Area churches appoint two associate pastors in Murphysboro
The United Methodist Church on Pine Street and the First Baptist Church on North 15th Street announce new associate pastors. Rev. William T. Braswell of Denver becomes associate minister at the United Methodist Church joining Rev. Donald L. Batz. Rev. Doug Rorex, from Arkansas and a Southern Baptist Seminary graduate, is named associate minister to Rev. Brian A. Nelson at the First Baptist Church. Both will attend the 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. services and 10:30 a.m. service respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Braswell
Denver
Colo
United Methodist Church
Pine St
Murphysboro
Lance Webb
Southern Illinois Conference
Braswell
Donald L. Batz
Missouri
Fairfield
Belleville
DePauw University
Greencastle
Ind
Cleaver Renounces Violence and Adopts Pro Israel Stance
Eldridge Cleaver, former Black Panther and Marxist, says he has matured and now condemns violence and endorses Israel. In a taped Alameda County jail interview with Reform Jewish leaders he rejects Arab societies as repressive, criticizes U N racism charges against Zionism, and argues for stability and Israel’s existential integrity.
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George W. Cornell
New York
Eldridge Cleaver
Israel
Alameda County
Oakland
Calif
Cleaver
Cuba
United States
Algeria
Boston Herald - American
United Nations
Albert Morspan
Union of American Hebrew Congregations
Los Angeles
Erwin Herman
America
Mauritania
Middle East
Holy Shroud authenticity remains inconclusive
A seven year study by a Turin archdiocese panel found no conclusive dating for the Holy Shroud of Turin and could not verify blood on the linen. Msgr. Jose Cottino called the artifact extremely interesting but mysterious and urged further research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turin
Italy
Msgr
Jose ‘Cottino
Carillonneur’s ascent frames rare craft at two Chicago churches
AP reports Robert Lodine, a carillonneur and president of the Guild of Carillonneurs in America, climbs 68 or 235 steps before playing at St. Chrysostom’s or Rockefeller Chapel. He notes only 156 true carillonneurs exist nationwide, with Riverside Church housing the largest set at 40,880 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Robert Lodine
St. Chrysostom Episcopal Church
Rockefeller Chapel
University of Chicago
Lodine
Guild of
Carillonneurs
America
Riverside Church
New York
Church meetings and events in Benton and nearby towns
The schedule includes a Church of God Illinois State camp meeting in Benton through June 26 with three daily sessions led by Rev. Robert White and Rev. Steve Brock at 9:30 am 2:30 pm and 7 pm. Other items cover Dutch Ridge Baptist Vacation Bible School graduation and speaker Mark Pierce, The Purification Act singing group in Murphysboro, The Internationals group stop, Rev. John Bergman 50th ordination anniversary in Du Quoin, Mount Pleasant Free Will Baptist homecoming with Rev. Lloyd Lasley, and Zeigler First Baptist sponsoring The Clown with New Creation Singers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of God
W. Huderson
Benton
Robert White
General Education Department
Steve Brock
Dutch Ridge Church
Dutch Ridge Baptist Church
Murphysboro
Illinois 127
Mark Pierce
Joe Pierce
First Baptist Church
Carterville
du Quoin
Elm _ Street Baptist
Elm and
19Th Streets
First Baptist Church of
John P. Bergman
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Bergman
Minnesota
Mr. Bergman
St. Louis University
Mount Pleasant Free Will Baptist Church
Crab Orchard
Lloyd Lasley
Singing Beattys
Nashville, Tenn
West Frankfort Teens Organize Student Clubs Across Districts
West Frankfort teenagers from Student Action for Christ canvass area towns to fund start up student clubs and salaries. Publications director Suzan Willmore cites planned clubs in Carbondale Murphysboro Benton Herrin West Frankfort and Johnston City with positive student response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Student Action For Christ In
West Frankfort
Suzan Willmore
Carbondale
Murphysboro
Benton
Herrin
Johnston City
Religious events headline June 18 1976 region
Religious notices report tent services in Carbondale hosted by the Southeast Illinois Evangelistic Department of the Churches of God in Christ led by state evangelist Rev Oscar L Bartley with Christ Is The Key as theme. Hafer Baptist Church near Energy will host Gospelettes at 2 pm Sunday followed by a pot luck dinner after 10 30 am worship. Bethlehem General Baptist near Goreville at Robin Woods will host the Singing Beattys of Nashville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dlinois Evangelistic Department
The
Churches of God In Christ
Wednesay
North Wall St
Carbondale
Oscar L. Bartley
Hafer Baptist Church
Energy Grade School
Carterville
Bethlehem General Baptist Church
Goreville
Robin Woods
Lake of Egypt
Singing Beattys
Nashville
Gospel sing and address plans on Bald Knob Mountain
At 2:30 p.m. Rev. James Meyer of Mt. Hebron Church Anna will speak atop Bald Knob Mountain. The Russell Singers will perform gospel music. A gospel sing at the Baptist Church near Wilkville on Route 4 runs weekly through June 26 with Song Masters Quartet of Milan directed by Rev. Joel Kelsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cross of Peace
Bald Knob Mountain
James Meyer
Mt. Hebron
Anna
Russell Singers
Wilkisville
Song Masters Quartet of
Milan
Tenn
Joel Kelsey
Honeymooners Pedal Off In Energy Conserving Style
Gene Thomas and Paula K Fulton of Montgomery Alabama begin their honeymoon with a bicycle ride lasting two blocks before continuing by car. The couple embraces an eco friendly start to married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Thomas
Paula K. Fulton
Montgomery
Ala
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Mount Carbon
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Tri-County
Honeymooners
Jaar Arri¢G
Creal Springs Nursing Home
Creal Springs, Ill
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Wright-Bernet
Twist Ties Incl
Kinkead Industries
Sie
Verermark
Jack -Post Corporation
Kordite
Jack-Post Corp
Wright
NEW RT
Williams Street
Marion
Charlie
Churchmouse
Violet Hodson
Children’s Church of
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Charlie Churchmouse
West Main
Marion Fairgrounds
Charles Thompson
Eddie Johns
OHWI
Mr. Friendly
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