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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1978
Page
6
A tuxedoed Mel Tillis strode onstage and handed a puzzled Oral Roberts a handsome guitar at the Opryland venue. Tillis addressed Roberts with a bold line as the televised segment began, signaling a blend of country entertainment and religious figure.
Thirteen members of First United Methodist Church attended the Globe of the Great Southwest's The House of Saul to take part in a church group offer. A NM Christian Childrens Home truck will collect donations August 15 at Third and Dwight Church of Christ, requesting graham crackers and lemon flavoring. Backyard Bible Clubs run evenings 6 30 to 8 30 with youth from First Baptist in charge. First Presbyterian hosts a Pot Luck Supper Sunday at 5 30 to close Vacation Bible School. Handiwork, arts and crafts will be on display for parents. Mrs Phil Sanders of First Assembly honored at a surprise party. Roberts performs with son Richard on an Opryland TV special set to air August 28 on KMID TV.
The piece urges perseverance over defeat, noting dark days are expected but not reasons to quit. It emphasizes resilience, urging readers to overcome obstacles and maintain resolve despite hardships.
The Globe of the Great Southwest Theatre continues its Shakespeare Festival with Wednesday through Sunday performances through August 13. Agnes Sanford's The House of Saul draws out of town guests from across the U S and state groups visit for a group rate of 1 per person for ten or more. Reverend Randolph Cooper of St George's Episcopal Church San Antonio shared the drama with the Christian Television Network in El Paso. Tickets are 4 adults 2 students 1 seniors with Wednesday Thursday and Sunday discounts. Also announced a revival by Pastor Phil Sanders at First Assembly of God with Evangelist Carl Savage as speaker and regional musicians, beginning Sunday 10 45 a m and 7 00 p m nightly Monday through Friday at 7 30 p m. The ad ends with a motivational message about perseverance and continuing effort.
The speaker asserts life is hard but not impossible and urges total concentration and devotion. Keeping at the effort defines a victorious life span, framing obstacles as part of a delightful challenge to persist.
Psalm 3 presents David crying to the Lord for aid amid many adversaries. He proclaims God as shield and sustainer, trusts in divine salvation, and notes that blessings come from the Lord, with Selah interludes marking pauses. The excerpt ends with a quote from Thomas Fuller: Friendship is not to be bought at a fair.
Evangelist Hugh Jack Norwood and the Norwood family from Ft. Worth present a gospel concert at Immanuel Baptist Church on Friday night August 11 at 7 30. The Norwoods Caron Byron Margaret and Misti share dynamic voices and heartfelt songs to lift souls and touch hearts. O L Gober the Immanuel Church pastor invites all to attend and worship.
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