Protestant missionary corps rising after slump in 1970s
The American Protestant missionary effort overseas totals 37,000, up 8 percent from 1970, with 620 agencies in 182 countries. About a fourth become career missionaries, 60 percent run summer youth programs, and total U.S. and Canada mission giving rose to 656 million in 1975. Major agencies include Wycliffe, Southern Baptists, Adventists, and Assemblies of God.
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New York
Edward R. Dayton
Canada
Wycliffe Bible Translators
Southern Baptists
Seventh-day Adventists
Churches of Christ
Assemblies of God
Baptist Mid-Missions
Seven-day Adventists
Church World Service
National Council of Churches
Von Braun tied science and faith in harmonious view
Wernher von Braun, died last month, said science and religion are sisters not antagonists. He stressed faith in orderly universal laws underpins science and that prayer is essential work. He described his Episcopal faith deepening after emigrating to the United States and becoming a citizen.
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New York
Wernher von Braun
Philadelphia
Humane Society
von Braun
Germany
Hitler
Britain
United States
Episcopal Church
September Song camping features for adults at CYO camp
WDOK FM will air a segment about September Song camping for adults 50 plus at CYO Camp Isaac Jaques. Camp coordinator Cecila Jakubowski will be interviewed by Cecilia Gilcher. The camp runs August 31 to September 4 and is sponsored by the Catholic Youth Organization and Catholic Charities Central Services.
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CYO
Isaac Jaques
Inscape
Wdok-Fm
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Cecila Jakubowski
Cecilia Gilcher
Diocesan Radio- TV Department
Catholic Youth Organization
Federation of Catholic Community Services
Catholic Charities Central Services
Vacation Bible School at St John Lutheran Aug 7 11
St John Lutheran Church will sponsor Vacation Bible School from August 7 to 11 with daily sessions 6 10 to 8 30 p m The theme is Prayer Praise and Give Thanks Children ages three through sixth grade may attend An adult Bible study for high school youth and adults will be led by Rev Tom Piel Directors are Mr Piel and Cathy Dornan Parishioners and others are invited to attend The children's program will be conducted by Christian day school teachers and lay persons.
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St. John Lutheran Church
Tom Piel
The
Mr. Piel
Cathy Dornan
Guest minister to speak at local revival services
The Rev. Gary Justice of Hamilton will evangelize at The Church of God of Prophecy, 244 E. 9th St., starting tomorrow at 7 30 p.m. through next Sunday. Justice pastors the Hamilton church. Daily prayer for the sick and local groups will provide singing.
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Gary Justice
Hamilton
Church of God of Prophecy
E. 9Th St
Justice
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