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Two were baptized at the Glen Park church, Gary, Indiana, on May 26th, according to Harvey J. Williams, the local preacher.
One has recently been baptized at the church in Oceanside, California. Ralph R. Givens is the local preacher. He began his eighth year with that congregation the first Sunday in June.
One was recently baptized at Largo, Fla. Lee Gunter is the preacher in Largo.
James Needham, preacher for the Expressway church, Louisville, Kentucky, reports one baptism the first service in their new building.
One was baptized June 2nd at North Park in Abilene, Texas, where Hoyt Houchen preaches.
During the meeting at Westside church, Wichita Falls, Texas, with Paul Brock doing the preaching, one was baptized according to Charles Holt, the local preacher.
One was baptized June 9th at the South End church, Louisville, Kentucky. Donald Townsley is the local preacher.
During the meeting at Burkville, Texas, with Leon Odom doing the preaching, one was baptized.
A. W. Atkinson, preacher for the Mt. View church, San Bernardino, Calif., reports one baptism on June 2nd.
One has recently been baptized at the Westside congregation, Groveton, Texas, where W. R. Hooten is the preacher.
Garreth L. Clair, preacher for the new West 31st church, Chicago, Ill, reports one baptism in May.
One was baptized in May at Pearl City, Hawaii. Ben Shropshire is the preacher. Averages for the month of May at this place are: Bible Study-39; Preaching AM-44; Preaching PM-29; Wednesday-27; and contribution — $67.
Oliver Murray, preacher for the church in Broaddus, Texas, when not engaged in meeting work, reports two baptisms at Broaddus recently.
On June 2nd one was baptized at the Belmont church, Indianapolis, Ind., where William Wallace is the preacher.
One was baptized June 9th at the Park Boulevard church, Louisville, Ky., according to Grover Stevens, the local preacher.
In a recent meeting at the Loveland congregation, Cincinnati, Ohio, there were three baptisms. The meeting was conducted by Grover Stevens. The local preacher is Aubrey Phelps.
J. T. Smith, preacher for the Belmont church, Tampa, Fla., reports two baptisms on June 9th.
Five were baptized June 2nd at the Rockwell Avenue church, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, according to Bill McMurray, local preacher.
In April, five were baptized at the Market and Quarry church in New Richmond, Ohio, where Bernard Bolton is the preacher.
B. J. Thomas, preacher for the church in Haynesville, Louisiana, reports four baptisms the first three Sundays in June.
On June 2nd three were baptized at the Vivion Road church, Kansas City, Mo., according to O. C. Birdwell, the local preacher.
One was baptized June 16th at the Greggton, Texas, church. Bill Cavender is the local preacher.
During the meeting at Shelbyville Mills, Tenn., three were baptized. Hershel Patton did the preaching in the meeting.
Meetings This Week
Newbern, Tenn — Jere Frost of Birmingham, Ala., will be with the West Main St. church in Newbern, Tenn., July 7th-14th. Jesse Kelley is the local preacher.
Gladewater, Texas — Leonard Tyler of Pine Bluff, Ark., will speak in a meeting at the Main and Gay church, Gladewater, Texas, July 7th-14th according to Truman Smith, the local preacher.
Ft. Worth, Texas — The Calmont Ave. church, meeting at 3600 Calmont Ave., will have a meeting July 8th-14th. James P. Miller of Tampa, Fla., will speak in the meeting according to Bob Love, the local preacher.
Tahlequah, Oklahoma — J. R. Pope of McAlester, Okla., will be with the Central church in Tahlequah, Okla., July 8th-14th.
Gibson City, Ill — Ronald Mosby will speak for the church in Gibson City, July 12th-13th.
Limestone County, Ala. — O. C. Birdwell of Kansas City, Mo., will be with the Lockes Crossing church, July 7th-14th. George Williams is the local preacher.
La Porte, Texas — Oliver Murray of Lufkin, Texas, will speak in a meeting at La Porte, Texas, July 8th-14th. Kenneth Hoyle is the local preacher.
Decatur, Ga. — John Iverson of the Imhoff church, Port Arthur, Texas, will preach in a meeting July 10th-17th at the church in Decatur, Ga. J. D. Tant is the local preacher.
Preachers To New Locations
After more than two years with the church in Coalinga, California, Le Roy Posey has moved to Huntington Beach, Calif. This will be the first attempt on the part of the brethren in Huntington Beach to employ a man to work full time. It will be difficult in the beginning for these brethren to meet their obligations. However, they are determined to put forth every effort to help the church grow. We look forward to a pleasant and profitable work with these brethren and solicit the prayers of faithful brethren everywhere in this endeavor. After June 17th please send all correspondence to 225 Chicago Street, Huntington Beach, California. When in this area we extend to you a cordial invitation to worship with us.
Hollis Creel is now preaching for the Second and Walnut Street church, Paragould, Ark.
John L. Norris has recently moved to Plano, Ill., to Building, to preach for the church there.
John Coffman has moved to Denton, Texas, to preach for the church meeting in the Woman's Club Building, 800 Oakland Ave.
Glen Shaver, who has been preaching in Denton, Texas, for the past two years, has moved to Louisville, Ky. His new address is: Church of Christ, 1916 Rockford Lane, Shively, Kentucky.
Tom Bunting is now preaching for the Southwest church, Miami, Florida. The address of the building is: 1450 S. W. 24th Avenue. Tom Bunting's address is: 2410 S. W. 14th Street, Miami, Florida.
News Briefs
The following is from Carroll W. Puckett, 3024 Vaughn Road, Montgomery, Ala.:
"On June 6th, I visited for awhile with Thomas B. Gaines in Cuthbert, Ga., who preaches in this southwest Georgia town. Brother Gaines has been living in Cuthbert for one year and came there from Bowling Green, Ky. He is presently being supported $225 per month by churches in Columbus, Ga., and Bowling Green, Ky. The church in Cuthbert has a new block building which is still unfinished but is paid for in its present condition. There are only three members here although their attendance is 15 or 20. Their contribution runs anywhere from $10-39 weekly. Brother Gaines has been trying to get some work since being in Cuthbert, as a bookkeeper. He has been teaching in a Methodist College located in Cuthbert for the past quarter but this is on a temporary basis. Brother Gaines is in desperate need of at least $75 more each month to provide for his bare necessities. He has a wife and a three week old daughter. If you or the church where you work or worship can help support brother Gaines and would like further information about him you may write to the following: B. G. Hope, 1253 Chestnut Street, Bowling Green, Ky.; D. D, Trotter, 3308 17th Ave., Columbus, Ga.; or Thomas B. Gaines, Box 51, Cuthbert, Ga."
I appreciate the many kind remarks that have been made and written to me concerning this column. You have made my task easier by sending in the announcements promptly. Continue to send in all announcements relative to the work of the church. Again I say, thank you. C.O.M.