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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1937

Page

2

Many Speakers From Other Communities To Occupy Athens Pulpits

Athens churches host outside guests for Sunday sermons with Dr. T. T. Brumbaugh and Mr. K. Sasaki at First Methodist Episcopal, Rev. Bertine Farley at Free Methodist, Rev. C. P. Pridgen at Pilgrim Church, and Rev. Leslie D. Wilcox at Wesleyan Methodist. Congregations plan observances of special days with programs to be announced later.

Athens T. T. Brumbaugh Japan K. Sasaki First Methodist Episcopal Church Bertine Farley Free Methodist Church C. P. Pridgen Pilgrim Church Leslie D. Wilcox Ohio Conference Wesleyan Methodist Church

Sacred Concert at Christian Church

The First Christian Church Choir offers a sacred concert Sunday at 7 30 PM in the church. Choir robes will be worn for the first time in wine color. Sunday School meets 9 15 AM. Morning service 10 15 AM features a sermon on Self Realization Through Self Sacrifice. Quadrangle Supper at 5 PM and High School Christian Endeavor at 6 PM. Wednesday 6 PM church supper led by the Missionary Society.

First Christian Church Christian Endeavor The Missionary Society

Law and the Gospel at Church of Christ service

At the Church of Christ 6 Stim son Ave morning service is at 11 15 with the sermon The Law and the Gospel. Communion will be observed. Bible Study starts at 9 30. Evening service at 7 30. Wednesday Bible Study at 7 30 and Friday at 7 30.

Church of Christ Stimson Ave

Sunday meeting at Mrs. Clyde Hines residence

A forthcoming Sunday program will be held at 97 May Ave the home of Mrs. Clyde Hines. Residents are invited to attend the study session and share in the event.

Clyde Hines May Ave

Christian Science Lesson Subject Announced for Athens Church

The Athens Christian Science Church will read the lesson sermon on Sunday November 14 on Mortals and Immortals. The golden text cites Galatians 4 6 7 proclaiming sonship through Christ. Psalms 90 16 17 and Science and Health passages by Eddy frame the theme man governed by immortal Mind as beautiful and grand.

Athens Mary Baker Eddy

Episcopal Schedule Set for Sunday

Rev. Beryl Burr will preach next Sunday at five Methodist Episcopal Churches. His schedule lists Mineral at 9 30 a m Carbondale at 11 a m Connett at 2 p m Dowler Ridge at 3 30 p m and Salem at 7 30 p m. He will meet four young peoples groups weekly on Monday Carbondale 7 p m Tuesday Mineral 7 p m Wednesday Salem 7 30 p m and Thursday Connett 7 p m.

Beryl Burr Mineral Carbondale Connett Dowler Ridge Salem Burr

Sorority to Attend Presbyterian Service

The Presbyterian Church hosts a Sunday 10 30 worship with the theme What Shall Christians Do in Time of Failure. Biographical material will show historical Christian failures and how they led to abundant life for themselves and others. Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority members will be special guests.

Presbyterian Church Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority

Two Speakers to Talk at Vespers and Church Events

Dr. T. T. Brumbaugh will speak at the First Methodist Episcopal Vesper Service at 6 pm. He directs the Wesley Foundation in Japan and has served there since 1924. Japanese student K. Sasaki, former Wesley Foundation Student Council president in Tokyo, will also speak.

T. T. Brumbaugh Japan Methodist Episcopal Brumbaugh Wesley Foundation K. Sasaki Ohio Wesleyan University Tokyo First Methodist Episcopal Church Kings Daughters Wesleyan Service Guild Women's Home Missionary Society L. G. Bean Queen Esthers C. R. White Missionary Society A. R. Caster

Rev Leslie Wilcox to Speak at Wesleyan Methodist Church

Rev Leslie D. Wilcox, president of the Ohio Conference, will preach Sunday night at 7:30 at the Wesleyan Methodist Church in place of Rev C B Kenny. He will also speak Monday evening. Sunday School starts 9:30 with preaching at 10:30. Special music planned for both services. Mary Knight leads Young People's Society Tuesday at 7:30 discussing Life a Journey. Regular prayer and praise Thursday 7:30. Wesleyan Prayer Band Friday at 2.

Leslie D. Wilcox Ohio Conference Wesleyan Methodist Church C. B. Kenny Wilcox Mary Knight Young People’s Society Wesleyan

Salvation Army Plans Annual Christmas Program

Salvation Army Sunday School plans the holiday program titled Songs on the Air with all children participating. The day also features a Holiness meeting at 11 a.m., Sunday School at 9:45, Young People at 6:15, and a Salvation meeting at 7:45.

Salvation Army Salvation

Pilgrim Church Sermons Highlight Rev C P Pridgen

Rev C P Pridgen district superintendent will preach at 10 30 Sunday morning at Pilgrim Church on the corner of Washington and Congress Streets Sunday School starts at 9 30 with David Jackson in charge Young People meet at 6 45 with Norma Hartman presiding and Rev Pridgen speaking again at 7 30 Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 30.

C. P. Pridgen Pilgrim Church Washington and Congress Sts David Jackson Norma Hartman Rev. Pridgen

Rev Bertine Farley Set for Sunday Sermons

Rev Bertine Farley will preach at the Free Methodist Church at 10 30 Sunday morning and 7 30 Sunday evening. A prayer meeting is planned for 7 30 Friday evening.

Bertine Farley Free Methodist Church

Revival Continues At Church Of God On Hocking St

Rev. William G. Southerland leads a week long revival at the Church of God on Hocking Street with services nightly at 7 30. Topics include Spiritual Landmarks and The World s Greatest Tragedy with additional sermons on Straight Street The Path to Glory and Some Spiritual Diseases their Symptoms Causes and Cures. Church School starts at 9 30 Sunday with Robert Patterson in charge. Mrs Ralph Pinkerton leads Story Hour at 6 30 p m and youth service at 6 30 p m covers The Power of Music.

William G. Southerland Church of God Hocking St Southerland Robert Patterson Ralph Pinkerton

Will Compete in Oratory Contest in Haydenville

A Haydenville Declamation Contest at Haydenville Church on Sunday at 7 30 p m judges include Rev L O Linberger Professor Arnold and Professor Wood. The winner gets a bronze medal from the Ohio Council of Churches and will enter the county contest in December. Participants include Jane Matheny Kate Grey and Danny Saunders with others from Logan. A musical program by Rev Wilbur Fish and party. At Murray City Rev R E Bayliff and Ohio University Gospel Team will preach at 7 30 p m.

Hocking County Prince of Peace Haydenville L. O. Lineberger Arnold Nelsonville Professor Wood Ohio Council of Churches Jane Matheny Kate Grey Danny Saunders Logan

Rev W A Brown To Be Guest Speaker At Mt Zion

Rev W A Brown formerly of Mt Olive Baptist Church Columbus will speak Sunday morning at 10 45 on Acquaintance With God and at 7 45 in the evening on The Unanswerable Question A BYPU meeting is set for 6 30 with Miss Mary Gohmer leading Bible Reading discussion

W. A. Brown Mt. Olive Baptist Church Columbus Mt. Zion Church BYPU Mary Gohmer

Apostolic Church Sunday Services Schedule

Sunday school starts at 10 a m directed by Leo Potts superintendent. Evening preaching at 7 30 p m with Elder G H Martin in the pulpit. Tuesday prayer and praise at 7 30 p m led by Elder J L Carr. Friday Bible Study meets at 7 30 p m.

The Apostolic Church Leo Potts G. H. Martin J. L. Carr

Revival Planned at Nelsonville Church Schedule

An old fashioned revival will be held at the Independent Holiness Church at Watkins and Poplar in Nelsonville from November 28 to December 12. Evangelist Rev. Albert Selbee will preach with Harry and Mrs. Fagan assisting. Sunday services start at 9:30 am Sunday School, 11 am and 7 pm worship, 2:30 pm class meeting. Week nights 7 pm, Tuesday and Thursday, and a Friday men’s prayer meeting at 7 pm.

Independent Holiness Church Watkins and Poplar Streets Nelsonville Albert Selbee Harry Fagan Shelby Ohio

Albany Circuit Announces Sunday Services

Rev. T. A. Ballinger lists Albany Sunday School at 9 15 Junior League 7 p m and church services at 7 30 p m. Harrisonville Sunday School 9 15 Armistice Sunday program at 10 15 with Prince of Peace declamation contest. Pearl Chapel preaching 9 15 Sunday School 10 30. Downington preaching 10 30 Sunday School 9 30. Snowville preaching 1 30 Sunday School 2 30.

Albany T. A. Ballinger Methodist Episcopal Church Harrisonville Armistice Prince of Peace Pearl Chapel Downington Snowville

Episcopal Rites in Cincinnati Diocese Preacher Named

The Episcopal Church announces that during morning prayers and sermon on Sunday, Rev. Gilbert P. Symons of the Diocesan Class in Cincinnati will be in charge.

The Episcopal Church Gilbert P. Symons Cincinnati

Rev Myron Martin to preach at Bethel M P Church

The Bethel Missionary Protestant Church in Knox Township Vinton County will host Rev Myron Martin preaching Sunday morning at 10 30. Sunday School starts at 9 30 a m.

Myron Martin Bethel M. P Knox Township Vinton County

Finder and Finisher Theme for Sermon at Richland Ave Church

The sermon titled The Finder and Finisher will be delivered Sunday evening by Rev. Ray Huff at Richland Ave M P Church. Sunday School starts at 9 30 a m with church service at 10 30 a m and the evening service at 7 30 p m. Snowshoe rabbits turn white at winter start by melting brown fur.

Richland Ave. M. P Ray Huff

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