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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1971

Page

5

Renewed Interest in Religion Cited by Fordham Scholar

Maryknoll New York AP reports Fordham University philosopher Dr John B Chethimattam says contemporary man seeks deeper meaning amid disillusionment with science. He spoke at the Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America in Maryknoll New York about finding a new understanding of life and experience.

Maryknoll N.Y Fordham University John B. Chethimattam Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America

Bible Society Distributes Over One Billion Scriptures

The American Bible Society of New York reports it has distributed more than one billion copies of Scripture since its 1816 organization, reflecting a century and a half of expansive outreach.

The American Bible Society New York

Christmas cantatas and church programs fill Morgan County season

A long list of church events fills the Morgan County Christmas season. Cantatas and choirs at First Christian, Tanner First Baptist, First United Methodist, St. John's Episcopal, Austinville United Methodist, Calhoun Junior College choirs, and Lutheran Hour offer sacred music. district rallies, youth events, and a Christmas pageant with gifts for needy families accompany services and community gatherings.

First Christian Church John W. Peterson Tanner First Baptist Church Choir First United Methodist Church St. John’s Episcopal Church Morgan County David Bibb William Matthews Ben Stevens Richard Fay Robert Kruidenier Austinville United Methodist Church Chorale Madrigal Singers Calhoun Junior College Frances Moss Trinity United Methodist Church John Morgan Guss Burt

Anita Bryant Adopts Fish Hook Pin In Christian Pledge

Singer Anita Bryant explains she wears a fish hook pin as a daily witness for Christ saying she is pledged to be a fisher of men, a symbol rooted in early Christianity. The note appears in her book Amazing Grace.

Singer New York Anita Bryant Christ

Explosive Question Drives Southern Baptists Over Race Policy

A confidential training quarterly for Southern Baptist youths argues for racial integration in churches, triggering a ban and a nationwide debate within the 11.5 million member denomination. Officials say congregations should decide. The dispute follows decades of tentative openness and clashes over school busing.

New York Brothers In Christ U.S California Houston Tex Southern Baptists Fellowship of Faith Sunday School Board Southern Baptist Due West S. C Baptist Church Nashville Southern Baptist Social Concerns The Christian Life Commission

Horoscope Sunday forecasts focus on ingenuity and restraint

Sunday horoscope advises Aries to test ingenuity and plan broadly while shortcuts save time. Taurus should double check facts for accuracy. Gemini to join community customs. Cancer to step back from deals. Leo to monitor talk and logic. Virgo to avoid permanent promises. Libra to pursue lasting creative work. Scorpio to balance work and enjoyment. Sagittarius to prioritize chores. Capricorn to ease projects. Aquarius to rely on own resources. Pisces to expect reciprocal turns.

Aries Taurus Gemini Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius

Broadcast Minister Dr J Harold Smith Leads Brooksville Revival

Dr J Harold Smith of Ft Smith Arkansas famed for Radio Bible Hour revival ministry announces a series at New Friendship Baptist Church north of Brooksville. Services run 7 p.m. Monday to Friday with sermons by Rev Handley and music directed by J C White.

James W. Clark Wajf Radio Decatur J. Harold Smith Ft.Smith Ark New Friendship Baptist_Church North Brooksville Smith Bill Handley New Friendship Dr. Smith First Baptist Church Conistee S.C Six Mile Northside Baptist Church Anderson D.C Woodland Park

Religious News Deadline for Saturday issue

The Decatur Daily states religious news and photos must reach the office by 9 A.M. Thursday for the Saturday section. Photos arranged with the religious editor should be planned early in the week for timely coverage.

Decatur Daily

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