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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1955

Page

5

Holy Week and Easter Services in Baytown Churches

Palm Sunday begins Holy Week with reflections on Christ’s triumph entry and crucifixion. Next week features church services, home meditations, and two musical events: Baylor Religious Hour choir at Memorial Baptist and a new weekly singing at WOW Hall on West Texas. The trial program may continue if well attended.

Baylor Religious Hour Memorial Baptist Church WOW Hall West Texas Baytown

Roll Call Service At Redeemer Lutheran Church

Roll call of those confirmed in the past ten years will feature at 10 45 am worship led by Rev E F Lange with a sermon Stand Fast. Music by Mrs C Broderson and A C Kraft as usher head. Sunrise Easter service to be held 6 am at Decker Drive-in theater.

the Redeemer Lutheran Church E. F. Lange Ben Devereux Fred Clark J. D. Higginbotham Decker Drive-in R. H. Torgler Channelview Jesus Christ GC. Broderson Baytown Willl

Unreality Lesson Sermon at Christian Science Services

A Sunday lesson sermon titled Unreality will stress trusting God's power in daily life. Scriptural selections from Jeremiah warn against relying on lesser powers as broken cisterns fail to hold water, complemented by Mary Baker Eddy's Science and Health statements on the reality of good versus the unreal nature of evil.

Christian Science Services Jeremiah Mary Baker Eddy

Revival preacher McPheeters to lead services at Cedar Bayou

Ralph McPheeters, a ministerial student and Robert E. Lee graduate, will preach revival next week at Second Baptist Church Cedar Bayou. He was Mr R. R. Lee 1953, vice president of student body, king of REL, choir member, music club president, and active in baseball and dramatics.

Ralph MePheeters Second Baptist Church Cedar Bayou Christ Robert Ti. Lee High School McPheeters R.R. Lee Roy's State

Beginning Sunday Holy Week Observed by Episcopalians

Palm Sunday opens Holy Week at Trinity Episcopal Church with 8 am Holy Communion led by Rev. P. Walter Henckell. The service includes readings by Dr. C. H. Dolph, acolytes Kenneth Cole and others, 9:30 am church school and family service, and a full schedule of Holy Week services through Good Friday including choral offerings and the Seven Last Words at 5 pm.

Trinity Eioscopa Church P. Walter Henckell C. H. Dolph Kenneth Cole Church School A. B. O'Brien Patsy Saunders Cent Snyder Joe Wiles C. R. Cummings

Sunrise Services Scheduled at Memorial Stadium Easter

Sunrise services Easter Sunday will be at Memorial Stadium with Rev Pretcher Erwin, pastor of Wooster Baptist Church, delivering the annual address. Guest musicians include Horace Munn Junior High School band and Baytown Junior High School choir directed by Fred Parker and Mrs J W Buelow. Appearing during the program are Wades Du Bose, Dr Wayne McCleskey, Rev M B E McPail and Rev Clyto Foltz. East Harris County Christian laymen sponsor the service with Baytown clergy selecting the speaker.

Memoria Stadium Pretcher Erwin Wooster Baptist Church Horace Munn Baytown Fred Parker J. W. Buelow Ohstr Wades DuBose Wayne McCleskey M. BE. McPail Clyto Foltz East Warris County

Methodist Pastor Prepares Pre-Fast Sermon Series

The Rev T P Hendrick at Tightsedts Methodist church will open with Palm Sunday a Day of Triumph for Jesus. Infants to be baptized. Rainbow for Girls guests attend. Night service moves to 7 30 pm. Revival services run nightly next week at 7 30 pm with nursery care. Wednesday is youth night with Methodist Youth Fellowship in charge. Training for Church Membership set 4 30 to 5 30 pm Thursday and Friday. Sunrise Easter service planned at Highlands church led by youth.

Tightsedts Astar T. P. Hendrick Jesus Hendrick Croshy Assembly of the Rainbow Methodist Youth Fellowship Highlands Methodist la Porte R. A. White T. EB. Wilson M. S. Calloway C. W. Wherley James Mayes Clayton Warr W. B. Faulk George Counts W.O. Mayes Raymond Campbell G. BD Hair W. BR. Davison RB. B. Estes W. I. Vaught Jr Frank Hoot Calvin Compton J. Ti. Brummell Ley Sehonley Sam Hair F. B. Harrison W. Langston Mra Dan Kennedy J. W. Anubis Mondridike Garavelsi Wis Joe Counts Holy City Paham MYPF

Fifth Sermon In Series By Foltz At First Christian Church

The Rev Clyde Foltz will deliver the fifth sermon in a series titled Committed Unto God Through Decision at the First Christian church on Sunday morning. Two services are planned at 9:30 and 11:50 with Sunday school at 9:45. A Visitation Evangelism program led by Clyde Jones aims to prompt many to decide for Christ and join the church this Sunday. High school and junior high groups meet in the afternoon, and a Christian baptism service is scheduled for 7 p.m.

Clyde Pp. Foltz Serevices First Christian Church Clyde Jones Christ Foltz Bunday

Presbyterians Set Lord's Supper and Easter Events

First Presbyterian Church will observe the Lord's Supper at the 1 am service Sunday, sharing the One Great Hour of Sharing. Pastor’s prayer hour is 8:40 to 9:30 am Wednesday, women’s prayer follows. Presbyterial meets in Baytown April 14 and Houston Presbytery gathers April 15 at First Presbyterian. Synod Men’s retreat April 16-17 at Kerrville MO Ranch. Easter egg hunt for Primary department Friday afternoon.

First Presbyterian Church Incinto City Houston Baytown J. Woytt Boles Glen Moore Synod Texas Synod Council of Presbyterian Men MO Ranch Kerrville B. Smith Jr Texas Synod Council

Duet To Say For Methodists

The Rev Elza J Lave will preach Jesus Faced Jerusalem at Cedar Bryan Methodist church on Sunday morning. A duet by Mr and Mrs D J Kitherman will sing O Divine Redeemer. The Sanctuary choir presents an Easter cantata Olivet to Calvary at 730 pm with Mrs James F Jackson directing and Mrs J T D Giddings at the organ. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be offered at 736 pm Wednesday.

Cedar Bryan Methodist Church Jesus Jerusalem J. Kitherman Divine Redeemer Gounod Olivet Crivary Manner Earth James F. Jackson J. TD. Giddings

Bayside ministers alliance meeting set for Monday

Ministers BAYTOWN MINISTERIAL Alliance will convene at 8 am Monday at the Gonzales restaurant. Rev. Tecan Matthis, president, will preside with Rev. Bill Hensley serving as secretary. See More Churches, Page 3.

Baytown Gonzales Tecan Matthis Bill Hensley

La Porte church services outline Holy Week schedules

La Porte churches announce a busy Holy Week with youth events and sermons. Arthur Ray Hayleck of Fort Worth Baptist Seminary speaks at youth sessions. St Marys honors Palm Sunday with mass and palms. St Johns and other congregations plan services, processions, confessions, and special sermons including Walking With Christ to the Cross and The Seven Last Words.

First Bankist Church la Porte Arthur Ray Hayleck The Baptist Seminary In Fort Worth

Theme for Jordan Becomes Palm Sunday Theme

Palm Sunday services at Ares Methodist church feature Rev. M S Jordan delivering the sermon An Answer To A Good Question at 10 44 am with special music by the Litnewline choir and the Trehte choir performing pieces by Sibelius and Reberton The church will not observe Communion on the regular Communion Sunday due to new members The Holy Communion service will be on Good Friday at 1 00 pm Church school at 9 25 am Youth Fellowship at 8 00 pm Sanctuary Choir and Treble choir present a cantata The Glory at the Garden Sunday at 7 00 pm

Ares Methodist A, Ria M.S. Jordan Sibelius Litnewnary Trehte Reberton Pam Wilherin Sancuary

Methodist Choir To Sing Cantata Easter Music

The St. John's Methodist church choir presents Memories Of Easter Morn by Ellen Jane Lorenz Sunday at 1 pm under Mrs Leon C Matthis and Miss Jannelle Carroll with soloists Anzie Bateman Frances Carroll and others. The program includes On Olive's Brow The Dying Love He Arose I Know That My Redeemer Lives Hallelujah and Hosanna. The Rev Sean Matthis titles Christ Our King for the 12 ant Sunday service. St Johns is at Alexander drive and South Seventh street.

Ellen Jane Lorenz St. John’s Methodist Church Leon C. Matthis Jannelle Carroll Orga Anziedeen Bateman Frances Carroll D. D. Rogers Lamar Kelley Paul Miler Warren Carroll Scott Sitton Sean C. Matthi Hosannat Olive Matthis

Stephens To Deliver Second Sermon Series At Church

Stephens to deliver the second sermon in a Life After Death series at Second Baptist Church. He discusses what happens when an unsaved person dies, with other topics including Do Christians die and will we know loved ones in Berwen. Radio KRCT will broadcast, and a training union study course runs next week.

Paul Stephens Second Baptist Church Berwen KRCT Jesus Glasses Johnny Lashder Training Union W. V. Yancey Far East Bapliat Missions Winnie McBride Barbara Albright

Lonnie Bowlen Plans Convention at Central Assembly

Rev Lonnie Bowlen announces a church convention at Central Assembly of God with services Wednesday through Sunday at 7 30 p.m. Speakers include Rev and Mrs Charles B Anderson, missionaries from India, and Mrs Mate Isreuse, involved in Mexican missionary work. Includes morning and Sunday schedule and youth meetings. FIRST BAPTIST Coaly hosts Bay Town Singing convention Sunday at 2 p.m. A A Wilkans presides.

Lonnie Bowlen Central Assembly of Coil Chineh Charles B Anderson India Mate Iseuree Moxduc Aml Anderson Bible Junhor Indian Ismaisne Assembly of God Bible Mexico Far Church Ara Neanle Krel Sinning First Baptist Church Coaly Stnday Baytown A. A. Wilkans

Witnesses announce world message drive for Christendom of Christianity

James Melton of the Baytown Jehovah's Witnesses says 14,000 congregations in 759 lands will take part. A Baytown discourse at 4 p.m. Sunday at 1907 Hawthorn Street will launch a 32 page booklet and distribution of millions of copies in many languages worldwide. Melton calls the campaign a major religious undertaking with global impact.

Jehovah's Witnesses James Melton Baytown Dus Hunter Hunter Melton Mellon

Behold The Man Becomes Theme For Sunday Sermon

The First Baptist Church plans Sunday morning services with a sermon titled Behold The Mant Be the theme of the sermon by pastor Barnes. The ordinance of the Lord's Supper will be part of the service. The Woman's Missionary Society meets Tuesday for Bible study led by the pastor. The regular monthly business conference is scheduled Wednesday night.

Barnes Mthygs

Women Direct Mission Service at Congregational Methodist Church

The Woman's Missionary Society will lead mission service at 4:00 pm with Rev. Morl Eastman delivering the sermon. Sunday school starts at 9:45 am under Wayiin Eastmin. Young people meet at 7:31 pm and WMS gathering at 6:20 pm Monday with prayer service at 1:30 pm Wednesday.

Woman'’s Missionary Society Studsy Congregational Methodist Church Morl Eastman JL A.m. Ce Wayiin Eastmin Lagin WMS

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