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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1996
Page
16
Religion writer Michael J. McManus assesses how church arsons exposed racism in the South, prompting mixed political reactions, cross racial outreach, and church-led rebuilding efforts. Clinton visits Mount Zion AME in Greeleyville.
In Orlando the laity take on duties once reserved for priests as the Catholic Church faces priest shortages. The National Association for Lay Ministry meets at the Omni Rosen Hotel with over 150 participants including Bishop Norbert Dorsey. Lay ministers assist in visiting the sick, counseling, and parish administration, while deacons expand sacramental duties.
Christus Gardens in Tennessee touts a Bible Gold Medal Olympic Team led by Elijah and Samson with women’s contenders Salome and Mary Magdalene. The plan includes a color rendering and free lists of team members and biblical references for Sunday School teachers and students to use in lessons and activities.
In Raleigh and across North Carolina many churches once blamed AIDS as divine punishment. As deaths rise, some church members push healing ministry. Rev. Carl Kenney urges love and action. AIDS is now the top killer of black men aged 15 to 44 in NC. The Generalist State Convention plans a health co ordinator position to educate and assist communities.
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