KELIGION -Standard-Examiner - Groups say God for Endangered Species Act (J Creation must be protected by ‘Earth’s stewards, they say By SCOTT SONNER The Associated Press WASHINGTON -— Several churches and synagogues are wading into the con- gressional fight over the Endangered Species Act, arguing that God side. is on nature’s “Over the last 30 years, the Endangered “Species Act has served as an ark for im-periled American wildlife,” said Rabbi David Saperstein, representing the Reform SONGLIKE SERMON: Pastor George Merritt gives a sermon at the Ogden Valley Baptist Church. While preaching, ’his voice almost sings as he delivers his message and he prefers to move closer to the congregation. Jewish Movement and the National Religious Partnership for the Environment. ‘TI urge you, as a person of conscience, not to let this mighty and essential ark sink ... When we destroy species, we act against God - and against humanity as well,” he said in testimony before Congress last month. Support for the beleaguered law also has been offered by the Presbyterians, Lutherans, United Methodists and other religious groups: > “Protection of species and their habitats is one of the church’s top environmental priorities,” said Kristin D. Sundell, ad- vocacy associate for environmental concerns for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. > “Our theology provides a clear mandate for protecting the Earth and all of its inhabitants,” said Timothy McElwee, director of the Washington office for the Church of the Brethren. >» “Support for a strong Endangered Species Act is not a matter of placing plant and animal life over human life or environment over economy. It is a matter of acknowledging the connectedness of all creation,” said the Rev. Elenora Giddings Ivory, director of the Washington office for the Presbyterian Church (USA). Religious leaders began writing members of Congress this fall urging them to oppose bills to reduce the law’s scope offered by Sen. Slade Gorton, R-Wash., and by Reps. Don Young, R-Alaska, and Richard Pombo, R-Calif. The measures are unlikely to come to floor votes in either chamber before next year. The legislation would ease protection of wildlife habitat under the law, especially on private property. It also would allow the federal government for the first time to » See DEBATE/10A “One Lord, one faith, one baptism. ” - Ephesians 4:5 by Sa ve uy Gov. Calvin L. Rampton __ Hvmanitarian . ABA . , py . ; A ChES . ‘ ae \ ‘ Bs . aa J ota | EG * \ The Salt Lake Tribune, . ; receives ‘Black Wilson and Award’’ from Mrs. David D. | presentation son of Darryle Patrick, church historic during marker. Wednesday, September 8, 1976 Be Rampton Gives, Receives Church Plaque A “Black Humanitarian Award” was presented as a surprise to Gov. Calvin L. Rampton Tuesday at a ceremony where he had delivered an official state historic marker plaque to. several parishoners of Trinity African Methodist Episcopal Church, 239 E. 6th South. The building, for which a cornerstone was laid in 1891, was described by the governor as the ‘‘oldest continuously occupied church” in Salt Lake City. The Rev. David D. Wilson, who accepted the historic plaque at the Governor's Board Room at the Capitol, presented the humanitarian award plaque, stating, ‘‘You have been of great help to our congregation.” The govermor, after finding out that the longest anyone at the church ceremony had belonged to the was 50 years, Said: ; “Fifty-five years ago when I was seven years old, I had an aunt give me a tour of the Trinity A.M.E. of you set Church. That is was probably before any foot in the building.”’ Important Center The Wilson Rev. both before and said, ‘‘Trinity after it acquired A.M.E. | Church, its own house of worship, was an important center for black social, “cultural and educational activity in Utah. The black “church a source of strength for blacks in the was somewhat hostile environment of Utah.”’ ~The church building, currently undergoing renovationto return to it to its original appearance, was placed on the National Regsiter of Historic Places last July. by According to an historical summary the State History Board, “It was provided at not until the middle 1880s that a sufficient number of non-Mormon - blacks had gathered in Salt Lake City to make a Utah | black church possible. were “Methodists oe prominent in the work evangelizing the Mormdns, and it was the Rev. Dr. i C. of iff who provided the initial impuse toward the creation of a black Methodist congregation. Met in Private Homes “A Rey. Saunders appears to have been the first black pastor. . .members met in private homes and rented accommodations.”’ The board added that a cornerstone was laid for a church in 1891, but it was not until 1907 that the property was purchased for the current church. _ The State History Board ended its summary by noting. ‘‘The crushing poverty of most of its members is vividly account reflected books. in the Yet; somehow pages of the — perhaps church’s because it was so important to them as a minority group — the blacks of Utah summoned the will and energy to erect a substantial meeting house that proudly established the permanence of blacks in Utah society.” . Brown re-elected president of Baptist congress OGDEN — When the =: Intermountain General Baptist Association Congress of Christian Education met recently and elected its officers for the 1988-89 ASIENRM year, was third dent. Shirley Brown term presi- re-elected as to her Brown is a member of the New Zion Baptist Church in Ogden, is an industrial engi- LAYTON — Revelation Baptist. Church, e formerly of Salt Lake aa - moved The church | a graduate its has been March 1, 1988. SS Tampa, Fla., and is age Clinton is a native off of Weber Serving with Brown is Jerome Council, vice president; Dula Brock, dean; the , Rev. Clifton Wilkes, assistant dean; Ed- ward Miller, director general; and the Rev. Harold Fields as congress advisor. Purpose of the congress is to provide a Christian education teaching and training program to augment that which individuals receive in their local churches. To ac- -complish its purpose, the congress is planning workshops, lectures, and seminars. has organized since July 1986, by the Rev. Lafayette Mosely, with the Rev. Reginald B. » Clinton taking over fae neering technician in Brown the Maintenance Directorate at Hill Air Force Base, and State College. City, services to Layton. ~— #. Revelation Baptist Church moves services to Layton .son of Gilbert and Daisy Clinton. He at- Clinton tended Florida A&M University at Tallahassee and the University of Maryland. He earned an associate of science degree in systems avionics and systems electronics. Clinton is enrolled at Utah State University. His biblical and human relations studies includes Bethel Bible Series, Shared Ministry in Utah, Walk Through the Bible Series and Utah Institute of Bible Studies. | Clinton is a certified marriage enrichment counselor and was licensed to preach by the New Zion Baptist Church in Ogden on Sept. 30, 1984. The first service in Layton is Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Layton Community Church, 644 E. 1000 North. Wednesday at 7 p.m. is family Bible study with studies for children, youth and adults. Little Zion Extends Radio Ministry Pastor W. J erome Fisher ; proudl y announces. that God has blessed Little Zion Annual Homecoming at ra New Providence Baptist to extend its radio ministry ~via a new station and a new 5 DANN [WS time. The new: station is KIIS, 1150 AM from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. ‘each Sunday “SS unable SI SSE : ‘surrounding cities of Los | Angeles and Orange counare S: Sa NGM Pee eS - This ministry is to further. ties who. Aes TS eo < to attend either of the main ~ church services. | | We are still serving the - communit via radio y station | _KGEFJ, 1240 AM_ each Sun night day at11:30p.m. - “Paster=tisher--eordially = “extends an invitation to the community to listen ss 2 “WY bah these broadcasts. to . You may telephone the dor church at 639-6025 for further information. Rev. EV. New Providence Missionary Baptist Church will be observing their Homecoming Sunday, March 30, 1980. | Dr. E.V. Hill, pastor of Mt. - Zion Baptist Church of Los Angeles will be the Principle Speaker service. ee “This Is My Story” Tells “The Easter Story” “The Tree of Calvary has become one of the most requested works from “This Is My Story.” The Cross that Christ died on, relate s what happened on this eventful day. ) “THE TREE OF CALVARY” Some men came to the forest _ Their faces were strange to see. Of all the trees in the forest Why did they decide to choose me? I could tell from their painful expre ssion "1 That this was a dreaded task. But, trees cannot talk So no questions could I ask. ‘Quietly and solemnly they began to chop and saw me down. I knew I was very special before I hit the ground. The carpenter went about his business, Making sure all was right, I knew I'd have a Story t’tell Before this day was night. A man carried me up to Calv ary Sometimes my weight made Him fall. Nothing He said to anyone, but to His Father He sometimes called. On the ground He seemed like many men Who had often Passed me by. But, he-was so different when they lifted us toward the sky. There was one who stood near by In anguish she did moan. _No matter what they did, She would not leave Him alone. s | Several times He spoke words Th pases ied et. pune F ay ow sar oO murmur (S 1S NO Orainary man. They drove nails into us, We both could feel the pain, I kept waiting and hoping That He would speak again. Finally He spoke in a voice like thunder Which caused the ground to shake. Graves were suddenly opened and ‘Dead men decided a stroll to take. The son hid its face in shame, The moon cried tears of blood. The howling winds went crazy and rain came down like a flood. _ And then He died ......_. But, no one took His life away He gave it freely .......... for a debt only He could pay. I never thought that from me They would fashion a cross Sad as it is .......... I'm happy For without me the world was lost. Background music softly CALVARY Soloist sings Calvary at the end of recita tion softly and solemnly. for the 3:30. p.m. Hill —_ Just as the Father prepz great feast upon the retu of His Prodical Son, so ha members of New Provic prepared for. our many far and friends. We are presence soliciting © to share with this service for the entire : = trtigyrn to npr crc . *HRIST'S — ay ries, Bah RS, PICTU, 2s Green, treasurer Robert. ¢. Goodlow: Back symbolizes the en’s efforts to-give of —- “row, director.Saunders.. themselves to thats, The men are, front row ‘Cooper and secretary Noble Heath. ym left, Taylor Rhodes, president ote _ Virgil ) —caaieippenatearantgrre te t n e s e r P ll Wi r i o h C g n i t i s Vi at 7 — tt ee Musical Draan mintaer- musTicaoldadrayma at the Marshall The Voices of Faith, h, today Sac-| White Center, 222 28t servdenominational choir from the by ed sent alat 7 p.m. follow ramento, Calif., will pre . ner din ing of a potluck the 36ee The . appearance of — | ON. ) ACTI——ONe AAAI e= department. MONDAY aS The chowil ilr be | MEETS | | GENCY nsored by the voice choirBapitisspo AGENE |NFE ew Church music t. Zion OO en WASHINGTON TERRACE a Pea in public 5 Lin-|: concert at: the church,m,293 Pastor | 3 p. nts coln, Sunday atnounces. ide res for g in et me __ A unty | Willie Davis anVoices of Faith is in southern Weber Co of c ay at h7 |. Mrg. PyePrecior us Bellcraft,!a mun siKhiv held Monevndill will bea. the Hig ca e ri me Bon tne at | pm. ins ructor r. oe School ‘Littl e Theate ion AgAven ‘Community Act 1S Sacramento. She er College, tru raSac the In r cto 4 music ins System. School ntro. the d . meFo ses, past seven years, she be yodiutschusjob to s | “4enneeylu,deit$ em er accomp- | mm ur -\nas been director andited Meth- | ‘Un e Hop a) ad Start recruitment, food anist of the e t e S U O S [ e t covras | i peat nen a e | atin TSEutRah 10 [UMM rantarary:y ofpirthed Sinblags,ck” is neighborhoodhag: odist Chancel Choir and stamps ‘and’ PE peers ~ proposals. . OoReg ah eata e “| ~ On Satt Ai te , ion sct y it un mm ator for Co - He |3|" fthee fRoOR ae tT ae aerate eB : Ra ae atl a document through songs.! ‘man’s progress Father Francis Mannion, LDS Stake President Bart Wolthuis, and the Rev. Willie Davis from left) discuss their topics of discussion as they prepare for the annual Interfaith Christmas program to be presented by local religious faiths next Sunday at the Ogden LDS Tabernacle. : . i | Z i - Gr s@ Pol Sa) P. é ) symbolizes these : themselves to others. The men are, frontrow president Virgil | fram left, Taylor Rhodes, — Se pee row, director-Saunders, Barlow, pianist 1. D. : ive : me " Green, treasurer Robert-C. Goodlow y Noble Heath, “Cooper and secretar a | ts = taking care of her newborn son, Cedrien Dura Brooks-Bunn, borfi January 5, 1980 and weighing in : at 7 pounds 6 ounches at birth (he now weighs 12 pounds and 2 She ounches!). reassumes her position as Secretary to the Head | 7 — Start Director. return her upon - To greet Carla to Head Start was banner stretched across the wail saying ‘“Welcome Back Carla” which had been signed joyfully by her co-workers. “> soe “Carla, you had better hope and pray that you have a 75pound baby!’’ were the parting words visor, of Carla Teresa Bunn’s super- DelFatti-Buch, Head Start Director, prepared leave. “‘I didn’t realize how much I had missed the Ogden Area Community ActionAgency Head Start until I came Carla Bunn. to go Needless on to as Carla maternity say, when Carla came back to Head Start on April 7, she had lost the 75 pounds 4 a massive | _ . ‘back and renewed some dear and lasting friendships.”’ - Of course, Head Start staff were pleased to see Carla’s welcome and smiling face once again! ‘ : +. | , $ 1.00 e price list see : Revelation Baptist Church, a n ew congregation, has been or- ganized by Rev. Lafayette Moseley to reach the unchurched. Revelation Baptists Begin Church Services A new church, Revelation Baptist Church, has begun meeting at 601 S. 900 West, with Sunday School sched- uled at 9:45 a.m. and the morning worship serviceat 11 a.m. A Wednes- day night prayer meeting and Bible class will be held at 7 p.m. The new.church is based on faith in prayer, according to the pastor, the Rev. Lafayette Moseley, who is the former pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church, which he served for almost six years. The Rev. Mr. Moseley said the new ministry will reach out to the nonchurchgoers in the community. He emphasizes the desire for a racially integrated congregation, saying he believes it is the duty of ministers to discourage discrimination in religion. Of the Revelation Baptist congregation, the Rev. Mr. Moseley said, “we'll go out of our way to make all people feel welcome.” Retiring Worker ae” , SeThe. Rev. Isaac P. Brantley ist Bapt . Hope ‘pastor of New aX will Churchof Salt ‘Lake City, Day ’s Men ‘speak at special tist ‘Services: at New. Zion Bap at Ce Receives Plaque ~~ Marguerita _%.S. C Cooper of Bas retired after aking :| eae. Ir | ath << “GHurch;, 2935 Lincoln, Sunday 2 PAO DME oe 2annual Men s *“sPhis is the 24th ‘| ‘Dify observed by the : chuwillrch.be | | Waller gen: Frank day “D arco . ‘jn. chea of Sun school at ; ‘Wfig. message. chosen for § On she became a supervisor. her CF oo . er husband, L. D. C ‘| Works at the air base oe enng department. in. "ee | | and ra . in Cooper enjo j ys knit nitt ting ing | ay | LEY a _ ISAAC.P. BRANT Se . under the: The Rev. Brantley resides in “direction of Perry Woodward| | Layt on and: served. in the Air *aThe -male -ehorus will. ‘sing, with Donald. Carpen.. _ |Force. He is enrolled ‘in relig- tervat t e'organ..* at Westminster College at “Pastor Willie Davis, invites jion | ‘the public to all services, ‘Salt Lake. hos to n wome 15th annual meeting The State Women’s of the Convention Church of God in host its at Finley Temple, 119 Christ will 15th annual W. 30th. © The A(a7 meeting four-day event begins with a musical at 7:30 and p.m. for 21 She e beg | an work th ere a chanic’s helper and then |to the reclamation dep ‘nove artment where Faure hour. will follow at 10:45 am. on.| ‘Theme of: the day is “Men ‘the Move for God,”. which the 4 Brantley - has Base reti : rement » Sh “te a breakfast party and a | Beane by the member s of he ; "9:30 a.m. The morning worship | “Rev. Force Tuesday continues through Friday. Host pastor is Roland E. Hurrington Daisy with Mother Griffin, jurisdictional Daisy Griffin Ada Gillis Carrie Thompson supervisor. Missionary Ada Gillis is in Churches of God in Christ. charge of the music department for the State will speak on Wednesday. Missionary Jr. Jurisdictional Bishop Dr. Nathaniel Jones Lake District Missionary Martha Allen of M. Williams of San Dimas, Calif., and Salt ntion. Ogden will also be speaking during the conve son, will be presented each evenThomp Carrie r Mothe by cted condu A workshop, ‘ing at. 7. OLE afuky 3 ~oowawy di 30. rae Ogden ‘Baptist Rites” | wrt At State School Rev. F. Douglas Brown, pastor of New Hope sae Church, 829 S. me on p.m.Music tion at the Utah State Indus~_ 1st West, will be Sunday at 3 a | choirs of New OGDEN (AP) — Agreement a 1970-71 salary contract groups.in Utah who are out of wore “afl pan to find jobs ae state. With support from the Ogden Community Action Program, 25 men from the Clearfield Job Corps Center are conduct- ing a door-to-door survey Ogden target areas. and will The The Rev. M. H. Washington, and Darius of University of Utah, as moderator. & ie (i tareh ctoneh cast seeetateteteatet a eaeEN OORT Rn Or aea mee oe a, ee » —~- W ‘ pas % estant campus OG served as interim pastor the church for two years. | The Rev. John OR Baptist © ee tor of Mt. Calvary Church, Toledo, Ohio. The Rev. Mr. Washington 7S 4 9.4% body, & Student City from his position as pas- Gray, newsman fg ae Relations “Which Road Ahead in Race Relations’? will be the topic of discussion for a special panel discussion at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 1985-23rd East, Tuesday at 8 p.m. Panelists will be James Dooley, a minority group specialist for the State Department of Employment Security; George Wood, president of the Westminster College intensive cate atten! rotate terest RO Sa oa a ad RIN Race oman + = = » = Women at New Zion Ba Church, 2935 Lincoln, will duct a special service Sur at 3:30 p.m. Mrs. Jewel Nance Gibsor Los Angeles, former Ogden ident and minister of musi New Zion, will speak on theme, oh Wise Woman.” Women will conduct the mi ing worship service, also. Co-chairmen in charge of rangements are Mrs. Ray Fk and Mrs. Walter "MRS. JEWEL N. : Ta | k | At New Zior ee accepted the call to Salt Lake Panel to Discuss | WK The installation sermon will be preached by the Rev. L. E. Embray, pastor of the Embry Chapel, Ogden. Pastor Brown has been at New Hope Baptist Church since late September when he 3 res oh about the church’s duty to its pastor. (1.3S to be 13-week human relations course taught at the Advanced Corspmen Institute, the corpsmen each week give the completed. questionnaires to the Ogden CAP for study. The questionnaires then are — submitted for final processing to the State Anti-Discrimination Division in Salt Lake City. Cafe. 2 vary Baptist Church, will talk of minority groups. Trained by an_ Tuesday @t tuum 1. Plaza expected % assistant pastor of the New Hope Church, will deliver the scripture and the Rev. Ira Lee Martin, pastor of the Shiloh Baptist Church, will deliver the prayer. A pastor’s duty to his church will be discussed by the Rev. L. D. Williams, pastor of the New Pilgrim Baptist Church and the Rev. J. Henry Johnson, pastor of Cal- survey, in completed by mid-April, explores the personal background, education, general job skills and vocational training Ae : tion of a “Skills Bank’ composed of members of minority _ receive $6,300, while a teacher with a bachelors degree . Hope, CalB eight years’ experience = vary Baptist : receive $8,864. : : Church EmRev. Brown : bry Chapel of Ogden and New | : Pilgrim Baptist Church. t dy Special to The Tribune trial School. An average increase is 9.2 _ percent. A beginning teacher with a bachelor’s degree will = tion service will be provid: ed by the Us CLEARFIELD — Organiza- has been reached between ‘teachers and the administra- for Uk Seeks Job Skills Data Oss 7 f fp y, @ jf = Teachers Agree peemremneree:, Installation services for the Z2j i 3 fe “! § i a aoe nae ORR ACO To Install New Pastor PORE (Jonnie) Al Music director is Mrs. ' Watkingg The Rev. Willie Dz GIBSON is pastor.