Ministers' Leadership Expands BEDC Amid Shift Toward Moderation
George W. Cornell reports the Black Economic Development Conference grows beyond its disruptive beginnings into an organized entity with new officers, staff, and a larger budget. Black clergy influence shapes policy, funding from Episcopalians and the National Council of Churches finances the move, while James Forman remains a controversial figure guiding fundraising.
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George W. Cornell
New York
Calvin B. Marshall
Black Economic Development Conference
New York State
Brooklyn
Episcopal Church
National Council of Churches
James Forman
Forman
United Black Appeal
Reign of David and Solomon and Jerusalem’s religious rise
The lesson notes how kings shape Israel’s faith, focusing on David’s reign, his repentance after Bathsheba, and Solomon’s succession. It discusses Jerusalem as political capital and religious center, the temple’s construction, and the renewal of devotion under godly leadership amid wars and divine blessing.
Temple Construction and Dedication Through Solomon
The narrative traces David's desire to build a temple for the Ark, the prophet Nathan's approval, and God’s plan that Solomon would build instead. It covers the seven-year construction, the Ark's placement in the Holy of Holies, the temple's dedication with Solomon’s prayer, and fourteen days of rejoicing followed by seven days of Feast of Tabernacles as the people blessed the king and Israel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Bath-sheba
Solomon
Israel
Lord
God
Lebanon
Zion
Nathan
Moses
Mathonel Council of Churches of Christ
Tabernacles
U.B.A
Features Syndicate
Circuit Seminar Set for High Point Congregation
The High Point congregation of Jehovahs Witnesses plans a circuit seminar at Carver School in Winston-Salem from October 3 to 5. Presiding overseer Levi A. Gholeston expects all High Point members to attend. The program includes a sermon by district supervisor C. G. Thompson titled True Worship vs. the False.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses
Carver School
Winston-Salem
Levi A. Gholeston
High Point Unit
C. G. Thompson
Evangelist OShields Plans Back-to-School Youth Revival
Dallas evangelist Paul Stephen OShields will preach a back-to-school youth revival at Calvary Assembly of God Church located at 1500 Guyer Street, starting this Sunday. The event aims to energize local youths with religious messages and community involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Stephen O’shields
Dallas
Calvary
Calvary Assembly OF God
Guyer Street
Jesus Christ
Daniel R. Duncan
Gospel Series Is Scheduled By Dr. DeHoff At Church
Dr. George W. DeHoff will lead a Gospel of Christ series at the Church of Christ on Highway 58. Services start Monday at 7 30 p m and run daily through the following Sunday with James Stutts as pastor and Gary Thompson as song director. DeHoff, Tennessee native and educator, graduated from Freed Hardeman and Harding and earned a Ll D from Harding. he became the first president of Magic Valley Christian College in 1957, guiding its rapid early recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. DeHoff
Church of Christ
Highway 58
James Stutts
Gary Thompson
HeHoff
Freed Hardeman College
Henderson, Tenn
Harding College
Searcy
Ark
George Peabody College
Nashville
Tenn
Harding
DeHoff
Magic Valley Christian College
Albion
Idaho
Camparoo Weekend At St Michael Lutheran Church
The congregation of St Michael Lutheran hosts a two day camparoo on N Main Street church grounds with 75 to 100 Luther League members from state churches. Linda Harrell of Atlanta heads a Saturday concert as youth from Emmanuel and New Covenant Lutheran Churches join in. The weekend wraps with a buffet luncheon after Sunday worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Michael’s Lutheran Church
N. Main Street
Steven Lorimer
Luther League
Linda Harrell
Atlanta
Lorimer
Emmanuel
New Covenant Lutheran Churches
St. Michael Congregation
Lebanon United Methodist plans 104th anniversary service
Lebanon United Methodist Church marks its 104th anniversary with homecoming on Idol Drive. Reverend Worth A. Sweet, now with Hudson United Methodist Charge, delivers the homecoming sermon. Reverend George Bumgarner leads the service with two anthems by the chancel choir, followed by an old fashioned picnic at 12 30 p m and an evening service at 7 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon United Methodist Church
Worth A. Sweet
Hudson United Methodist Charge
George §. Bumgarner
M. Thomas Cousins
Greensboro
Greensboro; and “My Eternal King
Jane M. Marshall
Marvin L. Williams
Local church notes mark nine and eighty fourth anniversaries
Local churches observe nine year anniversary at First Baptist Church on E Washington Drive with Rev. Robert Davis of Cape May NJ delivering the address. Rich Fork Baptist Church holds its 84th homecoming with morning and afternoon programs, memorial in cemetery, lunch, and special music. Free Will Baptist hosts Homecoming and a revival through the following Sunday. Various churches in Archdale Thomasville Ashland Street Bible Baptist Trinity and St Matthews Holiness schedule special services, speakers, singing groups, and homecoming sermons across Sunday and week events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
E. Washington Drive
Robert Davis
Cape May
N.J
Thomasville
Rich Fork Baptist Church
Free Will Baptist
High Point
Original
Free Will Baptist Church
Gaines Avenue
Ashland ST. Baptist Archdale
Ashland Street
Homecoming Set For Tomorrow at Southside Baptist Church
Thomasville church marks homecoming Sunday inviting former members and friends. Rev. Johnnie Wheeles of Hughs Grove Baptist Church will preach morning service. Lunch at 12:30 p m followed by a 1:30 p m singing. Revival held Monday to Saturday with Rev. E B Hyde of Friendship Baptist Church Germanton as evangelist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archdale
Glenola Baptist Church
Rt. 3
High Point
Ralph Holcomb
Thomasville
Southside Baptist Church
Johnnie Wheeles
Hughs Grove Baptist Church
E. B. Hyde
Friendship Baptist Church
Germanton
Organizat OWN N C Sunday Services Planned
A church group announces a Sunday schedule featuring morning worship Sunday School and a church training session followed by evening worship and a prayer service. An organizational meeting is also set to discuss plans.
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J. M. Godwin
Own
N.C
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Alfred J. Buescher
II Samuel
I Kings
R. H. Ramsey
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Joash
Hezekiah
O'Shields
of Jesus Rt
Mendenhall Road
Wnos Radio
Camparoo
Eastchester
Dixie Ell Gospel Singers
Dillon, D. C
Tommie L. Canipe
Lexington Avenue Baptist Church
Canipe
Green Street Baptist Church
Thomas Corns
Lexington Avenue Baptist
Trinity Baptist Trinity
Elliot B. Stewart
Trinity Baptist Church
Holy Land
Stewart
Glenola Baptist
Hilliard Memorial
Hilliard Memorial Baptist Church
Floyd Rhyne
The
Central Baptist Assn
Randall Saunders
Bill Shelton
Crestwood Presbyterian Church
Greensboro Rd
Rev. H. Dewey
Archdale Wesleyan Church
Archdale RD
Dan Pfeifer
Chillicothe Ohio
Darrell Rabon
Organizat
Paul S. Qdum
Harold Venable
Emmanuel Baptist Church
Bethel Avenue
Oak Level Baptist Church
Stokesdale
Odell Hall
Gospel
Lexington
Colonial Heights
Hendrix Street
Kivett Drive
Tommy Worrell
Worrell
Emil
Asta Martinson
Norway
Wwe
Rip van Winkle
Paul Roos
Hamilton ST
Lloyd Garner
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WMFR
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Price John
Price
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