Stewardship Revival Boosts Clare Church of God Work
The Clare Church of God reports strong progress from a stewardship revival led by Rev. Elmer Freer. Rev. James Austin will speak on Alaska missions during a Thursday program at 7 30 PM with an missions offering. A Valentine party for Junior Church children is planned Friday at 4 15 PM in the parsonage basement with each child bringing a labeled Valentine.
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Elmer Freer
Women’s Missionary Society
James Austin
Alaska
Vernon City Church Notes and Local Socials
Special church announcements include a Missionary Rally at the First Nazarene in Midland with Rev Wesley Harmon from Trinidad speaking at 7 30 p m on February 18. World Day of Prayer is February 21 at Clare Church of God and revival services begin February 26 led by Evangelist Rev Dewey Mounts and Mrs Mounts.
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Saginaw Zone
Church of the: Nazarene
Midland
Wesley Harmon
Trinidad
West Indies
Clare Church of God
Dewey Mounts
Potluck Supper Planned for Helblings Departure
A farewell potluck for Rev and Mrs Paul Helbling and family departing Clare for Hugoton Kansas as pastor is set for Friday at 6 30 pm in the Church of God parsonage Fellowship room. Friends are invited to bring food and a love offering will be taken to honor them. They will be missed by church and community.
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Robert Bowen
Frank Bowen
Norman Eddy
Owosso
Raymond Pryor
Sarah Curtis
Jean
Alma
Effie Harvey
Mt. Pleasant
Sylvia Curtis
Douglas David
Virginia
Robert David
Douglas
Florida
McDonel-Herron
Clarence Randal
Rosebush
Clyde Mc James
Sheridan
Willard Phillips
Sterling
Harold Kile
Clare
James Bradley
Glen Cobleigh
Harrison
Ezra Cobleigh
Central Michigan College
Frank Pringle
Ed Spicer
Mr. Pleasant
J. Dene
Floyd Bergey
Paul Helbling
Hugonton
Kansas
Church of God Parsonage
Leap Year Valentines Hope for True Lovers
Reverend Robert H. Harper recalls February days and Leap Year, noting 1957 is not a leap year. He invites maidens to send valentines to help suitors guess their sender. He ends with blessings for lasting love, mutual respect, and dedication to God.
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Priscilla
John
God
Local social notes from Clare and area families
Evening gatherings and weekend visits across Clare, Coleman, Flint, Arthur township, and Sanford. Names include Bergey, Wilson, Smith, Mitchells, Spicer, Garver, Nevins, Davis, Mott, Yeoman, and relatives in Coleman and Lansing.
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Emerson Bergey
Clare
W. O. Wilson
Detroit
Chris Smith
Floyd Bergey
Estey Mitchell
Erve Mitchell
Sanford
Frank Mitchell
Ed Spicer
Floyd Spicer
Loomis
Mirs Snear
Herrick
Rex Garver
Arthur Township
Frank Nevins
Alva McReynolds
Coleman
E. F Davis
Flint
Lester Garver
Darwin Mott
Ernest Mott
Ruth Bailey
James Yeoman
Lansing
Frank Yeoman
Michigan Churches Endorse Sunday Closing Bill
Michigan Church leaders from 17 Protestant denominations back a proposed Sunday closing law to curb retail selling. The bill, filed in the Legislature by Rep. Allison Green and others, would restrict Sunday sales to essential goods and emergencies while allowing specific exemptions and medical needs.
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Michigan
Michigan Council of Churches
Allison Green
Kingston
House
Lewis Mezzano
Wakefield
Frank D. Williams
Detroit
Andrew Bolt
Grand Rapids
Edwin Fitzpatrick
Harold C. McKinney, Jr
McKinney
Says Church Can Learn From Science
The Rt. Rev. Henry Knox Sherrill of Boston, presiding bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church, argues that the church can learn from science. He cites Harvard’s Dr. Hocking on science as a monumental, disciplined body of truth guided by a moral idea and says the church should uphold a similar standard in its life.
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Henry’ Knox Sherrill
Boston
Protestant Episcopal Church
Hocking
Harvard
Population increases strain churches in growing cities
The Rev Dr Robert A McKibben notes rapid US population growth in 168 standard metropolitan areas and suburbs raises pressure on churches and social agencies. He cites the inner city as a major challenge, with slum clearance housing projects and shifting populations complicating ministry decisions.
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United States
Robert A. McKibben
Philadelphia
Department of City Work
Board of Missions of
The
Methodist Church
Dr. McKibben
United States of America
America
International Journal hails Mackinac Bridge as world tale
The March issue editorializes that Michigan's Mackinac Bridge symbolizes bridging chasms between nations. Reverend Virgil E Foster praises designer Steinman engineers and workers for courage and skill The piece notes the five mile link ties the Upper and Lower Peninsulas and inspires global unity.
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Michigan
Mackinac
International’ Journal of Religious Education
Straits of Mackinac
National Council of Churches
International Journal
Canada
Migrants aided by churches under NCC ministry
More than 200000 people in the state have been aided by Protestant churches through the ministry to migrants run by the National Council of Churches of Christ, according to its 1957 Home Missions report.
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National Council of Churches of Christ
Council
Division ‘of Home Missions
Austrian student to speak at Herrick Mennonite Church
Fred Strasser an Austrian exchange student at Clare High School will be guest speaker at Sunday evening services February 16 at 8 o clock at Herrick Mennonite Church He will discuss life and conditions in Austria and answer questions He resides with Mr and Mrs Leon Dull 307 East State Clare Special music by the Herrick Male Quartet Public invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Strasser
Clare
High School
Herrick Mennonite
Strasser
Clare High School
Leon:.Dull
State Street
Freshmen Pilgrim Fellowship Met at Congregational Church
Sunday night February 9 the Freshmen Pilgrim Fellowship gathered at the Congregational Church. Officers reports were approved and a February 22 dance was planned. Committees were named and the group discussed the Bible the life of Jesus and the pros and cons of going steady in high school. Refreshments were served and the meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freshmen Pilgrim Fellowship
Congregational Church
Herrick Mennonite Service Times Announced
Rev. Lloyd F. Bontrager will lead Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Worship is at 11:00 a.m. Evening Service occurs at 8:00 p.m. All activities hosted by Herrick Mennonite Church.
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Lloyd F. Bontrager
Arthur ‘Center Church OF God
Elza Beery
Chas. Trusdle
Clare Assembly OF God
N. Windis LP
N. Kolenda
McEwan
Grach Bible
Barwell
Michigan
Lyn Phillips
Sir J. Nevins
Brown Corners United
Brethren In Christ
Everett Kay
Faywell Parl
J. W. Teale
Ami
Farwell Methodist
Nevils
the Reorganized Church
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Christ Ae
Latter Day Saints Barwell
Hobart
Beavers
First Baptist Church
Gerit Schuit
Church Bible School II
WCEN
Giemore Church of Christ
Miles
Farwell
Hiram Gates
Sui
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