Stephen the First Martyr Sermon by J A Lapham
International Sunday lesson discusses Stephen the first martyr, his scriptural mastery, and the dangers of religious violence. It contrasts gospel forgiveness with persecution and examines how truth spoken boldly can invite fury from opponents. The piece reflects on motive and historical examples from early church history.
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Lesson on Stephen and the mob mindset from Acts
The text urges Bible class readers to study the Stephen narrative in Acts 6 and 7, emphasizing the dangers of mob impulse and unchecked passion. It recalls Patrick Hamilton's martyrdom in 1528 and quotes Tarbell and Ewers on persecution, noting how faith endures beyond death and can advance reform.
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Verwers and Mol Tie The Knot In Pella Ceremony
Mrs Jacob Verwers of Kellogg and Katie Mol daughter of Mrs J Mol of Pella were married by Rev George Hankamp at the Third Reformed Church at eight oclock Saturday evening April 18 They will reside in Pella where Verwers works at the Garden City Feeder plant The Chronicle extends best wishes and congratulations.
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Interurban Provides Sunday $1 Round Trips in Iowa
News from Des Moines dated April 22 1925 covers multiple Iowa topics. The Waterloo Cedar Falls Northern interurban runs Sunday round trips for 1.00 to any line point, contrasted with standard fares like 5.62 from Waverly to Cedar Rapids. Also notes convict labor in state parks reduced appropriations, convicts praised by Senator Haskell, a custodial farm near Des Moines, and a Rock Island branch abandonment affecting Blue Grass. There’s mention of a rural train service dispute with a branch town commercial club, a first Iowa government fish hatchery near Manchester for mountain trout, trout hatcheries near Backbone Park Maquoketa river, and trout fishing in northeastern streams. Polk county warns weed control enforcement with strict cutting deadlines and lists weeds. The Iowa League of Women Voters plans voter education ahead of a proposed state amendment.
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Iowa constitutional amendment on legislature male term
A proposal to amend the Iowa constitution seeks to strike out the word male from the article on qualification of members of the legislature. The amendment would modify eligibility rules by removing gender language as part of the fortieth measure.
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General Assembly Adopts Measure for November Vote
The forty first assembly has adopted the measure and it will be submitted to voters at the general election in November 1926.
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Jake van Zante
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