Subject: Church name controversy Date: 12 Feb 97 16:59:05 EST From: Howard Welklin <74617.3573@CompuServe.COM> To: Barbara IsenburgHello, Barbara -- I'm sorry that Mark is unable to respond to your message at this time. He operates on a hectic schedule and is called away from the office much of the time for speaking appointments, committee meetings, along with production schedules. Thus, he depends on his staff to care for many items. That's why I'm sending this message to you--in his place. I'm sure you will be understanding. Here at the IT IS WRITTEN office, we are not conversant with the issue at Rogue River, Oregon. This is a legal matter that is handled in Washington, D.C., and to this date, we have not had opportunity to become acquainted with the ramifications. I'm sure there are sincere individuals who take opposing sides on this. Since this is not in our area of expertise, I suggest that you contact the Public Affairs and Religious Liberty Department of the General Conference. The director is John Graz and the Associate Director is Wintley A. Phipps. These brethren would know about these matters first hand. When I saw your address as being Spring City, Tennessee, it brought back memories of my pastorate there back in the early 1950's. I held an evangelistic tent meeting right in the center of town one summer, along with pastoring 6 churches in the area. May the dear Lord bless you abundantly. Howard Welklin Assistant to Mark Finley IT IS WRITTEN TELEVISION
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