FGBMFI to form here in Bennington area
Community leaders announce formation of a new Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship International chapter with an organizational dinner at Paradise Restaurant Bennington on January 7 at 7 p.m. Guest speakers include C. Fred Lawrence international director and Homer resident, and Albany chapter president Louis Abate. Reservations advised and admission is six dollars for most guests.
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Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International
Paradise Restaurant
Bennington
C. Fred Lawrence
Fgbmfi
Cortland
N.Y
Syracuse
Lawrence
RPI
Homer
Louis Abate
Albany
Area Church Notices in Manchester and North Pownal
Area church notices list Zion Episcopal Manchester services 8 a.m. Holy Communion 10 a.m. Morning Prayer and sermon with Thursday 10 a.m. Holy service North Pownal Congregational offers Sunday School 9 a.m. and 10 15 a.m. Worship Junior Sermon Ring out wild bells Sermon Things for which we must make room Text Luke 2 17 All welcome Youth choir rehearsal Thursday 6 30 p.m The First United Methodist holds 9 45 a m worship led by Rev Richard D Campbell sermon What Have You Received From Christmas The Holy Order of Baptism will be observed Church School three year olds through 8th grade Nursery care provided 10 45 Adult Discussion class 7 p m UNYF
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First Church of Christ, Scientist
Hillside St
North Pownal
First
United Methodist
Richard D. Campbell
Charles Graham
Floyd la Bombard
John Riddle Jr
Duro
J. S. Bach
Noel Suisse
d’Aquin
Dalton Home
Redeemer Lutheran
Allen Barnes
Pownal Center Community Church
Mary’ Burton-Beinecke
Mary Jane Rounds
First United Methodist of
Shaftsbury
Missionary Alliance
Family Bible School
John R. Carlson
Robert Wagner
Aline LaFlamme
Marion Carlson
God
Moody Science Film
United Methodist Church
Sandgate
Edward A. Clark
Federated Church East
Kenneth Schwebel
Old Stone Church
Independent Baptist
North Bennington
Edwin M. Ellis
Church of Christ West
Conservative Feminism Gains Ground Among Evangelicals
UPI reports a Washington conference of evangelical conservatives pushing biblical feminism. Virginia Mollenkott, a William Paterson College English professor, argued the Bible supports feminist principles and urged de-absolutizing biblical culture to reject patriarchy as God’s will. She cited patriarchy as the era’s cultural backdrop and challenged royalist and absolute monarch notions.
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David E. Anderson
UPI
Detroit
Washington
Marabel Morgan
Evangelical Women’s Caucus
Virginia Ramey Mollenkott
William Paterson College
Mollenkott
God
Telephone wedding links two continents in Christmas Eve vows
Beth Duffy of Bethesda Maryland wed Steve Spense who works in Bahrain through an intercontinental conference call. The ceremony at American University in Washington DC used a chaplain and a minister, with friends listening by phone from California Utah Arkansas and Arizona. The bride travels to Bahrain to join her husband after the ceremony.
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Washington
UPI
Beth Duffy
Bethesda
Steve Spense
Saudi Arabia
Intercontinental Conference Hall
Beth
American University
Steve
Canary Islands
London
Switzerland
Spain
Virginia
Maryland
Joe Rainey
California
Utah
Arkansas
Arizona
Bahrain
Reciprocal sabbatical bridges seminary and church life
The Rev William Keesecker proposes a reciprocal sabbatical where seminary teachers serve as co pastors in local churches for one semester every seven years, while senior pastors swap to teach in seminaries or field settings. Funding would be shared by the denomination, seminaries, and participating congregations, with lay committees possibly supporting grants. The plan aims to deepen dialogue and reframe ministry through firsthand church experience.
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David E. Anderson
UPI
God
Jesus
United Presbyterian Church
U.S.A
William F. Keesecker
Presbyterian Church
Council of Theological Seminaries
Main
Keesecker
Council
General Assembly
Presbyterian
Methodist resource van tours four district churches
The Resource Van, commissioned by the Council on Ministries of the Troy Conference, United Methodist Church, begins its initial rounds across the four districts. It carries over 400 literature and training items on portable racks for local church use and is scheduled for district trainings led by Rev. Royal B. Fishbeck Jr. District coordinators include Merle Doud, Rev. Gary McLain, Mrs. Marilyn Farmer, Mrs. Linda Willis, and Rev. and Mrs. Russell D. Smith. Upcoming Bennington Troy District events are Eagle Mills on Dec 13 and Springfield on Jan 18.
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Saratoga Springs
N.Y
Council On Ministries of Troy Conference
United Methodist Church
Royal B. Fishbeck Jr
Merle Doud
Waterford
Gary McLain
Brattleboro
Bennington-Troy
Marilyn Farmer
Vergennes
Burlington
Linda Willis
Glens Falls
Russell D. Smith
Schenectady
Albany
Bennington- Troy
Eagle Mills
Springfield
Troy Conference Council On Ministries
Luther A. Patton
Warren S. Beaven
Carolyn Winslow
Corinth
Fishbeck
Harry Gibbs
Warrensburg
Christmas Message From Bishop Ward Urges Unity and Hope
The Christmas address from Bishop W Ralph Ward of the United Methodist Church New York area calls for action amid hunger, alienation and violence. He urges Christians to renew their covenant with God seek forgiveness for racism chauvinism and self interest and join with all races and faiths to manifest compassion charity and love for peace on earth.
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W. Ralph Ward
United Methodist Church
New York Area
Christ
Chris
United Methodists
Christmas Day Ends With Mixed Global Peace and Peril
United Press International reports Christmas Day brought a rare pause in violence in Bethlehem with about 15,000 visitors. Pope Paul urged youth to seek spiritual refreshment. Beirut remained tense after months of civil conflict with 6,000 killed and 12,000 wounded since April. Argentina faced a deadly guerrilla attack, while U.S. traffic deaths neared 100 amid post holiday travel. Snow and storms worsened driving, with winter watches in Indiana Michigan Ohio.
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United Press International
Jesus Christ
Bethlehem
Israel
Middle East
Paul
Vatican City
Christ
St. Peter’s Square
Beirut
Santa Claus
Argentina
U.S
National Safety Council
New England
Pacific Coast
Arkansas
Indiana
Michigan
Ohio
National Weather Service
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