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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1968
Page
2
The Sunday School Lesson for June 1 as presented by Earl L Douglass explores the Greatness of God from the Book of Job. It addresses the question why the righteous suffer, contrasting with the suffering of the wicked and reflecting on social tags.
Daily sessions run two weeks from 8:30 am to 11:30 am at Presbyterian Church of the Good Shepherd 25 Cedarhivat Nirive. Staff includes superintendent Joyca Edwards and assistant superintendents Nancy Ivey Helen Browna among many others. program serves children ages 4 and up with nursery and kindergarten departments listed. The remainder of the text covers religious instruction on the Book of Job and related theological themes.
St Hedwig commemorates the centennial of its present stone church with a 10:09 a m Mass for Polish pioneers and a community barbecue at the American Legion grounds. Dinner prices are 1.25 for adults and 0.75 for children under 12. Games, entertainment, and a dance with the Riedel Brothers will run all day and a 3100 prize drawing occurs every 40 minutes from 1 p m until 9:20 p m. St Hedwig lies 13 miles southeast of San Antonio on FM 1346-1.
Paraguay is described as predominantly Roman Catholic in a UPI report from Asuncion, noting smaller Protestant denominations such as Methodists Anglicans Presbyterians and Seventh-day Adventists. The piece reflects on compassion and faith with a Cowper quote.
Vacation Bible School at Peace Lutheran Church Tatg Binuco runs Monday through Friday with 9 to 10 am sessions. Ages 3 to 13 invited. Theme Tell the Good News. Activities include Bible stories and crafts. Call 112-0849 1914-7057 for details.
American churches shift from charity to investment, with the Episcopal Church setting aside $1 million for venture capital to back minority job-creating ventures. United Presbyterians urge 0 percent, United Church of Christ 1-5 percent, and United Methodists pledge $20 million for inner city aid. Catholic schools face enrollment declines as dioceses close parochial schools. overall elementary enrollment peaked in 1963-64 and has since fallen.
Austin Dean will speak at the 11 a.m. worship service at Beacon Hill Presbyterian Church Lol Wood lawn. He is dean of the Me faculty at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary and will present the sermon this Sunday.
Detroit native and Old Testament languages professor Williams, a noted archaeologist, has worked with the American School of Oriental Research in Jerusalem and advised the Jordanian Department of Antiquities. Rev Cleve Wheelus will canoe with John Knox Presbytery youth Sunday then return to lead services June 16.
Bethany United Church hosts an adult discussion group themed Crisis in City Areas using Kerner Report and Newsweek materials as part of a Vacation Church School week June 30 to July 14 evenings. Speakers include Nanuld Webb Trinity Univ and Don Baugh San Antonio Council of Churches with topics What Happened Why Did It Happen and What Can Be Done along with child and youth classes for all ages.
A four night teen age forum and Vacation Bible School at San Pedro Church of Christ 311 Tackson Keller Road runs June 10 to 14 with the theme My God And I. Classes for all ages through junior high meet daily until 12:30 pm and teen sessions begin at 7:30 pm Monday through Thursday. Guest speakers Jerry Riley Ron Smith Jim Hence and Ted Ware will discuss vital youth issues with refreshments and fellowship after sessions. Friday features a picnic awards program and songs at Raymond Russell Park at 6:40 pm. Transportation and information calls: TAS 479 or TAS 0503.
Deadline is the Wednesday before Saturday publication. Submit typed, double spaced copy. Include date of day, full details, and your name with telephone number. Call CAG-244 for Religious News Editor if unsure.
Special homecoming and open house at Northeast I Baptist Church on Sunday during morning worship. All members and friends invited to attend marking the end of a three year building program. Guest speaker David M. Barr of the Billy Graham team will preach at 10 55 a m. Lunch to follow in the fellowship hall.
The World Federation condemns a record 4,717,150 dollar budget for 19S, approved by the council on works service. It surpasses prior funding by 635,000 dollars to fund urgent relief, notably for footing refugees in the Middle East, as reported from New York.
ABILENE 11 Texas Baptist students from 75 colleges pledge to eliminate racial discrimination in Baptist Student Unions fraternities and service groups. The unanimous declaration covers clubs housing and employment as they commit to personal sacrifice and action to lessen racial tension and promote harmony among Baptists in the state.
A laymen retreat for the Southwest Texas Methodist Church will be held at De Keervyville Assembly this weekend with the theme United Methodist Church Our Responsibility. Leaders include Bishop O Eugene Slater Rev Claus Rohifs Henry Holloway Red Bond and Jim Marrig. Retreat runs Friday 4 pm to Sunday noon with a total cost of 13 50 covering registration insurance lodging and meals.
Rev J C Kience J Mapens will preach on the Trinity at 6 and 10:45 a.m. services on Trinity Sunday. Sunday School starts 5:15 a.m. High school and college graduates to be honored. League hosts Around the World Dinner 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Parish Hall. Church Council meets at 7:40 p.m. Lydia Martha Circle meets 2 p.m. in Parish Hall. Confirmation June 16 at 1:45 a.m.
Rev Bob Stevenson of the Methodist youth center at San Antonio College will present the pantomime film The Chatty Tale at the Gate House 207 Fourth Thursday at 815 pm with background music by Raul Shanker. Ang will lead a discussion afterwards at the coffee house run by the Episcope Church of the Holy Spirit open Thursdays and Fridays 7 pm to 11 30 pm and Saturdays 7 pm to midnight.
Three New York clergymen invite representatives from Roman Catholic Baptist Jewish and Eastern Orthodox communities in the Soviet Union to visit the United States. The invitation argues that theologian meetings and exchanges of views benefit religious groups and promote better international understanding. Signed by Rev Thorton N. Davis editor of America, Rev Dr Harold A. Bostey minister of Christ Church Methodist, and Rabbi Arthur Semeier of Park East Synagogue.
In Los Angeles the 21st annual Mary’s Hour at the Memorial Coliseum featured Jewish folk singer Sarah Hershberg performing songs about Mary the mother of Jesus. Catholic families across four LA counties joined the prayer for peace event.
Council Corner reports a decisive move by Baptist leaders to welcome all Christians as brothers, regardless of race or class, during the forthcoming Houston assembly. The piece weighs cultural patterns in theology, urging open-minded discernment between American culture and genuine Christian belief.
Dr James Hunter a Glasgow born organist and director from Duquesne University will give a dedication recital at the First Presbyterian Church on Sunday at 8:20 a.m. and 11 a.m. The 55 rank Holtkamp organ, with 3477 pipes, was a gifts from parishioners. Mrs Hunter will perform a violin solo during offertory. she studied at Manhattan School of Music and Duquesne and has played with the Pittsburgh Symphony.
Dr Claud J Bonam pastor of Hulsache Avenue Baptist Church will preach Sunday at 11 am on What The Bible Teaches About Capital Punishment He will discuss lawlessness the assassination of Dr Martin Luther King and Sen Robert Kennedy and whether murderers should be killed by the state Also whether new Supreme Court rulings affect sentences Redeemer Lutheran higher services feature Our God Tune and Time with Rev Eric E Wagner Holy Communion and first Communion for newly confirmed attendees
Helotes Hills United Methodist Church hosts a 20 voice youth choir from Ce dac Hill United Methodist Church this Sunday at 10 50 a.m. A covered dish dinner follows at noon. The youths have been guests since Friday under the leadership of Mr and Mrs Da vid LeStourgeon.
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