Infant Jesus of Prague Shrine Revives Faith in Prague Oklahoma
In Prague Oklahoma a replica of the Infant Jesus of Prague shrine draws 1,500 to 2,000 visitors monthly from across the U S and abroad. The Vatican designated the shrine national status two years ago, and pilgrimages to St. Wenceslaus church honor world peace and the defeat of communism.
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Ray Shaw
Prague
Okla
Oklahoma
Czechoslovakia
St. Wenceslaus Church
Vatican
S. H. Kleman
Father Kleman
Christ
Jesus
South America
Iso
Anderson Elected President of Lutheran Seminars Group
Richmond Anderson of Cedar Rapids was chosen president of the Association of Lutheran Seminarians at a Springfield Ohio convention. A First Lutheran church member, he is a second year Central seminary student in Fremont Iowa, and a Roosevelt High School and Gustavus Adolphus College alumnus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond Anderson
R. Cedric Anderson
Vinton Road
Association of Lutheran Seminarians
United States
Canada
Springfield
Ohio
First Lutheran Church
Cedar Rapids
Anderson
Central Seminary
Fremont
Ieb
Roosevelt High School
Gustavus Adolphus College
St.Peter
Anamosa Churches Name New North Dakota Pastor
The Rev. David Yeend of Drake North Dakota was named pastor of First Baptist church in Anamosa. Yeend, a Chicago native, succeeds interim pastor Rev Gail Patterson. Yeend, graduated from Northern Baptist Theological Seminary, and his wife have two children. Members of the pastoral committee are listed. In Onslow the eighty fifth anniversary of the First Presbyterian church will be observed at the 11 am service. The church founded in 1871 with land donated by Esau Franks. The 1872 building cost debt free, later expansions and affiliations with Bethel Church. Twenty five ministers have served the congregation. Active groups include the WCS Guild and Youth Fellowship. Present membership 162 with listed officers and trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
David Yeend
Drake
N. D
First Baptist Church
Chicago
Yeend
Gail Patterson
Dubuque
Northern Baptist Theological Seminary
Jack Fahey
Neil Norton
James Remley
Albert Benadom
Donald Brink
Onslow
First Presbyterian
Cedar Rapids
New Depot
Frozen Hill
Bethel
Bethel Church
C. E. Burdine
New Sharon
George K. Tjaden
Wyoming Church
Women’s Christian Service Guild
Youth Fellowship
Calvin Reiss
Allen Chatterton
Wilford Wherry
Lee Haring
William Reade
Ed Hodeval
Ronald Hanna
Lyman Lanpher
Edwin Reid
John Hinrich
Dillon Hall
Raymond Taylor
George Wessels
Irene Edwards
Rex Brady
Presbyterians and Youth Meet in Cedar Rapids
The Iowa synod Presbyterian youth executive committee completed a three day gathering at Central Park Presbyterian church Cedar Rapids. Fourteen youths and two adult advisers from Westminster Fellowship groups planned the year’s program including July assembly a spring meeting with nearby synods officers and four summer work camps. Officers named include Shirley Law Indianola moderator Karen Clay Cedar Rapids vice moderator Ann Wolf Winfield stated clerk and Jaffer LeMars permanent clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Organization of Presbyterian Youth
Cedar Rapids
Westminster Fellowship
Iowa
Karen Clay
Ann Wolf
Winfield
Jaffer
LeMars
Cedar Rapids church notices list many services and schedules
A long directory details worship, Sunday school, and service times for numerous churches in Cedar Rapids. Entries include First Baptist, Calvary, Grace, Immaculate Conception, St. Ludmila’s, St. Patrick’s, and Jehovah’s Witnesses, with pastors named and times listed for morning, evening, and special services.
Missionary Merle Stombaugh Leads Services
The Christian Missionary Alliance reports Rev. Merle Stombaugh at 3412 Old Marioard NE. Sunday school at 9:30 with worship at 10:30 and an evening service at 7:30.
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Christian, Missionary Alliance
Old
Marioard
Merle Stombaugh
Covenant Church Service Times at 25th Street NE
The Rev. Norman Swenson leads services at Covenant First on 701 25th St NE. Sunday school at 9:80, worship at 10:45, and evening service at 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covenant
25Th St. NE
Norman Swenson
S. School
Church of Christ Service and Bible Study Notice
Central Church of Christ invites at 9:30 Bible study and 10:30 sermon led by James M. McNiel. Evening gathering to follow. Service details reflect local church hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Christ
Central
James M. McNiel
Church of Open Bible Schedule at First Church
The Church of Open Bible at 1311 L Street SW led by Rev Neal B Gail hosts school at 9 45 worship at 11 and evening service at 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Open Bible
L St. SW
Neal B. Gail
Christian Science Church Service Details
The notice lists Christian Science services at First-1242 2nd Ave SE with a Sunday school and worship at 11. The fragment specifies a local church schedule without additional events or affiliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science
2Nd Ave. SE. S. School
Covington Church Service Schedule Brief
Covington notices list Reverend Hugh S leading worship at 9 30 in the morning with a church service.
Congregational Church Services and School Times
The Congregational church at First 361 17th Street SE led by Rev J Richard Wagner offers church school at 9 45 and 10 55 with worship at 10 55 The Bethany church at 1300 6th Street NW led by Rev Mary A White offers church school at 9 30 and worship at 8 30 and 10 30 The text references Follies of 57 as a program or event.
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17Th St
J. Richard Wagner
Bethany
6Th St. NW
Mary A. White
Christ's Sanctified Holy Church Service Schedule
The record lists worship times and addresses for Christ's Sanctified Holy Church at 1230 15th St SE S and First-840 3rd Ave SE with Rev Jack A Oliver, Cedar 526 3rd Ave SW with Rev Ernest S Worden, and speakers including Tom Sears. It notes church schools and service times: S school 9:45, Worship 8:30, 10:50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ’s Sanctified Holy Church
St. SE — S
3Rd Ave
Jack A. Oliver
Tom. Sears
Cedar
Ernest S. Worden
John
Alexander
Salem and area church schedules listed with clergy
A church directory listing multiple congregations in Salem and surrounding areas shows their addresses, pastors, Sunday school times, and worship hours. Churches include Salem Islave, St Andrew, Faith, Union Elyrd, Sharon, Buffalo Blairs Ford, Grace, St sey, and Four Square Gospel with respective ministers and service times.
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Salem
Islave
Leonard E. Deaver
St. Andrew's
7Th St
Hubert L. Sunderman
Faith
30Th St
Union — Elyrd
Charles W. Bellus
Sharon
18Th Ave
Walter Cerka
S. School
Buffalo
Blairs Ford
Samuel J. Hahn
Interdenominational Worship Services Listing
The Rev A J Stokes leads worship at 11 with an evening service at 7. Islam Moslem Temple at 1335 9th St NW hosts noon worship Friday and Sunday School at 8 45.
Church Schedules and Sermons for Several Congregations
A listing of church services across multiple congregations with addresses, pastors, Sunday school times, worship times, and sermon topics for December and January. Includes St Mark's Bethany Trinity Zion Good Shepherd Hope Holy Redeemer Concordia and others with varied service hours and sermon themes such as Christmas reflections and faith for the new year.
Saint George and St John Orthodox Church Schedule Notes
The entry lists St George Orthodox at 1202 10th St SE with Rt Rev George Ghannam at 9 45 Orthros and 10 Liturgy, Saint Helen Hellenic at 501 A Ave NE with Dr Elias Georges and a 9 30 Sunday school, 10 30 Liturgy, and St John Eastern at 600 7th St SE led by Rev James H C Allan with 9 30 Orthros and 10 30 Mass.
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St. George
St. SE
George Ghannam
Kenwood-327 35th Street NE Service Times
The Rev. Keith Taber leads worship at 9:30 and 11 in the Ch. school. Westminster is located at 1285 3rd Ave for the mentioned services.
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Kenwood
35Th St
Keith Taber
Westminster
3Rd Ave
Salvation Army Church Schedule at 1123 3rd St SE
Senior Captain and Mrs J E LaLone announce services at the Salvation Army with a school session at 10 and a Holiness meeting at 11 held at 1123 3rd Street Southeast led by local officers.
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Salvation Army
St. Se—Sr
J. E. LaLone
Holiness Meeting
Society of Friends YMCA Worship Meeting Report
At the YMCA worship gathering, Y’s Men were present in the meeting room at eleven o’clock, according to the notice.
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Society OF Friends
YMCA
Seventh Day Adventist Church Services and School Listing
The passage lists Seventh Day Adventist church at 121 2nd St NE with Rev Walter A. Pierce leading weeknight services at 7 30 and Sunday service at 7. It also notes 3424 Istave NE and L M Heiffner with a Saturday school at 9 30.
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2Nd St. NE
Waltter A. Pierce
Seventh Day Adventist
Istave
L. M. Heifner
Facing Reality The Evils of Complacency Sermon
At Peoples-600 3rd Ave SE upper and lower schools pastors lead adult forum at 9 45 worship at 11 Rev Morris Hershman of United Church of Christ speaks on facing reality the evils of complacency. Also Czech church 1510 2nd St SW with Dr Milo Filipi to deliver The Backward Look sermon and Sunday school at 9 30 worship 10 30.
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Church OF the Brethren
4Th Ave
W.R. Burriss
Temple Judah
Washington Ave. SE
Morris M. Hershman
Trinity
3Rd Ave
5Th St
Glenn Hartong
Edwin T. Settle
Kenwood
Kenwood Mane
Bernard G. Olson
Charles S. Hempstead
Wesleyan
1St Ave
1St Ave. SW. Ithe Rev. G. M. Hubby. Worship St. James—1426 Ellis Blvd
Arthur Schuldt
St. Paul’s
8Rd Ave
Jackson Burns
H. Hughes
Dill
Assoc. S
John Huss
14Th Ave
John K. Moore
G Ave
C. W. Oscarson
Bethel Ame
6Th St
E. L. Johnson
Asbury — Wanen High
God
Peoples
3Rd Ave. SE
United Church OF Christ
E&r
8Th Ave
E. K. Schneider
2Nd St. Isw
Milo Filipi
Beth Jacob
Peoples Church
Cedar Rapids
Christ Church 2000 Istave Service and Rev Jones
The notice lists Christ Church NW at 9:30 for worship led by The Rev. Franklin T. Jones. An Ohio school session at 9:30 is also mentioned, indicating concurrent or related activities.
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Christ Church
Istave
Franklin T. Jones
Brotherhood Through Forgiveness Service At S. School
Mabel Swanson leads at 1015 2nd Ave SE with a 9:30 school session and 11 o clock worship. The event promotes Brotherhood Through Forgiveness as the theme.
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2Nd Ave
Mabel Swanson
S. School
Cedar Rapids Clergy and Lay Speakers Lead Sunday Services
Chock Usp of TORN B. Alexander Culver-Stockton dean will speak at Cedar Christian church in Cedar Rapids. Thomas A Sears son of Ed and Mrs Sears will address First Christian church on The Folly of Ughtlessness. Boston Theological Seminary singers appear Jan 24 at St Pauls Methodist church. Rev Marion Williams and Rev Mr Mrs Paul Cross also scheduled speakers in Cedar Rapids area churches. Jehovahs Witnesses report 75 attendees at the Mason City state meeting.
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Torn B. Alexander
Culver-Stockton College
Cedar Christian Schurch
Cedar Rapids
Thomas A. Sears
Ed Sears
Longwood Drive
First Christian Church
School of Theology of
Boston Parte
Seminary
St. Paul’s Methodist Church
Marion Williams
Shellsburg Presbyterian Church
Paul D. Cross
Flint
New Year's Services Across Cedar Rapids Churches
Cedar Rapids churches list New Year observances with times and services. Grace Episcopal holds Communion Wednesday at 9 30 a.m. St Mark's Lutheran prays Wednesday at 8 p.m. Bethany Lutheran meets Tuesday at 7 45 p.m. Our Savior's Lutheran hosts New Year Eve service Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran sermon Wednesday at 10 a.m. First United Church of Christ Czech sermon Wednesday at 10 a.m. Others include St Pauls Methodist Wesley covenant service Tuesday at 11 p.m. and Church of the Nazarene watch night service Tuesday at 9 p.m. with Communion at 12. Pastor H E Hegstrom assists.
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Grace Episcopal
St. Mark’s Lutheran
Bethany Lutheran
Our Savior’s Lutheran
Good Shepherd Lutheran
St. Paul’s Methodist
Kenwood Methodist
Church of the Nazarene
H. E. Hegstrom
First United Church of Christ
E&r
British Pastors Praise Zeal of U S Churchmen
London reporters who toured the United States praised the zeal of American churchmen. The Rev Clifford Chapman noted churches full even in summer and contrasted English congregations averaging about 10 percent with the U S average of roughly 60 percent. He cited visits to New York Pennsylvania Chicago Spirit Lake Iowa Kansas City and Richmond Virginia as examples.
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London
Clifford Chapman
America
Chapman
New York
Pennsylvania
Chiccago
Spirit Lake
Kansas City
Richmond
Episcopal Bishop To Visit Grace Church in Cedar Rapids
The Episcopal Bishop of Iowa, The Rev. eaten Vv. Sait, will visit Grace Church Cedar Rapids. He will conduct communion at eight in the morning, confirm at eleven and receive four candidates at the ten o'clock mass. He plans to meet with the vestry during the morning.
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Eaten Vv. Sait
Iowa
Grace Church
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids to Open School for Christian Growth
A School for Christian Growth will start in Cedar Rapids next month under the Cedar Rapids and Marion Council of Churches. The five part six week program runs January 23 to February 27, meeting Thursdays 7 30 to 9 30 p m. It targets general public and Sunday school teachers with courses from nursery to senior high.
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Christian Growth
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids and Marion
Sermon in the News A Star and a Satellite
A Cedar Rapids church sermon contrasts the man-made satellite with the God-made Star of Bethlehem. Rev. Jack A. Oliver urges Christians to focus on Christ as the Savior and to lead humanity toward Him.
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Russia
Bethlehem
Earth
Christ
School seeks diverse faculty across denominations
Officials report outreach to candidates from multiple faiths for teaching roles. The roster of faculty members is expected to be finalized within a few days as interviews and selections proceed.
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Ers
Religious Developments Mark Year of 1957
In a year-end review, Pope Pius XII and the National Council of Churches urged restraint amid the arms race, calling for a breathing space and mass reconciliation. Major events included formation of the United Church of Christ, Oberlin doctrinal talks, Billy Graham’s record evangelism drive, a split of Brooklyn’s diocese, clergy shortages, a Lutheran World Federation gathering, and evolving church state school relations.
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National Council of Churches
World Council of Churches
Billy Graham
New York
Brooklyn
Vatican
Martin Luther
Chicago
Rev E O Dirks Resigns Pastoral Posts in 1953 1954
The Rev E O Dirks pastor of Cotter and Salem Presbyterian Churches in Columbus Junction resigns effective December 31 retiring from active ministry. The Dirks plan to move to Chippewa Falls Wisconsin after the new year where several children live. A potluck in Cotter church honors the Dirks tonight.
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Columbus Junction
E. O. Dirks
Cotter
Salem Presbyterian
Dirks
Chippewa Falls
Wis
Cotter Church
Harlem Churches Form Neighborhood Group
Fifteen Harlem churches formed the Heart of Harlem Neighborhood Church Assn to promote evangelism social relations and education under the Protestant Council of the City of New York. The unit becomes the first official neighborhood church association within the council which oversees 1700 Protestant churches in its 31 boroughs and nominations.
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New York
Harlem
Heart of
New York City
Religious Moves Based On Symbols, Prof Says
Dr. Ira A. De Augustine Reid, a sociology professor at Haverford College, told a Disciples of Christ executive meeting in Chicago that religious movements speak through symbols. He said symbols guide belief and prompt action though they do not provide knowledge, and believers accept risks in following them.
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Chicago
Ira A. de Augustine Reid
Haverford
Disciples of Christ
Records and risks in 1957 church balance sheet
The year end review shows churchs assets rising in 1957 with membership surpassing 100 million and Sunday school enrollment over 40 million. Contributions totaled about 3.5 billion while 3,000 new congregations formed and missions rose to 22680. Debits include alcohol spending, rising addiction, divorce, highway deaths, and porn sales. The piece notes a twofold national religious mood.
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America
U.S
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Presbyterians and Youth Meet
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Assembly OF God
Oakland Rd
L. N. Huffman
Evening Central
A Ave
Charles E. Kingsfield
Baha'i Center
Ridgewood Terrace SE
Mt. Zion
8Th St
Percy Burt
Berean—Ymca
Glen V
Edgewood
E Ave
Edgewood Rd
Fred T. Miller
Noelridge
Clifton
Richard Krenz
Dave
Robert Clouse
Immaculate Conception
Maurice S. Sheehy
Thomas F. Currier
Dean L. Walbaum
Assis
St. Ludmila’s
21St Ave
Frank R. Hruby
Raphael Ludwig
St. Patrick’s
Ist
Ave
N.W
St. Wenceslaus
5Th St. SE
A. W. Chihak
Louis J. Trzil
Clarence Frana
Matthew’s—lIst Ave
24Th St. NE
Dalewood Ave
29Th St. SE
Edmund J. Becker
John P. Ptacek
Church OF God IN Christ
H St
Church OF God
Ellis Park
Lave
Samuel C. Ritchart
Prairie Street
N. Am
Harrord Justice
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Kingdom Hall
Center Point
Watchtower
Dairydale Court
John H. Fossum
19Th St. NE
D. M. Cassiday
John P. Woods
Thomas R. Williams
Olivet
10Th St
Mer
William E. Pfeffer
R. F. Galloway
Central Park
B Ave
Reuben ‘Traden
Theodore G. Lilley
Arnie P.ziegler
Worsship
Sinclair Memorial
12Th Ave
Ralph S. Colston
Pentecostal Evangelical
S Ave
Rev. O. L. ‘Kirk. S
Covington
Rev. Hugh S. School
Christian
Evangelical United Brethren
Episcopal
Grace
James C. A. Cole
Gordon V. Smith
St. Sey
19Th St
A. Loferski
Foursquare Gospel
Herman Mullis
Interdenominational
5Th Ave
A. J. Stokes
Sanon
Lavina Ross Fowler
Emmanuel
Miriam
Moses
David
Cain
Abel
Israel
Lutheran
First
USCA
T. A. Youngquist
St. Mark’s
Aug
Richard W. Engstrom
Forest Drive
E. W. Waggazer
Ist Ave
Julius E. Koch
Zion
Hiawatha
Ralph O. Underwager
Richard H. ‘Baur
St. Stephen’s
ELC
Meadowbrook
N. L. Wogen
Sr. S
Jr. S
Good Shepherd
Eave
W. F.sprengeler
Hope
J St
Robert N. Harter
Holy Redeemer
IE Ave
Norman A. Jexiesee
Concordia
Johnson Ave
Robert K. _Olson
Methodist
Nazarene
Forrest E. Whitlatch
Orthodox
Presbyterian
Sunshine Mission
Unitarian
United Presbyterian
Unity Center
Jehovah's Witnesses
Mason City
C.R. Christian Growth School
George W. Cornell
Pius XII
Council
Edwin T. Dahlberg
Congregational Christians
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Oberlin
Minneapolis
Lutheran World Federation
Colombia
United
Seventh Day Brethren
Marion
Louis Cassels
United Press
Standard Appliance Co
Standard Appliance Company
Second Avenue
Tenth Street
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