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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1968
Page
3
Church page listings mirror global events and social mood through Sunday sermons. Titles range from space age to war, with subjects like If George Washington Were President Today and Where Is God in Such a World, reflecting urban church responses to crises.
London AP reports the Lambeth Conference will center on The Renewal of the Church. Bishops from 80 United States churches and others prepare to meet Aug 25, with observers from Orthodox Roman Catholic Lutheran and World Council of Churches. The Vatican stance on birth control and church unity features in discussions.
The text recounts Jesus sharing a meal at Lazarus home, Mary anointing his feet, and the disciples questioning it. It notes Jesus teaching humility and service, Judas’s impending betrayal, Peter’s denial, and the urgency of John’s gospel as Jesus nears crucifixion. It reflects the call to love one another and serve humbly as a witness to Christ.
David Poling argues Lent should break from nostalgic forms and engage real life. He urges Lent to confront the world’s seductions and include all walks of society from workers to entertainers, emphasizing a Christ like exposure to everyday temptations.
The Rev. George E. Reed, chaplain of Eastern Shore State Hospital in Cambridge, is named chairman of the committee coordinating clinical training and institutes for mental institutions statewide. He will also run clergy orientation courses and has served Maryland since 1965 after a Kansas pastorate.
A team from Moenalah Bible School in Car Teen Hil DC plans to attend a public event at Shady Oru Church in Fooms Toa. The visit is organized by the Conservative Church group and aims to engage attendees with a faith outreach program.
The Right Rev Harry Lee Doll Bishop of Maryland will institute the Rev Joseph D Kinsely as rector of St Johns Episcopal Church in Hagerstown Monday at 730 pm. The ceremony includes presentation by Winchester Sherman and James A Robertson. Clergy from Washington and Frederick counties attend. The program features a joint musical offering by St Johns and area choirs and ends with a reception. A nursery will be provided. The public is invited to attend.
The Rev. Alan G. Keith of Gettysburg Pennsylvania will conduct special services at the Church of the Nazarene Anietem and Locust Streets from Monday through Sunday March 17. Services begin nightly at 7 30 p m with Sunday sessions at 10 45 a m and 7 p m He is a Canadian native who has pastored in Ottawa Concord Livermore Falls Somerville and Gettysburg and invites the public to attend.
Washington County Free Library announces a 1968 Lenten reading list focusing on American religious beliefs. The list covers surveys, main religious bodies, beginnings, later developments, and notable figures, with copies available at the library branches Bookmobile and by contacting Mrs. Brown at 739 3250.
A reflective note cites Luke 13 4 about Jerusalem and its rejection of prophets. It frames God’s yearning for a rebellious world to return to Him and gather His people.
Nine Capital area congregations of the Disciples of Christ were honored in Indianapolis for giving more than 15 percent of their receipts to the world work budget. The First Christian Church of Hagerstown gave 18.9 percent, with Falls Church Virginia at 35.2 percent the highest in the group.
Dutch theologian Father Edward Schillebeeckx warns of a dangerous schism in the U S Catholic Church after a two month U S tour. He cites clashes between bishops and laity and says many priests fear speaking freely while bishops maintain authority.
Youth guest speaker at Mt Nebo Evangelical United Brethren Church joins Lenten service at 2:30 PM. St Pauls and Washington Square Methodist host mission study on The Faiths of Men led by Prof Mahavir Jain with light supper. Public invited. Board meets for Blue Rock U B Church admin. Bethal E U B screens Jerusalem Holy City with Rev Henry Gable presenting Men’s Prayer God’s mercy. Shiloh FE U B holds second Lenten service led by Rev Gable with Men’s Choir music.
The Lutheran Church Women of Trinity Lutheran Church held their monthly meeting led by Mrs. Keith Meyers. Topic was Death on the Cross of the Crucifixion. Readers were Mrs. Charles Roulette and Mrs. Paul Harbaugh. Upcoming Bring Conference and Assembly at St. Mark’s, Hagerstown on April 17. Easter Breakfast plans announced.
Senator George Snyders will address a dinner meeting climaxing a statewide Conference on Jails. The event focuses on a legislative look at the criminal justice system and will be held Wednesday at the University of Maryland Adelphia Road and University Boulevard in College Park.
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