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POSMffiRALD, BECKLEY, 'W. VA, SATURDAY MORNING, APRIL 21, 1975 The Rev. Marvin Kittle, pastor of the Garrison Church of God; has announced that the opening services at the new Church of God that.has been built at Sylvester will be held on Sunday, starting with a sunrise service, First Service In New Church Sunday followed by Sunday school. The building is 70 feet long by 37 feet wide. It consists of a nursery, two bathrooms, a main auditorium upstairs which has been furnished with carpet, padded pews and a new piano.

It will seat approximately 230 persons. There are seven Sunday school downstairs. Plans are being made to pave the parking area. A revival has been scheduled for one week beginning Sunday. Mystery Pulses Time Of Awe By GEORGE W.

CORNELL AP Religion Writer Mystery pulses this week in the houses of worship. It's a time of puzzlement, awe and wonder, for Judaism and Christianity. It's a time of recognized travail and glad conclusions. Yet the imponderables linger. How could it be? What brought the astonishing turn-about? What makes the happy difference? Why? "I will sing to the Lord, for He has triumphed gloriously," the rejoice at the marvel.

"The Lord is my strength and and He has salvation." It's an olden Scriptural hymn of Israel, celebrating liberation from slavery in Egypt, which is marked by Passover this week, it also expresses the Associated Press Writer JERUSALEM (AP) Where did Christ die? rambling Crusader Church of the Holy Sepulchre deep inside the Old City's walls is revered by millions as the ilte of Calvary. a growing nuinber of Cliristians also believe Jesus was crucified and in a garden area a quarter of a mile to the north. Christian pilgrims by the thousands will pray at both the church and the Garden Tomb this Easter Week. The Garden Tomb has been winning more supporters because of its location well outside Old Jerusalem's thick Tur- kish walls. For the -Scriptures are clear that Jesus was crucified outside the city.

St. John continues: "Now in the place where He was crucified there was a garden, and in the garden a new tomb where' no one had been laid as the tomb was close at hand, they laid Jesus there." "The Garden; Tomb fits this Bible description," says the warden, the Jan W-. Van Hoevenj a 33-year-old Dutch churchman with wide experience in the Middle East The entire.Garden Tomb concept appears to flaunt the year-old Church of the Holy Sey pulchre tradition. But it wasn't until the end of the last century: that the Gar- den Tomb idea began to take hold, thanks to a campaign launched by British Gen. Charles Gordon, who visited Jerusalem en route home from his Chinese campaigns.

Gordon was convinced -that 60-foothigh hill just north of Damascus Gate was the true Calvary. Two hollows in the face of the hill made it look like a iskull Golgotha, he He began a. campaign; that eventually led to the. estab- lihment of hte London-based, hondenominational Garden Tomb Association, which has jurisdiction The two-room is surrounded by a lush and well-tended garden, filled with welt-manicured shrubs, flowers and; tall shade trees one Easter visitor as a "true oasis of tranquillity in bustling Arab Jerusalem." So far archaeologists and biblical scholars have made little progress; establishing the true location of the crucifixion. The main; unanswered question: Were the sites marked by the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in or outside the walls? the shrine is now inside the walls built in the 16th century by "Suleiman the Magnificent But the spot actually was outside the Roman walls during Christ's, time, Church supporters say.

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400 Stufli Vaflay Drto Contributed to the Religion in American Life Program by Raleigh Motor Sales, Inc. Pontiac and Inttrnational Rh. Sears Monument Company SuitMt Main Acres From Highland Ccnwftry, Oak HM tian celebration of Christ's victory over the world's destructive enslavements. "In the world, you have tribulation," He said. "But be of good cheer, I overcome the world." A kindred both festivals.

theme pervades a realization of a steadfast, overwhelming love at the heart of the universe, a goodness and power mat verifier release from the entrapping forces that waste and ruin life. "The creation itself will be set free from its bondage to decay and obtain the glorious liberty of the children of God," the missionary apostle Paul wrote of the -redeeming work. "In this hope we are It is an old, continuing affair, struck by new notes. The cruelties and captivities go on, a long, ravaging line, from Egypt's oppressions and imperial Rome's crucifixion of Jesus to the outrages of modern times, but the beacons of deliverance still burn. they stand as a promise, an assurance, the bedrock of an unending hope.

for I have re. because you are precious in My sight," came the divine pledge as set forth by the prophet Isaiah. "Fear not, for I am with you whom I created for My glory, whom I formed and "Though mountains be moved, My steadfast love will not depart from you." It is veiled, hidden, often hard to count on or even believe amid the conflicting appearances, yet it was that way from the start when those enduring signals of assurance first flamed. It seemed far-fetched, incredible. Could the victimized, helpless slaves break free from the world's dominant power And mightiest army? Could Christ transcend the ruthless brutality of the Roman cross? It seemed impossible both to the followers of Jesus and also to the crying, panic-stricken Israelites.

But Moses braced them up: "Fear not, stand firm, and see the salvation of the Lord." Thus the incredible came to pass, and the people took hold of that amazingly attested truth. Faith found roots. The followers of Jesus also went through a valley of despair and doubt when the crisis came. They disbelieved even on that first Easter morning of the empty tomb and the itartling encounters. There was a strangeness about it, a staggering of ordinary comprehension, and then, as now, people had difficulty grasping it or accepting it.

They trembled and hesitated and failed to see. In the burial garden, Mary Magdalene at first thought Christ was the gardener, and then she knew. "Rabboni-" On a road to Emmaus, two followers walked with Him and didn't recognize Him until they broke bread together. On a misty seashore, the apostles in a fishing boat didn't recognize Him at frst but then a cry went up. "It is the Ralph Brass Choir To tlfy At Sunrise Service Special music will be provided by the Fayetteville High School Brass Choir at the Community, Sunrise Service on Easter morning.

The services wll. begin at 6:30 at Huse Memorial Park. The Rev. Jack Logan, pastor of the Cotton Hill Baptist Church, will be the special speaker. Members of the Brass Choir are (seated, left to right) Mary Lou Wise and Christopher Pianick a (standing left to right) Mike Doyle, Cathy Calvert and David Hambrick.

James Jones is the director. Legislation Introduced New Prayer Fight Brews WASHINGTON (UPI) A new battle over the complex issue of prayer in public schools is shaping up in Congress. Republican Sens. Richard S. Schweiker, and Howard H.

have introduced legislation to amend the Constitution to permit "voluntary prayer" in public stipols. "We decided to start the fight in the Senate this time because of the more flexible rules there," said Rep. Chalmers Wylie, R-Ohio, who led a losing effort in 1971 to win House passage of a nearly identical amendment. Under Senate Schweiker-Baker rules, forces the can tack their proposed amendment onto any convenient bill the floor. An amendment to the Constitution must be approved by a two-thirds vote in both the ratified by three-fourths of the state legislatures.

The Senate last voted on a prayer amendment Oct. 13,1970 --approving it by a 50-20 vote as part of the proposed constitutional to give women equal rights. The prayer provision, however, was deleted by a House-Senate conference committee. Some private groups, such as the Prayer Campaign Committee led by Mrs. Ben Ruhlin of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, are optimistic.

"If we had had more time to talk to members on the basis of voluntary prayer we would neve won it" in 1971, said Mrs. Ruhlin. "Now we have the time and I'm confident of victory." as the to God Movement and Citizens for Public Prayer, have already started an intensive lobbying effort among senators. issue hatf been before Congress since the Supreme Court voted 8 to 1 in 1962 to outlaw a state-prescribed prayer used in New York public schools, and again in 1963 when the court said a state could not require bible reading or recitation of the Lord's Prayer. "The vast majority of people want prayer returned to our public shools and they cannot understand why their elected officials remain unresponsive," said Schweiker when he introduced his amendment last Tuesday.

The measure was co-sponsored, in addition to Baker, by Senate i a Leader Hugh of Pennsylvania, and Sens. Howard W. Cannon, James 0. Eastiand, D- and John Pastore, D- R.I. TTie key portion of the two- paragraph amendment Schweiker-Baker reads: "Nothing from providing prayer in the contained in this Constitution shall prohibit the several, states and the District constituting the seat of government of the United States for voluntary public shools of that jurisdiction, nor shall it abridge the right of persons lawfully assembled in any public building to participate in voluntary prayer." Mrs.

Ruhlin, the most active of the private prayer force lobbyists, warned House members before the 1971 vote that her group would put up billboards in the districts of their most vocal opponents noting the members' opposition to prayer in schools in an effort to defeat them in me 1972 election. VINCENT JONES LINDA WISEMAN RICHARD MEADOWS Peterstown Has 3 Practice Teachers PETERSTOWN Peterstown Lord!" The skeptical Thomas ixmldn't accept it, but then Jesus appeared. "My Lord and My God!" It was an astonishing turn- ibout, a marvelous moment breaking through all the defeat and misery. Flashes of that luminous assurance still come today, building courage and con- idence amid the adversities. "We stumble at noon as in the twilight," wrote the prophet Wt "We look for justice, 3ut there is none." But "Arise, shine, for your light has come and it shall be known that the hand of the Lord is with His i MM servants.

A Jb'O-tfAW 1 A. High School has become the training ground this semester for three aspiring young teachers. All are students at Concord College. Linda Wiseman, who will earn a comprehensive degree in business education, is teaching under the supervision of Mrs. Wilma Larew.

Miss Wiseman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Wiseman of Willow Bend, was graduated from Union High School. She is a member of Cardinal Key, Alpha Chi, Phi Beta Lambda, Gamma Beta Phi, Women's Upperclass Hall Council, and 0 4UAAWUK ULUUbULO UA American and Universities. She plans to teach or work in management or marketing.

Vincent Jones, a Peterstown High School graduate, is teaching English under the direction of Mrs. Beatrice Muncy and Mrs. June Miller. Jones has pursued a comprehensive program in language arts and will receive his degree this year. He is.

a member of Blue Key at Concord. Jones said Peterstown High School is an ideal place for anyone to do student teaching. Richard "Dickie" Meadows, nuv 19 tuou a. giauuaio UL Peterstown High, will receive a degree in education with teaching fields in physical education and aocial studies. His supervising teachers are Mrs.

Lula Harvey, Mrs. Joyce Pprrv atifl Qmith jrciijr cLUU VJClalU v7lllti.il* Meadows' a a auricular activity at Concord was coaching and managing intramural teams. He likes to water ski, play golf and other outdoor sports. He is married to the former Kathy White, and they live in Peterstown. Meadows plans to teach physical education and becoma a coach.

Paragraphs From The Churches PlfMCfMf Grace Gospel A joint sunrise service will be held at 7 a.m. Sunday by the Grace Gospel Church of Daniels and the Piney View Bible Church at the Daniels church. The Rev. Cecil Smith will speak. There will be special music.

Unitarian Fellowship The New River Unitarian Fellowship will meet at 11 a.m. Sunday at 545 Prince St. The program will be presented by Dick Noyes. Bea Hodel will serve as hostess. Shiloh Baptist The Rev.

John H. Wright will show slides of his recent trip to the Holy Land at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Shiloh Baptist Church of Sprague. The Rev. G.

D. Toler is pastor. StLuke A "Twelve Key Rally" win bt held at the St Luke Church of God at 3 p.m. Sunday. Several ministers and choirs will participate.

Bishop D. E. Smith is pastor. Harper Heights An Easter service will be held at the Harper Heights Church of God at 11:30 a.m. Sunday with evangelist Ruby Berry as speaker.

The HYPU Chorus will sing. An egg hunt will be held for the children. Elder J. C. Richardson is pastor.

Bradley Baptist Revival services will continue through Sunday night at the Bradley Baptist Church. The Rev. Herb Capehart of Leon is the evangelist A supervised nursery for pre-school children is being provided and special singiig is being featured at each service. The evening meetings begin at 7:30. Sunday morning's service will start at followed by Sunday school at It Missionary Baptist A sunrise service will be held at the Stanaford Missionary Baptist Church at 6 Sunday along with a special youth program.

Regular services will be held at 9:45 a.m. Sunday school will began at 10:45 a.m. and toe evening service at 7. The host pastor is the Rev. Robert Keaton.

Maple Fork A two-week revival will begin Monday at the Maple Fork Missionary Baptist Church. Services will begin at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Leslie Garten of Mabscott as speaker. The Rev.

Bill Nufln is pastor. Princeton Crusade A city-wkJe youth crusade win be held today and Sunday at the Chapel of the Holy Spirit of Princeton. The church, pftstored by ttie Rer. Stewart Sowards, is located across from the FBC Shopping Center Pleasant View Heights. Booby Martin and his evangelist singers of Bradley will be in charge of the crusade.

The meetings will begin at 7 nightly and 10 a.m. Sunday. Apostolic Faith The United Church of God Apostolic Faith at Raleigh will conduct an Easter service at 11:30 a.m. Sunday. Guest speaker will be Elder William Johnson of Beards Fork.

Margaret Coney is in charge. St. John, Raleigh Following the 11 a.m. sermon Sunday by the Rev. John Lockett at St.

John Baptist Church of an Easter program will be presented with Mrs. Virtie Easley as cnaiftnan. The annual egf hunt wilt place at p.m. outside church if permits. not, it will be held OM church..