Easter church attendance prompts renewal call in Long Beach
Long Beach church leaders urge sustained engagement beyond Easter as Rev Don Lindblom notes many attend only on the holiday. He cites social pressures and warns against valuing church attendance for appearances. Youth involvement shows lasting impact beyond annual events. In Michigan, a federal court blocks the 19 district map, ordering new lines or at large elections this year.
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Protestants Take Action in South Area
The National Council of Churches with the World Council of Churches will address poverty and discrimination in the Mississippi Delta from Memphis to Vicksburg. A task force will pursue direct relief job training leadership education and efforts to improve communications between Negroes and whites in the region.
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Unity move aims to advance church union talks
The United Church of Christ proposed that six Protestant denominations engaged in long term unity talks act at the Consultation on Church Union in Princeton New Jersey from April 13 to 16. Denominations include the Methodist Church Protestant Episcopal Church United Presbyterian Church in the USA United Church of Christ International Convention of Christian Churches Disciples and the Evangelical United Brethren.
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Los Angeles County Declared Disaster Area for Landslides
The UPI report notes that Washington designated Los Angeles County California a disaster area due to heavy rains causing landslides. Homeowners businesses churches and charitable institutions with property damage can apply to the SBA for reconstruction or rehabilitation loans at 3 percent interest.
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Soviet Gold Reserves Claimed To Last 160 Years
Izvestia reported Soviet gold production rose to fund wheat and machines imports while claims of 160 year reserves were made. The government dumped over 10.6 million dollars worth of gold, 814 tons in 135 cases, flown to Paris by a Tu 104 Aeroflot aircraft.
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PCC Scholarship Examination Announces Long Beach
Pacific Christian College of Long Beach lists multiple scholarships for qualified students. Recipients are chosen by conference and exam. Examinations are scheduled for Saturday May 2 in Long Beach. Applications require a minister letter of recommendation and must be mailed to the Scholarship Committee Chairman at 4835 East Anaheim Street Long Beach 9030.
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Graham to Speak at Easter Service at Legion Field
Birmingham AP reports all city police will be on duty as evangelist Billy Graham addresses an integrated audience Sunday at Legion Field. The outdoor service aims for 30,000 attendees with a 3,000-voice choir and a 1,000-member ushering staff desegregated for the event.
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