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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1950
Page
7
Long Beach churches plan watch night services to usher in 1951 with music, prayer, sermons, and candlelight chimes. Churches feature varied programs including holy communion, motion pictures, family gatherings, and New Year reflections, with many inviting all ages to attend.
St Joachim's Catholic Church in Costa Mesa will hold New Year's Eve devotions at 7:30 p m with confessions for the holy day. Masses are scheduled for 8:10, 12:30 a m on Monday for the Circumcision observance, per Rev Thomas J Nevin.
Jim Vaus once aided Mickey Cohen using his scientific skill. Converted in 1949 Los Angeles Billy Graham revival, he will speak Thursday evening January 4 at First Brethren Church, under Christ for Greater Los Angeles Committee. Cohen told him to stay away from crime, praising his decision to quit.
Long Beach area Methodists join nearly 9 million in a national mid-century prayer for peace. Rev. William Harrison Myers and other local pastors announced the call, founded by the Methodist Council of Bishops and General Board. Aimed at guiding God’s hand to transform a world crisis toward lasting peace.
Rev Milton G Gabrielson of Bay Shore Community Church plans a New Year message at two morning services. The parable will depict a typical Long Beach professional man with his desires frustrations and problems and offer practical solutions and answers.
First Church of the Brethren at 3332 Magnolia Ave will hold a reception and recognition service for all new members since 1945 Sunday at 6 p.m. in Fellowship Hall replacing the usual evening worship. All new members and friends are invited for music and fellowship hosted by the Fellowship and Evangelism Commissions.
Dr Robert J Plumb district superintendent for Southern California Nazarene Church will speak Sunday evening at Hollydate Nazarene Church 5732 Main St His message will cover Sunday school activities He and Mrs Plumb will dine with Rev and Mrs Powell at the parsonage beforehand
Local brief notes a BiCh area resident arrival or event listed on a Saturday schedule dated December 30, 1956. Names and precise details are illegible. The item appears as a short community notice with minimal context.
Lutherans at Lakewood United Church plan Jubilee events with a church school at 9 45 guided by C C Lornes superintendent. An 11 a m worship will include baptism and holy communion with a new baptismal font to be dedicated. Pastor Mertz notes 60 baptisms since Dec 29 1848 and a 7 30 p m New Year Eve vesper service with communion.
Rev. Stanley P. Allen of Los Angeles will be guest speaker at 7 p m New Year’s Eve service in First Bible Presbyterian Church at 59th St and Orange Ave He will show color pictures from his trip to England and the Geneva meeting of the International Council of Churches The talk aims to explain differences among church councils and the church’s national affiliations Pastor Claud Bunzel noted Allen’s background Tomorrow marks the close of the second year of the local congregation as an organized church, with Jan 1 set as the start of future church years.
The service including the day’s events will be held at 11 p m with Pastor Mertz leading the Watch Night and a congregational singing by the chair.
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