A Roman Soldier and Jew Cross The Wall To Tolerance
William T. Ellis narrates a Sunday School lesson where a proud Roman centurion Cornelius and a Jew named Peter shed prejudice and share faith. An angel guides Cornelius to Peter. Peter’s vision prompts him to preach to Gentiles, ending in baptism and a new inclusive church.
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Moses
Gentile Noman
Trod
Cornelius
Caesarea
Mediterranean
Joppa
Withal
Peter
Peters
Billy Sunday
Christ Jesus
We the People and the Mission of America
A contemplative essay argues that America’s purpose is to demonstrate Christian principles and foster global peace. It cites Pilgrims, Washington, Lincoln, and Franklin as evidence of a religiously guided republic, urging patriotism and unity under God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Privileges for Frontline Students Hit by War Policy
Vienna officials grant philosophy and law students serving at the front a year of college credit and shortened courses. Medical students face no year credit but may receive intensive courses and earlier exams. Women students at home press the pace as male peers fall behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Philosophy
Belief in God Guides Republic Toward Righteous Will
The article extols the first duty of the Republic as proving to the world the power of Christian purpose. It contrasts sin and corruption with a deep faith in God, insisting that despite visible flaws, the enduring force shaping the nation is belief in our Father God and the aim to carry out His will.
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Cornelius
Peter
Caesarea
Joppa
America
Earth
God
Arthur T. Pierson
Gabriel
Columbus
Humphreys Gilbert
Lord Baltimore
Maryland
James Oglethorpe
Georgia
William Penn
Pennsylvania
Republic
Morality and reform voice on public life and future hope
The speaker laments widespread moral blight in society politics and business. They describe visible spots on the landscape as ulcers on the body politic and vow that purer blood and healthier tone will heal these ills, keeping America the land of the people and world’s hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Orange Presbytery closes meeting in Thomasville
The Orange Presbytery, in session since Tuesday night, completed its work Thursday night with a large attendance. Rev. KE. Frank Lee was elected moderator and two conferences on evangelism and education were held. Delegates to the general assembly were named and the next meeting set for Alamance church in Guilford county.
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Thomasville
Orange
P Coble
High Point
KE. Frank Lee
Greensboro
J. W. Goodman
Hawfields
John A. Werr
Durham
W. J. Martin
Davidson College
Globe Valley High School
Neal Anderson
W. Lee Cooper
McC. White
Peace Institute
Raleigh
Presbytery
General Assembly of the Church
Orlando
Neal L. Anderson
W. Oldham
Messrs
S. A. Kerr
G. W. Denny
McBride
Alamance Church
Guilford County
Sunday Churches Call for Easter Prep and Service
A local church notice urges all to attend services before Easter. It highlights First Reformed, North Main Street Methodist, East End Methodist, and Lutheran church events with Sunday school times, sermons, and midweek prayer. Activities include Bible study, evangelistic services, and youth events. The public is invited to all services and special Palm Sunday observances are announced.
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East End
W. A. Barber
W. H Davis
S. Higgins
Bethel Reformed Evangelistic Services Planned Through Easter
Bethel Reformed hosts week long evangelistic services led by Rev. H. G. Kopen haver with Rev. M. A. Huffman the Lexington blind preacher. Evening preaching at 7 30. Sunday there are three services including a men only 4 p m service. Henly communion to be administered on Easter morning. Public invited at these services.
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Bethel Reformed
H. G. Kopenhaver
M. A. Huffman
Lexington
Local church notices for Sunday services listed
First Baptist led by Rev A Waxon with morning and evening sermons worship 11 and 7.30. First Presbyterian with Rev Charles P Coble and Bible school 9.45. South Main Street church with Rev H H Robbins morning 11 and 7.30 evening. St Mary's Episcopal Palm Sunday week includes morning and evening prayers daily with Holy Week sermons and Ante Communion service. All welcome.
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First Baptist
A. Waxon
Pasey A ‘Tate
Tor
First Presbyterian
Charles P. Coble
Bible School
A. S. Caldwell, Jr
St. Mary's Episcopal
L. W. Blackwelder
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William T. Ellis
T. W. Chambliss
Egypt
Massachusetts
George Bancroft
Benjamin Franklin
Valley Forge
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Orange Presbytery
House of God
People of God
First Reformed
L. A. Peeler
J. R. Young
Jove Junior Christian Endeavor
North Main Street
A. G. Dixon
Christian Fendeavor
Pullic
South Main Street
H. H. Robbins
J. O. Conner
United States
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High Point Motor CO
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