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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1968

Page

5

Seminar Attracts Decaturites To Mission 1968 Event

Mrs. Alice H Townsend of 1011 Sycamore St NW attends Orientation in Mission 1968 at Garrett Theological Seminary Evanston Illinois. The third annual summer course is sponsored by the Woman's Division United Methodist Church. Rev Charles Frederick will preach at Priceville vesper service 6 p.m. Sunday. The Rhythmaires of Jasper present a concert at First Holy Church of Christ 11th Ave NW 7:30 p.m. Rev Fahed Abu Akel speaks at First Assembly 415 8th Ave SW Sunday 11 a.m. A missionary from Israel travels globally.

Alice H. Townsend Sycamore St Garrett Theological Seminary Evanston Woman’s Division Board of Missions The United Methodist Church Charles Frederick Decatur United Methodist Church of Otis Kirby Rhythmaires of Jasper First Holy Church of Christ 11Th Ave Fahed Abu Akel First Assembly of God Church 8Th Ave Israel

American Tradition Aided By Churches

The antiwar and civil rights legacy of American churches helped shape the nation’s founding 192 years ago this week. Describing the Declaration’s claim that rights are endowed by a Creator, the piece notes diverse church positions on Revolution, with Presbyterians and Congregationalists largely pro revolution and Lutherans split, while Methodists generally backed the king.

George W. Cornell New York Virginia Maryland South Carolina Northeast Kenneth L. Wilson Christian Herald

Pontiff's identity of St. Peter's bones examined

Rome reports debate over Pope Paul VI and scholars on whether the St. Peter bones found under St. Peter's Basilica are indeed the Apostle Peter. Proponents cite the site and age, while critics question dating, placement, and evidence, listing several scholarly objections and defenses.

Pontiff St. Peter’s Robert C. Doty N. Y Peter Constantine the Great Guarducci

Power of Faith Amos the Social Reformer

A reflection on Amos the minor prophet as a social reformer who fought oppression and immorality. He viewed all nations as equals before God and spoke of Israel's restoration and return to land, citing his simple life as a shepherd and observer of natural law. AP News features.

Amos God Israel

Stephenson To Direct Europe Tour

Rev. W. K. Stephenson of First Baptist De catur will lead a 16 day Europe tour for local church members July 18 through Aug. 2. A 23 member group will visit Portugal Spain Switzerland France Holland England and Ireland with stops in Berne Lisbon Madrid Paris Amsterdam London and more. The itinerary includes the Baptist Youth World Conference St Georges Castle and notable sites such as Versailles Rembrandt’s house London Bridge Tin Pan Alley and Blarney Castle. Pilgrimage Associates organizes the trip with Thomas Cook and Son handling operations.

W. K. Stephenson First Baptist Church of Decatur Europe Portugal Spain Switzerland France Holland England Ireland Berne Baptist Youth World Conference St. George’s Castle Lisbon Madrid Baptist Seminary Zurich Palace of Versailles Paris Rembrandt Blarney Stone Pilgrimage Associates Thomas Cook and Son

Vacation Bible School and revival planned for Gandy's Cove

The Gandy's Cove community announces a Vacation Bible School starting July 21 with hours to be posted. A revival begins August 14 led by evangelist Rev. Don Smitherman. Local families and visitors attend church events and share updates on health and visits.

Gandy’s Cove James Buddy Dunlap Decatur Jane Jane Nelson Rex Slate Baugh-Wiley-Smith Hospital Dave Edwards Knoxville William Morris Sammy Bryant Don Smitherman Bessie Neill Bryant Clarence Light Richwood Caverns

Parks of Los Angeles Span 154 Sites Totaling 9875 Acres

A citywide overview shows Los Angeles contains 154 parks covering 9,875 acres. The data tallies green spaces across neighborhoods, highlighting parkland distribution and potential for recreation and conservation.

Los Angeles

Duck Named To Baptist P R Office

Robert M. Duck of Valdosta Georgia has been named editorial assistant in the public relations office of the Baptist State Executive Board starting July 15. A church minister and former university radio television staffer Duck holds a Master of Religious Education degree from New Orleans Baptist Seminary and has three years with the Valdosta church.

Duck New Orleans Baptist Seminary Marion Valdosta Church

Saltine cracker holes ensure even baking and prevent blistering

Small holes in saltine crackers are created by pins after the dough sheet forms to guarantee uniform baking throughout the cracker and to avoid underbaked centers or burned edges and blisters during the baking process.

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Richard B. Morris Columbia University Margherita Guarducci University of Rome Jerome Carcopino Jocelyn Toynbee Cambridge University Engelbert Kirschbaum Arnim von Gerkar German Archaeological Institute of Rome Msgr Jose Ruysschaert Miche Constantine Guardicci Vatican Nero Cola Edicola Giovanni Segoni Monsignor Ludwig Kaas Brookhaven Baptist Church Southern Baptist Church C. R. Burns Baptist Mission Betty Street Beltline New Mon Joe Hoover Ron Highway Nancy Howell Beth Stephenson Anne Stephenson Jenny Strickland Donna Cockrell Karen Fowler Becky Stephenson Lynn Martin Mike Sheats Mike Ga's Ras Oak Park Baptist Church 19Th Avenue AP News Bible Church of Phil Sth Ave S.E Preye J. Hampton Keathley Stephenson Morgan County Gandy W. M. Morris Assembly OF Baptist P. R Robert M. Duck Maranatha Baptist Church W. B. Ferguson UNION Westgate Chestnut St. S.E Stor Frank Williams Grace Baptist Church Sherman Riverview Decatur, Alabama Willard Stallcup Bil Sey Wedoensaw Monies Wmsl TV Sis
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