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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1952
Page
6
Religion this week argues that the home is civilization's base and the surest path to national stability. Rev. John A. O'Brien urges Christians and people of all faiths to place God at the center of American homes, advising mothers as first teachers and family life as society's foundation.
A reflective piece contrasts small acts of kindness with media focus on crime. It cites a boy by a rock pool, waves from a dropped stone, and a poet’s line about light. It highlights humble lives’ impact, referencing Jesus and early disciples spreading good news worldwide. From the War Cry.
This Is Real Religion emphasizes reliance on God for cleansing and strength. It warns that without divine presence life offers change and decay and urges believers to examine inner life for space for Christ. True worship flows from a sincere heart shaping daily life, thoughts, and words.
A quotation attributed to Dr. J. Richard Sneed condemns intolerance, indolence, injustice, indifference, intemperance, and ingratitude as fatal to society. The text warns that when these traits enter a community, deterioration and disaster follow and all efforts to celebrate them fail.
The Disciples of Christ in Southern California plan the 64th annual state convention in the Municipal Auditorium July 22 to 27. More than 7000 delegates, members and ministers from 165 churches will attend, hosted by North Long Beach Christian Church led by Rev. Carl Lawson Crain and Mrs. Judith Crain. Nominated officers for the Christian Men's Fellowship include Sam Smith and Virginia Bibee. for the Christian Women's Fellowship, J Miller and Grace Wilson as registrar, with Rev Cain as alternate.
An interracial group of 11 university students from California plans an eight week goodwill tour of Indian universities. Inspired by Dr. James H. Robinson, they aim to improve India American relations through study and cultural outreach.
The Press Telegram asks ministers from all faiths to share a guiding verse each Saturday. Rev. Raymond O. Aikens of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church selects Philippians 4 5 RSV, urging forbearance as the Lord is near.
Winona Lake Indiana hosts the eighth annual convention where Youth for Christ International maps a British revival campaign for the fall. The plan follows a fifth World Congress on Evangelism in Belfast from August 10 to 17, with about 200 American and Canadian YFC readers attending and roughly 100 YFC groups already organized in Great Britain.
In Long Beach churches Rev Frank C Matthews of North Long Beach Methodist is away. Dean Witt will fill the pulpit while studying for sacred theology. Oscar A Ebright of the Lutheran Home for the Aged at Alhambra will guest preach at Lakewood United Lutheran Church. Moody Institute film Midden Treasures screens at Emmanuel. Wrigley Helis Community Baptist will show You Cant Win with Dr Bob Jones Sr. First Presbyterian hosts youth program 6 pm with no evening service in July. Second Presbyterian welcomes Rev Ronald White. University Baptist in Lakewood Village meets in new building with morning and evening services and a series on Gods Plan of the Ages. East Coast Jubilee Singers to celebrate at New Hope Baptist with other choirs. Temperance educator Rev Herbert Parish to speak at First Friends. Emmanuel Presbyterian hears Rev William Grubb, missionary to Korea. Worth Long Beach Nazarene observes communion. John Brown University quartet to lead worship. Bethany Baptist hosts Rev W Warren Glover and John Brown University choir. Long Beach Brethren discuss times amid unrest.
The Presbyterian Synod of California Southern Area will induct Rev. Carroll L. Shuster as executive secretary tomorrow, replacing Dr. Glenn Warner Moore who moves to a national post in New York. The 4 p.m. service at San Marino Community Presbyterian Church features Dr. Frederick W. Cropp presiding, with Dr. Hermann N. Morse as guest preacher and other church leaders participating.
A new generation of evangelists honored Homer Rodeheaver the late Billy Sunday trombone playing song leader at the eighth Youth for Christ International convention in Winona Lake Indiana. A banquet and a plaque at the Billy Sunday Memorial tabernacle marked the tribute with George M. Wilson of Minneapolis arranging. Rodeheaver age 72 leads Rodeheaver Hall Mack Co a major gospel publisher and owner of more than 15000 gospel hymns.
Hartford Chiefs manager Charlie Blossfield distributed 1952 season passes to Hartford clergy. Minister Stephen Callender returned a Sunday church access pass, joking it admits him via any gateman if misplaced. Dr. Harlan Fischer and Milton Gabrielson delivered sermons on family, politics, and faith at local churches.
Ministerial sermon from First Presbyterian Church Hollywood calls for racial unity under Christ. He likens salvation to a multicolored pattern and urges spiritual renewal, social reconstruction, and inner strength to resist global and domestic perils. He warns of crime, poverty, and addiction while urging believers to unite in service and mission.
An Elder Smith and Elder Brown discuss going fishing on a Sunday, illustrating how to evaluate action when weather, season, and chores pull one away from church. The piece argues church attendance is optional until it becomes an opportunity for worship and community, then the choice is clear.
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