Vacation Bible schools schedule for area churches
Local churches plan vacation bible schools to engage children ages 3 to 14 in music crafts Bible study and recreation. Programs run weekdays across multiple locations including St Pauls Lutheran Church North Long Beach Bay Shore Community Congregational Church and Atlantic Avenue Methodist Church with sessions starting mid July through late August and enrollment open at several sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Palo Verde Ave
Los Altos-Lakewood Plaza
North Long Beach
Orange Ave
Bay Shore Community Congregational Church
Nieto Ave
Toledo
Atlantic Ave
Methodist Church
15Th St
Flag History Service Depicts Americas First Flags
The Bay Shore Church presents The Story of Our Flag at 8 30 and 11 am on Sunday with a program tracing flags from Columbus onward through French British Scottish Dutch and Spanish explorers The Christian and U S flags will be joined by banners of historic flags Royal readers include Alice Gabrielson Judi Jackson and flag bearers Sue McKillop Mary Wimberly Colleen Logan Melissa Hardesty Gina Barry Dorothy West Margaret Monteiro Bash Simmons Kathleen Forsythe and Gretchen Hough Reverend Milton Gabrielson will officiate with his daughter Alice and Judi Jackson reading a history of flags in American history The choir led by Helene Allen will perform music including The Battle Hymn of the Republic
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Gabrielson
Columbus
Judi Jackson
Milton G. Gabrielson
Bay Shore Community
America
Bay Shore Community Congregational Church
Nieto Ave
Toledo
Hanry Bechtold
Navermade
U. S
Milton Gabrielson
Alice
Opew
Sue McKillop
Mary Wimberly
Colleen Logan
Melissa Hardesty
Gina Barry
Dorothy West
Margaret Monteiro
Bash Simmons
Kathleen Jon Forsythe
Gretchen Hough
Fred Waring
Helene Allen
Priest Tells Prayer Ban in Red Jail
In Hong Kong Father John W. Clifford and Father Thormaald Phillips, both San Francisco priests, arrive after three years in a Chinese prison where they were forbidden to pray. They describe no religious freedom and say they were abused by guards. Eleven Americans remain imprisoned in China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
UPI
Phillips
China
San Francisco
Peiping
Family Series Set by Baptist Church
The University Baptist Church at 3434 Chatwin Ave launches a family night series at 6 30 pm on Wednesdays, with dinner and activities for adults and youth. Sessions continue weekly through September 5 according to Rev Williams Cole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Baptist Church
Chatwin Ave
Williams
Cole
Scientists to Note Communion Rites Sunday
Scientists to Note Communion Rites on Sunday in all Christian Science churches. The Lesson Sermon titled Sacrament cites Mark 14 22 24, noting Jesus took bread blessed broke and gave it to his disciples and said this is my blood of the new testament shed for many.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science
Mass Kit Presented to Long Beach Hospital Chaplain
A portable mass kit was presented to Rev. Andrew Han, Catholic chaplain at Long Beach General Hospital, by Rt Rev. Msgr. Thomas J. Reed. The kit came through the Order of the Marthas Los Angeles chapter and Archbishop William O'Brien, head of the Catholic Extension Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Han
Long Beach General Hospital
Thomas J. Reed
Order of the Marthas
Los Angeles
William O'Brien
Catholic Extension Society
Catholic Home Mission
My Favorite Bible Verse Lesson From Bishop Barker
The article presents James 1 5 and emphasizes prayer as a direct line to God with faith. It quotes scripture about asking God for wisdom and blessings and notes prayer should be heartfelt and daily. It identifies Bishop Robert H Barker of the Tong Beach Fifth Ward Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints at 1140 Ximeno Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tong Beach
Fifth Ward
Church of Jesus Christ of
Guest Religious Leaders Take Pulpits for Sunday
Religious leaders will speak across Minn and Wis at multiple churches from July 11 to 15. Notable guests include Dr. Frank M. Kepner of the Southern California Baptist Convention and Dr. Ray Gibbons of New York City, with services at First Baptist San Antonio Linden Ave and First Congregational Long Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denom
Lake Koronis
Minn
Frank M. Kepner
The
Southern
Henry D. Phillips
California Baptist Convention
First Orthodox Presbyterian
First Baptist Church
San Antonio
10Th St
Pine Ave
Linden Ave
Hobbs
Wisconsin
First Church of the Nazarene
Olive Ave
Ray Gibbons
New York City
First Congregational Church
Ard St
John Hulghe
Cedar Ave
Long Beach
Gibbons
Aital
Council For Social Action
de Burns
Joseph Ryan
Soneetoiennseensroan
Pan
Chief named at Seamen's Port Facility
Gifford Horton was named superintendent of the Seamen's Church Institute of San Pedro. The Rev Frank Lash has been acting superintendent since last spring after Rev Hare Leigh Pink resigned to accept a rectorship in northern California. Horton was appointed by the institute board. he previously led public relations for the United Givers’ Fund of Oklahoma City and served in the promotion department of the Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gifford Horton
Seamen's Church, Institute of
San Pedro
Frank HH. Lash
Navy
Harey Leigh-Pink
California
Episcopal Church
Horton
Institute
United Givers’ Fund of
Oklahoma City
Department of Promotion
Episcopal Diocese
Oklahoma
Religious notices and events in Long Beach area churches
A collection of church notices: Ben W. Davis appointed coordinator of the department of church enrichment and counselor at Compton Counseling Service by Bishop Gerald H. Kennedy. Davis joined in January 1956 after 20 years as a pastor. Upcoming events include Mars and Venus space tape at Universal Memorial Church 308 Linden Ave at 5:30 pm, a six week sermon series Keys to the Kings' Kingdom by Rev. Richard V. Kendall at Belmont Heights Methodist Church, and a Long Beach Unitarian Church picnic at Bellflower Blvd and Atherton Ave. Also, Rev. John S. Ashcraft of Trinity Baptist Downey begins Bible study sermons at 10:55 am and 7:30 pm. Russell Wing will give an organ concert at Westwood Community Methodist Church as he travels from Corpus Christi Texas, after serving as organist in Long Beach and La Grange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard V. Kendall
Ilsam
Belmont Heights Methodist
St. and
Terminal Ave
Long Beach
Russell Wing
First Congregational Church of
Westwood Comunity Methodist Church of
Los Angeles
Wing
Breakthrough? Retarded girl plays hymn on piano for first time
A mother in Muskvece recalls how her mentally retarded daughter, Dennis Ruth, 19, who had never played piano, touched the instrument and played a church hymn. Relatives say the girl’s uncle described the scene, and the mother hopes music may aid a more normal life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Ward
Dennis Ruth
Dennis
Creative Accomplishment Helps Build Happier Lives
A reflection on resilience follows Marjorie Rambeau who survived a severe auto crash. Doctors predicted no walking yet she acted while seated, then standing, in plays and finally in the film A Man Called Peter about Dr. Peter Marshall. The staged church scene showed her in a pew, then rising, with stage hands ready to assist as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Rambeau
Ralph Edwards
Miss Rambeau
Peter
Peter Marshall
U.S. Senate
New York Avenue
Pope Delays Rest in Heat Wave at Vatican
Pope Pius XII delays departure for Castel Gandolfo due to Vatican workload amid a sweltering Rome heat wave reaching into the 90s. Vatican sources say postponement may extend into July as doctors urged rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pope
Vatican City
Pius XII
Alban Hills
Vatican
iMay
Castel Gandoto
Intel
Rome
New Vicar Appointed for Episcopalians in Los Altos
The Rev. Michael J. Francis is named vicar of St. Gregory's Episcopal Mission in Los Altos. A reception will be held 2 to 4 pm Sunday at 2292 Carfax Ave. The event features altar furnishings from Spain and honors with guests including the retiring vicar, bishops, and the mission guild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael J. Francis
St. Gregory's Episcopal Mission
Los Altos
Thomas A. Gentry
Carfax Ave
Francis
Episcopal Church
Los Angeles
America
Spain
St. Gregory's
Gwarden
William 7. Dalessi
Oscar J. Nurse
Francis Eric Blay
Robert Gooden
Lakewood Names Rev Alan Papworth Summer Curate
The Rev Alan Papworth is named summer curate at St Thomas of Canterbury Episcopal Church in Lakewood. He is a Wilson High School City College State College and Kenyon College Divinity School graduate from Gambier Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakewood
Alan Papworth
St. Thomas of Canterbury Episcopal Church
Wilson High School
City College
State College
Kenyon College Divinity School
Gambier
Ohio
Pastor's Daughter L B Pair Named Missionaries
Donald E. Benson director of Christian education at Farwest Baptist Church and his wife Alice have been named missionaries to the Philippine Islands by the Conservative Baptist Foreign Mission Society of Chicago. Mrs. Benson is daughter of Dr. Norman S. MacPherson pastor of Farwest church. They attended Wheaton College and Fuller Theological Seminary. Mrs. Benson also attended Biola Bible College. After a series of church visits they will depart to begin duties in the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald E. Benson
Cristian Education
Farwest Baptist Church
Alice
Philippine Islands
Baptist Foreign Mission Society of Chicago
Benson
Nornan S. MacPherson
Farwest Church
Wheaton College
Wheaton, St
Fuller Theological Seminary of
Pasadena
Blola Bible College of
Los Angeles
Philippines
Youth evangelism series to launch at First Christian Church
A week long youth evangelism series begins Sunday at First Christian Church at 5th Street and Locust Avenue. Local young ministers headline nightly talks on Moments to Remember with Pat and Virginia Anderson directing music and Vivian Ose speaking at 6 p.m. opening. Weekday sessions run 7 p.m. Monday through Friday with guest speakers from Los Angeles Pomona and Long Beach churches. Local youths have organized house calls to boost attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
5Th St
Locust Ave
Pat
Virginia Ander
Reuben AL. Anderson
Awho
Cincinnati Bible Seminary
al Waner
Florence Ave
Church of Christ
Los Angeles
Tom Pendercrass
White and
Alvarado
Pomonia
John “Koekkoek
Broadway
Jack Boal
Westside
Compton
Don Nickerson
Long Beach
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East Side Christian
Vivian Marts
Silverado Park
Red
Baptist Church
James
Bishop Robert H. Barker
Seamen's Port
Fiana
By Norman’ Vincent Peale
Michael Francis
L.B
Donald Benson
Vivian ¥ Ose
Johnson’ Bible College
Pat (Leff
Vireginia, Anderson
Reuben L.’ Anderson
Ava
Cerritos
Church OF Religious Science
Ebell Theater
John Hefferlin
Star Thomas
Ind
Star
Thomas
Colonial Tabernacle
E. Anshaim
Niger
Fria A. de
Bergona
Saats
Ray
G. Harms
Rey
J. F. Mall
Churches of Christ
Scientist
Long Beach Arm
Mother Church
First
Bastin
Massachutwts
First Church OF Christ
Elm Avenue
Scientist Cedar Avenue
Saventh Street
Pinaay
Arm
Third Church OF Christ, Scientist
East Third Street
Gants
Ak ‘Wedmanway
Chua OF Christ
East Mackat Street
Weanneate
Belmont Thanira
Weetesdey
First Church OF Christ, Scientist
Yeedruft and
Parkers
Bt Niptet
Tandsy
Locust Avenue
Breedway
Bald Atlantic Avenue
Wondhull Avenue
Latewood
Park Avenue
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