Inaugural Bibles Bind Presidents to Covenant Tradition
The piece traces how presidents invoke a covenant with God at inaugurations using family or historic Bibles. It notes Carter used a 150 year old matrilineal Bible, Mondale on a pulpit Bible, and hints at evolving Bible choices from Jefferson to Kennedy, Eisenhower to Johnson.
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Dents
Jimmy Carter
Walter F. Mondale
Minnesota
Mondale
U.S. Supreme Court
Grover Cleveland
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Harry S. Truman
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Miles ordained in Sonora to Presbyterian ministry
James R. Miles son of Dr and Mrs Robert Miles of Pecos completed the Master of Divinity at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary and was ordained December 29 in Sonora. Attending ministers from Pecos included Rev David Northcutt and Rev Homer Akers. others from Pecos joined family for the service.
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James R
Jim) Miles
Robert KE. Miles
Pecos
Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Austin
Jim
Pecos High School
Sul Ross State University
University of Texas
el Paso
Texas Tech University
Lubbock
Miles
Church of Good Shepherd
Presbyterian
Sonora
David Northcutt
First Presbyterian Church of
Homer Akers
Barstow
Jack W. Ware
Port Arthur
Gordon Garlington Jr
Eldorado
Elden Karl Ligon
Edwin Sheek
Ruth Biller
Carlsbad
Judy
Meanest Mother in the World rerun and sexual politics letter
Readers recall Ann Landers columns about the meanest mother and a couple argue about children hearing parents intimes. The exchange includes advice on parental discipline and a note on a transsexual family dynamic.
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Ann
St Marks Church enlarges Bishop's Committee for 1977
St Marks Episcopal Church announces an enlarged Bishop's Committee for 1977 also known as the Bishop's Committee. Members include Philip Tyree Ed Daniels Fred Stewart Halle Cooksey Fran Toll and new appointees Joe Billieter AB Nail Jean Bates Ed Armstrong. Robert Bickley will be diocesan convention delegate with Mrs Bickley and Mr and Mrs Fred Stewart as alternates. The first meeting is Feb 8. Women plan a special meeting next Thursday in the parish hall. Morning Prayer and sermon Sunday at 11 am led by Bill Quick of Marfa. Rev FJ Eastman will officiate at Ft Stockton then Holy Communion service at 11 am Jan 30.
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St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Philip Tyree
Ed Daniels
Fred Stewart
Halle Cooksey
Fran Toll
Joe Billieter
A.B. Nail
Jean Bates
Ed Armstrong
Robert Bickley
Bill Quick
Marfa
F.J. Eastman
Ft. Stockton
Methodist Youth Head to Mid Winter Retreat in Sac
Methodist youth depart for Sacramento today for a Mid Winter Retreat, returning Saturday. Weekly Bible study in the church library at 10 a.m. led by Rev. Earl Ball continues. A Mark study begins Sunday for five Sundays at 6 p.m. Vespers except Feb 5. Official board members to be installed Sunday morning with first meeting after Vespers.
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United Methodist
Sacramento
Earl Ball
Mark
Ball
Sisters to appear at Assembly of God
The Eppley Sisters of Millerstown Pennsylvania missionary evangelists will appear at First Assembly of God Church 2209 Eddy at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday. They travel Gospel work across many denominations and have preached in the USA Canada Brazil S A Iceland Crete Sicily Jamaica and Great Britain. They will sing play instruments share mission field experiences preach and pray for the sick. The public is invited.
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Eppley
Millerstown
First Assembly of God Church
Eddy
USA
Canada
Brazil
S.A
Iceland
Crete
Sicily
Jamaica
Great Britain
Europe
Mary and
Lorraine Eppley
Eppley Sisters
First Assembly of God
Jews for Jesus to blanket Texas with message in 1977
A Texas wide campaign called Operation Lone Star of David will run in 1977 with 30 of 62 full time staffers from Jews for Jesus. Biudget is 5200 dollars, potential total up to 900000, funded by Texas donors. The effort includes a Houston Post full page ad and ads in Texas papers plus church programs and mailing campaigns.
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Texas
Moishe Rosen
Jews For Jesus
Jesus
Houston Post
New York City
Pecos Residents Share Holiday Visits With Kin
Pecos families reported visiting relatives during the holidays. Stan Morgan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Morgan of Pecos, studied at Lubbock Christian College. The Talamantes family from Monahans, and the Hopper and Olibas households from Pecos and Abilene, were guests in Lubbock, Midland, Monahans and Abilene over the period.
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Laurence Morgan
Hackberry
Lubbock
Laura Golding
Stan Morgan
Stan
Lubbock Christian College
Robert Talamantes
Monahans
Talamantes
Lorina Arreguy
Pecos
Dionne
Bill Hopper
Jackson
Mick Hopper
Cathey Hopper
Cathey
Hardin Simmons University
Abilene
Gome Olibas
Alberta
Marcos Polanco
Angel Olibas
There’s An Answer! Peale Advice on Relationships and Faith
Readers seek counsel on reconciling with estranged daughter and son in law and handling interfaith marriage questions. The Peales advise self examination, non hostility, patient forbearance, and clear communication to mend strained family ties. They also address faith questions about Protestant Catholic marriages and suggest calm, respectful dialogue.
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West Coast
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