Russian religious revival seeks U S church support
Michael J. McManus reports on a wave of U S church activity aiding postwar Russia. He cites Bruce Weaver of the United Methodist Church and John Ferguson of First Presbyterian Clinton S C, detailing aid efforts, church planting, training, and fundraising to rebuild Russian Protestant infrastructure and moral life amid Cold War and post Soviet tensions.
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Clinton
Russia
Belgium
England
France
Sergey Rakhuba
Moody Bible Institute
Leningrad
St. Petersburg
Chopin
Bruce Weaver
Soviet Union
United Methodist Church
America
U.S
Commonwealth of Independent States
Union of Evangelical Christian Baptists
Russian Ministries
Wheaton
Ill
John Ferguson
First Presbyterian
S.C
Duke University
Saltykovk
Moscow
Ferguson
Michael J. McManus
Bethesda, Md
Mary the mother of Jesus seen as model mother figures
Clergy from several churches offer a reverent portrait of Mary highlighting her faith purity and devotion. They emphasize her ordinary life yet extraordinary role as mother of Jesus noting she stayed by the cross and supported him through his youth and ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cross
Thorpe
Mary
Les Bowling
Parker Heights
Bowling
God
Bridges
Jesus
Joseph
Nun fired from St. Meinrad over ordination debate
Carmel M. McEnroy, a Sisters of Mercy nun and faculty member at St. Meinrad School of Theology, was fired after a Nov 4 1994 ad criticizing Pope John Paul II's call to end the debate on women's ordination. Archbishop Buechlein defended the firing. Archabbot Timothy Sweeney led the action. In Salt Lake City, Life Management International sues the Mormon Church for 189 million dollars, alleging a general authority's guidance harmed business. The suit cites M Russell Ballard's warning against self esteem and personal agency. plaintiffs William and Jannette Bireley seek damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Meinrad
Ind
John Paul II
Catholic Church
St. Meinrad School of Theology
Carmel M. McEnroy
Sisters of Mercy
National Catholic Reporter
Fairfax
McEnroy
Indianapolis
Daniel M. Buechlein
Timothy Sweeney
Buechlein
Salt Lake City
Mormon Church
M. Russell Ballard
Church News Highlights Local Religious Events And Announcements
Jane Christiansen speaks at Faith Tabernacle and Cornerstone Assembly Sunday with morning and evening sessions. A revival with Calvary Singers and Jerry Oliver at Chapel Hill Baptist. Mother's Day gift at Calvary Baptist, plus 23rd anniversary May 22 with Rev. Bob Cheek. Various revival and recovery meetings listed with contact numbers for details. The 1995 West Texas Track Meet begins today with $4 entry. Submit church news by Wednesday 5 p.m. for Saturdays.
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Jane Christiansen
Faith Tabernacle Church
E. 42Nd St
Christiansen
Cornerstone Assembly of God Church
N. Dixie Blvd
Jerry Oliver
The
Calvary Singers of
Mesquite
Chapel Hill Baptist Church
E. 52Nd St
Jim Anders
Calvary Baptist Church
Andrews Hwy
Bob Cheek
James Bishop
Skaggs Spreads Faith at Texas Seminary Concert
Ricky Skaggs performed at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, playing bluegrass for students and clergy, autographing autographs, and prompting two seminarians to clog dance. He spoke of faith guiding his music, noting country music’s religious roots and his aim to reach sinners without preaching. He also performed for President Bush’s circle and supported Bush at Nashville events, emphasizing he is a Christian entertainer who ministers through performance.
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Fort Worth
Ricky Skaggs
Bush
Texas
Fort Worth Stockyards
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Skaggs
Ken Hemphill
Kroger
Roy Acuff
Acuff
Hank Williams
Reno
Redneck
Loretta Lynn
George
Barbara Bush
Nashville
George W. Bush
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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
Anne
Joachim
Temple
Jerry Thorpe
Temple Baptist Church
Odessa
Baby Jesus
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Calif
Critical
Church News
Calvary Singers
Bob Randall
Westover Baptist Church
N. Torrance Ave
Terry Wright
Midland
Crestview Baptist Church
Thomas
Harold Ivan Smith
Crestview
Rooster’’ Fletcher
Unity Church
Lou Etta Cummins
Unity Church of
West Texas
E. 12Th St
Fred Johnson
Jimmy Swaggart
New Hope Church
E. Sixth St
Gardner
Warren Gardner
Planned Parenthood
Unitarian-Universalist Church of
Scott McLaurin
John Ben Shepperd
McLaurin
Chuck Lane
Glenda Lindsey- Hicks
Midland College
Unitarian Universalist Church of
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