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Show -- m m mm m m I Reservoir of Spiritual Holy Ghost Seen as a Vast Strength Generations of Christians of all faiths have recognized three members of the Godhead, though their understanding of the form those three members take may vary greatly. The member of the Holy Trinity about whom there is possibly the least definite concept is the Holy Ghost or Holy Spirit. Just who the Holy Spirit is and Ahat lie does was discussed this week by three area clergymen. "The Holy Spirit, the third person of the Trinity, is God active in the world, equal m power and glory with the Father and the Son. said the Rev. Arthur C. Johnson, pastor of Cottonwood Presbyterian Church. "He is, along with them, to.be loved, obeyed and worslu pied. Gospel of Reconciliation "He also enables them to receive forgiveness as they forgive one another, to enjoy the peace of God as they make peace among themselves and power to become representatives of Jesus Christ and His gospel of reconciliation to all men, said Pastor Johnson. The Holy Spirit is God present and in the world in which we live, he said. "When the Heavenly Father would do Something for our spiritual benefit, He does it through the Holy Spirit. The work of the Holy Spirit is not occasional, but continuous, said the , 17 truth. The Holy Spirit is Gods representative in the world today, said the Rev. Peter Pilot, pastor of First Assembly pastor. of God Church. "He is as continuously meeting our needs as blood flowing spiritual "Though He is invisible to the human eye, the Holy Spirit is vitally pre-senti- The Assembly of God Churches believe in the fuller measure of the Holy Spirit, or the baptism of the Holy Ghost, said the pastor. "Speaking in tongues we believe is the initial physical evidence of the indwelling spirit, he said. "It is not to be confused with the initial experience of baptism with the Holy Spirit. "We recognize the same Spirit is involved in both initial baptism and the gifts of the Spirit, such as speaking in tongues and interpretation of tongues, he said. "However, the gifts of the Spirit are given for the edification of the church. The baptism by the Spirit is given for the empowerment of the believer. Without the Holy Spirit, we have no power to discern truth, hi said. The Spint in us causes us to believe, motivating us from within to want the . "We receive the Holy Spirit as a he said. "We gift to the believer, often refer to it as the power gift, received by asking of God whili both ourselves as candidates both for the gift and for service. The early Christians were converted Jews who had believed in strict said the Rev. E. John monotheism, Langlitz, rector of All Saints Episcopal Church. "Alfof a sudden they began to realize Jesus was not only the MesGod in a very siah, but the Savior Belief of Church "It was amid the torrential outpouring of the Holy Spirit at the Feast of Pentecost that the Christian Church was bom, he said. active The work of the Holy Spirit in believers is to give us hetred of sin, love of righteousness, knowledge of the truth, power for service and assurance that we are children of God," said the ; minister. "According to tne Confession of . very deep questions on guidance, encouragement, comfort and intuition he said. God coming or creativity, into our own heads with answers , thus is the Holy Spirit. t Cited Growth Rapid In recent months, tuere has been a with rapid growth of Pentecostalism, the Holy Spirit coming to persons in Favery dramatic, special ways, said The Holy Spirit is also the quicken-e- r of the Word of God to the believer, "guiding us into truth, keeping us from falling into error, said Pastor Pilot. real to man as we open pur spiritual said Pastor Pilot. understanding, "The Holy Spirit has many purposes. but the greatest is to woo men, or bring them, to Chnst, he said. "He also gives guidance into the truth, directs the selection of spintual leaders and directs us into areas of service. through our veins is continuously meeting our physicial needs, he said. "He was usually referred to in the Old Testament as the Spirit. ' "It was the Spirit who strengthened individuals and enlightened them, leading Israel, inspiring the prophets and giving power for the writing of the Bible, he said. "Jesus was conceived under the power of the Holy Spint, and the Holy Spirit descended upon Jesus at the time of Ills baptism. the United Presbyterian Church, God the Holy Spirit fulfills the work of reconciliation in the man," he said. "The Holy Spirit creates and renews Jhe church as the community in which men are reconciled to God and to one another. of Who Is the Holy Ghost? f ther Langlitz. "For all those who have these dramatic manifestations, such as speaking in tongues, there are many more who. have had the same experiences in a quiet, still way, giving them ways of handling a difficult spouse, a superior at work or other problems." he said. special way. "After the baptism by the Spirit at Pentecost, they realized God is also able to come into our lives and do something with us, he said. "Consequently, they started with their own experiences and built up the doctrine of the Trinity to explain w hat had happened to them. t f "Nevertheless, persons have been disatisfied with the way the church was becoming just one institution among many with nothing to offer in he said. the realm of the spiritual, The result has been a tremendous rebirth of such things as prayer groups and so forth in order to see the Holy Spirit moving among us. Today, in our own head we look to mrnmmmmmmml .ju.n.nnrm ,vAni Ministerial Associations Aid S.L. Clergy afford ministers an opportunity for close fellowship There are some things we can talk about among ourselves that laymen simply wouldnt understand or appreciate as Professionals in every walk' of life have found it Beneficial to band together in various organizations in order to exchange ideas and discuss mutual problems.. Ministers are no exception. Clergymen in the Salt Lake Area have three ministerial associations: the West Valley Ministerial Assn., the Evangelical Ministers Assn, and the Salt Lake Ministerial Assn. What is the real value of these organizations? The presidents of all three commented this week. well. With clergymen working together, it is possible to cross denominational lines in a manner that is an example to laymen, said Pastor King. Cites Cooperation "We cooperate in various joint efforts such as a service we are having Sunday at St. Xavier Catholic Francis Church, 4501 W. 5215 South, at 7:30 p.m. in honor of Christian he said. Unity Sunday, "Protestants and Catholics alike will attend. Ten years ago or so, this kind of cooperation was never heard of. Likes 3 Groups is good we have three separate organizations in this area, giving all clergymen a chance to identify with the group closest to his personalisaid the ty and theology, Rev. Dr. C. Howard King, In this manner, were pastor of Granger Community some of the Christian Church and head of breaking down old taboos and hostilities of the West Valley organization. he said. denominationalism, Even though we are all "When we attempt to do ministers, we dont all think these things alone, we may alike or have the same priorihe said. "I prefer the ' succeed or we may not, he ties, group that has activities most said. "When we work togethrelative to me. Its a subj- er, our chances of success are ective matter and quite much greater. ; Ministers are called togethpersonal." er by virtue of their profes, 'Need Agenda sion and calling, he said. Mmisterial associations need "We have a common task and an and planned purposes aim. Then, too, we are social agenda, or they can be a "big, fat waste of time," charged beings to a certain extent, ail working in the same field to Pastor King. see what we can do for the Such groups are important, Lord together. he said. however, They "It Ministerial associations sene as a forum for dialogue and discussion to They bring men of like work together for mutual interests. ail members. Native Indian Religion Gains Increased Church Respect headed by Indians, to bolster church sensitivity to their in- By George W. Cornell Associated Press Writer - NEW YORK The native religion of American Indians is gaining increased respect today in the churches that once tried to stamp it out. Scholars see a particularly timely reason for the change the need for a deeper reverence for nature as manifested b Indian religion in the face of modern damaging misuse of the environment. Declaring that Christian theology is "teTibly impoverished when it cornea to a doctrine of nature, the Rev. Dr. Benjamin Reist. dean of San Francisco Theological Seminary at San Anselmo. Calif., predicts: "There must ccme a day quite soon when American Indian thiologv must be represented in the highest councils of Christian theology in the world. His analysis, contending that Indian tribal religion must be accorded serious church study as one aspect of the u ays people have sought to relate to God came at a reant meeting of Indians and church loaders. , It was held in Estes Park in Colorado by a loosely knit association of Indians and from many Protestant denominations, called the National Fellowship of Indian Vt orkers. 4 in a period of bespreading "dialogues tween Christianity and other the discussions beginning inquiry into the relationship of church teachings and tribal beliefs. religions, marked a rThe affair also came at a time when a growing number 6f denominations have set up Hon'ir rn on tv v Such steps have been taken by the Episcopal Church, the United Church of Christ, the United Presbyterian Church, the United Methodist Church, the American Baptist Conven former moderator of the General Asst mbly of the United Presbyterian Church. USA, has assumed the interim of pastorate First Presbyterian Church. : 9:00 WORSHIP MU 10:30 A.M.. SUNDAY SCHOOL DURING SERVICES . LC.A, . . 1 1 is , permanent minister. ' ' became involved in Christian work while a stu- - Re'- at Indiana University and decided I wanted to go into it fulltime. said the Rev. Dr. Arthur I.. Miller, now retired but entering his fourth interim pastorate. "My greatest challenge has been reconciliation of varying he said. I viewpoints. w orked in this area as moderator in 1959 and 19H0 when the were major controversies much the same as they are liberal versus contoday servative and social involve- -' ment. "I have met this challenge b. being kind to persons, getting to know them and looking at viewpoints other than just my own, Dr. Miller graduated from McCormack Seminary, Chica- Tf in 1 !; hs. in the what is happening world. Jesus was involved, that's why He was crucified. "My greatest joy in the ministry has been working with persons, helping them m their troubles and jos. he said. "As interim pastor at First Church, I will be involved in kind of a holding action, keeping persons interested in church participation until there is a permanent minister and getting ready for the new pastor when he comes. Women Chart Friday Meet Church Women United will hold its annual meeting and elect officers Friday starting at 9:30 a.m. at Granger Community Church, 2600 W. 3800 South. The gathering will continue through a buffet lunch, and a nursery program will be provided for children, w ho should pu'h ' up in congregational said. , important. Thus, by joining together we can exchange ideas, expeberiences and know-hohe said. tween colleagues, "Ministerial associations thus become an educational forum. The average secular public has the idea that because we "Through our fellowship, our members have an opportunity to meet with others of like beliefs and work together in causes that are of mutual interest and close to their hearts, he said. are different denominations, we are all fighting among ourhe said. "This just selves. isnt true. We relate and work together well. We are able jointly to do many things we couldnt do alone. Particularly, in meeting together we pastors may be able to offer spiritual comfort to another, he said. "A pastor doesnt have a pastor in The Salt Lake Ministerial Assn, was described as "invaluable by its president, Rabbi Abner L. Bergman, Congregation Kol Ami. his own church. While our are very precongregations cious to us, we still need someone we can share things with sometimes that it isnt to with share possible laymen. Variety of Projects Like Pastor King, Pastor Meekins feels the opportunity What is true of most professional men is also true of the zeal, the knowclergy how and the constant study we underwent while in seminary or shortly after ordination inevitably wanes with the passing years as one is caught Feljwship with one another is also a major advanhe said. "I could betage, come a little lonely, being the only rabbi in Utah, but this is assuaged by contact with other clergymen and I become one member of a 'very large and warm family. 1 2150 FoothiH Church School 4 14th Bible Study Drive I Morning a.ra. 10-- Worship (Nursery) J:30 p.m. Martin J. Scheeie, 2247 Roosevelt Ave. F015 2605 33 SOUTH E 328-151- Evangelical Free Church 1910 East 3900 South Rev. Gordon R. Donoho, Pastor 278-488- RADIO; The Truth BIBLE Only No T roditions OPEN Discussions Ministry Governed by ELDERS No ONE Man Pastor Christianity involves helping EACH OTHER to know and do the loid's will. Call 266-425- That Heals Sunday 7:45 a.m. 10 a.m. KWHO V dl KDYL 277-444- Sunday A ANCHOR BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday School Morn ng ,Vorsr id Youth Groups and EvenmgStwce Evening Worship Prayer & Bible Study 7 p.m. Charles A. Crane. Minister Sunday Youth Minister 1 880 E. 5600 South 484-950- CHRIST r. 2375 7:30 p.m. Bill- Mi,; i,," Bill Ir.n I, in; ( Imrrir WORSHIP 830 33rd South E. Pwded Classes A!! Ages Baptist 13thjutR1 328-93- 2 j 3 :: A.M. 345 Sunday Worship Church School A.M. & 9 WVtSHIP a.m. & 11:00 BottiWvns Rev. I. Wot GERALD - BARRUS Minister Gordon fey. T. PARK CITY I Twildi Ann Worship Servicp 1 1 :00 A.M. YOUTH FEUOWSHIF TOURS. 7:15 PM. Adit Cusses FOR INFORMATION ABOUT 1100am. SERVICE Nursery School SUNtlAY SCHOOL 9.45a.m. SCHOOL. m. mm necting 57 East Associate BIBLE EVENIN5 WORSHIP firstOI assimiliv METHODIST Prayer Service Wed worship morning CONSERVATIVE UNITED An independent friendly, ' SUNDAY SCHOOL 7:00 om. 7:30 p.m. Nursery Provided church m 945 IKE am. Wed., t p 359-- 1 261 952 East 9th South Pastor Roberf Christopufos 9:45 a.m. 11a.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:15 p.m. 9 45 a :00 a. n. 1 1 BETHEL CHURCH 2 School Morning Worship Youth Hour 277-39- 6 LC.A Southeast CHRISTIAN CHURCH 6876 HIGHLAND DR. Ed McQueen, DR ....11 00 am. 7.30 o.m' .7:30 p m. , Pastor 4872383 WED 8PM 1165 FOOTHILL PaSW 277 S380 Momnie Worship Evangelishc Service Bible Study Thus Tel. 24-ho- ur 352 EAST THIRD SOUTH 582-232- SuniayScIwl Metropolitan Community Church 740 South 700 last Rev. Richard I. Groh 7 answering Sunday Services : 1 1:U0 a.m. 8 7:00 p.m. SUN 11AM Phone: 2555014 Res. Morgan Edwards, Pastor 1 1070 Foothill WORSHIP 11:00 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9:30 A.M. First Sunday of the Month 8:30 & 11:00 A.M. Zeft Burks, Pastor 62 East 4800 South EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH (Wisconsin Synod) So. Salt Loke Auditorium 2500 So. State A Bible doss School 9:30 anv Sunday Service 10:30 o.m. Worship Douglas L Lobb, Minister BAPTIST CHURCH . 997 E. 3900 South SS. 10:00, Worsi lip 1 1:00 & 7:30 T.U. 6:3C Prayer Service 7:30 CHURCH OF GOD PRINCE OF PEACE CHURCH ! 9i45 .m. 1:00a.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. ZION LUTHERAN FRST CONGREGATIONAL . , Only Utah Rabbi Like Professionals .. MILLCREEK Ray, "This education happens both informally and on the formal level In our annual Continuing Education Seminar , jointly sponsored with The Salt Lake Tribune andtbe.Nar, tiona! Council of Christians and Jews which is scheduled for March 26 and 27, he said. Pastor L I. Moore S.B.C. Charles life, . . Tuesday & he for interdenominational cooperation in various projects is . 9:30 a.m. Communion Service :00 a.m. Family Bible Hour & S.S. 7:00 p.m. Evening Service 7:30 p.nv Prayer Page 12 . Sunday School Morning Worship Sunday Youth Service Sunday Evening Wed . Bible Study BETHtSDA BIBLE CHAPEL "INDEPENDENT" 3th L 1968 View Street (Between East; North of 21st South) 20, 1973 Saturday Morning, January First Section 180 North Main MIDVALE ASSEMBLY OF GOD away from ho ne. Cites. Involvement "I believe social involvement is important, he said. The church has to be contemporary and involved in which set king a 1? C St earned three doctorates. He and his wife. Leva, have three all married and children, Edited by Patricia R. McCoy Our purposes, as stated in our constitution, are to provide a medium of fellowship, service and voluntary united action and to engage in united action and service, said Pastor Meekins. "Above all, our main purpose is to promote the gospel. Work Together i - A Churches 2500 I. 3900 So. -27- 8-1412 William W. Klover Jr., Pastor ; tion and the Lutheran Council in the U.S.A. Ever since frontier days, the churches have maintained special missions to Indians, a large share of whom were educated in mission schools. has But the past approach been to erase and replace their native religious thought. Presbvterian Church Finds Interim Pastor "I Serious study Coming terests. OUR SAVIORS LUTHERAN" SALT LAKE AREA NEWS OF THE The Evangelical Ministers Assn, is an action group, involved in sponsoring jointly a variety of activities ranging from an annual booth at the state fair to a weekly radio broadcast, says the Rev. Austin Meekins, president and pastor of Valley West Baptist Church; hue key a.m. "The World's Survival" Gospel 5ervice 7 p.m. Sunday 6:45 p.m. "What The Science of Mind Can Do" Dr. Clarke C. Odden, Minister Tired of old habit patterns old ways of thinking? Tired of being tired? Through the powerful use ol mind, you can establish new thought patterns, new vitality, new a new way of interests life. Through a scientific method of prayer and meditation. your life can be "Chnst at the Crossroads" Power Hour-W- ed., 7:30 p.m. Pastor Thomas ... . ... Jan. 23rd AtiH rican Baptist ('huivlivs in tin- - L.S. 777 S. 13th East Phone 582-492- 1 277-4751- .- Church School 10 to II :30 a.m. The Rev. Arthur C. johrtsor, astor 363-325West 1st South 1 Church School 10:30 Worship 10.30, 12:30 The Rev. Paul M. Koto castor 1 68 WASATCH- Worship . Speaker: Lyle Carter, Golden Eagies Goalie Vine St. (61 00 S.) 80 Worship 10:00a.m. DIRECTORY "P 'rsortai Testimony" Youth Time 6.00 p.m. Evening Service 700 p.m. Wednesday Evening Service 7:15 p.m. 7:30 Vm TELEPHONE Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 1 1 K30 o.m. Or. Joseph Murphy's tape. Discussion following. V;t. OF YOUR FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH P.M. FyST! COTTONWOOD-15- JAPANtSE-2- changed. Tues., H. Miller Presbyterian LOOK IN THE YELLOW PAGES Ihe ' Hev. 6 -1 7th South, 17th East Church School 9:50 a.m. 900 4 1100 a. n. James WESTVALE 487-757- P. Dowdy, The Rev. Francis M. K;rk, The Rev. A. W Roth 361 0 South 4400 West 298-799- Church School 9:45 Worship I1 The Rev. Gerald So. Temple & X" St. . FIRST PRESBYTERIAN Church School 1000 a.m. Worship V. Case castor & 11:00 a.m. 363-388- Guest Minister- pev. War'y 3280 East 3900 South Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship . MT. OLYMPUS V . . Don-- j 2 a.m. P Sweize- - 277-- 11 OO 9 1 5 38 a. m, to F Sturm Pastor |