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Dear Reader We are eagerly looking forward to seeing many of you at the FUM Triennial sessions in Williamsburg, Virginia. Our theme, "Whom Shall I Send? Who Shall Go for Us?" is exciting. It reflects the sense that we have emerged from a period of introspection and internal controversy to recover our identity as Christ's friends, "appointedto go and bear fruit, fruit that will last." (John 15:15-16) In recent issues, we have written about overseas missions, international peace, the sanctity of life, and racial reconciliation. These are products of transformed lives, the fruit that comes from abiding in Christ. Our service in the world, our witness for justice and peace, all flow from individual lives that have been sustained and supported by the community of faith. Evangelism is at the heart of it all, the tap-root of the ministering church. I have heard it said, "Friends don't proselytize." What they fear is a boorish attempt to manipulate others, a sort of spiritual head-hunting. But the evangelism we are talking about is the invitation to others to enjoy the same joy we have already discovered in communion with God and one another. Who would deny anyone this treasure? Other Friends want to share their faith but feel ineffective. I hope that articles in this issue will encourage us all by affirming that God works in many ways to invite people out of darkness and into His glorious light. The result is healing and joy, and it is happening among us, even now. Ben Richmond.

3 Viewpoints 4 Into the Light: Friends are inviting people into fellowships where Jesus is known, loved and obeyed Ben Richmond 8 Evangelism for the Twenty-first Century David Brock 11 You Must Be Born Again Rodney Powell 12 Salt and Light: Coming to Holy Ground, Together Bruce Bishop 13 Commitments Johan Maurer 14 News from Friends United Meeting 16 News 20 Bible Study Anne Thomas 21 Turning Points:Time To Share the Good News Mark Burton 22 Focus on Ministry: Become Passionate; Become Missionaries in Your Own Communities Mary Glenn Hadley 24 Resources for Renewal: Pastoral Care in an Unprogrammed Meeting: The Experience of Beacon Hill Monthly Meeting 28 Meeting Directory 32 Classifieds 33 Reviews and Releases 35 The Back Bench Tom Mullen

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