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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1998

Page

12

Abortion debate marks 25 years since Roe v Wade rule

McManus argues Americans remain split on abortion after 25 years, noting rising out of wedlock births and fatherless homes. The piece surveys pro life and pro choice positions, cites personal testimonies, emphasizes responsible sexuality, adoption, and changing hearts over legal change.

Ambridge Penn Supreme Court Geoffrey Chapman St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Sewickley National Organization of Episcopalians For Life Noel Frederica Mathewes-Green Christianity Today Mathews- Green Mathews-Green Mission and Ministry Trinity Episcopal School For Ministry America U.S McManus Bethesda

Churches Weigh Guns After Texas Law Change

The Texas Legislature altered the concealed handgun rule, now requiring churches to post signs or hand out notices about firearms on property. Leaders from First Presbyterian, Asbury United Methodist, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, and other churches express concern, with some stressing guns have no place in sacred spaces and urging restraint while others emphasize personal responsibility and training.

Texas Associated Press Texas Legislature Philip McLarty First Presbyterian Church Mark Woodruff St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church Asbury Strempke Mark Riley Immanuel Baptist Church Dean Kelm Redeemer Lutheran Church David Mindel First Christian Church Don Palmer Life Unlimited Church Mindel

Precious Moments founder builds religious theme park shrine

Sam Butcher, creator of Precious Moments figurines, built a religious themed complex near Carthage off I-71. The site features a hotel, chapel, restaurants, Fountain of Angels and Honeymoon Island, drawing about 750,000 visitors yearly as Butcher signs hundreds of figurines.

Carthage Sam Butcher Interstate 71 Precious Moments Midwest Ted

Quiet Lady's 1.8 Million Bequest Shocks Centenary Church

Lib Kimrey, remembered for small acts of kindness at Centenary United Methodist Church in Greensboro, left 80 percent of her estate worth 1.839 million to the church with 20 percent to her stepson. The gift, revealed after her 1996 death, funds debt payoff, parking lot paving, and a long term investment with about 150000 annual interest, shaping the church's future.

Greensboro N.C Kimrey Centenary United Methodist Church Centenary Carl Worthy Clan No Strings Mildred Rives Kimsey Vernon Judy Milligan Rod Miami Worthy

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