New Congress Shows Protestant Majority in U S Lawmakers
AP Religion writer George Cornell reports that Protestants dominate the new Congress convened January 3 with about 400 seats, led by Methodists, Presbyterians and Episcopalians. Roman Catholics number 115, Baptists 78, Lutherans are underrepresented, and Jews are present in smaller numbers. Most Lutherans and Baptists lean Republican and Democrat respectively.
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Monroe UWE To Have Lay Witness Mission
A lay witness mission runs January 12 to 14 at Monroe United Methodist Church. Rev Gary Miller describes lay involvement as key to extending Christ's mission. A Friday dinner opens events, with sessions for all ages, visiting witnesses from Ohio and nearby states, and a 10 45 a m Sunday worship.
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Ellwood City
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Monroe Mission
Gary Cooke
James Blair
Ed MacDonald
Pentecost Sermon Urges Spirit Move in Modern Church
Rev Quinton Everest Jr of Blue Ball United Presbyterian Church speaks on a renewed work of God as Pentecost nears. He notes fresh movements, warns against false spirits, and urges openness to the Spirit to overcome societal apathy.
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Harold Wilson Cancels Tour Over Bombing Protest
Harold Wilson, British Labour leader, says he cancels a lecture tour in protest of the bombing of North Vietnam. He described strong feelings against the bombing and announced the cancellation on Thursday night amid the matter.
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Labor Party
St Pauls UCC Hears Rev W Curtis Lee Sermon
The Rev W Curtis Lee will speak on Partnership in the Gospel at the 8 15 and 10 30 a m Communion services. Recently elected council members will be installed during the second service. Church school begins at 9 15 a m.
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W. Curtis Lee
Bonita Drive Church Announces Speakers and Service Schedule
Bonita Drive Church of Christ presents L. Douglas LaCourse speaking on The Lord's Program for His Church at the 10 30 a.m. worship and The Two Ways at the 6 p.m. service. Bible school begins at 9 30 a.m.
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Rev Robert Clark speaks at St Luke service on Stretching Forth
The Rev. Robert Clark will speak on Stretching Forth at the 10 30 a m Communion service at St Luke United Presbyterian. Church school starts at 9 15 a m.
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Keeping Promises sermon at Olivet United Presbyterian
Dr. Robert Lodwick will speak on Keeping Promises during the 10:45 a.m. worship service at Mit. Olivet United Presbyterian. Sunday school starts at 9:30 a.m.
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Robert Lodwick
Logan Avenue Church Announces Sunday Services
Logan Avenue Church of Christ will host F Wayne Dunn speaking on Profit and Loss at the 10 30 a m worship service. Charles Retherford will speak at the 6 p m service. Bible school begins at 9 30 a m.
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Faith United Methodist Worship Sermon and Services
The Rev. Clifford Stearns will speak on Living Bread and the Cup of Forgiveness at 6 15 a.m. and 10 30 a.m. worship services. Church school begins at 9 25 a.m.
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Methodist Sermons on Service and Life Illuminate Worship
The Rev. Roger Ashley will speak to youth on "Jesus Came to Serve, Not Be Served" and to adults on "The Light of Life" during the 10:30 a.m. worship. Church school starts at 9:15 a.m. and Youth Fellowship meets at 6:30 p.m.
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Dr Irvin Emmons Speaks on This Thing We Do
First Presbyterian hosts Dr Irvin Emmons delivering This Thing We Do at 9 15 am and 11 am communion. The addresses and sermon focus align with the church service schedule for Sunday.
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Irvin Emmons
Emmanuel Baptist Preaches On The Pre Eminence Of Christ
The Rev. Willie Bankston will speak at 11 a.m. on The Pre Eminence of Christ during the Emmanuel Baptist worship service. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m.
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Emmanuel Baptist
Willie Bankston
Reverend Steiner to speak on Claimed By God
The Rev. C. Thomas Steiner will speak at 10 30 a m worship on the topic Claimed By God outlining the spiritual message for attendees.
Appointment of Executor in Estate of Mary Poynter Burcham
Joseph R. Baker of Middletown Ohio has been duly appointed Executor of the estate of Mary Poynter Burcham tka Mary Poynter Shannon Deceased late of Middletown Butler County Ohio. Dated December 20 pending court notes and attorney Ben M. Kitchen. Judge Harry F. Walsh presiding in Butler County Ohio.
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First Church Sermon Set for Sunday on "God"
The First Church Of Christ Scientist holds the Sunday service at 11 a.m. with a lesson sermon titled God. Sunday school also begins at 11 a.m. in the same session.
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First Church of Christ Scientist
Bethlehem church to host Shape Up sermon this Sunday
The Rev. Paul Bergdall will preach on Shape Up at Bethlehem Lutheran. Sunday school starts at 9 15 a.m. and worship follows, inviting families and neighbors to attend.
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Paul Bergdall
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