Where to start when reading the Bible and how to pace study
The Rev Cedric Lofdahl suggests starting in the New Testament with a Gospel then Paul letters, reading 15 minutes or three chapters daily. He promotes flexible approaches, study groups, newer translations, and open minded, perceptive reading to avoid proof texts. He also advises tracking progress with notes and margins and seeking aids from libraries or bookstores.
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Cedric Lofdahl
Daily Gazette
Lofdahl
Holy Redeemer Lutheran Church
Edgewood Road NW
the Gazette
Word In Witness
Lordahl
Jesus
Paul
Holy Redeemer
Timothy
Sordah
Christian Science lecture and local religious events roundup
Dorcas Strong of Cleveland lectures on Christian Science and daily church events and concerts are listed, including Cedar Rapids Jeweltones gospel show, Kids Crusade, and Halloween Bible character dress. Various services, speakers, and schedules span Cedar Rapids and Iowa City with multiple churches hosting outreach and revival plans.
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The
Cedar Rapids Jeweltones
Robins Church of the Brethren
Debi Stacey
Sheri Williams
Independence
Church Page Deadline And Corrections
The monthly church directory will be published next Saturday. All corrections must be submitted in writing to the church page editor by Wednesday noon. Message Center items are also due by Wednesday noon.
Journey Through the Halls of Hell at First Assembly
The First Assembly of God Church will present Journey Through the Halls of Hell on Sunday at 8 am and 10 30 am using drama to depict hell why people deserve judgment and the choice of heaven Cain Jezebel Judas Iscariot Agrippa Herod Herodias appear as vignettes with fog lights and sound effects to urge decision for Jesus Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hell
First Assembly of God
42Nd St. NE
Danny Millwood
First Assembly
Renee Millwood
Cain
Jezebel
Judas Iscariot
Agrippa
Herod
Herodias
Jesus Christ
Millwoods
CWU to Observe World Community Day in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Marion Church Women United will host a 9 30 a m World Community Day service November 7 at the Salvation Army 1000 C Ave NW guest speaker Charla Pereau from Garden Grove California founder of Colonia V Guerrero Children's Home will discuss The Spirit of the Lord Gives Power The service will feature a 1976 CWA document A People Platform for a Global Society with local agency displays and an 11 a m Q A session Tickets 1 25 at door Nursery provided
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Robert Flowers
Salvation Army
Salvation Army Corps
C Ave
Cedar Rapids
Horseshoe Bend
Ark
Johnson County
Iowa
Linn County
Friends Meetinghouse
Whittier
Harry Wenger
Wellman
Iowa State Crop Board
Dick Freeman
Linn County Crop Committee
Allen
Zion American Lutheran Church
Wyoming
Stephen A. Steely
St. John’s United Methodist Church
Davenport
Bill Gaither
Five Seasons Center
Gloria
Gary McSpadden
Gaither
Cedar Rapids-Marion Church Women United
CWU
Charla Pereau
Garden Grove
Calif
Colonia V. Guerrero Children’s Home
CWA
Ecumenical Action Committee
Bread For the World
CROP
Stamp Project
Serry Store
Linn County Food Bank
Linn County Association of Retarded Citizens
Women’s Emergency Shelter
Coalition For Social Action
NAACP
United Nations
Buffalo
N.Y
Mercy Spiritual Center Hosts Three Community Events
Mercy Spiritual Center at 1125 Prairie Drive NE announces a women’s religious life retreat ending Nov 2, a Nov 2 1:30 PM to 7:30 PM dance creation workshop, and an Nov 14–16 Effective Living Seminar for divorced and separated individuals. For details call Sisters Sheila Sharon or Pat.
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Mercy Spiritual Center
Prairie Drive
Sheila
Sharon
Pat
Manchester First Baptist marks 125 years of faith
Manchester First Baptist Church celebrates its 125th founding anniversary with a 10:30 a.m. sermon by Rev. Ralph Miller a noon potluck and a 12:45 p.m. service followed by a 7 p.m. film on Christian Fathering. Established in 1855 by six founders the church now has 200 members and 45 senior pastors. Miller began July 27 this year and Rev. Richard Evans started as education director on April 21, 1979.
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The
Alliance Church
42Nd St. NE
Irving Malm
Omaha
Western
Christian and Missionary Alliance
Manchester
First Baptist Church
Ralph Miller
Ious
Miller
Richard Evans
Also Mentioned on This Page
American Bible Society
Christian Science Lecture
Dorcas W. Strong
Cleveland
Ohio
Christian Science Board of Lectureship
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Second Ave
Strong
Jeweltones
Kids Crusade
Free Methodist Church
Gave
W.W. Oscarson
Douglas Avenue Free Methodist Church
Des Moines
Louis Goldberg
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago
Faith Bible Church
Robins
Longbranch
Goldberg
Iowa City
Aglow
Women’s Aglow Fellowship
Purple Cow
Marilyn Saverard
Ames Aglow
Dave Wilkerson
Luther College
Wilkerson
New York
Steve Sovern
U.S. House of Representatives
First Christian Church
Third Ave. SE
America
Sunlight
First Church of the Nazarene
First Ave
Dan Bergen
Music and
Musette Green
Ukena
BJ. Ukena
First United Presbyterian Church
West Union
University of
Dorcas
Marion
Diai 911
Manchester Church
Linn Health
Bishop L. David Brown
Pythian Hall
Old
Marion Road
John Cuddeback
WMT
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