Geographical and Cultural Backgrounds of the Bible Lesson
Earl L. Douglass outlines the May 25 Sunday School lesson on Geographical and Cultural Backgrounds of the Bible. He surveys the split of Israel and Judah, Jeroboam’s calves, Assyrian conquest, Samaria, and the Samaritan woman at the well, stressing that worship must be in spirit and truth rather than in place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Kingdom of
Israel
Rehoboam
Solomon
God
Mount Gerizim
Mount Moriah
Jerusalem
Jeroboam
Jacob’s Well
Holy Land
Samaria
Sermon Topics at Trinity University Chapel
Rev. Raymond E. Judd Jr. will lead Sunday morning services in Trinity University’s nondenominational chapel at 11 a.m. The Trinity Centennial baccalaureate is Sunday evening at 8 p.m. in the Sunken Garden Theater with speaker Rev. J. Hoytt Boles of Denton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond E. Judd Jr
Trinity University
Judd
Trinity
Sunken Garden
J. Hoytt Boles
Denton
Synod of Texas
United Presbyterian Church, USA
The Way of the Cross Sermon by Rev Lorens A Hall
A sermon titled The Way of the Cross by Rev Lorens A Hall describes Fridays in Jerusalem where Franciscan Friars walk the Stations of the Cross. It outlines three spectator groups, their attitudes, and the call to emulate bearing Christ's cross rather than condemning or indifference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurens A. Hall
Jerusalem
Calvary
Jesus Christ
Franciscans
Palestine
Holy Land
Christ
Oregon Guidelines On Religion In Public Schools
Oregon advances trial guidelines for religion in public schools. They distinguish teaching religion from factual study, allow Bible readings for literary purposes, and bar mandatory prayers or religious promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rches
Oregon
Department of Education
Dale Parnell
Supreme Court
Reception To Honor Dr. Terry At Madison Square Church
The Rev. Samuel L. Terry, longtime pastor of Madison Square United Presbyterian Church in San Antonio, will be honored at a Sunday reception at 319 Camden. A 2:30 and 5:30 p.m. multimedia review precedes the 3 p.m. gathering. Terry retires June 1 after serving since 1938 and holds Trinity University and McCormick Seminary degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel L. Terry
Madison Square United Presbyterian Church of
San Antonio
Camden
Assembly
Madison Square Terry Church
Terry
Trinity University
McCormick Theological Seminary
Chicago
Presbytery
Dallas
Memories Theme at Glad Tidings Services Honors Pastor Land
Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church at 2143 S W White hosts Sunday services at 11 a m with the theme Memories Our Heritage. Retired pastor Rev J J Land is honored for nearly 20 years of service and will speak at both the 11 a m and 7 30 p m services after returning from a Bahamas trip with Rev R E Ferguson. Pastor LeRoy Fleck extends welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glad Tidings
LeRoy Fleck
Bellaire Names New Pastor Rev Frank Hamby
The Rev Frank H Hamby assumes the pastorate at Bellaire Baptist Church. Born May 4 1937 in San Marcos he grew up in Coleman and attended Stamford High School. He earned a BA at Howard Payne College Brownwood and an MDiv at Southwestern Baptist in Fort Worth. He previously led three churches including First Baptist Tolar. Married to Florine Shetter of Fort Worth they have four children Lynda Nancy Susan and Michael.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Hamby
Bellaire Baptist Church
Hamby
San Marcos
Coleman Area
Stamford High School
Howard-Payne College
Brownwood
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Fort Worth
First Baptist Church
Tolar
Tex
Confirmation Set At Grace Lutheran Church
The 1969 class of children will be confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church on Avenue E at McCullough, Sunday at 10 45 a.m. The group has studied for two years and includes Joanne Avant Alison Colleen Bemis Joy Charlene Hill Leonard Dean Leffler Susan Ann Nitschke Elizabeth Ann Stein Michael Jack Taylor and Ellen Darlene Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Lutheran Church
Avenue E
McCullough
Joanne Avant
Alison Colleen Bemis
Joy Charlene Hill
Leonard Dean Leffler
Susan Ann Nitschke
Elizabeth Ann Stein
Michael Jack Taylor
Ellen Darlene Wilson
Long-Time Members to Be Honored at Travis Park UMC Banquet
Travis Park United Methodist Church will honor nearly 100 members with 50 years of service or more at a Taylor Hall banquet Tuesday evening at 7. A program has been planned and young sponsors will entertain the elderly honorees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travis Park United Methodist Church
Taylor Hall
Church News Submission Guidelines for Coverage
Church news editors outline submission rules with a Wednesday deadline before Saturday publication. Copy should be typed double spaced and include event date day of week, full details, the submitter name, and a phone number. Call CAG-2441 for Religious News Editor guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CAG-2441
TLC Proxy to Speak Pentecost Sunday at TLC Day
St. John's Lutheran Church in Texas hosts TLC Day with Dr. Joe K. Menn guest preacher on Pentecost Sunday. Menn will become TLC president on July 1 1969 succeeding Dr. Martin Cole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Lutheran College
St. John’s Lutheran Church
East Nueva
Joe K. Menn
Menn
TLC
Martin Cole
Menu
Menn Named Dean at Texas Lutheran College
St John’s Church reports Menn returns to Texas Lutheran College last year to serve as dean of the faculty. A UT history PhD and divinity degree holder, he taught at TLC Capital University and the University of Maine. He is married to Myrtle Vassberg of Lyford and has three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menn
Texas Lutheran College
TLC
Capital University
Columbus
Ohio
University of Maine
University of Texas
Tor
Evangelical Lutheran Theological Seminary
Marcus Rieke
I Development
Myrtle Vassberg
Lyford
Tex
Esther
Kristine
Jonathan
Mormons Gift 23-Volume Set to San Antonio Library
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints presented 23 volumes to the San Antonio Public Library System on Friday. Two Mormon missionaries, serving two years at their own expense, delivered the set to Erwin Sexton, library director at 203 St. Marys. The gift, from Salt Lake City, aids the library’s religious section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
San Antonio Public
Church
Erwin Sexton
St. St. Mary’s
Mormon Church
Salt Lake City
Teens to Be Confirmed at Redeemer Lutheran
The Pentecost festival observance at Redeemer Lutheran includes examination and confirmation of 114 teenagers at 10:30 a.m. The sermon by Rev. Eric E. Wagner is titled The Path To Power. A youth banquet follows at 5:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redeemer Lutheran
Eric E. Wagner
Woman's Day Services At Stranger's Temple Baptist Church
The 7th annual Woman's Day will be observed at 3 30 p m Sunday at Stranger's Temple Baptist Church 649 Rivas The speaker is Mrs Virgie Carrington Bewitty of Austin organizer for national Baptist bodies The soloist is Mrs Verna Mae Wiser of San Antonio Verne ll Douglas serves as chairman
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stranger’s Temple Baptist Church
Rivas
Virgie Carrington Bewitty
Austin
Nationa Baptist Convention of America
General Baptist Convention of America
Verna Mae Wiser
San Antonio
Vernell Douglas
Western Hills Picnic At Camp Christian Center Point
Western Hills Christian Church at 3806 Sunshine Ranch Road hosts its annual all church family picnic at Camp Christian in Center Point. Activities begin at 2 p.m. with swimming baseball and other sports, lunch at 5 p.m., followed by vesper services led by Rev. William N. Parkey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Hills Christian Church
Sunshine Ranch Road
All Church
Camp Christian
Center Point
William N. Parkey
Men's Day Rites Planned at Friendship Baptist Church
On Sunday the men of Friendship Baptist Church at 835 Iowa plan a 3 p.m. Men's Day observance with the Rev. R. L. Archield Sr. as pastor and the theme Christian Men Working With God. Guest speaker is Rev. J. H. Jefferson of Zion Star Baptist Church. public invited.
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Hitler
Christian Church
Carson Street
Laurens Hall
Christ Episcopal Church
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Jesus of Nazareth
Corncil Dormer
REV. C. Don San Antonio Council of
Chui
Madison Square
181St General Assembly
United Presbyterian Church In
Lanny Allen
Krat Radio
Bellaire
Mtaubans
Church News
St. John’s
Sexton
Woman’s Day Services
Western Hills
Christ Presbyterian Church
J. Grant McMillan
Cabana Club
Fantasia St
Harmony Hills
Rome
World Council of Churches
Dr. Buckner Fanning
Buckner Fanning
Berlin Wall
East Berlin
Scott Newell
Trinity Baptist Church
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