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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1975

Page

5

Christmas Fayre Aims to Fund Choir Tour

A Christmas Fayre at First Baptist Church runs today from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Proceeds help the senior high choir fund a July mission tour to Washington D.C., Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Meals and hand made items will be sold. breakfast lunch and supper priced separately with family tickets available. Wilson Henderson leads music.

First Baptist Church Bobby DeMoss Jane Bryan Mike Thompson Derek Hatyel Washington D.C Pennsylvania New Jersey Seaboard Fellowship Hall Wilson Henderson

Christmas Cantatas and Films At Local Churches

Local churches announce cantatas and screenings from December through weekend dates. First Baptist Church hosts Shepherds Rejoice led by Wilson Henderson with 106 members. no admission. Memorial Drive United Methodist sounds Chimes of the Holy Night directed by Mrs. Thomas Whittle. The Burning Hell film appears at Somerville Baptist Wednesday and Harmony United Methodist Sunday. The Words of Faith revival opens at The Revival Center under James Edmondson with radio on WMSL Sundays. Central United Methodist presents Handel’s Messiah at 5 pm with soloists and 60-member choir directed by George Godwin. Ninth Street United Methodist and East Highland Baptist also schedule Messiah and Christmas plays with named soloists, organs, and church leaders. Southside Baptist stages Alleluia with 31-piece orchestra. Mike Casey directs. multiple pastors invite the public.

Memorial Drive United Methodist Church Thomas Whittle Central United Methodist Church George Godwin Joe Hendrix Ann Lewis Tom Lyons Curt Hughes John Fowler Pat Sheffield Caroleigh Collins Penny Sherrill Eugenia Fitch Ralph K. Bates Alleluia Southside Baptist Church Bill Gloria Gaither Ron Huff Robbie Griggs J.C. Howell Christie Houghton Karen Casey Nancy Terry Dale Thrasher Steve Hall Moulton Baptist Church Mike Casey Joe D. Ray

First Baptist Choir Rehearses Shepherds Rejoice Cantata

Soloists and choir members from the senior high group rehearse the cantata Shepherds Rejoice to be presented Sunday at 7 p.m. in the First Baptist Church sanctuary. Wilson Henderson leads as minister of music with Marilyn Lee Danny Light Perry Moody and Nancy Teague among the pictured performers.

First Baptist Church Christ Wilson Henderson Nancy Teague Henderson Shepherds Rejoice Marilyn Lee Danny Light Perry Moody

Doubting Thomas Believes After Jesus Appears

The gospel recounts Jesus appearing to the disciples after the resurrection. Thomas doubts until Jesus invites him to touch his wounds, then proclaims, My Lord and my God. The scene ends with Jesus blessing belief, and next week’s note mentions the Ascension.

Jesus Thomas Lord God

Army Specialist Latham in REFORGER Exercise 75 in Germany

US Army Specialist William E. Latham and wife Brenda reside in Moulton. Latham, gunner with Battery C 2nd Battalion 33rd Field Artillery, 1st Infantry Division, New Ulm, participated in Exercise REFORGER in Germany as part of the Autumn Forge 75 Exercise Series to boost NATO force readiness. About 10,000 US-based soldiers and their equipment were flown to Germany by the Air Force Military Airlift Command. Latham joined the Army in 1972.

Germany William E. Latham Brenda Moulton 4 Spec Latham 33Rd Field Artillery 1St Infantry Division New Ulm NATO U.S. Air Force Military Airlift Command

City Council Notice Published in Decatur Daily

The City Council ordered notice to be published in The Decatur Daily in Decatur Alabama. First insertion to occur at least five days before the stated heart date. Dated December 13 1975. Mayor and City Clerk authenticate the notice.

Decatur Alabama Council Chambers City Hall Decatur Daily Ember

Christmas Message From Ft Campbell Family Notes

Christmas verse stresses Christ in life and faith at Ft Campbell Ky. Includes lines honoring service members Lt. Lois M. King of Town Creek and Navy Pfc. Michael Z Gray of Cullman and Marine Pvt Tony L Grigsby of Athens. Concludes with prayer for Christ to remain Lord of lives.

Ft. Campbell, Ky Lois M. King Town Creek, 2 Counsel C. Latham Town Creek 3 Navy Pfc Michael Z. Gray John B Gray Jr Ave. H. SE. Cullman el Paso Norfolk Cullman High School Tony L. Grigsby Gloria Ziesch Athens Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S. C Marine Marine Corps

Great Songs Goodyear Christmas Record Tops Sales

The Goodyear Great Songs series is the best selling Christmas record, surpassing 23 million copies sold. In its 15th edition for 1975, Henry Mancini selected 17 holiday favorites with new arrangements by The Mancini Orchestra.

New York Goodyear Henry Mancini Mancini

UAH Hosts Third Annual Church Music Workshop

The University of Alabama in Huntsville and the Huntsville AGOO chapter sponsor a two day Church Music Workshop January 30 31. Guest clinician is Professor Hugh Thomas from Birmingham Southern and First United Methodist Church. Activities include anthem reading lectures mini sessions in voice conducting organ and children's church music. Local leaders Royce Royer Lujean Howard and David Lowe chair the sessions. Past clinicians include Jane Marshall and Austin Lovelace. Enrollment rises with a record participation expected. contact David Lowe at 534 5646 Huntsville for details.

University of Alabama In Huntsville UAH Huntsville American Guild of Organists Hugh Thomas Birmingham Southern First United Methodist Church Birmingham Royce Royer Lujean Howard First Baptist David Lowe Jane Marshall Austin Lovelace Lowe

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Church of Christ Old Moulton Road Home Bible Studies P.O. Box Decatur, AL Lael First Assembly OF God Church 8Th Street S.W T. A. Walters Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church Charles L. Gaston, Jr D.D Wadsworth and 14Th. Ave. S.E Brookhaven Baptist Church Southern Baptist Cauren Memorial Drive ALL Services John H. Tucker Wayne Fields Betty St. and Bunnymeade John Sunday School Worship Service Training Union Prayer Meeting A Southern Baptist Church Joe Hoover Glenn Jennings Music Youth Nursery 9Th. Street S.E Decatur, Alabama Bible Study Pastor Joe D. Ray Somerville Baptist Church Harmony United Methodist Church Courtland Worts of Faith Revival Crusades Old Northside Ninth Street United Methodist Church Wayne Holland Bailey Cook Milton Sivley Pat Quinn Ann Butler Freeman Smith Marantha Baptist Church New Moulton Hwy Elinor Brown East Highland Baptist Church Hartselle Godman Valerie Hudson Teresa Stinson Tony Wood the Ascension Probate Neereeeper Ryan DECEA Bryan McAfee Morgan County Eulala Creel Ryan Tennessee Frank Bryson Bryson James Francis Moulton Street Hell Jackie R. Cooper YULE Bee Heaven St. SE SUN School Faith Baptist Church Beltline Road Seventh-Day Adventist Church Sabbath School Prayer Meeting Ronald R. Neall Ninth Street United Methodist Church Freeman M. Smith Priceville United Methodist Church Uae I Aes Church of Christ Corner 16Th Ave Beech St WHOS Wayne Cobb Austinville Church OF Christ State Avenue Jackie Fox Grant Street Grant ST. S.E Ralph Stout
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