Christmas program notes from area churches and groups
Church ensembles rehearse Christmas music and ministers begin sermons. First Methodist plans a 10 30 anthem The Wonderful Story and a solo Entreat Me Not to Leave Thee. Various church groups hold meetings and social events through the week including junior department clothing drive and student activities with multiple classes and societies scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
P. L. Baldwin
John W. Danford
Home Guards
Church School
Epworth League
Dorothy Pearson
Sunday School Board
Hathamar
J. Ira Jones
Queen Esthers
Danford
Martzolff
Woman's Home Missionary Society
Wesley
Delta Sigma Chi
Kappa Phi
Money for Christmas Work Offered for All Churches
Procter & Gamble offers a plan allowing any church to raise extra Christmas funds. For every Oxydol box top or Ivory Soap wrapper collected, a church earns one half cent once 200 tops or wrappers are gathered. Send to Cincinnati by January 2, 1940 with grocer requests and organized collection efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Procter & Gamble
Procter & Gamble Company
Cincinnati
Ohio
God the Preserver of Man Christian Science Lesson
The Christian Science Church will read the lesson subject God the Preserver of Man on Sunday. The golden text, Psalms 121:8, proclaims the Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in forever. Included are II Timothy 4:18 and a Science and Health quotation about spiritual progress and turning from material sense toward Spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Man
Christian Science Church
Mary Baker Eddy
Plan Bible Sunday Observances At Central Ave Churches
Central Ave Methodist Church will observe Bible Sunday with Rev. Stanley Jeffery preaching The Truth That Makes Men Free at 9 15 AM Posters depict Bible contributions to civilization Evening service at 7 30 PM features Immanuel God With Us and special music Plains Methodist Church presents The Christian Religion and Evil at 9 30 AM Unified service Clarks Chapel Methodist Church holds 11 15 AM sermon The Christian Religion and Evil There is a mid week preaching service and official board meeting Tuesday at 7 45 PM
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universal Bible
Central Ave. Methodist Church
Stanley Jeffery
Immanuel God
Plains Methodist Church
Clarks Chapel Methodist Church
Revival Services End With Saturday Night Closure
Rev W E Music of the Athens County Pilgrim Holiness Churches announces the five week revival led by Rev B H Pugh will end with Saturday night services. Sunday circuit events include New Marshfield Sunday School at 9 30 a m with preaching by Rev C P Pridgen, East Canaan 1 30 p m Sunday School and 2 30 p m sermon by Pridgen, Luhrig 9 30 a m Sunday School and 7 30 p m sermon by Pridgen.
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W. E. Music
Athens County
Rev. Pridgen
Luhrig
Sermon at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church for Bible Sunday
Rev Robert G Purrington will preach at the 10 30 morning prayer service. Other rites include 8 am Holy Communion and 9 30 Church School. Christmas plans call for an 8 am Holy Communion on Dec 24 and an 1130 pm choral Eucharist with carols after the midnight service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert G. Purrington
Good Shepherd Episcopal Church
Holy Communion
Bible Students to Speak at Wesleyan Church
Eldon Martin once of Athens along with George Poole and Thomas Arnold all students at God’s Bible School Cincinnati will address the Wesleyan Methodist Church at 7 30 p m Saturday December 9 Sunday School starts at 9 30 a m Rev Ken ney the pastor preaches at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m A young people service is set for Tuesday at 7 30 p m A prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m and the Union Prayer Band gathers Friday at 2 p m
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Eldon Martin
Athens
George Poole
Thomas Arnold
God's Bible School
Cincinnati
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Kenney
Union
Osborn to Preach at Evangelistic Service
The Pilgrim Church at Washington and Congress Streets will host Evangelistic services with Sunday School at 9 30 led by Dave Jackson. Morning worship at 10 30. youth meeting at 6 45 led by Miss Norma Hartman. Rev H E Osborn preaches at 7 30 evening service. Mid week prayer is Wednesday at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilgrim Church
Washington and
Congress Sts
Dave Jackson
Norma Hartman
H. E. Osborn
Revival To Continue At Free Methodist Church
Revival services at the Free Methodist Church, Campbell and Stimson Ave., continue this weekend with services at 7:30 p.m. led by Rev. L. E. Guffey. Sunday School starts at 9:30 a.m. with a love feast at 10:30 followed by preaching and the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Methodist Church
Campbell and Stimson Ave
L. E. Guffey
Guffey
Sermon Topics For Christian Church This Sunday
Morning services at the Christian Church Sunday begin at 10 15. The subject is Pales tinian Fires. The evening sermon titled A God Who Saves starts at 7 5 p.m.
Blackboard Lesson At Church of Christ
Bible classes at the Church of Christ on Stimson Ave meet Sunday at 9 45 morning adult class led by Elroy McDonald and primary group led by Dorothy Patterson A morning sermon titled Worship at 10 15 with Communion at 11 Evening worship starts 7 Sunday services announce mid week plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Stimson Ave
Elroy McDonald
Dorothy Patterson
Presbyterian Church Sermon and Classes Schedule
Patrick to address Young Married People with a sermon on An Ancient Book in a Modern Age at 10:30 Sunday. Dr J R Patrick of Ohio University will speak on marital problems at 9:30 Sunday School for Young Married Couples. A Christmas program is planned for the Women’s Association Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. The Bachelor club meets at the manse Sunday evening. A card party for Young Married Couples is set for Wednesday evening December 20 at the manse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
J. R. Patrick
Ohio University
Women's Association
Bachelor Club
Plan Services at Mt Zion Baptist Church This Sunday
Mt Zion Baptist Church schedules Sunday School at 9:30 a m. with Rev James Kreble of Rendville preaching at 10:45 on Grati tude by Service and an evening sermon at 7:30 on Spiritual Food BYPU meets at 6:30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
James Kreble
Rendville
BYPU
Rev Elsea To Preach Three Sermons Sunday
Preaching under Rev S E Elsea will take place at Jacksonville Methodist Church at 9 a m Millfield at 10 o clock and Trimble at 7 30 p m with a 1 p m service.
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Elsea
S. E. Elsea
Jacksonville Methodist Church
Millfield
Trimble
Stiversville Church Plans Amateur Show
Stiversville Methodist Church invites overflow crowds for an amateur show titled The Shining Light hosted by Rev. Earl T. Scott during Sunday services. Church Night and school sessions are scheduled, with proceeds from Friday’s youth contest to paint the interior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl T. Scott
Stiversville Methodist Church
Portland
Morse Chapel Methodist Church
Great Bend Methodist Church
Nazarene Church Schedule Details Services and Meetings
The Nazarene Church at 9 30 a m under Cecil Cox superintendent presents worship at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m. Hi Ny and Ny P S groups meet at 6 30 p m. A prayer meeting is set for Thursday evening at 7 30 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nazarene Church
Cecil Cox
Hondell
In Him Topic at Church of God Service
The Church of God on Hocking Street hosts a 9:30 a.m. Unified service with Rev. E. Nicholas presenting In Him. Evening programs include A Cure for the Low Mood at 6:30 p.m. and Selling Out at 7:30 p.m. Mid week prayer and praise is Wednesday at 7:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of God
Hocking St
E. Nicholas
Sunday Schedule for Alexander Church Hebbardsville
The Alexander Presbyterian Church in Hebbardsville will hold Sunday School at 10 a.m. The pastor will lead morning worship at 11. In Harrisonville the Union Sunday School classes meet at 9:30 a.m. A Christian Endeavor Society meeting is at 6:45 p.m. Evening worship follows at 7:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Presbyterian Church
Hebbardsville
Harrisonville
Union
Methodist
Buchtel Church Sets Attendance Record
Last Sunday at Buchtel Methodist Church Sunday School attendance surpassed prior marks with over 100 people present. This Sunday a 2 PM meeting will include a pastor’s message from the Mystery Box and Murray City Methodist Church services start at 9:30 AM followed by a prayer meeting and 7 PM preaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchtel Methodist Church
Murray City Methodist Church
Bates Epworth League To Visit Albany Group
Albany Methodist Church schedules Sunday School at 9 30 a m Epworth League at 6 45 p m and a 7 30 p m church service Miss Ashcraft and a quartet from Bates Methodist Church will perform special music. Snowville and Temple churches hold services 9 30 a m and 11 o'clock with a bake sale by the ladies at Tewksberry store at 9 a m Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany Methodist Church
Epworth League
Bates Methodist Church
Tewksberry
Morning Prayer at Nelsonville Church
Epiphany Episcopal Church Nelsonville holds a 9 o clock Morning Prayer service with sermon by Sam F Downer. Christmas Day plans include Holy Communion at 9 o clock with Rev. Robert G Purrington as celebrant and preacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Epiphany Episcopal Church
Sam F. Downer
Epiphany Church
Robert G. Purrington
Nicholas to Speak at Coolville Church Service
The Coolville Church of God invites the public to Sunday services at the mill hall. A study hour starts at 1 30 p m followed by afternoon services at 2 30 featuring singing and a message by Rev E Nicholas of Athens. A vice will be held Thursday evening at 7 30 with Rev Nicholas speaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolville
Pleasanton Methodist Announces Sunday School and Prayer Service
Pleasanton Methodist Church will hold Sunday School at 9 30 a m led by Warren Graham superintendent followed at 10 30 by a prayer service led by Frank Martin Mid week prayer and praise services are held each Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock
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Pleasanton Methodist Church
Warren Graham
Frank Martin
Haydenville Church Announces Mystery Box Sermon
The Haydenville Community Church will hold a unified service Sunday at 9 30 a m with the message from the Mystery Box. An Epworth League meeting is set for 6 p m and a prayer meeting will be held Thursday evening at 7 at the parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haydenville Community Church
Epworth League
Richland Methodist Program Outlined for Week
Richland Ave Methodist Church announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m, prayer 10 30, and Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m. Sermon by Dr Herman Baughn at 7 30. Quarterly Conference on Dec 12 at New Marshfield. Choir practice Tuesday evening and Wednesday Bible study and prayer service scheduled.
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Richland Ave
Morris To Preach At Pomeroy Church
Bible School at the Pomeroy Church of Christ meets Sunday at 9:30. Rev. B H Morris will preach the morning sermon at 10:30 titled Prophecies of a Kingly Messiah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
Pomeroy Church
Pomeroy
Pomeroy Church of Christ
B. H. Morris
Keeping the Faith Topic at Hemlock Grove Bible School
Hemlock Grove Bible School meets at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at Hemlock Grove Church of Christ. Rev. Miles E. Hoon will preach at 10:30 on Keeping the Faith with evening talk at 7 about Divine Leadership.
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Hemlock Grove Church
Thomas To Preach At McArthur Sunday
McARTHUR W P Thomas Jr will be the preacher at a morning prayer service in Trinity Episcopal Church McArthur at 1030 am Sunday Church School meets at 930 am Christmas in Trinity Church is planned for the morning of December 24 at 1030 am with Rev Robert G Purrington as the preacher A stray historical note mentions a boy employed to carry King James I s whip pings as a youth
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McArthur
W. P. Thomas, Jr
Trinity Episcopal Church
Trinity Church
Robert G. Purrington
Old-Fashioned Praise Meeting Set for Sunday
An old fashioned praise meeting is planned for 2 p m Sunday December 10 at the old Hocking Store building on Route 56 near Carbon dale Rev Ray Pidcock and Rev Harry Dickerson direct the revival currently in progress at the site
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P.J
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Athens Co. Farm Bureau Co-Op Assn
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Buick Co
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Zenner
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Athens Co. Farm Bureau Co-Op
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Farmers Equipment Co
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Cornwell and Co
Argresara RR
ROK SK
Buck & Burk
Dial
Harris Furniture House
Miller's Wallpaper
Santa
Baldwin
Aerogenic
RCA
Xmas Records
Summers and Son
SAY
Parker Music Store
Clarence A. Dean
Athens Co
Delco
Dad
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Fred R. Beasley
Whitmore’s
Buchtel Rd
Robt
Oliver
Free Ticket
White Seal Oil Co
Peoples Bank
Citizen Central Bank
Nels
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Roy's Auto
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Harris Furniture
Miller's
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Harvey Wend
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MAC Chevrolet
J. C. Hallett
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El &1
C. Egbert Whitmore
City Florist
Jackson St
Carpenter Holwestore
Ball's Pharmacy
Ray Barron
Mechems
Thomas
J. Eb, Lee
Universal Electric Waffle Irons
Holwe
Alsonville
Prestons
A. B. Johnson Groc
Siemer
Martin Alexander
Pruit Center
Bennett Co
H. W. Shafer
Grace
Santa Claus
Bunte
Wilson Bros. Grocery
Geo, Bateman
R. C. Howe
Carpenter's Toyland
Nelsonville, Ohio
Betty Lou
Cable Holwe
RANA
RGR
SRESA
Miledred
Vantine
Hickman’s Drug Store
Bob Ohlinger
S. Mae Chevrolet
Mgr
Don Harmony
Shines
Athena
Majestic Theater
Merchants
Stiversville Church
RE OS
Pere Poe
Alexander
Buchtel School
Bates Epworth League
Albany
Nelsonville Church
Nicholas
Pleasanton Methodist
Haydenville
Mystery Box
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