Former alcoholic to become minister for Stockbridge Mohicans
D Bruce Miller 39, once fired from a managerial job for alcohol problems, will be ordained a minister of the American Lutheran Church this month. An American Indian from the Stockbridge-Munsee band, he plans full time ministry to his people in South Minneapolis after studies at Luther Theological Seminary. Miller emphasizes practical past experience alongside faith and says his life of struggle shapes his ministry to minorities. He grew up on a reservation near Shawano Wisconsin, left school at 15, worked in surveying and flooring, served in the military, and pursued seminary training beginning 1969 70 aligning his call with overcoming disfavor and personal battles.
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ST. Paul, Minn
D. Bruce Miller
American Lutheran Church
Miller
Stockbridge-Munsee
Shawano
Wis
Minneapolis
Luther Theological Seminary
St. Paul
Chicago
Hauge Lutheran Church
St Pauls UCC Services With Trinity Theme
Rev. W Curtis Lee will conduct 8 15 and 10 30 a m worship services with the sermon Thoughts on the Trinity Church school begins at 9 15 a m The St Pauls United Church of Christ bulletin notes the morning schedule and topic.
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St. Pauls United Church of Christ
W. Curtis Lee
Faith United Methodist Hosts The Doubter Sermon
The Rev. H. Douglas Shriner speaks on "The Doubter" about Thomas at 8:15 and 10:30 a.m. worship services. Sunday School begins at 9:25 a.m.
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H. Douglas Shriner
Thomas
African Experiences Highlight Usher Day at Bethel AME
Miss Erma Herr will share slides and experiences from Africa teaching teenagers to become primary grade teachers. Sent to Africa in August 1961 by the Brethren in Christ Mission Board, she trained Amandebeie and Shona teacher-trainees and returned in January 1905. Exhibits include village-made articles. music by local performers and Bethel Trio.
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Bethel Ame
Erma Her
Africa
Miss Herr
Brethren In Christ Mission Board
Youth Choirs Recital Set at New Era Baptist Church
A special program by Sunbeams Junior Choir and Senior Choir will be part of the 10 45 a m service at New Era Baptist Church. Miss Lou Ann Pickett directs with Frances Clark at piano. Both graduate students from Miami University Oxford trained the youths since late February as a graduate project. Pickett will sing two solos. The Rev S S Cousin preaches the Youth Day service.
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Sunbeams
New Era Baptist Church
Lou Ann Pickett
Frances Clark
Miss Pickett
Miss Clark
Miami University
Oxford
Fourth Annual Tried Stone Youth Choir Recital Crowned Sunday
A king and queen will be crowned at 6 p.m. Sunday during the fourth annual Tried Stone Baptist Youth Choir recital featuring 40 young voices. Accompanying the choir are organist Mrs. Odessa Parons and pianist Mrs. Kathleen Mont.
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Tried Stone Baptist
Odessa Parons
Kathleen Mont
Mt Zion Baptist Names Rev Willie Morgenfield Speaker
The Rev. Willie Morgenfield of Cleveland will speak at the 11 a.m. Mt Zion Baptist Church service. He is scheduled to deliver the sermon and lead the worship event.
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Mt. Zion
Does it Matter What We Believe Sermon Topic
The Rev. Edwin Bobbitt will discuss Does it Matter What We Believe at the 10 30 a m service. Church school starts at 9 15 a m.
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Edwin Bobbitt
Logan Avenue Church Hosts Dual Talks on The New Birth and Gospel
Logan Avenue Church of Christ brings Evangelist F Wayne Dunn to speak on The New Birth at 10 30 a m worship. Elder Eugene Brandenburg follows with The Gospel of Christ at 6 p m. Bible school begins 9 30 a m.
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F. Wayne Dunn
Eugene Brandenburg
Bible School
Power For Spiritual Growth Sermon at Bonita Drive
L Douglas LaCourse will speak on Bonita Drive at the 10 30 a m worship service with Bible school for all ages starting at 9 30 a m. The evening sermon at 6 p m is titled A Valid Will.
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L. Douglas LaCourse
Rev Witney Markham Leads Gospel Tabernacle Services
The Rev. Witney A Markham will lead morning worship at 11 a m Sunday school at 10 a m An evangelistic service follows at 7 p m Midweek prayer is at 7 30 p m on Wednesday and a youth service at 7 30 p m on Saturday
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Odd Fellows Lodge
Britton Lane
Mt. Pleasant Home
Monroe
Witney A. Markham
Pokey Griffith District Holds Tuesday Meeting at Farrar Residence
Commissioners of the Pokey Griffith District meet Tuesday at 2533 Central Ave Reginald Farrar hosts a cookout at 6 15 p m. before discussing Camp activities and troop leadership issues Assisting Farrar will be Tom Strait.
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Pokey
Griffith District
Reginald Farrar
Central Ave
Farrar
Tom Strait
Catholic Fraternities Plan Hamilton Visitation and Conference
The annual Visitation and Conference of St. John Fraternity Middletown Ohio will join St. Stephen's Fraternity at St. Stephen's Church Hamilton Sunday at 2 30 p m The lay Franciscans will drive to the church for a 2 30 p m service Father Ben Begin will conduct the Mass and preside as visitator Sacred music will be provided by St Stephen's Choir Mrs Helen C Ward and Miss Mary Sulfsted participate in the service
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St. John Fraternity
Middletown
Ohio
St. Stephen's Fraternity
St. Stephen's Church
Dayton St
Hamilton
Ruth Davis
St. John’s
Helen C. Ward
Ben Begin
O.F.N
St. Stephen's Rectory
St. Stephen
New Day Revival Promised By United Missionary Church
The eighth annual Spring and Youth Revival at United Missionary Baptist Church runs Tuesday through Friday with Rev. Bennett W. Smith of Lincoln Heights Baptist Church as speaker. He hails from Florence Alabama, served in the Air Force, holds a degree from Tennessee A&I, studied at several colleges, and earned an honorary doctorate for religious and civil rights work. He also serves as Woodlawn city councilman.
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United Missionary Baptist Church
Bennett W. Smith
Lincoln Heights Baptist Church
Woodlawn
Florence
Ala
Smith
U.S. Air Force
Poasttown Church Hosts 84th Memorial Day Service
The 84th annual Memorial Day services are set for Poasttowns Mt Pleasant Baptist Church tomorrow at 2 30 p m Col Eldon Hutchison retired U S Army Chaplain will honor soldiers buried in the churchyard and wars from the Revolution Most of the service will be in the churchyard with a half hour organ prelude and singing of patriotic hymns in the church Mrs John Finkbone will be organist.
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Poasttowns
Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church
Eldon Hutchison
U.S. Army
John Finkbone
First Baptist Sermon Titled The World Is Not Enough
The Rev. G. Walter Weber will deliver the 10:30 a.m. worship sermon on The World Is Not Enough. Sunday School meets at 9:15 a.m.
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G. Walter Weber
Bethlehem Lutheran to Hold 8 and 10 30 Services
Bethlehem Lutheran will offer identical worship at 8 and 10 30 a.m. with Charles Lane, student pastor from Lakeview Lutheran Church St Paul Minn, as Bethlehem member and Luther Theological Seminary senior ministerial student. Holy Communion will be celebrated at both services. A family night honoring confirmants and families will be at 6 30 p.m.
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Charles Lane
Lakeview Lutheran Church
St. Paul, Minn
Bethlehem Lutheran
Luther Theological Seminary
St. Paul
Emmanuel Baptist to Host Sermon by Rev Alvin Richardson
The Rev. Alvin Richardson will preach at Emmanuel Baptist during the 11 am service. Sunday school starts at 9:30 am.
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Alvin Richardson
Missionary Baptist Choir to Lead 3 P.M. Service
The Rev. A Bodie and the Pearly Gates Singers from the Church of the Living God Temple Dayton present a 3 p.m. service with Rev. C Arnold, pastor, hosting the event at the local church.
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A. Bodie
Pearly Gates Singers
Church of the Living God Temple
Dayton
C. Arnold
Christ United Methodist Worship and Youth Schedule
The Rev. Roger A. Ashley will deliver an adult sermon titled A Suc cessful Christ at 10 30 a m worship. The junior sermon is The Bishop and The Candlesticks. Church school begins at 9 15 a m and Youth Fellowship at 6 30 p m.
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Roger A. Ashley
Gospel Impression set for Shiloh Tabernacle program
A gospel music program by the Gospel Impression from Dayton will be held at 3 30 pm and 7 pm at Shiloh Holiness Tabernacle. The Rev R Payne is the pastor.
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Gospel Impression
Dayton
R. Payne
First United Presbyterian Service Sermons Announced
The Rev. Irvin W. Emmons will speak on Never Losing Heart at the 9 30 a m service. The Rev. R W Ward will deliver Healing Through Obedience and Gratitude at the 11 a m service.
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Irvin W. Emmons
R.W. Ward
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