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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1967
Page
2
The sermon argues Christian discipleship requires self denial and a turn from self centered living. It contrasts worldly success with the call to deny oneself, take up the cross, and follow Christ, urging a rebirth of direction toward Christ as master.
A reflective discussion on denying self and taking up the cross to share humanity’s burdens. It cites Christ’s call to follow, stretching the meaning beyond personal sin to including the world's needs and collective suffering. The text references grace, the Holy Spirit, and social harms including alcohol and tobacco.
A sermon-like reflection urges Christians to deny themselves take up the cross and follow Christ despite hardship. It contrasts worldly comfort with discipleship and notes Christ was crucified amid ordinary suffering not splendor. The message presses to seek the mind of Christ in all life, enduring devotion over ease.
The sermon Sunday at 10 10 a m at Redeemer Lutheran will preach The Salvation of Souls That s Our Business by Rev Eric E Wagner the final in a three part pre Lent series on church work Ash Wednesday opens mid week Lenten services each Wednesday at 7 39 p m with The Way of the Cross as general theme
Dedication service for a new educational building adds 3,700 square feet with three large rooms and a sliding wall to create extra space. The Rev J R Stadfacher and Rev Alfred W Schu, former Congo missionaries, will speak. Thel years old this March. Stauffachers to hold service and congregation plans a return dedication at Richmond Avenues Baptist Church.
Terrell Hills Baptist Church at 2488 Harry Warabach sells its site and moves to a 17 acre tract in the Windcrest Camelot area. Architect Callis and Wagner prepare a master plan with over 1 million dollars in total church development. Phase 1 to begin in 30 days includes nine sanctuary and educational buildings costing 260000, funded by selling church ponds. Harvey W. Hallman Jr. pastors the relocated church which will be renamed Crestview Baptist. Ground breaking eyed for March 1967 after approval by Terrell Hills Baptist Congregation on Nov. 6, 1966.
A city wide eight month evangelistic campaign led by the Jefferson Church of Christ and supported by about 40 area Churches of Christ aims to renew religious commitment. The kickoff rally occurred in Municipal Auditorium with George Bailey as keynote speaker. public phases include a neighborhood census on April 20 to 28 and home Bible survey outreach, culminating August 20 to 27 at the Municipal Auditorium with no collections.
Robert W. Huston of the American Methodist Commission on Ecumenical Affairs will speak at a luncheon seminar on February 27 before the Consultation on Church Union. Huston is a pioneer and guiding spirit of COCU and will interpret progress and aims of the ecumenical effort.
The evangelist, with a past in pastoral ministry and church administration, will address ecumenical efforts and church publications. A luncheon precedes a Vatican II era theme as central Christian Church anticipates broader ecumenical conferences. The speaker's varied Methodist and United denominations background reflects a wide religious career.
A 65 member St Olaf Lutheran Choir from Northfield Minn travels to Villita Assembly Hall and local malls for a sacred a cappella program. Sponsored by Lutheran Pastors Conference, this stop is part of a 23 city tour ending with founder F. Melius Christiansen’s closing number Beautiful Savior. Olaf C Christiansen now directs the group, which has long roots in Norwegian immigrant church music.
The St Janes Alter Society appoints an all volunteer slate for the year with Mrs Chris Cantu as president and Mrs Oscar Groff as second vice president. Secretary is Mrs Joe Wunsch and treasurer is Mia M Bello. Committee chairs include numerous members and the group will meet on the first Monday each month after a 7 30 p m Mass. The next meeting will plan a Mexican dinner set for February 26.
Valley-Hi Church elected Frank Scott and Robert C. Walters Jr. as overseers and Thomas Hedge Wendell Fulton George Harriett and Doe Leved as deacons. The church plant on Loop 410 between Highway 90 and Valley-Hi Drive features antique Italian brick. A Gospel Meeting series runs nightly at 7 30 pm through February 12 with Evangelists Leon Odo Derrell Starling W D Starr Stanley Lovell Wes Wharton Bill Reeves Carl Vernon. Harald V. Trimble will lead congregational singing.
Rev Dr Roe Juluston of Lakeside Bresby Church in San Francisco leads Trinity’s annual Spiritual Emphasis Week February 1917. The five part series Faith for Today runs Monday Wednesday Friday at 10 am and Tuesday Thursday at 10 20 am in Margaret B Parker Chapel with topics on God’s Was Alive God Bless the Poor Faith and Affluence What’s Patriotic Faith and the Draft What’s Good What’s Bad Faith and Morality and The Holy Dimning of the Saints Faith and Tomorrow Toliston directs Meg Cormick Thelogical Seminary National Missions United Presbyterian Church USA Sequoias and Northern California Presbyterian Home Inc.
Open try outs for the three act drama Family Portrait will be at Central Christian Church. Auditions occur on Wednesday and Thursday evening at 7 30 pm in the Parlor with a large cast of men women and young people invited to read for parts. Additional performances are planned at Ft Sam Houston under Entertainment Services.
The Marbach Christian Church at 1023 Marbach Road prepares for dedication services on February 7 1965 under Pastor T Ervin Veale. The project cost exceeds 110000 with a 9000 square foot building and seating for about 40 in the sanctuary.
The Wartburg Castle near Eisenach, famed Luther retreat, has been restored for its ninth Reformation anniversary. The project cost about $4 million and spanned 14 years, financed by East German sources, highlighting Luther’s New Testament translation in a castle setting.
Eric Hawkins is welcomed as pastor of House of Hawkins Prayer in Colonies North. His initial service begins at 11 am with an open house at the church. The article notes Lutheran Reformation observances, plans for LCUSA, and efforts to renew spiritual life through 450th anniversary activities and ecumenical outreach.
A fragmentary religious notice discusses salvation through faith in Jesus Christ and condemns seeking immortality through freezing or morbid musings. It references Pastor Hawkins and Ray Waugh Sr, notes Hawkins family, and cites biblical lines about the wages of sin and belief in the Son as the path to eternal life.
Rev Karlton Johnson of Atlanta Ga regional secretary of the Stewardship Council of the United Church of Christ will preach at Unity United Church of C on Sunday at 10 30 a m He has preached across 11 Southeastern states and Africa and has pastored in Greenfield Massachusetts and spoken in Boston area communities.
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