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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1969

Page

3

Some Churches Begin Trend Away From Edifice Complex

The article notes U S churches own about 102 billion in land and buildings per a study by Larson and Lowell. It argues that early Christians met in homes and fields while modern churches pursue large buildings, urging a shift to mission over structure. It highlights Lombard Illinois Community of Christ the Servant using a renovated barn and calls for churches to consider building as a last resort.

United State Martin A. Larson C. Stanley Lowell Board of American Missions Lutheran Church In America Houser Lombard Ill Chicago Community of Christ the Servant New York Washington Los Angeles

Bennington Area Church Schedule and Sermons

A compilation of Sunday services and midweek gatherings across Bennington area churches. Details include 11 a.m. worship with sermons on Truth from St James Arlington and St John’s Chapel Manchester, Holy Communion times, morning prayers, piano recital, church fairs, and meetings such as Weight Watchers in Colgate Hall. Churches listed include St James Arlington St John’s Manchester and Dorset East Rupert United Church East Arlington West Arlington Federated East Arlington and local Quaker meeting. Several pastors named include Rev Edward B Geyer Jr and Rev Hal C Miller. Prof Glenn A Koch is guest speaker at First Baptist.

First Baptist Church Glenn A. Koch Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary Colgate Hall Manchester Center Jesse Corum Dorset Johnston McKay Jr St. Giles Edinburgh Scotland Kevin Lewis Paul Wilcox Gluck Handel Judy Cone The Southwest Association of the Vermont Conference of the United Church of Christ Bennington Banner Main St Bennington Banner Publishing Corporation United Press International UPI Vermont U.S

Common People Aid New Bible Translation Effort

The New York Bible Society sponsors a nationwide drive inviting lay readers to critique a new modern translation of the Bible. More than 1,000 copies of John’s Gospel were circulated to households and professionals, yielding over 2,500 suggested changes, with 400 adopted to clarify language and keep meanings accessible to 20th century readers. Dr. Edwin H. Palmer notes lay input made translations livelier and more precise, while a later test will measure readership levels and widen involvement across the United States and Canada. Meanwhile church notices follow for local congregations and services.

New York New York Bible Society Edwin H. Palmer Official Committee On Dr. Palmer John Thas Palmer United States Canada

Manchester Church Plans Barbecue and Summer Sale

The First Congregational Church in Manchester hosts a chicken barbecue on Saturday Aug 9 with 5 30 and 6 30 p m seatings on the Village Green weather permitting A summer sale from 11 a m to 7 30 p m on the same day offers white elephant items jewelry knitted goods wares books and games Proceeds go to mission work Call cochairmen for pickup details The reception for Roy Barstow and family follows worship and marks 17 years of service

Manchester First Congregational Church Missions Committee of the Church United Women’s Group Kurt Ax Milton Rockwell

Zion Church Hosts Fourth Summer Fair

Zion Parish women sponsor the fourth annual Zion Church Summer Fair on Wednesday July 30 starting at 10 a.m. under a blue parachute on the Parish House lawn. Activities include pony rides, garden produce tables, home cookery, baked goods, handmade aprons, India handcrafts, a lemonade stand, and a Whiting India Guilds display. Co chairs are Mrs. Robertson and Mrs. Smith Jr. Invites all to attend.

Manchester Zion Church St. Margaret’s Guild India Whiting India Guilds, Inc Church Women of Zion Parish David Robertson Manchester Center Charles S. Smith Jr Dorset

Smart Elected Chairman of Ecumenical Council

Bruce Smart representing the First Congregational Church was elected chairman of the Manchester Ecumenical Council at its annual meeting on Monday night July 21. The vice chairman is Donald MacRubbin, with Mrs. Walter Hayes as secretary and Justin Mueller as treasurer. The council reviewed committee reports including the Interfaith Vacation Bible School and a book donation project for the Pontifical Mission Library in Jerusalem, seeking further financial aid. Youth delegates were tasked with planning Youth Week in October, and the retiring chairman Joseph Huse delivered the year’s summary at the First Baptist Church.

Manchester Bruce Smart First Congregational Church Donald MacRubbin The Zion Episcopal Church Walter Hayes Justin Mueller Israel Congregation Jerome J. Hevey Jr Pontifical Mission Library Jerusalem First Baptist Church Joseph Huse

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Donald L. Houser First Church OF Christ Scientist ST. Peter’s Episcopal Church Edward B. Geyer Jr St, James Episcopal Church Arlington ST. John’s Chapel Society OF Friends Quakers Od Bennington United Church Dorset - East Rupert Hal C. Miller Methodist Church West Arlington John E. Geer Federated Church East Jesus Congregational Church North Pownal Earle Hewitt Community Church Pownal Center Elwin M. Ellis First Church OF God W. Earle Forman OLD Stone Church Independent Baptist North Bennington Wilmington Henry A. Peck Our Lady OF Fatima Baptist Church George C. Mills Pownal East Dorset Lester Tufts Missionary Alliance Church Richard Lenehan Lenehan First United Methodist Church Shaftsbury God Mendelssohn Simone Weil Dailey Battlefield Park Walloomsac N.Y Church OF Jesus Christ OF Latter Day Saints Masonic Temple ST. John the Baptist Catholi Church Faith Bible Baptist Church Woodford Hollow Kenneth Schwebel Church OF Christ Jerry Moffitt FIRST Old Bennington Arvel M. Steece Arthur Murphy ST. Mary’s IN the Mountains Russell Gale Church of God Bobby Richardson Vonda Publi Second Congregational Church Hillside St Eben Chapman Main Street Thomas Steffen Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s Witnesses Watch Tower Congregational Bible Study Sandgate ST. Francis DE Sales Catholic Church Sacred Heart Catholic Church Munity Roy Barstow Bonnie Laurie Barstows Carl Kentsch Francis Coburn Don Otis Erwin S. Jennings Bernice Wilcox Clifford Harwood Floyd Eastman Barstow Southern Vermont Art Center Berkshire Boy Choir Walter Rigney Leo Gould Johnston McKay First Congregational Glasgow McKay Church of Scotland University of Glasgow St. John’s College Cambridge McKays B. G. Lewis Atas Dwar Teammort Hanson Walbridge Roger Sherman DIAL Philco PIC N’ Pac Stores Vichals Lady Pepperell Smart Ecumenical Council SWIFT Walker Aes IDL Bradford House Amer Nind MON. Plaza Bri Era Bankamericard Worthmore Eichaudt Worthmore Jas Richard To Worthmore Vermont National Way
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