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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1949

Page

4

Annual Outing Of Gethsemane Lutherans Set

Gethsemane Lutherans plan an 11 a m Sunday worship at the church with Rev. J. E. Chester delivering a sermon on False Miss Martha Gustafson will sing How Lovely are Thy Dwellings. The 5 30 p m Sunday School picnic will be at Rock Gardens Barton Springs with a 6 30 p m basket supper served. Committee: Mrs Eric Anderson chair, Mrs Leslie Johnson, Mrs Charles Kohrs.

Gethsemane Lutheran Church J. E. Chester Martha Gustafson Liddle Rock Gardens Barton Springs Mesdames Eric Anderson Leslie Johnson Charles Kohrs

Brooks Sermon on Toynbee Book at Sunday Worship

At 10 50 morning worship Dr Fred E Brooks will base his sermon on Toynbee Civilizatio on trial A guest soloist Earl Gough will sing If God So Clothe the Grass by Bischoff The union service at Central Christian Church at 8 features Rev Flynn V Long preaching

Fred E. Brooks Oes J. Toynbee Rial Earl Gough Bischoff Central Christian Church Flynn V. Long

Vance Will Preach On This Sacrament At First Methodist

The Rev. Marvin Verree will preach on This Sacrament during the 10:55 a.m. morning worship at First Methodist Church. Holy Communion will be observed. Miss Genevieve Taliafero is soloist with Miss Evalyn Madder at the organ.

First Methodist Church Marvin Verree Genevieve Taliafero Evalyn Madder

Cherished Hope Topic For Rev. John Beery

The Ward Memorial Methodist Church hosts morning worship at 10 50 with a message on A Cherished Hope. The Rev John K Ty will lead and also preach at an 8 p m service discussing the Third Commandment. The sacrament of the Lord s Supper will be administered during the morning hour.

Ward Memorial Methodist Church John K.ty

Austin area church listings mixed in overlapping notices

A dense roster of local church services and pastors appears, listing multiple assemblies across Austin. Details include service times, Sunday schools, and pastors such as Paul Anson, Raymond Light, Leon Buggs, and Woodrow Diker, alongside venues like First Baptist and St David’s Echoing a broad religious directory.

Hirst Services In New Asbury Church Sunday

The Asbury Methodist Church moves to its new Oak Hill stone building at East corner, with services in the Social Hall. Rev. D Rhea Allison leads the Day of Opportunity sermon and an open house will be announced later. A community dinner under the oak trees will feature Methodist fried chicken.

Asbury Methodist Church S. P. Jones Robert E. Lee D. Rhea Allison Allison

Baptists Schedule Sunday and Midweek Services

The Genuine First Mexican Baptist Church at 1120 East Third, led by Pastor B. F. Herrera, host Sunday School at 9 30 a m and services at 7 30 p m. Wednesday features Social Prayer Services at 7 30 p m.

B. F. Herrera

Baptist services Sunday schedule and times

The notice lists church services at East Avenue Baptist Church with morning worship at 7:45 and evening worship at 1:59. Additional items mention Sunday school and end times, indicating a structured day of worship activities.

East Avenue

Primitive Baptist Church at 2515 East Pirat Street Services Schedule

Jerrei Gaddy leads Sunday School at 9 45 a m with services following. Training at 6 30 p m and end end time 7 30 am noted. Baptist and Primitive worship at 2515 East Pirat Ave with services on first and third Sundays at 11 am and Saturday before the first Sunday at 2 30 am.

Baptist East Pirat Jacks

Baptist service times noted for Garvenerte and Duateree area

Garvenerte and Duateree church listings show Blake Smith as pastor with Sunday School at 9 45 a m divine services at 11 a m and 7 30 p m BTU at 6 30 p m. Readers are urged to attend the scheduled times.

Duateree Blake Smith

Mass and Confessions Schedule at Montopolis Bridge

Peter Mueller CSC announces a Mass at 9 am near Highway 29 Montopolis Bridge with confessions on Sunday at 8:30. The notice identifies the pastor and indicates church services for parishioners.

Church OF Our Lady OF Light Montopolis Bridge Peter Mueller CSC

Church notices at Christian First Street area

Sunday masses 8 am with confessions at 11 am. Benediction and rosary on Sunday. Sunday School at 9 45 am. Christian Youth Fellowship at 7 9 pm. Evening worship at 7 30 pm. O B Grimes, pastor.

Church OF Our Lady OF Guadalupe East Ninth Street Nicholas Christian Pirst East First Christian Youth Fellowship Grimes

Central Christian Church Activity Schedule Summary

Central Christian at 12th and Quad alupe hosts morning worship at 10 55 with church school at 8 45 and midweek prayer at 7 30. John Barclay serves as minister joined by the Christian Youth Fellowship and Sunday services at 4 am and 7 30 pm.

Central Christian John Barclay Christian Youth Fellowship

Christian churches list with service times noted

Hyde Park at 429 Avenue D pastor A K Stevenson holds Sunday School at 9 45 a m worship at 10 50 a m Youth fellowship at 6 p m and evening service at 7 30 p m South Austin at 206 East Anne minister Hugh R Baker church school at 10 a m morning worship at 9 a m CYF groups at 6 p m University Christian Church on University Avenue at 21st Street Lawrence W Bush minister offers Sunday school at 9 45 a m worship at 10 50 a m and Disciple Students Fellowship at 6 p m

Lawrence M. Greenhaw Hyde Park A. K. Stevenson Po. m Christian South Austin East Anne Hugh R. Baker University Christian Church University Avenue 21St Street Lawrence W. Bush

Theology of Life theme at University Church services

Dr. Edmund Heinsohn selects A Theology of Life for 11 a m worship. Miss Hortense Ruthinger sings, Gounod anthem Come Unto Him, with organ by Eldon Sutton. Evening sermon That Man From the Desert at 8 p m. Vesper choir sings The King of Love by Shelley under Dr. Bakkegard.

Edmund Heinsohn Dr. Bakkegard Shelley

Spiritual Readiness Topic for Rev Baker

At the 9 o'clock morning worship service of the South Austin Christian Church Hugh R Baker minister will speak on Spiritual Preparedness The Christian Youth Fellowship will visit the young people of the San Marcos Christian Church on Sunday night The annual daily vacation bible school of the church will be held Monday through Friday of next week from 9 to 11 30 each morning Open to all community children.

South Austin

Spirit Topic in All Scientist Churches Sun Sermon

The text notes that Spirit is the lesson topic for all Scientist Churches of Christ on Sunday August 7. The Golden Text from Psalms 139 declares God’s presence and knowledge, while Psalms 143:10 asks for guidance to do God’s will and be led into uprightness.

Churches of Christ, Scientist

Shettles Methodist Plans August Sermons for Jeremiah Theme

Shettles Methodist will hear sermons in August on Jeremiah Heaven's Hound. The service features a special music section He Shall Feed His Flock from Handel Messiah sung by Mrs. W. M. Mayton and Mrs. Morrison Hooks. Parishioners and college-age class aid the pastor in presenting the Lord's Supper in a unique service, with the choir filling and singing Tallis canon.

Shettles Methodist Fandel Messiah W. M. Mayton Morrison Hooks Thomas Tallis

Trinity Lutheran Has Guest Speaker Sunday

Trinity Lutheran Church will host a guest speaker in the Sunday morning service at 11 o clock. The Rev W H Bewie and Prof G Viehweg will speak. Viehweg will continue evangelistic services with What a Child of God Thinks of His Church.

Trinity Lutheran Church W. H Bewie Bewie G. Viehweg Viehweg

San Jose Conducting Summer Bible School

San Jose church announces a summer Bible school program with sessions for children and adults at its campus. Organizers invite families to enroll, with schedules and contact details provided for registration.

San Jose

Central Christian to Hear Quartet at Sunday Services

Conrad White of Central Christian Church will preach at 10 55 am Sunday on The Fellowship of The Concerned. A quartet featuring Moody Watson Johnson and McRill will sing Now Thank We All Our God. Dr McRill solos Hark Hark My Soul. A 3 pm gathering will go to Zilker Park with University Christian Church students. Evening union services at 8 pm feature Rev Flynn V Long and pianist Mrs Gustafson.

Conrad White Central Christian Church Fellowship of the Concerned George R. Moody Deane Watson Morris Johnson James R. McRill Mueller Shelley Dr. McRill The Christian Youth Fellowship Zilker Park University Christian Church Flynn V. Long First Southern Presbyterian Church F. S. Gustafson

Oklahoma Man Feared Drowned in Texoma Incident

L Marvin Ladd, about 50, reportedly missing after an overnight fishing trip from Platter Flats Oklahoma. His boat washed ashore, raising fears he is the fourth Texoma drowning in 35 days. Ladd, a WWI veteran, lived alone with a cane and had no immediate relatives.

Denison L. Marvin Ladd Lake Texoma Platter Flats Okla Ladd Platter Oklahoma

Pastor Moves from Bertram to Detroit Post

Dr. Alister Sinclair resigns as pastor of Cumberland Presbyterian churches at Bertram Shady Grove and Oak Grove to lead Grace Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Detroit Michigan. His final Bertram sermon is scheduled for August 14.

Bertram Alister Sinclair Cumberland Presbyterian Bertram, Shady Grove Oak Grove Grace Cumberland Presbyterian Church Detroit Mich

Fayette VFW Post Starts Building Home

Lagrange August 5 construction of a new home for the Fayette Memorial Post Veterans of Foreign Wars began this week led by general contractor Karl Thuemler. The $11800 structure is expected to be completed in 120 calendar days.

Yonge Street Claimed World’s Longest Route

Toronto residents contend Yonge Street is the world’s longest road extending into Ontario Highway 11 for about 885 miles. The claim centers on a continuous stretch linking city streets to distant points in the province.

Toronto Yonge Street

All Saints' States Eucharist Rites

All Saints Episcopal Church in August will offer holy communion at 7 30 a m Sundays 10 30 a m Wednesdays and 7 a m Fridays Celebrant is Rev Gray Bilandy in absence of Rev Joseph Harte Morning prayer on Sundays at 9 30 and 11 a m preached by Rev Keith Bardon deacon in charge of student work at each service

All Saints’ Episcopal Church Joseph Harte Gray Bilandy Canterbury Bible Chair Keith Bardon

Stevenson Will Talk On What's Wrong At Hyde Park Church

The Rev. Archie K. Stevenson will preach Sunday on Whats Wrong With the World at Hyde Park Christian Church. Next Sunday he will pose Whats Right With the World, asserting the answers are the same in one word. A 7 p.m. vesper on the church lawn will close the series on What a Protestant Believes with the young people leading worship.

Archie K. Stevenson Hyde Park Christian Church Stevenson

St Johns Lutheran To Hear Dr Schawe

Dr O R Schawe of Texas Lutheran College Seguin will deliver the message and administer communion at St John s Lutheran Church in a 10 45 a m service He will also speak to the adult Bible class at 9 45 a m The young people attend Bible Camp at Camp Waloa Wimberly this weekend

O. R. Schawe Texas Lutheran College Seguin St. John’s Lutheran Church Austin South Congress Avenue Dr. Schawe Camp Waloa Wimberly

Rapid Progress On Hillcrest Church Building

The Rev. Odis Rainer reports rapid progress on Hillcrest Church Avenue with financing via the Broadway Plan and some bonds still available for purchase. Interested persons may call 84445 or contact Olin Crow, bond committee chair. Several church members will attend the State Baptist Sunday School Convention in San Antonio September 7 to 9.

Odis Rainer Broadway Olin Crow Rainer San Antonio

Pastor Rosell Speaks on Studies in First Corinthians

The Rev. Paul F. Rosell of the Evangelical Free Church will lecture on Studies in First Corinthians during the 11 a.m. service. Junior church runs parallel under Mr. and Mrs. Adams, with the Lord's Supper after worship. FCYF meets at 6:45 p.m. and an evening evangelistic event at 8 p.m. in the church park.

Paul F. Rosell Evangelical Free Church R. Adams Church Park

Baumbach to Fill Pulpit at First English Lutheran

Bernard Baumbach, longtime Austin counselor for the National Lutheran Council, will supply the pulpit at First English Lutheran Church during Dr L P Speaker's absence. His sermon is titled Vision for Christian Living and he will lead the adult class during the 10 15 a m Instruction Period. Dr Speaker vacationed in Michigan and returns Aug 14 to resume preaching duties.

Bernard Baumbach Austin National Lutheran Council First L. P. Speaker Speaker Michigan

Time for Greatness Theme Sermons by Dr Brabham

Dr Tom W Brabham pastor of Central Methodist Church 13th and Colorado opens a four part series on Christian Living with Now is The Time For Greatness in morning services Sunday Morning He will be the guest speaker at Grace Methodist Church 201 East Monroe with Keys To The Kingdom as the evening topic

Tom W. Brabham Central “Method!t Church 13Th Colorado Brabham Grace Methodist Church East Monroe Kingdo

St Johns Methodist Sermon Compassion Featured

Sunday morning message at St John’s Methodist Church in Rosedale School is Compassion. Evening service held at 6:30 in the backyard of J W Bulkley at 5018 Shoal Creek Boulevard.

St. John’s Methodist Church Rosedale Compassion J. W. Bulkley Shoal Creek Boulevard

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