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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1972

Page

2

Churchmen Seek Fresh Approach to Sermons in Flux of Time

The article reports a wide shift in sermon style across denominations. Clergy experiment with dialogues, multimedia, and canned sermons while some push for simpler, more Christ centered preaching. Archbishop Whealon notes overall improvement but urges relevance and spiritual impact. A Washington congress on the Word of God gathers Catholic and Protestant leaders to address sermon content.

George W. Cornell NEW York E.T. DeLaney Minneapolis American Litheran Church Commission On Worship John F. Whealon Hartford Christ Whealon Washington, D.C Catholic University of America John J. Burke Institute For Pastoral Communications Jesus

Eight Anniversary Observance At First Church Of God

The eighth anniversary of Elder C. A. Tipton as pastor of the First Church of God at 7th Avenue and Lincoln Street will be marked by special services next week. Services begin at 3 30 p m tomorrow and 7 30 p m Monday through Friday with pastors from local and out of town churches speaking.

C. A. Tipton First Church of God 7Th Avenue Lincoln Street

Special Service features Rakestraw Sisters at church concert

A program of music begins at 3 30 p m tomorrow at Greater Missionary Baptist Church. Featured performers include the Rakestraw Sisters Mrs Mary Jarmon James Lyle Marilyn Merrida Mary Myers Hattie Banks and Roger Taylor.

Greater Missionary Baptist Church Rakestraw Sisters Mary Jarmon James Lyle Marilyn Merrida Mary Myers Hattie Banks Roger Taylor

Bethlehem Lutheran Worship and Sunday School Schedule

The Rev. Paul Bergdall will preach on A Simple Sacrifice at 8 and 10 30 a m worship services Holy Communion will be celebrated at the first service Sunday school begins at 9 15 a m

Paul Bergdall

One World at a Time Sermonette Reflects On Global Peril

The sermonette cites Labor Day deaths and the Munich attack to contrast worldly chaos with Christian hope. It urges believers to stay grounded in Heaven while contributing as better citizens on earth. Hebrews 11 10 is cited to emphasize a permanent divine foundation.

Olympic Village Munich God

Pastor Receives Master of Education Degree

The Rev. J. Ronald Mummert, pastor of the Church of the Brethren and social studies teacher at Manchester Middle School, earned a Master of Education from Miami University in Oxford. He also holds degrees from Elizabethtown College and Bethany Theological Seminary. Prior to his Middletown assignment in 1968, he pastored in Pennsylvania, Kansas, and Tortwood.

J. Ronald Mummert Church of the Brethren Manchester Middle School Miami University Oxford Mr. Mummert Elizabethtown College Elizabethtown Bethany Theological Seminary Oak Brook Ill Middletown Pennsylvania Kansas Tortwood

Women’s Day at Second Baptist Church Scheduled

Mrs. Donald Ginn, a Doty House primary teacher for nine years, will speak at the 11 a.m. worship service for the annual Women’s Day at Second Baptist Church. A 4:30 p.m. program of local musical talent will follow.

Donald Ginn Doty House Second Baptist Church Ginn Ohio State University Miami University Brown Hospital Veterans Administration Dayton University of Cincinnati Middletown

Special Speaker at Bethel AME Church Observes Women’s Day

Youth at Mt. Vernon AME Church in Columbus will hear a special speaker at Bethel AME on tomorrow’s 10 45 am worship service observing Women’s Day The Rev Mrs Harris ordained elder in 1958 has pastored in Michigan and attended Detroit Training Institute The program is arranged by Mrs Marvin Armstrong assisted by Mrs Frederick Moore and Mrs Thomas Howard

Mt. Vernon Ame Columbus Bethel Ame Harris Michigan Detroit

Evangelist Tim Henton Leads Shiloh Tabernacle Services

Rev Timothy Henton of Faith Evangelistic Monument Church Chicago conducts today and tomorrow services at Shiloh Holiness Tabernacle. Tonight at 7 30 p m features a Southern Ohio Youth Fellowship fellowship service. Tomorrow at 3 30 p m includes guests from Zion Hills Pentecostal Church Wilmington.

Shiloh

Logan Avenue Church Speakers and Bible School Start

Logan Avenue Church of Christ schedules F Wayne Dunn to speak on Sowing Good Seed at 10 30 a m worship and Eugene Prandenberg to discuss Qualifications and Work of Elders at 6 p m. Bible school begins at 9 30 a m.

F. Wayne Dunn Eugene Prandenberg Bible School

St Pauls UCC Announces Sunday Worship and School

Rev. W Curtis Lee will conduct 8 15 and 10 30 a m worship services. Sermon topic is What In The World Is Christian Education. Church School for all ages begins at 9 15 a m.

W. Curtis Lee Church School For Jbegins

Christ UMC Sets Sermon On Being Well Fed

Dr. George H. McAhren will speak on On Being Well Fed at the 10 30 a m worship service Christ United Methodist Church. Church school begins at 9 15 a m with activities for children and adults.

Christ United Methodist George H. McAhren

Sermon on Substance at First Church Of Christ Scientist

The First Church Of Christ Scientist holds an 11:00 am sermon on Substance. Jay School convenes at the same time for activities.

First Church of Christ Scientist Jay School

Sermon Topics at First Presbyterian Services

Dr. Irvin Emmons will address The Measurements of the Church at 9:15 and 11 a.m. worship. Rev. Robert Werd speaks on The Power Within Us at the 4 p.m. spiritual healing service.

Irvin Emmons Robert Werd

Tried Stone Baptist to Observe Men and Women Day Program

The annual Men and Women day program at Tried Stone Baptist Church will be observed tomorrow with a service starting at 3 30 p m. Mrs Helen T Price of Dayton serves as the speaker.

Tried Stone Baptist Church Helen T. Price Dayton

St Pauls To Hold Commitment Service At Sunday Worship

Members of St Pauls United Church of Christ will join a 10 30 a m service for a commitment ceremony. Bibles will be presented to church school members entering grade five. Adult classes include parables of Jesus and Christian views on economics and society. Promotion Sunday will see members move to new classes at 9 15 a m.

St. Paul's United Church of Christ Jesus

New Era Plans Woman's Day Service at Local Church

New Era Baptist Church will host a Women’s Day observance tomorrow at 11 a.m. with speaker Mrs. Helen Ashburn of Columbus. She is an Ohio State graduate active at Oakley Baptist Church, teaches Sunday school, directs music, sings with the Columbus Symphony Chorus, and leads church guilds.

New Era Baptist Church Helen Ashburn Columbus Ashburn Ohio State University Oakley Baptist Church

Dr Lodwick to speak on Christian Growth at service

Dr. Robert Lodwick will address the congregation on Christian Growth during the 10 45 a m worship service. Sunday school starts at 9 30 a m with classes for all ages.

Robert Lodwick

Faith United Methodist Church Announces Sermon Series

The Rev. Douglas Shriner will speak on Guide to Good Giving at 8:15 and 10:30 a.m. worship services. Church school begins at 9:25 a.m.

Douglas Shriner

Mt Zion Baptist to Host Reverend Baker Sermon

The Rev. Herbert Baker of Dayton will speak at the 1 am worship service at Mt. Zion Baptist. Sunday school will begin at 9 30 a.m.

Mt. Zion

First Baptist to Hear Dr. Weber on Operation Andrew

At 10 30 a m the First Baptist Church will host Dr G Walter Weber speaking on Operation Andrew during the worship service Church school begins at 9 15 am.

G. Walter Weber Operation Andrew Church School

Brethren minister to speak at 10 45 worship service

Rev. J Ronald Mummert will speak on An Inherent Protest in the Gospel at the 10 45 a m worship service. Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m.

J. Ronald Mummert

Revered Cleric Speaks on A Brother's Helping Hand

The Rev. Robert Clark will deliver a sermon titled A Brother's Helping Hand at the 10:30 a.m. worship service at St Luke United Presbyterian. Church school follows.

Robert Clark

Bonita Drive Church Sets Dual Sermons by LaCourse

L. Douglas LaCourse speaks at 10:30 a.m. on Christ the Unwelcome Visitor and at 6 p.m. on Christ the Visitor in the Home. Bible school opens at 9:30 a.m. at the Bonita Drive Church of Christ.

Bonita Drive Church of Christ

Reverend to Speak on The Voice of God for Our Day

The Rev. Edwin Bobbitt will deliver the message at 10 30 a m during the First Christian service and sermon titled The Voice of God for Our Day reflecting on spiritual guidance for today.

Edwin Bobbitt Voice of God

Emmanuel Baptist to Host Sermon on The Salvation

The Rev. Willie Bubes will speak at Emmanuel Baptist Church during the 11 a.m. worship service on the topic The Salvation. The message is expected to focus on faith and redemption within the church’s Sunday program.

Emmanuel Baptist Willie Bubes the Salvation

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