Pecos church touts Pentecostal beliefs and unity
United Pentecostal Church pastor Rev. Leon Cross and his wife Christine lead in Pecos where they emphasize restoration to the Day of Pentecost, baptism by immersion for remission of sins, speaking in tongues for believers, and faith healing. They trace their history to a 1914 movement and invite locals to visit.
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Jayne Robinson
United Pentecostal Church
Eleventh and Willow
Leon Cross
Christine
Pecos
Cross
United Pentecostal Churches
Assemblies of God (Trinitarian
Pentecostal Assemblies of the World
Pentecostal Church, Inc
Assemblies of Jesus Christ
Jesus
There's an Answer by Peale and Statford Peale
A reader describes post birth blood clots and ongoing fear of breathing. Peale reassures to breathe naturally, trust God, and shift mental attitude. Also answers on nagging spouses, dieting willpower, and a troubled grandson with guidance toward compassion, support, and potential professional counsel.
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Norman Vincent Peale
Ruth Statford Peale
Pawling
N.Y
al- Anon
Indian Evangelicals pledge social action in India
About 125 delegates at an All-India Conference issued a declaration by the Evangelical Social Action group pledging to tackle social needs of suffering people. Rev D John Richard urged active engagement, saying evangelicals must not remain passive as evil prospers. The message counters claims of sole focus on soul winning.
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Madras
India
Evangelical Social Action
D. John Richard
Evangelical Fellowship of India
Be Free From Sin By Augustin Fuentes
A layman preacher argues that freedom from sin comes through obedience to the gospel of Jesus Christ. He cites Romans 6 Galatians 5 Corinthians and Acts to outline the five steps: hearing belief repentance confession and baptism for remission of sins. He urges sincere readers to seek God to escape the slavery of sin citing John 14 6.
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Augustin Fuentes
Iglesia de Cristo
Church of Christ
Paul
Jesus Christ
Christ
God
Mindel Named Interim Minister at First Christian Church
Dr Mindel will begin as interim minister at the First Christian Church on January 1 after retiring from Odessa church where he served 23 years. A Texas Christian University alumnus he holds a BA and Master of Divinity with honorary Doctor of Divinity. His first message January 6 is titled A Personal Spiritual Inventory. He and Mrs Mindel will reside in the church parsonage.
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Wilbur J. Mindel
First Christian Church
Mindel
Odessa
Texas Christian University
Resistance from Catholicism Status of women will dominate church news
The 1970s saw women gain priesthood in several faiths but face strong resistance in Roman Catholicism under John Paul II. Abortion debates, Islam's rising influence, Pope John Paul II’s outreach, and a shift toward evangelical social justice marked religion. The era featured mass religious media growth and a decline in Catholic nuns and seminaries while the electronic church expanded.
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George W. Cornell
New York
John Paul II
Religion Newswriters Association
Roy Larson
Chicago Sun-Times
U.S. Supreme Court
Ayatollah Khomeini
U.S
Iran
United States
Istanbul
Jonestown
Vatican
Jimmy Carter
Southeast Asia
Vietnam
Cambodia
Churches Invited to Submit News for Friday Page
The Enterprise invites all area churches to send items about church activities for Friday news. Deadline is Wednesday at 5 p.m. Ministers and pastors may submit sermons or messages for inclusion. Augustin Fuentes, layman pastor at Iglesia De Christo, is contributing a series of articles.
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Augustin Fuentes
Iglesia de Christo
Church — of Christ
Prayers for Khomeini Draw United Methodist Group
In Nashville a service sponsored by the Upper Room devotion guide drew about 150 United Methodists and others praying for Iran's Ayatollah Khomeini. The group said millions pray for the hostages and that Khomeini, as central power in the crisis, may be moved by God's love to help resolve the situation.
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Nashville
Tenn
Iran
Ayatollah Khomeini
United Methodists
Ayatollah
Methodist Activities Church Meetings Schedule
The United Methodist men meet at 6 30 p m Monday January 7 at the church while women hold a general meeting on Tuesday January 8. The program is Commitment to Mission led by Loraine Waldrop with Anna Goodrich leading the devotional. Bible study is at 10 a m Wednesday in the church library and choir practice is at 7 p m Wednesday.
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United Methodist
Loraine Waldrop
Anna Goodrich
Barstow CYO Hosts Christmas Party for Pecos Children
The Barstow CYO at Our Lady of Refuge Church hosted 15 Pecos children Sunday evening December 23. Activities included bowling relays and pin the nose on Rudolf with Santa and a Christmas tree. Each child received a gift and refreshments.
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CYO
Barstow
Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church
Pecos
Rudolf
Santa
Word of God Call to Praise by All Lands
A religious exhortation invites all people to celebrate God's glory with joyful singing and praise, honoring his name and proclaiming his goodness across nations.
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