Saturday, July 4, 1998

Out Front

KOREAN SINGERS

The Ambassador Singers from Korea will perform at Elmcrest Baptist Church at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

This will be the second time the singers have been in Abilene. The group is made up of 25 young people who sing in English and in their native tongue, dressed in native attire.

A love offering will be received and tapes will be for sale. The public is invited. Call 673-3734.

HUMILITY THEOLOGY

From Wall Street to Humility Theology is the story of Sir John Templeton, founder of the Templeton Growth Fund and Templeton World Fund.

Robert L. Herrmann's book traces Templeton's life through his Wall Street success to his devotion to the spiritual development of human beings.

Templeton founded Templeton Growth Fund in 1954, and in 1992, he sold his $25 billion group of Templeton Funds to Franklin Resources Inc. to lead a new life.

"Templeton is creating a legacy that will far outlast the legendary financial program he developed," Herrmann wrote. "This is the development and growth of a new science in which spiritual knowledge is sought by the empirical and statistical methods of science. Templeton calls this 'humility theology science.' "

In 1972 Templeton created the Templeton Prize for Progress in Religion, an annual cash award that exceeds in value the Nobel Prizes and honors individuals making a significant contribution to progress in religion.

In 1987, Queen Elizabeth knighted Sir John Templeton for his philanthropic efforts.

The book was published by Templeton Foundation Press and sells for $19.95 hardcover.

SINGLES DANCE

"Terry Sneed and Up the Creek" will perform for a singles dance from 7:30-10:30 tonight at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1741 Sayles Blvd.

Admission will be $2. No smoking or drinking will be allowed. Dance lessons start at 7 p.m.

STORY HOUR

Children are invited to "story hour with a high tech twist" on Wednesday mornings in July at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1741 Sayles Blvd.

In addition to traditional storytellers, the series will feature a different Veggie Tales video each week.

Children will meet in the chapel at 10 a.m.

THIS WEEK'S VBS

Vacation Bible School will be held this week for children who attend The Mission, 234 Fannin. Transportation will be available. Hours are 6:30-8:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

To have your church's Vacation Bible School listed, fax information to Loretta Fulton at 670-5242.

PATRIOTIC GATHERING

Abilene Baptist Church, 5601 Hartford, will have a patriotic spud buffet, play, and music beginning at 6:30 p.m. today.

The public is invited to the dinner and a play by the church youth department, "It's Our Turn."

Also patriotic music will honor Independence Day.