Lansing State Journal from Lansing, Michigan • Page 5

THE STATE JOURNAL Sat, June 7, 1969 A-5 Lansing, Michigan Cash, Members Dip For Presbyterians Community Unification Goal of Catholic Program FAITH WESLEY AN Corner N. Magnolia at East Michigan Royal S. Woodhead, Pastor. Ph. IV 2480 Charles Lyons, Minister of Music 9:45 a.m.

Sunday School 11:00 A.M. Communion Service 7:00 PM. "A WORD OF CAUTION" I Nursery provided at an services BasiSiBaBBl were, the Rev. John S. Duley, director of the co-curricular program of Justin Morrill College at Michigan State University; Rev.

Henry D. Jones, of the First Presbyterian Church; Rev. Ralph E. Kron of East-minster Presbyterian Church and Rev. Paul Martin of Holt Presbyterian Church.

Duley served as chairman of the standing committee on church and society; Jones served on the ecumenical mission and relations committee; Kron was a member of the theological education committee and Martin was on the ministerial relations committee. I 1 I IlJJI Trinity Wesleyan Church REV. WILLIAM KINNAN, DON PENCE, Pastor Min. of Music Youth 3200 W. WILLOW The United Presbyterian Church in Michigan showed a slight decrease in donations and membership in 1968, according to figures presented at the national convention of the United Presbyterian Churches, which ended Wednesday in San Antonio, Texas.

According to figures given at that time, membership in the 292 Michigan United Presbyterian Church in 1968 was down 434 from 1967. Donations were $56,055 lower than in 1967, totaling Statistics, however, showed that per capita giving for Michigan Presbyterians was $118.19, almost $10 higher than the national average of $108.20. Nationally, the United Presbyterian Church showed a net loss of 39,000 members and a drop in contributions of $3.5 million. Participating in the convention from the Lansing area 10 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m.

Morning Worship 7 p.m. Evening Sen ice toration of the catechumenate. It is intended to be the training ground where laymen, sisters and priests learn how to work cooperatively in achieving a communion of life in the spirit of Christ 'The catechumenate is seen as an integral part of any pastoral plan helpful to the diocese," Fr. Currier commented. While restoration of the catechumenate on a diocesan basis is expected to take "considerable time," the present effort in Lansing is tailored to a nine-month period.

It began on Palm Sunday and will continue until Christmas. Involved in it are 14 married couples, 70 children, four single lay persons, three nuns and two priests. Six Lansing parishes are represented in the group, headed by Mr. and Mrs. Steve Rail as the "director couple." MEET WEEKLY Four "leader couples" head up smaller discussion groups.

The leader couples are Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Westerhoff, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wellington, Mr.

and Mrs. Hugh McShane and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Mande-ville. The director and leader cou- ill ill! 1 Wed.

7:30 p.m. Prayer Meet, Evangelist Featured At Service We Invite You to Worship with Us. Forging of a more unified Christian community is the goal of about 100 persons meeting weekly at St Mary Cathedral School, Lansing, in the first pre catechumenate initiated by the Lansing Catholic Diocesan Office of Pastoral Mission. Revival of the catechumenate (a training period to help participants to live a fuller Christian life) was one of many church renewal directives decreed by the Second Vatican Council. The Most Rev.

Alexandpr Zaleski, bishop of the diocese, established the Office of Pastoral Mission last August to guide restoration of the catechumenate in the diocese as well as other pastoral endeavors spanning all phases of organized Christian activities and relationships. It was noted by the Rev. Richard Currier, director of pastoral mission, that the Second Vatican Council was the first in history called precisely for pastoral reasons. "The one obvious thread that runs through all council documents," he said, "is the de-m a by the bishops that every aspect and element of the church be thoroughly pastoral. This is the work of the whole church.

The Pastoral Mission Office gives focus to the trust that has been laid upon us all." DEVELOPING PLAN According to Fr. Currier, "the pastoral is the most sensitive area of the life of the church." He and associates have been developing a pastoral plan for the Diocese of Lansing. One facet of that plan is res- Central Free Methodist Church pies meet with nuns and priests each Thursday evening to prepare the three-hour meeting on Sunday. The Sunday session begins at 9 a.m. with song rehearsal and "get acquainted" greetings.

From 9:30 until 11 a.m. the larger group breaks into four smaller groups for discussion of a pre-assigned topic in Scripture, theology, doctrine, ceremonies, psychology or the pastoral aspect of the church. Discussion themes are pro-grammed so that specific points will have been covered at the end of the nine-month period. The last hour of each Sunday session is devoted to celebration of Mass followed by a community get-together with doughnuts and coffee for the adults, and milk and cookies for the children. Fr.

Currier said the entire family is included in the weekly gathering because of the "critical need to strengthen family bonds." The catechumenate "faces squarely the distintegration process of the family but also addresses itself to restoring a certain wholeness to the Christian life," he said. Leaders hope that after the group prays, worships, studies and relates together for the nine-month period, members will go back to their parishes or neighborhoods to begin similar groups. One member of the Lansing catechumenate said the traditional parishes tend to be diversified and specialized in areas of worship, education and social mission. The catechumenate "brings all three dimensions into proper focus providing the perfect balance as the foundation for Christians to grow into a truly Christ centered community," he said. 828 N.

Washington at Oakland Ph. 489-4658 8 "A Rabbi Faces the Messiah" will be the topic of the sermon to be given by the Rev. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11 ajn. "THE EXPENDABLES" Graduates Will Be Honored 6 p.m.

Youth Service 7 p.m. FAMILY GOSPEL HOUR REV. NORRIS PETERSON Petersons Weekend Guests The Rev. Norris M. Peterson, former pastor of Bretton Woods Covenant Church, and his family are guests of the local congregation this weekend.

He will preach at the 11 a.m. service Sunday, and a fellowship 'dinner honoring the family will follow at 12:30 p.m. Members and friends are invited. An open house coffee, honoring the Petersons, also is planned from 7 to 9 o'clock tonight at the church, 925 Bret-ton Woods. The clergyman, who served the local congregation from 1952 to 1967, is now pastor of First Covenant Church, Fresno, Calif.

During their visit here the Rev. Mr. Peterson, his wife, and two children are staying at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Cone, 7458 Carol Lane, 1 Asr jA Dr.

Sanford C. Mills of Columbus, Ohio, Sunday at the 11 a.m. service of Miller Road Bible Church. Speaking also at 7 p.m., Dr. Mills, senior field evangelist for the 1 I SiPI! Listen to "The Light of Life Hour" 1 HrS Sunday 8:30 a.m.,WILS ft Pastor Mills Church Officers To Be Inducted Newly-elected officers of Ascension Lutheran Church, 2780 Ilaslett, East Lansing will be inducted Sunday during the 10:30 a.m.

worship service. They are: Robert A. Pang-man, president; Richard Schwenkmeyer, secretary; Richard W. Boos, financial secretary; David E. Geiger, treasurer; Ellwood J.

Miller, Donald W. Severance, Herbert Abendroth and Martin L. Raby, trustees; Rolland W. Pa-tenge, Raymond J. Kunze, William H.

Tafel, Angelo C. Boyd, Robert P. Witte, Carroll H. Wamhoff, John H. Boldt and William C.

Hartwig, elders. The Rev. Robert C. Rein-hardt is pastor of Ascension Church. American Board of Missions to UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES ASBURY 2200 Lake Lansing Road REV.

DOUGLAS A. SMITH, Min. DR. DAVID MACHTEL, Min. el Music 10:00 Worship Service "MR.

GREAT HEART" Church School Classes for Children 10:00 6:30 PJvl. UMYF Presbyterians Move Outdoors The sanctuary of the United Presbyterian Church of Oke-mos will be closed Sunday. The congregation is moving outdoors for the day. A service will be conducted at 11 a.m. at YMCA Camp Pa-wapi, two miles east of Wil-liamston, off Grand River Avenue.

The setting, the service and the attire will be informal. The outdoor worship will be held in connection with the annual church picnic which will follow at noon. Visitors are welcome. Reservations are necessary for the picnic. the Jews, will have as his subject, "Is Israel's Claim to the Land Just?" Born in the Russian-Polish area of Europe, Dr.

Mills was trained in traditional Orthodox Jewish schools. He came to the United States in 1921 and was converted to Christianity in 1939. The clergyman has a conference ministry throughout the country. Welcome to the Apostolic Tabernacle a United (oneness) Pentecostal Church at Ml S. Francis, Lansina Sun.

10:10 a.m. Sun. Eve. 7:45 Come and let your ears hear the whole Gospel truth that you may be saved and have eternal life. Rev.

Hebert Starr, Pastor, IV 2-3775 Rev. George White, Assistant Pastor Assemblies Vivid Language of Christ, Not Jargon, Needed by Churches Congo Capital SPIRITUAL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Holmes St. CALVARY S. Pennsylvania (at Mt. Hope) MORRIS E.

BAUMAN, Pastor 9:45 A.M. Church School for All Ages 11:00 A.M. MORNING WORSHIP CENTRAL Downtown Lansing Ottawa at Capitol Opposite the Capitol Church School 9:45 to 11:45 A.M. Divine Worship 9:45 11:15 A.M. "DO YOU DARE TO BE DIFFERENT?" Dr.

Howard A. Lyman, Preaching Crib Nursery Elevator Service Direct Broadcast Over WJIM (1240) 10:05 a.m. 230 S. 10:30 A.M. Morning Worship REV.

MARIE PARRISH of Owosso 10:30 A.M. Children's Sun. School Wednesday 7:30 P.M. Healing Worship Service Everyone CHURCH of PROPHECY and REVELATION YWCA SUNDAY, JUNE 87:30 P.M. Rev.

Maude Fitzgerald, Pastor IV 9-4400 Healing Service, James VanHorn Speaker: Rev. Ethel McLain "I BELIEVE" Rev. Fitzgerald In Charge or Communion ALL ARE WELCOME By LOUIS CASSELS United Press International People who share a common interest frequently fall into the habit of talking to each other in jargon a sort of insiders' language which is meaningless to the uninitiated. Sports fans do it; astronauts do it; theatrical people do it; soldiers do it the list could go on and on. Among the worst addicts of Jargon, unfortunately, are ministers, theologians and laymen who attempt to speak to the world in the name of the Church.

Crusade Set SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (UPI) Kinshasa, capital of the African Republic of Congo, will be flooded with evangelistic literature prepared by Light-for-the Lost, the literature missions program of the Assemblies of God. The foreign missions department of the denomination has appointed veteran missionary William Lov-ick to establish an evangelistic center in Kinshasa. Present plans call for conducting a series of "Good News Crusades" in the area as an initial effort The literature will be distributed before, during and after the crusades. CHAPEL HILL Corner Kaiser ft Coleman Roads REV.

STEPHEN BEACH, Pastor Morning Worship 10:00 Church School 11:15 a.m. Nursery Will Be Provided MYF 6:00 p.m. United Pentecostal Church E. STATE ROAD AT N. US-27 Sunday 9:30 a.m.

Evening 7:30 p.m. Mid-Week Thursday 7:30 p.m. CHRIST Jesus used to convey profound truths about man and God to the people of Palestine 2,000 years ago have proved to be equally meaningful to people of every nation, every language, every culture and every subsequent age of history. URGENT NEED The contemporary Church has an urgent need to emulate Jesus' example of plain speaking. The young people on whom the future depends are particularly repelled turned off, as they would put it by churchy jargon that says nothing to them.

The Gospel has not lost its power to move the hearts of men when it is communicated to them in the same kind of vivid, everyday language that Jesus used. This is demonstrated by the phenomenal success of the American Bible Society's translation of the New Testament into idiomatic modern English. Since its appear 212 years ago, the "Today's English Version" has become by far the best-selling book in the history of the world, with sales totaling about 16 million copies to date. 641-G647 Min. K.

E. Bolinger, Minister 517 West Jolly Road WILSON M. TENNANT, Minister MEINTE SCHUURMANS, Assoc. WORSHIP. 9:30 11:00 A.M.

"APPROVED UNTO Rev. Tennant 5 5 Grace Lutheran Church 528 N. Logan St. Ph. 372-5830, 332-8768 Rev.

C. Oscar Leonardson, Pastor 9:15 11:00 Morning Worship "WILL THE POLICY PAY OFF?" Holy Communion will be celebrated at both services 9:55 a.m. Sunday Church School Youth Bible Study Since their avowed purpose is to spread the good news of the Gospel to all mankind, one might reasonably expect Christian leaders to take great pains to phrase their message in a way that everybody can understand. Instead, they persist in using recondite terminology which is very meaningful to them but virtually unintelligible to people without a religious background. 'SALVATION' Take, for example, the word "salvation." It is greatly cherished by evangelical Protestants.

But as British Baptist leader George Beasley-Murray observed recently, "it raises a blank in the minds of most people outside the Church." The same is true, he said, of words such as "redemption" and "reconciliation," which Christians are wont to use in trying to describe the gift which God makes available to men through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Crist. Dr. Beasley-Murray pointed out that Jesus himself almost never used such words. "He had a far simpler and more appealing word for what he was offering to men. He called it life." CHURCHY WORDS There are many other churchy words which loom large in traditional Christian usage but which rarely if ever appear in the biblical record of Christ's own teaching.

Among them are "grace," "sacrament," "conversion," evangelism," and penitence." This is not to say that the ideas signified by such words are absent from Christ's teaching. On the contrary. But he was too good a communicator to rely on abstract nouns. Instead, he told stories which made his points vividly clear to everyone. It is a remarkable thing that the simple little anecdotes Coffee hour between worship periods Nursery provided during worship services Trio to Give Sacred Concert The Coeds, a women's trio from Evangel College, Springfield, will appear in a sacred concert at 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday at Mt. Hope Assembly of God Church, 725 W. Mt. Hope. Members of the trio are Jeanne Erickson, first soprano, from Green Bay, Gayle Millsap, second soprano, from Abilene, and Dixie Barbour, alto, from Hulett, Wyo.

Phyllis Palmer, is pianist and manager of the Coeds. The program will include standard hymns of the church, spirituals, and gospel songs. SUNDAY, JUNE 8 P.M. Christian Teen Center Temporary Headquarters at 902 N. Cedar (corner Oakland) SINGSPIRATION featuring the Good News Choir the Mellodetts and the Ott Trio EVERYONE WELCOME! Baha'is Plan Sunday Picnic of is The Baha'i Community Lansing and East Lansing Outstanding Sources Churches Clubs Purchasing Depts.

Specializing in Art Materials Foldings Chairs Tables Display Aids Bulletin Boards Office Files Remedial Reading Aids Flash Cards Primary Games Browse Shop DELTA MILLS Delta River 3 Miles W. of Waverly DONALD H. THOMSON, Minister 9: CO Morning Worship 9:25 Sunday School DlrYIOMDALE Creyts Road at 1-94 THOMAS PETERS, Minister 11:00 Church Schojl and Nursery 10:00 Family Worship Service Fellowship Hour and "Talk-Back" Following Worship EMANUEL Comer Clark Shavey Rds. (3 Miles South of DeWitt) Bertram W. Vermeulen, Minister 9:30 Morning Worship 10:30 Coffee Fellowship 11:00 Church School FAITH 4301 S.

Waverly Rd. Rev. Richard E. Johns, Minister Sunday School 11:00 Worship 9:30 11:00 Rev. Johns 6:30 MYF Informal Setting FIRST Corner Waverly Road and Delta River Drive Rev.

Francis Johannides Assoc. Pastor, Rev. Arthur DeFouw Nursery Provided for Pre-School Jr. Church 11 a.m. 9:45 AM.

Church School 11:00 A.M. 'TURNPIKE Rev. Johannides MYF Senior Breakfast 8:30, Meeting 5:30 Wed. 6:30 WSG Dinner Sat. 6 P.M.

Bowling GRACE 1900 Boston at Mt. Hope Clarence Hutchens, Pastor Millard Wilson, Parish Visitor 9:30 A.M. "DOING YOUR THING" Senior Recognition Sunday 10:45 Church School for All Ages 6:00 PM. Junior Senior UMYF HOLMES RD. CHURCH OF CHRIST Weathery Ward ST.

LOUIS (UPI) The maternity ward at Homer G. Phil-lips Hospital has practical nurses named "Snow," "Hale" and 321 East Holmes Rd. (Across from Everett Elementary School) 10 A.M. Bible School planning a bohemian-style picnic at 2 p.m. Sunday at Moores Park.

The event, open to the public, marks Race Unity Day, a national Baha'i observance. "Race Unity God Command, Man's Challenge" is the theme of the observance. The purpose of the day is to focus attention on what Baha'is con-s i the most challenging issue facing America today the race issue. 11 A.M. "LET THE LORD LEAD US" 6 P.M.

"THAT WHICH COMETH OUT OF THE MAN" WEDNESDAY 7:30 P.M. BIBLE STUDY ALLEN KILLOM MINISTERS WM. O. WILEY EDGEW00D UNITED CHURCH 469 North Hagadorn Rd. East Lansing, Michigan 5 oiks north of Grand River Avt.

I EMPHASIS: NEW TESTAMENT CHRISTIANITY THE CHURCH OF CHRIST Invites you to worship with them at Room 406, YWCA, 217 Townsend, Lansing 1 10:30 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. (Ph. 882-6312) Sunday Services Church School 9:30 11:00 A.M. North Presbyterian Church 108 W.

Grand River, Corner N. Washington Ave. Rev. Paul L. Livingston, Pastor Ph.

4B1-0334 Sunday School 9:30 Worship 10:30 "CHRISTIAN EDUCATION SUNDAY" Child Care Infants thrn Grade 310:30 Jr. Sr. High Fellowship 6 P.M. Sermon at both services by Dr. Truman A.

Morrison: Write to "Let the Bible Speak," P.O. Box 5493, Lansing 4890, for free sermon booklet and correspondence course. New Liturgical Service 9:30 Open House Set At Synagogue An open house will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the new Congregation Shaarey Ze-dek Synagogue, 1924 Coolidge, East Lansing. There will be a tour of the building and a social hour.

The $750,000 building was dedicated in a service Friday night, and a formal dinner-dance is planned tonight. First Presbyterian Church K1MRF.RI.Y aftlllinJtll aftlinifkY VIIUB1UI1 OFUIIftfclUI DOWNS Welcome! Singles Group 12:30 Luncheon Program Ministers: Truman A. Morrison R. Paige Birdwell For information about weekday church programs phone 332-091 1007 Kimberly Lansing JOHN W. HALL, Minister 489-7130, 372-2642 Bible Study 10 a.m.

Worship Services 1 1 a.m. 6 :00 p.m. Wednesday, Bible Class 7:30 p.m. Enroll for Free Bible Correspondence Course Listen to WJIM 1:45 a.m. Sunday M.

Ottawa at Chestnut Phone IV 2-OtU Mrs. Elizabeth Wills, Administrative Assistant Director ot Christian Education 9:30 11:00 A.M. Worship Services and Church School Nursery Cribbery Provided Sermon "The Sacrament of Holy Communion" Rev. Henry D. Jones Coffee Period Between Services Miller Road Bible Church" W.

Miller Rd. off S. Cedar OR. JAMES DOTSON, Pastor Rev. F.

Gerhardt, Minister of Visitation and Youth 9:45 A.M. Bible School for All Ages A.M. Radio WILS Every Sunday 11:00 A.M. "A RABBI FACES THE MESSIAH" Dr. Sanford C.

Mills 6:00 P.M. Young People's Meetings 7:00 P.M. "IS ISRAEL'S CLAIM TO THE LAND JUST?" Dr. Mills 7:30 P.M. BIBLE STUDY and PRAYER SERVICE NOTICE New Testament Assemblies GUNNISONVILLE Cor.

Wood Clark Rds. Marcel B. Elliott, Pastor Church School 9:00 A.M. Church Service 10:00 A.M. Nursery During Church Service MT.

HOPE 501 E. Mt. Hope Ave. Ministers Rev. Donald H.

Merrill Rev. Hilton Muntz 10:00 A.M. Morning Worship "TO SEE GOD FACE TO Rev. Merrill 11:15 A.M. Church School POTTER PARK Dakin and Gray Streets RONALD A.

ENTENMAN, Pastor 9:45 Church School 11:00 SERVICE 7:30 Evening Service Midweek Service 7:00 P.M. Thursday TRINITY Delta Center, Corner of W. St. Joseph and Canal Road James E. Fox.

Minister 10:00 A.M. Worship Sunday School 11:10 UNIVERSITY ALDEN B. BURNS A. H. WALLSCHLAEGER KEITH I.

POHL, Mins. 1120 S. Harrison Road, East Lansing Morning Worship 8::0, 9:30 11:00 "INTELLIGENCE, KNOWLEDGE and Rev. PoM 9:30 a.m. Church School for all ages, 11:00 thru Grade Six Buses on Campus for all Services Ti Ml Rev.

John J. O'Connor, Pastor I- We are in the process of forming a Church of Christ in Christian Union In Lansing, with headquarters in Circleville, Ohio. If you have ever been associated with or have a knowledge of the Churches of Christ in Christian Union, we extend an invitation to come and Join as in this effort. We also invite all who do not have a church home to Join us. f5! Rev.Whltlnger Inter-City Bible Church June 16-20 Vacation Bible School, Teen Bible Week 9:45 Sunday Bible School 11:00 "SHOULD CHRISTIANS TAKE AN OATH?" 7:00 'THE CHRISTIAN HIS RIGHTS" Rev.

O'Connor 5211 W. St. Joseph Rev. R. Whitlnw and Rev.

C. Shaver Assistant Pastors Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Services 11 a.m.' 7 p.m. Fellowships Last Saturday Each Month Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Deliverance Service Young People 6:30 360 Clement Rd.

Off Waverly at Kalamazoo To the Corner of Clement church and our message is Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. (Just i Mile West of Waverly rid.) Richa-d S. Bursess Pastor We are a Bible-believing Christ-centered. Prayer Bible Study For further information, contact: Norman Skinner at 484-8332; 731 W. Lapeer Lansing.

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