VOLUME 3

NUMBER 1
THE CHRISTIAN .MESSENGER m-

MARCH, 1963

Magazine of the Church of Christ, Broad Road, Wynberg

Published by C. Fulford, Box 17175j Hillbrow, Johannesburg. Tel. li2-5356

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THE LIFE THAT COUNTS

of another engagement.

The Cabinet mem

ber then insisted that the national mat

The life that counts must toil and fight Must hate the wrong and love the right,* Must stand for truth, by day, by night This is the life that counts.

ter was of such grave importance that the President should break the engagement,
Garfield s t i l l refused. Then the Cabinet

member remarked, "I should be interested

to know with whom you have an engagement

The life that counts must hopeful be;

Must- wait the dawn on bended kneej
This is the life that counts.

The life that counts must helpful be5 The cares and needs of others see,*
Must seek the slaves of sin to free This is the life that counts.

so important that it could npt be broken'.' Garfield replied, "I will be as frank as you are. My engagement is with the
Lord Jesus Christ to meet Him at His house

and at His table at 10:30 tomorrow, and I

shall be there."

The life that- counts is linked with Godj Anfi turns not from the cross the rod,

He was there.- The crisis passed.

nation survived.

The

President Garfield had

But walks with joy where Jesus trod

This is the life that counts

been faithful to his obligation.

THE DAY OF THE LORD

JOHN FULFORD COMING TO WINBERG

John Fulford, now at Ozark Bible Coll-

^'^'^ge in the United States, has written of

his desire to return to South Africa to

A farmer bought a young pear tree of a very choice variety. He took care of it for five or six yearsj then one spring it
bloomed and bore seven large pears. Some boys came along and admired them so much

assist with the work of the Ifynberg con gregation for two or three years.
This decision is based on .the fact'

that the farmer gave them six of them,

keeping one for himself. But the boys came back that night and stole the other

that Brother Clough is unable to come, and Uiere 1 la 3 no no une else willing and~able
to come at this time.

John will have to interrupt his Coll-' ege work in order to render this service, and we appreciate him for it. Lord willing he will be arriving in August, supported by the Christian Church which"now supports me. We bid him God speed, and commend him to you as a faith
ful brother in the Lord.

9^'^ God has given us six days to have for our own, but, not satisfied with that, we keep for ourselves the day He has reserved for us to assemble in worship to Him.
FULFORDS RETURN TO THE STATES

By "the time you read this Carroll and Nancy Fulford with their two daughters

'will be on their way back to the United

THE FOOLISHNESS-OF"DELAY

States, where Nancy is to have treatment for her back. While there Carroll plans
to take further studies at Lincoln Christ

A man says, "I will tell you why I am not a Christian. I am just waiting to

ian College to prepare himself to better

teach the Word of God. o

get better. V/hen I feel that I am going to join the church." You will never get better.' Here is a' sick man. He sends'"for a physician. The
..phusician prescribes. The patient says

.. They know not where the Lord shall lead /

from there, but hope it will be possible
for them to return to South Africa some time in the future. Carroll desires to

"Doctor, I am awfully sick."

The doctor says,' "Take this medicine'.' The patient says, "I will take i t when I feel good."
You do not need i t then.

AN OBLIGATION FULFILLED

W.H. Book.

On President Garfield's first Satur

teach full-time in a Bible College. Meanwhile they commend you to God, and urge you to faithfully assist Bro. Thomas, Mrs. Fulford, Brian Kleyn and other faith ful laborers at the Vfy-nberg Church by your presence, pr^ers and witnessing for the Lord until John Fulford comes in August. V/e are making arrangements for you to continue receiving some church papers in the coming months. May God be with you.
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day in Washington as President of the United States, a member of the Cabinet insisted that a Cabinet Meeting must be
called at 10 a.m. the following day to
handle a matter that threatened a nation

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LORD'S DAY SERVICES

al crisis.

Garfield refused on the ground

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9:30 - BIBLE SCHOOL. 10:30 MORNING WORSHIP 7:30 P.M. - GOSPEL SERVICE
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WHAT DOBS THE BIBI SAY ABOUT THE CHURCH OF CHRIST?

Romans 16; 16

he Gt"igin_Of The Church of_Christ;

It was promised and prophesied in the Old Testament - Psalms 87:5-75 Isa.2;l~3. It was Promised by Jesus Himself- "I will build my Church" Matt.l6:l8,
It was established in Jersualem on the day of Pentecost A.D. 33. Acts 2;1-U7.

THE Foi^ndation_Qn ^ich _The Church of Christ is built

"Thou Art The Christj The Son Of God," This is the foundation fact.

Matt.l6 18_, 1 Cor, 3:llj Ephesians 2:20.

The Church Consists Of -Christ

Christ is the foundation.

Disciples of the Lord, or followers and learners, were called Christians.

Acts 11:26.

This is the only Divinely given name for God's people.

Other

descriptive names for God's people of the New Testament Church arej Brethren, Priests, saints and children of God.

There is_C^l^ On Church_Belonging_to Christ:

It is the bcdy of Christ- 1 Corintliians 12:12, Epehsians U:l-5. It is called the Bride of Christ - John 3:29, Rev.21:2, 22:17, 19:7, 21:9, It is called the Pillar and ground of the Truth; 1 Tim,3;l5. Christ is the only Head of His Church. Ephesians 11:20,22.,23.
Christ purchased the Church with His blood. Acts 20:28.

The Ch_^ch_Was_Called_Church of Christ- Romans l6:l6

Church cf God,- I.Tim.3:15

Church of the Firstborn - Heb 12:23.

Intr^ce_Into th_e h}^ch__of Christy and Salvation Are

Same.

"And the Lord, added to the Church daily, those who were being saved',' Acts 2:147 Salvation comes by following the Scripture, involving 'Faith' Rom.lO:LO, John 20:31, Repentance - Isuke 13O, Acts 17:30; Confession of faith in ChristMatt, 10:32,33, Acts 8:37; and Baptism into Christ for contacting the blood of Chris t- Acts 2:38, 22:16, Romans 6:3,U, IPeter 3:21, and John 3*5.
Not one of these steps alone is sufficient.

The Dotrine___(T0acMng) of_The_ChurcJ} Oi_Christ:

The Gospel of Christ and the remainder of the New Testament ( Apostles' Doctrine) is binding upon all Christian^ today, and until the end of the ages. This Gospel must not be changed or altered- Galations 1:6-10, 2 John9-ll, Revelation

22118,19, and 2 C:,r. 11:13-15.

The Worship oi'_Christ By The Church. Commanded- Acts 2:l42-U7j John i;:23,2i4 Colossians 3;l6,17, Luke 22*19. It included- Scripture teaching- Acts 20:7, Breaking ef bread (Acts 20;^) ,

_Sj^i_i^ Eph.5'19, Prayer- Luke lfi:l and giving- lCr.l6*2,

It was upori'the I'irst "day of the "week". Acts 20:7, ; Rgvelatidn 1101 "

Work Of_The_Chi:rch On_Earth_:

Garry out the great commission- Matt.20:18-20, Mark 16*16.

What_dce bapti sm do_?

A burial- Romans 6 0,h ^ A planting- Roirama 6:5,7 A death- Romans 6:3,14

A resurrection- Romans 6:3,14 ^olossians 2,-12.

believer who hgs repented, " bringshim into fellowship

with Christ- Gal.3:27

A birth- John 3-5

^ Cor,12;l-13.

AWashir-e - Heb.10:22, Acts 22:16- Rev.l:^, Titus 3*'5.

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SOUTH AFRICAN EVANGELIST

Wmtjerly*
SeOu^orT

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CARROLL PULFORD

c/o H. WOODFORD
APRIL, 1963.
CHRISTIAN SERVICE CAMPS ROUTE 2 EAU CLAIRE WISCONSIN

Bringing the Call for South African Evangelism

to the people of America

Dear brethren.

REVIVALS

It is never easy to make a new adjust ment in life, but it is something which we have had to do. Because of Nancy's back condition we must face the fact that v will not be able to return to Africa
in the foreseeable future.
around the world.

Even after the operations

it would be most impractical to plan a trip half-way

This does not mean that we have forgot
MISSIONARY
MEETINGS

ten South Africa.

Africa is my own, my native land,

What then can I do?' Through Christian Service Camps, ; Revivals, Missionary Meetings, Youth Rallies and other
means of instruction I have determined to bring before

and I realize deeply their desperate need for Christ.

the American people the need for Evangelism in the Republic of South Africa all the while preparing
YOUTH RALLIES

myself through studies to teach in a Bible College and 1 help to train young men who will enter into these
labors.

The need right now in South Africa is

for CITY EVANGELISM.
EVANGELISTIC SERVICES

Once we have strong white

churches in the City Centres of South Africa, these

will be able to reach out to the African locations

and reserves in their surrounding area. The city churches will be able to buy plots and erect church

buildings as well as evangelize and direct the preach

ing of the gospel among the Africans in their area. These sites and buildings will be maintained, and the

Ik

teaching and leadership of the African work will con tinue through the city chaix*chs even after the miss
ionaries have l e f t .

This August ray brother John plans to re turn to South Africa to carry on the work which we

left in Cape Town.

in the Cape Town area. We need churches in other city centers too. Would you be willing to go to a
modern South African city, and establish a strong

Zimmerman and Thomas in developing the city churches

He will be working with Brothers

church for Jesus Christ our Lord?

before our churches and ask'for their support in this

is decide; then step out in faith to lay your desire

The need is great, and the time is short,

All you have to do

venture.

Nancy's back condition is worse than we at first supposed. She will probably need two opera

pneumonia and pneumj-nitis She was put in an oxygen tent, and it has now been discovered that she has tuberculosis. Please pray for them. Our immediate

daughter Sandra has been in the hospital with asthma,

need is for medical expenses, and any help which you can give will be greatly appreciated. In September I plan to resume my studies at either a College or University. Until then. Lord

tions, including a bone graft.

In addition our baby

willing, I shall be speaking at churches and Christiaa Service camps. I still have JTine 1.622, and June 29July 3 free. From September I'll be available on
week-ends.
Yours in Christ,

. a.

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