Recalling That Old Time Religion and Primitive Baptists
Letter from Elder John P. Young of Baytown clarifies Primitive Baptist beliefs and practices, citing Houston area churches, independence of congregations, simple worship, and adherence to King James Bible, Articles of Faith, and historic lineage. He notes church heritage, local pastors, and notable figures linked to Primitive Baptists.
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Lanny Griffith
Primitive Baptist Church
Baytown
Pilgrims Best Primitive Baptist Church
Mr. Griffith
Houston
Houston Primitive Baptist Church
Federal Road
Christ
Pilgrims Rest Church
Joe B. Burns
Green Street
Culpepper
Jones St
America
Church of England
John Leland
John Gano
Abraham Lincoln
Presbyterian Church
Sam Rayburn
H. G. Ball
Old Line Baptist
Guy Hunt
Alabama
Bethel Primitive Baptist Church
McMahon
Texas
Church of Christ
John P. Young
Readers Expect Change in Rules But Not Environment Suffer
Readers respond to Baytown Sun survey with mixed views on environmental policy under the Trump administration. Most think environmental rules will change but not cause broad damage, while some expect risk to progress despite regulatory shifts.
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Baytown Sun
Trump
Sion
P.O
Baytown
Sunnews
Baytownsun.com
P.O. Box
Texas
All Rights Reserve
Notics
Pop Eye Statue Unveiled at Spinach Festival in Crystal City
On this date in 1937 Crystal City Texas celebrated a Second Annual Spinach Festival with a 6 foot tall statue of Pop Eye unveiled. In 1945 Iwo Jima was secured by U S forces. In 1997 Heaven s Gate cult members were found dead in a Rancho Santa Fe mansion. Thought for Today quotes Nadia Boulanger on attention.
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Popeye
Crystal City
Texas
Iwo Jima
U.S
Heaven’s Gate
Nadia Boulanger
Memories in a billfold talked into a walk down memory lane
Jim Finley recalls buying a new billfold and uncovering decades of mementos from his past. He finds a 1956 draft card, a 1957 diploma, high school and college keepsakes, old press passes, TSWA cards, and sports memories linked to Gulf Coast area teams and figures, including Pete Sultis and Maury Salinger.
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George Clooney
MSNBC
Brian Williams
Brian
Margie
Devin Finley
Sweeny High
East Texas Baptist College (University
Marshall
Donald Trump
Babe
Sam Goody
San Jacinto Mall
Colt .45S
Astros
Texas Sports Writers Association
TSWA
Wharton Spectator
Maury Salinger
Maury
Ruidoso Downs
New Mexico
Goose Creek
Johnny Clark
Stallworth Stadium
Pete Sultis
Gccisd
Annunciation Feast Remains Obscure in Protestant Churches
The March 25 feast marks Gabriel’s announcement to Mary of Jesus conception, a key Christian moment. Baptist pastor Rev Rudy Gray defends Mary’s role while noting many Southern Baptists ignore the Annunciation. Lutheran and Orthodox voices discuss liturgical ties, practical weekday observance, and the feast’s relevance to Lent leading to Easter.
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Gabriel
Mary
Rudy Gray
South Carolina
Baptist Courier
Jesus
Gray
Baptist Press
Evangelical Church
America
Daniel Renning
Concordia Theological Seminary
Redeemer Lutheran Church
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
Renning
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Media and Religion
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