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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1949

Page

9

South Christian Welcomes New Pastor Sunday

The Rev. Sidney Hawkins formerly of Fairfax Oklo now serves at South Austin Christian Church and will deliver his first sermon at 11 a.m. on Sunday titled Moving in a Moving World. Fred Beeman leads the service and introduces the pastor with Mrs. Robert Johnson at the piano and Miss Eula Lee Gill as soloist. Sunday School begins at 9:45 a.m. CYF meeting time to be announced.

Sidney Hawkins Fairfax Oklo South Austin CYF

Jatum Returns To H P Baptist

The Hyde Park Baptist Church schedules Sunday morning and evening services with Dr. Scott L. Tatum in the pulpit. Morning topic The Privilege of Sacrifice evening topic Assurance of Salvation. Tatum returns from Grand Prairie First Baptist revival where 80 additions 58 professions of faith and 22 other accessions were recorded. Music led by Mrs W W Geppert with Gerald Ray and Mrs Patricia Piland on accompaniment.

Hyde Park Baptist Church Scott L. Tatum First Baptist Church Grand Prairie

Rev Harte Preaches On My Church and I at All Saints

The Rev Joseph Harte rector of All Saints Episcopal will preach on My Church and I during the 11 am holy eucharist. The eucharist is also at 8 am Sunday 10 am Wednesday and 7 am weekdays. Evening prayer at 6 pm Sunday and 5 30 pm weekdays under the Canterbury club. A 9 30 am Sunday family service and Armistice Day 11 am commemoration and rededication to world peace. Ushers and servers listed for 11 am 8 am and 9 30 am services.

Joseph Harte All Saints’ Episcopal Church Canterbury Club Ben Parrish Morin Scott John Lee Jr William Miller Walter Nass Ben Oliver Peter Oliver George Decherd John Lockman Robert Cromack Frank Dosier Episcopal All Saints Chapel Whitis

Adam and Fallen Man Topic in Christian Science Lesson

The lesson sermon for all Churches of Christ Scientist centers on Adam and fallen man. The golden text urges awakening from sleep to receive Christ’s light. Bible citations warn that upright walking leads to salvation while perverse ways bring a swift fall. The Christian Science text describes spiritual man as the ever imperfect image of God.

Churches of Christ Scientist God

Bludworth Finishes Our Faith Sermons at Methodist Church

The Rev. C. E. Bludworth concluded his sermon on Our Faith at Shettles Methodist Church with Our Faith in God. On Wednesday at 7 p.m. he will host a study session using the Our Faith booklet. Special music includes Mendelssohn’s He Watching Over Israel. The 7 p.m. program will feature The Glory of Discipline Accepted and the choir will sing Glory and Honor Be to Our God.

C. E. Bludworth Shettles Methodist Church Israel Mendelssohn God

Rev Vance to Deliver Communion Sermon at First Methodist

The First Methodist Church will observe Holy Communion at 10 59 a m with Rev Marvin S Vance delivering a communion meditation The Sanctuary Choir directed by Floyd Townsley will sing Noble s Souls of the Righteous Lee Norrell will be at the organ The Rev Vance will speak on Right or Wrong at 7 30 p m A monthly dinner meeting of the board of stewards will be held at 715 p m Wednesday in the Co Ed Chapel

First Methodist Church Marvin S. Vance Floyd Townsley Noble Lee Norrell Vance Board of Stewards

Gethsemane Lutherans To Have Guest Sunday

The Rev Vernon Swenson of Minneapolis will be guest speaker at 8 p m Sunday services at Gethsemane Lutheran Church. He has served in church work both domestically and internationally and held church offices. At 11 a m service Holy Communion will be held with the Rev J E Chester in charge.

Vernon Swenson Augustana Lutheran Church of Minneapolis, Minn Gethsemane Lutheran Swenson J. E. Chester

Austin Area Church Directory Fragment

A dense list of churches in South Austin with multiple denominations. Includes Assembly of God congregations, Baptist and Lutheran bodies, Episcopal and Catholic listings, and community church notes. Names like Pannell, Wilson, and Grace noted alongside street addresses and service times.

Street To Preach To Presbyterians at First Southern

Dr T Watson Street professor at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary will preach at First Southern Presbyterian Church in two services Sunday The 11 am topic Going Beyond the Fundamentals and at 730 pm Should Such a Man as I see The pastor is absent as he conducts meetings at Streetman Texas Youth groups meet at 630 pm for Ruth study Senior League continues religions in America study focusing on Mormon faith and practices

T. Watson Street Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary First Southern Presbyterian Church America

St John Lutheran Sets Visitation Week and Services

St John Lutheran Church plans a visitation week starting with a 10 45 a m service at the Austin Theater 2130 South Congress Ave Pastor C L Bohls will preach Christian Preparedness The choir will sing Break Thou the Bread of Life A filmstrip Let the Children Come will be shown during Sunday school Sun school helpers meet at 7 p m at the parsonage for final preparations Church Council meets Monday 8 p m at the pastor's study Sunday School Workers Conference Tuesday 8 p m at the parsonage 1222 Bickler Road

St. John's Lutheran Austin South Congress Avenue C. L. Bohls Church Council Sunday School Workers Conference Bickler Road

Wise Use of Money Sermon at First Presbyterian

Dr F E Brooks speaks on The Wise Use of Money at 10 50 a m Sunday service at the First Presbyterian Church The senior choir anthem Blessed Is He That Cometh is by Gounod A 5 p m training period for canvass teams is followed by a light supper At 6 30 p m Julia Ann Hagod leads Westminster Fellowship program You Too Are a Minister A recreation break precedes the day s covered dish supper and study on Stewardship of the Churchs Property led by Mrs Noel Amstead Westminster Fellowship hosts

F. E. Brooks First Presbyterian Church Gounod Julia Ann Hagood Westminster Fellowship Noel Amstead

St Martins Opens Member Visiting Program Monday

St Martins Lutheran Church launches an evangelism effort to visit inactive members and nonmembers as part of a national campaign down to Canada. Rev. Erling H. Peterson of Dallas will assist this week and preach Sunday at 7 30 p m. Rev. Roesener speaks at 11 a m on Do You Have What You Want and Need.

St. Martin's Lutheran Church United States Canada National Lutheran Council Erling H. Peterson Dallas St. Martins F. G. Roesener Roesener Lutheran Student Association Gethsemane Lutheran Church

Stevenson Returns To Pulpit Sunday

The Rev. Archie K. Stevenson of Hyde Park Christian Church resumes preaching Sunday after attending the International Convention of Disciples in Cincinnati. His sermon titles include A Century of Cooperation and Old Light on New Problems. A reception honoring Texas University and TCU students will be held Saturday Nov 12 at 7 30 p m in the social room.

Archie K. Stevenson Hyde Park Christian Church International Convention of Disciples Cincinnati Ohio Stevenson Texas University TCU

St David's Choir to Sing Holst Anthem at Services

St David's Church hosts a holy communion at 7 30 a m with acolytes Dixon Emschler and others. At 11 a m a second service includes sermon by Rev Charles A Sumners peas. Arden Whitacre directs the choir in Gustav Holst Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence.

St. David's Church Dixon Emschler Charles A. Sumners Peas Oel Treadwell Bill Rogers Tommy Boyd Morris Treadwell Bob Landis Armstrong Bobby Scott Winston Johnson Albert Moehr F. W. Catterall Jr R. W. Bryam S. J. Harrison Arden Whitacre Gustav Holst Betty Gilmer St. David's Guild Business and Professional Women's Group St. David's

Cornerstone Laying Planned for Hillel Building

The B n a i Brith Hillel Foundation building for University of Texas students will have its cornerstone laid Sunday, Navy 13, at 11. The ceremony ties to Homecoming Weekend and invites parents, ex-students, officials, faculty and friends. The foundation building sits one block from campus and has been under construction about two and a half months.

B'nai Brith Hillel Foundation University of Texas Navy H. J. Ettlinger Hillel Foundation

University Christian Church Celebrates Third Anniversary

The Rev. Lawrence W. Bush speaks on Learning From the Lobster at 10:45 a.m. Soloist Malcolm Gregory sings The Penitent by Van de Water. Sunday marks the churchs third anniversary.

Lawrence W. Bush University Christian Church Malcolm Gregory van de Water

Law of Guidance and A Phonograph Record Sermons

The Rev Earl Martin preaches on The Law of Guidance in the morning service at St John s Methodist Arch. The evening message titled A Phonograph Record uses the object lesson. Evening service moves to 7 p m. from 7 30 p m.

Earl Martin St. John's Methodist Arch

Two Week Revival Opens Sunday at Congress Avenue Baptist

Dr. C. B. Jackson of Texas Evangelism opens a two week revival at Congress Avenue Baptist Church on Sunday at 10 am and 8 pm. He arrives from El Paso where he spoke at the State Baptist Convention. Revival features Ralph Keller music and choir singing It Is Well With My Soul. High attendance day set for Sunday Nov 13 aims for 800. Pastor Rev John B. Davidson attends. organ by Mrs W F Friedrich and piano by Mrs Pete West.

C. B. Jackson Texas Congress Avenue Baptist Church State Baptist Convention el Paso Ralph Keller Congress Avenue D. P. Bliss John B. Davidson W. F. Friedrich Pete West

Barclay To Talk On Convention At Central Christian

The Rev. John Barclay will preach on Convention Echoes at Central Christian Church at 10:55 a m. Special music includes a trio by Mrs. L H Wright Mrs. Robert S Ballard and Mrs James R McRill singing A Legend by Tschaikowsky.

John Barclay Central Christian Church L. H. Wright Robert S. Ballard James R. McRill Tschaikowsky Parker C. E. Belk D. C. Reed Edward Owers

New Commitment Theme At St Luke's Sunday Services

The Men’s Bible Class led by Bill Copeland starts at 9 a m with coffee at St Luke’s. Rev Darrel Gray preaches at 11 a m on A New Commitment. Adult Choir directed by Mrs E Stanley Peterson. organist Mrs Spurgeon Smith. Junior Choir to sing in evening services. Miss Barbara Copeland accompanies. Miss Barbara Copeland also sings. The Rev Gray concludes a 10 part series on the Lord’s Prayer. St Luke’s Brotherhood dinner at 7 30 p m Monday with Dr T Watson Street speaker and Fred Bigelow providing entertainment.

Bill Copeland Merton Rundell St. Luke's Darrel Gray E. Stanley Peterson Spurgeon Smith L. B. Cook Westminister Presbyterian Church Lester Waggoner Barbara Copeland Gray St. Luke's Men’s Brotherhood T. Watson Street Austin Theological Seminary Fred Bigelow Temple

Jesus in Daily Life Sermon At Ward Memorial Church

The morning message at Ward Memorial Methodist Church will be by Rev. John K. Berry on Jesus in Daily Life. The Lord's Supper will follow. In the evening the Laymen's Rally at First Methodist Church features Sam W. Kendrick Arthur Jones and W. J. Bledsoe speaking.

Jesus Ward Memorial Methodist Church John K. Berry First Methodist Church Sam W. Kendrick Arthur Jones W. J. Bledsoe Board of Stewards

Rev Jesse to Speak On Secret of Power at Lutheran Church

Holy Communion will be held at St Paul Lutheran Church Sunday during the 10 30 a m service. Rev Albert F Jesse will be celebrant with Vicar Willis Ude assisting. The sermon at both the 830 a m and 1030 a m services is titled The Secret of Power.

Rev Jesse St. Paul Lutheran Church Albert F. Jesse Willis Ude

First Lutheran Victory Supper Slated Sunday

The First English Lutheran Church plans a day of events beginning with a morning sermon by Dr. Lewis P. Speaker on Our Response to Gods Gift. Various meetings follow including an Austin Directing Committee session at 3 p.m. and a Lutheran Student Association supper at 5 p.m. with international student programs.

Lewis P. Speaker Austin National Lutheran Council Lutheran Student Association Gethsemane Lutheran Latvia Esthenia Germany Brazil Speaker

God’s Word to the Discouraged at Hyde Park Church

Rev. John Mueller leads Sunday services at Hyde Park Presbyterian Church with sermons on God’s Word to the Discouraged at 11 a m and The Ir resistible Spirit Within You at 7 30 p m. Junior and Youth groups meet with varied programs and a midweek service follows.

John Mueller Hyde Park Presbyterian Church Jack Lenhart Evelyn C. Bell Pioneers Victor Arena Byron Price

Organ Prelude Added To UT Baptist Service

Dr. Blake Smith will preach at University Baptist Church on Sunday in two sermons. The 11 a.m. topic is Carrying More Than You Can Bear and the evening talk is Knowledge That Is Beyond Us. An organ recital by Dan Nicholson begins at 7 20 p m before evening worship for personal meditation in the sanctuary.

Blake Smith University Baptist Church Smith Dan Nicholson

Dallas Minister to Speak at Westminster Sunday Service

The Rev. Thomas W. Currie of Oak Cliff Church in Dallas will address the Collegiate Church Service of Westminster Student Fellowship Sunday at 7 30 p m at University Presbyterian Church. Currie has global student work ties and has visited India and Bulgaria plus bicycled across Scandinavia studying cooperatives. He led several Presbyterian churches and served as traveling secretary for the regional Y. A UT and Union Theological Seminary graduate his Sunday night topic is Claiming Grace and cry.

Thomas W. Currie Oakeliff Dallas Westminster University Presbyterian Church Currie Madras India Bulgaria National Intercollegiate Christian Council Harry Smith University of Texas Union Theological Seminary New York

Govalle Church Begins New Era

Govalle Methodist Church starts a new era with focus on personal faith through study and prayer. Weekly Wednesday 7 30 p m discussions on Our Faith led by laymen and ministers, Holy Communion Sunday morning, Rev Howard Pitts to preach Love Means Crucifixion, pastor emeritus Rev W E Anderson to administer, 7 30 p m charge lay leader Albert D Nelson to preach I Believe in God.

Govalle W. E. Anderson Albert D. Nelson God

Believe in God Sermon at Tarrytown Methodist Church

The Rev. Ted Richardson announces the Sunday morning sermon topic Believe in As Much of God As You Can at Tarrytown Methodist Church. The choir, led by Mrs. E. J. Humeston, will sing an anthem. A 7 30 m service titled Methodism of the Seven Seas follows. A prayer altar and fellowship hour follow. The Board of Stewards meets Monday at 7 30 m with G. H. Kastner in charge. The Woman's Society of Christian Service hosts the church bazaar next Wednesday evening with items for sale and refreshments.

Tarrytown Methodist Church Ted Richardson E. J. Humeston Board of Stewards G. H. Kastner Woman's Society of Christian Service

Ties That Strengthen Sermon At Asbury Church

Rev. D R Allison preaches on The Ties That Strengthen at Asbury Methodist Church Sunday focusing on God’s expression among people and within them. An all church supper precedes the faith program I Believe in God and the official board meeting follows.

Asbury Methodist Church D. Rhea Allison Asbury Church Allison East 28Th Street Cherrywood Road

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