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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1957
Page
6
Local religious leaders including Catholic Protestant and Jewish figures are invited to share how they chose religious work. Today's guest is Rev Paul Brandyberry of North Long Beach Church of the Nazarene.
The Rev Paul Brandyberry recalls a life changing moment at an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting sparked by a neighbor’s invitation. He describes the warmth, unity, and spiritual presence felt among attendees from diverse backgrounds as his faith deepened without fanfare or personal glory.
A reception honors Rabbi Harry Sherer marking his new posting at Hish Koly Temple Sinai. Born in Brooklyn, he holds a BA and an MS from Columbia, and a doctorate in education. He arrives Sept. 1, with a social hall gathering planned for Sept. 25 at Molino Avenue location.
A New York study by 12 clergymen concludes that Episcopal, Presbyterian, and Congregational systems share similar governance. They say ultimate authority often lies with elected officials or lay constituencies, not bishops, and that church unity already exists administratively, awaiting formal recognition.
The Rev. David John Donnan will serve as Interim Pastor at the First Presbyterian Church on 161 6th St beginning Sunday. He plans to fill the vacancy until a new minister is called. Donnan, a Santa Monica resident, recently retired after 25 years there and is active in local service groups. He has moderated the Los Angeles Presbytery and the California Synod and is set to lecture at San Francisco Theological Seminary in 1958.
The First Baptist Church of Lakewood at 5336 Arbor Road hosts evangelist Dr. Pete Riggs for an eight day crusade starting Sunday. Riggs, 49, has spoken at Winona Lake Bible Conference and conducted campaigns across the United States Canada and Europe. Special music will be by the Sanctuary Choir directed by Robert Carlson with Rev. Harold Carlson and Rev. Victor Larson assisting.
A farewell service for Elder George Albert Stokes 20 son of President and Mrs Lee A Stokes will be held at the Long Beach Second Ward Chapel Plymouth Street at Elm Ave at 5 pm. He departs for Salt Lake City Sept 13 en route to Hawaii for a two and a half year mission. Stokes a Jordan High School graduate attended Brigham Young College one year and is a member of the Long Beach Second Ward. The service is directed by Bishop AL Bodine.
The three day farm fair runs Friday September 13 to Sunday September 15 at Palo Verde and Willow Streets. Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. each day with booths for home baked goods gifts photography and more. Proceeds fund the church building fund and recreational facilities with a roast beef dinner on Sunday noon to 1 p.m. Advance dinner registration available through fair chairman Pete Fayyalaro. Committee members include Jean Gresik Jerry Kohnen and Terry Glen 70m. Rev Walter A Martin leads the church.
Navy Family Chapel at 2015 E. Hill St changes Sunday service to 11 am. Chaplain Ward C. McCabe notes the sermon for the 11 am service will be titled Arm Chal Christians.
Dr Edwin T Dahlberg pastor of Delmar Baptist Church St Louis Mo will preach at the 11 am service of the First Baptist Church located at 10th Street and Pine Avenue.
Announcement that Rev Wallace I Benson will join Lakewood Village Community Church as Assistant Minister. He currently serves as Minister of Youth and Religious Education at Trinity Methodist Church in Los Angeles. He and wife Carla will begin duties the first Sunday in October.
The Burns Memorial Church in Los Angeles holds a service led by Pastor A. Ryan at 2th and Temple. The article notes community outreach and weekly worship at the church located on Temple Joxeps Avenue.
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