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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1927

Page

8

Religious News And Church Services Page Support

A church page lists sponsors and local businesses aiding publication. Names include F. J. Beasley Milling and Grocery Co and Leirds Restaurant along with Athens Bank and Union Restaurant among others supporting the religious section. The notice credits community sponsors from Athens and Nelsonville areas.

F. J. Beasley Milling & Grocery Co. Co V. Strawn Athens Home Telephone Co Leirds Logan Ohio Wheaton Hardware Co

Church Announcements Athens Christ Church Services

The Church of Christ in Athens schedules worship at 10 30 Sunday at No 4 Stimpson avenue with a one hour prior Bible study for scriptural Q A and a 7 30 p m Bible study Also Christian Endeavor at 7 00 led by Aldena Tewksbury Evening worship at 8 00 with a sermon by Rev A O Horney of Newark Ohio.

Athens Church OF Christ Stimpson Avenue Christian Endeavor Aldena Tewksbury A. O- Horney Newark Ohio

Sermon on the Mount featured at W State church

W State and Congress streets minister M E Chatley leads Bible school at 9:15 and morning worship at 10:15 with talks on The Sermon on the Mount. Youth gathering at 6:30 and union service at 7:30 with Mev. Walter Ludwig speaking. deacons plan a brief board meeting after the service.

W. State and Congress M. E. Chatley Bible School Chatley The Presbyterian Church Walter Ludwig Board of Deacons

Alexander Presbyterian Church Service and Sunday Events

Alexander Presbyterian Church on Athens Albany Road announces Bible school at 10 with Howard Ely Warner as minister and Ralph Ladd as superintendent. Morning worship at 11 with Mrs. F B Vorkes as pianist and special music by Lucy and Julia Stanley and Donald McPherson. Evening Children’s Day exercises at 8. Reception of members and Communion to follow.

Athens Albany Road Howard Ely Warner Bible School Ralph Ladd Madge Dixon F. B. Vorkes Lucy Stanley Julia Stanley Donald McPherson

Central Ave M E Church Sunday School and Services

Ira P Day pastor leads Sunday school at nine with A S Pickering as superintendent Guy Pierce as chorister and Evelyn Porter as organist The Young People's program starts at 6 30 pm Sermon and worship follow at 7 30 pm Prayer services areWednesday at 7 30 pm Bible school commencement is rescheduled to July 16 at 8 pm due to the Chau tauqua.

Central Ave. M. E Ira P. Day A. S. Pickering Guy Pierce Evelyn Porter

Ira P. Day Preaches at Factory M. E. Church

Minister Ira P. Day conducts services at 9 o clock with Sunday school at 10 15 and Young People meeting at 7 30. Prayer services are held Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock.

Plains M. F. Church Sunday Schedule

Sunday school at 9 30 with James Hardy as superintendent. Classes for all ages. Pastor conducts 10 30 worship. Young People meet at 7 15. Prayer services Thursday at 8.

the Plains M. F Ira P. Day James Hardy

Richland Avenue Methodist Church Service Notice

Richland Avenue Methodist Church announces Pastor J. W. Eaton and class leader E. C. Kenney. Sunday school at 9:89.

Richland Avenue

Church of God Hocking Street Services Schedule

Pastor G C Johnson invites all to worship with preaching at 10 45. Children’s meeting at 5 45. Young People at 6 30. Evening service at 7 30. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 7 30.

Church OF God

Morning Church Schedule With Various Classes and Union Service

Abbott Y Wilcox speaks as minister at 9 15 Bible school with Dr Gard leading the Men's Class and Prof Job the university class. 10 30 delegates from the High School Society report on the World Convention in Cleveland. 6 30 meetings for young people. 7 30 union service at the Presbyterian church with Rev W W Ludwig delivering the sermon.

Abbott Y. Wilcox Gard Job High School Society World Convention of Christian Endeavor Cleveland The Presbyterian Church W. W. Ludwig

Mt Zion Baptist Church Services Schedule

Mt Zion Baptist Church on Carpenter and Congress Streets led by Pastor B R Smith. Nellie Pettiford organist. Sunday school 9 30 supervised by Miss Ella Cooley. Worship 10 45 sermon Test of Christianity. 6 30 B Y P U led by Blanche Russell with pianist Mary Louise Pettiford. Sermon topic Making Life Joyous Phil 4 4 11. Worship 7 45 sermon Carelessness. Mid week worship Wednesday 7 30.

MT. Zion Baptist Church Carpenter and Congress Streets B. R. Smith Nellie Pettiford Ella Cooley Blanche Russell Mary Louise Pettiford

Reverend Geddes to Preach in Deliphos on Sunday

The Rev. Henry L. Geddes of Deliphos Ohio will preach at 10 30 a m Sunday July 17 with Sunday school at 9 a m in related church activities.

Henry L. Geddes Deliphos Ohio

Hunter Street Lutheran and St. John Churches Schedule

Amos L Heyde is pastor at Hunter Street Lutheran with Sunday school at 9 and morning worship at 10. Women’s Missionary Society meets at Mrs Fred Stracke’s home Thursday evening. St John church holds Sunday school at 1 and services at 2.

Hunter Street Amos L. Heyde Women’s Missionary Society Fred Stracke St. John's Church

Gore U B Church Reopening With All Day Service

The Gore United Baptist church will reopen with all day services on Sunday July 17 led by Rev. A P Cohagan with former pastors in attendance.

Sunday Schedule of Church Services

The weekly timetable lists 9 o clock Sunday school 19 25 o clock worship and sermon 6 30 o clock Senior Christian Endeavor and 7 30 o clock evening worship for a church program.

Gore A. B. Church Holds All Day Service

An all day service and home coming will be held at the Gore A. B. church next Sunday July 17. The Rev. J. C. Gibson a former pastor will preach and other ministers are expected to attend. The interior has been newly decorated. A. P. Cohagen Pastor.

Gore U. B A. P. Cohagan Gore A. B J. C. Gibson A. P. Cohagen

Church music and service schedule announced

Edwin L Morrell pastor Prof Chas E Poston organist and choir master Miss Mary Louise Leyshon assistant organist Sunday school 9 30 morning worship 7 30 musical program organ prelude Canzone Amorosa Nevin Anthem selected organ offertory To a Wild Rose McDowell organ pasitude in F Kern sermon by Rev Dye no evening services prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30

Edwin L. Morrell Chas. E. Poston Mary Louise Leyshon Nevin

Church Schedule: Epiphany H. Fe Kurtz Pastor

Combined morning prayer and Sunday school led by Pastor H. Fe Kurtz at 9 30 a m, Epiphany Church.

Church OF the Epithany H. FE. Kurtz

Athens Christian Science Society Service Times

Sunday service scheduled 16:45 a m with Sunday school at 30 minutes past. Local church notices list court and related timings for worship sessions.

Athens Christian Science Soucifty Court &1

David Defeats Goliath With Sling in Youthful Impulse

The study portrays David, a shepherd boy, facing the Philistine giant Goliath. Despite being warned he is only a youth, David trusts God, selects five stones, and defeats the champion with a sling. The piece argues courage and proper use of one’s own resources can overcome overpowering odds.

Goliath Israel David Saul Baul Jericho America

Reading Room Hours and Testimonial Meeting Schedule

A religious group announces a Wednesday evening testimonial meeting at 7 30 p m and notes the reading room is open on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays from 2 00 to 4 00 p m for study and fellowship.

Church of Good Shepherd Service Reminder

The Church of Good Shepherd on State and Carpenter Streets invites parishioners to morning prayer and service at 10 30 on the first Sunday after Trinity conducted by Rev BE L Ptelow rector.

Church OF Good Shepherd Carpenter Streets BE. L. Ptelow

Pastoral Schedule At Local Baptist Church

Pastor L. R. Roberts leads Sunday school at 9 am with Thomas Zarley as superintendent. Preaching by Rev. Co M Brown of Marion, Ohio at 10 am. Baptist service at 2 pm one fourth mile south of South Bridge. Young people at 6:30 pm evangelistic service at 7:30 pm. Mid week prayer Wednesday at 7:30 pm.

L. R. Roberts Thomas Zarley Co. M. Brown Marion South Bridge

Homecoming Day at Sharpsburg Church Marks Re dedication

An all day homecoming and re dedication service will be held at Sharpsburg Methodist church on Sunday July 31. Morning and afternoon services will be followed by a basket dinner with tables and cold drinks provided. Delegations and ministers will be presented as district superintendent directs the services.

Sharpsburg Methodist Church Holcombe G. F. Timberlake

Religious News From India On Child Education

In India thousands of children have never seen a school and many more cannot afford attendance as poor families require home help for survival. The report highlights the ongoing barriers to education and the impact on youth.

India

Coal Controversy Dish Discussed At Local Church

Church members will discuss a Christian stake in a coal controversy during a service titled The theme The remarks address the dispute and its implications for the congregation and community. An intended panel may share views on energy policy and moral concerns surrounding coal use.

Christian Stake in the Coal Controversy sermon set

The Rev. W Walter Ludwig student pastor at Ohio University will preach at Athens Presbyterian Church Sunday evening at 7 30 o clock. This marks the second Sunday evening union service this summer by cooperating Athens churches.

W. Walter Ludwig Ohio University Athens Presbyterian Church Athens

Strengthen Home Department for Sunday School Board Cooperation

A note advises strengthening the home department council and elevating its work to force the Sunday school board to notice. It suggests electing council members to the board, planning frank discussions on school attitudes, and publicizing quarterly reports to engage the entire church and school. It also proposes Sunday evening services with pageants to boost interest and clearly handling unknown class questions by admitting gaps and researching answers.

Tor Home Department Sunday School Board

The Church Invites You To Go To Church Next Sunday

The article urges church attendance, noting only about 43 percent belong to any church and fewer than 10 percent attend except on Easter. It argues religion shapes home life, government, society, and business, calling on readers to accept the invitation and attend church next Sunday.

Religion of God America Kingdom of God

Ser monogr ams in a sermon collection of quotes

A compilation of pithy religious maxims from 19th century figures. The notes emphasize justice, generosity, humility, leadership, charity, lifelong learning, and the transforming role of hardship in understanding truth. Notable voices include Kempis, Robert E Lee, and Spurgeon.

Shall Your Boy Fight or Sprint in School

Mr. Jones and the school principal design a program for Tom focusing on active participation in appropriate activities, kindness, and self defense. They teach self control, avoiding bullying, and that fighting is a last resort only to protect self or important values, urging avoidance and restraint.

Mr. Jones Tom

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