The Power of Faith By Woods Ishmael Dr Eugene R Keller
Dr Eugene R Kellersberger, praised by Congo leprosy patients, served from 1916 onward treating over 17000 cases his wife dying of sleeping sickness strengthened his resolve to eradicate disease He led leprosy work forming colonies and education programs earning Belgian honors He lectured in 40 countries and trained many Africans in Addis Ababa his death came in 1966 at age 80 AP News features
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Eugene R. Kellersberger
Congo
Kellersberger
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Ex City Pastor to Speak at Homecoming Services
Rev. Robert A. Rieben of Gary Indiana a former First Assembly of God Church pastor returns for homecoming at the church on Eth and Ferry Streets He led the church 1942 1948 supervised the first permanent building and later served in Muskegon Battle Creek and Gary Public homecoming events include an all day picnic at Veterans Memorial Park and Sunday services at 9 30 10 30 a m and 7 p m all are welcome.
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Robert A. Rieben
Gary
Ind
First Assembly of God Church
Ferry Sts
Rieben
7Th
State
Muskegon
Mich
Battle Creek
Veterans Memorial Park
Church Expands Family Service At Olivet Lutheran
Olivet Lutheran Church extends its family worship and study program begun this summer. Two services at 8 and 10 a.m. start Sunday, with a 90 minute format including worship and study. A nursery is provided for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olivet Lutheran Church
Olivet Lutheran
Bainbridge
James Steinbrecher
Czech Newsmen Push Limits of Censorship After Soviet Invasion
Prague editors test new censorship rules as Soviets and four allies occupy Czechoslovakia. Reports reference past happenings and foreign troops while signaling casualties and damage. Radio and CTK resume, but lines remain controlled under Moscow backed guidelines.
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Prague
Kosice
Rude Pravo
Communist Party
Soviet Union
Alexander Dubcek
CTK
Moscow
Hayes Inaugural Quote Emphasizes Public Service
Rutherford B. Hayes delivered his inaugural address on March 5 1877 stating He serves his party best who serves his country best. The remark underscores his emphasis on national service over partisan gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherford B. Hayes
Latin American Bishops Back Social Reforms
Roman Catholic bishops across Latin America commit to aligning with the poor and back a nonviolent social reform movement in Brazil. The final document endorses modest living, criticizes church affluence, and supports economic integration while opposing imperialism and militarism. The plan, led by Msgr. Helder Camara, begins Oct 2 in 41 Brazilian dioceses marking the 20th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medellin
Colombia
Latin America
Brazil
The
Latin American Bishops’ Council
Msgr
Helder Camara
Camara
U.N
Anibal Munoz Duque
Bogota
Paul VI
Rosolack Named Church Music Director at Two Parishes
Stephen J. Rosolack, director of music at Holy Cross Seminary, will also serve part time as music director at Blessed Sacrament Church 130 Losey Blvd S. He joins the La Crosse Diocesan Liturgical Commission and has a background as organ soloist on a European tour with Eau Claire State University Choir. He pursued organ design advising duties and is a reviewer for liturgical music publications. He studied at St Meinrad Seminary and Eau Claire State University, earning degrees in medical technology and music, and has held multiple church and university music roles in Eau Claire and Minneapolis. He seeks a master's in music and has long served as organist and choirmaster at local churches and as dean of the Chippewa Valley AGO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen J. Rosolack
Holy Cross Seminary
Blessed Sacrament Church
Losey Blvd
S. Rosolack
la Crosse
Roselack
St. Meinrad’s Seminary
Benedictine Chancel
Luther Hospital
Newman Choir
Eau Claire State University
Eau Claire
St. Patrick’s Church
Chippewa Valley
American Guild of Organists
First Congregational Church
Central Lutheran Church
Minneapolis
English Lutheran Church Installs New School Staff
English Lutheran Church will install its new Sunday school teachers during the three morning services this Sunday at 9 and 10 30 a m. Roger Wiemer is superintendent assisted by Mrs Her bert Hoelzer Mrs Gerald Kuntz Mrs Frederic Zoerb and Mrs Lewis Dedo. Weekly teacher meetings replace the former monthly sessions. Rev Stephan T Guttormsson and Rev Elmer B Sterner will conduct the installation ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English Lutheran Church
Roger Wiemer
Herbert Hoelzer
Gerald Kuntz
Frederic Zoerb
Lewis Dedo
Stephan T. Guttormsson
Elmer B. Sterner
English Lutheran
Rally Day Opens Fall Schedule At St Pauls Church
Rally day activities mark the start of the fall schedule at St Pauls Lutheran Church West Ave and Division St The 9 and 1030 a m services feature Rev Arthur M Feroe preaching Making Room For Children The chapel choir directed by Dr John Cleveland provides music for the first service and the senior choir sings at 1030 a m with Mrs John Mangan directing and Ann Feroe organist Church school hours vary by grade with Kindergarten to eighth grade choosing 9 or 1030 and grades nine to twelve at 9 a m Nursery care is available during both worship hours.
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St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
West Ave
Division St
Arthur M. Feroe
John Cleveland
John Mangan
Ann Feroe
Dean A. Fodness
Asbury Church Announces Fall Schedule of Services
Asbury United Methodist Church opens fall schedule with two Sunday services at 9 and 10 45 a m. Youth choir led by Mrs Wesley Hurlburt performs at 9 a m and treble choir under Mrs Larry Monge sings monthly. Chancel choir led by Mrs Kern Kielley performs at 10 45 a m with church school for children and teens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbury United Methodist Church
Wesley Hurlburt
Larry Monge
Kern Kielley
State Universities Welcome Record 58 1000 Students
The University of Wisconsin system will enroll 58,100 students for 1968 69 starting Sept 9 15, a 3 000 rise and the 14th straight year of records. Madison campus tops 34 200 with Milwaukee 16 500 Green Bay 2 600 Parkside 1 400 and seven centers 3 400.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
University of Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Green Bay
Uw-Parkside
Reverend Allan Townsend To Lead Sunday Services
Rev Allan Townsend will fill the pulpit at both 9 and 11 a.m. services at First Presbyterian Church as it resumes winter schedule. Townsend teaches preaching at McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago and serves as a consultant to the Chicago Christian Communication Center. A coffee hour follows at 10 a.m. in Fellowship Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Allan Townsend
McCormick Theological Seminary
Chicago
Chicago Christian Communication Center
Fellowship Hall
First Presbyterian
West Ave
St Luke's United Methodist Church Resumes Regular Worship
St Luke's United Methodist Church will resume regular worship this Sunday with Rev. Douglas Fra ley delivering a sermon titled On Falling In Love. Services are at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday school runs at 9 a.m. Nursery care is available during both services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke’s United Methodist ‘Church
Douglas Fraley
Lonalaska
4Th Ave. N
Onalaska
Roger D. Gustafson
United Methodist
LA Crescent
Paul R. Brown
ST. Luke’s Methodist
Caledonia St
Douglas G. Fraley
Wesley United Methodist to switch to fall winter schedule
Wesley United Methodist Church adopts fall and winter times with two services at 9 a.m. and 10 45 a.m. Sunday school sessions will align with the service times starting Sunday September 8.
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Wesley United Methodist Church
Unitarian Fellowship to Hear Professor on Greek Junta
William Vettes, history professor at La Crosse State University, will speak on the Greek Junta during the 10 30 a m Sunday meeting of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of La Crosse at the Labor Temple 423 King Street.
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Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of
la Crosse
William Vettes
la Crosse State University
Labor Temple
King St
Vettes
Helene Hestad
Local Churches List In La Crosse Area
A compiled list of La Crosse churches with pastors and service times across various denominations including Seventh Day Adventist Assembly of God Baptist and Lutheran bodies. Entries include church names addresses pastors and typical schedule such as Sunday school worship nurseries and midweek services.
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la Crosse
B. G. Mohr
Wisconsin Synod Lutheran Service
Conference of the Wisconsin Synod Lutheran Churches of the
la Crosse Area
Three Services Scheduled at Good Shepherd Church
Good Shepherd Lutheran at 27th and Birch Sts will move to a three service worship schedule on Sunday with services at 8 30 9 30 and Stan The junior teen and senior choirs will sing at all services A nursery is available for all times Complete Sunday school for children ages 3 through grade 6 runs at 9 30 and 11 a m Administrative and teaching staff will be installed at the services Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Lutheran
Livingston
Loomis
Richard Gilmore
Good Shepherd
27Th
Birch
J. L. Mattes
English Lutheran
Cass
Stefan R. Guttormsson
Elmer B. Sterner
Good Shepherd Lutheran ‘Church
Birch Sts
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Miss Gast
Morningside College
Sioux City
Iowa
Church School
Methodist Youth Fellowship
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Minn
Assembly of God
16Th
Gene Doane
Samuel Kirk
David Will
Wayne Hilton
Market ST
Asbury Church
Unitarians
Adventist
R. Francis Jones
S.S
Carl M. Lewis
R. 1
American First Baptist Church
Main St
Floyd R. Harbold
Regular Baptist General Association
Grace Baptist
Gillette and Loomis
M. O. Burman
Southside
10Th and
Adams
Leland Owen
Temple Baptist
N. Salem Rd
Loomis St
Charles Mellring
Faith Baptist
S. 28Th St
Richard F. Cagle
WKTY
7Th and Ferry
Leon Franck
Southern Southern Island Park Baptist
Lakeshore
James W. Phillips
ST. Joseph’s Cathedral
John Paul
Patrick Kelley
James J. Falconer
Joseph R. Sullivan
Losey_ Blvd
King
Anthony Wagener
Michael McKenna
Lawrence B. Berger
ST. John the Baptist
Avon St
Robert Connolly
Jerome Kirsling
Mother of Perpetual Help
ST. Leo the Great
West Salem
Francis Wavra
Michael J. Kuisle
Our Mother of Perpetual Help
Holy Trinity
13Th St
Park Ave
V. J. Plecity
Robert Wagner
Ambrose Blenker
ST. James
Robert Hansen
Paul Servais
ST. Patrick’s
John Rossiter
Donald Krauke
ST. Thomas More
Weston
E. J. Thome
Delbert J. Malin
John Schultz
ST. Wenceslaus
110Th
Winnebago Sts
J. Floyd Dwyer
William Grevatch
ST. Pius XI
Peter Butz
Dennis Rader
Newman Center
1723
State St
George Hinger
Christian Science
First Church OF Christ Scientist
Church of Christ
8Th
Cass St
Charles Street
Charles and
Logan
Burdett Wakeman
Episcopal
Christ Episcopal Church
III N
Harris C. Mooney
Douglas E. Culver
Arthur M. G. Moody
Evangelical Free
Campbell Rd
Eugene W. Anderson
Bethany Evangelical Free
North St
Onalaska Ave
Gale McElwain
Jehovah's Witnesses
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Kingdom Hall
Reorganized
Church OF Jesus Christ OF Latter-Day Saints
George St
Liberty
Thomas
Holker
Lutheran
OUR Redeemer Lutheran
Weston St
Norman A. Nelson
OUR Savior’s Lutheran
Roland L. Schwandt
William R. Schumann
Trinity Lutheran
Charles and Sill
Ernest Nelson
Gary W. Fehring
First Lutheran
Paul A. Roe
ST. Paul’s Lutheran
Church of the Lutheran Confession
ST. Mark‘’S
Evangelical Lutheran
John Lau
First Evangelical Lutheran
Cameron Ave
Fritz H. Miller
Grace Evangelical Lutheran
Ward Ave
S. 26Th St
G. F. Albrecht
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran
St. Paul and Avon
J. Parcher
ST. Paul‘s EV
Lutheran-Main and
Sand Lake Rd
R. A. Sievert
Lutheran Campus
16Th and Main St
Norman Erickson
Faith Lutheran Church and
Missouri Synod
14Th
Main
Andrew Frinke
MT. Calvary Evangelical Lutheran
Lloyd Lambert
Methodist
Asbury United Methodist
Redfield
Wayne L. Grover
Wesley Methodist Church
8Th and
King Sts
Edwin P. Sheppard
Nazarene
Church OF the Nazarene
Avon and Logan
Ward M. Satterlee
North United Presbyterian
North Salem Road
Leonard C. Beenken
Salvation Army
Janet Endres
Mary Lou Breeze
Congregation
Sons OF Abraham Temple
Joseph Rubanowitz
United Church of Christ
First Congregational
Melvin Lynn Frank
Scott A. Cross
ST. John's Reformed
Calvin Hay
Rmity United Church OF Christ
Rt. 1
Sheldon W. Warner
Unitarian Fellowship
United Pentecostal Church
Apostolic Tabernacle
Liberty and Sill
J. W. Sword
KWNO
Harvestime
Avalon
Montor ST
19Th and
Dickinson Funeral Homes
DIAL
Jackson ST
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