First Baptist Church to Welcome New Pastor in Pecos
The First Baptist Church in Pecos will host Rev. Dudley E. Bragg as pastor for the first time this Sunday Aug 19. The Braggs arrive from Haskell and Mrs Bragg will teach at Austin Elementary School A reception and pounding will follow the 7 oclock service. Back to Church Day is set for Aug 26 with a hoped for 300 in Sunday School.
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Dudley E. Bragg
First Baptist Church
Braggs
Pecos
Haskell
Bragg
Austin
Church News Notice for Pecos Enterprise Page
The Pecos Enterprise invites local churches to submit news for the Church Page Each Friday. Items must be in the Enterprise office by 5 p.m. Wednesday for publication on Friday’s page.
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Pecos Enterprise
Enterprise
There’s an Answer by Peale and Peale
Advice column discusses coping with family disapproval of playing in bars and keeping conscience clear to preserve inner sparkle. Readers ask about revenge, teen jewelry and behavior, with responses urging patience, open dialogue, and guidance toward safe, healthy choices.
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Buddy
Jesus
Balmorhea Methodists refurbish parsonage
Balmorhea Methodists proceed with parsonage upgrades including birchwood kitchen cabinets new drapes and venetian blinds for the pastor study and energy saving ceiling and wall work. New members Mr and Mrs Head joined from Paint Rock Texas as Rev Don Holladay plans a vacation leaving Aug week.
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Balorhea Methodist Church
Eddie Fellebaum
K.S. Head
Paint Rock
Texas
Mrs. Head
Balmorhea
Fort Stockton
Mr. Head
Moral crisis cited in Gallup report on U S values
New York AP reports a 105 page study Religion in America 1979 80 portrays a moral crisis in the United States. Findings include rising street crime youth fear of injury widespread cheating and declining honesty among business leaders. The piece notes public distrust of institutions and urges a return to faith.
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New York
United States
George Gallup Jr
America
Mount Zion Baptist Church Built By Rev Bailey 1958
Rev Lon Bailey led Mount Zion Baptist Church at 600 E. 14th in 1958 to replace a frame building. Organized 1929 by Rev Hank land donated 1930 by Mr B T Biggs. Bailey, who moved in 1945 and preached from 1946, built the new structure with volunteers. The church now lists about 80 members and Bailey does not draw salary, living by support from friends and building work. The Baileys have five children and note Pecos as a fine place while stressing service to others. The piece also references Catholic Relief Services noting 13,000 displaced land people from Southeast Asia in camps awaiting resettlement.
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Mount Zion Baptist Church
E. 14Th
Lon Bailey
MacFowler
Chikashaw
Oklo
Hank
B.T. Biggs
Bailey
Mount Zion
Rev. Bailey
Ida Bell
Okla
Florence
Texas
Gainesville
Valley View
New York
Southeast Asia
Catholic Relief Services
Vietnam
Laos
Cambodia
Edwin Broderick
Thailand
Seeds From the Sower by Michael A Guido
An inspirational reflection urging readers to consider the person they will become based on their thoughts words and deeds. It contrasts sowing to selfish desires with planting the Spirit’s good works, citing biblical guidance on reaping what is sown and turning to the Lord for a beautiful and useful life.
Teachers Meeting at First United Methodist Church
United Methodist News notes a teachers meeting at First United Methodist Church on Sunday August 26 from 8 to 9 p.m. All grade teachers are urged to attend and support. Choir practice is planned for Wednesday at 7 p.m.
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First United Methodist Church
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Norman Vincent Peale
Ruth Stafford Peale
Pawling
N.Y
New York Life
Tommy Beauchamp
New York Life Insurance Company
S. Eddy
Methodists
Don Holladay
Fort Davis-Balmorhea
Jerry Cook
Fort Davis
B.E. Holladay
Hobbs
N.M
Meadowbrook Methodist Church
Fort Worth
Church Fellowship Hall
el Paso
Lydia Patterson Institute
Dripping Springs
Fellowship Hall
Mae Ray Kelley
Key
Pastor
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
The
Baileys
Harvell Ardell Bailey
Long Beach
Calif
Odessa Mae Bailey Livingston
Junction City
Kan
Phoenix
Ariz
Marilyn Yvonne Bailey Moore
Leonard
Leon
Milford Lee Bailey
Michael A. Guido
Metter
Georgia
United Methodist
Toyah
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