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Show Convention Reflects Value of Missions The liev. Hun iiuiii', h( li"U ii miiMoni program is so impon-tn- l to the lik of a cliuicli tie, any church 'Aithoiit a minions program is a dead church " That's a pretty Mrm.g Malemrnl hut it sums up the motivation behind tlie 19114 Missions Convention, now under way at the Salt Lake Christian Center IJOiiS Tt'il Last The convention bewail Wednesday and continues through Sunday The Kev Mr Crams, assistant pastor at 'he Christian Center, directs the Missions Hoard. He hopes to dia'A teens from the congregation into the mission field He also wants the congregation to obtain a better understanding of what missions are all about and to get each member ol the congregation personally involved in the missions program The Missions Convention is geared for members of Ihc Christian Center, but witii speakers like the Hev. Bernhard Johnson Jr., and other Assembly of Cod missionaries, the Hev. Mr. Crams hopes others will attend. Billy Graham of Brazil' The Rev. Mr. Johnson is the keynote speaker for the convention. He has been described as the "Billy Graham of Brazil. "aecording to the Rev. Mr. Grams. He has lived in Brazil since he was 9. During his evangelistic career, the Rev. Mr. Johnson founded the Brazilian Good News Crusades and Teen Challenge of Brazil. He is also founder and president of the Brazilian Extension School of Theology and is field chairman for the Brazil Field Fcl- I Greek Orthodox Pick Delegates Mary K. Dianiant and Katherine America scheduled Friday through July 5. The two will represent the Philop-toclioChapter of Holy Trmity-Irophe- l Flias churches. More than 5.000 Greek Orthodox faithful from throughout the Americas are expected to participate in the Hierarchical Liturgy in New York City's Radio City Music Hall on July 1. Archbishop Iakovos, primate of the Greek Orthodox Church of North and South America, and the Holy Synod of Bishops are expected to concelebrate the Divine Liturgy with the responses to be sung by a 200 member choir. The Clergy-LaitCongress and Philoptochos Convention will highlight a yearlong celebration as the Greek Orthodox Church marks the 25th anniversary of the enthronement of Archbishop Iakovos and the 50th year of his ordination to the s y Mrs. Dianiant has been active in the Philoptochos Society fur 40 years and Mrs. Hynes has been a member for eight years. Utahn Will Attend Convention of Lutheran Church The Rev Arne K. Mark! and of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, will be a delegate to the 12th Biennial Convention of the Lutheran Church in America Thursday to July 5 in Toronto The convention of the 3 million-membe- r denomination will deal with a variety of issues, including a resolution on abortion The deiegaios wili also consider a lengthy social statement on Peace and Polities," w tin Ii discusses a Christum response to issues raised by the threat of nuelear war Alsu on ti,e agenda are preliminary discussions about the structure of a new Lutliei an body to be formed by the Lutheran Church in America, the American Lutheran Church and the Association of Evangelical Lutheran Churches Convention delegates will also hear greetings from Cardinal Jan Wiilehrands. head of the Vatican's Secretariat on Christian Cmtv. His address will be the first time a member of the Roman Catholic Curia ever addressed a Lutheran Church convention Con iM Scheduled Ou CatiiolirLm n inhat Catholics Relieve troduction to Ca'ludic Doctrine." will he offered by the Newman Center. 1327 E. 2i6 South, beginning Thursday through Aug In fiom7 30 - 9 p m. The course will be loiMmied bv the Rev. Thomas MiGic. . v. pa.sior. and the Rev, Don Bramble, associate pastor. The course is fiec and all arc welcome to attend to iit Kuimion in 91 H'tlion B Saturday Morning June Page 23, 1981 U ears Central Christian Church Sets Gathering v spirituals Also. Dave Markese. currently developing and coordinating television evangelism in the South Pacific and Far East for the Assemblies of God and Mel Grams, the Rev Mr. Giams' brother, presently serving as a missionary in Belgium, will speak. Dr Larry Sandberg, a resident of Sail Lake City, recently from Africa will share his loo story Saturday Evening Banquet Those attending the Saturday evening banquet will be given a prayer passport, detailing the duties of missionaries now receiving some support from the congregation. That banquet will be held at the Christian School. 1911) E. Inter-mountai- n South. Earlier on Saturday, a Men s Fellowship Breakfast is scheduled at 7 30 a m. and a Youth Fellowship meeting at 3 p.m. On Sunday, in addition to the Christian Education classes and morning worship services, a women's tea will be held at 3 p.m. The missionaries will speak before the entire congregation, but they will also speak to small groups so members might have more personal contact with the missionaries. The Rev. Mr. Grams said he believes offering members "the opportunity to rub shoulders," will give them a better idea of what it's like to be a Christian missionary. Monthly Contributions Through the convention, the Rev. Mr. Grams hopes to reach a goal of in contributions $75,000 through e offerings made by congregation members. Members promise to contribute every month to the missions program. "If the pledge is not met, nobody will come after the members and force them to pay." the Rev. Mr. Grams emphasizes. However, he said, those who really want to know God will meet their monthly pledge Within five years, the Christian Center, would like to raise a quarter of a million dollars for missions 'This is our first step. We re going to moke it an annuul thing." the Rev. Mr. Grams said The public is invited to participate in the convention. ner lot at 300 East and 300 South for $8,000. They built on the northern half of the property and used that building until 1955 when the present sanctuary was built. Now the church is surrounded by business property. The congregation has opted to remain where it is although many congregations have moved out of the city and into the suburbs. Relocating to the suburbs would inconvenience its members from Bountiful. Magna and the south part of the Salt Lake Valiev. Mrs. Moran said. New Congregaiion The church said it hopes to one day begin a congregation in South Salt Lake, because there has been a large influx of people into the suburbs. Those who began Grang- In 1C91) a lawyer who had moved to Utah from the East ad- vertised local paper for a in people interested in joining him in the brotherhood of the Disci pies of Christ. Those early members met in the court building and in homes until a church was built in 1394 on the corner of 300 South and 300 East. This weekend present and former members of Central Christian Church. 370 S. 300 East, will hold a reunion the first reunion to celebrate its 94th year. ever About 40 past members are from out of state, mainly from Montana. Arizona. Iowa. Colorado and California, according to Irene Moran, publicity director for the church. The celebration begins Saturday about 4 p.m. with registration and fellowship, followed by a dinner at H 30 p.m. Local members are asked to bring a pollock dish and their own table service er Community Church were former members of Central Christian Church. The church has about 2()0 members today, but at its peak in the 19)0s. it had dose to 500 mem- pot-luc- k Slide Show bers. Until recently the Disciples ol After dinner a multiprojector slide show will be presented, w ith historical script and music. The slide show was created by church members Huberta Randolph and Ken Pearson. It gives an overview- of the church's progress from the time the 13 charter members met in 1890 to the present, Mrs. Moran said Christ called themselves a "brotherhood." rather than a de- Sunday the 10:50 a.m. worship service will furthur emphasize the long parade of individuals in the who have participated growth of this body." Mrs. Moran said. This includes members who have grown up here and those who have been transferred In 1894 members of the fledgling congregation bought the cor- - - I1- Central Christian Church, 370 S. 300 East, will hold reunion marking 94th anniversary. Church is located on first site. nomination, because it began as a "plea for Christian unity" uf all Protestant churches, according to a recent article in the Mav-Jun- e Saturday Evening Post. Since their beginnings they have led the ecumenical movement. Only recently has the church's governing body yielded to the term denomination. They believe in simple religious practices, as were practiced in the early Christian Church. Mrs. Moran said. These beliefs include baptism by immersion. confession of faith and each communion Sunday Faith-Promis- Hynes have been elected delegates to the National Philoptochos Convention of the 27th Biennial Clergy-Lait- y Congress of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North and Souih W I lowsmp a legal body ot the Assemblies of God Missionaries in addition. Christian singer Earnest Alexander will perform Satur-daand Sunday. Mr Alexander is known for his renditions of Negro 39U0 ChllFCll0S tribune al if gait orijf Synod School In Rockies Great Salt Lake L Topic ol Sunday Address Unitarian Church to Begin Summer Lecture Series The Unitarian Church. 589 S. 1300 East, continuing a long tradition, is holding their Summer Forum series again this year, with community, business and education leaders speaking on subjects of current interest each Sunday at 10 a.m. Dr. Dale Hawkins, professor of finance at Weber State College, will be the guest speaker Sunday. Dr. Ghpfsfcian Art etciting. growing fellowship! toll lineup of ministry for your tsmily! Spirit-tilleworship. Inching $nd A prtichwg Jsmes E (Snerte Mind) ORGAN LOFT St, 3331 E4non 22-- SUNDAY 1 1 Or 2 4 Mm" Clark Oddn Thank you - 9Xia - he 3aha Faith 467-196- 5 DEAF SERVICES -I- nterpreter Available 0 U)P 7 OOP M Interpretation for the deaf Assemblies of God M 268-217- 8 4300 South 700 East E. Preaching the Word" 3900 South 272-845- SERVICES 10:00 am. 8:30 & 10:00 a.m. 6 p.m. 8 30 a.m. Sunday School Evening Service Wwl 6 A Wpm wan a iuur (fluiirr Vt' n First Presbyterian E. South Temple at C Street 363-388Rev. Donald H. Baird Jonah: The Rebellious Frophet The Rev. Donald H. Baird Sunday Church Worship 10 A.M. (OhU Cr Prwndad) Active Youth and Adult Fellowship Everyone Welcome ? o 'y-4- o O IT SOUTHSIDE CHURCH OF CHRIST Meets The Church in The Gym Clutos 8446 So. 340 Community Cento W. 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METHODIST 3300 Worship Service at the hearts ." 484-42- am UNITED 2375 'God does not behold difference of hue and complexion; He looks 266-386- 1 phone 0 Mk Gmy, Pentor . blc 9 30 10.30 LEW HANCOCK. Fo Fe'lowships Southeast Baptist Church SUNDAY MORNING AM Rihle Class Ages Worship Service Weekmte Nursery Care Provided 1969 S. View SI 1340 E.) Onn Shafer. Pastor Mjnisfr: Rv- Wrlliom A. McCroory CHRIST 5500 Mmray P.irk Home Ec. 8ltfg 5103 Soutti Sidle C 8 lot Chiidten Intermountain Christian School P 1 1th Carden Curriculum in SvuO Uniting the world . . One heart at a time .torsion Singles Ministry Attniii tljc Meeting at Coppervtew EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH 1910 a.m. Christ Bible School 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 6:30 p.m. Evening Service Wednesday Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Robert Waggoner. Evangelist FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH fefMTT Summer Cft.rrti School thru 2nd Grade Pete R K Brenner. 0 Win of 13th So. E. V : Aytri, Senior Pastor are being changed. 662 A 30 SUNDAY SuHO1 MURNNG FVfNING WISF WLD FAMIlYSLkVfCLS Some summer worship service hour schedules state tour this summer, under the direction of Donald Scovill. A Mexican supper will precede the service at 5 p.m. The public is invited Summer Worship Service SANDY UTAH (Ehurrh uf Please check your CKUaCH WORSHIP HOURS 1 2150 foothill Drive by My Spirit AM. "Voun, Ours Church South 7 p m. Monday. The group, from Pillsbury Bible College. Owatonna. Minn., is on an . . . I Church of Religious Science of Failh Baptist to Host - WORSHIP IN THE VALLEVAT NEW SUMMER SCHEDULE n Special to The Tribune The "Heralds of BUPNTIFUL Song." will appear in concert at Faith Raptist Church, 45 W. 300 EXPERIENCE Hospice Unit. Holy Cross Hospital. Judge Regnal W. Garff. second district juvenile court: Karen Shepard. Editor. "Network" publications: and Dr. Alan Coombs. U. of U. history professor. The Summer Forum gives those in attendance a chance to dialogue with the speakers, and all addresses are open to the public. .&jm, Assembly 300 E 8000 S by. Colo. This is the seventh annual summer synod school of the Synod of the Rocky Mountains of the Presbyterian Church (USA). All members of Heralds of Song' - Many - Whose Rights?" Other speakers during the summer are: Dr. David E. Dangerfield. director of Salt Lake County Mental Health: Dr. B. Gale Dick Jr., physics professor, University of Utah: Dr. Mark Littman. former director of the Hansen Planetarium: Dr. Edward Lueders, English professor at the U. of U.; Kathy Burns, director of the Mountain View "Renewal in the Rockies." a synod school to gain experiences in leadership. learning and enrichment, will be held Monday through Friday at the Snow Mountain Ranch at Gran- Shared Ministry in Utah churches are invited to participate. The five Shared Ministry churches are American Baptist. Christian (Disciples of Christ). United Methodist, United Presbyterian and United Church of Christ. different classes Twenty-sevewill be offered Registrants may take up to four. Such topics as "Hunger, A Global Perspective." "Peacemaking The Whole in the Congregation." Mission of the Church." as well as courses in Bible study, parenting, music, and worship will be offered. Hawkins has a wide range of interests beyond his professional field, and is known as an expert in forecasting the level of the Great Sait Lake. The topic of his address is The Great Salt Lake Past and Future." The following week. Judge Bruce Jenkins of the U S. District Court, will speak on "The One and the W. TRINITY 5415 SO. 8:30 Mirtntr-lrom- E. 270 el the Soirttiein Shadows) E. So., Sandy 968-689- Worship Church School (Anmtr fra) 985 (Meeting 1 Worship Service 9 a.m. 561-741James H. Lappen, Pastor a.m. 9:45 a.m. & Nurwv-- y M. 1 1 106OU SO. Worship Service Minlsfar: lev. Willbm Hone HS! JS? 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