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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1975
Page
3
The sermon by Rev. James Ruppel reflects on Christmas joy rooted in Jesus Christ. It contrasts fleeting worldly pleasures with faith nourished through baptism and the Word, urging believers to live joyfully in Christ beyond holiday celebrations.
Jehovah's Witnesses allege a campaign of beating rape torture and detention against members in Malawi Zambia and Mozambique for refusing to join ruling parties. They claim state-backed attacks since 1964 with homes and halls burned thousands jailed and many fled abroad.
A 10 a.m. Sunday laity service at First Congregational Church 2503 Main St explores America's religious heritage in the Bicentennial year. Tim Smith acts as town crier, readings include John Winthrop aboard Arbella and John Wyse protest of taxation without representation. slides, period music by David Mewaldt, youth tale by Scott Wickus, and Audrey Kader's Looking to the Tricentennial conclude. Child care provided. no church school classes.
The La Crosse area branch received an allocation of over $900 in 1975 from the Minneapolis based Lutheran Brotherhood Insurance Society. Funds aided Badger Camp in Prairie du Chien Boys Club and Campus Food Store in La Crosse Mobile Meals and Lutheran High School in Onalaska and a Norwegian Dance group from St Pauls Lutheran Church.
The state uniform fire code may outlaw open flames in public spaces, including churches, unless local officials issue permits. Fire officials warn candlelight services could pose risks though safeguards like extinguishers and off duty firefighters help. churches may face permit requirements and stricter controls next year.
A survey shows candles are regularly used on altars across La Crescent's four churches. In two churches candles are lit by congregations occasionally, notably 170 people at United Methodist Church on Christmas Eve. Reverends report candles are lit at Maundy Thursday and Christmas Eve at Prince of Peace Lutheran, and candles are burned weekly at First Evangelical Lutheran. Crucifixion Catholic Church altar candles are burned during Masses.
The Rev Edwin P Ted Sheppard pastor of Wesley United Methodist Church La Crosse will retire from full time ministry June 15 and move to Wauwatosa to serve as visitation pastor at Wauwatosa United Methodist Church He joined Wesley in 1960 expanding hospital visitation and lay participation and led small study groups He came to the US from England 21 years ago and held prior pastorates in Milwaukee and leadership roles in Evangelism boards He is tied to local civic groups and hospitals and married with two grandchildren.
Minnesota health department screening found 6 638 hypertensive residents from 50 892 tested in the year. Overweight showed a strong link to high blood pressure, with a 10 percent statewide prevalence suggesting more than 200 000 adults affected. A University of Minnesota doctor linked BP reduction to lower stroke heart and kidney disease risk.
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