Reformátusok Lapja, 1972 (72. évfolyam, 1-7. szám)
1972-01-01 / 1. szám
8 REFORMÁTUSOK LAPJA When Sunday morning came and the appropriate buttons were pushed, IT began to make its whining noises, and then caused its typewriter to clatter away as it spewed out letters of the alphabet formed into words and sentences. Children came to play the Bible V.I.P. Game on IT. Each one recorded personal data for the supervisor, and then sat down at the console. Staring each one in the face was a clue like “My brothers sold me as a slave and I was taken from my country across the hot desert to the land of Egypt.” Who did that refer to? Ten names and ten numbers were on a sheet beside the console. Choose one, and stroke the number on the typewriter. IT flashes lights, and makes the typewriter clatter again. The choice was correct, and the words appear “Well done, you are right.” If the choice was incorrect, another clue is typed on the paper. In that case one goes on until the choice is correct. This church was fortunate in receiving the Monrobot on loan. However, renting or leasing such a small computer is not as expensive as one might think. This is especially so if several churches cooperate together on the project. Editor s Clipsheet AUDIO-VISUAL NEWS The Audio-Visual Department is happy to announce the availability of three new films. Rental copies may be obtained from: Office for Audio- Visuals, United Church of Christ (rentals), 600 Grand Avenue, Ridgefield, NJ. 07657 (201) 945-7060 or 512 Burlington Avenue, La Grange, 111., 60525 (312) 352-1535. BEFORE THE MOUNTAIN WAS MOVED 50-minute color film, produced by Robert K. Sharpe. Rental, $30.00. Ellis Bailey is a “broke-down miner.” Black lung has numbered his days. He’s a mountain man and, at 65, looks forward to “easing down on life.” But life just “gits harder and harder,” for the mountains he loves contain coal, and with the coming of great earth movers he and his neighbors see the beauty of their environment torn away by the ravages of strip mining. There ought to be a law, but “how the poor class is going down to Charlestown and do something with the rich man, I ain’t got it pictured out in my mind yet...” This film is a dramatic story of how it can be done. A people’s lobby, organized by a community action group, tries to save the mountains of Raleigh County, West Virginia, from the ravages and dangers of strip mining. The struggle—as much within themselves as in the forces that oppose them — results in strong state legislation in the name of environmental conservation. This film is beautifully photo- graped, with the people playing their own roles. IS IT ALWAYS RIGHT TO BE RIGHT? 8-minute color film, distributed by Stephen Bosustow Productions. Rental, $10.00. This parable focuses on the divisiveness in our society—the generation gap, war, poverty, and race, lifted up in a combination of animation and live-action sequences. It shows how groups think of themselves as being right, then highlights the courage that it takes for one to admit that he may be wrong. This film is excellent in those situations where people want to deal with communication, understanding, and efforts toward reconciliation. Because it is so broad in its concept, it can be adapted to any situation where dialogue is required. SCHOOL WITHOUT FAILURE 46-minute color film, produced by MEDIA FIVE. Rental, $30.00. This documentary shows Dr. William Glasser’s no-fail concepts in education at work in a public elementary school at Palo Alto, Calif. SCHOOL WITH- OUT FAILURE shows that all are engaged in education — students, teachers, parents, administrators — as they participate in team teaching, cross-age tutoring, enrichment programs, student-teacher-parent conferences, and student participation in curriculum planning. The film is designed for persons interested in discovering the joys of learning through successful practices. Editor’s Clipsheet BIBLE IN ISRAEL In the homeland of the Bible — Israel — the Bible is not only available in Hebrew but in over 80 languages. During the past 20 years, more than 596,000 copies have been circulated. Editor’s Clipsheet HONOR AWARD Victoria Elizabeth Paal, of West Homestead, Pennsylvania, has been cited as one of the outstanding high school students of English in the country. She is a senior at Steel Valley Senior High School and was awarded the honor by the National Council of Teachers of English. Miss Paal was chosen from almost seven thousand nominees. Of that number, only about eight hundred fifty finalists were chosen. The students represent over six hundred schools from the fifty states, the District of Columbia, and American preparatory schools abroad. Miss Paal’s theme was on “Good and Bad Pride.” She used examples from Greek mythology and American history and she had only one hour to write the essay. All we can add is, Congratulations Victoria. W 3 SI T . . . your church will be asking you to decide how much money you will give in 1972 to support its work with people. As you think about your gift consider General Synod's suggestion of at least $1 per week for every $1,000 of gross annual income. Would that be a good gift for you in 1972? Think about it . . . very soon. Stewardship Council 1505 Race Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102
