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Indiana Presbyterians should
That, of course, is not the keep in mind the capital fund position of the church itself. which Hanover is raising, and In the vow that a new member is asked to take he solemnly promises to make diligent use for which Synod last June recommended that each Presby- terian church in the state give of the means of grace and to one dollar a member for each of the two years 1956 and 1957. share faithfully in the worship and service of the church. Are those just empty words - or did we really mean it when we said, " I do?"
Some churches which had the way clear are starting their gifts in 1955. It is hoped that all churches will put this in their budget when the next budget-making time arrives. This capital fund of $700,000. will build the buildings Han- over needs. Indiana is fortun- ate to have a strong college in which we all can take pride.
I do not blame the members alone at this point, for I con- fess that we whose responsi- bility it is to receive members into the church have been much too lax in putting it squarely to candidates that this is a part of their obligation as
Seventh Annual Meeting of the National Council of Presbyterian Men to he held at the Palmer House, Chicago, Illinois, March 18, 19, 20, 1955.
TO ALL
Presbyterian Men
This Invitation comes from the officers of The National Council of Presbyterian Men to every Church to send as many men as possible.
Come to Chicago
The consideration of the theme "Is Thy God Able"
will open up insights, methods, concerns, which will bring new life and vitality to any Church sending a group of her men.
A Wider Fellowship FRIDAY, MARCH 18 A Larger Vision SATURDAY, MARCH 19 A Deeper Commitment SUNDAY, MARCH 20
Christians. We are taught that a Christian is a new creature in Christ. His regular atten- dance at worship is an essen- tial to his spiritual growth and nurture. Now if there is something wrong with the ser- vice and it is not fulfilling its purpose that situation should be corrected - but that does not excuse a member from attendance. Each one of us should always remember that we have solemnly promised to be diligent, and to be faithful. We owe it to ourselves and we owe it to our Lord. By: Rev. David B. Tallman
Mrs. Charles Tyner presiding. Over forty women were in atten-
The INDIANA PRESBYTERIAN
Published each month except the months of August and September, at 1459 Central Ave., Columbus, Indiana. By The Board of Management al The Indiana Presbyterian.
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Mrs. Norman Thurston, Chairman, Shelbyville; Dr. Roy E. Mueller, Execu- tive Secretary, Indianapalis; Dr. E. Stanley Kreidler, Secretary Treasurer, Indianapolis; Dr. Leigh O. Wright, Lafayette; Rev. Gearge B. McMican, Fart Wayne; Mr. Joe Cummins, Colum- bus; Rev. Harald King, Logansport; Mr. Walter Hannan, R. 1, New Albany; Mrs. Charles Marsh, Muncie; Mrs. Carl Kircher, Jasper; Mrs. Scatt M. Ford, Indianapalis; Mrs. Heber D. Williams, Indianapalis.
Editorial Board Dr. Roy E. Mueller, Editor Dr. E. Stanley Kreidler Mr. Norman Thurston Mrs. Heber D. Williams
Have you seen the February issue of the Readers' Digest? In it is a story entitled, "Like a Mighty Army". It will be worth your reading. It does not give the answer but it does point to part of it. The inference is that to compare the church with an army is not too accurate. The comparison cannot be pushed too far, of course, but I think the sug- JASPER MEETING gestion of one of the most responsible causes for poor attendance is there. It is the cerning the duties of officers the devotional program.
A program of education con- dance. Mrs. Carl Kircher gave
fact that too many church under the departmental plan was emphasized at a meeting of members have never taken the matter of attendance too ser- the Vincennes Presbyterial iously. It has been something officers and local presidents a person does or doesn't do on on January 27. at Jasper, with
the basis of how he may feel about it on any given Sunday.
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MOVING DAY FOR I.U. STUDENT CENTER
the ancient farm dwelling in which the Student Center had had its headquarters for the past four years. Its rooms in- clude a living room and dining room, a kitchen and storage porch, a secre- tary's and student office and a private office for the pastor. In addition there is on the second floor an apartment for a married couple who serve as host and hostess to the students and resident managers for the building and grounds. The building is in a better state of re- pair then the old farmhouse and the in- terior provides a warm and homey atmos- phere for students.
The Presbyterian Student Center at Indiana University has a new, though temporary home. While construction on the new Presbyterian Student Chapel and Center is under way students will meet for programs and fellowship in the house adjacent to the building site.
This property was purchased by the Board of Directors of the Westminster Foundation of Bloomington, Inc. in December, 1954 and on February 12, 1955 twenty students gave a Saturday's labor to moving and settling the Student Center in its new home next door.
The house is a great improvement over
EXTENSION SUNDAY May 1, 1955
The opportunity to establish new Presbyterian churches in Indiana is most encouraging. Our denomination has a pro- gram of Christian Education that is readily accepted by parents who are seek- ing good christian teaching for their children. Our pattern of worship finds a ready response with adults and youth wherever the Presbyterian Church is to be found. Especially in this day when thinking people are concerned with forms of government do we find keen interest in the democratic plan of operations within the constitution of the Presby - terian Church U. S. A.
Thus all who are seeking a sound Christian teaching presented in an acceptable manner readily choose our church. In new communities it is not difficult to organize a new congregation and soon have a thriving church: The
great difficulty is in the available financial resources of our Synod' s Extension body to meet these opportun- ities.
The work of Presbyterian Extension, Inc., of our Synod is to scout locations for new churches, conduct surveys for relocation of older congregations in shifting population area, help design building alterations or new buildings and guide congregations in building finance.
This requires money beyond our reserves. We also need reserve funds that can be used to finance these new projects against some pledges or until the morgage money is available. The Synod was not asked for any special gifts for this work while the Building Fund Campaign of our denominations was being promoted. Now that this campaign is largely completed the General Council of Synod has approved an appeal for special gifts to our Synod Extension program. Gifts should be sent to Presbyterian Extension, Inc., 1132 N. Alabama Street, Indianapolis, Indiana.
PRESBYTERIAN YOUTH CAMP ONE MILE
CAMP AND CONFERENCE ISSUE - SEE PAGES 2,3 & 4
Minister Awarded Honor
Freedoms Foundation of Valley Forge has just awarded Edward W. Greenfield of Princeton, Indiana second place, with medal and cash award, in the sermon division of the nation-wide competition which Freedoms Foundation sponsors each year. The prize was given for a sermon he preached here at Thanksgiving under the title, "Toward Preserving the Proud Tradition."
AN INFORMED CHURCH
It appears that " religion" and the " church" are becoming two of the most popular topics of current interest. News items, magazine articles, popular books, movies and television are all increasing- ly centering interest about these two topics. In spite of all this space and time given to these topics by these agencies of information, it appears the vast majority of the people know enough about the distinctive teachings of our Christian faith tobe able to state "why they are christian." Likewise the major- ity of church members seem to know little about the history of the Chris- tian Church, of their own denomination, or of their local congregation and its form of organization.
A great service to the individual could be rendered by every Session, and every program committee of every organization in the local church, if every group pro- vided a planned program of education in the teachings and form of government of Continued on page 4
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THE INDIANA PRESBYTERIAN
April, 1955
INDIANA SYNOD CAMPS AND CONFERENCES 1955
another fine camping experience this summer. Much of its suc- cess depends upon the willing- ness of able laymen and women and ministers to volunteer as leaders. Some of our camps last summer were not over- staffed!
The following plans have been adopted by the Committee on Christian Education to apply to all camps and conferences in the Synod.
Ten campers or delegates will be the maximum number received from any one church, for any one camp period, until ten days before the opening date of that camp, at which time they will receive up to the capacity of the camp. Note that every camp has a capacity limit, depending on facilities, available leaders to care for the campers, and the best interests of the program.
Any Presbyterian Church in Indiana may send campers or delegates to any of the summer camps, for which that camper is eligible, with proper regis- tration.
Camp registration blanks will be accepted immediately and will be considered in the order of their appearance at the Synod office, 1132 North Alabama Street, Indianapolis 2, Indiana, when completely and properly filled out and ac- companied by the proper fees.
of the pastor, D. C. E. , super- intendent or youth advisor. It is essential that all in- formation asked for be given.
Campers are expected to office, when completely filled arrive and leave on the day If it is not, it will have to out and accompanied by the specified. Transportation will be returned and the process proper fees. started over.
be arranged by the local
Information given over the church and parents. phone shall be considered as
HANOVER CONFERENCE 1955
Office use,
Number
Date
Amt.
Paid by
Bal. due
For those completing grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Cost is $21.50
NAME
GIRL
ADDRESS
- BOY
NAME OF PARENT OR GUARDIAN DATE OF BIRTH
SCHOOL GRADE COMPLETED JUNE 1955 FORMER CONFERENCE DELEGATE?
WHERE WHEN
ATTENDING WHAT CHURCH
Signature of church officer indicating approval of camper
Check: Pastor_ D. C. E .___ Supt .___ Youth Advisor
A deposit of $7.00 must accompany each registration form. Add $1.00 if letter is postmarked 10 days or later before opening date.
MAIL CHECK WITH THIS FORM TO: Committee on Christian Education, 1132 North Alabama Street, Indianapolis, Indiana.
PRESBYTERIAN YOUTH CAMP,
Number Date Amt. Paid by Bal. due
1955 BROWNSTOWN
NAME
BOY
*JUNIOR I (Completing 4th grade) June 19-25
$19.50
JUNIOR II (Completing 5th & 6th grades) July 19-30
35.00
SCHOOL GRADE COMPLETED JUNE 1955
FORMER CHURCH CAMPER?
WHERE.
PIONEER I JR. HI. July 5-16
35.00
Have you had Pioneer I? Yes No
*PIONEER II JR. HI.
July 31-Aug. 6
19.50
ATTENDING WHAT CHURCH SIGNATURE INDICATING APPROVAL OF CAMPER
Pioneer camps are for those completing
grades 7 & 8.
*SENIOR CONFERENCE
June 26-July 2
19.50
If the camp of your choice is filled do you wish: 1. To be on the waiting list ?.
For those completing
2. Indicate second choice
A deposit of $7. 00 must accompany each registra- tion form. Add $1.00 if letter is postmarked 10 days or later before opening date.
1
MAIL CHECK WITH THIS FORM TO: COMMITTEE ON CHRISTIAN EDUCATION,
1132 North Alabama Street,
Indianapolis 2, Indiana.
NOTICE
FOR ALL CAMPS AND CONFERENCES INCLUDING LABORATORY SCHOOL
If it is necessary to cancel your registration, $7.00 will be refunded if cancelled two weeks previous to opening of camp period. After that date, $4.00 will be refunded, if cancelled by noon of registra- tion date. No refunds after noon of opening day.
Reservations are transferable only if there is no waiting list and if acceptable to the Dean.
Two week camps begin on Tuesday morning and end Satur- day after lunch. Camp registra- tion will begin at 9:30 A. M. Registration for the one week camps and conferences will be- gin at 2 P.M. on Sunday after- noon. All camps and confer- ences operate on D. S. T.
*One Week Camp
Office use |
only
ADDRESS
- GIRL
NAME OF PARENT OR GUARDIAN DATE OF BIRTH
JUNIOR III (Completing 5th & 6th grades) Aug. 9-20
35.00
WHEN
PIONEER CAMPERS:
-PHONE
Check: Pastor __ D. C. E. __ Supt .__ Youth Advisor.
grades 9,10, 11 & 12
only
ยท PHONE
1
We are looking forward to Church approval of the camper list shall be handled in the information only. That is, no is given through the signature same way as regular regis- registrations, orplaces on the trations; that is, they will waiting list can be honored by be considered in the order in telephone. which they are received at the
Reservations on the waiting
April, 1955
THE INDIANA PRESBYTERIAN
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JUNIOR C.I.T.
The Counsellor-in-Training program which has been held at Camp Kosciusko for several years in cooperation with But - ler University has been discon- tinued in favor of a Junior Counsellor-in-Training program.
There will be two distinct phases of this program. The first is one week of intensive training, June 12-18 at Camp Kosciusko. The second phase will be actual leadership in Junior Camps under the direc- tion of a skilled adult coun- sellor. We hope that this sec- ond phase will be available at both camps. A part of each day will be spent in directed study of the philosophy and techniques of church camp counselling. Those who have completed the junior year of high school and older are eligible. Each Counsellor-in- Training is asked to pay one half of the regular fee. Either or both of the two phases of the program may be taken by the same individual.
CAMP KOSCIUSKO 1955 WINONA LAKE
Office use j
Number
Date
Amt.
Paid by
Bal. due
only
NAME
BOY
ADDRESS
GIRL
PHONE
NAME OF PARENT OR GUARDIAN DATE OF BIRTH
SCHOOL GRADE COMPLETED JUNE 1955
FORMER CHURCH CAMPER? WHERE WHEN
PIONEER CAMPERS:
Have you had Pioneer I? Yes. _No
ATTENDING WHAT CHURCH
SIGNATURE INDICATING APPROVAL OF CAMPER
Check: Pastor __ D. C. E .___ Supt. __ Youth Advisor If the camp of your choice is filled do you wish: 1. To be on the waiting list?
2. Indicate second choice
A deposit of $7.00 must accompany each registra- tion form. Add $1.00 if letter is postmarked 10 days or later before opening date.
LABORATORY SCHOOL
Office use !
Number
Date
Amt.
Paid by
Bal. Due
only
CAMP KOSCIUSKO AUG. 21-28, 1955
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
CHURCH.
DEPARTMENT:
ADMINISTRATION
KINDERGARTEN
PRIMARY
JUNIOR
JUNIOR HIGH
A deposit of $7.00 will hold a place for you (add $1.00 if letter is postmarked 10 days or later before opening date). Total cost $19. 50.
Mail blank and check to: Committee on Christian Education, 1132 North Alabama Street, Indianapolis 2, Indiana.
Number
Date
Amt.
Paid by
Bal. Due
FAMILY CAMP
CAMP KOSCIUSKO AUG. 21-28, 1955
FAMILY NAME
FATHER'S NAME MOTHER'S NAME
ADDRESS
CHILDREN'S NAMES
BOY OR GIRL
AGE
ATTENDING WHAT CHURCH
Cost for family camp is $4.00 registration fee per family plus $15. 50 board and room per person ($10.00 for one child 9 years of age and younger, and $5. 00 each for all other children in a family 9 years of age and younger).
A deposit of $7. 00 will hold a place for your family (add $1.00 if letter is postmarked 10 days or later before opening date). Mail blank and check to: Committee on Christian Education, 1132 North Alabama Street, Indianapolis 2, Indiana.
Miss Barbara North to Teach in Indiana Synod Lab School
Synod's Committee of Christian Educa- tion, working through its Children's Work Sub-Committee, will sponsor the Indiana Synod Laboratory School at Camp Kosciusko, August 21 to 28. Designed to train and inspire church school teachers, the Lab School, will provide opportunity for teachers to share in the actual teaching of the fall quarter materials of "The Christian Faith and Life" cur- riculum, under the guidance of carefully selected and experienced Lab teachers. Additional periods daily will be given to Bible study, a seminar on the manual, to discussion of methods and techniques, to lesson planning and to rest and re- laxation.
Miss Barbara North, associate direc- tor of the Youth Work Department of the Board of Christian Education, will be present to teach the course for junior high teachers. Courses will also be available for teachers of kindergarten, primary and junior departments and to church school superintendents. Mrs. A. C. E. Gillander, Kokomo, chairman of the Children's Work Committee, will serve as director of the school. Others on her committee include Rev. John Constant of Terre Haute and Rev. Ray Bowden of Indianapolis.
Local churches should make plans now to send one or more of their teachers and their church school superintendent so that they may become better acquainted with the objectives, philosophy and content of the Presbyterian Christian education program.
JUNIOR I (Completing 5th & 6th grades) July 5~16
$35.00
*JUNIOR II (Completing 4th grade)
July 31-Aug. 6
19.50
PIONEER I JR. HI. June 21-July 2
35.00
35.00
PIONEER II JR. HI. July 19-30 Pioneer camps are for those completing
grades 7 & 8.
SENIOR CONFERENCE Aug. 9-20 (completing
grades 9. 10, 11 & 12 35.00
MAIL CHECK WITH THIS FORM TO: Committee on Christian Education, 1132 North Alabama Street, Indianapolis 2, Indiana.
*One Week Camp
Office use !
only
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THE INDIANA PRESBYTERIAN
April, 1955
CHAPEL IN THE WOODS"
Week Day Religious Education Institute
Dr. Erwin L. Shaver, Execu- tive Director of Week Day Re- ligious Education, National Council of Churches, will be resource person and principal speaker at a Week Day Religious Education Institute, April 21, 10 a.m. (D.S. T. ), at the First Baptist Church, Indianapolis.
help communities already con- ducting Week Day Religious Education and other communi- ties desiring furthur informa- tion concerning the week day religious education opportun- ity.
Dr. Florizel A. Pfleiderer, Secretary of the Board of Since families take turns W. D. R. E., Indianapolis and Marion County, will give the keynote address. A panel com- posed of a father, Mr. John S. Synn, Indianapolis; a pastor, Rev. Byron Stroh, Kokomo; a religious educator, Dr. Walter per week for board and room, Haldeman, Dean, Anderson Col- ($10.00 for one child 9 years lege; and a week day religious of age and younger, and $5.00
for all other children in the family 9 years of age or young- will lead a panel on the values er), and a $4.00 registration fee per family.
education instructor, Mrs. Nadine Hopkins, Ft. Wayne, of week day religious educa- tion. Mr. Alvin Whitaker will relate the story of how Morgan County recently began week day religious education.
Anyone interested in the present and future of week day religious education is invited to attend. Dr. Shaver will answer questions relative to resources, materials, pro- cedures and trends.
The Week Day Religious Edu- cation Committee of the Di- vision of Christian Education, Indiana Council of Churches, is sponsoring the Institute.
FAMILY CAMP AUGUST 21-28
During the past few years national commercial sponsor- of the Synod of Indiana, Mrs.
approximately twenty families ship. He is under agreement Mildred McLandress resigned as
each summer have foundnew joys for a thirteen-week, half-hour of March 11 to begin a new together and an enriched home filmed program, ready for re- work in the National Mission life at Family Camp. They have lease next fall. The telefilms Board offices in New York. Her experienced rich fellowship will be produced in Hollywood new duties will be with summer with one another and enjoyed by Pacific Productions, Inc. , the beauties of nature and the of Kansas, a group of Chris- tian laymen. activities of camp.
origin of their particular Her friends in Indiana may fellowship of believers. be surprised at her leaving " Intolerance" is a lack of our Synod, but it fulfills an willingness to allow others ambition of most National the freedom to worship as they Missions workers to become please, but does not mean the associated with Headquarters surrender of the right to wor- work. ship as you please. Those who waiting on tables and assisting most loudly cry "intolerance" in closing camp, they are as- sessed for only one full week of cost, although they are in camp 8 days. Costs are the same as for all campers, $15.50
are generally not willing to let others believe and worship as they please, or the accusa- tion of intolerance is the result of just simply not know- ing the idea of "tolerance. " Let us be informed people and know why we believe or do not believe the teachings of our church.
Do you know what our Presby- terian Church, U.S. A., does with the money you contribute to benevolence? Several film strips with records containing the explanation of the pic- tures, are available from the office of promotion at Indiana- polis. Also a new 16mm sound movie called the "City Story" is available on an offering basis to any of our churches in the Synod. Write "Presby - terian State Office, " 1132 N.
Indiana, for booking dates and a list of available visual
Mrs. McLandress goes to "156"
After many years of service television series available for to the Home Mission Committee
service of college students in work camps and other areas of service to National Mission projects. She will be in the Student work office of the Board at 156th Fifth Avenue.
The INDIANA PRESBYTERIAN
Published each month except the months of August and September, at 1459 Central Ave., Columbus, Indiana, By The Board of Management of The Indiana Presbyterian.
SUBSCRIPTIONS - 10c. PER YEAR
Editorial and Business Office, 1459 Central Ave., Columbus, Indiana.
Entered at the Post Office at Columbus, Indiana, as second class matter, February 11, 1939.
Board of Management
MIs. Norman Thurston, Chairman, Shelbyville; Dr. Roy E. Mueller, Execu- tive Secretary, Indianapolis; Dr. E. Stanley Kreidler, Secretary Treasurer, Indianapolis; Dr. Leigh O. Wright, Lafayette; Rev. George B. McMican, Fort Wayne; Mr. Joe Cummins, Colum- bus; Rev. Harold King, Logansport; Mr. Walter Hannan, R. 1, New Albany; Mrs. Charles Marsh, Muncie; Mrs. Carl Kircher, Jasper; Mrs. Scott M. Ford, Indianapolis; Mrs. Heber D.
Williams, Indianapolis.
Editorial Board Dr. Roy E. Mueller, Editor Dr. E. Stanley Kreidler Mr. Norman Thurston Mrs. Heber D. Williams
AN INFORMED CHURCH Continued from page 1.
their church
It is unfortunate that many protestants have been misled into thinking they are "in- Alabama Street, Indianapolis, tolerant" if they seek to know what their church teaches and the historic record of the aids for such general types.
The "Indiana Presbyterian" Again Wins Recognition
The department of Stewardship and Promotion of the Presbyterian Church, U.S.A., submits copies of the publications of Synods and Presbyteries each year to the School of Journalism of Columbia University for appraisement. Five issues of each publication are submitted and recognition is made in three classifi- cations. In this class for printed Synod monthly papers we were awarded third place for 1954. Only two publications were in the honor group each of the three years and we were one of them. While never placing first, we twice were third and last year second in our group. The chief cause for our backward move this year was the type style, and steps are being taken to change this by the next issue. So be on the lookout for this forthcoming change in our appearance.
TV VIEWPOINT. Dr. Louis H. Evans, minister-at-large for the Board of National Missions, will be the first Protestant pastor to do a religious-themed
Families with at least one This Institute is planned to child may attend Family Camp. The program will consist of Morning Watch, a Seminar, Ves- pers, and guidance in Family worship. Families are encour- aged to worship and to play together. A part of each day is left free for each family to elect its own activity.
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The INDIA" ADETBYTERIAN
Number 15
Volume XXXII
Indiana Synod Starts Another
MR. ALBERT DISERENS, Y. M.C.A. FT. WAYNE 2, IND. Chapter Of Growth
For several years committees had been working on this revision of the by-laws of Synod in order to better serve the growing Synod needs. Prior to 1919 there was no full time administrator in our Synod, but the meeting that year felt " the importance of show- ing to the Church-at-large the wis- dom of the action of the Synod of Indiana in consolidating the two important agencies of Home Missions and Sunday School work" and engaged Rev. F. W. Backemeyer as the first " General Secretary for the Synod."
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