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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1950
Page
7
Reverend T J Williams directs a Sunday service at 4 PM on December 17 followed by a showing of the film Child Bethlehem. Santa Claus will distribute gifts to church school and pre school children in the Guild hall after the service.
The program will be furnished by the Junior choir under Mrs. Fred Pickett. Songs by the Kindergarten department including 3 to 5 year olds with teachers Jeanette Kruger Marilyn Sissell Nancy Eastman Marjorie Owens and Don Sheetz. Selections include Away in a Manger Little Baby in a Manger Ringing Ringing and Silent Night.
Holy Cross Lutheran Church led by Rev. Arthur L. Schultz announces a December 17 7 30 p m Sunday school led Christmas worship titled To Shepherds As They Watched Their Flocks with color film strips and a December 24 6 30 p m Christmas Eve service titled Wonders of Christmas The program includes carols from various nations, Silent Night and Magnificat with Pastor Schultz speaking on Our Wonder at Christmas
The program features Tem I AX Watched and O Little Town of Bethlehem with the Bethlehem birth story. Part III titled Gods Love Includes All Mankind advances the message that the Savior is for all nations. The choir closes with The Child Of Bethlehem by Forrest G. Walter and Joy to the World sung by the audience and children.
A long Otterbein Church program lists students and roles for a Christmas pageant. It covers multiple sections with choirs, narrations, and songs including The Christmas Story and Away in a Manger. The program notes nursery, kindergarten, and junior groups performing various carols and scenes.
The Sterling Christian Church announces an all member party on December 21 at the Guy Epley home 609 West Maple. The Nativity will be dramatized against scriptural background, followed by Christmas carols and children’s treats.
Pastor W F Milbrath leads a 7 30 p m Christmas Eve service at St John’s Lutheran featuring 29 panels in two parts The Savior in Prophecy and The Fulfillment with organ preludes readings responses and hymns including Behold a Branch Is Growing Now Are the Days Fulfilled Joy to the World and Oh Come All Ye Faithful The program ends with Lord’s Prayer hymn and benediction.
First Methodist Church presents the Christmas drama A Child Is Born by Stephen Vincent Benet on Sunday Dec 17 at 7 30 pm in the sanctuary. The cast includes Narrator Joan Robinson Innkeeper Carl Kehrer Jr Innkeeper’s Wife Margaret Richardson Leah Colleen Painter Sarah Marilyn Young and more with the Methodist quintette. Special music by the children’s choir and directed by Dr Walter H Nordin Jr. The article also lists multiple Christmas parties and activities at the church on Dec 12 14 16 19 and 23 with various departments and times.
First Congregational Church plans a 4 30 p m Christmas Eve service led by children as a substitute for the traditional midnight devotion. Director Mrs D P Anderson coordinates Advent candle readings with teachers and students across multiple grades while carols accompany the program.
The Church of Christ presents a children's Christmas program on Wednesday night December 20 at 7 30 in the church auditorium. It features carols scripture readings by primary and junior departments, a manger scene pantomime, and a choir offering Christmas songs. The program committee comprises department superintendents Mrs Thelma Hogan Mrs Irene Lagervall Mrs Audrey Grage and Miss Arlene Dunlap.
Grace Lutheran Church presents The Wondrous Story on Sunday at 7 30 p m. Pastor S M Schreitmuller leads a program for the public featuring songs recitations dialogues and pantomime by children illustrating John 3 16 and the birth of Jesus. The show opens with Come Hither Ye Faithful Triumphant ly Sing and includes O Come Little Children Merry Merry Christmas Away in a Manger and Silent Night Holy Night. Part I covers Gods Plan of Love and Part II Gods Love Unfolds with pantomime and carols.
Rev. L W Schierenbeck leads Mapleview Calvary Lutheran Church in a Christmas Eve service on Sunday December 24 at 4 pm. The program features children from Sunday school with recitations songs and a Luke based Christmas story across four parts concluding with Let Us All With Gladsome Voice.
The annual Christmas Eve service at St Pauls Lutheran led by Rev L W Schierenbeck will be held Sunday December 24 at 630 pm. The program Wonders of Christmas features children and multiple choirs in a nine-part presentation with recitations songs and congregational singing concluding with the closing temple rite.
The Christmas program at Evangelical United Brethren Church is set for Sunday evening December 17 at 7 30 with the adult choir performing a Christmas anthem. Opening remarks will be by Sunday school superintendent Orrin Hoopman followed by prayers by Paulette Wend and Judy Woodfill. The Beginner Primary department led by Mrs. Robert Vietor presents The Christmas Story God’s Promise featuring Kathy Bell Nancy Krokos Barbara Olson Timmy Hoopman Billy Nicol and Sharon
Three programs will be presented by St Olaf Lutheran Church on Sunday December 17 with a 3 30 p m show from the primary department featuring The Secret of Christmas and a Christmas program by the Intermediate Department and Youth choir at 8 p m with Christmas carols and a scene sequence including The Nativity and Adoration of the Shepherds. Reverend Arthur L Swenson leads the service with Harold Westby Jr as organist.
Salvation Army J F Vondracek hosts a Christmas program Sunday December 24 at 7 30 listing readings prayers songs and sketches. Performers include LeRoy Schocker Geraldine Lovich Dorothy Shottock Patricia Rumsey Marie Peterson Billy Schocker Shir ley Hall Clark family Susan Michaels on. Judy Vondracek Tommy Michelson Marlys Schocker Kay Michelson Joseph Vondracek Edmund Jones Donald Rumsey Gary Wyant Joan Rumsey and others with group songs and a playlet titled No Room in the Inn.
Rev. Lyndon Schendel leads a Sunday 7 30 p m carols and candlelight worship with a Christmas meditation and post service refreshments. Church school parties for Nursery Primary Junior and Junior High to be held December 20 21 and 23 with parents invited and activities planned.
Rev William R Kamppi will present a service at 8 p m on Wednesday December 20 with song by the congregation prayers and welcomes led by Roger Whitcomb. A beginners class taught by Mrs Selmar Klarum follows and a dialogue What the Shepherd Saw features Joyce Klingsheim Carrie Noble Norma Hubbard Michael Ferguson Jay Norman Glenn Kurzahl with recitation Jesus by Gayle Kurzahl assisted by Judy Sellers Sarah and Winifred Fer.
Linda Klingsheim Sharon and Malcom Prinzing present recitations songs and dialogues by Miss Bertha Noble's Primary class Junior class under Miss Paula Bunge. Christmas Bells features Charles Noble Lois Norman Alice Noble Roberta Kurzahl. Gladys and Ruth Tebay with Roberta Kurzahl perform Take the Light of Christmas. Pantomime The Arrow of Silver stars Bonnie Younke. James Whitcomb sings. Miss Pauline Crawford's Intermediate class offers a dialogue. Cantata Christmas in All the World with Senior and Young People's classes.
The Primary department hosts a Sunday Christmas program at 7 30 p m with performances of songs and skits by numerous students led by Glenda Bullard Karen McIlinay Carol Ann Kime Gail Wangen Aleah Ziemer and many others. The upper grades of Sunday school follow with a second program on Sunday December 24 at 7 p m featuring scripture readings dialogues recitations and a pageant by Junior Intermediate and Senior departments.
Regular services listed for Christ Episcopal Church Saint Paul and Water Streets include 8:00 Holy Communion and 11:00 Choral Eucharist with Sunday school and a 4:00 program. Advent activities, St Thomas Day observance, choir rehearsals, and December 17 youth services with sermons and broadcast plans are noted.
Corner of Kenwood Ave and Grove. Regular Masses at 6 7 8 10 and 11 a m. Weekday masses at 6 30 7 and 7 45 a m. Confessions Saturday 3 to 6 p m and 7 to 9 p m. Novena devotions Tuesday at 7 30 p m. Parish house 405 N Kenwood. Contact 3270. Pastors Rev Francis A and assistants Rev Edward Mountain Rev John Cody Rev Frederick Woodford. Home 409 N First.
West Maple at Fifth Street invites all to Christmas music and a sermon by Rev. O B Brunelle on "The Wonder of Christmas" at 10:45 a.m. December 17, followed by a 7:30 p.m. Christmas program. Regular services include Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. and evening worship at 7:45 p.m. Youth Fellowship at 6:30 p.m. Parishioners encouraged to attend.
Regular services led by Rev William J Campbell at 10 45 am with Sunday school at 9 30 am. Office and minister residence listed with contact numbers. Assistants Edith Chandler and Mrs Harry Stiles provided for church communications.
The Chatham church announces Sunday school at 9 45 with classes for all ages led by Mrs Gladys Howden. Sept 11 morning devotion at 11 00 followed by Christ Ambassadors service at 7 00 and evangelistic service at 8 00 led by Rev Fredrick Paalanen. Wednesday 8 00 A M features a Christmas play and cantata for Sunday school children with candy for attendees.
Boly Cross Evangelical Lutheran in Missouri Synod lists services at Corner McKinley and Beaver. Pastor Arthur Schults leads Bible study at 9 a.m. Divine service 9 30 a.m. Sunday School 10 30 a.m. Evening service 7 30 p.m. Communion first Sunday monthly with preparatory service at 9 a.m. on Communion Sundays.
Cor. Oakland Ave and Greenwich St church offers H H Kooy ministries on WMT 600 kc Sundays with Bible school at 9:45 a m worship and communion at 10:45 a m. Christian Endeavor groups meet at 6:45 p m and 7:45 p m. The sermon is The Other Wise Men and the youth present A Sign Unto You as the evening drama.
Sunday services include Sunday school at 10 and Holiness service at 11. Evening schedule features Young People's activities, a fellowship lunch, and a Salvation service. Weekday practice and classes cover string band, Bible study, cadet class, and Home League meetings.
Grace American Lutheran at Corner Oak and Water invites all members and friends to a pot luck Christmas party Sunday evening at 6 30 after Sunday services at 10 30 and Sunday school at 9 30. Children practicing for the program meet Sunday afternoon at 2 for participation.
Corner Kenwood and College offers English services at 8 and 10 30 am with Sunday school at 9 45 am German service at 11 45 am and communion on the first Sunday each month The 8 am service is broadcast over KAUS Pastor W F Milbrath at the parsonage 3028S
St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church lists regular services at 10 a.m. with Sunday school at 11 a.m. Holy Communion on the third Sunday each month. Activities include a Christmas Eve preparation session, a family night party, senior and junior choir rehearsals, a men’s club meeting, and Junior League. Registrations and sermon details are provided.
Regular services announced for the Seventh Day Adventist church at the corner of Cedar and Franklin Streets. Sabbath school at 10 a.m. and church service at 11 a.m. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p.m. Pastor M C Horn listed with address 505 S St Paul St and telephone contact.
Across from Postoffice Regular services with Rev. Arthur L. Swenson as pastor at 400 W Mill St. Office secretary Miss Ethelyn Johnson and parish visitor Miss Edith Thompson noted. Ministry of Music lists Paul Helme as senior choir director and Agnes Stoqquist as junior choir director with Harold also named.
A listing of performances includes A Song of Praise by Mrs Lawrence Lee with marimba by Eleanor Christianson, duets A Mothers Prayer and A Gift, lullaby Safely Sleep Little Babe, Little Children by multiple voices, solo Jesus We Love Thee, male quartet The Margi Wise Men featuring Dick Wilder and Paul Lightly, and solos Silent Night of Glory Gods Gift to the World. A prayer is led by Rev Leo Sandgren.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at 708 Chesner Ave lists Sunday school at 10 a.m. Sacrament service at 11 a.m. Fireside at Edvera Farm 7:30 p.m. with Edwin Petersen conducting. Relief Society meetings are Tuesday. Radio program each Sunday 11:30 a.m. features the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and The Spoken Word by Richard L. Evans.
Regular services listed for Queen of Angels at 912 McKinley Street with pastors Rev. D A Cunningham Rev Peter Cole and Rev Joseph Donahue. Residence 1000 East Bridge Street. Mass times Sunday and school days plus novena and confession hours. Baptism by appointment.
Rev. Arthur McBride supplies the pulpit. Church study number 2963. Mrs. Jack Kentta primary superintendent, Mrs. Richard Dougherty junior and senior high superintendent, Mrs. Vinton Hutchins organist pro tem. Richard Doughsy director of music. Sunday school 9:45 a.m. Church service 11 a.m. Nursery for under six during worship. Fellowship 6 p.m. Dr Hugo Thompson of Macalester College to speak at morning worship.
Pastor Wendell G. Pew announces church services at 609 W. Maple with church school at 10 and worship at 10 45. The group meets temporarily in the Austin theater and invites all to join in teaching and communion during TNT party Sunday.
Regular Wesleyan Methodist services fill the week with Rev. Joe H Matt pastor at 1103 Tollefson. Evening sermons and youth meetings precede special pre Christmas services led by Rev Paul L Kindschi with speaking duties across evenings and Sunday worship at 10 45. Christmas program by boys and girls linked to the Sunday school schedule.
Regular services led by Pastor Leo Dandgren at 204 Main Street with Sunday school at 9 45 a m BYPU at 7 p m morning worship at noon and evening service at 8 p m A near record in Sunday school last week aims to beat it next Sunday Sermon topic Peter Lovest Thou Me More Than These Singing to hospital and the primary department Christmas program at 7 30 p m replaces the regular service Sunday evening.
Regular services led by Rev Lyndon Schendel at Corner Water and St Paul Streets include Sunday school for all ages at 9 45 and 11 00. Morning worship at 11 00 with a 7 30 p m candle light service featuring a mediation Room for Christ and a choir performance. Light refreshments follow in the church parlors.
Regular services at 9 a m and Sunday school at 10 a m led by Mervin Hanson. On Sunday December 17 the sermon titled Children in the Market Place from Matthew 11 16 19. The Sunday school children will meet Saturday at 3 30 p m to prepare for the Christmas Eve service.
The First Church of Christ Scientist at 129 West Maple hosts Sunday services at 11 a m with a 9 30 a m Sunday school and a Wednesday 8 p m testimony meeting. A reading room offers Bible and authorized Christian Science literature Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays 3 to 5 p m. Visitors invited. Subject God the Preserver of Man. Golden text II Samuel 22 2 3. The Lord is my rock and fortress.
At 504 Lansing Ave Jehovah's Witnesses invite the public to a Watchtower study on Sunday at 3 p m. The text describes the new system of things and explains the new covenant as separate from the old world arrangements, highlighting a people chosen for Jehovah's name.
L. H. Roholt serves as temporary pastor for Hayward Lutheran. On Sunday December 17 he will lead Trondhjem services at 9 15 a m and Hayward services at 11 a m.
Lyndon Schendel, Stated Supply leads regular services at Oakland Presbyterian with morning worship at 8 45 a m and Sunday school at 9 30 a m A Christmas program and party is scheduled for Friday at 8 p m at the church
The notice lists St Michael's American near Waltham and Pastor A Draeger. Services start 9 30 a m with Holy Communion at 10 30 am. A Christmas program practice at 2 pm and a special Christmas choir service at 8 pm are planned.
Parish notes list Pastor Stanley V. Gijervik with services on Sunday December 17 at 9:45 a m Sunday school and morning worship at Lyle and 11:15 at Mong plus 7:30 p m junior department Lund school program. Wednesday December 20 at 2 p m Our Savior's ladies aid meets. Mrs.
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