Visit of Presbyterian Moderator to Harbor Churches
Dr Harrison Ray Anderson of Chicago visits Southern California February 10 13 on the annual touring program. He will speak at Immanuel Presbyterian Church Los Angeles and attend a Riverside youth dinner and services in Colton Palm Springs San Diego and Anaheim churches. The program includes a 60 voice racially balanced choir and a presentation of new Presbyterian churches in the area. He once lived in Long Beach and will be honored at a youth dinner prior to the Sunday evening service.
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Irst Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church, USA
Harrison Ray Anderson
Chicago
Ill
Harbor Area
Anderson
Long Beach
First Church
Matthew C. Simpson
General Assembly
California
Los Angeles
Riverside
Santa Barbara
Immanuel Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian National Missions Choir
Colton Presbyterian Church
Palm Springs Community Presbyterian Church
Los Angeles Aqueduct
Sierra Nevada Mountains
Answer to Divorce and Zeal in Christian Life
A compilation-style entry citing Rev Arwin C Oldson on marriage longevity and the impact of divorce, stressing sacred union and Christian conduct. It contrasts social change with religious obligation, urging weddings aligned with Christ and citing II Peter and Corinthians passages. Also quotes From the Gospel Trumpet on material needs and Christian duty.
Prayer Peace Vigil Proposed for Lent by Minneapolis Pastor
Rev E Ezra Ellis of Wesley Methodist leads a city wide interdenominational plan for a Lent prayer peace vigil. Participants pray one hour weekly from Ash Wednesday Feb 27 to Easter Apr 13, then pass the duty by phone. Goals include praying for peace in Korea and the Orient, other global hotspots, and strengthening the United Nations for lasting peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Ellis
Wesley Methodist Church
Minneapolis Ministerial Association
Ellis
Korea
Orient
United Nations
Long Beach Talks and Church Events Highlight Weekend
Sara Jane Bingham will address The Negro and the American Constitution at North Long Beach Methodist as first in a series on The Negro in the Methodist Church. WSCS presents annual bank offering at East Long Beach Methodist with Mrs. Trowbridge of Pasadena as district president. Nursery care provided. Young Adult Fellowship of Long Beach Japanese Presbyterian held a Christ and Music program led by June Incuye. Michi Inouye to lead Feb 17. The Walther League at St John's Lutheran plans a 3 PM meeting for business and social time. Rev. Washer will preach at First Methodist with Faith and Fellowship featuring LaMar Appling for National Boy Scout Week. Rev. Baugher closes his series on Seeing Fundamentalism and Modernism with The Hope of Things to Come. School of Missions final session with Nora S. Dull. Ecuador topic. Frank D. Howell directs Let There Be Light, a play on missions in Ecuador. Dr. Ralph E. Oliver to speak at Belmont Heights Methodist on Strange Places of Worship. St. Timothy's Evangelical Lutheran reports 231 pupils enrolled with classes at 9:45 AM and 11 AM. Worth Long Beach Christian Church emphasizes Youth with a Chapman College gospel team. Rev. Harold L. Elting to speak at three services at First Brethren Church closing a three‑day convention.
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Arwin C. Oldson
International Lutheran Hour
Mutual Network
United States
Nelsen
America
Oldsen
Oldésen
Christ
Sara Jane Bingham
North Long Beach Methodist Church
Women’s Society Christian Service
East Long Beach Methodist Church
Charles A. Trowbridge
Pasadena
WSCS
Oxford
England
Long Beach Japanese Presbyterian Church
June Incuye
Michi Inouye
Robert R. Washer
First Methodist Church
LaMar Appling
Jin
Norman J. Baugher
First Church of the Brethren
Heaven
Hell
School of Missions
Nora S. Dull
Ecuador
Baugher
Frank D. Howell
Harold L. Elting
National Sunday School Board
The
Brethren Church
First Brethren Church
Fifth St
Cherry Ave
Brethren Churches
Long Beach
Seal Beach
Artesia
Beltiflower
Curtailed Church Construction Under New Orders
National Production Authority data show fourth quarter church construction limited to 11 percent of normal. NPA denied 2080 of 3704 general applications, many for religious buildings, with steel shortages looming. Community religious events and pastor speeches populate a busy local church calendar.
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Yatashington
NPA
Press-Telegram to Offer church location and hours info
Readers may dial 6 9066 to obtain church locations and service times in Long Beach via the Press Telegram. The service replaces the former church directory and aims to simplify Sunday information for area worshippers. If unsure of a church or service hour, call 6 9066 and an operator will assist.
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Pears
Long Beach
Press-Telegram
Lincoln Bible Notes Reveal Echoes Of Faith And Friendship
A study for the American Bible Society by Robert S. Barton traces Lincoln era Bibles from an English 1799 edition with Osterwald notes to the Oxford and Philadelphia family Bibles. It notes gifts from Lucy Speed in 1841, a small inauguration Bible, and a Psalms printing with Lincoln’s name.
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Abraham Lincoln
American Bible Society
Robert S. Barton
Lincoln
England
Mr. Osterwald
Lucy Speed
Times
Barton
Essex Institute
Salem
Mass
Charles W. Merill
Chancellorsville
Institute
Joshua Speed
Speed
Christ Climbs Down Into Pit To Save The Lost
A missionary tale from Hiller Crice portrays Christ as voluntarily entering the deepest pit to rescue a man confused by Confucianism and Buddhism. The story emphasizes that Jesus offers rest to the weary and carries believers to salvation, unlike self-help or other teachers. It contrasts Christian salvation with other paths.
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N ‘An
Christ
China
Confucius
Buddha
Hillery Crice
Signs Along Life’s Road Reflect on Paths and Warnings
A reflective piece cites Jeremiah and Paul to argue that life’s decisions are guided by enduring signs on the road of existence. It warns against removing or altering markers, noting that sin leads to death despite distractions. Quotes from Jeremiah and Lincoln frame the moral about courage and direction.
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Jeremiah
God
Paul
Drive-in Sunday Service Opens in Lakewood Area
A new non denominational Christian drive in worship begins Sundays from 10 45 a m to 12 45 p m at Lakewood Drive in Theater Cherry Ave and Carson St in Long Beach Lakewood area Auto attendees stay in their cars while speakers broadcast inside Each week features a musical program with local talent The minister is Joseph Justin a Pacific Bible Seminary graduate linked with Cliff Stackhouse at Whittier Drive In Theater Monte
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Fpomornow m
Long Beach
Lakewood
Lakewood Drive-in
Cherry Ave
Carson St
Joseph Justin
Pacific Bible Seminary
Cliff Stackhouse
Whittier Drive In
Monte
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Ralph E. Oliver
Belmont Heights Methodist Church
Olive
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Unity Chapel
E. Broadway
Lois Munsey
Billie Powers
Eunice Lewis
Louise C. Newman
Ray E. Smith
Bakersfield
Pentecostal Church of God
South St
Rev. Smith
Southern California
Young People's Organization of the Pentecostal Church
California Heights Community
Joan Garland
Fasadena
Stephen's American Lutheran Church
C. Craig Conway
Elizabeth
New Age Fellowship
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Locust Ave
Elizabeth Spencer
Myrtle Johnson
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Temple Ave
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