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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1939

Page

8

Several Athens Churches Omit Morning Services

Athens churches will skip morning services next Sunday so members can attend the Ohio University baccalaureate where Rev. M. E. Aubrey, secretary of the Baptist Union of England and Ireland, will deliver the sermon. Rev. Beryl Burr preaches at Central Ave. Methodist Church next Sunday. Rev. A. H. Beckett of Bloomingburg, a former pastor, preaches the following Sunday. The quarterly fellowship meeting of the Centennial Coolville and Ireland Churches will be at the Ireland Church on July 30 with Roy Adams, president of the Ohio Youth Fellowship, among the speakers.

Athens Ohio University M. E. Aubrey Baptist Union of Roy Adams Ohio Youth Fellowship

Central Ave Methodist Church Service Plan

The Central Avenue Methodist Church schedules a 9 15 a m unified service led by Sunday School superintendent G W Pierce with Rev Burrill Burr delivering From Life to Life. Epworth League meets at 6 p m led by Margaret Pratt. Evening service at 7 30 p m features Rev Burr on Prayer. The Aug 6 schedule includes Rev A H Beckett and Rev Russell Bayliff at 9 15 a m and 7 15 p m respectively. No services at The Plains and Clarks Chapel July 30 and Aug 6. Sunday School continues.

Central Ave. Methodist Church G. W. Pierce Burrill Burr Epworth League Margaret Pratt Burr Wil A. H. Beckett Bloomingburg Russell Bayliff First Methodist Church of Athens Stanley Jeffery Plains and Clarks Chapel

Church of God Hocking Street Services Schedule

The church offers Sunday activities starting at 9 30 a m with Junior Department led by Mrs E Nicholas and the pastor delivering The Way Up. The young people meet at 7 30 with Mrs Carlos Bean directing. Evening service at 7 30 features Rev E Nicholas The Awakening Moment. Midweek service is Wednesday at 7 30. Next week topic What Constitutes a Good Service.

Church of God Hocking St E. Nicholas Carlos Bean

Inconsistencies to Be Barnett Topic at New Marshfield

Morning sermon by Rev. L F Barnett uses Inconsistencies after Bible School and Lord's Supper. Evening service follows the C E meeting with topic Great Salvation.

New Marshfield Christian Church L. F. Barnett

Schedule for Albany Circuit Sunday services and meetings

The Albany Methodist Church Circuit announces Sunday activities led by Mrs. Clarence Vorhes. Sunday School convenes at 9:30, preaching at 10:30, Epworth League at 7, with Townhouse Church preaching at 10 a.m. and Temple at 11.

Albany Methodist Church Clarence Vorhes Albany Epworth League Townhouse Church Temple

Services Announced For Pilgrim Church

Sunday services at Pilgrim Church Washington and Congress Streets begin with Sunday School at 9:30 led by superintendent Dave Jackson. Rev H E Osborne preaches at 10:30 and at 7:45 p m evangelistic services. Mid week prayer is Wednesday at 7:45 and young people meet Thursday at 7:45 with Miss Velma Hartman in charge.

Pilgrim Church Washington and Congress Sts Dave Jackson H. E. Osborne Velma Hartman

Richland Methodist Announces Sunday and Midweek Services

Richland Avenue Methodist Church begins Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with a prayer service at 10:30 led by Rev. Ray Huff. Christian Endeavor meets at 6:30 p.m. followed by Communion at 7:30. Wednesday prayer and Bible study at 7:30 p.m. and choir practice at 8:30.

Richland Ave. Methodist Church Ray Huff Christian Endeavor

Men Day Observance At Pomeroy Church

Services at Pomeroy Church of Christ include Bible School at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 30 a m In observance Rev B H Morris will deliver a sermon titled Quit Ye Like Men detailing the Men Day program

Pomeroy Church of Christ B. H. Morris

Three Churches Plan For Quarterly Program

The Centennial Coolville and Ireland Churches plan a cooperative quarterly fellowship at Ireland Church on Sunday July 30. Sunday School starts 9 30 am with mixed choir music and Coolville girls chorus in the afternoon. Roy Adama Ohio Youth Fellowship president will speak and a basket dinner will be served at noon.

Coolville Ireland Ireland Church Coolville Church Young Peoples Roy Adama Ohio Youth Fellowship

Nicholas To Preach At Coolville Church

At the Church of God in Coolville the Bible study starts at 1 15 p m under superintendent E J Daugherty. Rev E Nicholas will lead the afternoon service at 2 30 p m following a brief intermission. Children meet Thursdays for a story hour directed by Mrs E Nicholas at the Horns by residence. The mid week service is at 7 45 p m at the regular meeting place.

Church of God At Coolville E. J. Daugherty E. Nicholas Hornsby

Rev Kenney To Preach Evangelistic Sermon

Services at Wesleyan Methodist Church start at 9 30 a m with Sunday School and a 10 30 a m sermon by Rev E C Kenney pastor An evangelistic sermon is set for 7 30 p m Young people's service is at 7 30 p m and a Thursday prayer meeting at the same hour The Wesleyan Prayer Band meets Friday The Ohio Conference meets at Victory Camp Grounds Galena July 25 to Aug 6 with local delegates attending

Wesleyan Methodist Church E. C. Kenney Kenney Wesleyan Ohio Conference Victory Camp Grounds Galena

Salem Methodists Have Home Coming

The Salem Methodist Church hosts a home coming this Sunday led by Rev. Beryl Burr. The schedule includes Sunday School at 9 30, preaching at 10 45, a basket dinner, and an afternoon service at 1 30 with many former members and preachers expected.

Salem Methodist Church Beryl Burr

Grass Run-Side Hill Social and Personal

Mrs. Philip Nicholson and three children returned to Columbus with Mrs. Nicholson’s parents after visiting here. Local families hosted and attended various Grange and weekend gatherings including Mr. and Mrs. Amos, Miss Bratton visiting Miss Harmon, and guests of the Will, Anderson, and Keyes households. Elmer Molden bought a cow and several families shared weekend visits.

Philip Nicholson William Nicholson Columbus Norman Will Harry Saxton Co. F. Anderson Betty Bratton Martha Harmon Langsville William Hutton Leroy Everett Lee Henry Keyes Old Dexter Charles Gotschall Race Davis Orlando Davis Parker Run Elmer Molden F. C. Halliday Harrisonville C. F. Anderson Harley Amos Amos Birdie Warner Kingsbury Eugene and Donald Snyder Leading Creek

Evangelist Black to Speak at Coolville Camp Meeting

Rev. Harry Black known as the newsboy evangelist will headline a camp meeting in Coolville August 19 and 20 with Mrs. Black as song leader and Ruth Black as pianist. The family, now in Los Angeles, has done missionary work in Japan China Singapore India and Egypt and will present 15 minute travel talks with pictures from Jerusalem and Palestine during 7 15 preludes each evening.

Harry Black Newsboy Coolville Japan China Singapore India Egypt Jerusalem Palestine

Campbell to Preach at Alexander Church

Campbell to preach at Alexander Church Sunday with morning worship at 11. Sunday School at Alexander Presbyterian Church Hebbardsville opens at 10. Union Sunday School meets at Harrisonville Presbyterian Church at 9 30. Evening worship begins at 8 led by the pastor.

Campbell Alexander Church Alexander Presbyterian Church Hebbardsville Louis Campbell Union Harrisonville Presbyterian Church

Free Methodists Church Schedule Announced

Sunday School at 9 30 followed by preaching at 10 30 at the Free Methodist Church. Prayer Band meets at 2 pm on Tuesday led by Mrs Bettina Farley. Weekly prayer meeting set for Friday night.

Free Methodist Church Bettina Farley

Letart Falls Social Briefs

Local notes record church appointments and meetings, visits from relatives, funeral attendance, hospital updates, and 4-H camp activities. Notables include Rev. C L Thayer, Mrs. Rachel Chapman hosting, and multiple family visits across Letart Falls and adjacent towns.

Christian Science Lesson Subject Announced in Athens Church

The Athens Christian Science Church sets Sunday services with the subject Love. The golden text calls believers to keep in the love of God while seeking mercy through Jesus Christ for eternal life. The Bible references Matthew 11 1 and Jude 1 21 accompany the lesson along with a passage from Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy.

Christian Science Church Athens Jesus Christ Mary Baker Eddy Jesus Father Spirit God

Program for Plains Church of God Sunday services

The Plains Church of God schedules a 9 30 a m Sunday School led by superintendent Clarence Loper followed by a 10 30 a m worship in which Rev N W Jinks will preach Playing with Fire. Nellie Huddy leads the youth meeting at 6 45 p m and the evening service is at 7 45 p m Building a mid week prayer and praise session is 7 45 p m Wednesday with a cottage prayer meeting at Mrs Frank Wrights home Friday evening.

Plains Church of God Clarence Loper N. W. Jinks Nellie Huddy Frank Wright

Orange Church Plans Annual Home Coming

The Orange Church schedules its annual home coming for Sunday August 6 with Bible School at 9 30 am and an all day program. Rev Gilbert Courtney of Chauncey president of the Ohio Convention of Christian Churches for 1940 will speak at the afternoon service. The event recalls Morgan and his men who camped on church grounds during Civil War raids through this part of Ohio.

Orange Church Gilbert Courtney Chauncey Ohio Convention of Christian Churches Morgan Ohio

Revival Services At Old Union Church Weeklong

Rev. V A Nanna of West Virginia Conference leads revival at Old Union Church each night this week with Sunday sessions to conclude the series. Rev. L F Athey from the Pittsburgh Annual Conference preaches and Mrs Athey leads gospel songs. Three services Sunday invite public lunch baskets.

Services Announced For Nelsonville

The Independent Holiness Church at Watkins and Poplar Streets announces weekly class meetings on Tuesday and Thursday at 7 30 p m and Sunday at 2 30 p m Other Sunday services include Sunday School at 9 30 a m and worship at 11 45 a m and 7 30 p m under Pastor Albert Selbee.

Nelsonville Independent Holiness Church Watkins and Poplar Sts Albert Selbee

Henderson to Speak at Church of Christ Bible School

Bible School starts 9:45 Sunday at the Church of Christ led by Elroy McDonald. At 10:15 George Henderson delivers a sermon on Our Progress in Christian Life. Evening service at 8 with Dwight Gaskell on Stirring Up Pure Minds. Prayer service and scripture drill at 8 Wednesday.

Bible School Church of Christ Elroy McDonald George Henderson Dwight Gaskell

No Methodist Services At Athens First Church

There will be no preaching services at the First Methodist Episcopal Church of Athens next Sunday due to Ohio University baccalaureate services as the summer session closes. Sunday School remains at 9:30. The Wednesday evening service will be held next week.

First Methodist Episcopal Church of Athens Ohio University Methodist Church

Reverend Crawford To Vacation in Chicago

The Christian Church will observe the Lord's Supper at 10 a.m. Sunday and dismiss at 10 15 to allow members to attend the baccalaureate at Memorial Auditorium. Rev. Neal Crawford preaches at 10 15 a.m. Aug. 6 on Reaching for the Stars. He leaves for a Chicago vacation next week and will return to the pulpit Sept. 4.

Memorial Auditorium Neal Crawford Chicago

Athens Presbytery Members Attend OU Baccalaureate

Members of the Athens Presbyterian Church will attend the Ohio University baccalaureate service in Memorial Auditorium Sunday at 10 30 AM. There will be no Sunday School service.

Athens Presbyterian Church Ohio University Memorial Auditorium

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