Move toward church union seen among six denominations
The six denominations with about 22 million members push a plan for a reunited church to influence Protestantism globally. Dr. James J. McCord, Presbyterian and Princeton Theological Seminary president, chairs the Consultation on Church Union and says signs are promising for a union plan within a reasonable time. He notes doctrinal hurdles fading through interchurch dialogue while observers from sixteen other bodies watch closely.
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George W. Cornell
Associated Press
Texas
James J. McCord
Dr. McCord
Princeton Theological Seminary
Methodist
Episcopal
United Presbyterian
United Evangelical Brethren
Disciples
Christian Churches
United Church of Christ
North Carolina State Convention of Prophecy Slated
The 45th annual North Carolina State Convention of the Church of God of Prophecy opens July 3 at state headquarters Greensboro Head, with over 2,000 members expected through July 7. Registration begins 1 pm July 3, official opening at 6 pm after a musicians program. Pastor Rev. Roby Ayers leads local church.
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North Carolina
Church of God of Prophecy
Greensboro
Usaty
Rev
Roby Ayers
Hallelujah themes and Ark of the Covenant in Davidic psalms
The article surveys hallelujah usage in Psalms and Chronicles, noting eleven psalms begin or end with praise to Jehovah, the Hallel Psalms 113-118 and 146-150, and tracing Hallelujah into Christian hymns. It then reviews 2 Chronicles 18 about David moving the Ark to Jerusalem and discusses optimism in verses 6-9, highlighting God’s acts from creation to love for individuals, and mentions vulnerable groups like sojourners, orphans, and widows protected in biblical times.
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N. Speer Jones
David
Jerusalem
God
Psalms Praises and Doctrines Overview in biblical Psalms
The text surveys Psalm 150’s doxology and Psalms 105 146 147 10 6 8 22 23 33 34 36, noting verses, themes of thanks, trust in God over mortals, and liturgical use. It references Hallelujah Psalms, divine praise reasons, and sections highlighting God’s care, power, and Israel’s attention.
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Churches of Christ
Israel
Features Syndicate
Vespers Series Concludes at Brentwood Church
Dr W W Price pastor of Green Street Baptist concludes the series on I Corinthians at 5 pm Sunday at Brentwood Presbyterian Church. He speaks on In Corith In High Point Life Forever In Christ. The event features city ministers soloists choirs with a visiting invocator. A Green Street mixed quartet sings Sill, Sill With Thee accompanied by Mrs Worth York.
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W. Price
Green ‘Street Baptist Church
I Corinthians
Brentwood Presbyterian Church
Corith
High Point
Green Street Baptist Church
Walter Crissman
Herbert Evans
Argie Wood
Harold Gibbardt
Morris
Worth York
East Green Drive
E. W. Price
Green Street
Trinity Gets New Minister
Rev. Tracy HE Streater Sr. of Colton California is named minister of Trinity Methodist Church Trinity He previously led churches in Asheville Statesville He studied at Catawba College Salisbury and at Duke University He is married to Laura M Streater a Kannapolis native and they have two children
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Tracy HE. Streater Sr
Colton
California
Trinity Methodist Church
Trinity
Mr. Steater
Asheville
Statesville
Catawba College
Salisbury
Duke University
Kannapolis
Laura M. Streater
Summer Church Attendance Boost and Local Church Notices
Summer is a time many worry about worship attendance. Em erywood Baptist Church urges Sunday night services with four reasons to attend, tying faith to family and social influence. Green Street Baptist cancels family night July dates then restarts, noting top youth choir members. N Main Street Baptist hosts an Evening of Music with multiple choirs and soloists. North Parachites Society of Friends holds yearly meeting at Guilford College in August with Judge Byron Haworth presiding.
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Faw Indansa
Emerywood Baptist Church
Tom Haggai
Green Street
Green Street Baptist Church
Steve Owen
Vickie Lewis
Jerry Jones
Jerry McDowell
Linda Nelson
Ken McAllister
Margaret Lytle
Ida Pou
Linda Corn
Ken Fields
N. C. Friends the Yearly Meeting of the
North
Parachites
Mail Carriers Quit Walking Chaos Hits Washington
Washington AP report details Postmaster General Day's search for a letter linked to a 50 mile hiking fad. Beginning in February two Huntington Indiana postmen sparked a relay to deliver a letter to Day in Washington. By May 5 over 50 carrier pairs joined, but the movement faded as the letter traced a path to Morgantown then vanished in a Gassaway WV dispatch.
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Washington
J. Edward Day
Huntington
Ind
Day
Morgantown
W.va
Moss Named Pastor of Welch Memorial Church
Rev O Roy Moss was appointed pastor of Welch Memorial Methodist Church arriving from Bethany and Grays Chapel in Franklinville where he served for years. He is married to Betty Smith of Kannapolis with two children and studied at Pfeiffer College and Duke University.
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O. Roy Moss
Welch Memorial Methodist Church
Bethany
Grays Chapel
Franklinville
Betty Smith
Kannapolis
Mr. Moss
Pheiffer College
Duke University
Graded Choirs Present Program at Baptist Church
The Graded Choirs of North Main Street will present a Sunday evening program at 7 30 featuring a first appearance by the Beginner Primary Choir. The event is directed by Richard B Brewer Minister of Music and Education with the Adult Junior Youth and Male Quartet choirs also performing.
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N. Main Street Baptist
N. Main Street Baptist Church
North Main Street
Baptist Church
Richard B. Brewer
Church of Christ Revival Slated at Local Congregation
A revival starts at 7 p.m. Sunday at 1113 Kivelé Dr in the Church of Christ. Rev. Dennis Nick of High Point leads Sunday to Wednesday nights, with Rev. Benjamin Nick of Hopewell, Va. speaking on Thursday and Friday nights.
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Church of Christ
Kivelé Dr
Dennis Nick
High Point
Benjamin Nick
Hopewell
Oakview Church Sets Homecoming
Oakview Methodist Church plans an annual homecoming on Sunday with Dr. Ralph Taylor speaking at morning worship. After the service the congregation will dine on the church lawn for lunch and fellowship, and a number of former pastors have been invited.
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Oakview Methodist Church
Ralph Taylor
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