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Entries Sought For New Authors Contest

Author of Best First Book To Be Honored

By Jerry L. Van Marter

LOUISVILLE - The Presbyterian Writers Guild is seeking entries for its ninth annual Angell Award, given to the Presbyterian writer judged to have published the best first book in the previous year. Initiated in 1993, the award honors the life and work of the Rev. James W. Angell, the author of 19 books, including the best-selling "How to Spell Presbyterian." The award for 2001 and a $500 prize will be presented at the Guild's annual General Assembly luncheon. Last year's recipient was Stephen P. McCutchan of Winston-Salem, NC, for his book "Experiencing the Psalms: Weaving the Psalms into Your Ministry and Faith."

To be eligible for the award, books must be copyrighted in 2001. Books, along with the writer's curriculum vitae, may be sent to:

Cathy Chisolm
206 S. Pine Street
PO Box 549
Weyauwega, WI 54983.

Deadline for submissions is April 1, 2002.

Percy T. Presby's
Discovery About Our Members

A recent informal survey of some Presbyterians revealed that only 5 percent thought they would end up in hell, but 38 percent knew someone who was going there.

From How To Survive Being A Presbyterian by Bob Reed

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