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Newspaper
Gladewater Mirror
Location
Gladewater, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1976
Page
4
An Alabama editor argues pastors are human and fallible, facing anger and errors like others. He urges realism about ministry, fairness from congregations, and not placing impossible standards on church leaders. Hudson Baggett notes pastors deserve rights and responsibility without divine exemption.
The Sunday program features church school for all ages at 4 am, 11 o’clock worship with Rev. Ira Leon Grissom on the sermon Show Me, and chancel choir anthem God Is Love by York. Youth Fellowship at 5, prayer at 7, Mission Study in Jeter Hall, and a Seekers Class skit on A Nation Under God.
The First Baptist Church hosts Bible study for all ages at 9 30 a.m. Worship service at 10 45 a.m. features Rev BF Risinger Jr with When a Man Thirsts from John 7 37 39 and music by Sanctuary Choir. Evening service at 7 p.m. and youth fellowship after. Week of Prayer for State Missions theme Free Because He Lives.
September 26 to 29 nightly services begin 7 30 p m with Dr Sidney Spain area minister preaching. Rev Bruce Harper and Mrs Harper lead music Kathy Hill organist sermons themed Questions God Is Asking Us. Church School 10 00 morning worship 10 50 communion Revive Us Again sermon theme. Quote about opportunity anchors message.
Members of the George Martin American Legion Auxiliary met Monday night in regular session at the legion hut on the Dallas highway. Mrs. Bertie Heard presided through the ritual and business session noting 17 paid up members. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Ruby Garton and Mrs. Maggie Lyman for attendees and new members.
The Gladewater First Christian Church plans a mini revival September 26 to 29 at 7 30 p m with Rev. Sidney Spain regional area minister guest speaker Bruce Harper Big Sandy First Christian Church song leader and Kathy Hill organist. Dr Spain has led churches in Lufkin Marshall Cisco and Winnsboro and authored two books.
The sermon reflects on Jesus as the Man of Sorrows who endured abuse and betrayal, stood alone in history, and cannot be confined to religious clichés. It urges readers to place Christ beyond mere religious compartments and to seek him in all aspects of life.
A preacher or speaker highlights that Christ embodies life and possessing more of Him yields more of what one desires and needs. The consoling message emphasizes spiritual abundance through faith in Jesus Christ.
The Rev. Tom Sisk resumes preaching this Sunday at 9 45 a m after a three week vacation. Ron Best plays organ, church is at Cotton and Marshall, all welcome. Coffee and fellowship follow worship in the social room. Church school starts at 11 am with classes for all ages. Women of the Church meet at 3 pm for the September Bible study led by president Mrs D W Read.
A dense compilation of church services and schedules listing numerous congregations and pastors. Includes times for morning worship Sunday School Bible study and evening services at churches such as Christian Church Rocky Church of Christ St. Mark's Episcopal Church Greater New Hope Baptist and many more across the area.
A reflective list guiding worship from greeting at home to closing with commitment. It emphasizes entering quietly, praying for church and minister, listening attentively, giving thanks for offerings, and dedicating the coming week to walk with Christ.
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