The Finding Aid of the Churches of Christ Church Programs and Weekly Bulletins 0108

Lindsey Gant, Jamie Henricks, and Myia Lane-Vickers

The processing of this collection and the creation of this finding aid was funded by the generous support of the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.

Pepperdine University. Special Collections and University Archives.

March 2013

24255 Pacific Coast Highway

Malibu, CA, 90263-4786

kelsey.knox@pepperdine.edu

URL: https://library.pepperdine.edu/collections/boone-special-collections-university-archives.htm

Language of Material: English

Contributing Institution: Pepperdine University. Special Collections and University Archives.

Title: Churches of Christ Church Programs and Weekly Bulletins

Identifier/Call Number: 0108

Physical Description: 1.67 Linear Feet (2 boxes)

Date (inclusive): 1948-1989

Abstract: The collection includes weekly bulletins and church service programs from Churches of Christ located in California, Oregon, and Texas. The programs include Sunday service information, such as the schedule of service; announcements; prayer requests; Bible scripture; various articles from members of the church; and general information about the church and its services. These publications range from 1948 to 1989.

Physical Location: Pepperdine University. Special Collections and University Archives.

Language of Material: Materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Advance notice required for access.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.

Preferred Citation

[Box/folder# or item name], Churches of Christ Church Programs and Weekly Bulletins, Churches of Christ Heritage Center, Collection no. 0108, Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Pepperdine University.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Materials were gathered from University Archives files.

Scope and Content

The collection includes weekly bulletins and church service programs from Churches of Christ located in California, Oregon, and Texas. The programs include information about Sunday services, such as the schedule of service; announcements; prayer requests; Bible scripture; various articles from members of the church; and general information about the church and its services. These publications range from 1948 to 1989.

Arrangement

The collection is arranged in the following series: Series 1. Alaska; Series 2. Arkansas; Series 3. California; Series 4. Colorado; Series 5. Idaho; Series 6. Illinois; Series 7. Indiana; Series 8. Kansas; Series 9. Maryland; Series 10. Mississippi; Series 11. Missouri; Series 12. Nebraska; Series 13. New Mexico. Series 14. New York; Series 15. Ohio; Series 16. Oklahoma; Series 17. Oregon; Series 18. Tennessee; Series 19. Texas; Series 20. Washington. Files are arranged alphabetically by city name within each series.

Related Archival Materials

Other Churches of Christ publications with similar subject material may be found in the Restoration Movement Publications 0066. Publications originate from individuals and churches in the United States and around the world.

Processing Information note

The collection was arranged and described by Lindsey Gant and Jamie Henricks in March, 2013. The finding aid was updated by Lindsey Gant, Myia Lane-Vickers, and Katie Richardson in July, 2013.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Programs

Churches of Christ -- History -- 20th century

Restoration movement (Christianity) -- History

Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

Churches of Christ

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Series 1: Alaska

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Church of Christ The Northern Lights (Fairbanks, Alaska) Undated

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Series 2: Arkansas

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Church of Christ Blytheville Calling (Blytheville, Arkansas) 1964 November- 1968 June

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Church of Christ Bulletin (Johnson, Arkansas) 1967 September

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Series 3: California

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Church of Christ (Boron, California) 1959 Febuary - 1959 March

box 1

Church of Christ of Campbell (Campbell, California) 1968 October - 1969 May

box 1

Northside Church of Christ (Compton, California) 1962 May - 1963 March

box 1

Church of Christ (Davis, California) 1964

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Eureka Church of Christ Church Messenger (Eureka, California) 1967 January - 1968 March

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Church of Christ Christian Caller (Fontana, California) 1950 January - 1951 September

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Church of Christ La Habra Visitor (La Habra, California) 1955 August - 1965 Spetember

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Pontotoc Church of Christ The Lifeline and The Messenger (Lancaster, California) 1951 April - 1960 March

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Church of Christ The Vermont Avenue Church (Los Angeles, California) 1948 January-1950 July

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Church of Christ Your Weekly Hollywood Visitor (Los Angeles, California) 1964 November - 1966 July

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Woodland Hills Christian (Los Angeles, California) 1979 November

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Church of Christ Central (Palmdale, California) 1961 November - 1969 April

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Church of Christ Weekly Edifier (Quartz Hill, California) 1961 September - 1964 November

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Church of Christ Religious Reminder to Roseville (Roseville, California) 1964 March - 1964 April

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Church of Christ Morse Avenue Morse Avenue Messenger (Sacramento, California) 1968 Spetember - 1969 April

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Church of Christ San Fernando Christian Seeking Followers for Christ (San Fernando, California) 1955 January - 1959 February

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Church of Christ (San Fernando, California) 1965 March - 1969 October

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Central Church of Christ Weekly Messenger (Santa Barbara, California) 1965 October

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Church of Christ (Santa Paula, California) 1955 December

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Foothill Church of Christ Crescenta Valley Christian Christ's Voice Calling (Sunland, California) 1953 January - 1964 December

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Series 4: Colorado

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Church of Christ Messenger (Denver, Colorado) 1964 May

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Church of Christ The Watchman (Wray, Colorado) 1967 September - 1968 August

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Series 5: Idaho

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Church of Christ Bulletin (Boise, Idaho) 1967 June - 1968 March

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Church of Christ Bulletin (Caldwell, Idaho) 1967 December

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Series 6: Illinois

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Church of Christ Church Bulletin (Carbondale, Illinois) 1956 May

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Church of Christ The Challenger (Peoria, Illinois) 1966

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Series 7: Indiana

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Fountain Square Church of Christ (Indianapolis, Indiana) 1968 May - 1969 July

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Series 8: Kansas

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Church of Christ The Messenger (Manhattan, Kansas) Undated

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Church of Christ The Workman (Manhattan, Kansas) 1956 September

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Church of Christ (Newton, Kansas) 1966 August

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Central Church of Christ (Topeka, Kansas) 1962-1969

Physical Description: (3 Folders)

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Series 9: Maryland

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Church of Christ The Lamplighter (Baltimore, Maryland) 1964 May

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Series 10: Mississippi

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Church of Christ The Messenger (Indianola, Mississippi) 1956 July

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Series 11: Missouri

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Church of Christ (West Plains, Missouri) Undated

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Series 12: Nebraska

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Church of Christ The Reminder (Bellevue, Nebraska) 1968 December - 1969 June

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Series 13: New Mexico

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Church of Christ (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1955 August - 1956 May

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Series 14: New York

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Church of Christ Exodus Milestones (West Islip, New York) 1963 September - 1964 November

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Series 15: Ohio

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Church of Christ Gospel Proclaimer (Springfield, Ohio) 1964 December - 1965 January

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Series 16: Oklahoma

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Church of Christ The Gospel Herald (Braman, Oklahoma) 1959 January

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Church of Christ (King Fisher, Oklahoma) Undated

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Church of Christ (Lawton, Oklahoma) 1963 December - 1964 December

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Church of Christ The Geraldine Voice (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) 1966 September

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Church of Christ (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) 1984 May

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Church of Christ Bulletin (Randiett, Oklahoma) 1965 January

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Series 17: Oregon

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Church of Christ (Albany, Oregon) 1954 December- 1964 September

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Church of Christ (Ashland, Oregon) 1960 September - 1968 February

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Church of Christ Cross Beams (Ashland, Oregon) 1963 September- 1964 March

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Church of Christ (Ashland, Oregon) 1968 February

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Church of Christ The Word of Life (Coquille, Oregon) 1964 March - 1964 July

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Church of Christ (Corvallis, Oregon) 1965 August

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Church of Christ Grove Camp News (Cottage Grove, Oregon) 1963 November

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Church of Christ (Eugene, Oregon) Undated

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St. Matthew's Episcopal Church St. Matthew's News (Eugene, Oregon) Undated

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Church of Christ Tidings of Truth (Eugene, Oregon) circa 1955 - 1969

Physical Description: (5 folders)

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Church of Christ River Road Reminder (Eugene, Oregon) 1961 February - 1969 July

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Church of Christ The Helping Hand (Eugene, Oregon) 1968 September - November

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Church of Christ The Hi-Lites (Eugene, Oregon) 1968 December

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Pleasant Home Baptist Church Eternal News (Gresham, Oregon) 1956 June - August

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Church of Christ The Light (Klamath Falls, Oregon) 1961 July

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Church of Christ (Lebanon, Oregon) 1965 May - 1968 June

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Church of Christ (Medford, Oregon) 1953 - 1969

Physical Description: (2 folders)

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Church of Christ (Molalla, Oregon) 1969 June

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Church of Christ Plain Speech (Oakridge, Oregon) 1966 March

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The Church The Church Speaks (Portland, Oregon) 1961 September - 1967 March

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Oregon Council News (Portland, Oregon) 1962 March

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East Side Church of Christ (Portland, Oregon) 1968 July

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Central Church of Christ (Portland, Oregon) 1963 December - 1969 April

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Church of Christ (Salem, Oregon) 1964 October

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Church of Christ The Springfield Star (Springfield, Oregon) 1963 April - 1969 August

Physical Description: (3 folders)

box 2

Church of Christ (Toledo, Oregon) 1965 May

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Church of Christ Veneta Visitor (Veneta, Oregon) 1968 January - June

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Series 18: Tennessee

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Grace Avenue Church of Christ (Nashville, Tennessee) Undated

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White Station Church of Christ (Memphis, Tennessee) 1975 November

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Series 19: Texas

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14th and Vine Congregation 14th and Vine News (Abilene, Texas) 1948 November - 1955 December

Physical Description: (2 folders)

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Sunset Church of Christ (Dallas, Texas) 1965 May

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Church of Christ The Sower (Eastland, Texas) 1965 November - 1966 June

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Rolling Hills Church of Christ (Ft. Worth, Texas) 1964 April - November

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Church of Christ Broadway Bulletin (Lubbock, Texas) 1963 September - 1964 October

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Vandelia Church of Christ The Vandelia Star (Lubbock, Texas) 1979 April

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Shenandoah Church of Christ (San Antonio, Texas) 1989 February

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Church of Christ The Tulia Evangel (Tulia, Texas) 1963 March

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Church of Christ The Friendly Visitor (Wheeler, Texas) 1957 May

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Series 20: Washington

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Skagit Valley Church of Christ (Burlington, Washington) 1963 November

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Annapolis Church of Christ (Port Orchard, Washington) 1966 September