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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1950
Page
8
A Sunday sermonette discusses whether women may preach and cites Acts and Joel to show both men and women were filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke. It argues for inclusive prophecy and speaking roles, noting early church practice before Pentecost and the empowerment of both genders.
A discussion argues that prophecy in the New Testament means preaching, not predictive forecasts, citing Acts and Corinthians. It asserts women and handmaidens prophesied, preached, and spoke under divine inspiration, while noting contrasts with male authority and biblical guidelines on women speaking in church.
Southside Baptist Church awarded diplomas to more than 200 Bible School students and staff at Friday night graduation. Pastor Rev Oland Wilson presented certificates as 249 children aged nursery to 16 attended a two day festival with 207 average daily attendance. Five departments operated including music beginners primary Jump and others. A missionary offering was taken to fund a one week Vacation Bible School at a rural Alabama church. The Ohio River has 53 dams between Pittsburgh and Cairo.
Marianna Methodists invite children in Mariana to enroll for study at the Vacation Church School at First Methodist Church. Pastor Charles A Cullith leads sessions from June 12 to June 21, daily 3 to 5 30 p m. Supervisors include Mrs HM A Lee and department heads Mrs George Bevis, Mrs Ce cil Rhyne Sr, and Mrs BG Clayton. Refreshments directed by the Waier's Society for Christian Service.
Walter s. Cross of Fitchburg Mass named new President of The Mutnes Chen First Church of Christ Scientist in Boston at annual Christian Science Board of Directors meeting. Cross, active in Christian Science movement for 43 years, served as Army chaplain in WWI and later at Le Mans France War Depot. He previously worked on publication for Maryland and on the Bible Lesson Committee.
Representatives from churches in District Two of the Columbia Baptist Association meet today at 2 30 p m at the Columbia Baptist Church. Rev B F Hickman association missionary says a full program is planned with Rev Cecil Kelley leading discussions on teaching entertaining Vacation Bible School and other topics on the agenda.
Vacation Bible School sessions continue through Wednesday with enrollment still open. On opening day 48 children attended and average attendance is about 370. Graduation exercises are set for 7 p.m. Wednesday and a film titled Simon Peter will be shown at the commencement. Sessions run from 3 to 6 p.m. at the church.
Several well known Wiregrass quartets are scheduled to participate in a program at New Providence Church tonight. Visiting groups include the Ero Quartet from Ashford the Stamps Union Quartet from Panama City and the Markham Sisters Singing begins at 7 pm and the public is invited.
The Rev Georg A P Jewell leads morning services at the Church of the Nativity in Panama City with times at 7:00 and 9:30. Church members anticipate the arrival of the new minister Rev Ben Megnness, formerly a Navy chaplain, who is expected to arrive in July.
Alabama Baptists from across the state will attend three weeks of Training Union Summer encampments at Shocco Springs near Talladega beginning June 17. More than 2,000 attendees, including out of state guests from North Carolina and Georgia, will join leaders from the Sunday School Board in Nashville for a packed program with regional and state Baptist figures and workers.
The Donalsonville community lists new residents Mr and Mrs T Lord from West Point occupying Mrs G N Berkeley’s home, Miss Lilie Seale visits her sister in Thunnaville, and several guests stay with local families. Various graduates and relatives attend commencements and visits, with extended family members from Boston and Michigan visiting locals.
Conference delegates to the Young People's Conference will be commissioned at a special service this evening at First Christian Church. Rev. Frank Scofield and delegates who attended prior summer conferences will conduct the ceremony. Special music includes a choir piece “Go Where You Want Me” and a tag team of readings. The morning service features “A Time for All Things” with a chorus performance “Take Time to Be Holy.” The 9:45 p.m. Bible Wor ship focuses on “A Call to Be,” with accompanying songs. Delegates listed include Sante Lone, Miriam Pearce, Jo Ann Kirby, Cindajo Pearce, Mary Jo Segler.
Pastor J Norton Deadly announced vacation Bible school at First Presbyterian Church ended Friday with a five percent attendance gain over last summer. Last week 125 attended versus 845 at the WHS school. Bible School commencement is tonight at 7 30 with films of the Bible School and 50th anniversary. Friday picnic at Kelley Springs included students teachers and parents.уч
Evangelist Allen Walker will present a Sunday evening sermon at 7 on the topic The Story of the Foch Man and Lazarus a Parscie or a Reality at the Seventh day Adventist church on East Washington Street. The second in the B Series tea features on Where Are The Dead. Public is invited. Migrating turkeys are described moving in autumn flocks to find food in new regions.
Dunk family of Ashford and Mrs B J Towner with Pamela from Birmingham visit Mrs Nettia Yous for several days. Hudson Owen and children Caiui Ann and Jack return from Birmingham. Mr and Mrs Marrald Herrin and son Vin visit Mrs Herrin’s mother Mrs W H VanLandingham. Charles Burke returns from a business trip to Atlanta.
The Hob Jones University Musical Ensemble will present a program at Jakin Baptist Church on Wednesday night June 14. The group of four men and two women formed from university tours nationwide. The program features sacred pieces and a range of hymns from traditional to modern. Members include Janes Ryerson California Miss Jesa Shoemaker New Jersey Miss Grace Curtis George Dwight Gustafson Washington Minnesota Gunnar Urang Indiana Vaughn Spiuner Indiana. Ryerson, the baritone, holds a Bible degree from Bob Jones University and runs the university radio station. Shoemaker, a vocalist, earned a bachelor in voice pedagogy and is pursuing further study. Curtis is a soloist in voice and Gustafson majors in voice. Sprungen, first tenor, earned a BA in Bible in May. Urang, tenor and violinist, is a graduate assistant in the School of Fine Arts.
In 18th century France Detore bridal vella popularized a four foot apron as part of a bride’s attire. The apron became a distinctive trademark among dames velly, shaping wedding dress details and social signaling during the period.
Certificates were awarded to about 170 children and 40 adults at Abbeville Baptist Church marking the end of the Veration Bible School. Rev. J. B. Johnson, pastor, noted the event, with many teachers listed across primary and junior departments.
The 19-foot Rathbone Elm at Marietta Ohio is described as the nation’s largest tree of its kind. Local observers note its impressive height and acclaim the specimen as a landmark for the town.
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