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GA99045 
25-June-1999 
 
           Bell-Mackay Award Presented at PFR Breakfast 
 
Fort Worth-The Presbyterians for Renewal (PFR) held their annual General 
Assembly breakfast on Wednesday morning. After a welcome by PFR president 
Tamara Letts, the Rev. Sue Babovec, 1988 recipient of the Linda Fund and 
Linda Fund Coordinator, presented the 1999 Linda Award to Jennifer Oraker 
of First Presbyterian Church, Colorado Springs, Colo.  She is continuing 
her studies at Fuller Seminary in Pasadena, Calif.  It was also given to 
Martha [Mindy] Huffstetler of Myers Park Presbyterian Church [U.S.A.] of 
Charlotte, N.C.  She  is beginning her studies at Princeton Theological 
Seminary. This award provides an opportunity for the recipients to 
participate in the General Assembly during their preparation for ministry. 
     The Bell-Mackay Award was introduced by the Rev. Marian McClure and 
presented by the Rev. Harry Greene to Ralph D. and Roberta H. Winter. They 
were recognized for their work as missionaries in Guatemala from 1956 to 
1966, teaching in the World Mission School of Fuller Theological Seminary 
from 1966-1976, and founding the U. S. Center for World Missions.  
     The program concluded with a stirring sermon, "The Lamb and Lion 
Renewal," based on Isaiah 11:1-9 and given by Dr. Crag Barnes of the 
National Presbyterian Church, Washington, D. C. Calling the listeners to 
determine whether they choose to be victims or wolves, he claimed that both 
exist within each individual. For the speaker the wolf represents 
assertiveness and the lamb vulnerability.  Barnes explained that the gift 
of the faith enables Christians to maintain a delicate balance between the 
two. He concluded that the world was seeking such knowledge and balance. He 
challenged the people there to share this gift.    
 
Emett H. Barfield    

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