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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1973

Page

3

Bennington Area Churches Weekly Schedule Notes

A dense list of area churches in Bennington Vermont outlines worship times, sermons, and programs. Notable entries include Christmastide services at Bennington Area All Faiths Chapel with Rev. M Everett Corbett and Rev. John Geer. Old Stone Church North Bennington and Arlington Chorale events. youth groups, choir rehearsals, Sunday School, and nursery services across multiple congregations including Congregational, Lutheran, Catholic, Baptist, and Episcopal parishes with various pastors and schedules.

All Faiths Chapel Vermont Veterans Home Heaven M. Everett Corbett John Geer Arlington Chorale Old Stone Church Independent Baptist North Bennington Edwin M. Ellis Congregational Church North Pownat Jim Metcalf Ezekiel Richard D. Campbell Webbs Circle II Cherub Old Bennington Church Barn Barn Christ Arvel M. Steece Russell W. Gerleman Franck Zion J. Richard Sherlock Chapel Nursery School Lutheran Redeemer Church Second Congregational Church Hillside Street Monument School St. Joseph College Allen Barnes St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Bennington Area Ecumenical Council of Churches Kenneth W. Costin Elizabeth Dwyer The Banner Bradford Smith League of Women Voters Robert Harrington WBNT

Church Notices and Services Across Several Congregations

A dense schedule lists weekly services, sermons, choirs, youth groups, and holy days across multiple churches. Notable events include Advent candle lighting, Christmas programs, and various confirmations, catechism, and choir rehearsals led by pastors including Rev. Angus J. MacDonald, Rev. Floyd I. La Bombard, Rev. Kenneth W. Costin, Rev. Dr. Arvel M. Steece, Rev. Jerome J. Hevey Jr., Rev. J. Richard Sherlock, and Rev. Lawrence A. Sherwin, with choirs under Muriel Kennard and Ellen Wilcox.

Floyd I. la Bombard Sanctuary Choir Muriel Kennard Jacob Niles Women’s Society Friendly Circle Sanctuary Jerome J. Hevey Jr Ellen Wilcox Visitation Pilgrim Singers Carollers

Kohoutek Seen as Omen by Fundamentalists in 1973 Era

Fundamentalists view comet Kohoutek as a sign of the second coming, calling it the Christmas Star of 1973. They cite biblical prophecies and apocalyptic signs, while church groups host services and discussions amid the excitement and broader theological debates.

Kohoutek Louis Cassels United Press International Jesus Luke Jerusalem Middle East Carl McIntire Collingswood N.J Lord Jesus Christ McIntire Rome William Miller Miller

Ford Reveals Quiet Christian Faith Behind Public Life

Washington reports Gerald R. Ford, amid personal and political pressures, is deeply committed to Christianity, accepting Christ as savior per evangelist Billy Zeoli and Ford's son Michael. Zeoli notes Ford's faith guides his actions, not loud sermons, while the family prays through the vice presidential confirmation process.

Washington Gerald R. Ford Christianity Today Ford Michael Billy Zeoli Michigan Christ Zeoli House Washington Redskins University of Michigan

Spirit in '76 aims at Pentecost unity celebration

Charismatic and Pentecostal leaders in Anaheim draft plans for Spirit in '76, a two week global program leading to Pentecost Sunday June 6 1976. A 30 member committee including old line Pentecostals Roman Catholic charismatics and baptized Holy Spirit groups will organize an international conference and national gatherings to express unity in Jesus Christ. Dr J Rodman Williams of Melodyland School of Theology chairs the committee. The movement has grown since the 1960s across Protestant denominations Catholics and Pentecostal bodies.

N.Y. Times News Anaheim Calif J. Rodman Williams Melodyland School of Theology

New Book Explores Spiritual Healing Across Nations

Sally Hammond's We Are All Healers argues spiritual healing spreads in America but gains momentum in England, citing interviews with healers, researchers, and schools. The book notes professional standards in England, freer access to healers, and a cautious American stance, urging training and formal programs.

New York America England Sally Hammond Harper & Row Miss Hammond The New York Post Edgar D. Mitchell Captain Mitchell United States Atlanta Royal Ballet Rogers North Kensington London Mary Rogers Atlantic

Also Mentioned on This Page

Federated Church East Arlington Sacred Heart Catholic Church Seventh-day Adventist Church George C. Mills Society of Friends Quakers Bennington Free Library Wilmington John P. R. Morgan Rupert Community Church Pownal Douglas Weiss Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church North Pownal East Dorset Baptist Church Kenneth Schwebel United Church Dorset-East Rupert Church Hal C. Miller III Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church St. Francis de Sales Catholic St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church Gerald T. Buckley St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Methodist Church Sandgate St. Mary’s In the Mountains John C. Morris Church of Christ Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s Witnesses Congregation Open Bible Church Woodford Hollow Paul M. Carr Church of Christ West Woodford Louis A. Cook Church of God Leslie Wright West Arlington David Bort Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Mormons McCullough Library Sacrament United Methodist Church David Hubbard Baptist Church North Bfnington Leo Hourihan Missionary Alliance Church Franklyn J. Klein Jr First Baptist Church First United Methodist Church Shaftsbury Eugene Kosche Angus J. MacDonald Lani Smith United Methodist Redeemer Lutheran Church Women of St. Peter’s First Congregational Church St. James Episcopal Church Lawrence A. Sherwin First Church of Christ, Scientist Zion Episcopal Church Manchester Center Robert L. Clayton God Angus MacDonald Friendly Sisters Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary Wenham Mass AV Rennisees Berkshire Plaza North Adams, Mass Christopher Woodard Harry Edwards National Federation of Spiritual Healers Gordon Turner Ronald Beesley College of Psychotherapeutics New Thought Chuck Roast Walker
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