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Churches, 1953

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Flowers, Song in Church

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 18 September 1953 · page 2

"Flower Sunday" was celebrated in the Methodist Church, Gosford, last Sunday…

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Many present at Davistown church opening

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 22 September 1953 · page 3

The new Methodist Church at Davistown—the first Christian church built in this centre—was opened and dedicated last Saturday afternoon in the presence of a large…

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In the Churches Wide Response to "Crusade"

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 22 September 1953 · page 3

"As the crusade to the Nation is being made, evidences of renewed interest in divine realities are appearing on every hand." This was said by Rev. A. G. Manefield BA,…

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In the Churches 'Angel standing in the sun'

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 29 September 1953 · page 6

"The Spiritual in the Material" was the subject of the sermon given by Rev. A. Cleghorn at Mangrove Mt. on Sunday morning, based on the text "I saw an angel standing in…

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Church Notes Lord's Supper

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 2 October 1953 · page 3

A special observance of the sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be held at the close of the morning's service…

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Presbyterian

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Wednesday 7 October 1953 · page 3

The sermon given by Rev. A. Cleghorn at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church for World Communion Sunday…

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In the Churches Marriage law not understood

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Wednesday 7 October 1953 · page 3

Castigating the present day attitude towards the marriage ceremony, the Rev. C Francis, at Christ Church, Gosford, on Sunday, said:…

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Japanese Mission in India

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 9 October 1953 · page 8

NEW DELHI.—A five member Japanese economic survey mission has arrived in India after…

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In the Churches "Puzzle of St Peter"

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 13 October 1953 · page 3

St. Peter's life of contradictions was a puzzle until we realised how like our own lives was that of the fisherman-Saint. Mr Bruce Logan, former…

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80 Children in Fancy Dress at Church Fete Characters out of story books

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 20 October 1953 · page 2

Lawns on either side of the Presbyterian Church, Gosford, were thronged with storybook characters on Saturday afternoon. About 80 children of all…

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In the Churches Sport, good, but "can be sinful"

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 20 October 1953 · page 3

"Tennis, bowls, golf and cricket in themselves are excellent and healthgiving but when we lower our Christian standard to play they become gross sin."…

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In the Churches Faith of a Blind Man

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 27 October 1953 · page 6

"The faith of the man whose sight was restored by Jesus at Bethsaida," said the Rev. L. A. R. Taylor, on Sunday, "was founded upon the fact of the restoration of his sight, and not…

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In the Churches Thing Which Cannot Wait

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 3 November 1953 · page 3

"Although some things must be left until tomorrow to be done, the matter of salvation is a subject demanding attention today". The secretary of the NSW…

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Mission

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 6 November 1953 · page 1

Brother Arthur Mal[?], a member of the Church Army Unit at present conducting a…

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Aboriginal with Church Army

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 6 November 1953 · page 7

One of the members of the Church Army unit arranging the evangelistic mission at The Entrance is an aboriginal Australian from Yarrabah Mission, founded by Canon Ernest Gribble,…

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Church "Condition" for Boys

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 6 November 1953 · page 7

Five district boys who admitted having stolen foods worth a total of £3/17/6 were placed on…

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In the Churches New Church on Mountplanned

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 10 November 1953 · page 3

Steps would have to be taken soon to have a Catholic Church built at Mangrove Mountain. This was said by Father Funcheon. of Gosford Par…

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In the Churches Why Lord Wants Companionship

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 17 November 1953 · page 6

One reason why Jesus wanted to be with men and women was for companionship. The significance of this simple assertion was…

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Views of Church on Unionism (To the Editor)

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 20 November 1953 · page 10

Sir:-The following statement sets forth the attitude of the Seventh-day Adventist Church with…

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In the Churches Vital teachings in "Shepherd" psalm

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 24 November 1953 · page 4

"The familiarity of the 23rd Psalm, often causes it to lose some of its wonderful appeal. But in this Shepherd Psalm are some vital teachings which should find fruition in the lives of…

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