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Newspaper
La Marque Times
Location
La Marque, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1973
Page
2
First United Methodist Church of La Marque joins a worldwide prayer vigil on Tuesday December 31 spanning 87 countries. Luther Starnes chairs worship and a sign up roster will be in the church narthex December 23. The vigil runs 6 to 11 15 p.m. with a Holy Communion service at 11 15.
Mrs. L. M. Babbs announces McKinney Memorial United Methodist Church Women’s Society for Christian Service will hold its final services of the year on December 30 at 6 p.m. in the sanctuary. The program Celebrate the New forms United Methodist Women. Mrs. John L. Mack leads Spiritual Growth as chair. Members bring items for Africa. Officers to be elected by Mrs. Hallie Martin. Rev. Andrew Brown to install officers. Materials distributed for A Call To Prayer and Self-Denial observance in January.
Old time watch night services run from 9 p.m. to midnight on Monday December 31 at Christian Fellowship Baptist Church 2311 24th Street Dickinson with Rev. Henry Ford as minister. Singing praying testifying and preaching follow with refreshments served. Church reporter Jean Jackson.
Youth groups plan a December 31 watch night at Paul’s Union Church, 9 p.m. to 12:01 a.m., screening I Hear A New Song by Ken Anderson Films Organization. The film explores modern music’s social and spiritual implications through a teen church choir’s clash with rock and roll, offering a thoughtful message for both youths and adults.
Rev. H. Raymond Kearby leads at St. Michael's Episcopal Church with the sermon God’s Great Idea. Holy Communion at 7:30 a.m. and morning prayer plus sermon at 10 a.m. Sunday School also at 10 a.m. Adult Confirmation follows. EYC meets at 6 p.m. with Senior Choir providing music.
Sunday December 30 services at Pauls Union Church feature Rev Marvin W Gwaltney as youth minister delivering Together We Stand. Special music and a fellowship hour follow the sermon, creating a full evening program for youth.
The Rev Ralph Bucy pastor of La Marque Presbyterian Church will preach a sermon titled And Mary Pondered These Things. The message likely to prompt preachers to wonder what comes after Christmas in their own pulpits.
Dear Mr. Swaim the reader lauds Norman Vincent Peales book The Power of Positive Thinking while noting its widespread popularity in America. The letter argues for setting real goals maintaining honesty and a positive program of doing good guided by faith and Jesus. Larry Swaim offers a Biblical, confidential reply at his Atlanta address.
Student Recognition Day will be observed at First United Methodist Church in La Marque during the 10:45 morning worship on Dec. 30. Miss Karol Kueteman reads Scripture, Craig Hathway offers morning prayer, and Dr. Lamar S. Clark preaches on Fears Facts and Faith. A 7:30 evening sermon titled Lets Write a Sermon on Witnesses will be delivered. An open house for college students at the parsonage follows at 5 p.m. with refreshments and fellowship.
Barbous Chapel Baptist Church of Texas City presents its annual Women’s Day program on December 30 at 10 30 a m and 8 p m The theme is Individualized Women For A United Church Sunday speaker is Mrs Omar Simon a church member Mrs Rosa Henderson of cock will be guest soloist Afternoon service guest speaker is Mrs F M Johnson wife of Rev F M Johnson of Texas City Mrs Lucille Artis of New Haven Connecticut will demo the theme with church women The guest soloist for the afternoon is Mrs Alpha O Brien of Texas City Rev H A Rateliff pastor
A Bible passage recalls that before all existed Christ, as God, created all things and holds eternal life. His life is the light for humanity, shining in darkness that cannot extinguish it, with John the Baptist as a witness to Jesus Christ the true Light.
A sermon urges waking each morning with happiness and maintaining a positive perspective. It notes common worries and anger over small matters and offers discipline to adopt a joyous view, acknowledging life’s challenges while improving daily mood and how others perceive you.
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