Devoted to the Propagation and Defense of New Testament Christianity
VOLUME 9
April 25, 1957
NUMBER 1, PAGE 10b,14

News

Ellis Webb 373 Beech Street Berea, Ohio, April 2, 1957: "Brother O. C. Lambert has just completed a series of lectures on "Catholicism" here in the Cleveland area and left us (all who heard him) with an awareness that we are all apt to "sell-out" if we're not careful, as history has a way of repeating itself.

For too long, too many Americans seem to have the idea that we are so strong against our "enemies from without" that there's nothing to worry about, and have allowed a "greater enemy" to creep in unaware. Our worst enemy in overthrow of government is the Roman Catholic Church (Quoting O. C. Lambert), and I believe his statements are 100% accurate as per history of Catholics. May God bless our "men in high places" give them courage (rather than cowardice) to do their sworn duties, and we Christians would have a "free hand" to preach the gospel etc. May God bless all "Christians and especially preachers" to do our "duties" and may we be satisfied to do the Lord's work in the simple way. Forbid us God from doing "like the world" and help us not to mix with or be a part of the world. Brethren, let's put all false doctrine to shame by practicing "true Christianity", and may we divorce the idea of trying to be "BIG IN THE EYES OF THE RELIGIOUS WORLD."

It is my prayer that more people will get behind brother O. C. Lambert and help him get this information to the people. If our brethren in the printing business were "not afraid (Jno. 12:42-43)" and would help advertise these lectures, both our country and the church would be far better off. Brethren let's pray FOR each other."

James L. Denison, P. O. Box 325, Agua Dulce, Texas, April 3, 1957: "The first quarter of 1957. we had ten responses to the invitation here at Agua Dulce. There were two baptisms, two to place membership, and six confessions of sins. Previous records in attendance were broken twice in each of the following services: Sunday morning worship, Sunday night Bible Study, Sunday worship, and Wednesday night Bible Study. The average contribution for each of the three months has shown a continual increase."

Joe H. Morris, Louisville, Kentucky, April 10, 1957: "I am in a very promising meeting here with Cedar Springs church and Claude Wilsford. Two baptized to date. Begin at W. Frankfort, Illinois, April 29. Our work at Sharpe goes well."

Words Of Esteem For I. E. Tackett

Brother Isaac Elisha Tackett has gone to await the reward of his labor here among men. To know and understand him was to admire and appreciate him. It seems to me that if we could understand we could love more for God knows and loves. He was called from this life Wednesday 5:20 a.m., March 6th, following a weeks illness, having suffered a stroke at his home about 2:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 27th. He was laid to rest in the Crestview Cemetery at Troup, Texas. The first to be buried in this beautiful new cemetery of which he was founder and joint owner. Funeral services were conducted by brethren H. McDonald of Troup, O. R. Perkins of Ponta, and Early Arceneaux of New London, in the church of Christ building at Troup. The singing was conducted by a grandson, Erie A. Ritchie, Jr., of Abilene Christian College.

Brother Tackett was born in Delta County, Texas, on July 27, 1878 of parents who immigrated to Texas from Iuka, Mississippi. He was reared at Weatherford where his father operated the Western Home Nursery, and where he was educated at Weatherford College.

As a young man he moved to Denton, Texas, to teach in old Southwestern Christian College and to preach for the church of Christ there. He then was minister for the church in Corsicana for a year. On August 22, 1909 he was married to Miss Ethel Fuston of Waxahachie. To this union were born six children, all of which survive him. After his marriage he served four years as president of Sabinal Christian College. Brother Tackett had a deep conviction of faith and therefore saw the worth of young people. He helped many young people receive a Christian education, as he did me, and continued to do so up until his death.

He moved to Troup, Texas, in 1913, and has resided here since that time except for a term of teaching in Thorp Springs Christian College and a few years residence back at his home town, Weatherford.

For two years prior to the first World War he was associated with Brother T. C. Fox in a Bible and Business training school in Troup. Later he and Mrs. Tackett conducted a Business School at the request of the citizens of Troup. For thirty years he preached for the church of Christ at Troup, and is widely known for his evangelistic work throughout this section. He has always been a friend to young preachers and young congregations. Truly his chief aim in life was the propagation of New Testament Christianity and the continuous effort to keep the Lord's church pure from innovations beyond a, "thus saith the Lord."

Being one of the first advocators of diversified farming in this area he did much to help establish quantity growing and shipping of strawberries, blackberries, tomatoes, bell peppers and other produce and fruit in the Troup vicinity. He was well known in different parts of the state for his participation in agricultural and horticultural work.

He was founder of the Troup Nursery Company and at the time of his death was co-owner with his sons, and a son-in-law. While in Harding College I well remember his sending three hundred rose bushes for me to set out a rose garden there. He also helped many of our schools in the same way.

Survivors include his wife; four daughters, Mrs. Erie A. Ritchie and Mrs. Irwin Dickey of Troup, Mrs. W. R. Fentress of Paulsboro. New Jersey, and Mrs. Charlie Bailey of Monahans, Texas; two sons, Walter Lee and Fuston Tackett of Troup; two sisters, Mrs. W. F. Myers of Weatherford and Mrs. K. M. Anderson of Temple; one brother, E. M. Tackett of Dallas; and thirteen grandchildren, two of which are students of Abilene Christian College.

Brother Tackett will be greatly missed by all who knew him, but his admonitions and endeavor to walk in the path of his Lord will be a wonderful blessing to those of us who mourn his passing, and the hope of meeting him again in that sphere more genial is of no little comfort now.

— O. R. Perkins

The Gospel To Norway

J. Edward Nowlin, Atlanta, Georgia In September of this year, Connie W. Adams and wife, Bobbie, plan to go to Bergen, Norway, to plant the Word of God there. At present, there is no congregation of- the church of Christ in that country, so far as we are now aware, but four families are planning to go to Oslo in April of this year. For this reason the Adams' are planning to go to Bergen, on the West Coast, where nobody else plans to go. Bergen is the second largest city in Norway and the principal city on the west coast of the country.

The opportunities for the spread of the truth are very good in Norway. There will not be much of a language barrier, since two years of English are required in Norwegian schools and the language is understood and spoken everywhere in the country. Their standards of living are much the same as ours. Complete freedom of religion is granted, even though Lutheranism is the official State religion. Denominational churches especially Methodists and Baptists are making headway in Norway.

The Adams' needs financial support for the two years they plan to stay, and a travel fund sufficient to assure passage both ways. They will have to sell some of their furniture, appliances, and their car in order to go. Sister Adams is working in an office in order to help dispose of some financial obligations before time to go. Brother Adams is willing to speak wherever any congregation may be interested in helping. He wishes to be supported directly in the field, since all admit that this method is scriptural. Dispute in the brotherhood is over the "sponsoring church" system. This scribe thinks that gospel preachers are just as honest in handling funds sent to them as others are in handling funds sent for them. Brother Adams will give regular monthly reports of support he received to all who contribute.

Connie Adams has been preaching twelve years. He attended Florida Christian College for four years, and did local work in Lake City and Palmetto. Florida, and for the past two and one-half years with Glenwood Hills church in Decatur, Georgia. He has done meeting work in ten states. He was reared in Virginia; his wife in Kentucky. They have been married nearly seven years, but have no children. It is possible that another middle-aged couple, the W. B. Kickliters, who have no children and are good personal workers, may go with them. Anyone wishing to contact the Adams' regarding this proposed work in Norway should write: Connie W. Adams, 920 Candler Road, Decatur, Georgia.

E. Lacy Porter Ridgely, Tennessee, April 10, 1957: "Our attendance is on the increase at this time. During the first three months of this year three have been baptized, and four restored. I still have some time for meetings this summer."

Cecil B. Douthitt, P. O. Box 67, Brownwood, Texas, April 12, 1957: "In recent weeks we have had four additions here at Southside in Brownwood: 7 were baptized, and 7 'placed membership'."