The Mail-Journal, Volume 22, Number 40, Milford, Kosciusko County, 2 October 1985 — Page 13

A new church interview

By GtEN LONG Staff Writer Karen and Thorpe Mitchell, husband and wife, are pastors of Northern Lakes Christian Center Church, which holds its worship services in the Palace of Sports in North Webster. Thorpe welcomed the chance recently to answer some questions about the new church. Q. Why have another new church? We have many in the area. A. First of all, everyone needs Jesus and the fellowship of other believers. The majority, even those who profess to be Christians, do not attend church. Different people respond to differed leadership, customs, theology, etc. We will attract people that other churches don’t. Q. What is different about your church? A. In order for me to explain this the reader must understand that there are basically three recognized approaches to Protestantism. Ecumenical Liberalism emphasizes the social gospel. This is the predominant view of the main line denominations. That view is well represented in our community. Evangelicalism emphasizes personal salvation and more accurately reflects orthodox Christian theology. These are the descendants of the fundamentalists that battled liberal thought which became dominant in the main line denominations in the first half of this century. Although they were defeated for control of the church in that time frame, the second half of this century has seen their star rise considerably, especially in relation to the liberals. There is a very wide range of Evangelicalism, from fundamentalist holiness groups with strict moral codes to new wave evangelicals. Winona Lake has been a historical bastion of this thinking. Leaders like Jerry Falwell and Billy Graham represent this branch of Protestantism. Again, these views are well represented in this area. Pentecos t a 1 i s m , like Evangelicalism, emphasizes personal salvation. But, in addition, Pentecostals have included a whole new dimension. They believe that the supernatural gifts of the Holy Spirit are in operation today just like in the first century church in the Book

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of Acts. They believe the Bible literally and expect miracles to happen. Because of this simple faith, the miraculous often does occur. Although there has been a Primitive Church in existence outside the established church since the first century, the restoration of the gifts of the Spirit has been most prevalent in this century. Today, Pentecostalism is referred to as the third force of Christianity, after Catholicism and Protestantism. It is the major Christian force outside the United States. The Assemblies of God denomination is by far the fastest growing one in this country. Its charismatic movement is Pentecostal in origin. Oral Roberts, Jimmy Swaggart and Jim Bakker represent Pentecostalism. There are Pentecostal churches in this area, but they have a smaller impact on this community than they do nationally. Q. What is a Charismatic? A. I jokingly refer to a Charismatic as basically a Pentecostal that moved uptown. Originally, Pentecostals seemed to draw people from the less affluent segments of society, just as in Jesus’ day, and consequently carried a social stigma with the Protestant establishments. That is not nearly as true today. A Charismatic is often referred to as a “neo-Pentecostal.” That means that he or she believes in the spiritual gifts but does not belong to a classical Pentecostal denomination. In the past 25 years all the major liberal denominations have officially recognized the Charismatic movement and have organizations that promote it from within. The Episcopals and Presbyterians are particularly supportive. Since the late 19605, the Charismatic movement has had a trememdous impact on the Catholics and has built bridges of unity between Protestants and Catholics. In addition to those Charismatics that belong to a traditional denomination it is estimated that there are 28 million people who belong to independent Charismatic churches. This is clearly a major move of the Holy Spirit in our generation. Pat Robertson would be considered a Charismatic. Q. Is your church Charismatic? A. By the generally accepted

APOSTOLIC CHRISTIAN MILFORD Dale Strassheim, Jesse Beer, Walter Steffen, and Tom Speicher, Ministers Morning Worship 10 a.m. Afternoon Worship 12:15p.m. CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH (Armstrong Road) OSWEGO Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:30a.m. Sunday Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. Awana Clubs Wednesday 6:15 p.m. FAITHWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Formerly Barbee Community Church (Kuhn Drive, Little Barbee Lake) William L. Hutchins, Pastor Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11a.m. Sunday Evming6p.m. Wednesday Bible Study And Prayer 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF OSWEGO Rev. Roy Mickley, Pastor Sunday School 9:30a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. WAWASEE HEIGHTS BAPTIST CHURCH (Across From High School) Norman E. McVey, Pastor Brice Medlock, S.S. Supt. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Mid-Week Wed. 7 p.m. AWANA Clubs Thurs. 6:30 p.m. BETHANY CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN (US6) F. Wayne Lawson, Pastor Morning Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30a.m. Wednesday Activity. N Ight 7:30 BETHEL CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN MILFORD Roger Eberly, Pastor Raymond Hoover, Bd.Chm. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. NEW SALEM CHURCH OFTHE BRETHREN (9MNA2OOE) Glenn Byers, Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6:30p.m. CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN NORTH WEBSTER Emery Kintner, Pastor Morning Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30a.m.

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definition I would say yes, but technically I would call us “neoCharismatics.” That is, we believe in personal salvation, the gift of the Spirit and the power of faith and love. It is the faith message and the authority of the believer that takes us beyond the Charismatics. Q. When you mention faith, naturally the Faith Assembly comes to mind. Are you connected to that in any way? A. No, in fact Dr. Freeman would have considered us heretics. Q. Are you like them in any way? A. In that we both believe in the gifts of the Spirit we are similar. We both believe that healing is in the atonement and can be activated by faith. Q. Then how do you differ? A. We do not believe that the medical profession is sorcery or in any way evil. Healing is a blessing and doctors assist in and promote healing. Satan does not do us good. We have seen many healing miracles through God’s intervention. We see it in the Bible and we have seen the manifestations of healing by faith, but if a person wants medical help we’ll agree with them for a speedy recovery. We will not condemn people who seek medical assistance. We don’t shun those who disagree with our views. We’re not the only ones going to heaven. It is our desire to reach out to love the unloved. Our emphasis is on love rather than on doctrine. Love is the great commandment and it is necessary for us to choose to love God and each other if we are to walk in the miraculous. Q. How did you prepare for the ministry? A. Both Karen and I are university graduates. I majored in philosophy, never dreaming that I’d be called to the ministry. I also have a master’s degree in economics, but that isn’t particularly germane to our present calling. Actually, Karen and I began getting serious about the things of God in 1978. We spent three years traveling around the country attending meetings and seminars. Our house is loaded with books and tapes. In 1982 I began traveling with Dr. Lester Sumrall in South Bend. He is one of the most historically significant men of God alive today. He was brought up in a classical Protestant

CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN SYRACUSE John McFarland. Pastor Junior Blough, Supt. Sunday School 9:30a.m. Morning Worship 10:30a.m. Sunday Bible Study 7 p.m. TURKEY CREEK CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN v GRAVELTON Dorotha and Ivan Fry, Team Pastors Church School 9a.m. Worship 10 a.m. SAINT MARTIN DEPORRES CATHOLIC CHURCH SYRACUSE Father Robert Hammond Sunday Massßa m.and 10:45a.m. Saturday Mass 5:30 p.m. Confession Before Masses Holy Days 5:30 p.m., 7 a.m. and 7:30p.m. OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CATHOLIC CHURCH (4th And Main Streets) MILFORD Bro. James Linscott, Administrator Sunday Mass 10.30a.m. FILADELFIA EVANGELICAL SPANISH ASSEMBLY OF GOD, Milford Bi-Llngual Services Pastor Alberto Jimenez Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. 8,6:30p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m. FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTISTS (17SN. Detroit) WARSAW Sunday School 10a.m. Sunday Service 10 a.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. GOSHEN FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30a.m. Wednesday Service 7:45 p.m. Reading Room open Monday, Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m. to3p.m. NORTHERN LAKES CHRISTIAN CENTER NORTH WEBSTER Karen and Thorpe Mitchell, Pastors Worship Service 10a.m. Adult Classes, Tuesday 7 p.m. BIBLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH NORTH WEBSTER Dean McFadden, Pastor Sunday School 9:30a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday Services 7 p.m. CHRISTIAN CHURCH MILFORD Carl Shearer, Minister Fred Walls, Associate Minister Bible School 9 a.m. Worship 10a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m.

denomination, but has been able to flow with every major move of God that has happened in his lifetime. His current ministry centers in traveling to churches around the country to encourage . new pastors. He is gone virtually every week. I have learned from working with him and seeing the fruits of what God is doing today. He recognized the call on Karen and me and ordained us both. Q. Are you affiliated with Dr. Sumrall’s church? A. Yes, we receive a lot of assistance from them. Q. Do you belong to any other ministerial group? A. Yes, we belong to the International Conference of Faith Churches and Ministries, a fledgling group of over 800 in-

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OPEN HOUSE — The Nappanee Missionary Church invites the public to attend an open house on Oct. 6, from 2-5 p.m. at their newly expanded facility located two miles north of Nappanee on 1-19. The church just recently completed a sanctuary and foyer addition. The new sanctuary will seat 550 and the expanded foyer will tie into the church’s proposed Family Lfe Center. Rev. Richard Reilly, former pastor of the church and now president of Fellowship Tours of Phoenix, Ariz., will give the dedication service at 7 p.m. on Oct. 6. fe Former pastors will be joining in the dedication as well as Rev. G.G. Waun, district superintendent of the North Central District of the Missionary Church. Pastor Dave Engbrecht invites the public to attend this open house and dedication service-.

CHURCH OF GOD NORTH WEBSTER Pastor Stephen W. Fouts Men's Prayer Breakfast 7:30 a.m. Worship 9:30 am. Sunday School 10:45a.m. Evening Service or Praise 7p.m. CHURCH OF GOD SYRACUSE Rev. Michael Johnson, Pastor Paul Yeager, S.S. Supt. Sunday School 9:30 a. m. Morning Worship 10:30a.m. Junior Worship 10:30a.m. ALL SAINTS' EPISCOPAL CHURCH SOUTH SHORE LAKE WAWASEE Vicar: Rev. David L. Hyndman Holy Eucharist: 9a.m. FIRST BRETHREN CHURCH MILFORD Paul Tinkel, Pastor Church School 9:30a.m. Morning Worship 10:30a.m. BYC Sunday 6 p.m. Mid Week Worship 7 p.m. GRACE BIBLE CHURCH SYRACUSE Dr. David R. Haifley, Pastor Sunday School 9:45a.m. Morning Worship 11a.m. Evening Service 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH LEESBURG Howard Downing, Pastor Kent Denlinger, C.E. Director Sunday School 9:30-10:30a.m. Morning Worship 10:35a.m. Evening Worship6p.m. Family Night, Wednesday 7 p.m. JEHOVAH'S WITNESS KINGDOM HALL (East Papakeechie Lake Drive) Sunday: Public Lecture9:3oa.m. Watchtower Study 10:30a.m. Tuesday, Study of Prophecy 7:30p.m. Thursday, Ministry School 7 p.m. CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH (111 W. Orange St.) CROMWELL Sunday School 9:30a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. EMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH Missouri Synod Lakeland Youth Center Syracuse Saturday Evenings Bible Class 6 p.m. Worship 7 p.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH (200 E. Main St.) SYRACUSE Richard Dunning, Pastor Worship 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH MISSOURI SYNOD LIGONIER Don Fischer, Pastor Divine Servlce9a.m. Sunday School 8, Bible Class 10:30 a.m.

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dependent churches that is growing rapidly. We also hope to become part of the local ministerial association. Q. What makes you think you are on the right track? A. First of all, I can read. Once you get into the Bible, you find it remarkably straightforward. Couple that with an understanding of church history and you can see that our present position is the logical outcome of the reformation. God is progressively revealing more and more of the spirit realm to us just as he has the natural realm over the past 200 years. Also, through our travels I have seen the current move of God that is still so new that outside scholars are not even aware of it. Nonetheless, since the statistical growth makes recognition of the trend unavoidable I am doing a book on it. The third factor is our congregation. The members are solid in agreement and are receiving God’s blessings. We have experienced minimal turnover in the past year.

Meetings planned at Milford Chapel

Milford Chapel Mennonite Church, on East Catherine Street in Milford, has revival meetings planned to begin at 7 p.m. on October 9 through 13. The speaker will be John Rohrer, from Dover, Pa. On Sunday, October 20, Milford Chapel will observe fall missionary day with services at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. The speaker for the day will be Roman Graber, from Middlebury, who served in Latin America for several years. The ladies of the church are starting a Bible study class which will meet on the last Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m. in a community home of one of the members. The church members invite all to come worship with them at these meetings and their regular Sunday services. Congregational meeting Oct. 6 The annual fall congregational meeting of the Syracuse Church of God will be conducted Monday, Oct. 7, at 7:30 p.m., at the church. This meeting will include the election of a church trustee.

MILFORDCHAPEL Mennonite (East Catherine Street) Arthur Hershberger, Pastor Amos Ramer, Deacon Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a m. Sunday Evening Service 7 p.m. Wednesday Service 7 p.m. WAWASEE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THENAZARENE Ron Blake, Pastor Church School 9:30 a. m. Worship 10:30a.m. Christian Living Studies6p.m. Wednesday Midweek Service 7 p.m. QUAKER HAVEN FRIENDS CHURCH (500Eand900N) DEWART LAKE Sunday School 9:15 am. Worship 10a.m. (Quaker Hall) May-Starting Lakeside Service, Memorial Day-Labor Day, Every Other Sunday, 8:30a.m. ROCK CHURCH INTERDENOMINATIONAL (13-A* 1050 N, E. LakeWawasee) Dr. Gary M. Tuttle, and Rev. Sarah M. Tuttle, Pastors Morning Worship 10a.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible School 7 p.m. SALEM COMMUNITY CHURCH (IVi Mile Southeast Os Wilmot) Pastor Elmer Miller Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:30a.m. Sunday Evening Service? p.m. Prayer Bible Study Wednesday 7 p.m. BURR OAK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Lawrence Byrnes, Pastor _ Sunday School 9:30a.m. Worship 10:30a.m. CALVARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (SR 13 South) SYRACUSE David C. Malsh, Pastor Church School 9:30a.m. Worship Service 10:40 a.m. Church School Superintendent, Kim Conrad CLUNETTE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Stewart Carter, Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:30a.m. HASTINGS ISLAND CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH David Widmoyer, Pastor Mike Zimmerman, Jr., Supt. Kendall Biller, Asst. Supt. Sunday School 9:30a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. Prayer Meeting Thursday 7:30 p.m.

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LAFF CLASSES UNDERWAY AT CALVARY — Frank Barcus, former pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, had a full house in his “Comets are Coming” class at the first session of the current Learning Adventures For Fun (LAFF) classes last Thursday. Other classes were also well attended as registration for LAFF is increased over last year. Robert Miller led those in attendance in a group sing at 9 a.m. to warm them up for the fun classes to follow. Adults who missed last week are also welcome to join in for one or more sessions as their time permits. Classes are at Calvary United Methodist Church, in south Syracuse on SR 13 and last from 9 a.m. to noon every Thursday.

L/M W elects new officers

The United Methodist Women met September 18, at 7:30 p.m., in Calvary United Methodist Church Meeting rooms for the fall general meeting with 21 members present. Mrs. Robert Miller, chairwoman of the nominating committee read the slate of officers. Prior to the acceptance of the slate of officers, discussion concerning offices and duties were outlines. Mrs. R. C. Tytler, president, asked for nominations from the floor. Mrs. John Craw moved the slate be accepted as read and Mrs. Orman McKinley, Jr., seconded. The officers are: President — Mrs. R. C. Tytler First vice president — Mrs. Howard Juday Second vice president — Mrs. Feri Rhoads Secretary — Mrs. Max Goodspeed Treasurer — Mrs. Junior Hollar Assistant treasurer — Mrs. Allen Shively Secretary of program resources — Mrs. Francis Willard Mission co-coordinators elected are: Mrs. A. Willennar,

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Christian personhood; Mrs. Eugene Pifer, Christian social involvement and supportive community; Mrs. Ronald Sharp, Christian global concerns; Mrs. Goodspeed, publicity for circles; Mrs. Kenneth Bowton, membership secretary; Mrs. Ernest Craven and Mrs. Marguerite Forrest, craft work day. The nominating committee are Mrs. Robert Miller, chairwoman; Mrs. Ed Napier, Mrs. Robert Smith and Mrs. Charles Disher. Circle leaders are: Mrs. John Cripe, Martha Circle; Mrs. Allen Shively, Lois Circle; and Mrs. Loren Longenbaugh, Ruth Circle. Mrs. Tytler, welcomed the members by reading several poems by Helen Steiner Rice, followed by prayer. Mrs. Francis Willard presented a playlet with the assistance of Mrs. McKinley and Mrs. Miller. The playlet informed the group of issues in Response Magazine. She noted subscriptions were due for response and New World Outlook by October 13. The treasurer’s report included announcing the newly installed cupboards were paid for now.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH LEESBURG Dale Mendenhall, Pastor Morning Worship 9:30a.m. Church School 10:30a.m. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH MILFORD Robert Ellison, Pastor Ruth Ann Stork, Lay Leader Church School 9:15a.m. Worship 10:30a.m. , UMYF Sunday 5:30 p.m. Bible Study Wed 7:00p.m. MORRIS CHAPEL UNITEDMETHODIST R. 1, Pierceton Charles Taylor. Pastor Ron Cambell, Supt. Sunday School 9:30a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. UNITEDMETHODIST CHURCH NORTH WEBSTER Rex Lindemood. Pastor Worship 8:30a.m. and 10:45 a m. Church School 9:30a.m. Senior High Youth Group, Sun. 7.00p.m. SAINT ANDREW'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SYRACUSE Rev. Phillip Frew, Pastor Church School 9:15 a.m. Worship Hour 10:30a.m. UMYF6:3Op.m SOLOMON'S CREEK UNITEDMETHODIST CHURCH Brian Clear, Pastor Worship 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. WORDOFGRACE FELLOWSHIP Robert Lewis Drive West Side Irish Lake Allen & Peggy Giant, Pastors Sunday Worship 10a.m. 8,7 p.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. prayer meeting ZION CHAPEL U.B. CHURCH (Corner Syr.-Web. Rd.and 1000 N) Rev. Don Ross, Pastor Marlene Andrews, S.S. Supt. Sunday School 9a.m. Worship 10 a.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. SYRACUSE UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH (Corner Harrison * Pearl St.) David Hudson, Pastor Sunday School 10a.m. Praise and Worship Sunday 6:30 p.m. Bible Study, Thursday 7:30p.m. WAWASEE LAKESIDE CHAPEL Harlan Steffen, Pastor Mark Pfelster, Supt. Sue Ganshorn. Primary Supervisor Worship Service 10 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m.

Mrs. Sharp, Christian Global Concerns chairwoman, gave a short report of the School of Christian Missions. She told of the Indians and their position in society. Circle leaders report four new members this year. Mrs. Tytler gave members dates of upcoming events. The meeting was closed by reciting the Mizpah. Bible verse Man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart. 1. Who was the author of this statement? 2. To whom was it spoken? 3. What is the interpretation of it? 4. Where may it be found? Answers To Bible Verse 1. The Lord. 2. To the prophet Samuel, at the time of the selection of Saul as Israel’s first King. 3. The human tendency is to judge by looks, but the divine estimate of a man is based upon his character. 4. I Samuel 16:7b.

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