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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1952

Page

6

The Layman's Duty to Spread True Religion

The piece argues laypeople must propagate true religion by personal testimony and everyday life, not rely on ministers. It emphasizes private conversation, family devotion, and visible Christian homes as the real engine of evangelism, with the home as the test of faith.

Graduation Wisdom From a Parent to Graduates

A Tidings column offers heartfelt guidance to graduates. It stresses that real achievement comes from hard work not luck, and urges continued effort in college and life. The writer cautions against cynicism and urges honoring personal integrity, while thanking those who helped along the way.

Church information line replaces old directory in Long Beach

Readers can dial six nine zero six to learn church locations and service hours in the Long Beach area. The Press Telegram offers the service to simplify obtaining Sunday religious information and directs callers to dial the number for assistance from an operator.

Peoria Long Beach Press-Telegram

Notable church leader to speak at First Congregational Church

Dr. R. Henry Leiper, a prominent ecumenical figure and former associate secretary of the World Council of Churches, will be guest preacher at First Congregational Church for the 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. services. He will discuss Christian Strategy Today and is transitioning to lead the Mission Council coordinating Congregational Christian Churches.

R. Henry Smith Leiper D.D United States World Council of Churches Conference of U.S.A First Congregational Emerson G. Hangen Leiper World Council Ttlo Mission Council Congregational Christian Churches Council Boston Universal Christian Council For Life and Work International Missionary Council

Army seeks 300 Protestant chaplains for service abroad

The MMHE reports the Army will sack 300 Protestant clergymen for duty with U S troops at home and overseas, focusing on young seminarians graduating this year. Requirements include U S citizenship, denomination endorsement, and suitable education and fitness. The Air Force seeks about 400 more chaplains with criteria of U S citizenship ages 21 to 36, ministry as principal vocation, physical qualification, and denomination endorsement.

Mmhe Army U. S Air Force

Urges Families Go Together at St Luke's Episcopal

A summer family service at St Luke's Episcopal Church runs every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. led by Rev. F C Benson Belliss. Parents are invited to attend with their children to hear a vivid Bible story in place of the sermon and maintain continuity in worship.

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church F. C. Benson Belliss Belliss University American Lutheran Church Ernest Koch

Open the Door to the Gentle Lord and Father

Poem fragment requests hospitality for an aging father. The speaker asks the Lord to open the door, grant him entry, a place at the table, relief from weariness, and a peaceful dawn. The referenced father is described as fond of cheerful storytelling and tending a garden, with early rising.

Verdi Requiem to Honor Donor at Long Beach Church

The Sanctuary Chore of First Methodist Church will present Verdi’s Requiem tomorrow evening at 7 30 in the church sanctuary as a memorial to Hugh Maddor whose generosity enabled the purchase of the scores Rollo Alford will direct with Howard Moore at the organ Soloists include Rosalie Ashley and Constance Brewer with Arthur Bradley and David Oldham The guest speaker at the Young Adult Group of Unity Chapel 935 E Broadway Sunday at 9 o'clock is Edward Myers

First Methodist Church Guiseppe Verdi Everning Hugh Maddor Rollo Alford Howard Moore Rosalie Ashley Constance Brewer Vcantra Jor Arthur Bradley David Oldham Edward Myers Unity Chapel E. Broadway Douglas IL Hamilton East Side Christian Church John W. Hanna Thase Hanna Long Beach

Members Seek to Keep Minister at First Baptist Church

Los Angeles. The First Baptist Church membership asked Br. Frank B Fagerburg who resigned after a dispute over admitting two Black members to reconsider his decision Eight hundred members held a special meeting to pass the resolution and submitted it to the pastor Though no reason was given he was known to oppose banning the two Negroes from membership Dr and Mrs Fagerburg were urged to reconsider and remain if it is God s will for them to do so

OS Angeles First Baptist Church Br. Frank B. Fagerburg Fagerburg First Baptist Church of Red Jands Calif

Need of Churches Stressed Across Methodist Con ferences

Dr. Earl R. Brown, New York, says over four years each conference will push to start new churches and fund expansion. More than 1500 new churches are needed, with a total program of 3219 215,900 dollars including rebuilding and reopening abandoned churches.

Earl R. Brown New York National Missions Executive Board of Missions Dr. Brown Methodist New Wesley Brown Division of National Missions

Women Clubs Vote to Admit Church Groups

In Minneapolis the General Federation of Women's Clubs amended its constitution at the annual convention, allowing religious groups to join for the first time in 61 years. The change ends the sectarian restrictions while maintaining bans on clubs that promote political tests or violate laws.

Minneapolis General Federation of Women's Clubs Federation

Missionary Miriam Rogers Returns to India to Lead Marathi School

Despite polio and use of crutches and a brace, Miriam E. Rogers of Cleveland heads back to Mahaleshwar Bombay as missionary and head of the Marathi Language School. She travels with a car equipped for a disabled driver, a gift from American supporters who praise her determination.

Miriam E. Rogers Cleveland Ohio Mahaleshwar Bombay India Congregational Christian Churches Miss Rogers Hume High School Warm Springs

Ask Aid for Church Schools in Connecticut

Representatives of Knights of Columbus councils in Connecticut, meeting in An annual convention here, voted to request federal aid for parochial schools. They passed a resolution urging President Truman and Congress to grant federal aid to all school children without discrimination on any grounds.

Aterbury Conn Knights of Columbus Connecticut Truman Congress

Thoughts for the Week Thoughts on Prayer and Daily Communion

A devotional urging persistent prayer as a personal conversation with God through Christ and the Spirit. It portrays prayer as earnest, humble communion that strengthens the soul, calms the spirit, and renews daily life, citing morning kneeling and quiet time as valuable practices.

God Israel

Strength During Storm

A recalling of childhood fear of storms contrasts with human made turmoil. The narrator reflects on enduring uproar caused by hatred and asks how to live while storms rage. Faith, remembrance of scripture, and closeness to family help cope as divine guidance in upheaval.

The Gospel of Christ and the Church’s Mission Remain Unshaken

The message of Christ endures across ages and powers, offering hope and salvation. The church must rise over time's wrecks to saturate souls with divine glory, build a untied body, and spread the gospel of unity love and power through burning hearts and steadfast preaching.

Early Church Hell Christ

Predestination and Choice in a Christlike Life

A religious reflection cites Romans 8 29 on predestination, arguing believers are conformed to Christ while those who refuse perish at Christ second coming. It asserts God grants free will, offering a way of escape to all who choose to come to Jesus and live.

God Christ Satan

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