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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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God
Christ
Satan
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