Memory? Perhaps it’s still a tradition. There was (or is) a pond on campus. As graduation time came near, someone would post a sign that said, “Seniors, do not walk on the water!”
Memory! A neighbor fella stormed onto the campus, into the administration building and into a circle of president (Radmacher), theology (Cook) and language (Dunham). Seems he was very upset that on-campus students were washing their cars on Sunday. That offended him, and he could quote a verse to prove his indignation righteous. Duane Dunham asked if students, by washing their cars, had caused him to wash his. “Well, no.” Would their behavior cause him to sin? “No.” Then he must understand that their freedom to rest, be it at play with their cars, was not bound by his sense of law.
Memory! I loved the fact that Grant Howard took us in small groups into some of Portland's finest churches, and—bonus—into the home of its senior pastor for Sunday dinner, like that of Al Wollen, Cedar Mill Bible Church.
Bob Rorabaugh, M.Div. 1972
You can find out more about Bob's church by visiting: Northshore Baptist Church
Friday, April 13, 2007
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Hi,
I enjoyed your memories. Dr. Dunham is my Dad and I remember seeing that sign on the pond for many years, including when I was young enough to not get that it was a joke!
Also, quoting my Dad's comment is so typical of him, I enjoyed reading the story!!
BTW, you can still hear Daddy preaching at Bethany Baptist Church in Beaverton, where he recently became the interim pastor!
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