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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1968
Page
5
Local Methodists react as General Conference in Dallas removes written禁 against ministers smoking and drinking. The stance shifts to personal discipline and voluntary good works rather than coercion, while church leaders urge self control and healthful habits.
The Princeton Seminary Choir will present a service of sacred music at Westminster Presbyterian Church 801 Jackson St Wednesday June 19 at 7 30 p m The choir represents four continents and includes college graduates now pursuing graduate study in theology and sociology The group has toured extensively including Cuba Japan Korea and many U S churches over 34 years with 600 students in the seminary and 30 foreign countries represented The director David Hugh Jones leads the ensemble and has strong ties to Westminster Choir College
Rev Garland Jennings announces the Christian Dells Bible Camp and Conference Grounds on Trinity Mountain will open July 8 with a teen program. Ages 8 and up join sessions July 8 12 and July 15 20 with a possible July 22 27 session. Camp manager Rev E E Matthews, linked to the Conservative Baptist Association of Alabama, leads a Christ focused camp with modern facilities, a private lake, nine cabins, pool, dining hall, nurse on duty, and balanced meals. For more information, contact Christian Dells Decatur P O Box 1485.
Indianapolis AP reports Contributions to the Christian Churches Disciples of Christ totaled 109 631 006 dollars in 1967 despite a one percent fall in church membership.
Harry Orr reports a Garrett Circle meeting hosted by Mrs. Richard Williams with 16 attendees. Neel WSCS at Neel Methodist Church elected Mrs. Hollis Long as president with devotional by Mrs. Virgil Wallace and program My Kingdom Come led by Mrs. Long. Central Methodist Church WSCS held a general meeting in the parlor with program Called From Worship Unto Service led by several members and a note on mission offerings.
Billy Graham praises the younger generation during a Portland crusade as three of ten meetings were taped for telecast to 300 stations. Notables Julie Nixon and David Eisenhower attended, while Oregon Senator Mark Hatfield served as honorary chairman.
Irven Lee now serves as religious leader for the Danville Road Church of Christ while splitting duties with the Decatur church and Westview Church of Christ in Hartselle. He has a 20 year history of organizing new churches and notes his preference for work with developing congregations. He began ministry in 1931 in West Kentucky and has helped establish about 30 churches across Limestone Franklin Lauderdale and Walker counties.
The article surveys the Epistle of James, debating authorship and stressing that faith must be paired with good works. It links James to early Christianity, notes its providence toward conduct aligned with Christian ethics, and highlights tests of faith through trials and mercy.
The United States marks a historic start as the first radio station begins broadcasting on November 2 1920. Founding engineers and organizers introduce wireless audio to a transforming media landscape.
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