Presbytery gay ordination issue fuels Iowa church debate
Iowa presbyteries face decisions on ordaining homosexuals ahead of the General Assembly meeting in San Diego. Clergy warn of potential loss of funds and members, while some argue ordination could liberalize ministry. The national controversy tests church unity across Prospect Hill Missouri River Valley North Central Des Moines John Knox East Iowa and others.
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Presbytery
188Th General Assembly
Assembly
Iowa
Prospect Hill
Missouri River Valley
North Central
Des Moines
John Knox
East Iowa
Byteries
General Assembly
San Diego
Calif
Iowa Presbyterian
Richard Miller
Minority Report
Hoffman
Miller
Missionary Paul Hurlburt to speak at Calvary Baptist
The Rev Paul Hurlburt, a 16 year missionary in Zaire, will share experiences at Calvary Baptist Church 1203 Third Ave SW on Sunday at 10 45 a m and 7 p m. Community youth groups sponsor musical events and bible studies across Cedar Rapids including a Wednesday Setfree performance by Seward Neb trio led by Steven Armbrust.
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Paul Hurlburt
Zaire
Calvary Baptist Church
Third Ave
The
Youth Fellowship of
Olivet United Presbyterian Church
10Th St. NW
Setfree
Seward, Neb
Steven Armbrust
Cedar Rapids
Church of the Foursquare Gospel
First Ave
Lee Griffis
Griffis
Joy Unlimited
Charles City
Ascension Lutheran Church
Grand Ave
Marion
David Heck
Good Baptist
Dave Smith
Homosexual ordination debate splits Iowa Presbyterians
In western Iowa Skinner's session opposes ordaining avowed homosexuals while Des Moines and Dubuque clergy push for dialogue. The Majority report allows ordination with gifts. Minority urges prohibition. Leaders urge education and pastoral care as congregations discuss policy changes.
Four Cedar Rapids delegates named to United Presbyterian Assembly
Four Cedar Rapids area members will be voting delegates at the 190th General Assembly of the United Presbyterian Church in San Diego from Tuesday through May 24. Delegates include Rev. Nadim E. Saikaly of Olivet Church Walter Wheeler Mary Lou Wiley and Lois Schermerhorn. The assembly will decide on key issues including the moderator selection and whether to ordain avowed homosexuals. Also noted is St Johns Episcopal Church celebrating the ministry of Rev Stephen Snider with a Monday 7:30 p.m. service and related events including a reception at the rectory. Snider previously served at St Timothy’s in West Des Moines. his wife Irene is a physical therapist at St Luke’s Hospital.
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Skinner
Prospect Hill Presbytery
Iowa
Jesus Christ
Kenneth Hindman
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Dubuque
John Knox Presbytery
General Assembly
Presbyterian Church
Wayne Hoffman
Westminister Presbyterian Church
Waterloo
Hindman
J. William Brewer
Grace United Presbyterian Church
Council Bluffs
Missouri River Valley
Cedar Rapids
United Presbyterian Church
San Diego
Calif
Nadim E. Saikaly
Olivet Church
Walter Wheeler
Lost Valley Road
Mary Lou Wiley
Deer View Road
Lois Schermerhorn
West Liberty
St. John’s Episcopal Church
19Th St. SE
Stephen Snider
Walter C. Righter
Episcopal Diocese of
Park Ave
Snider
St. John’s
St. Timothy’s
West Des Moines
Irene
St. Luke’s Hospital
Change the World School of Prayer in Cedar Rapids
World Literature Crusade of Los Angeles sponsors an interdenominational prayer program at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Cedar Rapids. Friday sessions run 7 to 10 p.m. and Saturday from 9 30 a.m. to 5 p.m. A 25 tuition covers a 232 page manual given to each participant.
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World Literature Crusade
Los Angeles
Calif
World School of Prayer
Cedar Rapids
Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Poodle Survives 140Foot Roof Leap in Virginia Construction Site
Danny the poodle from New Carrollton Md leaped from a 14 story building roof to a mud pile after his owner Herman Dean whistled from the ground. The seven year old dog survived with a sore leg and was praised for his self taught response. Joe Louis age note follows the item.
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Alexandria
Danny
Herman Dean
New Carrollton
Dean
Minister serving Lord Texas steaks at The Fatted Calf
In Sanger Texas Dr Ron Thomas a doctor and non-denominational minister and family run The Fatted Calf a restaurant with a pay what you want policy on meals patrons pay what they feel is fair some even take money from the jar yet most pay more than their share The cook says they trust diners and see the act as an expression of faith In effect the restaurant doubles as a house of worship with tourists learning of their faith and its practice
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Sanger
Texas
Ron Thomas
Thomas
Wanda Ragsdale
Jesus rally at Giants Stadium in Meadowlands
Thousands of Christians from multiple denominations gather at Giants Stadium Meadowlands East Rutherford New Jersey for a Jesus 78 rally sponsored by People of Hope and Logos International Fellowship. Rev James Ferry says the event aims to exalt Jesus and hopes unity will follow.
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N. J
Giants
Meadowlands
James Ferry
People of Hope
Logos International Fellowship
Father Ferry
Jesus
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