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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1971
Page
2
Louis Cassels notes that Jesus spoke blessings on mourners and sorrowful people, urging not resignation but finding a hidden benediction in suffering. He cites Albert Schweitzer's view as aligning with a life aimed at higher spiritual pursuits beyond earthly happiness.
The message argues that divine protection is not bought by goodness but revealed through suffering. Jesus suffered most, and followers must endure hardship to be exalted, discovering meaning by recalling calm moments in life. Despite pain, believers remain in God’s kingdom with His protective arm around them.
The World Council of the United Methodist Church announces a pulpit exchange between Rev Dwane E Averill of Creighton United Methodist Church Phoenix and Rev F Morris Kedward of Penrith England for the summer months. Kedward has served as a missionary in Ceylon Jamaica and the Channel Islands and leads local church and youth initiatives in Penrith. Averill has led Creighton Church for six years and previously worked at Central Church Duluth and in New England churches.
Temple Solel confirms a class including Marcia Francis Joanne Feitler Gary Feffer Jill Kanarek Rachel Grossman and John Schaefer. Scottsdale reports cite multiple religious events from Jehovahs Witnesses Christian Science Lutheran and Episcopal groups with confirmations, commencements and church activities across the area.
Gravley Vicki Gravley Joyce Krisik Colleen Leach Kevin Perry and Rebecca Smith will take confirmation vows at 11 a.m. in Scotts dale United Church of Christ with Stewardship as sermon topic by Rev. Kenneth T. Widney. Choirs, nurseuary, class presentations and a sanctuary tour are planned. Rev. Crumb, long time hospital chaplain, returns to Phoenix area service and coordinates interfaith spiritual care at Beach General Hospital.
Scottsdale Christian Church will honor graduates from junior high, high school and college during the morning worship service Sunday. The ceremony will recognize each graduate with a brief tribute and a moment of reflection.
Beginning May 29 the Saturday Progress stops until fall and church page moves to Fridays. Deadline for religious information and pictures shifts to Wednesday noon before publication. National conventions include North American Christian in Dallas July 6–9 and Missionary in Portland September 21–24.
The Rev Albert M Smith preaches Sunday on She touched the Fringe. Senior High United Methodist Youth Fellowship meets at 6 30 p m in the youth room for a program planning session and volleyball. Junior High group departs from the church lot at 4 30 p m for an afternoon at Big Surf.
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