Spirit of Jesus guides Cedar Rapids priest's work and life
Louis J. Trzil, pastor of St. Wenceslaus Church in Cedar Rapids, seeks the spirit of helping the needy over wealth. He plans an elevator for accessibility, recalls a Czech Catholic community, and shares his simple, faith driven life. He faces temptations, enjoys fishing, and stays devoted to God and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trzil
Jesus
Cedar Rapids
Sandra VanAmburg
Louis J. Trzil
St. Wenceslaus Church
Bever Park
St. Wenceslaus
Wenceslaus
Bohemia
Czechoslovakia
St. Wenceslaus Gym
St. Paul
St. Wenceslaus Day Care Center
Navy
Lou
New Eden United Church opens as evangelists lead service
A new Church of Christ will meet in Room B of Gage Memorial Union Coe College with Evangelists Andy DeKlerk and Calvin Watson conducting 10 AM and 6 PM services and a 9 AM Bible study. DeKlerk born in South Africa formed a Cedar Rapids congregation six years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Carey
Eden United Church of Christ
Eighth Ave
Carey
Ministry of Reconciliation, Inc
Ktof-Fm
Cedar Rapids
Debbie
Davenport
Kstt-Am
Church of Christ
Gage Memorial Union
Coe College
Andy DeKlerk
Calvin Watson
DeKlerk
South Africa
Tampa
Fla
Lily
Calvin Watsons
Langdon Ave
NewLight Singers Prepare 90 Minute Glendale Concert
The New Light Singers from Glendale Arizona tour for 70 days performing contemporary and traditional Christian music. On Wednesday at 7 30 p m they will hold a 90 minute concert at First Christian Church 840 Third Ave SE. The ensemble includes 18 vocalists and 14 instrumentalists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Light Singers
Glendale
Ariz
First Christian Church
Third Ave. SE
Aglow Speaker Glennys Baker Sets Luncheon Talk
Iowa City Aglow will host speaker Glennys Baker of Davenport to discuss Three Poignant Commands at a 1:30 p.m. luncheon in Coralville. The Iowa River Power Company Banquet Rooms will host the event with a $4.50 price. reservations go through Denice Park at Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glennys Baker
Davenport
God's Prison Gang shown at Hillside Wesleyan Church
Hillside Wesleyan Church at 2600 First Ave NW screens God's Prison Gang Sunday at 6 45 p m The film was shot behind the walls of New York's Attica Prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillside Wesleyan Church
First Ave
New York
Attica
Peace and unity observance by Cedar Rapids Baha'is
The Cedar Rapids Baha'is announce a peace and unity observance at 2 p.m. in Room 104 at the YWCA. They report sixteen Baha'is in Iran were executed for their faith, and Elham Springer of Iowa City cites decades of persecution in Iran. Dr. Firuz Kazemzadeh urges the United States to lead in stopping such killings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YWCA
Fifth St
Cedar Rapids
Iran
Marge Nelson-Willis
Reagan
Firuz Kazemzadeh
Baha’is
U.S
United States
Luther Institute Renewal at Luther College July 10 15
Clergy and lay people of all denominations may attend the Institute for Renewal July 10 15 at Luther College Decorah. Sponsored by the Iowa District of The American Lutheran Church and the Iowa Synod of the Lutheran Church in America. Nine speakers address Word World Witness. Cost 120 single 100 double. Information call 515 274 3674.
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Decorah
Institute For Renewal
Luther College
Iowa
American Lutheran Church
Iowa Synod of the Lutheran Church In America
Des Moines
Paul Chambers concert and skating night sponsored by Campus Life
Youth for Christ Eastern Iowa Campus Life sponsors a Paul Chambers concert and a skating party Monday at Super Skate followed by a ShowBiz Pizza Place performance at 9 30 p m Ontario California based ministry Chambers will sing after skating all juniors seniors and college students may attend skating costs 2 25 dollars while pizza and concert total 3 dollars
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Youth For Christ
Paul Chambers
Chambers
Ontario
Calif
Oakland Church of the Nazarene marks 25th anniversary service
The Oakland Church of the Nazarene at 3000 42nd St NE will celebrate 25 years with a Friday 7 30 p m service. Rev Larry McKain of Waterloo will speak and provide special music with his wife. The church began May 18 1958 with 10 members and now has 240. McKain is among several ministers from the Oakland church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
The Christian Herald to Be Renamed The Good News Herald
Launching this month, The Christian Herald will become The Good News Herald in July. Editor Larry J. Janda says the monthly paper aims to spread the gospel, build believers’ knowledge in Christ, and inform Cedar Rapids Christians about current events. The project is described as a ministry that may become a nonprofit. Subscriptions available. contact Stephani Finley at 393-2662 or mail P O Box 249 Hiawatha IA 52233.
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The
Christian Herald
Good News Herald
Larry J. Janda
Janda
Cedar Rapids
Stephani Finley
P.O. Box
Hiawatha
Iowa
Mary Miska Larson to Perform Sacred Concert
Davenport singer Mary Miska Larson will present a 10 a.m. sacred music concert at Sharon United Methodist Church on 18th Avenue and Ninth Street SW. A Prairie High School and University of Iowa graduate raised near Swisher, she has released the album To God Be the Glory.
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Sharon United Methodist Church
18Th Avenue
Ninth Street
Mary Miska Larson
Davenport
Mary
Prairie High School
University of Iowa
Swisher
Joe Johnson Concert at First Covenant Church
Joe Johnson of Promise Ministries at First Federated Church Des Moines performs a concert Sunday at 6 p.m. at First Covenant Church located at 1800 46th St NE. The event brings together church communities for musical praise and outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Johnson
Promise Ministries
First Federated Church
Des Moines
First Covenant Church
46Th St. NE
Shiokari Pass film shown at Maranatha Bible Church
The Shiokari Pass film based on Ayako Miura’s best seller will be shown Sunday at 7 p.m. at Maranatha Bible Church 701 25th St. NE. The story follows a man choosing between life and death while illustrating God’s love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiokari Pass
Japan
Ayako Miura
Maranatha Bible Church
25Th St
Soens Named Bishop of Sioux City Diocese
Pope John Paul II named Monsignor Lawrence D. Soens the new bishop of the Sioux City Diocese. The 56 year old Davenport native was ordained May 6 1950 and has led St. Mary parish and schools in Clinton. He becomes the fifth Davenport priest elevated to a bishop in 101 years.
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John Paul II
Lawrence D. Soens
Sioux City
Davenport
St. Mary
Clinton
Soens
Maurice J. Dingman
Des Moines
Christ
Former Sioux City mayor elected moderator of Midwest Presbyterians
The Rev. William F. Skinner, former Sioux City mayor and pastor of First Presbyterian Church, was elected moderator of the six state Synod of the Lakes and Prairies at Macalester College St Paul Minn The synod includes 16 presbyteries across six states and more than 258000 members Skinner has served as vice moderator and succeeds W Ralph Taylor The synod encompasses Iowa Wisconsin Minnesota North and South Dakota and Nebraska
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Sioux City
William F. Skinner
Synod of the
Skinner
Synod
W. Ralph Taylor
Mount Pleasant
Sheila Gustafson
First Presbyterian Church
Red Wing
Minn
Clergy Course At Independence Institute Offers Extended CPE
The Independence Mental Health Institute will run an extended clinical pastoral education program from August 30 to December 20. The course provides a full unit of credit from the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education and covers counseling skills alcoholism and emotional problems. Clergy may contact Chaplains Charles Hart or David Manders at 334-2583.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence Mental Health Institute
Association For Clinical Pastoral Education
Charles Hart
David Manders
Outdoor worship marks anniversary at First Presbyterian near Ely
On Sunday July 3 the First Presbyterian Church near Ely holds outdoor worship at the Banner Valley English Lutheran Church site a mile south of Ely. Pastors Francis Laren and Arthur Nash attend with the Cedar Rapids Harmony Hawks chorus performing before a potluck. Bring lawn chairs. rain moves to the church.
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First Presbyterian Church
Ely
Banner Valley
English Lutheran Church
Blacktop
Vern Upmier
Francis Laren
Arthur Nash
Cedar Rapids Harmony Hawks
Religion page deadline notice for Saturday edition
All new items for the Saturday religion page must be submitted in writing to the religion editor. The deadline is Wednesday noon.
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Iowa Conservation Commission
Minnesota
Newhalls
Richard M. Newhall
Barbara
St. Paul's United Methodist Church
Newhall
St. Paul’s
Central Illinois
United Methodist Church
Pepperwood Hill SE
Jan Spoerl
St Paul's
Richard Newhall
St. Paul's
NewLight Singers
Iowa City
Aglow
Lutheran Institute
Campus Life
Shiokari
Frank H. Greteman
Lawrence Soens
Presbyterian Post
Germany
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Princeton Theological Seminary
Downington, Pa
3Rd Avenue
5Th Street
S.E
Greene Square
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