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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1975
Page
7
A sermon urges that the mark of a true Christian is love as shown in service. It cites Bible verses, describes Christ’s cross as God’s love, and invites Pecos residents to a Men’s Prayer Breakfast at the Holiday Inn at 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday Sept 24th.
Readers recount personal dilemmas from childbirth reluctance to parental divorce and gift etiquette. Advice ranges from counseling for a queasy husband to choosing custody with a teen and organizing potluck duties to curb freeloading behavior.
The Episcopal Diocese of the Rio Grande funds a 30-foot goose neck trailer to bring church to remote Big Bend communities. Rev. Bob Burton will travel four days weekly, offering sacraments, counseling, and worship while coffee serves as hospitality. The program, backed by United Thank Offering donors, aims to reach Alpine, Marfa, Fort Stockton, Pecos, and beyond with a portable altar, organ, and cross in a compact vehicle.
First Methodist Church announces a change in speakers for the Spiritual Life Mission starting Sunday. Dr Don Schooler cannot attend due to illness and Emory Rhew of Abilene will conduct daily services. Rhew, ex pastor with 41 years in Texas, now associate director at McMurry College, will lead devotions, present Bible study, and host daily radio segments on KIU 9 a.m. He chairs church boards, has served in youth and ministerial training roles, and has international tour experience with Holy Land and Europe groups. Church officials invite public participation and plan nights for other denominations. Chancel choir led by J O Strother will assist.
On July 31 1777 the Continental Army promoted Marquis de Lafayette to major general at age 20. The French nobleman served at his own expense and his courage made him a symbol of Franco American friendship and a great American hero, as The World Almanac notes.
A speaker contrasts fear with Christian courage citing Psalm 138 and Isaiah 45. The piece portrays a frightened youth hiding behind a tree and crying, while a believer stands boldly for the Lord in private and public life, declaring true Christianity requires courage.
An inter-denominational gospel music jamboree organized by Billy D. Simmons will occur Saturday Sept 27 at 7 30 p m at the Community Center. Admission is free with performers from Pecos Carlsbad Odessa Midland Alpine and Sonora including recording artists and singers. Records for sale. The event ends with a Last Supper celebration featuring lamb figs dates dried fruit and foot washing followed by communion open to the public.
The Rev. Stephen Till is appointed pastor of St. Catherine's Catholic Parish in Pecos, Texas, according to the Diocese of El Paso Communications Office. The release corrects an earlier notice that had named the Rev. Joseph Schill for the Pecos pastorate.
Psalm 105 5 praises his works miracles and judgments while Lord Beaverbrook cites judgment industry health and the greatest of these is judgment reflecting on qualities for success and leadership.
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