Debate Propositions

No. 1 (January 27) The Scriptures teach that the church, from its treasury, may contribute to any needy people of the world as well as saints or brethren.

I affirm — Elza Huffard I deny — Richard Weaver

No. 2 (January 28) The Scriptures teach that the church, from its treasury, must confine its benevolent work to needy saints or brethren.

I affirm — Richard Weaver I deny — Elza Huffard

No. 3 (January 30) The Scriptures teach that the church, from its treasury, may contribute to help build and maintain such institutional orphan homes as Shults-Lewis Children's Home & School, Inc.

I affirm — Elza Huffard I deny — Richard Weaver

No. 4 (January 31) The Scriptures teach that the church may send funds, from its treasury, to a benevolent organization only when that organization does not receive funds from congregations to build or maintain the institution and only when such funds constitute payment for services rendered in providing for those for whom the congregation is responsible.

I affirm — Richard Weaver I deny — Elza Huffard

WHERE HELD? — Grand Avenue church building, 3679 W. Grand Ave. (1210 N.), Chicago 51, Illinois.

TIME? — 7:15 p. m.

DATES? — Monday & Tuesday, January 27 & 28 and Thursday & Friday, January 30 & 31, 1958

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