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Show ... HEWS OF THE Ministers Cover Miles in Routine of Gods Work AREA LAKE SALT Chances are you spend J spend only a few minutes a day in your from home to work nr to shopping centers. car, moving If Edited by Patricia R. McCoy Saturday Morning, August Firl 12, 1972 Pag.- - I 1 Honorary Canon Seat Awaits Bluff Priest The Rev. H. B. Liebler. founder of St. Christopher's Episcopal Mission, Bluff, isnt your destination If you were a minister, however, you could expect to increase the amount of driving .Nearly considerably. every pastor puts a minimum of 1,000 miles a month on his car and most cover mileage well over that figure. The ceremonies are ognition of the priest s dedication to the mission he founded among the Navajos 30 years ago. Father Liebler came to I 'tali about 30 years ago looking for a place to minister Indians formerly among untouched by missionaries, said the Rt. Rev. E. Otis Charles, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Utah. in rec- C Daily drives take me to other churches in downtown Salt Lake City, to the University of Utah. Westminster College and all the hospitals." he said. "In addition, I a spend some of these Technicallv, great activities may not look hke he part of a minister s iota. said. "However, many congregations feel the more involved a pastor is m community affairs, the better he will understand problems and issues of the area around his church. "Some of this driving could be cut down," he said. "1 think the worst problem is that many times I jump in the car when I could pick up the telephone instead. However, I contact prefer the e T f T. A' . v v Ifil. Culture Identity to this concept, Father Liebler taught Ins followers to identify with the new culture in alt ways except religion and morals, the bishop said. & i - Helping people realize their own potential is the greatest challenge in the ministry to the Rev. Sanford TE. Hampton, departing rector of St. Father Liebler brought medicine and education to the remote Bluff area of the Navajo reservation, the bishop said. Although he retired several years ago. he simply moved to an even more remote area of James Episcopal Church. Father Hampton will assume pastoral duties at St. Francis Episcopal Church. Monument Valley where he soon turned an existing hogan Moab. NlO'ing to Moab from Sf. James parish is a change to a much smaller congregation. I felt a need for a change, yet 1 didnt want to simply repeat the experiences 1 have had during the past five years at St. James," said the priest. "Moab will be an entirely different situation and hence give me more opportunity for personal growth. V Some Apprehension Dr. (1960 East), by Estelle Jorgensen, pianist, and Alise Schram. soprano. Roth are music teachers from Calgary. Alberta. Go to Summer .Meet ever-live- stay." V , ' Fifteen persons from the Salt Lake City Science of Mind Church will attend the annual summer conference of the United Church of Religious Science at Asilomar. Calif., Sunday through Friday. CDS Schedule Fete Hampton and h,s have four children. In Moab, he will assume his third parish. Father vM a ' Kits Teach Catholicism Young mothers and converts to Catholicism living in the St, Francis Xavier parish in Kearns now have an opportunity to receive help in methods of teaching their children the basics of their religion under a program begun by the Legion of Mary. of the legion are kits giving suggesdistributing tions for teaching religious concepts to children, said Mrs. Grant Hawkes, secretary. Members Useful Kits "There are two kits, one containing lessons for children from crib to stroller and the other for children from 3 to 6 years old, said Mrs. Hawkes. "More than the children, these lessons are for the parents, giving helpful hints on how to handle parenthood. "The whole idea of the program is to help children know their religion," she said. "It is amazing how many parents thick this is the job of the church. Religious training must start in the home. is true that after about the ag'of five, children can attend catecism classes, but it is so nice to see children even younger than that who know how to enter one of our churches and how to behave while they are then', she said. Invite Legion Mothers must invite members of the Legion of Man into their homes to introduce the kits, said Mrs. Hawkes. From that point, some parents are able to continue on. their own. Others wish more assistance, since they may feel they dont know enough themselves to introduce the basics of their religion to their child. "In these cases we will return io help, giving the lessons ourselves, as often as our parents wish," she said. The legion is currently preparing to update the kits somewhat and add a crucifix and pictures of sainS so the children will have something to iook at. Tnese are strictly supplemental lessons, and they dont take tin place of church attendance or catecism." she said, i vV - VvV? i ' 4 vs j . , Pastor Sees 1.0110 nieet-climbiii- g the apartments as vacancies attend services as much as arise." they might like. We have a society in America. We have neglected our senior citizens. Providing them decent bousing in a good atmosphere with clean, quiet apartments is the verv least we can do." The LaFrance Apartments will not be limited to Greek Orthodox tenants, he said. "We will fill vacancies in the order of need on the part of he said. applicants. Borders Church Retreat for Women on Slate ecumenical retreat for women from all over Ctah will An Catholic sponsored, Making a living, relevant gospel work in an institutional setting is the major challenge of Hie ministry "'s yiv ,or the Rev. John R. Huzza, "INDEPENDENT' 1961 Viw Street between 13th Eest; North ef 31t Sooth) 1 1 i 14th & 1 ScbccP. Sunday out 11 CrOa.m. Vorn.ng'Aors!1 p Yoatr Gmucs and "We have been very pleased monetary and moral support for the project. Of - course we plan to keep the investment on a s,und. financial base, but if it conies to a question of moving someone in who has no place else to go and who is unable to pay for it, .ve won't worry about it. with-th- "It may cost us to maintain the apartments, but that's part of our ministry." Potential for the future includes a coffee house where senior citizens living in the apartments and near Holy Trinity Church could meet for socials and visiting, he said. CHURCH lA Church Dnve School VkhT Dowglot to worry about to the distance travel, however," tie said. When I have to go, I do so. Sonic of the travel by car could be cut down. Our congregation is in the Colorado District of the Wisconsin which Synod, means must make frequent trips to Denver. However, I fly part of the time. -- My traveling, as a minister may take me to the hospital, or on drives around the area to transport childien for Vacation Bible School." he said, is "Also, our congregation spread out, from the extreme south end of Salt Lake County to Bountiful. "There are many errands 1 must run: to look at text books, pick up various materials and so forth, he said. Pastoral conferences periodically take Pastor Hammell as far east as Vernal ur up to Logan or even into Southern Utah. He and other ministers attending the gatherings from the Salt Lake City area generally pool cars for such trips. "A pastor must be available day or night." he said. When someone calls to say they need my help because of illness or another emergency, I Pastor Hammell practiced calling for many years but today makes appointments ahead of time. pastoral drop-i- "In days gone by, parishes were een --ally located and modes of transportation were such that people didn't go. far. he said. They could see the pastor coming down the street and be ready to greet him at the door. During the times, family might even send their horse after the minister, since he often didnt own one. y my first parish. I was in rural situation somewhat hke this and frequently found myself accompanied by youngsters who had been playing al the neighbors as walked down the street to their home," he said. "I didn't own a car for about two years. For some of the families that lived a great distance out of town. I would ride (he bus out to see them, and they would meet me with the car at the nearest bus stop. a 1 YOUR CHILDREN I Zff lurks. Potter 48N South BtW CHRISTIAN MT. ZION CHURCH IN Inquire Now THE GALILEAN 57 Eoyt J3th South Jt The counseling position is Pastor Buz.z.a's second since he graduated from seminary He and his wife Kay ha' e one toif 9rf South hitor toboct Register Before Sept, t A CHRISTIAN DAY SCHOOL Sponsored By PILLAR OF FIRE CHURCH For Enrollment Information PHONE: - ws jaIKCu- t- bongwtjhc 700 pm. MIDWEEK Thunder 7:1 9ter Pilot, 8:00 and 1 30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 6876 HIGHLAND CHRIST $SxaHSiA Sunday School inarL7JCwL Morning Worship. Youth Hour HomWonhc ErwjBdc Smot fray. 1 R. E. HURRINGTCN, 552 I0NMJBW West Third LISTER BAPTIST CHURCH 997 9:45 a.m. iia.m. 6:30 p.m. 7: 15 & Ed UNITED- services SBC SundcrSctw-- 2375 'God's Order Second Church, 1165 Foothill Drive in the Church Gospel Service 7 p.m. Millcreek Church "Christ Unveiled" 2605 East 33rd South First and Second Church Sunday Schools 11 am. Millcreek Sun. School 9.30 am. tedis he re Hat Hull Sutfty r 10 .M. KWH0 - 745 4.M. tun,, 30pm. Morgan Edwards, Pastor 1070 Foothill MuwyPnnfcd tofcSrwc j AM Clara 9 50 8:30411:00a.m. Rev. The Power of Prayer Pat Williams I Auocate GERALD BUHRUS Minister Worship - Rev Gonton T. foucty PARK CITY Mams Walt tTwilili Aran Service Worslip -1- 8-69 1:00 PRINCE OF PEACE 2 EV. AM. LUTHERAN CHURCH (WHcMtttn mrtrfTtriw Synod) Salt Lsfco Auditorium 3300 So. Statfr fc30 a Sunday School A I tote Oms 10:30 a.m Woohp Sorvko t ' Martin khoolo, Htor 1347 ftooMvolt Ao.Tol. 47.233 Power Hour Presbyterian Wed., 7:30 p.m. Pastor Thomas H. Miller KDVl Anrrirun Haptic Chun he in the I . 1 1580 Vine St. (6100 So.) COTTONWOOD Wed. Summer Worship 9 a.m. p.m. Contemporary Service 1 . . ." Youth Time 6:00 p.m. Evening Service 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Service 7:15 p.m. . 777 S. 3th East At v. honias (,. Jarksnn Phone 1 Arthur C. Jchnson, posfor 1 7th South 7th East Summer Worship 10:00 a.m. The Rev. 487-757- 1 Janes P. ABOUT 6 Dowdy, The Rev. John R Buzia pastors WcSTVALE 3610 South 4400 West Church School 9:45 Worship 293-799- ! 1 2 LOOK IN THE a.m. Re. Geraid V. Case, pastor 9 PRESBYTERIAN So. Temple &"C" St. Sjmmer Worship lQ:QCa.m. Hubrt W hodgeni. Minister The FIRST FOR INFORMATION Paul M. Koto pastor The Rev. WASATCH 1 "And Then You Know I 277-475- 363-3251 JAPANESE 268 West I st South Church School 10:30 Worship 10:30, 12:30 . Sunday School 9:45 a m. :00 a.m. Worship Service 1 9Uom So. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 37S-492- 1 ZION LUTHERAN 33fC$ouh E mw.)- .- Tlte Rev. T wteijaizmw McwjWorihip hpmnsWorihp NaWf , OvMt,. $tntyWortf9 tChurti School . 945 1 a. IHKa.n. WORSHIP SERVICE Weonesday services 8 p.m. first Church, 352 East Third South BAPTIST CHRIST 5600 South BIBliSCHOM. a.m. 11 E. 11:00 & 7 30 Service 7: 30 b). hau. HOLLADAY - hun h 880 Prayer CHURCH Treoioiiawostti ANCHORl 3900 Soutt. Worship Oaths A. Crane, Minister McQueen, Youth Minister Baptist h irfH'iulmt: E. Bible Study 7 p.m. BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday 10 00 T.U.6:30 SS. pm. METHODIST 1 3409 S.B.C. Charles Sm- Ji- ItrwiWwUW In 1:00 a.m. MILLCREEK nOSflUYptGTIC Conservative -- 1 1st 231 East DR. Evening Worship ChriftopvUw sucrsoca 7:159 hoitor, 4A49$02 1 ST. MARKS CATHEORAL Southeast CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOO 740 P.M, 364-260- 475 East 1st South limited Bus Service Episcopal SUNDAY EUCHARISTS Study Wed., Prayer AU FAITHS WELCOME 1 1 - 8:30 A.M. Sunday School 94$ a m. Worihip llOOo m m Rv. 1 Pastor Buzza, a 1970 graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary, will also assist the Rev. Paul Noble, a faculty member at the academy, in the ministry of Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church, will "At the academy, have no disciplinary or teachhe said. ing counbe will work totally "My seling." BETHEL CHURCH 939 K50f- SCHOOL Kindergarten Grades ) thru 6 277-44- , EDUCATION 7.30 p.m. "4 BWr Brlin-inBihlr Trachiitf Chim-h- Bible Study FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOO A GOOD DESERVE "1 don't think there is any way to eliminate much of the driv ing I do, but I do trv to or Thn. I. lobb. Minister congregation. "I dont stop StwJay School Mormtii Worship..., Evanfeishc Service aA - No Horry About Distance 62 East tow r 7:GCpm. Ezeitrg Serv-cP'3er Sernce Aed Focti 2.5G "All the calls on persons interested in our church are compounded by the fact that we are now trying to find a suitable piece of property to purchase so we can permanently locate, he said. I am now making a great number of calls at real estate offices, law offices and similar places. PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD FIRST CONGREGATIONAL time is not ganize so my wasted, he said. A similar attitude is taken by the Rev. Clavton Hamniell. pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Synod), Church (Missouri whose situation is unique on his personal restwo counts idence is in Summit Park, and his vehicle is owned by the "In "I also traveled into Nevada and to communities outside such as Salt Lake City ' and Brigham Spiingville City," he said. As a consequence. Pastor Scheele averages 2.090 miles each month in the performance of pastoral duties by car. San- pete County, where lie will become school counselor at Wasatch Academy. a private. Presbyterian-sponsorehigh school Direct Contact will now "My position involve a lot less administra tive detail and much more direct contact with parishioners." said Pastor Buzza. "In this ease, however, my parishioners will be students and faculty. "The form and style of my new ministry will be more flexible, he said. "Also, rather than relating myself to leaders and adults who work will be with young persons. working with youth myself, directly feel moving to Wasatch Academy is an opportunity to fulfill my own needs and use abilities I have." he said. Assist at Church ) 715-llt- h 6 ( Im roll Money The purchase was totally financed by the Greek Orthodox parishes, out of what began as St. Luke's Senior Citizen Housing F'und 19 years ago, said Father Stephanopoulos. to bring their own sleeping bags and food this year. Activities commence Aug. 18 at 8 p m. Those interested may register Mrs. with Eileen Ward. East. Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Prayer are asked Participants Evangelical Free Church 1910 East 3900 South Rev. Gordon R. Donoho, Pastor 9:30 a.m. Communion Service 00 a.m. Family Bible Hour & S.S. 7:00 p.m. Evening Service Church. The Rev. Mr. Buzza is movto Mt. ing son. it will bo conducted by the Rev. Terence Moore. BETHESDA BIBLE CHAPEL at Wasatch Presbyterian Pleasant, youth-oriente- d The LaFrance Apartments are on property bordering Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 279 S. 2ml West, said Father Stephanopoulos. "Within the two Greek Orthodox parishes here in Salt Lake City there are many senior citizens, some of whom are living in undesirable housing. Others live a great distance from church and are unable to be held Aug. 18 through 20th at St. Ann's Retreat. Logan lecincorporating Canyon, tures, scripture readings, services and time for private meditation. Gospel as Challenge 1 Travels Into Nevada , , miles a month driving to ings. hospitals and handling other such obligations. average over gv 1 ... V Apartment Purchase to House Elderly d Help Parents x s' ' 4 4 . "You are the One" is the theme of the summer valley fireside at which President Harold B. Lee of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-daSaints will speak Sunday at 8:30 p.m. in the Salt Lake Tabernacle, under sponsorship of the Valley M Men and Gleaners. f 'a v Fur the Rev. Martin J. Schcele, as many minislcrs. into his ear is all part of a day's work, tier-- y w ife Marilynn ... ' Too Much Gadding do think we sometimes tend to do too much 'gadding in a car," he said. "We are a society. Consetry to conserve on quent liy. trips by doing several tasks in a given area. For instance, in usually try pastoral calling, to call on several families who live fairly close together. . Generally speaking, I don't make appointments ahead of time when I go calling," he said. I feel walking in when I am not expected means 1 arrive in a more relaxed atmosphere and see people as they really live. Perhaps I waste time and mileage by finding persons not home, but that's a chance I take for the call." informality of a drop-iPastor Case said he makes an exception to this rule whpn he goes to call on parishioners who live far away, as in Tooele or Grantsville. I "As yet, our congregation is not centralized in any locahe said. "While it is tion. small enough that I have little hospital calling to do. I am still making a lot of calls on persons who show any interest in the church at all. On one occasion, this has taken me as far as Moab. Wm " V v j'l Moab because he did not want to leave Utah, and St. Francis "gave me au opportunity to a : V 0W-- The LaFrance Apartments, Jilt W. 3rd South, are now owtud by Holy Trinity and Prophet Elias Greek Orthodox Churches, in a purchase move "Making Father Liebler a aimed at ensuring housing for canon is just one wav of senior citizens. recognizing the work he and "The apartment complex inhis associates have done over cludes 54 66 and units the years, he said. It is a garages, said the Rev. Elias title of respect and dignity Stephanopoulos. pastor. given by the bishop with the " Vbout 95 percent of the presconcurrence of the cathedral ent residents are senior cit-vestry." izens. We don't intend to evict any of them nor to change any Concert Schedule of the previous management's A sacred music concert will policies, but we will integrate be presented Friday at 8 p.m. our own church members into at Wasatch Hills Seventh Day Adventist Church, 2131) Foothiil n Father Hampton also chose , "Today the number of Navajos belonging to the Episcopal outnumbers Church almost said others in the diocese. Bishop Charles. selves, said the 1966 graduate of Seabury-WesterTheological Seminary, Evanston, 111. "1 have tried to meet the challenge of helping them realize their potential at least in part by seeing that potential in each person myself." To Smaller Croup am somewhat apprehensive," he said. "The community will be so much smaller .previously Salt Lake City was the, smallest city I've in. Secondly, 1 have been very much involved in the and I am concommunity cerned over how much opportunity there will be for this type of thing in Moab." into church parish. feel numv persons have a vyry poor image of themI "It .1 4 Brought Aid g g many miles for the Rev. Martin J. Scheele. pastor of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. As paslor of the only Wisconsin Synod Lutheran Church in Utah and of a congregation that is relatively new, he tries to respond to all inquiries he receives. S' """- - "Some of these filings may To Moab When it comes to pastoral calling. I have always telt that a home-goinpastor makes a church-gompeople. he said. Pastoral calling spells appear superficial, but they are actually a recognition of the importance of the Navajo customs and traditions," said Bishop Charles. direct conversation. Many Miles for ( ailing j f 6. Move of a n ')' "Thus, before long hair became the vogue, Father Liebler grew his hair long in keeping with the culture," he said. If you watch him enter a hogan, he acts as the Indians do. pausing at the door to look around and then moving inside in a circular pattern which follows the direction of the sun. Priest Due Parent-Teacher- ' In contrast by deal of time making pastoral calls to fill leadership positions. pay regular visits and counsel, he said. Pastor Case is also involved in commumlty affairs. Conses quently. he drives to Assn, meetings for schools yoiuh from his congregation are attending, goes to meetings of the Chamber of Commerce and attends the Bov Scout Center. Alls Part of Ministers Job one-hal- toward converting those of other cultures to their faith had been based on the concept that the alien culture was said Bishop Charles. Hence, the culture was expected to change." will III felt past approaches car about one and f hours each day in my car. despite the fact that my home is night beside my churcn." said the Rev. Gerald V. Case, pastor of Westvale PresDvtcrum Church. Daily Drives to hurches meric an Christians Euro-- be seated as an honorary canon of St. Marks Cathedral in ceremonies Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the cathedral, 231 E. 1st South .1 your probably is. n .. 363-388- T YELLOW PAGES OF YOUR TORY . in |