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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1977
Page
2
Witnesses recall a devastating church fire on November 14 in Franklin that destroyed the sanctuary but spurred swift Christian response. Members offered prayers and cleanup efforts, focusing on keeping services alive and reinforcing faith amid loss.
The Adult and Family Life Councils of the First United Methodist Church will host an Advent supper in the fellowship hall tomorrow at 5 p.m. The senior high youth will serve the meal and lead a worship service. The evening ends with making chrismans as Christmas decorations.
Marsha Johnstone of Cincinnati wife and mother of four will present a mini concert at Edgewood church. Her gospel singing began in her home church Covenant First Presbyterian in Cincinnati and expanded to West Virginia churches before becoming a full time ministry. She has appeared before 10 000 at the Ohio State Fair and in churches revivals and family events with her children often joining.
Two Ohio Baptist conventions join to support the Fund of Renewal aiding minority education and locally validated projects. Dr George W Lucas urges backing. campaign aims to raise seven million dollars nationally with 60 percent for minority education and 40 percent for local projects. The Lima origin note closes the report.
Mr. and Mrs. Hubert White of Franklin resume leadership at the West Middletown Church of God on Vine Street. The couple and their three children have attended since 1967. The Rev. Mr. White hails from Breathitt County Kentucky. Edna from Knott County. They celebrate their 24th wedding anniversary tomorrow. The church is an independent congregation.
In Vienna Ohio Roman Catholics preferring the Latin Mass form a church in exile after Roach retires from St Vincent de Paul Parish. Worshippers travel from Cleveland Akron and Pittsburgh to a trailer park chapel while statues vanished from the parish.
The New Era Baptist Church at 1120 Yankee Road will observe its 56th anniversary and homecoming with 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. services. Combined choirs directed by Samuel Bennett of Miami University will perform at the first service, with Rev. S. N. Winston and Calvary Baptist Church of Dayton as guests at 3:30. The pastor is Rev. S. S. Cousin.
CARE appeals for $65,000 in aid for survivors of cyclones in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. Allen Turnbull reports initial relief included 11,000 pounds of bread and glucose biscuits and a bakery shipment for 14,000 pounds of bread daily in Hyderabad. Contributions directed to CARE India Cyclone Fund in Columbus Ohio.
Christ United Methodist Church at 700 S Marshall Road will serve a turkey dinner from 5 to 7 PM on December 3. The event is organized by the church youth group and open to the community.
An Advent Sunday event at 6:30 p.m. in the church fellowship hall offers families banner making and a brief Advent service after a light supper. Child care is provided. Weekly Advent gatherings continue Nov 30 Dec 7 14 and 21 with 6:15 covered dish dinners and 7:15 services in the sanctuary.
The Shiloh Holiness Tabernacle of the Universe at 510 18th Ave hosts a 7:30 p.m. program tomorrow featuring Pastor Dr. Jerry Williams of Greater Second Baptist Church of Hamilton and the Hamilton church choir.
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