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Newspaper
Gladewater Mirror
Location
Gladewater, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1976
Page
5
The Deuteronomy version of the fourth commandment ties Sabbath observance to Israel's deliverance from Egypt rather than creation. It argues mercy and human needs justify rest, echoed by Jesus in Mark and contrasted with later legalism. The piece links biblical ethics to social progress and cautions against strict, loveless law.
Members of the First Baptist Church Sunday School will report to their usual classes at 9 30 for the annual promotion moving many to new departments for each age group from nursery to senior adults. The Morning Worship features a sermon from Rev. B F Risinger on Exaltation or Reproach based on Proverbs 14 34 with the Sanctuary Choir and guest soloist Gary Sims. An Evening Worship includes Just a Closer Walk With Thee and The Power of Purpose sermon from Acts 22 6 10. A Bicentennial Prayer Service is planned for Saturday night with tower chimes at midnight to celebrate 200 years of freedom.
A fragmented OCR of multiple church programs and services. It lists Baptist, Nazarene, Church of Christ, Memorial, First Christian, Methodist, Catholic, and other denominations with Sunday schools, worship times, and midweek services. Names include Dr Sam Nesmith Rev LaVerne Rudolph Rev John M Rohrman Perry Cowan Walter Pulls.
Sunday service invites thought on the question where to find God using Job 23 3 as scripture. An urgent Official Board meeting is scheduled for July 7 at 7 30 p m with all members urged to attend. Church school follows Sunday at 10 a m. Thought for the week warns a chip on the shoulder often indicates wood higher up.
A sermon from Friendship Baptist contrasts soft words with harsh speech and urges peacemaking. The piece cites Proverbs 15 1 Romans 13 and Acts 5 29 while urging obedience to God over man. It notes youth fellowship after Sunday services and emphasizes Christian citizenship rooted in divine authority.
The Presbyterian worship hour begins at 9 45 a m with Rev Tom Sisk as pastor and Ron Bost as organist. Coffee and fellowship follow before Church School at 11 am. Memorable dates include July 4 Communion and July 11 installation for Rev Sisk.
At First Methodist Church services begin with Sunday school at 9 45 a m and worship at 11 a m led by Rev Ira Leon Grissom who speaks on Man's Disorder on God's Design. Choirs rehearse at 9 30 a m and 7 p m with director Mrs Ronald Best and Jerry Kates directs the chancel choir.
This Sunday June 27 at 7 PM Em Rial Baptist Church welcomes two guest singers from Waco and Winnsboro. Cheryl Shiplett organist at Western Heights Baptist Waco will sing along with Vanessa Kennedy Kim Kennedy’s sister and new music director. Ken and Sharon Allen will lead the Sunday night service with their full mission.
David Crosby Pastor leads a Alaska themed service with slides and a sharing on God’s call. Activities include a 9 45 Bible study in the auditorium, singing, and a Sunday night talk by Ken and Sharon. July 4 features a 20 minute concert by the Singing Christians, a flag pledge, and a sermon on The Yoke of Bondage.
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