Evangelist Dr William Ward Ayer to Preach at Lexington Ave Baptist
Evangelist Dr William Ward Ayer will lead revival meetings at Lexington Avenue Baptist Church New York May 13 to May 20 at 7 30 each evening Rev Woodrow Robbins calls the 1958 revival the greatest and notes Ayer is the third most popular personality in New York His topics include Noah Jerusalem and Christ summit conferences A closed circuit TV system will let others view the services with nursery care and music directed by Joseph M McWethy
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William Ward Ayer
New York City
Lexington Avenue Baptist Church
Ayer
Woodrow Robbins
Lexington Avenue
Dr. Ayer
Billy Sunday
United States
Canada
Calvary Baptist Church
Mr. Robbins
New York
Middle East
Jesus Christ
Israel
Robbins
Ayers
Joseph M. McWethy
Area Methodists to Lead Meetings at Lake Junaluska
Laymen and clergymen of the Western North Carolina Methodist Conference will head the Southeastern Methodist Jurisdiction meetings at Lake Junaluska this summer. Lead roles are listed for Family Life Council July 12 15 with Dr. Dewitt Trivette and Bishop Hazen G Werner as key figures, Bible Conference June 19 23 with Rev Courtney B Ross and speakers from Emory University, and a conference for Methodist older adults June 19 23 featuring Dr A J Walton and Dr Stokes.
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Western North Carolina Methodist Conference
Southeastern Methodist
Lake Junaluska
DeWitt Trivette
Hickory
Family Life Council
Hazen G. Werner
Columbus
Ohio
Methodist Church
Courtney B. Ross
Brevard
Southeastern Jurisdictional Council
Clyde L. Manschreck
Candler
Country Store sale planned at St Mary's Episcopal Church
The Laymen's League of St Marys Episcopal Church hosts a Country Store in the Educational Building Friday May 18 at 3 p.m. Items for sale include food cakes pies books hosiery and furniture all new and at cut rates. Dinner served 5 30 to 7 30 p.m. Tickets at door with hay ride for youngsters. Proceeds aid an Explorer Troop and other league projects. Doors stay open until merchandise sells.
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Laymen’s League of
Suffering for Christ s Sake By N SPEER JONES
AGES AGO the First Epistle of Peter is explored by N Speer Jones in a weekly faith column. The 44 A D context places Peter’s experiences under Herod Agrippa I in Judea with persecution tied to early Christian leaders and Saul’s conversion. The piece notes historical intensity and theological questions about James death.
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N. Speer Jones
Peter
Christ
Judea
Herod Agrippa
Herod the Great
Bethlehem
Herod Agrippa I
Aristobulus
Herod Antipas
John the Baptist
Herod
Saul of
Tarsus
James
God
John
Suffering for Christ in Peter and Herod's era
The text discusses early Christian persecution under Herod Agrippa I, including the execution of James and arrest of Peter, with broader reflections on suffering for Christ. It cites I Peter guidance on steadfast faith, purification through suffering, and the role of martyrdom and organization in church formation.
Religious Film Shown Tonight at Tomlinson School
Oiltown U S A a sequel to Mr Texas by evangelist Billy Graham will be shown at Tomlinson School tonight at 7 30 p m. High Point Youth for Christ sponsors the event. Doors open at 7 pm with free first come seating.
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Oiltown
U.S.A
Evangelist Billy Graham
World Wide Films
Tomlinson School
High Point Youth For Christ Organization
Evangelist Graham
Graham Organization
Graham
Houston
Texas
Rice Stadium
Colleen Townsend Evans
Paul Power
Robert Clarke
Georgia Lee
Ralph Hoopes
Mr. Texas
Redd Harper
Cindy Walker
Brentwood Revival Service Ends at Brentwood Church
Brentwood Baptist Church plans closing revival this Sunday May 13 with Evangelist Rev Elmer Piper from Greenville SC preaching at 11 a m. A baptismal service will follow at Green Street Baptist Church at 3 p m Rev Charles Monk Jr pastor will deliver the 7 30 p m Sunday message.
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Brentwood Baptist Church
Elmer Piper
Greenville
S. C
Green Street Baptist Church
Charles Monk Jr
Not Much Hope Seen For Mother's Day In Fathers Day Tone
A backward look at Anna Jarvis and Mother's Day suggests signs of renewed religious observance amid growing commercialization. The article notes church services, sermons, and religious goods spending, while recounting Jarvis's failed dream, her 1948 deathbed state, and her 1914 congressional victory for a national holiday. More than 40 countries have similar customs rooted in ancient times.
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Anna Jarvis
Anna
American Mothers Committee
Andrews Methodist Church
Grafton
W. Va
Jarvis
Philadelphia
Andrews Methodist
Virgil Gillum
Harry C. Howard
Congress
Woodrow Wilson
Highland Schedules Homecoming
Highland Baptist Church plans revival services for a week starting Monday with pre homecoming events Sunday afternoon. Rev C R Ritch, pastor, will deliver a special message at evening homecoming services with singing. Evangelist Rev J C Mangum of Calvary Methodist Lexington leads nightly services at 7 30 p m Monday through Sunday at Jordan and Textile Streets.
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Highland Baptist Church
C. R. Ritch
J. C. Mangum
Calvary Methodist Church
Lexington
Highland Baptist
Jordan and
Textile Streets
Mother's Day Service At Oak View Methodist Church
Oak View Methodist Church observes Mother's Day Sunday with a service led by Rev. Robert M. Hardee and music by Vivian Rooke. Roses will honor the oldest mother and the mother with the youngest child.
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Oak View
Oak View Methodist Church
Vivian Rooke
Flower Committee
Mitchell's Grove Gospel Sing At Mitchell's Grove Church
The regular second Sunday gospel sing features the Messengers Quartet and the Nationaires. Sponsored by the Upper Room Sunday School Class the event starts at 2 30 p m tomorrow at the church at Kivett Drive Ext and Oakdale Road intersection.
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Mitchell's Grove Methodist Church
Messenger's
Nationaires
Kivett Drive
Ext
Oakdale Road
Mother's Day Observances Across Local Churches
Most High Point churches hold worship today centering on Mother's Day. Baptist churches collect the annual Mother’s Day offering for Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem. Sermons at 11 AM focus on mothers and their enduring faith and grace. Pastor Rev. Thomas Haggai leads the services.
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High Point
Baptist Hospital
Winston-Salem
Emerywood Baptist Church marks sixth anniversary
Emerywood Baptist Church on Country Club Drive will observe its sixth anniversary on Sunday May 20. A dedication service for babies is planned for tomorrow at the church as part of the anniversary observance.
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Emerywood Baptist Church
Country Club Drive
Brotherhood With A Bang In Florida
In Port Charlotte a Jewish congregation uses the First Presbyterian Church facilities for weekly Friday services amid relocation needs. The church hosting helps foster neighborliness as the Jewish group performs for Passover and donates 100 to the Presbyterian building fund.
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Port Charlotte
Fla
Brotherhood
Florida
First Presbyterian Church of
Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church Building Fund
Hilliard Church To Have Revival
Hilliard Memorial Baptist Church will host a revival from Monday through May 20 led by Rev. Floyd H. Rhyne head of missions for the Central Baptist Association. Rhyne, a former Tennessee pastor and Indiana Central College and Clear Creek Baptist Institute graduate, will lead services nightly at 7 30 with music directed by Larry Frakes. A public invitation is issued.
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Hilliard Memorial Baptist Church
Floyd H. Rhyne
The
Central Baptist Association
Mr. Rhyne
Tennessee
Indiana Central College
Clear Creek Baptist Institute
Larry Frakes
Detroit honors twelve Mothers of the Year at luncheon
Detroit staged a civic reception honoring twelve Mothers of the Year, expanding from a single honoree. Each mother brought twelve children, totaling 144 youngsters, while 131 mothers of twelve children were nominated and the field was drawn by lot to fit a luncheon at a local hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mammoth Cobo Hall
Emerywood Baptist Church Opens Accredited Kindergarten
Emerywood Baptist Church will open an accredited kindergarten this fall in its educational building at Westchester and Country Club Drive under North Carolina Public Instruction supervision. A church director will be state certified, with enrollment mirroring local school schedules and state age requirements for attendance.
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Emerywood Baptist Church
Westchester
Country Club Drive
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Thomas Haggai
North Carolina State Department of Public Instruction
Right Alone Is Irresistible Eternal Quote
A brief quotation attributed to Mary Baker Eddy remarks on the nature of right being irresistible, permanent, and eternal.
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Mary Baker Eddy
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