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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1928

Page

8

Church Announcements and Services Summary

Christian Science Society at 65 1-2 S Court St lists Sunday services at 10:45 a m and Sunday school at 9:30 a m with subject Man and the Bible verse Psalm 37 37. Athens plans Sunday school at 9 a m preaching at 10 a m and evening service at 7 p m Rev J A Kelly of Spring Arbor Mich to preach Wednesday at 7 p m Redtown reports ongoing revivals with nightly services 7 p m and Thursday prayer at 7 p m Episco pal Lutheran worship at East State and Carpenter streets Sundays at 2 30 p m.

Christian Science Society S. Court Street Mark Athens J. A. Kelly Spring Arbor Mich Redtown Episcopal Church East State Carpenter Streets

Revival Services Announced at Lancaster and Carpenter Streets

Pastor B. T. Kimbrough leads revival week with evangelist G. D. Billeisen. Sunday schedule includes 2 p.m. service and 3 p.m. preaching, plus Sunday school rally. Week features weekly events from Monday women's service to Friday family closing service with Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts participation.

Lancaster and Carpenter Streets B. T. Kimbrough G. D. Billeisen

Bible School and Worship Schedule at Wesley Foundation

The program opens with Bible school at 9 15. Alex Root is superintendent. Morning worship at 10 30 features a sermon on The Christian Attitude Toward the Present Industrial Order. Wesley Choir provides music directed by Prof C C Robinson with Prof A R Kresge as organist. Wesley Foundation home hour at 4 and vesper service led by John Andersoffer on Life Work. Epworth League meets at 6 with Dorothy Ruth Holcombe leading How Can We Tell What Is Right Or Wrong. Evening worship at 7 explores The Development of Religion in Europe The Celts.

Bible School Alex Root Wesley Choir C. C. Robinson A. R. Kresge Wesley Foundation Fellowship John Andersoffer Epworth League Dorothy Ruth Holcombe Europe

Bible School Plans and Sunday Services Led by Local Clergy

Bible school sessions led by Frank Goldsberry and Ralph Pavey with teachers assigned for College, High School, and Junior High groups. Communion service at 10 30 with Rev Wilcox speaking on The Idea of Reconciliation Found in the New Testament. Evening service at 6 00 and sermon by Rev Wilcox on Lessons from the Cure of Naaman. Wednesday talk by F E Harshman on Christian Missions and International Attitudes. Brotherhood address by Prof W S Gamertsfelder of Ohio University on Thursday March 8.

Bible Frank Goldsberry Ralph Pavey Gamertsfelder Olson Edward Sharpe Wilcox Naaman F. E. Harshman Thor Olson Brotherhood W. S. Gamerstsfelder Ohio University

Church of God announces Sunday services and an afternoon service

G C Johnson pastors the Church of God on Hocking Street with Sunday school at 9 30 a m preaching at 10 45 a m on Light Bearers. A children's meeting at 6 p m and evening service at 7 p m. Prayermeeting Wednesday at 7 p m Rev Lucy B Smith to lead service March 11 at 2 30 p m.

Lucy B. Smith

Bible School and Sermons at Grace Church An Eventful Day

Bible school meets at 9 15 a m with a sermon at 10 15 on the teachings of our church and relations to other bodies. A Disciple and Proud of It leads the morning theme. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 p m and a Service of Sacred Song and Story at 7 replaces the usual program with hymns sung by congregation and choir and a life sketch of Pilgrims of the Night author.

Bible School Chatley Christian Endeavor Societies

Church Schedule and Sermon Details

State and Carpenter streets Rev E L Pielow rector Second Sunday in Lent Church school at 9 30 am Holy communion and sermon at 10 30 am The Church of Christ No 4 Stimpson Ave Meets at 9 30 for Bible study and at 10 30 for worship as directed by the inspired apostles

State and Carpenter Streets E. L. Pielow Church OF Christ Stimpson Ave

Worship Schedule for Nellie Pettiford Church

Mrs Nellie Pettiford organist attends Bible school at 9 30 with Miss Ella Cooley as superintendent Worship and sermon at 10 45 on Why Jesus Misunderstood B Y P U at 6 30 Mrs Blanche Russell president and Mary Louise Pettiford pianist Tople Why Should We Study Missions Mark 16 15 18 Worship at 7 45 Perils of the Christian Life Mid week worship Wednesday at 7 30

Nellie Pettiford Ella Cooley Jesus Blanche Russell Mary Louise Pettiford Tople

Sunday church schedule with gospel sermons and services

Sunday school at 8 led by Pickering with Reefer organist and Pierce chorister. Worship at 10 30 with sermon on Gospel of Lent. Young People at 6 and evening service at 7 on The Accepted Soul. Prayer Wednesday evening. last week 56 attended and five united with the church.

Pickering L Reefer G. W. Pierce

Jacksonville Trimble Church Services

L A Donnally is pastor at Jacksonville Trimble M E Church. Morning 10 o clock service with Trimble preaching and special music at 7 pm.

Jacksonville Trimble M. E. Church L. A. Donnally Trimble

Congregational Church Schedule Ad for Sunday Services

Howard Ely Warner leads a Bible school at 10 a m with Ralph Ladd as superintendent. Morning worship at 11 includes Miss Lucy Stanley singing and special choir music. The minister speaks on Forgiveness in the Light of the Cross. A light lunch follows then a congregational meeting and separate church sessions. Young People gather at 7 30 p m.

Howard Ely Warner Bible School Ralph Ladd Madge Dixon Maud Vorkes Julia Stanley Lucy Stanley

Jesus Feeds the Multitudes and Life's Crosses

The piece blends a sermon on Jesus feeding five thousand with five loaves and two fishes and a reflection on suffering a personal loss. It contrasts material marvel with spiritual meaning and cites compassion for the masses, Lincoln, and gospel passages to urge faith in Christ amid trial.

WM. E. Gilroy D. D The Congregationalist Jesus Christ Aiai

Clark's Chapel M. E. Church Sunday Services

Ira P. Bay, minister, leads Sunday school at 1 30. Mrs Nellie Phillips is superintendent. Preaching by the pastor at 2 30.

Clark's Chapel M. E Ira P. Bay Nellie Phillips

Nelsonville Churches Schedule Full Day Services

Nelsonville churches list 9 30 a m Sunday school led by W L Hudson with John W Scott as orchestra leader. Morning service features vested choir and sermon The Desert Road Acts 3 9. Evening worship at 7 30 with The Wayside Cross and sermon Whither Bound John 6 68. Intermediates at 6 15 p m and Senior Endeavor at 6 30 p m.

W. L. Hudson John W. Scott Christian Endeavor Wayside Cross

Wylie A M E Church Nelsonville Events

Rev Andrew Hughey presides at morning and evening services with sermons on Christian Discipleship andTexts Relating to Christ and the Cross. Sunday school 9 and 10:30 with organ music by Woodward and others. midweek prayer meeting Wednesday at 7. Music by Poston Crawford Greenwald and others.

Andrew Hughey Christian Endeavor Christian Discipleship Charles E. Poston Episcopal Church O. O. Crawford Woodward Shelley Barcarrole Olsen Gull

Bible School and Worship Schedule With Sermons

Bible school at 9 30 a m with W L Morrison as superintendent Morning worship at 10 30 sermon Junking the Bible Evening worship at 7 o clock sermon The Valley of Vision Christian Endeavor at 6 p m Mid week prayer service Wednesday 7 p m Economy breaks a leg Birmingham Eng For economy James Sheppard turned off the light Robert Hunt fell down stairs broke his leg and sued Sheppard for 1000

Bible School Birmingham Eng James Sheppard Robert Hunt Hunt Sheppard

Columbus Minister To Address Men Here

Dr. Ralph E. Davis pastor of Broad Street Methodist Church Columbus will speak at the brotherhood meeting in the church parlors Friday evening April 6. A dinner will accompany the event with special musical features directed by Dr. Scott Allen. Plans also call for the May meeting with Warden Thomas of the Ohio State Penitentiary as speaker.

Ralph E. Davis Broad Street Methodist Church Columbus The Brotherhood Methodist Church Scott Allen Thomas Ohio State Penitentiary

Michigan Minister To Conduct Meetings

Dr. Frank Kingdon, pastor of the Central Methodist Church in Lansing, will conduct a series of meetings in the area this week. He is scheduled to speak at several community gatherings and church events.

Michigan Frank Kingdon Central Methodist Church Lansing

Notable Michigan Speaker to Visit Athens Week of March 11

An outstanding Michigan speaker will visit Athens the week of March 11. He plans evening meetings at the Methodist church and talks before the Rotary club and civic groups. He will address university convocations on Wednesday of that week with further details to follow.

Michigan Athens Methodist Church Rotary Club University Thade

Forum To Discuss Right of Ownership

The First Methodist church forum will be led next week by Prof. Homer Cherrington on The Right of Ownership. Attendance has been fairly good and others are invited to join the discussion.

First Methodist Church Homer Cherrington

Coat Fur Disease Claims Mrs. Alice Eastman

In Gillingham England Mrs. Alice Eastman died from a disease contracted via the fur collar of her coat. The case highlights risks tied to fur accessories and infectious exposure in cold weather wear.

Gillingham, Eng Alice Eastman

Religious groups launch multi million church campaigns

The United Lutheran church begins a 4 million dollar drive to pension retired clergy. First Reformed Church of Canton serves 2143 members as its size. Old St Pauls Episcopal Chester Pa marks 225th founding anniversary. Disciples pledge 700000 of 1700000 for a National City church in Washington DC. Second Presbyterian NYC builds a sixteen story apartment church on Central Park West. Calvary Episcopal NYC plans a 325000 church clubhouse. Presbyterian budget plans 12000000 for benevolences this year, up from 10000000 last year. A Mevionite colony will settle 400 to 500 families on 12000 acres in San Joaquin Valley. Between 400 and 500 Canada Kansas families move. Nearly 600 million Christians mark year 1928. 220 million others (Mohammedans) year 1346. sixteen million Jews year 5488. Japanese calendar 2587. Byzantine calendar 7436. Prof George E Moore resigns Eureka College religious education head to lead Melbourne downtown Christian church at 10000 salary.

United Lutheran Church United States First Reformed Church of Canton Old St. Paul's Episcopal Church Chester Disciples of Christ Aewchurch Washington San Joaquin Vally California Canada Kansas George E. Moore Eureka College Disciples School Eureka Downtown Christian Church Melbourne Australia

Explosive Alcohol Speech at Anti-Saloon Meeting

Stanley High, national Youth Movement leader, urged that alcohol be treated as highly explosive to curb its use. He likened liquor to guns once seen as a free born right and cited blasting operations near his home and a fireman checking explosives as evidence for stricter social controls. He warned the destructive link between liquor and society and urged wider understanding.

Anti-Saloon League Stanley High

The Church Invites You CREATING MOTIVE POWER

Dr. Herman D. Bunsen, commissioner of health in Chicago, says faith is the greatest motive power and life is eternal. He notes that accepting God as guide changes standards for the better and cites President Coolidge joining the church. The piece urges readers to come to church next Sunday.

Herman D. Bunsen Chicago God President Coolidge

Sermon Parables on Morality and Life Lessons

A collection of maxims on virtue and character urging humility restraint and moral living. It links moral effort with lasting deeds and warns that haste fools and deceit harms.

Minister risks undoing work by overstaying

Fragment discusses the minister’s tendency to overstay and undermine his achievements, noting that his actions can backfire as he clings to power and fails to recognize when his task is complete. It emphasizes the consequences of prolonged tenure in popular commerce support.

Pastors and Parish Life Probe Length of Service

A church forum gathers opinions from clerics on how long a pastorate should last. Stidger favors brief terms, Tompkins supports long tenures, Cadman urges fit with gifts and needs, Newton backs length for continuity, with caution about conditions and usefulness.

Young minds forged by purpose and action through history

The piece recalls Nelson Reynolds and Reynolds like figures who pursued mastery from youth. It highlights Sir Joshua Reynolds Paley Disraeli and D K Pearson in youth shaping destinies. Edison and a 13 year old work to aid others show timeless drive to improve and uplift.

Lord Nelson Sir Joshua Reynolds Paley Disraeli

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Sevier Hocking Valley Beasley Milling & Grocery Co OC. V. Strawn Bettie Shop Cornwell Jewelry Athens Steam Laundry Bank of Athens X. B Oitarer Saleg Co Lairds Restaurant Logan O Wheaton Hardware Co Security Savings Bank Athens National Bank Coe's Cash Shop Chee Goleak Sask Nelsonvile Free Methodist Church Harry V. Webb Thos. Wilson Charles M. Coulter Athens Presbyterian Abbott Y. Wilcox Church OF God Nelsonville Ohio C. V. Strawn Church OF the Good Shepherd MT. Zion Baptist Church Carpenter and Congress Streets B. R. Smith Alexander Presbyterian Albany Road Corning Methodist Church Wm. A. Moore Missionary Society Ralph Hardy Logan Fish Market Wheaton Earth Abraham Lincoln Jand First Presbyterian Church John Lloyd Evans Edwin Lewis Morrell K. H. McCorkle Yours For Home Telephone Company Central Bank Nelsonville, Ohio Bettie Shop Church Forum D. William L. Stidger Lin‘wood Boulevard Methodist Church Kansas City Floyd W. Tompkins Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Philadelphia 8. Parkes Cadman Brooklyn Joseph Fort Newton St. Paul's Memorial Church Overbrook Virgile Davis Masonic Nestle Voguehair Marie Brook Cornwell D. K. Pearson Thomas Edison Jizzie Johnson Carl Yoder Southern Ohio Electric Co Lairds Quick Lunch W. Main St Logan, O the Security Savings Bank Varsity Inn
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