Athens Baptist welcomes new pastor Rev. Fred Lackey
Rev. Fred Lackey of Jasper has accepted the pastorate of First Baptist Church in Athens after the position was vacant since February. He began duties Friday and comes from Westside Baptist Church in Jasper with his wife Sue and daughters Lisa Freda and Kelly.
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Athens
Fred Lackey
Jasper
First Baptist Church
Si Res
Birmingham
Lackey
Westside Baptist Church
Sue
Lisa
Freda
Kelly
Ridgelawn
Walker High School
Jaycee
Baptist
Westside
Walker Baptist Association
First Baptist
Samford University
Southern Seminary
Louisville
Alabama Baptists set record baptisms in 1972
The Alabama State Convention reports a record total baptisms of 32,? due to 518 lay evangelism schools. Mobile’s Dauphin Way Baptist Church led with 426 baptisms, the highest for a Alabama church in 20 years. Dr. Otis Williams cites renewed evangelism interest and interdenominational efforts for 1973 plans.
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Montgomery
Alabama Baptist. State Convention
Reon
Otis Williams
Williams
Mobile Association
Etowah
Gadsden
Calhoun
Anniston
Columbia
Dothan
Tuscaloosa
Russell
Phenix City
Dauphin Way Baptist Church
Mobile
Alabama
America
Alabama Baptist
South
North
African wild dog speeds and endurance noted
The report highlights the African wild dog capable of top speeds over 40 miles per hour and maintaining about 30 miles per hour over several miles, underscoring its athletic efficiency.
Youth Day at Athens College Promises Broad Methodist Attendance
Athens College hosts AJAC United Methodist Youth Day with over 400 North Alabama Conference youths expected. Activities include a 7 p.m. basketball game vs Columbus College, tours, interviews with faculty, and games in the PE center. The Trinity United Methodist Church Youth Choir of Birmingham will perform.
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Athens
United Methodist
Athens College
North Alabama
Curtis D
Trinity United Methodist Church Youth Choir of
Birmingham
Jeremiah warns of divine discipline for a rebellious people
The passage cites Jeremiah chapters 5 with calls to repentance and warnings of disaster for sins against the poor and oppressed. It notes the people's fearlessness, corruption of leaders and false teachers, and ends with the Golden Text Jeremiah 2:13.
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Jeremiah
Religious workers threatened by violence across churches
The Associated Press reports a surge of deadly violence against religious workers involved in charitable acts. Incidents in Los Gatos Camp Hill and Hickory expose dangers faced by clergy and lay volunteers aiding prisoners and distributing Bibles, prompting debates on faith based outreach and safety.
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Associated Press
Erich Fromm
America
Los Gatos
Calif
Henri Tomei
St. Mary's Church
Camp Hill
Ala
Tom C. Hollingsworth
Southern Baptist Seminary
Hollingsworth
Hickory
N.C
F. C. Turn¢ner
Penelope Baptist Church
Turner
Newton
Turners
Douglas Wiles
James Rowles
Penelope
Missionary Rev. Pick to Speak at Emmanuel Baptist Church
Rev. Robert Pick missionary to Liberia and his family will speak at Emmanuel Baptist Church 2248 Kooken Ave SW at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday with a color slides presentation before the 6 p.m. service. The Picks on furlough after two years in Monrovia and one year at Tappi teach evangelism Bible classes and medical aid.
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Robert Pick
Liberia
West Africa
Emmanuel Baptist Church
Kooken Ave
Unider ‘Baptist Mid-Missions
Cleveland
Ohio
Pick
Sandra
Picks
Tappi
Monrovia
Baptist Bibl College
Springfield
Iowa
Kansas
Iowa Methodist School of Nursing
Des Moines
Sonja
Robin
Joel
Advent Services and Local Church Happenings
First United Methodist Church plans a Tuesday Advent service at 12:05 with lunch in the fellowship hall. Dr. Elmer C. Johnson will speak. Rev. Jack Freeman leads revival at Antioch Baptist through Dec 10 with daily 7 p.m. services. Community notices include bazaars, volunteer needs, and new church members.
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First United Methodist Church
Elmer C. Johnson
Decatur
United Methodist Church
Birmingham Southern College
Johnson
Birmingham
Union Seminary
New York City
Athens College
Patti Thomas
Jack Freeman
Southern Baptist
Antioch Baptist Church
Alabama 67 E
Burningtree Rd
Dalton Aldridge
Central United Methodist Church
Don Stooky
Webster Grove, MO
David
Donna Jean
Camelia Dr
Daily Records Decatur General Adm Dismissals and births note
The notice lists numerous names of individuals with Decatur and nearby towns connected to admissions dismissals and hospital births at Decatur General Hospital. It includes a daughter born to Eugene Collier and a son born to Virgil Marvin Taylor and Mariselle, with other entries for families in Decatur Moulton Hartselle and Hillboro. The final line notes the oldest known paintings date to 30 000 to 40 000 years ago.
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Decatur General Adm
Ake Decatu
Alexander Holland
Ladona Jo Terry
Decatur
Berlin Golden
Eva
Cashin
Png
James Morgan
Trinity
Janet Riinavera Taylor
Joe Ed. Tucker
Teresa Gale Hanners
Hartselle
William Gilbert Lindley
William Gilber Lindley
Willie Brown
David Jackson Touchon
Tabitha Ann Smith
Moulton
Patrick Blake Bryan
Wilma Harden
Katheryn Lee. Phillips
Jerry Lynn Long
Henry Beadle Brewer
Athens
Shelia Denise Whiteside
Christopher Stephen Johnson
Karry Lee William
Susie Kirk
Walter
Lee Taylor
Clemmie Sapp
Oma Truman
Kennamer
Flora.Brown
Susie Lucille Neville
Hal Douglas Hicks
Larry
Leroy Ragsdale
Cullman
Betty McNutt
Mark Pearsall
Vinemont
Billy Craft
Virgil Dennis Grisp
Marcus O‘neal Long
Harold L. Smith
Lester E. Thrasher
Walker Infant
Kths
Thomas
Eugene Collier
Decatur General Hospital
Virgil Marvin Taylor
Mariselle
Loyd Nicholson
Archie Hoyt Letson
Hillsboro
Local Socials and Visits Across Lawrence County
In Lawrence County on Tuesday morning Buddy Bowling and Ed Hopper visited in the community. J O McLaughlin family spent Thanksgiving with Rev Charles Maples and family. Sheffield guests included Mr and Mrs Jack White and Mr and Mrs Russell Cheatham. Anniston visitors were hosted by Mr and Mrs Wayne Berryman and Mr and Mrs Tommy Alexander. Sheila Draper visited Hartselle for the weekend with grandparents J O McLaughlin. McLaughlins also called on Elton Hitt at Pineview Hospital Sunday.
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Buddy Bowling
Ed Hopper
Lawrence County
McLaughlin
Charles Maples
Sheffield
Jack White
Anniston
Russell Cheatham
Wayne Berryman
Tommy Alexander
Sheila Draper
Hartselle
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2Nd Ave
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Freeman M. Smith
Decatur High School Chorus
Church of Christ
16Th Ave
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Ken Chambers
Betty St. and
Bunnymeade
Jesus
Sunday School
Worship Service Training Union
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Prayer Meeting
Web
John
A Southern Baptist Church
Joe Hoover
AJAC
God
Alfred J. Buescher
Hell
F. L. Turner
Advent Services
By Faye Bre Wington
McKendree United Methodist Church
William Penn Loan Co
S. Sparkman St
St. Ann's School
St. Ann's Sodality
Volunteer Bureau of
Morgan County
Moulton Heights Baptist Church
Martha Upton
Frances Gilliland
Grant Coffey
Doug Hughes
Belinda Johnson
Matthew Williams
Anthony Daniel
Jennifer Hollis
Brent Logan
Lauria Croom
Mitzi Sims
Randy Matthews
Joey McLemore
Penelope Anne Parker
Bob Jones University
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Brookwood Dr
Southside Baptist Church
K. C. Thomaskutty
India
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Church OF God
Christ
Merlinr
Mosher
Johnson’s Chapel
Laurerne McLaughlin
Mrs. J. 0. McLaughlin
Elton Hitt
Pinéview Hospital
First Bible Church of
Sth. Ave. S.E. Decatur
Dial
Southside
9Th St
Decatur di
Atist On
Joe D. Ray
Jim McMurtrie
Pentecostal
Sherman Street
Sherman St
A.N. Lee
Brookhaven Baptist Church
Southern Baptist Church
Memorial Drive
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Wayne Fields
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