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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1968

Page

4

Do not be worried and believe in God and me

A sermon meditates on inner restlessness and the need for outside help through Christ. It recalls Socrates and Paul to argue that true peace comes from turning to Jesus as companion and guide, influencing life toward patience, virtue, and better relationships with others.

Socrates Alcibiades Christ Jesus Christ Paul the Apostle Jesus God Simon Peter Vietnam

First Presbyterian Elders Elected

Elders elected at the recent congregational meeting include Douglas Alder John Earley R G Farrar A Seth Johnston Dr Robert P Johnson Gerald E Miller Dr Marion Swisher and A Dale Wiley. Trustees Ward Browning Julius A McIntosh R Reeder Walter Rohde Robert E Warner Deacons three year Rex Jung William Long John Macadam J Andrew Seiller Dorsey Shepherd Clark O Deem Howard Espenmiller and L Paul Hess Deacon for one year David McCarty Deaconesses Mrs Earl Bunniville Mrs Robert Boyd Mrs William Brooks Mrs Norman Cole Mrs William Crawford Miss Veda McCray Mr Robert Stoutenborough Mrs Robert Vokes Congregation nominating committee Mrs Ralph Knight P F Johnson.

First Presbyterian Church Douglas Alder John Earley R. G. Farrar A. Seth Johnston Robert P. Johnson Gerald E. Miller Marion Swisher A Dale Wiley Ward Browning Julius A. McIntosh R. Reeder Walter Rohde Robert E. Warner Clark O. Deem Howard Espenmiller L. Paul Hess Rex Jung William Long John Macadam J. Andrew Seiller Dorsey Shepherd David McCarty Earl Bonniville Robert Boyd William Brooks Norman Cole William Crawford Veda McCray Robert Stoutenborough Robert Vokes

Truth as Theme for This Week’s Lesson Sermon

The weekly Christian Science lesson declares Truth as its subject for Sunday reading. The golden text from Psalms speaks of abiding in the tabernacle and dwelling on the holy hill by walking uprightly and speaking truth in the heart.

Tabernacle

St Pauls UCC to Discuss Chained Reaction in Services

The Rev. Robert McNamara will speak on Chained Reaction at the 8 15 and 10 25 a m worship services at St Pauls United Church Of Christ Church school begins at 9 15 a m.

Rev DeForest to Speak at Mt Olivet Service

The Rev. Leon DeForest will address attendees on "A Strange Label" during the 10 45 a m worship service at Mt Olivet United Presbyterian Church. Sunday school starts at 9 30 a m.

Leon DeForest

Logan Avenue Church Speakers Schedule

Wayne Dunn will speak on The Unclean Shall Not Pass Over it at the 10 30 a.m worship service Elzie Cockerham will speak on How to Win a Victory at the 6 p.m service Bible School begins at 9 30 a.m

Wayne Dunn Elzie Cockerham Bible School

Negro Minister Files To Run For Selma Mayor

The Rev. L. L. Anderson, pastor of Selma Tabernacle Baptist Church, qualified to run for mayor in Selma Alabama in the March city Democratic primary. He is the first Negro candidate for mayor here though others have run for the City Council in the past.

Selma, Ala L. L. Anderson Selma March City Anderson Selma Tabernacle Baptist Church

EUB Church to Host Council of Churches Banquet

The Middletown Area Council of Churches will hold its annual banquet and officer elections at 6 30 p m February 14 in Fellowship Hall with Rev John M Wilson of Ohio Council of Churches as speaker. Tickets are 2 25 from member churches.

First Evangelical United Brethren Church Fellowship Hall Middletown Area John M. Wilson The Ohio Council of Churches Ohio Wilson Ohio Citizens’ Council For Health and Welfare Ohio Mental Health Association Ohio Committee On Civil Rights Leg Middletown Council Oliver Smith Don Davis Wayne Morgan Butler County

Religious groups outline next week's activities in city notices

The document lists Salvation Army, Bethlehem Lutheran, St Pauls, First Methodist and other churches scheduling Sunday schools, services, choirs, youth groups, Bible studies, and meetings from Sunday through Saturday. It notes times and locations across Clinton Central and local outposts for various ministries and youth events.

Batist Officers Elected at First Baptist Church Meeting

James G. Wikoff of 1615 Schirm Drive was elected chairperson of the board of trustees at a congregational meeting at First Baptist Church. Others named include Robert S. Burns BP Allen and Michael Mitsoff with William Wootan of Ohio elected board chair and Les Mills as vice chair. Board of Christian Education officers to be elected Feb 1. Additional trustees listed include Douglas McCabe, E. Robert Miller, Paul Curry, Derald Hatton and George Coomer. Deacons and Christian Education board members named among church leadership.

James G. Wikoff Schirm Drive First Baptist Church Robert S. Burns BP. Allen Michael Mitsoff William Wootan Ohio Les Mills Board of Christian Education Board of Douglas McCabe E. Robert Miller Paul Curry Derald Hatton George Coomer Band of ‘Deacons Thomas Albright Eugene Fisher Jerry Beasley Garland Williams Larry Reynolds Thomas Baird James Wilkins Charles Walker William Woodward Perry Thatcher Griff Roberts James Jordan John Spencer Christian Education Thomas Webb Ruth

Mission of Your Church at the 10:15 Service

Dr Ralph Doermann professor of Old Testament at Capital Seminary will preach on The Mission of Your Church at the 10 15 a m Communion service at St Peter s Lutheran Church. Church school will follow.

Ralph Doermann the Capital Seminary Columbus

St Luke United Presbyterian Sermon on Small Craft Warnings

The Rev Robert Clark will deliver a sermon titled Small Craft Warnings at the 10 30 a m worship service Church school begins at an unspecified time as part of St Luke United Presbyterian activities.

Robert Clark

Reverend Bergdall to Preach at Two Sunday Services

The Rev. Paul Bergdall will preach on This Exciting Time at the 8 and 10 30 a m worship services. Sunday school services follow the sermons.

Paul Bergdall

Early Roman Lenten Feast Spreads Across Europe

Early Christian communities in Rome celebrated a pre Lent feast which spread to many parts of Europe and later to the Western Hemisphere Tellings show the adaptation of festive customs as Christianity expanded.

Europe

Exchange Day Brings Bethel AME and First Methodist Together

Bethel AME Church members attend First Methodist tomorrow and vice versa in a five year old exchange to show brotherhood under God. Dr. Austin Whitmore will speak on Whose God is Dead at 8 15 and 10 35 a m at First Methodist while Bethel AME hosts 10 45 a m services with Dr. Gaar Davis as speaker.

Bethel Ame First Methodist Church First Methodist Brotherhood of Man Under God Austin Whitmore Gaar Davis

Public lecture on The Meaning of Sin at Gospel Light Temple

A public lecture titled The Meaning of Sin will be given at 4 p.m. tomorrow at the Gospel Light Temple located at 631 Spring Ave in Franklin. The event is sponsored by the Institute of Divine Metaphysical Research.

Gospel Light Temple Spring Ave Franklin Institute of Divine Metaphysical Research

Church Rally Day at Shiloh Tabernacle with Cincinnati Guests

Shiloh Holiness Tabernacle hosts Rally Day tomorrow at 3 30 p m with guests from Macedonia Fire Baptised Church of Cincinnati. Rev William Branch to speak. At 7 30 p m Rev Martha Hardy of Cincinnati leads revival. Music by youth choirs from visiting churches.

Shiloh Holiness Tabernacle of the Universe Macedonia Fire Baptised Church of Cincinnati William Branch Martha Hardy Cincinnati

Verity Re-elected Senior Warden at Ascension Parish Meeting

William Verity was re elected as senior warden of the Church of Ascension at the annual parish meeting. Other officers elected include Wallace Adams as junior warden with Mrs Judson Gear Fithard Haller Donald Russell and Edward Williams in the vestry. Delegates to the diocesan convention named Mr and Mrs Peter Helgesen and Mr and Mrs Virgil Perry.

William Verity Church of Ascension Wallace Adams Judson Gear Fithard Haller Donald Russell Edward Williams Peter Helgesen Virgil Perry

Emmanuel Baptist Will Sponsor Fundraising Musical Program

The Willing Workers Club of Emmanuel Baptist Church will sponsor a musical program at the church tomorrow to raise funds for the building program. Rev. Samuel Baldwin will speak at 3 30 p m.

Willing Workers Club of Emmanuel Baptist Church Churchmorrow Samuel Baldwin

Zion Lutheran Burns Mortgage Ceremony Marks Phase One

At Zion Lutheran Church a dinner and meeting burned the last outstanding mortgage. The symbolic act closed the first phase of a three part building program and set 1969 for a new Sanctuary at Central Avenue and Breiel Boulevard. Ted Karchner presented the cancelled mortgage to John Wagner as Alvin Bennett lit the document. Pastor O Krug Klafter led a service of thanksgiving. In the same session three constitutional amendments were adopted and five new church council members were elected: William Bliston Earl Heidtman Donald Perander Robert Roby Carless Whitt.

Zion Lutheran Church Ohe

Mt Zion Baptist Church Plans Early Morning Musical Program

The Mt Zion Baptist Church women sponsor a 4 a.m. musical program tomorrow at the church. The event leads to the annual Women's Day program set for June.

The Women of Mt. Zion Baptist Church

Rev Clifford Stearns to speak on "When I Come to Myself"

The Rev. Clifford Stearns will address worshipers at 9:15 and 10:30 a.m. with a sermon titled When I Come to Myself. Church school starts at 9:25 a.m.

Clifford Stearns

It's God's Red White and Blue Too Sermon at Messiah Lutheran

The Rev. Victor Kurz will deliver the sermon at Messiah Lutheran during the 10 30 a m worship service. Sunday school starts at 9 a m on the same day.

Victor Kurz

Beth Sholom Forum Rescheduled After Speaker Unavailability

The forum meeting at Temple Bet Sholom planned for 7:30 p.m. tomorrow is canceled due to Judge Benjamin Schwartz of Cincinnati being unavailable. It is rescheduled for February 11 when Judge Schwartz will attend and speak.

Temple Bet Sholom Benjamin Schwartz Cincinnati Schwartz

Belgians Mentioned in Early History by Caesar

A historical note cites Julius Caesar conquering the Belgians around 57 to 50 B.C., marking an early reference to the people in ancient history. The fragment highlights Caesar's campaigns and the Belgae as a distinct group in his Gallic Wars.

B.C Julius Caesar

Union Chapel EUB Presents A Time of Decision

The church offers a choral reading and music program by young people at 10:30 am worship with a focus on the struggle between good and evil in today’s world. Church school begins at 9:30 am.

First Christian Youth Sunday Observed with Youth Program

The First Christian Church will hold Youth Sunday at 10 30 a m with youth minister Paul Robinson speaking. Church youths will present the program at 6 30 p m during the fellowship dinner. Church school starts at 9 15 a m.

Paul Robinson

Clergy Leaders Set Talks for Morning and Evening Services

Dr. Irvin Emmons will discuss The Nature of Our Witness at the 9 and 10 30 a.m. worship services. Rev. Robert Ward speaks on The Healing Power of Love at the 8 p.m. spiritual healing service.

Irvin Emmons Robert Ward

Reverend Kent Moorehead to speak at Christ Methodist

The Rev Kent Moorehead will address the congregation on Priests and Prophets during the 10 30 a m worship service at Christ Methodist Church with church school following.

Kent Moorehead

First Black Catholic Priest Ordained in U S Uncles

The article notes Charles Randolph Uncles as the first Negro Catholic priest ordained in the United States, marking a historic milestone for African American Catholics.

United States Charles Randolph Uncles

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First Presbyterian Ralph Knight P. F. Johnson of Christ Lloyd Orrell Statesman Blackwood Bros Imperial Floyd Arthur Ham Bill Ackerman Pobst Dr Dayton St. Paul’s United Church of Christ Rev Robert McNamara Mt. Olivet United Presbyterian Logan Avenue Church of Christ Negro Minister Mayor Council of Churches Mr. Wilson United Presbyterian Church Minnesota Pennsylvania Illinois Minnesota Council of Courches Faribault Summer School of Christian Education Islation Interchurch Center, Inc Ohio Council of Churches Foundation John Wilson Salvation Army Citadel Holiness Clinton & Central Salvation Army Rolling Mill Park Bethlehem Lutheran — Retreat Committee St. Paul's Bethlehem Lutheran St. Luke Messiah Lutheran Adersgate Jaytee Jehovah's Witnesses St Paul’s Messiah Lutheran — Bethel St. Paul’s Christian Education Committee Walther League St. Matthew's Huber Heights Batist St. Peter’s Lutheran Church St. Luke United Presbyterian Karchner Bennett Klafter Wagner Verity Sr. Warden Emmanuel Baptist Program Beth Sholom Forum Reset WPFB Essary Sisters Pearing Union Chapel Eub Christ Methodist Greta Dianne Full Gospel Tabernacle Miami Valley L. L. Collins N. Verity Parkway
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