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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1950
Page
2
A Sunday sermonette argues Galatians 5 4 shows falling from grace means relying on human works rather than divine mercy. It warns against legalism and asserts salvation comes by grace not by law, stressing grace produces obedience beyond rule keeping.
The Rev Frank Beo leads First Christian Church as youths who attended the six day CYF Summer conference at Marion last week share in today’s 10 55 a m service with a My Fathers Business theme Crusade Sunday highlights the Christian World five year drive to recruit 600000 new members raise 14000000 in extra tithes fund missions education and benevolence and enlist 3000 new ministers and missionaries Vacation Bible School opens tomorrow with Mrs Lloyd Peapack as superintendent and a team of teachers guiding daily sessions 9 to 1 30 am ending June 28 with crafts games study and a final program
Dr Pray R Justice pastor of First Baptist Enterprise begins a week long revival at the Mam chapel in Abbeville. Mrs B Tong directs youth and ladies, with Mrs C U Saunders on organ for musical sections. Services scheduled at 1 a.m. and 1 30 p m each week day. Justice is president of the Alabama Baptist Convention and a noted speaker.
An older advice feature by John Robert Powers discusses summer posture, weight concerns, and fashion. It argues heat drains energy, urges daily posture checks, and recommends properly fitted foundation garments to mold and support the figure. Readers are directed to request a weight calculator by mail.
The Rev. E A McGriff former pastor of Mt Pleasant Baptist Church will preach at 7 p m today at the Junior High School ere the Mission Sunday School et sas First Baptist Church was announced
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen Hoyt Vandenberg urged about 700 officers at the Air University to recognize dangers facing the nation He warned that in adequate resources threaten national defense and that action is needed now rather than later He said Americans must wake up to threats and that slow recognition is unacceptable and cannot be fully overcome.
About 150 pupils from four to 12 years old at Marianna First Baptist Church will receive certificates during tonight's commencement of the Daily Vacation Bible School. The program, directed by Rev. B W Burns, covers four departments with department heads and faculty awards announced by principal Mrs. John White.
The Rev. W. S. Guice is returned to Enterprise for his third year at the Methodist Church. At the conference, the Enterprise pastor reported on the hospital debts commission and the conference voted to extend the loan balance distribution.
Dr George Kerlin delivers his first sermon since assignment to First Methodist Church Pothan during the morning service. The new pastor, formerly Marianne District superintendent, succeeds Dr W F Calhoun who was transferred to Montgomery.
About 250 Methodist youths and adult workers will gather June 26 to July 1 at Huntingdon College Montgomery for the First Session of the Senior Assembly. Activities center on We Face the Future With Jesus with worship, workshops, and training for effective church service led by notable pastors and youth leaders.
Construction has begun on the new building for the Union Springs Bapter Church at Tatacrite street in Chine. Rev Life Mayers reports plans for a large auditorium seven Sunday School rooms and kitchen. completion hoped by end of summer with an estimated cost between 15000 and 20000 dollars. Auburn officials and church leaders from Trinity and Evangelical Lutheran churches form the building committee. Auburn will officiate at the service with Rev Vernon while Lionel Brackin and Sam Roney among committee members.
CHICAGO special report says Argentina established a National Youth for Christ organization at its first Cordoba convention. Dr. Robert A. Cook of Chicago, president of Youth for Christ International, announced the move making Argentina the 15th country with a national unit. Delegates from Buenos Aires Cordoba Rosana and Tan and Rév attended. Carlos Pared was named president for 1950 51 with rallies planned in 61 countries overall.
The Assembly of God hosts Rev. Max McNab whose morning sermon is What Kind Of A Dad and the evening message is Wise Builders.
A religious brief arguing that desire for intoxicants reveals weak character. Cites insurance rejections, hospital studies, highway accidents, and medical opinions to warn against moderation and praise abstinence. References are made to studies from Cook County Hospital and authorities on alcohol. The piece urges inner restraint over reliance on external safeguards.
Blakely Methodist Church welcomes Rev. W. Dibble for a fifth year as officers are elected for boards and committees. S. W. Tompkins reports to the annual conference. J. C. Holman, Dunbar Grist, Tompkins, and A. J. Singletary named to the executive finance committee. Rex Reeves chairs Usher Board with Ol scar Powell and others. Music and duty groups announce new chairmen and members. A train schedule note lists 98.21 percent on five minutes of late trains today.
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