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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1966
Page
16
Mrs. Mydans, wife, mother and author, describes a journey from unbelief to mature faith through meditation, travel, and study. She recalls loving Pascal and learning to overcome fear of the unknown after wartime captivity with her husband.
Westminster Church schedules election for four elders four deacons and three trustees on January 19 by congregational vote with ordination and installation in early February. Growth in 1965 topped 500 members, aided by active visitation programs. The 1951 fire caused about 200000 in damages, with partial rebuilds including a 75000 educational wing. Sunday school plans include the West Cullman Baptist churches event on January 17 at Sardis Springs.
The Presbytery of St Louis of the United Presbyterian Church campaigns to enlist other presbyteries against a General Assembly recommendation to expand synod authority. The aim is to reduce and regionalize synods from 33 to 14 and grant them oversight of property budgeting and program planning, limiting local judicial influence. Dr James Spivey notes the goal is closer, needs-based resource application across regions.
The Athens Jehovahs Witnesses concluded a three day assembly in Lebanon Tennessee led by B E Giffin district representative from New York. About 520 attendees heard talks on resurrection viewings with some to inhabit earth or heaven. The Athens congregation resumes normal meetings as the assembly committee report awaits further study.
A compact reflection by R H Ramsey on the character of God, creation, and the divine order. The piece argues God exists as Creator, is eternal and omnipotent, and that faith in Jesus reveals enough to trust divine revelation and walk in holiness.
The passage presents a vision where four living creatures orbit the throne of God with six wings each and eyes within. They continually praise the Holy Trinity saying Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty who was and is and is to come.
A compact meditation on God’s perfections and our small place. It argues that divine wisdom is beyond human grasp yet invites humility and faith, noting that revelation and creation show God’s majesty while our understanding remains imperfect.
Westside Presbyterian held installations for three new elders Frank Adams Elmer Bishop and W M Walk Jr increasing the session to nine and reflecting a church membership of 110. Reelected elders Miss Katherine Hoppers and Bill Pointer join four continuing elders as the church plans expanded programs including an extra United Presbyterian Women circle and more community projects.
The 201st weekly issue notes Highland Baptist Church near Union Hill High School in east Morgan County as a newer member of the Morgan County Baptist Association. The church joined in 1962 after its 1961 organization. See BITS on Page 7.
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