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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1972

Page

5

Busy Week at First Baptist Church Events and Screenings

First Baptist details a week of youth and adult choir performances at local associations and festivals. It lists films including Like a Mighty Army and To Russia With Love, a mission study Catalyst in Missions, and a sweetheart banquet at West Park Baptist with Jeff Messer as speaker.

First Baptist Church Monahans Southside Baptist Church Odessa George Young John Sullivan Jr West Park Baptist Church Richard Bramemer Wayland Baptist College Jeff Messer Gary Wood Smothers Brothers Chris Liebrum David Butler Howard Payne College Baptist Women of the Church Pecos High School Pecos

John the Baptist Preached in the Desert and His Fate

John the Baptist, cousin of Jesus, proclaimed repentance beyond the Jordan in the wilderness. He criticized a corrupt society, was imprisoned and beheaded by Herod Antipas, and his death signaled the start of Jesus public ministry. A 64 page full color book offer accompanies this notice with framed illustrations and a mail order request.

John the Baptist Jordan River Jesus Christ John Herod Antipas the Baptist P.O Radio City Station New York N.Y

Polly's Pointers Letters on Scrap Paper Inspire Readers

A batch of reader notes offers homespun tips from Dear Polly. Violet shares longing for handwritten letters on any scrap. Mrs G. W. asks how to clean Dresden china. Mrs R. M. suggests extra bottoms for children's pajamas. Mildred and Jacquelin Nea share craft and gardening ideas. LA comments on belt loops.

Polly Eleanor Roosevelt Veterans Dresden Germany Diane R. M

Tres Rios Presbytery Reorganizes Structure and Committees

Rev Forrest Whitworth moderated the Tres Rios Presbytery organizational meeting at First Presbyterian Church Midland last Saturday. Four permanent committees were elected and special task forces appointed as needed. Rev David Northcutt was named to the Nominating Committee and will serve on the Administrative Council.

Tres Rios Frank Seaman Westminister Presbyterian Church Odessa

Odessa Concert Sunday by Midland Odessa Chorale

The Midland Odessa Chorale directed by Gene Kenney performs Bach Cantata No 4 with the Midland Odessa Symphony String Quartet at First Baptist Church Odessa on Sunday February 20 at 4 00 P M. No admission. The program ends with six Eastertide carols arranged by Robert Shaw reflecting the Easter theme.

Midland-Odessa Chorale First Baptist Church North Lee Odessa Gene Kenney Midland- Odessa Symphony Jack Rozman Julia Spurgeon James Gambino Harry Clark Robert Peer Robert Shaw

Gospel Meeting Planned by Church of Christ

The Church of Christ at 4th and Bois d Arc schedules a gospel meeting March 8 to 15 with Bro. Joe Malone as guest evangelist.

Church of Christ Gospel Meeting Church of Christ

Appointments for Chesney Family Page Photos

Tip Chesney will photograph family page portraits from 3 30 p m to evening. For a portrait appointment call Peggy McRacken at 445 5475. Leave name time place and subject for the picture.

Tip Chesney Peggy Mcracken

Lent Origins Reach Back to Apostolic Times

Lent begins February 16 with Ash Wednesday and ends April 2, a 40 day period not counting Sundays. The tradition traces to early church practices, with variations by region, and emphasizes baptism preparation, penance, and the passion of Christ across Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant liturgies.

Frank Macomber Copley Nicaea Socrates Rome Church of England America

Youth present play at LDS Church tonight

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints hosts a one act play Just the Two of Us produced by local youth at the 12th and Ash chapel in Pecos. An after show lecture on biblical prophecies and translated metal plates will follow, with copies of the book available.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Pecos 12Th Ash Streets Ezekiel Isaiah S. L. Hutchinson 12Th and Ash Hutchinson

Grandson for Byron Lackey

Mr and Mrs Louis E Rice of Short Hills New Jersey announce the birth of a son born February 11 The baby is named Christopher Byron Rufus Spivey who was inured in a plane crash Sunday night is in Room 310 at the hospital in Kermit

Louis E. Rice Short Hills New Jersey Rufus Spivey Kermit

WSCS Circles Hear Lafser at First United

The Fellowship and Golden Rule Circles of the First United Methodist Church met February 15 for their regular monthly session. Vicar Erwin Lafser of St Mark's Episcopal Church delivered an inspiring lecture. Hostesses Mrs J E Ferguson and Mrs Chester Schuch provided refreshments. attendees included Mesdames Burkholder Young Mays Bounds Manuel Murray Whigham Ziegler Woolley Slay Pool Reynolds Green Bullock Bowles Waldrop Marshall and Mrs B Hollingsworth.

First United Methodist Church Erwin Lafser St Mark’s Episcopal Church J. E. Ferguson Chester Schuch Mesdames W Burkholder Young Mays Bounds Manuel Murray Whigham Ziegler Woolley Slay Pool Reynolds Green Bullock Bowles Waldrop Marshall Mrs. B. Hollingsworth

Valentine Party At Calvary Baptist Church

Youth from Calvary Baptist Church enjoyed a Valentine party after Sunday services at Mrs Hood Wise home. Co-hostess Mrs Wil ford Wagner helped with refreshments, decorations featured red and white balloons and carnations, and Mr and Mrs Hargrave and Mr and Mrs Woodard sponsored. Pastor Woodard gave a closing devotional as games ended and guests listed include Victor Ashley Coy Davis and several others.

Calvary Baptist Church Hood Wise Wilford Wagner Billy Paul Hargrave Lessie Woodard

Sunday Dinner Ham with Mustard Honey Orange Yams

A simple pan dish uses baked ham and honey orange yams with broccoli and chocolate pie. The recipe lists 1/4 cup butter 1/3 cup honey orange rind 1/2 cup orange juice 1/8 teaspoon salt two 1 pound cans whole yams, drained. Melt butter honey orange rind juice and salt boil 10 minutes, add yams, simmer until syrup is absorbed and heated. Serves 6 to 8.

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