Sherry Family Preparing Move for West Australia Mission
The Rev. L R Sherry and his family plan to leave Herrin for Western Australia to establish a new Apostolic church. They conclude Sunday services here as they start a worldwide mission drive. Two older children stay in Texas until school ends, while three younger children accompany the parents later this summer. John Doe?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Sherry
Herrin First Apostolic Church
United States
Western Australia
Herrin
Sherry
Twyla Gaye
Jeffrey Lee
Roy Mitchell
Crystal Lynn
Australia
Holy Land
Europe
Tennessee
Australian mission call for Herrin pastor and family
The Rev. L. R. Sherry of Herrin First Apostolic Church and his family plan to move to Perth Australia to start a church. They expect to use home gatherings until a church is built and will collaborate with the Turkington family legacy and James Sherry studying in St Paul. The assignment was approved by the Foreign Missionary Department in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Sherry
Herrin First Apostolic Church
Mrs. Sherry
Twyla Gaye
Perth
Sherry
James
Apostolic Bible Institute
St. Paul, Minn
Church
Foreign Missionary Department
Herrin First Christian Plans Postponed Centenary Events
Herrin First Christian Church approved a 55240 budget at its annual meeting an increase of 1240 from last year George McElroy was ordained to the eldership and December 10 board members were installed Plans resumed for the centennial Sunday and open house postponed previously by a new minister arrival Rev Robert Walther arrived December 30 A midwinter camp rally for junior and intermediate members is set for February 11 with Ronnie Hoffman missionary teacher to the Philippines as speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin First Christian Church
S. George McElroy
Darris Hamilton
Robert Walther
Ronnie Hoffman
Philippines
Unitarian Talk on The American City Reformulation
Miller Newton, assistant professor in Webster College Missouri, will address the Carbondale Unitarian Fellowship on Sunday at 10 30 a m. The talk titled The American City and the Reformulation of Political Structures will be at the Unitarian Fellowship Meeting House corner University and Elm. The public may attend and join the post talk discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Miller Newton
Carbondale Unitarian Fellowship
Unitarian Fellowship
University and Elm
Newton
Webster College
Second Baptist Church to Triple Size With New Auditorium
Second Baptist Church at 308 S Russell St plans a new 600-seat auditorium plus offices restrooms choir room and baptistry. Designed by Carbondale architects Simon Rettburg Garison Inc the colonial brick structure topped by a 69 foot spire will connect to the education building and be heated and air conditioned. Building begins spring with new pews pulpit and carpeting plus renovation of the old sanctuary into Sunday School space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Second Baptist Church
S. Russell St
Simon Rettburg and Garison
J. D. McCarty
McCarty
Parish Park Baptist Church
Hosea Walker
SIU professor to speak on anti semitism at Beth Jacob Temple
William Garner associate professor of government at Southern Illinois University will discuss anti semitism and the extreme right at 8 p m tonight in the Beth Jacob Temple Striegel Road near Carbondale The talk opens a new series featuring invited experts followed by refreshments open to the public and SIU faculty and students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Garner
Southern Illinois University
Beth Jacob Temple
Striegel Rd
Rt. 13
Carbondale
Frank Klingberg
SIU
Middle East
Latin America
Garner
Tulane University
University of Southwestern Louisiana
North Texas State University
Altar Society Reelects Turton President at St Andrew’s
Mrs Lyle Turton was reelected president of St Ann's Altar Society of St Andrew's Church in Murphysboro at the January meeting. Officers reappointed include Mrs Tobias Berger Sr first vice president Mrs Gene Camden second vice president Mrs George Wilson secretary and Mrs Jose Vasquez treasurer. The Rev Frederick Renschen honored guest received a birthday cake and present. A training institute for the South Deanery NCCW will be at St Mary's Anna at 1 pm Monday. Next meeting is 7:30 pm Feb 13 at St Andrew's School gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Turton
St. Ann’s Altar Society
St. Andrew’s Church
Murphysboro
Tobias Berger Sr
Gene Camden
George Wilson
Joseph Vasquez
Frederick Renschen
Baptist Women Review Book At Morning Breakfast
The Friendship Circle of the Women’s Missionary Society at Johnston City First Baptist Church held its monthly breakfast. Mrs. Carl Shaw led a lesson reviewing two chapters from Trumpets in Dixie by W. C. Fields, public relations secretary for the Southern Baptist executive committee. In February Mrs. Bill Pyle will teach the study to the church congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Circle
Women’s Missionary Society
Johnston City
Hosea Hill
Harry Miles
Laura Bell
N. U. Nunn
Henry Imhoff
Moslem Student To Speak At Grace Church Event
A January Sunday Evening program at Grace Methodist Church Carbondale features Douglas Allen of SIU philosophy on Hinduism at 7 30 p m Sung by the third of a January series. the final talk January 28 by Saif Wadi SIU graduate student and Moslem Student Association president who is aiming for a doctorate in education administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
S. Marion St
Carbondale
Douglas Allen
Southern Illinois University
Saif Wadi
SIU
Moslem Student Association
Wadi
Evangelist William Sims to lead Marion church revival
The Rev. William Sims, pastor of Olympia Heights Methodist Church in Miami, founded there after serving in Benton and East St. Louis churches and as an Army chaplain, will preach at Marion First Methodist Church from Sunday to Thursday with St. Louis pastor Bill Weston leading song services Monday and Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Sims
Marion First Methodist Church
Herman Sims
Marion
Bessie Knight
Robert Knight
Glendale St
Mr. Sims
Olympia Heights Methodist Church
Miami
Fla
Benton
East St. Louis
Bill Weston
St. Louis
Chester church officers chosen at annual meeting
At the First Presbyterian Church of Chester, officers were elected after a congregational meeting and supper. Elders re-elected include Charles Koehler and Ray Divers, with Melvin Thies new. Deacons include Mr and Mrs Melvin Rust and Russell Lawder. Trustees re-elected Don Koeneman and Walter Roberts with Ray Allford newly elected. Willis Ferrill named to fill an unexpired term. Lydia Smith re-elected treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church of
Chester
Ivan B. Clayton
Charles Koehler
Ray Divers
Melvin Thies
Melvin Rust
Russell Lawder
Don Koeneman
Walter Roberts
Ray Allford
Four Day Luke Study Begins at Marion First Baptist
A four day study of the Book of Luke starts Sunday at Marion First Baptist Church. Pastor Rev. C. R. Walker will teach, using Frank Stagg's Studies in Luke's Gospel as reference. First session at 6 p.m. Sunday, with an 7 p.m. message from Luke during the evening service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion First Baptist Church
C. R. Walker
Frank Stagg
Mr. Walker
Luke
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