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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1970
Page
5
Beginning Sunday and continuing for 13 weeks the Central Baptist Church training department under Charles C. Duke will offer four new courses. One is How To Study The Bible taught by Claude Partlow on different ways and methods.
Sermon notes survey Jesus baptism and John's forerunner role referencing Matthew and John texts. It covers prophecy by Malachi and Isaiah, baptism of Jesus, Holy Spirit as a dove, voice declaring beloved Son, and John the Baptist confirming Christ. Church programs outline courses on Baptist doctrine history and language pronunciation along with registration details.
The article discusses Jesus’ baptism by John the Baptist, the heavenly witness at the moment, and John’s recognition of Jesus as the Lamb of God. It notes Jesus’ future mission, the public ministry, and the significance of his passion as part of divine plan. It cites religious outlines and syndicate attribution.
Mrs Arnold Terry Sr recovers from a broken arm at Baugh Wiley Smith Hospital after a home fall on Christmas Day. Family and friends shared meals and visits across Decatur Somerville Ravanel and Gainesville with numerous Holbert Carroll Marsh Corum Jones and Watt households joining for dinners and suppers during the holiday period.
AP report notes new currents as mysticism and institutional revolt rise in the 1970s. Trends show a mobile, open movement crossing traditional patterns, with campus courses, unconventional ministries, and ecumenical shifts among lay groups and scholars.
A Christmas program at Gandy's Cove Church featured the Christmas Story enacted by the church school classes. Host couple Ralph Nelson and wife hosted a young adult Sunday school Christmas party. Several local families and visitors shared greetings and holiday visits, including the Morris dinner on December 25. Sammie Bryant improves at home after a two week hospital stay. other social visits include Gerald and Helen Waits of Town Park Texas with J K Haynes, and Dave Edwards of Knoxville.
Advertising copy notes the Middlesboro Kentucky Chamber of Commerce building was constructed from forty reliefs and features a striking facade. The article highlights its renovation and community role, with details on sponsors and dedication plans.
The First Assembly of God Church in Decatur dedicates its new sanctuary Sunday at 2 p.m. Rev. T. H. Spence will deliver the dedicatory sermon. The 260-seat facility, built by North Construction Co, follows years of congregation history since 1951 and a five night revival begins after the ceremony.
Dr Nelson Guthrie Sr former pastor at Central United Methodist Church and North Alabama Conference will be guest speaker for the January 11 morning worship. The Rev Stanley Clark will preach the Vesper service. Dr W J Cunningham pastor will conduct opening worship in both services.
The Muscle Shoals Baptist Association holds a youth rally tonight at 7 p.m. at Okalona Baptist Church. The Bible test will be taken and youths of the association will present the program.
HARTSELLE First Baptist Church sets January 4 to 7 for Studies in the Epistle of James led by Dr Siguard Bryan of Samford University. Evening youth sessions at 7 p.m. feature intermediates Life at Its Best Jimmy Little juniors Men Who Told His Story Mrs Charles Taul primaries The Story of Samuel Mrs Charles Clemons beginners Gods Care in Autumn and Winter Mrs Margaret Thrasher nursery Mrs J W Montgomery topic When I'm at Church.
Colorado was admitted to the Union as the 38th state in 1876 joining the other states.
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