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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1928
Page
9
A church exhortation urges all men to own dependence on God and seek mercy through repentance. D. Carl Yoder invites believers to confess sins and transfer to humble sorrow, while recognizing divine presence in triumphs and sorrows as a call to reformation.
Pulgrim Holiness Church led by Pastor C P Pridgen holds Sunday school at 9 30 a m and services at 10 30 a m 7 30 p m with a evening sermon titled Signs of the Times Using a Dispensational Chart Wylie Chapel A M E led by Rev A A Hughey lists Sunday school and worship times with a 3 00 p m consecration service and 7 30 p m evangelistic meeting Evangelistic events and district Nazarene assembly in Coshocton noted for this week
John Lloyd Evans ministers morning worship at 10 30 with sermon by Mrs Edith Stires Sunday school begins at 9 30 with W Hudson as superintendent There is no evening service Mid week prayer Wednesday 7 30 p m and choir practice Thursday 7 p m
A mission festival at BNITY Lutheran Church features two sermons by Rev. W. F. Doctor of Lancas and a sermon by Elmer Bliss at 10:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Both services held at Spaunagel Church grounds with refreshments available.
Rockbridge Advent Christian Church announces Sunday services led by E L Woodworth. Sunday school at 9:30 a m. Sermon at 10:30 a m titled What Do I Hear. Another sermon at 11:30 a m titled The Aging Years and the Unchanging Christ. Wednesday at 7:30 p m annual business meeting.
At 700 a.m. Sunday school led by Ry Smith and 0:30 a.m. morning worship titled The Unchanging Christ. No evening service or mid week service this September. Fall program begins on Rally Day in September to boost attendance at both Sunday school and church after August break.
Sunday school will meet at 10 oclock. Preaching service at 11 15. The pastor B F Kimbrough will preach on the subject Go Forward at er and Carpenter streets Athens.
The Ridge Union Sunday school holds its annual home-coming on September 16. Beginning next Sunday the Old Flooded Sunday school meets at 9 30 a m with Helen Frances in charge. Preaching services will be held at Pleasant Valley church at 8 o clock Sunday evening.
William A. Moore, pastor, presides at 9 a.m. Sunday school and brief sermon with 7:30 p.m. preaching. No evening service September 9 due to pastor attending conference. Pastor departs Monday afternoon for conference.
First Church of the Nazarene announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m sermon at 10 30 a m by Rev Meg of Harrisonville evangelistic meeting at 7 30 p m and Sunday night prayer at 7 30 p m Pastor P R Rood leaves for Coshocton Ohio to attend the Ohio district assembly returning around September 3 Eden Church of the Nazarene lists Carl Clendenin as pastor
The Danville church plans a Sunday school beginning about September 12 in the new church now open for services. The first service was held last Sunday night. Preaching occurs every other Sunday at 7 30 p. m with a prayer meeting on Wednesday night.
Pastor P. R. Road preaches Sunday at 2:00 p m at Brother Perry Diddle's home in Racine with Rev. W J Green assisting. The group hopes to soon relocate to a building for regular services.
Pastor A. W. Stewart led Sunday school at 9 a m and class services at 10 a m with an evangelistic service at 7 30 p m The Reverend attended the Nazarene District Assembly in Coshoc ton Ohio this week.
C H Eichinger pastor. Sunday school 9 15 a m morning worship 9 30 a m subject Faith Is the Victory Epworth League 6 30 p m evening service 7 30 p m subject A Pastor s Charge to His People Wednesday 7 30 p m mid week service closing Sunday of conference year urged attendance
Pastor Fred I Gardner leads Bible school at 9 15 with Edward French as superintendent. Morning worship at 10 20 followed by a Parents service and sermons on What Shall Our Children Receive From Our Homes. Evening services 6 30 and 7 30 feature The Lord's Supper. Wednesday prayer meeting 7 30 begins a study series on the world into which Jesus came.
The Church of Christ of Middleport begins observing the Lord's Supper at evening services from this Sunday, inviting all followers of Christ to participate. The evening sermon is titled The Lord's Supper Its Picture and Power.
L O Lineberger pastor leads final service of the year at Rutland M E Church with morning worship at 10 30 and Sunday school at 9 15 led by Carl Reeves. Sermon titled Jesus The Pioneer of Life. No preaching September 9 due to Ohio annual conference at Springfield.
L. O. Lineberger pastor. Sunday school at 9 30 a m Avery M Roberts superintendent. Evening worship and preaching at 7 30 p m Sermon by pastor The adjourn meeting of the official board of this church will be held following the preaching.
The text recounts Paul and Silas preaching in Thessalonica and Berea, urging that Christ suffered and rose, sparking belief among Jews and Greeks but provoking envy and mob action. It notes conversion among noble women and the escape to Berea, with praise for the Bereans who welcomed the gospel and searched scriptures.
All stewards are urged to be present as earnest effort is made to close out the year. If you have unpaid pledges or have not given as you should, please contribute this week. Pastor preaches at Silver Run M. E. Church at 2 p m.
The church holds Sunday school at 9 15 am with preaching at 10 30 am and 7 30 pm Rev E E Barnhart will occupy the pulpit Those who heard him last Sunday were highly pleased
Rector Rev L O Forqueran announces Church of the Holy Communion opening Sunday. Church school at 9 15 with Holy communion and sermon at 10 30. School reorganized with new classes officers teachers and lessons. Choir practice at 6 30 p m Friday.
Sunday school at 9 30 a m with A E Middleswart as superintendent. Preaching by the pastor at 10 30 a m this will be the last sermon for the year. We hope Reverend Miller will return next year. Stiversville service at 2 30 p m with preaching at Minersville Sunday evening.
Campbell Street Free Methodist Church invites all to Sunday school at 9 a.m. preaching at 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Evening service led by Harry V. Webb. Thursday prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. Sunday evening preaching by Mr Holley Kelley with forthcoming special sessions.
Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 pm led by Charles M Coulter minister Prof Alex Root superintendent Bible school Prof A R Kresge organist Prof C C Robinson director of music Bible school at 9 15 am classes for all ages Morning worship at 10 30 am sermon Making God Vital last service of the conference year Coulter to attend annual conference in Springfield Monday No evening services until further notice
Morning worship at 10 45. Children's meeting at 5 45 p m. Young people's meeting at 6 30. Morning worship and evening service messages by Rev Ralph A Poole Evangelist. Charles V Weber is pastor.
A quirky article from the Christian Science Church on 6544 South Court Street Rubiert describes a golf themed letter puzzle. It notes Par is six and hints at a solution on the last page.
Explains the word ladder puzzle where one letter changes per step to form valid common words. Includes example COW to HEN in three moves and lists constraints on word validity and letter order. Mentions a biblical golden text Job 32 8 and hints at a printed solution.
Almighty given them under standing referenced. Wednesday meeting at 7 30 p m. Reading room open Tuesday Thursday and Saturday from 2 to p m.
The Church of Christ meets at No 4 Stimson avenue for Bible Study at 9 30 and worship at 10 30. Central Ave M E church Ira P Day minister Sunday school at 9 15 A Pickering superintendent. Sermon and worship 10 30. Young people 6 39 worship 7 30. Subject The Spiritual Passion. Prayer service Wednesday 7 30.
Clark's Chapel M E Church announces Sunday school at 1 30 with Mrs Nellie Phillips as superintendent. A sermon will be given by the pastor at 2 30 followed by communion services at the close of the service.
Warren Vine, 22, Cincinnati, an Embry Riddle air mail employee at Lunken airport, is believed to be the only aviator to pilot a plane and wed at the same time. He married Miss Lady Ruth Ogle at 10 000 feet above Nashville, Tennessee, as witnessed by officials from Embry-Riddle. The bride's father Rev E B Ogle performed the ceremony.
Mrs Marion Lousbury Foster, Red Cross official back from Paris and the First International Conference of Social Work, says international cooperation on case work and stronger family support are key to lasting world peace. Delegates from Japan, Russia, Germany and others agreed social conditions must improve and cross national social work must deepen. The conference underscored the family unit’s central role in civilization amid evolving welfare strategies.
The United States Department of Commerce reports that France took in more American automobiles in the first quarter of 1928 than in the same period of 1927, the increase doubling the prior level.
Wetmore Colorado woman credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with easing health after a difficult marriage. She says she used it off and on for 14 years, recommended it to hundreds of women, and took it as a tonic before childbirth after bearing six children. Her mother also used the remedy.
D. Carl Yoder recalls John D. Rockefeller in his youth earning 50 dollars between September 26 1855 and January 1 1856 while spending 9.09 on clothing and 5.58 to church and charity. The oil king urges keeping a ledger to record receipts and payments so parents can review, save money and give away as a religious duty.
WOR in Newark plans a near doubling of yearly air time by year end 1928. If estimates hold, air time will reach about 4,120 hours compared with 2,346 hours in 1926 and 1,248 hours in 1923.
The article argues the church should shape public opinion by supplying religious news to the press and engaging with the community's recreational life, noting most adults read newspapers and many attend movies. It suggests presenting Christianity as modern life’s best path to gain liberal media space.
The sermon champions social justice as central to modern industry. It argues that wealth obliges responsibility, work must provide daily bread for all, and no system should exploit workers. True religion lies in action to lighten burdens and ensure equal opportunity for everyone.
The church once fostered drama and mystery plays and should organize strongly enough to push moving pictures to carry religious messages. It could lead missionary education and promote practical Christian principles for brotherhood and world peace through film.
Pope Pius IX awards Nicholas Frederick Brady a Grand Cross of the Order of Gregory the Great for charitable support to Roman Catholic institutions and courtesies to dignitaries. The World Sunday School Convention names Rio de Janeiro as 1932 venue. New Eskimo Anglican deacon Thomas Amack ordained by Bishop Stringer in Herschel Island. The Harmon Foundation and Federal Council sponsor a Negro art exhibit in New York January 3 15 1929 with a $2560 prize. Near East Relief winds up over 105 million spent aiding war-torn regions in the past thirteen years.
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