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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1956
Page
4
Rev William Sydnor of Greamitch Connecticut warns that many children view Christianity as kid stuff due to parental influence. He says home is the primary Christian educator and that living faith begins at home and is reinforced in church and church school.
Dr. Elson from National Presbyterian Church attends as President Eisenhower joins laymen and ministers from Michigan Methodists for a one day leadership training event. Eleven forums cover group discussions program building youth work and more with Elmer H. Ormiston as general chairman and Donald Holbrook leading theAlcohol Forum discussion.
The 1956 Buick introduces deep oil shocks for softer ride and buoyant handling. A brawny X braced frame and torque-tube drive compliment coil springs on all four wheels. The brochure touts split-second pedal response and a new sense of direction, claiming the model is among today’s top sellers and best Buick yet.
Sunday May 6 marks Rural Life Sunday with Protes tant churches emphasizing Christian values in rural life. Dr Jenn F Sanford of the Methodist Church notes the theme The Seed the soil and the sower and calls urban and rural churches to mutual care and cooperation to support both town and country congregations.
The National Joint Conference on Church Building predicts 900 million dollars in construction in 1956 and over seven billion dollars into new churches over the next decade. Rev. Dr. C Harry Atkinson cites postwar religious resurgence driving growth as major denominations reinvest in buildings and remodeling.
The piece marks Rev John W Witherspoon as one of America's first ministers to sign the Declaration of Independence. It notes his New Jersey representation and Princeton College presidency, his role as first moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church, and St Andrews Society of New York’s bicentennial tribute. It mentions his birth in Lothian Scotland February 5 1728.
The lesson describes Peter and John defying the Jerusalem council after being forbidden to speak in Jesus name. The Sadducees threaten them but cannot silence the apostles, who proclaim what they have seen and heard. The piece urges believers to imitate their courage amid difficulties.
Two years after Beth Israel Temple in Atlantic City was damaged by fire it shares space with the First Presbyterian Church. This year the Presbyterian Church also faces fire damage and Beth Israel offers its facilities. Rev. Harvey Bennett and Rabbi Martin Weitz note joint services during Brotherhood Week and a long history of shared organist and soloists across both congregations.
church services and Sunday School times listed for Arthur Center Loomis Clare Grace Bible Nazaren Vernon City Saint Cecilia Catholic Mass times and confessions included for various Michigan towns.
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