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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1968
Page
3
The UPI report outlines a heated, across denominations debate on church involvement in social action. Proponents like Billy Graham warn against losing focus on personal evangelism, while others urge churches to advise society and address systemic evils as part of their mission.
The Rev. James K. Hilton of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church Altamont N Y will speak on Listening to God at 7 30 p m Tuesday for the Women s Fellowship of the Second Congregational Church Men from First Baptist and host church will attend The program chairman Mrs Elwin Bentley will present a quartet and Mrs Hayden will sing with Mrs Hayden as soloist in Manchester Men interested in joining the Inter Faith Chorus are urged to attend at Zion Episcopal Parish House at 2 p m Sunday Mrs Howard Estes will read Scripture and Mrs Arthur Huntoon will offer a prayer Hostesses for the meeting include Mrs Howard Fairman Mrs J Philip Hall Mrs Harry Tietjen and Mrs James Williams
Judge Franklin S. Billings Jr will speak at 7 30 p m Monday at the Second Congregational Church on New Faces in Africa based on his impressions from the High Court opening in Senegal The talk aims to be educational and engaging refreshments will follow inviting questions and discussion If unavailable a related movie on the subject may be shown.
Local churches in Bennington announce Sunday worship times, Sunday School, choirs, youth activities, and midweek services across First Congregational, First Baptist, Congregational North Pownal, Community Pownal Center, Latter Day Saints, United Dorset East Rupert, Missionary Alliance, St. James Arlington, and First Church of God with sermon topics and pastor names such as Rev Arvel M Steece Rev H Glenn Payne Rev Thomas D Steffen Rev Richard Lenehan and Rev W Earle Forman.
The Rev. Raymond E. Doherty of St. Michael's College urges clergy and laity to communicate Christ more effectively to a world that largely does not know Him. He cites Vatican II emphasis on preaching and Scripture, calling for lay involvement and better liturgy to help others know Christ.
The St. Mark's Episcopal Church annual meeting elected Frank A. Reynolds senior warden and Mason C. Harrison vestry member to replace Reynolds. Forrest J. Reed and William H. Areson were chosen for three year terms. The Rev. Joel B. Miller cited a promising relationship among St. Mark's, All Saints' in Hoosick, and Holy Name in Boyntonville. Mrs. John M. Frier reported treasurer results for the church, with guild treasurers also presenting.
HOOSICK FALLS, N.Y. The First United Church Presbyterian approved a 19 403 budget, up 500 from last year, as Rev. Robert J Springer urged members to witness to the Lord in the community. Elders elected include Mrs. James Redden and John C W Rowley for two years, plus seven named for three years. They will be ordained and installed at the 11 a.m. service Sunday.
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