Building Boom New Churches Rise
Washington article by Louis Cassels notes 1957 targets a church construction boom with an expected 875 million outlay, up from 775 million in 1956. It cites growing membership and Sunday school enrollment, suburban church growth, and a shift to modern architectural designs amid rising materials costs and tighter mortgage loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Cassels
Washington
Commerce Department
America
Yearbook of American Churches
Power of Christ Truth in Christian Science Services
The article notes Sunday Christian Science services featuring the Lesson Serman titled Christian Science. It cites Isaiah 52 10 and from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy selections about Truths immort al idea sweeping down centuries healing the sick and sinning and envisioning the day man recognizes the Science of Christ and loves his neighbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science
Mary Baker Eddy
Manor Church Sponsorship for Dutch Family Opens New Life
Washington Manor welcomed the Hendrick Wolbersen family of Holland under the shelter of Washington Community Presbyterian Church. The family, evacuated during World War II, seeks new home, jobs, and support from local volunteers who will provide furnishing, housing, and work opportunities as they settle in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Review
USA
Washington Manor
Clyde Xinnicutt
Washington Community Presbyterian Church
America
Hendrick-Welberson
Virginia Ringwood
Hendrick Wolbersen
Holland
United States
Dorel Londagin
Presbyterian Church
Wolborsen
Johan
Clyde Kinnicutt
Presbyterian ‘Church
Wolbersen
Wayne*Goleman
Coleman
Paul Asty
A. J. Burke
Mines
James Armstrong
George Canning
Francis Hutchings
Kenneth Denning
Peter Francolino
James Standiford
Walter McManus
Frank Masolini
Senior High
Boo Strack
Tommy Gray
Church Editor the Bailey Revier Saturday
Edwina Killoran writes as church editor for the Bailey Revier in the issue dated Saturday December 25, 1856. The note reflects a period voice on religious topics and community notices typical of mid 19th century newspapers.
Fairway Baptist Group Installs Officers and Deacons
The Fairway Park Baptist church in Hillview Crest holds its annual candlelight installation for church groups. Officers and deacons named include Eldon Hadley Peter Kelly Martin Hight Mines Bernita Hadjey Virginia Ragan Helen Smith Beulah De Fehtz Marle Blandfield Joseph L. Phillips Thomas Blatchford EB Jack Graves James Ragan James Steele Virginia Stevenson Leona Graves Barbara Nelson Rae Harris Cliff ord Radley Shirley Steele Paul Blondefield Dwight Grown Maxine Bradley Ella Biddlecome Mark Kapellas Louis Biddlecome Thomas Blachford Sara Jane Phillips Wayne James and others serving in missions Christian Education and Youth leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairway Park Baptist Church
Hillview Crest
Eldon Hadley
Peter Kelly
Martin Hight
Mines
Bernita Hadjey
Virginia Ragan
Helen Smith
Beulah de Fehtz
Marle Blandfield
Board of Deacconesses
Joseph L. Phillips
Thomas Blatchford
Jack Graves
James Ragan
James Steele
Virginia Stevenson
Missions
Sara’ Jane Phillip
Leona Graves
Barbara Nelson
Board
Christian Education
Rae Harris
Clifford Radley
Shirley Steele
Paul Blondefield
Dwight Grown
Maxine Bradley
Ella Biddlecome
Mark Kapellas
Louis Biddlecome
Thomas Blachford
Baptist Men's Fellowship
Sara Jane Phillips
Baptist Women’s Fellowship
Wayne James
Baptist Youth Fellowship
Grace Lutheran Announces Sermon Series In Hayward
Grace Lutheran Church in Hayward begins a new sermon series by Rev. Waterman on the I Am statements of Jesus with a Monday evening talk titled I Am Alpha and Omega at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited. New church officers were installed last Sunday with Arbert Alpers as president and Vilas Papendorf as vice president, among others.
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Water
Luebkemann
Grace Lutheran Church
Hayward
I Am Alpha and Omega
Arbert Alpers
Vilas Papendorf
Elmer Struck
Harlan Nobis
Walter Schulte
Norman Stodick
Stanley Seaton
Howard Goldhammer
Hans Bertile
Elmer Holt
Valley LDS Missionary Sent to England
Heber Clarke Brown of the Castro Valley Ward of the Latter Day Saints heads to England as its first full time missionary. The Oakl ard Technical High School and UC Davis graduate will leave for Salt Lake City for a 20 day indoctrination before departing to the British Mission on January 18 for about two years. A farewell social in the Hayward Chapel precedes his grand journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castro Valley
Latter Day Saints Church
East Bay
England
Heber Clarke Brown
Brown
Oakarid Technical High School
University of California At Davis
Brigham Young University
Provo
Utah
Rev Lydigsen At Apostolic Church Sermon
Rev Lydigsen will preach at the New Apostolic Church of Mulford Gardens during the Closing of the Year service at 10 15 am Sunday. A New Year’s service at 10 15 am on January 1 will feature a sermon on the year’s start and future hopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Apostolic Church of
Mulford Gardens
Andrew Lydigsen
New Year Worships Across Alameda County Churches
Alameda county churches plan candlelight and festival New Year observances to mark 1987. Good Shepherd Lutheran in Oakland hosts 7:30 p.m. candlelight communion with Prof. Walter Rubke leading meditation. Rev. Neal J. Ostruske preaches New Year’s Day at 10 a.m. and installs officers. Bethel Presbyterian offers services and choir, with sanctuary performance. First Methodist runs Watchnight at 10 p.m. and Holy Communion later. First Christian notes Rev. Dohn’s departure. St. James Lutheran features “Three M’s” program from 8 p.m. to midnight with confirmation class starting Feb 5. Accurate names and venues in Oakland area churches are cited.
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Good’ Shepherd
Lutheran Church
Harder Road
Pam
Walter Rubke
Concordia College
Oakland
Lester Rowe
Alfred Worthington
Dale Quiziey
Richard, Miessler
Kenneth Chapman
Reginald Rice
Board of Elders
John Turpin
Bethel Presbyterian Church
Bancroft Avenue
Shirley Nelson
Jesu
Black
Elaime Caulkins
First Methodist Church
Joan Palcroft
New York City
Methodist Fellowship
Robert W. Moon
Haas Avenue
Homer. Bohmfalk
Lee Gaskins
John Pearsons
Charles Dohn
First Christian Church
Davis Street
Dohn
Fruitvale Christian Church
Howard P. McConnell
San Leandro
St. James Lutheran Church
D. B. Rydbeck
San LorenzoWomen’s Missionary Society installs new officers
New officers were installed Thursday at the Baptist church during the San Lorenzo Women’s Missionary Society rites with the theme Water Carriers for New Year Living Waters. Geraldine Hanson is president Charm Murray first vice president Mary Crouch Christian Training vice president Batty Foster Christian Service vice president Lou Crowe vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Missionary Society
Baptist Church
Living Waters
Geraldine Hanson
Charm Murray
Mers
Mary Crouch
Christian Training
Batty Foster
Christian Service
Lou Crowe
First Methodist Hayward Laymen Lead Sunday Services
The First Methodist Church of Hayward will hold two Sunday worship services at 9 30 AM and 12 AM led by Glenn Davidson president of the Men s club who will guide both services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fist Methodist Church of
Hayward
Glenn Davidson
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Sourhaen
South Garden
Marin Ave
Harry G. Loving
Church of Christ Carner-Grace
Jon Glimora
Ladins
First Baptist Church OF
Sunset Blvd
Charles T. Conred
First Baptist Chirch
Fallin Chia Village
Parsons
Bible School
Christian Fellowship
First Church of Christ Scientist
Halidays
KGO
KFRC
HOW Christian Science
Kgo-Tv
Gedo
Manor Church Sponsorship
Huntwood Baptist Church
Gatling Road
Serview
Wend
Luther League
Arthur Alm
Assembly OF God of
Grace Baptist Church
Mateo
ST. San Leandro
Young People’s Hour
Christ Lutheran Church
Hathaway
San Lorenzo
Ilam
Eden Congregational Church
Hirch
Bridge Streets
Richard C. Norberg
Arthur W. Seabart
Arthur W. Seebart
PAF
Redwood Chapel
Paul R, Gaston
Edwina Killoran
Fairway Baptist Group
Officer State
Grace Lutheran
First American Baptist
Gatling
Schaefer
Robert A. Murphy
Schenl
Religious Science Church
Maple Court
Preyer
Gene Hill
First Christian Church of
Soto
Simon ST
Allan B
Mopianiu
Minlier
Soto ST
Phebe Heber Clarke Brown
Mission Field
Valley Lds
Rev. Lydigsen
Apostolic
the Salvation Army
Atherton ST
Church of Christ
St! Grant Ave
San Lorena
California
Marshall
Castro St
Richard C. Taylor
First Presbyterian Church
Paul B. Rhodes
the Community Church
Homer A. Schwarc
Paseo Grande San Lorenzo
Browning
Southern
Alameda ‘County
San, Lorenzo
First Methodist
Valle Vista
Alguire Road
Dixon St
Earald L. Johnston
Pentecostal Holiness Church
Foorhill Blvd
Young People's Service
Bill Wilson
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Missouri, Synod
Bible Claiser
Ays
el A.m
KING
Tapic
Westminster Presbyterian Church of
Harvey E. Robinson
Watch Night Service
Hobbs
Noble Ballew
Calvary Assembly of God
Stanton Ave
Gente Valley
R. T. Boyd
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