African churches urged to reform for new Africa
Rev. Chester Lee Marcus argues Christianity must change its methods in Africa to stay relevant. He calls for indigenous leadership, African cultural inclusion, social reform, and active participation in liberty and welfare as nations gain independence. He warns against colonial era limits and stresses fraternal, African-led mission work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Cornell
Associated Press
Chester Lee Marcus
Cleveland
Ohio
Africa
Marcus
United Church of Christ
Ghana
Boy Scout Sunday Observed at First Reformed Church
Sunday worship at 11o clock features readings by Bill Howell and David Hudspeth, prayer by Tommy Livengood, and ushers Charles Hall Terry Laws Larry Rouse and Don Frazier. Rev R A Mensendiek will preach on Just Folks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Reformed Church
Bill Howell
Tommy Livengood
David Hudspeth
Charles Hall
Terry Laws
Larry Rouse
Don Frazier
R. A. Mensendiek
Borneo Trail's End Shown at Central Alliance Church
Borneo Wyack Missionary College produced the 16 mm sound color film Borneo Trail's End based on Rev. William Conley a pioneer Borneo missionary. The film will be shown at Central Alliance Church 225 Willowbrook Sunday night at 7:30 p.m. Rev. Bradford Hess Nyack College Promotional Director will accompany the screening for this area’s single showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyack Missionary College
William Conley
Borneo
Central Alliance Church
Willowbrook
Bradford Hess
Nyack College
Valentine Banquet Scheduled by Main Street Church
The N Main Street Baptist Church sponsors a Valentine Banquet for youth and intermediates on Saturday at 7 p.m. The program features a king and queen crowning, solos, skits, and a youth talk by Rev. Jimmy Hinson of Green Street Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N, Main Street Baptist Church
Jimmy Hinson
Green Street Baptist Church
Nyack College Film Explores Missionary Con Ley Career
The documentary follows Con ley from Nyack College student days to his first pastorate, service in the United States Army Air Force, and mission work in Indonesia. Produced largely on Nyack's campus, the 30 minute film features music by Paul Mickelson and the Nyack College chorus, with soundtrack aid from NYMISCO Productions. Nyack College, the first Bible school in North America, sits 20 miles above New York City overlooking the Hudson. More than 500 students train on campus, joining over 11 000 alumni serving worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borneo
Trail
Conley
Nyack
United States Army Air Force
Indonesia
Nyack Missionary College
Paul Mickelson
Nyack Missionary College Chorus
Nymisco Productions
North America
New York City
Hudson River
NMC
Symbols and national memory in a call to reverence
The piece argues that symbols such as the flag, monuments, and architecture carry memory and moral conviction beyond mere national pride. It warns against flippant neglect and urges a blend of poetry and power to sustain symbols as living expressions of faith and civic purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Robert Frost
St. Paul
Newport Jazz Festival Off in Newport Rhode Island
Newport officials denied a permit for this year’s Jazz Festival after last season’s disorder and sold out crowd. The City Council voted unanimously against the event and sponsors sue for damages while a councilman urged a study of a city sponsored festival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. I
Erich A. O'D. Taylor
Taylor
Louis L. Lorlard
Safety Lecturer In Accident In Milton Fla
Milton police said radio commentator Ben Henry Pooley collided with a car driven by Hazel Bertrand of Jay. Damage to the cars was estimated at about $500. Pooley joked about becoming eligible for a reduction in his auto insurance as he emphasized safe driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Fla
Ben Henry Pooley
Pooley
Hazel Bertrand
Jay
Fia
Piedmont Christian Youth Rally Set for Friday Evening
The First Church of Christ at Lexington and Hamilton hosts the Piedmont Christian youth rally Friday at 7 30. The First Church won the banner last month at Cappella and defends it this month. A skit by church youth directed by Mrs Bain Smith and Mrs Fred Montgomery accompanies a vocal special by Miss Sylvia Campin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Church of Christ
Lexington
Hamilton Streets
Piedmont Christian
Cappella
Bain Smith
Fred Montgomery
Sylvia Campin
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper By St. Paul’s
The men of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Thomasville sponsor a Shrove Tuesday pancake supper at the parish hall on Salem Street. Supper runs 6 to 8 p.m. with the general public invited. Attendees pay a minimum fee for all the pancakes they can eat before Ash Wednesday begins Lent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Thomasville
Salem Street
Fellowship Team Visitation to Pleasant Grove Youth
A Fellowship Team from High Point College will visit Pleasant Grove Methodist Church in Thomasville on Sunday February 12 to counsel the church youth. Members include Harry Lilly Peggy McNamee Don Drapeau Libby Graham Margo Brewer and Danny Lawing. The visit aims to share ideas and strengths with church youth and to discuss responsibilities and opportunities during the afternoon. A YM YF session at 5 30 pm will feature the team aided program evaluation and discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of An and Philosophy
High Point College
Pleasant Grove Methodist Church
Thomasville
Harry Lilly
Kinston
Peggy McNamee
Orlando
Florida
Don Drapeau
Ansonia
Conn
Libby Graham
Kannapolis
Margo Brewer
High Point
Danny Lawing
Maiden
Susanna Wesley Class Meets Tuesday at Archdale Church
The Susanna Wesley Class of Archdale Methodist Church meets at 7 30 p.m. Tuesday in the church hut. Hostesses are Mrs A R Williams Mrs Carl Tuttle Mrs F E Steed and Mrs Z T Cagle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susanna Wesley
Archdale Methodist Church
A. R. Williams
Carl Tuttle
F. E. Steed
Z. T. Cagle
Valentine banquets across High Point churches
Several High Point churches plan Valentine banquets for youths next week. First Baptist Church hosts a 6 45 p m event Tuesday with speaker Rev Frank Marks of Hilliard Memorial Baptist Church and a unique program theme Love Goes Round and Round. District Methodist Youth Fellowship holds a Monday 6 30 p m banquet at Montlieu Avenue with Benton Hodges as guest speaker and a District Queen contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Frank Marks
Hilliard Memorial Baptist Church
High Point
Older Youth Beliefs Conference at Wesley Memorial
The Older Youth Beliefs Conference sponsored by the Older Youth Council and the Western North Carolina Conference Met to be held February 24 to 26 at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church. Attendees aged 18 to 21 will hear Dr. Walter E. Hudgins of High Point College and Rev. G. G. Adams of Trinity Methodist Church preside with Rev. Delbert Byrum and Mrs. I. L. Sharpe among leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ference
Albemarle
Reginald J. Cooke
St. John’s
Gastonia
F. Don Beaty
Fairview Methodist Church
Mount Mourne
Hudgins
God
Christ
Kingdom of God
The
Holy Catholic Church
Com. — of Saints
Eternalife
Older Youth Council
Board of Education
North Carolina
Metodist Church
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
Walter E. Hudgins
High Point College
G. G. Adams
Trinity Methodist Church
Delbert Byrum
I. L. Sharpe
The Light of the World Illustrated Sunday Lesson
Abed J. Buescher presents a Sunday School lesson on Jesus healing a man born blind. Jesus dismisses blame, proclaims God’s works, applies clay, and directs the man to wash at Siloam, resulting in restored sight as witnesses testify. Golden text John 8 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abed J. Buescher
John
Jesus Heals a Blind Man in Galilee Lesson
A sermon excerpt notes Jesus stayed in Galilee amid life threats and focuses on the healing of a blind man. Jesus anoints the man with clay and sends him to wash in a pool, after which the man perceives. Neighbors question how he gained sight as the miracle unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newman Campbell
Jesus Christ
Galilee
Jesus
Jesus Heals Blind Man and Dismisses Pharisees
A Bible passage recounts Jesus healing a man born blind by making clay and directing him to wash at the pool of Siloam. The man gains sight, but the Pharisees scrutinize his healing, question the miracle, and ultimately cast him out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
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