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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1955

Page

8

Area Church Services at Athens First Methodist

Athens area churches list Sunday activities at Memorial Auditorium and Music Hall. Highlights include Church school 9 15 a m Morning service 10 30 a m with Dr John M Versteeg and Wesley Choir and Junior Church in basement. evening vespers at 5 00 p m. senior MYF 7 15 p m at 45 Maplewood. Phi Alumnae potluck 7 00 p m. Sigma Theta Epsilon open house 7 00 p m at Wesleyan Methodist.

Memorial Auditorium John M. Versteeg Wesley Choir Episcopal Church Interminate Fellowship Lois Hedges Watt Trinity P.m Frank Batdorff Avon

Weekend Church Schedule and Community Events

Friday features university student activities at 8 p m and an organ recital at 6 p m on Saturday. Sunday includes Bible school at 9 15 a m and morning worship at 10 15 a m with William Brophy as choir director and Mrs William Ruston at the organ. Supper for university students at 5 p m and CYF at 6 p m for high school students followed by vespers and a 6 15 p m talk by James Cline pastor Marietta. Additional events include Monday high school choir at 6 30 p m skating party at 8 p m and Tuesday Girl Scouts. Wednesday junior choir at 6 p m senior chair at 6 30 p m and committee meetings at 7 p m Rev Joseph B Maffett is the minister.

William Brophy William Ruston James Cline Christian Church

Church of the Good Shepherd Weekly Schedule

The Church of the Good Shepherd lists services and activities: Holy Communion at 8 am, church school 9 30 am, nursery and kindergarten 10 30 am, morning service and sermon 10 30 am, confirmation class 3 pm, Canterbury and Wesleyan Foundation supper 5 pm. Monday Boy Scout Troop 44 7 pm confirmation class 7 30 pm. Tuesday graduate student study 8 pm. Ash Wednesday Holy Communion 7 15 am and 10 10 am church school and young people’s confirmation class 4 Evening prayer 7 30 pm. Thursday choir rehearsal 6 45 pm. The Rev Phil Porter Jr rector.

Church OF the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church Canterbury Wesleyan Foundation Phil Porter, Jr

Church Schedule Highlights For Sunday Service

First Presbyterian Church lists sunday activities including school at 9 30 am class 9 45 worship 1 30 and 11 am nursery available during the 11 am service youth group and choir supper at 6 pm sunday choir practice at 7 pm tuesday westminster foundation phi chi delta rose tea 3 5 pm fellowship supper 6 pm interdenominational world student day of prayer 7 30 pm and lent meditation and breakfast 7 8 30 am

First Presbyterian Church School Westminster Foundation

Church Weekly Schedule Amid Services and Fellowship

The Sunday school starts at 9 30 a m with morning worship at 10 30 a m. Evangelistic service is at 7 45 p m with GA at 6 30 p m on Sunday. Wednesday features Sunday school teachers and officers at 7 p m prayer and Bible study at 7 30 p m and choir practice at 7 30 p m. Family Night Fellowship is set for Thursday at 7 p m. The Rev Sohn I Snedden serves as pastor.

Baptist Training Union Family Sohn I. Snedden

Salvation Army Week Schedule Promotes Youth and Services

Sunday school at 9 30 am led by James Gates superintendent Morning service at 10 30 am Youth groups at 5 pm Gospel service at 7 45 pm Tuesday junior region 4 pm Congregational meeting 7 45 pm Bible study 8 30 pm Wednesday corps cadets 6 pm Thursday Crusaders 4 pm Friday mid week service 7 45 pm Saturday street service at courthouse 2 30 pm

Salvation Army James Gates Crusaders Courthouse

Sunday church schedule and church leader listed

The text outlines a weekly church schedule including Sunday school at 9 30 a m junior church and worship at 10 30 a m with NYPS at 6 45 p m led by Rose Dailey Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m Prayer service on Wednesday at 7 30 p m Invitation groups Thursday at 1 30 p m Youth choir at 6 30 p m Intercession hour Saturday at 6 30 p m and names Rev Drell H Goff as minister.

NYPS Rose Dailey Drell H. Goff Athens

Central Ave Methodist Church Weekly Schedule

The Central Ave Methodist Church lists a 9:30 a.m. worship service and a 10:30 a.m. family night on Sunday. Activities include MYF at 6:30 p.m. Monday Cub Pack 51 potluck at 6 p.m. and a 7:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting with Bishop class Thursday 7:30 p.m. Friday features an adult workshop from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Rev. Melvin Alkire is pastor.

Central Ave Methodist Family Church Melvin Alkire

Sunday and midweek church services listed

Sunday school at 9 30 morning service at 10 45 with Mind as the lesson subject and the Golden Text from James 1 5. Wednesday evening service at 7 30 p m.

Local Church Schedule For Sunday Services

Morning worship at 11 am followed by a Negro history program at 2 30 pm. BTU at 6 30 pm. Evening service at 7 30 pm led by Reverend Franklin Upthegrove pastor.

Franklin Upthegrove

Athens Lutheran Congregation Schedule and Contacts

Worship at 10:30 am at 37 North Court Street. Bible study for university students at 30 North College Street at 9 am. Tuesday catechetical instruction from 7:30 to 8:30 pm led by The Rev. Robert Schmeding, pastor.

N. Court St N. College St Robert Schmeding

Albany Baptist Bible School and Gospel Service Schedule

The Albany Baptist announces a Bible school at 9 30 am and a gospel service at 7 30 pm led by Pastor The Rev Roland P Globig.

Albany Baptist Bible School Roland P. Globig

June Is Bursting Out All Over In Tomorrow Faith

DON D. TULLIS argues that true religion looks to tomorrow and eternity rather than past and present adversity. He contrasts pessimism with a faith that believes God’s eternity offers joy despite war hunger and crime, urging readers to envision sunrise over today’s sunset.

Don D. Tullis New England New Hampshire Gabriel Jesus New Orleans

Sunday church schedule and Rev Kelchner note

Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship service at 10 30 a m evangelistic service at 7 30 p m Wednesday prayer service 7 30 p m Thursday youth fellowship 1 30 p m The Rev R E F Kelchner is listed.

Seventh-day Adventist Sabbath Services Schedule

The Seventhday Adventist church lists Sabbath school at 9 45 a m with William Davidson superintendent and Mrs Dana Howett secretary Worship service at 11 15 a m with speaker John Davidson local elder The Rev Arthur D Laach pastor.

William Davidson Dana Howett John Davidson Arthur D. Laach

Evening church services schedule

Sunday school at 10 am worship at 11 am service at 7 30 pm mid week prayer at 7 pm Bible study at 8 pm led by The Rev. Ira L Shanafelt pastor.

Ira L. Shanafelt

Sunday church schedule features Rev Richardson ministry

Sunday school at 9 45 a m morning service and evangelistic service ongoing. Midweek activities include prayer and Bible study at 7 30 p m led by The Rev E L Richardson pastor.

St Pald’s Catholic parish mass schedule posted

Daily masses at 7 a.m 7 30 a m and 8 a m with Sunday 8 30 9 30 and 10 30 a m plus 4 p m for students Rev Jan B Kish serves as pastor at the convent and parish in charge.

ST. Pald's Catholic Jan. B. Kish

Sunday Services Schedule with Pastor W L Russell

Sunday school at 9 30 am worship at 10 30 am evangelistic service at 7 30 pm prayer meeting at 7 30 pm Wednesday The Rev W L Russell is the pastor.

Ednesday W. L. Russell

Ship Schedule and Bible Study Times

The notice lists daily ship service at 10 30 am and 7 30 pm, with prayer and Bible study at 7 30 pm Wednesday. It presents a concise timetable for services and religious study sessions.

Lancaster St Church of Christ Service Schedule

Bible study at 9:45 a.m. Worship at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Speaker Robert Stephens. Mid week Bible study announced.

Lancaster ST. Church OF Christ Robert Stephens

Jehovah's Witnesses Meeting Schedule and Talks

Jehovah's Witnesses announce a service meeting and ministry school Friday at 7 30 p m Public address Sunday at 2 30 p m Bible study Sunday 3 45 p m and Tuesday 7 30 p m for members and attendees.

Jehovah's Witnesses

Church and Youth Gatherings Planned in The Plains and Nelsonville

In The Plains the church schedules 9 30 a m worship and 10 30 a m district youth leader Mrs Joseph Williams. In Nelsonville a regional youth meeting is set for Saturday at 7 30 p m.

THE Plains—Church Joseph Williams Nelsonville

Whites Chapel Wesleyan Service Times

The notice lists ship service at 10 30 a m WYPS at 7 p m preaching by the Rev B H Pugh as guest speaker at 7 30 p m prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 led by the Rev Roy E Deeter with no further details provided.

Whites Chapel Wesleyan B. H. Pugh Roy E. Deeter

Services Schedule With Lena Brandenburg as Pastor

At 10 30 am junior service 6 45 pm YPS 7 pm evangelistic service 7 30 pm prayer meeting Wednesday and Saturday nights Pastor Lena Brandenburg leads the congregation.

Lena Brandenburg

Alexander Presbyterian Church Weekly Schedule

Church school at 9 30 am and adult choir rehearsal at 10 30 am. Youth fellowship meets at 7 30 pm. Albany group to be guests. World Day of Prayer Friday at 2 pm. Fellowship luncheon at 12 30 pm.

Alexander Presbyterian Church School Albany

Plains Methodist Worship and Services Schedule

The Plains Methodist invites worship at 9 30 am with guest preacher Dr Paul Baker. Church school follows at 10 15 am and evening services are at 7 30 pm on Sunday and Thursday led by The Rev J A Thornton.

Paul Baker J. A. Thornton

The Plains Church of God Service Schedule

The Plains Church of God outlines a 10:30 a.m. worship service and 7:30 p.m. Evangelistic service plus a 7:30 p.m. prayer meeting led by Pastor Calvin L. Bean.

THE Plains Church OF God Calvin L. Bean

Albany Methodist Charge announces weekly church schedule

Albany Methodist Charge lists services and meetings at Albany Temple Pearl Chapel and Snowville. Church school begins at 9:00 or 10:00 a.m. Worship at 9:50 or 10:45 a.m. Evening services at 7:30 p.m. Youth groups, prayer meetings, WSCS luncheon, and World Day of Prayer service are noted. The Rev. William H. Covert serves as pastor.

Albany—Church WSCS Fellowship PEARL Chapel Church Snowville William H. Covert

Church and Youth Activities Across Nearby Towns

In Chesterhill worship at 11 am with a 9:45 am church school and 7 pm Thursday youth fellowship. Amesville holds 9:30 am worship and 10:30 am church school with 7:30 pm youth fellowship and 8 pm board meeting. Sharpsburg conducts 8:45 am worship and 9:15 am church school led by Rev. Kenneth D. Frazier.

Chesterhill Amesville Esther Sharpsburg Kenneth D. Frazier

New Marshfield Church Schedules Services and Activities

The notice lists worship times at New Marshfield Church for Sunday and Monday events, with church school at 9 30 am and MYF at 7 50 pm in the morning and 7 30 pm midweek. Bates and P1 EASANTON churches follow similar schedules, noting pastors and program times.

New Marshfield NON BATES Easa Nton Church Carroll Chesser

Poston Methodist Sunday Schedule and Leadership

Poston Methodist church lists Sunday school at 10 am led by Clarence Creamer and worship at 11 am. Evening prayer service at 7 30 pm and MYF at 7 30 pm. Also notes Poston group with Philip James as superintendent and Thursday events at 7 pm led by The Rev Evan Edwards.

Poston Methodist Shade Clarence Creamer Poston Philip James Youngle Evan Edwards

Amesville Presbyterian Parish Service Schedule

Amesville parish announces Sunday school at 10 am and worship at 11 am with Youth Fellowship at 7 pm The New England church holds Sunday school at 9 30 am and service at 10 15 am Carthage schedule lists worship at 2 30 pm led by The Rev Mervin Hess minister.

Amesville New England Carthage Mervin Hess

South Canaan Baptist Church Service Times

South Canaan Baptist announces worship at 9 45 a m and 11 a m on Sundays with Thursday prayer and Bible study at 7 30 p m led by The Rev.

South Canaan Baptist Bible School Roland P. Globig

Vanderhoof Baptist Church Notice

The Vanderhoof Baptist church will hold a prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p.m. led by pastor Rev. Clayton W. Green. The ship reference appears to be stray OCR text.

Flossie Lillieo Grace Sines Anna Frasure Bess Davis Gladys Lines Minnie Strawn Amy Lanning Margaret Edwards

Kilvert Church of God Activity Schedule

Sunday school starts at 9 30 am with youth program meeting. A prayer meeting is held Friday at 7 pm with speaker Mrs M L Kimmey from Athens.

Kilvert Church OF God M. L. Kimmey Athens

Sunday Worship Schedule

Sunday school at 10 am follows with worship service at 11 am. Evening preaching service set for 7:30 pm with the same parish gathering.

Federal Valley Church Schedule and Pastor

The Rev Roy E Deeter presides at Federal Valley church with Sunday school at 9 a m and worship at 10 a m A midweek prayer meeting is held on Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

Denney Family Birthday Dinner and Community News

Mrs. Mary Denney and her son Donald celebrated birthdays at a February 13 dinner. The Denney family and friends, including the Hatten and Waugh families, visited and recoveries from influenza were noted. The 18 member Bidwell Porter Senior Class traveled to Gallipolis for yearbook photos. Everette Denney and Cecil Morris shared a Saturday evening visit.

Harrisburg Mary Denney Donald Gene Hutchinson Everette Denney William and James Stout Dry Branch W. Xa John Stout Bidwell Porter School Gallipolis Harold Denney Dayton

Valentine and community notices from New Straitsville

The Rev and Mrs Jacob Lehman hosted a Valentine and birthday party for Mrs Mariam Bookman and a large list of attendees from New Straitsville. Various church groups met for parties and devotionals. Community aid helped furnish a three room house for Mrs Ella Ambrose and son Foster after a recent fire. Local visits and births are noted along with several residents traveling to Columbus and nearby towns.

New Straitsville Jacob Lehman Old Allen Everett Spicer Paul Sharon Jimmy Terry Lessie Nutter Gracie Glenman Marlyn Connie Maynard Tim Lehman Red Cross Ella Ambrose Foster

Also Mentioned on This Page

Athens Messenger Athens Area Church Services First Methodist First Baptist First Church OF the Nazarene Christian Science MT. Zion Athens Lutheran Congregation Youth Fellowship R. EF. Kelchner Assembly OF God E. L. Richardson Evangelical United Brethren Latter Day Saints the Plains Church OF the Nazarene Albany Methodist Church V/m. H. Covert Albany Methodist Charge Methodist Charge NEW Marshfield Charge Amesville Presbyterian Parish Vanderhoof Grahams Chapel Federal Valley Sunday School New Straitsville News Pythian Sisters Faith Thompson Columbus Priscilla Cross Methodist Church Anna Abram Annabel Lanning Tazel Heid Margaret Edwarda John Thompson Shawnee Kathryn Stephenson Clifford Stephenson Far Graham Mabel Devol Walbridge Dorothy Fitzgerald Iva Dishon Ralph Dishon Frank Donley Charles Donley William Seaman William Cook Logan Robert Angie Perce Angie Lancaster William Webb Gore William Richard Inolumbus de Rilla Webb New Straits John Sherrard James Sherrard Son First Methodist Church and Wesley Foundation George W, Oerke Church For All All Book Genesis Psalms Keister Adv. Service Stresbers, Va Athens and Athens County Ministers Association Laundries, Inc Stimson Ave Athens, Ohio Athens Lumber Co Buckeye Cafeteria Athens, Unio City Food Market Fast State Harris Furniture Store Your One Stop Outfitters Obie Henry & Son Garage Chauncey, Obie Athens Machine Co Charm House Ice Helen Andrews the Cline Pharmacy Co Athens, Ohie Houck & van Dyke, Inc. Insurance Beckley Commonwealth Telephone Co. of Ohie Huffman Transportation Service Platt Hudson Sales & Service Pendergrass Hardware G. E Bowman's Dept. Store Chauncey, Ohile Cornwell Lovell Seuth Court St G. H. Martin & Son the Bank of Athens National Banking Association Buck Auto Supply Complete Tire Service Car Rad Bakery Richland Ave McBee Company Heft Automotive Service Carpenter St J. J. Sisler Co. Dry Goods G. B. McDaniel Crever Farm Abbie Milldeck's Court &J Stanley's Shoe Store Court St Steppe’ S S. Court Dwight H. Rutherford Insurance Rosenberg Depot St Leonard W. Simpson T. V. Service Millfield, O Kr.d. 2 Sutton's Pure Oil State Street Strawn Plumbing Co. Plumbing & Heating Supplies Sunnybank Greenhouse Monte Davis Swearingen Sporting Goods Sportsman's Steinmeyer Bros Clover Farm Ohio First National Bank Young's
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