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The program for Section One of the Southwest District Association, Sunday school N.B.C., usher board and fifth Sunday singing will be with New Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Gurdon March 27-29. Rev. Quinton Radford, pastor. Rev. C.W. Harris, section leader, Rev. Louis Jones, vice president, Sis. Ethel Harris, president of W.M.U., Bro. Lawrence Guinn, president of 'A' Division, Bro. W.B. Russey, president of layman. The theme: 'Rediscovering True Family Worship.' Sub-topic: 'Fully Committed.' Scripture: Deut. 6:6-12 and Romans 12:1-2. Theme song: 'I Have Decided to Follow Jesus.' The purpose: to support Arkansas Baptist College, fellowship with our sister churches and promote Christian growth. Dr. C.K. Yarber, moderator, Rev. J.N. McCollum, president of Sunday school Nuturing Baptist Churches and usher board congress. Sis. Delores Hodge, president of W.M.U., Sis. Georgia Hickles, vice president, Bro. Kenneth Harris, president of singing convention.

There will be a family program Sunday, April 5, at 2:00 p.m. at Bethel A.M.E. Independent Church of Gurdon. Everyone is invited to attend. Each family of the church is in charge. Rev. Daniel Flemons, pastor.

Youth revival is in session this week through March 27 at St. Clair Baptist Church of Burtsell. Services begin nightly at 7:00. Everyone is invited to attend. Rev. L.B. Beard is the pastor.

Youth crusade at Toane Chapel A.M.E. Church in Tulip March 25-27. Services begin nightly at 7:00. Everyone and all youth are welcome. Special guests evangelist Sis. Betty Gulley, associate minister of the Bethel A.M.E. Church of Gurdon, speaker. Rev. Roy Smith, pastor.