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Church Services and Meetings Across Local Congregations
The weekly church schedule covers multiple denominations. First Church of Christ Scientist invites the public to 11 a.m. Sunday service at 210 South H Street with Bible readings from Revelation 22 17 and Bill Nelson as song leader. First Christian Church hosts Living Beyond Self Deception sermon by Rev William J Denton at 10 30 a.m. and 9 15 a.m. Sunday school with a congregational dinner later. Peace Lutheran holds an all church meeting after the 10 30 a.m. service to discuss 1974 plans with a luncheon. United Church features its fifth annual meeting at 7 p.m. with a senior choir, film, fund updates and birthday tables. First Baptist welcomes Rev John O Eby and family as new pastor with 11 a.m. worship and evening discussion. Church of Christ plans a 10 a.m. service and 1 30 p.m. events. Bethany Lutheran adjusts Sunday services to 9 30 a.m. and 10 30 a.m. due to energy concerns with additional services. First Presbyterian will host The Gifts Of The Spirit at 9 30 a.m. with classes and an Evangelism conference in Santa Maria Thursday. Many congregations note new officers, confirmations, and ongoing study groups.