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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1931

Page

8

Paul and Barnabas Expand Mission From Cyprus to Asia Minor

The article discusses Paul and Barnabas leaving Cyprus for Pamphylia and then Antioch, preaching to Jews and Gentiles. It notes opposition from some Jews and favorable reaction from Gentiles, marking a world wide expansion of the Christian mission and urging the modern church to maintain a broad, patient, and inclusive spirit.

Paul Phos Cyprus Barna- Bas Slapes Pamphylia la Paul Barnabas Con John Mark Perga Antioch Pimar Syria Christans Jesus Jerusalem Asia Minor Europe

Missionary Day Observed at Wylie Chapel A M E Church

Missionary Day will be observed at the Wylie Chapel A M E Church in Nelsonville on Sunday announced by Rev. M. H. Johnson. Rev. Jas H Mann will speak at morning services and Rev. B J Hall at evening. Members of the First Baptist Church have been invited to attend.

Nelsonville Wylie Chapel M. H. Johnson Jas. H. Mann B. J. Hall First Baptist Church

Divorced Couple Remarry with Hope for Lasting Union

In Cleveland on August 28, William H. Evers, vice president of an engineering firm, and Corrine Paisley Pennington Evers, a Shaker Heights society matron, remarried after their divorce decree from June 30 was set aside. They told Common Pleas Judge Samuel H. Silbert they will work to keep the union permanent, attributing earlier estrangement to outside interference now ended.

Cleveland William H. Evers Corrine Paisley Pennington Evers Shaker Heights Society Common Pleas Samuel H. Silbert Evera Silbert

14 Year Old Girl Plans Delaware River Swim

The 14 year old daughter of a Philadelphia resident plans to swim the ten mile Delaware River stretch from Philadelphia to Riverton New Jersey. The swim would follow the historic course once used by the National AAU men's long distance champion.

la May Berg Philadel Delaware River Philadelphia Riverton N. J

Sermon Topics For Middleport Pastors Given

Middleport Aug 2. Rev F G C Kreager sets Sunday worship with subject Quit ters not Winners. Sunday School 9 15, B Y P U 6 30, evening talk What Christ Wants of You. Playlet Bever Keys to Bald Pate by church youths. Gardner to speak on The Men and Women of Tomorrow. Can Christians Think Alike in evening. Heath ME Church: What the Church Means to Our Boys and Girls 10 30, Epworth League Reformers 6 30, Turning Defeat Into Victory 7 30. Midweek study Wednesday 7 30.

Middleport F. G C. Kreager First Baptist Church H. M. Croig Christ W. Willams Gardner Dexter Heath M. HE H. H. Eichinger Epworth League

Rev Rogers to Speak at Local Church on Sunday

GLOUSTER Aug 28 Rev M S Rogers of the Church of Christ along with Mrs Rogers return from a Illinois vacation and will fill the pulpit at the local church next Sunday Lord's Supper and morning worship at the usual hour The evening sermon is The Tragedy of Unbelief Also Rev Paul E B Kemper to lead morning service at M E Church with a special four part evening series led by W C T U Mountville and Liberty Hill churches announce Sunday School and preaching services at 1 and 2 o clock respectively accompanied by their pastors

Albert J Presbyterian New Falymouth Rvices Christian Arch McArthur S Ermon J. Charles Richards New Martinsville W. Va Ichards Teader Sena BH. Vollenweider Audium A. Will, Jr Guthrey W. W. Weiser D. McKinley M. 8. Cox, County Supervior Pickaway County Paul E. Kemper M. E Mountville Paul EB. Kemper Liberty Hill Church Howard Householder

Religious services in Logan as annual Lancaster conference begins

Logan August 28. Only Sunday School will be held at United Brethren Church due to the Lancaster conference. Many congregants will attend sessions there. Key events include Bishop A R Clippinger’s 2 PM sermon and stationing committee report. Other churches feature sermons by C Wacholz Milford Center 2:30 PM at Trinity Lutheran and Elmer Bliss at 1:30 PM.

Logan United Brethren Church Lancaster A. R. Clippinger C. Wacholz Milford Center Trinity Lutheran Church Elmer Bliss Methodist Episcopal Church James R. Fields Amos L. Heyde St. Matthews Lutheran Church Lutheran Youth Society

Reorganization Planned at First Methodist Junior High

Mrs. S. H. Bing is appointed superintendent of a complete reorganization of the new Junior High School Department at the First Methodist Church. Bing has chaired the state division of charities in welfare and brings broad welfare experience to the post.

First Methodist Church S. H. Bing Bing State Division of Charities

Home-Coming at Carthage Presbyterian Church Saturday

Carthage Presbyterian Church observes a home coming on Sunday August 30 with gathering at 11 a.m. and cafeteria style dinner at 11:30 followed by an afternoon program including a sermon by Rev Howard Warner reminiscence and music. It invites all church members and friends to attend.

Carthage Presbyterian Church Howard Warner Giadie Gitama

W C T U Board Member Speaks at Athens Churches

Nora Pontious of Napoleon will address Athens First Christian Presbyterian and First Methodist churches at 10 30 Sunday morning. She also speaks at Albany Methodist Sunday night and at the Athens County teachers institute Monday morning. Epworth League meets 6 30 Sunday night. No other evening services. Regular prayer meeting 7 30. Presbyterian and Christian Churches cancel services due to absences of two pastors.

Nora Pontious Union Presbyterian and Christian Napoleon Athens First Christian, Presbyterian First Methodist First Methodist Church Pontious Albany Methodist Church Athens County Teachers’ Institute Ewing Hall Epworth League

Religion Study Program Cut In Athens Schools

Religion education will be taught two days a week in Athens City schools this year instead of three due to budgets. One grade will be dropped from religious education. Miss Margaret Sisson returns to conduct classes. The Rev Maxwell Hall and Rev S R Bishop attended the council meeting at First Methodist Church with Clark Williams of Ohio University.

Athens Athens Council of Religious Education First Methodist Church Margaret Sisson Maxwell Hall Washington County Council of Religious Education Athens Council

Minister Athens Abbott Wilcox Announces No Sunday Services

The statement from Athens Abbott Wilcox notes that no church services will be held this Sunday, with no further events planned at the church facilities.

Abbott ¥. Wilcox

Church Schedule on South Congress Street

The notice lists weekly worship and meeting times at 15 South Congress Street. Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday meeting at 7:30 p.m. Reading room open Tuesday Thursday and Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m.

Ministers Outline Chauncey Area Sunday Services

Chauncey area churches list morning and evening services for Sunday including Independent Holiness Church Church of Christ Millfield Millfield Church of Christ Millfield Methodist The Plains Methodist Latter Day Saints Church of Nazarene Greens Run and The Plains. Rev W E Manning preaches at Independent Holiness and Church of Christ communion is led by Rev Miles E Hoon. Various prayer meetings and Sabbath School sessions are noted with assigned leaders.

Chauncey Independent Holiness Qghurch of Christ Methodist Episcopal Church of God Millfield Church of Christ Millfield Methodist The Plains Methodist Plains Latter Day Saints Plains Church of Nazarene Greens Run Church of Christ W. E. Manning Independent Holiness Church Miles E. Hoon Methodist Church Seventh Day Adventist Church William Clary Holiness Mission Church Millfield L. H. Stanley Church of Nazarene G. B. Courtney Taylor Ridge Church

Soloist at Nelsonville First Methodist Service

Dewey M. Goddard will sing at Sunday morning services at the First Methodist Episcopal Church in Nelsonville with Mrs. Mabel Lancaster on piano. The sermon titled The One Thing Needful will be given as the service closes the church year ahead of the conference year end.

Nelsonville Dewey M. Goddard First Methodist Episcopal Church Mabel Lancaster

Pomeroy Plans Are Given Out

Rev. Glenn Tennell announces seven union services at the M E Church at 7 30 p m with morning worship at Pres byterian and Peace Evangelical churches. Subjects include The Inestimable Value of a Soul for Christ and Transformation for His Glory. Sunday School at 9 30. Evening services at Simpson and Forest Run churches with topics Spiritual Dynamics and Terrestrial and Celestial. Conference sessions shift Sunday School dates.

Joint Council of the Peace Evangelical Congregation Mary and Martha League Glenn L. Tennell Bethany M. E Simpson Church Forest Run M. E

Last Services To Be Sunday At Three Churches

Last preaching services for the season announced by Rev. Linton Mattox for Canaanville Guysville and Stewart Churches. Canaanville holds 9:30 Sunday School 10:30 preaching 9:30 class. Guysville 10:45 preaching 9:30 Sunday School. mid week 8 p m. Stewart 8 p m preaching 9:30 Sunday School with mid week Thursday eve. An all day meeting at Guysville on Sept 6 marks Mattox’s final regular service as pastor.

Guysville Guysville-Stewart Linton Mattox Canaanville Jesse B. Poston Guyeville W. W. Buck Homer Morehead Stewart Church J. Biddison Stewart Mattox

Salvation Army Weekly Schedule Announced

Adjutant Bernard Stone releases a full week of Salvation Army services with street meetings Sunday gatherings at 10 30 a m and 7 p m. House events include Holiness meetings at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m plus youth and cadet activities.

Central Avenue M. E. program outlined

The Rev. Ward Radford announces regular Sunday services at Central Avenue M. E. Church with Sunday School at 9 15 followed by morning prayer and praise. Epworth League meets at 6 to hear Rev Parker, and evening worship at 7 30 led by Rev S J Bishop. Sunday School at Clarks Chapel and Factory Sunday at 10.

Ward Radford Central Avenue M. E Epworth League Parker S. J. Bishop Clarks Chapel Factory

Logan Minister Set for American Lutheran Convention

The Rev. Amos L. Heyde of St. Matthews Church will attend the first regular convention of the American Lutheran Church from September 1 to 4 at Zion Church in Sandusky. He leads Wednesday devotionals and addresses the assembly as part of Ohio District activities within the 13 districts and 138 parishes.

Ohio American Lutheran Church

No Evening Services At Amesville Church

The Amesville Presbyterian Church led by Rev. A M Taylor will hold morning services on Sunday with the sermon The Faith of Our Lord Jesus Christ. No evening services at Amesville. Evening worship at 8 o clock at New England Presbyterian Church with a talk on Three Characteristics of a Successful Man. Sunday school at Amesville 9 and at New England 9 30.

Sunday Services Listed at Hocking Street Church of God

Rev Calvin B Haines announces Sunday services at Hocking Street Church of God The schedule includes Sunday School at 9 15 ser mon at 10 80 jail meeting at 1 Young People's meeting at 6 30 and sermon at 7 30 A prayer meeting is set for Wednesday night at 7 30

Hocking Street Church

Special music at Asbury M E Church evening worship

Special music by the young people's vested choir will be presented during the evening worship at Asbury M E Church. Rev. Harry Dye announces church school at 9 30 a m and Epworth League gathering at 6 45 p m.

Asbury M. E Harry Dye Epworth League

Rutland Plans Announced At First M. E. Church

Rutland announces no evening service at the First Methodist Church. Rev. Harry Dye presents a sermon titled What Shall We Choose From Life and music will feature the 9:15 Sunday School meeting.

Rutland M. E Harry Dye

Sermon Planned on The Restoration of Lost Years

The Rev. M. S. Cunningham will deliver a sermon on The Restoration of Lost Years at South Canaan Church Sunday morning. Bible school is scheduled for 9 30.

M. S. Cunningham South Canaan

Reverend Nethery to Preach at Alexander Presbyterian Church

The Rev. William Nethery will preach at the Alexander Presbyterian Church on the Athens Albany Road at 8 o clock Sunday night. After services a joint Session and Board of Trustees meeting will follow.

William Nethery Alexander Presbyterian Church Athens-Albany

Many Expected at Glouster on Sunday

Glouster August 28 Many former residents are expected to attend the Church of Christ annual home coming. Events begin with morning worship at o'clock, musical offerings by a children’s choir, sermon by Rev. G B Courtney of Chauncey, basket dinner at noon, afternoon program at 1 30 with adult and young people choirs, instrumentals, talks by visitors, and closing sermon by Rev M S Rogers at 3 19 p m.

Glouster Trimble Church of Christ G. B. Courtney Chauncey M. S. Rogers Glouster Church of Christ

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