Buddha's Universal Church rises from unlikely collaboration
A San Francisco Buddhist group converts a weak building into a house of worship with help from Protestant architects who designed the edifice for the cost of a newspaper, Catholic terrazzo craftsmen teaching marble-chip flooring, and a Jewish contractor lending equipment. Neighbors, carpenters, and bazaar sellers aid mission. The church features an unadorned altar shaped like a ship of virtue and a sign proclaiming America’s generosity and freedom of religion.
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America
Buddha’s Universal Church
Annual Conference Sermon by Dr. Kermit Long
We attended the Annual Conference last week and heard Dr. Kermit Long, pastor of The First Methodist Church of Phoenix, Arizona, deliver his first address. The report notes his role and the opening remarks of the sermon.
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First Methodist Church of
Phoenix, Arizona
Kermit Long
Inner Strands of Unfailing Faith in a Growing Church
Rev H P Worrtendee reflects on faith as a steel strand in life, recounting Dr Long’s address at the Annual Conference. He stresses personal religion, living in love, and the church’s vital service, noting the climate of Phoenix tests faith and the church’s mission to transform the world.
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Dr. Long
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The
Christian Brotherhood
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George Shearing
Youth rally with Bob Ellis in Dodge City Garfield Auditorium
Bob Ellis, executive director of the Dodge City Area Youth for Christ, will speak at a Saturday night rally at 7 30 p m in Garfield Auditorium. He previously served in Lima Ohio two years before coming to Dodge City. Local talent will provide special music.
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Bob Ellis
Dodge City Area
Youth For Christ
Garfield Auditorium
Lima
Ohio
Dodge City
Exercise Needed
Des Moines Iowa AP reports H R Darnell left his car in the garage after pouring cement on a new driveway. He will walk for at least four days while the concrete dries.
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Des Moines, Iowa
H.R. Darnell
Flood toll tallied in Manila floods report
Manila authorities released final figures from last weekend floods listing 179 dead 59 missing and 8000 homeless across Manila and surrounding suburbs.
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Manila
Coast Guard Founded in 1790 as 10 Ship Anti-Smuggling Fleet
The U S Coast Guard traces its origin to 1790 when the federal government organized a ten ship fleet to suppress smuggling on American waters. The service evolved into a modern maritime safety law enforcement body through subsequent changes and expansions.
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U.S. Coast Guard
California Methodists Try Jazz Church Service
AP report on St Pauls Methodist Encino staging a liturgical jazz service led by Rev Lawrence Hinson with Bobby Hammack arranging and ABC musicians. Congregation responsive, no applause, two rehearsals then Sunday night service in Bodina Community Center. Details on music style and church leadership through summer.
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Bodina
Hammack
Peter Guin
ABC
Lidy Jean Norman
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