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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1975
Page
7
A reflective essay blends faith and doubt about God’s control of the world. It contrasts the right hand path of obedience with the left hand path of rejection, using Matthew 25 to warn of judgment and urging readers to choose allegiance to God. It likens believers to sheep and warns of Judas sheep guiding others to slaughter.
A reader seeks guidance on adoption while seven months pregnant, fearing a possible black fitness of paternity and family shame. The column advises entering a home for unwed mothers without declaring guilt and avoiding further trouble.
A dispute within the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod over biblical authority has led moderates to form a provisional Lutheran Church in Mission as a potential pathway to unity with the 3 million member Lutheran Church in America and the 2.5 million member American Lutheran Church. Seminex graduates, including Rev Charles Vogeley, have largely defied the church’s orders by seeking ordination. The move aims to avoid a full schism while exploring merger possibilities amid a national Lutheran population nearing 9 million.
Judge Zollie Steakley of the Texas Supreme Court told Texas Conference of Churches leaders that religion and government are inseparable yet politics can not be drawn from religion. He urged the church to permeate government, not as spectator or participant, and warned against attacks on Christian faith.
A devotional reflection explores why prayers go unheard. It cites Psalm 119 169 and D L Moody to show hindrances such as disobedience doubt delinquency and unconfessed inequity. The piece urges living rightly to align with God’s hearing and granting of requests.
The 11th Kendrick Easter pageant presents the life of Christ from birth to resurrection. Non-denominational event invites all churches to attend with church groups welcome. Free admission, camping on grounds, 100000-seat amphitheater, ample parking, location Kendrick Amphitheater between Eastland and Cisco on US Highway 80. For details contact J H Kendrick Route 2 Box 46 Cisco Texas or call 817 629-2732.
Several pastors and agency representatives attended Tuesday night’s meeting of the newly formed FISH group at the church fellowship hall. Attendees included Pecos Day Nursery State Welfare Department Planned Parenthood HEW AARP Community Action Council school counselors and the Boy Scouts. The group discussed which community needs are being met and which are not.
The Fellowship and Golden Rule groups meet in the First United Methodist Church parlor on Tuesday at 9 30 a.m. Mrs Betty Gray will give the book review. Mrs Carrie Mae Holloway will serve as hostess and guests are welcome.
The Pecos United Methodist youth rehearse a Palm Sunday production set for March 23 during the morning service. President Peggy McCracken, with sponsors Martha Walker and Nita Armstrong, invites all interested persons to attend.
St. Mark's Book Store at 416 S Plum promotes an Easter gift selection featuring James Avery charms and other items. The collection emphasizes beauty, longevity, and suitability for all ages and genders, highlighting exclusive pieces for spring gift buyers.
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