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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1983

Page

19

Outspoken bishop chosen for Corpus Christi Texas

Associated Press reports that Bishop Rene Gracida, a vocal critic of racism and abortion, will be installed July 11 as bishop of the Diocese of Corpus Christi Texas succeeding Bishop Thomas Drury. Gracida, born in New Orleans to a Mexican father and French mother, has long aided immigrants and supported nuclear disarmament.

Associated Press Tallahassee Fla Corpus Christi Texas Rene Gracida Thomas Drury Gracida Miami Florida Laredo Pensacola-Tallahassee Florida Panhandle Dresden Florida Gulf Coast Saigon Bob Graham Graham Walter F. Biggs Jr Pensacola John Paul II New York City Congress Father Drinan U.S Robert Drinan D-Mass New Orleans South Florida

Mormons gain African converts five years after priesthood change

In the five years since the Mormon Church opened its priesthood to blacks thousands in Africa have joined the faith. Some American blacks still view the policy as a sour memory, though leaders say acceptance has improved. Black priesthood member Jim Sinquefield notes lingering resentment but urges seekers to pursue truth. Ruffin Bridgeforth reports blacks find greater confidence and acceptance within the church today.

Michael White Associated Press Salt Lake City Mormon Church Africa Ruffin Bridgeforth Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Spencer W. Kimball Church Brigham Young University Kimball Jim Sinquefield Sinquefield Bridgeforth

Church Week Activities Schedule at 1401 N Sam Houston Ave

The church invites community children to join church members for a week of activities beginning Sunday at 9 30 a.m. to noon and Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 11 30 a.m. All events occur at 1401 N Sam Houston Ave with entries open to community kids.

N. Sam Houston Ave Rains

Odessa Church Directory and Service Times 1960s style

A dense list of Odessa area churches with addresses ministers and weekly schedules. Entries include Parkview Church of Christ 1700 Park Blvd Charles Jones minister and multiple nearby congregations with Sunday School times worship services midweek Bible studies and special services across diverse denominations.

Eisenhower Church OF Christ Don Carroll Manuel Flores Vernon Williams Parkview Church OF Christ Park Blvd Charles Jones West 22Nd Street Church OF Christ West 22Nd & Coronado Bob) Craig First Church OF God East 11Th Street George 8. Golden Foursquare Gospel Church North Adams Wilme McCurdy

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