Volume 31 – 1990 (PDF) - Searching The Scriptures

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EL SALVADOR — Carlos Capelli reports the following about his
preaching trip which took him to Venezuela and El Salvador, Central
America: "The last day of the meeting in San Miguel, November 12,
the war exploded in El Salvador. The rebel offensive began after dark
on Nov. 11 as FMLN units attacked key political and military targets
in the country, including the presidential residence. In San Miguel
the rebels took positions and closed all roads with barricades and by
digging trenches. For one week there was no bus, no gasoline, no
water, no electricity, no food. The government used C47 planes and
helicopters to spray rebel positions, causing countless civilian casualties
and striking panic among the survivors. Brother Luis Guevara
and his family and I were six days in his home without coming out.
These are difficult times with much suffering, but the Lord delivered
me and, so far as I know other Christians were spared. I was finally
able to get safely out. My last scheduled meeting had to be cancelled
because of the war. "
ARGENTINA —FERNANDO P. VENEGAS recently spoke in
three congregations in Buenos Aires. They were Boulogne Sur Mer,
Moreno and Pte. Derqui. One was baptized during the two weeks of
preaching. He said "I was impressed by the good work of the two local
evangelists, Sergio Piccola and Jorge Trolla. They have been quite
successful in restoring lost souls who have drifted from the fold. These
congregations started in the homes of several brethren. Though small
in number, each has made great sacrifices in order to build their own
meeting places. All of this has been accomplished independently, from
their own means. Due to hard economic times, these structures have
not been fully completed. The work in Mendoza is doing well. "
ITALY — Stefano Corazza has just moved to Rome after 10 years of
preaching in Udine and Monfalcone in northeastern Italy. Valerio
Marchi will continue in the work at Udine. Stefano will join Roberto
Tondelli in an all-out effort to establish another congregation in the
city of Rome. Presently, in this city of over 4 million people, there is
only one congregation and that is Via Sannio where Stefano's father,
Sandro Corazza works. Stefano's new address is: Stefano Corazza,
Via Beata V. Del Carmelo, 181, 00144 Rome, Italy.
SOUTH AFRICA — A tent meeting at Mondlo conducted by Paul
Williams, Funda Mpanza and Jabulani Khumalo resulted in nine
baptisms despite much needed rain and lightning striking nearby.
The meeting extended two weeks.
___ PREACHERS NEEDED
BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA — The church which meets at
2727 Alta Vista Drive needs a faithful gospel preacher. There are
about 45 in total attendance. The church is spiritually strong. We can
supply $1100 to $1200 per month toward support with outside help
necessary. Bill Robinson, Jr., Brent Phillips and Doug Clevenger have
worked with this church as local preachers. We have had gospel
meetings with H. E. Phillips, Gene Frost, J. T. Smith, Bobby Witherington,
Bill Moseley, David Watts and David Baker. Those interested
may contact Richard Thomas, 10800 Lonon Ave., Bakersfield, CA
93312. Phone (805) 589-3157.
A CHANGE IN WORK PLANS
The editor has agreed to work full-time with the Manslick Road
church in Louisville, Kentucky for the year, 1990. I have cut my
meeting work for the year to ten meetings. My relationship with this
good church is long standing. We moved to Louisville in March, 1970
to work with this congregation. The work grew in many ways and it
was thought wise to begin a new work in Bullitt County which is now
known as Hebron Lane where Donald Townsley presently preaches.
Manslick Road supported me in that new work until the church was
able to assume it's own support, which only took a few months. A
number of good men have worked with the Manslick Rd. church
through the years, including several younger preachers, some of
whom worked in a two-man arrangement for a year. The church has
under-written part of my annual income for the past five years in
order for me to devote most of my time to gospel meetings wherever
we have been invited. This church is served by 6 elders and 7 deacons.
The church has supported gospel work around the world and presently
assists in the support of 10 preachers. I intend to resume my full
schedule of meetings in 1991 and will look forward to those meetings
which will be held in 1990.
BOUND VOLUME 29-30
By the time you receive this paper, Bound Volume 29-30 of
SEARCHING THE SCRIPTURES will be ready. Three hundred
articles in 584 pages are found in this book. Subject matter covers a
wide range of material. Regular columns were written by Jim Deason,
Donnie Rader, Herschel Patton (excellent commentary on 1 and 2
Timothy, Titus and Philemon), Colly Caldwell, P. J. Casebolt, Dick
Blackford, H. E. Phillips, Ken Green, Wilson Adams, Weldon Warnock
and Frank Himmel, in addition to the offerings of the editor and
a number of other good men who submitted good material. Bound in
blue buchram to match all previous bound volumes, this hardback
book will sell for $12 plus $2.00 for postage and handling. Indexed for
reference, this book is a handy tool in Bible study. Once you pick up
one of these bound volumes and begin to look through it, you will find
it difficult to put it down. A number of preachers here and in various
other countries have written to tell us they find much help in sermon
and Bible class preparation. Bound volumes of periodicals are valuable
for historical reference and actually appreciate in value over the
years. Those who are trying to complete their sets are willing to pay
much more than the books sold for initially to secure any of the first
ten to fifteen years of this periodical. With only a limited number of
them available, they soon become collectors items. You may order
yours from STS, P. O. Box 69, Brooks, KY 40109.
UPDATE ON WIMPY
Patrons of RELIGIOUS SUPPLY CENTER will be interested in a
report on the health status of Mary Catherine Threlkel (known to
friends as Wimpy). She suffered a heart attack and was hospitalized
for awhile. She is now home and doing better. There are complications
with other health problems and she would appreciate being remembered
in your prayers. Many calls have come to the book store about
her and she has received many cards and letters from people over the
country which she appreciates very much.
WOUNDS OF A FRIEND
"Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are
deceitful" (Prov. 27: 6). It is far better to be told the truth by a friend,
even if it hurts, than to be slobbered all over by some deceitful person
who wants something you have. One is not a friend who cries "peace"
when there is no peace. Nor is one a friend who pats us on the back
when known facts require a different response. Several years ago,
when my first wife was battling for her life, a dear friend who had
become unfaithful to the Lord asked if there was anything he could do
to help. She replied "Yes, but you can't do it. " He was puzzled and
asked "Why not?" She said "I need for you to pray and you are in no
position with the Lord to do that. " There was stunned silence, but it
was the truth. Thank God, that friend has repented. It was a faithful
wound of a true friend.
IN THE NEWS THIS MONTH
BAPTISMS 126
RESTORATIONS 23
(Taken from bulletins and papers
received by the editor)