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MINISTRY
Led by the Rev. Eben Cobb Brink, of the Board of National Missions in New York City; the Rev. Arthur Hall, from Illinois Synod, and the Rev. Harold Myers, minister from Columbus, Ohio, pastors were helped to understand the way in which of- ficers in the churches they serve could be prepared for greater ser- vice in the Kingdom.
This is the first in the series of training programs to continue two more years, through 1959. The sec- ond Church Officer Training Insti- tute, for pastors in the southern area of the Synod, was held at the First Presbyterian Church, Columbus, Ohio, where there were seventy men present.
Church Of fi cer Training Institutes
Welfare Relief Fund Needs Boost
Within the Synod of Indiana, created by the Presbyteries, is a Wel fare Relief Fund to be administered to those aged whose needs may become acute.
Amounts are also granted to active ministers who may be confronted with excessive medical costs.
Congregations are urged to re- ceive an offering on Mother's Day for this cause, or contribute to the fund from church budgets.
The Rev. William Alexander is Synod Chairman. Contributions may be sent to Presbytery Chairmen of Pensions, or directly to the Clear- ing House, specified for Welfare Relief grants.
are sponsored by the General Assem- bly of the Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A., and administered by the Committee on Christian Education. Ministers trained in these confer- ences are invited to lead their own church officers in similar retreats.
Special training programs, a part of this plan, have been scheduled for Louisville and McCormick Sem- inary seniors.
Southport Church Dedicated
Sunday, March 31, marked the de- dication of the new building for the use of the congregation of the First Presbyterian Church, Southport, of which the Rev. William M. Pritchard, Jr., is pastor.
This church building, the fifth in the long 124 year history of the congregation, is located seven miles south of Indianapolis in suburban Homecroft.
Total cost of the building and its furnishings has been $331,000. The building is located on a six and seven-tenths acre site. Immed- iately behind the edifice is a shelter house and recreation area, completed in 1955, when a new manse was also constructed.
United Presbyterian Churches Number 18 in Indiana
The plan which will unite the United Presbyterian Church of North America and the Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. does effect us in Indi ana.
There are eighteen United Presbyterian Churches within the bounds of our Synod. When union is consumated, we shall be known as the United Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, composing in our present synod area 325 congrega- tions.
The Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A., voting by Presbyteries, has already approved the plan. 'The United Presbyterian Church has not yet completed its poll.
The final union should be com- pleted when the General Assemblies of both churches meet in Pittsburg, May 19 58.
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THE INDIANA PRESBYTERIAN
April, 1957
Students Leaving Hanover College Memorial Chapel
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Presbyterian Church Plans Increased Giving to its Colleges
Gifts from Presbyterians equal to ten percent of the operating expen- ses of their colleges is the pro- posed long-range annual goal of the Board of Christian Education. This aid will be more than three times the contribution which the church now makes to her 41 insti- tutions of higher learning.
Currently Hanover receives about $18,000 per year from the Presby- terian church for operating ex- penses. This represents three per- cent of Hanover's income. For many years the church gave Hanover only $5,500 annually.
By increased giving to the national benevolence budgets, Presbyterians in Indiana can aid in attaining this ten percent goal.
Corporation giving to private schools has now reached the point where Hanover receives ten percent of her income from this source. Church leaders believe that a simi - lar goal for the church is not out- of-line.
Spring Events at Hanover
April 8 - Helen Jepson, former Metropolitan Opera star
April 10 - Louisville Orchestra April 13 - Acquaintance Day for high school juniors
May 3 - Randall Jarrell, writer
May 11 - Family Day
May 16 - Dr. Francis Hutchins, President Berea College
June 8 - Alumni Day
June 9 - Baccalaureate
June 10 - 124th Annual Commence- ment Exercises
Christian College Sunday is Feature of National Advertising Campaign for Colleges
Churches Urged to Plan Hanover Support
Hanover College will be able to assume its share of students ex- pected to enroll in colleges and universities within the next few years only if additional funds are available, according to President A.G. Parker, Jr.
A sum of $10,000 in capital funds is needed for each student beyond the present enrollment in order to maintain the high quality of educa- tion Hanover has been offering.
Presbyterian churches and indi- viduals are urged to consider ways by which they can do their share toward supporting their Synod's college.
Individuals may make bequests in their wills to Hanover. Churches can support their college through a program of annual giving. Should a church prefer to aid directly one of its students who will be unable to attend Hanover without additional funds, the College would like to know of this gift so that the church may be given proper credit.
Admission Ahead of Last Year at Hanover
Hanover has already admitted more students so far this year than last. However, there are still openings in the class entering this Septem- ber.
Only women ranking in the upper forty percent of their high school graduating classor men in the upper sixty percent will be considered for admission.
Presbyterians interested in an education for their children which sustains Christian faith and conduct are urged to consider early that
A total of $12,000,000 is being spent this year to awaken America to the needs of higher education. For the next three months and again this fall the National Advertising Council in cooperation with the Council for Financial Aid to Educa- tion is sponsoring this nationwide advertising campaign.
A special feature will be the ob- servance of Christian College Sun- day, April 28. On that day the major Protestant denominations will give emphasis to their church-related colleges.
Faculty and student representa- tives of Hanover College are avail- able to fill Presbyterian pulpits throughout Indiana on that day. Any church which has not yet made arrangements may still do so by writing the Rev. Howard Kipp, First Presbyterian Church, Frankfort.
The national campaign will use all of the media of communications. In addition to advertisements in news- papers and magazines, radio and television programs will be pro- duced.
Dr. David W. Proffitt, moderator of the General Assembly, urges con- cern on the part of Presbyterians that the " cause of our church-re- lated colleges will not go unheralded in this campaign."
Hanover does provide such an oppor- tunity.
With a staff of fifty instructors, more than half of whom have earned doctorate degrees, Hanover is in a position to offer an education of the highest quality.
Currently only five percent of the Presbyterian students enrolled in Indiana colleges are attending Hanover. " At least twice as many Presbyterians should be applying for the places which are available at Hanover," states President A.G. Parker, Jr.
Faculty are Churchmen
Almost sixty per- cent of the men on the Hanover faculty have been ordained as Presbyterian minis- ters, elders, or dea- cons. Six are minis- ters and the remain- ing are laymen. The group is shown to the right.
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THE INDIANA PRESBYTERIAN
April, 1957
By: MYs. Reber D. Williams
Using their young people to model clothing to be made for Ming Qiong School, the women of the Greensburg church plan to repeat a novel idea, which was so successful last year. Cloth- ing made for Harbison Junior College was shown last year at a style show and tea. Mrs. David Tallman, speaker on that occasion borrowed the plan for the Newcastle Women's Association
Because of the limited housing space at Purdue, a quota system will be used for reservations at the 1958 Quadrennial meeting.
There will be no day visitors. From a total of 195 delegates from Indiana, these apportionments have been assigned:
Crawfordsville 22
Indian apolis 48 Logansport 38
New Albany 13 Vincennes 19 Wabash River 41 Whitewater 12
The Synodical president and one delegate also may attend. If any Presbyterial does notuse its full quota, the Synodi cal president may reassign the reservation.
The 75th Anniversary cele- bration of the Indiana Sy- nodical Society will take place on the Hanover campus, beginning Tuesday, June 11 and ending Thursday noon, June 13. A special program is being planned and all meetings will be held in the new women's gymnasium.
A foreign guest will be entertained by the women's groups in local churches from March 15 to June 15, prior to the 1958 Quadren - nial meeting of the. Presby- teri an Women's Organiza- tions.
The itinerary will be plan- ned through the Presbyter-
Presbyteries Schedule Vacation Church School Institutes
Seven presbytery vacation church school institutes have been planned for this spring. Churches using Westminster Vacation Church School materials will have opportunity to attend an institute in their area and take part in the planning for a local school.
The Children's Work sub-committees of the presby- teries have planned the training events which will offer sessions in administration, Kindergarten, Pri- mary and Junior work.
Under the direction of Mildred B. Grubbs, Lafayette, Crawfordsville Presbytery conducted an institute on March 28 at Bethany Church in Lafayette.
Leadership was provided by Mrs. Fred Allen, Beth- any; Mrs. Louis Alderton, Geetingsville; Mrs. Estella Ketchum, Frank fort; Mrs. L. C. Gi berson, Michigan City; Mrs. H.C. Looft, Fowler; Mrs. Evelyn King, Indiana- polis; Mrs. Frank Kivett, Central Lafayette; Mrs. C. T. Williams, Hope Chapel, Lafayette; Miss Lorraine Riggs and Mrs. Grubbs, presbytery chairman of chil- dren's work.
Churches of Indianapolis Presbytery met at Taber- nacle Church on February 17 for their VCS Institute. Children's Work Advisor, Mrs. John Leech, Indiana- polis, was assisted by Mrs. Melvin Olsen, Mrs. Ste- phen Crain, Mrs. Leroy Miller, all of Indianapolis; and Miss Harriet Blanding, Board of Christian Educa- tion.
Two institutes have been held in Logansport Presby- tery. One was held March 24 at Calvary Church in Logansport. Michigan City was host to the second institute on March 31. Mrs. L. C. Giberson, Michigan City, Children's Work chairman, will preside at each session.
Other leaders will include Mrs. Edward Michalski, Sunnyside, South Bend; Mrs. Clifford Moyer, Michigan City; and the Rev. Charles Brewer, Beverly Shores.
The Rev. Phillip Rice, children's work chairman of Wabash River Presbytery, announces an institute from 2:00 to 4: 30 on April 27 at First Church, Fort Wayne. Leaders will be Dr. Rice, Ft. Wayne; Miss Anna Mary Jones, Muncie; and Miss Mary Isabelle Griffith, Fort Wayne.
Whitewater Presbytery has selected Connersville First, for the location of its institute which will be held from 10:00 to 3:00 p.m., May 1. Mrs. J. Nor- man Van Hart, children's work chairman for the pres- bytery, announces the following leaders: Mrs. R.L. Fleming and Mrs. David Tallman, New Castle; Mrs. Stephen Crain, Indianapolis; the Rev. George Dewitt; Connersville; Dr. Anthony Meengs, Richmond; Miss Lorraine Riggs and Mrs. Van Hart.
The Kev. Donald Morse, chairman of children's work for New Albany Presbytery, is completing arrange- ments with the children's work committee of the Synod of Kentucky for a cooperative training event to be held later this spring in the Louisville area.
Several of the leaders mentioned above have also participated in the interdenominational institutes conducted throughout the state by the Indiana Coun - cil of Churches.
ials. It is hoped that the life first-hand, and so be foreign visitors may learn able to interpret America American church and family favorably to the world.
Knock Pastor at Vincennes
The Rev.H. Calvin Knock has been in- stalled as the pastor of the first Presbyterian Church, Vin- cennes.
He comes to this work from a pastorate at Tecum- seh, Nebraska. The Church was formerly served by the Rev. John Sanders.
Humbert to Speak in Indianapolis
Dr. Russell J. Humbert, President of DePauw Uni - versity, will address the opening meeting of the Cen- tral States Regional Con- ference of the American Public Welfare Association Sunday evening, April 7, at eight o'clock in the Riley Room at the Claypool Hotel in Indianapolis. His mes- sage, " Welfare is Our Busi - ness" is to you.
Albert Kelly, Administra- tor of the Indiana State Department of Public Wel- fare, who is official host to the four day conference, announces that this meeting is open to the citizens of the community free of charge.
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Women's Work Courses S.
Miss Edith Brook- miller, East-Central Area Secretary of Women's Work, and Mrs. Verne Buchanan, former National Pres- ident of the Presby- teri an Women' s Organ- ization, will be Brookmiller leaders in the Synod Leadership Training School at Han- over College June 30 to July 6.
Two P .. W.O. courses are being offered in the synod school. They are " Basic Course on Women's Work", a two-hour course; and "Program Previews for P.W.O.", a one-hour course.
The Basic course will deal with the purpose and philosophy of the
women's program in the church, the organization of Women's Associa- tions, and the departmental emphasis for the coming year. Special em- phasis will be given to circle training.
Women's program materials will be demonstrated and pre- viewed in the " Pre- view" course, and help will be given for planning a total year's program. The 1958 Association and Buchanan Circle Guides will be used as the texts for this course.
A drop-in workshop will be con- ducted by Miss Brookmiller and Mrs. Buchanan in the evenings.
Love to Lead Bible Study at Women's Retreat
Dr. Julian Price Love, professor of Biblical Theology, Louisville Presby- terian Theological Seminary, will con- duct Bible classes November 1-3, at Spring Mill Inn, during the Indiana Presbyterian Women's Retreat.
One time pastor of the Fourth Presbyterian Church in Dayton, Chio, Dr. Love was also on the faculty of Lane Theology Seminary, then at Cincinnati.
He has degrees from Miami Uni- versity, Lane Theological Seminary, the University of Cincinnati, and the University of Chicago.
Dr. Love is an authority on the english Bible, the author of several books, and a very forceful speaker.
The Retreat begins on Saturday morning, November 1, at 10 o'clock. For those who arrive on Friday evening, there is planned an in- formal fellowship.
Dr. Love will preach at Sunday morning worship. The Retreat will end with the noon lunch.
Pentecost to be Observed June 9, 1957
On this day in many churches throughout ou Indiana Synod, and Ene around the world, K O the special Pentecost message from the seven presidents of the World Council of Churches will be read.
Many churches in the fellowship of the World Council of Churches stress the world-wide mission and responsibility of the Christian Church as part of their Pentecost observance.
The theme for the observance of this day is " diversities of gifts but the same spirit"
" May the fellowship in Christ which we have in the World Council show the nations that there exists a People of God which lives in the strength of the Holy Spirit."
" May it render clear witness to the ends of the earth, that this Spirit really does enable man to carry out God's gracious plan for His children." ( from a Message from the Presidents of the World Council of Churches)
Miller To Address 132nd Synod
The Rev. Arthur L. Miller, born at Frankfort, pastor of the Montview Boule- vard Presbyterian Church, Denver, Colo- rado, will address Synod in June as Bible Hour Leader.
Dr. Miller was graduated from Frankfort High School, Indiana Uni- versity, and McCormick Seminary.
Having served National Missions fields in North Carolina and New Mexico, Dr. Miller has also been University Pastor at Indiana and Wisconsin Universities.
Before becoming pastor in Denver, Dr. Miller served as pastor in Lincoln, Nebraska; Hutchinson, Kan- sas; and Laramie, Wyoming.
Dr. Miller has enthusiastically supported the National Council of Presbyterian Men, and has been active in the youth movement of our Presbyterian Church.
Hanover College has invited Dr. Miller as Commencement Speaker on June 10th.
Commissioners and visitors to Synod, June 11-13, need to be re- minded of the 11:00 A.M. convening hour.
May Council Meeting Concluded
Synod's Council, composed of ministers and laymen, with repre- sentatives from Synod's committees, agencies, and other organized groups, met a few days ago in Synod's office to hear reports and make final plans for the June meet- ing of Synod at Hanover.
One of the many matters of im- portance considered was the possi- bility of creating a Synod Causes Budget. This plan will undoubtedly be brought to the attention of the churches of the Synod as they pre- pare for fall budgeting.
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THE INDIANA PRESBYTERIAN
May, 1957
Curriculum Preview Conferences Arranged
Fall program-preview conferences have been scheduled by each of the seven presbyteries of the synod. The purpose of the conferences is to acquaint local church leaders with the additions and changes which will be made in the Faith and Life curriculum this fall, and to aid them in using the materials more effectively.
Previews of curriculum materials (nursery through adult) will be held in each presbytery. Also of- fered will be seminars for Christian Education administrators and for key parents in the church school.
The following dates have been set for each presbytery:
September 8 - New Albany and Indianapolis
September 15- Crawfordsville, Logansport and Whitewater September 22- Vincennes, Logans- port and Wabash River
September 29- Vincennes and Wabash River
Detailed information will reach local churches later this spring.
Northminster Dedicates Sanctuary
The congregation of the North- minster Presbyterian Church, Indi - anapolis, has dedicated a new $300,000 sanctuary, located at Kessler and Ralston.
The Rev. Wilbur R. Closterhouse, pastor, and the Rev. James R. Tozer,
christian faith And Life A PROGRAM FOR church And home
Faith and Life Curriculum to Introduce Administration Magazine
Beginning with the October-December quarter of the Faith and Life curriculum, improvements of a radical nature will appear in the curriculum structure of the Presbyterian church.
A new publication, " The Christian Educator", will be introduced at that time. It will be devoted to the needs of the administrators and policy- forming groups in the Christian Education program in the local church.
It will be a practical " how-to-do" magazine for ministers, members of the committee on Christian edu- cation, general and departmental superintendents in the church school, librarians, audio-visual counselors, church school secretaries, etc.
Regular features will include a quick look at the quarter's lesson in each of the Faith and Life maga- zines, as well as Uniform lessons.
There will be suggestions of audio-visual materials to be used in more than one church school department, suggestions for worker's conferences or teacher's meetings, and a list of recommended materials to be used in connection with the following quarter's work. Articles scheduled for early issues are " The Superintendent at Work", " Organizing the Church Library", and " The Task of the Chris- tian Education Committee".
Also, " Storing and Distributing Supplies", " Promotion Day - Why, When, and How", " The All-Church Planning Conference", " Building the Church School Budget", and " Enrollment Procedures for your Church School" will appear.
The selling price will be 25ยข per copy. The magazine will be listed on the regular order blank for curriculum materials. Fall orders must be placed during the summer months.
Information
1957 Synod of Indiana and Synodical Society
Place: Hanover College
Time: Tuesday, June 11. 11:00 A.M. Meals-Tuesday luncheon (12: 30P.M.) through Thursday lunch.
Reservations:
Each person must send in his own reservation for room and meals, together with a check for $11.00, directly to Hanover College as early as possible but not later than June 5, 1957. No regis- tration is complete without the fee and no fractional refunds can be made for those who attend only part time.
(One need not be a commissioner to Synod or a delegate to Synodical to attend. Guests are welcome.)
assistant pastor, have given out- standing leadership to this congre- gation which is but twelve years old.
The dedi cation culminated a build- ing program started three years ago. Of colonial design, the new red brick building, housing the sanctu- ary, seats 600.
The congregation of the North- minster church was organized June 24, 1945, with 113 charter members. There are now 1358 communi cant members in 700 families.
Family Life Studied
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Board of Christian Education has launched a four-year study of family life in America that may lead to the remodeling of the church's teaching program.
The survey is guided by the Rev. J. C. Wynn, Director of the Board's office of Family Education Research.
The first phase involves gathering and evaluation of research on at- titudes, aspirations, and views of middle-class families concerning marriage, child-rearing, family re- sources, and the church.
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THE INDIANA PRESBYTERIAN
May, 1957
Warren Wilson College 1957 Opportunity Project
Warren Wilson College is the 1957 Opportunity project for National Missions.
This college is a National Mis- sions school located at Swannanoa, North Carolina. There are four stu- dents from Indiana. Students come from 22 states and 16 foreign coun- tries, many having come through the influence of Presbyterian ministers and missionaries.
The Board of National Missions has in recent years designated Warren Wilson College as an institution to serve our church on a nation- wide instead of regional basis.
This year four new buildings were dedicated, and 300 acres of addi- tional farm land were purchased.
Warren Wilson College is institut- ing a public relations program, suggesting that ministers and church officers encourage deserving stu- dents of extremely limited financial means to take advantage of an op- portunity to attend this college.
Three Seminary Seniors Win Fellowships
Three graduating seniors of Louis- ville Presbyterian Theological Sem- inary were named winners of $500 fellowships for graduate study at schools of their choice.
Arlan Kent Buser, on the left, a native of Cambridge City, now serv- ing the Acton Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis Presbytery, was awarded a fellowship in practical theology.
Homer Rickabaugh of Wilmington, Delaware, center, was awarded a fellowship in doctrinal theology.
George Tewksbury, born in Tsinan, China, was awarded the Bradford Noyes Fellowship.
There Are Songs Yet Unsung
Prepare new honours for His throne And songs as yet unsung.
These lines from Isaac Watts' first hymn were prompted by his feeling that the metrical psalms then sung were inadequate, and marks the beginning of an enrichment in our singing. Cannot we bring new beauty into our services? There is at hand beauty and power in many an unsung song just as in an unread book or a sermon not heard.
This is important because new songs like new things and ideas stimu- late interest and good singing. We do not necessarily mean the full tone which comes from a congregation, eager for the best, singing with enthusiasm songs they love, probably because of familiarity since childhood, without conscious recognition of the lack of a great thought in the words and inspiration in the music. We do mean the magnificent singing of great music sung from the heart.
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