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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1968
Page
9
Six Christian and Missionary Alliance workers were killed during a Viet Cong invasion of Ban Me Thuot Vietnam. The Rev Dr Nathan Bailey said the assault won t deter the mission as the group continues its peace message and aid work.
The Times notes that Christian missionaries have long faced opposition and peril worldwide. Thousands have died in 150 years of overseas missions, with notable sacrifices including Dr. Paul Carlson in Congo and Auca martyrs in Ecuador, while many deaths go unheralded in remote regions like World War II Borneo.
A Christian missionary among the Dyak tribes faced a dire choice as Japanese forces closed in. Offered refuge, he refused to shelter others if it would force them into sin and disobedience. He chose surrender over evading justice, writing of his faith and resolve. After the war, tribesmen located his grave, noting he died from bayonet wounds to the chest.
Fifteen members representing Roman Catholic Orthodox Presbyterian Lutheran Methodist and Disciples of Christ will retreat Sunday and Monday at a Trappist monastery in Dubuque The Living Room dialog group meets Tuesdays at Mt Mercy College for luncheon and discussion.
Revival meetings start Monday at Cedar Baptist Church with A. D. Pringle of Ottumwa Baptist Temple speaking each evening at 7 30. The series runs Monday through Friday focusing on spiritual renewal.
Tonight at 7 30 the Lawrence Welk Show airs on KCRG TV Channel 9 in Cedar Rapids featuring a sparkling musical spectrum. The program showcases variety acts and popular melodies from the era.
The Rev. Dr. Henry Scherer, former First Lutheran pastor 1936 to 1941, returns to address morning services as part of the church centennial observance. A reception will follow the second service. He now serves as librarian at the Luther Theological Seminary Philadelphia and has led churches across multiple states.
A program titled Koffee and Korn will be held at Asbury Methodist Church on Saturday February 24 from 7 to 9 p.m. The show features Bob Brown the magi comedian Dick Kruse the folk singer and Bob Naujoks reading poetry and serving as MC. Proceeds aid the Cedar Rapids Marion Area Council of Churches coffee house ministry and Rust College in Holly Springs Mississippi a Methodist college for Negroes.
In Minneapolis a night spot named the Pink Pussy Cat is replaced by a Billy Graham Evangelistic Association subsidiary. The group plans expanded space for the magazine Decision which they publish with a claimed circulation of 3.5 million. The deal’s financial terms were not disclosed.
A compiled schedule lists Cedar Rapids churches with service times, worship themes, and leaders. Entries include Central Church of Christ, Grace Brethren, First Covenant, First Pentecostal, and many others with addresses and ministers named.
Parishes listed with mass times and clergy names including All Saints Dalewood Immaculate Conception St Jude St Ludmila St Matthew St Patrick St Pius X St Wenceslaus. Masses span early morning to early afternoon at each church with multiple services and named priests.
Cedar-6th street at 3rd ave SW Barton G Murray 5.5 9 Serv 10:15 First-840 3rd ave SE John M Hardy S.S. 9:30 Serv 10:40 Prejudice Provincialism Pride Noelridge 4529 Regal ave NE Fred Woolsey 5.5 9:40 Serv 8:30 11
Buffalo-Blairs Ferry road NE and Salem area listings show Elmer C. Boom and A F Frankhauser with service times 9:30 and 10:30 for 30th Street NE and Ist Avenue SW. Sharon Washington appears with show title Show Me Your Ways and address 831 18th Ave SW. Union Ely Road SW lists C L Carter with 5.5 and service at 9.
Public talks listed at units on Center Point road NE. The West unit hosts "Are You Ready for the Attack by Gog lof Magog?" at 3 PM and the East unit presents "The Missionary Journeys and Letters of the Apostle Paul" at 10:30 AM.
Church notices list Melvin Tew at 4300 Trailridge SE with Priesthood 6 20 S S 10 30 Eve 6 Reorganized at 120 19th NE Elder Lewis L Howard 5 8 9 45 Serv 11 Elder Hubert Seeley speaker Wed 7 30.
A compiled schedule shows multiple area churches with Sunday school and service times. Entries include Bethany and Concordia locations with addresses, pastors, and program notes. Open House events and sermon titles such as God, Where Can I Find You and The Balanced Diet are noted alongside service hours.
St George church at 1202 10th st SE lists Ellis Ziton with 5.5 and service at 10:30 including Liturgy at 11. St John church at 600 7th St SE lists Alexander George with 5.5 and Matins at 9:45 and Liturgy at 11. St John Greek at 501 A Ave NE lists Gust E Hatzidakis with Orth ros at 9 and Liturgy at 16:30.
A fragmented church directory shows several congregations with service times and speakers. Central Park Allen Van Cleva Tolstedt present sermons on hidden certainties and simple Christianity alongside denominations like Christ Church and First Church with varied morning and evening services.
In Salisbury England Reverend William Rodda allows bingo at St Michael's but bans shouting bingo Instead prizes go only to winners who shout Amen or Hallelujah Rodda says he enjoys calling numbers and the congregation enjoys the new shouts
Jimmy Durante celebrates his seventh year as guest host of Jimmy Dean and Vikki Carr on Hollywood Palace. The color broadcast airs tonight at 8 30 on KCRG TV 9 with a lineup featuring musical guests and comedy.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette Co publishes daily and Sunday editions at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Subscriptions priced by carrier or mail with various monthly and yearly rates listed. no mail subscriptions where Gazette carrier service exists. Associated Press rights noted for local news and AP dispatches.
A gold plated cross with precious stones will be presented Sunday to Rt. Rev. Alexander George at a 1 p.m. banquet at Farah's restaurant. The event, hosted by St John's Eastern Orthodox Church, features Rep. John Culver and other officials. the cross was made in Athens and dates to 1896.
Bethel A M E church hosts the 39th Allen Lincoln Douglas banquet Wednesday at 5 30 p m in First Presbyterian Church. Rev Leroy White of Mt Zion Baptist Church delivers the address with Mt Zion youth choir and Bethel A M E youth choir providing music. Co chairmen John W Collins and Mrs George W Turner organize the event with Emmett Calling as mistress of ceremonies.
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