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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1969
Page
5
R H Ramsey discusses how Bible geography deepens understanding of events, focusing on Jesus's encounter with the woman of Samaria. He outlines historical splits between Israel and Judah, Assyrian exile, and the resulting cultural tensions that shaped Samaria and Jewish views, emphasizing background geography and history.
A quoted Bible verse speaks of being a light for Israel and a salvation to the ends of the earth. It frames a mission to restore tribes and offer salvation beyond Jacob, to Gentiles and all nations.
The article notes the area of the City of Los Angeles spans approximately 455 square miles. This figure highlights the city’s extensive geographic size and urban footprint.
The Rev James R Ray and family missionaries to Australia will preach nightly at 7 during a weekend revival at Emmanuel Baptist Church on Kooken Ave The couple recently ended two years as pastors at Mt Pisgah Athens to begin deputation for Australia and plan to move to Ft Valley Georgia in June with their children Joy and Jim Mrs Ray will sing as a soloist and Rev Don Smith leads services.
An inspirational sacred music program is set for 7 p.m. June 1 at Meadow Hills Baptist Church in Huntsville. The Bob Jones University Brass Quartet will perform brass selections arranged for the ensemble along with vocal numbers and a brief Gospel message from one of the young men.
The passage recounts Jesus meeting a Samaritan woman at Jacob's well in Samaria. It notes Jewish-Samaritan tensions, Jesus offering living water, and the revelation that he is the Messiah. It cites worship in spirit and truth beyond location and mentions the expected Messiah.
A Limestone Baptist Association prep meeting for Sunday School Leadership Week will be Monday from 7 to 9 pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church for all associational officers. Registration for Vacation Bible School at Westside Baptist Church is Thursday 9 to 11 am with daily sessions June 2 to 11 8:30 to 11 am for ages four to 16.
A gospel meeting runs at Eastside Church of Christ 110 French Way in Athens from June 1 to 8 with Grover Stevens as speaker. Emmanuel Baptist Church marks Rev. Don Smith's sixth pastorate anniversary on Sunday with honors. Reverend Smith, a Tennessee Temple College and Bible School of Chattanooga alumnus, and his wife Terry have two children Janie and Doug. family hails from Chattanooga.
Decoration and memorial services are planned at Bellview Baptist Church and Cemetery on Sunday. Lunch will be served at noon and a baptismal service is set for 2 p.m. Evening services were dismissed due to baccalaureate activities at West Morgan High School.
Reverend Lynn Dozier will present the 25 minute color documentary Through Blood and Fire at Emmanuel Baptist Church Wednesday at 7 30 p m. The film, produced by Underground Evangelism of Los Angeles, depicts the Christian struggle behind the Iron Curtain with portions reportedly filmed secretly in Russia. Rev Dozier, a former local pastor now living in Decatur, said the showing comes to raise awareness.
The Bell Primitive Baptist Church on Finley Island Rd will conduct its annual cemetery cleaning today in preparation for Sunday’s decoration. Rev. Whorley Allen will speak at 2 p.m. at the church.
Mrs Charles Mathias was installed as new president of Christian Women's Fellowship at First Christian Church by outgoing president Mrs Harvey Medearis. Other officers named include vice president Mrs Donald Watson secretary Mrs Maurice Jones treasurer Mrs Theo Pitt study co chairmen Mrs Lawrence Maines and Mrs Lowell Stinson worship chairman Mrs Jack Crowe service co chairmen Mrs Clyde Denson and Mrs Lee R Jones group leaders Mrs Clifford Webster Mrs Donald Steele Mrs Leon Edwards and Mrs Ainslie Wyle.
Seekers Bible Club held its May meeting at the home of Mrs. J. R. Williams with co hosts Mrs. W. G. Stone and Mrs. Wesley Cook. Mrs. Bryan McAfee gave the opening prayer. Ray Vann joined as a new member. Prentiss Clark spoke on Billy Graham's Secret of Happiness and Matthew 5 9 11.
A reader asks about roundworms in a puppy and the risk to children. The answer notes possible human infestation but says many children grow up around hospitals without illness, and stresses sanitation, separate areas for puppies and kids, disinfecting accident sites, and keeping yards clean.
The Salvation Army begins a citywide youth crusade Monday, running until June 1, with the theme Gods For Real Man Evangelist Edward Pierce of the Hattisburg Corps leading nightly meetings at 7 Capt Pierce, a Dalton Ga native commissioned in 1963, will headline a campaign featuring special music and youth participation, says Lt Shirley Hammett youth director.
The ninety fourth Central Alabama Conference of The United Methodist Church meets at St Paul United Methodist Church Birmingham June 18 to 22 with Bishop W Kenneth Goodson presiding. Dr Denson Franklin of First United Methodist Church Birmingham will preach Thursday at 7 30 p m Fraternal delegates Dr L D Tyson and Dr Paul Duffey will represent the Alabama West Florida Conference.
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