Jesus Serves God as Example and Redeemer
A devotional reflection emphasizes Jesus as perfect example and savior, noting his obedience to the Father even unto death and detailing salvation as an eternal covenant through his life, death, and resurrection. It cites Hebrews and Romans to urge personal faith, repentance, and adherence to Christ’s commandments.
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Jesus
Christ
God
Jehu
Israel
Jehovah
House of Ahab
Jesus Christ
Babylon
Assyra
Greece
Rome
John
Mormon Elders Begin Teaching Mission in Pecos
Elders Gifford and Buell of the Latter-Day Saints arrived in Pecos on December 8 for an indefinite assignment. They will teach the Book of Mormon at the First Baptist Church and lead a community greenery gathering for the Singing Christmas Tree, with a chili feed to follow.
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Gifford
Buell
Pecos
First Baptist Church
Banky Stocks
George Young
Young
Jesus Christ
American
Elder Gifford
Montana
Columbia Falls
Heber City
Utah
Fort Worth
America
Baptist Choir to Sing Christmas Cantata
First Baptist Church adult choirs present Glory to God at 7 30 p m Sunday. Soloists include Bob Miller tenor Pat Hubbs soprano Bill Moss baritone and Fran Meek alto. Accompanists Lurline Crowley organ Janann Glier piano Jack Ivy and Craig Carrico trumpets Craig Duke tympany.
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First Baptist Church
Pat Hubbs
Bill Moss
Fran Meek
Lurline Crowley
Janann Glier
Jack Ivy
Craig Carrico
Craig Duke
Nativity Carving Tour Shows World Faith in Wood
German artist Albert Fehrenbacher displays his Creche of All Nations, a carved Nativity series shaped in dioramas from Eskimo to Hindu scenes. Fehrenbacher, a World War II prisoner turned sculptor, explains the pieces symbolize Christ as universal lord and seek funding for a larger, final set.
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George W. Cornell
Port Washington, N.Y
Utah
Africa
Mary
Albert Fehrenbacker
Russia
Fehrenbacher
Parkridge
N.J
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
Port Washington
N.Y
Christ
India
Germany
Peru
South Pacific
Moscow
Brooklyn Museum
Ann
Howard Ruck
Seeds From The Sower Christmas Gift
One of the joys of Christmas is giving and receiving gifts, starting with God who gave His Son. The message urges receiving God's free gift, loving others, and thanking the Giver with life, not just words.
Methodist Choirs Lead Evening Service This Sunday
The First United Methodist Church of Pecos presents a Christmas music service under Randy L. Scraper on December 17. The Chan cel Unity and Cherub Choirs perform with dances by the UNITY Interpretive Dance Group, followed by a Christmas party in the fellowship hall. All are invited.
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First United Methodist Church of
Pecos
Randy L. Scraper
UNITY
Fellowship Hall
Christmas Party At Mrs Trott’s Home
Women of Barstow Presbyterian Church held a Christmas party Monday night at Mrs Lorene Trott’s home. After the Bible lesson attendees enjoyed hot spiced punch cookies and a gift exchange. Present were Mrs Join Burkholder Mrs Wendell Nichols Mrs Echols Mrs Trott Mrs Natha Gillis Mrs June Diehl Mrs Elizabeth Setz Mrs Louise Cranfill and Mrs Mary Allredge.
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Barstow
Phase One Repentance and Prayer Bible Reading Plan
The plan outlines Phase I Repentance and Prayer with readings from Luke 8 Sunday to Wednesday and Luke 9 midweek to the following Sunday. It invites those not yet following the schedule to begin with Luke chapters 1 through 9 as the first in a yearlong cooperative effort. It emphasizes repentance as essential to the Christian conversion process.
Key 13 evangelism thrust begins with repentance reflection
The text urges a renewed sermon focus on repentance as a change of heart and life. It notes repentance is often misunderstood and urges daily rebirth through obedience to Christ. It emphasizes turning hate to love, greed to compassion, and apathy to active faith that moves mountains.
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Christ
Jesus Christ
Congregation contrasts Lutheran and Baptist worship styles
A reader compares Lutheran and Baptist services noting ritual Lutheran worship with white robes and formal ritual versus spontaneous lay led singing in a Baptist church. The piece uses the experience to discuss broader religious denomination differences and personal reflections on inclusivity and community wellbeing.
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West Park
Worship and sermon contrasts at Pecos church service
The report contrasts Rev Joiners and evangelist Norwood in Pecos services at West Park and Peggy's Peckin. It highlights shared Christian themes of Jesus' love and grace, differing preaching styles, and a medical note on worship mood and community participation.
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Joiner
Pecos
Lutheran Church
West Park
Dick Mauldin
Darren Norwood
Hugh Jack Norwood
Norwood
Jesus
Rev
Christ
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Jesus the Christ
Baptists
Bob Miller
Methodist
Scraper
Gifford and
Mrs. Trott
Ann Landers
Fort Lauderdale
Henry W. Ellis
Outlook
Longwood, Florida
Howard Rusk
Random House
Dr. Rusk
Peggy’s Peckin
Chicago
Ill
Enterprise
By Jerry Browning
Yolanda
Charles Gann
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