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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1949

Page

3

St Paul Church to Honor Two Men at Sunday Service

St Paul Lutheran Church will honor Herman Fehr and C A Peters as honorary elders after the 10:30 a.m. sermon. Pastor Rev Albert F Jesse and congregation chair Oswald Wolf will present diplomas. Fehr has 50 years of service. Peters began in 1917. The day includes special sermons and a Girls Choir performance directed by John J Socha.

St. Paul Lutheran Church Herman Fehr C. A. Peters Albert F. Jesse Oswald Wolf Board of Elders St. Paul Church Austin John J. Socha

Methodists Choose Bolivia for Advance Mission Drive

The Tarrytown Methodist Church announces a four year Advance program focusing on Our Faith Our Ministry Our Church and Our Mission. Bolivia is named as a special project by the Austin District with Rev Do A Greenwaldt guest preaching at 7 30 p m and addressing the Youth Fellowship at 6 p m.

Christ Tarrytown Methodist Church Ted Richardson Robert, French E. J. Humeston Methodist Church Austin Bolivia Do. A. Greenwaldt Southwest Texas Conference

Women Docket Study At Asbury Methodist

The sermon topic at Asbury Methodist Church Sunday morning is Speaking the Truth in Love. Rev Alli gon opens the Woman's Society study Newness of Life Wednesday night with the first lesson and three more lessons follow on subsequent Wednesdays.

Asbury Methodist Church Alligon Woman's Society of Christian Service

Austin Churches Vary Sunday Schedules Across City

A long listing of church names and addresses in Austin shows diverse denominations with Sunday School times, worship hours, and midweek services. Many congregations at Assembly of God, Baptist, Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, and Jewish houses of worship share varied morning and evening services and youth programs.

Assembly OF God D. R. Freitag Hornsby Bend A. S. Pannell Hillcrest East Avenue Odis Rainer Sunda School

Laymen Parley of Presbyterians Planned at First Church

Presbyterians from multiple Texas communities attend a Sunday training institute at First Presbyterian Church. Speakers include H. Peyton Waddill guiding evangelism, R. E. Swanson on evangelism technique, Charles F. Peter Jr. on the national Presbyterian men plan, and Dr. Dennis Mason delivering an inspirational closing sermon.

Presbyterian Churches, USA Sharp, Granger, Hutto Smithville Fentress Austin First Presbyterian Church West Seventh Street H. Peyton Waddill Denver Boulevard Presbyterian Church San Antonio Austin Presbytery New Life Movement R. E. Swanson Charles F. Peter Jr National Council of Presbyterian Men Dennis Mason Harry Scherer Webster Groves Scherer Europe Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions F. E. Brooks

First Street Church Observes Week of Compassion

The First Street Christian Church schedules a Week of Compassion from February 20 to 27 to aid starving children in Europe and Asia. The Sunday sermon is Go and Do Likewise with The Forgiveness of Sin set for the evening. A Brotherhood supper with a special program is planned for Wednesday evening.

Christian Brotherhood First Street Christian Church First Street Church Europe Asia Brotherhood

Two Quaker Visitors To Aid Austin Society

The Society of Friends plans final arrangements to welcome two prominent visitors Dr Grace Rhoads and Gilbert Kilpack who will assist in establishing a recognized meeting in Austin They will speak at an informal open meeting 8 30 a m at the Lane home 2807 Breeze Terrace and attend Religious Emphasis Week at the University YMCA after the 11 a m worship service PMID

Evangelical Free Church Colorado Paul Roselle Religious Society OF Ralph Lane University Ymca American Friends Service Committee AFSC Society of Friends Grace Rhoads Friends World Committee Gilbert Kilpack Pendle Hill Quaker Graduate Center Kilpack Baltimore Friends Meeting William Penn City of Man

Will Speak On Bikini Test Monday

At Central Methodist Church Sunday services feature Rev. Walter Kerr on You Can Quit It and Lookips Better All the Time with organist Miss Mary Helen Jackson and choir music led by Mrs. Edna T. Anderson. Monday at 7 30 p m at Hogg Auditorium Wayne Guthrie Annapolis News associate editor will discuss Ringside at Bikini as part of university religious emphasis brought by the Kiwanis Club. public invited.

Central Methodist Church Walter Kerr Edna T. Anderson Mary Helen Jackson Anderson Hogg Auditorium Wayne Guthrie Annapolis News Bikini Guthrie University Austin Austin Kiwanis Club

St John's Lutheran Youth Meet Schedules and Lent Services

The Christ Centered Life topic leads St John s Lutheran Church services at 10 45 a m in the Austin Theater with Rev C L Bohls. He also preaches at 2 30 p m at Dessau Evangelical Lutheran Church. Youth meet Sunday 7 30 p m at Ray and Marilyn Flachmeier 2000 East Side Drive. Brotherhood gathers Monday 8 p m at L C Molbergy home 1706 Kenwood Ave. Mid week Lent services begin Ash Wednesday March 2 at Chapel Of The Bells 1811 South Congress Ave.

C. L. Bohls St. John’s Lutheran Church Austin L. C. Molbergy Kenwood Avenue

South Austin Christians Observe Week of Compassion

At South Austin Christian Church the Week of Compassion begins with a 11 a m sermon by Rev. Hugh R. Baker on They Still Need Us. A special next Sunday offering aids Church World Service for Europe and Asia. CYF meets 5 30 p m led by Mary Ann Hanson for We Look Ahead With China. Evening service 7 30 p m features The Quest for the East.

South Austin Christian Church Hugh R. Baker Baker

Acolytes Lead Services At St David's With Supper Program

St David's Church hosts holy communion Sunday at 7 30 a m with Joel Treadwell server and Rev J Raymond Denton preacher at 11 a m The choir directed by Mrs Ben J Dean Jr will sing The Young People's Service League sponsors a vesper at 5 30 p m Youth groups meet at 6 p m Beverly S Sheffield guest speaker Acolyte meetings join All Saints Chapel Tuesday at 4 30 p m followed by supper

St. David's Church Joel Treadwell J. Raymond Denton Howell Finch Joan H. Tyler III Robert Conklin Harry L. McKee Jack Coulter Gordon Griffin Tommy Boyd Winston Johnson Messrs F. A. Tyler G. J. Palmer Victor A. Kormeier Richard A

Baptist Program Well Under Way at Trinity Church

The Advance for Christ and His Church is underway at Trinity Methodist Church led by Rev. Herman Murph. The 12 week Jericho Road attendance contest starts Sunday with baptism and new chancel choir. Sermon is God Has Troubles Too. Journey Into Faith film follows. Rev Patrick will lead a Tuesday meeting for final approval of a new church school unit.

Christ Trinity Methodist Church Herman Murph Jericho Road Herbert L. Sterch Wood H. Patrick Trinity Church

Christian Men Dinner and Week of Compassion Observance

Central Christian Church invites members to a 10 55 am sermon titled Christian Compassion by Rev John Barclay with special music by Mrs L W Van Pelt and George R Moody and choir with Dr James R McRill as soloist A Christian Youth Fellowship supper is at 6 pm with Rev Walter Kerr speaker The annual Brotherhood Dinner for the Week of Compassion is Wednesday at 6 30 pm with speaker Mrs Marguerite Harmon Bro

Central Christian Guealupe John Barclay Christian Youth Fellowship Christian Compassion Central Christian Church L. W. van Pelt George R. Moody James R. McRill Walter Kerr Central Methodist Church Week of Compassion Marguerite Harmon Bro

Shettles Methodists Continue Church Study

The Rev. C. E. Bludworth of Shettles Methodist Church selects That Flame Eternal for the morning sermon and The Hope of This World for the evening topic. Bob Burkhart will sing a solo and serve as guest director of music. The midweek study at 7 30 p m covers the second lesson on the universal Christian church aimed at defining each denomination’s contribution.

C. E. Bludworth Shettles Methodist Church Bob Burkhart Universal Christian Church

First English Lutheran Vestry Ponders Plans

The First English Lutheran Church vestry meets to discuss plans for a parish hall. Dr. Lewis P. Speaker will preach on The Man Who Came Back at Sunday service. New members are to be received. Evening meetings include Lutheran Student Association supper and league sessions.

Lewis P. Speaker First English Lutheran Church Lutheran Student Association First Church James Gable Lutheran Student Action Luther Leagues Parish Education Association

Evangelical Free Church to Welcome Guest Speaker

The Rev G Kallberg district superintendent of the Great Lakes District Minn will preach at Evangelical Free Church Sunday during both morning and evening services 11 am and 730 pm He will also speak at Peoples Service Tuesday at 630 pm and lead Bible study and prayer at 3004 University Avenue with a Wednesday 730 pm Bible study and prayer session set to follow

G. Kallberg Great Lakes District Minn Evangelical Free Church These Peoples Anne Ekdahl University Avenue

Tension Topic Chosen by Stevenson at Hyde Park Church

The Rev. Archie K. Stevenson of Hyde Park Christian Church will speak on Today's Tensions at the 10:50 a.m. service Sunday. Youth groups meet at 6:30 p.m. The 7:30 p.m. service features How To Tell Right From Wrong.

Hyde Park 42Nd and Avenue D K. Stevenson Archie K. Stevenson Hyde Park Christian Church

Canterbury Club Supper Follows Sermon at All Saints

The Canterbury Club will serve supper in Gregg House after the sermon on regaining our lost inheritance by Rev. Joseph Harte at All Saints Episcopal Church. Morning Prayer at 11 Sunday, Eucharist at 8 and 9:30, evensong Tuesday at 5:30, weekday services 7:05.

Episcopal All Saints’ Chapel Whitis Joseph Harte Joseph, Harte All Saints’ Episcopal Church Julian Gunn Order of the Holy Cross All Saints Canterbury Club Gregg House Malcolm MacDonald Ben Parrish Welborn Hudson Walter Nass Jr Albert Bandy Stephen Carter Robert Cromack Kim Garrett

Lutheran Official Dates Talk Here

The Rev. G P Krebs of Omaha Neb will be guest speaker at the 11 a m service. Rev F G Roesener chair of the Texas Lutheran College board attended a Columbus Ohio meeting this week. Monday events include Junior Mission Band at 4 pm Boy Scout troop at 7 30 pm and Luther League at 8 pm. Tuesday and Friday Senior Confirmation Class meets at 4 pm. Wednesday Family Night with Mothers Club on the church lower floor at 6 45 pm.

F. G. Roesener St. Martin Evangelical Lutheran Church G. P. Krebs ALC Stewardship Omaha Neb Roesener Board of Regents Texas Lutheran College Luther League Mother’s Club

Mind as Subject of Lesson Sermon in Christ Scientist Churches

The lesson-sermon topic is Mind and will be read in all Churches of Christ Scientist on Sunday. The golden text from Psalms 147:5 proclaims Great is our Lord and his understanding is infinite. Included citations note wisdom comes from the Lord and infinite mind as creator and image.

Child Evangelist Carmel Plans East Austin Revival

Six year old revivalist Baby Carmel will lead services Sunday at Trinity Tabernacle East Austin. The revival is scheduled for 4708 Red Bluff Road, Old First Street area, inviting community members to attend.

Carmel Trinity Tabernacle East Austin Red Bluff Road Old First Street

First Methodists Will Hear Choir Sunday Evening

At 10 55 a m service at First Methodist Church Dr Kenneth Pope will preach on Brotherhood Now The Sanctuary Choir directed by Floyd Townsley will sing with Townsley as soloist Miss Evalyn Madden on organ Family Time begins at 6 p m with a meal A 6 20 film Life of Plants follows Groups meet at 6 40 and Reverend Burgland leads Meet The New Testament with Pope and Reverend Russell continuing Pastor s Forum on Christian Beliefs and What Methodism Stands For At 7 30 p m the Samuel Huston A Capella Choir and Concert Band will perform in the sanctuary

First Methodist Church Kenneth Pope Brotherhood Floyd Townsley Townsley Evalyn Madden John V. Burgland Dr. Pope Russell

Methodist Youth Talk To Counselors Sunday

The Rev. Darrel Gray will preach at St. Luke's Methodist Church in two services as he delivers "The Virtue of Empathy" at 11 a.m. and, after the youth fellowship 6:30 p.m. meeting, continues the Ten Commandments series with "Honor Thine Inheritance" led by Don Mayhew and Rev. Gray.

Rosedale 49Th Street Burnet Road Earl Martin Wenner St Luke's West Lynn 14Th Street Darrel Gray St. Luke’s Methodist Church E. Stanley Peterson Charles N. Bustin Jr Methodist Youth Fellowship Group Connie Douglass Don Mayhew Gray

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