A Christmas Message From Bishop BLOY
Episcopal Bishop Francis Eric Blox or Bly? delivers a Christmas editorial urging faith in Christ and the eternal kingdom. He reflects on Nativity, the awakening of recognition, and the mercy, resurrection, and fellowship found in Christ guiding believers through evil days toward God’s kingdom.
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Francis Eric Bloy
Nce
God
Jesus
Jerusalem
Christ Jesus
Christ
Father
King of Kings
The Church of Tomorrow and Its Resilient Rise
A historic meditation on the Church enduring infancy and persecution. It cites Roman rule, Jewish and Greek opposition, and constant threats, arguing the Church persists toward a triumphant tomorrow. References C S Lewis Screwtape and a note from the Christian Evangelist frame the reflection.
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Hell
Church
C. S. Lewis
Screwtape
Decline in Church Worker Pay and Numbers, 1929 to 1950
A Commerce Department study shows church workers in the United States fell from 222000 in 1929 to 218000 in 1950 while the general population grew about 25 percent. Average pay rose from 1610 to 2276 dollars, but the gap to all occupations widened from 14 percent above average to 25 percent below. Textiles wages closely mirror church salaries at 2276 dollars.
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Dee OF Commerce
Commerce Department
United States
Methodists Report on Revival Across Southern California
The walking revival added 7115 new Methodist members in a 12 county Southern California area under Bishop James Chamberlain Baker. The campaign spanned 182,458 square miles and involved 4488 workers visiting homes over two weeks, with total preaching attendance reaching 196,580 including Hollywood Bowl and other cities.
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Los Angeles Episcopal
James Chamberlain Baker
California
Arizona
United Evangelistic Advance
Methodist
Los Angeles
Hollywood Bowl
Santa Barbara
San Diego
San Bernardino
el Centro
Escondido
Paul F. Huebner
Christ
Galilee
Lutherans Seek Debt Clearance Campaign at Immanuel Church
Immanuel Lutheran Church of the Augs tana Synod on Carson Street voted to pursue a debt clearance drive totaling 42000 and to raise 4000 more for expansion. Earl Frederickson will head the committee with H. P. Beckman Elmer Strom and Edward Linsten assisting as training and kickoff activities begin after Christmas. Campaign ends January 20 with continued solicitation of gifts and pledges. Rev. Martin C. Olson has led since July 1950.
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Immanuel Lutheran Church
Augustana Synod
E. Carson St
Earl Frederickson
H. P. Beckman
Elmer Strom
Edward Linsten
Immanuel Church
Sixth St
Temple Ave
Carson St
Elm Ave
Martin C. Olson
John Orville Martin
Students pledge abstinence in Monroe rally
In Monroe Louisiana Dr Earl Hotalen reported a 100 percent response to abstinence pledges at a rally on the Louisiana State University campus. He says 1300 high school and college students signed pledge cards and 700 students at Monroe High School for Negro Pupils also signed.
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Monroe
Earl Hotalen
Louisiana Moral and Civil Foundation
Long Beach Churches Host Series of Services This Sunday
Readable notes tell of Rev EL Rogers and Rev Mable Rogers at the Pentecostal Church of God moving to 1604 South St with services at 11 am and 7 20 pm and Sunday school at 9 45 am Also listed are sermons and events at Universal Baptist Lakewood First Church of the Brethren and various Lutheran and Methodist congregations with mission messages, Advent sermons, and Christmas program plans across Long Beach and Lakewood.
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EL &. Rogers
Mable Rogers
Pentecostal Church of God
South St
Coronado Ave
Bakersfield
Pomona
H. K. Rogers
Wiliam Freeman
David Burcham
Monlaco Rd
Chatwin Ave
Gene W. Fussell
Norman J. Balligher
First Church of the Brethren
Lee Whipple
Whittier
Church of the Brethren
Konrad Keosman
Pasadena
California
American Lutheran Church
Lutheran Church of the Holy Triity
E. Carson St
Oscar Charles Mees
Mees
Hugh M. Tiner
George Pepperdine College
Central Church of Christ
J. Emmett Wainwright
Christian Service Organiation
East Long Beach Methodist
Quentin Paul Royer
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
Chearles Beatty
CSO
Jordan High School
Carl Robertson
First Congregational Church
Jordan School
Mendelssohn
Irgin
Reger
Emerson G. Hangen
Wil
John C. DeKorne
Grand Rapids
Mich
Christian Reformed Church
Lakewood
Calvary Presbyterian Church
Virgil Harrison Fisher
White Temple
Southern Baptist Church
10Th St
Gladys Ave
Truett Memorial Southern Baptist Church
Alamitos Ave
Long Beach
Charles McClain
West End
Geraldine North
D. E. Bowman
William Harrison Myers
First Methodist Church
Marta Hessell
Germany
Europe
Hessell
Bellflower to Host Conference at RST Christian Church
Bellflower hosts a Harbor Area conference at RST Christian Church on Clark Avenue and Walnut Street. Rev. Harry E. Berg preaches at 10 45 a.m. on The Bible, the Marvel of the Ages. Workshops and youth gatherings run through the day with music and fellowship events leading to a closing Friendship Circle at 7 30 p.m.
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RST Christian Church
Belflower
Clark Ave
Walnut St
Harbor Area
Harry E. Berg
Berg
Bob Jones
Bellflower
Jim Hurling
Rex Simon
North Long Beach
Fred Francis
Dick Porterfield
Zella Hendricks
Wesley Smith
Torrance
Don McCabe
Chapman College
Bob Moore
Universal Bible Sunday and church notices in Long Beach
A Long Beach area church calendar highlights Universal Bible Sunday events at Lakewood United Methodist and St. Stephen's Lutheran Church plus sermons at First Presbyterian and Advent Luther League updates. Notables include UCLA graduate William Hessell attending a Southern California Methodist meeting and a Navy icebreaker Burton Island service at the Navy Family Chapel with Chaplain Leigh-Pink speaking.
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William Hessell
First Methodist Church of
el Monte
UCLA
Long Beach
General Conference Board of Missions
Buck Hill Falls
Germany
Lakewood United Wutherar Church
E. Wardisw
Louis Frederick Mertz
Mertz
American Bible Society
Christian Unity
Henry Ernest Koch
St. Paul's
American Lutheran Church
Clark Ave
Young People's Luther League
St. Stephen's American Lutheran Church
Pine Ave
John Herman Peters
Peters
Emerson Cox
Lucretia Lampson
LaVerne Waford
Burton Island
Navy Family
Harry Leigh-Pink
Ocean Blvd
Los Angeles Naval Station
San Pedro
Leigh-Pink
What Kind of Friend Are You This Week
Thoughtful reflections on friendship and the human need to be loved. A hermit spends his savings to stage a funeral, Tolstoy’s kindness to a beggar, and a father’s counsel to "Make friends" echo the sermon tone from Review and Herald, emphasizing friendship as a priceless gift and guiding virtue.
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Tolstoy
Thomas Hughes
Review and Herald
What's Wrong With Church
The author argues the church is a unique, flawed yet good institution made of sinners. He rejects denominational rigidity, welcomes a broader Christian fellowship, and believes Holy Spirit can correct church faults if hearts are open. He views Christ's church as glorious despite weaknesses.
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YMCA
Roy
Christ
Paul
Christ's Church
As a Man Thinketh Preacher on mental diet and faith
The preacher known for stabilizing sermons explains power lies in sharing meaningful thoughts with listeners. He warns against harboring fears and urges a positive view to invite God’s light. He notes the impact of thoughts on the next day and quotes As a man thinketh so is he.
Roads to Happiness and God Missed by Careless Ones
A reflective verse by Lalia Mitchell Thornton warns that many paths to wealth fame health or friendship fall short for some. The piece laments those who miss the road to spiritual fulfillment and God, urging care in choosing life’s direction.
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Lalia Mitchell Thornton
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