Micah’s Call for Justice Amid Rural Injustice
The prophet Micah, native to Moresheth, warned rulers and land workers alike that oppression of the poor would end in disaster. He urged living justly and defending the vulnerable, insisting God’s wrath would follow ongoing injustice. The message aligns with Isaiah 1 17 to seek judgment and aid for the oppressed.
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Moresheth
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Judah
Mediterranean Sea
Isaiah
Samaria
Micah warns Judah of social sins and coming divine judgment
The passage condemns wealthy landholders for exploiting the poor and robbing widows, notes the failure of courts for the needy, and accuses false prophets. Micah foresees God’s judgment through conquest, the ruin of Jerusalem, and the expulsion of Judah, urging repentance.
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Micah
Decatur Church Group Elects Officers and Board
Ronald B. Smith organizer reports Decatur group elected officers including Stanley Mitchell as chairman Randy Cagle as vice president Nancy Ledbetter as secretary Dale McGregor as treasurer and Peggy King as telephone chairman. Board members are Martha Stover Gayle Wallace Myra King and Peggy Farris. Adult advisors include Ann Ledbetter Nell Houston Darrell Dockery and Ronald V. Smith.
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Decatur
Ronald B. Smith
Stanley Mitchell
Moulton
Randy Cagle
Nancy Ledbetter
Dale McGregor
Peggy King
Martha Stover
Gayle Wallace
Myra King
Peggy Farris
Ann Ledbetter
Nell Houston
Darrell Dockery
Ronald V.smith
Numerous Church Events Slated Across Communities
Vacation Bible School at Caddo Congregational Christian Church runs Monday to Friday from 9 to 11 30 a.m. Danville United Methodist Church also hosts VBS 2 to 4 30 p.m. There are Sunday singings at Nesmith and Damascus churches, a church barbecue at Simcoe, all day singing at Antioch, and homecomings at Rural Grove and Hills Chapel. First Baptist hosts a three day Youth Revival led by Rev Roy Fisher, with the Alabama Baptist Bible and Church Planning Conference at Shocco Springs June 28 to 30 led by Dr James A Coggins. A parish partnership forms in Hartselle First Faith Methodist charge with Rev F Willis Vickery and Rev Bob Grigsby. Dr James R Lundy will be ordained at First Christian Church in Hartselle. A Salt and Co folk musical at Cullman High Stadium today features Samford University performers.
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Caddo Congregational Christian Church
Danville United
First Baptist Church
Roy Fisher
Swalecliffe
England
Alabama Baptist Bible and Church Planning Conference
Shocco Springs Assembly
Talladega
James A Coggins
Fort Worth
Tex
Hartselle
First Methodist Church
Faith Methodist Church
F. Willis Vickery
First United Methodist
Bob Grigsby
James R. Lundy
Connor R. Lundy
First Christian Church
Cullman High
Samford Univeristy
Salt and Co
Alabama Baptist Convention
Samford School of Music
Fishing and faith in a quiet North Carolina dawn
A personal reflection on how fishing at daybreak offers insight into faith. The author hears God's handiwork in birds and woods, contemplates world troubles, and concludes that divine providence guides us to use abilities fully while loving and serving others.
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Son of
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Savior
Peter
North Carolina
Illustrated Bible Lesson joins Decatur Daily format change
The Decatur Daily will replace the Bible Strip and Sunday School two‑column lesson with a five‑column four‑panel Illustrated Bible Lesson. The interdenominational strip follows national Sunday School plans used by churches nationwide.
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Decatur Daily
Fifty Million Years Of Rocky Mountain Volcanic Activity
The Rocky Mountains show direct volcanic record with thousands of geysers and hot springs spanning from Colorado to Canada, revealing long term geothermal activity across the range. The evidence highlights a vast, persistent volcanic past shaping regional geology and hydrothermal features.
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Canada
Baptist Campgrounds Expansion Announced at Shocco Springs
Expansion plans for the Alabama Baptist Assembly and Campgrounds at Shocco Springs near Talladega were announced by site director Dr. George Ricker. The 500 acre complex includes six hotels, cottages, an auditorium and dining facilities, with a new three story hotel planned to open spring 1972.
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Alabama Baptist Assembly
Shocco Springs
George Ricker
Assembly
Alabama Baptist Convention
Ssirocco
Girls In Action
Royal Ambassadors
Shocco Inn
Crestview
Mt.Moriah
Pine Lodge
Happy Hollow
Folk Musical Planned Tonight
Rev. Bob Curley writes God is for Real a religious folk drama to be staged at the Morgan County Baptist Youth Rally Saturday at 7 pm by a Brookhaven Baptist youth group. Randy Williamson directs at Brookhaven Baptist 635 Memorial Dr SW. Rev Wayne Fields is Brookhaven pastor.
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Bob Curley
Ensley Baptist Church
Birmingham
Morgan County
Brookhaven Baptist Church
Brookhaven Baptist
Memorial Dr. SW
Randy Williamson
Brookhaven
Wayne Fields
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