Wealth as a peril when riches become a wrong
A reflection on money’s primacy over values, noting society’s obsession with wealth. Cites Paul in 1 Timothy 6 17 about not placing hope in wealth and questions whether modern analysts know more about riches than scripture. Warns that wealth can become perilous when misused.
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Paul
Wall Street
Wealth, Faith, and The Almighty Dollar
A sermon-like reflection warns against making wealth a goal, urging devotion to God and contentment with necessities. It cites Paul to urge fleeing covetousness and pursuing righteousness, using money as a tool for good deeds and generosity rather than a priority. Wealth should be shared to serve others.
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America
God
Paul
Jesus
Catholic membership declines in 1984 mark rare downturns
National Catholic figures show a small drop in membership for 1984 after years of growth. Baptisms fell 27,349 to 947,688 and converts dropped to 91,750. priests declined by 574 to 57,317 while nuns fell to 115,386. Deacons rose to 7,204, and seminarians declined to 11,028.
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P.J. Kenedy & Sons
Wilmette
Ini
United States
Southern Baptist Convention
Thomas H. Walsh
P.J. Kenedy
Community church events and preschool notices
Cynan St Johns Episcopal Church will honor graduating seniors Tom Duke Taylor Lee and Carol Lovelady after the 10 45 a m service on Sunday on the front lawn. Mothers Day Out begins June 3 Mondays and Fridays 930 am 230 pm for ages 4 months to 2 years with 10 registration and 6 daily fee. Call Sue Ellen or church office for details. Rick Taylor Family will sing at New Braunfels Christian Church 1030 am services featuring contemporary and traditional music. Cross Lutheran Pre School seeks 3 and 4 year olds with classes 9 am to noon Monday Wednesday Friday and Monday Wednesday for 3 year olds 4 year olds. kindergarten open daily. Call 625 3666 or Mary Wunderlich 625 6642.
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St. John’s Episcopal Church
Guenther
Lee Streets
Rick Taylor
New Braunfels Christian Church
Rick
Ramona
Richie
Rodney
Rhonda
Ronny
Ohio
Illinois
Kilgore
Cross Lutheran Church
Mary Wunderlich
Builders rally aids Texas churches in revival drive
Lakeside Baptist in Seguin joins a six year old Texas mission to help churches build when costs are high. The group, including 10 churches, travels with trailers and meals provided by local associations. Crews work on sites at Lakeside Waring Lakey and Angel Fire New Mexico as part of a broader six year effort. The mission began with six members in 1982 and now supports 60 members, starting a revival at Lakeside this Sunday. Volunteers share expenses and travel as a nomadic, cooperative team serving Baptist churches across the region.
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Oren Miles
Lakeside Baptist
Waring
Lakey
Angel Fire
N.M
Lakeside
First Baptist Church of
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