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 In
1971, and again in 1973, it was my privilege to work among
brethren in Australia. The nature of that work was much the same
as my work here-- a combination of public and private teaching
of the Bible: pleading with aliens to obey the gospel, and with
brethren to be more faithful. Reports of those trips, totaling
26 weeks and thousands of intra-Australian miles, were made in
Plain Talk and in other papers. By the time you read this, the
wide Pacific will again separate Vivian and me; and I will be
doing the work of the Lord in Queensland, New South Wales,
Victoria, and Tasmania.
One
highly significant difference in this trip and others is that
Australian brethren will completely cover my traveling expenses
from and to the United States. Americans have developed the
attitude that "overseas" brethren are unwilling to
carry their share of financial leads and obligations. This
conclusion can be easily but unfairly reached, by the richest
country in the world. It can even be our way, of excusing
ourselves' for doing so little, in terms of our resources. But
Australian brethren, few in number and with limited funds have
proved themselves independent and responsible. This trip was
their idea, and I hope, pray, and work that they may not be
disappointed.
Robert
Harkrider will also make this trip,
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and we plan to coordinate our work to
present special classes in Complete Bible Survey; The Church;
Roman Letter; Personal Work; Revelation, and The Cults.
Separately we will also conduct gospel meetings in various
places. Total trip, 3 months.
Plain
Talk will continue, under the able editorship of bro. Dan S.
Shipley. His ability and dedication to the cause of Christ are
well known by regular readers, and his efforts will be welcomed.
If possible (there are but three weeks to departure date and I
must conduct another meeting) I will write sure articles for the
next three issues-- otherwise, you are asked to accept a few
reprints. There are some limitations which will not be denied.
Thanks for your patience.
September
3, it 4:05 a.m. fire was discovered in the Oaks-West church
building. Two rooms were badly burned and smoldering intense
heat and smoke charred beams, ceiling, and broke major glass.
Speakers melted from ceiling, and an aluminum window frame
melted and dripped. Origin of fire, and extent of damage is
still undetermined, but rising repair costs will take our
insurance, plus. Plans have been made to meet in the Barnet
Intermediate School while awaiting repairs.
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