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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1939

Page

7

Revival Meetings Mark Week's Activity in Athens Area

Church activity in Southeastern Ohio is highlighted this week by numerous revival meetings. The Orpheus Choir of Olivet College will give a sacred concert Tuesday night in the Athens High School Auditorium with no admission charge. Rabbi Samuel M. Gup of Columbus will speak on World Jewish Problems at the Wesley Foundation vesper service Sunday in the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Ohio Athens Orpheus Choir Olivet College Wesley Foundation Methodist Episcopal Church Samuel M. Gup Columbus

Episcopal Communion Services Planned at Good Shepherd

Good Shepherd Episcopal Church will hold two Holy Communion services on the first Sunday after Kester at 8 and 10 30 am with Rev. Robert G Purrington presiding and preaching at 10 30 am A Church School service is set for 8 30 am A display of Episcopal material for the upcoming Diocesan Convention in Dayton April 18 19 is open in back of the church and was recently shown at Nelsonville Public Library Trinity McArthur plans morning prayer at 10 30 am with sermon by B W P Thomas Jr and a 9 30 am Church School Epiphany Nelsonville hosts an evening prayer service at 4 30 pm with sermon by Rev Purrington St Paul Logan will hold 7 pm evening prayer with Purrington preaching at both services and the Lent Easter responses continue to draw interest.

Good Shepherd Episcopal Church Kester Robert G. Purrington Dayton Good Shepherd Church Forward Movement Episcopal Church Nelsonville Public Library Trinity Episcopal Church McArthur

Choir To Sing At Athens High School Auditorium

The Orpheus Chorus from Olivet College Olivet Ill directed by Professor Larsen will give a sacred concert at Athens High School Auditorium Tuesday evening under the Ohio District Church of the Nazarene. About 28 singers and no admission charge. Many may attend from southeastern Ohio. For more info contact Rev Neal Itchingon pastor Nazarene Church.

Nazarene Church Cecil Cox Edith Hutchinson Elden Martin Athens High School Orpheus Chorus Larsen Olivet ,College, Olivet, Ill Ohio Church of the Nazarene Neal Itchingon

Revival Set At Mt Zion Church With E J Grundy

Revival services begin Monday night April 17 at 7 45 at Mt Zion Baptist Church. Evangelist Rev E J Grundy from Chillicothe leads the meetings.

Mt. Zion Baptist Church E. J. Grundy Chillicothe

Rabbi to speak at M E vesper service and church events

Dr. William G. Seaman will preach at 10 30 a m on The Work of Frances Willard for the WCTU service. A R Kresge will play three selections and the choir will sing a hymn. Senior Epworth League meets 6 30 p m. Vespers feature Rabbi Samuel M Gup World Jewish Problems. Dramatic Group installation and banquet at Wesley Foundation Saturday evening.

William G. Seaman First Methodist Church WCTU Frances Willard A. R. Kresge Franck Ravanello Claussmann Epworth Seaman Home Missionary Society Russell E. Bayliff Samuel M. Gup Columbus Wesley Foundation National Wesley Players

Students To Conduct Services at Wesleyan

Eldon Martin formerly of Athens and fellow God’s Bible School students will speak at the Wesleyan Methodist Church Saturday April 15 at 7 30 p m and again at 10 30 a m Sunday. Sunday school starts 9 30 a m. Rev E C Kinney will preach Sunday evening. Young People meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m and prayer and praise Thursday at the same hour. Wesleyan Prayer Band meets Friday at 2 p m.

Eldon Martin Athens God's Bible School Cincinnati Wesleyan Methodist Church E. C. Kinney Wesleyan Prayer Band

Prodigal Son Sermon at Athens Presbyterian Church

The Prodigal Son will be the sermon topic at Athens Presbyterian Church Sunday at 10 30. Rev Fred E Luchs will deliver the message and repeat the sermon by request. The annual congregational meeting is postponed to Monday April 24 with a potluck supper at 6 p m.

Athens Presbyterian Church Fred E. Luchs

What Is Man to Be Lineberger’s Topic at Churches

Rev. L. O. Lineberger will preach What Is Man at Haydenville and Murray City Churches. The sermon will explore materialism nationalism racialism and Nazism. Easter Sunday 27 persons were baptized and 20 received into Haydenville Murray City and Buchtel churches.

Haydenville Murray City L. O. Lineberger Murrray City Buchtel

Rutland M E Circuit Services Announced

Rutland M E Churches in the Rutland Charge announce April 16 services led by Rev. L D Phipps. Early morning worship includes baptism reception, sermon titled After Easter What. Beth el holds 9 15 worship with 10 15 church school led by Miss Tuspan. Syracuse Church School at 9 30 led by Charles Nease. evening service at 7 30 with same sermon topic.

Rutland M. E L. D. Phipps Bethel Miss Tuspan Syracuse Charles Nease

Crawford Preaches on The Church's Task at Christian Church

Rev. Neil Crawford will deliver a sermon at 10:15 a m on The Church's Task at the Christian Church. He will also speak at 7:30 p m at Sugar Creek Church representing the Athens County Ministers Association.

Neil Crawford The Christian Church Athens County Ministers’ Association Sugar Creek

Evangelistic Services Continue at Joppa

Morning service at 11 at the M. E. Church in Long Bottom with Rev. A. L. Clary preaching. Services continue daily at Joppa Church with Sunday night service at 7 30.

Joppa M. E. Church Long Bottom A. L. Clary Joppa Church

Rev Barnett to Preach at New Marshfield Church

Rev L E Barnett will lead morning Bible School at 9 30 and services at 10 30 on Sunday at the New Marshfield Church of Christ. Evening services start at 7 30 with topics The Reward of Obedience and What are You Waiting For.

New Marshfield L. E. Barnett New Marshfield Church of Christ

Sunday Services on Letart Falls Charge

Letart Falls M. E. Charge holds Sunday School at 9 30 with H B Powell as superintendent. Epworth League at 7 pm led by Bernice Barnity. Preaching at 7 30 with reception for new members. Apple Grove Sunday School at 9 30 with Ernest Shank superintendent. Plants 9 45 with Alpha Rhodes superintendent followed by class meeting. Fairview Sunday School 1 30 with Russell Cline superintendent. Preaching at 2 30 with reception for new members.

Letart Falls H. B. Powell Epworth League Bernice Barnity Apple Grove Ernest Shank Plants Alpha Rhodes Fairview Russell Cline

Tuppers Plains Church April 16 Service Schedule

At Tuppers Plains Christian Church services begin 9:45 a.m. with Bible School. Following Sunday School Rev. D G Holman conducts morning worship. The Lord's Supper follows. Evening service at 7:30 p.m.

Tuppers Plains D. G. Holman

Doctrine of Atonement Sunday Lesson at Athens Church

Christian Science lesson in Athens on Sunday centers on the Doctrine of Atonement. The golden text proclaims joy in God through Jesus Christ as the basis of atonement. The lesson cites Matthew 9:2 7 and a passage from Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy linking healing of sin and sickness.

Christian Science Church Athens God Jesus Christ Jesus Mary Baker Eddy

Airline Church Bible School and Service Schedule

Airline Church of Christ announces Bible School at 9 30 a m and preaching at 10 30 a m. Rev Miles E Hoon will deliver a sermon titled Limiting God as the minister outlines the topic.

Airline Church of Christ Miles E. Hoon

Jeffery Begins Sermon Series at Central Methodist Church

Rev. Stanley Jeffery starts a six part series titled Jesus in the Life of Today at Central Ave Methodist Church with Jesus and History as the opening topic. He also leads a unified service at 9 15 a m and speaks at The Plains and Clarks Chapel churches on Jesus and History.

Jesus Central Ave. Methodist Church Stanley Jeffery Jeffery Plains Methodist Church Clarks Chapel Methodist Church

Free Methodists Schedule Prayer Meeting and Services

The Free Methodist Church at Stimson Ave and Campbell St hosts a Friday 7:30 p m prayer meeting. Sunday School begins at 9 30 a m with morning worship at 10 30 a m led by Rev Walter Martin. Bertine Farley leads the Tuesday 2 pm prayer meeting.

Free Methodist Church Stimson Ave Campbell St Walter Martin Bertine Farley

Richland Avenue M. P. Church Service Schedule

Sunday School starts at 9 30 a m with prayer at 10 30 led by Rev Ray Huff. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m and preaching at 7 30 by Rev Miles Hoon on In These Days. Bible study and prayer at 7 30 Wednesday and choir practice at 7 30 Thursday.

Richland Ave M. P Ray Huff Christian Endeavor Miles Hoon

Revival At Plains Church Announces Easter Week Services

The Plains Church of God schedules Sunday School at 9 30 with Clarence Lopez as superintendent and morning worship at 10 30. A youth meeting at 6 30 and evening services at 7 30 feature Rev N W Jenks on Finding One s Self. Evangelist Rev Grace G Henery of New Philadelphia attends. A praise and prayer meeting is set for Wednesday April 19 at 7 30.

THE Plains Plains Church of God Clarence Lopez N. W. Jenks Grace G. Henery New Philadelphia

Louisville Minister Leads Hocking St Church Revival

Rev. W. T. Wallace of Louisville Kentucky continues revival meetings at Hocking St Church of God with E. Nicolas as pastor. Sessions begin 7:30 p.m. daily. Wallace speaks at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. for youth. Raymond Atkins leads singing and John Bailey heads the 9:30 a.m. Sunday School.

W. T. Wallace Louisville Hocking St. Church John Bailey

Rev Stricklin to officiate at South Canaan service

The South Canaan Baptist Church will hold Sunday School at 9 30 a m and Sunday morning worship at 10 30 a m with Rev Charles C Stricklin as pastor conducting the service.

South Canaan Charles C. Stricklin

Central Avenue Methodist Church Board Meets Friday Evening

The monthly official board of Central Avenue Methodist Church will convene Friday at 7:30 p m. Rev Stanley Jeffery is to preside.

Central Avenue Methodist Church Stanley Jeffery

Anguish To Preach At Church of Christ

Rev Harry E Anguish will preach at the Church of Christ 6 Stimson Ave Sunday. Morning service 10 15 a m with The Foundations of God Standeth Sure. Evening service 7 30 p m on Gods Plan for Saving Man. Bible study 9 45 a m with Elroy McDonnell delivering Some Lessons from Churches I Have Visited.

Harry E. Anguish Shawnee Church of Christ Stimson Ave Anguish God Perod Elroy McDoneald

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