Old Paths Advocate - Church of Christ

Abe Young (colored), Rte. 2 Box 184, Halles-
. ville, Texas, March 6.-Please, allow me space for
a few words in the OPA. The church at Ash Spring
has put on new spirit in 1946. There have been two
restorations, and the attendance has almost
doubled. We plan to do some mission work, spon-
. sored by the church here. Brethren, is it right
for Christians to belong to secret orders? Is it
right for Christians to carry life insurance on
themselves or others? I am opposed to either. Let
me know if I am wrong.
Paul 0. Nichols, 849 Wilcox .Ave., Hollywood,
38, Calif., March 14.-There were three con-
fessions of faults and one baptism during the
short meeting we held with the Marysville con-
gregation from Feb. 18 to 24 inst. The Lord will-
ing we begin a meeting at Thornton, a mission
point, next Sunday night, March 17. Brethren,
let’s push the work now. I am glad to note that
brethren in other states are getting mission mind-
ed. We need to establish congregations in other
places. What are we doing about it?
E. H. Miller, 1003 Truitt Ave., La Grange, Ga.,
March 18.-We are certainly enjoying good at-
tendance, and. the interest is fine in the church
here. Several new families are attending, and we
are looking for a great meeting in June, when
Bro. Ervin Waters comes to be with us. I have
meetings booked in Ga., Ala., Tenn., Ky., Iowa,
and Miss., but I could assist in a few more if
needed, for my greatest joy is working for Jesus
in His church. .
G. A. Canfield .(colored), Rte. 1, Box 78, Marion,
La., March 6.-I noticed recently in the OPA that
Bro. Catterton, of Hammond, Ind., was still plan-
ning for me to come to that place for some work
among my race, and I shall be glad to go if the
work can be financed. -I am anxious to get out
among my people more and teach them the truth,
wherever I can do any good. Should the brethren
desire to send me out to preach to my race, I shall
appreciate it very much. Write me as above.
Ben Frentrup, 1028 Nolan St., San Antonio,
2, Texas, March 18.-I am now discharged from
CPS, and I wish to thank‘all brethren who have
contributed to brethren in camps, or who may
still be contributing. Your deeds of charity were
much-appreciated. As for the church in San ,An-
tonio sending support direct to me, it was done be-
cause of unusual financial need at the time. When
my wife went home in December, I no longer need-
ed this help, and it was given-to another brother
in special need. The church here continues to send
direct to brethren in CPS.
S. E. Weldon, 1650 Brockman, Beaumont, Tex-
as, March 20.-I am writing you, Brother King,
to let you know that I have not forgotten -yoyin
reference to the good work you are doing. in a-
as they are off the press. Brother Joe Castleman
is leading in the fight we qeaoing in this part,
for which he deserves much credit.. He plans to
have our new house ready for the worship by Sun-
day. I am not able to do any of the work, as I was
79 years of age yesterday and afflicted with
rheumatism. Remember us always in your prayers.
Gayland L. Osburn, 1428 E. California Ave.,
Glendale 6, Calif., March 12.-Feb. 15-24, I was
at Greenfield, Calif., during a meeting ther, 0 conducted
by both Clovis Cook and Ervin Waters,
and the next night after that meeting, I hearcl
Ervin Waters preach at Armona. I visited the
boys in the CPS camp near Three Rivers, Calif.,
Feb. 26-March 1, preaching one night to B fine
audience. Lord’s Day, March 3, I gave a talk at
Los Angeles, and we had singing that afternoon.
I heard Homer King preach three nights during
the meeting he conducted at Waco, Tex. Lynwood
Smith and I spent March 9-10 at the Cheniere
church, near Monroe, La., preaching a couple
of times each. .
T. R. Chappell, 48 East 19th St., San Angelo,
Texas, March lZ.-Although it has been some-
time since I reported to the paper, yet we still
enjoy reading the OPA each month. We liked the
book, “Old Paths Pulpit,” too. The church here Is
doing fine. Four have been restol’ed in the past
few months at my monthly appointments. Re-
cently, I was with the fine brethren at Abilene
and am to be with them again the 5th Sunday,
inst. I want to congratulate brethren for trying
to settle the static over the marriage question,
without debates. I believe the church would have
been in .much better condition today, had that
course been followed in the past. May God bless
the-efforts for unity. Let-us heed Paul to Timo-
thy (2 Tim. 4:2), being “longsuffering.” I am
to begin my summer meetings, July 1.
James R. Stewart, 1301 No. 13th St., Waco,
Texas, March 18.-I have recently visited a num-
ber of congregations, ‘among whom wed, Temple,
Marlow, Sand Grove, and of course, the home
church in Waco, which I enjoyed at each place.
The church at So. 4th St., here, is.’growing and
doing fine. We have just closed a successful
meeting, with Bro. King doing the preaching.
Three were baptized and three confessed faults,
and one was baptized the day before Bro. King
arrived. I was very glad to be at home and en-
joy the opportunity of attending this meeting.
We were glad to have all the visiting brethren
with us, especially Brethren Lynwood Smith and
Gayland Osburn, and we were glad to have all
the preachers visit in our home. I plan to do some
mission work, south of here in April. Pray.for
me and the work.
Tom E. Smith, Eox 893, Healdton.. Oklahoma,
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faith, and zeal. Bro. Bill Roden was with us at
the Bit Shop, March 3, delivering a good sermon.
In the afternoon we went to Ada to attend the
meeting in the interest of mission work. We had
a good meeting, and the next one will be held at
Graham, the 4th Lord’s day in June, where Bro.
Clarence Kessinger will be in a meeting at the
time. I hope all will make a note of this.
Fred Kirbo, Wilson, Oklahoma, March 14.-Brother
Barney Welch and I recently went to Jerusalem,
Ark., to hold a mission meeting. We were
unable to secure a building in Jerusalem, so we
began preaching in the Mt. Zion Methodist Church
house, only a mile and a half away. Sister Freeman
and her son, H. B., Barney, and I were all
that Communed the first Lord’s day. But, whee
the meeting terminated, 35 stood with us, and the
Methodist Church house was turned over to us.
Brother Barney and I returned last Lord‘s day,
baptizing one and restoring one. 41 communed
that day. While in Jerusalem we walked by Jacob’s
well, and were told it was only 40 miles to
Damascus. We passed through Macedonia, but
failed - to get the “call.” Let us all pull together.
L. N. Byford, 410 Clay St., Waco, Texas, March
18-We are rejoicing over the results of the
meeting that has just come to a close. Brother
King did the preachkg, and it was some of the
best that we have ever heaheard. When we plan-
ned the meeting this time, we had in mind to
have a meeting to edify.tKe church, mainly. ThB
meeting surpassed all our expectations. Four
were baptized into Christ all grown people, and
three confessed faults. There were good crowds at
every service, even though there was illness in
four of the families that have always attended
most every service of the church. We are glad to
have ,Bra Lynwood Smith and Gayland Osburn
visit with us three services of the meeting before
they started their work in the missioq fields.
Brethren, let us work, watch, and pray while it
is day for the night cometh when no man can
work.
some new congregations to be estsblished by him
ir. the mission work here in Missouri this year.
It still “pleases God by the foolishness of preach-
ing to save‘them that believe” (1 Cor. 121).
Clovis T. Cook, Lodi, Calif., March 15.-The
Greenfield meeting closed with good interest and
-good crowds,. I plan to return for a singing school
some time soon. I began a singing school March
4th, at Woodlake, which continued for ten days.
We are now in a meeting at the same place, hav-
ing closed the school one night and beginning our
meeting the next one. Bro. Reynolds was with
me through t‘ne school, helping as we had need of
him. He and I will preach alternately through
this meeting. Bro. Chester King and I have
worked several days in the vicinity of Orange
Cove, Calif ., contacting members and getting
ready for a mission meeting, which we will con-
duct soon. Bro. Chester got several of the bre-
thren together and worshiped with them for the
past two Lord’s days, consequently, another con-
gregation has been established in this state. The
plan and system employed in this state to do mis-
sion work stands upon its own merits as one of
the best I have ever seen. With other plans we
dream o€ mission work, but never get anything
done in reality. As for me I shall think twice
before criticizing the set-up. .
Homer L. King,- Route 2, Lebanon, Missouri,
March 22.-I preached for the faithful brethren
at Richland, Missouri, the fourth Lord‘s day in
February, returning to Lebanon to preach Sunday
night to a good audience. I attended .the all-day
meeting in Lebanon, March 3, in the interest of
mission work. A number of congregations were
represented. I began a series of meetings with
the Fourth Street church in -Waco, Texas, March
4, Bro. Cyrus Holt, who resides in Waco, having
begun the series on the day before, baptizing one
the first day. We continued for two weeks, baptizing
three and restoring three. Crowds and interest
were good throughout. We were certainly
delighted to have Brethren Gayland Osburn and
Lynwood Smith with us a few days in that meet-
.Homer A. Gay, Lebanon, Mo., March 14.-We ing. Both are very fine boys and are loved by
had a good meeting and a good visit at Fleming- all who know them. Too, it was good to be aston,
Pa., closing there March 3. I was encouraged sociated with preaching brethren, James R. Steto
find Bro, Floyd Ross, a young preacher, grow- wart, Cyrus Holt, and Wesley Ballard, again. The
ing in the faith and in knowledge as he is. above church is the home of these preachers, and
Through his efforts a goodly number of younger they are fortunate to have them. Brother A. B.
members have been added to the congregation Pickle has recently moved into their ranks, and
there since I was last with them, and it seems that the brethren tell me that he is a good teacher. We
they, too, are growing in the faith. We reached were glad to have brethren in attendance from
our home late Saturday, March 9th, and worship- Bellmead, Jones Hill, White Hall, Clay St., posped
with the home congregation Lord’s day, and sibly other churches. We had a very good home
I preached here that night to a nice crowd. It with the Byfords. I was supported well for my
seems good to be back home, even though it is efforts, for which I am very thankful. I returned
for on1y.a short stay. I am to be in a meeting at to my home, March 19, only to find my dear brothe
Carter congregation, near Davidson, Okla., ther (in the flesh and Christ), Claude, in a very
the first two weeks in April, in Mozier, Ill., ,the serious condition. He was rushed to the hospital
first of May, and in McAlister, Okla., the last in Lebanon, but to no avail, and he peticefully expart
of May and the first of June. It doesn’t pired at 4:15 a. m., today, March 22. Naturally,
seem quite so lonesome wi old Buddy, HO- I have suffered a great loss, as well as all the
mer L. King, back in the and I look for family and theschurch, but we trust our loss is