Six Baptist Churches Plan Simultaneous Austin Revival
Six Austin area Baptist churches join to sponsor a 12 day tent revival April 12 to 23 at 1400 South Congress. The event coordinated by Rev John Davidson will feature an organ and piano replacing a big top show and will be conducted by Rev Elmer Dunham. committees from all six churches plan seating wiring music ushers and publicity with first two evenings devoted to prayer meetings.
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John Davidson
Congress Avenue
South Congress
Waco
Junior Chamber of Commerce
South Austin
Elmer Dunham
The
Baptist Board
Kinney Avenue
Capitol Heights
Bethel Baptist
Pleasant Hill
Montopolis
Bill Ward
Austin Association of Brotherhoods
A. P. Eberhart
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church
Keller
Harry Fisk
Bethel
Cole
City Youth Invite Dr Blake Smith Easter Sunrise Service
Dr. Blake Smith of University Baptist Church will deliver the main thought at a Easter Sunrise Service sponsored by Austin church youth groups. Wings Over Jordan Choir will perform as part of Baptist Revival Week. The service runs 6:00 to 7:30 am on the State Capitol grounds southeast slope. Co chairmen are Dr Carlyle Marney and Rev Howard Pitts. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blake Smith
University Baptist Church
Austin
Wings Over Jordan Choir
State Capitol Grounds
Carlyle Marney
First Baptist Church
Howard Pitts
Govalle Methodist Church
Cochairman
One Great Hour Sermon at Central Christian Church
Rev John Barclay will preach One Great Hour of Decision at 10 55 a m Sunday Palm Sunday services welcome over 100 new members. Family night at 6 p m features a covered dish dinner. Children see Sing a Song of Friendship. youth and adults also host activities. Maundy Thursday candlelight communion at 7 30 p m and choir Cantata Requiem by Faure directed by George R Moody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Barclay
Central Christian Church
George R. Moody
Faure
In Gethsemane Sermon at Hyde Park Baptist Church
Hyde Park Baptist Church will host a sermon by Dr. Scott Tatum titled In Gethsemane with special musical numbers by Floyd Boyce Bob Stuewe and organist Gerald Ray. Congregational singing led by Mrs. W V Geppert and piano by Mrs. Harry Piland precede an evening message on Gods Passover with a vocal solo by Mrs. B E Ray.
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Gethsemane
Hyde Park Baptist Church
Scott Tatum
Nurusic
Floyd Boyce
Bob Stuewe
Gerald Ray
W. V. Geppert
Harry Piland
B. E. Ray
Brotherhood of the Women's Missionary Society of the Church
Southern Baptist
Guatemala
Mexico
Unreality Topic for Christ Scientists Sunday Lesson
The Sunday lesson for Christ Scientists centers on unreality with cited Bible verses from Job 35 13 and 1 Peter 3 12 and a passage from Science and Health stating Ignorance of God is no longer the steppingstone to faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of Christ
Mary Baker Eddy
Helps You Overcome FALSE TEETH
An old ad promotes FASTEETH an alkaline powder for dentures to keep plates firmer and feel comfortable. It claims to reduce embarrassment from loose teeth and urges purchase at drug stores.
Founder's Day Honors Rainbow Girls at First Southern Church
The 9 a.m. service at First Southern Presbyterian Church will host a Rainbow Girls founder's day program for Austin Assembly No. 5 with Dr. Flynn V. Long preaching. A communion service follows at 11 a.m. with meditation by the pastor. Senior League installs officers at 9:45 a.m. with P. F. Fincher conducting. Officers include President Bruce Sterzing and Secretary Shirley Faye Stephenson. Palm Sunday rally at 6:30 p.m. led by Mary Jane Granath, and Young People's Fellowship will hear Don Watt on The Meaning of the Crucifixion and Resurrection before the 7:30 p.m. worship service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Southern Presbyterian Church
Austin Assembly
Flynn V. Long
F. Fincher
Commission On Christian Comradeship
Bill Pryor
Mary Jane Granath
Young People’s Fellowship
Jesus
Don Watt
Bergstrom Field
Who Is This Topic Sunday at First English Lutheran
Holy week begins with Palm Sunday at the First English Lutheran Church. Dr. Lewis P. Speaker will preach on Who Is This with both choirs singing. New members receive confirmation and letter. Evening service canceled. Holy Thursday and Good Friday services at 8 pm with Lord's supper and communion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis P. Speaker
Paris Hall
Hugo Heimann
Luther
Frank Jessen
Arthur Koehler
Cuero
Synodical Brotherhood
Maundy
Maynard Silseth
Texas Lutheran College
Hyde Park Expects 100 New Members at Church Arrival
Hyde Park Christian Church plans to receive more than 100 new members on Sunday marking the climax of an evangelistic crusade. A special decision service during Sunday School will invite youths to confess faith, with overflow seating anticipated for morning worship. Rev. A K Stevenson preaches Members of His Body as communion follows the new member reception. The 7 p m Gospel Hour features a children s night program and a story sermon A Handful of Clay. Baptism will be administered after confessions of faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Park
A. K. Stevenson
Stevenson
Membership Day at First Street Christian Church
Membership Day is observed at First Street Christian Church with new members being received after a week of evangelism by Austin churches. Rev O E Grimes preaches Christ Comes to Austin at 11 am, and Mrs R W Keyser sings What Will You Do With Jesus.
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First Street Christian
Christian Churches of Austin
O. E. Grimes
Austin
R. W. Keyser
Jesus
Stocks
Christ
Presbyterians To End Blackshear Services
The Rev. Lawrence W. Bottoms of Atlanta will conclude a week's service at 7 30 p m Sunday at Blackshear School after delivering a sermon toPrairis View University students Sunday morning Bottoms was honored at a luncheon at the campus cafeteria Thursday by the Negro work committee of the Central Texas Presbytery He has been in Austin two weeks as regional director of religious education for Negro Presbyterian Churches of the South assisting Westminster Fellowship students at Tillotson College and the University of Texas in a census and visitation of Negro families
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence W. Bottoms
Atlanta
Blackshear School
Prairis View University
Bottoms
Negro Work Committee
Central Texas Presbytery
Negro Presbyterian Churches of the South
Austin
Westminster Fellowship
Tillotson College
University of Texas
Christ Lutheran Church Sets Three Easter Services
Christ Lutheran Church at 300 East Monroe will hold three special services before Easter. Palm Sunday focuses on Jesus entering Jerusalem with the message The Tears of Jesus The Most Touching Scene in The Bible. A gospel song service is planned for Thursday at 8 p.m and a Good Friday service at 8 p.m.
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Christ Lutheran Church
East
Monroe
Jesus
Jerusalem
Seasier Communion
St. John's Methodist to Dedicate Holy Communion Set
The church dedicates a Holy Communion Set donated by Mr and Mrs J C Yates before the 10 50 a m service. Youths lead the evening pageant at 7 30 p m titled The Challenge of The Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s
St. John's Methodist Church
J. C. Yates
Tarrytown Sets 200 Easter Goal
Rev Ted Richardson announces Palm Sunday events at Tarrytown Methodist Church including a new children’s membership class infant baptism and adult admissions A 200 person Easter Sunday church school goal is set Dr William C Finch Southwestern University president will preach Holy Week services including Easter sunrise on The Message of Easter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarrytown Methodist Church
Ted Richardson
Bob Burkhart
E. J. Humeston
William C. Finch
Southwestern University
Finch
Southwestern
J. N. R. Score
Church School
Nightly Services Set At Central Methodist
Dr. Tom W. Brabham, pastor of Central Methodist Church, announced services each night at 7 30 during Holy Week with the theme Through Holy Week With Christ. Sunday features address Question of All Questions and What Jesus Expects of His Churches. The official board and women Society of Christian Service take turns guiding services with choirs performing each night and the Easter message in music led by Mrs Edna T Anderson.
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Tom W. Brabham
Central Methodist Church
Christ
Brabham
Samuel Houston College
Women's Society of Christian Service
Edna T. Anderson
Poorly Crowned King Theme at Asbury Church
Palm Sunday worship at Asbury Methodist Church features Reverend D R Rhea Allison’s sermon The Poorly Crowned King. Sunday night offers The Divided Mind and the Crucified Christ. Maundy Thursday communion service at 7 30 p m includes meditations from The Bomb that Fell on America by Hermann Hagedorn. April official board meeting follows.
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Asbury Methodist Church
D. Rhea Allis
America
Hermann Hagedorn
McDade Baptists Invite Austinites to Ceremony
The Baptist Church of McDade will dedicate its building Sunday at 2 30 p m Dr Scott Tatum pastor of Hyde Park Baptist Church of Austin will deliver the sermon Ralph Keller educational director of South Austin Baptist Church will have charge of music.
Victory Palms Doings at Hyde Park Presbyterian
Rev John Mueller leads Palm Sunday service at 11 00 am preaching The Palms of Victory Mrs W Jack Lewis sings Open the Gates of the Temple with Mrs Jack Lenhart at organ Sunday 7 30 pm Pastor speaks on Prayers Having Priority study of the 51st Psalm Board of Deacons meets Tuesday 7 30 pm to finish Every Member Canvass Underwritten largest church budget in history Maundy Thursday service with communion choir special music elders named Hyde Park Church to join sunrise Easter service April 9 at Chief Drive In Theater on the Dallas Highway
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John Mueller
Hyde Park Presbyterian Church
W. Jack Lewis
Temple
Jack Lenhart
Board of Deacon
E. D. Wooten
J. M. Baden
Lee Green
Stafford Mcskinley
A. C. Culley
Hyde Park
Dallas Highway
Special Service Set For St Johns Group
Rev C L Bohis leads Palm Sunday baptism confirmation and new member reception at St John s Lutheran Church in the Austin Theater 2130 South Congress Ave choir to sing Crown Him Lord of All Lenten meditations continue with Underestimating the Cross Good Friday service at Chapel of the Bells uth Congress Ave and East Mary Street Easter egg hunt and picnic at Pease Park Easter communion at Austin Theater 10 45 am joint outdoor service with St Martin s Lutheran at Barton Springs Easter Sunday 7 30 am
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C. L. Bohis Palmundsy
St. John's Lutheran Church
Austin Theater
South
Congress Avenue
Uth Congress Avenue
East Mary Street
Pease Park
J. John’s
St. Martin's Lutheran Church
Barton Springs
Harte to Speak on Holiest Week at All Saints Church
The Rev. Joseph Harte will deliver the Holiest Week sermon during the 11 a.m. Eucharist at All Saints' Church with 8 a.m. celebration and palm branches at both services. Family service at 9:30 will award Church School pupils, and additional services include 10 a.m. Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, and 7 a.m. weekday services except Wednesday and Good Friday. A Tuesday retreat by Associated Women runs 7 a.m. to evening with meals for meditation. St. Hilda's Guild meets Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Mrs. R. V. Miller's Laurel Lane home.
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Joseph Harte
All Saints’ Church
Associated Women
Young People’s League
St. Hilda’s Guild
R. V. Miller
Laurel Lane
Dr Brooks To Speak On Christ the King Palm Sunday Service
Dr Fred E Brooks speaks on Christ the King at 10 50 a m Palm Sunday service with junior and senior choirs performing A Joyous Easter Morning and Hosanna. The Lord s Supper will be observed and the Session meets at 5 p m to receive members and hear hearers. Westminster Fellowship leads a devotional after a light supper and fellowship period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred E. Brooks
Christ
Rogers
Westminster Fellowship
Evangelical Service Schedule Features Kimbro Man
In Pastor Rosell's absence Rev. E L Pearson of Kim bro Evangelical Free Church will preach the 11 a m service. Lowell Hawkinson leads Young People's service at 6 30 p m. Rev. Morris Rosenle from Brushy Free Church of Georgetown speaks at 7 30 p m. Good Friday prayer and praise service set for 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Rosell
E. L. Pearson
Evangelical Free Church of
Shettles MYF Group To Give Play Sunday
The Methodist Youth Fellowship at Shettles Methodist Church will present the play The Other Cross during the Palm Sunday service. Directed by Mrs. C. E. Alvis, participants include Eugene Chick Jack Chick George Hays Stanley Poole Marilyn Biel Anita Barclay Anna Merle Hays Videlia Barclay George Roelse Ann Smoot Joyce Johnson Rueben Johnson. The Carol Choir will sing at the 10 30 am service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Shettles Methodist Church
C. E. Alvis
Eugene Chick
Jack Chick
George Hays
Stanley Poole
Marilyn Biel
Anita Barclay
Anna Merle Hays
Videlia Barclay
George Roelse
Ann Smoot
Joyce Johnson
Rueben Johnson
Carol
Rosedale Baptist Hosts Second Revival Week
Dr. and Mrs. Melvin C. Eidson lead the second revival week at Rosedale Baptist with topics including The Value of the Soul and The Second Coming of Christ. Hardin Simmons University students will conduct the Sunday morning service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin C. Eidson
Rosedale Baptist Church
Dr. Eidson
Christ
Jesus
Hardin Simmons University
Pecan Tree Quota Short Falls Short On City Drive
Austin's pecan tree committee needs 23.75 more to reach a 1500 quota. Committee chair Mrs. Bess O Beeman said the work is complete with over 500 young budded trees planted citywide. Contributors include Austin Retail Florists John K Donnan Jr Albert Sidney Johnston Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy North Austin Civic Club and the Violet Crown Garden Club.
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Austin
Bess O. Beeman
Austin Retail Florists
John K. Donnan Jr
Albert Sidney Johnston Chapter
United Daughters of the Confederacy
North Austin Civic Club
The
Violet Crown Garden Club
Gas Company Merger Proposed for Power Commission
A proposed merger of Canadian River Gas Company in Amarillo Texas into Colorado Interstate Gas Company in Colorado Springs Colorado will be presented April 12 before the Power Commission.
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Washington
Canadian River Gas Company
Amarillo
Texas
Colorado Interstate Gas Company
Colorado Springs
Colo
The
Power Commission
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