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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1948

Page

3

Central Christian Church Honors Women on Woman's Day

The Rev. John Barclay will deliver the 10:55 a.m. sermon titled Victories of the Gospel in Our Time at Central Christian Church in observance of Woman's Day. Special music features Dr. J. R. McRill and Mrs. L. H. Wright. The Christian Youth Fellowship hosts a 6 p.m. supper with Charles E. Green as speaker. Board of Officers meets Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. with women hostesses for a Christmas coffee hour and carol singing.

John Barclay Central Christian Church Women’s Missionary Societies J. R. McRill L. H. Wright Christian Youth Fellowship Charles E. Green The American Statesman

Church Moving Day Postponed in Tarrytown

The Rev. Ted Richardson announces Sundays sermon topic The Bible an Inspired Book at Tarrytown Methodist Church. Mrs. Robert French directs the choir and Mrs. E J Humeston plays the organ. Holy communion is at 730 pm with meditation by the pastor. New church occupancy moved from December 12 to January 2. Fishermen's Club meets Wednesday at 7 pm to visit new residents.

Tarrytown Methodist Church Ted Richardson Robert French E. J. Humeston Fishermen's Club Tarrytown

Women’s Church Guild Raises Book Talk at University Church

The Rev Fred E Cole will preach “The World at Its Worst Needs a Church at Its Best” at 11 am Sunday at University Community Congregational Church. Sunday school for children meets at 10 am, with Frank Cheaven’s religion class. The forum at 7 30 pm will discuss a co op activity. A student supper follows at 6 pm. The new women’s guild meets Wednesday at 7 45 pm in the student lounge with officers Mrs John J Kurtz and Mrs Marshall Brown.

Fred E. Cole University Community Congregational Church Frank Cheaven Church Women’s Guild of the Church John J. Kurtz Marshall Brown

South Austin Church Women Date Service

South Austin Christian Church observes Women's Day with women in charge of the morning service focusing on missions. Reverend Hugh R. Baker topics include The Christian Imperative and Foot Prints Versus Fingerprints. Mrs. Bill Smith Jr. sings a solo and youth groups meet at 5 30 pm for smack hour and program led by Bebe Davis.

South Austin Baker

Grace Nazarene Church to Host Colored Federation Choir

Grace Church of the Nazarene will host the Federation of Colored Choirs during Sunday school at 9 30 a m. The choir directed by Mrs Rosalie Watrous and assisted by Mrs Dewitty will perform briefly before returning to their own Sunday schools. Rev K S White extends the public invitation.

Federation of Colored Choirs Grace Church of the Nazarene Federation Rosalie Watrous Dewitty K. S. White

Austin Faiths United In Broad Array Of Churches

A city church directory lists multiple congregations across Austin with details on addresses pastors Sunday School times and service hours. Highlights include Assembly of God groups in South Austin East Austin and Bee Cave plus Catholic and Jewish houses of worship and various Baptist and Methodist churches.

Assembly OF God Bee Cave Leon Hudson

Episcopalian Women Start Retreat Sunday

All Saints' Episcopal Church announces an advent retreat for women starting Sunday at the Convocational Center a mile from Belton. The program, led by Rev. Joseph Harte, includes daily services and confirmation classes before Bishop Hines visit on December 12. Cars depart Gregg House at 3:30 p.m. Meals cost $3 per person.

Joseph Harte All Saints’ Episcopal Church John E. Hines Advent Women of All Saints Convocational Belton Gregg House Herbert J. Beadle

First English Lutheran Students Plan Parley

Advent communion services at First English Lutheran Church Sunday at 11 am and 8 pm. The instruction period begins at 10 15 am. Dr. Lewis P. Speaker's brief meditation is on Before the Son of Man. New members will be received. Gamma Delta guests join Lutheran groups. Rev A F Jesse speaks on Problems of Lutheran Unity.

Lutheran Trinity West 45Th Street W. H. Wuthrich First Eng Ucla Whitis Lewis . Speaker Luther Leagues First English Lutheran Lewis P. Speaker Man National Lutheran Council First Church Lutheran Student Association Gethsemane Lutheran Parish Hall A. F. Jesse St. Paul's Lutheran Church Gamma Delta Lutheran Church— Missouri Synod

Rosedale Methodist to Present Sermons and Film

The Rev. Earl Martin will speak on The Lord's Supper at the morning service at Rosedale Elementary School. The evening service at 49th Street and Burnet Road features The Cause of Righteousness in Our Time with a moving picture Recreation after. A church building master plan and financial plan are approved to start soon.

Earl Martin Rosedale Methodist Church Rosedale 49Th Street Burnet Road

Sermon Topics Set by Rev. Dill at Ridgetop Baptist

The Rev. F. 8. Dill pastor at Ridgetop Baptist Church will preach Sunday morning on Rejoice in the Lord and Sunday night on The Precious Savior. The service schedule highlights the pastor's two message topics for the weekend.

F. 8. Dill Ridgetop Baptist Church

Giants of God Sermon Set for Trinity Methodist Church

The Rev. C. Herman Murph will preach The Giants of God at Sunday morning services. A special report on the church state and building program will be given, ahead of the second anniversary on Dec 19. Construction of the second unit is expected to start in January. Services at 7:30 p m include holy communion and congregational singing.

Trinity Methodist Church C. Herman Murph

Six To Be Confirmed By Christ Lutheran

Six members of Christ Lutheran Church in South Austin are slated for confirmation during the 10 30 a m service. Confirmands include Mrs John Wagner Mrs Walter Wagner Mrs Robert Matthews Mrs Dan Matthews Mrs Bertha Torbett and Mrs Walter Richter. Reverend Donald V Hafmann will deliver a sermon on Advent A Season for Spiritual Revival and Not a Revival of Spiritualism. Fritzi Viehweg will play the organ. The Board of Education meets after the service.

Christ Lutheran Church South Austin John Wagner Walter Wagner Robert Matthews Dan Matthews Bertha Torbett Walter Richter Donald V. Hafemann Fritzi Viehweg Board of

Asbury Methodist Launches $15,000 Building Program

Asbury Methodist Church starts a building drive with a 7 am kickoff breakfast at the A-Bar Cafeteria. Plans call for a $110,000 structure beginning with a $15,000 social hall unit. Solicitation team includes Harold Jones James Mayes J B Hatter H A Cartier K R Isbell Zack Carter SP Jones August Fox Jimmy Rowe Rex Jackson R C Shelton Drew Verheyden. The group meets again Thursday morning for a follow up breakfast.

Asbury Methodist Church Cefeteria Cherrywood Road Harold Jones James Mayes J. B. Hatter H. A. Cartier K. R. Isbell Zack Carter SP. Jones August Fox Jimmy Rowe Rex Jackson R. C. Shelton Drew Verheyden

Christmas Program Planned by St John’s Lutheran

The Advent Gospel sermon at 10 45 a m marks the service at St John s Lutheran Church in the Austin Theater with Rev C L Bohls. The Sunday School assembly will feature The Church Sends Out Mission aries as an illustrated message. A community Christmas program is set for Sunday Dec 19 at Ful more School auditorium at 7 30 p m with first rehearsal Sunday at 3 p m. The church council meets Tuesday at 8 p m at the parsonage 1222 Bickler Road.

St. John’s Lutheran Church Austin C. L. Bohls Fulmore School Church Council Bickler Road

Rev Bludworth Sermon On Saving All Life

The Rev. C F E Bludworth pastor of Shettles Memorial Methodist Church will preach Sunday morning on Saving All of Life with the choir singing an anthem. Evening service topic is The Wedding Feast presented by the same pastor.

Methodist Shettles Memorial 40Th and Speedway C. E. Bludworth C. FE. Bludworth Shettles Memorial Methodist Church Bludworth

St Martin’s Lutheran World Benevolence Day Observed

St Martin’s Lutheran Church observes World Benevolence Day with Sunday school and Bible classes focusing on charity. Offerings go to the benevolence treasury. 11 a.m. sermon by Rev F G Roesener on Lovest Thou Me. 7:30 p.m. address by Rev W A Siefkes on AL Church departments.

St. Martin’s Lutheran American Lutheran Church St. Martins F. G. Roesener Roesener W. A. Siefkes Highland Park Lutheran Church San

St Paul Church Dates Baptism and Confirmations

At 10 30 a m Sunday St Paul Church will receive 25 new members 17 adults and the rest children Holy baptism will be for some children and adults while others will be confirmed The Rev Albert F Jesse conducts the service with a sermon The Strategy of the Christian Soldier The 7 30 p m service features the pastor on How the Christian Meets Life Holy communion will be offered The Rev G Viehweg assists at the altar Special music by the Girls Choir A Sunday afternoon meeting for church athletics is announced.

St. Paul Church Albert F. Jesse G. Viehweg Lutheran Concordia College

God the Only Cause Lesson Sermon for Sunday

The Christian Science lesson sermon titled God the Only Cause and Creator will be read in all Churches of Christ Scientist on Sunday. The golden text from Isaiah 45:18 emphasizes God as creator and restorer of the earth. Psalm 86:8 and a passage from the Christian Science textbook discuss divine causation and its link to human progress.

Churches of Christ Scientist

Lecture Planned On Confirmation

A confirmation lecture is planned for Monday at 7 30 p m in the Parish House following a day of holy communion services. St David s Episcopal Church hosts morning services at 7 30 and 11 o clock with a vesper at 5 30 p m and youth activities at 6 p m.

St. David's Episcopal Church Altar Guild Pat Rose Charles A. Sumners Fred W. Catterall III Howell Finch William Klapp Michael McIntosh Judd Miller Bobby Tobin David Warren Edward A. Clark J. Earl Dennis Sam M. Saxon E. H. Holder

Woman's Day Program at Hyde Park Church

Hyde Park Christian Church hosts a Woman's Day with church women leading the morning service. Mrs. Harvey Roberts, Woman's Council president, presides as worship leader and Mrs. Chester Crow delivers the morning message titled Thy Kingdom Come. Evening sermon by Rev Chester Crow on Thy Will Be Done continues his Lord's Prayer series. Youth groups meet at 6:30 p.m. for fellowship and discussion.

Hyde Park Christian Church Harvey Roberts Woman's Council Chester Crow

First Methodist Pastor Sets Two Sermon Topics

First Methodist Church schedules Sunday services with Dr. Kenneth Pope preaching on Believing the Best at 10:55 a.m. and One Man and a Cause for evening worship. Royal Brantley will sing, Evalyn Madden on organ. Board of Stewards meets Wednesday at 7 15 p.m. Reservations to Mrs W R Auttenberry.

First Methodist Kenneth Pope Royal Brantley Evalyn Madden Board of Stewards W. R. Auttenberry

First Presbyterian Selects Tithing Topic for Budget Service

Members of First Presbyterian Church are asked to bring pledges to the 1949 budget Sunday morning for a special service. Dr. F. E. Brooks will speak on tithing, what it is, and what it does.

First Presbyterian Church F. E. Brooks

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