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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1928
Page
9
The Rev A Y Wilcox reflects on the church as a stubborn yet vital institution. He notes its humble beginnings, harsh criticisms, and enduring rise in membership from 1910 to 1925, despite prophecies of decline. He cites the church’s social impact and charitable aims.
Area churches publish a full slate of activities with ministers and choirs. Berean Bible Class, First Methodist, First Presbyterian, Missionary Evangelist meetings, Zion Baptist and other groups announce worship, Sunday school, evening services, midweek prayer, and canvass plans.
Multiple area churches publish service times sermons and Sunday School, including Amesville Presbyterian Gibbe School at 1 pm and Ira P Day minister at Pactory M E Church with usual hour, Prince of Peace declamation contest at 3 pm, and New England Presbyterian Lochi morning worship with Thanksgiving Day address and Sunday School at 9 50 led by Me Bi Spawiding.
Abbott Wilcox minister Miss Genevieve Chis Student Secretary Prof W T Longstreet organist Morrison and Goldsberry oversee Bible School $115 fee. All pupils and teachers asked to attend opening exercises. Morning worship at 10 80. The session to supervise devotion. Vesper service led by Melén McLaughlin. High school students join varsity for After service. Christian Science notice and reading from Jeremiah 33 24.
The Simpson M. E. Church schedules a Sunday School and children's sermon on the theme Our fee sponsibility with a 7 p m Young People's meeting featuring Judge C. E. Peoples. A room sermon titled The Mixture Relationship is planned and Wednesday at 7 pm prayer meeting follows.
The passage recounts Paul's defense before Felix and Agrippa in Caesarea. Felix, hoping for a bribe, delays ruling while Paul testifies that Jesus fulfills prophecy and calls for repentance. Agrippa nearly persuades him to become a Christian, but Paul remains a prisoner, expressing a desire for all listeners to accept the faith.
The Church of the Good Shepherd on State and Carpenter Streets schedules an evening service at 7 p.m. and a Thursday meeting. Holy Communion and sermon mark the First Sunday of Advent. Sunday School and leagues meet with designated leaders. Prayer services and a county Peace Contest are planned for midweek and Sunday afternoon.
The Christian West State and Congress Streets church schedules a 9 74 a m Bible school 10 10 am main meeting, a young peoples gathering, and a 7 pm sermon. An annual member canvass is set for Sunday afternoon Dec 9. Also listed are Bible school at 9 15, various teachers, Epworth League, vesper service, evening worship, a sermon on John Bunyan and a foundation scripture, plus a Sunday afternoon pastors’ event at Central Avenue Methodist Church.
The Free Methodist Church on Campbell Street Morris Avenue led by Rev. W. H. Webb offers a Sunday School at 9 a.m. and morning preaching in the a.m. window.
Sunday sermon and worship at Corning Methodist Church with Pastor Moore and guest preacher Yao. Evening service scheduled for 20th Monday. classes meet at the dominion auditorium. Public heat and prayer likely. all parishioners invited.
The Pomeroy Hurch of Christ announces Bible study, a Men of tile meeting, and the new pastor Rev. Stelly among ongoing church activities. Other notes mention Epworth and Rose Hill M E Church events, with Theodore Henderson visiting for an all day gathering in Athens District.
Noon and evening services at the church are planned with offerings expected. The schedule notes teachers and officials will lead both morning and evening sessions with continuing meetings for one more week. The text references a pastor and superintendent arranging activities.
A Moroccan mined Beydin order creates a sudden opportunity for regional trade. Officials say the measure aims to stabilize markets and boost exports while maintaining security controls and local employment.
Middleport church notes a full day starting 9 15 with Bible School led by Ed French, morning worship and a sermon on Local Gideonites. 6 00 Christian Endeavor, evening service with Junior and D of 4 guests, Junior Choir under Miss Elizabeth Russell to sing, followed by a Tenth? prayer meeting. Bring a friend.
The fragment outlines Methodist church activities led by Pastor HL Wichinger. Sunday morning worship at 11 and Epworth League events are noted. A Wednesday midday service and a Tuesday evening session on December 14 are mentioned in this partial program.
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