Congress Reflects Faith Mix in New U S House and Senate
The new 87th Congress mirrors a Protestant majority with 422 members, Catholics 98, Jews 13 and others 4. In the Senate 86 percent are Protestant, 12 percent Catholic, 2 percent Jewish. in the House Protestants 77 percent, Catholics 20 percent, Jews 2 percent. Methodists number most among groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Cornell
Associated Press
U.S. Congress
America
Senate
Library of Congress
Congress
Weathering the moral storms in faith and courage
In a personal meditation, Ralph W. Loew argues that moral weather, not just meteorological storms, tests individuals. He cites Twain and Faulkner, contrasts ostrich thinking with faithful resilience, and urges steadfast trust in God to weather the new year’s drifts.
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Ralph W. Loew
D.D
NEA
New York
Buffalo
Bailiwick
Mark Twain
William Faulkner
Stephen Vincent Benet
Freud
Christ Jesus
West Side Christians Purchase Lot for New Church Building
The West Side Church of Christ, started 1956 as a Lexington Avenue offshoot, has bought a lot on Old Winston Road near Highway 311 after six months of searching. Plans include architect selection and a first building unit. services remain at 1103 Ward St with Bible School 9 45 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Youth meet 6 30 p.m. Wednesdays prayer 7 30 p.m.
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West Side
Alfred E. Sims
Alexandria
Pittsburgh
24Th Street Church of Christ
Newport News
Delbert Davis
Mildred Byrd
P. D. Campbell
W. L. Davis
A. E. Sims
R. B. Silman
Ward St. Bible School
Congregational Church Votes Unanimously to Merge with United Church
At the annual meeting the First Congregational Christian Church approved joining the United Church of Christ by adopting its Constitution. The church, meeting at Tomlinson School, has sold its West Green and Tryon property and bought ten acres on Chestnut Street to build a modern sanctuary. Officers for 1961 were elected, and Clayton Smith was named Sunday school superintendent. Dr. F C Lester, minister in his fourth year, edits the Christian Sun.
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First Congregational Christian Church
General Synod of the United Church of Christ
United Church of Christ
Congregational Christian Churches
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Union of Churches, Conferences and Synods
General Synod
Philadelphia
Tomlinson School
West Green
Tryon Streets
Highway 68
Chestnut Street
Clayton Smith
Archdale
F. C. Lester
Elders and Deacons to Be Installed at First Reformed
The newly elected Elders and Deacons will be installed at First Reformed Church Sunday morning at 11 am. Holy Communion will be observed during the service. The pastor will preach on The Lug gage of Life. Youth fellowships resume at 6 p.m.
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First Reformed Church
Adventist Officers Installed at High Point Church
New 1961 church officers take over leadership at High Point Seventh day Adventist Church with an ordination service planned for undenominated elders and deacons. Herman E Poole named head elder, with Marvin Ward A D Bowers and Dr Robert C Johnson as associate elders. C R Ridge elected head deacon and Mrs C R Ridge head deaconess.
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High Point Seventhday Adventist Church
Herman E. Poole
Marvin Ward
A. D. Bowers
Robert C. Johnson
C.R. Ridge
C. R. Ridge
Aisung
Claude Younts
Wayne Jones
William Asbury
Ethel Mackenfuss
H. H. Jenkins
Ralph Logan
Clarence Dailey
Blanch Owens
R. M. Yow
Ralph E. Logan
Carolina Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
Charlotte
N. C
Epiphany Candlelight Service at St Marys Parish
The Feast of the Epiphany observance includes a Candlelight Service at St Marys Episcopal Church Sunday at 7 30 with a tableau pageant starring a long list of parish members and 25 participants. Narration by Dr S S Saunders and costumes led by Mrs Rhett Ball Miss Joann Bain and Miss Barbara Bennett. The service emphasizes the light of Christ through present-day disciples and is open to the community.
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St. Mary's Parish
St. Mary's Episcopal Church
Robert Gayle
William Gorman
Sam
David Austin
Gilbert Clinard
David Harrington
Nelson McCoss
Ed Knox Jr
Jimmy Davis
S. S. Saunders
Rhett Ball
Joann Bain
Barbara Bennett
Christ
Ethiopian Jews Present Puzzle
In northern Ethiopia the Falashas or black Jews live in remote mountains near Lake Tana. They call themselves Sons of Abraham and House of Israel, observe Pentateuchal laws, and lack Hebrew language or synagogue. The article explores whether they are a lost Hebrew tribe and the implications if they immigrate to Israel.
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Wilton Wynn
Addis Araba
Ethiopia
House of Israel
Lake Tana
Ethipia
Israel
Hebrew University
Jerusalem
Faith Heals Linda Through Simple Faith
A mother recounts five year old Linda's fatal disease and the family’s prayerful response to ORAL ROBERTS. Linda's faith and a letter from Roberts led to a claimed miracle cure as doctors admitted no other option. The story urges readers to believe in divine healing and abundant life.
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Linda
God
Christ
Are We Sure Of Tomorrow? A meditation on change and fate
A reflective meditation on the unpredictability of life and fortune. The author argues that tomorrow brings unknowns such as illness loss and poverty while faith endures unchanging. The piece contrasts earthly fortunes with spiritual constancy across generations.
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Tomorow
God
Christ
Meeting Postponed at Green Street Baptist Church
The W. M. S. meeting originally set for Monday January 9 at Green Street Baptist Church is postponed to Monday January 16. Announcement from Mrs. David Reddick, president, cites Jan Bible Study as cause.
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Green Street Baptist Church
David Reddick
Bible Study Week Teaches First Corinthians Message
A church invites Christians to a week of Bible study led by the pastor focusing on First Corinthians. Schedule lists Sunday 6 15 to 8 30 pm and weekday evenings Monday Tuesday 6 45 to 8 30 pm Wednesday 6 30 to 8 30 pm.
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Religious News Service
National Council of Christians and Jews
Eeak
Enterprise Assn
West Side Christians
Congregational Church
Christian Sun
North Carolina
Virginia
Coyte J. York
Winston- Salem
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Providence Wesleyan Methodist Church
Fairfield Road
Allen Jay School
Mr. York
Matthew Ferguson
ST. Timothy's
Jim Claffee
Behel Colony
Barney Pierce
Popular Ridge Friends Church
Flint Hill Road
Randolph County
Cuba
Carl Stewart
Rev. Coyte
York
High Point Ministers Alliance
YMCA
Stewart
Fletcher Howard
Oak
Tedessa Yacov
Haile Sealassie
Faith
Oral Roberts
Jesus
Mr. Roberts
Onal Roberts
Cana
Galilee
Jewel Bible Institute
West Fairfield
Evangelical Teacher Training Association
Charlies R
Pierce
Lovelight Holiness Church
Main Street
High Point, N. C
Fred A. Moody
Fierywood
Thomas Stephens Haggai
Westchester
Country Club Drive
the Forerunner
Roger Cole
W. L. Foster,Jr
W. E. Anderson
Herman Malpass
William Seckler
Frank Ward
Willard Moore
DR. Price
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