Methodists in Debate Over Alcohol Abstinence
Two Emory University theologians urged Methodist officials to reconsider total abstinence from alcohol. They argue New Testament support is lacking and Wesley allowed wine and beer, urging a voluntary, individual choice rather than blanket prohibition. The proposal aims to spark church discussion with slim odds of adoption.
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Methodist Seminary
Quentin L. Hand
Jack T. Sanders
Candler School of Theology
Emory University
Atlanta
Christian Advocate
The
UPI
John Wesley
Wesley
Jesus
Methodist General ‘Conference
Southern Baptist Convention
Methodist Church
Percy Bilton to Lecture on Bible Prophecy Series
London born Percy Bilton, noted builder and Bible student, will lecture this October at Proenix Women's Club in Phoenix. Lectures run Wednesdays at 8 p.m. at 302 W Earls Dr. The Bible Church of God in Phoenix and the Cares of God in Tempe sponsor the series.
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Percy Bilton
London
England
Proenix Women's Club
W. Earls Dr
Phoenix
Bilton
Bible Church of God In
Cares of God In
Tempe
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Faith community notices set church events and trainings
The First Baptist Church urges attendance at a quarterly business meeting on Wednesday with a 6:30 p.m. potluck and 7:15 p.m. meeting led by Moderator David Benson. Double services start tomorrow at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Evangelism training opens Oct. 7, while a layman conference is planned for Saturday at Second Baptist. Rev. Ian Chapman of Scottsdale offers information. Scottsdale Bible Church schedules Bible School at 9:30 a.m. and a 7 p.m. program. Newman Center Tempe begins Great Books discussions Fridays 8–10 p.m. Knights of Columbus receive INS permission to run citizenship classes statewide.
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First Baptist Church
David Benson
Evangelism Committee of the
American Baptist Churches
Second Baptist Church
26Th St
Bethany Home Rd
Ian Chapman
First Baptist
Scottsdale
Newman Center
Tempe
Kennedy to speak at consecration service
Bishop Gerald Kennedy a leading Methodist figure will speak at Valley Plaza Methodist Church next Friday at 7 30 p m during consecration services. He heads the Southern California Arizona Conference with about 275000 members 500 churches and 800 ministers. He has been bishop since 1948 and has written 20 books and contributed to religious periodicals.
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Gerald Kennedy
Valley Plaza Methodist Church
Kennedy
Southern California - Arizona
Methodist Church
Council of Bishops of the
Church sponsors list boosts weekly parish page
Local church page benefits from friendly business sponsors including Paradise Laundry, Ranch House Hamb, Richfield Service, Wally's, Hazel & Vernal, Lute's Scottsdale Pharmacy, Norland Mattress, and more. Contact numbers appear for several advertisers as part of promoting worship and family ties.
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United Press International
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Bible Church
Scottsdale Bible Church
E. McDonald Dr
Bible School
Grapes of Wrath
Stan Cook
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Arizona
Immigration and Naturalization Service of
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Episcopal
St. Barnabas On the Desert
Time Magazine
Margaret Jackson
Cathedral of
St. John the Divine
New York City
Horace Donegan
New York
Harte
Reginald Fuller
Seabury-Western Theological Seminary of
Chicago
K. H. Meyer
Church of the Holy Cross
San Diego
Methodist Men’s Club
Paradise Valley
Central Methodist Church
N. Miller Rd
Eleanor Ellsworth
Valley Unitarian Universalist Church of
First Methodist Church of
E. University Dr
Village Inn Pizza Parlor
Apache Blvd
Sue Cummings
KYND
KHEP
al Shaw
Chevron Service
E. Thomas Rd
E. Shea
Chez Louis
Brown Ave
A & W Root Beer
Lee & Dolly Benson
Scottsdale Rd
Gruenemeier Realty
George’s Carpet & Furniture Cleaning
Harry’s Fine Shoes
Your Family Shoe Store
McDowell Rd
Hayes
Cecil Hayes
Colors Unlimited “Paints & Wallpaper
Old Corral Restaurant
Alfredo & Lidia Corral
East First St
East 2Nd St
Valley Motors General Auto Repair
Paradise Laundry & Dr
Hamb Lyle W. Patton
West Indian School Rd
Urgers
West Main
A.C.C. Hair
Mr. Richard
Rene
Wally
Richfield
Old Scottsdale Rd
Lewis Appliance Service
Jim & Pea
N. Scottsdale Ra
Hiram Kennedy
Hiram & Employees
North Old Scottsdale Ra
N. Hayden Rd
Lute
S. Old Scottsdale Rd
Norland Mattress Company “Buy
Factory Direct & Save
Alfa-Bet
Howard & Carol Graham
E. Thomsa
Basket House
America
Jim Bond
N. Invergarden Rd
the Book Center
Dit
E. Pims Plaza
Hale
Arcadia Enco Service
E. Indian School
Doug Moye
Adcon Builders
G. C. Conyers
B. Stetson
Acme Pest Control
West First Ave
Jake Kronwald
Scottsdale Dairy Queen Armon Leiter
Conaway’s
H. L. Conaway
Smoke Tree Lane
Apache Flooring Company
James &. F. Coleman
N. Scottsdale Rd
Ian Jack B. Stewart
East Lincoln Dr
Carl's
Camelback
Enco
Carl E. Sweinhagen
E. Camelback
Earl’s Market
H. Earl Shipp
Old
E. McDowell
Don‘s Sport Shop
Don Brooks
Vic
Kansas City
Granite Reef Rd
Eo Wesley
West 5Th Ave
la Jolie Femme Coiffeurs
Hazel Taylor
Scottsdale Stationers & Office Supply
Leona Caldwell
West Sth Ave
East First Ave
East Stetson
Scottsdale. Florist
Leonard
Rae Young
Tang's East Restaurant
Man St
Scottsdale Cleaners
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Hallcraft. Realty
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