Churches Wrestle With Abortion Issue
At the Southern Baptist Convention in Norfolk debate over abortion ran long as 18 500 messengers considered a measure endorsing therapeutic abortion under strict conditions The decision drew fire from opponents who warned against abortion on demand while supporters emphasized limited government role and access to medical services The vote reflected deep church divisions over reproductive rights and policy influence James Wood Jr spoke in favor as the measure passed
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Southern Baptist Convention
Robert Holbrook
First Baptist Church
Halletsville
Tex
Baptists For Life
Holbrook
Owen Duncan
Central Baptist Church of
York, D.C
James E.wood Jr
The
Southern Baptist
United Methodist Church
Southern Baptists
Portland
Ore
Lutheran Church In
Ferrells to Speak at Las Vegas Center and Casinos
Rev and Mrs Bill Ferrell guest at Las Vegas Christian Center this weekend for Sunday services at Cinerama 11 a.m. and at Holiday Casino 5 30 p m. He leads a Charismatic Lecture Series at the center Monday through Dec 13 at 7 p m with extensive evangelist experience and pastorship in Bethel Temple Dallas Calvary Temple Irving. Public Affairs Committee endorses abortion concern and medical practice changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Ferrell
Las Vegas
Bethel Temple of
Dallas
Texas
Calvary Temple of
Irving
Loreen Lee to headline at First Southern Baptist Church
Loreen Lee organist and singer will perform at First Southern Baptist Church 700 East St. Louis St. at 7 p.m. Sunday in a program titled Faith With A Flair. The event features religious selections, Lee’s own compositions, and a 55‑voice church choir with dramatic organ accompaniment. The program is free and open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loreen Lee
First Southern Baptist Church
East St. Louis St
Lee
First Southern Baptist Church Choir
Local Churches Invite Community for Sunday Services
Various Las Vegas churches announce 10 a.m. worship services featuring speakers John Taylor Joel Rivers and others. Special sermons cover transforming lives through the Bible Kamikaze Christians and One Lord One Table amid Holy Communion missions. Classes for all ages, youth programs, and a midweek service are listed along with fellowship events and a concert by Loreen Lee.
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John Taylor
Vegas Valley Christian Church
Mountain Vista
Taylor
Joel Rivers
Gilbert Gray
Methodist Church
Crusade
Melvin A. Pekrul
World Communion
World Missions
Here's Life
America
Redeemer Lutheran Church
John E. Jester
Heavenly Connection benefit moved to January at Aladdin Theatre
The Heaven ly Connection benefit at the Aladdin Theatre for the Performing Arts is rescheduled to January 5. Reverend Ben Franzinelli of Holy Family Catholic Church confirms Frank Sinatra as the featured performer and says all tickets will be honored in January.
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Aladdin Theatre For the Performing Arts
Ben Franzinelli
Holy Family Catholic Church
Frank Sinatra
Franzinelli
Lutheran Parents Learn Parenting Class Series Start
Parents from several Lutheran churches and First Good Shepherd Lutheran School attend an eight session course called Effectiveness Training for Lutherans. The first three hour class met Wednesday evening at First Good Shepherd Church led by Daniel Strassenberg. Reverend Fehner says the course is educational not therapy and beneficial though optional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Good Shepherd Lutheran School
First Good Shepherd Church
Maryland
Pkvy
Pasadena
Calif
Daniel Strassenberg
James Fehner
Baha is Southern Nevada Convention to Meet at UNLV
The local Baha i convention in Southern Nevada will be held at UNLV Sunday. Topics include goals for the area such as unity of humankind equality of men and women elimination of prejudice and harmony of science and religion.
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Nevada
Unlv
Lobster Fair Planned at Christ Church Oct 16
The eighth annual Lobster Fair will be held October 16 in the Christ Church Episcopal courtyard at 2000 S. Maryland Pkwy from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proceeds benefit church repairs and community projects. Tickets from Barbara and Dan Wilkes or church members after 5 p.m. Fresh Maine lobsters are $5. bread and crafts also featured.
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Christ Church Episcopal
S. Maryland
Barbara
Dan Wilkes
Maine
San Francisco
Faiths Discuss Uniting in Two Denominations
Leaders of the United Church of Christ and the Christian Church Disciples of Christ in Indianapolis urged starting formal merger talks in 1983 after recommending continued union studies at local regional and national levels Both denominations with about 3.1 million members advocate pursuing union within the Protestant coalition CO CU and earlier merger efforts.
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Indianapolis
United Church of Christ
The
Christian Church
Disciples of Christ
Consultation On Church Union
COCU
Disciples
United Church
New Pastor Bruce Hart to Lead Las Vegas First Congregational
Rev. Bruce D. Hart is named the new pastor of First Congregational Church of Las Vegas. He arrives from San Antonio where he led Community United Church of Christ since 1970 and will live at 1808 Melinda with wife Mildred and two sons.
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Bruce D. Hart
First Congregational Church of
Las Vegas
San Antonio
Texas
Community United Church of Christ
Melinda
Mildred
Catholic St Viator Shrine Masses and Schedules
On the Strip and Desert Inn Road the Catholic St Viator Guardian Angel Shrine lists Sunday Masses at 8:30 and 11.15 am and 5 pm with confessions before all masses. Weekday Masses are at 12:10 and 5:00 pm with daily confessions 11:45 to 12:00. Novenas Mondays and Tuesdays, First Friday masses at 12:10 and 5:00, Holy Day masses 7:30 am and 12:10 pm, with eve masses at 5:00 pm to fulfill obligations.
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Melvin A Pekrul
ST Viators Guardian Angel Shrine
Desert Inn Road
N.E Cor
St Louis
Maryland
Privy Telephone
Sunes
ST. Bridget
North 14Th
Stewart Otice
North 4Th
Gilbert J. Gray
Lutheran First Good Shepherd Lutheran Church LC
James R. Fehner
Maryland Parkway
Bridger
Christian Day School
Kila FM
Mojave
Corner Desert Inn
Robert
KRCH
Cedar Ave
Fred Dawson
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Rod Jacobsen
Roy Miller
Harry Ward
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10Th Street
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Russel Rd
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Thom Blvd
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Alwin
Flamingo Blvd
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M.S.W
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Chapaine Ss Vegas Resort
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Man
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KLAV
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