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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1949

Page

5

Pastor Delivers Dual Sermons At Central Methodists

At 11 a.m. Rev. Walter K. Kerr speaks on Are You on the Right Bus at Central Methodists Church with choir directed by Mrs. Edna T. Anderson and organist Miss Mary Helen Jackson. Evening service at 7:30 features Lot's Wife with hymn singing and special choir music by Mrs. Joe Gault Miss Harriet Bengtson Wallace Carlson and Buddy Sellars.

Central Methodists Church Walter K. Kerr Edna T. Anderson Mary Helen Jackson Kerr Lot Anderson Joe Gault Harriet Bengtson Wallace Carlson Buddy Sellars

UT Methodists To Hear Visitor

Dr Edmund Heinsohn will preach on Christian Wholeness at the 11 am service at University Methodist Church. The choir, directed by Dr Archie N Jones, performs the anthem with Albert Willis on viola and Eldon Sutton on organ. Dr Thomas B Blackwell of the Testing and Guidance Bureau of the University of Texas speaks at 7:30 pm. The Vesper Choir, directed by Dr BMaseng, will sing the anthem.

Edmund Heinsohn University Methodist Church Archie N. Jones Albert Willis Eldon Sutton Thomas B. Blackwell Testing and Guidance Bureau University of Texas B. Maseng

St Luke's Youth Organizes Forum And Services

The Rev Darrel Gray delivers the morning message The Second Mile at St Luke's Methodist Church The church choir led by Mrs Stanley Peterson and Mrs Chas N Bustin Jr will sing the morning anthem and offertory hymn A 6 pm forum on The Doctrine of the Holy Trinity with Rev Gray as moderator follows The 730 pm service topic is The Uneasy Conscience part of a Sea Commandments series A fellowship dinner Monday at 7 pm features Dr David Stitt president of Austin Presbyterian Seminary and the Austin Seminary male quartet John Craven Bob Hawkins Jim Wharton and Darrel Gray share bass duties

Christ Darrel Gray St. Luke’s Methodist Church Stanley Peterson Chas. N. Bustin Jr Methodist Youth Fellowship Group St. Luke's Gray David Stitt Austin Presbyterian Seminary Austin Seminary John Craven Bob Hawkins Jim Wharton

Theosophical Society Public Lecture on Brotherhood

John Shelton Davis will give a free public lecture titled Brotherhood Sunday at 8 p m in the East Room Stephen F. Austin Hotel under Theosophical Society Austin auspices America Brotherhood Week. Davis will argue brotherhood as a natural fact and religious principle. The society founded in 1875 aims to form a nucleus of universal brotherhood without race creed or color. Public invited.

John Shelton Davis Stephen F. Austin Theosophical Society Austin Davis New York City Universal Brotherhood of Mankind

All Saints' Groups Study Episcopal Prayer Book Lent

All Saints' Episcopal Church launches three Lent study groups marking 400 years of the Prayer Book in English. The Women’s sponsor offer “The Prayer Book Speaks in Our Uncertain Age” Wednesdays at 10 30 a m after the 10 a m Holy Eucharist.

All Saints’ Episcopal Church Associated Women of All Saints Ralph Thompson Henry Getz Episcopal All Saints Joseph Harte Palmer Memorial Church Houston John Weidman Canterbury Club

Tarrytown Church to Host Lenten Services and Sermons

The Tarrytown Methodist Church announces a Sunday sermon titled The Sin of Denial by Rev. Ted Richardson with choir under Mrs. Robert French at organist Mrs. E J Humeston. Laymen's Day features talks on Why I Am a Methodist led by T Thomas with speakers J D Howard A P Simpson and Ross Terry. Dr. Robert French will address the Men's Brotherhood meeting. A lent week series begins with Hardy Hollers on Religion and the World Situation and includes Rabbi Bertram Klausner Senator G C Morris and other academics discussing Religion and Life across topics including politics press law and the Amsterdam Conference with a discussion after each service. Public invited.

Tarrytown Methodist Church Ted Richardson Robert French E. J. Humeston T. Thomas J. D. Howard A. P. Simpson Ross Terry Men's Brotherhood Better Business Bureau University of Texas Hardy Hollers Bertram Klausner G. C. Morris Norris G. Davis Amsterdam John Barclay P. D. Williams

Lecturer Talks Sunday On God and Russia

Dr. Kirby Page, noted author and lecturer on world affairs, will speak at the University YMCA in Austin on What Does God Want Us To Do About Russia at 7 30 p m Sunday. Co sponsored by the American Friends Service Committee and the Texas Methodist Student Movement the event supports Quaker relief work. An offering will be taken for the committee.

Kirby Page Russia Austin University Ymca Page American Friends Service Committee Texas Methodist Student Movement Texas Quaker Europe Asia

Trinity Methodist Topic Sunday Sermon on Sin

Reverend C Her man Murphy will preach on Sin Is My Sodom at Trinity Methodist Church Sunday morning. Choir directed by Herbert L. Storch will sing. Evening worship centers on Miracles and Moochers about the feeding of the five thousand from St John.

Herman Murphy Trinity Methodist Church Herbert L. Storch

Austin church listings and schedules in city directory

A long list of church names, pastors, and weekly schedules across Austin. Entries include worship times for ASSEMBLY OF GOD, BAPTIST, CATHOLIC, LUTHERAN, METHODIST, PRESBYTERIAN, JEWISH, EPISCOPAL, and many missions and sects with addresses and service hours.

Christ Jesus Chosen As Lesson Sermon

The article notes Christ Jesus as the subject of the Sunday lesson in all Churches of Christ Scientist. The golden text quotes Isaiah 11 1 and Deuteronomy 18 15 is cited among the biblical passages. A Christian Science textbook excerpt discusses Jesus as offspring of Mary's communion with God and his ability to reveal spiritual life and love.

Christ Jesus Churches of Christ Scientist Jesus Mary

Students To Be Guests Of St. John's Lutheran

Members of the Lutheran Student Association and local business colleges will attend a 7:45 a.m. confirmation and student Sunday service at St. John's Lutheran Church in the Austin Theater. Rev. C. L. Bohis will speak on The Gospel of the Crucified Christ. The church marks Lent beginning Ash Wednesday at 8 p.m. in The Chapel of the Bells on South Congress Avenue and Mary Street. Holy communion is planned March 2 at 8 p.m. with organist Mrs. F. O. Linder. The Lent series begins with Watching Beneath the Cross of Jesus led by Rev. Borls.

Lutheran Studentdent Association of the University St. John’s Lutheran Church Austin C. L. Bohis St. John’s Chapel of the Bells Congress Avenue Mary Street F. O. Linder

Gethsemane Luther Youths State Program

Gethsemane Lutheran Church hosts an 11 am service featuring the Luther League state program What Is in Thy Hand. Members Martha Gustafson Carrin Mauritz Rose Samuelson Dan Chester Phil Nelson Jr La Rue Olson participate. Al Lundstedt presides. Pastor J E Chester conducts the liturgical service and the Senior Choir sings.

Gethsemane

Stevenson to Discuss Fox-Hole Religion at Hyde Park Sermon

Rev. Archie K. Stevenson will deliver the sermon titled Making Fox-Hole Religion Stick at the 19:50 a. m. service of Hyde Park Christian Church. Youth groups meet at 6:30 p. m. The couple's class sponsors the 7:30 p. m. program with choir and special music. The minister speaks on How To Tell Right From Wrong.

Archie K. Stevenson Hyde Park Christian Church

Lent Services Planned at St Paul Church

St Paul Lutheran Church outlines a Lenten service series led by Rev Albert F Jeese with sermons on Christ s Idea of Greatness and The Danger of Riches at 8 30 and 10 30 am. Choirs directed by John J Socha and organist E F Wilkening perform, Ash Wednesday service at 8 pm, then Sunday evenings 7 50 pm sermons on Christ s Atonement continue.

St. Paul Lutheran Church Albert F. Jeese John J. Socha E. F. Wilkening Socha Bernhard Kurzweg Lutheran Concordia College St. Paul Church Christ

First Presbyterian Men Lead State Sunday Service

The laymen of the First Presbyterian Church will lead the 10:50 a.m. service with Noel P. Amstead presiding. R. E. Swanson will speak on Going Straight to the Laity and Charles F. Peter Jr. will discuss Jobs For All after attending a national Presbyterian men’s conference in Chicago. A retreat and planning conference is set for Friday, March 4 to map this year’s program.

First Presbyterian Church Noel P. Amstead B. A. Trice George E. Hinds R. E. Swanson New Life Movement Charles F. Peter Jr Austin Presbytery Presbyterian Men Chicago

Govalle Church Plans Area Religious Census Survey

Govalle Methodist Church will interview all Govalle area residents to compile a religious census. The survey aims to map church membership or preference before the March revival services beginning March 27. Committee includes Mrs. Perry L. Thomson as general chairman and members Mrs. T. L. Clemons, Mrs. A. H. Bankston, Albert D. Nelson, Sanford T. Ragsdale, Marvin H. Strickland, S. W. Poston, Ott B. Sherrill and H. M. Hooper.

Govalle Austin City Govalle Methodist Church Methodist Church Perry L. Thomson T. L. Clemons A. H. Bankston Albert D. Nelson Sanford T. Ragsdale Marvin H. Strickland S. W. Poston Ott B. Sherrill H. M. Hooper

Methodists Will Hear Austin American Editor

Layman's Day at Ward Memorial Methodist Church features Charles E. Green editor of the American Statesman delivering the morning message. Merton R. Rundell leads the day with special music by Mrs. Bryan J. Crider on organ. Evening service led by the Laymen's League with Fred Erwin Jr. as chairman. S. W. Byrd J. E. Caffey and Arthur Jones discuss layman's responsibility and opportunity. Jack Hendrickson and Raymond Krause assist with the men's choir.

Ward Memorial Methodist Charles E. Green The American Statesman Merton R. Rundell Bryan J. Crider Jack Hendrickson Raymond Krause

Speaking the Truth in Love sermon at Asbury Church

The sermon Speaking the Truth in Love intended for last Sunday will be given Sunday morning at Asbury Methodist Church. Pastor D Rhea Allison will deliver Sunday night a message titled Making Progress in Prayer for those seeking deeper religious practice.

Asbury Methodist Church D. Rhea Allison

Christian Youth to Hear UT Art Professor Talk

The Rev. John Barclay will lead a service at Central Christian Church at 10 55 a m with the sermon To the Glory of God and special music by soloist Eula Gill. Donald Robertson UT art history assistant professor will discuss Art and Religion at the event and the Christian Youth Fellowship will hold a 6 pm supper meeting.

John Barclay Central Christian Church Eula Gill Christian Youth Fellowship Donald Robertson

First Methodist Pastor Returns From Dallas To Speak on Moods

Dr. Kenneth Pope resumes his First Methodist Church pulpit at 10 55 a m Sunday with a sermon on Victory Over Moods Genevieve Taliaferro soloist Allan Junior High Glee Club 50 singers directed by Pearl Dalhan performs at 7 30 p m The evening features violin soloist Ben Gomez from the Austin Symphony and a color sound movie Boundary Lines Family Time program opens its second series with dinner at 6 p m and various groups including nursery discussions and college programs

Kenneth Pope Brotherhood Dallas Genevieve Taliaferro Allan Junior High Girls Glee Club Glee Club Pearl Dalhan Allan Junior High Dalhhau Southwestern University Tion University of Texas Archie Jones Austin Fredericksburg Ben Gomez Bertram H. Simon Austin Symphony Orchestra Austin Junior Symphony Orchestra Boundary Lines First Methodist Church

True Aristocracy Subject Picked for Lent Services

Dr. Lewis P. Speaker will deliver the morning sermon on The True Aristocracy at First English Lutheran Church on Quinqueg esima Sunday. The day includes baptism of children, choirs, and a 5:30 p m supper, with further Lent season activities and a Palm Sunday confirmation. Rev Milton Moore assists in Ash Wednesday and midweek services.

Lewis P. Speaker First English Lutheran Church Lois Dell Albers Lutheran Student Association First Church Luther League Speaker Evangelical Lutheran Church Milton Moore Trinity Lutheran Homes Round Rock

Ash Wednesday Services Planned at St. David’s Church

A church schedule outlines two Holy Communion services on Sunday at 7:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. at St. David’s with Rev. Charles A. Sumners preaching the morning sermon. The vesper service is at 5:30 p.m., youth meetings at 6 p.m., and adult confirmation lectures begin March 27 open to the public.

Christian Science First Church West 14Th Street Buncay School Bulldine Episcopa SI David's San Jacinto Charles A Sumners J. Raymond Denton Holy Communion Church School St. David's Church Bill Lester Charles A. Sumners Dean Davis Tommy McCrummen Pat Rose Peter Rose David Warren Bill Klapp Bobby Tobin Jimmy Miller Bill Rogers F. A. Tyler Fred C. Morse Jr E. J. Revell J. Earl Dennis Young People’s Service League S. L. Joekel Iey

Kiwanians Plan Gainesville Circus Arrangements

Capital City Kiwanis Club directors and nine team captains meet to arrange the Gainesville Community Circus set for September 2 and 3. John McQuown named general chairman with nine captains assisting. Dr. Carlyle Marney, pastor, spoke at the luncheon at the Stephen F. Austin Hotel.

Gainesville Capital City Kiwanis Club William Campbell John McQuown Carlyle Marney First Baptist Church Stephen F. Austin Hotel

Six Austinites Invited to Washington Conference on Industrial Safety

Six Austin citizens were invited to the President's Conference on Industrial Safety in Washington, D. C., from March 23 to 25. The invitees include George Clarke, managing director of the Texas Safety Association. W. Don Ellinger, president of the State Industrial Union Council. W. J. Harris, president of the State Federation of Labor. R. B. Latting, safety supervisor at the Bureau of Labor Statistics. M. B. Morgan, commissioner at the Bureau of Labor Statistics. and W. R. Woolrich, dean of the University of Texas College of Engineering.

Austin Washington, D. C George Clarke The Texas Safety Association W. Don Ellinger State Industrial Union Council W. J. Harris State Federation of Labor R. B. Latting Bureau of Labor Statistics M. B. Morgan W. R. Woolrich College of Engineering University of Texas

Shettles Pastor Selects Sermon on Christ's Loneliness

The Rev. C. E. Bludworth, pastor of Shettles Methodist Church, will preach on Christ's Loneliness as the morning sermon topic and on The Real Thing for the Sunday evening service.

C. E. Bludworth Shettles Methodist Church

City study launches on day care needs

Austin Community Council began a survey of 750 working mothers to gauge whether child day care is a major community problem. PTA groups assisted with mailing lists to reach employed mothers and determine how many children require day care and current home or away from home arrangements.

Austin Community Council PTA Community Council

Grace Lutheran Lenten Preparations Set for Season

Grace Lutheran Church outlines Lenten observances with morning and evening worship services led by Rev. Paul G. Strickert. He will preach Truths to Remember at the Beginning of Lent and address communicants on Confession and Absolution. Special midweek talks will cover The Seven Last Words of Christ with Forgiveness next. The public is invited.

Grace Lutheran Church Paul G. Strickert Strickert Grace Church Christ Young People's Society

South Austin Christian Plans Special Offering

South Austin Christian Church to hold an 11 a.m. Sunday offering for Week of Compassion aiding Church World Service for Europe and Asia. Talks by Mrs. Hoyt Adams and Fred Beeman precede the offering. Myrtle Hanson to sing. Alfred Cho, UT Chinese student, to speak on My Church in China during program prior to evening sermon Powder Your Face With Sunshine.

South Austin Christian Church CYF Alfred Cho University of Texas China Baker

Revival Continues at Trinity Tabernacle with Carmen

Carmen, a former child evangelist, extends her revival at Trinity Tabernacle located at 4708 Red Bluff Road formerly East First Street. Meetings are held nightly at 7:30 p.m.

Carmen Trinity Tabernacle Red Bluff Road East First Street

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