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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1929

Page

9

Weekly Church Editorial praises valley churches and their design

The piece by Nelsonville editor Lloyd Evans surveys churches in the valley noting beauty in exterior architecture and interior influence on worship. It cites Buchtel Catholic, Athens Methodist, Nelsonville Presbyterian and other churches, arguing that grand design lifts thoughts to God and that interiors affect worshipper mindset.

Lloyd Evans Nelsonville H. l Conetianaliee Ome Buchtel Fa Methodist Church Athens Presbyterian Church Bardsville Ohio St. John’s

Christ the World's Redeemer Sunday Lesson Parable Study

The International Uniform Sunday School Lesson for January 20 examines Luke 15 3 7 and Romans 5 6 10 showing Jesus as savior of sinners and the Father’s love revealed in reconciliation through grace The article cites Moody and Sankey revival imagery and emphasizes the power of the Gospel to transform lives though its exact mystery remains beyond human full understanding.

Christ The God Jesus Christ Jesus Sankey Earth Paul

Logan Churches Plan Sunday Services and Programs

Local churches announce Sunday Bible school times and worship services across Logan Gore Oroville and Fairfield County. Notable events include First U B Church morning and evening services with a post Christmas theme and a 1928 retrospective, and a postponed Benson lecture at First M E Church.

Presbyterian Church Service Schedule

H. L. Geddes, minister presides over Sunday School at 10 15 a m with Morning worship and Lord's Supper Communion. A large attendance is desired. Evening Service at 7 p m. Mid week meeting Wednesday 1 p m.

Presbyterian Church H. L. Geddes

Nelsonville Churches Schedule and Activities

Nelsonville Pilgrim Holiness Church lists Sunday Schedule with Sunday School at 9 30 a m preaching at 10 30 a m Young Peoples meeting at 6 30 p m prayer meeting at 7 p m and preaching at 7 30 p m First M E Church under Charles Wesleyan Hoffman shows Sunday School at 9 30 a m with B F Allen as superintendent preaching at 10 30 a m and again 7 p m special music by chorus choir directed by Charles E Poston junior church at 10 30 a m Epworth League at 6 p m evangelistic sermon at 7 p m Wednesday prayer at 7 30 p m evangelism theme for several weeks and a children’s meeting with singing storied and colored pictures at 6 p m each Wednesday inviting Sunday School and Junior Church members and friends.

Pilgrim Holiness Church Cp Young Peoples Praige M. E Charles Wesleyan Hoffman B. F. Allen Charles E. Poston C. W. Hoffman Epworth League

Sunday Services at First Presbyterian Nelsonville

John Lloyd Evans leads morning worship at 10:80 with infant and adult baptisms and Lord's Supper. Choir and soloists perform open the gates of the temple and the prayer perfect as Junior and Senior Christian Endeavor meet. Evening service features the Men’s Choir and a sermon on the uplifting power of our church in Nelsonville.

Presbyterian John Lloyd Evans W. L. Hudson Jack “‘Raybouldy Edith Stiers Christian Endeavor Edward Sharp C. E Raybould Rev. Evans Our Church Nelsonville

Sermon by Dr E I Osgood to Open Morning Services

Nelsonville Ohio Church of Christ announces Sunday School at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30 with Dr E I Osgood former China missionary speaking. Evening service at 7 features a sermon God is not Mocked and choir anthems. Song requests invited and hymn time continues. Endeavor groups meet 6 p m. Prayer service Wednesday 7.

Church OF Christ Nelsonville E. H. McCorkle W.allen Com. Snunson E. I. Osgood Hirgin Ohio China

Church of Christ Service In Athens at Stimpson Ave

The Church of Christ at No 4 Stimpson Avenue holds a 9 30 study of Roman the eighth chapter followed by 10 30 worship and communion as practiced by Apostolic churches.

Church OF Christ Stimpson Avenue Apostolic Churches

Church of God Service Schedule at Hocking Street

Pastor Charles V Weber leads Sunday School at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30 with Moving God. Junior meeting at 5 80 and Young People at 6 15. Evening worship at 7 with Rolling the Stone. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7.

Church OF God

Athens Presbyterian Church Service Schedule

The Athens Presbyterian Church introduces Abbott Y. Wilcox as minister with Mrs. Morrison and Mr. Goldsberry as Bible School superintendents. Prof. Long is street organist and Genevieve Chase student secretary. Bible School at 9 15, Morning Worship at 10 30 with a sermon by Rev. Wilcox, Home Hour at 5 and Evening Worship at 7 with another sermon by Rev. Wilcox. Midweek services resume Wednesday at 7 with Rev. Wilcox in charge.

Athens Presbyterian Abbott Y. Wilcox O. D. Morrison F. H. Goldsberry Bible School W. H. Longstreet Genevieve Chase Rev. Wilcox Cosmopolitan Club Wilcox

Christian Church announces services and guest speaker

The Christian Church at West State and Congress Streets lists Bible School at 9 15 morning service at 10 15 and a church boards meeting after the service Christian Endeavor at 6 p m Elliott I Osgood M D a China missionary of 25 years will speak at 7 pm an invitation is extended to all citizens to attend Doctor Osgood will also address the local Endeavor group at 6 pm

Christian Church West State Congress Sts M. FE. Chatley Doctor Osgood

Christian Science Church Service Times and Reading

The notice lists service details for the Christian Science Church at 65 1-2 South Court Street. Topics include Life Golden Text John 3 16, Responsive Reading John 5 19 26, with Sunday School at 9 30 am and Sunday service at 10 45 am, plus Wednesday meeting at 7 pm and reading room hours on Tue Thu Sat 2 to 4 pm.

Christian Science Church South Court Street

Church of the Good Shepherd Service Notice

Rev. E L Pielow rector and Luman J Morgan assistant conduct Septuagesima morning prayer and sermon at 10 80 o'clock on State and Carpenter Streets.

Church OF the Good Shepherd Carpenter Streets E. L. Pielow Luman J. Morgan

Lutheran Worship Service at Episco pal Church

Thos Wilson, pastor, leads Lutheran worship at the Episcopal Church located at East State and Carpenter Streets. Service is Sunday afternoon at 3:80 o'clock.

Wilson Episcopal

Free Methodist Church Schedule and Bible School Leaders

Campbell Street church announces Bible School with ministers teachers and staff including Coulter Root Robinson Kresge Park Williams Bing Cherrington. Morning worship at 10 30 sermon A Disturbing Gospel. Evening service canceled. Epworth League 6 00 and prayer 7 00 Wednesday. Preaching 10 00 and Sunday School 9 00. Pastor H V Webb invites participation.

Charles M. Coulter Alex. Root Bible School C. C. Robinson A. R. Kresge Irene Park Clark Williams S. H. Bing Homer Cherrington Wesley Choir Doctor Hansen Free Methodist Campbell St Morris Ave H. V. Webb

New England Church Sunday School at Ten A M

Sunday School begins at 10 a m led by Superintendent Eli Spauiding. No preaching service. Pastor Andrew M Taylor will conduct the service.

NEW England Church Eli Spauiding Andrew M. Taylor

Preaching Services Planned Sunday Afternoon

Services scheduled for Sunday at 2:30 p m with a sermon at the local church as part of the weekend schedule. The notice invites attendees to join the preaching and accompanying events.

Mt Zion Baptist Church Service and Events

Mt Zion Baptist Church Carpenter and Congress Streets announces Bible School at 9 30 a m with Gwen dolyn Lynch pianist and 10 45 a m worship on More Than Conquerors B Y P U at 6 30 p m with Seeing the Good in Men Everywhere John 1 45 61 Mrs Branch Russell president Mary Louise Pettiford pianist The B Square Junior Federated Club attends evening service 7 45 p m worship and sermon Christ s Measure of Greatness second sermon.

MT. Zion Baptist Church Carpenter and Congress Streets R. Smith Nellie Pettiford Angie Cooper Gwendolyn Lynch Branch Russell Mary Louise Pettiford B-Square Junior Federated Club

Pomeroy Churches Bethany M. E. Church Services

Glenn L. Tennell, minister conducts 9 a.m. church school under Benj. Neutgling. 10:15 a.m. morning worship with choir anthem and Dr. William Brickner sermon. Lord's Supper administered. Evening service at 7 p.m. features music by young people and Brickner sermon. Quarterly conference after service in church school room. 7 p.m. Monday High League. 7 p.m. Wednesday Study Class.

Bethany M. FE Glenn L. Tennell Benj. Neutgling William Brickner Brickner High League

Church Services Schedule with Dr. Brickner Sermon

The program lists 1 p.m. church school supervised by William Nease followed by a 2 p.m. worship service where Dr. Brickner will deliver the sermon.

Pomeroy Church of Christ Service Schedule

Reverend Kimbrough and Damon D. Watkins lead Bible School at 9:15 and services at 10:15 2:00 and 7:00 with sermons titled Gods Place and Christs Mission. Evangelistic service follows at 7:00 with Christian Endeavor at 6:00.

Pomeroy Church OF Christ Damon D. Watkins Bible School God Christian Endeavor

Amesville Churches Schedule Highlights Morning Worship and Communion

Amesville churches present a Sunday schedule with Sunday School at 9 30 a m led by Superintendent Harry Henry and Morning Worship at 10 30 a m followed by the Sacrament of The Lord's Supper A mid week Union Service is planned at the Presbyterian Church on Wednesday.

Amesville Presbyterian Church Andrew M. Taylor Harry Henry

New Marshfield Circuit Methodist Revival Schedule

H. W. Webb preaches 7 p m at New Marshfield circuit church with a Wednesday prayer meeting. H. W. Johnson leads services at New Marshfield 10 45 a m sermon Pilate's Invitation at Mineral Sunday School at 2 30 p m Carbondale preaching 7 p m.

New Marshfield Circuit Methodist Episcopal Church H. W. Johnson New Marshfield Pilate Mineral

Worship Schedule and Sermon Titles

Morning worship at 10 30 with sermon For Whom Did Christ Die Evening service at 7 00 titled Being Justified by Faith We Have Been With God Sunday School at 9 15 Christian Endeavor at 6 00 Seeing the Good in Men Everywhere Midweek prayer at 7 00 Next Sabbath marks Foreign Missions Day of Prayer

Christian Endeavor Foreign Missions Day of

Sunday School Boe Epworth League Meeting

Avery M Roberts superintendent leads a member ship training class after Sunday School with Miss Edwards The Epworth League gathers at 6 15 p m at a location shown as eee an

Avery M. Roberts Miss Edwards Epworth

Rutland M E Church Weekly Schedule

L O Lineberger pastor leads Sunday School at 9 15 with F Guy Mutchler assisting. Junior Church follows studying the Methodist Catechism. Mrs C O Chapman leads morning worship at 10 30 with a sermon by the pastor on The Elder Brother. Cottage Prayer meets Thursday. Epworth League at 7 p m Miss Rachel Rees president.

Rutland M. E. Church L. O. Lineberger

Bible School and Church Services Schedule

At 9 15 Bible School we seek to regain our loss from the epidemic. Morning service at 10 20 features the sermon The Ideal of Growth. 6 00 C E Service follows. Evening service at 7 00 presents What Do You Follow. Wednesday 7 00 prayer meeting and evangelism study.

Weekend Services and Sunday Bible School Announcement

At 9 30 Sunday Bible School and Communion Service. Help us build attendance at these services. Monday at 7 00 Preaching service. Fine music story for the children Sermon Bleating Sheep and Lowing Cattle.

Sunday church schedule includes sermons and activities

At 9:15 a.m. Sunday School led by I. FE. Miller, superintendent. Morning Worship at 10:30 a.m. with the sermon "Renewing the Inner Man." Epworth League at 6:00 p.m. Evening service at 7:00 p.m. with the message "Move On!" Mid-Week service listed for 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.

I. FE. Miller Epworth League

Sunday schedule at local church with planned talks

At 9 a.m. Sunday School led by Robert Warner, followed by a 10:30 a.m. sermon on Enlarging the Tent. An evening service at 7 p.m. titled Supplying Our Need. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 p.m. led by Jesse Brawster as the pastor plans to attend the Pastor's Convention in Columbus.

Robert Warner Jesse Brawster Columbus

Confession and Praise Services at United Service

The schedule lists a Bible School session and a Worship session from 9:15 to 11 a m with the subject Confession Without Content. An evening Praise Service titled The Twins Pluck and Plog is followed by a Prayer meeting praise service on Wednesday.

United Service

Presbyterian Church Council Meeting in Amesville

The Presbyterian Church Council of Amesville met January 18 at the home of Mr. and Mrs Clyde Gibson for a regular session. After a brief devotional the pastor led discussions on church business, a lunch followed, and several members including Mr and Mrs Wyatt McDaniels and Rev A M Taylor attended. The next gathering was scheduled for February 11.

Amesville the Presbyterian Church At Birs Clyde Gibson Wyatt McDaniels Lewis Glazier C. Gibson H Henry Frank Gibson Harry Henry Dutton Dewey Goddard A.M. Taylor

Morgan's Alternate Named to International Reparations Commission

Thomas W. Lamont of J P Morgan has been appointed alternate for J P Morgan on the International Commission of Experts to meet in Europe next month to untangle the German reparations snarl. He is expected to see much service as Morgan's duties may recall him to the United States before the session ends.

Thomas W. Lamont J. P Morgan J. P. Morgan International Commission of Experts Europe Lamont Morkan United States

Skunks Take Up Home in School

Riveride School pupils arrived early as Animal Protective League agents prepared to hunt skunks sheltering under a portable building. The many pupils and teachers faced disruption as officials moved to remove the animals from the premises in Cleveland.

Cleveland U.R Riveride School Animal Protective League

Mrs Fletcher 75 Dies in Parkersburg Influenza Death

Mrs. W. E. Fletcher aged 75 died Tuesday at her Parkersburg home from influenza and complications. The Fletchers formerly lived on West Union Street in Athens where they ran a grocery store.

Athens

Athens Man Named In a 25000 Dollar Suit

Cressie V. Lowry of Columbus sues Edward Cottingham of Athens for 25000 damages in Fairfield County Common Pleas Court after an auto crash. Iva M. Eddy also sues Cottingham for 10686, claiming permanent injuries to both women.

Lancaster Cressie V. Lowry Columbus Edward Cottingham Athens Fairfield County ‘Common Pi Court Iva M. Eddy Cottingham

East Side Council Hosts Lively Benjamin Franklin Program

The East Side Student Council held a morning observance for Benjamin Franklin’s birthday January 17. Students presented a sketch of Franklin, discussed his services to America, recited almanac maxims, and performed a fourth to sixth grade play about Governor Cooper and health in school.

Benjamin Franklin East Side Franklin Richard Julian Bing Benjamin Iranklin France Alice Wolfe Iranklin Willard Roberts Coper Governor Cooper Jack Fulton Warren McClure Raymond Gibson Stephen Fuller Hawaii Nellie Gray Clyde Jinks Eleanor Roe

A A A Finds One in Five Motorists in Violation

The American Automobile Association reports that about 20 percent of motorists commit some traffic violation each year, highlighting widespread driving missteps.

American Automobile Association

All Day Meeting at Wesleyan Methodist on Pratt Street

Work on the Wesleyan Methodist Church in Athens on Pratt Street is finished and an all day meeting is announced. Services will be held Sunday at 10 30 a m two thirty in the afternoon and 7 30 in the evening.

Sonaring Ee Wesleyan Methodist Church Pratt Street Athens

Four Trainmen Die in Aberdeen Double Train Wreck

Wrecking crews cleared debris after a double train wreck near Aberdeen Maryland. Four Pennsylvania trainmen were killed and two were seriously scalded by steam in the incident dated January 18.

Aberdeen Pennsylvania

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