You. Sharing Jesus.
January 2017 Vol 81:1
WBS offers an ESV study Bible tailored for you to share Jesus even more effectively!
and all of that at an astounding price. For WBS students, this Bible is designed specifically for “Going Deeper”—as one study section is named. For those unfamiliar with our Bible studies, it serves as an introduction to WBS courses. For Christians who want to offer an affordable Bible to friends, neighbors and campaign contacts, this is the ideal gift. You can give it with confidence, knowing the Word’s inspired perfection and the notes’ healthy perspective. Learn more in this and subsequent Action!s. Best of all, examine this new study Bible for yourself. Order today by calling 800-311-2006. At only
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a case, both for yourself and for others who should benefit. Let’s saturate this nation and all peoples with the dynamic Word of God.
The all-new WBS Study Bible is a literal translation in modern English. It offers
helps that equip readers to pursue truth in a post-modern world—and that integrate with WBS’
lessons to encourage continued personal study.
John Reese — CEDAR PARK, Texas
This is much bigger than fireworks that briefly light up the New Year’s night sky. Our explosive, resounding blast is more like dynamite. As Romans
1:16 says, “I am not ashamed of the Gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation.” In the Greek New Testament that word “power” is dunamis, the origin for our word dynamite. Nothing in the universe is more powerful and more effective than God’s Word. World Bible School pursues one simple mission: “You. Sharing Jesus.” In other words, WBS connects “YOU,” the everyday Christian, with seekers, and provides interactive tools that focus on JESUS and His Gospel.
In direct fulfillment of that mission, we feel immensely privileged to announce the newest and most significant arrival yet. The best instrument of all is the Bible
itself. As the name “World Bible School” suggests, Scripture is central to all that we do. We have always offered some kind of Bible for teachers to share with their students. Now, for the first time, after intensive and thorough development by WBS personnel, WBS offers the English Standard Version with study notes tailored for YOU to share JESUS even more effectively!
Indeed, this unique product will extend well beyond traditional WBS uses for several reasons. It combines compact attractiveness with readability, an excellent translation with suitably clear English, the inspired Word with helpful guides,
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Editor’s Note: Recently I had the privilege of speaking at the church in Portland TN where Jimmie Lovell grew up. Established in 1866, this still-vibrant congregation had just celebrated its 150th anniversary. They had prepared a celebration booklet which included a remarkable story of willingness to sacrifice to seize a unique opportunity. Here is an excerpt:
It may well be that one of our greatest successes in spreading the Gospel to the
Resolve to Seize the Moment
The Portland church of Christ building
Nyasha Mahati, being born of water and the Spirit.
Brian Davis — CEDAR PARK, Texas
Cam Hurst and I traveled to Namibia’s Caprivi Strip to meet John and Marti D’Alton, veteran church planters seeking support for a new work in the Caprivi. There I met a former
student of World Bible School (a fairly common experience in Sub-Saharan Africa).
We had arranged to meet John and Marti in a randomly chosen lodge in the town of Katima Mulilo. While having breakfast, the
young receptionist overheard us talking about WBS. She introduced herself as Nyasha Mahati, and explained that she had been a WBS student several years ago. However, due to political
Resolve to Keep Sowing
world have come from members who have preached in the non-traditional sense. Bro. James “Jimmie” L. Lovell, who was baptized by Bro. J.P. Watson here in 1909, and who grew up in this this congregation, went on later to found World Bible School. Through his efforts and efforts of thousands of volunteers, millions of Bible study correspondence courses have been sent into many parts of the world resulting in thousands of people obeying the Gospel.
One of our greatest success stories in spreading God’s Word came as a result of our involvement in World Bible School. Bro. Harry Summers, then a deacon and later an elder, was instrumental in placing a small classified ad in a small newspaper in the former Soviet Union. The ad was picked up, for some reason, by a nationally distributed newspaper and as a result, letters began to pour into our congregation from hundreds of places in that part of the world. By the time it was over, we had received and processed around 10,000 requests for Bibles, Bible study courses and other materials. The
congregation found people in our area who could translate from the Russian language and with their help every request was answered. After a while, we literally spent all the money in our treasury and went into debt to the bank for a loan to help finish the work. The debt was quickly repaid and we were able to continue the work for several years. One of the requests received was from an Igor Igrev. Igor obeyed the Gospel and continues to serve the Church in Russia today. For several years our congregation provided 100% of his support as a minister in Russia. [This history goes on to state that Charles Caudill, current president of World Christian Broadcasting, was baptized and raised in this same congregation.]
unrest and economic turmoil, she had left her home country of Zimbabwe to seek work in Namibia. Though she had completed the Master Series through “Born of Water and the Spirit,” she had unanswered questions to explore. She asked, “Could you all perhaps help me with my questions?”
What a pleasure to include Nyasha in our conversations over the next couple of days as we studied the new birth. On Sunday morning after a time of worship, Nyasha temporarily closed the lodge reception and invited the entire staff to witness her obedience to the Gospel. She was baptized into Christ in the lodge’s cold swimming pool. After her baptism, Nyasha shared with us that the translation of her name is “Grace.” I couldn’t help but wonder who her original WBS teacher was. I can imagine a teacher wondering why such a promising student suddenly discontinued studies. But the Gospel seed sown in good soil produces good fruit… even if it takes a while to germinate! Our stay in this out-of-the-way lodge was truly filled with Grace and peace.
John D’Alton, Brian Davis, Cam Hurst and Marti D’Alton
WBS founder, Jimmie Lovell
If you’ve ever wondered what happened to a particular
WBS student, this story should encourage you.
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There were tears of joy as they made the decision to follow Christ!
Ben Little — CAPE TOWN, South Africa
I live in Cape Town, South Africa, and assist with WBS follow up. While I was visiting the U.S., I received a WBS email alert—a follow up request from a student, Tommy Thiel, in Namibia. The voice of reason told me, “You are traveling, so you
can’t adopt this student. In any event, he lives way too far from Cape Town!”
Nevertheless I clicked “adopt,” hoping to find someone nearer to him. Well guess what? I got no takers! So upon arrival at home, I contacted Tommy and learned that he was moving. If I resolved to follow up, it would require hasty preparations and a round trip of 1,100 miles. The voice of reason kicked in again: “How do you know he’s even serious about being baptized?”
Again, I ignored the negative voice masquerading as “reason” and made the long, winding trip through the arid Northern Cape Province, across the swiftly flowing Orange River, and on into the desert to meet Tommy. Soon after arriving at my “bed and breakfast” accommodation, Tommy and his wife Marie and their young sons came to meet me. Tommy and Marie had been studying together. Both wanted to be baptized,
along with a colleague Niel. We arranged for the baptisms to take place the
following morning—if we could find sufficient water. Later I discovered that the B&B had a small swimming pool. The proprietors gave permission, and I excitedly phoned this news to Tommy.
Next morning, Tommy, Marie and Niel arrived with Lorensa, with whom they had been talking. After further study, I baptized all four of them into Christ. There were tears of joy all round as they felt the enormous weight of their decision to follow Christ in obedience to the Gospel!
After prayers for these new babes in Christ, I drove home elated at how God had worked all of this out for the good (Romans 8:28). I arranged for the Thiels to visit Southern Africa Bible College where Jerry Hogg introduced them to brethren gathered at the Benoni Lectureship.
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Adams Blvd Church of Christ WBS Team Neal & Mitsuye Conover
Ashley Anderson Alan & Sandra Towler
Iva Jean Baugh Dean & Virginia Duncan
Winnie Bell Walt & Judy Burnham
Gladys Blankenship Margaret Hill
Jeff Booker James Barnhill
Paul Beathard Karen Beathard
Pat Brown Phillip & Melissa Roe
George Brumfield Tim & Janet Brumfield
Jack Carter Bob & Brenda Lannom
Marilee Coker Rosalind Baldwin Billie Boustead Irene Crouch Evelyn Curtis Mary Diles Hackie Harp Verna Mansell Joy Oliver Jeanine Peck Pat Province Shirley Segraves
College Church of Christ, Searcy, AR Carl & Frankie Mitchell
Edie Connel Bill & Ruth Colwell Dale & Karen Monroe Jack & Betty Grant Imogene Dial Mary Colyn Kaylynn Myers Edna Gibson Patrick Brown Kimberly Fisher David Allen & Jenna Sprott Linda Dixon Rick & Mary Shur Ron Tubbs Dave & Chris Dillard Cleddy & Pat Varner Dolores Williams W.R. & Mary Collier Loyce Horn David Hubbard Cheryl Mince Lynn Buell Mary Beth Christy Gale Scott Jonathan Towell Mary McKinney Mary Nell Kemper Bob & Jan Towell Gary & Linda Ford Ronald Dasher Tom Gosser
Terry & Patty Cooper Maurice & Jewel Hinchliffe
Jim & Karen Crain Foy & Mary Sue Owens
Mr. & Mrs. Reggie W. Crawford Bonnie Strickland
Jerry & Charlotte Dean Cynthia Tillery
Samantha Deer Don & Teri Fuchs
Alice Dye Howard & Dorothy Ramsey
Christie Evans Virginia Ford
Carol & Boodie Fox Troy Bowman
Gospel Chariot Mission Lois Robinson
Mr. & Mrs. Buck Griffith Paul & Gaynell Mayberry
Ann L. Henderson Alan & Lanita Henderson
Mr. & Mrs. John Henry Paul & Gaynell Mayberry
Andy & Beth Holder Anonymous
Ellen Jennings Alvin Jennings
Cecilia Jones Tod & Dana Martin
Teeny Jones Patrick & Carollyn Jones
Wylene Keller Kenneth Hyder
Elise Latner Jim & Karen Crain
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Faye McAlpin Andrea McAllister
Grover & Claudine Miley Gary & Nancy Miley
Pat Province Rosalind Baldwin Billie Boustead Marilee Coker Irene Crouch Evelyn Curtis Mary Diles Hackie Harp Verna Mansell Joy Oliver Jeanine Peck Shirley Segraves
John & Beth Reese Tex & Mary Jane Williams
Sandra Kay Royal Mike & Melinda Priadka
Patsy Rutledge Thomas Rutledge
Samantha Scheiber Karen Helsing
Mr. & Mrs. Ben Smith Bonnie Strickland
Mary Lou Stinebaugh Western Heights Church of Christ
Gail Tomlinson Vernice Hill
Those who support this work by sending stamps Harry & Janet Cybulski
All WBS teachers everywhere Velma Starling
Roger Wilcox DeWayne & Tricia Trimble
In Memory Of…
Gene Adams Phyllis Adams
Jim Akins Gilbert & Sue Myatt
Leonard Albers Louise Albers
Harry Albright Peggy Albright
Bernard Anderson Gerald & Linda Burrow
Earnest Andreasen Juan & June Garcia
Jimmy H. Bailiff Wayne & Edna Bailiff
Betty Ball Lar Doyle
Reuben Barnes William & Vickie Seniker
Van Barton Lar Doyle
Bobby Jr. & Barry Glenn Basford Bobby & Eva Basford
Margaret Biggs Trudy Kahla
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Rizel Bittle Mike & Elaine Wade
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Mr. & Mrs. Howard I. Burch Ann B. Bowman
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Marilyn Butler Lar Doyle
John Butterfield Brenda Allen
Ethel Cable Anne Colone Marihelen Johnson Jim & Charlotte Nielsen Pauletta Smith
Bill Calvin Jim & Billie Morrow
Mrs. Darrell Carbine Jerry & Geraldine Trousdale
Bill Carder Sallie Jo Carder
Gerald Carrico Sally Carrico
Bobby Childers Mary Nell Kemper
Raymond Chilton Mr. & Mrs. Lewis G. Hale
Jack Cline Glenn & Evelyn Hunter
Willene Collins Evelyn Faulkenburry
Irma Cooper Janet Cooper
Dollie Cummings Lyndle Cummings
Barbara Deal Max & Marilyn Dobson Sue Green
Helen Dial Imogene Dial
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Maizelle Ford Royce & Rudine Vickery
Harum Fowler Jimmy & Nancy Dye
Percy Francis Dorothy and George Phillips
Chantrey Fritts Ray & Kay McGlothlin
Brittany Godwin Lar Doyle
Ernie Grimes Charlene O’Dell
Ruby Grubb Mr. & Mrs. James French Connie Jones
Faylynn Haislip Joe & Jane George
Terry Hanby & Mike Hanby Jenny Hanby
June Hensley Dorothy and George Phillips
Stevie Ray Henson Lar Doyle
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Harry Howes Joe & Jane George
Kyle Hudspeth Gail Stewart
Ray Humphries Joan Humphries
Mr. & Mrs. John W. Johnson Dennis & Sandra Johnson
MaryEtta Jones Carl & Frankie Mitchell
John R. Julian Bernice Julian
Jay Kelley Lar Doyle
Luetta Kemp Eloise Wimbish
Thad Kelley Jimmy & Nancy Dye
Paul Kelly Don Gardner
Bill Kennedy Mary Nell Kemper
Dewitt Kiihnl Ron & Rachel Gibbs Don Gibson
Charlie King Lar Doyle
Sybil Landis Dorothy and George Phillips
Ginger Lawson Lar Doyle
Dennah Lee Sandra Lee
Marion D. Leonard Robin B. Leonard
Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy Lovell Mr. & Mrs. Lewis G. Hale
Jesse & Annette Lorren Kenneth & Charlotte Lorren
David Lugar Margaret Wilson
Renee Martin-Doras James & Diana Martin
Matthew Massingill Lar Doyle
Paul & Lucille McClung Edward & Donna Wittlif
Benny Joe McInnis Gail McInnis
Richard Lindsay Meggs R.A. & Madelyn Rieke
Orgel Milligan Kenneth & Judy Rowland
Sarah Monosky Karen Monosky
Mary Beth Morgan Gus & Mary Schrade
Deonne Moore Ray & Kay McGlothlin
Sharon Moore Lillian Minchey & Dee Dee Hoover
Prudy Moss Fred & Mary Taylor
James Murphy Ed & Cathy McCoin
Frank A. Neal, III Suzanne Neal
Alfred Neuhold Joe & Lynda Goldman
Grady Oakley Troy Bowman
Erwin Oliger Bob & Wanda Belonie
Joe C. Owen, Sr. Carla Owen
Bob Owens Carl & Frankie Mitchell
Dorthy Paden John & Beth Reese
Jammie Paden John & Beth Reese
Rick Palmer John & Beth Reese
Geneva Parker Ronald & Rachel Gibbs
Norman Parker Betty Chappell
Roy Parker Lar Doyle
Doug Pate Bobby & Eva Basford
Jesse Phillips Martha Jo Brewer Foy & Peggy Curry Charles Davis Peggy Hawkins Larry & Dianne McLemore Dale & Jan McGee Gail Prater
Thomas Porter Dorothy and George Phillips
Gayle Potter Cleddy & Pat Varner
Tim Pownall Carl & Frankie Mitchell
Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Prince Jill Yates
Don Rhodes Evelyn Faulkenburry
Mary Helen Rowland Barbara Craddock
Bill Sain Mr. & Mrs. Travis Kennedy
Ernest Salazar Lar Doyle
June Sanders Benny Sanders
Helen Sargent Carl & Augustine Cheatham
Malachi Schaefer Ray & Jane Thompson
Steve Scott Lucille Trompeter
Mack & Sible Short Bobby & Eva Basford
Mr. Shultz Evelyn Faulkenburry
Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Simmons Patsy S. Morris
Timothy Wayne Sims Merle & Dewey Sims
Gerald Sinclair Hilldale Church of Christ
Frank Smith Katherine Brewer
Bill Springer Genie Springer
Jack & Kay Stephenson Blake & Deanna Stephenson
Joe Stewart Charlene O’Dell
Robert Stewart Suzanne Neal
Kaye Story Roy Story
Gary Mack Sutherlin Joyce Sutherlin
Bob Sutphen Cleddy & Pat Varner
Novis Tennell Lar Doyle
Sue Waggoner Thomas Jim & Bille Morrow
Ken Tillman Coye McKinney
Wanda J. Trollinger Gilbert Trollinger
Ouida Turner Lar Doyle
John Ware Bill Lambrecht
Steve Webb Celesta Stewart
Peter Welty Eloise Wimbish
Charlotte Whitlow Lynn & Paula Leverett
Dorene Wilson Betty Riggs
DeLora Wood Charles Wood
Edith Woodall Klint & Sheila Tedder
John Young Kale & Janet Martin
Robert Rane Young Anonymous
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To Whom Honor Is Due
“Honor to whom honor” quotes Romans 13:7 where the context is respect for governing
authorities. If we should honor civic leaders, even ungodly ones, how much more should
we honor godly children of the eternal King. Indeed, honoring within the Kingdom is
natural and right (Romans 12:10; 1 Corinthians 16:18; Philippians 2:29; 1 Thessalonians 5:12;
1 Timothy 5:17). The shape of recognition may vary, but the main purpose is the same.
Far from drawing attention away from Christ, such honoring draws attention to Him, to
His amazing work in His family. We highlight examples for imitating Him (1 Corinthians
11:1; Philippians 3:17; Hebrews 13:7). Additions to World Bible School’s “Wall of Honor”
typically come from you, as you nominate honorees. With that background, we recognize
two special ladies who are integral to WBS’ progress.
Mary Nell (Bruns) Kemper grew up in Kerrville TX. She is a graduate of Tivy High School (where she met and married
her high school sweetheart, Gordon Maurice Kemper) and what is now Texas State University. They both taught at public and private schools across Texas, including Brentwood Oaks Christian School in Austin. After retiring from teaching, she processed mail for 12 years at WBS’ Cedar Park office. She retired fully in 2013, shortly after Maurice passed away. Using her teaching talents, Mary Nell conducted workshops to set up WBS programs and train teachers. She brought to these and other events extensive experience as a teacher and WBS coordinator, first at Wimberley and then, from about 1996, at Westside church of Christ in Round Rock where she continues to coordinate.
When Edie and Mary Nell were honored, WBS president John Reese joined celebrations by speaker-phone. He recalled the critical role the Kempers played in his own support when he joined Tex Williams and WBS in Austin in 1991. He also said, “Mary Nell was the mail sorter who received hundreds of thousands of answer sheets from WBS students, and passed them on to their respective teachers. It was repetitious and laborious work, but we all recall the genuine joy and conscientious care with which Mary Nell processed the student returns. She
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Mary Nell Kemper
Resolve To Attend Red River!Rally to reach America
and the world with the Gospel! Under the theme I Love to Tell the Story, the
31st Red River Family Encampment will focus on
practical and effective evangelism—including
an emphasis on new World Bible School tools.
Date: Saturday June 24-28, 2017 Place: Red River, New Mexico
Info & pre-registration: www.rrfe.org Housing: www.redriver.org
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would often hold up an answer sheet and say, ‘That represents another precious soul!’ For her, every aspect of WBS teaching and processing is a labor of true love.” We appreciate you, Mary Nell!
Edie Connel
Edie (Peters) Connel first met World Bible School founder Jimmie Lovell in the 1950’s when he came to her congregation. They
supported Jimmie’s work and sent Bibles and courses all over the world. Her dedicated parents and many missionary guests gave her a passion for “going” and for teaching the Bible.
In 1963, Edie married Bob Connel. For 53 years, Edie served others as a physical therapist. Bob preached and taught singing for 65 years, working closely with Reuel Lemmons of WBS (Jimmie’s successor). Bob passed away in 2016.
In 1995, Edie joined the WBS staff to help Kit Mullins with the new public tool called Internet. She has been a consistent, reliable and stable influence through many new developments in a fast-changing world. As inscribed on her plaque, “She has helped WBS lead the way in world evangelism using emerging technologies and trends. Edie impacts the lives of untold thousands of students by mentoring new teachers, answering questions, solving problems, recruiting follow up partners and more.” Her sincere love makes her a dear friend for so many of us who use WBS tools. We appreciate you, Edie!
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RESOLUTIONS
AA fresh year! A fresh start! A poem by Emma Martindale pictures the year as “your ship, your
own ship” over which God has made you captain. January is your time, with God’s help, to map your course and set your sail and rudder.
Placing first things first, why not prioritize God’s Word? The new WBS Study Bible offers an ideal tool for reading through the Bible in one year. Found on page 1468, this help is entitled “Chronological Daily Bible Reading Plan.” Chronological refers to an approach that adds perspective for understanding the Bible. Many read the Bible, book after book, in the traditional “table of contents” order. That is fine, but the reader may lack a sense of the flow of history. Where does each book of the Bible fit into the overall picture? What is the sequence of events and writings? Which books of the Bible relate to each other as belonging to same time-period? A “chronological” plan helps to answer such questions.
Further, the plan in the new WBS study Bible remains useful year after year because it assigns readings to days, not dates. Exactly 365 readings take you through the entire Bible in one year. (Don’t be put off just because the first of January is past. When you get your WBS study Bible, you can do some catch-up reading or you can begin on the current day and take a day at a time for the next 364 days.) The important thing is regularity and sticking to your resolution.
While speaking of resolutions, here is another to consider: Share God’s message! This unique Bible combines quality presentation with an astoundingly affordable price. As you will see for yourself, it has a great look and feel. More importantly, all of the content is quality—well worth sharing. The study notes focus on God and His Son and Spirit, and their way to salvation. They promote New Testament Christianity. Christians can feel good about sharing such beautiful Bibles, whether with youth and new members, or with neighbors and friends, or with WBS students, seekers and campaign contacts.
Going a step further, you can also share the lessons to which the Bible’s notes relate. Sharing your faith is simple with WBS. You can enroll to be become an online WBS Study Helper at www.worldbibleschool.net. You can contact the WBS office in Cedar Park for how to set up a postal program. You can even order
courses and use them to meet specific needs. Whichever you choose, sticking to your resolution is vital. Some make a tentative start, then quit when responses are not immediately and positive. All evangelistic methods, even as simple and effective as WBS, require patient pursuit. If a student drops out, select another. Keep
Speaking of resolutions, here’s one: Share God’s message!
and the WBS Study Bible’s
Chronological Daily Bible Reading Plan
doing this and in due course you hit veins of responsiveness. After all, resolution is not just about an initial decision. It is
about determination to follow through to fulfill that decision. You can do it because you have divine help. In the conluding words of Emma’s poem, “So now, in starting on your trip, we ask God to help you sail your ship.”
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