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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1940

Page

8

Summer church services and programs update

On First Second avenue at Twelfth street SE the Rev Grant F Anderson leads summer services in the basement. Church school 945 morning worship 11 with Miss Meriwyn Pollins at the piano. Philathia class and church work meetings noted. Concordant events include a pastor’s pulpit flowers and a workers conference Monday at 730. Calvary-Fifth avenue hosts Evangelist Carl Bassett in August with Bible school 940 a.m. and services at 1055 and 730 p.m. The Great Pyramid study and lantern slides featured in evangelistic programs.

Second Avenue Twelfth Street Grant F. Anderson Meriwyn Pollins Philathia Church School Workers Philathia Daughters Washington Calvary Fifth Avenue Sixth Street Rodney C. Gould Carl Bassett

Catholic and Christian Churches Listings With Mass Times

A local church directory lists services for Catholic parishes including Immaculate Conception on Third avenue and Tenth street SE with multiple Mass times and confessions. Also shown are St Matthew’s St Patrick’s St Wenceslaus St Ludmila’s and Christian church services with pastors, sermon topics, and church school schedules.

Christian Science Services and Reading Room Listings

The First Church of Christ Scientist holds services at 1242 Second Avenue at 11 a.m. with the subject Soul. Sunday school at 9:45. Wednesday evening testimonial meeting at 8. Reading room at 318 Paramount Theater building open daily 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. except Sunday.

Christian Science First Church of Christ Scientist Second Avenue Paramount Theater

Church of Christ Bible Study and Services Schedule

The Church of Christ at 309 L avenue NW hosts a Bible study at 10 30 a.m with a short member talk, a communion service at 11, and an evening service at 7 30.

Church of Christ L Avenue NW

Church Sunday Programs at Hasek Hall

Sunday services at 107 Second Avenue SE Hasek hall include Sunday school at 10 am with brief talks by Miss Betty Livermore and Christina Spangler, followed by preaching service at 11 led by Elders Nuttell and Triplett.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Mormons Second Avenue SE Hasek Hall Betty Livermore Christina Spangler Nuttell Triplett

Church of God Service Schedule on Eighth Street

The Church of God at Laverue and Eighth Street NW led by Rev. R. N. Coolidge opens with unified worship at 9:45 then a chalk talk for children and a sermon. Sunday school at 10:45, dismissal 11:30, U P meeting 6:30, evening service 7:30. Midweek services Wednesday 1:30.

Church of God L Averue Eighth Street NW R. N. Coolidge S. S U. P Pases

Fourth Avenue Church Services Schedule

The Rev S L Barnhart pastor of the Church conducts a full day starting with church school at 9 45 morning worship at 10 50 with the sermon The Tie That Binds. Installation service at 1 30 B Y P D at 6 30 and evening worship at 7 30 Echoes From Camp by the young people Meditation by pastor The Great Benediction and midweek prayer service Wednesday at 7 30 pm.

Fourth Avenue Twelfth Street S. L. Barnhart

Bible Study and Worship Schedule at 716 Eighth Avenue SW

Bible study at 10am and midweek session at 8pm on Wednesday outline a second Colossians chapter focus. Worship and communion are planned for 1 pm and an evening service at 8 pm.

Eighth Avenue SW Colossians

Fourteenth Avenue SW Church Schedule Full Week

The Rev A L McQuay pastor leads Sunday school at 9 30 a m Morning worship at 10 45 with the sermon Spiritual Deposits Pre service prayer 6 30 p m NYPS Hi NY and Junior 7 p m Evangelistic service 8 p m Glorying in the Cross Cottage prayer Tuesday 2 p m Midweek prayer Wednesday 7 45 p m Home address listed for church activities.

Fourteenth Avenue A L. McQuay Hi-N.y Cottage

Evening Worship and Choir Special at Bethany Lane Church

The Bethany Lane church announces Sunday worship at 10 with a sermon titled The Coming Prince by Rev E F Byers and a 7 p.m. program featuring Donald Johnson and music by Mrs Howard White and Mrs Francis Brinkman. Evening service includes a Dorothy Blaine and Dorothy Hayes duet. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8.

Bethany L Avenue Sixth Street E. F Byers Prince Donald Johnson Ivory Palaces Howard White Francis Brinkman Dorothy Blaine Dorothy Hayes

Dairy Dale Union Sunday School Schedule

The Dairy Dale Union holds Sunday school from 9 30 to 10 30 am with L. E. Wardle as superintendent guiding the session.

Dairy Dale Union L. E. Wardle

Church Services Across City On Sunday Schedule

Listings show multiple churches with service times and ministers. St John’s on Park Ave SE offers Holy Communion at 9:30 a.m. and morning prayer at 10 a.m. Grace on Avenue NE holds 7:30 and 10 a.m. services led by Rev Jones. First on Third St SW, Rev Stauffer conducts 9 a.m. Sunday school with no other service. Riverview park hosts Assembly and School of Christian Education. Second on 18th Ave SW presents 10:45 a.m. worship with sermon Providence in Human Affairs and evening events. Foursquare Gospel Tabernacle at 609 First Ave W lists 9:45 a.m. Sunday school and 11 a.m. worship with Crusaders and evening evangelistic services.明星

St. John's Nineteenth Street Park Avenue D. A. Loferski Grace Sixth Street Vernon L Shattuck Jones First Avenue Third Street Geo. A Stauffacher Assembly School of Christian Education Riverview Park Cedar Falls Eighteenth Avenue Ninth Street O. C. Gatrelle Providence In Christian Endeavor Foursquare Gospel Tabernacle Crusaders Cline Halsey Spear

Free Methodist Church Schedule on 6th Avenue

The Rev. C. M. Cunningham pastors the Free Methodist church at 6 Avenue and Eighth Street NW. Sunday school starts at 9 45 a.m. followed by preaching at 10 45 a.m. Class meeting at 11 45 a.m. Young people's meeting at 6 45 p.m. Evening service at 7 30 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p.m.

Free Methodist Avenue Eighth Street NW C. M. Cunningham

Interdenominational and Lutheran Services and Schedules

Interdenominational Church on Third Street at Fifth Avenue SW offers unified services with Sunday school and morning worship at 10. Holy gospel preaching at 7 30 p.m. Children’s choir and Bible study Thursdays at 5 30 p.m. Open air meeting in Greene Square Saturdays at 8 p.m. Lutheran Trinity Missouri Synod at First Avenue and Fourteenth Street SW conducts divine service at 8 30 a.m. Sermon text Gal 3 15 22. Sunday school 8 30. Gottesdienst 9 45. Junior Walther League Monday 7 45 p.m. Senior Walther League Thursday 7 45 p.m. Fiscal year ends the last Sunday in September.

Interdenominational Church Third Street Fifth Avenue SW A. J. Stokes Salvation Bible Greene Square

Saron-Augustana Synod Sunday Services listed

On Second Avenue at Third Street SW Rev F J Carlson pastor leads Sunday school 945 am and morning worship 11 am with sermon The Good Samaritan Way In Carlson's absence Gilbert Fjellman leads service First United Lutheran Third Avenue at Tenth Street SE Rev Henry Scherer pastor Sunday school 945 am divine worship 11 am sermon Who Is My Neighbor reception of members baptism of children and dedication of Loyalty bonds Parish education cabinet meets

Saron Augustana Synod Second Avenue Third Street F. J Carlson Good Samaritan Way Carlson Gilbert Fjellman United Lutheran Church In America Third Avenue Tenth Street Henry Scherer

Bethany-Missouri Synod Announces Sunday Services

Church listings for Auesburg and surrounding areas include Bethany-Missouri Synod at 2044 First Avenue E with Rev Mark J Steege. Trinity at Third Avenue and Fifth Street SW with Rev W Glenn Rowley. John Huss at Fourteenth Avenue and First Street SW with Rev W C Grant. St Pauls at Third Avenue and Fourteenth Street SE with Rev Charles J Bready. Union worship at First Congregational First Presbyterian and St Pauls Methodist with guest speaker Dr Samuel Kincheloe. Kenwood at 302 Thirty third Street NE with Rev Merton B Green. St James at Ellis Boulevard and Avenue NW with Rev Thomas Collister.

Trinity Third Avenue Fifth Street All Departments First Congregational First Presbyterian St. Paul’s Methodist Samuel C. Kincheloe Allan Faber Schirmer Young People’s League Kenwood Thirty-third Street Merton B. Green St. James—Ellis Boulevard Avenue NW Thomas Collister Jesus

In God We Trust Pastor Sermon at Memorial Presbyterian

The message contrasts trust in chariots and horses with trust in God. It cites Psalm 20:7 and references enduring divine security, urging humility before changing fortunes like 1929 and 1939 events. It notes church activities at 1121 Third Street SE with times for Sunday school, salvation service, and youth programs.

Man aging Our Talents sermon series at city church

The Rev Samuel Ramaker, pastor leads events at 7 p.m on First Eighth avenue at L street SW and again at 7 30 p.m at the Interdenominational church on Fifth avenue at Third street SW. Church school is at 9 a.m and worship at 10 a.m.

Eighth Avenue L Street Samuel Ramaker Fifth Avenue Third Street

The New Birth Sermon At Local Church

The Rev. J. W. Collins offers a Sunday service schedule at 512 Sixth Street SE with Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 11 including the sermon The New Birth Evening worship at 8 and midweek activities Prayer meeting on Wednesday and choir rehearsal on Thursday at 8 p.m.

Sixth Street J. W. Collins the New Birth

Presbyterian church notices and guest ministers listed

Westminster Third and Bever avenues at Fourteenth Street SE hosts Rev James H Blackstone Jr with prayer meeting 9 30 am and Sunday school 9 45 am. Guest minister Rev Stuart M Patterson from First Presbyterian Ley Colorado preaches at 10 55 am on Ten Good Men. Junior senior and youth Christian Endeavor meet 7 pm. Midweek prayer Bible study 7 30 pm at Hus Memorial Ninth Street SE led by Rev Benjamin J Paroulek. Sermon topics include Great Was Their Faith and Be Ready Always. Daniels Park church at 860 Center Point Road NE closed in August for interior redecoration returning Sept 1. Sinclair Memorial Twelfth Avenue at Ninth Street SE led by Rev August Cramer with Bible school 9 30 am and worship 10 45 am. Y P C E 7 pm. Olivet Avenue at Tenth NW led by Rev E J Wykle with church school 10 am and sermon The Promises of God. Central Park Avenue at Seventeenth Street NE led by Rev C H Hook with church school 9 30 am elders prayer 10 15 am and worship 10 30 am with topic Offended in Christ. Prayer and praise service Wednesday 7 30 pm.

Westminster Third and Bever Avenues Fourteenth Street James H. Blackstone, Jr Stuart M Patterson First Presbyterian Church Greeley Colo Young People's Christian Endeavor Societies Hus Memorial Ninth Avenue Seventh Street Benjamin J. Paroulek Frank Troyak Young People's Society Woodrow Kucera P.m. Choral Society Daniels Park Center Point Road Daniel E. Kerr Sinclair Memorial B Avenue Tenth NW E. J. Wykle Central Park Seventeenth Street C. H Hook

Sunshine Mission at 121 123 Second Street NE

The Sunshine Mission church at 121 123 Second Street NE lists Rev Frank K Ward as founder and Rev Frank H Ward as superintendent with Rev T J Hinkin as assistant superintendent. Services run nightly at 7 30, with Sunday school at 3 pm and a full schedule of Bible classes and societies throughout the week led by church leaders. Tomorrow's 7 30 pm service will be conducted by Rev T J Hinkin.

Sunshine Mission Second Street Frank K Ward Frank H Ward T J Hinkin F M Smuth Young Peoples Helping Hand Society

St George and St John Churches Announce Service Times

The Saint John and St George churches share service schedules with Sunday school at 9 30 am and 8 30 am respectively. Matins at 10 am and Divine Mass at 11 am are conducted in Syrian Greek and English with clergy including Very Rev Basilios G Mahfouz and Rev Thomas N Abodeely leading.

St. John Sixth Avenue Seventh Street Thomas N. Abodeely St. George Ninth Street Twelfth Avenue Basilios G Mahfouz

Reverend James T Stewart Church Schedule

The Rev James T Stewart pastor at the church holds Sunday school at 9 45 am morning worship, Senior Christian Endeavor at 3 pm and midweek prayer service Thursday at 7 pm.

Czech Reformed Church Service at 9 A M

At 1510 Second Street SW the Czech Reformed Church led by Rev Milo Filipi holds Morning Worship in Czech with a sermon by Rev Joseph Bren The church also runs an English Bible school and Christian Endeavor program starting at 9 a m.

Czech Reformed Church Second Street Milo Filipi Church Bible School Joseph Bren Christian Endeavor

Rev Barnhart To Close Ministry At Local Church

The Rex S L Barnhart, pastor of the Church of the Brethren in SE, since 1937, will end his ministry this Sunday and depart for Long Beach California to lead a Brethren church starting September 1. He will be succeeded by Rev H L Ruthrauff of Independence Kansas. Barnhart will preach at 10:50 AM and 7:30 PM services with a basket lunch at noon. He and Mrs Barnhart will sing Hold Thou My Hand.

Rex S L Barnhart Church of the Brethren Fourth Avenue Twelfth Street Barnhart Long Beach Calif H LL Ruthrauff Independence Kan

Chicago Man To Speak At Union Service Sunday

Dr Samuel C Kincheloe professor of the sociology of religion at Chicago Theological Seminary will speak at 10 30 am Sunday in the third August union service at St Pauls Methodist church His topic is The Celebration of Late Allan Faber Schirmer of Baldwin Wallace Conservatory will be the vocal soloist Participating churches include First Congregational First Presbyterian and St Pauls Methodist.

Samuel C Kincheloe Chicago Theological Seminars St Pauls Methodist Church Allan Faber Schirmer Baldwin-Wallace Conservatory of Music First Congregational First Presbyterian St Pauls Methodist

The Lord is my shepherd Psalm 23 summary

Psalm 23 from the King James Version describes God guiding and comforting the speaker. It speaks of green pastures still waters restored souls paths of righteousness and protection in danger with comfort from the rod and staff. It ends with promises of goodness mercy and dwelling with the Lord forever.

Morning and Evening Worship Services Listed

The schedule lists Morning worship at 9 45 am and 11 am with Rev SF Parke of Kirkwood Illinois as speaker. Sunday school at 9 45 am and morning service at 11 am on Grande Avenue and at First Third avenues with Rev T M Nielson speaking on Lifes Profits. No evening service is planned.

Grande Avenue Sixteenth Street SF Parke Kirkwood, Il Third Avenue Second Street T. M. Nielson Lifes Profits

Sunday School and Evening Lectures at Local Church

Mabel Swanson speaks at Sunday school at 9 30 am followed by Morning worship. An 11 am evening lecture features Miss Luella Balsiger on What Is Your Goal. Special music available. Wednesday class at 2 30 pm Les sons in Truth. Evening class at 8 pm Prosperity on Friday at 8 pm. Location 1M15 Second Avenue SE.

Second Avenue Mabel Swanson Luella Balsiger

Church Briefs Rev Ward to speak at Robins Church event

The Rev Frank H Ward Sun shine Mission superintendent speaks tomorrow at 730 pm at Robins Church of the Brethren. Tonight at 8 o clock in Greene’s Square an interdenominational meeting features Rev Harold Adams and Leslie Anthony of Calvary Baptist Church, Mrs Murray of Assembly of God, and Rex C Halsey of Foursquare Gospel tabernacle.

Frank H Ward Sunshine Mission Robins Church Greene's Square Interdenominational Church Harold Adams Leslie Anthony Calvary Baptist Church Murray Assembly of God Rex C. Halsey Foursquare Gospel Tabernacle

Westminster to Host Rev Paterson in Sunday Service

The Rev Stuart M. Paterson, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Greeley Colorado, will be guest minister at the Westminster Presbyterian Church Sunday at 11:55 a.m. The sermon topic is Ten Good Men.

Stuart M. Paterson First Presbyterian Church Greeley Colo Westminster Presbyterian Church

Guest preachers to fill Kenwood Methodist pulpit Sundays

The Kenwood Methodist Church will feature guest speakers for the next three Sundays while Rev. and Mrs Merton B. Greene vacation in Vermont. August 25 schedules Rev. Mr Bret nall. September 1 features Rev. Mr Stubbs and September 8 presents Robert Crabbs.

Kenwood Methodist Church Merton B. Greene Vermont Mr Bretnall Mr Stubbs Robert Crabbs

Luther Leaguers Head To State Convention

Members of the Luther league at First Lutheran Church gather Sunday at 2 p.m. for a fellowship supper before traveling to Muscatine for the state Luther league convention Sunday Monday and Tuesday. Four members will represent the group.

Luther League of the First Lutheran Church Muscatine Luther League

Luther League Convention Invites Interested Members

A note invites all persons interested in Luther League work to attend the convention, with four others serving as alternates.

Luther League

Personal Health Service on slimming and dieting timing

The column advises that optimal weight loss occurs years before a diet is needed and recommends gradual changes rather than quick fixes. It notes readers request rapid fat loss for summer trips, but emphasizes steady, months-long effort and cautions against miracle methods.

Health and Hygiene Pamphlets for Readers

Librarian notes a list of health topics and remedies offered via short pamphlets. Readers may request by sending a stamped addressed envelope and 3-cent stamp. response promises names of a physician for alleged balancing treatment and emphasizes painless relief.

India John F Dilie Coy

New York Harbor Hosts 129 Fish Species Listed

In recent years researchers recorded 129 distinct fish species in New York harbor reflecting rich biodiversity and ongoing ecological surveys by local environmental agencies and marine scientists.

New York Harbor

Appointment of Administratrix in Koenigsemark Estate Iowa

Notice from Linn County Iowa that on August 9 1940 the undersigned was appointed and qualified as Administratrix of the estate of Emil Koenigsemark deceased. Creditors asked to demand payment and file claims with the Linn County District Court. L D Dennis attorney.

State of Iowa Linn County Emil Koenigsemark Towa Iowa District Court

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Baptist Immaculate Conception John M. Molloy M A. Mullan Bernard Collins St. Matthew’s Twenty-fourth Street First Msgr August Vojacek Joseph A. Syrovy St. Ludmila's Twenty-first Avenue Frank R. Hruby John Chihak Third Avenue SE Marion H. Williams I. E. Linkletter Bread of Life C. E Church of the Nazarene Dairy Dale Episcopal Auesburg Bethany—Missouri Synod Mark J. Steege Bethany League Methodist Salvation Army Egypt Assyria Palestine W. E Thompson Holiness Meeting Y.plc Salvation Service Home League Band of Love Poland God Sidney Lanier Charles Scribner's Sona Presbyterian United Brethren Seventh Street SE James T Stewart I Senior Christian Endeavor Chicago Intl Uniform Bible Studies United Presbyterian Unity Center Church Briefs Stuart Paterson Luther Leaguers Personal Health Service William Brady M. Nn Dec Brady L. D. Dennis Cedar Rapids Gas Co. “Gas The Cedar Rapids Ginsberg’s First Ave Geo. P. Hardy Beauty Parlor and Barber Supplies Hiltbrunner Music Company, Inc. Pianos Band Instruments Sheet Victor Records Hubbard Ice & Fuel Co Iowa Mutual Liability Insurance Co. Home Office Second Avenue, SE Iowa Theater Kitterman Cleaners 3Rd Ave Dial J. C. Landenberger Luberger Company, Inc Messinger & Sons Cartage Contractors Montgomery Ward 2Nd St. SE O. F. Paulsen Construction Co General Contractors and Builders Iowa Theater Bldg Perpetual Savings & Loan Assn Reliable Transit Co Sands Printing Co 2Nd St. NE Tel Sears, Roebuck & Co Sears and Save State Theater Milo R. Whipple Yager
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