Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 90, No. 195, Ed. 1 Sunday, October 28, 1990 Page: 3 of 44
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Altus (OK) Times, Sunday, October 28, 1990 3
Religion
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sages.
Matheson discussed the life
and missions work of Eva Nell
Kimler in Venezuela, and Elsie
Clemonsin the WMU in
Missouri. Grace Clevland gave
the life, and missions work of
May Belle, a foreign missionary.
Quinta Stanley discussed
how God allows people to lead
Latter-day Saints will premiere
a new film and host an open
house tonight at 1510 San Ann
Dr., 7 p.m., to give Altus citizens
a chance to take a closer look at purpose of life. Jesus Christ,
the church. and the Book of Mormon."
A. J. Newcomer, one of the lo- "We want to invite all our
cal; lay leaders of the LDS neighbors and non-member
church, said, “The new film. The friends to visit with us at this
Prodigal Son,’ is a 30 minute,
modern day depiction of the
biblical parable of the same
The Baptist Women of the people to God. Announcements of future work
First Baptist Church, Hollis, met Matheson concluded the les and speakers in Hollis First
in the home of Kitty Meek 2 p.m. son with the power of teaching Baptist Church.
Oct. 16 to study, pray, fellowship youth missions. She said, They Refreshments of coffee,
and plan future activities. may hear God's call and re- punch, cake and candy were
n LossieMatheson, director of spond." served by the following; Ida
Baptist Women Introduced the Ola Heflin led the prayer. Richardson, Lee Treadwell,
Lesson How can they hear? naming missionaries whose Maude Alice Keith, Eunice Estes
Through Enpowered Women," birthdays fell on this date and and Heflin.
She explained the power of tele- offered prayer for missions,
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open house," Newcomer said. The church is involved in
We think the film has a mes- preparing for the sixth annual
. - sage for everyone, and the open “Hallelujah Party, Oct 31. The
X film will be transmitted house provides a great oppor- children in the "Sunshine Gang“
The film will be transmitted tunity for non-members to see choir are practicing for the
from Salt Lake City via satellite, our church in an informal set- musical presentations of “Short
The film portrays the rehabili- ting." Stops on Nov. and the Adult
tation story of a man who has “More than 1,100 open choir is practicing for the musi-
just returned home after houses are taking place ln the cal. -King or Kingsto be pre-
speeding months in a rehabili same night in the United States, sented on Dec 16
tation center and the reaction of Canada, Puerto Rico, Haiti, the First Assembly meets for
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The importance "World"
of being Gretchen Community
•Day’’ sated
at work. Everyone feels badly, • *
but nobody knows quite what to All women are invited to at-
do to help ease the situation. tend the “World Community
To his credit, Brian plunged Day'" being observed at Grace
ahead with his remarks, as if he United Methodist Church. 620 S.
hoped no one would notice the Park Lane, Nov. 21 11:45 a.m. to 1
blood running down his face. He p.m..
tried to disguise his feeble at- Women of the First Christian
tempts at wiping the blood with Church and the Salvation Army
his hand, but unfortunately, he will be leaders of the program,
only succeeded at making the "Women for Justice / Justice for
Sixteen-year-old Brian had mess worse. • - material, torrine
been asked to participate in a Most in the congregation "World Community Day" event
program at church. Never much were transfixed. It was sort of were written by a group of
one or public speaking, he ac- like driving by an accident on Christian women from Arizona
^ ^ i he invitation appre- the freeway. You didn't want to who are involved in justice is-
hens vely. His younger sister, see it, but you couldn't keep sues within their own commu-
a knew of his anxiety, yourself from looking. Then one nities. All women are invited to
and tried to soothe him with person decided to stop being a attend.
ne god natured leasing spectator. Lunch and a nursery will be
she onit worry about it, Brian," It wasn’t until she had almost provided, but please bring a
once. -You can’t meangreallhan made her way to the front of the lunch for your child.
point anyone because nobody" voapelianit EspeurethArea here Church news
expecting much. , run sister would be taking secret ----------------------------
you aespecttrottia metrec stens delahtamnher brothers hum at a glance
On tine appointed day Brian As Brian continued shaking Family Worship Center is
was in his place wearing his she walked purposefully up the having an Alternative to Trick or
best clothes, a fresh haircut and aisle and directly to his side, a Treat party called “Celebrate
He most strained smile this look of sincere concern on her Jesus", Oct. 31, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Bile of Miss First Runner-Up. face. She handed him the hand There will be refreshments and
tame art of Hi e pre- kerchief she was carrying and games. The costumes must be
speech jitters. Blame a little stood there with him, her arm biblical characters only.
was involved in on the war an around his waist, as he quickly The First Assembly of Cod
church - not to mendicate mopped his nose, mouth and Church, 1400 Falcon Road
broken rib he susmention the chin. When he finished he invites everyone to attend the
collision handed the hankie back to her. Sixth Annual “Hallelujah Party."
“Look at it this wav ’ I whr She smiled 3t him reassuringly, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
pored as the this way, T gave him a quick squeeze and There will be a cake walk and a
waged onethere tiling cotlunder returned to her seat, variety of games to play. The
possibly happen his already . Brian finished his talk, and Altus Police Department will bej
happened It's clear sailing from I’m not the only one in the con- presenting a demonstration for
on in" clear sailing from gregation who thought his per- the children on safety. A puppet
Well, not quite When Brian formance after the incident was show and free bags of candy will
rose to speak the pocket on his more confident than before. Nor conclude the party. Donations
Jaokel somehow became tangled was I alone in feeling that the have been received from local
with the armrest of his chair day’s greatest sermon had been merchants to be given out.
The unmistakable ripping preached - wordlessly - by his Children, grades 1 - 6 from
sound elicited an audible gasp sister. Trinity Baptist Church,
from the congregation, and Like 1 said, Gretchen's ges- Mangum, will be taking
brought a pained expression to lure wasn't exactly overwhelm- donations for UNICEF Saturday.
Brian's mother's face. As Brian Ing. Still, it was heroic in my 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. in north Mangum,
turned to see what the ripping view. In part because of its They will return to the church
was, he lost control of the book simplicity. Gretchen didn't for a hot-dog supper and party
he.was holding, and it fell on the worry about whether or not from 5 p.m. 6 p.m. Children are
foot of the woman sitting next to taking a hankie to her brother in asked not to wear Halloween
him. the middle of a church service costumes.
The congregation was be- was appropriate. And she cer- "Abortion Alternatives, Crisis
ginning to titter, and he hadn't tainly didn't form a committee to Hot Lines," is the topic for the
even said a word, study her options. She Just saw Southern Oklahoma United for
I saw him glance at the door, someone who needed help, and Life meeting Thursday at 7 p.m.
Im sure he considered running she provided it. For more information call 482
away, and I doubt any would 7799
have blamed him. But he bravely You don’t have to look hard to
- and, thankfully, uneventfully find everyday parallels, do you? In preparation for the 100th.
-made his way to the podium We stumble upon similar situa- anniversary. First Baptist
and began to present his mes- tions all the time — ^e home- Church of Altus Research
sage. less family on the street, the Committee is seeking
He was actually doing a elderly woman struggling to newspaper clippings, bulletins,
pretty good job, all things con- reach that first step on the bus, and photos related to church
sidered, when 1 noticed some- the lost child in the department history. They especially want
thing unusual happening to store. Usually it doesn't take group pictures made before
Brian. His nose was bleeding, much to ease the trauma of the 1970. Any item will be copied
And not just a little, moment — some pocket change, and returned. Anyone with such
At first Brian was unaware of perhaps, or an outstretched articles to share please contact:
what was happening, and he hand. a few kind words and a Ruth Lewis, Karan Garrett,
seemed flustered by the reaction couple of minutes of your time. Dorothy Taylor, Labeta Lamar,
of the congregation. Then he ab- But too often we choose not to Laura Sadler or Jacqualyn
sently rubbed his nose, and notice or we prefer not to get in- Corley.
stopped speaking in mid-sen- volved, confident that others will
tence when he saw the bright come along to offer the kindness ciret
crimson fluid that stained his we keep to ourselves. 1 HOL
hand. And usually, others do. It n । .
It was one of those moments, seems there's always a Assem blv
like when a parent starts yelling Gretchen around who is willing ~ pocHbry
at a child in the middle of a to step outside of herself and do .
crowded store, or when someone what needs to be done. But we in VO | vac
stumbles and falls on the stairs can always use a few more. vol VEU
- _ . The congregation of First
QWAM Aan Ca ntA Assembly of God is involved in a
Fatol rudy number ministries for ages zero
• .: The youth department at-
FFGLIGF Rar film tended the Oklahoma Youth
j III CI I ICWV I I I I I I Convention in Oklahoma City
I Oct. 18 and 19. The youth helped
The Church of Jesus Christ of Christ - raise the funds necessary to at-
, tend the convention by holding
Following the premier of the a car wash and bake sale.
film, guests may view displays in The men will be attending a
the church which feature dis- men's retreat at Turner Falls to-
cusslons about families, the day and tomorrow.The 60 and
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Lomenick, Rick. Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 90, No. 195, Ed. 1 Sunday, October 28, 1990, newspaper, October 28, 1990; Altus, Oklahoma. (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc2180088/m1/3/?q=j+w+gardner: accessed June 23, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.