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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1961
Page
6
A weekly religious meditation contrasts worldly failure with divine success. It recalls Jesus’ fishermen trial, notes Jesus’ sacrifice, and honors a town elder who built youth through Christian influence. The piece urges faith, mercy, and heavenly treasure over material gain.
Rev G Kenneth Tyson of Cumberland Rhode Island has assumed duties as pastor of Maitland Memorial Primitive Methodist Church on S Mill Street. A 1953 Bob Jones University graduate ordained in 1958 he previously served in Elizabeth Township Pennsylvania Tiberton Rhode Island and Butler area. He and wife Eleanor Lewis have two daughters Diane and Gayle and reside at the church parsonage on Orlando Avenue.
A 45 minute silent prayer service is held at Clenmore U P Church at 7 30 p m to prepare for Holy Communion tomorrow The Sacrament will be observed at 9 30 and 10 45 a m with the Worship Commission preparing the elements and Leslie Roberts leading The 7 30 p m service offers attendance for those unable to attend morning rites Communion is delivered to shut ins at 2 p m The 11 30 a m WEST broadcast features the minister theme The choir performs Jesu Word of God Incarnate by Mozart.
The St Paul Bible College Gospel team from St Paul Minnesota performs at Leesburg Chapel on Route 19 June 14. Rev Harry Polding will introduce the five member group touring Wisconsin Illinois Indiana Michigan Ohio and Pennsylvania. Members Roger Dean Elgin Illinois Helmut Rishcer Winnipeg Canada Evans Curry Centreville Louisiana Rhoda Nelson Clarkfield Minnesota.
The article argues that old prayers naming fears honestly remain relevant. It contrasts vague modern prayers with honest personal supplication, noting fears from atomic danger to childhood nightmares. Honest prayer, whether liturgical or personal, deepens faith and changes life gradually.
Rose Point Reformed Presbyterian Church marks a homecoming weekend with two events. An open house in the remodeled parsonage runs 8 to 10 p.m. today, followed by a Sunday worship service featuring Dr. Paul McCracken, former pastor from 1926 to 1936. Rev. Robert McFarland presides over the events.
Second Baptist Church will observe Annual Women’s Day with a 1 a.m. service and a 1 p.m. fellowship dinner. Guest speaker is Mrs. Willa Mae Rice of Pittsburgh, recording secretary on the National AME Zion Missions Board and editor for the Pittsburgh Courier. Additional participants include Mrs. Betty Young as MC and a choir of church members.
Faith Comes by Hearing a slide sound program from Mennonite Broadcasts Inc. will be shown at Maple Grove Mennonite Church near New Wilmington on Sunday at 7 30 p m. The event features images of Jerry a Mennonite House listener and is directed by Pastor Nathan Nussbaum.
Rev. James Erb of Wampum Methodist Church and his wife will host the New Castle Ministerial Association radio broadcast Sunday at 8 p m. The theme is Desire the Word and the Erbs will supply special music for the program.
The First Baptist Church East at North St hosts its annual Children’s Day tomorrow at 7 45 p m directed by Mrs Bruce Heasley with nursery through junior departments performing The youth choir will sing and ushers include David Armstrong Howard Duff and others Edward Hermann is superintendent Patty Smialowski reporter The Sunday School plans an outing June 17 to Camp East Brook with swimming picnic at 6 p m games at 7 and hymn sing at 8 Mrs Heasley heads transportation plans
The Washington CMA Daily Vacation Bible School is at half-way, running 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. through June 16 under director Mrs. Helen McEwen. The curriculum Around the World With Christ includes 4 to 16 year old children with a large group of teachers and helpers listed by name. A special treat awaits the children on June 16.
Dr. N. Quentin Grey of North St. Christian Church Butler will headline the 123rd Lawrence County Sabbath School convention on June 13. He is a Clymer Pa. native who studied at Atlantic Christian College Butler University and the University of Pittsburgh and has served in Indiana and Pennsylvania churches. Sessions start 2:30 p.m. with registration at Pulaski Presbyterian Church led by Mrs. David Nesbit. An officers election is planned. Nesbit will take dinner reservations through Sunday. Scott Wallace chairs arrangements.
The Nyack Ambassadors male quartet of Nyack Missionary College will perform at Hoover Heights Alliance Church Morris and Moorehead St at 7 30 p m on Wednesday. Rev H M Rambo will introduce the group. Members are Le roy Jackson George Schmersal Lowell Heim and David Puckett with Dan Ward as accompanist. The program features Gospel hymns and special arrangements.
The New Castle Council of Churches and the New Castle Ministerial Association sponsor a summer series of outdoor services on the lawn of Clenmore UP Church from June 18 to August 27 at 7 30 p m. If weather turns bad, services move to the sanctuary. Local ministers and choirs will perform each week with speakers and soloists.
Dr Gene Stone will mark the fiftieth anniversary of his pastorate at First Presbyterian Church Jefferson at Falls St tomorrow. He was called by the congregation May 20 1996 and preached his first sermon June 10 1956. Prior to New Castle he served seven years as general secretary of the International Society of Christian Endeavor with headquarters in Columbus Ohio.
Twelve Shenango Presbytery commissioners attend the annual Synod of Pennsylvania meeting at Grove City College. Sessions run Monday afternoon to Thursday noon with public 7:30 meetings. Moderator-elect to be chosen Monday. Dr. Douglas Vance serves as Synod executive secretary.
A dense church notices column lists services and timings for many congregations across the area. Names of pastors and venues appear with Sunday School and worship hours, plus special events and group meetings for each church.
The Daily Vacation Church School of First Presbyterian Church Jefferson at Falls St. opens Monday at 9 a.m. for boys and girls aged three through sixth grade, running June 12 to 23 with sessions 9 to 11 30 a.m. The program includes Bible study stories crafts music worship and recreation.
Daily Vacation Bible School opens Monday at First United Brethren Church and runs 7 to 9 p.m. through June 23. The course used is Christian Time and Talent with an evening closing program set for June 25.
Dr and Mrs Orval L Hamm and family attend a Vesper Service at Second Church Countyline Milton St at 430 pm Sunday Dr Hamm will speak and show pictures from American Mission Hospital Sialkot Punjab West Pakistan The Hamms return to mission work after a year furlough A reception follows the service
The First Presbyterian Church Jefferson at Falls hosts its annual Children’s Day program tomorrow at 10 a.m. All departments meet at 9:30 to proceed to Fellowship Hall for exercises. Joseph Weller assists as committee chairman and Claude Jenkins will preside.
Rev H Pat Albright pastor of Wesley Methodist Church will preach in his pulpit on Conference Sunday. The sermon titled A Tale That Is Told. The choir directed by Mrs Donald Wilson will sing O Praise The Lord based on Psalm 118. Mrs Dan Radabaugh accompanies on the organ.
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