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Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1949

Page

5

Greatness of the Trivial Sermon At First English Lutheran

Dr Lewis P Speaker preaches on The Greatness of the Trivial at First English Lutheran Church for the Fourth Sunday after Easter. Adult instruction at 11 15 a m covers Apostles Creed for prospective members. Evening talk at First Methodist on Lutheran ecumenism. Women meet Monday night and convention opens May 17 at St Mark s Cuero with Steger as president Voelke secretary.

Lewis P. Speaker Speaker First Methodist Church William Peery The Brotherhood of Texas Synod St. Mark's Lutheran Church Cuero Martin L. Steger First Church Kermit Voelke

Listing of area churches and schedules in Austin Texas

A long directory lists numerous church congregations in Austin including Assembly of God locations on Caswell Avenue and Bee Cave, First Baptist and Baptist and Catholic parishes, Lutheran and Methodist churches, Episcopal and Jewish centers, and Catholic and Protestant services with Sunday School times and worship hours. It names pastors, addresses, and service times across many neighborhoods.

AA Member Leads Yale Plan Discussion at Presbyterian Church

An Austin AA member will lead a Sunday 9 30 a m discussion at First Presbyterian in the parlors on the Yale Plan of Alcoholic Studies. It is the final session of a four part series following talks by Dr A T Hanretta and Mrs Evelyn Archer.

Austin Alcoholics Anonymous First Presbyterian Church Yale A. T. Hanretta Austin State Hospital Evelyn Archer Committee For Education F. E. Brooks Friends of the Apostle Paul Paul Westminster Fellowship

Roland Adams Fills In For Rosell at Evangelical Free Church

In the absence of Rev. Paul Rosell, Roland Adams will be the guest speaker at the Evangelical Free Church services. Adams speaks in the morning on The Testimony of the World's Greatest Missionary and in the evening on God's Way of Redemption.

Paul Rosell Roland Adams Evangelical Free Church Adams

Fingerprints of God Sermon by Reverend Bash

The Rev Lawrence Bash will preach on The Fingerprints of God at both services of University Christian Church this Sunday. The talk highlights divine marks in creation and faith, drawing on Bash’s ministerial insights for a broad audience.

Lawrence Bash God University Christian Church

What It Means to Be Sure Sermon at Tarrytown Church

The Tarrytown Methodist Church will feature a sermon titled What It Means to Be Sure led by Rev. Ted Richardson. The choir, directed by Mrs. Robert French, will sing an anthem, with Mrs. E. J. Humeston at the organ. The Youth Fellowship meets at 2 pm for park picnic and program led by Mrs. Karl Sladek.

Tarrytown Methodist Church Ted Richardson Robert French E. J. Humeston Karl Sladek

Shettles Methodist Elects New Stewards

Shettles Methodist in Hyde Park enlarged its board of stewards for the new year at the citywide quarterly conference. Ten new stewards joined twenty six reappointed from last year, including Korace Eubanks G Daniels J D Grubbs Stanford Payne J M Rowley Garon Beverly A I Peterson Harold Martinson and two women Mrs E C Poole and Mrs H A Dunn.

Shettles Methodist Hyde Park Korace Eubanks G. C. Daniels J. D. Grubbs Stanford Payne J. M. Rowley Garon Beverly A. I. Peterson Harold Martinson E. C. Poole H. A. Dunn

Problem Of Evil Discussed By Kerr At Methodist Church

At the 11 a m service at Central Methodist Church Rev Walter K Kerr will address The Problem of Evil. Music directed by Mrs Edna T Anderson with Miss Mary Helen Jackson at the organ. At 7 30 p m Rev Kerr will speak on Two Sons.

Central Methodist Church Walter K. Kerr Edna T. Anderson Mary Helen Jackson Kerr

Central Christian Hears Barclay Sermon On The Grapes Of Wrath

The Rev. John Barclay will preach on The Grapes of Wrath at Central Christian Church during the 10:55 a m service. Special choir anthem features Mrs Ballard and Mrs Wright as soloists. Christian Youth Fellowship hosts a six o clock supper Sunday evening.

Central Christian Guadalupe John Barclay Christian Youth Fellowship Chrian ARK Agree Avenue A K. Stevenson John Barclay Central Christian Church Robert S. Ballard L. H. Wright Christian Youth Fellowship

Swedish Tenor to Perform at Rosedale Church

Einar Waermo, a nationally known Swedish tenor, will appear as guest soloist at Rosedale Baptist Church Thursday at 8 p m. on his tour through several states and into Mexico. It is his only Austin appearance on the tour. A voluntary love offering will be taken. Sunday services will feature special organ music by Miss Gladys Day.

Einar Waermo Rosedale Baptist Church Waermo Mexico Austin Gladys Day

St Luke's Gray Presents The Overlooked Messages

The Rev Darrel Gray will preach at both Sunday services at St Luke's Methodist Church. The morning sermon is Looking Over the Overlooked and the evening message is The Unspeakable Gift. The adult choir directed by Mrs Stanley Peterson will sing at the 11 am service with organist Mrs Charles N Bustin Jr. at the organ.

Darrel Gray St. Luke’s Methodist Church Gray Stanley Peterson Charles N. Bustin Jr

Stevenson To Speak On Waters Of Damascus

Rev Archie K Stevenson of Hyde Park Christian Church will preach on The Waters of Damascus at 10 50 a m Sunday. Youth groups meet at 6 30 p m and the gospel hour at 7 30 p m features a second sermon A Lesson From a Non Christian.

Kirby Edwards Guest Preacher At Asbury Methodist

The Rev. Kirby Edwards will preach at Asbury Methodist Church at 11 a.m. with the subject Crucifying Anew the Christ. Edwards is a UT senior ministerial student planning seminary this fall. The Rev. Allison will lead the evening service.

Kirby Edwards Asbury Methodist Church Edwards University of Texas Allison

Asbury Pastor Preaches at First Methodist Sunday

The Rev. D Rhea Allison of Asbury Methodist will preach at First Methodist at 10 55 a m on God Lives The Sanctuary choir conducted by Floyd Townsley will sing an anthem Miss Evalyn Madden will play the organ The Rev Lewis P Speaker delivers the fourth address in The Best of My Church series from 7 30 to 8 p m Pastor of First English Lutheran officiates A family time supper and fellowship with a film follow from 6 to 7 p m at the church

D. Rhea Allison Asbury Methodist Church First Methodist Church Floyd Townsley Evalyn Madden Lewis P. Speaker First English Lutheran Church

All Saints Joins Wide Episcopal Communion

All Saints Episcopal Church participates in the annual nationwide youth communion at 8 and 9 30 am on Sunday. After the 8 am service the Canterbury Club will share a breakfast at A Bar. Rev Joseph Harte will preach at 11 am on Things New and Old.

All Saints’ Episcopal Church Canterbury Club Episcopal University of Texas Joseph Harte United Bank General Convention of the Episcopal Church San Francisco

St Paul Lutheran Describes New Church and School Plan

St Paul Lutheran Church unveils at Sunday services the artists’ view of a new church and school to be located at 36th and Red River. Holy Communion at 7 30 p m with Rev Albert F Jesse as celebrant. Sermon topic When God Forgets. Morning service features pastor on The Quest for Christ.

Episcopal Si David San Jacinto Charles 4 Sumners J Raymond Denton St. Paul Lutheran Church 36Th Red River Albert F. Jesse Christ

Christian Confidence Sermon At Grace Lutheran Church

The Rev. Paul G. Strickert will deliver a 10 30 a m sermon on Christian Confidence at Grace Lutheran Church. Grace parish school principal Frank K Luedtke will be the organist. A weekly Lutheran lecture will follow Thursday at 8 p m in Grace School on What May We Know About God.

Paul G. Strickert Grace Lutheran Church Frank K. Luedtke Grace Parish School Grace School God

Trinity Methodist To Hear Campbell Sermon Sunday

The Rev. C Herman Murph will preach The Greatest Commandment at Trinity Methodist Church Sunday morning. Evening services feature installation of Women's Society officers for the new year with guest speaker Mrs A P Campbell district promotion secretary.

C. Herman Murph Trinity Methodist Church Women’s Society of Christian Service A. P. Campbell

Hugh Baker to Speak at South Austin Church

At 11 a.m. Rev. Hugh R. Baker will discuss "Tried and True, or Trifling?" during the South Austin Christian Church service. At 7:30 p.m. guest speaker Miss Edna Poole, missionary to the Belgian Congo since 1931, will present her work and show films.

South Austin

World versus Church Topic at University Church Service

The 11 am sermon at University Methodist Church by Dr Edmund Heinsohn is titled The World Against the Church. Choir director Dr B M Bakkegard leads an anthem with Damon Weber as soloist and Eldon Sutton on organ. At 730 pm Dean L D Haskey of the University of Texas College of Education speaks, vesper choir presents an anthem, James Coffey sings a solo.

Edmund Heinsohn University Methodist Church B. M. Bakkegard Damon Weber Eldon Sutton Dean L. D. Haskey College of Education University of Texas

Strategy Topic At UT Baptist Sermons By Dr Blake Smith

Dr Blake Smith preaches at University Baptist Church morning sermon God Speaks Through Nature. Evening message titled The Strategy of Our Anniversary. Lord's Supper closes service. He travels Monday to Tulsa Oklahoma for the Southern Baptist Convention.

University Baptist Church Blake Smith God

Roesener Speaks On Biblical Recipe Sunday

Rev. F G Roesener of St Martin s Lutheran Church will speak Sunday on Biblical Recipe for a Free and Cooperating People. The sermon will be rebroadcast over KVET from 1 p m to 1 30 p m A special service will be held at the Altenheim in Hyde Park at 4 p m At 8 p m a picture titled At Home with God will be shown along with another short film strip.

F. G. Roesener St. Martin’s Lutheran Church KVET Altenheim Hyde Park God

Beery Highlights Sermons At Ward Memorial Church

John K Beery conducts morning service at Ward Memorial Methodist Church with the message Holding God's Hands and evening talk Why We Believe The junior choir performs a special number during the program.

Ward Memorial Methodist Church John K. Berry God

Mortals and Immortals in Christian Science Lesson

The lesson sermon on Mortals and Immortals will be read in all Churches of Christ Scientist this Sunday. Golden text from I Corinthians 15 53 urges the incorruptible and immortal. A citation from I Corinthians 13 10 and a passage from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy appear emphasizing unselfishness goodness mercy justice health holiness and love as the kingdom within.

Mary Baker Eddy

New Officers In Lutheran LA

Newly elected officers of the Lutheran Student Association at the University of Texas will be installed Sunday at the First English Lutheran Church. Adviser Dr. Lewis P. Speaker will conduct the installation during the common service at 11 a.m. Officers: James Goebel president, Lee Roy Kern vice president, Caroline Louise Lettermann secretary, Paul Vogt treasurer.

Lutheran Student Association of the University of Texas Lewis P. Speaker James Goebel Lee Roy Kern Caroline Louise Lettermann Paul Vogt

Bohls Chooses Love Theme For Sermon

Rev C L Bohls selects Love as the sermon topic for Sunday morning worship at St John s Lutheran Church in Austin. Services begin 10 45 a m at the Austin Theater 2130 South Congress Avenue. A filmstrip on The Fifth Commandment will be shown during Sunday school.

Lutheran Austin Corness Avenue Bohis Ots Nee Hool C. L. Bohls St. John’s Lutheran Austin Theater South Congress Avenue

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