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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1936

Page

10

Fowler Starts Lenten Sermon Series at Presbyterian Athens

Athens Presbyterian churches begin Lent with Holy Communion services and a sermon series by Dr. W H Fowler on The Beatitudes. Special musical programs include Schubert anthems and Franck organ numbers, with sermons through Holy Week and Easter observances.

Fowler Presbyterian Athens W. H. Fowler First Methodist Episcopal Church Schubert Carl Newssey

Downs Will Discuss Tuned to the Divine

Rev. Reed J. Downs of the First Christian Church will preach Our Hearts Tuned to the Divine at 10 15 a m Sunday worship. Bible Study at 9 15 a m. Morning organ pieces include Ave Maria Prelude Mendelssohn Andante Moderato and Marche Religieuse postlude. Home hour at 5 and Christian Endeavor groups at 6. No evening service.

Reed J. Downs First Christian Church Shelley Offertery Mendelssohn Adam

Evangelistic Service Led by Rev Kenney at Wesleyan Church

Rev Kenney will preach at 7:30 PM Sunday at Wesleyan Methodist Church Pratt. An evangelistic service follows the morning 9:15 AM session led by Superintendent Harry Bender. Young People's meeting discusses The Law and the Gospel led by Mrs Loren Herbert. Ladies' Prayer Band meets Wednesday at 2 PM with Mrs Gene Daugherty. Prayer meeting and class leader Roy Gold featured tonight.

Eldon Kenney Wesleyan Methodist Church Pratt Behond Harry Bender Loren Herbert Ladies’ Prayer Gene Daugherty Filliott &T Roy Gold

Sermon on Love the Law of Life at First Presbyterian

Rev Arthur T Clark will preach Love the Law of Life at the First Presbyterian Church Sunday morning and give a children’s talk. Music includes a quartet from Stainer’s Crucifixion. Lord’s Supper will be observed after the sermon. Sunday School starts at 9 30 with Dr John Gentry as acting superintendent. Christian Endeavor begins at 6 p m.

Arthur T. Clark First Presbyterian John Gentry Christian Endeavor Society

Lent Self Denial Observance at Central Ave Methodist

The Central Ave Methodist Episcopal Church will observe Lent with self denial through faithful church attendance greater generosity and evangelization effort. Rev Ward C Radford will preach Sunday at 10 15 am on Christ the Source and Center of All Need with reference to St Paul at Corinth. Evening service 7 pm by Rev Radford. Sunday School 9 15 am Epworth League 6 pm.

Ward C. Radford R Radford St. Paul Corinth Lev. Myron Martin Epworth League

Episcopalians Plan Corporate Communion and Lenten Events

The Episcopal Church will observe corporate Communion at 10 30 Sunday morning services with Church School at 9 00. John Stockham speaks on Our Neighbors in the Valley at a 6 00 supper by the Men's Club. Midweek vesper services begin Wednesday at 7 30.

Episcopal Church John Stockham

Nichols Preaches on The Inner Circle at Church of God

Rev. E Nichols will preach on The Inner Circle at the Church of God on Hocking Street Sunday morning at 7 30. Church School starts 9 30 with Ray Ramsey in charge. Evening Young People's event features Our Chaperon. Sunday sermon The Command of Release. Cottage prayer Tuesday 7 30 at Ramseys SS Mill Street. Midweek Bailey sisters 5 20 Wednesday. Prayer and praise Saturday 7 30 in junior assembly.

E Nichols Church of God Hocking St Ray Ramsey Nichols Mili St Bailey Sisters

World Conflict Bible Class At Salvation Army

Adjunct W W Hinshaw leads Friday night Bible class on The Coming World Conflict at 7 30 p m The Band of Love rehearses led by Mrs Hinshaw at 2 p m Saturday and she conducts the Christian Praise meeting at 7 30 p m The schedule includes many Salvation Army meetings Sunday through Thursday with Mrs Hinshaw preaching and leading youth groups and Girl Guards meeting Monday evening.

Adj W. W. Hinshaw Salvation Army Band of Love Holiness Adjutant Hinshaw Dorothy Boyd Young People's Legion

Music in Worship Bible Study Topic Tonight

Friday night Bible study of the Church of Christ at 7:30 o clock will be held at the home of Mr and Mrs Clyde Hines 97 May Ave led by Edward Ash of Marietta on the topic Music in the Worship Students and townspeople are invited to attend and bring their interest in Bible studies.

Church of Christ Clyde Hines Carrence Edward Ash Marietta

Sacred Heart Church cornerstone noted at Pomeroy in 1988

During Rev Pathere 2 de Schneider’s early years the cornerstone of Sacred Heart Church at Pomeroy was laid amid doubts about his ability. The project faced delays but was completed thanks to church members efforts and late work by men after their day jobs. The 157 foot steeple and cross mark a monument to their time and money. The history traces the church from a frame building to the present stone edifice and lists preceding pastors and local institutions.

Pathere 2 de Schneider Charch Sacred Heart Church Pomeroy Father Schneider Tasers Mulberry Ave Theodore Krapf N. Wachter J. C. Albrinck B. M. Gelts

Be Still from Former Pastor At Athens Presbyterian Church

A former Athens Presbyterian Church pastor urges readers to seek stillness amid a rushed era. He argues quiet reflection reveals beauty, fosters highest ideas, and renews ideals, warning that constant noise dulls vision and chills ambition. He likens attentive contemplation to perceiving Turner’s clouds.

Athens Presbyterian Church Turner Atill

Bible School Topic and Worship Schedule

Sunday schedule lists Bible School at 9 o clock with Risen With Christ from Colossians three led by Pearley Gaskill. Church services begin at 10 a m with study on Comm unication as Taught by the Apostles and the Lord's Supper sacrament administered.

Christ Colossians Pearley Gaskill

Murray City Churches Set Sunday Services and Activities

John Currens will sermon at Murray City United Brethren Church at 10 o clock. Sunday School led by Donald Wilson. At 6 30 p m Christian Endeavor led by Frederica Cook. E R Robinette to conduct 7 20 p m evening service. Mrs Mary Cook hosts Ladies Aid Friday Feb 28. South Canaan Baptist Church Sunday School at 9 30 a m and Rev Walters preaches at 10 30 a m. Carpenter Baptist Church Sunday School 9 30 a m and BYPU at 6 p m.

Murray City John Currens United Brethren Church Donald Wilson Christian Endeavor Frederica Cook E. R. Robinette The United Brethren Harry Lanning Mary Cook Ladies’ Aid Society South Canaan Baptist Church Walters Carpenter Baptist Church BYPU

Going Toward Topic Prominent in Guysville Sermon Series

Rev J N Rice announced Sundays at Canaanville Church begin 9 30 am with Church School at 10 30 am. Stewart Church Church School 9 30 preaching 16 45 Epworth League 6 15. Guysville Church School 9 30 preaching 7 30 Epworth League 6 45.

Guysville Guysville Stewart Circuit J. N. Rice Canaanville Stewart Church Epworth League

The Proof of Life Topic at Albany Baptist Services

Rev. Ewing Walters will speak on The Proof of Life at 7:30 PM Sunday at Albany Baptist Church. Sunday School begins earlier in the day.

Albany Ewing Waltiers Albany Baptist Church

Sermon Topics At Morris Church Services

Rev D P Morris of the Church of Christ announces Sundays sermons on Treasures in Vessels at 10 am and The One God and Father Over All at 7 pm. Austereopticon illustrations planned. Sunday School 9 am Christian Endeavor 6 pm. Mid week study Thursday 7 30 pm. Revival at Gilcuster Methodist Episcopal Church 7 30 pm nightly. Rev F G Beroff reports Sunday 10 39 am and 7 30 pm services Epworth League 4 pm.

Glouster D. P. Morris Church of Christ Morris Christian Endeavor Gilcuster Methodist Episcopal Church F. G. Beroff Beroff Sehon Epworth League

Rev Warner to Preach at Amesville Churches Sunday

Rev Howard E F Warner will preach at Amesville Presbyterian Church Sunday morning at 10 30 on Handling Our Troubles Well Bible School at 9 30 led by C O Gibson and at New England Church at 1 00 Bible School with O O Bryson precedes 2 00 preaching on When Life Caves In

Amesville Howard EF. Warner

New Marshfield Service Marks Ser vice and Fellowship Hour

Rev Miles Hoon pastor of New Marshfield Church of Christ will preach Jesus Teaching on Service Sunday at 10 30 am Bible School at 9 30 am The evening sermon The Decision of Life Work starts at 7 pm A post service Fellowship Hour follows in the social room with a radio program until 9 o clock

New Marshfield Miles Hoon

Rutland Church of Christ to Hold Sunday Services

Preaching at 9 30 Sunday morning led by Rev. C D Copley. Sunday School to follow at 10 30 o'clock.

Rutland Rutland Church of Christ C. D. Copley

Pomeroy Chooses Grace Episcopal for Sunday Communion

Grace Episcopal Church will observe corporate communion at the 8 o'clock Sunday service led by Pastor L. W. Clarke. Church School opens at 10 a.m. The Friday notice also states the Rectors Class meets Thursday at 3:30 p.m. at the parish house.

Pomeroy Grace Episcopal Church L. W. Clarke

Drake Station birth announced for Drake family

Burr Oak notes report the birth of a ten pound son to Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Drake of Drake Station. The record also notes a birthday dinner for Ralph Post, and visits among local residents including Mrs. Cora Williams with Mrs. Sylvia Post and Mrs. May Post, plus relatives of Gene Post and Margie Alice Dew visiting grandparents Grant and Mrs. Post.

Burr Oak Jesse Drake Drake Station Cecil Dew Mrs Grant Post

Galion man 89 dies. pioneer's son death noted

In Galion the 89 year old J. C. Bhumaker, a retired carpenter, died today. His father claimed to be the first white child born in the district, a detail cited in local recollections. Also noted: Philippine brides not always attend their own weddings.

Galion J. C. Bhumaker

Elixir of Life Theme At Sunday Presbyterian Service

Rev. Lloyd Evans preaches on The Elixir of Life at 10:38 a m at First Presbyterian Nelsonville with choir Martin Alexander and organist Mary Louise Bowen. Sunday School 9:30 a m Young People 4 p m Evening worship 7:30 p m.

Nelsonville Lioyd Evans First Presbyterian Church Martin Alexander Mary Louise Bowen

Churches Plan Lent Services in Middleport

Lenten services begin Sunday at Heath Methodist Episcopal Church with the theme Christianity and Life's Need Rev Clarence Swearingen pastor. March 1 sermon on Reconciliation will feature choir music under Mrs Hattie Smith. Wednesday evenings feature The Model Prayer devotional talks. Sunday worship 10 15 communion follows. Sunday School 915 L D Diles superintendent. Evening service theme Enthusiastic Service followed by midweek prayer at 7 with business meeting prep for April regular meeting.

Middleport Heath Methodist Episcopal Church Clarence Swearingen Swearingen Hattie Smith F. C. Kreager First Baptist Church L. D. Diles

Christian Science Lesson Subject Announced in Athens Church

The Athens Christian Science Church will read a lesson on Christ Jesus this Sunday. The golden text proclaims that a child is born and a government rests on his shoulder. Additional citations include Take up your cross and follow me and a passage from Science and Health noting the Master spoke whole truth to destroy sickness sin and death.

Christ Jesus Athens Christian Science Church Mary Baker Eddy

Bradford Church of Christ to Hold Sunday Services

Rev. G. M. Perkins, pastor of the Bradford Church of Christ, will conduct preaching services Sunday evening at 7 o'clock, it was announced today.

G. M. Perkins Bradford

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