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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1968

Page

5

District One Convention Sets Host Churches in North Alabama

Delegations from across North Alabama gather at First Christian Church Hartselle for the District One Convention of the Christian Churches in Alabama. J T Beale will address the group with a 7 p.m. talk by Lawrence Maines. A Baptist committee sponsors a July 28 to August 10 tent revival near Decatur led by Junior Hill.

Christian Church Alabama First Christian Church Hartselle Christian Churches J. T. Beale Birmingham Beale Lawrence Maines First Christian Church of Decatur Kirby Rd Moulton Rd Junior Hill Leon Dawson Bellview Baptist Macedonia Baptist Kenneth Graham Pleasant Hill Baptist Walden’s Chapel Baptist E. P. Bowling

Youth Week at First Baptist Church Spotlighted

First Baptist Church marks Youth Week with a jam packed schedule led by Don Lupo as youth pastor and Danny Mahoney as assistant pastor. Events include a barge trip, youth led Sunday School, a Wednesday night prayer meeting, and a senior high choir fundraiser. About 75 to 100 youths are expected. other activities include WMS circles, youth visitation, and an early morning breakfast for men.

First Baptist Church Don Lupo Danny Mahoney Roger Smith Masiter WMS God Northside Baptist Church

Stewards Take Broader Role in Church Work

AP Religion writer notes stewardship extends beyond money to all life. United Methodist idea describes humans as cocreators with God using time talent and world resources to develop and improve creation. Revival services and GA activities linked to stewardship themes are outlined in multiple churches and groups.

Stewardship and vocation in Christian life urged in page note

The statement calls for dedicated and creative use of gifts to sustain and enrich life. It says the proper response to God’s grace is cooperation with His will, aligning a Christian’s life with divine purpose and letting the Spirit bless the world. The steward accepts talents time and influence as a trust from God. See STEWARDS on Page 6.

St Pauls Lutheran to Dedicate New Sanctuary and School

St Pauls Lutheran Church will dedicate its new sanctuary and Sunday school buildings Sunday with Dr Edgar Homrighausen of New Orleans speaking at 3 PM. The $215000 facility at 1700 Carridale St SW sits on five acres and seats 366.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Edgar Homrighausen New Orleans Homrighausen Lutheran Church Carridale St J. E. Johnson Jr St. Paul's 4Th and Sherman Streets Eldon Heck C. E. Hieserman R. A. Reinhardt

King's Memorial Pastor Recognized for Four Years of Service

Rev. G. L. Russell of King's Memorial United Methodist Church is honored this week for four years of service with special services set May 22 to 24. Churches and choirs join in. St. James P C Church and Decatur Community Chorus participate, with Rev. Elijah Gray Jr. and Rev. Leo Owens serving as speakers and alternates listed among multiple congregations assisting.

Courtland Courtland Methodist Church C. H. Winefordener James G. Rudd Decatur W. L. Cox Town Creek Charles Graham Bailey Terry Hillsboro J. W. Hill Morris Chapel A. G Buddy) Simmons E. R. Todd Maurice Graham Chalybeate W. L. Lawson G. S. Parker Trinity Winfred Logan Landersville Nelson R. Buck Mac’’ McGowan G. L. Russell King’s Memorial United Methodist Church St. James P. C W. E. Scott Decatur Community Chorus Elijah Gray Jr Leo Owens Providence Minor Hill M. B Bethel Colbert M. B Bethlehem M. B Jones Chapel United Methodist Willie Brown Elmer W. Binford First Missionary Baptist Church Hartselle St. Stephens P. B John Ewing W. M. Mastin Garner's Memorial C. M. E Macedonia C. P Wayman Chapel A.M.E R. A. Stewart Frank Moore R. P. Neal

Being Brunette Better

Denver AP reports Thelma Duncan a wig shop saleswoman says brunette wigs sell as well as blonde hair pieces challenging the stereotype of blondes preferred by gentlemen.

Denver Thelma Duncan Miss Duncan

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First Methodist Church New Salem Baptist Church Oscar Speegle WSCS First Methodist’ Church Stone Cottage Herbert Spiller W. E. Steed Jr William L. Grimes W. E. Steed Sr A. B. Markham Spiller Reneau Carrell W. J. Bergman Charles Burt J.b.denmark E. P. Garrett Jr Annie Parker Wesleyan Service Guild Cairo Methodist Church of Nee! Methodist Church Edwin Pike Methodist Church Glyn Russell Jack Maddox Chester Johnson Hollis Long Donald Wallace New Center Baptist Church Morgan County E. P. Berry Earl Couey Wanda Hicks Danville Baptist Church Bill Sirell B.T.U Sun WMSL Covell Keen P.m.am Fairview Baptist Church 16Th Ave Magnolia Dial Baptist Mission R. F Joe) Hoover Pastor Westside Baptist Church 311 Memorial Drive N.W Betty Street Runnymeade Ave S.W Martha Stephens Dianne Baptists George W. Cornell New York Jesus George Lindsey Lewis ,Sims J. D. Puckett Shady Grove Baptist Church Shelly Ezell Ezell Ridgecrest Baptist Church Jack Freeman Decatur Christian Women’s Club Holiday Inn Julian J. Hirshfield Ruth Lanham Chattanooga Dave Lee Nancy Woodall Herbert Anders Assery Harris Women's Missionary Union United Methodist Church Rev Ray Lee G.A R.A Sunbeams Oak Park Baptist Church 19Th Avenue S.E Bible Church of Ote Holdios Bible School J. Hampton Keathley WHAT St. Paul’s King’s Memorial King’s Memorial Church Russell Cludes Billie A.phillips Ollie Mae Bowman Bernice Tapscott A. C. Banks Irene Sanford C. L. Sheffield Ruby Martin Lucille Jackson G.L. Russell First Assembly OF God Church Ave. S.W Young Peoples Royal Rangers Real Howell Monsanto 5Th Ave S.E. Dio Maranatha Baptist Church W. B. Ferguson Union Hall Westgate Pee Tod Grace Baptist Church Sherman Riverview Decatur, Alabama Willard Stallcup
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