Persistence in Prayer JESUS Encourages Prayer Lesson
Summary of a Sunday school lesson on Luke 11 and Luke 18 detailing Jesus teaching on persistent prayer. It contrasts a hungry child asking bread with a father’s readiness to give, and a widow’s petition to a judge, illustrating how steadfast prayer aligns with God’s provision. The piece cites scripture, themes of persistent asking, seeking, knocking, and divine listening, and notes distribution by King Features Syndicate.
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R. H. Ramsey
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Clergy Stress Differentiates Catholic and Protestant Leaders
A Notre Dame sociologist reports Catholic priests face higher stress 25 percent versus 12 percent among Protestant ministers. The study of 1,500 priests and 5,000 Protestant clergy across 21 denominations notes personal and leadership-related pressures, with Catholics citing conflicts and loneliness while Protestants report pay and perceived church ineffectiveness as main issues.
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University of Notre Dame
John P. Koval
Koval
Richard Bell
Loyola University
Chicago
Edgar W. Mills
National Council of Churches
National Federation of Priests’ Councils
Episcopal Church Foundation
Youth Week Ends at Hills Church With Guest Speakers
Holly Hill Wesleyan in Thomasville hosts Youth Week finale with Baptist Children's Home musical group led by Don Bearfield. Speakers include Ted Blake and James Henry Camp at 11 a.m. and Rev. Larry Freeman at 7 p.m. A video slides program by A L Maxwell follows at Family Night. Nearby Mount Zion Wesleyan features Ed Spivey tonight at 7 p.m. and youth week events. A Valentine dinner and fashion show are planned at Green Street Baptist with entertainment by Madrigalians and local musicians.
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Thomasville
Holly Hill Wesleyan Church
Baptist Children's Home
Don’ Bearfield
Ted Blake
Thomasville Senior High
James Henry Camp
Baptist Children’s Home
Larry Freeman
North District Wesleyan Church
A. L. Maxwell
S. Main Street United Methodist Church
South America
Mount Zion
Mount Zion Wesleyan Church
Ed Spivey
Spivey
Green Street Baptist Church
Women's Missionary Union and Brotherhood of the Church
Larry Hughes
Hal Shoemaker
Emerywood Baptist
Chris and
Cy Moffitt
Greensboro
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Carthage
Arts Reflecting Our Sick Culture
An analysis notes about 100 million moviegoers avoiding films, blaming producers who pursued “tell it like it is.” It argues contemporary cinema repeats prurient themes, while urging a balanced, hopeful Christian perspective and renewed renewal in arts and life. The piece cites Kenneth L. Wilson and quotes from Have Faith Without Fear.
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Variety
Harper & Row
Kenneth L. Wilson
Wilson
Animal Kingdom
Clothing Appeal Runs Throughout February For Blankets
The Church World Service Clothing Appeal sponsored by the NC Council of Churches continues in February with Blanket Sunday on February 14. The drive seeks blankets and warm clothing to aid disaster victims. donors may give blankets or $3.25 to fund a new blanket. Collection points include First United Methodist Church Lexington and Congregational United Church of Christ Greensboro. Cash gifts go to World Church Service in Elkhart Indiana.
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Council
Corpus Christi
East Pakistan
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Lexington
Congregational United Church of Christ
Greensboro
World Church Service
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Elkhart, Inc
Study Finds Clergyman Should Interest Youth and Counsel
The study says theology was the first requirement for clergymen. An ideal preacher should be engaging and relevant with a lively interest in youth and skill in family counseling. Few Igymen expect ministers to be expert fund raisers or administrators, and about half favor ordaining women.
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