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Show Religion Local and worldwide church news and commentaries Lutherans Elect President; End ALC ere ST. LOUIS — Dr. Ralph Bohlmann of St. Louis was elected president of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod to: Seminary in Fort Wayne, Ind.; Dr Gerhard W. Hyatt, president of Concor dia College St. Paul, Minn. and Dr between the two organizations Preus gave the convention an over sions into five m ajor boards It approved a new view of the 2.7 million member church ton cycle body's work and challenged the Synod to go to work and carry out its marvelous mission of preaching the The election was made necessary Gospel and loving our fellowmen. He noted many positive develop. Bohlmann, president of Concordia when President J.A.O Preus anSeminary here. was elected on the nounced last year that he would not be ments in North America’s second day, and the 1.100 delegates at the church's convention here also decided to end fellowship with The American Lutheran Church Robert C. Sauer of St. Louis. fourth and assistant to the vice president president fourth ballot, when he received 722 votes to 388 for Dr. Charles Mueller. Bohlmann will take office on Sept. 27 a candidate for a fourth four-year in the Synod’s speaker at the convention before 1,100 delegates. and he commented on the doctrinal disagreements between the and is the ninth man tohold theposition year history Mueller is pastor of Trinity Lutheran term President Preus was the keynote synod and the American Lutheran Other candidates were Dr. Walter A Church which hasled to recommendaMaier Jr., professor at Concordia tions to end the 12 years of fellowship Church, Roselle, Ill largest Lutheran body. includi and RUTH STAFFORD PEALE Q. My problem is my wife. Her jealousyis nervewracking. In my business I comein contactwith a lot of people,females among them. Numerousfights are a result of this, andit is deeply hurting the bothof us. She always has these tantrums about incidents which are weeks old. She means very much to me, andI hate to see this happening to her. Please help me. Mybusiness, mylife, are near shambles. A. Jealousy usually rises out of feelings of insecurity. Do you give your wife causeto feel that she is the most important personin the world to you? Do you compliment her often, show pride in her accomplishments and appreciation for all she does? Try to remember how you courted her and again be asattentive as you once were. Includeherin your life as much as possible. Chancesareshe'll no longerfeel threatened by your business associations. We are sending you our booklet ‘Help Yourself With God’s Help” which is free to any reader. Write to us at Box 500, Pawling, N.Y. 12564 ste Q. attend a school which teaches that Rock music is devil-possessed, thatit goes against God’swill and that we are great sinnersforlisteningtoit. They say the recording groups of this music have the song blessed by the Devil before recordingit Are what they're teaching about Rock music wrong, or am I going against God's will bylistening to it? A. In mybook, rock musichasa fiendish quality. It drives me up the wall. But as to being devilpossessed, I do not believethatit is. Also, I strongly doubt that recording groups have this (what do you call it — music?) blessed by the devil. If you can takeit, I do not thinkit is morally wrong to listen to it deter youth programs. fundraising drive The 590 t with The American Lutheran Churct came ee hoursof lively and a current that has nearly doubled its commitment goal of $40 million The convention turned down resolu tions that would have combined number of synod boards and commis Jebate on the subje The decision means. ordinarily ALC and LMS pastors are no lo! free to exchange pu By ORAL ROBERTS Guest Writer There is an ancient tradition about John, the beloved disciple, when he was an old man. Asoneof the original apostles, he was alw: oo to say a word to the people whenever he attended church Struggling to his feet, the old man would look aroundat the crowd with eyes that still shone with great wisdom and wit. And in a trembly voice he would invariably say ittle children, love one another.” When asked whyhe always said the samething, John replied, ‘Well, if you loved one another. I wouldn't have to say anything else.”’ The central messageof the Bible is “Love one another.” Old Testament law states, “Thou shalt LOVE thy neighboras thyself”’ (Leviticus 19:18) Jese taught, “LOVE one another: as I have ioved you’ (John 13:34). The Apostle Peter pointed out that we are to “LOVE one another with a pure heart fervently’ (1 Peter 1:22) Shared at Hindu Festival Grain, not Maize NORTH BIHAR, India — Fifty young Bible Society "“glunteers from the Bible Society of India recently distributed two million copies of Scripture Selections to Hindus at the largest animal fair and Hindu festival in that country. According to reports reaching the American Bible Society in New York, the edicated young Christians heading the evangelistic outreach haveastheir goalto reach each personat the “‘mela,” or festival, with the Good Newsabout Jesus Christ. An estimated one million pilgrims and traders poured into Sonepur in North Bihar, India, some coming from hundredsof miles around to bathe in the sacred Ganges River and to buy and sell animals. W to individuals of the ALC LCMS will continue doct ALC Ww This decision ends body fellowship. and docirina discuss body level of the ALA protest four vears and LCMS fellowship DR RALPH A. BOHLMANN Stagg Honored for Efforts In Center Establishment GLORIETA, N.M. — The manwho first envisioned a Southern Baptist conference center located in the mountains of New Mexicowas honoredrecently at the center that was built on his dream decideon alocation, a committee wasappointed to study the matter and report back to the 1947 convention The committee dealt New Mexicoetforts a blow whenit decided that the state Mexico Hall at which proposed a conferencecenter site Glorieta Baptist Conference Center here shouldoffer the landas agift. At that time the New Mexico convention consisted of 166 churches, 35,000 members andvery lit- The patio of New was renamed theStagg Patio in honor of Harry P. Stagg. who served as executive secretary of the New Mexico Baptist Convention from 1937 to 1967 Calling the establishment of the con ference center at Glorieta ‘‘the most significant accomplishment of my ad tle money A few months later a Santa Fe pastor notified Stagg that the Breese Ranch near Glorieta wasfor sale for $50,000 in cash For $2,000 Stagg secured a 30-day option represented ‘the fulfillment of mycall to on the 880-acre ranch During the next month the additional ministry.” $48,000 was secured by selling for $30,000 ministration,”’ Stagg said it also The decision to locate a second denominational conference center (the first was at Ridgecrest, N.C.) at Glorieta N.M., was made bymessengersto the 1949 Southern Baptist Convention in Oklahoma ity Earlier, messengersto the 1946 convention in Miami, Fla., had discussedtheidea of a second conference center. Unable to land purchasedearlier for a state Baptist building, and from contributions from churches and members The next major hurdle was to convince Southern Baptists that Glorieta, N.M was the right location. “That was the burden I had on my shoulders,’ said Stagg. “If Southern Baptists didn't takeit we were too weak to do anything with it.” CNN Raa Ta ELTKG SUTeaiReDea TICAKISINITAL WNaeCoCnaccle Mrs. Peale, write to then: at Box 500 Pawling, N.Y Q. Iam lonely, unmarried 24-year-old female. 1 12564. wasraised with the view that sex should be reserved THERE'S AN ANSWER! isdistributed by Foundafor marriage. But most guys these days go for the tion for Christian Living, Pawling, N.Y. 12564 swinging type. Guyscallbutoncetheyfind out where . -All rights reserved- Corn in Bible: stances may provideresponsible 1 cluding s for preaching Christ’s Teaching, If there is something you would like to ask Dr. and TwoMillion Scriptures pastors 494 voteto end fellowship fellowship Love Encompasses myheadis that’s the end They never accept me for who I am. feel so old when I’m young. I’m always depressed. I feel people might get the wrong idea about meandthink I don't like men. I really do wantto marry and havechildren and have asked God to send mea special companion Please help me. A.Wegetletters from men asking the same question. They want the type of girl you are. And th and you, are so smart in having suchideas and standards. How brightis it to let some character, who only wants a sex experience, use you? I could give you one sad story after anotherofgirls whofell for such a ‘line’ only to be dropped afterward Probably the best men can be met in church. Just be happy andlots of fun, and pray for the right man to come along. Hewill. You can countonit. * Q. Ourson,a senioratcollege,has a girlfriend who is hard-working and respectable but, try as we may. our family cannot seem to makefriends with her. Whenshevisits in our home during their breaks from college she stays pretty much to herself, even exercising (she’s a dance major) during our mealtime. She seldom smiles and is so argumentative. Our son has changed from a confident, enthusiastic young man to a nervous, suspicious and complaining person. Should webe honest with our son and express our fears about this relationship or remain silent and pray? I don’t wantto invadehis privacy andcauseill feelings, yet we see trouble ahead. A. Yes, of course, you should speak to your son. Thegirl acts very odd, to say the least. Since she seemsto have an adverseeffect on the boy, you have a right to be concerned. provides ined by the people there Jealous Wife Threatens Marriage By NORMAN VINCENT PEALE to be more creased concern for evangelism and There's An Answer r in- circuits elected Sy Among other actions the LCMS delegates accept i a number of new member congreg ions andauthorized the activities f its Argentine District Mmmm. Light 'n’ Lively reduced @alorie mayonnaise is madewith real eggs and delicate seasonings. and so is r ular mayonnaise. But “Corn” was a nameused for severalcereals. “Corn and wine”is figurative for all vegetable products of the fields, especially wheat, barley, spelt and millet (Gen. 27:28). A person passing through a field of corn could pluck the ears with his hand there's less oil, for less than half the t and calories. Save 15¢ and see. Saving calories never tasted so good. but not use a sickle (Deut. 23:25). “Wheat” is mentioned first in the produets of the land of Canaan. “A land of wheat, and barley, and vines, and fig trees, and pomegranates; a land of oil, olive and eaeey Lidesbheal Di teentold ley.” Bible Unit Briefs Famed actor Yul Brynner became the proud pos- sessor of a large size King James Bible recently courtesy of the American Bible Society in New Yor: Brynner phoned the society and requested the large pulpit Bible because he felt he was ableto get the true meaning overto the audience when heread from the Bible instead of using a ‘dummy’ book each night whenherecited versesin the play ‘‘The King and I." Whenthe Bible was given to Brynner, the conduc. tor of the orchestra who waspresentfor the occasion requested a Bible also. Hereceived a leather-bound edition and wrote the American Bible Society: “There are so manytimesin this hectic business whenI do so hungerfor the Word. 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