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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1949

Page

3

Kerr Chooses Anchors For Anxiety Topic At Central Methodist

The 11 a.m. service at Central Methodist Church features Rev. Walter K. Kerr discussing Anchors for Anxiety with the choir led by Mrs. Edna T. Anderson and Miss Mary Helen Jackson at the organ. A 7:30 p.m. service will have Rev. Paul Deats speaking with hymn singing directed by Harry Bengsten. The brotherhood meets Thursday at 7:30 p.m. with plans for a spring minstrel rehearsal and invites all men.

Central Methodist Church Walter K. Kerr Edna T. Anderson Mary Helen Jackson Paul Deats The Wesley Foundation Harry Bengstone Brotherhood

Presbyterians Plan Lenten Devotion Week

First Presbyterian Church outlines March 13 to 20 as Lenten devotion with Dr F E Brooks delivering the opening sermon on Under the Kingship of Christ. Dr Edwin H Rain Trinity University San Antonio to preach nightly at 730 PM with John Seagles baritone singing March 16. Rain a 1924 Minnesota alumnus and Princeton 1927 graduate, listed in Who's Who in the Western Hemisphere and joined Trinity as vice president in 1948.

First Presbyterian Church F. E. Brooks Christ Edwin H. Rain Trinity University San Antonio John Seagles Rian University of Minnesota Princeton University Princeton Theological Seminary America Western Hemisphere

Pastor Sets Lenten Sermon Series at Shettles Church

The Rev. C. E. Bludworth of Shettles Methodist Church opens a Lent series with morning sermons on Belief in a Godlike Christ. The theme What We Believe It Makes a Difference explores faith prior to Easter. Evening talks will focus on Gods Voice Crying.

C. E. Bludworth Shettles Methodist Church

Anglo Lutheran Pastor Heads to Synod Meeting

Dr. Lewis P. Speaker delivers the morning sermon at First English Lutheran Church for Reminiscere Sunday with the topic How to Meet Success. He will attend the United Lutheran Church in America presidents meeting in Buckhill Falls, Pa, returning March 20, while Bernard Baumbach directs the midweek Lenten service.

Lewis P. Speaker First English Lutheran Church Hugo Heimann First Church C. C. Albers Speaker Buckhill Falls United Lutheran Church In America Bernard Baumbach

Spiritual Emphasis Week By Austin Seventh Day Adventists

Young people of the Austin Seventh day Adventist Church plan Spiritual Emphasis Week from March 12 to 19 at 403 East 31st Street with daily 11 a.m. services. About 60,000 Adventist youth nationwide are expected to participate in Bible study and prayer as Missionary Volunteers organize the event led by Dr. Youngberg and local pastor Rev. M. A. Wyman with Mrs. Bessie Rountree directing evening programs.

Young People of Austin Seventhday Adventist Church East 31St Street Missionary Volunteers Church North America Youngberg Seventh-day Adventist Medical College Loma Linda Los Angeles Calif Brackenridge Hospital M. A. Wyman Austin Church Bessie Rountree

St Johns Lutheran Lenten Rites Continue

Rev C L Bohls leads 10 45 a m service at St Johns Lutheran Austin Theater with filmstrip Christian Family shown to Sunday school at 930 a m Religious Leaders Beneath the Cross of Jesus is the midweek Lenten meditation at 8 p m in The Chapel of the Bells South Congress Ave and East Mary Street Bohls also conducts Sunday divine services at 730 p m at Salems Lutheran Onion Creek Route 2

Christ C. L. Bohls St. John’s Lutheran Church Austin Jesus Lutheran ST. John’s Austin Theater South Congress Avenue C. L Bohls

Grace Lutherans Vote On Organ Bay Sunday

Grace Lutheran Church plans a Sunday service at 10 30 a m led by Rev Paul G Stricker with the sermon The Twofold Attitude of Men Toward Christ After the service a vote will decide on purchasing a new organ Frank K Luedtke school principal serves as church organist Lent midweek services continue with The Seven Last Words of Jesus and a sermon titled Solicitous Care on Wednesday at 8 p m

Paul G. Stricker Grace Lutheran Church Frank K. Luedtke Grace Lutheran School Grace Church Jesus

West Austin Baptist Girls Elect Officers for Club

The Girl's Intermediate Auxiliary of West Austin Baptist Church held meetings Mondays at 4 p m and named the group after Lottie Moon. Officers include Mildred Buck president Katie Hays secretary June Hays program chairman and Barbara Sawyer pianist.

West Austin Baptist Church Lottie Moon Mildred Buck Katie Hays June Hays Barbara Sawyer Mary Hardin Baylor College

Assembly of God churches in Austin list of services

A long list of Assembly of God and related churches in Austin with addresses and service times including Sunday School 9:45 to 10:00 a.m. and worship services at 11 a.m. and 7:30 or 7:45 p.m. Also notes other denominations and locations such as First Baptist Capitol Heights East and West Austin, with pastors’ names and midweek activity times.

Assembly OF God South Austin South First Johanna Charles P. Pannell Hornsby As. Pann Montopolis Woodrow Dikertor West 37Th Paul A Ansohn Baptist Temple Canterbury Garry Pesnell Baptist East Avenue First E. L. Sparks Govalle Govaiel Avenue C. A. Baskin Tor Hyde Park Speedway Scott L. Tatum Kinney Avenue Goreet Gaddy East First T. Jackster Baptist. University Guadalupe Blake Smith Ces BTU First Mexican Fast Avenue Carlos Paredes Walnut Creek Dallas Highway C. Crumley Training Union Rosedale West 44Th Maybelle O. G. Barrow CRESS West 34Th Lee Harris 10Th Colorado Carlyle Marney Ignatius West Johanna Street Francis W Sullivan Ay Castor Presbyterian First South Eighth Trazos Flynn V Long Trin West 45Th W. H. Wuthin

Central CYF to Hear Book Review at Sunday Service

The Rev. John Barclay preaches on Sure Cure for Pessimism at 10 55 a m Sunday service at Central Christian Church. Christian Youth Fellowship plans a 6 p m supper meeting. Mrs Arnye Deats Johnson reviews At Our Doorstep by Meade.

Central Christian Guadalupe John Barclay Christian Youth Fellowship Central Cyf Johnson Central Christian Church Arnye Deats Johnson Meade

Fellowship Schedule at St David's Church

St David's Church outlines a packed week with holy communion services at 7 30 a m and 10 15 a m led by Rev Charles A Sumners. A vesper at 5 30 p m features the Young People's Service League. a preaching mission is planned for April 25 29 led by Rt Rev John E Hines. Fred W Catterall is general chairman for mission preparations.

St. David’s Austin John E. Hines Diocese of Texas Charles A. Sumners Fred W. Catterall

Substance as the core of faith in Christian Science lesson

The lesson sermon centers on substance drawing from Hebrews 11:1 and I Timothy 6:17 with a spiritual view of faith as evidence and riches as God given. It cites Paul and John noting worldly honors yield to heavenly riches, urging forsaking worldliness for divine gain.

Churches of Christ Scientist Paul John

Govalle Methodist Church Announces Week of Dedication

The Govalle Church schedules a Week of Dedication with sermons titled A Great Undertaking and Organized Evangelism. The laymen lead Wednesday service and the choir, directed by Sanford Ragsdale, provides readings and music on Sunday and Wednesday, March 20.

Govalle Methodist Church Sanford Ragsdale

Evangelical Free Church Announces Weekly Schedule

The Evangelical Free Church lists events this week starting Sunday at 11 a.m. with a sermon "To What and Where Are We Drifting?" by the pastor. FCYF meets at 6:30 p.m. followed by Naomi Skoglund speaking at 7:30 p.m. She is a former Belgian Congo missionary. Monday features White Cross Project at 2:30 p.m. with Mrs. Skoglund present. Tuesday at 10 a.m. prayer circle meets at the Parsonage.

Evangelical Free Church FCYF Naomi Skoglund Skoglund Belgian Congo Ladies Aid White Cross

Week of Dedication Marks Methodist Revival Period

The Week of Dedication begins Sunday at 10 55 a m with Dr Kenneth Pope at First Methodist Church The theme Have We Christians Life Enough opens renewed loyalty to the Methodist Church Dr Pope closes March 20 with Heroic Religion Sunday night features a film We Too Receive about natives aiding saved airmen in the Southwest Pacific Family Time forums Sunday night cover Meet the New Testament Christian Belief and Development of Methodism in the US led by Rev John J Berglund Dr Pope and Navy chaplain S C Bilbrough participate in the talks

Kenneth Pope First Methodist Church Methodist Church John J. Berglund Southwestern University Dr. Pope S. C. Bilbrough Navy

Weber To Sing Methodist Solo

Damon Weber will sing a solo at University Methodist Church morning service with organ by Eldon Sutton. Dr Edmund Heinsohn topics the sermon A Little Child in the Midst at 10 am. The 7 30 pm service features Faith Now with Vesper Choir under Dr B M Bakkegard and anthem by the choir.

Martin A. Nuhn Julia C. Clapton Jr George H. Fancher Arthur P. Bagby Jr Ben J. Dean Jr Young People’s Service League Edmund Heinsohn University Methodist Church Archie N. Jones Damon Weber Eldon Sutton Heinsohn B. M. Bakkegard

Rosedale Methodist Schedules Week of Services

Rosedale Methodist Church sets Sunday morning worship at Rosedale School with Rev. Martin speaking on Expectant Faith. Evening service at Burnett Rd and 49th St features a talk on Stewardship of Paul. Youth choir meets Monday 7 pm, adult choir Tuesday 7:30 pm at Burnet Road site. WSCS gathers Wednesday 7:45 at 4601 Rosedale.

Wager Memorial South Fifth and Bronk Gus J. Craven Rosedale

Gulf LSA Group Meets in Austin This Weekend

The Gulf Region Lutheran Student Association holds activities in Austin with services on Mt Bonnell from 7 30 to 9 a m led by Rev Fred Myebroff and speaker Rev A H Bohls on Obedience With Our Lives Students meet at the Union at 6 30 a m The Boy Scout troop meets 7 30 p m and teachers hear Rev W A Flachmeier on Family Devotions at 7 30 p m The Junior Luther League meets Tuesday 7 30 p m Midweek Lenten services run Wednesdays 8 p m through Palm Sunday The pastor speaks In the Light of the Cross I Give to Gods Kingdom Work and the Junior Mission Band meets Friday 4 p m

F. G. Roesener St. Martin's Lutheran Church Lutheran Student Association of the Gulf Region Conference Austin Mt. Bonnell Fred Myebroff College Station A. H. Bohls Kingsville Union W. A. Flachmeier Texas American Lutheran Church Junior Luther League E. W. Steinbring

Revival at East Austin church gathers crowds nightly

The Assembly of God Church at 201 Chalmers Avenue began a revival meeting on Wednesday and will continue it until further notice. Pastor W. E. Wilson reported attendance records are being broken.

East Austin

FASTEETH Denture Powder Promises Firm Fit

An advertised denture powder named FASTEETH claims to hold upper or lower plates firmly in place without sliding or rocking. It is described as alkaline and non-acid with no gummy taste, and it purportedly prevents denture odor. Available at any drug store.

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