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Pudding, polity and pursuit

By FRED WALLS Christian Church of Milford “There is always room for jello." In much the same way, “there is always room for change’’ (improvement). Church polity can and does play an important part in determining whether or not change will take place. Then, when the way is made clear through polity, the pursuit for fulfillment can begin to take place. It was Nov 25 and 26,1983, during the Indiana Christian Youth Convention held at Indianapolis. A vision of something marvelous happening with the junior high, senior high and singles started to form in the mind of Dave Benning. Mr Benning is a good friend, youth sponsor, Sunday School teacher and elder at the Christian Church of Milford. That afternoon and evening, Mr. Benning shared his vision with me. It was a tremendous pudding of an idea. If only we could convince others, if only they could see as we had seen The need was there, but in order to fulfill that need, we had to “go for it," and that’s exactly what happened May I share with you the situation 9 During the past 10 years, the Christian Church has provided a worship service, apart from the regular worship, for the junior high through college age This worship hour took place in the gymnasium located across the parking lot north of the church building This worship service fulfilled its objective, but because of the building itself, many problems existed — acoustical and lack of atmosphere 1 will restrain myself and not share all of them with you The vision Mr. Benning had was one that would not be impossible. although it would take a lot of work, a lot of changes would have to take place, and it would involve a lot of people. Knowing what could be ahead, we prayed fervently that the Lord would make way for the dream to become a reality “There is always room for

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jello,” if people like jello. The next step was to take the vision which had now become our dream and present it to the elders of the congregation. After much discussion, the elders’ vote was unanimous. We had their permission. on a trial basis, to bring this dream into reality. The work was ahead. Before the reality of this dream could come into existence, many changes would have to take place. One such change would be that two Sunday School classes would have to relocate. Yes, one class would have to move from the room its had been meeting in since 1963. The question was. “How willing would they be?" Some of them have difficulty getting around because of age and health problems. The room they would have to meet in would be located up a flight of stairs. Would they be willing to do this so that the dream could come true 9 When approached with the plan, they considered the idea and after talking it over, they decided that the youth were worth the sacrifice they would have to make on their part. I know that God will bless them for the decision they have made. May I share with you the vision that is now reality? The vision was that we as a congregation provide for those involved a place where they could worship and have a worshipful atmosphere. There was no better place for this than the sanctuary. Since we couldn’t have two groups meeting in the same place at the same time, this was our thinking: During the Sunday School hour, the youth would have their service and after Youth Worship, the adults would come in for their worship services and the youth would then have their Sunday School hour. All the details were worked out and now a greater potential does exist for growth in both worship services. A pudding of a vision, worked through polity with prayer was pursued and became reality. A special worship service for special people, this is the way it. works, but first let me explain something. You have no doubt

heard of the generation gap. I don’t know how you feel concerning this but I do know how I feel. Any gap made between people is not God-made. I am not talking about character needs or differences, but gaps that are caused by lack of communication or the inability to communicate. The way it works is simple. We have a singles group of approximately 25 people ranging from age 18 to 30. This group is lead by Kevin Rhoads, the minister to singles. Many in this group have Elkhart District UMW sponsor political seminar “Making A Difference: Women in Electoral Politics,” a one-day seminar sponsored by the Elkhart District United Methodist Women will be held Saturday, March 3, at Grace United Methodist Church. 201 W. Seventh St., Rochester. The political skills workshop is open to men and women of all faiths, political parties and levels of experience in politics. The workshop will include audiovisuals and a panel of elected women to share experiences, roles in a political campaigns, how to use media effectively, field organization and fund raising. No candidates will be endorsed or individual campaigns influenced. The workshop is designed to be an educational, nonpartisan program designed to encourage women to build skills and become effective participants in the governmental system. Registration and coffee will be available at 9 a m. with an optional worship; Biblical and theological discussion following. The workshop will be held from 10:15 a m. through 4:30 p.m. for a fee which includes lunch. Child care will be available. To register, checks should be sent* to the North Indiana Conference, United Methodist Women, Helene Werner, 65391 Miami Road, Bremen. Ind., 46506, by Feb. 25.

GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH LEESBURG Howard Downing, Pastor Tim Hood. Sunday School Supt. Sunday School 9 3OUO Xa.m Morning Worship 10 35 a.m Evening Worship 6 pm. Prayer Service. Wednesday 7 p.m. SYRACUSE UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH (Corner Harrison A Peart St.) David Hudson. Pastor Sunday School 10 a m Praise and Worship. Sunday 6:30 p m Bible Study. Thursday 730 pm WAWASEE LAKESIDE CHAPEL Harlan Steffen. Pastor John Groat, Adult Supervisor Sally Jaques. Primary Supervisor Primary Supervisor Worship Service 10 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m CLUNETTE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Karen Weaver. Pastor Worship Service 9 a m Sunday School 10:20 a m FAITHWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Formerly Barbee Community Church (Kuhn Drive. Little Barbee Lake) William L Hutchins. Pastor Sunday School 10 a m Worship Service 11 a m Sunday Evening 6pm Wednesday Bible Study And Prayer 7 p m. MORRIS CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST (Cauety Reads ISSN and 375E) Charles Taylor, Pastor Don Conley. Supt. Sunday School 0:30 a m Worship 10:30 a m SAINT ANDREW'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SYRACUSE Rev Philip Frew. Pastor Church School 9: IS a.m. Worship Hour 10:30 a.m. UMYF6p.m. ZION CHAPEL U.B. CHURCH (Corner Syr.-Wab. Rd.and 1000 N) Rev. Don Ross. Pastor Larry McCullough. S.S. Supt. Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship Warn. Evening Worship 7 p.m. GOSHEN FIRST CHURCH OF CHR IST SCIENTIST Service 10:30 am Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Service 7:45 p.m. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH NORTH WEBSTER Rex Lindemood. Pastor Worship 0:30 a.m. and X: 45 a.m. Church School 0:30 a.m.

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just gone through high school or college and they know what the high schoolers are going through. The high schoolers look up to the singles. Who would be most likely able to help the high schoolers get through those very tough four years? The people they look up to, the people who have just gone through it themselves. So the singles group ministers to the high schoolers. It’s the same way with the high school group concerning the junior highers. You might not think of the junior high years as being hard to get through but they are, the pressure starts early. You might also think that the high schoolers have so many problems that they couldn’t help anyone. They do have problems, but they can help. The high schoolers can help the junior highers to make it through their problems. The high schoolers minister to the junior highers. One group setting the standard, communicating with the other to the glory and praise of God. Will it work? Time will tell. It’s a special worship for a special people. Designed to meet their needs and help them get through those very crucial years. It’s a quality service, not second rate. Our young people deserve the best. It’s up to us to do our best to give them what they need, redeeming the time. Christian Center directors speak to Kiwanians Mr. and Mrs. Thorpe Mitchell, directors of the new Adult Christian movement located in the former Camelot Tavern building, spoke to the Lakeland Kiwanis Club at their Monday morning breakfast, Feb. 13. The Thorpes’ program has two parts. The first, is a program beamed toward the non-church-going adult community. The second part of the program deals with providing games, fellowship and recreation with adult super- t vision for youth after school hours and until 6 p.m.

CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH (Armstrong Road) OSWEGO Sunday School 9:30 a.m Morning Worship 10:30 a m. Sunday Evening Worship 6 p.m Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7 p m Awana Clubs Wednesday 6:30 p.m SAINT MARTIN DE PORRES CATHOLIC CHURCH SYRACUSE Father Robert Hammond Sunday Mass 7:15 a m. and 10:45 a.m. Saturday Mass 6 30 p m. Confession Before Masses Holy Days 7 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. HASTINGS ISLAND CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH David Widmoyer. Pastor Mike Zimmerman, Jr.. Supt. Kendall Biller. Supt Sunday School 9:30 a.m Worship 10. X a.m. Prayer Meeting Thursday IX p m. APOSTOLIC CHRISTIAN MILFORD Dale Strassheim. Jesse Beer. Elmer Hartter and Walter Steffen. Ministers Morning Worship 10 a.m Afternoon Worship 1130 p.m * CHRISTIAN CHURCH MILFORD Carl Shearer. Minister Fred Walls. Associate Minister Bible School 9 » a m Worship lOXa.m and 7p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. TURKEY CREEK CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN GRAVELTON Qprotha and Ivan Fry, Team Pastors Church School 9:X a m. Worship lOXam CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH (111 W. Orange St.) CROMWELL Frank Barcus. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m Worship Service 10:45 a.m. NEW SALEM CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN (900N6300E) Glenn Byars. Pastor Sunday School 9: X a.m. Worship 10: X a.m Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:X p.m. BURR OAK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Lawrence Byrnes. Pastor Sunday School 9:36 a.m. Worship WX a.m.

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“Making the Bible Come Alive" will be the theme of a series of meetings at Bethany Church of the Brethren, U.S. 6, one mile east of S.R. 15, presented by June Alliman Yoder of Goshen February 24 through 26. Yoder is a professionally trained dramatist who teaches at Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminaries in Elkhart. She has a special interest in the Biblical story and her own personal story and has exceptional skills in relating the Biblical story to average lives. The series schedule is as follows: Friday, Feb. 24 — “How Stories

Registrations are now being accepted for the annual Win-Some Women Spring Retreat, set for April 4 through 8 at Winona Lake. Ladies may choose from a midweek or weekend registration package; plus, individual session at-the-door prices are available. Carol Kept, member of the National Speakers Association, will be the opening speaker for the first session. Mrs. Kent is a former speech and drama

Kosciusko County CROP registers best year ever

The Kosciusko County CROP program had its best fund-raising year ever, according to Larry Haney, county CROP chairman. A total high of $20,962 was raised, topping the 1977 record of $20,689 and last year’s total of $16,912. According to Haney, the record high which places Kosciusko County third in the state, behind Elkhart and Marion Counties, can be attributed to two main factors — the CROP Friendship Farm and the Tippecanoe/Turkey Creek Bowl-a-thon. The two netted $5,400 and $2,674 respectively. However, “it couldn’t have been done without each township and their efforts," the chairman noted. Recognition was given to: the Warsaw Bowl-a-thon; individual gifts; the Syracuse Union Thanksgiving Service; the Warsaw bowlers; and Monroe and Jackson Townships. The next opportunity to help CROP will be through the CROP Friendship Auction at the Goshen Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 19. Donations are needed, Haney said, and attendance at the event

CHURCH OF GOD NORTHWEBSTER Charles E. Towriss, Pastor Henry R McCray, Associate Pastor Men's Prayer Breakfast 7:X a m. Sunday School 10:40 a.m. < Worship 9:X a.m. Prime Time Senior High 5 p.m. Evening Service or Praise 7 p.m. BIBLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH NORTHWEBSTER Dean McFadden, Pastor Sunday School 9:X a.m. Worship 10:X a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday Services 7 p.m. OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CATHOLIC CHURCH (4* And Main Streets) MILFORD Bro James Linscott, Administrator Sunday Mass 10 30 a m. CHURCH OF GOD SYRACUSE Rev Michael Johnson. Pastor Tom Stiver, S.S. Supt Sunday School 9:X a.m. Morning Worship 10: X a.m. Junior Worship 10X a m FIRST BRETHREN CHURCH MILFORD Paul Tinkel, Pastor Church School 930 a.m. Morning Worship 10 X a m. BYC Sunday 6 p.m. Mid week worship 7 p.m. BETHEL CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN MILFORD Roger Eberly. Pastor Donn Kesler. Bd. Chm. Sunday School 9:X a.m. Worship W:Xa.m. BETHANY CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN (US 6) F. Wayne Lawson, Pastor AAoming Worship 9:X a.m. Sunday School W:Xa.m. Wednesday Activity Night 7:00 CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN SYRACUSE John McFarland. Pastor Junior Blough. Supt. Sunday School 9:X a.m. AAoming Worship 10:X a.m. Sunday Bible Study 7 p.m. GRACE BIBLE CHURCH SYRACUSE Dr. Devid R. Hattley, Pastor Sunday School 9:45 a.m. RRUrVNny WQrSnip II 4B.niEvening Service 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Service 7 pm.

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JEHOVAH'S WITNESS KINGDOM HALL (East Papakeechie Lake Drive) Sunday: Public Lecture 9:X a m. Watchtower Study 10: X a.m Tuesday. Study of Prophecy 7:X p.m. Thursday, Ministry School 7 p.m SALEM COMMUNITY CHURCH (Ito Mile Southeast Os Wilmot) Pastor Elmer Miller Sunday School 9:30 a m. AAoming Worship 10:X a.m. Sunday Evening Service 7 p.m. Prayer Bible Study Wednesday 7 p.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH (100 E. Maia St.) SYRACUSE Frank Barcus. Pastor Worship 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN NORTHWEBSTER Paul F. Shrider, Pastor AAoming Worship 9:X a.m. Sunday School 10: X a.m. CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY (OMSRIS) MILFORD JUNCTION Pearl Avalos. Pastor Sunday Service 10:00 a m.-6:X p.m. Mid Week Worship Wed.. 6 X p.m. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH LEESBURG Dale Mendenhall. Pastor AAoming Worship 9:X a.m. Church School 10: X a m FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTISTS (ITS N. Detroit) WARSAW Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Service 10 a.m. wocnosoay / p.m. ALL SAINTS' EPISCOPAL CHURCH SOUTH SHORE LAKE WAWASEE Vicar: Rev. David L. Hyndman Holy Eucharist: 9 am. QUAKER HAVEN FRIENDS CHURCH (saoEaedoooN) DEWART LAKE Sunday School 9:19 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. (Quaker Hall) WAWASEE HEIGHTS BAPTIST CHURCH (Across From High Scheel) Normen D. McVey, Pastor Jon Rumley. S.S. Supt. Sunday School 9:36 a.m. Worship 10: X a.m. and 7 p.m. Mid-Week Wed. 7p.m. AWANA Clubs Thun. 6:36 p.m.

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is also valuable. CROP is the hunger education and fund-raising arm for Church World Service, the relief and development agency of more than 30 Protestant and Orthodox denominations in the United States. The money raised will be used in feeding the hungry, sheltering the homeless and developing projects that work around the world — helping people help themselves. Another year of fund-raising is beginning for CROP with new projects needed. Anyone with ideas is encouraged to contact Larry at 658-4090. Missionary conference set A Missionary Conference will be held at New Salem Church of the Brethren from March 1 through 4 under the inclusive theme, “Until They Know.” The Sudan Interior Missions and the New Tribes Mission will be featured during the weekend. Specific information will be announced at a later date.

CALVARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (SR 13 South) SYRACUSE David C Maish, Pastor Church School 9:30 a m. Worship Service 10:40 a.m. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH MILFORD . Kenneth Greenwood, Pastor Mary Duncan, Lay Leader Church School 9:15 a.m. Worship 10 :X am. UMYF Sunday 6 p.m. Bible Study Sunday S:X p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH * OF OSWEGO Rev. Roy Mickley. Pastor Sunday School 9:X a.m. Worship Service 10:X a.m. SOLOMON'S CREEK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Rev. Don Sheline, Pastor Worship 9 am. Sunday School 10 a.m. MILFORD CHAPEL (Boer Read) Naaman Martin. Sen. Pastor Arthur Hershberger, Jr. Pastor Joe Shetler. SS Superintondent Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Wednesday Service 7 p.m. ROCK CHURCH INTERDENOMINATIONAL (13-AA 1956 N, E. Lake Wawasee) Dr Gary M. Tuttle, and Rev. Sarah M. Tuttle, Pastors Morning Worship 10 a.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible School 7 p.m. TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH MISSOURI SYNOD LIGONIER Don Fischer, Vicar Church Service 9 a.m. Sunday School W: 15 a m. SPANISH CHURCH OF GOD (SR 13. See* Os The BewNagANey) Rev. Bernabe C. Moreno Sunday School 9:45 a m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening 6:00 pm. Wednesday Evening 7:00 p.m. WAWASEE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE James E. OHs. Pastor Church School 9:30 am. Worship W:X a.m. Christian Living Studies 6 p.m. Wednesday Midweek Service 7 p.m.

Work in the Bible and Our Lives" or “Two Sweaters and a Paper Towel Holder" will be presented from 7:30 until 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 — “How to Tell Stories to Children" will be discussed at a luncheon and guests are requested to take a sack lunch for the 12 noon meeting. “Understanding the Bible Through Its Stories" or “God as Christmas Turkey or Coach" will be held from 7:30 until 9 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26 — Yoder will present the morning worship service at 9:30 which will be followed by a carry-in dinner and wrap up at 12 noon. All area residents are encouraged to attend the public meetings.

and the recipient of many awards and international acclaim. The guest vocalist will be Starr Brautigam from Grand Rapids, Mich. Win-Some Women Retreats are sponsored by a staff of local women who felt the need for fellowship in this area. The women strongly felt God’s leading to incorporate and plan the first retreat in the fall of 1968 and though underwritten by no group, by faith, these women schedule their retreats to watch God work. More information on the retreat and special packages can be obtained by writting WinSome Women, Inc., P.O. Box 894, Warsaw, Ind., 46580; or calling 269-5843. Supporting Bashor Home During the Lenten season, the Milford United Methodist Church will support Bashor Home, Goshen, by donating money collected from Feb. 19 thorugh April 22. Also at the church, a new morning Bible study has begun and will be held each Tuesday at 10 a m. at the church. The study covers the book of Luke. Also on Tuesday at 7 p.m. is the United Methodist belief’s study. Coming events at the church are: on Feb. 28, the task force will meet with Joe Kipher at 7 p.m.; and the executive board will hold a meeting at 7 p.m. at the home of Vi Miller. The United Methodist Women will meet at the home of Jean Treesh on March 8 at 7:30 p.m. with a program on the history of the UMW presented. Leaders will be Nqncy Wuthrich and Vera Schell with Ann Brooks as hostess.

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