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Newspaper
Gladewater Mirror
Location
Gladewater, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1975
Page
5
The message frames evangelism as God's power to save all who believe. It contrasts modern misreadings of the gospel with the early church view of Jesus as the rescuing act of God. It urges believers to prioritize sharing faith rather than keeping it private.
Dr. Howard C. Bennett, president of East Texas Baptist College in Marshall, announced at the November 13 board meeting that he will retire effective July 31, 1976. He arrived as ETBC president in 1960 after 17 years as pastor of Kilgore First Baptist Church.
Rev. B. F. Risinger Jr. will preach at 10 45 a m with music led by Ray Hatton. Sanctuary Choir sings two pieces and is joined by organist Mrs H L McKaig and pianist Mrs A S Moore. Chapel and children choirs rehearse, Bible study, and evening worship at 7 p m follow.
Rev. Carlos W. Davis will preach at both morning and evening services this Sunday at First Methodist Church with sermons titled The Value of Little Things and Something We All Need. Choirs and youth groups prepare a full morning program, with nursery care and a busy week ahead.
The Kingdom Seekers Sunday School Class of Friendship Baptist Church elected officers for the new church year. Bobby Yates becomes Class Outreach Leader, Lindley Welch as assistant outreacher, Mrs. Malcolm Landers secretary, Mrs. Bertha Bowen assistant secretary, Flower and Card Chairman Mrs. Leon Watson, reporter Mrs. John Cox, social chairman Mike Jordan, and social committee members Reba Jordan Kilman Cox Hanson Welch Watson. Group captains named for groups I and II.
Sunday sermon by Walter Tally at North Main and Gay Church of Christ argues for unity based on New Testament practice. The article lists worship times 9:45 classes, 10:45 morning service, 6:30 evening service, and midweek 7:00 Wednesday. It notes a Wednesday ladies Bible class at 10:00 and a Spirit of 76 themed appreciation supper for Kingdom Seekers with numerous attendees and hosts.
The notice lists service times and pastors for First Christian Church Rocky Church of Christ St. Mark's Episcopal Church Starrville Methodist Church Pilgrim Lutheran Church Church of Christ St. Theresa's Catholic Church. It includes worship hours Sunday school Bible study and masses with pastors Curtis Allen Richard Johnson Kilgore Harold Wageman K. R. Nixon Rev. Paul Owens and others.
Members and friends of the First Presbyterian Church will share their Thanksgiving dinner Monday night November 17 at 7 p.m. in fellowship hall. Turkey and trimmings will be served. This will be Dr Bill McNatt’s final church event before he leaves for Athens on November 30. Regular Sunday services include a 9 a.m. sermon by the pastor and music by Mr and Mrs Ron Bost. Coffee follows the service. Church school starts at 10 a.m.
The First Christian Church announces Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. with a class for all. worship includes communion at 10:50 a.m. Rev. Chester E. Gleason preaches on "According to Capacity" from Matthew 25 14 29. Thanksgiving dinner is Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the fellowship hall.
The Screen News Digest 18 minute film traces the Suez Canal from its 1869 opening to its 1975 reopening after eight years of conflict. It notes rising tolls and insurance, tankers too large to pass, and an uncertain future for the historic waterway. SWEPCO sponsors free screenings for junior and senior high schools and offers scheduling via local offices.
The Gladewater Mirror reports Memorial Baptist Church experienced strong turnout and conversions as 12 people decided for Christ and 17 united with the church, with praise for God amid ordinary worship and fervent outreach. The article emphasizes faith over programs and notes the evangelist felt God’s presence.
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