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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1968

Page

5

Military chaplains face dual loyalties in service

Military chaplains are subject to both unit command and their religious calling. The American Jewish Congress calls clerics in uniform fundamentally incompatible with their sacred mission and urges civilian chaplaincy. The United Presbyterian Church collected field responses from chaplains about allegiance to God versus nationalism and the impact of military structure on preaching and peace concerns.

George W. Cornell New York American Jewish Congress United Presbyterian Church U.S.A Army Navy Air Force Vietnam Department of Chaplains and Service Personnel

Quartet To Sing Tonight

HARTSELLE The Corin thian quartet from Lawrence County will be in concert at Calvary Baptist Church South Corsbie Street tonight at 7 30 ending a week long revival following dedication of the churchs new sanctuary last Sunday The new building 35 by 80 feet seats 250 and was dedicated Sunday at 2 30 p m Rev Olen Gregg pastor Greenbrier Baptist Church was guest speaker Rev Walter Andrews of Huntsville was the revival evangelist this week

Hartselle Lawrence County Calvary Baptist Church South Corsbie St Olen Gregg Greenbrier Baptist Church

Richards To Be Evangelist

West Hartselle Baptist Church will hold revival services Sunday through Friday with evangelist Rev. E. H. Richards pastor of Mt. Olive First Baptist. Jimmy Wright of Falkville Baptist will lead singing. Pastor Rev. Herman Dean said sessions start 10 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. daily.

Hartselle West Hartselle Baptist Church E. H Hoody) Richards First Baptist Church Mt. Olive Jimmy Wright Falkville Baptist Church Herman Jimmy) Dean

Sunday To Be His Day Athens First Baptist To Honor B T Coffman

The Athens First Baptist Church will honor 89 year old B T Coffman for 65 years of loyal service as a member. He has served as deacon and Sunday School secretary for 50 years and will receive a scroll and letters from friends. Coffman recalls earlier days with a church of about 40 members and today’s 1200 plus. He lives at 200 W Pryor St and attends the 11 am service via radio.

B. T. Coffman First Baptist Church At Athens Coffman Tilford L. Jenkins First Baptist Church of Jenkins Cofffman Giles County Tenn J. J. Carter Clements Highchool First Baptist Alabama Department of Revenue Offman Junkins George W. Bretherick Elim Jeremiah Tucker W. Pryor St

Lyles To Lead Moulton Heights Revival Services

The Rev Bud Lyles of Muffeesboro Tennessee will be evangelist at Moulton Heights Baptist Church in revival services from Sunday through September 1. Lyles serves as radio assistant to Dr John R Rice and oversees business and production for The Voice of Revival. He writes Teen Talks for The Sword Of The Lord weekly paper with a large circulation.

Bud Lyles Muffeesboro Tenn Moulton Heights Baptist Church Lyle John R. Rice Voice of Revival Sword of the Lord

Lawrence County Declares Religious Survey Week

Probate Judge W. J. Lee chairs Lawrence County Commission proclaiming September 3 to 11 as Religious Survey Week. The Muscle Shoals Baptist Association sponsors the county run to boost church membership with over 400 participants including canvassers and clerical staff.

Lawrence County Moulton W. J Bill) Lee County Court of Commissioners Lawerence County Muscle Shoals Baptist Association Jerry Mathes Matthes

Parker Family Weekend Visits and Six Flags Trip

Miss Vicki Screws of Hartselle visited Teresia Parker over the weekend. The Young People's Sunday school class enjoyed a trip to Six Flags Over Georgia Saturday. Rev. and Mrs. Sherman Trussell and family plus many Parker relatives traveled to and from the outing.

Vicki Screws Hartselle Teresia Parker Six Flags Georgia Sherman Trussell Tracy Kathy Phillip Paul Lelton Parker Lonnie Ronnie Teresia Tommy Parker Larry Lemons Nolan Allen Titusville Fla Clifford Parker Mobile

Our Lady of Glory of the Knoll church in Rio de Janeiro

The Church of Our Lady of Glory on the Knoll is one of Rio de Janeiro’s oldest buildings. Founded around 1714, it became a royal church during Brazil’s Empire and remains a symbol of faith with August 15 celebrations featuring clergy and music. Noted for its hilltop view and nearby museum.

Outeiro da Gloria Rio de Janeiro Rio Antonio Caminha Claudio Gurgel Do Amaral Brazil

Ministers Day Set At Tuscaloosa Hospital Sept 10

Dr. J. C. Folsom of the Veterans Administration Hospital in Tuscaloosa invites religious workers to the sixth annual Ministers Day on September 10. Registration 8 to 8 45 a.m. Luncheon at the hospital canteen, seminar ends at 4 p.m. Guest lecturer Dr. Carroll A. Wise of Garrett Theological Seminary will discuss minister roles in mental health and church collaboration with treatment. A dinner meeting September 9 begins at 6 30 p.m. with Wise speaking on religion and health.

Tuscaloosa J. C Folsom Veterans Administration Hospital, Tuscaloosa Carroll A. Wise Garrett Theological Seminary

Missionettes Seek Members

The Missionette Club invites girls ages 9 to 17 to join for fun and fellowship. Meetings are Fridays at 7 p.m. at First Assembly of God Church with Jr and Sr groups and directors Rev. Cecil Howell, Mrs. Howell, and Mrs. Nancy Coleman. Call 355-0018 to join.

Roy E. Jones First Assembly of God Church Cecil Howell Howell Nancy Coleman Jones

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Command Brookhaven Baptist Church Southern Baptist Church Memorial S.W C. R. Burns Gospel Meeting Vacation Bible School Charles Chumley Millard Compton Bible Grant Street Church of Christ Decatur Piney Chapel Word of God Billy McGregor Bobby Robinson All Welcome E. H. Richards Tor B.T. Coffman Salem Methodist Church Morgan County Pine Ridge J. W. Parker Ishmael DR. Carrol Wise Missionettes Missionette Club Organization For Girls Clark St Bible Church At Sth Ave S.E Bible School J. Hampton Keathley WHAT Moulton Heights Old Moulton Road West Decatur Disciples of Christ Lawrence Maines Christian Fourth Ave East Westmeade Southern Baptist Joe Hoover
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