Sprinkle named minister at Trinity Fellowship in Pecos era
Jayne Robinson reports Bill Sprinkle grew up in Pecos and, after schooling, pastoring, and military service, became principal of the Christian Learning Center in Balmorhea before joining the newly formed Trinity Fellowship in Pecos. The church emphasizes evangelical, New Testament principles and Bible teaching. The Trinity Christian Academy continues the Accelerated Christian Education program with one-to-one teaching for 16 students, room for 250, at 1200 Meadowbrook.
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Jayne Robinson
Bill Sprinkle
Pecos
Pecos High School
Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene
Foard City
Texas
Virginia
Tennessee
North Carolina
Louisiana
Sprinkle
Margaret
Balmorhea
First Baptist Church
Sul Ross
Dren
David
Mark
Nathanael
Lydia
Jeff Jones
Calif
Church of
Trinity Fellowship
Christian Learning Center
Trinity Christian Academy
Church
Jim Hefner
Trinity Fellowship Church
Ad Nathaneel
Austin woman named director of Texas Church program
Mary Lee Johns of Austin is named director of a new Children and Youth Services Program for the Texas Conference of Churches. The initiative, effective Sept. 4, aims to mobilize churches of all denominations to aid neglected children and distressed families through partnerships with social services and diverse church led services.
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Austin
Mary Lee Johns
Texas Conference of Churches
TCC
James C. Suggs
Texas Department ,of Human Resources
Texas
Ms. Johns
Answer to a distressing custody plea and guidance from Peale
A reader asks how to cope after an ex-husband abducted her four year old son. Peale urges legal steps to recover the child, then directs focus to God for peace. A second reader faces a domineering mother. the respond calls for kindness, firmness, and polite boundary setting. The page also touches on reincarnation questions and directs readers to Box 500 Pawling New York for more material and Dial-A-Prayer information.
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Satan
God
Pawling
N.Y
Supper to Honor Priests At St Catherine’s Alter Society
St Catherine’s Alter Society discussed a 5 30 p m covered dish supper to honor Fr John Lucido who is leaving and Fr Al Galvan the new parish pastor. Dues altar linen care and new member registration were also on the agenda. Next meeting set for 7 30 p m Oct 2 at the Rectory with Lily Oren Genevieve Ford Olga Hoelscher Marcella Ruder Barbara McKeown and Fr Al Galvan present.
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St. Catherine’s Alter Society
St. Catherine’s Hall
John Lucido
al Galvan
Lucido
Galvan
Lily Oren
Genevieve Ford
Olga Hoelscher
Marcella Ruder
Barbara McKeown
Avery to speak at First Presbyterian on Sunday
Matthew Avery, a missionary to Ghana, will speak at a special service of worship this Sunday, Sept. 9, at the First Presbyterian Church on 4th and Plum Streets. He is a local graduate of Pecos High School and Oral Roberts University. Refreshments follow in Fellowship Hall and a nursery is available in the Educational Building. The public is invited.
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Matthew Avery
Ghana
First Presbyterian Church
4Th
Plum Streets
Avery
Pecos High School
Oral Roberts University
Fellowship Hall
Wanted Poster Sermon In A Convict Tale
Michael A Guido of Metter Georgia writes of two escaped convicts entering a post office and discovering a Wanted poster Then a religious message invites readers to seek the Lord offering forgiveness rest and salvation through Christ with a direct call to turn to Him and come unto Him.
Word of God Verse II Chronicles 7 14
Biblical passage from II Chronicles urging humility prayer and seeking God to heal a land. It calls for turning from wicked ways and promises heaven’s hearing forgiveness and national healing.
North Temple to Hold Church Revival in September
North Temple Baptist Church at 406 North C Street announces a revival beginning September 9 at 7 30 p m and running through September 16 with daily services. Gordon Oglesby from Kermit will preach and Jimmy Watson of Kermit will lead music. A breakfast will precede morning services and a cover dish supper follows Sunday worship in the fellowship hall.
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North Temple Baptist Church
North C St
Fellowship Hall
Gordon Oglesby
Kermit
Jimmy Watson
Oglesby
Pecos
Lessie Woodard
Council on Ministries Events at First United Methodist Church Balmorhea
The First United Methodist Church in Balmorhea schedules a Council on Ministries meeting at Weinacht Ranch this Saturday with an 8 15 a m departure and a 9 a m start. An Administrative Board Meeting is set for 8 p m Sunday, Sept 9, followed by United Methodist Men on Sept 10 at 7 p m with Gar land Matthews presenting and Billy Wayne Powell in charge of the meal. A Finance Committee gathering is planned for 7 p m Tuesday, Sept 11, and Choir practice is Wednesday at 7 p m. Harvest Day plans firm up for November 4.
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First United Methodist Church
Council On Ministries
Weinacht Ranch
Balmorhea
United Methodist
Garland Matthews
Billy Wayne Powell
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Ruth Stafford Peale
Michael A. Guido
Metter, Georgia
King Size Wallet
Kodak Paper
KODAK
Grandpa
Grandma
Shugart
Wacker’s
Our
Eddy Street
Word of God
North Temple
Lois Roach
Jim Daniels
Barstow Church
Jim
G.a.’S
The
Buck Davis
van Horn
Public Service Company Home Economists and Home Service Advisors
Community Public Service Company
Coryparig
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