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The President's Desk
They say ‘love makes the world go around.’ I hope it keeps spinning faster.
The Reverend Dr. Sharon Watkins, General Minister and President of the Christian Church (DOC), has said that she dreams of a Christian community that has such great love “that it shows and people want it.” And Dr. Glen Miles, senior minister of Country Club Christian Church (DOC) in Kansas City, reminds us that we should “never, ever underestimate the power of our message when we proclaim ‘God is love.’”
Jesus loves you, the gospels proclaim. This good news doesn’t need any news added to it. The Son of God loves you. One evangelist tells us that the Son was there in the beginning. He was one with God. Then he came to live with us and be one of us. He gave himself to us and for us. He loved us. And, we declare, he still does.
That message is central to our mission at the Historical Society. We keep materials safe so that the world will know of God’s love. We tell our story, so that people can experience the love that only Christ can bring.
We want everyone, everywhere to know Jesus loves you. It’s why we are here. And it always will be.
In Christ’s Peace,
Glenn Thomas Carson
Standard Collection
Mark Taylor, editor of the Christian Standard, led the way in depositing a collection that had been held for decades by Standard Publishing. The collection includes books from the personal library of Isaac Errett, founding editor of the Christian Standard, almost 3,500 biographical and photographic files, and two rare copies of Alexander Campbell’s “Sermon on the Law” published in 1816.
The collection is currently being catalogued and will soon be ready for the eager eyes of researchers. See More Images
New To The Web
You'll find these updates on the website:
Journeys in Faith – write your own autobiography online.
Virtual Tour – walk around our historic building from the comfort of your laptop.
Now Available In Our Online Bookstore
Millennial Group Receives Charter Members
Our special thanks to all those who became part of our new Millennial Group. These donors, who contributed $1,000 or more to our 2007 annual fund, include (as of 9/30/07):
Theodore and Beulah Beasley Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Bierce
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Bridgesmith
Mr. Dale Brown
Mrs. MaryAnn Brown
Dr. & Mrs. Raymond Brown
Mr. & Mrs. James Bruce
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Burton
Council on Christian Unity
Dr. Glenn Carson
Mrs. Leslie Carson
Mr. & Mrs. Glen Chaney
Dr. Amos Chenoweth
Rev. Linda Chenoweth
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Collins
Dr. & Mrs. Duane Cummins
Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Dalrymple
Mrs. Nellie Durham
Dr. & Mrs. Robert Edwards
Catherine Russell Estate
Mrs. Shirley Estes
Dr. & Mrs. Douglas Foster
Mrs. Charlotte Gadberry
Mr. Jim Gadberry
Mr. & Mrs. Jack Gibson
Dr. & Mrs. Edwin Gleaves
Mr. Robert Harry
Dr. & Mrs. Chris Hobgood
Mrs. Jayne Hopson
Mr. & Mrs. Risley Lawrence
Mr. & Mrs. James R. Love
Mr. & Mrs. Philip R. Love
Dr. & Mrs. Peter Morgan
Dr. & Mrs. Donald Nunnelly
Ray of Hope Christian Church (DOC)
Dr. & Mrs. James Reed
Dr. & Mrs. Eugene Regen
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Sandercox
Dr. & Mrs. James Seale
Oscar Haynes Day
An afternoon of music and oratory was held at National City Christian Church in Washington D.C. on September 30. The event highlighted fundraising efforts for the Oscar Haynes Exhibit Hall in the T.W. Phillips Memorial in Nashville (home of the Society). We hope to dedicate the refurbished space in 2008.
Contributions in Oscar’s honor continue to be gratefully received.
Thanks To Our Members!
Our ministry depends on the generosity of our Annual Members. To everyone who joined us in 2007 – Thank You!
Faithful Servant Award
Mrs. May Reed of Nashville, TN received the 2007 Faithful Servant Award at the summer General Assembly of the Christian Church (DOC) in Fort Worth , TX . The award is given annually by the Historical Society to recognize persons who have given an extra-measure of service to the Church at-large.