January/February 2013 - Interchurch Holiness Convention

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FROM THE HEART
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LEONARD SANKEY, ALONG WITH THE IHC COMMITTEE, INVITE
YOU TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL INTERCHURCH HOLINESS
CONVENTION IN DAYTON, OHIO, APRIL 16-18, 2013.
JOIN IN PRAYER AND ATTENDANCE! GOD WANTS TO DO
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CHAIRMAN OF THE CONVENTION COMMITTEE . . . MICHAEL AVERY
GENERAL SECRETARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LEONARD SANKEY
ASSISTANT GENERAL SECRETARY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JAMES PLANK
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Editor’s Thoughts
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.H.C. is much more than a
convention—it is a family
of churches, ministries and
people who are committed to
spreading scriptural holiness
across these lands.
Contrary to popular myth,
James Plank
this family is missions minded, outreach minded and thoroughly committed to the cause.
America has become our hardest mission field. Since the
world wars, our beloved nation has been on a course of rejection. Slouching towards nothingness, American churches
have faced a monumental decision: To stick by the stuff and
keep proclaiming holiness anyhow, or, adjust the message to
stay somewhat popular with the corrupt culture.
Most religions have chosen the latter. Most denominations are in a grand rush to see how their worship and
Convention Herald, a Christian family
magazine, is the official publication of the
InterChurch Holiness Convention.
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2013—Volume 66—Number 1
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InterChurch Holiness Convention
Executive Offices:
PO Box 876
Bedford, IN 47421
E-mail: ihconvention@sbcglobal.net
Phone: 812-275-2119
Fax: 812-277-9821
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General Secretary: Leonard Sankey
Editor: James D. Plank
Associate Editor: Curtis Going
Printing: Country Pines Printing, Shoals, IN
Graphic Design/Layout: Jon Plank
Published bi-monthly by the InterChurch
Holiness Convention and mailed from
Shoals, IN 47581.
$5 per year—USA and Canada.
$6 per year—all other countries.
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IHC and the Convention Herald do not necessarily endorse every product or service advertised
in this periodical.
lifestyle can most closely resemble the very world they are
trying to reach.
I.H.C. is a family that still believes. We believe the doctrine delivered to us by holy hands. There is victory and freedom from sin!
We believe that this victory is evident in a daily life that
lives joyously for another world. We live to reach this world
for Christ—but our goals and values remain firmly for that
other world.
We believe that our goal must be a revival of piety and a
revival of purpose—piety that includes soul searching,
humility, restitution, repentance and prayer; purpose that
includes fresh vision, constant soul winning, new churches
and thriving ministries.
While I.H.C. is much more than a convention, it is certainly that. Our area conventions will be held in at least
twenty-five locations this year to help foster cooperation,
encourage revival and provide a platform for the holiness
message.
A highlight of our year is the Annual Convention, currently held in Dayton, Ohio. That convention is right “around
the corner.” The 2013 event will be held April 16-18 at the
Dayton Convention Center. Please help us with the following:
1. Put the Dayton I.H.C. on your personal prayer list and
on your church prayer list.
2. Be sure an announcement is on your church bulletin
board.
3. Be sure your church pays your pastors way (and his family) to Dayton.
4. Attend prayerfully and with expectation.
5. Schedule special prayer meetings on behalf of
Dayton 2013.
6. Consider bringing your youth group.
7. Consider a bus trip from your area.
I can’t wait to see you at Dayton 2013! As we pray together, it will be another great year. §
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reflections
from the General Secretary
LUKE 24:33–39
O
ne afternoon a huge
storm lay threatening to
the west of our town. Winds
Leonard Sankey
began to whistle through the
branches of the trees and loose
items started flying around the property. My mother-in-law
was home by herself at the time. I was at work, my wife was at
the university, and our children were in school.
As the dark clouds roiled overhead and rain sliced through
the air and pounded the side of the house, my mother-in-law,
somewhat concerned by the violence of the storm, went to
the windows on the front side of the house. With apprehension she watched the fury of the wind, saw the jagged streaks
of lightning, heard the crack and boom of thunder. For a
moment, she was caught in the fear of what the outcome of
the storm might be.
However, she heard something else: she heard the voice of
the Lord saying, “Is it necessary for both of us to watch the
storm?” Suddenly and immediately at peace, she turned
and went back to her tasks knowing that He was watching
the storm; she didn’t have to.
In the world of the early disciples, everything was
turned upside-down. Disappointed, disheartened, disanimated, discouraged—they didn’t know where to go,
or what to do. Shut away behind closed doors in fear,
their dreams lying shattered on the floor, their Leader
gone... and then suddenly, Jesus stood in the midst
and said, “Peace be unto you.”
Peace—in the midst of depression; Peace—in times
of grief; Peace—when it’s dark; Peace when life swirls
around you like a whirlwind. Only Jesus can truly say
it, and only Jesus can truly give it. Thank God when
in the midst of the storm, Jesus Whispers Peace. §
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W
hile I am on my knees I realize that I can
reach no greater efficiency in the pulpit
than I reach in my daily living. I can be no more a
victorious preacher than I am a victorious day-byday Christian.
If I lift myself up toward heaven in the preaching hour, and force outward indications to resemble piety, only to be defeated in my private heart, I
am but stretching myself out of proportion; and
that will lead to frustration, and even cynicism
sooner or later. Nor does it require outward sin to
bring this divergence; just defeat in the heart is
sufficient to bring ultimate defeat both to self and
to purpose of life.
While I am on my knees crying for liberty and
anointing, I see so clearly that such come to one
whose everyday life is anointed. Special unction for
the occasion may come and go, but grace to live
victoriously must be there always. The pulpit grace
is no surer than the daily living grace which undergirds it. Men do not put marble on top of cheap
things, and God does not genuinely anoint in the
pulpit those men He cannot anoint in daily living.
Search me O God, and analyze my inner life; see
if my daily-living grace is strong. If it is, well. And
if it is not, then keep me on my knees until I can
go forth conquering and to conquer in Jesus’
name. Amen and Amen! §
—Selected from “The Allegheny Wesleyan
Methodist,” February 1984, p. 20
Front Line Reports
Ja nu ar y 3– 17: James Plank preached at the Holiness
Camp in Pabarabuk, Papua New Guinea. (See report
this issue)
Januar y 15–17: Leonard Sankey conducted the Kansas
State Winter Convention in Independence. He was joined
by the Stephen Cassady Family in ministry. The services
were held at the Bible Holiness Church and the Independence Bible School.
Ja n u ar y 2 2– 2 4: Darrell Stetler conducted the South
Carolina State Convention in Easley. From South Carolina,
we received this good report: “The Third Annual South
Carolina Inter-church Holiness Convention met January
22–24 in the beautiful facilities of the Easley Bible
Methodist Church, in Easley, South Carolina. The weather
was beautiful during that week, and the spiritual tide was
high, as people came together from ten different churches, including a pastor and his wife from a Baptist Church
in North Carolina. Rev. Darrell Stetler was at his best,
moderating the services, and preaching. Rev. Keith Ledford, from Galax, Virginia, fed the crowds well with his
Spirit-anointed preaching. The Derek McIntires, from
Pennsylvania, lifted our spirits as they sang the songs of
the church; and people responded well to his congregational song leading. Derek also preached in the two after-
noon services. The day services were marked by the sense
of God’s presence, and the evening services, well-attended, were especially marked by the touch of God’s Spirit.
Our people thoroughly enjoyed this year’s convention,
and look forward to more conventions in the future.”
Febr uar y 7–17: Leonard Sankey was platform manager at Sea Breeze Camp in Hobe Sound, Florida. The evangelists for the camp were Daniel Stetler and Marc Sankey.
Included in the 2013 was a Memorial Service for Dorothy
Herron, the widow of Dr. S.D. Herron.
W.O. Kneal
William Gale
Fe b r u a r y 1 1 : William Gale, missionar y statesman,
and W.O. Kneal, long time leader of the Lower Light
Church, both died today. These men were dear friends
to the IHC. §
Easley Bible Methodist Church
invites you to worship with us
855 Gentry Memorial Highway
Easley South Carolina
Phone: 864-855-3892
www.easleybiblemethodist.org
Terry D. Going, Pastor
Where the souls of men are refreshed
110 W 2nd Street • Milan, Illinois 61264
309.787.3335
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P
apua New Guinea was a place that had been long primitive, dangerous and dark. By World War II, while people of the world were flying airplanes and driving vehicles, PNG was largely stone age. During the war, Japan occupied the country in an attempt to strike at Australia. Much
blood was shed.
At the close of the war the nation opened and missionary
G.T. Bustin seized the moment. He and his family had been
working in Haiti, but while preaching in Australia, he felt led
of God to make a trip into Papua New Guinea. He prayed that
if it was of the Lord, the money should be supplied as his
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funds were gone. A lady, in prayer, felt to give him
money. That obedient gift would be the key to the
spreading of holiness in PNG.
The Catholics and Lutherans were working in
safer areas, so G.T. Bustin took the regions beyond
where few white men had ever ventured—high up
on the mountains, where generations of people
had lived and died without Christ.
They told him not to go. It was too dangerous.
He likely would not be seen again. He didn’t
know the language and little of the customs, but
his heart burned with the passion of spreading
the Gospel.
God had miraculously prepared the way and
with his first converts, the Papua New Guinea
Bible Church was born.
G.T. Bustin, along with his family, and many
missionaries flooded PNG with the Gospel. They
laid a foundation so strong that holiness has
become the theme of the church across the
nation.
The foundation came at a great cost.
For decades, holiness people in America and
around the world supported the work with
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finances, prayers and work groups. The drama of
the unfolding miracle of PNG was felt in church
groups everywhere.
Names like Sturtevant and Mahin were published. They had paid the ultimate price. Today
you visit their graves in PNG and remember
their sacrifice.
Lenita Bustin, who gave over thirty years of educating and caring. The country still looks to her as
a lady who trained their leaders. In ill health, she
asked to be buried in Papua New Guinea. To visit
her grave is like visiting that of the president.
Great is her reward.
The foundation was so carefully laid that today
over 600 churches dot the landscape of PNG.
Tribal wars have ceased in some regions, and the
locals point to a little church and remember a
preacher that changed everything. After a culture
of bloodshed and violence, the Gospel made the
difference. Enemies now worship together.
Tambul Bible College and Pacific Bible College
are strategically producing pastors for the 24 districts and mission fields into Philippines,
Indonesia, Solomon Islands and elsewhere.
Many thousands of students attend PNG Bible
Churches Christian Schools, with the Institute of
Christian Academy in Port Moresby being the
largest A.C.E. school in the world, hoping to register over 1300 students for the 2013 Academic Year.
Health centers, mission compounds and ministry outreach are happening throughout the
country in multiple locations.
Radio Light blankets the nation with twentyfour hour Christian radio. PNG Bible Church has
pastors on staff to shepherd the growing radio
audience now estimated in the millions.
The foundation has been carefully laid by
faithful missionaries and early converts, and
now it is Harvest Time in Papua New Guinea.
Revival is on in the country with thousands
coming to Christ.
The Holiness Camp in 2013 was among the
largest ever with 10-15,000 people attending.
From Interchurch Holiness Convention, James
Plank ministered in each service, with interpretation into Pidgin by Youann Tainapel, President
of Pacific Bible College. In one service it was
estimated that 3,000 seekers filled the front of
the tabernacle.
The revival comes at a price. Some who are
rejecting holiness continually plague the church.
The church leaders have paid a genuine price to
take the way of holiness.
Again this year, some men chopped down trees
on to the power lines, causing the electric to fail
in the very first service. When the power company came to fix the lines, they were paid to go
home without fixing the problem.
God is not limited to electric power! The more
the enemy fought, the greater the victories in
each service.
So many nations have walked behind light and
have rejected the Gospel- it is refreshing to see
the open doors in places like Papua New Guinea
where the holiness message is alive and well.
The legacy of a generation of faithful missionaries lives on. It’s Harvest Time in Papua New
Guinea. §
A very special thanks to Wane Ninjipa and all of
the national leaders of the PNG Bible Church for
their friendship and unwavering support. The invitation to IHC to come to PNG was so deeply
appreciated. The welcome in Pabarabuk and
beyond was so encouraging!
Special thanks to Tobias Nangudu, Youan
Tainapel, Southern District Leaders, Fred Tulia,
Morobe District, Pastor John Nau, Sape, Simion
Sinai, Dr. Edward, Philip Kuk, Garoka PNG Bible
Church town church and the leaders of the
Goroka District. These and so many others made
this trip possible.
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“Progress involves riskyou can’t steal second
and keep your foot on first.”
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA CONVENTION
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Franklin, Pennsylvania
April 30–May 2, 2013 (Tuesday–Thursday)
Moderator: Leonard Sankey
Evangelist: Dale Hayford
Music: Allegheny Wesleyan College,
Penn View Bible Institute
Host Pastor: Paul Baker 814-432-4123
ROCKY MOUNTAIN CONVENTION
May 3–5, 2013 (Friday–Sunday)
Immanuel Missionary Church
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Moderator: Darrell Stetler
Evangelist: John Case
Music: John & Betty Case
Host Pastor: Marvin Mosley 719-684-4048
KENTUCKY STATE CONVENTION
James Chapel Community Holiness Church
Olive Hill, Kentucky
May 22–24, 2013 (Wednesday–Friday)
Moderator: Leonard Sankey
Evangelists: James Plank, Darrell Stetler
Music: Darrell & Regina Stetler
Coordinator: Adam Buckler (606) 356-2465
Host Pastor: Matthew Blankenship
Sunday Services: 10:30 AM and 6:00 PM
Wednesday Service: 7:00 PM
1647 North Ellsworth Ave, Salem, Ohio 44460 | 330-337-6792
Rev. Henry Miller, Pastor | www.salembmc.org
Bethel Holiness Church
A sunny welcome awaits you at
Sebring, Florida
A conservative holiness church in the “heartland” of Florida
Please come and worship with us!
REV. CHARLES SCHNELL • 863-655-0326 or 836-381-0928
SEEKING A NEW PASTOR
PILRGIM HOLINESS CHURCH OF GRIFFITH INDIANA
The Pilgrim Holiness Church of Griffith Indian is an independent Conservative Holiness Church, located 35 miles
from downtown Chicago in NW Inidiana. We are conservative but not fanatical. We have a beautiful, 3 Bedroom, 2
bath parsonage with 2 family rooms and 3 car garage across
the street from our Church facility.
We are seeking a pastor and his family who are interested in rebuilding our church, have a
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CRYSTAL COAST CONVENTION
Grace Holiness Church
Harkers Island, North Carolina
June 25-27, 2013 (Tuesday-Thursday)
Moderator: James Plank
Evangelist: Marcus Dodrill
Music: Grace Holiness Choir & Trio
Host Pastor: Curtis Going 252-728-5465
passion and desire to helping the
Check our website often for information on
Area Conventions: www.ihconvention.com
for further information.
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lost and encouraging the saints.
Pastoral candidates should have
at least 3 years of being a pastor and
a track record of getting involved in
the community and church growth.
If you are interested and feel led by
God please contact Dave Gumbiner
Email: dave.gumbiner@elluican.com
Phone: 219-730-2493
JOIN US AT
DAYTON!
Janet Sankey
DIRECTOR
WOMEN OF WORTH SESSION
WITH GUEST SPEAKER
BECKY KEEP
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17
10:30 AM
CONGREGATIONAL PRELUDE
MUSIC STARTING AT 10:15
Women of Worth is the international ladies ministry of InterChurch Holiness Convention.
Janet Sankey is the director and resides in Bedford, IN.
For more information contact her by mail: PO Box 876, Bedford, IN 47421-4913.
Email: jsankeynp1@copper.net
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My Daddy didn’t make much $ back then you see,
So, my brothers gave their lawn $ so we could go to IHC.
Moma brought all our own food and we ate in our hotel
It was delicious food...crock pot meals with a yummy smell!
Each year I’d arrive with my two braids, new bloomers, and shiny shoes
I would come in carrying my dolly—I was “big news”.
I always LOVED going to children’s church—WHAT FUN!
The best songs, stories, and teachers under the sun!
I would have rather gone to IHC than have Christmas each year.
I’d rather experience IHC than receive gifts so dear!
Through the year I’d plan my IHC wardrobe months before...
Then help pack—I couldn’t WAIT to go out the door!
Getting to be with my dear family and friends...OH! What Bliss!
IHC... the 3 BEST days of each year...I NEVER wanted to MISS!
I later came with Phillip my fiance’ to IHC
And my parents announced our wedding in the Dayton Daily!
Later God called us to pastor out in the West!
But we got to go to IHC two out of five years...I was Blest!
Then God called us to spread His Word on the mission field.
HOW WOULD I LIVE WITHOUT MY IHC?...But my heart to God did yield!
It has been four years since we’ve been to IHC
But due to “live streaming” we still “Attend” from Colombia you see!
We still dress up, make food, and gather our family around...
To watch each IHC service—ENJOYING each and every sound!
Our family feels so BLESSED to get to hear and “BE”
With our Beloved family and friends worshiping at IHC!
We sing the songs, and worship and cry as a family!
Lord willing, we’ll be in Dayton 2013 and we are H.A.P.P.Y.!!
INTERcHuRcH HOLINESS cONvENTION
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BEdfORd IN 47421-4913
Before I can even remember I went to IHC.
That’s when we became “Best Friends”...IHC and ME!
My excitement would build as we grew closer to Dayton
I’d try to spot the buildings close to where my IHC was waitin’!