Decade of discontent signals next decade's moral crisis
Religion writer David E. Anderson notes Gallup and scholars foresee a turbulent 1980s marked by dislocations and violence while optimism rises among youth who seek strong faith amid disillusionment with organized religion. A religious revival is expected to mirror 1950s growth, with conservative independent churches gaining momentum.
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Mt Zion literary program and church candlelight service
Mt Zion hosts a literary program at Mt Zion United Holy Church on 11th Street and Central Avenue at 3 30 p m Sunday with guest soloist Gloria Davis from Temple of Prayer and music by Youth group sponsors Willing Workers One Night Service Monday at 10 p m Calvary Baptist candlelight service Sunday at 6 p m Rozella Wood Missionary Society led by Mrs Bessie Flood Rev Reed of Providence Baptist delivers sermon continuous event coverage in period church tone
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New Year Watchlight Service to Feature Choir Music
The combined youth choirs will furnish the music at a New Year’s Eve Watchlight Service from 9 p.m. to 12:01 a.m. The program includes a film titled John Hus, special music and singing, testimonies, and refreshments. For information call 874 7964.
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Watch Night at Folcroft Union Church
Folcroft union church Virginia and Primos Aves hosts Watch Night from 8 p.m. to midnight on New Year’s Eve featuring the film The Hiding Place about Corrie ten Boom and daring WWII rescue efforts. A fellowship supper follows, with a service and communion at the start of the new year. Call 358 2440 for details.
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