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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1938

Page

7

Thanksgiving Services Planned by Athens Churches District

Thanksgiving will be the theme in Athens District churches this coming Sunday with several special services. A Union service by Christian Methodist Presbyterian and Episcopal churches is set for Wednesday at 7 30 in the Presbyterian Church with Rev. Robert G Purrington to preach. The Central Ave M E Church will hold a Thanksgiving Day service Thursday at 8 am.

Athens Presbyterian Episcopal Presbyterian Church Robert G. Purrington Central Ave. M. E

Thanksgiving Sermon and Music at First Methodist Ath ens

Dr. William G. Seaman to preach a Thanksgiving sermon at First Methodist Church in Athens on Chaos and Thanksgiving. Choir to sing Sanctus with a tenor solo by Carl Nessley and a bass solo Out of the Deep by Mr. Marks. Organ selections include Guilmant Andante Bach Adagio and Whiting Postlude. Senior Epworth League meets 6 30 p.m. Sunday. Kings Daughters class meets Tuesday 7 30 p.m. at the Misses Van Dyke home. Union Thanksgiving Eve service at Presbyterian Church 7 30 p.m. University student class 9 30 a.m. Vesper speaker H E Benz 6 p.m. Students attend State Wesley Foundation convocation at Bowling Green starting Nov 18.

William G. Seaman First Methodist Athens Gounod Carl Nessley G. Cheney Marks Guilmant Bach Whiting Hich Epworth League Kings Daughters Gladys Arvilla van Dyke Presbyterian Church Russell E. Bayliff H. E. Benz Wesley Foundation Rev Bayliff Bowling Green

Bradbury Revival To Be Concluded Sunday

Sunday services in the Bradbury Bradford Dexter Circuit are announced. Sunday School at 9 30 a m at all three churches. A sermon Christian Family Life will be given at Bradbury Church at 1030 a m. Christian Endeavor meetings at 6 p m Bradford and Bradbury Churches. Revival service at Bradbury Church at 730 p m by Evangelist O W Williams. Rev Williams will speak Losing Jesus in his closing service with delegations from Dexter and Bradford Churches attending.

Bradbury-Bradford-Dexter Wilbur Pierce Bradbury Christian Endeavor Bradford O. W. Williams Rev. Williams Jesus Dexter John R. Peel Free Methodist Church Campbell St Stimson Ave

Christian Pastor Speaks on Gratitude and Marriage

Rev. Neil Crawford will address the Quadrangle Club on Gratitude and Generosity at 10 15 a m. at First Christian Church. He also speaks on What Is Marriage at 6 p m. Sunday. The Married People's Class meets Monday at 7 30 p m. at the Vermillis home.

Neil Crawford First Christian Church Crawford Monroe Vermilli

Burr To Speak at Richland Church

Rev Beryl Burr will speak at Richland Avenue M P Church with Sunday School at 9 30 a m and a prayer service at 10 30 a m The Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 p m Sunday evening services begin at 7 30 p m The topic is Christ in Everyday Living A mid week prayer service is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m

Richland Ave Christian Endeavor Beryl Burr

Lineberger to Preach to Two Congregations

Rev. L. O. Lineberger will preach on The Field Is the World Sunday at 9 30 a m at Haydenville Church and at 6 45 p m at Murray City Church World Missionary Sunday features a special missions offering.

L. O. Lineberger Haydenville Murray City World Missionary

Reedsville Charge Sunday Services Listed

On the Reedsville Charge A L Clary pastor announces services at Tuppers Plains 9 30 a m Bethel Church 11 a m and Lawrence Chapel 2 30 p m Communion to be observed at Bethel and Lawrence Chapel

Reedsville A. L. Clary Tuppers Plains Bethel Church Lawrence Chapel Bethel

Christian Science Societies Services in Athens and Pomeroy

Christian Science societies list locations at 15 S Congress St Athens and 210 E Main St Pomeroy with Sunday services at 10 45 A M Sunday School 9 30 A M and a testimonial meeting every Wednesday at 7 30 P M You are invited to attend these services.

Athens S. Congress St Pomeroy E. Main St

Episcopal Services Are Announced For Local Parishes

The Good Shepherd Episcopal Church plans two Sunday services on November 20 with Holy Communion at 8 a.m. and a 10:30 a.m. service featuring morning prayer and a sermon by Rev. Robert G. Purrington. Church School starts at 9:30 a.m. Thanksgiving service at 10 a.m. will be brief and communion only.

Good Shepherd Episcopal Church Robert G. Purrington Church School Clara Kuenzli St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Logan Episcopal Church of the Epiphany Nelsonville Purrington

Christmas Services Return to Pioneer Church

McArthur will hold Christmas services at Trinity Episcopal Church the oldest Episcopal building in the area outside river towns. Rev. Robert G. Purrington and the McArthur congregation announce repairs funded by local contributions and the Diocese of Southern Ohio. The church, unused for eight years, undergoes exterior work including roof reshingling, new gutters and flashings, repainted walls, and chimney repairs.

Mcarthur Trinity Episcopal Robert G. Purrington Athens Diocese of Southern Ohio

Gospel Meetings At Church of Christ

A series of gospel meetings is in progress at the Church of Christ on Stimson Ave with Evangelist D H Hadwin of Belpre preaching. The meetings run until November 30 with services nightly at 7 30 and Sunday 10 15 a m. Bible study is at 9 45 on the topic A Dead Church.

Church of Christ Stimson Ave D. H. Hadwin Belpre

Pilgrim Revival at Pilgrim Church Washington Sts

Sunday services at Pilgrim Church begin with Sunday School at 9 30 led by superintendent Dave Jackson. Rev Paul W Thomas preaches at 10 30 with a young people's meeting at 6 45 led by Miss Orman Hartman. Evangelistic service at 7 30 with Rev Thomas nightly through November 27. Special singing is planned for each service.

Pilgrim Church Washington and Congress Sts Dave Jackson Paul W. Thomas Young Cople Miss Orman Hartman Rev. Thomas

Plains Church of God Schedule for Sunday Services

Sunday school at 9 30 a m led by Clarence Loper superintendent. Morning worship at 10 30 a m with Rev N W Jenks speaking on A Golden Opportunity. Evening services at 7 p m. Mid week prayer and praise meeting Wednesday at 7 p m.

Plains Church of God Clarence Loper N. W. Jenks

Revival Nears Close at Athens Wesleyan Church

The Athens First Wesleyan Methodist revival, in progress for three weeks, is expected to end Sunday night. Preachers Evan Edwards and Melvin Mitchell have led services with Sunday School at 9 30 a m. Other events include Young People's meeting Tuesday 7 30 p m prayer Thursday 7 30 p m and Wesleyan Prayer Band Friday 2 pm.

Athens First

Rutland-Syracuse Program Announced in Church Notes

The Rutland-Syracuse M. E. Charge led by Rev. L. D. Phipps outlines a Sunday schedule for both Rutland and Syracuse churches. Activities include church school in the morning, harvest home offerings, Epworth League gatherings, and preaching services. A new furnace was installed at the Rutland church and a piano purchased for Bethel. Holy Communion was observed last Sunday.

Rutland-Syracuse M. E L. D. Phipps Rutland—Church Harvest Epworth League Lawrence Anderson Syracuse—Church School Pomeroy Cement Block Co Bethel Werner Rutland

Thanksgiving Service at Church of God Sermon and Programs

The Church of God on Hocking Street will hold a Sunday 10:30 a.m. sermon titled Lighted into Fellowship by Pastor E. Nicholas, with a chart illustration. Church School begins at 9:30 a.m. under Supt. John Bailey, six youths present a Thanksgiving program at 6:30 p.m. The 7:30 p.m. service will feature The Balm of Gilead. A cottage prayer service is planned at the Atkins home Tuesday 7:30 p.m. and a Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Thanksgiving service features songs and pastor discussion.

Church of God Hocking St E. Nicholas Supt John Bailey Gilead Raymond Atkins Richland Ave

Salvation Army Welcomes Lieutenant Marie Bush

The Salvation Army announces the Sunday program as Lieut. Marie Bush arrives. Activities include Sunday School at 9:45 led by James Gates on Worship In the Wilderness, a holiness meeting at 11 on What Could the King Do led by Adjt. William Hillis, Young People's meeting at 6:45 led by Louise White on Gifts of God for All, an open air meeting at 7:15, and a Salvation service at 7:45 themed Transformation Through Jesus Christ.

Salvation Army Marie Bush James Gates William Hillis Louise White God Jesus Christ

Plains Groups Attend Central Ave Meetings

The Plains M E Church members join the Monday evening fellowship at Central Ave. Women attend the Woman's Safari on Tuesday. Men attend the Central Church fellowship dinner Thursday. Next Sunday at 9 15 a m the pastor preaches The Power of the Church. A 7 30 p m unified fellowship service is planned at Central Ave. A Thanksgiving Day service at 8 a m will collect canned fruits and money for Booth Festival on Nov. 25 with a sermon on Thanksgiving.

Plains M. E Central Ave Central Church United Fellowship

Jeffery To Preach at Clarks Chapel Sunday

The Clarks Chapel M. E. Church invites members to Fellowship Week. Next Sunday Rev. Stanley Jeffery will preach at 11 15 a m on The Power of the Church. An evening union service with The Plains and Central Ave churches follows at Central Ave. A Thanksgiving Day service is set for 8 a m at Central Ave.

Clarks Chapel M. E Central Ave Stanley Jeffery Plains United Fellowship

Revival at Mineral Continues for Week

Revival at the Mineral Church continues through the coming week with Rev. Beryl Burr preaching on Sunday at three Methodist Episcopal churches Salem 9 30 a m Carbondale 11 a m and Dowler Ridge 2 30 p m Rev Myron Martin preaches at Mineral Church Sunday evening at 7 30 Burr topics Christ in Everyday Living at Richland Ave M P Church Sunday 7 30 His leadership extends the revival with other preachers to follow.

Beryl Burr Salem Carbondale Dowler Ridge Myron Martin Mineral Church Burr Richland Ave

Central Ave Plans Thanksgiving Service

Central Ave M E Church wraps up Fellowship Week with a 10 20 a m sermon The combined 7 30 p m service includes The Plains Clarks Chapel and Central Ave reports from fellowship committee chairs The pastor Rev Stanley Jeffery will present The Church that Ought To Be A Thanksgiving offering of canned fruits and money will support the Booth Festival on Nov 25 The pastor will also preach on Thanksgiving

Central Ave. M. E the Plains Clarks Chapel Central Ave Stanley Jeffery

Pomeroy Church to Hold Sunday Services

Rev. B. H. Morris will preach on Give Glory to God at 10 30 a m Sunday at the Pomeroy Church of Christ. The choir will sing a Thanksgiving number. Bible School convenes at 9 30 a m.

B. H. Morris Pomeroy Church of Christ

Birds and Condor Hatchlings Reach Flight Milestones

Condors cannot fly until six months old, while some bird species emerge from the egg capable of flight just over a week after hatching.

Pentecostal Sunday School Set for Sunday at 10 a.m.

The Mechanicsburg Pentecostal Church will hold Sunday School at 10 a.m. under the direction of Leo Potts.

Pentecostal Mechanicsburg Pentecostal Church Leo Potts

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