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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1949

Page

4

Allen Accepts Call to Austin

The Rev. M. F. Allen, former executive secretary of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church missions board in Memphis, has become pastor of the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Austin. He succeeds Rev. R. A. Renfer, headed to the Dallas Theological Seminary. Allen, well known in Texas, has pastored in San Antonio Dallas Hillsboro and Memphis. He speaks Sunday at 11:00 a.m. on A Gracious Invitation and at 7:30 p.m. on Seeking the Lost. The Lavaca and West Seventh church location is noted.

M. F. Allen Board of Missions The Cumberland Presbyterian Church Memphis, Tenn First Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Austin R. A. Renfer Iheological Seminary Dallas Lavaca West Seventh

Just One Life Sermon Topic At University Christian

Just One Life will be the sermon topic for Sunday at University Christian church presented by Rev. Lawrence W. Bush. Mrs E C Thomas is named soloist. The DSF will not meet Sunday evening due to between semester vacation.

Lawrence W. Bush University Christian Church E. C. Thomas DSF

Roesener Delivers Labor Day Sermon and Plans Training

The Rev. F G Roesener of St Martins Lutheran Church will preach a Labor Day sermon at 11 am on Sunday with the title The Blessings Labor Enjoys in America. At 3 pm he will lead a service at the Lutheran Old Peoples Home in Round Rock. A training seminar for instructors will follow Tuesday and Wednesday at St Martins for a statewide evangelism program. Approximately 25 men will be trained under Rev R D Lechleitner executive secretary of the Board of American Missions of the American Lutheran Church.

F. G. Roesener St. Martins Lutheran Church America Roesener Lutheran Old Peoples’ Home Round Rock St. Martins R. D. Lechleitner Board of American Missions The American Lutheran Church

Man as subject in Church of Christ Scientist lesson

The lesson sermon centers on the idea of man as spiritual in Christian Science. It cites Job 32 8 Romans 8 14 and the Science and Health text page 264 to emphasize spiritual living and the peace from all absorbing spiritual love.

Churches of Christ Mary Baker Eddy

Austin Area Assembly of God Church Listings

A dense directory of Austin area churches lists multiple Assembly of God congregations with addresses and service times. It includes Bee Cave Oak Hill Sornby Bend Montopolis East Austin First, and Grace and other faith communities with their pastors, Sunday schools, and worship hours.

Jesse Returns From Vacation

The Rev. Albert F. Jesse of St. Paul Lutheran Church returns to lead both Sunday services. At 10:30 a.m. he preaches on Our Great Riches in Christ with John J. Socha at the organ directing the choir. Evening service at 8:00 p.m. features Christ's Precious Blood with prelude at 7:45 p.m.

Baptiss Bethel James Casey Street W. B. Pitagerald Church OF Christ Ente Ward Taylor and Waller Baylor and Waller Church OF Christ Southside West Gibson John T. Overbey Bible Lutheran Paul's 16Th Red River Albert F. Jesse St. Paul Lutheran Church John J. Socha St. Paul Church George J. Beto Lutheran Concordia College

Beery to Talk On Dust to Divinity at Ward Memorial

The Ward Memorial Methodist Church will host a Sunday morning message “From Dust to Divinity” by Pastor John K. Beery before the Lord's Supper. John H. Strickland assists in administering the sacrament. Evening program features echoes from Kerrville missions by delegates Mrs. W. C. Wesson and Mrs. Jess Allman. The church official board meets Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.

Ward Memorial Methodist Church John K. Beery John H. Strickland School of Missions Kerrville W. C. Wesson Jess Allman

Duet Arranged For Central Methodist Church Service

The Central Methodist Church schedules Sunday services with a duet by Sergeant John Bogle and Ed Willenberg performing Bethel. Mrs. Tom W. Brabham will be the morning pianist and Dr. Tom W. Brabbham selects Co Laborers With God as his theme. No evening services.

Central Methodist Church John Bogle Ed Willenberg

Central Christian Sets Wimberley Conference Rally

Central Christian Church plans a 10 55 a m sermon by the Rev John Barclay on Not on Parade and special music by Deane Watson. Board members hold a study conference at Camp Waloa Wimberley over Labor Day with four sessions led by Barclay Archer White and others. High school and university students attend a church conference at Wimberley with faculty including Barclay and the Whites.

John Barclay Central Christian Church Deane Watson Rex. Hopper Christian Youth Fellowship Camp Waloa Wimberley Brotherhood Barclay Roy C. Archer H. A. Glass Conrad White J. Edward Johnson

Christ Lutheran To Install Pastor In Special Service

The Rev. Arthur O. Kaul will be formally installed as pastor of Christ Lutheran Church Sunday at 2 30 p m. He succeeds the Rev. Donald V. Hafemann with installation by the Rev. Alfred O. Rast and assistance from Missouri Synod clergy. Kaul, a Hastings Neb native, served Carrollton Ill since 1945 after Concordia Theological Seminary and St Pauls College. A reception for Pastor Kaul Mrs Kaul and their two children follows in the parish house at 212 East Monroe.

Arthur O. Kaul Carrollton Christ Lutheran Church Donald V. Hafemann I. N. Mayfield Alfred O. Rast Lutheran Missouri Synod Kaul Hastings Neb Ils Concordia Theological Seminary St. Louis St. Paul's College of Concordia East Monroe

Petet To Speak At First Presbyterian Church

Charles F. Petet Jr assistant director of Presbyterian student work at the University of Texas will preach at 10 50 a m Sunday worship. The sermon titled The Task of Presbyterian Student Work and a solo When Jesus Walked on Galilee sung by Mrs Robert Johnson will be part of the service.

First Presbyterian Church Charles F. Petet Jr Presbyterian University of Texas Jesus Galilee Edwards Robert Johnson

Bohls Chooses Labor Sermon Topic at St John’s Lutheran

Reverend C L Bohls sets Sundays 10 45 am service at 2130 South Congress Avenue for Laboring for The Bread of Life with Psalms of Justice as the adult Bible class topic and the illustrated message for the Sunday School assembly.

Lutheran, Ohn's Martin 4 Neater South Corness Avenue C. & Bohls C. L. Bohls St. John’s Lutheran Church Austin South Congress Avenue

Divine Mystery Subject for Grimes Sermon Series

Rev Grimes continues a church series with A Divine Mystery Revealed topic set for Sunday at 10 55 a m The youth group will lead the 8 pm service with Miss Leo Crow as chairman Junior deacons will usher and serve the communion The pastor will preach on Lets Mind Our Own Business.

Grimes Leo Crow

Baker To Note Labor Day Sunday Sermon

At 9 a.m. the South Austin Christian Church will host minister Hugh R. Baker who will speak on God and the Workingman in observance of Labor Sunday. The Christian Youth Fellowship meets at 6 p.m. for recreation snack hour and program.

South Austin Christian Church Hugh R. Baker The Christian Youth Fellowship

Trinity Pastor Begins Seven Wonders Sermon Series

Beginning next Sunday the Trinity Methodist Church pastor will preach a series on "Seven Wonders of the Spiritual World." The first sermon at 11 a.m. will be titled "The Extravagance of God's Love." The 8 p.m. service will be held outdoors again.

Trinity Methodist Church

Religion Talks At First English Lutheran Church

Dr. Lewis P. Speaker will discuss Religion and the Average Man during the morning service and lead a session on The Church Speaks on Labor at 10 15. He and C H Warner will preach in Miles Sunday night. Various church groups meet Sunday evening and in the week ahead with evangelism director Rev Royal E Lesher speaking Tuesday. Children’s meetings resume Friday.

Lewis P. Speaker English Lutheran Church Speaker Texas Synod of the United Lutheran Church In America C. H. Warner Synod Miles Luther Leagues Royal E. Lesher New York City United Lutheran Church Children of the Church United Lutheran Church In America

Church To Note 3rd Anniversary

The Tarrytown Methodist Church marks its third anniversary next week with a kickoff banquet Friday night, a birthday cake, and honors for new and old members. The church has surpassed 300 members under the slogan Three Hundred at Three. An Orange Bowl game movie features UT and UGA and the pastor outlines fall plans. Reverend Ted Richardson preaches Sunday on The Beginning of a Man's Lifework, and the choir under Mrs. E J Humeston sings the anthem. The 7 30 p m patio service features Splendid Memories as the pastor speaks.

Tarrytown Methodist Church Henry Hall University of Texas University of Georgia Ted Richardson E. J. Humeston

Message Topics At Hyde Park Church Services

Rev John Mueller will speak on Gods Message to Tired and Tempted Men at 11 am The 730 pm sermon is The Greatest Pleasure in Life A midweek service is set for 730 pm Wednesday The church picnic for new members is at Barton Springs Friday with a 630 pm gathering at the church beforehand.

John Mueller Hyde Park Presbyterian Church Barton Springs

Jesus As A Worker Sermon At Hyde Park Church

The Hyde Park Christian Church will host a Sunday morning sermon on Jesus as a worker with Rev. Archie K. Stevenson. He will discuss gospel hints that Jesus was seen as a laborer rather than a preacher. A 7 p.m. vesper on the church lawn closes the day with a youth led service and a sermon across miracles.

Hyde Park Avenue D K. Stevenson Jesus Hyde Park Christian Church Archie K. Stevenson Stevenson

Froehner to Lead Sunday Morning Service at University Church

In Dr Edmund Heinsohn’s absence, Rev Calvin W Froehner of University Methodist Church will preach at 11 am with the sermon Unity in the Presence of Diversity. Choir director Dr Archie N Jones leads the anthem O Ye That Loveth the Lord. solo by Mrs Rodney Kidd Fear Not You Israel. Organ selections include Franck Prelude Mendelssohn Andante Bach Fugue. Evening service suspended until Sept 18.

Edmund Heinsohn Calvin W. Froehner University Methodist Church Archie N. Jones the Lord Morgan Rodney Kidd Y O Israel Buck Eldon Sutton Franck Mendelssohn Bach

Over 900 Bridges Dominate Pittsburgh Area

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania and surrounding Allegheny County boast more than 900 bridges. The figure highlights the region's dense infrastructure and historic river crossings across multiple municipalities.

Pittsburgh, Pa Allegheny County

Tone Production Method Wurlitzer Organs

The article describes Wind Blown Tone as the natural source behind tone production in Wurlitzer organs, a technique that has defined fine church organ music for centuries.

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