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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1958

Page

6

Vacation Church School Institutes Planned in Crosbyton and Lubbock

Mrs Olen Crump district director of children's work announces Vacation Church Schools to be held Tuesday at Crosbyton and Wednesday and Thursday at St Johns Methodist Church in Lubbock. Several aides will assist in the events across the district.

Crosbyton Lubbock Methodist Church Jesus Brumley Don McInturff First. Methodist Church Stanley Mitchell Asbury Methodist Church Jesus the Friend Roorbach Frank French Wesley Methodist Church Newman Dorsey

Guest Pastor To Be At Central Baptist

The Rev A R Reddin president of Conway Baptist College Conway Ark will be guest speakers at a revival at Central Baptist Church 18th St and Ave M announced by Rev John W Duggar pastor Services will be at 7 30 p m from Thursday through Sunday March 30 A nursery will be open for all services downtown revival plan announced with institute details for Crosbyton St John and St Luke churches and multiple Lubbock and surrounding area churches listed for participating institutes with Rev Marvin Boyd district superintendent to attend nursery open for attendees children

A. R. Reddin Conway Baptist College Conway Ark Central Baptist Church 18Th St Ave. M John W. Dugcar Duggar Crosbyton Methodist Church Crosbyton Lorenzo McAdoo Post Ralls Roaring Springs Spur Spur Circuit Afton St. John's Methodist Church Abernathy Ida- Jou Slaton Lubbock Asbury Forrest Heights First St. John’s St. Luke's Becton Lakeview Cooper Wolfforth Monroe Shallowater Smyer Graham Southland Canyon Aldersgate Overton Pioneer West Marvin Boyd Chilren

San Antonio Pastor To Speak At Church

Rev. James Todd of San Antonio will guest speak at Calvary Baptist Church during morning and night services. Todd is associate superintendent of the Mexican Baptist Orphans Home and graduate of Bay University and Southwestern Baptist Seminary. The church’s regular pastor, Rev. W. E. Thorn, is closing a revival in Houston at Garden Villas Baptist Church.

Tme James Todd San Antonio Mexican Baptist Orphans Home Calvary Baptist Church Bay University Southwestern W. E. Thorn Garden Villas Baptist Church Houston

Ultimate Loyalty To Christ Stressed

Eugene Carson Blake, stated clerk of the Presbyterian Church in the USA, told about 3,500 laymen at the National Council of Presbyterian Men meeting that ultimate loyalty to Jesus Christ supersedes loyalty to political parties charity drives and service clubs. He warned modern Americans face conflicting loyalties and should not repudiate all values.

Chicago Eugene Carson Blake Philadelphia Presbyterian Church U.S.A Blake National Council of Churches National Council of Presbyterian Men Jesus Christ

Academy Choir To Give Annual Concert At Church Sunday

The Sandia View Academy Choir presents its annual concert at 7:45 p m Sunday at Seventh Day Adventist Church on 10th St and Ave T. Rev R E Cash pastor announces Charles J Hall directs the choir with soloists Alvin Ethridge Nellma Ann and Alta Bess Harper from Lubbock. Several numbers are by Hall. The academy, north of Albuquerque at Sandia Mountain, offers Bible and agriculture courses and is open to the public.

Sandia View Academy Seventh Day Adventist Church 10Th St Ave. T R. E. Cash Charles J. Hall Alvin Ethridge Nellma Ann Alta Bess Harper Lubbock Hall Albuquerque Sandia Mountain The

Book Exhibits Set Up In Foyer Of First Methodist Church

Book exhibits are set up today in the foyer of First Methodist Church for Lenten reading and National Library Week observance. Mrs Eldon Fuller, church librarian, says the nation wide program aims to awaken the public to the importance of good reading habits and the freedom to read as a democratic liberty.

First Methodist Church Eldon Fuller

Haskell Pastor To Speak At College Avenue Revival

The Rev. Marcus Rexrode of First Baptist Church in Haskell will speak at an eight day revival starting today at College Avenue Baptist Church. Services are at 10 a.m. 7:30 p.m. daily through March 23, announced by Rev. Abe Hester Jr. Rexrode previously served as an associate in the Texas Baptists Sunday School department.

Haskell College Avenue Baptist Marcus Rexrode First Baptist Church College Avenue Baptist Church Abe Hester Jr Rexrode Texas Baptists

Missionary S S Stover to Speak at Southcrest Revival

The Rev. S. S. Stover, a foreign missionary from Minas Gerais Brazil, will speak at Southcrest Baptist Church today and at 7 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. through Saturday. He has taught in the South Plains, led Baptist work in Minas Gerais, and helped establish a foreign mission bookstore. Nursery will be provided at each service.

Mr. Stover Texas Tech Southwestern Seminary Southwestern South Plains Texas Oklahoma Baptist Minas Gerais

Hodges Named Assistant Business Manager At Wayland

John Hodges of Ravenna has been named assistant to the Wayland Baptist College business manager while continuing as manager of the college bookstore. He came to Wayland from Crane where he led the Southern Union Gas Co. for two years and recently earned a BA in business administration. Hodges, ordained as a deacon at College Heights Baptist Church, serves with his wife who also assists in the bookstore.

Plainview John Hodges Ravenna Wayland Baptist College Wayland Pres. A. Hope ‘Owen Hodges Crane Southern Union Gas Co College Heights Baptist Church

Church Plans Special Services Ahead of Revival Start

First Baptist Church will conduct a preparation week before the revival planned for March 23 to 30. Dr. J Ralph Grant says Grant Prayer Meeting opens Wednesday at 8 p m with deacons teachers officers and leaders. Thursday will be visitation night and visits to prospective members. Friday night prayer meetings reach 62 homes with Sunday School groups. Revival opens next Sunday with Rev Angel Martinez of San Antonio.

First Baptist Church J. Ralph Grant Grant Angel Martinez San Antonio

Illinois Evangelist Set to Speak at First Church of God

Evangelist Lara Mae Rentfro of Mount Vernon Illinois will speak at First Church of God at 40th Street and Avenue beginning today. Services run 7 30 p m daily through March 30 and are open to the public says Pastor Rev W H Miller.

Linois Church of God Lara Mae Rentfro Mount Vernon Ill First Church of God 40Th St Ave W. H. Miller

Revival Week Notes From Georgia Visit

Dr and Mrs J Chess Lavern with son Mark travel to Georgia Mrs Lavern and son plan to visit her parents at Smyrna while Dr Lavern conducts a revival at St James Church in Augusta He will return to the pulpit at First Methodist Church next Sunday District Superintendent Dr Marvin Boyd to speak at both morning services and Rev William Pearce to speak at the night service

J. Chess Lavern Mark Georgia

Victory Over Fear and Faith as Salvation

Dr. Norman Vincent Peale explains how childhood fears shape behavior, recounting a grandfather’s door ritual and a modern moment of temptation. He argues lasting victory over fear comes through faith in God, biblical guidance, and compassionate Christianity that promotes peace and toleration without coercion.

Lynchburg Ohio Ine

Church Women Schedule Notes a Rush of Circles and Meetings

A cluttered church calendar lists numerous women’s groups across Methodist and Baptist churches, including WSCS circles, WMA meetings, and Bible study classes. Times range from early morning 9:20 am to evening 7:20 pm, held at Memorial Methodist, Calvary Baptist, First Presbyterian, and several neighborhood chapels.

Central Baptist Church First Presbyterian Mothers Club Lubbock Public Library Igh TSO Fetowanip

Revival to be led by Rev S C Proctor in city church

The evangelist Rev S C Proctor from Overton will conduct an 18 day revival at the Modern Manor Cumberland Presbyterian Church at 42nd Street and Canton Avenue this week. Services are at 7 30 p m daily announced by pastor Rev Houston Dixon with Tom Lawson of Lubbock leading the singing.

S. Q. Proctor Overton Modern Manor Cumberland Presbyterian Church 42Nd St Canton Ave Houston Dixon Tom Lawson Lubbock

Guest Speakers To Lead Special Services At Lamesa Church

LAMESA March 15 Special Guest speakers will lead four nights of services at First Methodist Church in Lamesa under the campaign Four Nights For God Rev J Lloyd Mayhew says the speakers include Rev Tildon Armstrong Means Memorial Andrews Monday Dr Jordan Grooms Big Spring Tuesday Rev Len nor Hester Snyder Wednesday and Dr Timothy Guthrie Midland Thursday all services start at 730 pm in the dining room Friday features a WSCS circle meeting at 10 am in Room 2 Church

Lamesa First Methodist Church J. Lloyd Mayhew Tildon Armstrong Means Memorial Methodist Church Andrews Jordan Grooms First Methodist Big Spring Lennor Hester Snyder Timothy Guthrie Midland Mall WSCS Circle

Evangelistic Drive Aims 400 New Church Members In Lubbock

More than 400 persons have committed to join Disciples of Christ churches in Lubbock and Slaton after an evangelistic campaign led by Dr Bayne Driskill of Stillwater Oklahoma. Individual church totals include First Christian 227, Lubbock View 106, Bethany 55, Slaton 25.

Lubbock Claude Wingo Lester Grimes Jr Dr. Driskill National Evangelistic Office Church Ponca City Okla Pittsburgh California

First Christian Opens Day Kindergarten in September

First Christian Church announces a day kindergarten starting in September under the Day Kindergarten Board. Pastor Rev. Dudley Strain says the program will serve children aged four to six from 9 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday. Registration is with Mrs. James Russell or Mrs. Shawver, with nonmembers eligible after April 21.

First Christian Church Dudley Strain F. M. Shawver James Russell Christian Education Shawver

Lubbock Delegation To Attend West Texas Jehovah Assembly

About 100 Lubbock residents plan to attend the first West Texas semi annual assembly of Jehovah's Witnesses in Odessa March 28 to 30. Lester Rains, presiding minister for Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, announced. The event, sponsored by the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of Brooklyn, aims to educate Bible students and train missionaries in preparation for the International Assembly in New York in July.

Lubbock West Texas Assemblies of Jehovah's Witnesses Odessa Lester Rains Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses Watchtower Bible and ‘Tract Society of Brooklyn International Assembly of Jehovah's Witnesses New York

Plainview Pastor To Speak In City

Plainview pastor Dr. Harlan Harris of the First Baptist Church will be a featured speaker at a 7 p.m. Workers Conference in Highland Baptist Church Lubbock. The event, hosted by the Lubbock Baptist Association, centers on Christian Ethics and Missions with Harris addressing church and pastoral ethics. The conference also lists Dr. A B Rutledge of Dallas, missions director for the Baptist General Convention, among speakers.

Harlan Harris First Baptist Church of Plainview Lubbock Baptist Assn Highland Baptist Church 34Th St Harris A. B. Rutledge Dallas Baptist General Convention

Brownfield Church Dedication Service For Officers

Bethel Temple Assembly of God Church in Brownfield holds a dedication service for new officers led by Rev. B Z Curtis. Members are welcomed at 11 a m with ceremonies to follow. Curtis will lead weekday children's sessions from 4 30 to 5 20 p m Monday through Wednesday until June, culminating in a youth revival featuring children aged 3 to 12 in a study and recreation program.

Brownfield Church Brownfield Bethel Temple Assembly of God B. Z. Curtis

Christian Science Service Promotes Faith Power

Christian Science Churches will stress the healing and saving power of faith in services today. The lesson sermon on Substance uses King James Bible readings with correlative passages from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy. The church is at 2202 Broadway.

Christian Science Mary Baker

College President To Be Guest Evangelist At Church Meet

Athens Clay Pullins president of David Lipscomb College Nashville Tenn will be guest evangelist this week for the Broadway Church of Christ spring gospel meeting The eight day series begins with Sunday services and runs noon and 730 pm daily ending with services Sunday March 23 Pulins is known nationally for educational and evangelistic work Horace Coffman will direct congregational singing Public is invited Luncheon planned Wednesday noon by Women s Bible classes for members and guests

Athens Clay Pullins David Lipscomb College Nashville Tenn Broadway Church of Christ Pulias United States Churches of Christ Horace Coffman Broadway Church

Youth Meetings At Adventist Center Entering Second Week

The Seventh Day Adventist Church youth meetings move to 192 10th St this week due to road conditions at the Youth Center on Idalou Hwy and Acut Rd. Rev. R. E. Cash says crowds grew last week despite bad weather. Rev. Arthur Carlson of Dalhart speaks, with youths handling ushering offerings and music. A Martin Luther film plays at 6 30 p.m. Monday followed by a brief sermon.

Adventist Center Seventh Day Adventist Church 10Th St Idalou Hwy Acut Rd R. E. Cash Cash Arthur Carlson Dalhart Marti Luther

Ulster Promotion Teams Visit England for Industry Rents

Northern Ireland promoters tour England to explain Ulster advantages for industry. They cite labor supply and government plan supporting new rents to attract investment.

Northern Ireland England Ulster

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