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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1978
Page
2
A minister family relocates to Middletown facing infant illness, a broken TV, and flooded carpet. The author embraces faith, finds peace in God, and thanks the new city's friendly people despite moving woes.
Tammy Duff 18, daughter of Mr and Mrs Courtney Duff Jr of Middletown Ohio, was named Region 5 Ohio Kentucky representative for the 1980 International Youth Convention of the Church of God in Indianapolis. She was one of 14 nominees for the planning panel selected by the National Board of Education. The seven regional reps will meet in December in Anderson for the first planning session for the July 30 to August 3, 1980 convention. Tammy graduates Middletown High School this spring and plans to study business administration at Anderson College aiming to become a certified public accountant. She attends Breie Boulevard First Church of God and is active in multiple church programs.
The Journal invites all Middletown area clergy and laity to submit religion oriented columns for the Sawdust Trail in Saturday church pages. Contributions should reflect personal faith experiences or thoughtful statements and run about 250 words. Inquiries go to Sandy Pawelkoski at The Journal.
Nineteen students from the First Christian Church group have been inducted into the Society of Distinguished American High School Students for scholastic leadership and civic achievement. Inductees include Toni Cassidy Kim Dennis DeDe Perkins Wally Stacy Ellen Cessna Cindy Corcoran Jeff Aldridge Mark Aldridge Kathi Egelston Pam Hughes Charlene Kurtz Donna McGehean Julie Neal James Ashenhurst Patsy Campbell Stanley Layer David Perkins Mary Helen Shetter and Tracy Smith.
The Rev. I. C. Freeman, former pastor of what is now Murchison Chapel CME Church, returns to Middletown tomorrow for the 11 a.m. Missionary Society service. Freeman, now leading Phillips Chapel CME Church in Akron, pastored the Middletown church in the late 1950s when it was the Phillips Chapel on Ninth Avenue, and this will be his first visit since the church moved to 611 S. Main St.
An invitation remains open for Middletown area residents to attend Tuesday morning Faith Christian Fellowship sessions at Williamsdale Church of God on Williams Street. The 10 a.m. meetings focus on maintaining the integrity of Gods word and babysitting will be available soon. for information contact Mrs Archie Holcomb at 423-3498 or 868-3265.
Christ United Methodist leads with Rev. David B. Cottrill speaking on Given For You at 10 30 a m and church school at 9 15 a m Union Chapel United Methodist names Rev. Robert Card who will discuss John at 10 30 a m with church school at 9 30 First Baptist features Dr G Walter Weber on God Always Answers Prayer at 10 30 a m and Sunday school at 9 15 a m
The Rev. Gerald O Connor of Rockford Michigan begins a full time pastorate at St Pauls United Church of Christ tomorrow succeeding interim pastor Rev Ray Stormer. O Connor brings diverse ministry and administration roles in Grand Rapids area including ecumenism center director and United Way planning, with prior pastorates and education from Eden Theological Seminary and Elmhurst College. He and his wife Barbara have two children and will live at 1642 Cheshire Circle. His sermon Tomorrow at 8 15 and 10 30 am is A Wind and the church school starts at 9 15 am.
Tim and Carol Sheets, former Middletown residents now study at Christ For The Nations Institute in Dallas, will minister at Living Word services. The events are at the Seventh day Adventist Church on 4919 Central Ave, with 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday programs and a 7 p.m. service Monday. Mrs Marylou Sheets will provide music.
The Shiloh Holiness Tabernacle of the Universe at 510 18th Ave will host its annual Women s Day service tomorrow and a Joy Night tonight at 7 30 with Elder Robert Dewberry of Dayton speaking. He will also address the 11 a m Women s Day service tomorrow, while Pastor Ellen Coleman of Cincinnati s Truth House of Meditation speaks at 3 30 p m tomorrow.
The Rev. Donald E. Clagett, former pastor of God Shepherd Lutheran Church in Kettering, is appointed director of personnel at Lutheran Social Service of the Miami Valley. Born in Ottawa Illinois, he graduated from Ig College and Luther Theological Seminary after varied early work including steel and shoe firms, a radio station, and service with the Waverly Iowa police. He pastored in several Michigan churches before moving to Kettering in 1973.
Reservations are due by Tuesday for the Aug 25 Middletown Chapter dinner meeting of the Fulleo Businessmen's Fellowship International at the Manchester Inn. Call 746-1824 or 423-9045 or 423-9153 to reserve. Guest speaker Gilbert H. Tom Sawyer of Atlanta GA, regional VP of American General Life Insurance Co, will speak at 7 pm. Tickets cost 5 dollars.
The Emmanuel Baptist Church at 1220 Young St will host a local talent program sponsored by the church's Senior Ushers tomorrow at 5 p.m. Local residents are invited to attend and share performances.
Local churches announce Sunday services with multiple topics. Monroe United Methodist113 notes Pastor Theodore speaks on Gods Blessed People the Peacemakers at 10 45 am with soloist Jim Felder. St Luke United Presbyterian hosts Praise Your Key To Power at 10 30 am hymn sing. First United Methodist features Climbing The Ladder Of Faith at 9 30 am and Does Prayer Really Work at 10 35 am with church school and nursery. Messiah Lutheran presents Compassion at 10 30 am with 9 am church school. Trenton Mennonite offers Satan Is Real at 10 30 am with 9 30 am Sunday school. Hunter Community United Methodist has God Calls Particular People at 10 am with Deborah Runyon solo. First Church of Christ Scientist presents Mind at 11 am with Sunday school. Mount Olivet United Presbyterian covers Japan Revisited at 10 am with 9 am Sunday school. First United Presbyterian features God Is No Miser at 10 am. Faith United Methodist notes I Believe The Church Gives as To Life And I Will Uphold It My Prayers My Presence My Gifts And My Service at 8 15 and 10 30 am with new members reception at 10 30 am and 9 25 am Sunday school. First Christian asks What About Resolution No. 77717 sermon at 10 30 am with Larry Neal liturgist.
In Monroe the 15 mile CROP Walk, benefiting the Christian Rural Overseas Program, is scheduled for Saturday October 7 starting at 9 a.m. at the First National Bank. For the first time walkers and bike-riders will participate together under the Monroe Ecumenical Council. Sponsors pledge per mile and participants collect after the event. Co-chairs Reed Musgrove and Bill Smyth invite local church participants.
Miami Valley Cable Television schedules a religious block with programs from Monday to Friday. Notable entries include To You With Love hosted by Lisa Malone and Carroll Bartlett, Then Sings My Soul with Rev. Marvin Strom, Praise Time with Rev. David Royer, and Good News Middletown hosted by Ed Harris.
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