St James honors Pastor Montgomery on 26th anniversary
St James Baptist Church marked Rev. R M Montgomery’s 26th anniversary with a Sunday service from 3 to 6 p m. guest speaker Rev W R Ockletree of Odessa led the sermon, choirs from Pecos and area churches performed, and gifts were presented. The event featured devotions, hymns, remarks by local members, and multiple visiting pastors and choirs from nearby churches.
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St. James Baptist Church
R.M. Montgomery
W.R. Ockletree
Odessa
Pecos
Ockletree
Eddie B. Walker
St. Matthew Baptist Odessa
F.L. Covington
Faith Missionary Baptist
Kermit
Pecos Church Pastor Northcutt to Leave For Fort Worth
Rev. David Northcutt, pastor of First Presbyterian for six years, will leave in August for St. Paul Presbyterian Church in North Richland Hills, Texas. He stated Pecos will always hold a special place in his heart and in the hearts of his family. Bonnie Northcutt has led music, directed the Odessa College extension program in Pecos, and taught classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Northcutt
St. Paul Presbyterian Church
North Richland Hills
Pecos
Bonnie
Odessa College
Public Prayers Made Simple and Natural
There’s an Answer by Norman Vincent Peale and Ruth Stafford Peale. Advice on praying aloud, urging plain language, considering others present, and offering a free booklet TRY PRAYER POWER with request details to Dr. and Mrs. Peale, Box 500, Pawling, NY 12564. Divorcee questions about sex after marriage and advice on forming healthy relationships.
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Mrs. Peale
Box 500
Pawling
Vatican permits communion in the hand in United States
The Vatican grants U S bishops authority to allow Catholics to receive Communion in the hand or on the tongue. The change is optional and begins with diocesan instruction. Aimed for mid November, with educational materials to be distributed next month and bishops free to set timing.
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Washington
Vatican
United States
Rome
National Council of Catholic Bishops
West Park Baptist Bible School schedules session
West Park Baptist Church announces Vacation Bible School for children ages three through six grade from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Monday through Friday. Terri Pattillo teaches 3-year-olds. Betty Daniels handles 4-5 year olds. Mrs John Warner directs 1st and 2nd grade. Mrs Charles Pattillo and Mrs Clarence Oster oversee 3rd and 4th grades. Mrs Louis Daniels directs 5th and 6th grades. Two Texas Baptists program coordinators will arrive to finalize plans before opening day. Rev. L A Pattillo invites all children to attend.
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West Park
Terri Pattillo
Betty Daniels
West Park Baptist Church
Peggy McCracken
John Warner
Charles Pattillo
Clarence Oster
Louis Daniels
Texas Baptists
Pecos
L.A. Pattillo
Revival slated at First Methodist Church
Revival at First United Methodist Church runs Sept. 18 through 22 led by Reverend Hollis Shook director of the council on professional ministries and New Mexico foundation Regular services continue with a women's general meeting at 9 30 a m Tuesday Frances Manuel supervises the program and the Wesley Group hosts Reverend Joe Wood resumes a weekly Bible study at 10 a m Wednesday Youth plan a wiener roast on Saturday Next Sunday Aug 7 the council on ministries meets after the Vesper service
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First United Methodist Church
Hollis Shook
Shook
Council On Professional Ministries
New Mexico Foundation
Frances Manuel
Wesley Group
Joe Wood
Council On Ministries
Vacation Bible School at Calvary Baptist Church
Calvary Baptist Church starts Vacation Bible School Monday with daily 7 to 9 pm sessions for all ages. Adults study Romans with Rev. C T Jordan, children register Saturday at 10 am then a picnic. Evangelistic service at 7 pm on August 7. Church bus runs daily. call 447-2861 or 447-2338 for rides.
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Calvary
Calvary Baptist Church
C.T. Jordan
Homer Nowell
Amanda McCracken Celebrates First Birthday
Amanda Lea McCracken turned one on July 17 with a chocolate cake and a "1" candle. She celebrated with her parents Mr. and Mrs. David McCracken and visited paternal grandparents Leon and Mary Ellen McCracken, plus Houston Gunn, in Quitaque and Carey. Grandparents Frank Pitt and Bertha Leider sent gifts from Florida.
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Amanda Lea McCracken
Amanda
David McCracken
Cowan St
Leon McCracken
S. Park
Mrs
Frank Pitt
Fort Pierce
Fla
Bertha Leider
Jensen Beach
Quitaque
Houston Gunn
Carey
Mary’ Ellen McCracken
Mireles and Salazar family lead services at La Primera Iglesia
The Mireles family and Danny and Johnny Salazar hold special services at La Primera Iglesia Bautista. Howard Payne University students lead a nightly youth emphasis at 7 30 p m through Sunday. Pastor Romeo Reyes welcomes the public. The church concluded an eight day Vacation Bible School with a parent night service.
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la Primera Iglesia Bautista
Mireles
Danny
Johnny Salazar
Howard Payne University
Romeo Reyes
Efficient Dishwashing: Full Loads Save Energy and Time
Load your dishwasher to capacity before running it. Turn off the dishwasher after the final rinse cycle instead of letting it complete the drying cycle. This saves energy and reduces wear while ensuring clean dishes.
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O.Y. McCartey
Saul B. Roquemore
I.L. Anders
Daisy Roquemore
Sister Montgomery
St. James Choir
F.J. Shorter
L.V. Miles
Bethlehem Baptist
Fort Stockton
R.C. Gentry
Bethel Baptist
Lon Bailey
Mt. Zion Baptist
L.H. Hall
Greater St. John
I.D. Tunson
Newlight
Wink
Willing
Pecos Enterprise
Church News
David Northcutt
First Presbyterian
Norman Vincent Peale
Ruth Stafford Peale
West Park Baptist Schedules Bible School
First Methodist
Permian Photo Hut
Airlawn Shopping Center
Gibson's
Walthall & Johnson
Amanda McCracken
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