Our Life Together Vol. 4 Nr. 4 January 27, 1976

This is a nice piece of artwork illustrating the scripture from Isaiah 40. Personally this is a meaningful verse for me. I remember times that I have just hung on quoting that promise that those who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. This was also a meaningful scripture for those struggling to live in community.

Ken discusses a pattern written about by Dave Wilkerson; multiplication, murmuring followed by structure. Ken wisely stays away from the argument put forth by some that any structure kills. He writes, correctly I believe, that structure frees the movement for further multiplication.

Larry writes about the difference between the values of the Christian and the values set forth by many in the business community of 1976. He affirms Peter's admonition to "save yourselves from this crooked generation." Of course the question must be asked, "Has secular life in the business community in America become better, worse or is it the same over the last 34 years?"

McFoone finishes his temptations as he finds his trust in God.

I loved this little reviews and papers that came out our School of the Prophets. We really had quite a few young people who were very serious about learning more about the Bible, Theology and Church History. Here, Dawn Schmid writes an article about John Calvin. Dawn was very active in the Hospital Ministry. I believe that she still lives in Chula Vista.

This is a page with several small things; a book review of "Peace Child" -- really a book recommendation. Their is a poem by A.B. Simpson and a report on the ministry of Herman Riffel. I remember very little about him. The only time I really remember hearing him was in 1977 at the large Charismatic Conference in Kansas City. At the workshop where Ruth Carter Stapleton was the main speaker, our singing group "Hallelujah Chorus" was leading in worship. Herman spoke before Ruth Carter Stapleton came on.

I was interested in the "In the Family" section. It mentions Ron and Linda Luck. They were (and still are) two of our closest friends (speaking as Dick and Linda Hensgen). They currently live in Wisconsin. 

Baptisms were always great. Here we have Clay Ford and Bud Miller performing the baptisms. I remember all of those being baptized, but I only know the current status of two of them. Connie is still in CV and attends FBCCV. She was married to Scott Copeland and has two children who are active with the Lord. Pat Escalante had a hard life. She was a neat person -- I certainly appreciated her a lot. She passed away a few years ago.

We were always blessed with lots of babies and young children. I guess that goes along with having a lot of young adults!