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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1927
Page
8
A church page presents religious notices and service listings with sponsor acknowledgments from local businesses in the Hocking Valley area. The column names sponsors and provides details on services, events, and church community updates tied to Athens Nelsonville Logan and nearby towns.
The Athens church outlines Bible school at 9 15 led by superintendent Alexander Root and morning worship at 10 30 with sermons on Jesus Introduc tion of His Parable. Wesley music features Prof C C Robinson and A R Kresge with organ prelude and postlude. Evening service at 7 30 with sermon We Will Not Go Back From Thee and Wesley Quartet. Mid week prayer 7 30. Sunday school motto Everybody at Sunday school. Epworth League times listed.
Abbott Y. Wilcox presides as the morning worship includes a boys choir of thirty from the East Side school under Miss Mary Peters, the ordination and installation of Superintendent John Patterson as ruling elder, reception of members, and the Lord's Supper. Hasmon Atkinson directs high school students on Vocations Which are Worth While. The college group meets at the same hour. At 7 30 Rev. Wilcox speaks on Tendencies in Modern Life and Teachings of Jesus.
West State and Congress Streets church lists minister M. E. Chatley and choir director Maurer. Bible School at 9:15 a.m. sermon by W Walter Ludwig at 10:15 a.m. Young Peoples meeting at 6:35 p.m. evening sermon "The Clean Heart" at 7:30 p.m. finance committee brief meeting in the study after morning service.
L R Roberts pastor leads services at Pilgrim Holiness Church with two standout sermons on Keeping Ourselves in the Love of God. Evening services at 7 30 and Sunday twice, drawing good crowds and praise for the evangelist.
The Christian Science Society at 65 South Court Street announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m and Sunday service at 10 45 a m with the sermon Everlasting Punishment and the Golden Text Proverbs 3 11. Wednesday testimonial meeting is at 7 30 p m. Reading room hours are Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays from 2 to 4 p m.
Ira P. Day minister leads Sunday school at 9 a.m at Central Avenue M. E. Church with further details by A. F. on the program.
Sunday school at 1 30 p m with Miss Mary Snow as Superintendent followed by preaching at 2 30 by the pastor.
State and Carpenter Streets announce religious services led by REV. E. L. PIELOW, Rector. Holy Communion and sermon scheduled for 10 30 a m.
Pastor G C Johnson presides with 10 45 a m sermon New Testament Consecration. Young Peoples meeting at 5 45 p m with illustrated play Christian Loyalty by a recent convert. Children's meeting at 6 45 p m with Martha Frost special song. Evening service at 7 30 p m with A True Christian. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m. Sunday school teachers meeting Friday 7 30 p m.
Carpenter and Congress streets with Pastor B R Smith and Mrs Elizabeth Daniels leading choir. Sunday school 9 30 led by Miss Ella Cooley. Worship 10 45 The Soul's Need of a Savior. B Y P U 6 30 Christ's Secret of Fellowship Phil 2 1 2 Blanche Russell leads discussion. 7 45 worship An Invitation Slighted Matt 22 5 Mid week worship Wednesday 7 30.
Alexander Presbyterian on Athens Albany Road hosts Bible school at 10 a.m. and morning worship with sermon by Minister Howard Ely Warner at 11 a.m. Sermon topic is Discovering Christ. Young people cancel 7:30 p.m. meeting due to Albany bac calaureate services.
Nelsonville First Presbyterian led by John Lloyd Evans observes National Music Week with morning worship at 10 30 featuring a junior sermon and special music. Activities include Sunday school at 9 30 led by W L Hudson and a Young people orchestra with evening service at 7 30 and sermons in poems. Wednesday and Thursday schedule include Junior C E, mid week service, and choir practice.
The pastor at the Christian church announces boys week at the Y M C A with all parents urged to attend both services. Morning sermon titled The Making of a Man and evening address The Book of Books. Bible descriptions will be given for notable volumes.
The article argues that belief in Jesus rising must translate into living fellowship with the risen Christ. It compares Mary Magdalene, Peter, and John, noting how genuine love and humility reveal the resurrection's presence in believers, and quotes John 20 and 21 to illustrate the call to feed Christ’s sheep.
The notice states a time shift in the evening service from 7 to 7 30 and Christian Endeavor at 6 30. It highlights the updated schedule for worship and youth group activities.
Irving H. Gary, minister. Morning worship at 11 with the sermon The Second Duty of the Christian. A. C. E. league at 6. Evening worship at 6 30 with Dr. P. A. Nichols presiding elder preaching and quarterly conference. The Holy Sacrament will be administered.
Edwin L Morrell minister and Prof Charles E Poston organist present junior church at o oclock and Sunday school at 9 30 Morning worship at 10 30 with organ preludes anthems and offertories including pieces by Lemaigre Dvorak and Bach Sermon by Rev H J Holcombe Epworth League 6 oclock Evening worship at 7 with more organ music and a solo by Miss Louise Johnson Official board meeting Monday at 8 Pray service Thursday at 7
J. B. Fields, pastor, invites attendees to Sunday school at 9:00 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday with the sermon titled Ruth's Choice at 7:30 p.m. The Epworth League and class meet at 6:30 p.m. A welcome awaits you.
Elmer Bliss pastor leads at 9:00 Sunday school and Bible class. Divine service at 7:30 p.m. in Logan and 7:00 p.m. in Fairfield county.
Pastor T. C. Harper leads 9 a.m. Sunday school and 10:25 a.m. worship with sermon. 7:36 p.m. Young People’s anniversary program organized by the Christian Endeavor society features a musical program and address. L P Mooney, Ohio legislator, contributes "Smiles and Tears."
Supply Pastor A H Kuhlman leads Sunday school at 9 a.m. and morning service at 10 a.m. The sermon title is The Power of Christ. No evening services. A congressional meeting follows the morning service.
GLOUSTER METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH led by minister L Browning and Sunday school superintendent O V Yaw.
The schedule lists junior church, Sunday school, and morning worship with a sermon titled How Shall We Apply Christianity. Evening worship follows with Prof. Wesley H. Maurer of Ohio University leading. The Epworth Leagues are urged to attend at Trimble church led by Rev W Walter Ludwig, and readers are invited to send church questions to the editor for future issues.
In Sharon Springs Nebraska a ranch family attends church regularly. During a 1903 campaign visit President Roosevelt sought rest there and joined the service. Two girls sat near him and, after their search, he revealed his identity saying I am the president.
The Northern Baptist convention meets in Chicago from May 30 to June 5. The National Council of Congregational churches gathers in Omaha from May 25 to June 1. The Baptist Young People's Union holds its International convention in Philadelphia from July 6 to 19. Seven Protestant denominations participate.
The piece urges church attendance as a test of Christian loyalty. It cites denial of Christ through neglect of living by his ideals and commandments, neglecting close companionship, witness, and loyalty to the church.
A collection of maxims urging practical faith and virtue. Love yields fruits and forgiveness sweetens life while self money and pride tempt. Prayer and practice form a team, true faith is creed in action, and thoughts shape living.
The article notes a new Protestant Charities Aid association in New York City uniting Catholics and Jews, following existing similar groups. It also mentions the first world wide Y M C A athletic meet to be held July 10 to 17 in Copenhagen with over forty countries expected.
The city has organized a Baptist saving and loan association to promote thrift and help every member live in his own home.
Karl Rundheim, an 80 year old retired manufacturer in Berlin, has married his eighth wife, a 24 year old woman. The ceremony marks a late chapter in his long marriage history as local reports note the age gap and number of prior unions.
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