Baptist Church Names New Pastor in Pecos
Dudley E. Bragg, long serving pastor of First Baptist Church of Haskell, Texas, accepts the pastorate of First Baptist Church in Pecos. Bragg, a Hardin-Simmons and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary graduate, has preached since age 17 and led churches in Texas and one in Wichita. He and wife Bobby Wall, married in 1949, have four children and will begin in Pecos on August 15.
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Dudley E. Bragg
First Baptist Church
Haskell
Texas
First Baptist Church of
Pecos
Rev. Bragg
Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Fort Worth
Wichita
Kansas
Bragg
Bobby Wall
Medicine Mound
Robert
Lynetta
Todd
Val
Braggs
Calvary Baptist Church Hosts VBS Beginning Monday
Vacation Bible School at Calvary Baptist Church starts Monday August 6 from 6 30 p m to 9 p m for ages two through sixth grade. Activities include Bible teaching missionary teaching and handwork with bus pickup available. For rides call 447 2861 or 447 2338. Public invited.
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Calvary Baptist Church
Word of God Commandment Exalts No Other Gods Before Me
A religious line from Exodus proclaims strict monotheism with the prohibition on worshipping other deities before the Lord. It emphasizes exclusive devotion and the primacy of the commandment against idolatry.
How to Win a Love That Is Not Returned
Norman Vincent Peale and Ruth Statford Peale discuss a reader's doubt about love and prayer, advising self‑improvement, faith, and inner clarity. They suggest visualizing being loved, seeking guidance through prayer, and possibly reading How to Pray, with a free copy offered via Box 500, Pawling, NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawling
N.Y
Calvary Baptist pastor serves Pecos 11 years
The Rev. W. Homer Nowell, a Celina Texas native and farm boy, has served as Calvary Baptist pastor in Pecos for eleven years, guiding the church through growth and community work under his leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary Baptist
Pecos
Jayne Robinson
Rev
W. Homer Nowell
Celina, Texas
United Methodist and Nowell Pastorate Notes Pecos
Sunday 4 p.m Pastor Parish Relations Committee at First United Methodist Church. Monday 7 p.m United Methodist Men at the church. Tuesday 9:30 a.m United Methodist Women in the church parlor. Wednesday 7 p.m choir practice. The Nowells moved from Freeport Texas to Pecos with three children. Rev Nowell praises Pecos as the happiest pastorate of his 39 years.
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First United Methodist Church
United Methodist
Garland Matthews
Hollis Smith
Don Clark
Joe Wood
Calvary Baptist Church
Frances
Freeport
Texas
David
Pecos High School
Houston Baptist University
Rice Temple Baptist Church
Nowells
Billy
Arlington
Lavonia
Michael
Shauna
Linda Means
Nowell
Brasoria
Charles
Michelle
Yvonne
Belinda
Calvary Baptist
Pecos
Vision of a broader truth ties science and faith
Theologians and scientists at a Tandbridge conference describe a prospect of a new and more comprehensive vision of reality. They say this wider truth and coherence lies within reach, shared by both fields, signaling a unifying view of science and Christianity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Cornell
Tambridge, Mass
Nazarene schedule change and camp reports in New Mexico
Members and friends of the Church of the Nazarene attended a camping program at the New Mexico District camp grounds between Ruidoso and Capitan. Four students left for Junior High Camp on July 16, followed by Joe Compton at boys and girls camp the next week. Sunday School classes will be held this Sunday due to many at camp meetings, with services resuming next week. The report on science and faith from the World Council of Churches conference discusses harmony and tension between science and theology, urging responsible use of technology and a shared sense of mystery in pursuit of a just, sustainable future.
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Church of the Nazarene
New Mexico
Ruidoso
Capitan
N.M
Melody Reeves
Sherry McCoy
Donna
Leona Meeks
Joe Compton
Chuck Millhuff
Bill Draper
Point Loma College
Nazarene Liberal Arts
San Diego
Calif
Wally
Ginger Saxon
Jim Reeves
Phillip Henner
Chicago
D. Enile Ajakaiye
Nigeria
Edwards returns to lead Sunday church services
The former pastor of First Baptist Church, Rev. Glenn Edward of Baton Rouge Louisiana, will fill the pulpit this Sunday, conducting both morning and evening services at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. The church spokesman invites all to attend.
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First Baptist Church
Glenn Edward
Baton Rouge
Seeds From the Lover Prayer for a Happy Life
A newspaper advert from a woman seeking a traveling companion quotes a Christian view of happiness. It asserts happiness comes from the Lord, not possessions, and grows through doing good and sharing faith. The message promotes knowing the Saviour as the path to lasting joy.
Sound of the Trumpet film at Elm Street Baptist Church
A contemporary dramatic motion picture on the return of Christ titled Sound of the Trumpet will be shown Saturday August 4 at 8 p.m. at Elm Street Baptist Church. The youth sponsors the event and all interested persons are invited to attend.
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Elm Street Baptist Church
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Ruth Statford Peale
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Edwards Returns
Orlock Veet
Pecos Enterprise
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