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tion. We are right now in a period of fasting
and prayer for the lost. The Lord hears and
brings people through our doors — people
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
ou baptized 600 people in the last 18
months? How did you do it?” These
were questions posed to Rick Atchley,
minister of the Richland Hills church in Fort
Worth.
“Well, yes, I guess we did have that many
in 1997 and during the first half
of 1998,” he answered.
“But how? Most congrega-
tions, even large ones such as
Richland Hills, struggle to bap-
tize even 50 people in a year.”
"We do it primarily through
two or three means,” Atchley
said. “First, we concentrate on
prayer. We pray daily that the
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Disasters plague members
'V Tiolent winds, rain and devastating floods became familiar to residents of
% / the East Coast and Texas during the late summer months, as natural dis-
▼ asters again called for major relief efforts from both government and
church agencies. While Hurricane Bonnie churned a path through North
Carolina and Virginia in late August, inflicting millions of dollars in damage to
homes and businesses, southwest Texas experienced its own nightmare
drenching floods that damaged or destroyed more than 1,700 homes and left
more than a dozen dead. Five people are still reported missing.
According to a report from Churches of Christ Disaster Relief . Nashville.
Tenn., between 12 and 18 inches of rain pounded the southwest Texas border in
less than 24 hours August 20. The normally mild Rio Grande River and San
Felipe Creek rose to a height of eight to 12 feet above flood stage, bringing
swells large enough to wash away more than 400 homes in the Del Rio area
Damage has been estimated at over $35 million.
The Central church, Del Rio, organized a distribution center and continues
to donate food and supplies to needy residents. Wanda Tarrant, church secretary,
reports that the church has set up a computer system to help in distribution.
According to Tarrant, it may take up to one year for the community to recover.
The Del Rio church building suffered no damage, although five families
from the congregation suffered loss. Six families from the Spanish speaking
congregation in the city also suffered damage.
Churches of Christ Disaster Relief has sent several shipments of food and
infant care boxes, beds and essential cleaning supplies, with shipments contin-
uing as long as necessary. Although approximately 30 churches have contribut-
ed to the effort, the need for assistance continues. Tarrant reported that the
church has sufficient clothing and shoes but still needs food and other supplies.
Despite the heartbreak caused by the disaster, Harry Gibson, minister, mar-
vels at the outpouring of love that the congregation has received.
See DISASTERS, Page 14
whose lives are a wreck.”
“Second, I have returned to blatantly evan-
gelistic sermons at regular intervals. I advise
the people here about these lessons and urge
them to invite their non-Christian friends to
listen to them.”
Atchley explained that he is not combative
or unkind in his contact with the
unsaved. Rather, he is explicit
and honest about the individual’s
need to give his or her life to
Christ and the consequences of
not doing so.
This emphasis on the lost has
been seen both in the continual
growth of the congregation and in
its mission outreach. The church
Lord bring the lost of our region to our atten- . supports 21 families in 12 countries. Recently
it gave, in a single contribution, a total of
$764,000 to its local and worldwide outreach
efforts. — GS
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Texas Chapter of
the Alzheimer’s bittenbinderS
Association.
Suzanne and her husband, John
Bittenbinder, lived in Boynton Beach,
Fla. He is a pilot for United Airlines,
and she was a flight attendant for
United Airlines. They had been married
six years and had no children.
Suzanne was bom June 1,1965. She
was a 1988 graduate of Lipscomb Uni-
See CRASH, Page 14
MEMBER KILLED IN
AIRPLANE CRASH
uzanne Denise (Davis) Bitten-
binder, an Abilene Christian Uni-
k-J versity alumnae, was among pas-
sengers on the Swissair jetliner that
crashed off the coast of Nova Scotia
late Wednesday. Her parents, Glenn and
Sue Davis, received confirmation of
Suzanne’s death Sept. 3. Davis is chair-
man of the ACU
Department of
Agriculture and
Environment.
Sue Davis is
executive direc-
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Goodins need help
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Jim and Rachelle Goodin, Moore, Okla.,
are experiencing something most parents
can’t imagine — having five babies... all at
one time.
Since the arrival of little Hunter James,
Jonathan Wayne, Jackson Poe, Madelynn
Paige and Abigail Denise Sept. 2, volun-
teers from the Oakcrest church, Oklahoma
City, have helped with basic chores, con-
tributing their time, money, supplies and
support. A committee is working toward
finding a larger home and vehicle for the
family of eight.
. The Goodins are in need of continued
support, especially with basic supplies such
as diapers. (They will need about 1,500 per
month!) Donations may be sent to the
Oakcrest Church, 1111 SW 89, Oklahoma
City, OK 73139. — JJ
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AN INTERNATIONAL NEWSPAPER FOR MEMBERS OF CHURCHES OF CHRIST I VOLUME 55 / NO. 10 / OCTOBER 1998
A Publication of Oklahoma Christian University
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