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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1949
Page
7
A fragmented church page lists multiple services and gatherings including Baptists on East Avenue, Franciscan rector, and Friends Service Committee relief efforts. Notable entries mention overseas relief, prayer week, morning worship, Sunday School, and evening services with various times and locations.
Fragmentary OCR shows a Methodist service listing and a public notice. Mentions Lyons address 64 Avenue, with times around 7 and 10 50, plus council or service references. Readable items include a church service and a civic notice in a local column.
St. John's Methodist Church launches a study titled Our Faith in God led by Rev. Earl Martin. He will speak on Faith at 10:50 a.m. and It Had Not Lived in Vain at 7:30 p.m. The nursery will be available during morning worship. An Oct 9 formal opening will feature the Austin district superintendent and church women serving refreshments.
A scientist church service centers on unreality with readings from Mary Baker Eddy. The Golden Text asserts thoughts of the righteous as real, while the Christian Science textbook contends that if God is real, evil is unreal.
World Communion Sunday observed at Tarrytown Methodist Church with sermon Hands Across the Table by Rev. Ted Richardson who will administer communion. Choir directed by Mrs. E. J. Humeston will sing the communion anthem. Fellowship and meetings follow, including the Board of Stewards on Monday at 7:30 pm and the Men’s Brotherhood chili supper featuring Dr. William C. Finch of Southwestern University.
English Lutheran observes World Communion Day with church school activities at 115.4 m Pupils will be taught by Albers and education director. Student Leagues meet at the church and at 8 p m Rev Karl Henry and Rev Milton Moore address the men’s monthly meeting. Next week Dr Speaker and Rev Henry will visit mission points in Texas.
The article outlines Dr. Fred E. Brooks delivering a sermon titled When God Speaks at the 1050 p m service. The Lord's Supper will be observed on Worldwide Communion Day October 2. The senior choir will sing While I Sup With Thee by Hackbridge. A study group and youth program are noted with previews and classes for the second year.
Grace Methodist Church hosts an 11 p m worship with a World Wide Union Service. A special communion offering aids the fellowship of suffering. The Methodist Youth Fellowship and Junior Choir meet at 6 30 p m and 7 30 p m respectively. The film Return to Jerusalem about St Paul will be shown. Miss Reiko Okada, UT graduate student from Japan, speaks at the school of missions closing session.
The Hyde Park Presbyterian Church holds World wide Communion Sunday with Elder officers E D Wooten J M En Lee Green Stafford McKinley and A C Culley presiding. The 7 30 p m sermon is Finding Your Last With. Pioneer youth meet at 6 30 p m in the church annex led by Mrs Victor Arena. A new class for young adults begins Sunday at 9 45 am led by Miss Ann Mallett.
St John’s Lutheran Church holds World Communion Sunday at the Austin Theater 2 30 with a communion confirmation and Mission Festival. Rev C L Bohls speaks on Every Christian Must Help Spread the Mighty Word at 10 45 a m. The choir sings Crown Him Lord of All. A film Let the Children Come will be shown to Sunday school. A 3 o clock picnic at Pease Park follows a 2 basket supper after the play.
Two Austin Catholic parishes begin semi weekly inquiry classes led by Rev. Francis Sullivan and Rev. Eveene L. Dore to be held Tuesday and Thursday nights through Christmas. The sessions aim to deepen spiritual knowledge and are open to all, with no obligation.
Central Christian Church schedules a Family Night program with activities from 5 p.m. including recreation, youth choir rehearsal, a volleyball game, dinner, and study groups. Miss Reiko Okada and Chief Justice J. E. Hickman will address youth and adults on family life and peace.
St Paul Lutheran Church prepares its annual barbecue picnic for members and friends at the Rock Garden Barton Springs with rain contingency at the Boy Scout Cabin. The Rev Albert F Jesse will preach on The Genuinely Free Man and The Unchanging Christ as services and Holy Communion are held on the grounds and at the church. John Swenson chairs the committee with J E Best as other organizer.
St David's Guild outlines a fall program with Holy Communion at 7 30 a m Sunday at St David's Church The Rev J Raymond Denton will preach at 11 a m The choir will perform Expectans Expectation The Young People's Service League meets in the Parish House at 30 p m The first fall meeting opens with corporate communion at 10 a m Tuesday Speaker Mrs Horace C Barnhart Also multiple services of Holy Communion and healing through the week.
In observance of Worldwide Communion the First Methodist Church holds a communion service at 10 55 a m with Rev Marvin Vance delivering the communion message Miss Jeanne Marie Widergren sings Hymn of the Last Supper by Damarest with Lee Norrell at the organ The sermon subject What About Your Cross will be the Rev Vances topic at 730 p m Sunday night service
All Saints parish outlines a weekend schedule with Rev Joseph Harte speaking at 11 a m and 6 a m Sunday plus weekday matins and services. Readers learn names of service servers and the 400th anniversary course on the Book of Common Prayer led by Ted Gannaway and L Commanhan.
Rev D Rhea Allison will preach on The Common Heartbeat of Humanity at Asbury Methodist Church Sunday morning. Evening service starts at 7 30. Church members work week to beautify the Educational Building and parsonage. Pastor begins study on Our Faith in God set by the Methodist Church advance committee.
World Wide Communion observed at 10 55 a m with Dr Tom W Brabham delivering the communion mediation Our Best For Christ in Building A World Brotherhood at morning services. Evening worship at 7 pm features Alone With Myself with congregational singing led by Mrs Tommy Anderson and Miss Mary Helen Jackson at the organ.
Ward Memorial Methodist Church will observe World Communion Sunday with morning and evening services. Pastor J K Beery will deliver The Message of the Cross and Bob Burkhart will direct choir music. Rev S C Dunn of San Antonio leads revival services starting Wednesday at 7 30 p m with youth talks at 7 p m.
Historical navigation relied on star maps used by ancient mariners to steer ships and find courses. The article notes celestial patterns guiding voyages across seas and the enduring legacy of early astronomical charts.
The Rev. Sidney Hawkins of Fairfax Oklahoma has accepted the post at South Austin Christian to fill the vacancy from Rev. Hugh Baker’s August resignation. Hawkins will arrive November 1 and reside at 1405 Drake Avenue Parsonage. He has organized youth centers and a Christian Youth Fellowship in Kansas and is active in civic clubs and education. He is married with two children. Mrs. Hawkins specializes in Children Youth and Women’s work.
Lutherans state annual rally day observed at 11 a m worship service. Graduation exercises held for cradle roll members age four with awards by Lee Ellingson and Mrs Maurice Olson. Rev J E Chester to give address. Vocal solos by Shirley Krueger and Carol Scott. Installation of Sunday school teachers and officers at close. Regular SS at 9 45 p m with promotion of all. Film Came with the Bread of Life shown at 8 p m.
The Rev. Jack Lewis director of Westminster will speak on You Walk Alone. He will be introduced by Dr. J M Kuehne. Sunday school services for children of all ages will be held in the church basement during the service.
The Rev Lawrence W. Bush will preach on They Didn't Like Bread during World Communion Sunday at University Christian Church. The service will include a solo by Kerns Taylor titled Bless This House.
Austin friends meet at the University YWCA on Sunday at 11 a m to discuss the American Friends Service Committee report on American Russian relations. The discussion will be led by Dr. George Hoffman and open to all.
South Austin Christian church resumes services after the resignation of Rev Baker. The pulpit will be filled by visiting ministers through October with regular service times to resume October 9, including Sunday school at 9 45 a m.
The yearly oyster harvest reaches about 11 700 000 bushels valued at five million dollars across the United States. The figure reflects total production and market value for the industry this season.
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