The Kerusso – June | 2019
Kerusso (Greek): “To publish, proclaim openly: something which has been done.”
Dr. Hamblin’s Great Grandson Visits HQ - Submitted by - Rev. James Coulston, General Secretary - Treasurer On Thursday, April 25, a special visitor came to General Headquarters. Mr. Bill Lindsay, the great-grandson of Dr. J. H. Hamblen, the founder of the EMC, visited the headquarters offices. Mr. Lindsay is the grandson of Stuart Hamblen, the singer-songwriter, radio and movie personality and son of Dr. Hamblen. The purpose of Mr. Lindsay’s visit was to get assistance in identifying and dating various denominational photographs and giving the EMC copies of those photos, as well as Hamblen family photos. It was an historical journey that included a photo of Dr. Hamblen’s father who was a Civil War veteran. Mr. Lindsay is President and CEO of Hamblen Music Company that m a n a g e s a n d p r o d u c e s S t u a r t H a m b l e n’s m u s i c (www.hamblenmusic.com). Few today recall the impact Stuart Hamblen had as a radio personality in the 1930’s into the 1950’s, and his innovation on the radio and as a singer-songwriter. One of the great impacts of Stuart Hamblen was told in newspaper headlines of Stuart’s conversion at the Billy Graham Los Angeles crusade in 1949—“Singing Cowboy Hits the Sawdust Trail”.
Also in Headquarters News - Introducing the EMC Speaker’s Pool During a recent Journey meeting, a discussion took place about choices available to pastors when they need help filling their pulpit on an occasional basis. One suggestion was the possibility of using a retired EMC pastor. In response to that suggestion, an email was sent to retired EMC pastors to see if there is enough availability and interest in being part of a 'speakers pool' to serve as occasional pulpit supply. We are pleased to announce that the pool has been started. Rev. Alan Woodie has agreed to head up the pool and is the main point of contact. We currently have five willing ministers to serve in the speaker’s pool. If you are an EMC elder and would like to participate in the pool, please contact Reverend Alan to join. All pastors needing a minister to fill in, preach revivals, etc. should also contact Reverend Alan and he will be ready to connect you with someone from the pool. Contact Reverend Alan Woodie at: awoodie45@gmail.com
EMC App & 2018 EMC Discipline
As a reminder you can download the EMC App from Subsplash at: https:// subsplash.com/evangelicalmethodistchurch/app where you can find an electronic copy of the 2018 EMC Discipline. Paper copies of the Discipline can be ordered through EMC Headquarters by sending an email to publications@emchurch.org or by calling 317-780-8017. The 2018 Discipline is $12 plus postage. Orders of 5 or more are $10 each plus postage. Credit card payments can be made over the phone or a bill will be sent with the order.