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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1941

Page

3

Churches Plan Lent Programs for Ash Wednesday

Athens churches announce Lent observances beginning Ash Wednesday February 26. First Methodist will hold Holy Communion at 7 30 pm with midweek Lenten messages and March 2 sermons. Good Shepherd Episcopal adds Quinquagesima Sunday services and 8 pm communion with Friday prayers. Central Avenue Methodist and others schedule Wednesday 7 30 pm services and midweek sermons on themes of Christian fellowship.

Athens First Methodist John W. Danford Danford Good Shepherd Episcopal Church Robert G. Purrington Stanley Jeffery Central Ave. Methodist Church Christian World Fellowship

Church of Nazarene Schedule Announced

The Rev. Floyd Hondell will preach at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m Sunday School at 9 30 N Y P S presents a dialogue at 6 30 Youth and adult prayer groups meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m

Floyd Hondell Church of the Nazarene N.Y.P.S

Haydenville Circuit Schedules Announced

The Haydenville Methodist circuit outlines weekly services at Haydenville and Murray City with multiple Sunday 9 30 a m United service 7 p m praise and prayer meetings. Sunday March 2 marks a Day of Compassion for war relief. Revival starts March 9 with evangelists Rev Watt Walker and his wife.

William FE. Bancroft Haydenville Murray City Buchtel Hattie Cook Good Samaritan Watt Walker

Lenten Observances Planned at Epiphany Church

Roy Welke will preach at a Morning Prayer service on Quinquagesima Sunday Feb 23 at Epiphany Episcopal Church Nelsonville. A Lent preaching series will emphasize the work of Christians in today’s world.

Nelsonville Roy Welke Epiphany Episcopal Church

Christian Science Lesson Subject Announced for Sunday

The lesson sermon on Mind will be read in the Christian Science Church on Sunday with the golden text from Philippians 2 13. The readings include John 2 23 25 and passages from Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy on Mind reading healing and salvation.

Christian Science Church Jerusalem Jesus Mary Baker Eddy

Wesleyan Methodist Services Scheduled

Wesleyan Methodist Church announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m under Franklin Maerker plus morning message by Rev E C Kenney at 10 30. Choir rehearsal 5 45 p m and evening service 7. Mid week prayer 7 Wednesday. Band 2 p m Friday. Children meet Saturday 2 for song and Bible instruction. Young people meet tonight 7 with Bible study. Future service by Rev Eldon Martin and a God’s Bible School quartet.

Pratt St. Wesleyan Methodist Church Franklin Maerker E. C. Kenney Eldon Martin God's Bible School Cincinnati

Program Announced At Free Methodist Church

The Athens Free Methodist Church announces a prayer meeting this evening at 7 30. Sunday School begins at 9 30 a m with preaching at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m under Pastor Rev Walter Martin guidance.

Athens

Sermon Announcement at Christian Church by Rev I J Cahill

The Rev I J Cahill will discuss Christian Leadership in a 10 15 a m Sunday sermon at the Christian Church. Mr Robert Wendell will sing the baritone solo Seek Ye the Kingdom of God with the church choir.

I. J. Cahill Christian Leadership The Christian Church Robert Wendell

Be Ye Steadfast Topic at Pomeroy Church

Morning worship at 10 30 in the Pomeroy Church of Christ with Rev B H Morris preaching on Be Ye Steadfast Bible School at 9 30 am

Pomeroy

Schedule At Stim Son Ave Church Of Christ

The Stim son Ave Church of Christ announces a morning sermon at 10 15 by Rev C M Clouston. Bible classes start at 9 45 the Communion service at 11 and the evening service at 7 50.

Stimson Ave Church of Christ C. M. Clouston

Logan Episcopal offers Lent services with named preacher

St Pauls Episcopal Church Logan announces Lent preparations starting Quinquegesima Sunday with David Spencer preaching at 10 30. Ash Wednesday Feb 26 Holy Communion at 10 30 with Rev Robert G Purrington celebrant. Throughout Lent from March 6 Rev Purrington preaches at 7 30 each Thursday until Easter.

Logan St. Paul's Episcopal Church David Spencer Robert G. Purrington

Lenten Services Begin at Good Shepherd Church

Good Shepherd Episcopal Church schedules two services on Sundays with Church School. Ash Wednesday Holy Communion at 9 a.m. and Penitential Office at 4 30 p.m. on Feb 26. Lent services follow weekly Fridays at 9 a.m. and 4 30 p.m. starting March 7. World Day of Prayer excludes Feb 28. Episcopal Student Club starts Lent breakfasts after 8 o'clock service.

Good Shepherd Episcopal Church Good Shepherd Church Episcopal Student Club

Albany Church Topics Highlight Sermons and Classes

The Rev. Sydney C. G. Everson will preach on The Saving Significance of Suffering at Albany Methodist Church 10 30 a m. Don Young supervises Church School at 9 30 a m. Everson preaches at Pearl Chapel 2 p m on The Book of Life. Arthur Gibson directs Church School at 3 p m in the chapel.

Sydney C. G. Everson Albany Methodist Church Don Young Everson Pearl Chapel Arthur, Gibson

On Borrowed Time Topic at Snowville Church

Snowville Sunday School meets at 2 p.m. at Snowville Methodist Church with Wayne Chase in charge. The pastor will speak at 3 p.m. on On Borrowed Time. Church School also meets at 9:30 a.m. in Town House and at 1:30 p.m. in Temple with Arthur Crabtree supervising.

Snowville Methodist Church Wayne Chase Town House Lester Cooley Temple Arthur Crabtree

Rev Purrington To Preach at Trinity Church McArthur

The Rev Robert G Purrington will lead the Holy Communion service at Trinity Episcopal Church McArthur on Quinquagesima Sunday at 10 45 a m February 26 Ash Wednesday he will preach at 7 30 p m in Trinity Church This marks the first of Lent midweek services across Wednesdays in Lent

Franklin to appear at church dinner meeting

The sermon at the Presbyterian Church Sunday at 10 45 am by Rev Fred E Luchs will be Religion or Psychology. Thursday 6 pm men’s dinner features magician Benjamin Franklin IV performing.

Fred E. Luchs Presbyterian Church Benjamin Franklin IV

Reverend Purrington to Preach at Poston Church Sunday

The Rev. Robert G. Purrington will be the preacher in Poston Community Church Sunday evening at 7 00 p m.

Robert G. Purrington Poston

Sunday Services at Lodi Town House Scheduled

Services at the Lodi Town House begin with Sunday School at 1 30 pm and a sermon by Rev John Pollard at 2 30 pm.

Lodi Town House John Pollard

Crable To Preach at Mt Zion Baptist Church

At Mt Zion Baptist Church Sunday School is at 9 30 am and preaching by Rev James T Crable at 10 45 am and 7 30 pm The BYPU meets at 6 50 pm for young people activities.

Crable Mt. Zion Baptist Mt. Zion Baptist Church James T. Crable BYPU

Brotherhood Topic Highlighted at Methodist Sunday

The First Methodist Church program centers on Brotherhood with the Junior Choir performing for the adult Sunday School at 9:30 led by Mrs. A. L. Vandeveer. Dr. John W. Danford preaches at 10:30 on The Spirit of Brotherhood with special anthems and organ selections.

Sherwood To Conclude Church of God Revival

The Rev H A Sherwood ends a week long revival at the Church of God on Hocking Street with Sunday evening service at 7 30 and morning worship at 10 30 The Sunday School meets at 9 30 Mrs Sherwood speaks on Life Experiences at the Young People's Society at 6 30 There is no Saturday night service as members plan to attend the Southeastern Ohio Young People Convention in Corning High School with Warren C Roreck of Canton as speaker.

H. A. Sherwood Church of God Hocking St The Corning High School Warren C. Roreck Canton

Rothwell to Conduct Services at Pilgrim Church

The Rev. Mel Thomas Rothwell of Port Huron Michigan will speak at Pilgrim Church Congress and Washington Streets. He will address Holy Humans at the 7 30 p m service and lead the morning worship at 10 30 a m. Sunday School starts 9 30 a m led by Mr Caster.

Mel Thomas Rothwell Port Huron Mich Pilgrim Church Congress Washington Sts H. EF. Osborn Columbus Rothwell Caster

Methodist Church Sunday Services Rutland Syracuse

Sunday services in Rutland and Syracuse Methodist Churches listed with times for Church School vesper and morning worship. In Rutland 9 15 Church School 4 p m vesper 7 30 p m Epworth League. Syracuse 9 30 Church School 10 30 morning worship 7 30 Epworth League.

Rutland Syracuse Epworth League

Church Announcements Due by Thursday for Messenger Page

Church notices for the weekly Messenger must arrive in the news department by Thursday noon. Individuals submitting notices should write them and mail or deliver to the news office.

Lent Services Announced By Central Ave Methodist

Reverend Jeffery announces a Lent program at Central Ave Methodist with Sunday services at 9 15 and 7 30 pm and midweek 7 30 pm services from Ash Wednesday Feb 26 to April 9. Guest speakers include Dr J Ira Jones and topics cover Christian world fellowship and its challenges.

Stanley Jeffery Central Ave. Methodist Church Christian World Fellowship World Christian Fellowship Jeffery J. Ira Jones Clark's Chapel Jesus

Hebbardsville and Alexander Church Programs detailed

The Alexander Presbyterian Church schedules Sunday School at 10 a.m. led by Walter Ervin with Rev. Louis Campbell conducting the 11 a.m. worship. Harrisonville Union Sunday School meets at 9:30 a.m. Pauline Atkins is superintendent. Evening worship starts at 7:30 p.m. On Thursday February 27 Church Night and Friday February 28 Family Night will feature a color motion picture on Presbyterian Board of National Missions activities in the southern mountains. Potluck supper at 7 p.m. everyone invited.

Alexander Presbyterian Church Walter Ervin Louis Campbell Harrisonville Alexander Presbyterian Board of National Missions

The First Deacons Sermon in Chesterhill Churches

Rev G C Nutter preaches The First Deacons at Chesterhill Methodist Church as worship services run Oakland 9 15 Chesterhill 11 Amesville 7 30 p m Sunday School at Amesville 9 30 Chesterhill 9 45 Oakland 10 20 FE J Ross in charge Epworth League service at Amesville in connection with evening worship Young people meet Chesterhill Church 2 p m to plan service

G. C. Nutter Chesterhill Methodist Church Oakland Chesterhill Amesville Jessie Lortz Emily Kinsey FE. J. Ross

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