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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1948

Page

4

Presbyterians State Special Thanksgiving Service

Dr F E Brooks will speak on Gratitude for Generous People at First Presbyterian Church Sunday morning service. Evelyn Wright Auxiliary hosts annual praise service at 5 pm with Mrs John E Coats leading Under God's Mighty Hand. Special offering for Presbyterian Board of Christian Education. Union service at First Methodist Church Wednesday 8 pm preached by Dr Carlyle Marney.

F. E. Brooks First Presbyterian Church Evelyn Wright John E. Coats Presbyterian Board of Christian Education First Presbyterial Church First Methodist Church Carlyle Marney First Baptist Church

St Martin’s Lutheran Church Ends Year With Sermon and Film

The church plans an 11 a.m. sermon by Rev. F G Roesen er on What Manner of Men Ought We to Be to conclude the church year at St Martin’s. A 4 p.m. Altenheim service in Hyde Park and a 7:30 p.m. showing of You and the Other Half Million by the American Lutheran Church follow. A 2:30 p.m. congregational meeting calls voting members to attend. Thanksgiving service is set for 8:30 a.m. The pastor’s adult instruction group meets Tuesday and Friday at 7:30 p.m.

St. Martin's Lutheran Church F. G. Roesener Altenheim Hyde Park American Lutheran Church Congregational Business Meeting

Soul and Body Lesson Sermon Read in Christ Scientist Churches

The lesson-sermon titled Soul and Body will be read in all Churches of Christ, Scientist on Sunday. It includes Psalms 86,4 as the golden text, Thessalonians 5:23, and a passage from the Christian Science textbook stating that Science reveals spirit and soul not in the body and God not in man, but reflected by man.

Jesus Christ

Theological Professor Will Talk to Youths at Church

The Rev Darrel Gray announces a sermon titled Father We Thank Thee at Saint Luke's Methodist Church on Sunday. The service at 7 30 p m will feature Rev Watson Street of Austin Theological Seminary as guest speaker with a moving picture on Christian vocation and youth led devotional periods.

Saint Luke's Methodist Darrel Gray Robert Hawkins Charles N. Bustin Jr Billie J. Stark Methodist Youth Fellowship Tatson Street Austin Theological Seminary

Evangelical Free Church Plans Harvest Festival and Talks

The Evangelical Free Church announces a harvest festival with sermons by Rev. Paul F. Roselle. Sunday services include an 11 a.m. address on The New Creature in Christ and evening talks on The King of Tyre. Thanksgiving services merge with Gethsemane Lutheran Church at that venue.

Evangelical Free Church Paul F. Roselle King of Tyre Gethsemane Lutheran Church Roselle Colorado Paul Roselle Tor

Thanksgiving Message From Rev Bludworth at Shettles Church

The Rev C E Bludworth pastor of Shettles Methodist Church speaks on a Thanksgiving Message at 1645 a m Sunday. The 7 p m service topic is A Man Can Live Too Long.

C. E. Bludworth Shettles Methodist Church

Long Austin church directory with many listings

A dense Austin church directory lists numerous congregations with their locations pastors Sunday School times and service hours. It covers Assemblies Baptists Catholics Episcopalians Lutherans Methodists and more across districts such as University Govalle Hyde Park and East Austin.

Pledge Return Sought At First English Lutheran

Sunday morning service at First English Lutheran Church invites all baptized members three years and older to return pledge cards to support a 1949 budget of 17,840.30 dollars. Dr. Lewis P. Speaker will deliver as the topic As the Door Opens. The Father-Son gathering is set for 4 p.m. at Walter Stehr ranch.

First English Lutheran Church Lewis P. Speaker Walter Stehr Speaker University

Christmas Play Rehearsal At Christ Lutheran Church

Children begin practice for the annual Christmas program with the first session Sunday at 3 p.m. in the Parish Hall, organist Fritzi Viehweg to accompany. The Rev. Donald V. Hafemann delivers sermons on The Termination of Time and Burdened With Blessings during services.

Christ Lutheran Church Donald V. Hafemann Fritzi Viehweg

Dr Barclay to Speak at University Methodist Church

Dr John Barclay of Central Christian Church who attended the World Council of Churches in Amsterdam will lecture on Thanksgiving at 10 a m Thursday at the University Methodist Church The event is organized by the University Religious Workers Association with participation from area churches and a volunteer choir directed by Dr Bakkegarde.

John Barclay University Methodist Church Barclay Central Christian Church World Council of Churches Amsterdam University Religious Workers Association Bakkegarde

Moslem Religion Talk At University Community Church

Ali Wardi, Unity student from the Near East, is slated to discuss Moslem religion at a Sunday meeting of the University Community Congregational Church at 6 p m He and other Moslem students will attend the church group for the regular Sunday night supper The 11 a m service features a sermon by Rev Fred E Cole on The Church That Jesus Built Church activities include Frank Cheavens religion class and Sunday school for children starting at 10 am

Ali Wardi Unity Near East University Community Congregational Church Wardi Fred E. Cole Jesus Frank Cheavens

Churches Combine For Thanksgiving Rite

At 11 a.m. South Austin Christian Church hosts Rev. Hugh R. Baker on Gratitude True and False. E. G. Luna of San Antonio speaks at 6 p.m. Guest Rev. Baker delivers The Growth of a Christian at 7:30. Grace Methodist joins 7:30 service. combined choirs provide music.

South Austin Grace Methodist Church

Tarrytown Youth Plan Sunday Night Service

The Tarrytown Methodist Church plans a 7:30 p.m. Thanksgiving service led by the youth fellowship. The Rev. Ted Richardson delivers the meditation as the choir, under Mrs. Robert French, sings the Thanksgiving anthem with Mrs. E. J. Humeston at the organ. The church, at Exposition and Bowman, will move soon to Exposition and Green.

Tarrytown Methodist Church Ted Richardson Robert French E. J. Humeston Exposition and Bowman Peromnent Exposition and Greenee

St John’s Lutherans Preview Film Strip Sunday

St John’s Lutheran Church will show You and the Other Half Million at 10 45 a m Sunday. The film strip explains church work expanding Christ's Kingdom and invites Christian participation. A Thanksgiving service is set for Thursday 9 00 a m at the Austin Theater with Rev C L Bohls speaking. The Luther League meets Sunday 7 30 p m at Miss Pauline Hooke’s home for a devotional and social session.

St. John’s Lutheran Church Austin C. L. Bohls Luther League Pauline Hooke

Christian Pastor Dates Baby Blessing Service

At First Street Christian Church Sunday 11 a m Rev O E Grimes will sermon on We Are Thankful. At 7 30 p m Rev H Parr Armstrong director of men's work for Disciples of Christ in Texas will speak on Economic Security. The ordinance of Christian baptism will be celebrated at the evening service.

First Street O. E. Grimes H. Parr Armstrong Disciples of Christ Texas

Rosedale Sermon Slated On Thanks Amid Trouble

The Rev. Earl Martin of Rosedale Methodist Church will preach on Giving Thanks Amid Our Troubles at the morning service. An evening service at 49th Street and Burnet Road features When the Load Gets Heavy, followed by a showing of the film Sunday in Mexico.

Earl Martin Rosedale Methodist Church 49Th Street Burnet Road Mexico

Evening Vespers and Parish Activities at St. David's

The Young People's Group hosts an evening vesper at St. David's with a 7 30 a m holy communion service led by Reverend Sumners at 11 00 a m. Avespr service, youth meetings, confirmation lecture, and Thanksgiving observances follow. Acolytes and ushers named include Warren Collins and Bob Armstrong among others.

Young People’s Group St. David's Joel Treadwell Raymond Prade Morris Treadwell Arthur P. Bagby Robert L. Phinney Sam Saxon John E. Harrison Jr Ben J. Dean Jr

First Methodists Plan Family Day

First Methodist Church will observe Family Day on Sunday with two services. Dr. Kenneth Pope will deliver a morning sermon titled A Cheerful Faith, while the Sanctuary Choir directed by Floyd Townsley performs an anthem. Miss Evalyn Madden plays the organ. Dr. Pope will preach again in the evening on Lost-a oy.

First Methodist Kenneth Pope Floyd Townsley Miss Evalyn Madden Dr. Pope Chos

Kerr Chooses Theme On Life and Much Goods

A Thanksgiving observance at Central Methodist Church Sunday at 11 a.m. features the Rev. Walter K. Kerr speaking on Life and Much Goods. The choir, directed by Mrs Edna T Anderson, sings an anthem. At 7:30 p.m. Dr John Barclay of Central Christian Church speaks with a report from Amsterdam.

Central Methodist Church Walter K. Kerr Edna T. Anderson John Barclay Central Christian Church Amsterdam

Christian Church to Host Sermon on Security Theme

The Rev. John Barclay will preach a Thanksgiving sermon on After the Custom of Our Fathers at 10:55 a.m. at Central Christian Church. Special music includes a solo by Mrs. Max F. Stripling and the choir anthem. The babies blessing service leads into the 10:30 a.m. main service. The Christian Youth Fellowship plans a Sunday supper at 6 p.m. led by Buddy Blincoe.

John Barclay Central Christian Church Max F. Stripling Christian Youth Fellowship Buddy Blincoe

Faiths Power Sermons at St Paul’s Lutheran Church

The Rev. Albert F. Jesse will preach two sermons at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on The Power of Faith with the Mixed Choir offering music. A 7:30 p.m. service titled What the Early Christians Were Like features the Girls' Choir and leads to a Thanksgiving service Wednesday at 8 p.m. with opportunities for personal year contributions.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Albert F. Jesse

UT Students' Pastor Will Give Talk Sunday

The Rev. W. Jack Lewis, minister to students at University Presbyterian Church, will speak at University Christian Church Sunday at 11 a.m. on The Courage of Faithfulness. The Disciple Student Fellowship meets at 5:45 p.m. to join Hyde Park Christian Church DSF.

W. Jack Lewis University Presbyterian Church University Christian Church DSF Hyde Park Christian Church

Harte To Speak On Zeal Sunday At All Saints

The Rev. Joseph Harte, rector of All Saints Episcopal Church, will deliver The Zeal of Thine House sermon after prayer at 11 a.m. Holy eucharist times are 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. Sunday. 10 a.m. Wednesday. 9 a.m. Thursday Thanksgiving. and 7:03 a.m. weekdays. Matins precede weekday celebrations. evensong is 5:30 p.m. daily, 6 p.m. Sunday with the Canterbury Club. Rushers are E. T. Miller and R. V. Miller. acolytes John Mackey Jr. and Walter Nass. servers 8:30 a.m. Paul Powell and Dr. Rudolph Willard. 9:30 a.m. William Cromack and Robert Cromack.

Joseph Harte All Saints’ Episcopal Church Canterbury Club E. T. Miller R. V. Miller John Mackey Jr Walter Nass Paul Powell Rudolph Willard William Cromack Robert Cromack

Thanksgiving Sermon at Asbury Church Schedule

The Asbury Methodist Church will hold a Sunday sermon titled The Life Everlasting the Basis for Thanksgiving. Rev D Rhea Allison will deliver the message. Rex J Jackson was chosen general superintendent of the Sunday school and begins duties Sunday. Allison attended an area meeting in Houston discussing the Advance for Christ and His Church with Bishop A Frank Smith in charge.

Asbury Methodist D. Rhea Allison Rex Jackson Allison Houston Texas Southwest Texas A. Frank Smith

Southern Presbyterian Theme Is Gratitude

Dr Flynn V Long of First Southern Presbyterian Church will preach at 11 a m on God's Mercy and Man's Response. An evening message at 7 30 p m titled Cultivating Gratitude. Social hour and program for the 2030 Group Fellowship Group Senior League and Pioneer Vesper at 6 p m as usual.

Flynn V. Long First Southern Presbyterian Church Fellowship Senior League Pioneer Vesper

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