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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1932
Page
8
Local churches across Christian Methodist Presbyterian and Central Avenue host Anti-Saloon League speakers urging voter participation in upcoming primaries. Notables include Rev T M Hare of Westerville and state leader Rev George C Southwell with talks at multiple venues.
Pomeroy programs list vesper music at Bethany Church with a morning mixed quartet at 10 20. Rev Tennell preaches My Grace is Sufficient. Various church events unfold through Sunday and midweek, including youth meetings and honor day services.
Prof. H. T. Hour will speak Sunday night at 6 o'clock on Being Christian In 1932. Hour will be preceded by a 4 30 o'clock home hour with Miss Elizabeth Harper and Raymond Schrum as hostess and host.
Nelsonville report notes the Fort Street Church of Christ youth plan a Sunday 6 PM program titled How Large Is Your Circle led by Mrs. John J. Scott and Miss Adeline Ray with thirteen participants. Lectures, baptisms, and member reception are scheduled for the 10:30 AM service. Episcopal services, Epworth League meeting, and weekly prayer and cottage gatherings are outlined for the week.
Dr. R. A. Foster teaches the Sunday School class at the Methodist Church. Election of Wesley Foundation officers follows the Sunday School lesson with votes at each service. Nominees include Wildermuth Rosser Kloepfer Stockton for President. Turner Rusnak. Bell Crites for Secretary. Smith Talmage for Treasurer. Home Hour at 5 and a Fellowship supper at 5 45 precede vesper led by Nelson Underwood on Is Leisure a Curse. Representatives to the Wesley Foundation Council conference at Miami University Oxford include Underwood Walker Rosser Parrett Coulter Bell Horst Dixon Saylor Coulter. Bell Horst Parrett will stay for Kappa Phi initiation and banquet. The conference banquet features Dr A H Upham. Wesley Players perform Saturday morning. Four groups discuss foundation work. a business session closes Saturday noon.
The Rev. Howard E. Warner will preach at the morning service at Alexander Presbyterian Church on the Athens Albany Road. Bible School opens at 10 with Ralph Ladd leading and Miss Elizabeth Riley at the piano. Mrs. Maud Vorkes directs the morning music. the pastor will speak on The Meaning of Pain. A joint Session and Board meeting follows at 7:30.
Logan April 15. Rev Amos L Heyde will preach a series of sermons at St Matthew Lutheran Church on women of the Bible during evening services over several weeks. Regular worship with the pastor in charge is at 10 o clock. The First Presbyterian Church opens with Noah a Preacher of Righteousness as the evening subject led by Rev H L Geddes. morning worship includes communion.
The article marks Abraham as a pioneer in religion and settlement, noting his ahead‑of‑his‑time faith and pursuit of a new land. It emphasizes his role as father of the faithful, his divine impulse, and the enduring relevance of his pilgrim movement for modern religious history.
The Christian Science Church in Athens will discuss the doctrine of atonement this Sunday April 17 with the Golden Text from Hebrews 9 28 and Philippians 2 3 4. Additional readings include passages from Science and Health and a note on humility and other person centered outlook. Atolney Faith will be preached by Rev R B Frederick at the Church of the Nazarene with the theme Stretching the Curtains Possibilities evangelical services follow at 7 30 p m.
Glouster April 15 The Sun day School Contest at the Church of Christ grows with higher attendance. Rev. M S Rogers will speak Sunday morning on Making the Church Grow. A Friday party by the Christian Hindeavor Society invites all. Evening evangelistic service at 7 30 titled How the Chief of Sinners was Saved. Choir rehearsal at Methodist Church Friday 7. Christian Education Day noted in Methodist. Rev F J Batterson topic Building Christian Character morning service. Evening theme The Worth While Life. Church of God Sunday School at 9 30 and Sunday night services at 7. Senior Bible Class with Mr and Mrs Belford Foraker on Barbour Street Friday 7 30.
Westminster Fellowship of the Presbyterian Church hosts students from Northminster Presbyterian Church Columbus this Sunday. After arrival they tour the campus and city of Athens, followed by a 5 o'clock Fellowship supper with toasts, singing by Eddie Violet, and an oration by Geneva Coleman. Guests include Dr. and Mrs. Hansen Prof. and Mrs. McLaughlin and Dr. Wilcox. Vesper service at 7 led by the Gospel Team, election of officers also on the agenda with nominees Ruth Stackel Morgan Jones for president, and other officer candidates listed.
Shannon and treasurer Bill Sindlinger join Elmer Jacobs as the morning session at 9:15 explores the lesson titled Tests in the Life of Love.
Fairview on April 15 reports a Union Sunday School will be organized at the Fairview United Brethren Church at 10 o clock Sunday. Rev C A Spriggs Sunday School Missionary announced the event.
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