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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1955
Page
3
A dense listing of area churches with service times, family events, and ministry meetings. Includes ANTIOCH BETHEL FIRST AND ASSEMBLY OF GOD related calendars and names of pastors such as Rev. Jim Thompson Rev. Crestor Watt Rev. E. BE. Hamilton Rev. Gordon Garlington Jr. and Rev. L. E. Laing with weekly masses prayers and Sunday services across multiple denominations.
Community scriptures list offerings from Jehovahs Witnesses Trinity Core and other faith groups in Hobbs and Lovington with Bible studies prayer meetings and worship times. Includes East Side Church of Christ Lewis Chapel Christian Science Society Hobbs Lutheran Church and location details.
Morning service at 11:00 a.m. Sunday with L H Perot as pastor. Young People service at 6:30 p.m. Evening preaching at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting also at 7:00 p.m. in Tatum.
Miss Thelma Stevens of the Methodist Women’s Division urges churches to translate the New Testament gospel into practical action addressing social pressures. The report recalls Korean Braille editions, church aid during war, and missions in Tokyo and Cordele, Georgia.
The Bible centers on God’s character as its supreme theme and on man’s relationship to God and others. Jesus calls for perfection, linking being godly to highest human attainment, with Judaism and Christianity sharing this emphasis on character. The text contrasts biblical devotion with other religions driven by fear and highlights self discipline as core to spiritual life.
Sunday Christian Science services will explore how understanding the law of God fosters personal growth. Scriptural selections from Psalms and Eddy’s writings define Science as divine law governing the universe and humanity, expanding thought and insight for believers. Names Claardy, Katie Beverly, Dottie Darden, Mae Gilbert, Wanda Smith, Ella Belle Holeman, Marie Easley, Maxine Raser, Ben Waddell, Myrtle Moore, Ruth Abbott, Ruth Potts, Bernice Barton appear in the readable text.
Lovington Assembly figures in Rainbow Girls Grand Assembly events. Marjie Darden officiated as Mistress of Ceremonies with Patricia Gilbert Ann Easley Lee Ann Crow Ima Jean Johnson among attendants. Grand Cross of Color luncheon drew 190 attendees at the Presbyterian Church.
Lovington sent two Rainbow Grand Officers to the New Mexico Grand Assembly of the Order of the Eastern Star. Miss Marjie Darden served as Grand Charity and Miss Pat Gilbert as Grand Representative to Florida. The 22nd annual session opened Thursday with a full program and installations scheduled through Saturday, ending with the Grand Ball.
Lovington Lutherans announce Family Night with a picnic at City Park at 5 30 Sunday afternoon. Sunday morning worship starts at 8 30 followed by Sunday School at 9 30.
Rev Harold Kaestner of Hereford Texas will speak at the Bride and Groom Dinner in Hobbs sponsored by the Lutheran Women's Guild. Mrs Lee Lain organizes the event and asks interested couples or individuals to call 35920 Hobbs for details on time place and cost. Guild members will be contacted by phone.
Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Smith and their children Susan and Sammy from Vivian Louisiana visit Hollie Smith at 706 W Ave F in Lovington this week. They plan trips to White Sands Callsbad Caverns and Old Mexico during their stay.
Marietta Thompson and Ima Johnson will leave Sunday for the Mo Ranch Presbyterian Church Camp. They expect to be away for a week.
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