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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1928

Page

8

Church Announcements and Services for Trinity Lutheran

Sunday school at 9 30 with W L Morrison as superintendent. Morning worship at 10 30 featuring Anthem Everlasting Strength and sermon The Meaning of Pentecost. Evening worship at 7 30 with solo by Elmer Siddle Anthem Abide With Me and sermon Paul on Mars Hill. Prayer service Wednesday 7 30. May 9 Ebonites subject. minister discusses Religious Sects. Trinity Lutheran Elmer Bliss pastor 9 Sunday school 10 Divine service 2 Fairfield County service.

McPherson

Sunday services and program at local church

At 9 20 a m Sunday school led by superintendent W L Hudson with John W Soott as orchestra leader. 10 30 a m morning worship with vested choir and a sermon Is Man a Machine. 6 15 p m intermediate C E led by Miss Wolf Scheeler Porter and Smith. 6 30 p m senior C E led by Miss Raybould and Rev Evans. 7 30 p m evening worship with men's choir and sermon Honor. Miss Thelma Mills gives a brief organ recital at 7 25 p m opening of the service.

W. L. Hudson John W. Soott C. E Wolf Scheeler Porter Smith C. E. Leathers Raybould Rev. Evans Thelma Mills

Wylie Chapel A M E Nelsonville Service Schedule

The Nelsonville Ohio Wylie Chapel A M E lists 9 30 a m Sunday school 11 a m morning worship subtitle A Great Christian On His ees 3 p m Knights of Pythias Court of Calanthe annual sermon 6 30 p m Christian Endeavor 7 45 p m evening worship subject Jesus Our Refuge in Life

Knights of Pythias Court of Calanthe Jesus

Church Service Schedule and Musical Program Highlights

Prof Charles E B Poston organist leads morning worship at 10 30 with organ prelude Chorale and anthem There is a Holy City Evening service at 7 30 features organ prelude and Bach offertory Plus Wednesday service at 7 30 led by Prof O Crawford and Miss Sargent in recital and sermons titled The Highest Revelation of God and Ask and It Shall Be Given You.

Charles EB. Poston O. ©. Crawford Igrims Wagner Babylon Howell Halli Schilling Bach Divine Redeemer Gounod Miss Sargent Mendelson

Logan Churches Host Mother's Day Memorial Service

The Church of the Nazarene led by Rev. Clara S. Laird meets in the I O O F building. Sabbath school 9 30 a m preaching at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m with the Holy Ghost and Evangelistic topic. Midweek prayer and Bible study Thursday 7 30 p m. Sunday May 18 mothers are invited to worship.

Sunday Church Schedule with Nature and Kingdom Themes

9 00 a m Sunday school led by Harry Smith as superintendent. 10 30 a m morning worship with topic Jesus Love of Nature in Springtime message. 2 00 p m Junior Christian Endeavor. 7 30 p m evening service topic Jesus Word About His Kingdom.

Harry Smith Jesus Christian Endeavor

Rockbridge Advent Christian Services This Week

E L Woodworth pastor leads Sunday worship at 10 30 a m with the sermon Ambassadors for Christ A 7 pm Loyal Workers followed by worship and the sermon Important Question Answered Midweek prayer on Wednesday at 7 30 pm

E. L. Woodworth Ambassadors For Christ Loyal Workers

Sunday services and meeting at St. John’s Enterprise

Sunday school at 1:00 and 2:00 worship services are listed for St. John’s Enterprise. A special congregational meeting and league at 6:15 follow morning worship with an evening service at 7:00.

League St. John’s, Enterprise

Road Signs Sermon and Endeavor Anniversary Service

Sunday schedule lists 9 00 oclock Sunday school 10 15 worship with sermon for young people titled Road Signs The 7 30 evening service is led by the young people in observance of Christian Endeavor anniversary Roy M Jobson will speak with special music and readings promising a spirited observance.

Christian Endeavor Roy M. Jobson

Sunday Service and Activities Schedule

Sunday school at 9 a m. Morning sermon at 10 a m. Evening sermon at 7 30 p m. Daily Vacation Bible School starts Monday at 8 30 a m. Monday 6 30 p m Boy Scouts meet. Friday night Ladies Missionary Society gathering.

Boy Scouts Ladies Missionary Society

Athens Churches Schedule Highlights and Sermon Themes

Bible school at 9 15 with Lord's Supper and ordination of a ruling elder. 10 30 morning worship. 6 15 youth meetings. Prof E B Smith of Ohio University speaks on Girolamo Savonarola to college group. Beulah McCray leads service. 7 30 evening worship with Rev Wilcox delivering first of three talks on groups shaping religious political and industrial life. Theme: The Huguenots in the Old World and the New.

Bible School E. B. Smith Department of History Ohio University Gironamo Savonarola Beulah McCray Wilcox

Adam and fallen man subject

A religious notice outlines themes of Adam’s fall and human mortality with a Golden Text from I Corinthians 15 22 and responsive readings from Psalms 1 1 6 37 7 17 24 29 The schedule lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m Wednesday meeting at 7 30 p m and a reading room open Tuesday Thursday and Saturday from 2 to 4 p m

Reverend E L Pielow Sermon at Easter Sunday Service

The rector of Fourth Sunday after Easter offers Holy Communion and a sermon at 10 30 a m. The service focuses on spiritual reflection and community worship led by Rev E L Pielow.

E. L. Pielow

Central Ave M E Church Plans Sunday Services and Meetings

Sunday school at the usual hour with good music. Worship and sermon at 10 30. Young peoples meeting at 6 15. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30. The second Quarterly Conference at Factory church Thursday evening at 7 30. Worship and sermon at 7 30.

Young Peoples Factory Church

Pilgrim Holiness Church Schedule

Pastor L. R. Roberts leads Sunday school at 9 a.m. Preaching at 10 a.m. Evening service at 7 30 p.m. Mid week prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p.m.

Pilgrim Holiness Church L. R. Roberts

The Authority of Jesus in Jerusalem and Heart

A sermon on Jesus entry into Jerusalem, Palm Sunday praise, and the clash with authorities. The piece explains true authority lies in moral truth, not institutions, with references to Mark 11:1-10, 15-18 and examples like Copernicus, Galileo, and Jesus on the cross. It concludes that Jesus' authority conquers hearts, shaping modern life.

Christ Jerusalem Jesus God Bethphage Bethany Mount of Olives Copernicus Galileo

Christian Church Service Timings and Subjects

West State and Congress Streets Christian Church with M E Chatley minister lists 9:15 Bible school, 10:15 worship on Knowing God How, 6:30 Christian Endeavor, and 7:30 evening service on Which. Prof Wesley H Maurer leads chorister duties. J R Bennett superintendent.

Christian Church West State and Congress M. E. Chatley Wesley H. Maurer Bible School J. R. Bennett Christian Endeavor

Church Schedule Highlights Events at Nellie Pettiford’s

Mrs Nellie Pettiford serves as church organist with Bible school at 9 50 morning worship at 7 45 Give Christ a Chance Young People plan a profitable Summer Mark 6 30 44 Mrs Branch Russell president Mary Louise Pettiford pianist Worship at 10 45 Playing The Game of Life Ohio students targeted Message for university and high school attendees Mid week services Wednesday 7 30 Why I Go To Church

Nellie Pettiford Violet Russell Christ Branch Russell Mary Louise Pettiford Ohio University

Church of the Nazarene announces service schedule

Rev. A. J. Laird presides with Sunday school at 9 30 a m led by Mrs Carrie Channel. Morning worship at 10 30 a m on Meat and Drink Indeed. Communion follows. Evening worship at 7 30 p m with Jesus Only. Wednesday prayer at 7 30 p m. evening time changed to 7 36.

Carrie Channel Jesus

Church of Christ Bible Study and Worship Service

Bible study at 9 30 a m invites questions. Worship at 10 30 a m directed by the Bible. No. 4 Stimson Ave hosted by Church of Christ.

Church OF Christ No. 4 Stimson Ave

Quarterly meeting services led by Rev. R. B. Niles

The district elder from Zanesville, Rev. R. B. Niles, will conduct the quarterly meeting. Services occur Friday and Saturday in Redtown at 7 30 p m, Sunday in Athens at the usual hour with 9 a m Sunday school and 9 45 a m Love Feast, preaching about 11 a m and 7 30 p m Evening. Cottage prayer Tuesday 7 30 p m and church prayer Thursday 7 30 p m.

Sabbath Schedule For Church Services

Sabbath school at 9 30 p m with preaching at 10 30 a m mid week prayer service is Wednesday at 7 30 p m

Jacksonville Preacher Schedules Sunday Services

A Jacksonville church lists a morning sermon at 10 o clock and a Plains community sing with old hymns and special music at 7 20 o clock.

Factory M. E. Church Weekly Services Notice

Preaching at 9 15. Sunday school 10 15. James McHarg superintendent. Young people 7 30. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30. Quarterly conference Thursday 7 30 with special services.

James McHarg

Alexander Presbyterian Bible School and Worship Service

The Alexander Presbyterian Church on Athens Albany Road led by Howard Ely Warner will hold a Bible school at 10 a.m. Ralph Ladd as superintendent and Miss Madge Dixon as pianist. Morning worship follows at 11 with Mrs Maud Vorhes and Miss Julia Stanley leading the choir. The Girls chorus sings a selection and the sermon by the minister covers the topic I Believe. The Young People's Discussion is also noted.

The Bible School Ralph Ladd Madge Dixon Maud Vorhes Julia Stanley

Board of Trustees Meeting Set for Monday Evening

The group will meet at 8 o'clock. The board of trustees will meet Monday evening at 8 o'clock.

Weekend Church Schedule

Friday and Saturday as above stated 7 30 p m Sunday evening service 7 15 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 15 Pp m

Sunday Service Times Listed for Church Gathering

The notice lists Sunday School at 1:30 p m and preaching at 2:30 p m, outlining the day's church program. The event is presented in a concise community notice tone with emphasis on times and activity.

First M. E. Churches Service Schedule and Leaders

Bible school at 9 15. Al ex Root superintendent. Morning worship 10 30 with Dr H J Holcombe preaching. Wesleyan choir performs. Prof C C Robinson choir director. A R Kresge organist. Wesley Foundation vesper 6 30 led by Dale Mansperger. Topic The Basic Qualities of Character. Epworth League 6 30. Evening sermon Indirect Ministries.

H. J. Holcombe Wesleyan Choir C. C. Robinson A. R. Kresge Wesley Foundation Dale Mansperger Epworth League

Religious News: Major church campaigns and gatherings outlined

The Presbyterian church plans a 3 million dollar national edifice in Washington and the Disciples of Christ discuss a similar project. A 6 million dollar Near East Relief drive runs to June 1929 to aid 33 000 orphans and 28 000 refugees. Efforts also push a 6 million dollar Washington Cathedral campaign led by General Pershing with a 30 million endowment goal. Dr. Lynn Harold Hough resigns to lead the American church in Montreal. A Shrine of the Immaculate Conception will be the largest Roman Catholic church in America at 5 million dollars with a 420 by 200 foot footprint and a 90 foot dome. A $2 500 prize contest for a religious novel is announced by Doubleday Doran and the Christian Herald. May church gatherings include various General Conferences and assemblies across the nation.

Northern Presbyterian Church Washington, D. C Disciples of Christ Washington Cathedral Episcopal Church John Pershing Mellon Westminster Abbey Lynn Harold Hough Central Methodist Episcopal Church Detroit Montreal Canada Europe Charles Stelle United States Christian Herald Doubleday, Doran & Company General Conference Methodist Episcopal Church Kansas City World Conference On International Justice Cleveland General Conference Methodist Protestant Church Baltimore Southern Baptist Convention Chattanooga Tenn General Assembly Presbyterian Church U. S Atlanta General Assembly United Presbyterian

Sermonograms of Life Lessons and Reflections

A collection of aphorisms on work, worry, faith, friendship, generosity, forgiveness, and living well. The piece contrasts practical action with fear and highlights values like loyalty, temperance, and integrity in daily life. It closes with a quoted contemplation on life and a future after death.

Thalfr

Presbyterian General Assembly in Tulsa May 24 31

The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the USA convenes in Tulsa Oklahoma from May 24 through May 31 with church leaders and delegates meeting at St Louis May 28 as part of the proceedings.

St. Louis General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church In the Tulsa Okla

Pupils at Music Run Earn Perfect Attendance Honors

The Mush Run school honors pupils with perfect attendance for the year. Named in fourth grade are Richard Smith Kenneth Loeffler and Chester Poston. sixth grade Lee Dorr. seventh grade Lucile Starlin Margaret Showalter Lorene Starlin and Elmer Poston. About 45 attended the last day with a morning of games and a noon picnic and wiener roast. A school program in the afternoon completed the day.

Richard Smith Kenneth Loeffler Chester Poston Lee Dorr Lucile Starlin Margaret Showalter Lorene Starlin Elmer Poston

New Belpre Bank To Open Saturday

Marietta May 4 A new financial institution in Washington county the First State Bank of Belpre will open for business at 9 a m Saturday May 5. A survey shows at least 3 500 people reside in the immediate service area as an extensive Belpre building program has progressed in recent years.

Marietta Washington County First State Bank of Belpre

Gunmen attack mayor seeks state help

Mayor William H. Taylor of Mentor-on-the-Lake appeals to Governor Vic Donahey for aid in capturing gunmen who attacked him March 30, a U P report says.

Painesville U.P William H. Taylor Mentor-on-the-lake Vic Donahey

Youth groups urge cuts in naval program to minimum

A large section of Christian youth via the International Council of Religious Education asks President Coolidge to reduce the naval building program to the lowest possible minimum. The memorial, adopted by youth organizations from 39 denominations, states deep concern over naval expansion.

Christian Youth of America International Council of Religious Education Coolidge

Call for Peaceful Navy Policy and International Friendship

We urge Congress to promote friendship and good will among nations by strictly limiting any naval program interpreted as unfriendly or warlike. The vast majority of Christ young people urge a positive definite peace policy under leadership, affirming loyalty to government.

Congress Christ Young People United State

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