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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1949

Page

8

Seminary Choir Plans Houston Trip for Out-of-Town Appearances

The 27 member Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary choir will travel to Houston Sunday for appearances at Second Presbyterian Church and Bellaire Presbyterian Church. Under Evelyn Moser Foster the group includes UT students John Craven Earl Caldwell Flynn V Long Jr Norman Dow and James Wharton with plans for future trips to Shreveport Baton Rouge Batesville and Sherman.

Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary Houston Famies J. Mecniel Second Presbyterian Church Bellaire Presbyterian Church Evelyn Mosier Foster Columbia University University of Texas Seminary Flynn V. Long Jr Norman Dow James Wharton Shreveport Baton Rouge Arkansas Colege Batesville, Ark Austin College Sherman

Walnut Creek Church Names New Pastor

Rev. Louie O Sluder named pastor at Walnut Creek Bentist Church after eight years in Fort Worth Corsicana and Corpus Christi He and his wife on leave from University of Corpus Christi work toward a PhD at University of Texas and live in the church parsonage on the Dallas Highway.

Louie O. Sluder Walnut Creek Sluder Baylor University Southwestern Baptist Ecological Seminary Fort Worth Corsicana Corpus Christi University of Corpus Christi University of Texas Walnut Creek Church Dallas Highway

Union Gospel Mission Moves to New Address

The Union Gospel Mission relocates to 211 an Street with services at 7 30 p m on Friday and Sunday led by the Rev BE Lyons The previous location was 5412 Evans Avenue and services continue at 7 30 p m.

Union Gospel Mission Lyons The Gospel Mission

Baptist Chapel Announces Week Revival in Austin

The newly organized Baptist Chapel sponsored by the First Baptist Church of Austin will start a week long revival Sunday. Rev. W. T. Johnson preaches with Cloister Miles directing music. Located at 5249 Burnet Road the chapel hosts daily services at 7 30 p m with Sunday School at 9 45 a m and preaching at 11 a m.

Baptist North-West Austin First Baptist Church of Austin W. T. Johnson Cloister Miles Burnet Road

Woman's Day Observed by South Christian Church

South Austin Christian Church marks Woman's Day with Rev. Sidney Hawkins as speaker on Kingdom Without End. Services include 11 am sermon, 9:45 am Sunday School, 6:30 pm CYF, and evening program at 7:30 pm with music and prayers led by church members. The Hawkins couple will host CYF after the program.

South Austin

Nativity Pageant Planned By Shettles Methodist Church

The church will present its annual Nativity pageant on Sunday evening December 18. Musical director is Bill Reynolds with Mrs. C. E. Bludworth directing. Anita Barclay of the University College of Fine Arts serves as Art Advisor and Shelley Riley as electrician. Reverend C. E. Bludworth preaches on Why Are We Here in the morning service, with Gesu Bambino sung during offering and a Life Insurance sermon titled To Know How To Be Abased Or To Abound Is Man's Life Insurance in the evening. Praetorius anthem So How a Rose Eer Blooming will be sung by the choir.

Shettles Methodist Church Bill Reynolds C. E. Bludworth Anita Barclay College of Fine Arts University Shelley Riley William Mayton Pietro Yon

Dr Brooks to Speak on The Ideal Ruler at Worship

Dr F E Brooks of the First Presbyterian Church will deliver a sermon titled The Ideal Ruler during Sunday morning worship, citing Jeremiah 23 5. The Senior Choir will sing Arise Shine. Mrs Robert V Johnson will perform I Think When I Read That Sweet Story before infant baptism. Westminster Fellowship meets at 5 pm with Leonard Cain presenting Christian Youth Meet a Communist.

F. E. Brooks First Presbyterian Church Maker Robert V. Johnson Luke Westminster Fellowship Leonard Cain

Brabham Preaches Christian’s Victory and Evening Theme

The Rev Dr Tom W Brabham pastor of Central Methodist selects The Christian’s victory for Sunday morning and If Christ Should Come To Austin for the evening. Special music by the choir directed by Mrs Edna Anderson. Methodist Youth Fellowship meets Sunday at 545 PM and official board holds monthly meeting Monday at 730 PM.

Tom W. Brabham Central Methodist Edna Anderson Brabham Austin Methodist Youth Fellowship

Austin Churches Gather for Weekend Services Listing

A scanned page lists numerous Austin churches with locations and service times. It names assemblies of God, Catholic, Baptist, Episcopal, Lutheran and other congregations, along with pastors and Sunday School hours for each. The mixed roster shows city religious activity across South Austin and central areas with multiple denominations coordinating weekend worship schedules.

Columbia River Flow Sets Record Boundary Water Volume

The Columbia River forms the Washington Oregon boundary and is believed to carry more water than all other American Pacific Coast streams combined, highlighting its immense discharge.

Eggest Columbia River Washington Oregon

Missionary John Minter to Speak at First Southern Presbyterian

The Rev. John Minter, China missionary on furlough, will preach both morning and evening at the First Southern Presbyterian Church in Austin. He will discuss life in China amid current unrest and church responses, reflecting on wartime service and ties to Austin. Dr. T Watson Street, Austin Seminary professor, will address the young people at vesper services at 6 p.m.

John Minter China Austin First Southern Presbyterian Church Minter W. R. Minter Austin High School University of Texas Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary Yale Divinity School T. Watson Street

Christ's Second Advent Skipped by Rev Bohls at St John’s

The St John’s Lutheran Church at 2130 South Congress Avenue hosts an Advent service at 10 45 a m led by Rev C L Bohls on the topic Christ's 2nd Advent The Sunday School conducts an adult Bible class on Jeremiah Denounces False Prophets with Leslie Schulz The day also features a filmstrip Redemption at 1015 a m and a new Sunday School Teacher training class The first Christmas program practice is set for 3 p m at Fulmore school with a full program Friday Dec 23 at 8 p m The church council meets Monday at 8 p m in the pastor's study.

St. John’s Lutheran Church Austin South Congress Avenue Jeremiah Leslie Schulz Jesus Christ Jesus C. L. Bohls Fulmore

Govalle Church Hears Former Pastor Sunday

In Rev. How ard S Pitts absence due to illness Rev W Ed Anderson. pastor emeritus, preaches Sunday morning on Our Faith in God s Call. Evening service starts December study Our Faith in Christ with Mrs G H Mayes teaching on I Believe in Christ. Albert D Nelson leads Wednesday panels through December on Our Faith in Christ.

Howard S. Pitts W. Ed Anderson G. H. Mayes Martha Glismann Albert D. Nelson

Stevenson Preaches on The Conquest of Fear at Hyde Park

The Rev Archie K Stevenson will preach on The Conquest of Fear at Hyde Park Christian Church Sunday morning worship. The choir led by Mrs Isabell Ammons will perform special music. Youth groups Chi Rho CYF and DSF meet 5 30 p m before the 7 p m service. The evening program shows the sound film The African Prince about mission work among lepers.

Hyde Park Christian Church Archie K. Stevenson Isabell Ammons Chi Rho CYF DSF

New Wiggling Plastic Worm Aims to Spare Fishermen Bait Digging

A wobbling plastic worm bait is introduced for anglers who dislike digging for live bait. The device promises easy spawning of catches with minimal effort and manipulation, offering a quicker setup for shore and boat fishing.

Pastor from King George to Speak at All Saints Church

The Rev. P. B. Clayton chaplain to King George VI and vicar of All Saints London will preach at All Saints Church Sunday at 11 am. He has arrived in the U S to recruit students for London slum work next summer. The Winant Volunteers group aids 24 American students with ties to Ambassador John W Winant. All Saints historic parish dates to 675 with notable baptisms and burials including William Penn and Richard the Lion Hearted heart chapel. Advent retreat begins Thursday with services, meditations, and a two dollar registration. additional Holy Eucharist times listed. ushers and servers named for 11 am and 8 am services.

P. B. Clayton England London All Saints’ Epist Winant John W. Winant Clayton All-Hallows-by-the- Tower Richard the Lion Hearted William Penn Pennsylvania All Saints Lisle Thaxton All Saints’ Church Dallas Hilda's Guild Wek S. G. Garrett Allen Henry Frank Dosier Kim Garrett Jack Lee Will Miller Walter Nass George Carver Jr John Lockman William Cromack John Mackey Jr

Women at Work Service Observes Woman's Day at Central Christian

Rev John Barclay will preach Women at Work at 10 55 a m Sunday at Central Christian Church in observance of Woman s Day. Special music includes a solo by Mrs L H Wright and Handel anthem Thanks Be to Thee. Evening program features recreation, fellowship, a 6 pm covered dish supper, 6 45 pm group meetings, talks by Bill McGill on The Demerits of Texas and W P Boyd on business writing. Nursery and children's groups planned. Annual business meeting Tuesday at 7 30 pm.

John Barclay Central Christian Church L. H. Wright Handel Bill McGill Texas W. P. Boyd University C. E. Belk Monroe Smith

Rev Denton Read Pastoral Letter At St David’s Sunday

Communion observed at 7 30 a m at St David s Church with acolyte John Harrison Tyler III and Rev J Raymond Denton reading the bishop s pastoral letter at 11 a m Acolytes, servers, flag bearers, guards, and ushers listed Choir directed by Arden Whitacre to sing Anthem Young people meet at 6 p m in the parish house Families with A M Monday and N Z Tuesday for covered dish suppers Sitters provided for children Tuesday regular St David s Guild meets 10 a m guest speaker Mrs Starr Kealhofer Christian healing service on Thursday after 10 a m communion services ongoing Sunday through Thursday

St. David's Church John Harrison Tyler III J. Raymond Denton Bill Lester Dean Davis Tommy Boyd Fred Nagle Frank Nagle Winston Johnson Michael Ruckman St. David's Guild Starr Kealhofer

God the Only Creator Lesson Notes in Church

The lesson sermon titled God the Only Creator will be read in all Christ Scientist churches on Sunday. The golden text from Psalms 75:1 praises God’s near name and wondrous works. Isaiah 45:18 is cited, noting the Lord who created the heavens and formed the earth to be inhabited and none else.

Churches of Christ Scientist

Beery to Preach on Lest We Forget at Ward Memorial

Reverend John K. Beery will preach on Lest We Forget at Ward Memorial Methodist Church Sunday at 10 50 a m. The pastor will conduct home communion for shut ins in the afternoon with lay help. Youth Fellowship plans 7 p m service. The church official board meets Monday at 7 30 p m.

Ward Memorial Methodist John K. Beery

Prayer Mercy Mueller Topic Service at Hyde Park Church

Reverend John Mueller will preach on Prayer and the Mercy of God at 11 a m Sunday at Hyde Park Presbyterian. Deacon elections will be held during this service. Evening talk is The Passion for Greatness. Various church groups meet through the day with planned activities.

John Mueller Hyde Park Pioneers Victor Arena Board of Religious Education

Allison Sunday Begins Faith Sermon Series

The Rev. D. Rhea Allison will preach at Asbury Methodist Church Sunday morning on Lets Live a While With Jesus. The series centers on Our Faith in Jesus Christ with Christmas Sunday as its climax. A supper with covered dishes, a pastor-led study, and church board meetings follow.

D. Rhea Allison Asbury Methodist Church Jesus Jesus Christ S. P. Jones Board of Christian Education

Consecration Service at Evangelical Free Church

The Rev. Paul F. Rosell will speak on consecration Sunday at 11 am. The Lord's Supper will follow the service. FCYF meets at 6:30 pm with a preservice prayer at 7 pm and an evangelistic service. The pastor will preach from Revelation. Wednesday at 7:30 pm the ladies aid meets with a Sunshine Workers program led by Mrs. Albert Blomquist.

Paul F. Rosell Evangelical Free Church FCYF Ladies Aid Sunshine Workers Albert Blomquist

Sermon Themes at First Street Christian Church

The Rev. O E Grimes will preach Looking Down at the Lord at the Sunday 7 30 p m service at First Street Christian Church The Lord's Supper will be served to all who desire it At the 11 am service the sermon will be on Gods Remedy for Sin

O. E. Grimes First Street Christian Church

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