Churches Decline Attributed To Cold, Impersonal Service
A survey of 180 church dropouts and 265 active members in southern California shows 21 percent left due to coldness and impersonality, with 15.3 percent citing liberalism and 6.6 percent conservatism. Rev Dr Frank Finkbiner heads the study, which questions the suburban church's role and staffing disparities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copley News Service
California
Frank Finkbiner
Reseda United Methodist Church
Disciples of Christ
Finkbiner
Thoughts From The Living Bible Reflect on Jesus Teaching
In Mark 10 41 45 the disciples anger Jesus as James and John seek privilege. He replies that earthly rulers lord over others while true greatness comes from serving all. The Messiah came not to be served but to give his life as a ransom for many.
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James
John
Jesus
Christ
God
Put Down Criticism Part The Way to Cope with Conflict
A Christian Science radio series guided by Jesus teachings on handling conflict through caring for God. Broadcast this week on multiple stations including KNUZ 1230 KH Sunday 8:30 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Jesus
God
The Flood and the Lord as Sovereign Judge
In a Noah era reflection the flood is cited as a timeless judgment and a prelude to the Lord’s coming. Psalm 29 10 notes the Lord sits on the flood and as king forever. Dametz links the valley of Hinnom thirteen times to rebellion and child sacrifice by Molech Ahaz and Manasseh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marice G. Dametz
Grace and Truth Magazine
Hinnom
Molech
Ahaz
Manasseh
Two Sisters Win National Titles at Imperial Miss America
Deer Park sisters Kim Terry Price and Tracy Terry Price won national titles at the Imperial Miss America pageant in the Shamrock Hilton. Kim earned Imperial Miss America Countess with a Houston preliminary win and top ten at state. Tracy earned Imperial Miss America Duchess, following the 1974 Deer Park preliminary crown, with state pageant placement as first alternate. 52 contestants from six states competed. sponsors were Callaway Boat Works in Pasadena.
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Tracy
Kim Price
Shamrock Hilton
Deer Park
Kim Terry Price
Houston
Kim
Tracy Terry Price
Chos
Church History Class at St Hyacinth Church Begins
Rev. Mr. Kenneth Parr will teach a six week Church History class at St Hyacinth Catholic Church. Classes run each Tuesday from Sept 10, 7 30 p m to 10 p m. Anyone interested may attend.
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Kenneth Parr
St. Hyacinth Catholic Church
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Parktown Baptist
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Tank Boydston
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Redeemer Lutheran
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St. Hyacinth Catholic
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Father Glen Wearden
Assembly of God
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O. E. Gower Jr
Sharon Lutheran
Red Bluff
Gerald Geiseke
Good Shepherd Lutheran
Pasadena Bivd
Herbert Eifert
United Methodist
E. Fourth St
James E. McCullar
Underwood Road
la Porte
T. E. Daugherty
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Christ's Ambassadors
Royal Rangers
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Arthur Pozzi
St. James United Presbyterian
Spencer Highway
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St. Luke’s Episcopal
Mitchell M. Keppler
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Bay Area Unitarian Fellowship
ML A.m
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James A. Johnson
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Church of Christ
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