Take Time for Children Pastor urges parental time with kids
In a reflection on a biblical example, the editor urges parents to prioritize time with their children despite fatigue and busy schedules. He cites Jesus inviting children and warns that neglect at home weakens character and training. Parents must invest steady, ongoing attention to upbringing.
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Hildren
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Weymouth
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When God Says No to Prayer and Its Hard Truths
The text argues that God answers prayer in three ways yes no or not yet. When no comes after fervent prayer believers should not despair but accept it as divine will. Jesus also faced a no to escaping the cross yet submitted to God’s plan and asks readers to seek better aims aligned with Christ's kingdom.
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Promised Land
Mount Pisgah
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Jesus
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The Quest for Meaning Through Seeking Christ
A reflection on Matthew 7 7 and the call to seek Jesus Christ as the personal living answer. Each person must undertake faith, rejecting inheritance and ensuring a living relationship with the Lord. Life is defined by the quest for meaning and the fulfilled belief in Christ.
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Day of Prayer for Yom Kippur Observance
Observing Yom Kippur begins Sept 28 at sundown with Kol Nidre as Jews gather in synagogues for prayer and fasting. The day centers on atonement, reflection, and reconciliation, with services including Yizkor and the closing gate ritual, following Rosh Hashanah by ten days.
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Jerusalem
Remodel Plans Adopted for First Methodist Church Pulpit
The First Methodist Church building committee and official board approve remodel plans drawn by Kenneth Wing for the pulpit platform. The design echoes features from the Atlantic Avenue Methodist Church and other city churches, including symbolic elements. Rev. George Grose spoke on "The God-Centred Church" as part of the remodeling program, with Rev. William Harrison Myers to lead tomorrow’s sermon in the second series.
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Kenneth & Wing
Atlantic Avenue Methodist Church
George Grose
Assdae
Welch
William Hartison Myers
Rally Day Activities Highlight Long Beach Churches
Long Beach churches observe Rally Day and Christian Education events across multiple congregations. Cate gary Baptist Church plans 9:30 a.m. attendance goal of 500. Bay Shore Community Congregational observes Christian Education Day with a special parents service. Mount Olivet United Lutheran prepares new mission in Lakewood Park under Rev. James A. Youngquist.
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Categary Baptist Church
Tormorrow
Bay Shore Community Congregational Church
East Long Beach
Ray Shore Church
James A. Youngquist
United Lutheran Church
Wicinity
Clark Ave
South St
Frank C. Matthews
North Long Beach
St. Stephen’s American Lutheran Church
Houghton Park
Bertha Pawitzky
Time Is Precious in the Present Moment
A reflective quote on the value of the present, urging precise use of the current moment for thinking and action. It emphasizes that life cannot be relived and only the present instant offers real opportunity for effort and purpose.
Be Ye Therefore All Inclusive in Your Goodwill
Minister Rev Milton G Gabrielson of Bay Shore Community Congregational Church selects Matthew 5 48 as his guiding Bible verse. He notes the verse emphasizes universal goodwill mirroring heavenly benevolence for all people.
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Press-Telegram
Milton G. Gabrielson
Bay Shore Community Congregational Church
Lutheran Seminary Opens Near Berkeley
The Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary west of Nebraska formally opened with a worship service on Sunday at the outdoor chapel on the campus at 2750 Marin Ave Berkeley. Classes began September 22 with about 30 graduates pursuing the bachelor of divinity degree. Students come from several states and church bodies across the U S and West Coast.
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Marin Ave
San Francisco
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Builders filmstrip promotes seminary life for Pacific School
Filmstrip titled The Builders documents life at Church Divinity School of the Pacific Berkeley with actors from St. Michael and All Angels Studio City. Produced by Five Star Productions funding from Henry Kaiser Jr. and featuring Mary Pickford Roy Rogers and others, scenes shot at Harvard School for Boys and Beverly Hills All Saints Church. Prints prepared for parishes in California Arizona and surrounding states. seen at General Convention in Boston. In Detroit First United Presbyterian and United Presbyterians U S A arrange cooperative site move with funds from campaigns and former offices. land deeded by Kenneth Greeigh to fund new church construction.
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Berkeley
Cslifornia
Arizona
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Idaho
Oregon
Wasington
Sip
St. Michael and AN Angels Church
Studio City
Edward McNaix
Malcolm Boyd
CDSP
Boyd
New York City
Finlywood
National Society of Television Producers
Roy Rogers
Harry McMahon
Five Star Productions
Henry Kaiser, Jr
Srong
Church Divinity School of the Pacific
Mary Pickford
Roy Hogers
St. Michael and All Angels Church
Harvard School
All Saints Church
Beverly Hills
Boston
Dean Sherman Jr. Johnson
Etroit
Circuit Court
Detroit
First United Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church
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Presbyterian Home For the Aged
Presbyterians
Thoughts for the Week Doing Your Best for Christ
A devotional urging believers to use their weakness for God’s work. It cites Paul’s message that God uses the weak to confound the strong and encourages small, faithful acts like helping one person, even when critics arise. It recalls a woman aiding fallen women, and promises reward for steadfast service, ending with a biblical benediction.
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Paul
Corinthians
Mary
Martin Luther
Livingstone
Wesley
C Chase
Jesus
Letting Go of Wrongs Costs Less Than Revenge
A sermon-like reflection argues forgiving others benefits health and spiritual standing. It cites illness links to resentment, cites biblical lines on forgiveness, and urges praying for enemies, blessing detractors, and doing good rather than seeking payback.
Pillars in the church and true believers contrasted
A church sermon extols true pillars who support the congregation with faith and money, attend faithfully, and live by God first. It warns against "pillar" worshippers who only show up briefly. The piece ties pillar integrity to church authority and durability. It notes a separate item about a Gutenberg Bible insured for 300000 by NBC for a one day policy.
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Library of Congress
Washington, D. C
National Broadcasting Co
United States
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