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GOD HAS NOT CHANGED HIS MANTLE OF AUTHORITY FROM THIS WORK TO
ANY OTHER! Anyone who would tell you that God has done so is merely
attempting to justify his actions of leaving the Church. If any
minister has not internalized that fact, and KNOWS NOT THAT HIS
LOYALTY IS TO THE WORK THAT GOD ORDAINED AND ESTABLISHED HIM AS
REPRESENTATIVE OF, THEN HE SHOULD SPEAK UP PLAINLY AND STATE HIS
POSITION, rather than take any sort of unethical, backbiting approach
that makes a mockery out of his calling.
Now to conclude. I have been strong in this letter. This strength
is in love, both for the ministry and for God's Work. We are not per
fect. But surely we don't love only that which is without mistake and
weakness.
As you can depend on friendship, defense, support and believing
the best in you, you can also count on firm and decisive action when
you deliberately, or through carelessness or neglect, fail to fulfill
your service in God's ministry with diligence and loyalty.
With God's help, we are going to find out who those are that
have let this team down and either see deep repentance or rid ourselves
of them. I fully know most of you don't need this letter and are
serving well. So, please, if this is so in your case, don't worry -
you have no reason to be concerned. Just keep on doing a good job
ana rest assured we are grateful to you. God is grateful to you for
your attitude and service. However, let me state that IF you are
unsure of where the "mantle" lies, please be honorable and declare
yourself in private to me and let us work out the problem equitably
and with the least disturbance to all concerned.
God be with you. Please write me as you have the time.
With love in Jesus' name,
C. Wayne Cole
TO BE ANNOUNCED IN THE CHURCHES
SARATOGA SPRINGS TRANSFERS AVAILABLE The Festival Office announces
that it will accept additional transfers to Saratoga Springs for this
year. With some of the nicest housing available anywhere in the East,
together with many family-oriented activities developed over the last
100 years to accommodate New York's well-to-do families, Saratoga
will be an ideal Feast site. Located at the base of the Adirondack
mountains, Saratoga enjoys a long mild fall season, protected from
cold winter winds.
For those who enjoy the great outdoors, Saratoga Springs and Lake
George border on the vast Adirondack wilderness. The beauty of Lake
George compares favorably with that of the beauty of Lake Tahoe. At