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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1950

Page

5

Mothers Day Worship Planned by Presbyterians

First Southern Presbyterian Church schedules an 8:30 a.m. family worship led by Dr. Flynn V. Long with a Salter soprano solo. Sunday School programs follow at 9:45 a.m. and an 11:00 a.m. baccalaureate service for Austin Theological Seminary with Rev. Edward Paisley preaching. A 6 p.m. Young People’s Vesper and reception follow, then no evening service due to a missionary address at the seminary chapel.

First Southern Presbyterian Church Flynn V. Long Salter R. B. Blackstone R Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary Edward Paisley Ruth Schmidt Seminary Chapel

Christian Family Topic Highlighted at University Christian Church

In observance of Mother's Day the Rev. Lawrence W Bash will discuss The Christian Family in 830 and 1045 a m worship services at University Christian Church Soloists Connie Swift and Janice Ray and music by the choir under T H Worthington will accompany the services A parent dedication and blessing of little children will be held at both services A silver tea is planned Sunday 3 to 5 p m at 1701 E 38 1 2 with Circle 4 as hostess DSF meets Sunday at 6 p m for supper recreation and worship The final Fellowship Dinner of the season is Wednesday at 630 p m with guest speaker Dr M E Sadier president of Texas Christian University

Lawrence W. Bash University Christian Church Connie Swift Janice Ray T. H. Worthington Dolly Maude Harris Circle 4 DSF Giest M. E. Sadier Texas Christian University

Bible Is Present To South Christian Sermon On Motherhood

The Rev. Sidney Hawkins will present a sermon titled The Living Spirit of Motherhood at 11 a.m. at the South Austin Christian Church. A new pulpit Bible will be given by the Evening Circle with Mrs. W. P. Smith singing My Mother's Bible and Songs My Mother Taught Me with pianist Rose Charlotte Bergfield. Mothers receive special recognition. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Christian Youth Fellowship at 6:30 p.m. Evening Worship at 7:30 p.m. The evening theme is Lord Thou Art Holy and the sermon The Power of Reverence.

Sidney Hawkins South Austin Rose Charlotte Bergfield Christian Youth Fellowship

Thorndale Church Names New Pastor in Pennsylvania Call

In Thorndale a vacancy pastor Rev F H Stelzer led Christ Lutheran Church of Tayior Noack to extend a call to Rev Hugo H Fickenscher of Cabot Pa as their new pastor. The former pastor Rev G A Zoch has accepted a call to Trinity Lutheran in Taylor.

Thorndale F. H. Stelzer Christ Lutheran Church of Tayior-Noack Hugo H. Fickenscher Cabot G. A. Zoch Trinity Lutheran Taylor

Austin Faith Communities Listed In City Church Directory

Readable segments list multiple assemblies and churches in South and East Austin with pastors and service times. Entries include Assembly of God locations Bee Cave Oak Hill and East Austin Bee Cave Leon Findson pastor and Sunday 11 am services, First Baptist Delwood and Delwood Recreation Center, and many other denominations with Sunday School hours and worship times.

Assembly OF God South Austin South First Johanna Charles Pannell Benooi S& mi Bee Cave Leon Findson Oak Hil. K East Austin North Chalmers Vernon E Wilson Sunda Baptist Delwood Hancock Recreation Center 1St Reg River Streets Harry Ennesi Io the Houses Pee Avenue Baptist Ki Johbn Davidson Reph Kelier Pah & Fw Mornini

Walnut Baptist Morning Service Honors Mothers

The Walnut Creek Baptist Church on the Dallas Highway will honor mothers at the 10 a.m. Sunday worship with Rev. Louis Sluder speaking at both services. The day includes a music and poetry program by the church youth divisions, flowers for the oldest and youngest mothers, and Scout Troop 99 charter presentation after the 7:15 p.m. Training Union.

Baptist Walnut Creek Dallas Louie O. Sluder Walnut Creek Baptist Church Fishville Louis Sluder Boy Scouts Troop 99 Scout Jesus

Mother's Influence Sermons at Evangelical Free Church

Rev. Eugene Wernberg leads Mother's Day service at 11 am with the topic A Mother's Influence. Junior Church follows at noon. Evening service at 7 30 features A Mother's God. A 25th anniversary program for the church is planned, with evangelistic and prophetic sermons led by Rev. Weinberg beginning Wednesday at 8 pm through Sunday.

Eugene —Wernberg Evangelical Free Church Wernberg Weinberg

Rev Grimes To Talk On The Best Home

The Rev Or Grimes will preach on The Best Home at First Street Christian Church Sunday at 10 55 a m Special recognition honors the oldest mother and the youngest grandmother present Mrs C W Wallace's class provides the devotional period and Mrs H Hamilton's circle decorates the sanctuary In the 8 p m service the pastor presents a character sketch of The Successful Failure

Or. Grimes First Street Christian Church C. W. Wallace H. Hamilton

Vance To Speak On Mothers Day At First Methodist

A Mother's Day service at 10 55 a m Sunday at First Methodist Church will feature Rev Marvin Vance delivering the sermon on that theme. Mrs Clarence McCullough and Mrs Thelma Lemman will sing a duet The Lord Is My Shepherd offertory. Sanctuary Choir directed by R Paul Fulwider to present an anthem. Miss Jeanne Marie Widergren to sing in the 7 30 p m service with organ selections by Norrell. New church school officers for 1950 51 named in Francis Asbury and Florence Street Classes.

First Methodist Church Marvin Vance Clarence McCullough Thelma Lemman Lord See Norrell Bachelbel McAmis Mendelssohn Bach First Methodist Francis Asbury Bess Gaddis Maisie Nichols Mary Grace Cluck Marge Simpson J. G. Shelton W. R. Ruttenberrry Ellsworth Lowry J. F. Ewing

Speaker To Continue Post Easter Series At First English

Dr. Lewis P. Speaker will preach on The Resurrection of the Body at 11 a.m. in First English Lutheran Church as part of post Easter sermons. A Mother’s Day observance and a vestry meeting follow with lectures for prospective members and a Mother Daughter Banquet planned at Zilker Park.

Lewis P. Speaker Speaker Evangelical Lutheran Church Rock Garden Zilker Park

Changing, Changeless Mothers Day Services at Grace Methodist

Grace Methodist Church Monroe at Nickerson in South Austin announces Mothers Day services. An early service at 9:45 a.m. features a sermon The Changing and the Changeless. special music led by Mrs. E. L. Crow with organist Mrs. Lucy Overall. An 8 p.m. talk What Is the Best Church follows. Youth Fellowships meet at 7 p.m.

Grace Methodist Church Monroe Nickerson South Austin E. L. Crow Lucy Overall

Salvation Army Plans Special Mother’s Day Service

The Salvation Army will hold a special Mother’s Day Sunday service directed by Mrs Major Magown with Mrs James Lennon delivering the message. The Home League leads the service with special music and the public is invited.

Salvation Army Home League Major Magown James Lennon

Presbyterians Mark Ladies Work in Centennial Service

The First Presbyterian Church observes a centennial in a Sunday 10 50 a m service titled The Outreach of the Women's Work with papers by Mrs Maggie Stiles and Mrs C G Bissell. The Senior Choir will sing Hymn of the Seraphim. A 5 p m memorial at Oakwood cemetery honors Dr Daniel Baker and Rev William Mumford Baker.

First Presbyterian Church A. H. Swanson Maggie Stiles C. G. Bissell Waghorne Oakwood Cemetery T. Watson Street Daniel Baker William Mumford Baker T. L. Dyer Edward Bingham Wright Evelyn Wright

Seminary Prof To Speak Sunday At Hyde Park Church

Rev John Mueller will address Hyde Park Presbyterian Church Sunday at 11 a m on Christian Motherhood Its Influence and Power The choir will perform Songs My Mother Taught Me with Mrs Jack Lenhart at the organ Morning worship includes Finlandia Largo and Intermezzo Patricia Feuer Sinker to sing Show Me Thy Way At 7 30 p m Rev T Watson Street D D Austin Theological Seminary will speak on The Head of Christ Mrs Evelyn C Bell will be organist Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the sanctuary led by W T Sexton with R B Alexander directing the choir after the service

John Mueller Hyde Park Presbyterian Church Jack Lenhart D.D Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary Christ Patricia Feuer- Sinker Evelyn C. Bell W. T. Sexton R. B. Alexander

Methodist Mothers To Receive Presents

Central Methodist Church hosts a Mother's Day program with Sunday School for mothers and children at 10 a.m. Pastor Dr. Tom Brabham speaks on That Wonderful Mother of Mine at 10:55 a.m. A Bible is presented to the oldest and youngest mothers, a bouquet to the mother with the most children, and choir music follows. An 8 p.m. sermon and Parish Hall fellowship conclude the day.

Central “Methodist Church Tom Brabham

New Commandment Sermon At Asbury Methodist Church

Reverend D Rhea Allison will preach on The Family Needs The New Commandment for Mother's Day at Asbury Methodist Church. Mothers will be honored in the morning service. Sunday night service is at 7 30 with the pastor preaching. Vacation Bible School starts June 5.

Asbury Methodist Church D. Rhea Allison

Family Tree Judged Sermon at University Methodist Church

The 11 p m service at University Methodist Church will feature Dr Edmund Heinsohn discussing The Family Tree Judged. The choir directed by Dr B M Bakkegard performs Open Our Eyes and Mrs Tom Stilwell sings Consider The Lilies, with Eldon Sutton at the organ playing Bach and Walther pieces.

Edmund Heinsohn University Methodist Church B. M. Bakkegard MacFarlane Tom Stilwell Shelly Eldon Sutton Bach Walther Calvin W. Froehner Bakkegard Gounod Sutton Wesley Karey Elert Corelli

Reverend Love Speaks on Why I Dont Resign at East Avenue Church

The East Avenue Baptist Church will host Sunday services with Rev. Joe E. Love delivering the sermon I'll Sail My Ship Alone at 11 a m and Why I Dont Resign at 8 p m. Walter Davis leads the music with Helen Potthoff on organ and Lenora Sims on piano during both services. Sunday closes Christian Home Emphasis Week as many families plan daily home worship.

East Avenue Baptist Church Joe E. Love Walter Davis Helen Potthoff Lenora Sims

Trinity Lutheran To Hear Choir Of Local College

Trinity Lutheran Church will host Concordia Choristers from Lutheran Concordia College in Austin in a 7 30 p m concert directed by Bernard Kurzwey. The event will be part of a Worship service with Rev Graf preaching and marks the choir’s favorable appearances in Austin and Texas tours.

Trinity Lutheran Mitac Pastorutheran Church Trinity Lutheran Church Concordia Lutheran Concordia College Austin Bernard Kurzwey State of Texas Graf

Govalle Church to Hear Dr Hall Sunday evening

Govalle Methodist Church schedules a Sunday evening address by Dr C W Hall director of Wesley Foundation at the University of Texas on the impact of the family on the individual. Sunday morning sermon by Rev Howard Pitts asks Dare We Christianize Our Homes. The afternoon Mothers Bay service aids tubercular patients at the county hospital. District superintendent Rev Wood H Patrick leads the fourth quarterly conference May 20 at 7 30 p m with steward and officer elections planned.

C. W. Hall Wesley Foundation University of Texas Govalle Methodist Church Howard Pitts Mother's Bay Wood H. Patrick

Smiths Sermons Focus On Home Themes At University Church

Dr. Blake Smith of University Baptist Church will preach two home topic sermons on Sunday. At 11 a.m. he will speak A Portrait of a Mother and at 6 p.m. Are You Fit To Be Married. The morning choir performs Woman, Behold Thy Son, and Miss Gilda Peal sings For My Mother in the evening. Wednesday Bible study meets at 8 p.m. in Lattimore Auditorium using multiple English translations for discussion.

Blake Smith University Baptist Church Malotte Lattimore Auditorium

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