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Church groups seeking special projects apart from their regular benevolence giving, can well look to this operation.
For information write to Rev. Roy E. Mueller, 1132 N. Alabama St., Indianapolis, Indiana.
and Puerto Rico, was a mem- ber of the first restoration committee after World War II, helping to distribute
funds for the rebuilding of received from all of the ruined churches and schools. Synod's 303 congregations,
She spoke for 175 women at a noon luncheon and gave She was instrumental in the $101,000 has already been a repeat performance for creation of the Bible pre- accepted in 1958 for Synod 125 men and women at a din- sented by Presbyterians of Causes.
the United States to the This response represents
Mrs. Clements, who has Empress of Japan and is a a concern of Presbyterians taught in Teheran, Iran, member of the Women's Com- to support the efforts for and has traveled and spoken mittee for the International Christ within the Synod. for the Board of National Christian University of Ja- Additional support will thus Missions, assisting and pan. be provided for Higher Edu- studying mission work in the Mrs. Clements also spoke cation, the Camp and Confer- United States, Cuba, Haiti, in Rochester, Ogden Dunes. ence Program, and the Aged.
$101,000 of Synod Causes Pledged
Although word has not been
The INDIANA PRESBYTERIAN
Published each month except the months of 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 Past Office at Calumbus. Indiana. as second class matter, February 11. 1939.
POSTMASTER:
To save handling, please send change of address on Form 3579 to Indiana Presby- terian, 1138 North Alabama Street, Indianapolis 2, Ind.
By: Mrs. Jane Gable
Heartiest congratulations to the newly formed Women's Association at Westminster Church, Evansville, and to Mrs. Robert Mohr, its presi - dent. According to Mrs. Fred Alsop, Vincennes Presby - terial president, a Certifi- cate of Distinction will be presented to this group at the April 16 meeting.
Honorary memberships to the Board of Foreign Mis- sions have been given to two women with many years of devoted service behind them.
Mrs. Will H. Adams, a for- mer Synodical president, has been so honored by First Church, Indianapolis. Mrs. Adams, long an active mem- ber of the Women's Associa- tion, had a special interest in Foreign Missions work.
Miss Dell Yoeman has been sited by Remington Women's Association for 50 years in missionary work. Her honor- ary membership will be pre- sented at the Spring Presby- terial meeting at First Church in Gary, April 10.
" Missions" came alive for 300 persons at First Church, South Bend, March 6, when Mrs. Rex Stowers Cle- ments presented her exper- iences on a recent world trip of several months dur- ing which she visited 23 countries to study church and political situations. Her talk was illustrated with excellent on-the-spot pictures.
ner meeting that evening.
MAY 3 1958
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The INDIANA PRESBYTERIAN
Volume XXXVI
Number 5
Parker Guides Hanover T
Dr. Albert G. Parker, Jr., whose death occured March 22, 1958, guided Han- over for 29 years. Under his administra- tion virtually a new college came into being.
Very little remains of the physi - cal plant he found in 1929. Although responsible for the erection of 25 new buildings, President Parker saw to it that Hanover remained true to the vision of its founders, and their cause of Christian higher education.
Equipped with rock-like Christian faith and purpose, unusual practical intelligence, and seldom-matched dogged determination and courage,
Chalfant to Dean Synod School
The Rev. Paul Chal- fant, D.D., synod's chairman of Christian Education, will serve as dean of the third annual Leadership Training School to be held on the campus of Hanover College, June 27-July 2.
Assisting Dr. Chal fant as members of the administrative staff will be Mrs. Ralph Johns, Indianapolis; Mr. Raymond Struck, Hanover; the Rev. David Morris, Crothersville; and Miss Lorraine Riggs of the synod staff. Mrs. Johns and Dr. Struck will be returning to the staff as hostess and registrar. Mr. Morris will represent the Westminster Book Store and will handle the display and sales. Miss Riggs will direct the Observation Section of the school.
Dr. John Meengs, Mishawaka, has served as chairman of the Leader- ship Training School Committee. Members of the Committee include: the Rev. Roe Johnston, Indianapolis; the Rev. Bruce Gannaway, Hanover;
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ne gave himself to Hanover College as few men ever give themselves to any cause.
Dr. Parker was a modest and re- tiring man who preferred to let his works rather than his words speak for him. Only those who knew him intimately understood the depth of his compassion for children, stu- dents, and faculty whose needs came to his attention.
Through his own determined efforts, hundreds of young men and women have been afforded opportunity for higher education unsurpassed by any college of comparable size in the nation.
Dr. Parkers's contribution as the president of Hanover College during nearly thirty years will continue to serve the youth of tomorrow.
Conley to Direct School
The Rev. Claude Conley, Synod Execu- tive of Pennsylvania, and Chairman of the Council on Theologi- cal Education, will direct the Omaha School for Presby- terian Pastors which has been set for July 16-23, 1958, at Omaha Sem- inary, Omaha, Nebraska.
This conference is sponsored by the Council on Theological Education of the Presbyterian Church in the U. S.A., and The Omaha Seminary.
Pastors who are interested may write to The Omaha School for Pres- byteri an Pastors, Gene Eppley Con- ference Center, Municipal Univer- sity of Omaha, Omaha 1, Nebraska.
the Rev. Charles Lindsey, Michigan City; the Rev. Charles Bole, synod staff; Mrs. H.C. Washburn, Kentland; Mrs. Johns, Miss Riggs and Dr. Struck.
Registrations are now being re- ceived in the synod office of Chris- tian Education. Descriptive folders and registration forms are available.
New Presbyterian Church to be Created
A new Presbyterian Church, the United Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, will be created May 28 in Pittsburgh, Pen- nsylvania, with the consolidation of two Presbyterian denominations.
The consolidation will be effected on the opening day of the General Assembly of the new church. On the preceding day, May 27, the Presby- terian Church in the U.S.A. and the United Presbyterian Church of North America, will hold their final as- semblies before joining to create the new church.
There will be 1, 200 commissioners from throughout the United States, some 30 from Indiana Synod, in at- tendance at the historic General Assembly to be held in the Syria Mosque.
This will be the 170th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A., and will mark the centennial of the founding in Pitts- burgh of the United Presbyterian Church of North America.
Midwest Region Directors of Christian Education
to Meet
Directors of Christian Education from Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Mich- igan and Wisconsin will meet at Bradford Woods, Martinsville, Indi - ana, May 12 to 14 for their fif- teenth annual midwest conference.
The Rev. Ralph Mould of the Board of Christian Education staff in Philadelphia will lead three ses- sions on teacher recruiting and training. The Church Officer Train- ing Program will be presented by Dr. William R. Laws, Columbus, Indiana; who will also be the wor- ship leader.
The Rev. Robert Waller, Anderson, who has represented Indiana direc- tors on the planning committee, urges sessions to arrange for their director or minister of Christian education to attend this conference.
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THE INDIANA PRESBYTERIAN
May, 1958
From the Editor's Desk:
In the course of recent months, help has been sought for programs for local men's groups. It has been remarked that churchmen are dis- satisfied with that which just entertains, and express desire for study and discussions which provoke their thought.
It is not likely that only men's groups have a hunger for learning things which are significant to the expression of Christian Faith. We are constantly being reminded that men everywhere have a growing aware- ness of their need to devote them- selves to that which is timeless and good.
The Presbyterian Church of which you who are readers are members, or to which you show preference, has an abundant supply of literature and tools to whet appetites for these good things, and to satisfy
this kind of hunger.
For example, the Department of Social Education and Action of the Board of Christian Education, with offices in the Witherspoon Building in Philadelphia, provides literature and brochures which serve well for study, and discussion courses. Directed to current issues, related to the conditions of community and world, they may be used to stimu- late thought, and to help provide inspiration for concerned people.
When groups are anxious for chal- lenging programs in the local church, it may be well to discover materials and tools that may be put into their hands, which will in some measure satisfy the desire to be brought face to face with the rele- vance of the Christian Gospel to daily life.
Tate Acting President of Hanover
Dr. E. Mowbray Tate has been named acting president of Hanover College until a suc- cessor to the late Dr. Albert G. Parker, Jr., is chosen.
A committee of the Board of Trustees has been at work on the selection since Dr. Parker announced his retirement last spring. Dr. Jean S. Milner, pastor of the Second Presbyterian Church, Indianapolis, is chairman of the committee.
Dr. Tate has been dean of Hanover College since 1948. Heis a graduate of Whitman College, holds B.D. and M. A. degrees from San Francisco Theological Seminary, and the Ph.D. degree from Columbia University.
Reid Memorial Rebuilds Organ
The Rev. R.P. MacDonald, minister of the Reid Memorial United Presby- terian Church, reports that the sanctuary organ has been completely rebuilt, and was used for the first time at Easter Worship.
Rebuilt at a cost of $47,000, the instrument is now valued at nearly $65,000.
The Reid Memorial Church, after January 1, 1959, will become a mem- ber of Whitewater Presbytery, Synod of Indiana, United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A.
Clothing Drive On
There is an urgent appeal from Church World Service for good used clothing and bedding. Contributions of these things bring hope, faith, and save lives.
Send clothing to Napannee, India- na, or to local centers in your own community, set up to receive bun- dles for Church World Service.
Indianapolis Strengthens Observance of Sunday
The Church Federation of Greater Indianapolis is giving strong sup- port to a " Respect Sunday" program, sponsored by business, labor, com- munity, and religious groups.
Because throughout America there is a growing trend toward the com- mercialization of Sunday, business and commercial leaders who value their own home life and who are active in their own local congre- gations, see Sunday business as a form of destructive competition bound to destroy our traditional Sunday privileges.
It is suggested that shopping be done on other days than Sunday; that each one uses friendly, per- suasive methods to encourage stores to close on Sunday; and that en- couragement be given to active dis- cussion and education on the use of Sunday, in the adult and youth programs of the church as consistent with church policy.
Jansen Leaving Hanover
Dr. John F. Jansen, professor of religion at Hanover College, has been named pro- fessor of Biblical theology of Austin Theological Seminary. He will complete his work at Hanover at the close of the current academic year.
Dr. Jansen completes six years as a member of the Hanover faculty, joining the staff in 1952 after a period as dean of men and associate professor of religion at Carroll College. He held a pastorate at Flemington, New Jersey before going to Carroll.
An author of three books, Pro- fessor Jansen has been a popular speaker at religious conferences throughout the Midwest. He has written " Guests of God", a Reli- gious Book-of-the-Month selection; " Calvins's Doctrines of the Work of Christ"; and " The Meaning of Bap- tism, " published this month.
Dr. Jansen holds the bachelor of arts degree from Princeton Univer- sity and the bachelor and doctor of theology degrees from Princeton Theological Seminary.
Austin Theological Seminary is located at Austin, Texas, and is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church, U.S.
Religious Drama Workshop Scheduled
A Religious Drama Workshop, spon- sored by the Division of Christian Education, National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A., is scheduled for July 26- August 2, 1958, on the campus of Lake Forest College, Illinois.
Delegates to the Religious Drama Workshop have opportunity to find deeper meaning and insight in the Christian faith through participa- tion in various work groups related to drama and to develop skill in this means of expression.
The workshop faculty will consist of skilled and experienced leaders in religious drama. They are all active churchmen and have profes- sional competence in drama.
The advance registration fee is $20; the check should be made pay- able to the National Council of Churches. The remainder of the fee ($40) covering room, board, and insurance will be paid at the time of the workshop.
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THE INDIANA PRESBYTERIAN
May, 1958
Clarksville Families Strengthen Family Ties
The Rev. Robert Eppler, pastor of the Grace Church, Clarksville, re- ports that his families are being strengthened by kite strings.
The second annual kite festival was held a few weeks ago when 100 mothers, fathers and their children met together. This occasion is an earnest effort by pastor Eppler to bring the families of the congrega- tion closer together.
Plans are now being made for a bigger Festival of The Kites. There is even some talk of a church kite- flying league in the future. As Mr. Eppler puts it: " There is no joy that compares to holding a bit of heaven on a string."
World Tour Open to All
A 60-day round-the-world tour of farm areas and agricultural missions will be conducted this year by Dr. David E. Lindstrom, professor of rural sociology at the University of Illinois. The tour, open to any- one interested in rural conditions and the Christian mission abroad, will begin on June 29.
The group, will confer with farm leaders, government officials, and farm families.
They will visit mission projects including the Ingraham Institute, Ghaziabad, India; American Presby- terian Mission, Cheingrai, Thailand; rural churches in the Philippines; International Christian University, Japan; and a refugee resettlement project near Hong Kong.
Cost of the trip is $2,600. Com- plete information may be obtained from Dr. Lindstrom, 202 West Pen- nsylvania Avenue, Urbana, Illinois, or from Mr. Leo E. Mendel, United Travel Service, 564 North Water Street, Decatur, Illinois.
Poland Installed at Olivet
The Rev. Robert A. Poland, D.D., former pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of De Pere, Wiscon- sin, was installed as pastor of the Oli - vet Presbyterian Church, Evansville. Dr. Poland is a graduate of Du- buque Seminary, and of Seattle- Pacific College, Seattle, Washing- ton.
Camp and Conference Directors Announced for 1958
Hanover Senior Conference June 15-21
Rev. Donald E. Lagle
Camp Kosciusko
Work Camp
June 8-14
Rev. Roscoe M. Wolvington
Junior I
June 15-24
Rev. James W. Rankin
Junior High I
June 26-July 3
Rev. Donald F. Decker
Junior II
July 5-12
Mr. Ernest Ittner
Junior High II
July 15-26
Rev. Andrew L. Hardie
Junior High III
July 29-Aug. 9 Rev. John C. Matthew
Senior Conference
August 11-17
Rev. Franklin W. May
Family Camp
August 18-24
Mr. William Johnston
Camp Pyoca
Junior I
June 15-21
Rev. Laurence A. Sunkel
Senior Conference
June 22-28
Rev. Edward E. Morris
Junior High I
July 1-12
Rev. Floyd B. Hager
Junior II
July 14-22
Rev. Thomas S. Niccolls
Junior High II
July 24-Aug. 2
Rev. Douglas H. Fowler
Junior III
August 5-13
Junior IV
August 16-23
Rev. William L. London Rev. David E. Morris.
Meridian Heights Dedicates Building
The Meridian Heights Church, Indianapolis, has dedicated a new Religious Education Building at the corner of 47th and Park Avenue. This unit will take the place of the old wooden structure which was first a sanctuary, then the educa- tional unit which was used from 1909 until 1956.
Dr. Clifford R. Barbour, President of Western Theological Seminary was the speaker on March 16 at 10:45 a.m. when the building was dedi - cated. Dr. Barbour is a former Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian . Church.
Within the new unit is the Connor Chapel, dedicated to the Rev. Roy Connor, pastor.
Plans Work Camp College Group
The Westminster Fellowship on Ball State Campus, Muncie, shared a week-end at the inter-racial Dodge Community House in Detroit, April 11-13, the Rev. Ernest Norquist, First Presbyterian Church, Muncie, reports.
The purpose of the visit was to promote greater understanding of the inner-city outreach and respon- sibility of the church.
List of Supplies Available
The names and addresses of men who could be invited to supply pul- pits during the summer months is available in Synod's office, 1138 N. Alabama St., Indianapolis 2, Indiana.
Local Church Committee Studies City
The S. E.A. Committee of Fort Wayne's Ist Presbyterian Church has begun a study of housing. The Com- mittee discovered some disturbing facts. To quote from the Seminar which has resulted, " More and more local people are becoming aroused by the amount of slum and near-slum housing in Fort Wayne."
" For example, in a particular area of 32 blocks, within walking dis- tance of our church, 90% of the dwellings are unfit for human habi- tation. Yet this is one of the more thickly populated areas of Fort Wayne and the rental rates are among the highest in the city. "
In order to re-open this issue a series of four Seminars has been announced for April and early May. The emphases as announced are: " A survey of Housing Needs"; " A Cara- van Tour of Fort Wayne slum areas"; " The Life and Death of a Neighbor- hood"; " The People Involved"; and finally, a Panel discussing "Ways to Answer this Problem."
One of the ministers of the Fort Wayne Church, the Rev. Ray J. Wal- ther states that there is a wide interest in this study on the part of the entire city, with the Press taking an active and concerned part.
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THE INDIANA PRESBYTERIAN
May, 1958
By: Mrs. Jane Gable
Miss Louisa Habib-Kahn, an active member of the United Presbyterian Church in Pak- istan, who is in the United States to attend the Nation- al Meeting of Presbyterian women at Purdue in June, is visiting churches and com- munities in this part of the country. After an orienta- tion period at Stony Point, New York, with other dele- gates from some 20 coun- tries, she is spending the time preceeding the National Meeting observing church life in the United States and sharing the story of the work of the church in Pakistan.
Miss Habib-Khan was born in Martinpur, Paujab, a Christian village founded by Dr. Samual Martin of the United Presbyterian Mission. Being the eldest of five brothers and three sisters, she was able only to com- plete high school. Since 1934 she has been head-mis- tress of the Girls' Boarding School in Pasrur.
Her church activities in- clude service as president of Sialkot Presbyterial, Synodical delegate, Bible study leader for Synodical meetings, and conductor of three village Sunday Schools.
NATIONAL MISSIONS
By: Roy E. Mueller
Mt. Tabor Presbyterian Church is located a few miles north of New Albany. This church has long stood as the center of the religious life for the living and a place for the burial of the dead in this community.
This church has not always been the most prosperous but within it has lived the spirit of the true church that is willing to adapt itself to the needs of the day in each generation.
At the present time the rural area is fast changing to suburban. The church has opened its doors to the people of the community. The growing needs of a growing congregation now demands more and better building facilities.
With the aid of Synod's Committee of National Missions and the Presbyterian Extension Corporation of our Synod, this church has conducted a successful financial campaign for building funds. Seven acres of ground were purchased across the road as a new site. Plans for a first unit of an extensive new building were prepared. The construction of the first unit was financed and the work of erecting this new unitisnow in progress.
John Hart is the present pastor of this thriving church which promises to become one of our strong churches in the Synod.
An old congregation with a new outlook is to be found at Danville. About ten years ago this building was reopened after being closed for approximately five years. The few remaining members found a challenge in the new housing developments in and about their town. The existing building is no longer capable of housing its members or those desir- ing to worship with them.
A building fund campaign was conducted by one of the National Mission Directors and revealed a wonderful interest on the part of the people to do their part in providing the needed building facilities.
Plans were prepared and finances have been arranged through the Department of National Missions. On Sunday, March 23rd, ground was broken for a one story annex that was designed to be a unit of a long range building program. The growth of this area is definitely on a long range increase. The church is showing a fine growth under the leadership of Rev. Ira Stock.
Wanted: Our Presbyterian National Missions Homes development, reported in this column last month, needs wood working power tools of any kind. These tools are to be used in the craft shop and are to be made available to both adult and youth at the Home.
Write to Presbyterian National Missions Homes, Inc., 1132 N. Alabama St., Indpls.
Washington where they were Jesus was baptised by John greeted by Mrs. Dwight D. the Baptist, had been added Eisenhower at the White to the water in the baptis- mal font.
The " sacred" water had Children of the Irvington been brought to John Shack- le, one of the communicants,
The INDIANA PRESBYTERIAN
Published each month except the months of August and September, at 1459 Central Ave., Columbus, Indiana, By The Board af Management af The Indiana Presbyterian.
Editorial and Business Office, 1459 Central Ave., Columbus, Indiana.
Entered at the Post Office at Columbus, Indiana, as secand class matter, February 11. 1939.
POSTMASTER:
To save handling, please send change of address on Form 3579 to Indiana Presby- terian, 1138 North Alabama Street, Indianapolis 2, Ind.
Guests from overseas, who House, March 28.
are in this country to at- tend the National Meeting
of Presbyterian Women in Presbyterian Church, who June, spent ten days together had been a part of Dr. Ho- by a friend; and John con- during March for fellowship ward Stone's Communicants' tributed it for the sacra- and orientation at the Pres- Class and were baptized the ment. byterian Retreat at Stony Thursday night before Eas- Point, New York. On March ter, felt that they had an Watch for announcement of 23 they were received by unusual experience in their Consultative Retreats, to be Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt baptismal rite. A vile of sponsored by Presbytery at Hyde Park. The group also water, taken from the River Stewardship and Promotion visited Philadelphia and Jordan in Palestine where Committees.
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JUN 3 1958
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The INDIANA PRESPYTERIAN
Volume XXXVI
Fall Curriculum Servicing Plans Announced
The 1958-59 Curriculum servicing program has as its central theme, The Person-His Nature, His Need, " How He Learns, How He Grows. " The program will deal with understand- ing the educational task from the point of view of those who are be- ing educated.
Basic materials provided include amanual, " Together We Grow, " which combines theological emphasis upon which the Faith and Life Curriculum is based and certain aspects of developmental psychology. A " How- to-do" pamphlet entitled " Do It Yourself" gives suggestions for leadership education in the local church. "Christian Parents Are Growing Parents, " a leaflet for wide distribution, is also provided for this program.
The servicing materials will be introduced in special preview con- ferences scheduled for each Presby- tery in September. In addition to seminars for Key parents and ad- ministrators of the Christian Edu - cation program, departmental pre- views will be conducted for church school teachers of all age groups - nursery through adult.
Dates Of The Presbytery Preview Con ference Are:
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