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November, 1957
By: Mrs. Jane Gable
Providing organ music in Presbyterian churches for 50 years has been the de- voted service of Mrs. James R. Loomis, now serving as organist of Prentice Church, Indianapolis.
As a school girl in Waco, Texas, Mrs. Loomis began her career in church music, playing the piano for a little Mission Church in the Woolen Mills district, that was sponsored by the Presbyterian church. While studying at Baylor Univer- sity, where she majored in piano, Mrs. Loomis served as organist of the Waco Presbyterian Church.
Later she received a de- gree in organ from Chicago College of Music and did graduate work in organ at the University of Winconsin.
In Indianapolis Mrs. Loomis was organist and choir director at Wallace Street for 2 years and at Irvington for 14 years be- fore taking the organ at Prentice.
A talented person in num- erous fields, Mrs. Loomis has also given many years in young people's work in the churches she has served.
She is a member of the Indiana Chapter of the Amer- ican Guild of Organists: Mu Phi Epsilon, honorary music sorority; the Indiana Chap- ter of Arts and Letters, and the Matin'ee Musical.
Student to Attend Convocation
Franklin Smith, Student- supply of the Owen Creek Church in Todd-Dickey Par- ish, and amiddler at Louis- ville Seminary, attended the National Council of Churches Town and Country Church Convocation at Green Lake, Wisconsin, October 22-24.
Churches Urged to Support Causes Budget
1958 marks a new epoch in the life of this Synod when a unified Causes Budget is presented to its congregations. By subscribing to this Budget, each congregation will give strong support to several important functions of our Church in Indiana.
Higher Education, Camps and Conferences, Services to the Aging: these need our generous support. Has your congregation approved an amount for these causes?
Muncie Men Hold Retreat
The Presbyterian Men of First Church, Muncie held a very successful retreat at Camp Adventure near Muncie. Topics discussed were " Christianity and My Neighborhood", and " Christianity in My Personal and Family Life".
The next event will be a civic night banquet at which Mayor Tuhey of Muncie will be the speaker. These men are handling the Every Member Canvass this Fall.
Synod Delegates Attend Consultative Retreat
The Rev. Harold King, Logansport, Synod Chairman of Stewardship and Promotion; and Mr. Kenneth Mil - ler, Moderator of Crawfordsville Presbytery, at- tended the National Benevolence Consultative Con- ference at Atlantic City a few weeks ago.
The second meeting of this body, the Consultative Retreat brings together representatives from thirty-nine synods, from our Boards and Agencies, as well as from General Assembly's Council.
For several days, through discussion and pre- sentation, principles are determined by which the Benevolence objectives of the total church are later proposed.
Synod's Council to Meet December 5
On December 5, at 10:00 A.M., C.S.T., Synod's Council will meet in Synod's Offices to hear pro- gress reports from its committees, boards and agencies.
The Rev. Paul Sherrill, Bedford, Moderator of Synod, is chairman of the Council; the Rev. George Taggart, Anderson, is its clerk; while the Rev. James Hogue, Salem, serves as permanent clerk.
The Council of Synod corresponds in function with the General Council of the General Assembly, and has all the powers provided for it in the form of government of the Church.
Administratively, the General Council supervises and carries out such executive, administrative, and promotional activities as are referred to it by the Synod.
Trip to U.N. Announced
Indiana Council of Churches sponsors a trip to the U- nited Nations, December 1-6, 1957. One day will be spent in Washington, D.C.
The estimated cost of the trip from Indianapolis is $100.00. Begin to plan early to make this trip with Indiana church men and women. Contact Dr. Walter R. Hand, 1138 N. Alabama St., Indianapolis.
Pastors Supply California Churches
The Rev. Edward Morris of Cutler, and the Rev. Homer Weisbecker of Sullivan, vacationing on the West coast, served as supplies of churches in Van Nuys and Panorama City, California.
The INDIANA PRESBYTERIAN
Published each month except the months of August and September, at 1459 Central Ave., Columbus, Indiana, By The Board ol Management af The Indiana Presbyterian.
Editorial and Business Office, 1459 Central Ave., Columbus, Indiana.
Entered at the Post Office at Calumbus, Indiana, as secand class matter, February 11, 1939.
Board of Management Mr. Frank S. Baker, Chairman, Han- aver; Mr. Joe Cummins, Columbus; Mrs. Howard Washburn, Kentiand; Rev. John N. Fox, Executive Secretary, Indianapolis; Mrs. Jack Williams, Evansville; Rev. Harold King, Logans- port; Mr. Frederick K. Surber, Tipton; Mr. Norman Thurston, Shelbyville; Miss Jane Gable, Indianapolis; Rev. Leigh O. Wright, Lafayette.
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Rev. John N. Fox, Editar Rev. Charles F. Bale
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The INDIANA PRESBYTERIAN
Volume XXXV
Youth Express Concern For Racial Brotherhood
Mrs. Jack Rogers, Director of Youth Work, First Presbyterian Church, Fort Wayne, has reported that the Westminster Fellowship of Wabash River Presbytery wrote a letter to ten southern negro teen- agers, registering its concern for the recent reports of racial strife. " We want you to know that we share in your suffering. We hurt, first of all, because what has hap- pened is so unfair to you. Many of us are also hurt by the knowledge that these persons of whom we are so ashamed are members of our race. Because we share their color, some- how we feel their guilt".
Continuing, they said, " You are not alone in this task. We are work- ing with you ........ We must change hate into love among our brothers, and prejudice into understanding. We promise you that we will try earnestly to bring a out this change".
Martin Visits Bedford
Dr. Harold Ray Martin, Moderator of the 169th General Assembly, ad- dressed 250 persons in the Bedford Church recently.
The Moderator referred to the Church as a witnessing group, a com- mitted group, and a group of be- lievers with divine power.
Mr. Martin is pictured with others present at this worship service: ( left to right) the Rev. James L. Hogue, Moderator of New Albany Presbytery; the Rev. Paul Sherrill, Moderator of Indiana Synod; Dr.
MR. ALBERT DISERENS, Y.M.C.A. FT. WAYNE 2. IND. .vernethy Dedication of the Day Leader at Synod
The Rev. John Knox Abernethy, Central Area Secretary of the Division of Evangel- ism, has been invited to lead the Dedica- tion of the Day ser- vices during Synod in June 1958.
John Abernethy is a native of North Carolina, a graduate of David- son College in North Carolina, and Louisville Seminary.
Serving pastorates at Knightstown, Indiana; Washington Court House, Coshocton, Ohio, he came two and one-half years ago to his present responsibility.
Faith and Life Seminar Concluded
Under the direction of the Com- mittee of Christian Education's sub-committee, Higher Education, headed by the Rev. Howard Kipp, Frankfort, ( second from left, front row) many of the Synod's ministers shared the fellowship of the Faith and Life Seminar, held at Turkey Run.
Dr. Elmer Homrighausen of Prince- ton, ( front row, on left) and Dr. John Jansen of Hanover College, ( front row, third from left) led the thinking of the conference.
Dr. Homrighausen spoke to the real nature of the Church of Jesus Christ; Dr. Jansen led the group to a new realization of the importance of the sacrament of baptism.
Martin; Dr. Edgar K. DeJean, vice- Moderator of Indiana Synod; and Mr. Donald H. Ernest, vice-Moderator of New Albany Presbytery.
Number 10
Church Officer Training Events are Scheduled
The Second year of General As- sembly's Church Officer Training Seminar is now scheduled for the month of February. The 1958 emphasis is The Order of the Church: why an order is necessary; the standards of Presbyterian polity; the Scrip- tural basis for its standards.
All Synod pastors are encouraged to attend one of the two seminar groups. The Seminar begins at 10:00 a.m. the morning of the first day and concludes at 5:00 p.m. the afternoon of the second day.
There may be a choice of Seminar. It is suggested that pastors in the northern half of the Synod en- roll in the Frank fort group Febru- ary 24-25; and pastors in the south- ern halfof Synod in the Shelbyville group February 26-27.
Cost of the Seminars will be handled as last year. The host churches will provide room and breakfast. The Board of Christian Education will provide two luncheons and one dinner in each location. Participating churches will be asked to contribute to a travel pool.
In charge of the two Seminars for Indiana is Adult Work Chairman, the Rev. Howard Kipp of Frankfort. The other cooperating host is the Rev. Roscoe Wolvington of Shelbyville.
Surplus Food Available For Shipment
More than half a ton of govern- ment donated food can now be shipped overseas for each $5.00 contributed to "Share Our Surplus" -CROP appeal, an agency of Church World Service.
Two out of three persons are al - ways hungry some place in the world. 50,000 homeless children roam the streets in cities throughout the world.
Send your contribution to CROP Office, 1138 N. Alabama Street, Indianapolis 2, or to the Synod Office at the same address.
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THE INDIANA PRESBYTERIAN
December, 1957
Hartsock on Team at Ball State
The Rev. Donald Hartsock, pastor of First Church, Greencastle, was recently a member of a three man team during the annual religious emphasis week on Ball State Campus.
The major topic for the week ob- served was " love" as it is ex- pressed in divine, and human rela- tion ships.
Pictured ( left to right) are: Mr. Alf E. Jacobson, Ball State faculty member and student religious coun- selor; the Rev. Don Hartsock; Rabbi Maurice Davis, leader of the Re- formed Jewish Community, Indianapo- lis; and Fr. James McQuire, profes- sor of philosophy at Nortre Dame University.
Highland Conducts Ground-Breaking
The congregation of the Highland Church has broken ground for the erection of a new sanctuary and fellowship hall.
In the picture are ( from left to right) R.Q. Little, Chairman of the Board of Trustees; the Rev. Herman C. McCoy, pastor; William H. Brand, Architect; Ralph Bergslien, General Contractor; and Frank Smyers, Chair- man of the Building Committee.
This new unit will be the third addition in the development of the Church plant. An educational unit was constructed in 1952, and the sanctuary to be converted to other uses, in 1938.
This congregation has grown from a membership of 73 at the time of its organization to its present membership of 759; there are 530 enrolled in the Church School.
Children's Leaders Attend National Lab
Sixty children's leaders from 10 synods participated in a National Laboratory held in Dubuque, Iowa, in August. The synods represented were: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Mich- igan, Minnesota, North and South Dakota, Ohio and Wisconsin.
Leaders attended the Lab on scholarships provided by the Presby- terian U.S.A. Board of Christian Education upon recommendations of field directors and children's pro- gram staff personnel.
The curriculum centered on the laboratory method of learning with child development and theology for teachers as the major emphases.
Particular attention was given to developing ways in which churches can use music as an integral part of Christian education, and to so- cial education and action, and mis- sionary education with children. Extensive use was made of audio- visual aids throughout the lab.
Attending from Indiana Synod were: Mrs. L.C. Giberson, Michigan City; Mr. Robert Meurer and Miss Frances Failing, Terre Haute; Mr. Robert Penn, Gary; Mrs. Douglas Ellson, Bloomington; Mrs. C.T. Williams and Mrs. Frank Kivett, Lafayette; Mrs. John Leech and Miss Martha Gardner, Indianapolis.
The Rev. Tom Arthur, Greenfield, attended the section for social edu- cation and action leaders.
77 Churchmen Respond
Seventy - seven Churchmen, members of RATES the Committees and Higher by Education Agencies of the Church in the Synod TE Comps of Indiana have suc- Services cessfully taken the Ag DOL story of Synod Causes Budget to nearly three-hundred con- gregations.
Accepting several assignments, these men have been seeking to a- lert the Synod of this new benevo- lence program to meet the needs within the Synod in a unified way.
The results are not yet in, but because the job has been well done, and because the Lord blesses our endeavors in His name, the final reports promise to be encouraging.
Let us all remember, however, that our first responsibility is the Benevolence Program of the Gen- eral Assembly, and bend every ef- fort to enlarge our response in this direction.
Michelis Installed at Dayton
Ernst H. Michelis has been ordained, and installed as the pastor of the Memor- ial Church, Dayton. He has completed his training at McCormick Theological Seminary, serving as the student minister of this congregation since March.
Michelis did his undergraduate work at Hanover, receiving the B. A. in 1951.
The congregation at Dayton is currently undertaking a building program. The new Christian Education Unit will provide rooms for ten classes and will include a 25' x 47' recreation room. The new building will be dedicated early in 1958.
Missionary Education Conference Scheduled
The Rev. C.Richard Brown, Depart- ment of Missionary Education, Board of Christian Education, will be in the synod January 23 and 24 to con- duct a training conference for pres- bytery and synod consultants and for presbyterial and synodical sec- retaries of missionary education. The meeting which is scheduled from noon to noon will be held at the Indianapolis Athletic Club.
The Rev. Don Keith, Evansville, is chairman of this sub-committee of synod's Committee on Christian Education. Mrs. Field Snodgrass, Jeffersonville, is synodical secre- tary.
Mrs. Johns Attends Conference
Mrs. Ralph Johns, Indianapolis, has received an invitation from the Rev. Eli Wismer, Associate Director, Department of Youth Program, Board of Christian Education, to share in a Junior High Program Consultative Conference, to be held in Atlantic City, N.J., December 2-6, 1957.
The purpose of the conference is to study the total junior high pro- gram, including curriculum, fellow- ship groups, vacation church school program and summer camps, and to think through some of the problems confronting Christian work with junior highs.
There will be approximately 50 to 60 junior high leaders from across our denomination attending the con- ference.
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December, 1957
Foundation Holds Camp
The Westminster Foundation at Purdue University opened its fall program with a two day Freshman Camp.
Meeting at Westminster Lodge on " The Island", the camp was directed by Dr. Leigh Wright.
Speakers were Dr. Richard Ras- musson, Director of the Foundation; Dr. John Findley, who began the work at Purdue; Mr. Carl Dexter, who built the Lodge; the Rev. Don Hartsock, advisor to the Indiana Collegiate Westminster Fellowship.
Shown above, is the Rev. H. Paul Chalfant, newly installed Associate of the University Purdue Church, who speaks on the influence of Christian students on a University Campus.
Waveland Completes "Lord's Acre" Project
Very recently, the Westminster Class of the Presbyterian Church at Waveland, completed a " Lord's Acre" project in the amount of $700.00.
This is a young adult class, meeting the first Sunday of each month.
THE INDIANA PRESBYTERIAN
Pastors Visit Alaska
Two ministers of the Synod of Indiana shared the Third Alaska Evangelistic Mission and Traveling Seminar. The Rev. Harold Turpin, First Church, Hammond, and the Rev. Wilbur R. Closterhouse, Northminster Church, Indiana- polis, were chosen by the Department of Evangelism and were released by their respective churches for the period October 17 to November 1.
Mr. Turpin was assigned to the Haines House work and Mr. Closterhouse to the First Church of Skagway. Each H. Turpin of these men held services twice on Sunday and each week day evening for a period of eight days. They also addressed high school groups and other community organ- izations.
At the completion of the evangelistic mission they joined the other twenty-two members of the Seminar, visiting representative mission projects throughout Alaska. Both ministers report they were deeply impressed with the work at Sheldon Jackson School at Sitka, and W. Closterhouse the Hospitality House at Fairbanks.
The Circle Tour also included Presbyterian work at Anchorage and Palmer. At the latter community the Board of National Mis- sions operates a Presbyterian hospital.
King and Miller Represent Synod
The Rev. Harold King, Calvary Church, Logansport; and Mr. Kenneth Miller, Moderator of Crawfordsville Presbytery, recently attended the National Benevolence Consultative Con ference.
These two men reported the con- ference suggested that the benevo- lence program of the General Assem- bly is the central symbol of our un- ity, and that we need to bend all our efforts to build up loyalties to the total mission of the whole Church.
Synod School Dates Changed
Dates for the 1958 Synod Leader- ship Training School have been changed to avoid a conflict with the Quadrennial meeting of the Presbyterian Women's Organization at Purdue University.
The school, which will be held on the campus of Hanover College, is now scheduled to meet July 27- Au- gust 2. Dr. John Meengs, Mishawaka, is chairman of the Leadership School Committee, which plans and adminis- ters the school as part of the pro- gram of Synod's Committee on Chris- ti an Education.
Courses which will be offered for workers with children are an Obser- vation section for teachers of kindergarten, primary and junior children; and two one-hour courses, " Spiritual Growth of Children" and " Working with Children in the Church".
Leaders of senior high young people will be able to register for
a two-hour course, " Youth Work in the Church".
In addition to the Bible study hour for all registrants of the school, classes on " How to Study the Bible" ( small group participa- tion), will be offered.
Other courses will include: " Adult Program for Life-long Learn- ing", " Developing Leaders in the Local Church", "Presbyterians and Public Affairs" , " Parents' Use of Faith and Li fe Curriculum" , " P. W.O. Basic Course" and " P.W.O. Program Previews"; " Christian Concern of North American Neighbors" and " Our Presbyterian Heritage in Doctrine".
Family accommodations will be available, and supervised activities will be provided for children while parents attend classes.
Churches are encouraged to pro- vide scholarships for leaders in their program of Christian educa- tion.
Goshen Dedicates Education Building
The congregation of the First Church, Goshen has just concluded its dedication of a new Christian Education unit.
Shown in the picture are ( from left to right) the Rev. Andrew L. Hardie, pastor, Mr. Mervin Cregier, Chairman of the Building Committee, and the Rev. Frederick Speckeen, Assistant pastor. Behind these men is seen the east side of the build- ing, the cross and window at the front of the chapel, with the church spire in the background.
The building has rooms for all the classes of the church school, a Chapel which seats 120, office facilities for the assistant minis- ter, a lounge, an ultra-modern kit- chen, and a dining room which will accommodate 300 persons.
Speakers during the week-long celebration were: Dr. John Meister, Fort Wayne; Dr. Charles Bole, Di - rector of Christian Education for the Synod; Dr. Louis Evans, Sr., Minister-at-Large for the Presby- terian Church, U.S.A.
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THE INDIANA PRESBYTERIAN
December, 1957
Sullivan Celebrates Alcohol Institute Centennial Concluded
During the latter part of October, the congregation of the First Church, Sul- livan, observed the One Hun- dredth Anniversary of its founding, the Rev. Homer Weisbecher reported.
Dr. Harold Martin, Moder-
A con ference of churchmen,
Seven Senior High young considering the problems of people from the Westminster alcohol, and speaking to Church in South Bend spent the task of prevention of a week in New Castle.
alcoholism and rehabilita- tion of alcoholics, recent- ly concluded.
Each morning these young people worked with the children of the Belmont -
Although religious groups area, conducting a Vacation ator of the General Assembly take radically different Bible School. There were 80 Miss Georgia Mckinney is to of the Presbyterian Church positions regarding the use children enrolled in Bible in the U.S.A .; Mrs. Grace of alcohol, there was agree- School. Some of the young Salsbury, President of the ment at several points. people who had been in the National Council of Women's All agree drunkenness is Caravan in 1956 were im- Organizations; Dr. Julian sinful; all support legis- pressed by a greater re- Price Love, Presbyterian lation which controls the sponse.
Theological Seminary, Louis- alcohol traffic; all believe Each evening the young ville; and the Rev. Stewart firmly that present laws people sponsored parties Hartfelter, Prentice Church, controlling the distribution and programs for the young Indianapolis; were guest of alcoholic beverages people and children of the speakers during the week- should be enforced; and all area.
long celebration.
Cambridge City Marks Anniversary
The congregation of Cambridge City recently celebrated its 120th anni- versary, according to a re-
membership was but 12.
Benevolence Remittances to be Sent to Central Receiving
All benevolence remittances to apply toward pledges of churches in 1958 should be sent directly to the Central Receiving Agency, 156 Fifth Avenue, New York 10, New York.
All benevolence monies will be sent to this agency, and the proper credit will be given each church mak- ing a remittance.
At the close of this present year the Synodical Clearing House in Synod's Office will be dissolved, according to a directive from the Synod of Indiana.
Oxford Honors New Members
Approximately 150 persons attended the dinner and evening of fellowship. It is reported by the Rev. John Hanstra, pastor, that this gave opportunity for families to become acquain- ted with other members only known by name.
Synod Causes Received Well
Encouraging reports are coming from the congrega- tions of the Synod as they consider responsibility to- ward support of the Synod Causes Budget.
It is too early to know the full report, but there is real promise of a fine response. Congregations which have not yet acted to share this new program, are invited and urged to con- sider so doing.
The INDIANA PRESBYTERIAN
Published each month except the months af August and September, at 1459 Central Ave., Columbus, Indiana, By The Board af Management of The Indiana Presbyterian.
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
Mr. Frank S. Baker, Chairman, Han- over; Mr. Joe Cummins. Columbus; Mrs. Howard Washburn, Kentland; Rev. John N. Fox, Executive Secretary, Indianapolis; Mrs. Jack Williams, Evansville: Rev. Harold King, Logans- port; Mr. Frederick K. Surber, Tipton; Mr. Norman Thurston. Shelbyville: Miss Jane Gable, Indianapolis; Rev. Leigh O. Wright, Lafayette.
Editorial Board Mr. Frank S. Baker Mrs. Jane Gable
Rev. Roy E. Mueller
Rev. John N. Fox, Editor Rev. Charles F. Bole
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A memorial Fund honoring be spent.for furnishings in a new church in Tabriz, Iran. Miss Mckinney was a mis- sionary in Iran for 33 years as a representative from the First Presbyterian Church of Indianapolis and the Indiana Synodical. She retired in the Westminster Garden, Duarte, California and died June 27, 1957.
Contributions to the Memorial Fund are being sent to Mrs. Leigh O. Wright, 318 N. Grant St., West Lafa- yette, Indiana.
Whitewater Presbytery recognized Mrs. Ralph Throp of Kingston, for her fifty years of service in Sacred music.
Mrs. Throphas been listed in " Who's Who of Sacred Music in Indiana".
Rossville Celebrates 75thAnniversary
The congregation of the Rossville Church, near La- fayette, celebrated the 75th port received from its pas- anniversary of its founding, tor the Rev. Sherman Ott. a few weeks ago.
The congregation began as The Rev. Stanley Hopper, the Presbyterian Church of Rossville, pastor, is the Milton and Cambridge, at chairman of Stewardship and Milton, having been organ- Promotion in Crawfordsville ized in 1837. Its first Presbytery.
Butler to Conduct Workshop
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