Gasless Sundays Do Not Deflect Church Attendance Says AP
An Associated Press survey across 17 states finds church attendance largely steady or up during Gasless Sundays amid the energy crisis. Eight areas report higher crowds, eight show no change, and one notes a drop, with churches adapting by cohosting services and conserving fuel.
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Carl Wiediger
St. John’s Lutheran Church
New Britain
Conn
Robert W. Scott
Westminister Presbyterian Church
Mankato, Minn
First Congregational Church
First Baptist Church
Centenary Methodist Church
Park Cities
Gasless Sundays In Ohio Church Attendance Report
Ohio church leaders say it is too early to judge the impact of gasless Sundays on attendance. Estimates vary by denomination with some reports of slightly higher or steadier turnout during December as motorists curb travel for the holidays. Several churches note normal holiday fluctuation and decline to draw statewide conclusions yet.
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Raymond Balcomb
First Methodist Church
Portland
Ore
Maryland
Washington, D.C
Hibbard
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio
S.K. Biffle
Welch Avenue
Free Will Baptist Church
Columbus
Broad Street
Doctor's orders and the Great Physician in salvation
A Middletown ministry urges strict adherence to biblical doctrine as the divine prescription for salvation. It cautions against altering scriptural guidance, warns that false teachings endanger souls, and offers a free Bible correspondence course from minister L. Douglas LaCourse at 4609 Bonita Drive.
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Jesus
Bonita Drive
Middletown
Culbertson
South Marshall Road
Shawnray Drive
L. Douglas LaCourse
Bonita Drive Church of
Family Living series at Zion Lutheran Church begins
Zion Lutheran hosts eight Thursday lectures on family living led by Rev. Nelson Meyer of Lutheran Social Service of the Miami Valley. Fee is 25 per person or 45 per couple, includes Thomas Gordon's Parent Effectiveness Training book. Registration via Pastor O. K. Klafter.
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Thomas Gordon
Zion Lutheran
O. K. Klafter
Neighborly Mormon Leader Harold B. Lee Remembered
Harold B. Lee, late president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was known for his open, neighborly manner as he interacted with people from all walks. The long-time church authority died at 74, succeeded by Spencer W. Kimball. Lee's ecumenical reach included serving as a godfather at a baptism and friendship with Norman Vincent Peale.
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George W. Cornell
NEW York
Salt Lake City
Utah
Harold B. Lee
Lee
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Spencer W. Kimball
Church
Council of Twelve Apostles
Latterday Saints
Episcopal Church
Marion Emma
Sunday church services and speakers listed
Multiple area churches announce Sunday worship speakers and schedule. The Rev Edwin Bobbitt Dr Robert Lodwick the Rev Lewis Thompson Rev W Curtis Lee L Douglas LaCourse Rev Robert Clark Dr Irvin Emmons Rev Paul Bergdall Eugene Branden burg Charles Retherford provide sermons and ordination or installation at 8:15 to 11 a.m. services with Sunday school times noted.
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Faith United Methodist
Lewis Thompson
St. Paul’s
St. Luke
First Presbyterian
Irvin Emmons
Bethlehem Lutheran
Paul Bergdall
Canton clergyman challenges court suit over school prayer ban
Rev. Dean R. Roberts of Canton filed suit in U S District Court challenging the Supreme Court ruling that banned school prayers. He claims the court used a double standard by judging religious services differently in other venues and argues mere prayer does not establish religion.
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Youngstown, Ohio
Roberts
High Court
New Year Happiness Through Christ’s Control
A reflective note defines true happiness as surrendering to Jesus Christ as Lord. It contrasts fleeting celebrations with a lasting change when Christ governs life. Happiness equals sin forgiveness, purposeful work for God, and confidence that all future events are under divine care for our good.
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