Westmeade Baptist Church Breaks Ground on $85,000 Building
Groundbreaking held for Westmeade Baptist Church on a two acre site at Betty Street and Runnymeade Avenue SW. The congregation, active since 1967, became a church in 1968 with Rev. Joe Hoover expecting occupancy by September. Architect Morris Adams designed brick and glass exterior. Sanctuary seats 288 with a 33 member choir. furnishings not included in the cost.
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Westmeade
Betty St
Runnymeade, SW
Westmeade Baptist Church
Literary Forms of the Bible in Exodus to Ruth
The article argues the Bible offers varied literary forms beyond theology including stories of Joseph Samson Esther and Jacob. It notes historical narratives of a chosen people intersecting with other nations and describes dramatic and inventive weaponry found in biblical accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon
Kingdom of
Bible Proofs Through Archaeology Support Biblical Truth
A narrative notes a man who spent seven years to marry, then learns his bride’s sister was historically significant. It cites archaeological discoveries as evidence confirming the Bible’s authenticity, referencing II Timothy 2 15 and themes of trust in divine truth.
Illness and a wedding mark Morgan County notes
John R. Holmes of Hartselle is seriously ill at the Veterans Hospital in Birmingham after surgery delayed by pneumonia. A wedding of interest to area friends was Jimmy David Bailey and Brenda Ruth Mason of Hartselle, solemnized at the bride’s parents’ home.
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John R. Holmes
Hartselle
Veteran’s Hospital
Birmingham
Jimmy David Bailey
Brenda Ruth Mason
Henry Mason
Linda Langley
Cora Woods
Olie Holmes
Brushy Lake
Minister Maines Named to Key Committee
Rev Lawrence Maines of First Christian Church was appointed to the committee on reference and counsel by the General Board of the Christian Church in St Louis. The group will operate at the Seattle General Assembly from August 15 to 20, with Maines one of Alabama’s three affiliated church representatives.
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Lawrence Maines
First Christian Church
Seattle General Assembly
General Board of the Christian Church
Disciples of Christ
St. Louis
Maines
General Assembly
Alabama
Pastor H L Taylor Named Pastor of South Decatur Church of God
Rev H L Taylor a Birmingham native accepts the pastorate of South Decatur Church of God founded eight months ago. With 15 years in ministry he has served churches in Alabama California and North Carolina. He is married to Shirley Wesson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Taylor
Birmingham
South Decatur
Vacation Bible School Time by Faye Brewington
The piece urges churches to hold Vacation Bible School with organized classes and a limited budget. It highlights the benefits for children, church outreach, and opportunities for volunteers from all ages, stressing prayer, preparation, and shared duties as essential for success.
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Faye Brewington Daily
VBS
Area churches announce Vacation Bible School and services
Area churches outline Vacation Bible School programs at Memorial Drive Church of Christ Priceville United Methodist Church and Sherman Street Church of God with daily sessions. Special services include gospel meetings by Charles Coil at Memorial Drive and revival at First Christian Church June 8 to 13. Distinct events cover Memorial Day observances and church homecomings with pastors and lay speakers listed.
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Memorial Drive Church of Christ
Elmer Lusk
Sherman Street Church of God
Vonda Lee Powell
Margie Thomas
Charles Coil
Florence
Memorial Drive
Coil
Priceville
Priceville Baptist Church
Max Skidmore
O. Selma
First Christian Church
Cotaco
Ninth Street
United Methodist Church
Russell Davis
F. E. Holliday
Westside Baptist Church
Memorial Dr
David Whitten
Elree T. Waddell
Edgar Landers Day Marked At Hillsboro Church
Hillsboro Methodist Church honored Edgar Landers, its oldest member who joined in 1903, with a special service and a baptistmal font presented by Leonard Terry. Landers longtime treasurer. his wife Susie also served as treasurer. ceremony led by Rev. Charles Graham. Edgar Landers Jr. and family from Memphis attended as special guests.
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Hillsboro
Edgar Landers
Hillsboro Methodist Church
Landers
Linda Landers
Memphis
Charles Graham
Edgar Landers Jr
Local church and site purchases noted in Decatur area
The report lists South Decatur Church of God meeting in temporary quarters on Austinville Road SW and a building site on Spring Avenue SW purchased. It also notes a resident at Valley Park Trailer Court in Decatur and outlines related area developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer
Valley Park Trailer Court
South Decatur Church of God
Austinville Rd
Spring Ave
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the Bible
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Samson and
Delilah
Esther
O. Henry
Jacob
Pentecostal
Betty Street
New Moulton Highway
A Southern Baptist Church
Morgan County
Cedar Creek
University of California At Los Angeles
Mount Sinai
Israel
Palestine
Church of God
Rev. Maines
Christ
Patricia Sheffield
No Man Is An Island
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Otis E. Kirby
Are Bible School
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Pleasant Valley Baptist Church
Flint
Bird Springs Rd
Rueben
Lucky) Teague
Jack Freeman
Shady Grove Baptist Church of
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Do Moulton
Muscle Shoals Baptist Youth Association
Enon Baptist Church
Welcome First Assembly OF God Church
8Th Ave. S.W
Young Peoples
Royal Rangers
Jesus
Cecil St. Howell
Theo Hill
E. Moulton Se
Trinity, Ala
Decatur
A. N. Lee
Sherman ST
S.E
Sunnev
B.T.U
Sun
WMSL
Rovell Keenum
Fairview Baptist Church
16Th Ave
Magnolia St
Dial
Travelers Rest
OF Christ
Gospel Meeting
Memorial Drive Church OF ‘Christ
Vacation Bible School
Austinville Church OF Christ
State Avenue
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James W.clark
Wajf Radio
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