Training children with love and balance in discipline
A reader argues strictness or leniency can harm a child. Citing Prov. 22:6 and Eph. 6:4, the piece urges training by example and explanation rather than rule upon rule, stressing love and patient guidance like tending a young plant.
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Baptists Meet in Fort Worth For Annual Evangelism Conference
Fort Worth hosts Texas Baptists gathering at the Tarrant County Coliseum next week with Billy Graham as opening speaker. Attendees include Rev. Leslie Smith and George Young from First Baptist, Rev and Mrs J E McCormick of Coyanosa, Rev and Mrs Clyde Chasteen of Toyah, and Rev and Mrs L A Pattillo of West Park Baptist.
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Texas
Tarr Fort Worth
Tarrant County
Billy Graham
Leslie Smith
George Young
First Baptist
J.E. McCormick
Coyanosa
Native religion gains respect in Christian churches
AP report from New York notes growing church respect for American Indian beliefs amid debates on nature and spirituality. Leaders from several denominations urge inclusion of Indian theology in Christian thought while tribes push for departments to reflect native spirituality within church life.
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George W. Cornell
New York
Benjamin Reist
San Francisco Theological Semina
San Anselmo
Calif
Estes Park
Colo
National
Vention
Lutheran Council
U.S.A
United Methodist
Homer Noley
New minorities fight for equal church rights
A report on Creative Congregations argues that teenagers young adults women and the aged are oppressed minorities in Protestant churches. Conservatives who dominate many congregations impede efforts to grant them equal rights. Edited by Rev. Edgar R. Trexler with commentary by Lyle E. Schaller. Distributed by Abingdon.
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New York
Edgar R. Trexler
Lyle E. Schaller
Yokefellow Institute of
Richmond
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Abingdon
United Methodist Church
Schaller
Archie
Dear Ann Landers Letters on Equal Rights and Teen Issues
A collection of Dear Ann letters covers Women's Lib grievances and Equal Employment concerns, sleep talk questions, a Cincinnati Cupid note on matchmaking, a London truth detector invention, and church youth involvement. The column discusses work rights, nocturnal fantasies, and adult-teen dynamics in faith communities with emphasis on equality and personal relationships.
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Optometrist CORNER on vision and driving safety
A vintage note explains that fast modern cars require sharp vision and good depth perception. It emphasizes depth perception, peripheral sight, night vision, and rapid recovery from glare as life saving factors. An eye examination is advised to ensure safe driving.
Council on ministries plans year's programs
Officers of First United Methodist Church were installed last Sunday night and programs for the new year are underway. The council on ministries meets this coming Sunday to see where we are and where we're going. Tom Strother, pastor, notes activities include Sunday elementary class briefing and midweek Bible study in the library with Ephesians instruction.
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First United Methodist Church
Council On Ministries
Tom Strother
Church Page Deadline Set
Deadline for news on Friday's church page is Wednesday afternoon. Photos of church activities will be taken by the Enterprise staff when appointments are made in advance. Weekend appointments will be accepted when made in advance.
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Enterprise
Peculiar People Faith Healers Founded in London
The Peculiar People, a small Christian faith healing sect, was founded in London in 1838 by John Banyard. The group grew as banyard preached healing, exorcism, and religious work among adherents who followed Banyard’s teachings.
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Peculiar People
London
John Banyard
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