Reverend Ray Powell Takes Post at St Marks Episcopal
Episcipal Vicar Rev Ray Powell and his family moved to Pecos to serve as minister at St Marks Episcopal Church from Luling where he led the Church of the Annunciation for three years after study at Episcopal Theological Seminary in Austin He holds a BA from Southern Colorado State University and is a Warner Robins GA high school alumnus He arrived in Pecos inspired by a dry climate and found locals warm and welcoming while noting frequent rain in the past ten days
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Elm Street VBS Ends With Picnic At Park
Vacation Bible School at Elm Street Baptist Church ran Monday to today with 7 p.m. sessions. Rev. James W. McClurkin Jr. served as superintendent and the theme was Bible in Our Times. Teachers included George Bounds Odie Lee Bounds Pat Smith and Oleta Stone with missions emphasized throughout the week.
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Elm Street Baptist
Revival at Elm Street Baptist Church Begins July 30
Elm Street Baptist Church schedules a revival starting July 30 at 7 p.m. nightly through Saturday August 4. Visiting evangelist Rev. I. V. Hight of Terrace Hills Baptist Church in Odessa will lead the services.
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Lutherans at odds over strict creed as convention tightens beliefs
The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, with about three million members, tightened doctrinal standards at its New Orleans convention, stressing literal scriptural interpretation and doctrinal uniformity. Critics warn moderates may go underground or leave as debates over modern erosions versus past absolutes intensify.
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Why the rich and talented fall from religious duty
Reader question on why rich and gifted people often seem less religious. The column cites biblical passages to show God values wisdom differently, notes that few from the talented are chosen, and observes that most effort in groups comes from a small minority while stressing gratitude for all gifts.
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Mass honors two Sisters at St. Catherine's Church
Sisters Aloysius and Angela were celebrated with Mass and a reception on July 10 at St. Catherine's Catholic Church. The Altar Society sponsored, Father Sullivan led Mass, Mrs. Edna Janik handled registrations, and guests signed a petition for the Mother Superior. Attendees and church members wished them well as they travel to Ursuline Academy in San Antonio. The church thanks all who attended and Dick's Sweet Shop for the cake.
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FBC staffers Attend Conferences at Glorieta NM
Rev. Leslie Smith minister at First Baptist Church left July 12 to attend a Pastor's Leadership Conference in Glorieta New Mexico. George Young director of education recently returned from the Sunday School Leadership Conference also held at Glorieta.
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