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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Location
Pasadena, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1956
Page
6
A 1954 religious column urges men of decisive action to convert lofty ideals into daily standards. It cites Jesus and William Pitt as examples and recalls Andrew Jackson's mother’s counsel to persevere, urging graduates to clinch resolutions by determined deeds.
Dr Frank G H Stevens warns that pagan Diana worship in Ephesus threatened the Christian message. He notes the temple economy, the surge of magic-book burnings, and mobs shouting Great is Diana of the Ephesians as contrasting forces of religion and liberty collide with faith in Christ.
A biblical quotation from Jesus in the RSV stating that in the Father's house there are many rooms and that he is going to prepare a place for his followers. The line emphasizes assurance of heaven and Jesus' preparatory work.
The 168th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the U S A urged the US government to continue negotiations to eliminate weapons of mass destruction and pressed for long term economic aid. It called for study of hydrogen bomb tests effects on Pacific peoples and endorsed federal aid to education for tax supported public schools. It urged churches to shape public policy on housing health education police protection and welfare and praised inner city work like East Harlem Protestant Parish while urging a strong push for national racial integration.
Dr Gene Stone general secretary of the International Society of Christian Endeavor has resigned to become pastor of First Presbyterian Church in New Castle Pennsylvania. He will assume the pulpit this week after 1949 to present service guiding youth conventions and conferences across North America. Esther Kelford’s Bible program Esther and Her Bible is slated for a name change as producer Vern Vihlene announces. Mother Kelford will fade from the program's on air identity.
The Rev Morgan Edwards and other pastors lead service times at several Colorado churches. Listings note worship at 9 30 with church school 10 45 or 11 and sermons such as The Power You Possess and Circumstantial Evidence. Youth groups, sermons, and door-to-door education are listed across different blocks.
Pasadena community notes report reelection of Dr. Alden S Mosshammer as Pasadena Council of Churches president at the annual meeting. The piece previews upcoming conventions in Seattle and Denver, church housing for the aged, a Billy Graham rally in Oklahoma City, and local church programs including Shiloh Congregational’s recreation initiative.
President Eisenhower states in a White House message that American race relations and intercultural cooperation must be addressed on a moral and spiritual plane. He calls for courageous action by leaders of Christianity Judaism and Islam and lauds the Commission on Religious Organizations of Christians and Jews as a civic educational agency promoting goodwill justice and understanding.
Dr Ganse Little of Pasadena will substitute for Dr Ralph Sockman on the National Radio Pulpit during July August and September. Dr Carl W Segerhammar will lead April through June. Dr Lockman returns October 7. The program is run by the Broadcasting and Film Commission of the National Council of Churches with NBC and affiliated stations.
The Star-News announces editor Shoop will be on vacation for three weeks and the religion page, a longtime regular feature, will be omitted during that period.
The National Parks Ministry, four years old, plans services for 200000 summer visitors among 23 parks in eleven states and Alaska. Ministers will gather at scenic lakes and sequoia groves to provide spiritual support for tourists touring the parks Headquarters in Washington oversees the program.
Seventy five young ministers and college students from 23 denominations depart Los Angeles for Singapore. The group will spend three and a half years serving Adventist churches, hospitals, and publishing houses across the Far Eastern Division, with Katherine Kavanaugh assigned as secretary to the division treasurer.
New Castle Pennsylvania reports Robert Montgomery, confined to a wheelchair for 20 years, pursuing an evangelist path. He earned a diploma via home tutoring with a typewriter as his classroom, plans ordained ministry and full-time service after three more years at Eastern Nazarene College in Boston.
A Sunday worship service at Taber Colorado features a Missionary Full Gospel revival. Community members gather for spiritual renewal and religious instruction.
The notice lists church activities including Sunday school at 9 20 and 10 45 sermons by Rev. Hart and Rev. Dr. Gifford, a sixteenth anniversary sermon, Baptist Training Union, youth program, and Billy Graham film Battleground Europe. Also details Pasadena Shakespeare Coup services at 2308 Los Robles with Rev. Dr. Gifford and Castles In the Band. Church of Truth at Orange Grove features Rev. Drs Thomas A. and Jean Maxy Williams and a Constructive Thinkers class.
The notice lists multiple churches in Altadena and Pasadena with service times, Sunday schools, youth groups, and special events. It includes Central Marin and Walnut, Pilgrim Fellowship, Bethany, Church of Christ groups, Christian Science reading rooms, and Filipino Holiness services, with ministers named and times ranging from morning to evening.
The Rev Warren Ost head of the National Council program describes the park tour as ideal ministry preparation and a rare unforgettable experience for tourists. Park sites include Mt McKinley AK Grand Canyon AZ Death Valley CA Kings Canyon CA Lassen Volcanic CA Sequoia CA Yosemite CA Mesa Verde CO Isle Royale MI Glacier MT Crater Lake OR Hood NF OR Oregon Caves OR Black Hills SD Mt Rushmore SD Bryce Canyon UT Zion UT Mt Rainier Olympic WA Grand Teton Yellowstone WY
Summary of community church events lists pastor Simmanuel Brethresn-Raymond at 9:30 Sunday school and adult classes. Additional note mentions speaker Meena? at 6:15 for the Young Folks Society and a guest speaker at Miasted, LC.
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