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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1951
Page
6
Editorial warns against growing material power without corresponding moral controls. It argues faith must be renewed to avoid disastrous consequences over generations, noting Western civilization thrives when faith guides social and political practices and cautions leaders to preserve spiritual values.
Fr. Leon Sullivan reports from Hong Kong that Chinese Communists force Christians to denounce missionaries and priests. He recounts a six year trial in central China and warns churches are destroyed, orphanages placed under state control, and schools ruined. He notes remaining faith and patience are vital for China’s Christian community.
Young people across the Anglican Communion observe Youth Sunday on CT 31 to promote corporate worship, active participation in services, and the place of youth in church life. The National Youth Commission selects an annual project, this year aiding Holy Cross Mission at Bolahun Liberia for education, medical care, and evangelism.
The Christian and Missionary Alliance Church on 17th St and Lemon Ave hosts the annual missionary and Bible conference starting tomorrow and running through next week with concluding services Sunday Oct 25. Attending are Miss Armin A Heikkinen from Dalat India China and Rev Robert Sjoblom of Wuchang Bible Institute China. Rev Harry W Lucas, famed evangelist from the south, accompanies them. Heikkinen has worked in India China since 1928 and led Alli ance school at Dalat. Sjoblom reached central China in 1927 and helped reopen the institute in 1949 after upheaval. A special missionary rally with global delegates set for Oct 28 at 3 pm.
Youth for Christ presents Paul Myers known nationally as First Mate Bob and the Good Ship Grace at the XFC rally tonight in Poly Higly auditorium. The Haver of Rest quartet with Charles Turner and Levin Whitney will assist. Jim Gilbert UFC director says a capacity audience is expected. doors open at 7 p.m. Admission is free.
A nationwide interdenominational drive forms United Church Men of America to mobilize 10 million church members in lay ministry across 147000 churches. The initiative unites denominations under a National Council department, led by Lem T. Jones and a 962-member board, with backing from 29 churches and top church, government, and military figures. The program begins with three mass meetings in major cities and parallels United Church Women as the council’s other major arm.
Church school staff at St Luke's Episcopal Church will be formally dedicated tomorrow during the morning service with Rector F C Benson Belliss presiding. The ceremony coincides with National Youth Week in the Episcopal Church. offerings will aid United Youth Movement and go to Holy Cross Mission in Liberia.
Long Beach churches and synagogues join United Nations Week with programs through Oct. 27. The day for United Nations Day, Oct. 24, includes open doors and chimes at 1 p.m. at City Hall. St Pauls Lutheran hosts Brotherhood observance with choir, sermons, and a youth club dinner. Various churches screen color films and present speakers on world peace and heritage, with ministers detailing activities and guest speakers through the week.
The 64th annual Southern California Arizona district Church of the Brethren conference closes Sunday at First Church, 3392 Magnolia Ave. Bethany Biblical Seminary president R Rufus D Bowman delivers closing sermons. Fasnacht of LaVerne College speaks on religious freedom. Olympic pole vaulter Bob Richards attends evangelistic campaign. Officers include Moderator Dayton Root and secretary Barton E Forney.
The second session of The University of Life at First Presbyterian Church meets tomorrow at 6 p.m. A buffet is served in the social hall, followed by Dr. Reuben Field Pieters speaking on With Christ in the School of Life. Youth, CBS, and adult groups cover topics from Luke’s parables to civil liberties and church life with several leaders and advisers.
A reflection on choosing duty over feeling, citing Bishop Coulting and a boy’s apology story. It urges prayer and worship aligned with God’s will, not personal emotions, and credits steadfastness as pleasing to God despite discomfort.
Hollywood star JOAN LESLIE recalls early prayers with her family shaping faith and stage nerves. She describes praying before performances and Mass on Sundays, noting prayer eased contract fights and strengthened family unity with the saying The family that prays together stays together.
A prayer asks for divine blessing on the United Nations and its work. It seeks guidance for leaders, healing of nations, peace with justice, and humility in decision making. The plea favors compassion over power and urges all peoples to act justly and mercifully.
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