Evangelicals Face Criticism Within Their Ranks
Evangelicals face internal critique as some leaders urge less polemic and more constructive witness. Dr Henry warns of a potential decline in American Christianity if evangelical zeal dominates, advocating positive doctrinal exposition over denouncing opponents. He urges unity among denominations and broader exposure to serious intellectual dialogue to engage the next generation.
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Henry
Washington
D.C
Buti
National Council of Churches
Wargelical Federation
NAE
American Council of Christian Churches
Sam
Esther and Purim tale in the Book of Esther
An overview of the origin and purpose of Purim as depicted in the Book of Esther. The narrative covers Haman's plot, Mordecai and Esther's roles, the king's decree, and the Jews' deliverance with feasting and gifts, noting the book’s divine anonymity.
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Purim
Haman
Iing wAhasuerus
Xerxes
Greece
Vashti
Zace
Thermopylae
Salamig
Esther
Mordecai
Ouilines
Watton Council of Churches of Christ
Hing
Mordecea
Hiaman
U.S.A
Missionaries To Explain Beliefs Of The iMormons
Two young missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints arrive in Hagers town. Elders Joh Margells and Clair Carter will help inform locals about Mormon beliefs and meet residents. Margotts attended Westminster College and plans Brigham Young University study after returning home.
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Teo Young
Church of Jesus Christ
Hagerstown
John Mirgetts
Claig Carter
Church of Jexis Christ of Latter-day Saints
Former Hagerstown Salvationist to Speak at Special SA Services
Special revival services run Sunday through Sunday September 22 at Salvation Army Citadel George and Wise Streets. Major Ernest Wixson, a former Hagerstown corps leader and Michigan native, will speak nightly at 7 p.m. He has held posts in Lawton Shawnee Oklahoma City Bartlesville Atlanta Augusta Hagerstown and served as divisional Youth secretary and divisional secretary. Music and singing will be featured. Christian Science lesson-sermon, Substance, will be read Sunday at First Church of Christ Scientist.
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Citadel
George and Wise Sts
Ernest Wixson
Lisgerstuwmi Corps
Michigan
Wilson
Salvation Army College
Atlanta
Lawton
Shawnee
Oklahoma City
Andi Bartlesville
Oka
Augusta
Hagerstown
Washington, D.C
New Orleans
Chambersburg
Yorth
Cumberland Valley
J. Franklfaust Jr
High Sehanl
Scotland
Smusic
al Kuhnle
M. Andre Gatlaud
Church Home Celebration Set Sunday
A church home celebration set for Sunday at 3 p.m. marks the 11th anniversary of the original building dedication after relocation. Dr. Edward W. Ditla Jr will preside, Rev. Ross Speicher will be liturgist, and the choir from Waynesboro will sing special music. Usher teams and guest speakers from Salt Lake City and Lancaster will participate in services at Hamelsad Church Home.
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Pearson
Hamewsad
Edward W .Ditla Jr
Board of Trustees
Ross. Speicher
Rockingham
Harrisonburg
Chiarch of the Apostles
Wayneshorn
Alneering
Salt Lake
Trinity Church
State Line
Oity
Ekler Carter
Robert V.ara Youne
Mossie
Lancaster Theological
Lancaster
Hosewood
Tome
Hagerstown
The
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Evangelical Fellowship backs Greencastle Christian Meeting
Evangelical Fellowship promotes a three day Christian Education Conference at Greencastle-Antrim High School with events Friday through Sunday. Speakers include Mrs. Ella May Miller and Dr. Blair of Calvary Seminary. Pastor's Seminar at Rhodes Grove runs parallel with ministers encouraged to register.
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Greencastle
Awac
Evangelicals
Fellowship of the Cumberland
Valley
Greencastle-Antrim High School
Tey
McButh
Chambersburg
Evangelical Fellowship
Greencastle Christian Meeting
Blair
Calvary Semple
Denver
America
Ella May Miller
Harrisonburg
Miler
Heart 9 Heart
U.S
Samuel ‘Miller
Argentina
Rhodes Grove
Marion
White Skin's A Handicap For African Missionaries
A major denominational study reports white skin as a handicap for missions in Africa. Five factors reshape missions including apartheid, rising national leadership, refugee influxes, and liberation movements affecting churches in Rhodesia Angola Mozambique South Africa and the Republic of South Africa. The Congo gains independence as an African state, with mission funds shifting to support small businesses and artisans. Receiving churches expand leadership while sending churches become silent partners, as American missionaries act as catalysts under growing national church independence.
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Rhatesia
Angola
Mozambique
Republic of South Africa
Democratic Cpndle
Th. Gather
Nowe Nan Cryer
Congo
Cryer
Africa
Rev. S K Armentrout Named Pastor of St Peter’s Church
The Rev S K Armentrout named pastor of St Peter's Lutheran Church in Bittinger Garrett County effective Oct 7 He is a native of West Virginia and alumnus of Davis and Elkins College Hamma School of Theology and attended Withenberg University He previously served 10 years in Elkins city government and helped develop the Deep Creek Lake State Park ministry with his wife Susan they have two children
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Cheat Spring
Bittinger
Garrett County
Susan
Armentraut
St. Peter's
Father Pintauro Leaves Church to Become Writer
Father Joseph Pintauro, a Brooklyn priest, leaves his parish to pursue writing and a secular life. He plans to focus on his novel and other creative work, saying the priesthood felt like a different country and noting his shift toward guitar playing and new experiences outside the church.
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Joseph Pio Jhis Clerical
Vellar Taurg
Pintauro
Allis Brooklyn
Fifth Avenue
Manbattao
East Side
Sydney
Australia
Jefferson Church plans dedication of parsonage
The Jefferson Church of Christ will dedicate its new parsonage Sunday at 7 p.m. Rev Dr Alfred Bartholomew of Lancaster Theological Seminary will speak on Light for Darkness with Rev Guy Wenek as liturgist. Architect Donald R Rohrer designed a brick ranch with seven rooms and baths, memory gift in the study, and a post service community gathering follows.
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Jepperson
United ‘Church of Christ of Jefferson
iWill
Alfred C. Bartholomew
Church Land Community
Lancaster Theological Seminary
Lancaster
Guy A. Wenek
Jefferson Church
Donald R. Rohrer
West Ivattsville
David N, Fry
Anne LR
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