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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1973
Page
5
Jerry Browning discusses John 16 1 18 outlining the shepherd the sheep and the hireling. He argues verse 16 refers to Gentile believers joining the Jewish fold and traces church history from Acts 1 9 Jewish church to Acts 10 28 Gentile church noting a large Gentile Christian population by the end of the first century.
Washington report says Roman Catholics face excommunication for obtaining persuading or performing abortions. A pastoral message from the National Council of Catholic Bishops warns that those involved break God's law. The note follows a Supreme Court ruling legalizing abortion.
Mary Vigil was elected president of Santa Rosa Catholic Church Our Lady of Guadalupe Society on February 11. Elected officers include Betty Villescas as vice president Mary Jane Villanueva as secretary and Lita Orona as treasurer. Installation is set for February 25 with a communion breakfast and pot luck supper. The club supports the altar youth programs the poor and other social efforts per Rev. D J A Leoni.
Frank Picket Fort Stockton minister and former missionary will speak at the First Christian Church fellowship dinner Sunday at 7 p.m. He will discuss his work and the church’s world scene. Families bring covered dishes. Picket has served West Texas churches and teaches University courses in Fort Stockton.
Six Pecos churches including First Christian First Presbyterian First United Methodist Episcopal St. Catherine’s Catholic and San Pedro Methodist will jointly run a Bible school June 4 9 with each church handling part of the teaching. A spokesman says other churches are invited to join. A junior high retreat at Black River Christian Retreat accompanies the project with staff from each church May 31 June 2.
Pecos Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star heard three Grand Chapter committee speakers last Monday. Dorsey Ellingwood and Gills discussed the Ones Music and B I T committees with committee chair Velma Gills, noting sisterly service and a commitment card drive. Proceeds from a music composition benefit the American Cancer Society and ESTARL and cancer research received emphasis alongside ongoing support for the Arlington OES Home.
The piece urges using divine tools to seek truth. It cites James 1 5 8 urging asking God for wisdom in faith and consistency in works. It emphasizes loving neighbors, doing good, and praying for guidance throughout life.
A religious and fraternal gathering notes prayers and reflections on growth in Jesus Christ. Officers and pro tem leaders preside plus memorial and birthday acknowledgments. Deaths of Ray Cothrun and Victor Whitfield are reported, with sympathy cards sent. A Merit Program gathering and upcoming meetings in Jal and Barstow are listed alongside a social hour and Valentine themed refreshments.
A new International Baptist Bible Institute establishes a unique regional school for training church and denominational leaders. Based in El Paso, it operates as a Southern Baptist backed corporation with no entrance restrictions and offers day and night classes, audit options, and a broad biblical and seminary curriculum.
A reader asks how to handle daughter and husband who keep animals in a small apartment and invite relatives to dine there, causing odor and cleanliness concerns. Ann advises clear boundaries, stating facts calmly and suggesting visits at the writer’s home. Another letter seeks evidence on smoking during pregnancy with cited studies confirming risks to the unborn. A third note questions the propriety of visiting a funeral‑day home. response defends candor but notes timing concerns.
A religious meditation from Metter Georgia celebrates emancipation through the Saviour. The speaker cites Psalm 105 37 and biblical promises of deliverance wealth empowerment and provision to the faithful, asserting divine strength completes salvation and equips believers for tasks.
Mrs. Clarence W. Fagerstrom supreme worthy president of the Social Order of the Beauceant will make her official visit to Pecos and Alpine assemblies Monday February 19 in Alpine. She will visit about 200 assemblies nationwide and a dinner at the Ponderosa Restaurant will precede the meeting with co hosts Pecos and Alpine.
The piece cites Esther Vilar’s The Manipulated Man and parodies anti feminist claims. It lists humorous “stats” about American husbands and housework, suggesting gender roles are exaggerated. The author quips that women do not prolong men’s life, only the suffering seems longer.
AP report traces Nino Lo Bello's nine month US tour and 40 000 miles across 250 cities and all 50 states as he debunks his own wealth claim about the Catholic Church. He finds American dioceses near bankruptcy due to parochial school costs while Vatican holdings remain large and income high.
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