Church Briefs Raise Voices in Local Caroling Event
Members of the First United Methodist Church will carol aboard the church bus Sunday at 6 p.m. After caroling, they will return for refreshments. Visitors at Church of Christ services last week included Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Turner Whitney, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hale Abilene, David Walters Midland, Lowell Echols San Benito, Mrs. Geo Hook Bishop. out-of-state guests Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Weir Jal New Mexico.
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First United Methodist Church
Church of Christ
Texas
C.C. Turner
Whitney
Fred Hale
Abilene
David Walters
Midland
Lowell Echols
San Benito
Geo
Hook
Out of State
J. C. Weir
Jal
New Mexico
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at First United Methodist
A Christmas Eve Candlelight service will be held at the First United Methodist Church at 7 p.m. on December 24. Everyone is invited to participate in this adoration and praise filled service.
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First United Methodist Church
The Cross and the Switchblade at State Theatre Pecos
The Cross and the Switchblade screens at the State theatre in downtown Pecos through December 21. The inspiring film follows Dave Wilkerson and his effort to bring the good news to New York streets, urging families to attend.
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Cross
Switchblade
State Theatre
Pecos
Dave Wilkerson
New York
Christmas program and fellowship at First Christian Church
A Sunday evening program begins at 7 30 p m in the sanctuary of the First Christian Church. It mainly serves the young with children presenting the Christmas story through scenes and carols. Afterward a fellowship around the Christmas tree in fellowship hall offers refreshments and gifts for children.
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First Christian Church
Fellowship Hall
Christmas Gift Giving Mirrors Deep Meaning Says Yale Theologian
Timothy Lull of Yale Divinity School argues that generous giving is central to Christmas not a loss of meaning. He notes that biblical figures overdo gifts and that the gifts reflect God’s love beyond what we deserve, urging joy over commercial excess.
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Marc Charney
Associated Press
New Haven, Conn
Timothy Lull
Yale
Lutheran
Lutheran Church In America
Lull
Yale Divinity School
Christ
Prayer issue lives on
A letter criticizes Congress for rejecting school prayer and argues for its value in daily life. The writer cites religious reminders in public life, a wish for unity, and includes quoted Bible verses and prayers referencing Providence, gratitude, and community.
Calvary Baptist Youth Host Hamburgers Night
The Youth Department of Calvary Baptist Church held a hamburger party at Rev. Homer Nowell's home. Attendees included Margie Baker Melba Lamb Becky Nowlin Peggy Ashley Kathy Brantley Keith Holub Richie Lukins Cindy Baker Danny Flemming Mary Meek Victor Ashley D D Davis Steve Owens Cherrye Baker Rhett Barrett Mike Cook Mary Moore Kim Ashley Coy Davis Ricky Sandell Rev and Mrs Nowell and their son David attended.
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Calvary Baptist Church
Homer Nowell
Margie Baker
Melba Lamb
Becky Nowlin
Peggy Ashley
Kathy Brantley
Keith Holub
Richie Lukins
Cindy Baker
Danny Flemming
Mary Meek
Victor Ashley
D.D. Davis
Steve Owens
Cherrye Baker
Rhett Barrett
Mike Cook
Mary Moore
Kim Ashley
Coy Davis
Ricky Sandell
Nowell
David
West Park Baptist to Stage Christmas Program
A special Christmas program is planned at West Park Baptist Church on Sunday night. Joyce Morton, junior high department superintendent, will oversee production with each department taking part. Music and readings from Sunday School students will feature. Afterward, children will receive gifts from the Christmas tree in fellowship hall. Everyone is invited.
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West Park Baptist Church
Joyce Morton
Fellowship Hall
Christmas Reflections From Via Vandelia Star
The message frames Christmas as selfless giving and childhood wonder. It emphasizes love, family unity, and the universal spirit that free people strive to uphold. A celebratory, inclusive rallying note from Via Vandelia Star.
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Vandelia Star
Long Term Pastors Find Roots in Steadfast Ministry
Copley News Service surveys ministers who stay in one pulpit for years. Duane M. Reetz of Redeemer Lutheran Denver says stability supports city congregations amid mobility, while Dr. C Willard Fetter of Dayton cites deep community rapport and steady leadership as worth staying for.
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New York
Copley News Service
Duane M. Reetz
the Redeemer Lutheran Church
Denver
Colo
Denver Lutheran High School
Reetz
Texas
C. Willard Fetter
First Church United Methodist
Dayton
Ohio
West Virginia
Fetter
Catholic funds go to poor in self help push
The Roman Catholic Church is funding poverty uplift programs with over 5 million dollars in grants over its first year. Officials emphasize self determination and local collaboration, while monitoring projects for protest and ensuring regular progress reports.
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New York
Michael R. Dempsey
Detroit
Campaign For Human Development
Robert V. Monticello
Washington, D. C
United Presbyterian
Episcopal Churches
Father Monticello
First Baptists plan Christmas programs
First Baptist Church announces a three and a half story Singing Christmas Tree on its lawn directed by George Young. The event features church choirs in the tree with performances from December 21 to 24 at 8 p.m. each night and a Sunday cantata on December 19.
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First Baptists
First Baptist Church
George Young
Midland
Young
Christmas Collage Planned at First United Methodist Church
The First United Methodist Church presents a Christmas Collage directed by Robert Neal Hughes. Performers include Melinda Ramsey flute Becky Rogers piano Bobby Knox drums with Sue Hamilton singing No Golden Carriage No Bright Toy. Soloists Paul Randolph and Paul Yeager perform Melchior Caspar and Balthazar. Service begins 10 55 A M.
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First United Methodist Church
Robert Neal Hughes
Mr. Hughes
Melinda Ramsey
Becky Rogers
Bobby Knox
Sue Hamilton
The
Holy Family
Paul Randolph
Paul Yeager
Nazarene Church Reaches Half Million World Membership
Church of the Nazarene has surpassed a world membership of 500000, up from 276000 two decades ago, according to general secretary Dr. B. Edgar Johnson. The gain reflects a near doubling over 20 years.
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Kansas City, Mo
Church of the Nazarene
B. Edgar Johnson
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