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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1939

Page

7

Easter Music At First Methodist Athens Service

The First Methodist Church in Athens hosts Easter music during the 10:30 a m service with the junior choir led by Mrs A L Vandeveer performing Easter Flowers Are Blooming Bright and the church choir under J E Thackery singing Alleluja Christ Is Risen and The Hallelujah Chorus. Organ selections include Easter Prelude Easter Offertoire and Christ Is Risen. Dr William G Seaman delivers the Easter sermon Ye Shall Live. Easter lilies adorn the church courtesy of Mrs T R Biddle.

First Methodist Athens A. L. Vandeveer J. E. Thackeray Kopolitoff Handel Egerton Loret Christ Ravanello William G. Seaman T. R. Biddle Esthers Russell E. Bayliff Martzolff

Easter Worship Services Across Local Methodist Churches

Rev L O Lineberger to lead Easter services at Haydenville Methodist Church at 9 30 with a baptismal service and special music by the youth choir. Buchtel Church follows at 10 30 with Sunday School program and baptism. Murray City Church hosts sunrise service at 5 00 with pageant and music, then Easter sermon by Rev Lineberger at 7 00 with baptisms and hymns.

L. O. Lineberger Haydenville Methodist Church Buchtel Methodist Church Murray City Methodist Church

Ministers Meet in Nelsonville for April Service

The Athens County Ministerial Association plans its April gathering at the Episcopal Church in Nelsonville on Monday April 10 at 10 30 a m Rev R G Purrington will lead worship and meditation with the theme Post Easter Reflections A noon lunch will be served.

Athens County Ministerial Association Episcopal Church Nelsonville R. G. Purrington

Rev Evan Edwards to preach at Albany M E Church revival

The Albany M E Church announces Rev Evan Edwards will preach at Friday evening service. A sunrise prayer service Sunday will feature special choir music. Easter music will be provided by a quartet from the Athens Christian Church at both Sunday services concluding the two week revival.

Evan Edwards Albany M. E Athens Christian Church

Sunrise Service Planned at New Marshfield Church of Christ

Special Easter services set at New Marshfield Church of Christ with a sunrise prayer meeting. Bible School at 9 30, followed by a 10 30 program featuring a sermon on the resurrection by Pastor L E Barnett. Christian Endeavor Society meets at 7 p m.

New Marshfield Church

Scouts to Attend Sunrise Easter Services

Athens Boy Scouts gather at City Hall at 6 15 Sunday to travel as a group to the Athena Theater for sunrise Easter services led by the Masons.

Athens Athena Theater The Masons

Easter Services at Union M. P. Church

A sunrise service at 6 a m will be held at Union M P Church on Sunday. An Easter program is scheduled for 8 p m in the evening.

Union M. P

Episcopal clergy to lead Hocking Valley Easter services

Rev. Smythe H. Lindsay will assist Rev. Robert G. Purrington in Episcopal Churches in the Hocking Valley from Good Friday through Easter Day. Lindsay, editor of church periodicals, will conduct multiple Holy Communion services and sermons across Nelsonville Logan McArthur Athens and related churches. He also serves as Episcopal representative at local union services.

Smythe H. Lindsay Robert G. Purrington Episcopal Hocking Valley Mr. Lindsay Episcopal Church Diocese of Southern Ohio Episcopal Church Messenger Episcopal Church Evangelist Union Presbyterian Church Today Nelsonville St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Logan Epiphany Episcopal Church McArthur Good Shepherd Episcopal Church Athens Purrington

Presbyterians To Use River Jordan Water Baptism

At the Presbyterian Church service Sunday morning the pastor will use water from the River Jordan in Palestine for baptism. Holy communion will be given starting at 10 30. Rev Fred E Luchs topics include The Immortality of the Communion. New members join Friday at 7 p m and adults are baptized at the Manse at 6 45.

Presbyterian Church Jordan Palestine Fred E. Luchs Knights Templar

Sunday School Rally at Pilgrim Church

A Sunday School rally at Pilgrim Church Washington and Congress Streets Athens starts at 9 30 a m with Dave Jackson superintendent. An Easter message by Rev R W Chatfield follows at 10 30 and a young people meeting at 6 45 led by Miss Norma Hartman. Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m with Rev Chatfield.

Pilgrim Church Washington Congress Sts Athens Dave Jackson R. W. Chatfield Norma Hartman Chatfield

Schedule for Church of Christ services and study

Worship at 10 45 led by George Henderson and Elroy McDonald. Bible study at 9 45 on a week devoted to soul-saving starting May 7. Evening service at 7 30 led by Elroy McDonald and Dwight Gaskill. Services at 6 Stim pson Ave. feature scripture and Apostles doctrine, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer.

Church of Christ Stimpson Ave George Henderson Elroy McDonald Dwight Gaskill

Clary To Preach at Four Churches Sunday

Rev. A. L. Clary announced Easter program for the Reedsville Charge. He will preach at four worship services including Tuppers Plains at 9 30 a m Bethel at 11 a m with baptism and reception of new members, Lawrence Chapel program at 1 30 p m and preaching at 2 30 p m, and Reedsville at 7 30 p m.

Reedsville A. L. Clary Tuppers Plains Bethel Lawrence Chapel

Revival Open at Church of God with Sunday services

Revival services begin at the Church of God on Hocking Street with a 9:30 a.m. church class led by John Bailey and a 10:30 a.m. sermon by E. Nicholas on The Stone Rolled Away. Evening services feature another sermon The Departure of Christ. A 6:30 p.m. young people meeting precedes the revival. Rev. W. T. Wallace of Louisville opens the spring revival on Monday at 7:30 p.m.

Hocking St. Church of God John Bailey E. Nicholas Christ W. T. Wallace Louisville

Are Sin Disease and Death Real Subject Announced

The Christian Science Church in Athens will read a lesson sermon Sunday with the topic Are Sin, Disease, and Death Real. The golden text proclaims I am the Lord that healeth thee from Exodus 15 26 with citations from II Timothy 3 16 17 and Science and Health p 241 citing transformation by Spirit and the need for practical preaching.

Christian Science Church Athens Mary Baker Eddy

Easter services mark Hill-Top gathering at New Plymouth

Easter week events at New Plymouth churches include Friday 7:30 p m communion at Presbyterian and new member reception. Sunrise prayer at 5:30 a m, hill top if weather allows. Sunday 9:45 joint Sunday School with Easter music and pageant, 11 a m worship at Presbyterian led by Rev J M Stewart, 7:30 p m sermon in Methodist by Rev Elsen.

New Plymouth Presbyterian Methodist Presbyterian Methodist Church

Easter Services at Central Ave Church

Easter week services at Central Ave Methodist Church start Friday at 7 30 p m with Rev Jeffrey sermon Watching Christ and the Lord's Supper. Choir led by Miss Florence Harvey and pianist Miss Marjorie Harvey will sing. Sunrise service Saturday at 6 a m with topic Out of Dead Hopes. Sunday School united service on Christian Immortality. Evening 7 30 features Thoughts on Immortality and choir. Sunday services at The Plains 10 a m and Clarks Chapel 11 15 a m.

Central Ave. Methodist Church Stanley Jeffery Marjorie Harvey Florence Harvey Jeffery United Service of Sunday School the Plains Clarks Chapel

Rev Burr to Lead Five Church Services Sunday

Reverend Beryl Burr will preach at five M. E. churches on Sunday. He opens at Mineral Church 9 30 a m then Carbondale 11 a m Cohnett Dow ler Ridge and Salem churches with 2 30 p m 3 30 p m and 7 30 p m times. Theme Sove Has Risen. Revival begins Monday at 7 30 p m and will run two weeks.

Beryl Burr Mineral Church Carbondale Cohnett Church Dowler Ridge Salem Church Sove Salem M. E Rev. Burr

Free Methodists Set Tonight Service With The Supreme Sacrifice

Rev Walter Martin leads Free Methodist Church services Friday at 7 30 p m with theme The Supreme Sacrifice Sunday School begins at 9 30 a m and 10 30 a m sermon titled The Conquering Christ Bertine Farley to lead Tuesday afternoon prayer meeting at 2 o'clock

Walter Martin Free Methodist Martin Christ Bertine Farley

Sunrise services and activities at Church of Nazarene

The Church of the Nazarene lists a 9:30 Sunday School, 5:15 Easter sunrise service, and 10:30 morning worship with a memorial for Mrs. Sadie Runyon and Mrs. Bertha Downard. A communion set will be presented in their memory. The Easter cantata by the young people at 7:30 closes with a brief sermon from the pastor.

Church of the Nazarene Cecil Cox Sadie Runyon Bertha Downard Young People’s Society

Easter Services at Richland Ave M P Church Begin Early

Easter morning sunrise service at 6 a m directed by Rev Ray Huff. Sunday school at 9 30 a m followed by an Easter playlet by Miss Tippie s class. Endeavor at 6 30 p m led by Miss Dorothy Morrison. Evening Easter program at 7 30 p m by the primary department. Prayer service and Bible study at 7 30 p m Wednesday and choir practice at 7 30 p m Thursday.

Richland Ave Ray Huff Tippie Endeavor Dorothy Morrison

Pomeroy Church of Christ Services Summary

Sunday school starts at 9 30 under superintendent R C Steffy. Communion and sermon at 10 30 on Christ Conquers Death by Pastor B H Morris. Evening service at 7 30 features The Risen Christ sermon.

Pomeroy Church of Christ R. C. Steffy B. H. Morris Christ

Bates Church to Receive New Members This Sunday

Rev. Ray Huff will preach at Bates Church Sunday at 2 30 in the afternoon on the theme Why Weep est Thou There will be a baptismal service and reception of new members expected.

Ray Huff Bates Church

Rev Kenney to Preach Sermons at Athens Wesleyan Church

Services begin at 9 30 with Sunday School then 10 30 devotional. Sermon topics The Resurrection Morn and Modern Anti Christ. Evening service at 7 30 features Rev Kinney. Choir directed by Franklin Maerker presents Easter music. Young People meet 7 30 Tuesday. Prayer and Praise Thursday at 7 30 and Wesleyan Prayer Band Tuesday at 2 pm.

Athens Wesleyan Church E. C. Kenney Wesleyan Prayer Band

Holman to Preach Easter at Two Churches

D G Holman will preach at the Ireland Congregational Church at 9 30 a m Easter Sunday and at the Centennial Church at 10 45 a m Bible School will follow the Ireland service Centennial Bible School will convene at 9 30

Holman D. G. Holman Ireland Congregational Church Centennial Church Bible School Ireland Church Centennial Bible School

Services Announced For Orange Church

Bible School at the Orange Christian Church Easter Sunday begins at 10 a m with superintendent Luther Cook leading the service. Communion will follow the school hour and an missions offering will be taken. Evening preaching starts at 7 30 led by D G Holman. Tuppers Plains Church Bible School opens at 9 45 with Hobart Shields in charge and missions offering taken. Communion closes the morning worship.

Bible School Orange Christian Church Luther Cook D. G. Holman Tuppers Plains Christian Church Hobart Shields

Princeton Minister At Alexander Church

Rev Louis Campbell of Princeton will conduct services at Alexander Presbyterian Church Sunday at 10 30 am A congregational meeting will follow and members are asked to attend

Louis Campbell Princeton N. J Alexander Presbyterian Church

Faith Gospel Tabernacle Opens on Richland Ave

Faith Gospel Tabernacle at 45 Richland Ave will open Sunday evening April 9 at 7 30 led by Rev David Doan a Bible Institute graduate with revival preaching and singing. The undenominational church has revived closed county congregations and will offer regular Sunday School and services.

Faith Gospel Tabernacle Richland Ave David Doan The Bible Institute Philadelphia Doan

Mustard and Camphor Guaranteed To End Rheumatic Pains

Gallagher's Drug Store or any druggist will refund your money if one or two applications of Skoot fail to relieve rheumatic lumbago or neuritis pains. Skoot includes mustard and camphor as pain relievers and is applied externally like a liniment. A big bottle costs only a few cents. Go to your druggist today and ask for Skoot.

Gallahers Drug Store Gio

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