Phase One Repentance and Prayer Advances With New Church Group
Phase One welcomes a new church group to the evangelistic campaign as 12 churches join the effort. Representatives met at First Presbyterian Church to view New Wind Blowing a 55 minute color film showcasing cross denominational outreach. Phase I planning continues next Sunday at 2 p m in First Baptist Church with Bible Study in each church and a noon prayer call leading to a January television special.
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Key 73
First Presbyterian Church
First Baptist Church
Randle Buker
First Baptist
First Presbyterian
First Methodist
Cross and Switchblade author Hobbs speaker
The Rev. David Wilkerson, 41, author of The Cross and the Switchblade, will speak at 8 p m December 6 in Hobbs High School gym. His work on neglected New York slum youth and his book Life on the Edge of Time are noted. He founded Teen Challenge Center in New York City 12 years ago. the visit is sponsored by David Wilkerson Youth Crusades of Dallas and 17 local churches. Dallas Holm, 25, will accompany him as gospel singer and Crusades participant.
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Dick Ross Associates
Burband
California
Mr. Wilkerson
Vietnam
Teen Challenge Center
New York City
Wilkerson
David Wilkerson
Dallas
Tex
Dallas Holm
Minneapolis
Minn
Knee to knee a new trick debate in dance etiquette
A reader asks if knee to knee is acceptable in partner dancing, while others discuss seating in cars and renting companions. Ann Landers weighs in with neutral views on cheek to cheek and belly to belly dancing but flags knee to knee as a questionable new trend. The column also covers workplace youth, aging wisdom, and social norms in dating and relationships with letters from readers like Loraine Ohio.
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Ann
Houston
Prayer and Scripture Reflections From Acts 10 38
The message highlights Jesus of Nazareth anointed by the Holy Ghost who went about doing good with God's power. It prays for recipients to embody Christlike goodness beyond activism and to live for the benefit of others.
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Jesus of Nazareth
St Catherine’s Hosts West Texas Catholic Women Deanery Meeting
St Catherine’s Catholic Church hosted the West Texas Deanery Meeting for Catholic Women on Sunday November 5 with 9 30 a m registration. Father Ed Sullivan spoke on the Council of Laity and the changes within the church. Mrs Lois Vasquez introduced the event as acting president. Mrs Diane Osborn gave the welcome and Mrs Dora Henry attended.
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St. Catherines
West Texas
St. Catherine’s Catholic Church
Ed Sullivan
Lois Vasquez
Father Sullivan
Council of Laity
Diane Osborn
St. Catherine’s Church
Dora Henry
First Methodists to Give Thanks Service Planned
A community Thanksgiving service is set for Sunday evening November 19 at First United Methodist Church. Rev W Leslie Smith of First Baptist will speak and the Santa Rosa Catholic choir will sing with Fr Davis St Joseph's Church providing the response. New Catholic moderator appointments include Father Edwin Griffith Monahans and Father Jaime Madrid Alpine for the West Texas Deanery Council of Catholic Women. Special guests include Monsignor Dante Leoni Pecos Mrs Virginia Maragus and Mrs Frances Feagles from El Paso. Churches represented are Santa Rosa Pecos St Joseph Ft Davis St John the Evangelist Monahans and St Catherine Pecos.
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First United Methodist Church
W. Leslie Smith
First Baptist
Santa Rosa
Davis
Orla Baptists to Host Revival With Fort Worth Evangelist
Fort Worth evangelist Jack Badgero will preach a revival at First Baptist Church in Orla from November 12 to 19. Evening services will begin at 7 p m, pastor D R Tucker announced.
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Jack Badgero
Fort Worth
First Baptist Church
Orla
D. R. Tucker
Deadline set for Friday church page notices
Deadline for news on Friday's church page is Wednesday afternoon. Photos of church activities require advance appointments by calling 445-5475. Weekend slots are filled by advance appointment.
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Enterprise
Will success spoil African Christianity
Kenyan churches show a surge in membership and social work as the Kenya Churches Handbook 1972 estimates reveal twice as many believers and rapid growth across Africa. Barret notes Africa's Christians may reach 350 million by 2000, outpacing Muslims and stressing church infrastructure and leadership. The rise includes many independent movements totaling about 15 million in 5,000 groups.
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Andrew Torchia
Associated Press
Nairobi, Kenya
Africa
Kenya
David B. Barrett
Black Africa
Barrett
South Africa
Canon Burgess Carr
All Africa Conference of Churches
Pecos Residents Elected to Texas Baptist Boards
At the Baptist General Convention of Texas in Abilene from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2, Pecos residents Bill H. Hubbs, general manager of KIM Radio, was named a trustee for the Baptist Memorial Geriatric Center in San Angelo, and Barney H. Hubbs, owner of Hubbs Office Supply, was elected trustee for Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene.
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Pecos
Texas Baptist Boards
Baptist General Convention of Texas
Abilene
Bill H. Hubbs
KIM Radio Inc
Baptist Memorials Geriatric Center
San Angelo
Barney H. Hubbs
Hubbs Office Supply, Inc
B&PW Plans Personal Development Program Meeting
The Business and Professional Women group meets November 14 at 7 30 p m in the Federated Parlor. Mrs Dot Stafford chairs the program and members are urged to attend.
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Federated Parlor
Dot Stafford
Ford and Harrison to State Meet in Texas Conference
Michael Harrison of First Christian Church Pecos will chair a task group on financing mission during a Strategy Conference and Board Meeting of the Christian Church Disciples of Christ in Texas opening Sunday at Athens. Clark Ford Pecos pastor will participate. Harrison sits on the Christian Church in Texas board and Ford leads District 4.
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Michael Harrison
First Christian Church of
Pecos
The
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ
Texas
Athens
Clark Ford
Harrison
Christian Church In Texas
Ford
CCT
Thanks for the kindness after Mrs. Nora McGee’s death
The family of Nora McGee thanks friends neighbors and relatives for support kindness cards food and flowers during their loss May God bless you all.
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Nora McGee
Macaroni and Spaghetti Double in Cooking
Cooked pasta expands to about twice its dry volume as starches hydrate and water absorption causes the grains to swell. The change affects serving sizes and texture, with timing varying by pasta type and simmer method.
Touch Not Mine Anointed Words From Guido
A reflection by Michael A. Guido from Metter Georgia on the danger of slander and the harm of loose tongues toward God's servants. The speaker contrasts the sword and the tongue and urges a personal vow to avoid harmful speech about prophets and Christians.
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Michael A. Guido
Metter, Georgia
Rome
Caesar
Jehovah's Witnesses Host Traveling Elder in West Texas
Jehovah's Witnesses announce R. J. Schlegel, circuit overseer for West Texas, will visit the local congregation at 1604 W Fourth St. for a study on Gain Wisdom and Understanding at 8 p.m. Tuesday. He will lead house to house ministry starting Wednesday morning and conduct a Saturday program Separating the Wheat from the Weeds. The four year home Bible study program has baptized 450,000 and uses The Truth That Leads to Eternal Life, with 50 million copies in 80 languages. The concluding Sunday address Who Is Your God will be at 10 a.m. All events at Kingdom Hall are open to the public.
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Jehovah’s Witnessess
R. J. Schlegel
West Texas
Chester Proctor
Schlegel
W. Fourth Street
Proctor
God
Watchtower Magazine
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
1604
Fourth Street
Peggy and revival at United Pentecostal Church
A church visitor describes morning Sunday school and an evening revival at United Pentecostal Church at 11th and Willow, led by Rev Lynn Davis and featuring evangelists Rev and Mrs F W Olson. He notes no Sunday sermon, church improvements, and plans for a 2 pm meeting at First Baptist to shape Phase I with reps from each church.
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United Pentecostal Church
Lynn Davis
Davis
F. W. Olson
11Th
Willow Streets
Women's Auxiliary elect new officers at Pecos Memorial
The Women's Auxiliary of Pecos Memorial Hospital chose new officers on November 6 by unanimous vote. Lucille Mauldin was named president, Charlotte Collie first vice president, Margaret Paschal second vice president, Elisa Lara secretary-treasurer, Irene Wagner properties, and Betty Lott scrapbook. A January installation is planned.
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Women’s Auxiliary
Pecos Memorial Hospital
Lucille Mauldin
Charlotte Collie
Margaret Paschal
Elisa Lara
Irene Wagner
Betty Lott
Hinduism lacks a central figure comparable to Jesus or the Buddha
The statement notes there is no single central figure in Hinduism who holds a universally equivalent position to Jesus in Christianity or the Buddha in Buddhism. It emphasizes the plural and diverse nature of Hindu spiritual authority and reverence.
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Hinduism
Jesus
Christianity
Gautama Buddha
Buddhism
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