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The historical religion programs in this collection came from the archives, library shelves, and back rooms of many organizations. Faith groups represented include African Methodist Episcopal, Baptist, Episcopal, Lutheran, Mennonite, Methodist, Presbyterian, Quaker, Roman Catholic, Salvation Army, United Church of Christ, United Methodist, and others. The majority, 1,031 recordings, are from United Methodist national agencies, annual conferences, seminaries, and other sources.
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The Church in a World of Emergencies
Speaker(s): J. Harry Haines, W. Kenneth Goodson
Description: Rev. Dr. J. Harry Haines (1917-2007) delivers a talk on behalf of the United Methodist Committee on Relief. This was at the 1973 Virginia Annual Conference, United Methodist. He speaks of the famines and wars raging in 1973, with a focus on the war in Vietnam, and recovery efforts of the church. Haines was director of the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) from 1966 to 1983 and a missionary for 21 years prior to that. At his passing, Haines was described as “a saint, a model of Christian commitment, hard work, and inspiration” by the Rev. R. Randy Day, chief executive of the United Methodist Board of Global Ministries, the parent organization of UMCOR. “For years he was Mr. United Methodist Relief, rallying the church to aid people affected by natural disasters, wars and poverty.” Haines, a native of New Zealand, was a missionary in China in the 1940s and later in Malaysia. He then worked in the division of interchurch aid, refugees and world service of the World Council of Churches. He received his early schooling in New Zealand, Australia, and England. He was awarded a bachelor of arts degree from Western Maryland University, Westminster, and his theological degree from what is today Wesley Theological Seminary. He earned the master of arts and doctor of philosophy degrees from Princeton University. Dr. Haines is introduced by Bishop W. Kenneth Goodson.Length: 31:36
Recording Date: June 11, 1973
Recorded at: Roanoke, Virginia - Civic Center Coliseum