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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1975
Page
9
The article extols God’s power as immense and daily released through believers. It warns that the power in our words shapes judgment in God’s sight and urges edifying speech. It challenges Christians to willfully channel divine power by controlling their tongues and following guidance.
A collage of Dear Ann letters on relationships and parenting: a worried fiancée about a boyfriend with health and substance abuse issues. a 35 year old housewife seeking time with her husband after 18 years of marriage. a teen asking about parental privacy. services by Ann Landers offering cautions, boundaries, and guidance. The column advises ending harmful contact, seeking medical help, and promoting trust and communication.
Catholic parishes in West Texas and southern New Mexico observe Mission Sunday on October 19. Bishop Sidney M. Metzger of El Paso urges support for about 140,000 missionaries worldwide working in crowded slums jungles deserts and remote islands, aiding in emergencies and daily mission efforts. He praises lay volunteers in the United States for their dedication to the Gospel.
The Baptist General Convention of Texas will meet in Dallas October 28 to 30 to consider a record 23 million dollar budget. Funds cover foreign missions child care centers homes for the aged higher education and hospitals. A new president will be elected to succeed Dr Ralph Smith of Hyde Park Baptist Church Austin. The convention represents 4400 churches and 2.2 million members.
Fort Stockton hosts Delta Kappa Gamma with Iota Sigma as host chapter at First United Methodist Church on October 4. Seventy members and guests attend registration and coffee. Decorations with Bicentennial theme for meeting and luncheon at Alpine Lodge. Mary Lee Caldwell presided and introduced Gladys Michael regional director. Michael read greetings from Alpha State officers. Gamma Mu Pecos members presented a short program.
A reflective column discusses humility over materialism citing the 131st Psalm. It contrasts worldly pursuits with spiritual surrender, urging modest goals approved by the Lord. The piece transitions to reports on Delta Kappa Gamma activities in Alpine and nearby towns, noting skits, meetings, and a regional conference outcome.
In American homes each person uses 20 to 80 gallons of water daily for drinking, bathing, laundry, dishes, and toilet flushing.
Kathy Herod was elected president of the Home Economics Cooperative Education class for 1975 76 at Pecos High School. Rita Shaw became 1st vice president, Mary Rubio 2nd vice president, Pam Maddux 3rd vice president, Angela Harrison 4th vice president, Ismael Mendoza 5th vice president, Irene Alba recording secretary, Margie Rubio corresponding secretary, Fonda Jennings historian, Gilbert Valencia parliamentarian, Theresa Oren treasurer, Betty Jo Reeves banquet chairman, June Gough candy sale chairman, and Candy Kane audiovisual. Peter Rodriguez and Kelly Glenn remain to be assigned.
Former CME pastor Reverend Phillip N. Moore, pastor of C.M.E. Church in Phoenix, Ariz., visited Pecos recently at the friendship C.M.E. Church where he once served. He quoted William Penn on true friendship and steadfast support.
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