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Beginning with Lent, 1954 a call is being issued to all Presbyterians to begin or to enlarge upon the practice of personal devotions.
Our General Assembly at its last meet- ing was greatly concerned on this matter and is eager that all of our two and one-half million members give attention
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PRESBYTERIAN YOUTH CAMP
ONE MILE
CAMP AND CONFERENCE ISSUE SEE PAGES 3 & 4
I. U. FOUNDATION BUILDING PROGRESS
The Building Fund Campaign for the Westminster Foundation of Bloomington, Inc., to provide a building and facili- ties for a Christian Youth Center for students of Presbyterian families attend- ing Indiana University as presented in recent issues of this paper, is receiving an encouraging response.
A net total in excess of $70,000 in cash and pledges out of the goal of $125,000 was reported raised by the Director of the Campaign, Harold H. Church, on January 9. All churches that have not reported the action of their Sessions concerning the Suggested Volun- tary Goals are urged to do so immediate- ly, and also to send in the cash as soon as available.
The work must get under way as soon as possible; but construction cannot be- gin until sufficient cash is in the hands of the Foundation Building Treasury.
to this necessity of spiritual growth. Your attention is called to the devo- tional helps in TODAY which has been prepared especially to interpret the Lenten season through worship; and to the Lenten materials that will appear in PRESBYTERIAN LIFE, and the curriculum and story papers of the church school.
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THE INDIANA PRESBYTERIAN
February, 1954
Blessed are the poor in spirit
Chaplain Wilder and a visiting enter- tainer cheer patients in Madison State Hospital.
A cold rainy winter day was recently made bright and cheerful. It all happened as the patients in the Madison State Hospital gathered in their respective wards to celebrate Christmas and to re- ceive their gifts. Chaplain Windsor Wilder, a Presbyterian minister working within the bounds of the New Albany Pres- bytery led the patients in Christmas Carols as their eyes feasted upon the shining star fixed upon the top most branch of the tree. Chaplain Wilder a re- cent graduate of the Louisville Presby- terian Seminary feels that his work pays rich rewards as he preaches a gospel of comfort and healing to tired and weary minds. It is imperative that the church continue to minister to her people whether they possess sick bodies or sick minds. Let each of us within our ability take an active interest in our state institutions and endeavor to make Christ a reality to those who must spend long periods of time within such confinements.
Moving Day at Hanover
January 4 and 5 were moving days for 99 upperclass women at Hanover College. At that time members of Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Omicron Pi, and Phi Mu sororities moved into the new $360,000 sorority quadrangle.
Constructed in modified Georgian arch- itecture the three new sorority buildings house 33 women and a housemother. Each house contains a large lounge, a three- room suite for the housemother and study rooms on the first floor, recreation and chapter rooms in the basement, and study and dormitory rooms on the second and third floors.
Lounges have been furnished in American Provincial style for the Phi Mu group, in French Provincial for the Alpha Delta Pi chapter, and in Modern style for the Alpha Omicron Pi sorority.
Prayer in Color
The cover design on the 1954 Year Book of Prayer was painted by Mrs. Fred E. Spencer of the Waveland, Indiana, Pres- byterian Church. The idea of the design resulted from thinking of the light of the cross going out to surround the people in the four quarters of the World and the rose colored design seemed like church windows that shed the dawn of hope to all people.
Oh Lord, may thy dear shining cross Grow brighter and more bright, Till every land and every race Are circled by thy light.
May those of us who love thy cause And do thy work near by, Remember those who work and toil Beneath an alien sky.
And may each church stand firmly With cross so golden fair, May rosy windows glow with hope To lighten dark despair.
Oh Lord, these are the things I ask, My burden and my care,
And, as I fail in words to speak, This is my painted prayer. Mrs. Fred E. Spencer
REV. J.ROBY OLDHAM passed to his etemal rest December 9, 1953. The past several years he had served as pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Liberty, Indiana. During his years of ministry he served in several churches of our Synod.
120th Anniversary
The Lima Presbyterian Church at Howe, Fort Wayne Presbytery, celebrated its 120th anniversary with a note burning ceremony at the close of the morning worship service, when all indebtedness on the recent building program was can- celled. The pastor, the Rev. E.R. Burger, spoke on "The Church Victorious. "
In the afternoon an anniversary ser- vice was held. The church was founded on November 24, 1833 with thirteen members, when there were more Pottawatomie Indians than white settlers in the community. The church now has 245 members.
Speakers were a great-granddaughter of the first minister, the Rev. Christopher Cory, Dr. Milo N. Wood, a former pastor, and Elder G.O. Keasey.
Messages were read from three former pastors - Dr. John B. Ferguson, minister emeritus of the Irvington Church, the Rev. Theodore James of Clarksville, and the Rev. Donald L. Airey of McDonald, Pennsylvania, also from Mrs. J. T. Orton of Crawfordsville and Mrs. W. M. Elliott of Williamsport, Pennsylvania, widows of former ministers. Mrs. W.G. Pitkin, for twenty-three years mistress of the manse was present, as was Dr. I.H. Lawson of Kendallville, son of a former minister.
Recreation Laboratory
The Fourth Annual Presbyterian Recrea- tion Laboratory will be held at Druce Lake Camp, Lake Villa, Illinois, April 26-30, 1954.
This Recreation Laboratory is designed to help Ministers, Directors of Chris- tian Education, Local Church Leaders, Vacation School Teachers, Recreation Leaders, Youth Advisors, and Children's Workers, who are concerned with Christian fellowship and its expression in the life and activities of the Church.
FOUR action packed days of training, experience, discussion, recreation, wor- ship, fellowship, study and co-operative Christian living!
Further information may be obtained from the Committee on Christian Education office, 1132 N. Alabama Street, Indiana- polis 2, Indiana.
Nursery Conferences
New nursery materials for two year olds! New nursery methods! Miss Jean Stew- art, Board of Christian Education, will conduct two Nursery Conferences in Ind- iana. They will be held at South Bend, First Church, February 23, and Indiana- polis, Fairview, February 25, 1954. Furthur information will be mailed all churches soon.
A Unique Gift
The First Presbyterian Church of Evans- ville received a gift of a new 1954 Chevrolet from Mr. and Mrs. Phillip E. Drachman, for the use of the pastor and his wife. Dr. and Mrs. Cavell are pro- foundly grateful to these generous and loyal members of the church for this magnificent gift which will help to solve the frequently recurring problem of pastor and wife trying to get to two different meetings at the same time with one vehicle.
The INDIANA PRESBYTERIAN
Published each month except the months of August and September, at 523 Jackson Boulevard, Columbus, Indiana, By The Board af Management of The Indiana Presbyterian.
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Board of Management
Mr. Norman Thurstan, Chairman, Shelbyville; Dr. Ray E. Mueller, Execu- tive Secretary, Indianapolis: Dr. E. Stanley Kreidler, Secretary Treasurer, Indianapolis; Dr. Leigh O. Wright, Latayette; Rev. George B. McMican, Fort Wayne; Mr. Jae Cummins, Colum- bus; Rev. Harald King, Loganspart; Mr. Walter Hannan, R. 1, New Albany; Mrs. Charles Marsh, Muncie; Mrs Carl Kircher, Jasper; Mrs. Scott M. Fard, Indianapolis; Mrs. Heber D. Williams, Indianapolis.
Editorial Board Dr. Roy E. Mueller, Editor Dr. E. Stanley Kreidler Mr. Norman Thurston Mrs. Heber D. Williams
February, 1954
THE INDIANA PRESBYTERIAN
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INDIANA SYNOD CAMPS AND CONFERENCES 1954
" Our daughter has been going to a pri- vate camp but now she wants to come back here next year," a father of one of our campers stated at the close of a junior camp. The Director replied, "I'm glad to hear you say that, but I'm wondering why." "Well", he replied, " I think it is because your leaders have such a personal interest in each camper."
Similar experiences have occured fairly often. Our leaders volunteer be- cause of a sincere devotion to Christ and because they enjoy the rich fellow- ship with youth in a church camping experience. We trust that our church camps have helped the youth of our Synod to be happy, healthy Christian Disciples.
We are looking forward to another fine camping experience this summer. Much of its success depends upon the willingness 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 Presbyterian summer camps, for which that camper is eligible, with proper registration.
Camp registrations will be considered in the order of their appearance at the Synod office, 1132 North Alabama Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, when completely and properly filled out, and accompanied by the proper fees. Church approval of the camper is given through the signature of the pastor or authorized officer. It is essential that all information asked for begiven. If it is not, it will have to be returned, and the process started over.
Reservations on the waiting list shall be handled in the same way as regular registrations; that is, they will be considered in the order in which they are received at the office, when completely
filled out, and accompanied by the proper fees.
Information given over the phone shall be considered as information only. That is, no registrations, or places on the waiting list can be honored by telephone.
Campers are expected to arrive and leave on the day specified. Transporta- tion will be arranged by the local church and parents.
Campers from other denominations, and Presbyterians from out of the state will not be accepted until ten days before the camp period.
The cooperation, and full understand- ing of leaders in the local church will make for happier campers.
HANOVER CONFERENCE
June 20-26, 1954 For those completing grades 9, 10, 11, & 12
NAME ADDRESS.
Girl
_Boy
Name of parent or guardian
Date of birth
School grade completed Jane 1954
Former conference delegate?
Where - when
Signature of authorized church officer, indicating approval of camper
Church position
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 $21.50.
Mail blank and check to:
Committee on Christian Education, 1132 N. Alabama Street, Indianapolis 2, Indiana.
PRESBYTERIAN YOUTH CAMP, 1954 BROWNSTOWN
Office use
only
Number Date Amt. Paid by
Bal. due
JUNIOR I
July 6-17
JUNIOR II
Aug. 3-14 $33.00 Junior camps are for those completing grades 4,5 & 6.
PIONEER I JR. HI. I
June 22- July 3
$33.00
PIONEER II JR. HI. July 18- 24 $19.50 Pioneer camps are for those completing grades 7&8.
SENIOR CONFERENCE
July 25- 31
$19.50
For those completing grades 9,10,11 & 12.
NAME
Boy
Girl
NAME OF PARENT OR GUARDIAN DATE OF BIRTH
SCHOOL GRADE COMPLETED JUNE 1954
FORMER CAMPER? Yes __ Where
When
No .
ATTENDING WHAT CHURCH ?.
SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED CHURCH OFFICER, INDICATING APPROVAL OF CAMPER
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). Full amount paid will be refunded on request if cancellation is received by June 1; $5.00 if received 10 days before opening day; $3. 50 if before noon opening day. NO REFUNDS AFTER NOON OPENING DAY.
MAIL BLANK AND CHECK TO: Committee on Christian Education, 1132 N. Alabama Street, Indianapolis 2, Indiana.
NOTICE
FOR ALL CAMPS AND CONFERENCES, INCLUDING LABORATORY SCHOOL --
Refunds for cancellations will be made as outlined on the registration blanks for Brownstown and Kosci.
Reservations are transferable only if there is no waiting list and if acceptable to the Dean.
Note: The cost for Hanover Conferences is slightly in- creased.
The " two weeks camps" this year will be actually 12 days, beginning on Tuesday morning and ending as usual Saturday after lunch. Registrations will begin at 10 a.m. (At the one week camps and conferences, registration will continue to be at 2 p.m. on Sunday after- noon. )
The total cost for the "two weeks" camp this year is $33.00.
C $33.00
ADDRESS
Phone
Phone
February, 1954
C.I.T.
An unusal opportunity to study camp counselling will be offered to college students at Camp Kosciusko again this sum- mer. In cooperation with Syn- od's Committee on Christian Ed- ucation, Butler University will offer an 8-week course, June 20 to August 28, for which five semester hours of college cred- it will be given.
The Counsellor-in-Training program will provide for class room study of camp counselling, observation and participation in the various phases of the camp program. Field trips are scheduled to other types of camps within the area. Special emphasis will be given to re- ligion in camping.
Students may earn their board and room and a small sum by working in the dining room. Additional information may be secured from Mrs. Magdalene Davis of Butler, who will teach the course. Enrollment is lim- ited to 14 students.
CAMP KOSCIUSKO 1954 WINONA LAKE
Office use
only
Number | Datel
Amt. |Paid by Bal. due
JUNIOR I
June 22 - July 3 $33.00
JUNIOR II
July 20 - 31 $33. 00
Junior camps are for those completing grades 4,5 & 6.
PIONEER I JR. HI.
July 6 - 17 $33.00
PIONEER II JR. HI.
Aug. 3- 14 $33.00
Pioneer camps are for those
completing grades 7 & 8.
SENIOR CONFERENCE
Aug. 17- 28 $33.00
For those completing
grades 9,10, 11 & 12.
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). Full amount paid will be refunded on request if cancellation is received by June 1; $5.00 if received 10 days before opening day; $3.50 if before noon opening day. NO REFUNDS AFTER NOON OPENING DAY.
MAIL BLANK AND CHECK TO: Committee on Christian Education, 1132 N. Alabama Street, Indianapolis 2, Indiana.
FAMILY CAMP CAMP KOSCIUSKO Aug. 29 - Sept. 6, 1954
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 depositof $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 N. Alabama Street, Indianapolis 2, Indiana.
LABORATORY SCHOOL CAMP KOSCIUSKO Aug. 29 - Sept. 6, 1954
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
CHURCH
DEPARTMENT:
NURSERY
KINDERGARTEN
PRIMARY
JUNIOR
JUNIOR HIGH
A deposit of $7.00 will hold a place for you (add $1.00 if letter if postmarked 10 days or later before opening date). Total cost $19.50.
Mail blank and check to:
Committee on Christian Education, 1132 N. Alabama Street, Indianapolis 2, Indiana.
Family Camp and Laboratory School
The Indiana Synod Laboratory School and Family Camp will be held at Camp Kos- ciusko again this summer from August 29 to September 6. The two will function separately, except for occasional activ- ities, with children from the Family Camp enrolled as the Lab School children.
Laboratory classes will include nur- sery, kindergarten, primary, junior and junior high. Teachers and leaders of the Sunday, week-day or vacation church school may enroll in a department where, with an experienced teacher, they will share in the actual teaching of children, using the Christian Faith and Life curriculum for the fall quarter. Student teachers will observe, evaluate and participate as the teacher directs. Afternoon ses- sions will include time for study, les- son planning, learning newskills, a sem- inar on the study manual and opportunity for rest and recreation. The total cost is $19.50.
Families with at least one child may attend Family Camp. The program will con- sist of Morning Watch, a Seminar, Vespers, and guidance in Family worship. Families are encouraged to worship and to play to- gether. A part of each day is left free for each family to elect its own activity.
Since families take turns waiting on tables and assisting in closing camp, they are assessed for only one full week of cost, although they are in camp 9 days. Costs are the same as for all campers, $15.50 per week for board and room, ($10. 00 for one child 9 years of age and younger, and $5.00 for all other children in the family 9 years of age or younger), and a $4. 00 registration fee per family.
BOY
ADDRESS
GIRL
Phone
NAME OF PARENT OR GUARDIAN DATE OF BIRTH.
SCHOOL GRADE COMPLETED JUNE 1954
FORMER CAMPER? Yes ___ Where. NO_
When
ATTENDING WHAT CHURCH ?.
SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED CHURCH OFFICER, INDICATING APPROVAL OF CAMPER
NAME
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The INDIANA PRESBYTERIAN
Volume XXXII
March, 1954
Number 3
I. U. Westminster Foundation Student Center
At the time of this writing, over $80, 000 has been pledged to build the Now when the end of the Meal was at the Check. And the Host examined it, frowned a bit, but made no Comment. new Student Center at Bloomington. The hand, the Waiter brought unto the Host response of the churches of Synod has been most encouraging. The Campaign Chairman, Mr. Harold Church, has high But as we arose to depart, I observed that he laid some Coins under the Edge of the Plate. hopes that the churches which have not yet indicated their pledging will re- spond generously.
Included in the $80, 000 is one chal- lenge gift of $5,000 which must be match- ed by seven other gifts of at least equal amount. If this challenge is met, together with what additional churches will pledge, the new Student Center is assured as planned.
Surely there are individuals or groups within our Synod who will match this challenge! Surely those churches which have not already pledged will make every effort to give something to this signif- icant task. Pledges can be paid any time up to December 31, 1955. The campaign for $125, 000 is based upon the very minimum to build an adequate Student Center. Let's all work and pray to a great success!
OFFICERS RECOUNT PROGRESS
The Elders and Trustees of the First Presbyterian Church of Newcastle recently united in sending a most interesting sort of message to all the members and friends of their church. It is not un- common for letters to go out with some special appeal for funds, or relative to the Every Member Canvass; but this "news sheet, " for such it really was, recounted the fine progress of the church and its accomplishments since the Rev. David Tallman became their leader. Every member and friend must be impressed with the evidence presented as describing a church that is really on the march to great days of achievement.
Every Session would benefit by such a presentation of progress, and then the vision of such churches would definitely be lifted to new horizons.
POPULAR PLUS
The Faith and Life Curriculum of the Board of Christian Education has been translated into six foreign languages. The Sunday School material is also used by 44 denominations in this country.
TIPPING AND TITHING
Now it came to pass on a Day at Noon that the Editor was a Guest of a certain rich man at a popular Restaurant.
Now this Parable entereth not into the Merits or Demerits of Tipping. But as I meditated on the Coins that became Tips, I began to think of Tips and tithes. For the proverbial Tip should be at least a Tithe, lest the Waiter turn against you. It came unto me that few church people treat their God as well as they honor their Waiter. For they give unto the Waiter a Tithe, but unto God they give whatsoever they think will get them by. Verily, doth Man fear the Waiter, more than he feareth God?
From the "First and Calvary Review" Springfield, Mo.
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS
The General Assembly of the Presbyter- ian Church will meet in Detroit this May. It is not only the highest court of the Presbyterian Church but it also af - fords one of the highest spiritual ex- periences for those privileged to attend it. Churches throughout our Synod will want to have the opportunity to share in this great General Assembly. Many of the meetings will be open and of interest to the entire church. Sessions are urged to make it possible for their minister to attend a portion of the popular meet- ings. The close proximity of this General Assembly to our Synod is an opportunity knocking upon the door of each church to find a spiritual uplift for its minister and congregation.
National Council Presbyterian Men
Program reports for the Sixth Annual Meeting of the N. C.P. M. , March 19-21, Chicago, promises another mountain top experience for the fortunate laymen who are privileged to attend. Many churches have been re-vitalized by the consecra- tion and enthusiasm of men who have attended previous meetings.
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Time to SHARE
The General Assembly has again author- ized the sacrificial relief offering known as the 1954 ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING. This Lenten appeal will help meet the continuing needs of refugees and others in Europe and Asia.
This is an interdenominational relief appeal in which more than twenty denomi - nations are cooperating. As Presbyter- ians part of the offering will fit into the interdenominational program while maintaining our own particular areas of interest with regard to relief. In most of our churches the offering will be received on March 28.
The Lenten season will be set aside by many as a period of sacrifice when fam- ilies dedicate themselves sacrificially to remembering the needs of others in memory of the sacrifice of our Lord for us. Special coin boxes are available without charge to be placed in the home as receptacles for our gifts.
This offering is outside the benevo- lence budget of the General Assembly and may not be credited to self-allocated quotas. It is to be used to save lives, relieve suffering and provide hope to needy people in Korea, India, the Near East and Europe. There is nothing in any budget of the church to meet these needs.
All relief funds secured from Presby- terian sources in the 1954 ONE GREAT HOUR will be collected and allocated through Presbyterian channels.
REPORT OF GIFTS TO BENEVOLENCE FOR 1953
The following is a report of contributions received for the benevolent work of the Boards and agencies of the Presbyterian Church U. S. A., the Peabody Memorial Home and the Building Funds Campaign for the year 1953. It will be noted that many churches have contributed more than the amount anticipated by their Sessions as expressed in their acceptance. This response of the people indicatea real concern for the teaching of the Gospel in areas where the people would not have the benefit of the ministries of the Church were it not for the missionaries and workers of our Boards and agencies. It is most encouraging to note the willingness of church members to give when they know that the task of the church is in reality the responsibility of every single member and that only as each gives in proportion to his ability can the local community, the nation and the world be taught the message of the Bible relative to God's love for man. We dare not forget that if we fail to make the teachings of Jesus known to men every- where we are by our indifference actually encouraging moral depravity. Are you
doing your part by giving to your church? Are you supporting the world wide pro- gram of your church by adequate gifts to the benevolence budget of your church? Our increase in giving to benevolence from the churches of Indiana during 1953 was 64% more dollars than in 1952. However, this does not keep pace with the increased number of members and the giving to local church needs.
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