Week of Prayer Opens at Dayton's First Baptist Church
Dayton's First Baptist Church will launch a week of prayer on Sunday with Harold C. Bennett, director of the Missions Division of the State Missions Commission. Bennett coordinates work across three departments and oversees programs to establish new missions in Texas and the Wisconsin Minnesota area. He notes Texas Baptists and the Home Mission Board sponsor much of the mission expansion amid a convention of over 4,400 churches. Bennett also discusses language and special group programs, including Latin American outreach and Spanish speaking residents in Texas. His career spans pastorates, chaplaincy, missions leadership, and education from Wake Forest and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
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Dayton
First Baptist Church of
Direct Missions
Texas
Wisconsin - Minnesota
Texas Baptists
Home Mission Board
Bennett
Glen Royal Baptist Church
Wake Forest
North Carolina
Kentucky
LaGrange
Iay
First iBaptist Church
Shreveport
Beech Street
Texarkana
Ark
New York
Baptist Sunday School Board
Nashville
Rev Pendleton Returns From European Vacation
The Rev Edmund Pendleton of First Christian Church returns from Europe and will preach at the 10 50 a m service Sunday. The associate minister will read scripture and deliver the invocation. The choir, directed by Adeline Knodel, offers special music as Sunday School meets at 9 30 a m. Choir rehearsal is the only midweek meeting at 7 30 p m Wednesday. Dennis Pendleton leaves for Phillips University as youth director, with fall activities starting September 11 under Jim Woodward at Lee College for personality inventories and guidance. The Chi Rho group aids junior high with clothing drives, leading to an October 9 rally.
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Edmund Pendleton
First Christian Church
Europe
Sidney Hawkins
Adeline Knodel
Dennis Pendleton
Phillips University
Jim Woodward
Lee College
Ae Ee
White Named On Faculty At Houston Preacher School
Louie M. White pastor of Lakewood Church of Christ will teach Old Testament Survey at the Houston Preacher Education School starting classes August 36 at Lindale Church of Christ in Houston. The program runs two nights weekly and aims to train men for ministry while not interfering with White's duties. Lakewood elders praise the school for expanding mission work and White’s role. Lakewood is a financial contributor to the Herald of Truth program overseen by Highlands Church of Christ in Abilene, Texas, aired Sundays at 7:30 a.m. on KPTC-TV.
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Louie M. White
Lakewood
Lakewood Church of Christ
Herald of Truth
Highlands Church of Christ
Abilene
Texas
Kptc-Tv
Kindergarten Starts At Redeemer Church
The Christian Kindergarten near Redeemer Lutheran Church opens with a 9 am service Friday. Roberta Meyerhoff teaches with an afternoon session 32:45 to 3:05 pm alongside the morning 9 to 11:50 am. Rev. Glen C. Kollmeyer speaks at 10:45 am on Free To Serve Him as King. Holy Communion, Walther League, and Board of Education meetings are scheduled.
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Redeemer Lutheran Church
Roberta Meyerhoff
Glen C. Kollmeyer
Redeemer
Walther League
Board of Education
Board of Elaers
Conference Of Mormon Church In Houston Solos Sept 3 4
Quarterly conference of the Houston Stake Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints will be held Saturday and Sunday September 3 and 4 in Houston. Elder J Vernon Sharp and Mrs Fawn H Sharp will be official representatives. Stake sessions Sunday at 3000 Broadway. Stake President Del E Davis will conduct. Visitors welcome.
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Houston
Church of Jesus, Christ of Latter - Day Saints
J. Vernon "Sharp
Priesthood Genealogical Society
Fawn H. Sharp
Relief Society
Sharp
Andes
Genealogical Society
Usband
South America
iChurch
Free World
Broadway
Broadway Ward
del E. Davis
Sanford
New Rich Pose Challenge For Churches Of Today
Rich church members bring both opportunities and temptations in Charlotte. Ministers note wealth can strain families and tempt drink, while weekends away draw focus from children. Yet wealthy congregants also aid programs, teachers, and church tasks with enthusiasm and resources. Local clergy flag broader American attitude toward money.
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Churches of
North Carolina
America
Charlotte
First Presbyterian Fells Schedule
The sermon topic The One Track Mind will be given by Rev Burnette W Dow Jer at 11 am Sunday service at First Presbyterian with scripture John 3 16 32. Music led by Charles Forque. organist Mrs Mary Pennington. Dr Richard Howe to be ordained Elder. Bill Luces to be ordained Deacon. Junior High Fellowship to play mini golf then meet Susan Rushing 205 Long Drive for refreshments.
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Burnette W. Dow Jer
First Presbyterian
John
Charles Forque
Mary Pennington
Richard Howe
Bill Luces
Susan Rushing
Coady Baptist Sets Schedule Of Worship
Coady Baptist Church on Wade Rd announces Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Charles Cornelius delivers the morning devotional. Training Union, led by Bob Keigley, starts at 5:20 p.m. The pastor preaches at 6:50 a.m. on Try God, and the evening message at 6:30 p.m. centers on The Cost of Discipleship. Milton Tanner directs congregational singing. Rev. C. E. Meadows is pastor.
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Coady Baptist Church
Wade Rd
Charles Cornelius
Training Union
Bob Keigley
God
Milton Tanner
C. E. Meadows
Missouri Street Church of Christ Service Schedule
Minister Jack R. Arvin announces a Sunday service at Missouri Street Church of Christ with a sermon from 2 Corinthians 13:5. Evening topic is The Hem of His Garment from Matthew 9 20 22, Bible classes at 10 a.m., Young People at 5 p.m., and mid week study at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
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Missouri Street Church of Christ
Jack R. Arvin
St Pauls Church Names Guest Chaplain for Sunday
St Pauls Lutheran Church set 10 15 a m Sunday service with guest chaplain Victor H Schroeder who preached two weeks earlier. Rev Harold Q Bomhoff will resume pulpit duties next Sunday as Sunday School begins at 9 a m and church activities resume with regular meetings.
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St. Paul's
Victor H. Schroeder
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Harold Q. Bomhoff
Cedar Bayou Methodist Youth Week Services Begin
Cedar Bayou Methodist Church announces Youth Week with Rev Ford Pawson I of Missouri City preaching opening service at 7 pm. A 6:30 pm supper, worship, study and discussion follow Monday to Thursday. A Galilean Service is set for Wednesday at 8:30 pm on the bayou banks. Thursday ends with a Back to School Party. Sunday promotes a Promotion Day for third and fourth graders at 9:30 am. Reverend E J Davis Jr returns for the 10:50 am service. Ushers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Bayou Methodist Church
Hev
Ford Pawson I
Missouri City Methodist Church
Bayou
E.R. Donnelly
E. J. Davis Jr
L L. Burns
W. T. Hardison
Johnnie Jennings
F. R. O'Neal
J. L. Smith
Eddie Going
Westminster Lay Readers Lead Sunday Worship
Lay leaders Tom Farmer and Jack Taylor will lead services at Westminster Presbyterian Church with The Christian Community as the sermon topic by Tom Farmer. Church nursery opens during service, Sunday School at 10 30 a.m. and adult study on John and God at 10 45 a.m. Junior High at 1 30 p.m. Sunday picnic. Church & Society meets 7 30 p.m. Tuesday. Rev Teykl and John Strausser attend the Texas Synod in San Antonio Tuesday through Thursday. Senior High Planning Conference at Atascocita Country Club September 3 with transportation provided. Next Sunday is Christian Education Sunday and Promotion Day with four commissioning services for Christian Education workers.
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Westminster Presbyterian Church
Tom Farmer
Jack Taylor
Tom Fanner
Church & Society Commission
C. H. Teykl
John Strausser
Synod of Texas
San Antonio
Atascocita Country Club
Lake Houston
Church Barbecue at Peace Tabernacle Sat Noon to Six
A chicken barbecue will be served on the lawn of Peace Tabernacle on North Main from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday. Eddie Taylor serves as general chairman. Proceeds benefit the Sheaves for Christ missionary fund, sponsored by the church youth. Lincoln's First Letter: Abraham Lincoln, nine years old in 1818, wrote his first letter asking a circuit preacher to officiate at his mother's funeral.
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Peace’ Tabernacle
North Main
Eddie Taylor
Christ’ Missionary Fund
Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Promotion Day at St Mark's Methodist Church
Certificates and Bibles will be presented during Promotion Day at St Mark's Methodist Church Sunday 9 45 a m The program includes an all church assembly in the sanctuary followed by ceremony and the presentation of promotion certificates Young Readers Bibles will be given to students moving from Primary to Junior Department Adults will also participate The evening includes a reception for departing staff and a family night at 6 30 pm featuring Carl Young and the REL Singers with a covered dish supper
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St. Mark's Methodist Church
St. Mark's
Harry Holmes
Himes
Methodist Church
Holmes
Bert Condry
School of Social Work
University of Texas
Family Service Bureau of
Houston
Linda
Houlgrave
Long Morris College
Lamar Tech
Condry
JWSCS
Hee Mark's
Carl Young
Baytown
Jerry Forderhase
Robert E. Lee High School
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All Saints Tells Sunday Services at Trinity Tide
All Saints Episcopal Church schedules its Twelfth Sunday after Trinity service at 11 a.m. with Rev. Peter Katt preaching. John Walmsley reads the lesson and Psalm. ushers are Roy Wolcott and Donald Linscomb. Richard Whaley serves as acolyte. Mrs Blakeney prepares the altar. early Holy Communion at Bacm. nursery for preschool children during services.
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AU Saints' Episcopal
Peter Katt
John Walmsley
Roy Wolcott
Donald Linscomb
Thomas G. Blakeney
Richard Whaley
Bacm
Grace Methodist to host Sunday church school and college reception
Grace Methodist Church plans the final day of its church school year with class advancement at 9 230 a m on Sunday. Rev Edwin T Summiers leads the 10 45 a m service with the theme We Must Teach. Third and fourth graders receive Young Readers Bibles. A college reception for church students and guests follows the 7 p m service in the Woman's Building.
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Grace Methodist Church
Aim
Edwin T. Summiers
AL College
First Presbyterian Youth Retreat At Silsbee Camp Wilburf
Members of the Senior Fellowship of First Presbyterian Church attend a weekend youth retreat at Camp Wilburf in Silsbee with seminar style study on Points of Encounter from the Gospel of John. Participants include Polly Dial Kathy Rankin Maney Dial Miles Jones Ranklin Jones Morton McPhail Ella Phelps Judi Pratt and Cris Carlson guided by Mrs. Dorothy Lee of Houston.
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First Presbyterian Church
Camp
Wilburf
Silsbee
Jesus
Jesus Christ
Polly Dial
Kathy Rankin
Maney Dial
Miles Jones
Ranklin Jones
Morton McPhail
Ella Phelps
Judi Pratt
Cris. Carlson
Dorothy Lee
Houston
Gulf Coast Area
First Baptist to Host Missionary and Revival Events
First Baptist Church will host missionary Rev Billy W Hollaway in both services while he serves in Africa. Rev Cheek conducts a Crosby revival this week and a mixed quartet will perform at night. The Women’s Union House Party meets in Waco Tuesday to Friday with the theme Teach Me Lord and several church members listed as attendees. A Wednesday Prayer Meeting will feature a Nominating Committee report and a minister of education search committee election.
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First Baptist Church
Billy W. Hollaway
Monte Lawkis
Fred Parker
Women’s Missionary Union
Waco
Lord
First Baptist
Robert M. Cheek
T. Se. King
TWU Graduate Rebecca Shover Earns Home Economics Degree
Rebecca Shover of Route 2 Baytown graduated from Texas Women's University with a bachelor of science in Home Economics Education. The article notes a Lake trout mention and Dr John A Guinn weighing 190 pounds, reflecting newspaper fragment context rather than full event details.
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TWU
Rebecca Shover
Route 2
Baytown
Texas Women's University
John A. Guinn
Legion Of Saint Mary To Be Guests At Trinity
The Legion of Mary from St. Joseph and Acalytes will join Trinity Episcopal Church for services with lay readers and a parish choir. Holy Communion at 8 am, 9:15 am Family Eucharist, and morning church school meet. Clergy and ushers listed. extensive roles and attendees named.
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Legion of St. Mary
Trinity
Trinity Episcopal
Stanley Fisher
H. N. Love
A. N. Johnson
Jack Cantreyy
Howard M. Ray
Albert Fanesticl
Debbie Elliot
Jack Maxwell
L. W. Vernon
E. G. Steilknecht
Henry Stewart
Merion Lewis
David Massey
James Cox
David Edwards
Jerry Cox
Bill Lewis
John Cantrell
le Roy Holcomb
ASL
ILE Club
Swank Alg
Head To Be Guest Of Jehovahs Witnesses Sermon At Hall
Alton Head of Beaumont North Unit Con gregation will deliver a 3 p m sermon at the Kingdom Hall 1205 Hawthorne on Manners That Are Motivated by Christian Love A Bible study on Baptism Shows Faith follows based on Psalm 40 7 8 Other Bay Texas area locations host nightly Bible studies and a Friday ministry school and service meeting all open to the public
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Kingdom Hall
Jehovah's Witnesses
Hawthorne
Alton Head
Beaumont North Unit
Congregation
Jehovah's Witness&s
Congregation Bible Studies
Bay-Tex
King~dom Hall
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