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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1976

Page

2

Born Again Faith Boosts Carter Era Evangelical Rise

A Gallup poll finds 34 percent of U.S. adults report a born again experience, about 50 million over 18, with Protestants at 48 percent and Jews not mentioned. Four in ten Americans take the Bible literally, and Episcopalians favor Ford while Baptists favor Carter, underscoring religion as a defining force in 1976.

New York Jimmy Carter George Gallup, Jr Minneapolis Gallup Ford Carter

God alive in America as Gallup notes religion stable in 1970s

Gallup finds religion remains vital in the United States with 56 percent calling beliefs very important and belief in life after death rising to 69 percent since 1948. Western Europe shows declines while India tops belief in importance. Americans also report higher experiences of religious or mystical insight than before.

Gallup United States India Western Europe God Canada Italy Japan America

Special Services Set For Church Dedication

Independence Immanuel Lutheran plans a 2 p.m. Sunday dedication service followed by a month of themes through Nov. 28 to celebrate the new sanctuary. Dr. Hermann W. Siefkes will speak. three morning services start at 8:30, 9:30 and 10:30 with former pastors. A copper box from 1907 will be opened. Activities include Evangelism Sunday, youth events with Luther College, Mission Sunday with Norman Norden, and a final Advent music program led by the senior choir and an organ concert by William Kuhlman.

Independence Immanuel Lutheran Church Hermann W. Siefkes Iowa American Lutheran Church ALC Martin Luther Luther College Norman Norden New Guinea William Kuhlman Cornell College Trinity United Methodist Church Marcella Lee

Worship Services for Cedar Rapids and Surroundings

Cedar Rapids worship listings show services at Central 3030 Ave NW Ra mon Booth with Sunday school 9:30 and service 10:30 plus evening 7:30. First 2531 42nd St NE Samuel Henning with SS 9:30 and service 10:30 and Eve 7:30. Baptist Temple 612 A Ave NW Frank Smiddy with SS 10, service 11, Eve 7 and Wed eve 7 plus prayer meeting.

Central F Ave Ramon Booth 42Nd St. NE Samuel Henning Baptist Temple A Ave Frank Smiddy Calvary CBA 3Rd Ave Walden Askren Wayne Peterson Eve Edgewood E Ave Edgewood Rd Roger T. Goodson First ABC 2Nd Ave Wayne E. Shireman Galilee GARB Washington Ave. SE Larry R. Engle YWCA 5Th St. SE David T. Smith Immanuel SEC John Tanner Wed Mt. Zion 8Th St. SE LeRoy White Old Marion Rd Robert McGraw Noelridge Park Clifton St Roy Tindal Twin Pines 42Nd St Robert Folden A.A. Sodawasser James J. Custer Ronald G. Friedell St. Patrick’s Ist Ave Martin Laughlin Thomas J. Schwinn Joseph Schneider Cedar Neville G. Clayton David Polk Noelridge Collins Rd Philip Ewoldsen Paul Traeumer St. John’s D.A. Loferski St. Michael’s Thomas C. Aycock, Jr Joseph McCabe Coe College Trailridge Rd Paul L. Garvin 19Th St. NE Roger Reid Concordia Johnson Ave Paul A. Scheidt LCA George W. Carlson Dennis W. Wright Carl H. Berhenke Richard Osing Gloria del ALC Cherry Hill Rd Charles G. Schultz Good Shepherd Robert Bushaw Holy Redeemer Cedric J. Lofdahl Our Savior’s Istave William Hilker Marvin L. Ehnen Peace Synod van Buren School 29Th St. SW Daniel Dana St. Andrew Center Point Rd James M. Lesher St. Mark’s 1St Ave David Frans Larson Gordon S. Lundberg St. Stephen’s Meadowbrook 31St St. SE Landis J. Olson Trinity Richard L. Thompson Richard Kothe 29Th St. NE P.m. Zion Hiawatha Larry Brelje Bertram United Dennis Tevis Bethel AME 6Th St George Moore Buffalo Blairs Ferry Rd Max I. Hall Faith Wayne Ryan Hillside Wesleyan Islave Richard Ernst Lsberry Ricks Russia Kenwood Park 33Rd St Clifton W. Ellerbeck Lovely Lane Donald F. Maple Lee Roy Collins Mercy St. Paul’s Arnold Herbst Lloyd Brockmeyer Warren Webb Richard Lebeniecher 5Th St Wilson Hyde

Rev David Roth takes senior pastor role at Kenwood Park

The Rev. David Nelson Roth becomes senior pastor at Kenwood Park Presbyterian this Sunday with Communion. Formerly of Warner Memorial Presbyterian Kensington MD, Roth and his wife have three children.

David Nelson Roth Kenwood Park Presbyterian Church Mr. Roth Warner Memorial Presbyterian Church Kensington

New Associate James De Coe heads youth and music at Oakland Church

James De Coe and his wife Kathy move to Detroit to serve as associate pastors at Oakland Church of the Nazarene. He will direct youth and music programs as Danielle, 4, and Jamie, 2, accompany him. Also note revival services by Benny Ferguson at Manchester Assembly of God from November 1 to 7 with nightly programs at 7:30 except Saturday.

James de Coe Detroit Mich Oakland Church of the Nazarene Kathy Danielle Jamie Benny Ferguson Sulphur Springs Texas Manchester

Anniversary honors Reverend George Bishop of Independence

The Rev. George Bishop, minister of the First United Presbyterian Church in Independence, marks 25 years since his ordination. A church reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday precedes a 3 p.m. program, recognizing his service since 1966. Friends are invited to attend.

George Bishop First United Presbyterian Church Independence Bishop

Noted author Dr Charles Shedd to speak in Cedar Rapids

Dr Charles Shedd author of Letters to Karen will make three appearances in Cedar Rapids hosted by Youth for Christ. He will address the Ladies Fellow ship at 9 30 a m and a ministers luncheon at noon The 8 p m talk at Veterans Memorial Coliseum The Turned On Family is free and open to the public

Charles Shedd Karen Cedar Rapids Youth For Christ Westminster Presbyterian Church Women’s Lib Veterans Memorial Coliseum Youth For Christ Information

Marion area churches schedule list

A compilation of church services across Marion town. Includes Antioch Church of Christ Marion YMCA Bethel Baptist First Baptist Grace Baptist Squaw Creek Baptist Robins Faith Bible St Josephs Catholic Marion Christian Robins Church of the Brethren Church of Christ Ascension Lutheran Lutheran Church of the Resurrection St Pauls Lutheran First United Methodist Prairie Chapel United Methodist First United Presbyterian Reformed Presbyterian Church of God Seventh Day United Seventh Day Brethren. Services span 8 to 11 a.m. with varied Sunday school times and weekday Bible studies across many congregations.

Antioch Church of Christ — Marion Ymca D. Dwight Addleman Bethel Baptist Eighth Avenue First Baptist Fourteenth Avenue Lyle W. Lee Grace Baptist South Fifteenth Street Don R. Martin Squaw Creek Marion Christian McGowan Boulevard Tom Anthony Robins Church of the Brethren Second Street Gene Barry Church of Christ Eighteenth Street William Cain Bible School Ascension Lutheran Grand Avenue Alan R. Schultz Lutheran Church of the Resurrection Eighteenth Avenue Otto A. Zwanziger Maynard O. Kraabel St. Paul’s Lutheran Missouri Synod Twenty-seventh Street John D. Huber, Jr Donald H. Mohr First United Methodist Glen W. Lamb Gene Crossett, Jr J. M. Steffenson Cecil L. Page Prairie Chapel United Methodist Clive Cook Prairie Chapel Church First United Presbyterian Twelfth Street Jay A. Miller Donald C. Drummond Reformed Presbyterian John M. McMillan Church of God Ninth Avenue Harold D. Carlson United Seventh Day Brethren Second Avenue W. Allen Bond

Jewish Christian To Lead Seminar

Dr. Louis Goldberg of Moody Bible Institute will lead a four session seminar at Knox United Presbyterian Church in Chicago from tonight through Sunday. Topics include Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus with Israel slides. Americas Pressures Provocations and Peace. A People Who Have Everything But. Prepare To Meet God. Goldberg, born of Jewish parents, became a Christian in 1948 and has directed summer projects in Israel since 1968 for Israeli believers.

Louis Goldberg Moody Bible Institute Chicago Knox United Presbyterian Church Jesus Israel America Dr. Goldberg

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George W. Cornell Assembly OF God Cornell Choir Doris Mendes Omaha Gray Panthers First Lutheran Church The Gray Panthers Brooklyn Lawrence Barron Des Moines Richard Menzel West Union Iowa Memorial Union Iowa City Sally Smith Cedar Rapids Baptist Temple Richard Korsmo Canyon Churches United Churches of Churches United, Inc Linn County First United Methodist Church Marion Service Music Smith Bettendorf Oakland Hillside Wesleyan Church North Liberty Blaine Fye North Bend Church David Roth Berean Glen V. High Harmon Webb Valley View Mt. Vernon Rd All Saints 29Th St Edmund J. Becker James L. Blocklinger Paul Otting Immaculate Conception Wm. P. Leonard Joseph Mollner Richard J. Hess St. Jude Eugene Kutsch Richard Ament John Tilp St. Ludmila 21St Ave Robert W. Cizek Paul C. McManus St. Pius X — Council St Collins Td Bernard G. Collins Walter Kleinfehn St. Wenceslaus St. SE Clarence Frana Christian Episcopal Jehovah's Witnesses Cedar Valley McCloud Springs Pioneer Avenue Pioneer Ave Aucou Lutheran Bethany Forester A.C. Hornbostel P.m Hope Bowling St Terry Slinde Methodist Asbury 26Th Ave Charles R. Mehaffey Salem St. James Ellis Blvd Stephen R. Root Gazette Call Monthey Samn Marion Christ John P. Woods Robert D. Brown Allan D. Kellar Westminster Presbyterian Church Third Avenue Bever and Lith Street S.E Marion Churches Life In Charlie Shedd Philip Peter Dick Hass F.I.C Dan E. Koehn F.J.C Richard P. Mehi Richard A. Danowsky Aid Association Appleton, Wisconsin Fraternalize Insurance
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