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Missionary Barbara Thomasson interprets sermons in sign language.Hi! ...Jesus ...church ...faithChurch begins ministry to deafARTESIA — Barbara Thomasson of Centre Avenue Baptist Church is a missionary with an unusual mission .Interpreting sermons, prayers and hymns during services in the churchso the deaf may “hear with others in the congregation.Mrs. Thomasson, 23, and husband. Mike, 25. who serves as youth director and associate pastor for the church, began work recently under directionof the Rev. Eugene Box. Centre Avenue Church pastorThe Thomassons arrived here in recent weeks from Missouri where the Rev. Thomasson served as pastor of a mission for 10 months. He wasOPEN DAILY 10-10; SUN. 12-7FRI., SAT.. SUN.All mowers shown meet or e«ceed the safely specifications set by the American National Standards Inst, tut* (ANSI) and the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI)3V2-HP 22 ROTARY MOWERSale Price 3 Days Only73.00Recoil start, engine control on loop handle, side discharge 7-in. wheelsAll With Briggs And Stratton Engine, Rugged 14-gauge Steel DeckCORDLESS SHEARSGARDENINGHELPERSgraduated in May 1974 from Arlingtor (Tex.) Baptist College.His wife, termed a missionary ol the church here, also attended Arl ington Baptist College and studiec dactylology, sign language for the de af. She hopes to expand this specialized activity and invitee persons of all denominations to attenc Centre Avenue services. A specia section in front area of the church is reserved for this ministry.Tentative plans, according tc church officials, also include extend ing the worship opportunity for the deaf to Roswell and possibly, Carlsbad Bus service to pick up and return prospective participants in Roswell is under consideration.Mrs. Thomasson serves in her “missionary capacity on a volunteer basis. . .Her primary hope is that many will accept her offer of an unusual gift — the ability to “hear” a worship service through sign languageThe couple has been married five years. They reside at 1501 Centre Ave., adjacent to the church.MIKE THOMASSON
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Roswell Daily Record
Roswell, New Mexico, US
Fri, Apr 18, 1975
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