IN THIS ISSUE:
2 Christmas – Its Personal Message, General Superintendent: Charles H. Strickland
3 Christmas Sonnets, Lois Blanchard Eades
4 Letters
5 Christmas Song Produces, Neil E. Hightower
6 Every Day is Christmas, J. Grant Swank, Jr.
8 Christmas: A Time for Reconciliation, Anonymous
9 “Because You Gave…”, Ray Hendrix
10 The Intercession, Marie Butler
10 If at Christmas (a Poem), Lucile Waer
11 Nazarene Roots: Christmas in Kishorganj, 1929, Stan Ingersol
IN THIS ISSUE:
2 Nazarene Theological Seminary - A Holiness Seminary, General Superintendent: William M. Greathouse
3 "Not...Just Another Seminary!:, Stephen W. Nease
4 Spiritual Discovery in a Classroom, Rob L. Staples
6 "I Demand My Responsibilities", Al Truesdale
8 The Life of Hope and the Hope of Our Lives, Edward W. Levin II
8 Anything but Awe, J. Robert Sherwood
9 The Marks of the Spirit, Oscar F. Reed
10 Bridge into the 80s, Luther S. Watson
11 Just the Right Combination, Stanley J. Rodes
"Light rises in the darkness for the upright; the Lord is gracious, merciful, and righteous." (Psalm 112:4, RSV)
IN THIS ISSUE:
2 The Church Is Mission, General Superintendent: William M. Greathouse
3 I Believe In Church Planting, Frances Simpson
3 Church Music (a Poem), Joyce A. Chandler
4 Letters
5 “Called” – A Good Enough Reason, Randy Bynum
6 Unrest in the Church: What’s Behind It, Stan Meek
7 I Remember the Time, John W. May
8 Guarded By Peace, Jerry W. McCant
10 What’s Right With It?, Morris Chalfant
11 Is Restitution Still Important?, J. Walter Hall, Jr.
12 Death of a Musketeer, Dan M. Turk
Brotherhood Sunday February 19, 1984/
Photo I D.: (I. to r.) Danny Cantwell and Shawn Rogers
IN THIS ISSUE:
2 So, Who’s Perfect?, General Superintendent: William M. Greathouse
3 Avoid the World’s Squeeze, Wally Johnston
3 Your Child (a Poem), Geraldine Nicholas
4 Letters
5 Nine Lies, G. Roger Schoenhals
6 Holiness Is Happiness, John W. May
7 Thank God for the Blackbirds!, Doyle C. Smith
8 Inescapable Alternatives, James B. Chapman
9 Nazarene Roots: Haldor Lillenas, Steve Cooley
10 When God Nudges, Lola M. Williams
11 Brain Tumor Couldn’t Defeat Him, Ted R. Hambrick
Board of General Superintendents: V.H. Lewis, Eugene L. Stowe, George Coulter, Orville W. Jenkins, Charles H. Strickland, William M. Greathouse.
02 Lifting Up Christ, The Sanctifying Savior by General Superintendent William M. Greathouse
03 Stir Us With Freshness by Dennis W. Foor
04 A Holiness Revival by Sam Brown
05 A New Prayer by C. Neil Strait
06 Make It A New Year by C. D. Hansen
06 Containers by Jerry Hull
07 Book Briefs: "Love Is The Greatest" by Audrey J. Williamson Reviewed by Vernon Lunn
08 Think on These Things by William J. Prince
09 Losing contact With The Church by Ross W. Hayslip
The Board of General Superintendents of the Church of the Nazarene. (Seated l. to r.) Dr. William M. Greathouse and Dr. Charles H. Strickland; (standing l. to r.) Dr. Eugene L. Stowe, Dr. Orville W. Jenkins, Dr. Jerald D. Johnson, and Dr. V. H. Lewis. Celebrating Christian Holiness.
IN THIS ISSUE:
2 New Year's Prayer (a poem), Jan Evans
3 The After-Christmas Spirit, Sue Prentice
4 Letters
5 The Enrichment of Good Books, General Superintendent: William M. Greathouse
6 The Annual Meeting, Mark R. Moore
7 A Welcome to My New Pastor, Homer Paschall
8 Why Celebrate Christian Holiness?, David J. Tarrant
9 Eternal Treasure (a poem), John R. P. Barker
10 Paul's Prayer for the Church, John W. May
11 I Have Been There, Frances Simpson
11 Discipline (a poem), Annie Stevens
Official photo of the Board of General Superintendents: (Back row left to right: John A. Knight, Jerald D. Johnson, William M. Greathouse, Raymond W. Hurn; Front row: Charles H. Strickland and Eugene L. Stowe)
John 17:24 That the World May Know 1985-1989
IN THIS ISSUE:
2 Partners in Prayer, General Superintendent: Eugene L. Stowe
3 Aliteracy, David L. McKenna
4 Letters
5 The Order of Deacon, General Superintendent: William M. Greathouse
6 New Year’s Resolution (a Poem), Joyce A. Chandler
6 When Prayer is not Enough, Ralph A. Mickel
8 I Never Cross It Till I Reach It, Morris Chalfant
9 Holiness and Moral Commitment, Al Truesdale
9 Unwind Us (a Poem), Vivian Stewart
10 The Safe Way Home, Merrill Williams
11 Mike’s First Communion, William H. Tibbetts
Nazarene Publishing House Sunday January 4, 1987/ Church on Target See Page 35
IN THIS ISSUE
2 “The Whole Gospel to the Whole World by the Printed Page”, General Superintendent: William M. Greathouse
3 Wanted: Faithful Men, Carlton D. Hansen
4 Letters
5 God’s Timing, H. Blair Ward, Sr.
6 Some Precious Experiences in the Christian Book Trade, June A. Alexander
7 On to Nineveh!, Carolyn J. Merrifield
8 My Thirty-Day Fast…From TV, Doug Samples
9 Chaplains and Changed Lives, E. Drell Allen
10 Heroes and Celebrities and Tragedy, Harold Ivan Smith
11 A Truckload of Miracles, Linda Wilson
Seminary Sunday January 30, 1983; Photo ID: Dr. Oscar F Reed teaching homiletics.
IN THIS ISSUE:
2 A Great Vision Fulfilled, General Superintendent: William M. Greathouse
3 Christ Made the Difference, Terrell C. (Jack) Sanders, Jr.
4 Letters
5 A Happy Life, Paul R. Orjala
6 “Can God Be Real To Me Too?”, Charles “Chic” Shaver
7 Agents of Grace, Harold E. Raser
8 Doors Opened Wide, J. Kenneth Grider
9 My Difficulty (a Poem), Stan Meek
9 Clear Calls from God, Chester O. Galloway
10 The Surprises of Grace, Al Truesdale
10 Son of the Church, Oscar F. Reed
But the goal of our instruction is love from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. 1 Timothy 1:5, NASB/ Seminary Sunday - January 26
IN THIS ISSUE:
2 Nazarene Theological Seminary – Servant of the Church, General Superintendent: William M. Greathouse
3 Missions, Evangelism, and Education at NTS, Terrell C. Sanders, Jr.
4 Letters
5 Rescue!, Charles R. Gailey
6 Like a Candle (a Poem), Alice Hansche Mortensen
6 Evangelism: Putting Theology into Life, Charles “Chic” Shaver
8 The Spirit of NTS, Al Truesdale
9 Nazarene Roots: The Advocate of Graduate Theological Education, Stan Ingersol
10 A Call to Prepare, Dale Kreps
Nazarene Theological Seminary "Deeply rooted in things that really matter" Seminary Sunday - January 31 Church of the Nazarene
Cover Photo Credit: Camerique (Supplied by Nazarene Theological Seminary)
ARTICLES
4 The Things That Matter Most, Terrell C. Sanders, Jr.
5 The Authority of Scripture, Alvin S. Lawhead
6 Nazarene Theological Seminary - Deeply Rooted In Our Holiness Heritage, Harold E. Raser
8 Contemporary Issues in a Global Church, Terry Read
10 Not Above, Albert J. Lown
12 Our Forgotten People, Marilyn L. Christmore
14 Edward Lawlor in Memoriam
17 Making “Golden Years" Count, Lola M. Williams
Thirtieth Anniversary Nazarene Theological Seminary--Seminary Sunday, February 9
02 It's Time to Give a Lift by General Superintendent George Coulter
03 Christian Nonconformity by William Greathouse
04 How Great Is God? by Sylvan F. Starks
04 Fruitage by Pearl Burnside McKinney
05 "Let the Lord Have That" by James D. Hamilton
06 The Beginnings of Nazarene Theological Seminary by Mendell Taylor
07 The Power is for Loads by J. Kenneth Grider
08 Pentecost: What Does it Mean? by Ralph Earle
09 God's Unconditional Love by Don W. Hall
10 Homesick for Holiness by James McGraw
IN THIS ISSUE:
2 Holiness and Happiness, General Superintendent: William M. Greathouse
3 The Joy of Discovery!, C. Neil Strait
4 Letters
5 Your House Is Cleaner Than Ours, Sue Prentice
5 Leave and Believe (a poem), Chris Grauman
6 Fences, William L. Poteet
7 The Handicapped Are God's Children Too, Henry W. Stroman
8 There's Just Something About a Baby That Causes Change, Ruth Gibson
9 The Lost Shepherd, Jorge de Barros
10 Commit, Trust, and Rest, Mary Lou McClung
11 Love Is Positive, Carlos H. Sparks
IN THIS ISSUE:
2 The Declaration of Dependence, General Superintendent: William M. Greathouse
3 When Push Comes to Shove, John W. May
4 Letters
5 What Do I Have in My Hand?, D. W. Hildie
6 Promises (a Poem), Alice Hansche Mortenson
6 A Shattered Man Finds Freedom, Anonymous
8 Safe Isn’t the Same as Right, David F. Nixon
9 Confession, not Concealment, Freeman T. Hodgins
10 A Humble Man Exalted, Bruce Banks
11 Chaplains and Changed Lives, Mark E. Farris
12 The “Skunk Sweater”, Linda Hudspeth Loetscher
Bresee's Dream Revisited--Look who's taking it to the streets. Scott Chamberlain, Kim Lundell, and Michael Vasquez in Los Angeles.
FEATURE ARTICLES
Bresee’s Dream Revisited—Look Who’s Taking It to the Streets
6 Before I Go, Let Me Say…, William M. Greathouse
20 Children of the Shepherd, Michael Vasquez and Glen L. Van Dyne
22 Is That Really You, Lord?, Glen L. Van Dyne
24 A Spiritual Home for the Homeless, Scott Chamberlain and Peg Paugh
28 Korean Students, the Yogurt Palace, and Jesus, Kim Lundell and Mark Graham
32 Reborn in East LA., Glen L. Van Dyne
02 The Promise of the Comforter by General Superintendent William Greathouse
03 The Church Joining People by Ross Hayslip
03 Grace To Do Without by Alma Floyd
04 The Scottsville Heritage by Jim Spruce
05 The Power of Faith by Mabel P. Adamson
06 Preaching the Gospel in Rome Also by Roy Fuller
07 Book Briefs: Moments To Go by J. Grant Swank, Jr.—Reviewed by Norman Miller
08 She Had Questions by Mary E. Latham
09 Unfailing Trust by David Hudson
10 Hiram F. Reynolds: Holiness Triumphant by John Chilton
IN THIS ISSUE:
2 The Year of the Bible, General Superintendent: Eugene L. Stowe
3 The Healing Church, Bud Reedy
4 Letters
5 Noah’s Dove: She Preached the Gospel of Peace, Charles Hastings Smith
6 Patterns (a Poem), Joan Cockerham Hill
6 The Bundle of Life, William L. Poteet
7 Be Steadfast (a Poem), Jean Hogan Dudley
8 How to Change Lives, Gordon Chilvers
9 Nazarene Roots: The Fruit of Our Youth; Steve Cooley
10 The Lord Knows and Cares For Us, G. Weatherley
11 A Home for a Retired Pastor, Dean Wessels
2 THE RELEASE OF THE SPIRIT by William M. Greathouse
3 YOU AND YOUR FAMILYby Simon Gorman, Jr.
4 PAGES FROM A JERUSALEM DIARY by Marna Hart Hawkins
6 OPEN DOORS by Keith A. Pagan
7 HAVE A GOOD DAY! by Pearl Burnside McKinney
7 I CAN’T “GIT” HOME by Audrey Psaute
8 WALKING IN THE LIGHT by C. William Ellwanger
9 Book Briefs: BEYOND THESE HILLS by Esther L. Vogt; Reviewed by Elizabeth Smith
10 “EVERY DAY IS PAYDAY!” by Wil M. Spaite
12 A FAMILY AFFAIR by Wayne M. Warner
12 “THE TRUMPET SHALL SOUND . . .” by Joan Whittenberger
Photo ID: (I to r., front row) Billy Rolfe, Joel Coutino, Rev. Charles Gates; (middle row) Yareth Coutino, Cherayla Davis; (back row) Melanie Smith, Jason Hayse, and Sandra Jones/
Our Church--A Great Place for Kids/ Children's Week, June 4-11/ Church of the Nazarene
ARTICLES
4 Is Your Church A Great Place For Kids?, Miriam J. Hall
6 Hurting Children—Healing Love, Val Bolster
7 Johnny Appleseed, J. Wilmer Lambert
8 To Plant a Seed, Lisa K. Ham
9 The Miracle of the Children’s Offering, Elaine Cunningham
10 When Did the Church of the Nazarene, Become International? Charles Gailey
12 A Father of Excellence, Beth Sharpton
13 Love Means Letting Go, C. Wayne Rice
14 The Layman Who Refuses To Retire, Sharon Sheppard
15 I Believe In Missions, Kenneth E. Sullivan
