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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1973
Page
4
The text argues for everlasting punishment of the wicked and eternal life for the righteous. It cites Matthew 25 46 II Thessalonians 1 6 9 Revelation 14 11 Mark 9 48 and Thessalonians passages to support the view that punishment and blessing last without end.
Jef Fincher a Fort Worth native and Texas Christian University student served as assistant minister at Pecos First Christian Church this summer. He planned youth programs camp activities and summer conferences while Pastor Clark Ford was on vacation. Fincher aims to pursue counseling ministry after graduation at TTU with psychology and religion majors.
Pecos Eastern Star Chapter honored longtime members at a meeting in the Masonic Hall. Life member Hollis Smith attended. Mae V. Propp is a forty nine year member. Officers presented gifts and read a tribute to honorees. A social hour followed with decorations and a covered dish supper planned for the next meeting.
Letters discuss outdated wills warnings about widowhood and inheritance. A Lake Forest Illinois widow reflects on care for grandchildren and charitable omissions while noting a ten year old will. A reader asks about teenage spending and parental limits amid a family dispute.
The upcoming school year starts August 27. Mothers and students will spend hours planning wardrobes and replacing worn clothing. The article notes pantsuits for girls through college, plaid and stripe trends, double knit, and cotton blends, with fall layering. A teen fashion show at 6:00 PM Friday invites attendees.
George Steele profile of Michael Clay Smith 30 of Union West Virginia, prosecuting attorney for Monroe County by weekday and Episcopal priest on Sundays. A Louisiana native, Smith studied journalism, then law at Jackson College, practiced in Union, studied philosophy and theology, ordained last February, and since January serves as county prosecutor while maintaining church duties.
A short devotional prayer invites believers to search their hearts in the light of the revealing word of God. It ends with a timeless appeal for humility and mercy.
Cherry Tyree and J O Strother join the First United Methodist Church staff. Tyree, an organist, has served at multiple Conroe churches before moving to Pecos for this post. Strother, a former choir director for several Baptist churches, now teaches elementary music at Bessie Haynes Elementary in Pecos. The notice also mourns Bill Ray Gholson and thanks well wishers.
Mary Farnum Ellen Weinacht Ruth Butler attended Lab School at Sacramento near Cloudcroft New Mexico this month under Rev Milton Chester. Fifth and sixth grade labs used the Our Living Bible Series curriculum while Ruth Butler pursued kindergarten lab certification. Mary praised the material and urged others to join a class presenting it.
Michael A Guido of Metter Georgia presents a devotional piece asserting God’s all powerful all knowing and ever present nature. The sermon contrasts belief systems and emphasizes personal pursuit to please and know God. It contends God’s presence fills all places and ponders reader response to Him.
Religious orders that have taken a vow of poverty and were previously ineligible can now receive Social Security coverage if the order elects. Benefits come from workers earnings, with board lodging and personal items valued as earnings. the minimum reported earnings per active member is 100 dollars monthly. The order may elect up to five years retroactive coverage.
A short religious supplication asking for divine trust during hardship. The prayer emphasizes belief in God’s constant presence and love and ends with an Amen. It expresses reassurance in the faithful that they are never separated from the divine.
A simple ground beef patty recipe uses 2 pounds beef, tomato, mushrooms, onion, and spices. Shape into 6 to 8 patties and grill until done, yielding 6 to 8 servings.
The item lists contact: Kittie Jung and phone number 445-5475 with a date Friday August 17 1973. The fragment suggests a personal or service contact entry likely from a local directory or notice.
Randle Butler of 1319 S. Plum directed a church lay retreat at Scar amento in the Lincoln National Forest near Cloudcroft New Mexico. A fundraising campaign seeking 250000 aims to finish the master plan rebuild a dining hall and winterize the water system for the Sacramento Methodist Assembly to expand camping ministry and leadership development with a goal to renew the life of the local congregation.
Reverend Milton Propp former pastor of First United Methodist Church spoke at Grace UMC Alamogordo during Youth Week services. The Youth Choir of Albuquerque First Church directed by Harry Hook performed the musical Lightshine based on the Beatitudes. Propp now serves as conference camp director.
Wade McLain and Harvey Davis will fill the pulpit as Rev Butler Smith and his family are away on vacation. McLain, a Pecos youth, will supply for both services on August 19, then Davis, former pastor of First Baptist Balmorhea, will preach on August 26. Dr. Guy Newman will conduct both Sunday services at the First Baptist Church during Rev Smith's absence.
Pastor James Joiner of Tri nity Lutheran Church and his family left Tuesday for a missionary conference in San Antonio. Mrs Joiner and son Tre visited her parents in San Saba while the Rev. Joiner attended meetings in San Antonio. They plan to return to Pecos Saturday.
The Rev. Homer Nowell pastor of Calvary Baptist Church leads revival meetings in Post. Charlie Sullinger layman from Fort Stockton will speak at Calvary for both morning and evening services this Sunday during Nowell’s absence.
Youth minister Jef Fincher of First Christian Church and the Clark Ford family will be guests of honor at an ice cream supper hosted by the Howard Colliers at 216 West Fourth Street Sunday evening.
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