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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1971
Page
2
The Rev Wesley K Poole pastor of the First Church of the Nazarene at 215 S Sutphin St. presides as the church is featured on the page, continuing coverage from last week.
The Rev Willie Bankston former assistant at Mr Zion Baptist Church becomes pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church succeeding Rev Calvin Haygood. Bankston studied at American Baptist Theological Seminary Dayton and God's Bible School Cincinnati. He led Friendship Baptist Church 1954 62 which merged into United Missionary Baptist Church. He led Mt Zion 1962 until his Emmanuel appointment. He and wife Gloria reside 1822 Minnesota St.
Mrs Florence Southwell a former assistant manager of a statewide Florida business will speak on Gods Love and the Human Need in Hamilton this Saturday. The Hamilton First Church of Christ Scientist sponsors the lecture which begins at 3 p.m. at the YWCA building at Third and Dayton Streets.
Members of the congregation of Macedonia Baptist Church in Dayton will be guests at a 3:30 p.m. worship service tomorrow at Tired Stone Baptist Church.
Six choirs from United Presbyterian Church present the sixth annual All Choir Spring Festival Sunday at 7 p.m. in the church sanctuary under Edward Gray, with organist Mrs. John M. Glenn. The combined junior, youth and chancel choirs total 125 voices, performing Once to Every Man and Nation. About 170 voices will participate in sacred music for the church year. child care with a registered nurse is provided. public invited.
Evangelist John Caldwell of Revival Fires television will lead a revival next week at the Trenton Church of Christ auditorium in Bloomfield Elementary School. He will speak daily at 7 30 p m from tomorrow through May 7. The new congregation, formed last October, plans to build a church. services include 10 30 a m with 9 15 a m school and 6 p m youth fellowship.
F Wayne Dunn speaks on John was Baptising in Jordan at 10 30 a m worship. James Cockerham presents The First Resurrection at the six pm service. Bible school starts at 9 30 a m.
Dr. Robert Lodwick will speak on The Light of the World during the 10 45 a m worship at Mt Olivet United Presbyterian Church. Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m. At 4 p m fifth and sixth graders meet at the church to form a new Junior Youth Fellowship.
Salvation Army Glen Helton a Manchester Middle School teacher and Gideons International member will speak at Sunday morning service. Melvin Price Family will provide special music. The service was arranged by Joseph W. Baird with Brigadier Robert Baker noting the arrangement.
The Baptist Church will sponsor a Musical Tea tomorrow at 2 p.m. The program features Miss Dee White, named Miss Musical Talents of Middletown, as the headliner for the afternoon.
AP reports Jorgy the ostrich at Honolulu Zoo strutted proudly until it laid an egg. Zoo director Jack Throp noted the bird began life as a female of a pair, but six years ago turned into a quasi male. He called it a rare but possible change in birds.
A sermon contrasts peaceful images with turmoil, depicting a risky tree over a waterfall with nest and four fledglings. It cites Romans 15 13 on peace through faith and the Holy Spirit, urging confidence and hope amid danger through fellowship with God and power. Rev. Robert F.E. Lodwick, Mt. Olivet United Presbyterian Church
A compact listing of Sunday to Saturday church events across Salvation Army Citadel First Presbyterian St Pauls Messiah Lutheran and Bethlehem Lutheran. Activities include Sunday school worship services choirs youth meetings street meetings and morning to afternoon classes and social events with times and locations.
A Middletown Journal series by Joy Jones explores Near East religions with Moslem, Jewish, Christian, and other perspectives. Walid Shtayyeh, born in Jerusalem and a chemist in Oxford, discusses Islamic monotheism, relations with Christians, and the role of religion in daily life. The feature notes Islam’s belief in one God, Muhammad as prophet, and historical tolerance, alongside calls for clearer cross religious understanding. The article also previews church program items from Germantown and Dale Wright memorial services.
The Rev. Edwin Bobbitt will deliver a sermon on Our Compulsion for Mission at the 10 30 a.m. worship service. Church school begins at 9 15 a.m.
The Rev. Willie Bankston will speak on Never a Man Spoke Like This Man during the 1 a.m. worship service. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m.
First Presbyterian invites worshipers to hear Dr Irvine Emmons speak on What Are We Waiting For at 9 30 and 11 a.m. services with church school at the same times.
The Christian Science service titled Everlasting Punishment invites the public to attend the Bible Lesson Sermon. The First Church of Christ Scientist hosts the service at 200 South Marshall Road starting at 11 am with the Psalm 119 verse Order my steps in thy word.
The Rev. Roger Ashley will speak to the youth on Keep Your Life in Balance and to adults on Living Not Enjoying at the 10 30 a m service.
The Rev. Robert McNamara will speak on Love and the Wider Family at 8:15 and 10:30 am worship services at St Pauls United Church of Christ. Church school begins at 9:15 a.m.
The sermon by Fred Neumann titled A Little While will be delivered during the 8 and 10 30 a.m. worship services. Bentleg school sessions start at 9 15 a.m.
AP Religion Writer notes teleministry offers immediate counseling by telephone for troubled callers. The movement, led by CONTACT Teleministry Inc. and the national coordinating council, emphasizes 24 hour service, trained volunteers, and accreditation across U S communities. Norman Vincent Peale hails it as a major church idea amid 70,000 Help Line callers at Marble College Church.
Faith United observes Children's Day with Rev. Clifford Stearns speaking on God Loves the Children at the 8 15 a m worship. The 10 30 a m service features the church youth presenting Growing to Know God and to Respond in Love as the theme.
The Rev. Victor Kurz will preach on God's Love at the 10:30 a.m. worship service. Sunday school begins at 9:00 a.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church.
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