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A piece of history
comes to Bethel
by Pamela Schultz
Scandia began its life as a log church in 1857. The group
of Swedish Baptists who erected it had followed their exiled
preacher, F. O. Nilsson, to Minnesota in 1855, as reported in
Pioneering with God's Promises, a book published by the
Minnesota Baptist General Conference.
Much is said in praise of this man and his congregation.
General Conference Archivist David Guston, as guest speaker
at the church's last service last summer, said that, "These were
a people who felt the necessity of a close walk with God. This
led to some stern church discipline, which may seem very
harsh to us today. But the congregation didn't feel that way.
Discipline was an important part of their corporate life."
Now within weeks, this 20- by 26-foot piece of history
will be transplanted to the Bethel Seminary campus, across
the road from the academic complex.
The church served its Waconia, Minnesota, congregation
continuously for 116 years. It was in the Scandia church,
located on the shores of Clear Lake, that the Minnesota
Baptist General Conference was born.
"It was here in this room," David Guston said in his
sermon. "We are not certain of the date of the formal organization,
but in September, 1858, representatives from various
churches gathered in this room and there was a convention.
They met at least two days and some say as long as five."
Courtesy of Pu blic Affairs
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Friday, Sept. 28, 1973
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There have been physical changes made in the church over
the years. "White clapboard siding now covers the original log
house," said congregation member Ben Anderson, as quoted
in the Minneapolis Star on Tusday, September 4, 1973. "The
original seating of wooden planks was replaced in 1887 by
handhewn pews built by an early church member. The steeple
and entry were added in 1910."
"The plans are to restore the Scandia Church to its
original condition," reported Hugh McLeod, Assistant to
President Lundquist.
Emmett Johnson, Executive Secretary of the Conference,
suggested that the church will be used for weddings and Bibleprayer
meetings. "I can see people from all over making a kind
of pilgrimage to the little church," he said.
Johnson foresees a wild flower garden around the church
made up of honeysuckle, arborvitae and various other plants
and shrubs to create a setting as close to the original as
possible.
"We are even bringing over the outhouse," he added.
Emmett Johnson also hopes that the pump-reed organ which
once stood in the church can be found and returned to it.
Plans for an archival building close by are also under consideration.
"We are saving a very important historical item," Johnson
concluded. "It is good to remember the roots from which we
have come."
Issues pot
boyals
by Doug Johnson
The Royal Boyal, formerly know as
Happy Hour for Culture Freaks, is a time
for cooking issues over a low flame. Held
every Wednesday at 2:30 in the Lemon
Lounge outside the dining room, it will
bring members of Bethel's faculty, administration,
and students together to talk
out issues concerning their college. The-,_
topics will be current and the discussion
will run deep, open and free.
Laurie Peterson and Beryl Welles face up to it
Head chefs Don Larson and Tom
Correll will pick the topics and publish
them in the Tuesday and Wednesday
bulletins. The topic of the first two
Boyals was "Community-what is it, and
does Bethel really have it?" The authors
of Symposium I (Clarion, September 14,
pp. 7-8) elaborated on their essays, questions
were raised and fielded by both
faculty and students.
Visual art has many faces The Royal Boyal is open to everyone.
A variety of experience and disciplines
would enrich it for all concerned. Active
interest and participation could make the
Boyal a meaningful and contributing
by Wayne Pauluk function at Bethel.
Last Friday, Bethel was invaded by
dozens of "painted face people." This
was not a pagan rite, or a traveling circus.
It was that group of Bethel students brave
enough to take advantage of "Free Face
Art."
"Free Face Art" was originated by
Debbie Hamlett, Bob V ork and Larry
Ostrom, Bethel Art Education majors,
past and present. It grew out of a clown
face study for an art class.
Debbie, Bob and Larry, using a paint
removable with cold cream, applied their
original designs to anyone willing to
cooperate.
Face Art was of course for fun, but it
also was to make people more aware of
themselves, other people, and art.
Debbie Hamlett said, "It was a learn-ing
experience for us, and we wanted
others to get in on the experience."
Karen Robertz said, "I got painted for
fun, and to see what people would do.
They laughed a lot."
"People would look at me for a while
and then just smile. That's all they would
do. The only problem is that the paint
itches," commented Beryl Wells, a Sophomore
art major.
Larry Ostrom summarized his feelings
on Face Art.
"To the observer, visual art, just as
music, sports, history or any other discipline,
remains micro-cosmic in nature
until exposed or explored
"Visual perception in this 'face-painting
idea' seems extraordinarily brash, but
it is ever so quiet in the face of God's
creation," said Larry.
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the occult
by Bob Winter
Editor's note: The following is an interview with Dr. Clarence
B. Bass. Dr. Bass is Professor of Systematic Theology at Bethel
Seminary.
Question: What courses are you teaching at Bethel Seminary
which deal with the occult?
Answer: Just one, basically: "Satan, Demonology, and the
Occult."
The content half deals with the doctrine of Satan
and demons, and half with occult practices. The
theory here is that behind most occult practices is a
demonic force.
What I'm trying to do is to show that Satan is
active in the present cosmos. Most evangelicals have
acknowledged Satan's existence, but this is merely
a theoretical admission which doesn't affect the way
they look at the world.
Question: I understand that you are writing a book. Could you
describe it?
Answer: I had originally intended to do a "pop" paperback
on this subject, but the publishers weren't interested.
Too many of this type are already on the
market. They were interested instead in the textbook
approach, asking me if I could do anything
that was different from what has already been done.
My answer to them was that I would try to put
the doctrine of Satan into its eschatological context,
which has not been done in any book.
I'm trying to show the cosmic between God and
Satan.
The world as we know it is the domain of Satan's
rule, and he has an active program for the world.
Christ's entry into the cosmos and His death began
the defeat of Satan. He will be totally defeated at
Jesus' second coming.
We are now living in the last throes of this big
struggle.
To illustrate, look at the temptation scene of
Jesus. When Satan showed Jesus the kingdoms of
the world, he was implying, if not stating, that this
is his world to give to whom he chooses. Though
God created it, the cosmos as it is now ' known
really has been given over to Satan.
Eventually, God will redeem the world for Himself,
but we are now living in the age of darkness.
This is the basis in which the occult practices evidence
themselves.
Question: Why is this necessary for Christians to know?
Answer: The increased acceptance of the occult can be seen
all around us. When we pick up the newspaper, we
can turn to the astrology column and read our
horoscope. It is significant that ABC begins its
Movie of the Week program with "Satan's School
for Girls."
When two strangers met, they used to ask questions
about their hometowns, sports, vocations, and
so on. Now when two people meet for the first
time, another question is usually asked: "What's
your sign?"
I think that the acceptance of the occult will
become more and more a feature of our culture,
and the Christian must know how to deal with this
change.
Question: What is a demon?
Answer: I explain the demon by a reference to Biblical data
In the Bible, we find that demons are beings with
personality, will, intelligence and power.
I define demons as disembodied spirits who function
as emissaries of Satan, to do his bidding.
Among human beings they function by tempting,
harassing, or possessing a person, that is, taking over
his will.
In possession, control may be a constant thing,
or it may be periodic. The reason for control is to
prevent the person from living a Christian life and
to engage him in actions contrary to the Christian
way of living.
Question: Can a Christian be demon-possessed?
Answer: As a theologian, I would have to say no. However, I
reserve judgment on the individual case until I have
met the person and talked to him.
I have come in contact with people who speak
of their having a demon, when in fact they have
some psychological problem. A problem with mentioning
demons is that people too readily label their
spiritual problems as the effect of a demon.
Question: Can any Christian cast out demons?
Answer: Yes, I think it is the prerogative of any believer to
exorcise demons. Although any believer can do it, I
would caution the average believer not to attempt
it.
Your faith must be extremely strong, you must
believe without equivocation that Christ can and
will deliver. You must also be ready to do battle
with the demon (I mean that literally). At every
possible chance the demon will try to challenge
your authority and your faith.
The demon may even threaten you, promising to
kill the person as he leaves. But this is a bluff!
You must be sure of what you believe; you must
be ready to be involved The demon is not going to
leave without a struggle, and you will have to do
battle.
Question: To what extent should a Christian avoid the occult?
Answer: I don't think that · demons will sneak in on those
like looking up the daily horoscope for a laugh.
However, when a person places the word of the
Ouija board or astrologer over the direction of the
Holy Spirit as a guide for life, then he is inviting the
demons. I have many reliable sources claiming the
association of demons with an innocent Ouija
board. Even when you use them as a pastime you
are inviting the entry of the demonic.
Question: Do you have any advice for the students at Bethel
on handling the occult?
Answer: We need to remind ourselves of the fact that Satan
is far more active in the world than we give him
credit for. Also, he is far more on the attack of
believers than we are likely to recognize.
When Christians ex pose themselves to any occult
practices, even the innocent Ouija board, they are
placing themselves in jeopardy and danger.
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To test the readibility of the translation, it was given to
various groups (high school, college age, general public) to
gather their opinions. By doing this as well as using the editorial
committees, it was possible to attain an accurate ad
mature translation.
by Ruth Johnson
Dr. Wessel served as chairman of one of the Editorial
Committees which worked on the translation of the New
Testament.
After almost ten years, the completion of the New International
Version - New Testement has come to pass. This project,
completed September 15, represents the work of 100
scholars.
Dr. Arthur Lewis of Bethel College andDr.Ron Youngblood
of Bethel Seminary are both working on the New International
Version Old Testament.
Although many translations have flooded the market in
the past few years, this Bible is held to be different, because:
1. It is accurate. Great pains were taken to see that the
scripture was translated from the original Hebrew and Greek;
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yet, understandable. It is not a revision of any previous
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expended for the work. That would be the same as 170 hours
per each chapter in the whole Bible. The target date for the
completion of the Old Testament is 1978.
"This project is a first in many ways," said Walter Wessel,
Bethel Professor of New Testament, whose scholarship contributed
to the work. "To begin with, it was translated by a team. Secondly,
the team was made up of American scholars and thirdly, the original
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Chapel Program October 1-5
Monday Praise!
Tuesday Monty Ocken, director of the
Evangelism Corp.
Wednesday Pastor Lawson, "The Holy
Spirt? Who Is He?"
Thursday Dr. Webster Muck, Bethel
psychologist, "The Individual
and the Institution."
Friday
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Dr. Walter Wessel, Bethel professor
and member of the
translation committee of the
New In terna tional Bi ble
which has just been published
(the New Testament) will discuss
and introduce this new
version.
Becky Billings will be presenting her
senior voice recital on Monday evening,
October 1, at 8 p. m. in F A312. She is a
senior music major studying with Mr.
Mogck. Program selections include several
Elizabethan folk songs, Sir Henry
Bishop's "Lo, Here the Gentle Lark,"
and two contemporary numbers by Ned
Rorem. She will be assisted by Barb
Peterson, piano; Jean Allison, recorder;
and Shery Bame, flute. The Music Department
extends an invitation to the Bethel
Community to attend this recital and also
the reception following. There is no
admission charge.
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CHRISTIAN
THOUGHTS
by Charlie Cosgrove & Duane Quinion
"Scientific American" recently published an article described
as "free will, revisited". It would seem practical at the
onset of a new school year, predictably to be frought with
decision-making, that we Bethel Christians revisit the concept
of free will ourselves.
Martin Gardner, author of the article, discusses the timeworn
question of how to "explain (or explain away) the nature
of free will." On one side of the dilemma is the view that all
human behavior is determined by what William James terms
"the push of the past." Though determinists borrow this phrase
from James, he was himself an indeterminist. Contrasting the
determinist view he felt that minds could be truly innovative,
that even God could not know the future in full. This is what
injects flavor, excitement, and meaning into our moral life.
A third approach, pursued in depth by Kant, embraces
both these views. Gardner introduces it with a quote of one of
Peter Hein's "groo ks ".
"A bit beyond perception's reach
I sometimes believe I see
That Life is two locked boxes, each
Containing the other's key."
Free will is seen as a paradox, partaking "in some unfathomable
way" of both fate and chance. Recently an example of such
a paradox has been offered by Robert Nozick of Harvard
University in a paper entitled "Newcomb's Problem and Two
Principles of Choice." Gardner describes it something as
follows:
There are two closed boxes, B1 and B2, on a table. B1
contains $1000; B2 contains $1 million or nothing. You do
not know which. You are given an irreversible option between
two actions:
1. Take what is in both boxes
2. Take only what is in B2
Sometime previous to the test a superior Being has made a
prediction as to what you will decide. You are persuaded that
the Being's predictions are "almost certainly correct." You
may think of the Being as God or as a super-computer, whichever
you like.
If the Being expects you to choose both boxes, he has left
B2 empty. If he thinks you'11 take only B2, he has put $1
million in it. (If he expects you to flip a coin he has left B2
empty.) In every case B1 contains $1000. You fully understand
the situation, the Being knows you understand, you know he
knows and so on.
What should you do? Clearly flipping a coin is to no
advantage. You must make a decision. What Gardner terms the
"disturbing fact" is that a convincing argument can be made for
both sides.
Decisions, Decisions!
First is the argument for choosing only B2. Convinced the
Being is an excellent predictor you decide not to take both
boxes for he certainly will have anticipated the act and left
B2 empty, hence you choose only B2. Persuasive? However, the
Being made his prediction, say several days ago, and left. The
money is either there or it is not. It is not going to vanish.
Surely you should choose both boxes. If B2 is filled you receive
$1,000,000; if not, you get at least $1000. If you take only B2
there is even a slight chance you will get nothing!
Nozich has found that people divide'rather equally on this
problem, each believing the other is "just being silly." This
has been but a sip of "Newcomb's Problem", but hopefully it
might whet one 'sappetite for a controversy from which emerges
one of the most remarkable truths of our faith.
Let us first find common ground. We can probably agree
that God is both omniscient and omnipotent, rejecting James'
theory in part. In the same sentence we would no doubt insist
that these facts do not exclude man's free will. The two exist
breathlessly side by side. We live every moment as if we had
freedom of every action, firmly convinced that God is in control
of the whole of life. We accept this paradox on faith much as
we might trust Einstein when he informs us that parallel lines,
if extended to infinity, intersect.
Now stop and think. What a preposterous notion it is that
God has done this thing. Close your eyes and dwell on this
amazing fact of human freedom and its resounding implications.
It should become rather scary. Our free will is not merely
"apparent" but very real. Even as He has choices, we have
choices. In the words of the Psalmist, "thou hast made him ,[
man] little less than God." Has He not disturbingly forfeited
something here? Has it not cost,Him something? Every breath,
every motion of the hand, or muse of the heart makes its contribution
or takes its toll upon that which is His. It is not to
argue that history is not fully within His grasp, neither is it to
claim that He has not chosen and predestined us. It is a charge
that we take seriously our side of the paradox, which is an
awesome thing.
We can cause Him pain, a hurt that would seem to be traced
indelibly upon the stretch of eternity, an agony that finds its
full expression in the Cross. The saying is almost haunting, "If
the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed." What weight
hangs in these words now, what import they transfer to our
daily lives, and what meaning is poured into our existence. No
mortal mind could have conceived what God has done in and for
us. Henceforth, since we have hated Him, now we can love Him.
It cost God dearly from the first.
Surely, though it is only human thought, when the Son was
crucified the Father shed a tear that'swathed the burn of all
the inflications mankind rendered; and if we love Him it is all
worthwhile.
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the utilitarian society
Contemporary societies, in general, are
complex combinations of often competing
groups, values, ideas, and goals. Increasing
demands for successful accomplishment
of goals have spawned a philosophy
of utilitarianism that appears to
be gaining universal acceptance. As used
here, utilitarianism suggests an adherence
to the belief that any means is justified
if it helps to accomplish a desired end. In
other words, whatever works is good.
This attitude is readily apparent in the
worlds of international and national
politics; but further symptoms of such a
belief may in fact reach down to the
roots of our society: individual people.
Political Violence
Today's societies, both in America and
throughout the world, have increasingly
become the theaters for an atmosphere of
social tension that has thrown man
against man, and group against group, in
various kinds of ill-defined conflicts extending
to almost every aspect of life.
Political scandals throughout the world
have contributed to a distrust of and
distaste for the leadership of l~gal or
recognized authorities. Accelerated urbanization
and technological advances
have served to alienate people from each
other. Combined with expanding skepticism,
or even cynicism concerning the
likelihood of achieving personal goals
through the established political processes,
individuals have often been forced to
look for more effective alternatives.
The real tragedy of this situation is
that violence often is the route taken
under trying circumstances. Violence is a
response never successfully removed from
political activity; and the world as a
whole may be facing a serious upsurge in
such behavior. South America and Indo
China are generally accorded automatic
acceptance in any discussion of political
coups and power struggles; but new elements
are also surfacing in other parts of
the world.
The Middle East is currently the scene
of escalating guerrilla warfare and terrorism.
Hijacking is an increasingly sophisticated
operation with obvious political
overtones. Ireland is the seat of incredible
and seemingly insane acts of violence.
Further, the recent letter bombs in Great
Britain have again emphasized the possi
bility of violence and destruction occuring
at the most unexpected times.
In each of these cases innocent and
uninvolved people have been the victims
of violent acts which occur without even
the benefit of the crude legitimacy afforded
an actual war. Groups with initially
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high and just ideals have fallen prey to
the utilitarian belief in using any means
to accomplish their ends. Ethical values
are being su bverted in an all-out push for
the successful accomplishment of group
or individual goals. The expanding web of
tensions and frustrations will only serve
to stimulate further violent behavior
unless some stand is taken to provide
viable alternatives.
Abortion Culture
Violence, however, is not limited to
complicated international and national
questions. It often filters down to the
individuals who compose our society. In
a recent Newsweek article, Nick
Thimmesch challenged the very bases of
extreme utilitarianism so abundant in our
culture today. His example was that of
the current low esteem in which fetal life
is held, (hereto the innocent and uninvolved.
) Last year there were an estimated
1,340,000 illegal abortions in the
United States, to say nothing of the legal.
Barring extenuating . circumstances in
which abortion is of necessity, we are
left it seems with the conclusion that, in
the presence of other desires, life is
cheap.
Numerous other examples in business
or in personal practice could be pointed
ou t. In each of these cases preparation,
honesty, care for others, etc., all take a
back seat to the convenient. Yet to point
out such goings-on is only to recognize a
problem.
Question of Information
Thus, what shall we do in a society
which, for the most part, holds to the
tenet "what is useful is good?" We can
preach the Gospel; such action may save
souls and thereby reorder individual lives.
Even so, what of the larger ills, so recognizable
and damnable? Do we have the
right to remain silent on them?
The question, then, seems reduceable
to one of orientation. We may be reasonably
sure of what we do not like, and
consequently are willing, if challenged, to
proffer a firm reply. More basically however,
do we know to what we are replying?
In other words, can we readily and
alertly recognize problems; or is our perspective
hampered by a lack of information,
soley of our own doing? Moreover,
in a society so ridden with ethical and
moral bankruptcy, can convicted Christians
spiritually afford to remain ignorant
of that bankruptcy?
At the risk of being accused of moralizing,
we suggest that lac k of concern,
genuine (if we dare say) worldly concern
has no place in the Christian's life. It
seems altogether incongruent for individuals
to become hyper-sensitive in matters
strictly spiritual, and then to forget
completely societal practices and values
which directly challenge their own.
N ow, given this new information and
awareness, what should be our course of
action? Certainly not self-imposed ignorance.
Certainly not delegation of our
responsibility to those who have no desire
to strive for goals we hold desirable.
Rather, nothing less than conscientious
involvement will suffice. Convicted individuals
are needed, journalists, lawyers,
doctors, businessmen, clergymen, etc., to
combat the extremes of the utilitarian
mentality raging in our society today.
Without this sort of input, the fetus will
remain cheap, government will do what
is expeditious instead of what is right,
and unchecked individuals will persist
only in self-advancement.
Letters
To the Editor:
This past week Freshmen have been
asked what they thought of Welcome
Week this year. All of the comments I
have heard so far have been that Welcome
Week was great, there was always something
to d9 because the week was packed
with activities.
I feel that in that aspect Welcome
Week was a success! The activities were
well planned and enjoyable. But I
thought one of the purposes of Welcome
Week was to get to know some of my
fellow Freshmen and a few of the upper
classmen. From this view I felt Welcome
Week was a disappointment. At all the
activities I really didn't get to knowanybody
or become acquainted with other
Bethel Freshmen. I was so busy trying to
keep up with activities I never had a
chance to actually sit down and talk to
someone.
The highlight of Welcome Week for me
was Koinonia. During that ceremony it
was the first time I felt like I was part of
Bethel. And as we learned, Koinonia
means fellowship.
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Symposium II:
Relating a Conviction
How should a Christian regard the
world about him? Can he or she take
part in the world's activities, ex cell in
them, and thereby proclaim a disciplined
witness? Or, should the Christian
drop out of secular society altogether,
thus proclaiming his distinctiveness,
and beckon the world to follow a
better way? Possibly there is a middle
route. Perhaps we can engage in worldly
activities not inconsistant with our
witness as a matter of necessity, and
then move to order other are.as of our
lives to total Christian service (if there
is such a thing). In the end, if we take
one of these approaches, or a hybrid
of both, will we be able to relate to a
world around us?
by John Priestly
As Christians we are faced with the problem
of how best to relate our Christian
experience to the non-believer. Muchofthat
witness will depend on how the nonbeliever
views our involvement in the
world. It has been argued that a Christian
who ex cells in the world's activities will
be listened to in the world marketplace of
ideas. However, few acquire the excellence
to radically enhance their witness. The
key for all Christians is to live in such a
way as to call the unbeliever to examine
his sinfulness. We can designate this as
living under "The Principle of the Cross".
"The Principle of the Cross" is that
standard found in Christ's Sermon on the
Mount (Matthew 5:39-48) under which
men come when born again. It is a standard
contrary to man's base nature. It is
basically a standard of submission and
love.
Submission is a hard concept for men to
apply to their lives. Perhaps this is so
because with man's limited knowledge he
cannot comprehend the positive advantages
of this principle. For a man to turn
the other cheek to someone who has struck
him seems irrational; yet it is a commandment
of God. It is hard for a man to comprehend
the value of turning his coat
over to a man who has just stolen his shirt;
yet it is clearly a divine principle. This
principle of submission seems so repUlsive
and so illogical to man that it has been
virtually ignored throughout church
history.
One of the chief criticisms leveled
against Christians today is that their life
style is no different from that of nonChristians.
There seems to be two aspects
to this accusation. One deals with the
Christian's outlook on things of the world.
Christians seem as bound as non-Christians
in regard, for example, to luxuries. The
other aspect deals with the standards by
which Christians live. They neglect the
principle of the Cross and continue to
operate as if they lived under sinful man's
system of what constitutes proper conduct.
Doing merely what is right under sinful
man's standard is short of the standard
set up for Christians.
II Corinthians 5 tells men that when
they become Christians they become new
creatures with a new standard to live by.
If they do not live by this new standard
then they have lost their uniqueness and
have damaged their witness. Hence, the
most effective manner in which a Christian
can relate the joy and power of the
Christian experience to the non-believer is
by involvement in the world. Yet while
participating in the world he must utilize
God's standard of submission and love that
will set him apart from the non-believer.
By maintaining God's standard in daily
life, such action will force the nonChristian
to view his sinfulness in relation
to the Christian.
* * * * * *
by Dick Halverson
The topic this week seems unavoidably
to draw me back to Symposium I, to the
topic of community. In Scripture, the
concepts of a distinctive and health community
and relating or witnessing to the
world are tied closely together. It is my
contention that if we can ever hope of
making a culturally formative contribution
to the world, we at Bethel must begin to
move toward a fuller expression of community
in every aspect of life. If many of
these aspects are lacking, we become a
crippled liability to the reign of Christ,
the Lord of all.
My argument is predicated upon the
desire to avoid the typical evangelical
conception of witness. A much broader perspective
must take over the idea of individual
argumentation for the conversion of
souls into a "spiritual" life. This life is
one which is reduced to church going, personal
piety, and the moralizing of every
situation. The community of saints, the
seven
called out ones, the peculiar adopted kids
of God, must present its corporate life as
a whole witness to what God is doing in
1973. Emphasis upon individual action, a
devotional life, and working in "Christian
Service," has left us disintegrated and
culturally impotent.
Jesus, in John 17, prays, "I make this
petition, not for them only, (the disciples),
but for all who ever come to believe in me
through their message (the Bethel community),
for them all to be one, just as you,
Father, are in union with men and I in
union with you, for them to be in union
with us, so that the world may be convinced
that you have sent me."
That prayer is the Word of the Lord to
us His Body. This Body is to be giving
concrete, unified expressions of love to
every structure and shape of human
existence.
I am convinced that we are a community,
howbeit in many ways, a latent
community. We are here in a task oriented
societal relationship - a school.
Our leading function and responsibility
is scholarship which honors God by
accounting for the way His Word holds
together His good credtion.
However, we are a psychic community
as well. We do "feel" a closeness to one
another. As an ethical community, we trust
one another enough to reveal ourselves
without fear of rejection. Lingually, our
speech is marked with clarity. In worship
we seek new ways to say thanks. As an
aesthetic community, we witness to the
liberty and shalom of Christ with our
architecture, clothes, and art. Our newly
written songs beautifully tell of what the
Lord has done for us recently. Politically,
we are of one mind. We seek justice with
a unified consciousness - no longer in the
liberal-conservative mold. In the economic
side of our community, we help one another
to live, by organizing co-ops or even
a community run business to provide freedom
from the enslaving way the world is
forced to work. As an ecological community,
we no longer participate in the
rape of the creation with high powered
cars and needless possessions. We help
those other kinds of Christian communities
which are trying to bring healing
to creation.
As you have by now seen, I have presented
a vision. We do not experience all
these sides of communal, Body life. When
one or more aspect of our communal life
is not operative, the whole life suffers.
Without the integrity of a fully lived
communal life, what can we say to the
world for its healing? We are really hurting.
We need repentence. Yes, Iknow, BETHEL
COLLEGE NEEDS REPENTENCE is not
a good public relations headline, but a
community that repents and reforms its
ways with heart-heavy struggle may be that
kind of community that Christ will use
for proof, for a witness to the world that
he has indeed come to set me free, in every
part of life.
* * * * * *
by Jack Rossi
We are pressed on every side by troubles,
but not crushed and broken. We are perplexed
because we don't known why things
happen as they do, but we don't give up
and quit. We are hunted down, but God
never abandons us. We get knocked down,
but we get up again and keep going.
(II Corinthians 4 :8,9)
God never promised us that life would
be easy here on earth. We are constantly
facing trials, temptation, and death just
as Jesus did. So it should be clear to all
that it is the living Christ within us, who
keeps us safe. Yes, we life under constant
danger to our lives because we serve the
Lord, but this gives us the opportunity to
show forth the power and glory of Jesus
Christ within ourselves.
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We should realize, among all our earthly
afflictions, that God is surely preparing a
better place for us. In the meantime, let us
put on the whole armor of God. Let us
stand fast against the strategies and tricks
of Satan. Let us follow God in all we do.
Not just in some ways but in all ways. And
we should realize that if we pick up the
whole armour of God, and truly follow
Him, He will give us strength in all our
endeavours. God is the vine, and we are the
branches. A branch cannot produce fruit
when severed from the vine. For apart from
God, we can do nothing. He is our complete
strength in all we do.
God has given each of us some special
abilities. Whether He has called us to
preach His Word or whether He has called
up to perform for Him on the athletic
field, let us remember to use these special
abilities for the complete glory of God.
Preach as though God Himself were speaking
through you. Perform on the athletic
field with all the strength and energy that
God supplies, so that God will be glorified.
Attempt to succeed in all your earthly
endeavors, working hard and cheerfully at
all you do, just as though you were working
for the Lord and not merely for your
masters. Remember it is our Lord who is
going to pay each one of us, giving us a
full portion of all He owns. He is the one
you are really working for. And if you
don't do your absolute best for Him, He
will pay you in a way that you won't like
- for God has no special favorites for
those who get away with shirking.
The Lord's true disciples produce bountiful
harvests. In everything you do or say,
let it glorify the Lord Jesus Christ.
don't inquire
about Spire
by Steve Ferrario
The Bethel yearbook will arrive Oct<r
ber 8 and be distributed to upperclassmen
the following week. The "Spire" is published
in the fall to present the entire
previous school year.
Lynn Dreesen, last year's editor in
chief, said she is getting tired of people
asking her when it will get here. Lynn
explained that the editor is probably
more excited than anyone to see the
publication, and she doesn't really know
what it will look like until October.
She \said Ithat the Spire will contain
a lot of pictures and very little written
material "Pictures make a yearbook what
it is," she ex plained
Working with Lynn on various aspects
of the yearbook were Dale Nystrom,
Wayne Pauluk, and Barb Elseth.
"I don't know what I would have done
without the cooperation I received from
my staff", Lynn said. "They helped make
it a success. "
Royals bow,
27-6
by Curtis Kregness
Two freak incidents weighed against
the Bethel Royals Saturday as they were
overcome 27-6 by the Upper Iowa College
Peacocks.
Both teams went scoreless in the first
quarter, but the Peacocks came alive in
the second, and scored on a long drive to
take the lead 7-0.
The first incident upsetting the Royals
came shortly before the end of the first
half. The Peacocks came within field goal
range and decided to make the threepoint
attempt. Bethel blocked the kick
and sophomore Ward Anderson scooped
up the loose ball before it went into the
end zone. He then sprinted 94 yards for
what he thought was a Bethel touchdown.
But the game official had blown the
ball dead (mistakenly, by his own admission)
on Bethe1's six yard line, and the
touchdown was called back. Bethel still
had possession of the football, but deep
in their own territory, and time ran out
before they could score.
The Peacocks struck twice in the third
quarter, once on the only Bethel fumble
in the game.
The Royals rallied in the fourth
quarter from a 21-point deficit to score
on a one-yard run by senior halfback
Mark Wood. Wood rushed 42 yards in 11
carries to lead the Royals' ground attack.
The final score would have been 21-6,
had it not been for the second freak incident
of the game. Upper Iowa controlled
the ball, and with one second left in the
game Bethel assumed that the Peacocks
would play it safe and fall on the ball to
run out the clock. But the Peacocks tried
a power sweep, catching the Royals flatfooted,
and scored on a 51-yard run. The
final score was 27-6.
In other Tri-State Conf"erence action
this week, Northwestern of Iowa extended
its record to four wins and no losses as
it downed Buena Vista 28-15. Yankton
also stayed undefeated, winning its third
contest 37-6 over Midland College,
Nebraska.
Sioux Falls trampled Dr. Martin
Luther College 57-0, and Westmar won
it') first game of the season against Dana
College 43-6.
Concordia evened its record at one win
and one loss, as it bowed to Northwestern
of Wisconsin 13-0.
Tomorrow, the Tri-State Conference
begins five weeks of conference play, as
the Bethel Royals meet the Sioux Falls
Braves in a home contest at 1 :30.
Editor's note: We incorrectly credited
Brent Lundgren with the game-breaking
field goal against Dakota Wesleyan. Our
apologies to Dave Vanbenschoten, who
made the kick.
Harriers take
first
by Dave Greener
The cross country Royals raced to first
place Saturday at Marshall, Minnesota,
tallying 31 points to clip Gustavus
Adolphus (37) and defeat host Southwest
Minnesota State (61).
Bethel's Jeff Larson led all runners to
the finish line, streaking five miles, at
26: 08. 3 to set a new course record (this is
the second year the course is being run).
Larry Caldwell placed third for the
Royals while John Cox, Dan Haggar and
Steve Whittaker sharpened Bethel's scoring
with their respective individual finishes
of 8th, 9th and 10th.
Scott Anderson and Harley Turner
were the meet's sixth and seventh Royals,
finishing 11th and 12th and helping inflate
opponents' scoring. Dave and Doug
Peterson and Paul Loth rounded out the
running Royals' roster.
Tomorrow Bethel faces St. Mary's and
Hamline, a team Coach Gene Glader
labeled as one of the stronger teams in
the state.
"They were strong last year," he said,
"and I don't know if they lost anybody
(from that team). They apparently also
have some good freshmen."
The triangular will be run at the Como
Park Course in St. Paul. The starter's gun
sounds at 11.
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JVs crunched
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by Dave Greener
An Augsburg junior varsity team passed
( and rushed) Bethel's JV s 39-6 here
September 17 in the Royals' JV football
season opener.
The JV Royals, who were playing
together for the first time as a team (they
usually work with the varsity squad), battled
back to 6-13 in the first quarter after
two Augsburg touchdowns and an extra
point. The Auggies scored again in the
second and led 20-6 at the half.
David Klaltreich, one of the Royals'
coaches, commented, "The purpose of JV
is to play everyone and give them a
chance for experience.
"It gives the coaching staff a chance to
see what freshmen and new people can do
on the football field. "
This year is the first in many that
Bethel has had a junior varsity schedule.
As Klostreich said, "We have some good
freshmen and new people who are going
to make a good contribution to Bethel
football. "
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Bethel, 3 1
by W. T. Hanley
An agressive University of Minnesota squad handed the
Bethel soccer team its first defeat last Saturday by a score of
3-1.
Prior to the start of play, Coach Juan Salas seemed
optimistic. "We don't really know the University team, but
we're ready for them," he commented.
As the game began, it became apparent that the Royals
would not walk away with an easy victory. The "U" dominated
play at first, keeping the Royal defensemen scrambling
for position. The Bethel defensive squad fought well against a
confident University team, but were overcome about nine
minutes into the first period by a powerful frontal slam.
With the score 1-0 against the Royals, the Bethel offense
seemed to warm up and take control. A good shot by Steve
Voth at 17 minutes into the period, which almost produced
Bethel's first point, was narrowly deflected. Several other
shots were also frustrated as they slammed against the
University goal posts.
The second University goal came at about 37 minutes into
the period, but by this time the "U" players were visibly worn
and began to slow down.
Four minutes later, backed by the rest of the Royal
squad, Peter Wilson drove in and fired for the first and only
Bethel goal.
The second half was dominated by Bethel from the beginning.
Repeated shots on the goal by Dan Anderson, Peter
Wilson, Pete Genheimer and Steve Voth kept the University
goal-tender busy, but failed to produce further Royal points.
About 33 minutes into the second half, Pete Genheimer
twisted his knee while maneuvering, and had to be carried off
the field. Afterward the "U" got its third and final point of
the game, making the score 3-1 in favor of the University.
When interviewed after the game, Coach Salas said he
thought Bethel had played very well.
Sports
Mentioning
Merritt
by John Merritt
"We have been controlling the ball this whole half of the
game. We're expecting to make a goal at any time - but we
need kicks."
Now I don't claim to be an expert on the action-packed
sport of soccer. Yet, I think that this remark made by coach
Juan Salas during Bethel's game against the University of
Minnesota says a lot about this unique sport.
Moreso than any other, soccer is a game of footwork,
quick fakes and moves using the feet and legs. Long endurance
and speed are as important in soccer as they are in track. In
fact, the arms and hands of a player (save the goalie) can be
more of a hindrance than a help if they have a habit of going
for the ball Could you imagine playing basketball or football
wi thou t any arms?
As coach Salas said, Bethel needs kicks and shots on goal,
in order to put the ball in the net. That is the ultimate purpose
for all that fancy footwork and ball control But sometimes
the ball and the breaks of the game do not want to cooperate.
Several of Bethel's shots at the University goal hit the post
and did not go into the net, while one goal for the U. bounded
off the post, off the back of our sophomore goalie, Tim
Leafblad, and into the net. No fault of the goalie, the break
could have just as well happened at the University end of the
field.
There's always that element of surprise in soccer - one
unexpected bounce of the ball could result in a score. It seems
as though the odds of that happening would be very good,
especially when a team can control the ball at their opponents'
end of the field as Bethel did second half. Yet, the hard-earned
kicks that did make it through the University defense missed
by inches.
As Dan Leafblad remarked, "You c an dominate a game,
but it's the goals that count."
At the end of the game a tired, bruised, and perhaps a
little bit frustrated Bethel team walked off the field. There
wasn't much to say-last year's success against this same team
just couldn't be repeated Yet, I know that the pride and a
certain sense of accomplishment remains in the minds of the
players. The first home game as a varsity team against some of
the toughest competition to be found anywhere is certainly
a milestone for the guys and for Bethel. That Big Ten team
came prepared for a tough Bethel squad and left the field
knowing that if they were to meet the Royals again on another
given day, the breaks could just as well go the other way.
"The University played a hard game, and they injured one
of our best men (Genheimer); we were not expecting that,"
Salas said. The coach also remarked that the University squad
was more like a club since they had brought in players that
were not University students.
Salas would not comment on the complaints of some of
the team members against the officials in charge of Saturday's
game. They had complained that the referees were inefficient
and inexperienced. Coach Salas only said he would have preferred
it if the officials had done a little more running instead
of standing on the sidelines to view the game.
Bethel plays Carleton tomorrow morning in an away
game.
