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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1970
Page
6
The article surveys religious and scientific theories of earth’s origin from ancient myths to modern science. It challenges literal 24 hour days in Genesis and suggests the word day may denote an extended period while detailing man’s formation from dust and God’s prepared dwelling.
A religious sermon excerpt discusses origins of the universe, God’s word, and creation. It links Genesis 1 with humanity’s spiritual likeness to God, notes Adam’s physical kinship to animals, and cites 1 Corinthians on idols and one God, urging love of God and neighbor.
The Rev. Trevor C. Jones is assigned to Brooks Memorial United Methodist Church to lead the parish. A Louisville Mississippi native and Rust College and Gammon Theological Seminary graduate, he previously served in several states and was with the Northern New Jersey Conference before transferring to the Western North Carolina Conference. He, his wife Annie Bell, and daughter Ena Mae reside at 1101 Cedrow Drive in the church parsonage.
The piece urges vacation reading beyond best sellers to gain perspective on rapid social change. It highlights The Game of Nations by Miles Copeland, Quotations From Chairman Mao Tse-tung, Soul on Ice by Eldridge Cleaver, A Dartmouth Reader by Francis Brown, and George N. Marshall’s Challenge of a Liberal Faith as key titles.
Jamestown observes the 59th anniversary of Foster Grove Baptist Church and marks Rev. B B Curtis's pastorate with services Sunday at 11 a.m. featuring Rev. Oscar Cook Rev. W M Harris and Rev Ray McCluney then a 6 30 p m worship service.
Jamestown First Baptist launches a Youth Center tonight at 7 supervised by Mr and Mrs Aubrey Strother and a youth council including Susan Sharrock Dianne Odum Janet McBroom Kathy McBrayer oe Scruggs and Richard Eck The center features a game area Raspberry Room lounge and a refreshment shop with Saturday and Sunday hours and adult supervision.
The Western North Carolina United Methodist Conference forms the Commission on Religion and Race. An organizational meeting is set for Wednesday July 22 at 10 30 a m in Statesville Methodist Building with convener Rev Melton E Harbin. The group plans committees and a 1970 71 budget of 1200 while naming representatives from High Point Lexington Asheboro and Charlotte.
A five night Abundant Life revival opens Sunday at Beddington Street Mission with Rev. J. R. Petree of Greensboro as speaker. Petree, a United Methodist evangelist, has ties to High Point and Costa Rica and now directs Abundant Life retreats. The event includes a 6 p.m. cookout and music led by Jack Mowery.
Dr. Richard L. Fields, director of curriculum development at North Carolina A&T State University, is named dean of Fayetteville State University. He succeeds Dr. Odell Uzzell, who returns to teaching.
An analysis argues the gospel means good news of Christ death burial and resurrection as the core, not a mere social remedy. It warns pulpits to preach scripture and verse to save souls before addressing social ills, asserting spiritual change precedes humane reform. by Jim Stutts
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