1967
A Word with Unjustified Power
This article was aggregated from Dwight Whitsett - Whitticisms.
A certain well-known radio commentator recently referred to a word which I am absolutely terrified to mention and got in mucho hot water for it. They call it the “N-word.” It has become more taboo than the “F-word,” which was, at one time, strictly forbidden, but now is widely accepted and can be heard in its un-retouched form in the material of stand-up comics, vice presidents and motion pictures acceptable for thirteen-year-olds to watch. In fact, given an ultimatum to use the F-word or the N-word or be tortured, I would choose the former. To use the N-word will get you messed-up real bad.
THE MEANING OF THE TOMB
This article was aggregated from Dwight Whitsett - Whitticisms.
Mark the 16th chapter begins like this:
After the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices to go and anoint the body of Jesus. Very early on Sunday morning, at sunrise, they went to the tomb. On the way they said to one another, “Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance to the tomb?” (It was a very large stone.) Then they looked up and saw that the stone had already been rolled back. So they entered the tomb, where they saw a young man sitting at the right, wearing a white robe — and they were alarmed.
Date Night
This article was aggregated from Dwight Whitsett - Whitticisms.
My wife, visiting granddaughter and I just finished watching the much-heralded motion picture, Date Night starring Steve Carell and Tina Fey on our cable service. Okay, we’re cheap. It was rated PG13 which means that it may be inappropriate for children younger than 13 and even that should involve parental guidance. Well, I am in my late 60’s and it was certainly inappropriate for me. But then again, I have morals.
When did this culture decide that comedy had to be filthy? This could have been an adventure in hilarity without the continual obscenities and references to male and female genitalia, anal sex, masturbation, group sex and prostitution. These were not sexual innuendos, they were explicit references. We tried to fast-forward through the sullied parts but it was so replete with smut that we were not completely successful.
Memorial - Ethel McGuiggan, wife of Jim McGuiggan
Posted April 13th, 2009 by SIBI OfficeJim McGuiggan's wife, Ethel McGuiggan, passed away on Sunday, April 12. Jim was a 1967 graduate and a former faculty member. They have been working in Northern Ireland.
This Just In....
The following is from a report by Marvin Ancell which will give you better news about the fires and the Christians involved:
Down south there has been at least 138 deaths with the total loss of 780 homes, so far. We know that the congregational building in Yakandandah is threatened with some of the members cut off from one another but all seem to be safe. It is the worst fire storm in Australian history, with the brunt of it being down in and around Melbourne. It has even got very close to the northern part of the city where many members of the church live and work. At this moment, no one in the church has lost anything that we know of.
South Africa Trip 2008 Report
Posted November 10th, 2008 by GGlenGrayAs most of you know, I have recently returned from a trip to South Africa to promote the Apollos Institute initiative. Here is a brief report for you to read. I have also completed the compiling of the questionnaire about their concerns and challenges in leadership in South Africa. You can read the report at this link - http://www.eastbrainerdchurch.org/uploads/1209/88335.pdf and the question answers at http://www.eastbrainerdchurch.org/uploads/1209/88409.pdf I will place more pictures of our journey on the website at a later date. Thank you for your part in supporting this work, whether through financing or prayers.
In His Kingdom,
Glen
Apollos Institute Update
Posted September 16th, 2008 by GGlenGrayJust thought that you would like to know what is happening with Apollos Institute and the growing demand for leadership training.
South Africa: Bill Sampson, one of the elders from East Brainerd, and I will be going to Benoni, South Africa. I will be speaking at the annual seminar of the Southern African Bible College. The 2008 SABC Lectureship is scheduled for Sunday, 28 September through Thursday, October 2. The theme is "Spreading the Flame", emphasizing missions, evangelism, and training. Jerry Hogg is the fine director of the school.
Personal Update
What a ride we have had in the 40+ years since the Gray Eagle conferred his blessing on us and sent us out into the unsuspecting world - and, yes, the unsuspecting church as well!
In 1967 we headed back to New Zealand. I'd been there for three years before coming to what was then Sunset School of Preaching. I came to SSOP intending to return to New Zealand. Rex & Eleanor Merrick, KIWIs (i.e., New Zealanders) were also in our class. Working together, we had recruited nine other families to come with us to New Zealand - all from our July class of 1967. They were Larry & Helen Deason, Jack & Rita Harriman, Roy & Joyce Dunavin, David & Molly Dennis, John & Wanda Bizzell, Glen & Anne Gray, Joe & Sally Jones, and Kerry & Tommi Cain in the first contingent. Dave & Barbara Chamberlain followed two years later after fulfilling a commitment to the church that supported them through school.
