Peggy's Peckin with Ruth Butler at First United Methodist Church
Ruth Butler serves as education assistant at First United Methodist Church since June 1970 under Pastor Milton Propp. She supervises Sunday school and Bible classes, aids worship planning, assists the pastor, and holds a two week summer study program for Educational Associate certification. Her husband Randle is active in the church. their sons Rory and Ron attend college.
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Ruth Butler
First United Methodist Church
Ruth
Butler
Methodist Theological Schools
Total Church
Randle
Key 73
Rory
Ron
Thought for the week reflection on prison bars and hope
A weekly meditation encourages gratitude and positive outlook as the new year begins. It urges seeing opportunities rather than envy, and thanking God for blessings while embracing the first day of the year with a brighter perspective.
Dear Ann addresses gravesite wishes and engagement fears
Ann Landers advises on controlling funeral arrangements via a lawyer and an appointed party to honor the deceased’s wishes. She also fields a fear about a honeymoon, notes Epilepsy Foundation resources, and invites readers to submit inquiries to The Pecos Enterprise for a feature.
Bishop to Visit C M E Church During Conference Tour
Presiding Bishop Norris S. Curry of the C M E Church Northwest Texas Conference will preach at St Paul C M E Midland on Sunday morning and at Carter Chapel Odessa in the afternoon. He will administer the Lord's Supper in both services. Curry has led five Texas annual conferences since 1966 and was elected the church's thirty fifth bishop in 1962. He hails from Texas and has served in Los Angeles and as editor of the Christian Index. He holds degrees from Texas College Drew University and USC and holds multiple church and civic posts. The Abilene District churches include Friendship C M E Sun day service at 315 S Pecan St and are under Presiding Elder Rev E J Lott with pastors N G Gilbert Johnny Wilson and W L Skillern.
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Norris S. Curry
C.M.E. Church
Northwest Texas
Friendship C.M.E
S. Pecan St
Abilene
St. Paul C.M.E
Midland
Carter Chapel
Odessa
Curry
Texas
St. Louis
Missouri
Los Angeles
California
Christian Index
Texas College
Tyler
Drew University
Madison
New Jersey
University of Southern California
National Council of Churches of Christ, USA
Ameri
World Methodist Council
Texas Conference of Churches
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Board
College of Bishops
The
Christian Methodist Episcopal Church
Can church sway business
Discussion on whether churches should divest from war profiting industries or influence firms from within. Leaders weigh moral responsibility, voting rights, and the broader impact on justice and an ecologically sound environment. Concerns include avoiding complicity while remaining engaged in the market.
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New York
Church of the Brethren
National Council of Churches
South Africa
R. Bryan Brawner
United Methodist Church
Brawner
Christian Church
Disciples of Christ
A. Dale Fiers
Ford
IBM
Fiers
Religious Leader Knutson Stricken by Mysterious Ailment
Rev. Dr. Kent S. Knutson, president of the American Lutheran Church, has fallen seriously ill with an undiagnosed condition. Mayo Clinic doctors report no known cause or treatment, prompting the church to name Rev. Dr. David Preus as acting president while Knutson remains sidelined.
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George W. Cornell
New York
Kent S. Knutson
American Lutheran Church
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
Minn
Renewal of faith urged in 1970s outlook from Religion in American Life
The Rev. Dr. Theophilus M. Taylor argues that church attendance peaked in the mid 20th century and membership stagnated in 1971, urging a renewed, action oriented faith. He notes division among adherents over social activism and funding cuts impacting major religious budgets.
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New York
United States
Theophilus M. Taylor
Taylor
Bulletin of Religion
RIAL
Churchwomen Demand Equality Across Religions Activists Rally
New York nuns at St Patrick's Cathedral join Protestant and Roman Catholic laywomen to challenge sexist church doctrine. A rabbinical student urges Judaism as a model for gender equality while activists protest male dominance in rites and inheritance.
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New York
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Fifth Avenue
Key 73 launch special Faith in Action on KOSA TV
KOSA TV Odessa will televise the Key 73 launch special Faith in Action at 6 30 P M Saturday with a 30 minute early start. The program includes a Q A on Christian life and the preacher role plus a noon prayer call and a youth songfest at the courthouse square from 11 36 to 12. Rehearsal for the songfest is 7 30 P M Friday at First United Methodist Church with coordinators Randy Scraper and George Young.
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Kosa-Tv
Odessa
Channel 7
Archie Bunker
Courthouse Square
First United Methodist Church
Third and
Elm Sts
Randy Scraper
FUMC
Scraper
George Young
First Baptist
Church Page Deadline Set For Friday News
Deadline for Friday church page is Wednesday afternoon. Pictures of church activities will be taken by the Enterprise staff when appointments are made in advance by calling 445-5475. Weekend appointments will be accepted when made in advance.
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Enterprise
Historic Newton church closes after 208 years
The first church established in Newton Massachusetts near Plymouth Rock era held its last services recently as deacons said members had become too old and too few.
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Newton
Mass
Plymouth Rock
Meyer joins NM United Methodist Church board in Roswell
Harold Meyer, chamber of commerce manager, attended a board meeting in Roswell, New Mexico. He was recently appointed a member of the board of trustees of the New Mexico Conference of United Methodist Church.
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Harold Meyer
Chamber of Commerce
New Mexico
Methodists Set Installation at First United Methodist Church
Installation of new officers at First United Methodist Church is set for 6 p.m. Sunday. The program will be followed by the Key 73 film There’s a New Wind Blowing and a UMYF meeting will follow the evening program.
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First United Methodist Church
U.M.Y.F
Today's Prayer and Scripture Prayer and scripture reflection
A devotional prayer asks for grateful use of a creative gift and daily fulfillment. It cites Matthew 6 3 RSV and urges discretion in almsgiving.
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University Lutheran Church of Hope
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