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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1929
Page
8
The lesson links repentance and faith to forgiveness through Acts 2 32 39 and Luke 15 11 24. It frames repentance as the gateway to forgiveness, cites John the Baptist and Jesus, and uses the Prodigal Son parable to illustrate divine grace and human mercy.
The editorial reviews religious life in Southe Ohio counties noting immigrant churches and the circuit system. It highlights Meigs and Meigs County patterns, revival of rural churches, inter church cooperation, and union services. Emphasis on non sectarian programs to unite denominations while preserving loyalty and fostering youth moral training.
Middleport 9216 11 30 a m united service Bible study period H M superintendent Word period sermon by pastor Spiritual Mining 815 p m Young Peoples Mission study class 700 p m gospel praise service exhortation Sermon by the Bene Subject The Man Almost one Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock Frag service prayer and Bible dy
The article lists worship hours at 10 30 and 7, with sermons titled The Man Is Not Busy Enough and Man Who Is Too Busy. A day School and Bible classes occur at 9 15, led by Mr Grate. The Christian Endeavor Society meets at 6 with Jesus Teaching Us to Serve. Midweek meditation and prayer Wednesday at 7 centers on Prayer, followed by the Mission audy class.
Pastor Fred I. Gardner leads Bible School at 9 15 with a goal of 250 attendees. Morning worship at 10 20 features a youth focus and the lesson In Thy Youth. Christian Endeavor at 6 closes with a note on winners and losers. Evening service at 7 discusses a sermon titled Friend of the Lazarus. Wednesday prayer meeting and Evangelism lesson at 7.
Sunday morning at 9 30 Bible School and the Lord's Supper observed. Monday at 7 00 preaching service announced with a chart sermon where the audience helps. subject titled The Shadow and the.
9 15 a m Sunday School led by I E ler with superintendent Lincoln exercises stress Lincoln's people the Kentucky taineers morning worship at 10 30 a m Epworth League 6 00 p m evening service 7 00 p m Home Missionary Society meets with district president Mrs H J be as I r 7 00 p m Wednesday mid week campaign Week of February 18 county listic campaign
Sunday School at 9 00 a m led by Rob Warner with a 10 30 a m sermon titled what Is Your Life The evening will feature an address by Reverend on My Trip the Mountains of Ken A prayer meeting is set for Wednesday at 7 Special evangelistic services will begin Sunday February 17 at 7 p.m.
Rutland M E Church led by L O Lineberger keeps Sunday School at 9 15 and morning worship at 10 30 with sermon Sin the Christian. An offering supports local relief work in Kentucky and Lincoln area. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 Epworth League at 7 pm. Rose M E Church meetings begin February 18 with Rev Edward Barton of City Ohio assisting.
Syracuse M E Church announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m with Edwards as superintendent Epworth League at 6 15 led by Ella Edwards Evening worship with a sermon on Lincoln and a collection for Ken mountain schools Rose Hill M E Church holds a prayer meeting Thursday at 7 p m Sermon topic is Steps in Building a Christian Life.
Announcements for Sunday February 10 1929 from Bethany Methodist Episcopal Church led by Glenn L Tennell minister note Church School 9 00 am Ben Neutzling superintendent for all ages morning worship 11 00 am choir leads Theme The Meaning of Lent 7 30 pm evening service Theme The Example of Honest is p.m. Monday Senior Epworth League social at church.
Forest Run Methodist Church hosts Church School at 1:00 p m with William Nease as superintendent and a worship service at 2:00 p m.
In Pomeroy the Church of Christ announces ine D. Watkins as supply pastor. Bible School at 9 15 with Rodell Steffey as superintendent. At 10 15 the Lord s Supper and preaching with the sermon Our Responsibility. Evangelistic services at 7 15 focus on The Mistakes of Lincoln. Wednesday night prayer and training services.
Elmer Bliss, pastor, leads 9:00 a.m. Sunday School and Bible Class and 10:00 a.m. Divine Service. A 2:00 p.m. Divine Service occurs in Fairfield County. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Lenten service in Logan.
Pastor C M Bowman leads Sunday School at 9 30 and preaching at 10 30 with Rev Ray M Chapman of Westerville preaching. Evening services include 6 30 Christian Endeavor and 7 30 prayer. Midweek schedules show Wednesday evening prayer and Gibisonville Sunday School with 7 30 Christian Endeavor at both locations.
Pastor L Woodworth conducts Sunday School at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 30 a m with Loyal Workers at 7 00 p m First revival service begins with Rev J H Crouse of Columbus returning to preach Sunday evening and each evening for two weeks Also Rev G Herbert Baker of Toronto Canada joins to assist musically February 10 24 at 7 30 p m.
The notice lists H. L. Geddes as minister with 9:00 a.m. Sunday School led by Harry Smith at 10:15 a.m. Morning Worship and a 7:00 p.m. Evening Service on the theme Immortality Does the Human Personality Continue After Death. Midweek meeting Wednesday 7:00 p.m. features discussions on practical subjects. the Wednesday topic is Abraham Lincoln.
Revival services at Oroville have been well attended and the interest has been very good. To date eleven have been converted. Bethany Sunday School at 9 30 Sermon 4 30 Fellowship Sunday School 1 30 and Sermon 2 30 Gore Sunday School 9 30 No preaching service Sunday School 9 30 Class meeting 10 00 Evangelistic services at 7 00 Bible Study and sermon each evening.
Sunday School at 9 30 a m with E W Allen as superintendent Morning worship at 10 30 Sermon Foolish Wives Evening service 7 p m Endeavor groups at 6 p m Evangelistic services run through February 17 with Sunday night topic Mans Greatest Question to God Coming week topics include Roses Vs Skunk Cabbage A Sin God Will Not Forgive Where Will You Spend Eternity What Church Shall I Join and What Shall I Confess
The Church of Christ meets at 4 Stimpson Ave at 9 30 for a study of Romans chapter nine. At 10 30 worship and communion follow as practiced by the Apostolic Church.
Charles M. Coulter presides as minister with Alex Root supervising Bible School. Music by C Robinson and A Kresge organist. Irene Park directs Young People work. Bible School 9 15 classes for all ages. Dr Wilcox preaches at church while Coulter speaks at Presbyterian. Wesley Choir offers special music. Evening services 6 and 7 with Epworth League. Athens Boy Scouts attend. Coulter to address them.
Mrs O D Morrison and Mr F E Goldsberry preside as superintendents with Prof W R Longstreet as organist and Miss Genevieve Chase as student secretary. Meeting time changes to 9 30 with minister and superintendents to greet teachers and officers at 9 15 in the auditorium. Morning worship at 10 30 features Rev Coulter and Rev Wilcox exchanging pulpits. Choir sings Sing Halleluah Forth by Dudley Buck. 5 50 Home Hour then vesper service at 6 with subject Lincoln and the Negro. Readings by Miss Genevieve Apgar and a negro spiritual chorus. Evening worship at 7 Rev Wilcox addresses welfare matters of Methodist and Presbyterian meetings.
Pilgrim Holiness Church led by Pastor P Pridgen announces regular services. Sunday School starts 9 20 AM followed by preaching at 10 30 AM. Young People meet at 6 30 PM and a praise service at 7 PM.
John Lloyd Evans presides as minister at First Presbyterian Church with 9:30 Sunday School led by W. L. Hudson and a 10:30 morning worship featuring choir music. Evening services include Junior and Senior Endeavor groups and a 7:30 popular service with special music by Dr. Hubert Hyde and piano as part of the sermon on Unguarded Boundaries.
Christian Church at West State and Congress Streets under M. E. Chatley holds Bible School at 9:15 with FP. Richey as superintendent. Morning service at 10:15 features Abraham Lincoln as the pastor's theme. Christian Endeavor at 6 and evening service at 7. Woman's Missionary Society meets Thursday with Mrs. Chatley at 64 N Congress Street.
Campbell Street off Morris Avenue announces quarterly meeting after Sunday School at 9 00 love feast at 10 00 and preaching by Rev R B Niles around 11 00 Rev Niles also leads nightly revival at 7 00 all are invited Pastor H Webb leads services
The Church of the Good Shepherd on State and Carpenter Streets offers Morning Prayer and Sermon at 10 30. The Christian Science Church at 6514 South Court Street holds a Spirit service with readings from First Corinthians and John with Sunday School at 9 30 and service at 10 45. Reading room hours are Tuesday Thursday and Saturday 2 to 4 PM and a Wednesday service at 7 PM.
Ira P. Day, minister, leads revival services starting Sunday evening at Central Ave M E Church. Sunday school at usual hour with A S Pickering as superintendent, sermon at 10 15 am, girls sermon No Bad Girls at Home, Epworth League 6 pm, worship and sermon 7 pm. Evangelist event February 15 to March 3 with daily 7 pm services and special music by a large choir and vocal solos.
Mt Zion Baptist Church at Carpenter and Congress Streets lists B R Smith as pastor and Mrs Ida Cooper as assistant organist. Bible School at 9 30 supervised by Mrs Angie Cooper Gwen dolyn Lynch pianist. worship at 10 45. B Y P U at 6 30. sermon topic Jesus Teaching Us To Serve John 20 20 28. Mary Louise Pettiford pianist. The B Square Federated Junior Club presents a Frederick Douglass program at 7 45.
The Church of God led by Pastor Charles V Weber holds morning worship at 10 30 with a sermon titled The Abundant Life. The brief notice highlights the service time and subject for parishioners.
A church day program lists 5:30 junior meeting 6:15 Young People's gathering 7:00 evening worship The sermon topic for the service is The Lost Christ.
H. V. Webb pastors Strouds Run Church with Sunday School at 1 30 p m and preaching at 2 30 p m.
Albany M E Church pastor J W Barnes conducts a Lincoln Memorial Service with a 9 15 a m Bible School led by E H Lash. Public service at 11 15 a m features historical readings and a short address plus special songs and an invitation to all soldiers.
In Hebbardsville a Bible school session is scheduled for 1 30 p m with George Collins serving as superintendent guiding activities and lessons.
Sunday school at 9:45 o clock with Carlos Cowen as superintendent. Sermon by the minister at 10 45 a m. Young people service at 7 p m.
Andrew Murray Taylor pastor leads 9:30 a.m. Sunday School with Mr. Harry Henry as superintendent. Evening worship at 7:30 p.m. Community Choir directed by Miss Effie Glazier provides music. Second address in the "Studies of Men" series to be given. No Church Council meeting this month.
The Albany circuit lists J. W. Barnes as pastor with Sabbath School at 9:30 a.m. under superintendent Howard Stout, and preaching at 4:30 p.m. In HedBeardsville, Sabbath School starts at 1:30 p.m. led by superintendent George Collins.
Sabbath School begins at 9 15 a m with E H preaching at 7 p m The Call of the Christian Church is the sermon subject
Mrs. M. L. Kimmey, an Athens minister, will preach at the Wesleyan Methodist Church in Glouster Saturday evening and at Redtown on Sunday evening.
Revival services start February 10 at Portland M E Church led by Rev Edward L Miller pastor. He will preach at Morris Chapel 10:30 AM Great Bend 3 PM and Portland 7 PM February 10 with daily services in Portland. Athens District ministers assist February 18 and Rev H J Holcombe district superintendent delivers the February 19 sermon and second quarterly conference.
The Church of Epiphany announces communion at 4 40 p m led by Pastor E L Pielow with service details for parishioners.
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