Planning National Prayer Day Declared by White House
A White House spokesman said President Eisenhower will proclaim the first Wednesday in October as a national day of prayer. Congress in 1952 urged a yearly non Sunday prayer day for peace, but earlier proclamations by Truman and Eisenhower saw limited public response.
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Day My Faith Grew Imperfect Beginning Led to Present Faith
Local religious leaders share how they entered ministry in The Day My Faith Grew. Rev James A Warren of Bisby Knolls Christian Church recalls upbringing, college, a botched answer to a spiritual doubt, and a three year Army chaplain tour that broadened his ecumenical view before ordination in the Disciples of Christ. The dialogue links personal growth to the Day of the Lord as concept and event.
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Hymn Society Wesley Anniversary Festival in Long Beach
The Hymn Society to note Wesley anniversary with a special 10th anniversary hymn festival at Long Beach First Methodist Church 507 Pacific Ave at 4 pm. The event is presented by the Southern California Chapter of the American Hymn Society and features Wesley texts honoring Charles Wesley.
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Nazarene 100th Yr Plans Set for Jubilee Year
Nazarene leaders announce a year of events marking the denomination’s Golden Anniversary in 1953. The program opens Dec 3 with simultaneous services in Nazarenes worldwide, featuring Rev. Jed Mark Smith and Rev. William Hildebrand in Pasadena, and includes appeals for world missions totaling $1 million, with key services on Jan 5 April 6 Oct 12 and Nov 23.
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Honors Set for Minister at Manhattan Beach Church
A service honoring Dr. Wendell L. Miller, pastor of Manhattan Beach Community Church, will be held Sunday at 7 30 p m at 900 Highland Ave. Dr. Miller, retiree and former Rolling Hills president with 38 years in ministry, will be celebrated by ministers from Southern California and guests. John Loranger, church moderator, will present the response, followed by a reception in the church social hall.
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Mission Parley to End at Alliance Church
The Rev. Fred Smith, an 18 year missionary in Colombia, will be the speaker Sunday at the final day of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church conference at 1703 Lemon Ave. He will speak twice, at 9:41 am and 7:30 pm, about his work among the central Andes Indians and the Pact and Guambiano. Missionaries from Siam, Africa, Borneo and South America have attended the week long parley and Smith will show colored slides during the evening service.
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Japanese Churches Increase in 1957 Christian Yearbook
The 1957 Christian Yearbook reports 593,589 Christians worshiping in 5,124 churches in Japan. Protestant members number 322,135, Roman Catholic 277,063, Orthodox 4,391. Average Sunday attendance across 4,312 Protestant churches is 89,116 with 222,503 enrolled in 3,930 Protestant Sunday schools. The yearbook lists 6,715 full time church workers including 4,187 Japanese and 2,528 missionaries, with 1,377 Japanese workers and 378 missionaries affiliated with the United Church.
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LBCC Singers to Give Concert at First Congregational Church
The Long Beach City College choir under Royal Stanton will perform the first fall concert at 7 30 PM in the First Congregational Church on Cedar Avenue. Selected works by Hassler Mozart and Beethoven will be featured, with Madrigal singers joining for two numbers.
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Women of Trinity Church Hold All Day Bazaar Dinner
The Women’s Circles of Trinity Methodist Church on South Street and Dunrobin Avenue host an all day bazaar with a ham dinner served from 5 30 to 8 pm. Proceeds support the church binding fund.
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Seal Beach Chapel Hosts Choir Guests Sunday
The Seal Beach Community Chapel at 919 Flectrict Ave hosts a Sunday program with the choir. A male and ladies quartet will appear with the choir in the evening service. California Bible College Chote is mentioned among the guests.
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Baha'i Faith Member to Talk Sunday in Anaheim
Florence V Mayberry of the Auxiliary Board of the American Hands of the Cause will speak at the Disneyland Hotel, Sunday through Tuesday. She has lectured across Alaska, Canada, the United States, and the Hawaiian Islands, visited Haifa, taught at Geyserville and Banff Bahai events, and is conducting seminars in Southern California.
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Garment Gift Box Dedicated by North Long Beach Church
The North Long Beach Church of the Nazarene Missionary President Mrs Grace Shaw dedicated a box of some 30 compartments of children's clothing destined for Africa. The Christmas sheet box honored Mrs Shaw for 25 years of service. The dedication occurred at 37 E Mountain View St on Mrs Shaw's birthday, with a plaque and a cove sage presented.
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Guest Speaker at First Brethren Youth Rally Tonight
DAS H Sutherland president of Bible Institute of Los Angeles will speak at 7 30 pm at First Brethren Church St St and Cherry for Youth for Christ. He is a former pastor and author and will appear with Claiborne Brothers Quartet at the event.
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Bible Institute of Los
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Plan Family Night at Lakewood Church in Pan American Park
A Family Night at Pan American Park Clubhouse Sunday at 5 30 pm brings Christ Presbyterian Church of Lakewood members and friends. Sponsored by the World Service Committee the event features a potluck dinner and highlights the church work in Japan.
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Loyalty Dinner to Launch Church Building Fund Drive
The North Long Beach Methodist Church at 16600 Linden Ave will host a Loyalty Dinner this Sunday at 6 30 p m in the Municipal Auditorium to kick off a fundraising campaign. The drive aims to raise about 120 000 dollars to add a new school wing and reduce the church debt while 50 workers begin canvassing Tuesday as more than 600 members and friends are expected to attend.
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