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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1928
Page
6
The piece recalls Lincoln's farewell words as he left Illinois for the presidency. It urges readers to seek divine aid through worship and to accept the invitation to church next Sunday. D. Carl Yoder urges faith and unity in a call to attend church services.
Reverend A A Hughey lists a Sunday program with 9:30 a m Sunday School 11 a m Morning worship subject The Unknown God 3 p m Special Services 6 30 p m Christian Endeavor 7 45 p m Evening worship subject Baptism of the Holy Ghost Preaching 10 30 a m by the pastor Wednesday prayer meetings 6 30 p m
Rev K H McCorkle leads Bible School at 9 30 a m with W L Morrison as superintendent Worship follows at 10 30 featuring Anthem At Anchor by Ira B Wilson Sermon The Elixir of Life Evening service at 7 30 p m with Anthem Sing Ye Jehovahs Praise by Theo F Seward Sermon The Fundamentals of the Christian Faith Junior Endeavor at 6 30 p m hosted by Mrs Wallace and Mrs Courtney Prayer Service Wednesday 7 30 p m Ladies Aid meets Thursdays at the church building
Sunday morning services include 9 30 Sunday School led by W L Hudson and 10 30 Morning Worship with Anthem by the vested choir and solo by Jack Raybould. Evening programs feature Junior and Intermediate Endeavor groups and a 7 30 popular worship with a sermon on Redemption.
The What-so-evers of the Presbyterian church plan to host representatives of the Board of Christian Education including the Rev. James Verburg and the Rev. Dr. William F. Mair at a district gathering in Athens Presbytery. Delegates from Harrisonville Gallipolis and Pomeroy will attend for an afternoon meeting a supper and an evening session Tuesday October 16 focusing on youth interests.
Pastor W. L. Moenkhaus leads Sunday School at 9 15 am and English service at 10 30 am with no evening service.
Sunday School begins at 9 00 with no evening service at St Pauls due to the Mission Festival and a picnic dinner at St Johns Church.
W Gaylord James, pastor. Bible School and Preaching 9:15 to 11:00 a.m. Baptist Young People's Union 6:45 p.m. Evening service 7:30 p.m. Sunday morning topic The Tie That Binds. Sunday evening topic Jesus, the King of the Jews.
The Pomeroy Methodist and Lutheran congregations announce a combined mission festival on Sunday September 16. St Paul Church hosts a 9 am school followed by a 2 pm service at St Johns Pine Grove with a picnic lunch on the church lawn. All are invited.
Pastor A. E. McCullough will lead Sunday School and the morning church service at 9 a.m. Former pastor Fred O. Weed will conduct the 7:30 p.m. service in the evening.
Rev L O Forqueran rector conducts church at 9 15 Church School with a 10 30 Morning service and sermon continuing the worship program today.
The P BR Road church announces a Sunday School at 9 15 a m and a 10 30 a m sermon by Reverend Rogers evangelist. A Betha Meth basket dinner on the ground at noon follows. Evening services at 7 30 mark special sermons and singing. The revival runs to Sep 23 with nightly sermons and three Sunday services.
The article discusses First Corinthians eight to thirteen focusing on liberty versus conscience in meat offered to idols and applies it to temperance. It notes Paul’s care for the weaker brother, the dangers of alcohol, and the social harm caused by drinking, tracing temperance history in America.
The notice invites worship at 7 30 p m with music by young people and a theme Are the Days of Miracles Past The study class supports church schoolteachers with a lesson aimed at the coming Sunday Attendees are encouraged to participate in all services to reflect the church sign.
Church calendar lists 1 00 p m Church School with William Nease as superintendent and a 2 00 p m Service of worship at Forest Run Methodist Episcopal Church.
The Pomeroy Presbyterian Church led by Pastor W. C. Jones holds Sunday School at 9:00, morning worship at 10:30 with the sermon on the theme The Luxury of Denominationalism, and an evening service at 7:30.
A schedule lists Sunday morning services Sunday School and brief sermon at 9 AM. An evening sermon follows at 7:30 PM. Monday evening features Boy Scouts opening fall meeting at 7 PM. Friday night presents the Ladies Missionary Society event.
The Athens church provides Bible School for all ages at 9 15 with Prof. Alex Root as superintendent and Prof. C C Robinson directing music. Morning worship at 10 30 features the sermon Flying Running Walking With God. No evening service. Mid week prayer Wednesday at 7 30 led by the minister M Coulter.
Athens Morris Ave Churchheld services at 3 p m with subject Whence Cometh Our Health South Canaan Church also listed services in the notice.
Pastor Carl Clendenin will preach in the new church Sunday night at 7 30 p m. Sunday school has not begun yet as the new church is unfinished. Prayer service is held Wednesday nights at 7 30 p m.
GARI Clendeniv is pastor at Bren Nazarene Church with Sunday School at 9 30 a m George Reed oversees and Leonard Barber leads the 10 30 a m class service Roy Barber preaches at 7 30 p m Rev. Roy Barber hosts a Sunday evening service Racine Nazarene Church lists A W Stewart as pastor with a 2 30 p m preaching at Perry Diddle’s home Prayer service is Wednesday at 7 30 p m Bobson Holiness Church features pastor 4 W Stewert and a 9 a m Sunday School
A public talk titled What Paul Thinks of the Bible will be given at eleven oclock. The speaker will discuss Pauline views and their impact on biblical interpretation for readers and scholars.
The notice outlines services at 65 percent South Court Street with a Golden Text Psalm 34 14 and responsive reading Ecclesiastes 1 1-7 11-18. Sunday School 9 30 a m Service 10 45 a m Wednesday meeting 7 30 p m Reading room hours 2 to 4 p m Tuesday Thursday Saturday.
T R Bennett pastor announces Bible School at West Fourth Avenue Columbus with over 50 members attending. Morning worship at 10 15 features Mr Chatley speaking Burdened Hearts and the Yoke of Christ. Christian Endeavor at 6 39 p m and evening service at 7 30 p m led by Mr Howard Bobo.
Salvation Army announces Sunday activities at the State Hospital grounds 1 30 p m Sunday School 2 30 p m at the hall Young Peoples meeting 6 15 open air at the courthouse 7 p m Salvation meeting led by Captain and Mrs Benton night services in charge.
Members meet at No. 4 Stimpson Avenue at 9 30 for the twenty fourth chapter study of The Acts. Worship and communion follow at 10 30.
Mrs Nellie Pettiford serves as organist with Bible School at 9 30 led by Mrs Angie Cooper superintendent Gwen dolyn Lynch as pianist Worship begins at 10 45 with sermon Knowing the Time B Y P U meets at 6 30 Mrs Blanch Russell president Mary Louise Pettiford pianist Worship at 7 45 Subject The Souls Thirst Mid Week service Wednesday evening at 7 80
The Amesville Presbyterian Church outlines a weekly schedule with Sunday School at 9 30 a m led by Supt Harry Henry and Morning worship at 10 30 a m The installation of new pastor Rev A M Taylor occurs Monday September 17 at 7 30 p m with Rev John Lloyd Evans presiding assisted by Rev Edwin B Townsend of Marietta A midweek Union meeting with the Methodist church is set for Wednesday September 15 at 7 30 p m inviting all members and friends to attend
Sunday services begin at 9 30 with Supt Eli Spaulding presiding. Evening worship at 7 30. Tuesday marks the installation of Rev A M Taylor with Dr Abbott Y Wilcox of Athens presiding assisted by Rev Walter E Jones of Pomeroy.
The Bible School will be held promptly at 10 o clock with Ralph Ladd as superintendent Morning Worship follows at 11 oclock Mrs Maud Vorkes is pianist and Mrs Julia Stanley Ewing will sing at the service.
The piece outlines methods for church educators to gather pupil data and craft effective questions. It details what to know about pupils including home life and habits, types of questions to use for recall, research, discussion, and self expression, and the characteristics of good questions guiding clear, thought provoking inquiry.
The minister will give the sermon. A congregational meeting will be held at the close of the morning service. The young people will meet at the church afterward.
Ira P. Day minister and A. W. Pickering Sunday School superintendent announce classes for all ages with good music and excellent teachers. Worship and sermon at 10 30 am on Fishermen or Shepherds. Young People's meeting at 6 30 pm. Evening worship at 7 30 pm with The Transfiguring Spirit. Prayer service Wednesday at 7 30 pm.
Ira P. Day presides at Clark's Chapel M E Church with Sunday School at 1 30 p m and Mrs Nellie Phillips serving as superintendent Preaching follows at 2 30 p m all are welcome
Charles B. Weber pastor at the Church of God outlines a Sunday schedule with morning worship on the theme Faith at 10 30 a m and an afternoon service at 2 30 p m followed by a junior meeting at 5 45 p m and an evening service at 7 30 p m focusing on The Three Crosses The World's Challenge to the Church and Faith as the sermon topics.
The Free Methodist Church on Campbell Street reports no Sunday evening service due to a revival at Laurel Cliff near Pomeroy led by Evangelist Lincicome under Rev. W. E. Crane. Morning worship remains at 10 a.m. and prayer meets Thursday at 7 30 p.m. Athens preaching proceeds as usual Sunday morning.
Rev. E. L. Ptelow, rector, conducts services for the Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity with vespers at 4 30 p m.
A schedule noting preaching at 7 30 and a prayer meeting on Wednesday at 7 30 p m with ongoing weekly evening services.
Abbott Y. Wilcox will lead the 10:30 morning service at Athens Presbyterian with the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. The Women’s Bible Class meets after worship to discuss an important matter. High School gathers at 6:30 for officer elections and a talk by Genievere Chase. Evening service at 7:30 with Rev. Wilcox preaching.
Dr. F. W. Norwood of City Temple London plans a seven week fall visit to the United States. The World Student Christian Federation and the YMCA coordinate letters and exchanges to place students in contact with youths abroad. The effort aims to foster friendship and fellowship between nations.
Special meetings will be held at the Pentecoste Church on Richland Avenue Friday Saturday and Sunday nights.
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