Resisting peer pressure in Israel and modern faith
The text argues peer pressure drives disobedience from Israel’s history to today. It cites Saul’s request for a king and warns of consequences, urging renewal of the mind per Romans 12 2 and Christ as the unity of believers. It champions holiness and separation, urging followers to be like Jesus rather than the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel
God
Samuel & Oesrael
Samuel
Jesus Christ
Moffatt
Nazarene District Assembly at Miami University July 12 15
Local Nazarene Church members will attend their annual district assembly and auxiliary conventions July 12 to 15 at the Miami University iddietown Campus with Rev. Michael Hutchens as host pastor. The Southwestern Ohio District assembly includes four churches and opens July 14 morning. two preceding conventions run July 12 and 13.
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Nazarene Church
Iddietown
Miami University
Michael Hutchens
Assembly
Southwestern Ohio
Christian Life Convention
Donald Wellman
Denver, Colo. First
Jeanine
Whitfield named to pastorate at Mount Zion Church
The Rev Dr Paul L Whitfield formerly associate pastor at First Antioch Baptist Cincinnati will become pastor of Mount Zion Baptist Church succeeding the late Rev James E Howell. He serves Temple Bible College Cincinnati and is a Gospel Music Workshop of America chaplain. He is a North Carolina native and Army veteran with multiple theology degrees. He and his wife Shirley have two children.
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Paul L Whitfield
First Antioch Baptist Church of
Cincinnati
Mount Zion Baptist Church
Whitfield
James E. Howell
Mount Zion
Temple Bible College
The
Gospel Music Workshop of America
North Carolina
Simmons Bible College
Louisville
Cincinnati Baptist Bible College
Shirley
Vera J
Jessie L
First Antioch Baptist Church
Gun bill endorsed by delegates amid gun control debate
The paper was presented to the delegate body by a committee studying violence and firearms. After a one hour floor debate most speakers backed the paper while some argued registration would erode rights. Inner city pastors urged voluntary handgun relinquishment and a Day of Witness is proposed with the board to repurpose surrendered guns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Board
Brethren
Nurses Return to Work at St Vincent Charity Hospital
Cleveland AP reports striking nurses at St Vincent Charity Hospital have begun returning to work after voting to accept a proposed three year contract. The ratification Friday ends a strike that began June 2.
Harrah, Gambling Empire Founder, Dies in Nevada
William Fisk Harrah, who began with a Reno bingo parlor and built a $100 million plus gambling empire, died Friday at age 67. He rose from local bingo to helm Harrah's Enterprises, reshaping the casino industry and leaving a lasting mark on Nevada gambling history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno, Nev
William Fisk Harrah
Greek Orthodox Congress set for New York gathering
The 24th Biennial Clergy Laity Congress will convene in New York, bringing together Greek Orthodox Church leaders and delegates to address church affairs, liturgical matters, and community programs. Key committees and sessions will outline pastoral priorities for the denomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sermon on the Mount reenactment by Cambridge pastor
The Rev Frank F. Roughton of Cambridge will portray Jesus in ancient Jerusalem attire for the "Sermon on the Mount" tomorrow at about 1 a.m. on the Great Miami River bank near the Second Street bridge, as part of Independence Day events started in 1976. Ten local churches participate with a planned march to the river by 11. The event is chaired by Rev. George T Adams. The prose also notes the Greek Orthodox Congress in Detroit and a reference to the 1800 Montebello battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Frank F. Roughton
Cambridge
Jerusalem
Great
Miami River
Second Street
Franklin First Presbyterian
Franklin United Methodist
Franklin First Baptist
St John Lutheran
Hunter Community United Methodist
Red Lion United Methodist
Franklin First Church of the Nazarene
Areachurches plan Sunday services and studies
A roundup of church schedules lists Shiloh Holiness Tomorrow Tabernacle and many congregations holding services at 9:30 or 10:30 a.m. with Sunday schools, special speakers like Bishop Payne and Rev Wendell Butt, Holy Communion times, choir solos, and Bible classes. Other notes include youth classes, vacation church school studies, and ministerial association events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh Holiness
Tabernacle
Ya Payne
Henter Community United Methodist
Independence
Streunt Inver
Miami River
Franklin Ministerial Association
Wendell Butt
Deborah Runyon
Messiah Lutheran
Warren Brown
First United Methodist
Stacy Evans
Monroe United Methodist
Mary Pahr
Jesus St. Paul's United Church of Christ
Paul
Ray Stormer
First Baptist
G. Walter Weber
Adult Bible Classes Offered at Hamilton Christian Center
Hamilton area residents are invited to attend Sunday morning Bible classes at the Hamilton Christian Center 1940 Millville Ave. The classes, among the citys largest, meet at 10 a.m. focusing on the Book of Revelation and prophecies including events in Israel. Free bus transport from Middletown is available by calling 868-2529 between 8 and 4. for more information contact Pastor Walter Langdon or teacher Mike Childs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Middletown
Hamilton Christian Center
Millville Ave
Israel
Middletown
Hamilton
Walter Langdon
Mike Childs
Song Festival at Evening Star Church Highlights City Choirs
The Evening Star Missionary Baptist Church at 530 Garfield St hosts a song festival at 3 30 p m tomorrow featuring the St Paul Pentecostal Church of God in Christ Choir of Hamilton the Shiloh Holiness Tabernacle Choir the Greater Missionary Baptist Church Choir and soloists Donna Thomas Ruth Clark E Marie Bryant of Middletown and the Evening Star Choir The program serves as a pre church anniversary service hosted by the Usher Board whose president is Ethel Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Star Missionary Baptist Church
Garfield St
St. Paul
Donna Thomas
Ruth Clark
E . Marie Bryant
Middletown
Omorrow
Usher Board
Ethel Jones
Worship Services and Bible Study Schedule
The notice lists Jesus Christ as the Lord and outlines the weekly church activities. Sunday services include Bible study at 10:00 a.m. worship at 11:00 a.m. Church training at 6:00 p.m. Sunday worship at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday service unspecified.
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Savior
Jesus Christ the Lord
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