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throughout whether more stress should be put on the onethan the other, and there was some impatience with anyreferences to theology and biblical principles, this emphasisdid not win the day.There were also those who called for a morethorough analysis in the light of biblical norms of thedeformation of the social structures that oppress the racialminorities but this emphasis did not win the day either.The unity of faith and action was caught by the Rev.James B. White who found in the Scriptural teaching onthe year of Jubilee a basis for social action. This note waspicked up in the Findings Committee which presented aresolution that was later adopted without dissent: "faithand action must be more firmly joined in our relationshipsbetween the races in our churches and countries; whiletheologizing apart from deeds of obedience is dead, actionwithout a living faith in Christ and the power of the HolySpirit is vanity."Among the many suggestions for ways to combatracism, most of which called for a specific kind of 'action',there were also those that asked ministers to preach thewhole counsel of God regarding the rights, privileges andduties of all Christians, to the end that believers will knowtheir responsibilities toward their fellow men and will beimpelled to practice true Christian love and justice towardthem.The specific action proposals that received the mostattention were those that (1) called for a commitment onthe part of each conferee to work for racial understandingin the area of his responsibility; (2) called for the all-whiteTimothy Christian school to admit black children; (3)urged all involved churches, institutions, and persons,Classis Chicago North and the Synod of the ChristianReformed Church to take immediate action toward thehealing of the body of Christ caused by the unrest inChicago; (4) asked the sponsoring churches to correspondwith the RES Afrikaner churches in South Africa con-Beaver Falls, Pa. 15010Ph.412-846-5100Room and Board InformationSaturday evening supper through Friday eveningsupperRoom and Board 28.00Board Only 17.25Room Only 11.00Charge for single room request 1 00Room includes one set of bed linen, blanket, towels,a nd soap.Part-Time Charges:Room 1st night 2.75Room each additional night 1-60Meals Breakfast RegularLunchCafeteriaDinnerPricesMAY S, 1971Synod InformationA T GENE VA COLLEGEJune 12-18, 1971cerning their support of the racial policies of theirgovernment.The unity of faith and action was given its mostforceful emphasis by Dr. Harry R. Boer in the 'Commissioningservice'. Dr. Boer obviously expressed theview of everyone present when he scored the in-builtinjustice in American society. With a gripping force hesent the conference participants homeward with their'homework'. He asked each one to study for himself themeaning of the word of Jesus, EVEN AS THE FATHERHAS SENT ME, SO SEND I YOU.RES NewsletterDR. HAROLD LINDSELLADDRESSES N.A.E. CONVENTIONThe editor of Christianity Today told more than 900evangelical leaders in the recent N.A.E. Convention in LosAngeles that a reorientation to the Christian faith and aclear understanding of the Christian life are absolutelynecessary to a meaningful thrust into the Seventies.Dr. Harold Lindsell, speaking before the secondmajor assembly of delegates and visitors to the 29th annualconvention of the National Association ofEvangelicals, said that of all the sins a believer cancommit, none is greater than that of the refusal to let JesusChrist be the Lord of life."This means a fundamental reorientation in perspective,"Lindsell explained, "in the priorities andpurposes for which I use my life."Lindsell reminded the group that an evangelicalthrust into the Seventies should be with the Christ of theScriptures, with full assurance that Jesus Christ is Lord ofall, that He is the Lord of the cosmos, the Christ ofredemption and consummation, and the Christ of hopeand faith. The point of all this, Lindsell said, is a challengefrom the "Man for all seasons" to follow Him withcomplete commitment of life.No extra charge for room Friday night, June 18, ifneeded.If any committee is planning to meet prior to Synodand needs sleeping rooms and or meeting rooms, pleaselet us know as far in advance as possible.Delegates will be met at Greater Pittsburgh Airporton Saturday, providing you notify us ahead of time. Youwill be met in the lounge near the T.W.A. desk by driverswearing a badge. If we cannot meet you at the exact timewe will inform you of the time that you will be met.Synod meetings will be in air-conditioned groundfloor lecture room of Science and Engineering Building.Open meetings will be in Old Main Chapel.Please send your requests for room and board to Mr.McConaughy immediately and include your arrival time ifyou plan to fly.o