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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1973
Page
7
The 40 day Lenten period moves toward positive renewal rather than fasting alone. Clergy note emphasis on justice, aid to the hungry, and spiritual devotion as a lead into Easter. The 40 day span, linked to biblical trials, evolved from shorter beginnings to a lasting rite by the fifth century.
The Rev. Dr. John E. Longsworth, former superintendent of Chillicothe and Newark districts, is appointed assistant director of Wesley Glen in Columbus Columbus. The $5 million retirement center houses more than 240 residents in two eight story buildings at 5155 N High St and has operated since 1970. His appointment follows a board of trustees search with 19 candidates and becomes effective April 1.
GTE Sylvania Inc has fenced the 342 year old Endicott Pear Tree at its Danvers Lighting Center to shield it from vandalism. The tree, brought to America in 1630 by John Endicott, was planted on his Orchard Village farm and is the nation's oldest fruit tree. It bore fruit in 1972 after years of neglect and protection. The article also touches on Lent practices and religious observances across denominations, noting Ash Wednesday and themes of repentance and charity.
An Athens County church page piece by Rev. Frank Patala argues meditation broadens spiritual life and can unify Christian and Eastern practices. He notes meditation aids mind and body, contrasts deep contemplation with Hindu techniques, cites Merton and theologians, and urges readers to begin meditating to improve life.
A long roster lists multiple denominations with service times across Athens and surrounding towns. Entries include Adventist to Catholic, Baptist, Christian Science, Church of God of Prophecy, United Presbyterian and more, detailing Sunday schools worship times and midweek activities.
A compiled list of weekly worship times and meetings for multiple denominations in Athens and The Plains. Includes Episcopal Holy Communion and church school hours, Jehovah's Witness ministry and service meetings, Jewish services at Hillel Foundation, Latter-day Saint services at Gun Galbreath Chapel, Reorganized LDS Plains schedule, Lutheran services at Christ Lutheran Athens, Nazarene activities in Athens and The Plains, with Sunday school options, morning and evening worship times, and midweek studies.
Local Wesleyan and Pilgrim Holiness churches share service times with multiple locations. Athens Oak Grove New Marshfield White's Chapel and Community group all schedule Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Worship at 10:30 a.m. Evening youth and prayer times vary through the week. Dial a prayer line is available 24 hours a day.
The list records multiple area churches with Sunday schools and worship times. It notes Salvation Army Free Methodist and Grace Brethren services, prayer meetings, Bible studies, youth activities, bus schedules, and Wednesday programs across Coonville, Sand Rock, Wilson Chapel, Guysville, Strouds Run, Troy Bethany Frost, Athens Unitarian, Graham Chapel, and Federal Valley locations.
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