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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1968
Page
6
Scriptural study outlines Daniel 9 1 23 noting authorship debates and two sections on Daniel the man and his prayer. It emphasizes Gods sovereignty over kingdoms and the need for national confession forgiveness and restoration.
The article describes Daniel and companions in Babylon, his three year training as wise men, and his prayer for mercy for Jerusalem. It notes Daniel’s fasting and confession, seeking God for the nation’s deliverance to honor Jehovah, with Gabriel delivering the answered petition.
In Versailles Kentucky five year old Tammy Gormley resisted bed at 8 p.m. because daylight lingered. Her mother explained the change but Tammy quipped they did not tell God about it.
MT. HOPE The week long observance marks the Rock Springs Mitchell Memorial Presbyterian Church sesquicentennial with antebellum costumes, brush arbor gatherings, and an old fashioned picnic featuring suckling pig and baked dishes. A recording of church history notes early roots from 1818 and a 1948 brick structure funded by the Mitchell family.
Major General Frank Willoughby Moorman retired from the Army in 1965 and pursued faith driven work. He studied at Columbia University and became vice president of the Episcopal Church Foundation to advise and aid church research and action programs. He notes that duty honor country remains guiding him in this second career.
A historical note on source materials for church records and microfilm projects. It recounts the 1960 pilot microfilm program across 37 Alabama churches, noting pages filmed, dates back to 1824, and availability of a microfilm catalogue. It mentions other associations and the goal to expand the collection of minutes from Morgan County and surrounding churches.
Evangelist J Otis King of Huntsville will conduct a revival crusade at Forrest Hill Baptist Church Somerville starting July 28 with nightly services at 7 pm He has led 98 revivals and 42 one night and weekend services in his ministry.
The Bob Jones University Summer Banquet for North Alabama will take place at the Decatur Inn on July 29 at 7 15 p m. Dr Bob Jones president will speak inviting alumni friends and prospective students to attend. The event highlights the university progress and future plans and notes the school now enrolls about 4000 students annually from many states and foreign countries. Reservations can be made through Miss Judy Taylor at 353 4354.
The Garner Memorial Christian Methodist Episcopal Church hosts the 98th North Central Alabama Conference session July 31 to August 4. Bishop E P Murchison presides with Elders W C Larkin and L O Robertson assisting. Rev. John M Exum speaks. Rev. R A Stewart leads Garner Memorial. About 200 delegates and ministers from 19 states and Canada attend. 1,980 decisions for Christ noted over five years, with three new churches organized.
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