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Newspaper
Gladewater Mirror
Location
Gladewater, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1976
Page
4
The narrator challenges churchgoers to examine their spiritual perception by observing a molecule of air and argues that lack of focus on the Bible prayer and church stems from not knowing God or forming a personal relationship with Him. The piece notes a new music minister and questions why readers seek deeper connection.
A sermon by Meane David Crosby emphasizes that true perception comes from the Spirit not the flesh. It cites I Corinthians 2 14 and Romans faith as confidence in unseen hopes, claiming salvation occurs when one places life in Christ whose touch makes the invisible visible.
The church invites members to Church School at 10:00 and morning worship at 10:50 with the pastor's sermon Let the Fire Fall. A former US president quote urges Christians to quit being luke warm and let the Fire Fall, noting the church is built by those who WILL.
Mrs. John FE Bartlett 45 died Monday night at Arlington Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday in Arlington. She was the former Billie Frances Clark, a Gladewater High School graduate. Survived by husband, daughter Mrs Ruddy Johnson Weatherford Oklahoma, two sons Clark Edwin Bartlett and John Britt Bartlett at home, sister Mrs Alton Berry Dallas, brothers Ruffin Clark Thibodeaux La and Brady Clark Jackson Mississippi.
A daughter was born Friday September 10 at 8 25 p m at Municipal Hospital to Mr. and Mrs Paul Nelson Calvin. The infant weighs 6 pounds 4 ounces at birth.
Dozens of children aged four and up enroll in the Graded Choir program at First Baptist Church on Sunday with sessions at 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm for different age groups. Choirs include Cherub, Music Makers, Young Musicians, and Chapel Choir under Ray Hatton and others.
Parish notices list services and clergy for Locust Grove Baptist Missionary First Christian Church Church of Christ St Marks Episcopal St Michaels McCrarys Chapel White Oak Theresa Pilgrim Lutheran and Kilgore area churches. Times include 945 am morning worship 10 50 am worship 5 pm monday 2 pm wednesday 10 am bible study 11 15 am worship and 3rd Sunday Holy Communion details.
The Betty Craig group met September 6 with teacher Mrs Emma Lou McFerren. Leader Mrs Bertha Mickey led a brief business session reviewing projects for Greggton Rescue Mission and September Care Inn birthdays. New officers named: leader Mrs Mickey co leader Mrs Wilcoxen missions support Mrs Anna Pritchett telephone chair Jerry Dailey secretary Mrs Pat Smith.
A Dow Jones Books guide explains federal estate tax rules for estates over 60000 and how to reduce tax through planning. Author Robert J. Pinto, a practicing lawyer, says nonwealthy individuals can benefit from practical, straightforward estate planning to maximize heirs' share.
Rolling Hills Baptist Church started construction on its second building during the first week of September due to rapid growth. The six month old church reports strong blessings as weekly services include multiple gatherings. On September 19 Pastor Snow from Twin Oaks Ranch will lead the morning service and a Twin Oaks Ranch choir, consisting of former dope addicts, will sing that night.
Funeral services for Mrs. Nancy E. Corbitt of White Oak are pending at Malcolm Stone Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a Gladewater nursing home after a lengthy illness.
Presbyterian Tom Taylor an elder at First Presbyterian Church will deliver the Sunday 9 45 a m message on What Is A Christian Ron Best will play the organ Coffee and fellowship follow the service at the Cotton and Marshall Streets church All visitors without a church home are invited Church School for all ages begins at 11 a m
The Sunshine Singers from Mexia State School for Retarded Children, directed by Chaplain W B Hammond, will sing at 11 a m service at First Methodist Church. Organized in 1952 they provide devotional music for dormitory residents and now tour Texas churches, schools and civic groups. The school hosts 42 dormitories with 2 500 residents scheduled to hear them, featuring 35 voices with accompanists.
James Petty 31 of Kilgore died from injuries from a Tuesday morning accident. Funeral services were held Saturday at 10 in Rader Funeral Home with Rev. J. P. Jernigan officiating. He was buried in Kilgore Cemetery. Survived by his wife Lythene, three daughters Marysdale Debbie Petty and Monica York, two sons Robert Woodmanesee and David York, his mother Odessa Petty, a sister Mrs Norman Copeland, and four brothers Ed ward Bill Bobby and Earl. Petty was a lifelong Kilgore resident employed by Owl-Flex Company and a Church of the Nazarene member. He was grandson of Mrs Eula Kersch and related to Dan Kersh of Tyler. Memorial details included church activities and upcoming services at First United Methodist Overton guest speaker Rev Dan J Louis.
A devotional piece contrasts Jesus calling the disciples to rest with modern busyness. It urges readers to take time away in August for prayer, community, and renewal, warning against pride and neglect of self, neighbors, and family. The text closes with a hymn inspired by John Huss praising the Word of God and its grace.
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