Evangelism Rally planned by High Point Methodist district
Methodists in the High Point District spanning Randolph Guilford Forsyth and Davidson counties will hold a district-wide Evangelism Rally Monday at 7:30 pm at First Methodist Church. Dr Carl J Sanders of Centenary Methodist Richmond Va will speak, with Dr Russell T Montford and the High Point College Choir providing music. Delegations from 73 churches totaling about 600 attendees are expected for the Aldersgate 225th anniversary emphasis.
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High Point
Randolph County
Guilford
Forsyth
Davidson Counties
First Methodist Church
Carl J. Sanders
Centenary Methodist Church
Richmond
Virginia Methodist Conference
Virginia Conference Board of Evangelism
Petersburg
Virginia
Broad Street
WRVA
Russell T Montford
Davidson College
High Point College
J. Fryhover
Harry Bell
R. M. Cochran
Kannapolis
Aldersgate
Aegs
College Village
College Village Methodistlam
Main Street
Rankin Memorial
Methodist
High Point Area
Jesus Prepares for His Ministry By N. SPEER JONES
This lesson centers on St. Mark as patron saint of Venice and author of the second gospel. It notes Mark’s Jerusalem origins, his bold writing style, and his close ties to Paul. The Gospel is described as succinct and dramatic, focusing on Christ's baptism, Galilean ministry, and the Passion Week.
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N. Speer Jones
St. Mark
Venice
Alexandria
Egypt
Théodore
Mark
John Mark
Jerusalem
Peter
Paul
Christ
Mark Gospel and Peter ties in early church history
The text explores Mark’s gospel influenced by Peter, his close link to Paul, and the Baptist question about Christ's baptism. It notes Mark’s reporting style, Old Testament references, and the central Christian theme of Christ’s power over sin and miracles.
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Mark
Peter
Barnabas
Saul
Antoch
Christ
Malachi
John
Injustice Is Topic At Meet In Chicago Edgewater Hotel
Clergy leaders from major faiths gather January 14 at Edgewater Beach Hotel for the National Conference on Religion and Race. The four day meeting aims to form a united front against racial injustice with representatives from NC Council of Churches, Synagogue Council of America and National Catholic Welfares Conference. A draft declaration of conscience and follow up plans are on the program, with more than 60 affiliated groups sending delegates. Chair is Rev Dr Benjamin E May. vice chairs include Bishop Germanos Psallidakis, Archbishop Paul Hallinan, Rabbi Ferdinand Isserman, and Bishop Julian Smith.
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Edward
KITCH
Chicago
Edgewater Beach
National Conference On Religion and
United States
National Council of Churches
Synagogue Council of America
National Catholic Welfares Conference
Benjamin E. Imays
Morehouse College
Atlanta
Germanos Psallidakis
Synadon
Detroit
Mich
Paul J. Hallinan
Ferdinand M. Isserman
Temple Israel
St. Louis
Julian Smith
First Episcopal District
Christian Methodist Episcopal Church
Adventists Start New Mission in Angola
High Point Seventh-day Adventist Church members unveil plans for a new mission station in southern Angola including a primary school, mission HQ, and medical facilities. The church already operates over 30 mission stations in Angola, notably the Bongo Mission Hospital with 59 beds and a nursing school, plus the Cuale Mission serving the Kimbundu. Funds from today’s special offering support the new station and also back an evangelistic center in Paris and an expanded school on Mauritius.
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High Point Seventh - Day Adventist Church
Nobel Carlson
Angola
Paris
Mauritius
Indian Ocean
Old Testament scholar to speak at Lexington Avenue Baptist
Dr. Edward J. Young of Westminster Seminary Philadelphia leads four days of Old Testament talks at Lexington Avenue Baptist Church starting tonight at 6 30 with a picnic for church leaders. He speaks on alleged discrepancies then on inspiration and Christ in the Old Testament with sessions through Tuesday. Public services Sunday morning and evening feature Rev. Alvin E. Spencer joining Young. Robbins says the events are open to all.
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Edward J. Young
Westminster Theological Seminary
Philadelphia
Lexington Avenue Baptist Church
Woodrow W. Robbins
Young
Ministerial Alliance
Dr. Young
Robbins
America
Leland Stanford Junior University
Westminster
Univer
Mr. Spencer
Episcopalians Set Epiphany Candlelight Service
The Junior and Senior Episco pal Young Churchmen of St. Mary's Parish plan a traditional Epiphany Candlelight Service Sunday Jan 6 at 7 pm. The event features scripture readings music and pantomime with Dr S Saunders as narrator. An octet including Gilbert Clinard John Price Bill Dreyer Joe Brown Diane Patterson Reva Smith Peggy Brown and Cornelia Cornfield will perform. Proceeds go to the Presiding Bishop's Fund for World Relief.
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St. Mary’s Parish
S. Saunders
Charles Wirsching
Rice
Joe Covert
Gilbert Clinard
John Price
Bill Dreyer
Joe Brown
Diane Patterson
Reva Smith
Peggy Brown
Cornelia Corfield
Fond For World Relief
Evangelists Preaching At First Church Revival
Rev and Rev Mrs Lloyd Ward evangelists conduct a revival at First Church of the Nazarene on E Green Drive. Services began Wednesday and run through January BC. Mrs Ward, a polio survivor in a wheelchair, is described as a spirit filled preacher and plays accordion on an equipped organ. Ward is a chalk artist who draws Jesus in fluorescent chalk. The couple has traveled from Canada to Cuba for revivals.
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Lloyd Ward
First Church of the Nazarene
E. Green Drive
Mr_ Ward
Jesus
Canada
Cuba
Deep River Quarterly Meeting convenes in High Point
The Deep River Quarterly Meeting grouping Archdale Deep River High Point Oak Hill Springfield and Charlotte Friends Meetings meets at High Point Junior High School with Rev. Kelley presiding. Buford Frye speaks at 2:30. business session starts at 4. Horace S. Haworth is presiding clerk. J Wade Russell chairs Ministry and Council.
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Deep River Quarterly Meeting
Friends
High Point
Deep River
Archdale
Oak Hill
Springfield
Charlotte
Horace S. Haworth
J. Wade Russell
Council
Self deception mirrors others’ discovery effort
A concise reflection on human psychology noting that self deception is as easy as escaping notice, while deceiving others hinges on whether they detect it. The quotation underscores the limit of self awareness versus external scrutiny.
Youth Revival Set This Week
The Providence Wesleyan Methodist Church on Fairfield Road hosts a youth revival January 3 to 6 with daily 7 30 p m services. Rev S T Bayse of Rushwood Park Wesleyan Methodist Church Asheboro speaks January 5. Rev Elgin Doby of Thomasville leads Sunday January 6 services at 11 a m and 7 30 p m. Matthew Ferguson directs singing during the revival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence Wesleyan Methodist Church
Fairfield Road
S. T. Bayse
Rushwood Park Wesleyan Methodist Church
Asheboro
Elgin Doby
Thomasville
Retirement Lasts One Day in Anderson County Clerk’s Office
Lizzie Witherspoon retired after 25 years as Circuit Court clerk in Anderson County, only to be recalled when her successor Susan Mary Walker died minutes after taking the oath. Witherspoon was reappointed and will serve until the November selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrenceburg
Lizzie Witherspoon
Anderson County
Susan Mary Walker
Is Jesus Christ the Son of God or the greatest fraud
A religious appeal argues Jesus as the divine Son of God, citing prophecies and miracles. It invites readers to request a free pamphlet titled His Name Shall Be called GOD WITH US KC-55, with a private mailing offer.
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Jesus Christ
Christ
Caiphas
God
Jesus
Savior
Son
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