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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1975
Page
7
A former hopeful businessman shares a practical five point method to improve a new year. Visualize 365 positive days, activate undamaged inner areas, and take 1976 day by day with daily progress checks. Emphasizes mindset shifts and small daily efforts leading to lasting change.
The article outlines religious groups planning Bicentennial observances to promote understanding of religion in American heritage. It notes an Affirmation Ceremony at Covenant Presbyterian Church on Jan 11 with six voices from different faiths discussing rekindling the American spirit in 1976. Upcoming series on Freedom Justice and Unity and a Religious Music Festival are mentioned with details to follow.
His Grace Bishop Meletios will lead the Divine Liturgy for thousands on Sunday January 4 at 9 30 a m in the Long Beach Arena. Afterward he will cast a gold plated cross into Pacific Lagoon as swimmers dive to retrieve it. The ceremony founded 25 years ago by Rev Nicholas J Billiris is open to all interested persons.
Max Lyall of Golden Gate Seminary will give a 6 30 p m concert at First Baptist Lakewood 5336 Arbor Road. The Gift Santa Couldn't Give is performed by boys and girls at Community Grace Brethren 5885 Downey Ave Sunday 7 p m. Christmas a Jim Lagestee musical plays First Christian Reformed 17621 S Ardmore Bellflower Sunday 7 30 p m. Fred Frank baritone soloist on Hour of Power presents an evening of song and testimony Sunday 6 p m at Garden Grove Community Church Chapman Ave and Lewis St.
A Catholic magazine offers a thoughtful, well researched profile of the Salvation Army praising its charity and Christian witness. It notes growing common ground between Protestants and Catholics despite ongoing differences and asserts Christians share Christ as Lord.
A spiritual reflection from Ecclesiastes 3 4 notes a devout believer will turn to prayer for forgiveness and strive for a sinless life, with continual supplication heard as he seeks mercy and renewal throughout his days.
Eileen C. Perry of Long Beach rebukes Religion Editor for labeling Unitarians as shunners. She argues Unitarians value open discussion, welcome diverse beliefs, and note members often join other groups. She urges a public retraction to preserve truthful reporting.
A series of reader letters discuss saintliness as a positive response to life, ecumenical Christian unity during Advent events in Long Beach, and personal testimonies about salvation. Contributors include Mary Thomas, Mark Shirey, and Kaui Cherry, praising cross denominational cooperation and sharing faith through church Pageants and testimonies.
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