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1957 Award o Merit Winner Medford Catholics To Join in Triduum Off Prayer Next Week Members of Sacred Heart -- parish will join Roman Cath-j - olics of the 16,500 U.S. par - ishes next week in a triduum of prayer marking the dedi- cation of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Concep tion in Washington, D.C Services will take place in i Sacred Heart church at 7:30. pjn. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, with the Nov. 20 ceremonies featuring the re dedication of all Catholics of the nation to the Blessed Vir gin Mary under her title of the Immaculate Conception. Formal dedication of the '. shrine will also take place on that date in the nation's capi " tal. Forty -five years have elapsed since Pope Pius X, now a canonized saint, gave his blessing and a gift of $400 to the shrine project, the idea of Bishop Thomas J. Shahan, then rector of the Catholic University of America. The cornerstone was laid in 1920, and actual excavations begun in 1922. In 1931 the north and south crypts, con taining the lower church of the shrine, were completed and further construction was halted. After i two years of fund-raising, construction be gan again in 1955 and except for minor finishing details the church in now completed. Architecture The shrine, which is a mix ture of Romanesque and By zantine styles of architecture, has been decorated to empha size its American character with '.sculptured scenes de picting steps, in the develop ment of the Catholic faith in this .country. . It is the largest Catholic church in the U.S. and one of the seven largest in the world. Its total cost will be about $30 million. The. building has no steel beams, only stone and mason ry construction. The million- dollar bell tower, donated, by the Knights of Columbus of the nation, is 329 feet high, and will house cast bronze bells and an electric carillon. Seating Capacity Seating capacity of the church is 3,000 with total ca pacity about 6,000; more than Events Announced For Ziori Lutheran "A Continuing Responsibil ity" will be the sermon sub ject Sunday by the Rev. H. C Coovert at Zion Lutheran church, Fourth st. and Oak- dale ave... j, f . Last Sunday "a crowd of some 350 persons attended the dedication of the new Christian education-building Following the service tours of the new building were held and refreshments served. Sunday at 3 p.m. a steward ship meeting will be held in the fireplace room of the Christian education building, At 4 pjn. the adult instruc tion class will be held at the church. .- ' . ' '. The Intermediate , Luther League will meet at the church at 6 p.m. to go to An derson's in Ashland for a hay party. Thanksgiving service, will be held at the church Wed nesday, Nov. 25,' at "7:30 pjn. with the senior choir singing: Holy communion will be served Nov. 29, the first Sun day in Advent. Consecration Event Planned for Sunday St. Peter's Lutheran church will begin its second decade of worship in its present church building next Sunday with a re-dedicatio ' and con secration service in which holy communion will be cele brated. The service will begin: at ' 11 aon. with the Rev. John E. Simon, pastor of the church, delivering the sermon. The Sunday school will begin at 9:30 a.m. The Walther League, youth group of the church, will meet at 7 pjn. for a Wheat Ridge party. It is through the inter national Walther League that Wheat Ridge Sanatorium, Denver, and the Wheat Ridge Foundation, active in mercy projects in many parts of the world, is supported. ' Buddhist priests have their last meal of the day at noon and do not touch food again until the following morning. CHURCH NEWS Natkxul Migious Publicity Cound 200 clergy, with chairs and kneelirre benches for all. can occupy the sanctuary. A prin cipal feature of the interior is the world's largest single mosaic, directly behind the main altar, depicting Christ. It is the work of the Polish born artist, John de Rosen. The $250,000 organ in the church, with its 10,000 pipes ranging in size from less than one inch to more than three stories high, is a memorial to deceased ' service chaplains and members of the armed forces of the United States. A striking feature of the ex terior of the building is the massive dome which is cov ered with colorful ploychrome tile in patterns resembling a huge mosaic of gems and precious stones. The -Shrine of the Immacu late Conception is the first and only national shrine of Roman Catholics of the Unit ed States and it is expected that it will become one of the great pilgrimages centers for all Catholics of the nation. Congregational Church Slates Enlistment Day Sunday will be "Enlistment Sunday" at the Congregation al church. On this day members and friends are asked to take.their pledges to the church in sup port of the budget for the year 1960. The budget pro posed by leaders of the church was submitted to the congregation at the dinner meeting last Sunday evening, and approved by them. - Co-charmen of the Enlist ment program this year are Wilbur Fish and Richard Henselman. A group of can vassers will, meet at .1 p.m. Sunday -to call on those who were not able to take their pledges to the church or wish to have more information about the program. The hour of worship con tinues at 10 a.m. The Rev. Thomas McCamant will con tinue Sunday with the series of sermons on "Joys of the Christian Life." The topic will be "The Joy of Overcoming." The church school meets at the same 10 a.m. hour. The high school Pilgrim Fellow ship meets at 7 p.m. A membership class is now Lin progress, meeting on Tues day evenings. The topic this week will be "Churches and Our Church." Choir rehearsal is: held on Wednesday eve nings. 1st Christian Church Tells Sunday Events i'The Unity of Purpose" is the-title of the sermon which the Rev. William C, Piper will preach at both services Sun day-morning at - the First Christian church. The youth choir will sing "Someday He'll Make It Plain" at the first service. At the second service the chan cel choir will sing the anthem "Lord of Light." Junior " deacons who will serve at the second service are Bert Lindemann, George Lindemann, Boyd Henry, Ron Gandee, Harold Bailey and Mike Farrier. .There will be a coffee hour following the second sendee.-- - There. will be no-Chi Rho and Christian Youth. Fellow ship study, meetings' Sunday evening. They will meet with the adult group at 6:30 j.m. Mrs. Earl Rogers will talk and show slides of her trip this summer to the Holy Land. .The Christian Youth Fel lowship will hold their fire side meeting at 7:30 pjn. Ascension Lutheran To Give Reception Divine worship Sunday at 11 ajn. at Ascension Lutheran church, 2501 Barnett rd., will include adult baptism, confir mation and reception of new members. The Rev. Elvin S. Tollefson, pastor, will, speak on "Preparedness." Following the service a cof fee hour will be held. Sunday, Nov. 22, will be Laymen's Sunday during which time the men of the church will conduct the serv ice. " '. ' - " .... - - Thanksgiving day services at the church will be held Thursday, Nov. 26, at 10 ajn. i MAIL TRIBUNE, Medford, Or. '.A. Friday, 'Nor. 13, 1959 Bible Readings In Schools Cases To Supreme Court (By LOUIS CASSELS) United Press Inier national Does the U.S. Constitution forbid public schools to acknowledge the existence of God? , The Supreme court may soon have to answer that ques tion. . - Headed toward the high tribunal are appeals from two sharply contradictory deci sions in lower courts. One, handed down in Sep tember by . a special three judge federal court in Phila delphia, rejected as unconsti tutional a 10-year-old Penn sylvania law requiring daily Bible reading in public schools. The other, delivered in Au gust, by Justice Bernard S Meyer of the New York Su preme court, upheld the use of a non-sectarian prayer as part of public school opening exercises. Both lower courts sought to interpret a 16-word clause in the first amendment to the Constitution a clause which is the basis for America's tra dition of church-state separa tion, as well as its guarantee of religious freedom. It says: "Congress shall make no law respecting . an establish ment of religion, or prohibit ing the free exercise thereof." Restriction Invites Debate This restriction extended to state 'legislatures by the 14th Amendment has long been the subject of legal debate. Some authorities see it as a simple ban on the practice, common in Europe at the time the U.S Constitution was written, of "establishing" one official church and persecuting all the rest. Others believe it requires the government to take an absolutely .neutral, hands-off attitude toward religion. . The Philadelphia court seemed to subscribe to the lat ter view.' It struck down a Pennsyl vania law which called for the reading of "at least 10 verses from the Holy Bible," without comment, at the opening of school each day. But the three-judge court held that it was unconstitu tional for. the state to "pro mote the inculcation of reli gious doctrine" in children's minds by exposing "them to daily reading of Scripture. In the New York case, Jus tice Meyer upheld the use in public schools of a brief prayer recommended by the state board of regents. The prayer, intended to be accept able to all religious faiths, says: "Almighty God, we ac knowledge our dependence upon Thee, and we beg Thy blessings upon us, our par ents, our. teachers and our country." Justice Meyer noted that provision was made to excuse any- child from participation in the-prayer if his parents re quested it. . . , Under these conditions, he said, it could not be called an infringement on religious freedom The justice observed that the overwhelming majority of the American people do be lieve in God, and want their children to be brought up under religious influences. , It may be embarrasing for the children of non-believing parents to be excused from school prayers, he said, but the state has no right to "sub ordinate the spiritual needs of believers to the psycholo gical needs of non-believers." Revival Ends Sunday At Nazarene Church The first three Sundays of November at First Church of the Nazarene, 520 North Holly st, have been revival services with the pastor, the Rev. Jlar old M. Sanner, preaching. Musics for the services has been furnished by the sanctu ary and teen-age choirs and individuals of the church. The 11 ajn. worship serv ice is broadcast over KDOV. Sunday Mr. Sanner will speak on "Spiritual Realism." His concluding message of the se ries will be given in the 7 pjn. service on If We Only Be lieve in the Judgment." , The sign on the exterior of the building has been repaint ed and lighted, and will soon be completed. New lighting in the main sanctuary is being installed. The annual Preachers Con ference, which is held for the Oregon Pacific District Church of the Nazarene, will take place next week at Oceanlake, Ore. Among the pastors and their wives to at tend, the conference will be Mr. and Mrs. Harold Sanner. Dr. Samuel Young, general superintendent of the church, Kansas City, Mo., will be the guest speaker during the meet ing. ' Medford Presbyterians Announce Sermon Todi "Children of God" will be the sermon topic given by Dr. D. Kirkland West at the First Presbyterian church Sunday at both the 9:45 and the 11 a.m. services. The Westminster choir will sing, "Praise Ye the Father" at the early service and the chancel choir will sing the anthem "Blessing and Glory" during the 11 a.m. service. Miss Kathy Barr, soprano, will sing for both services. Junior High Fellowship will meet Sunday at 5 p.m. for a parents - students meeting. The subject will be, "Which is smarter . v. parents or stu dents?" Worship and refresh ments will be provided by members of the ninth grade. Westminster Fellowship for senior high young people will begin at 7 p.m. at the church Sunday. Lynn Sjolund will lead the program, an introduc tion to the Christmas opera, "Amahl ' and the Night Vis itors," which will be present- THE REV. W. E. LARSON To Hold Meetings Los Angeles Man To Speak at Bethel The Rev. Walter E. Larson, Los Angeles, . will speak at the Bethel Assemhly of God, 1225 . East McAndrews rd., Sunday and nightly at 7:30, except Monday and Saturday. Mr. Larson's subject for the 11 a.m. service Sunday will be, "Seller of Purple." His subject for the 7:30 pjn. ser vice will be, "Angels Hush Your Crying." Some of the subjects of the week-night services are: "If A Man Were God," "A Cry in the Night," "Unwanted," and "Ships That Never Return." ' The public is invited to attend all services. Area Presbyterians Announce Activities Ashland - The Rev. B. J. Holland, minister of Ashland First Presbyterian church, will speak Sunday on "The Love of God" at both the 9:45 and 11 ajn. worship services. Central -Point -The Rev. Bruce J. Weber, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, Central Point, will speak, Sun day, at the 11 a.m. worship service on the subject "The Writing on the Wall." Junior choir will meet in the church basement each Sun day at 11 ajn. The choir is for students in grades 4-8. West minster Fellowship will meet at the church at 7 pjn. Sun day. ' ; There will be a joint meet ing of the session and mem bers' of the church school staff, Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 7:30 pjn. at the church. This meeting has been requested by the ses sion in hope that it will help them better understand thed needs and problems of the church school. Interested members of the congregation are also invited to attend. Jacksonville The Rev. King K. Jones of First Presby terian church will speak Sun day on "Which 'Church' Is Right?" a sermon geared to visitors. Mrs. Dave Allen will sing a solo "God of Our Fathers." A coffee hour will follow the service so that members and visitors may become acquaint ed. The Jacksonville Westmin ster Fellowship will meet at the church at 7 pjn. for a Bi ble study on the subject of "The End Times." All high school students are welcome. Guest Speaker Told For Church of God The Rev. Isham Crane, Eu gene, will be guest speaker for a series of services during the. revival at the First Church of God, Haven and Holly st., be ginning Sunday. They will continue through Nov. 20. Mr. Crane will speak for the. 11 a.m. worship service Sunday and will speak each night at 7:30 pjn. Mr. Crane is the pastor of the Friendly Street Church of God and chairman of the Association of the Churches of God in Oregon. f - ; J 'f-'i 111 Llo ICS ed at the church on the eve ning of Dec. 20. Fireside will follow at the home of Mr. and Mrs. David Irving, 2103 Hill crest rd. WF. youth night will be held each' Wednesday at the church at 6 pjn. Potluck sup per will be followed by Bible study and choir practice at 7:15 p.m. Geneva Fellowship meets Friday at 6:30 a.m. at the home of Bob and Rosanne Jacks, 649 J st. All post-high school young people are in vited. Midweek Prayer Fellow ship is held each Wednesday at the church at 7:30 pjn. A young people's churchman ship class is held each Satur day at 9:30 ajn. Westminster The Westminster Presbyte rian church will meet for wor ship Sunday at 11 a.m. at the auditorium of the Hoover Ele mentary school on Siskiyou blvd. - During the service the men and women who will call next week for the annual Every Member Canvass will be ded icated. The church choir will sing and the Rev. O. Reynolds will preach on the subject "Your Spiritual Service." - Church school classes will be held for children from nursery through high school at the usual locations in the homes of members of the church. Information regard ing these locations may be had by calling Mrs. A. J. Jo hannson, SPring 2-2618. The Westminster Junior High fellowship will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the home of Jim Woods, 143 Highland dr. The topic of the meeting will be "Dol lars at Work." All junior high youth are invited to attend. Methodists Tell Sunday Sermons A three sermon series will begin Sunday by Dr. George Roseberry at First Methodist church. The sermons are "When Hope Wins," "Love Never Ends" and "The Faith of a Child." The youth choir will sing "Pilgrims of Hope" for the 9 ajn. service. The chancel choir will sing "I Accept The Lord" with Mrs; Howard Bush singing the solo part "in-the anthem at the 11 a.m. service. Mrs. Lyle Schoppert will sing "Count Your Blessings" at both, services. ' Nov. 19 Dr. J. P. Bray will speak for the Methodist Men meeting at 12 noon. St. Luke's Church school at St. Luke's Methodist church convenes at 9:45 ajn. Sunday with classes for all ages. The minister, the Rev. Mel vin W. Dixon, will preach at 11 a.m. on the subject "How One Man Prayed!" Supervised nursery is conducted during the service for pre-school chil dren. The Youth Fellowship will meet at 7 pjn. with Al Cole, counselor in charge. , St. Luke's church is located at 2940 Siskiyou blvd. across the street from the- Hoover Elementary school. The public is invited to the services. Sermon Title Told For Gold Hill Group Gold Hill "Dare to be a Fool" will be the sermon title by the Rev. O. L. Kendall, pastor of the Gold Hill Com munity Methodist church Sun day at 11 ajn. t A duet will be sung by Mrs. Roy Eskewv and Mrs. Paul Molloy. Mrs. John Bruce will be organist. The minister's subject for the 7:30 p.m. worship services will be Philippians, 4th chapter. The Senior Methodist Youth Fellowship will meet at the church at 6:30 pjn. Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Griggs are in charge of the group which is open to all young people from the eighth grade through high school. The Intermediate Methodist Youth will meet Sunday at 5:30 p.m. The leader of the group will supervise the pre paration and serving of the soup course,' which is first in a series on etiquette, which will include manners and the blessing. Randy and Mike Turner will select and direct games for the evening. Open House Scheduled At Catholic Church Ashland An open house and turkey dinner, will be held Sunday from noon until 7 pjn. at Our Lady of the Mountain Catholic church, 987 Hill view dr., Ashland. All interested persons are invited to attend the open house when the three new buildings, church, parish hall and rectory, will be open. Fol lowing the open house the dinner will be served. Priest for the church is the Rev. William S. Walsh. ELDER B. R. McCONKIE Stake Speaker Stake Conference Slated Sunday Members 'of the Klamath stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints will hear addresses by a prominent church leader at the stake conference Satur day and Sunday in Klamath Falls. Speaker is Elder Bruce R. McConkie, a member of the First Council of the Seventy, who represents the church headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah. The meetings will be held in Mills school auditorium, near the stake house. Carroll William Smith, 806 Clay st., Ashland, stake president, will conduct Saturday meetings and Sunday general sessions at'10 a.m. and 2 p.m. x . Elder McConkie is a former Army security and intelli gence 6fffcer, newspaper edi torial writer and public of ficials. He was appointed to his church post in 1946 at the age of 31. He is author of an encyclopedic work, "Mormon. Doctrine," and compiler of three volumes en titled "Doctrines of Salva tion." Many members of the Med f ord and Ashland , wards will attend the, stake conference. Tlie priesthood meeting Sun day at the local church will not be held, it was reported, but the 10:30 a.m. Sunday school class and the evening services will be held as usual. Butte Falls Church Elects Officers - Butte Falls Butte Falls Community Bible church elected officers for the com ing year last Thursday night. Kenneth C. Fisher will be superintendent of the Sunday school and a member of the board of deacons. Mrs. Fisher was elected to the board of Christian education. Officers rerelected were Mrs. William- Edmondson, church clerk and treasurer, and Mrs. B. T. Fredenburg, trustee. i Plans for the - parsonage were discussed but no date was set for beginning work. Village Light Circle, the missionary society, are hold ing an all day work meeting at the church, today. Election of officers was scheduled. Young People's group spon sored a skating party at the Ashland rink Monday night. Amout 165 young people and adults attended from ' Butte Falls, Central Point, Eagle Point, Ashland, and Horse Creek, Calif. Their next meeting will be at the Elga Abbott home. In formality is the keynote of their meetings which include music, devotions, and games. Any young person in the area is welcome to come. Message Theme for Central Church Told "The Divine Door" will be the theme of the message at the 11 a.m. worship service of the Central Church of Christ, 608 North Central ave. It is the practice of the church to serve the Lord's Supper at each of its worship services. Women of the church will conduct a nursery during the morning worship. The minis ter, John V. Heberling, will be the speaker. Evening ser vices begin at 7:15 o'clock, at which time the pastor's mes sage will be "Who Say Ye That I am?" Classes for all ages will be conducted during the Bible school hour beginning at 9:45 ajn. The youth Fellowship will meet at 6:30 p.m. Mid week Bible study and prayer group meets at the church 7:30 pjn. Wednesday. . . JACKSONVILLE TOPIC Jacksonville The Rev. El wood W. Irby, pastor of As sembly of God church, Fifth and Blackstone sts., Jackson ville, will speak Sunday at both the 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. services. His topic for the morning sermon will be "The Gospel Call." - Funeral Directors On Panel During Ministers' Meet A panel discussion on the responsibilities of the funeral director and minister during a funeral service was held Tuesday morning at the meet ing of the Medf ord Ministerial association at Ascension Luth eran church. Panel members were Frank Peri; Joe Hosick, Harold Snodgrass, and Carlos W. Morris. Among items mentioned were the placement of the lodge service and the import ance of notifying ministers in advance with respect to this service, minister's fees and the commital service. The Union Thanksgiving service, sponsored annually by the association, will be held Nov. 26, at 10 a.m. at First Methodist church. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Wil liam C. Piper, pastor of First Christian church. Ray Johnson, manager of radio station KMED, reviewed the programs sponsored by the association that are broad cast on that station. The pro grams are "The Minister's Roundtable," and "Morning Visit." . . Bruce Burns, associate YMCA secretary, told of the meeting to be held at the Y Monday, Nov. 23, at 7:30 p.m. to reorganize the YMCA vol leyball league. Capt. William Ricken of the Salvation Army asked for sup port by the group of the Christmas basket program of the Army. Mr. Piper extend ed an invitation to the asso ciation to attend the 75th an niversary services of the First Christian church on Nov; 22. The president, the Rev. Escil Hiser, will attend as a repre sentative from the association. Other committee reports were given and visitors intro duced. The next meeting, Dec. 8, will be held at Zion Lutheran church. Baptist Minister : Returns to Valley ,-. The Rev. James W. Neely, pastor of First Baptist church, will speak at both the morning "and evening services of the church on Sunday. His mes sage at the 11 a.m. worship hour will be on the; subject, "Earthly Witnesses to Heaven ly Grace." The pastor and Mrs. Neely have returned to Medford from a time of vacation in California and attendance at the Western Regional Meet ings of Conservative Baptists held in Long Beach. While in California, they j visited then daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Michael . Stradley, who reside at Monterey. Monday, Nov. 16, at 7 p.m., a Father-Son banquet will be held at the church. The meal will be a potluck affair, and those attending are asked to take their own service. The main. feature of the program will be the presentation of awards to members of the Boy's Brigade, a Christian service organization for beys from 12 to 18 years of age sponsored by the church. A film on the Tucker Sno-Cat Antarctic will be shown. Tableau To Be Given At Sunday Service Central Point A tableau of the last hours of Judas will be presented in shadow pic ture at the 7:30 p.m. service Sunday at Church of Christ, Central Point. , The tableau will be pre sented in four scenes by the senior young people of the church. Lynda Dysinger will be the high priest; Bobby Daniken, Christ; Mike. Shel ley, Judas; and Danny Hayes and Karen Alldridge, apostles. In the mob will be Darlene Shelley, Rosanna Shelley and Linda Cornutt. Others will help with the staging and lighting. The minister, Mr. Jean M. Shelley, will speak on "Judas Iscariot, A Better Man than the Average Man Today." At the 10:45 ajn. Sunday service he will speak on "Testing Times." - Salem, N. J., has been a center for Quakers since 1675. It has ,a Friends Meeting House, built in 1772, still in use. -, It's Time Your Name Imprinted CHRISTMAS CARDS Over 40 Albums to' Choose from on the Balcony at - THE REV W. E. BERG Conducts Services Central Point Group To Hear Missionary Central Point 'Meetings with Evangelist William E. Berg are now in progress at the Community Bible church, Fourth and Alder sts., Central Point. The services are held each evening, except Satur day, at 7:30 p.m. The series will continue through Sun day, Nov. 22. Mr. Berg served as pastor and evangelist before going to China as a missionary in 1947. After leaving China he and his family went to the Philippines where they have served for the past 10 years. The public is invited '. - Pledge Sunday At Eastwood Baptist Pledge Sunday will be ob served at Eastwood Baptist church and during the 11 a.m. worship service. Families will place their pledge in the chest as an act of worship and dedi cation. At the service the pastor, the Rev. Clifford Young, will speak on "A Man Set Under Authority." Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Mr. Young will conduit the sixth session of his pastor's classes on the "new life," which will be entitled, "Share the New Life." " Baptist Youth Fellowships will meet at 6 p.m. Dean An derson will be in charge of the junior high program. The senior high students will con sider the topic "Juvenile De linquency." The program will be given by Kay Fields and Susan Flett. The pastor will speak on "What Must I Do?" at -the evening service. : The board of Christian edu cation will meet Wednesday, Novr 18, following the mid week service. During the Baptist Youth Fellowship retreat several youths were selected to head committees for the trip to Mexico to visit mission fields. Selected were Wes Duggan, general chairman; Sandra Heidemann, projects; Mike Miller, treasurer; Stuart Young, corresponding secre tary; Gary Johnson, transpor tation, and Susan Flett, host ess. Medford Assembly To Present Musicale The Christ Ambassadors youth group of First Assem bly of God, Medford, will con duct a service at the Shady Cove Assembly Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Danial Smejser, youth group president, has arranged for the First Assembly choir to participate in the service and present a musicale en titled "The Gospel Ship." The musicale under the di rection of Mrs. Beulah Cull was recently presented at iirst Assembly in Medford. Mrs. Cull will again direct at the Shady Cove presenta tion. "The Gospel Ship" con tains various full choir num bers as well as solos, duets, trios, and , quartet selections. A brass quartet will assist in the presentation. Glenn Suiter, Shady Cove pastor, invites the public to attend. SERMON SUBJECT "Mortals and Immortals" will be the sermon subject Sunday at First Church of Christ, Scientist, 100 Windsor ave. The service is held at 11 ajn. and all are welcome to attend. Young people up to the age of 20 are invited to attend Sunday school. ' to Order! Personal ih I BOOKS GIFTS RECORDS? Advent isfs fo Close Week of Prayer Saturday A week long "prayer meet ing" is being held this week in the Seventh-day Adven- tist churches in the Rogue Valley. The prayer services began last Saturday morning and nightly meetings are con tinuing throughout the week. Pastor John Trade and his associate, Don Wilson, with local church elders, led in reading the devotional article prepared at the General Con ference headquarters in Wash ington, D.C. Members have the oppor tunity at the meetings for per sonal testimony on the value of Christian living. Periods during which members may participate in offering prayer are provided during the ses sions together. Purpose of the Week of Prayer is to strengthen the personal relationship of the individual member with God, church officials said. The event is held each fall in all Adventist churches through out the world. Climax The climax of the Week of Prayer will come tomorrow morning with a "sacrificial gift for missions from every member" in a "special finan cial consecration" service to be held at the 11 ajn. wor ship hour in all the churches. Pastor Trade announced. Many members contribute as much as an entire week's salary at this time. This of fering is in addition to the usual ten per cent plus which Adventists are accustomed to giving the church of their regular income. Local Delegates Return From Meet A group of 1,311 Jehovah's Witnesses and their friends, including delegates from Med ford, heard Lester M. Dugan, Brooklyn, N.Y., last Sunday say that God's will is actually being done now in all nations. Dugan was one of the speakers at the circuit con vention held in Mt. Shasta, Calif., Nov. 6 through 7. Saturday afternoon,. 29 new ministers were baptized at the old Mt. Shasta High school, and that evening an overflow crowd attended the IV hour color film "Divine Will "'- In ternational Assembly of Je hovah's Witnesses." Following the film showing was the discussion "How Je hovah's Witnesses Do the. Di vine Will Locally." Opening the final conven tion' session was Armond O. Baseler, Gold Hill, Ore., speaking ' on the subject, "Finding the Truth " That Makes Men Free." Lloyd E. Aldrich, circuit minister, dis cussed "Expanding Our Min istry." . . ' Convention chairman, Les ter M. Dugan, brought the three day Bible conference to a close with the .talk, "Shep herding the Sheep with Skill fulness." Topic of the public talk Sunday at the Kingdom hall, 2402 Jacksonville highway, will be "Why Are There So Many Religions?" The Watch tower study at 7:15 "pjn. will be on "Finding the Truth That Makes Men Free." Devotional Service Topic Announced "Scientific Prayer" will be the Sunday devotional sub subject at 11 a.m. Unity serv ice at Pythian hall, Fifth and Grape sts. The Rev. Katharine Bosworth, minister, will speak. Friday at 11 am. the study class at the Unity Center of Medford, 995 South Oakdale ave., will be on "Let There be Light." The Center is open Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. For private con sultation with Mrs. Bosworth call SPring 2-6902. Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 16 and 17, the annual Unity Bazaar will be held from 9 ajn. until 5 pjn. at the Eagle's hall, 217 West Main st. . UNITY CENTER OF MEDFORD 995 South Oakdale Affiliated Unity School of Christianity, Lee'i Summit, Mo. Midweek Devotional and Heal ing Service every Wednesday. 730 pjn. Study class every Fri day 11:00 a-m. at 995 So. Oakdale. Regular Sunday Devotional Services 11 AO on. Sunday School Y.O.U. at PYTHIAN HALL 5th and Grape sts. Center Open Daily 10:00 ajn to 4:00 pjn Prayer Ministry and Counseling by appointment. . Rev Katherine Bosworth. Minister Office SP 2-6902
