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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1971
Page
11
Pentecostalism strengthens among Roman Catholics with midweek prayer meetings from a Brooklyn apartment to 400–500 attendees at the University of Michigan. Estimates place Catholic Pentecostals at 15,000 to 50,000 within a 47 million Catholic population, amid debate over orthodoxy and unity.
Lawrence ministers plan a Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Jan 18 25 with six services Jan 24 led by six group teams across 63 churches. Area I service Jan 24 4 pm at First Baptist Church includes several local congregations. Area II to worship 2 4 pm at Centenary United Methodist with a list of area churches. Other groups undecided. leaders named.
The article recalls the Canterbury pilgrims heading to Thomas Becket’s shrine after his assassination in 1170 and links the Becket conflict to church state tensions from ancient times to modern wars and politics. It notes Becket’s rise as royal chancellor, his defiance of royal control, and his martyrdom at Canterbury Cathedral.
The Rev. A. G. Dornfeld of St. Charles Missouri will conduct a week of charismatic renewal services at Faith Assembly of God Church 2176 E. 23rd beginning Sunday with 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. services and nightly 7:30 p.m. through January 10. The renewal known as glossolalia involves baptism of the Holy Spirit and speaking in tongues. Catholic Pentecostals are engaging with these practices, with leaders noting both shared roots and distinct Catholic adaptations.
Patricia Dianne Perry, 22, of Danville Virginia economics major at Longwood College, was named Maid of Cotton for 1971 in Memphis Tennessee. She stands 5 feet 8 1 2 inches with light brown hair. She is the first Virginian winner in the 33 year history of the contest.
The Rev. John Wolesky a Roman Catholic priest from Salina Kansas has logged over 350 hours since learning to fly three years ago He flies for fun relaxation and fast transport The Owatonna Minnesota native teaches at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Salina and owns a 1956 Mooney with a Lycoming engine He previously flew a 1948 Funk and traded up after a lengthy trip from Minnesota He notes priests do fly and that frugal living helps afford aviation with some sacrifices like giving up golf He has served as assistant pastor in Junction City Plainville and Manhattan and was a deacon in Concordia before ordination in 1967.
Church members sponsor a National Day of Prayer at 11 a.m. Wednesday with leaders from Protestant Catholic and Jewish faiths. Ruth Dennis will oversee the program for the ecumenical event.
The Rev and Mrs Ronald C Calhoun missionaries to South Africa will speak at four services from Sunday through Wednesday at First Church of the Nazarene 1942 Mass They will address the 1045 am and 7 pm services Sunday and at 7 pm Tuesday and Wednesday A 630 pm covered dish supper honors the Calhouns with guests bringing two covered dishes and silverware The Calhouns are on a year long furlough since 1965 and will live in Overland Park Kansas and Street Maryland Calhouns past roles include Ottery Cape South Africa Rehoboth Nazarene Bible College vice principal teacher principal and college church pastor Mrs Calhoun was a teacher and matron of the ladies work Both hold degrees from Eastern Nazarene College.
The Rev. H. T. Hutton, pastor of Evers A M E Zion Church, will be guest speaker at a 3 p.m. Sunday service at the Full Gospel Church of God in Christ, 204 Ark. His congregation members will attend as guests. The Interdenominational Dimensions choir, drawn from Lawrence churches, will perform. Rev. J. C. Jackson serves as host pastor.
Marilyn Hadl 17, Gary Wilson 14, and Carol Carter 15 share opinions on the population issue and family size. Hadl favors personal choice with support considerations, Wilson argues for freedom with natural crowding, Carter prefers two children and possible adoption while stressing individual judgment.
Rhonda West a 16 year old sophomore and daughter of Mr and Mrs Ronald West of Eudora marries prompting local authorities to issue cautions regarding teen nuptials and early marriages in the community.
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