Baptism and Heavenly Citizenship Change the Christian Life
The editorial argues baptism signals a shift from earthly to heavenly focus. It urges believers to set minds on things above, citing Paul, Abraham, Moses, Elijah, and Stephen as exemplars who lived as citizens of heaven while remaining in earthly life.
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United States
Paul
Christ
God
Abraham
Moses
Egypt
Elijah
Stephen
Man
Time for Decision in a Moral Election War Cry
A War Cry piece urges readers to choose salvation over worldly power, comparing political voting to choosing eternal destiny. It warns that weather and laziness affect turnout but ultimately each person must decide which path to serve. The call stresses individual responsibility and faith in Christ.
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United States
Cross of Calvary
Jesus Christ the Son of God
Thoughts and Light in Faith By Mrs W T Radefeld
A devotional meditation on thoughts and light from a Christian perspective. It cites Proverbs, Philippians, and John to urge inner peace through God. The passage emphasizes that true life and light come from God, contrasting darkness with God’s peaceful path.
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John
Christ
God
Satan
Jesus
W. T. Radefeld
Episcopal Laymen Gather for State of Diocese Report
More than 1200 parish vestrymen and bishop's committee members in the Los Angeles diocese are invited to laymen meetings with Bishop F. Eric Bloy or Bishop Donald J. Campbell. William H. Siegmund and Judge Roger Alton Pfaff assist. The Long Beach convocation on October 28 at All Saints Church covers harbor area churches and Orange County.
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Ore
Episcopal Church
Los Angeles
F. Eric Bloy
Donald J. Campbell
William H. Siegmund
Lighth
Roger Alton Pfaff
Long Beach
All Saints Church
Harbor Area
Orange County
World Community Day Observance Set for Nov 7
New York City reports hundreds of thousands of U S Christian women will observe World Community Day on Friday November 7 under the theme Building Lasting Peace The event is sponsored by United Church Women of the National Council of Churches in the USA and marks a pledge to pray live Christian democracy understand and support the United Nations and share resources with the needy worldwide
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New York City
U. S
United Church Women
National Council of Churches In
United Nations
Plan Duplicate Services Sunday at First Presbyterian Church
The Session plans October morning worship at 9 30 and 11 00. Because World Wide Communion Sunday falls on Oct 5, duplicate services will be held on Oct 12 19 and 26. Ushers meet tonight in the social hall to reorganize for the plan.
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First Presbyterian Church
Reuben Field Pieters
Wendell W. Greenlee
Westminster Community
Presbyterian
Pacific Ave
Beverly Williams
Reverend Mayes Shares Favorite Bible Verse
The Rev. Charles W. Mayes of First Brethren Church cites Romans 6:23 as his favorite verse. He emphasizes the contrast between sin and eternal life through Jesus Christ.
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First Brethren Church
God
Jesus Christ
Lord
Long Beach Churches Schedule Sunday Sermons and Evangelism
Long Beach churches plan morning and evening services with guest ministers Rev. Earl Breen at First Church of the Brethren in La Verne to speak and soloist Diana Davis perform. Immanuel Augustana Lutheran hosts a six day evangelism conference with Rev. William Berg and Rev. Martin C. Olson. Dr. Reuben Field Pieters announces Dr. Wallace Moore will speak at First Presbyterian and Northern California Presbyterian laymen conference. Holy Trinity Lutheran to hold quarterly meeting with parsonage purchase decision. Various churches feature sermons by Rev. Ralph Grove Rev. Vernon Hillmer Rev. Wendell Greenlee Rev. Floyd LaFavre and others with choir and youth activities. White Temple Baptist joins simultaneous revival campaign.
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Hillcrest Church of the Brethren
la Verne
First Church of the Brethren
Magnolia Ave
Diana Davis
Robert C. Walker
Lord
Clokey
Breen
Immanuel Augustana Lutheran Church
Martin C. Olsan
William Berg
Rock Island, Ill
Synod
Immanuel Church
Neo
Reuben Field Pieters
First Presbyterian Church
Wallace Moore
Long Beach State College
Moore
Presbyterian Church
Japan
Orient
State Department
Pieters
California
Long Beach
American Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity
Oscar Charles Mees
Jack Solomon
Ralph M. Grove
First United Presbyterian Church
God
Floyd B. LaFavre
Burns Memorial
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Temple Ave
Monrad Bergesen
Henry W. Covay
First Orthodox Presbyterian Church
Benjamin
John Herman Peters
St. Stephen’s
American Lutheran Q Church
Shirley Madison
Churches in Chest Campaign gains broad church support
United Church Brotherhood forms committee led by James C. Gordon to coordinate Community Chest day. Fifty five Protestant churches, fourteen Roman Catholic churches, and two Jewish congregations join in. Bookmarks exceed 17 000 requests for church distribution as about 87 60 Long Beach church-goers expected to be contacted with the motto People helping people. Virginia Davis notes wide reach and ministers welcome agencies for mental hygiene and family service.
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United Church Brotherhood
James C. Gordon
Gordon
Long Beach
Virginia Davis
Special meetings announced by Los Angeles Southern Baptist Association
The Los Angeles Southern Baptist Association announces special meetings at the church from Oct. 12 to 19 with Dr. Irvin E. Cole of Dunsmore Southern Baptist Church as preacher. Dr. Cole, a former director of choirs in Brooklyn and Boston churches, will be joined by Mrs. Cole as accompanist and Virgil H. Fisher as organist. Mrs. Cole serves as the association’s official pianist for 61 churches. Additional musicians include Ray Dilgard, White Temple quintet, Barney Allen, and Eirene Hummel, among others.
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Los Angeles Southern Baptist Association
Irvin E. Cole
Dunsmore
Ray Dilgard
San Ferando
White Temple
Barney Allen
Eirene Hummel
Thoughts for the Week Communion and Church Unity
A report from Nanking recalls Easter communion with 400 Chinese Christians scarred by the city’s fall under alien rule. They share fear, yet affirm faith in a living Christ, unity with the ecumenical church, and steadfastness amid oppression. Their service recalls salvation’s personal meaning and a pledge to endure with God.
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Nanking
Christ
Ecumenical Church
God
Sermon by Interim Pastor at Woodruff Avenue Church
Assistant pastor Rev. John Trnka conducts Sunday services as Rev. An ne W Hoelscher visits family in New Haven Mo. Membership Sunday on Oct 26 welcomes new members. Services held in Lakewood Mortuary chapel until church completion.
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Woodruff Avenue Community Church
Woodruff Ave
Anne W. Hoelscher
New Haven
Woodruff Comunity Church
Lakewood Mortuary
Street Preachers Arrested in Broadway Intersection Incident
Pyrist evangelists were arrested in New York City after a street meeting at Broadway and 47th Street blocked traffic and sidewalks. A magistrate found them guilty of violating a city ordinance. sentence was suspended and the chapel is expected to open next month.
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Broadway
47Th St
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