Millions Gather for 41st International Eucharistic Congress in Philadelphia
The 41st International Eucharistic Congress opens in Philadelphia amid unprecedented crowds and pageantry. Expected to draw over a million people for eight days of liturgies, performances, exhibits, parades and seminars, it marks the first U S congress in 50 years with global church leaders and laity. Pope Paul VI will be represented by Cardinal James Knox due to arthritis.
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Dear Polly items and home tips in column notes
A collage of readers questions and tips on stain removal with hair spray and toothpaste for vinyl marks, shag carpet woes, and clever fixes. Also notes on antique key displays, meeting neighbors, cooking tips, and a large Bible Preaching week report at Glorieta Baptist Conference Center in New Mexico with church leadership sessions and special conferences.
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Polly
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Irene
J.S
Glorieta
N.M
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Church Administration Department
Southern Baptist Sunday School Board
New Orleans
Moran Brian Jr
Clyde E. Fant Jr
First Baptist Church
Richardson
Brian
James H. Smith
Illinois Baptist State Association
Springfield
From Bullheadedness to God Centered Life
The piece likens bull headedness to the Gate of Xerxes at Persepolis and argues pride and self will harm life. It urges saying I am sorry to bridge to God centered living, placing God as the higher good and Jesus Christ as a model. Admitting fault begins a better life with God at the center.
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Xerxes
Persepolis
Ahasuerus
Darius the Great
God
Jesus Christ
Revival at Eighth Street Baptist Chapel Through Tonight
Eighth Street Baptist Chapel at Eighth and Sycamore hosts a nightly revival 8 p.m. Monday through Friday. Special youth night features six musicians from Baptist Valley Academy of Harlingen with a social gathering after. Public invited. Scripture distribution worldwide rose to 303.4 million copies in 1975, up 19 percent from 1974, per the American Bible Society.
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Eighth Street Baptist Chapel
Eighth and Sycamore Streets
New York
American Bible Society
Baptist Valley Academy
Harlingen
Romeo Reyes
Lutherans report larger minority membership and staff
In Boston the Lutheran Church in America states that minority members now make up 1.48 percent of the total membership, up from 0.74 percent in 1964. Minority workers in church jobs rose from 1.76 percent to 5.5 percent over the last decade.
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Boston
Lutheran Church In America
Dear Ann Landers Gay Life Is Hard
A reader, 20, reveals being gay and fearing family and religious judgment. The letter discusses societal stigma, therapy, and seeking guidance. The page includes responses urging continued counseling and offers additional resources.
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Ann
Baptists urged to speak out on social issues in 1976 campaign
In Glorieta New Mexico, Baptist pastors urged to voice moral concerns in the 1976 election. The Rev A Douglas Watterson Jr of Dallas urged pastors to speak on human rights, world hunger and other issues, warning that leaders who stay silent will lose influence with candidates and the public.
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Glorieta
N.M
Southern Baptist
A. Douglas Watterson Jr
Dallas
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