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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1968

Page

6

Ten United Methodist Churches Plan Winter Leadership Meet

Ten United Methodist Churches in Baytown plan a joint leadership meeting at Grace United Methodist Church education building from 7 to 9 36 p m. Leaders for children's groups include Nuoc ery T and Mrs Roy Felder Cedar Bayou United Methodist and others from Garden Villas Grace Houston St Mark's St John's and more with grades K to USPY and WAL. Junior high and senior high informal groups will be led by named pastors, while James R Woodward will lead adult foundation studies and Miss Lars Gene Heisman heads Grace's Christian education.

United Methodist Baytown Grace United Methodist Church Calldren Nuoc Roy Felder Cedar Bayou United Methedist Ralph Fronquist Garden Villas Crazed Methodist of Houston Madge Franklin Texas Joe Satterfield St. Mark's United Meccadiet William Commer St. John's United Methodist Hubert W. Parker St. Mark's United Methodist Robert Jasper St Paul's United Metwxiist Rudy Pace St. Mark's United Methodist Church Roy Fekler Cedar Bayou James R Woodward Grove United Methodist Church E.R. Donnelly Cedar Bayou United Methodist Church Lars Gene Heisman Grace United Methodist Church

All Saints Plans Litany at 11 a.m. service

The 11 a.m. litany service at All Saints Episcopal Church will be led by Vicar Rev. Peter Katt who will preach. Dr. Robert E. Pennington serves as litany leader with ushers Roy E. Wolcott and Andrew Rose. Altar care by Mrs. Frank S Whaley and Mrs. George M. Wiederman. Acolytes Michael Richards Brent Currie Dwight Gallatin Charles Chandler. Coffee hour hostess Mrs. James B. Hurlburt. A 9:30 a.m. Holy Communion with Robert H. Dunlap assisting. Church School and Adult Bible Class meet at 10 a.m.

All Saints’ Episcopal Church Peter Katt Robert E. Pennington Roy E. Wolcott Andrew Rose Frank Swhaley George M. Wiederman Michael Richards Brent Currie Dwight Gallatin Charles Chandler James 8. Hurlburt Robert H. Dunlap

Wooster Baptist Members Attend Baptist Meeting in Fort Worth

Wooster Baptist Church attendees at the Texas Baptist Convention in Fort Worth include Rev. Lindsey, Mr. Wolfe, Mrs. Wolfe, and Mr. Heard Jr. The pastor will speak Sunday. A groceries box is set for the foyer. Mrs. A F Hiebert leads a program on Contemporary Religions November 19 at 2 p.m. in the fellowship hall with music by Mrs. Secher and Mrs. Glasscock. Tuesday at 9 a.m. Mrs. Leonard will teach Colombia: Land of Conflict and Promise. Lunch follows the review. Lottie Moon Week of Prayer and Offering begins December 18 with each adult department hosting a daily program. ingathering date to be announced.

Texas Baptist Convention Fort Worth Frem Wooster Baptist Church H. M. Lindsey B. A. Wolfe, Jr M. A. Heard Jr G. W. Fayre Fellowship Hall A. F. Hiebert Harry E. Ger Lottie Moon

First Baptist Budget Presented To Church Overview

The First Baptist Church previews its proposed budget at a church conference on Wednesday at 3 p.m. Interim Pastor Rev. C Gleat Walker delivers Sunday messages at 1:33 a.m. and 7 p.m. services. Choir soloists include Mrs. Charles Pool and Mrs. William B. Mixon. Youth choir director Fred Parker leads a youth visit to Astroworld on Saturday Nov 23 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Community supporters listed include the Noble Joneses and Dan Fowler among others.

First Baprist Church Sunda C. Gleat Walker Charles Pool William B. Mixon Fred Parker Astroworld Noble Joneses E. L. Deans Walter Dassels J. T. Wingos Dan Fowlers Fred Parkers Kathryn Mitchell Dorothy Diez I Dan Fowler

Epistle Gospel Set For Service At St Joseph's

In observance of the second Sunday after Pentecost St Joseph's schedules Masses at 3 am and 11 am with several priests named for rites. Activities include Catholic Youth cake sale Home and School meeting adult choir practice and Wednesday film education in the church auditorium.

St. Joseph's I Thessalonians Moosizeer Joseph OG Sullivan T. Petmiert J Lereee Richard Moravek Martin Moore Larry Haynes Falter Zegiin Richard Worth We Hebert Atar Society Catholic Youth Organization Home and School Association Auditorum

From Death To Life Sermon At St Pauls Lutheran Church

Rev Harold O Bombhoff preaches From Death To Life at St Pauls Lutheran Church Sunday family service with a children's sermon Blots and Spots. Service starts 10 15 a m Sunday School at 9 a m Nursery for under threes during Sunday School and worship. Men meet for monthly gathering Tuesday at 7 p m Roy Cochrum presiding Junior Instruction at 9 p m Saturday with make up class at 4 p m Thursday Christian Service League and choirs meet Wednesday.

Harold O. Bombhoff St. Paul's Lutheran Roy Cochrum Christian Service League

St Mark's Hosts Missionary Speaker Dr Frank Laubach

Dr Frank Laubach, missionary and world figure, will speak at St Mark's United Methodist Church at 7 30 p m Wednesday. Rev Leslie LeGrand's Sunday topics are Have Your Faith Lifted at 8 49 and 10 55 a m. MYF meets at 8 30 p m for supper and program. Sunday services honor Youth Appreciation Week with recognition at 8 40 a m.

Frank Laubach St. Mark's United Methodist Church Leslie LeGrand MYF Tom Rev. LeGrand

Highlands Junior Records Nine-Week Honor Students

Highlands Junior School announces nine week honor roll with two categories. The all A category requires no subject below A and the A average category requires overall 90 or above. Names of top students are listed by grade, including Dianne Stovall Sylvia Castilly Martha Sylvester Mona Cross and others. Pep rally guest speaker and film events noted along with band performances during November activities.

Sylvester Highlands Highlands Junior School Studen Dianne Stovall Sylvia Castilly Martha Sylvester Mona Cross Keith Ferguson Becky Ezell David Parker Ronnie Dickey Pam Klaus Lisa Jones Cynthia Greenwood Jaylynn Brazzil Connie Blickham Madeline Woods Connie Fulcher Shiela Keihi Teresa Wade Anthony Griffin Kent Bond Kenneth Wille Ray Alien Mark Cross Karen Urbanek Donnie Smalley Cynthis Conway Blanche Greenwood Bradley Christensen Jerry Faullon Harry Grubaugh Byron Mercer Marie Richard Sandra Thomas Vicki Vail Susan Carver Pinie Webber Patricia Presnull Raye Dean Davis Bernadette Auzenne Teresa Flipps Patricia Neatherlin Donna Pennington

When The Door Closes Sermon At Redeemer Lutheran

Rev Glen Kollmeyer will deliver the 10 45 am sermon at Redeemer Lutheran Church based on Luke 13 24 30. The Lutheran Hour will be presented by Tommy Thompson and James Martin from Houston after the service. A Young Couples Club meets at 3 30 pm to visit Michael Brewers home at 104 Laura Lane Dayton.

Glen Kollmeyer Redeemer Lutheran Church Tommy Thompson James Martin Houston Michael Brewers Laura Lane Dayton

First Presbyterian Pastor Continues Sermon Series Man

The Rev. Burnette W. Dowler will continue The Internalized Man series at 8:30 and 11 a.m. services. Youth are recognized during Youth Appreciation Week. A coffee follows the 11 a.m. service. Junior and Senior High fellowships meet, with bike riding at Dowler residence. Bring canned goods for a Thanksgiving basket. District Fall Junior High Rally slated Saturday Nov. 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at First Presbyterian Baytown. cost $1.50 includes lunch. An adult education class meets Tuesday at 10 a.m. Rev. Dowler teaches. United Presbyterian Women present the annual Thank Offering at 7:20 p.m. in the fellowship hall. funds go to Presbyterian Church U.S.A. boards.

Burnette W. Dowler First Presbyterian Church The Optimist International B. W. Dowler Westwood First Presbyterian Church, Baytown Dowler United Presbyterian Women Fellowship Hall G. B. Harper Presbyterian Church U.S.A Christian Education Ecumenical Missions National Missions

Burleson Named New Annuitant at Humble Auctioneering Role

J P Burleson is announced as the new annuitant and Humble auctioneer with a degree from Allen Academy. He graduated in June 1568 and plans charity functions travel church work and visits. Burleson worked at the Storehouse since 1941 joining maintenance, retired November 1 as senior materials clerk. He and wife Margie have two daughters Mix Shirley La Vergne and Mrs Jean Creekmore and six grandchildren, all living in Baytown.

John P. Burleson New Humble Annultant Allen Academy Buriewon Humble Margie Mix Shirley la Vergne Jean Creekmore Baytown

First French military balloon unit formed in 1704

The World Almanac notes France created the first military balloon unit in 1704. It included a hydrogen balloon and a crew of two. Deployed at the battle of Manberg, the balloon frightened Austrian forces into retreat over feared troop observation.

Jess France World Almanac Manberg

St Pauls to Host Interfaith Housing Speaker Osterhus

Sigurd M. Osterhus, president of the Baytown Interfaith Housing Corporation, will speak at St. Pauls Methodist Church on Sunday at 6 p.m. about housing needs for low income Baytown families as part of New Forms of Missions. A 5 p.m. covered dish supper precedes the event.

Sigurd M. Osterhus Baytown

Stewardship Commitment Day at Memorial Baptist

Memorial Baptist Church designates Sunday as Stewardship Commitment Day. Members will sign cards confirming support of the $246,000 gadget for 1969. Dr J W Edward Thiele preaches at 10 am on A Religion of Sacrifice Genesis 22 7 1 14.

Memorial Baptist Church Edward Thiele

First Christian Family Meeting Told By Pastor

The First Christian Church schedules a Wednesday 6 30 p m family night supper in Fellowship Hall followed by Sweet Adelines directed by Loren Hunnicutt. Rev B D Nisbet Jr will preach at 10 50 a m Sunday on Reflections on A Familiar Theme Psalm 135. O H Ficklin to lead worship Clyde Biggers and J S Mann at communion. Deacon chairman Clyde Jones. Chi Rho meets 5 p m CYF group 6 p m Nisbet to discuss youth week steering committee plans for the morning service February 2 Bowling at 7 p m CWE visitation 9 30 a m Tuesday.

First Christian Church Fellowship Hall Clyde Biggers J. S. Mann Clyde Jones Rev. Nisbel CWE

Cedar Bayou Methodist Services Schedule Details

The Rev. Roy L. Felder preaches at 10:50 a.m. Cedar Bayou United Methodist Church ushers include J. E. Baker James Elliott Buddy Fender F R O Nea l M B Caster A V Haynes The youth snack supper is at 6:30 p.m. and youth groups meet at 6 p.m. The night service begins at 7 p.m. with Rev Felder preaching Builders and Crusaders meet at 7 p.m. Monday for business and social items Tuesday circles meet at listed homes University of Life Groups meet 6:30 p.m. Wednesday choir rehearsal at 7:30 p.m. Thursday Jullal Lattle Circle meets with quilting afternoon.

Roy L. Felder Cedar Bayou United Methodist Church J. E. Baker James Elliott Buddy Fender F. R. O'Neal M. B. Caster A. V. Haynes Rev Felder Builders and Crusaders Joy Herman Ballard Narcille T. D. O'Brien Faith W. E. Foxworth Ferry Rd University of

Bayway Christian Thanksgiving Dinner and Activities

Bayway Christian church plans a 3 30 p m Thanksgiving Dinner for the congregation with Rev Monte I Brown speaking on New Life In the Church Sunday morning. A church meeting for women is set for 9 30 a m Tuesday at the parsonage 112 Lazy Lane led by Myrna Sewell Loretta Johnson and Ellen Brown. Nursery will be available. Youth camping trip departs Friday at 6 p m with chaperones Lynn Ann Anderson and Jackie Orgle Boswell.

Bayway Christian Church Nancy Bettes Monte I. Brown Lazy Lane Myrna Sewell Loretta Johnson Ellen Brown Belo Nursery Tambalt Lynn Ann Anderson Jackie Orgle Boswell

Marine Recruiter in Baytown Wednesdays

Sgt. Lewis Robertson U S Marine Corps Recruiter will be in Baytown each Wednesday at the Federal Building from 9 a m until 3 p m inviting all young men of military age to visit and discuss their obligation A buddy plan lets friends enlist and train together.

Lewis Robertson U. S. Marine Corps Baytown Federal Robertson USMC Arnhem Land Australia Rob

Singing Set At Baptist Church Gospel Hour

Bayou Baptist Church on Sjolander Road will host a monthly gospel singing Saturday from 7 30 to 9 30 p m All denominations were invited Pastor Bart Hester leads the church

Loyalty Sunday at Trinity Church Plans Detailed Services

Loyalty Sunday will be observed at Trinity Episcopal Church with Holy Communion at 9:15 a.m. conducted by Rev. P. Walter Henckell, and at 11 a.m. by Rev. F. Philip Dignam. Lay readers, ushers, acolytes, and altar guild members are listed for both services. Church School meets at 9:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. Episcopal Young Church and Junior League gather at 6:30 p.m., plus a Soul Cinema film series continuation and a women’s meeting Tuesday with Mrs. John Sylvester presenting Saigon slides.

Trinity Episconst D. Wesley Marston A.m Hector Walter Henckell James Harrop Marion Lewis Albert Fanestiel Fentiman Miss Marsha Seale John H. Maxwell Fred T. Philips T. HR. Walmsley Fred Bednarski Andy Wismar Keith Stallknecht Lee Armstrong David Timmons Tom Walmsley Dickie Hunter James Cox Emory Wood A. F. Murphy Wendell FE. Boyce i Richard McManus Carl Russell John Russell Jerome Zierlein Donnie Messerschmidt C. ¥. McKean D. F. Whatley J. W. Stewart H. W. Messerschmidt Altar Guild Leonard Hart Episcopal Young Church John Sylvester Saigon AU Saint's Church

Coady Baptist WMU Luncheon Slated Tuesday

Coady Baptist WMU will hold a covered dish luncheon at 9 30 Tuesday at the church. Ruth Meadows reviews Columbis Land of Conflict And Promise. Sunday worship at 10 45 with Rev. C E Meadows message The Potters Work. Sunday school at 9 20. Evening services 5 30 Training Union and 6 30 worship Love or Perish. Wednesday prayer meet 6 30 for youth groups and teachers officers meeting. New YWA to be organized with Cedar Bayou Baptist youth group as guests. Church service at 7 2.

Coady Baptist Wmu Ruth Meadows Columbis C. E. Meadows Meadows YWA Cedar Bayou

Reverend Commer to Speak at St John’s UM Church Services

The Rev. William J. Commer of St John’s United Methodist Church will speak at 8:45 and 11 a.m. services this Sunday with the topics For I Am Not Ashamed and What Have You Done With Jesus. Church School meets at 9:45 a.m. AYF gathers at 7 p.m. A literature clinic for Church School workers runs 7 to 9:20 p.m. Tuesday at Grace United Methodist. The Rebecca Class meets Wednesday at the home of Mrs. B. F. Preasswood, 1601 Yupon.

William J. Commer St. John's United Methodist Church Phil Al‘fen Ayf Commer Jesus Grace United Methodist Church Rebecca B. F. Preasswood Yupon

Grace Methodist Men announce guest speaker and church events

Grace Methodist Men will welcome Don Strickland as guest speaker at 7 p.m. Wednesday. George Bennett chairs the dinner, Wallis Hunt presides over the business meeting, and Rev. Asbury Lenox delivers the Sunday service sermon “Prayer Can Be Costly.” Church school begins at 9:30 a.m. Sunday with youth activities at 5:30 p.m. Senior and Junior High groups sponsored by local families. Gene Erwin and Sara Gene Holtman listed for church education roles.

Don Strickland Grace Methodist Texas Conference Ley Strickland Liberty George Bennett Wallis Hunt Asbury Lenox Fuhler Charles Milter Ray McCallum Ronnie Welty Gene Erwin Sara Gene Holtman Christian Education

The Name Christ Taught Westminster Sermon

The Rev Thomas R Brower will preach on The Name Christ Taught at 11 a m Sunday at Westminster Presbyterian Church 7600 Bay Way Drive Readings Exodus 3 1 14 and Matthew 6 5 14 Choir to sing O My Soul Praise God the Father Church school classes start 9 30 a m Two adult study courses and an adults Communicants class offered Junior High and Senior High Fellowships meet later in day A Christian Education Commission meets 7 30 p m Monday New officers of United Presbyterian Women installed 3 30 a m Tuesday Girls Scout Troop 1260 meets at 3 30 p m Tuesday Choir rehearse 7 45 p m Wednesday Bible study Thursday men luncheon 12 15 p m at the Tower

Redeemer Michael Brewer Kenneth Erwin Gene Smith George Nelson Charles Rampasek Henry Reimer Jr Christ Thomas R. Brower Westminster Presbyterian Church Bayway Drive Westminster God Christian Education Commission Brower United Presbyterian Women’s Association John DeGarmo Bob Bonham Bob Seale Mildred Hunt R. K. Saunders Norman Ward John Seligman Fellowship Hall Glenn Whitcomb K Olferman Westminster Choir Gene Boynton

Christ Scientist Church Announces Sermon Title and Hours

First Church of Christ Scientist at 06 Nevada St Baytown holds 11 a.m. services with the Bible Lesson Mortals and Immortals. denominational readings follow. Reading Room at 10 N Ashbel open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday for public visits.

Christ, Scientist Nevada Michigan ASL N. Ashbel Street First Church of Christ, Scientist Nevada St. Baytown

Jehovah's Witnesses Sermon at Kingdom Hall Sunday

Jehovah's Witnesses announce a 2 p.m. Sunday sermon at the Kingdom Hall conducted by a visiting minister from the Clute congregation. A group Bible study follows on the topic Man's Rule About to Give Way to God's Rule. Other meetings this week include 8 p.m. Tuesday Bible study and Friday 7:30 p.m. ministry school and service meeting at the Kingdom Hall.

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses Clute Congregation Congregation Bible Studies Kingdom Hall. Prey

Alliance Church Sermon Subjects Told By Pastor Pace

The Chris tan and Missionary Alliance Church of Baytown announces sermon topics for Sunday services led by Pastor Curtis L. Pace. The 10:55 a.m. message is The Most Expedient Human Response and the 7 p.m. sermon is Clay Just Yields Itself. Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m. The church meets at 1219 N. Pruett.

Christan and Missionary Allance Church Baytown Curtis L. Pace Alliance Church N. Pruett

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