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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1939

Page

7

Children Programs and Speakers Planned for Local Churches

Sunday events in Athens district churches include children programs and special music. Prof. P L Peterson organized a volunteer choir for Presbyterian Church summer services. The Christian Church announces Rev Reed Downs as a fall speaker. Broadwell Circuit United Brethren holds quarterly conference at Mt Hermon Church Sunday afternoon. Bible Holiness Seminary Owosso representatives to lead Pilgrim Church Sunday evening services.

P. L. Peterson Presbyterian Christian Church Reed Downs Broadwell United Brethren Church Mt. Hermon Bible Holiness Seminary Owosso Noa Pilgrim Arch

Bradbury Bradford Dexter Circuit of Churches Program

The Bradbury Bradford Dexter Circuit of Churches of Christ led by Pastor J P Miller announces Bible schools starting at 9 30 each church and Dexter regular services at 10 30 with a sermon Repentence as the second in the Steps of Salvation. Dexter hosts a Youth Rally June 22 while Bradford hosts a Christian Endeavor 6 30 led by Betty Carmen and Bradbury’s 7 30 service features Baptism the Fourth Step. Daily Vacation Bible School begins June 19 at Bradbury schoolhouse 8 30 for three weeks.

Bradbury-Bradford-Dexter Churches of Christ J. P. Miller Dexter Norman Will Bradford Betty Carmen Christian Endeavor Bradbury

Haydenville Hosts Children's Day Program at Churches

Rev. L O Lineberger preaches at Murray City Church at 9 a m then attends Haydenville Methodist for the Children's Day program and Vacation Bible School close. Haydenville service begins 7 30 p m with Bible School department demonstrations and an exhibit of student crafts. A social on the church lawn follows under Miss Ester Picciotti.

L. O. Lineberger Murray City Methodist Church Lineberger Haydenville Methodist Church Aily Vacation Bible School Haydenville Bible School Ester Picciotti

Broadwell UB Circuit Conference At Mt Hermon Church

The quarterly conference for the Broarkwell Circuit of United Brethren Church will be held at Mt Hermon Church at 2 p m Sunday. Rev E H Wilson district superintendent will conduct the service and deliver the sermon. Members and officers of all churches will give full reports.

Broarkwell United Brethren Church Mt. Hermon Church E. H. Wilson

Dyesville Church to Hear Rev Strickland This Weekend

Rev. F. G. Strickland will preach at Dyesville Community Church Saturday and Sunday. The public is invited to attend the services in the evenings and Sunday morning.

Dyesville Church Rev Strickland F. G. Strickland Dyesville Community Church

Christian Science Lesson Topic in Athens Church

The Sunday lesson topic in Athens is Is the Universe Including Man Evolved by Atomic Force. The golden text proclaims one God the Father. Bible passages note Jesus healing a leper and Jesus stating be thou clean. Science and Health quotes divine Mind’s all possibilities and healing through Christ Jesus.

Christian Science Church Athens Jesus Mary Baker Eddy Christ Jesus

Children’s Day at Central Ave Church

The Central Ave Methodist Church hosts a Children’s Day program Sunday at 7 30 with the Junior Choir and Sunday School children directed by Miss Florence Harvey Miss Helen Cox Miss Claris Beebe and Miss Marjorie Harvey. Rev Stanley Jeffery preaches at 9 15 on Casting Shadows and Epworth League hosts a jitney supper Friday at 5 30.

Central Ave. Methodist Church Florence Harvey Helen Cox Claris Beebe Marjorie Harvey Stanley Jeffrey Epworth League Jeffery Plains Methodist Church Clarks Chapel

Presbyterians Plan Volunteer Choir For Summer Services

The Presbyterian Church schedules a Sunday 10:30 morning service with the theme The Valiant Die But Once and a volunteer choir directed by Prof. P. L. Peterson will sing at all summer services. A reception for 1939 new members is set for Thursday evening in the church parlors. Ses sion and trustees meet after Sunday service, followed by the Sunday Church School staff. Wednesday evening the Young Married Couples Class meet at Hughes cabin for a ham bake.

Presbyterian Church P. L. Peterson Board of Trustees Sunday Church School Hughes Cabin

Holman To Preach at Tuppers Plains

Services at Tuppers Plains Christian Church begin with Bible School at 9 15 a m Sunday led by Hobart Shields who will announce Children's Day plans. Rev D G Holman will preach after Bible School and again at 8 p m later in the day.

Tuppers Plains Christian Church Hobart Shields D. G. Holman Rev. Holman

Watkins To Preach At Church of Christ

Bible study classes at 6 Stimson Ave meet 9 45 a m with morning service at 10 15 led by Rev Damon D Watkins. Communion follows the sermon. Evening service at 8 o clock. Wednesday study at 8 led by Rev Watkins covers church founding and authority as basis for governance.

Lof Christ Stimson Ave Damon D. Watkins Watkins

Plains Church of God to Hear Rev Jenks in Faithful Service

The Plains Church of God schedules Sunday School at 9 30 a m under Clarence Loper, with morning worship at 10 30 led by Rev N W Jenks on Looking Beyond. Young People meet 6 45 led by Mrs Nellie Huddy, evening service 7 45, midweek prayer and praise at 7 45 Wednesday.

Clarence Loper Plains Church of God N. W. Jenks Nellie Huddy

Pilgrim Church Circuit Announces Weekly Services

Athens County circuit churches open with 8 p m preaching at Stewart Church and 9 30 a m Sunday School. Carbondale, Luhrig and East Canaan host sessions with baptisms on June 25 and special meetings led by Bible Holiness Seminary staff and students. New Marshfield begins at 9 30 a m with prayers and 7 30 p m preaching.

Athens County Pilgrim Church Stewart Church Carbondale Pilgrim Church Ruth Arnold Luhrig Church Mabel Armbruster Bible Holiness Seminary Owosso Mich Helen Francis Virginia Oroville Ave

Wesleyan Methodist Church Serves Sunday Schedule

Sunday School begins at 9 30 with O E Rosser in charge. Evan Edwards preaches at 10 30. Evening service features Rev Elson C Kenney at 7 30. Special music planned. Tuesday June 20 Young People Society meets. Thursday prayer and praise service at 7 30. Wesleyan Prayer Band practice at 2 pm Friday.

Wesleyan Methodist Church O. E. Rosser Evan Edwards Elson C. Kenney Young People’s Society Wesleyan Prayer Band

Letart Falls Social Notes Highlights Mixed Week

A series of social visits and gatherings are recorded. Mr and Mrs Wilson Carpenter hosted a shower for 75 guests on June 13. Neighbors and relatives in Letart Falls and nearby towns shared visits, birthdays, serenades, and hospital news as families traveled between Parkersburg Gallipolis Leechburg and Columbus.

Letart Falls Wilson Carpenter Bernice Barnitz Earl Grimm Vernon McDade Beaver Falls Bertha McDade Harold Quillen Leechburg John Quillen Rankin Brinker New Brighton Addie Brinker Ruth McGraw Parkersburg Elizabeth Road Armour Philson Norris Waynesburg Tom Norris Norris Pittsburgh Clara Day Gallipolis Thomas Wagner Ray McDade Community Hall Oma Ruth Keisling Allen Hayman Cashel Canady Clarence Shields Warren Miller Ringling Circus Wayne Woodyard Columbus Robert Chapman Wheeling May Chapman Dorothy Alexander Helen Faulkener P. B. Alexander W. N Net) Roberts Birmingham Ala Carrie B. Roberts Virginia Alexander Bobby Alexander Akron C. P. Alexander John Young Monongahela

Local Schedule of Meetings and Events

Readers note a sequence of dates and places: New Marshfield June 22 Luhrig June 23 Stewart June 25 East Canaan June 26 Car Bondale July 5. The item lists upcoming civic or community gatherings across towns with attendees or hosts.

New Marshfield Luhrig Stewart East Canaan Carbondale

The Power in Us Sermon at First Methodist Church

Dr. William G. Seaman preaches at 10 30 a m on The Power in Us. Organ numbers include Allegretto in E Flat Theme from the Fifth Symphony and Postlude in G. Choir to sing a special anthem. Young People class hamburger fry at Nice's Park Sunday evening. Senior High meets church 4 30 p m with transport.

William G. Seaman Read Tschaikowsky Hosmer Young People’s L. C. Staats Nice’s Park Seaman Russell E. Bayliff

Hebbardsville Church Set to Hear Rev Campbell

Hebbardsville Presbyterian announces Sunday activities at Alexander Church. Sunday School meets at 10 a m led by Walter Ervin. Morning worship follows at 11 o clock conducted by Rev Louis Campbell.

Alexander Presbyterian Church Hebbardsville Walter Ervin Louis Campbell

Fall Plans Announced For Christian Church

Rev Neil Crawford preaches on Why Is Believe in Missions at 10 15 a m Sunday. Deborah Class meets Thursday at Mrs E G Campbell 34 W Carpenter St. Married People's Class meets Monday at Mr and Mrs Vermillion hosting. Sun evening services begin Oct 1 with guests Rev Reed Downs Nov 16 and Rev M E Chatley Nov 25. Delegates to Southeast Ohio Youth Conference June 18 25 named. Mrs Neil Crawford to lead drama classes at the conference.

Neil Crawford Christian Church Deborah E. G. Campbell W. Carpenter Monroe Vermillion Pat Toulson Pearl Chase Reed Downs M. E. Chatley Southeast Ohio Youth Conference Muskingum College Odessa Brown Opal Brown Betty Mapes Betty Ann Schuler Helen Sar

Program Given for Bradbury Circuit

The Free Methodist Church Sunday School starts at 9 30 A M with Rev Walter Martin preaching at 10 30 A M Bertena Farley leads the Prayer Band Thursday at 2 P M Prayer meeting begins Friday at 7 30 P M

Free Methodist Church Walter Martin Bertena Farley

Seminary Guests at Pilgrim Church to Share Services

Representatives from Bible Holiness Seminary Owosso Michigan will lead special services at Pilgrim Church S Congress and W Washington Streets Sunday 7 30 p m Rev Helen Francis and Virginia and Orville Awe to conduct the service Sunday School at 9 30 a m Supt Dave Jackson At 10 30 a m Rev H E Osborn will deliver a sermon Young peoples service at 6 45 p m directed by Miss Norma Hartman

Bible Holiness Seminary Owosso Mich Pilgrim Church S. Congress W. Washington Sts Helen Francis Virginia Orville Awe Dave Jackson H. E. Osborn Norma Hartman

Churches in Harrisonville Host Combined Sunday School

Harrisonville Methodist and Presbyterian Churches will hold combined Sunday School classes at 9 30 a m in the church of the latter. Evening worship will be held at 8 p m under the direction of Reverend Campbell at the Presbyterian Church.

Harrisonville Methodist Presbyterian Church of the Latter Campbell Presbyterian Church

Nicholas To Preach At Church of God

Church School at 9 30 a m under John Bailey will open Sunday services at the Hocking St Church of God. Morning worship at 10 30 a m features the pastoral message The Power of Purpose by Pastor E Nicholas. Young people meet at 6 30 p m with evening service at 7 30 when the pastor speaks on Preserved. Midweek service Wednesday at 7 30 p m covers A Progressive Program of Christian Service.

John Bailey Hocking St. Church of God E. Nicholas

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