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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1969

Page

5

Church Music Changes From Rock Of Ages To Rock n Roll

A New York Interchurch Center noon service blends rock and sax with hymns as congregants clap along. The shift toward secular pop and folk in religious music draws Avant Garde and Sister Miriam Therese Winter, aiming to bridge generation gaps and engage youth while maintaining ecumenical appeal.

Mary Schurz Associated Press NEW York (Ap Interchurch Center Manhattan Riverside Church Philadelphia Miriam Therese Winter Miriam Therese Frank Siegfried Avant Garde

New Baptist Church Organized Se Native Pastor Named

Dr. W. J. Johnson, after almost 20 years at Southside Baptist, accepts pastorate of Seventh Ave. Baptist Church. The church organized a month ago and will accept charter members until January 25. A hundred members joined in November. Church facilities are leased from Bethany Presbyterian at 415 7th Ave. SE for a year.

New Baptist Church W. J. Johnson Southside Baptist Church Seventh Ave. Baptist Church Southside Baptist Dr. Johnson Kentucky Southside Seventh Ave. Baptist Bethany Presbyterian Church 7Th Ave L. M. Wilson Johnny Ferrell Sr

The Promise of the Messiah in Isaiah and Jesus

The article outlines Isaiah's Messianic prophecies, promising a descendant of David from the tribe of Judah who would head a universal kingdom. It cites Isaiah 9 6 and 53, noting the Messiah would be Wonderful Counselor Mighty God Everlasting Father Prince of Peace and suffer for humanity, fulfilled in Jesus Christ.

R. H. Ramsey God Isaiah Jerusalem Judah David Ben Jesus Christ Assyria Israel Jesse

Nashville Minister To Speak At Morgan County Mobilization Night

Rev. James B. Henry of Two Rivers Baptist Church Nashville will speak at the Morgan County Baptist Association annual mobilization night to be held at Southside Baptist Church. The event focuses on training union goals and spiritual outreach.

James B. Henry Two Rivers Baptist Church Nashville Morgan County Baptist Association Training Union Southside Baptist Church

Martin Luther Linked to Christmas Tree Lighting Tradition

The article credits Martin Luther with originating the custom of lighting the Christmas tree, linking the practice to a 16th century gesture of illuminating evergreens for the holiday.

Martin Luther

Physician Slated As Church Speaker

Dr. Harold Blanton Hartselle physician will speak at Emmanuel Baptist Church Sunday night on the crucifixion from a medical view. Rev. Harvey Sumner Athens will begin revival services Monday at 7 p m with nightly sessions through the following Sunday. Special music by Calhoun Junior College Chorale. The event is part of a regional training union theme Training for the 70s guiding 60 area churches. Rev Don Smith Emmanuel pastor noted nursery will be available and parishioners are invited to attend.

Clay Pitts Second Presbyterian Church of Newark N.J Richmond, Va Pitts Siegfried Efrem Zimbalist Sr Curtis Institute of Music Philadelphia Africa John Ylvisakar University of Minnesota Texas Saskatchewan Ylvisakar Harold Blanton Hartselle Emmanuel Baptist Church Harvey Sumner Athens Blanton Jesus Christ Christ Calhoun Junior College Chorale Frances Moss Robert Slack First Baptist Church of Austinville Sumner Air Force Hillsborough County Fla Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Mannington W.va Calvary Baptist Church Georgia Tampa Tennessee Temple Bible School Chattanooga Tenn Clarissa Lynne Keith Marty Charissa 2Nd Ave Don Smith Emmanuel Bob Wooten Kooken Ave

Chanukah and Christmas overlap in modern celebration

The article notes Chanukah around Christmas and calls it an important festival for Christians due to the historical Maccabean victory in 165 B C. It also states Ontario has about 250000 lakes.

Jesus Christ Ontario Canada

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