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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1931

Page

8

Thanksgiving sermons and church events around town

The Rev. Reed J. Downs will preach on Divine Encouragement at First Christian Church Sunday at 10 15 in the morning and again at 7 in the evening. Various church activities, meetings and a one act play are listed for Sunday and the coming week across multiple congregations.

Reed J. Downs First Christian Church W. Db. Robinson Christian Church Finger of God Percival Wilde Drama Club Presbyterian Church Edwin Violet Floyd Bauer Ethel Wade Eleanor Stafford Westminster Quartet Christine Porter Ruth Stackel Albert Church Morgan Jones Gretchen Bryant Arthur H. Kuhliman Lutheran Church State and Carpenter Streets Mary E. Markley Washington, D. C Board of Education United Lutheran Church In America Ohio University Markley Orient Japan China India Madras Christian College For Women Vellore Medical College Lloyd W. Clarke Church of the Good Shepherd Episcopal State Roger Connor Helen Hedden Red Town Free Little Athens Free Methodist Church Stimson Avenue Campbell Street Pratt Street Wesleyan Mission E. C. Kenney Neva Cross

Paul in Rome A Prisoner Yet Free to Teach

The lesson traces Paul’s voyage to Rome as a prisoner and his departure from Jerusalem, noting his shipwreck on the way and three months on Mestta. In Puteoli he meets Christian brethren, then at Rome he hosts a Christian audience from among the Jews, declares his faith, and continues to preach while under guard in his own rented house for two years, writing the Epistles.

Paul Rome WM. E. Gilroy D. D Congregationalist Jerusalem Caesar Mestta Alexandrix Puteoli Italy Jesus Philippians Colossians Shio

Thanksgiving Services Planned at Glouster

Thanksgiving services planned for Glouster with readings by the junior choir at the Methodist Church and sermons by Rev. F J Batterson on Life's Truest Values and The Unspeakable Gift. Dr N C Carpenter lectures on The Romance of the Holy Land at Church of Christ tonight. Sunday School 9, Christian Endeavor 6 15.

Glouster Glouster M. E F. J. Batterson N. C. Carpenter Holy Land Church of Christ

Hold Holiday Service at Albany Baptist Church

Albany reports a Thanksgiving program with a Wednesday night service at 7:30 p.m. and a 10:15 a.m. sermon titled Christ the Common Things of Life by evor. Samuel conducts evening Prayers of Bible Character. Sunday School starts at 9:15 a.m. with Lawrence Morris as superintendent.

tAlbany Baptist Church Albany Albany Tist Evor Bible Charac Samuel Lawrence Morris

Rally Day Planned at Millfield Church of Christ Bible School

Chauncey on Sunday November 22 at 9 30 a m rally day will be observed at the Church of Christ Bible School in Millfield A committee led by Mrs Henry Heffkin Mrs C H Boudinot and Miss Clara Bell urges members former members and community residents to attend A opening song and lesson period will precede pupil performances and special music by the Chauncey quartet The church seeks wider community cooperation to make the Bible School more interesting.

Chauncey Church of Christ Bible School Millfield Henry Heffkin C. H. Boudinot Clara Bell Chauncey Quartet Millfield Church of Christ Bible School

Methodist Church Here Gives Sunday Services

The First Methodist Church announces sermon and vesper schedules led by Rev. Lloyd Clark Dr. R A Foster and Rev C M Coulter. Clark speaks December 6 replacing December 22. Activities include student vesper, morning and evening services, Wednesday talk on personality and class teachers.

Murray City Churches Announce Sunday Services

Murray City notices show services at two M E churches this Sunday with church schools at 9 30 and services at 7 p m for preaching and prayer. Epworth League and Junior League meet at 6 15 p m at Murray City M E. Carbon Hill and Buchtel M E hold 9 30 a m church school.

Murray City M. E C. S Thompson Epworth League Jobs M. E Carbon Hill Buchtel M. E

Wilcox to Speak on Thanksgiving Theme at Athens Church

Rev. Dr. A. Wilcox will address Sunday morning worship at Athens Presbyterian Church with a message tied to Thanksgiving. The service is set for the morning hour and invites the congregation to reflect on gratitude and faith.

Athens Presbyterian Church A. ¥. Wilcox

Thanksgiving Services Set At Two Churches In Region

Special Thanksgiving services announced for Alexander Presbyterian Church on the Athens Albany road with 10 am Bible school led by Elmer Mills and 11 am worship featuring a sermon on Great Daring by Rev. Howard E Warner. Carthage Presbyterian Church also hosts a 2 30 pm service with Rev. Warner preaching Some Causes for Gratitude.

Albany Alexander Presbyterian Church Athens-Albany Road Howard BE Warner Bible School Elmer Mills Maud Worhes Carthage Presbyterian Church

Four students chosen for Wesley Foundation Board at Ohio U

At the Student Council meeting last Sunday four students Myrtle Horlacher Alice Ruth Donley Merlin Stockton and Edward Turner were selected to join the Wesley Foundation of Ohio University Board of Regents replacing graduates Marie Leeper Douglas Graffin Edward McCall and Arthur Woodworth. The 38 member board governs the Wesley Foundation and includes representatives from the First Methodist Church the student council and at large members.

Board of Regents Wesley Foundation of the Methodist Church At Ohio University Myrtle Horlacher Alice Ruth Donley Merlin Stockton Edward Turner Marie Leeper Douglas Graffin Edward McCall Arthur Woodworth Wesley Foundation of First Methodist Church

Soul and Body to be Studied in Athens Christian Science Lesson

In Athens the Science Church will present a Sunday lesson sermon on Soul and Body during morning services at 1445 o clock. The Golden Text proclaims bless the Lord O my soul and God is great with honour and majesty. The Bible citations include Acts 17 24 25 28 and Psalms 104 1 and the Christian Science text Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy emphasizes that man is the offspring of God, spiritual not material.

Christian Science Church Athens Heaven Earth Mary Baker Eddy

Pomeroy Churches Plan Union Thanksgiving Services

Pomeroy area churches announce a series of union services and member canvasses for Thanksgiving week. Rev Theophil Mehl will lead sermons at First Presbyterian and Peace Evangelical. Bethany M E hosts a joint service with Mehl preaching. Other churches schedule youth meetings, Sunday schools, and special music.

Pomeroy Bend Martha Hoffner Evangelical Church Presbyterian Church Bethany M. E Pomeroy Bethany Methodist Episcopal Church Theophil Meir Bethany Church Glenn L. Tennell Heavenly Father Benjamin Neutzling Forest Run M. E John Bailey C. F. Bowman Portsmouth First Methodist Episcopal Church Rutland Harry Dye George E. Carson C. O. Chapman W. B. Patterson Gardner Church of Christ Kreiger Baptist Church Gay Miss McCoy Middleport Patterson F. C. Kreager First Baptist Church of H. M. Cross John T. Boyd Gay Middleport Prestorian Church

Amesville Church Service Announced for Sunday

The Rev. Andrew M. Taylor will deliver the morning sermon at Amesville Presbyterian Church at 10:30. Sunday includes a 9:30 church school led by C. O. Gibson and Miss Esther Wilson. No evening service. New England Presbyterian Church prints a 9:30 Sunday School with Oliver Bryson as superintendent.

Amesville Andrew M. Taylor Amesville Presbyterian Church C. O. Gibson Esther Wilson New England Presbyterian Church Oliver Bryson

Churches Plan Joint Service At Nelsonville

Nelsonville churches announce a union Thanksgiving service at First Methodist Episcopal Church at 7 PM Wednesday with speaker to be announced. Rev. Herman A. Sayre returns for two Lot story themed sermons at 10:30 AM and 7 PM Sunday.

Nelsonville D. C. Shearer Pilgrim Holiness Church Margaret Jones Presbyterian Church John Lloyd Evans R. A. Snackenburg Frank Knox First Methodist Episcopal Church Florence Coakley Rachel Katherine Coakley Epworth League Lot Herman A. Sayre

Unite Services At Logan for Holiday Event

Thanksgiving activities in Logan center on services at United Brethren Church with Rev. James R. Fields delivering the morning sermon. Combined services include Sunday School and a 7 PM sermon by Rev. B C Peters. Breakfast at 6 AM hosted by local guilds, exchange of pulpits with Rev. Amos L Heyde, plus Eve sermon on Mans Glorious Hope. Nazarene group seeks 200 Sunday School attendees. Eva Gibson of Columbus to address missions at 2:30 PM and lead evening service at 7:30 PM.

Robert Glaser Sugar Grove St. Matthew Nazarene Eva Gibson Columbus Gibson Lee

Cabinet Formed at First Methodist Church

A church cabinet from all church organizations has been formed at the First Methodist Church to cooperate with church activities and promote entertainment. The cabinet is sponsoring the Zimmer Harp Trio and Harry Newcombe appearance on December 4. Members include Young Married People's Class Sam Warren Helen Ferguson Ural Westfall Class 6 O E Reading B M Covert C J Flowers E F Sells Student Class Ray Fuller Lo

First Methodist Church Zimmer Harp Harry Newcombe Sam Warren Helen Ferguson Ural Westfall O. E. Reading B. M. Covert C. J. Flowers

Singer To Appear at Methodist Church Here

The First Methodist Church here hosts singer Harry Newcombe with the Zimmer Harp Trio on December 4. He has sung at receptions for the Prince of Wales in Halifax and Admiral Jellco, and at the Canadian Club in Boston for Premier Borden. He will perform three groups including the aria Ertu de Macchiave from The Mask Ball with harp accompaniment.

Harry Newcombe First Methodist Zimmer Harp America Prince of Wales Halifax Admiral Jellco Boston Borden Canada Newcombe Eritu de Macchiave Church Cabinet The Methodist Church

Local church committees listed for mission groups

La Donley and Harold Bigony lead the Business Women's Class with Mrs. Dorothy Williams Helen Hull and Norma Leslie in the Home Missionary Society. Other groups include Foreign Missionary Society Mrs. N S Welk Mrs W H Worthman and Mrs Bart Davidson Official Board. S C Hartman heads Junior Department with Mrs Lee Cox and Mrs S H Bing supervising Sunday School and Prof R A Foster.

S. C. Hartman Lee Cox S. H. Bing R. A. Foster

Salvation Army announces weekend meetings in Athens

Adjutant Bernard Stone of the Salvation Army outlines a weekend schedule with street meetings at 7 p m and 7 45 p m, praise and holiness services, a hospital service at Athens State Hospital, a Sunday School, Young People's gathering, and a speaker lineup across Saturday and Sunday.

Adjt Bernard Stone The Salvation Army Athens State Hospital Salvation Meeting Adjutant Stone

Epworth League Plans Mountville Ringgold Gatherings

Effie Beard will lead the Epworth League at Mountville Church 7 30 Sunday night. Rev B Wesley Miller preaches 10 30 Sunday morning on A Sincere Observance of Thanksgiving. Sunday School 9 30. Ringgold Church hosts Epworth League 7 30 Sunday evening with 9 30 Sunday School. Liberty Hill preaching at 2 30 after 1 30 Sunday School service.

Mountville Effie Beard Epworth League B. Wesley Miller Pleasant Hill Paul Ringgold Liberty Hill

Pot Luck Supper At First Methodist Church

Church Family Night at the First Methodist Church will feature a pot luck dinner at 6 o'clock Tuesday. Each family should bring a cover dish and sandwiches. The meal will be served by the Church Cabinet under Mrs. W. E. Clark.

First Methodist Church Church W. E. Clark

Church Services Schedule for First Christian Church

Rev Reed J Downs pastor holds 9 15 Bible School 10 15 Morning Worship and Communion Home Hour 4 30 Senior Christian Endeavor 6 00 Intermediate Endeavor 6 00 Evening Service 7 06 Prayer Meeting Wednesday 7 08

First Christian Church Reed J. Downs Intermediate Endeavor First Methodist C. M. Coulter Lenora Saylor Wesley Foundation Epworth

Christian Science Church Service Schedule

The notice lists service times for the Christian Science Church at 15 South Congress Street. Sunday School meets at 9 30 a m followed by Sunday Service at 10 45 a m. A Wednesday meeting is at 7 30 p m and the reading room welcomes visitors Tuesday Thursday and Saturday from 2 to 4 p m.

Christian Science Church Congress Street

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Millfield Church Lloyd Clark Christ W. A. Matheny Edith Wray L. F. Miller Helyn Jones Wilcox Heath M. E First Presbyterian and Peace Evangelical Church Theophil Mehl Mehl Lagergren Philippine Islands First Baptist Church Alonzo R. Stark Louise Hetteseimer Aten Shain Rev. Taylor City Unite Services Logan James Fields United Brethren Church Southeast Ohio Methodist SVK Haarlem Hamburg Fresh Side Rambo Grimes Golden Hubbard West State St C. D. Shafer CO Nelsonville Presbyterian Church Voss Southern Ohio Electric Co Wheaton Hardware Co C. V. Strawn N. Court St Bank OF Athens National Bank Athens County Safe Investments F. J. Beasley Milling Grocery the Security Savings Banki Dinsmores Callies Ib Helen McLaughlin Annabelle Haller Mildred Giesecke Teresa Woolley Alice Shuler Lovett Gard Edward Rosser
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