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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1952

Page

7

Sunday Worship and Circle Meetings at Central Methodist Church

Activities at Central Methodist Church include morning worship at 10 55 with sermon The Church of the Future, Sunday school at 9 30, evening service at 7 30, and various circles and groups meeting Monday through Wednesday including John son White and Smith Circles, Wesleyan Service Guild, junior board of rewards, and choir rehearsals.

Jackson Street Sixth Avenue T. J. Chitwood Church of the Future Bill Wright Loyal Temperance Legion W.S.C.S Johnson W. M. Dinsmore Sherman St S.E White W. R. Duncan 3Rd Ave S.W Smith W. T. Hamilton Henson R. L. Penn 8Th Ave Wesleyan Service Guild

Beginning of the Kingdom sermon analysis and church notice

Newman Campbell reflects on greatness in biblical Saul and modern rulers, outlining a study of rise to power from Samuel’s anointing to Israel’s request for a king. He contrasts divine and self willed leadership, with reference to biblical events and their lessons for today. Wednesday church program follows with Mr. Dalton C. Aldridge directing. public invited.

Dalton C. Aldridge

Westside Church Activities and Christian Science Lesson

The notice lists Westside church leaders and a full weekly schedule with Sunday school at 9 45 morning worship at 11 and evening service at 7 30. Training Union meetings and junior G A sessions are noted along with midweek prayer and choir rehearsals. A separate Christian Science reading room on Johnston Street announces services and study hours.

Christian Science Johnston Street

Smith EF Ledbetter pastor at 203 Wilson St NW

Sunday school at 9 45 A M with Clarence Hudson as superintendent. Morning worship at 11 00 A M followed by baptismal service at 2 00 P M all candidates to be present promptly. Baptist Training Union at 6 30 P M Clyde Randolph assistant director. Evening service at 7 30 P M with messages by the pastor. Brotherhood Monday 7 00 P M junior choir Wednesday 6 30 P M Polly Waldrip in charge midweek prayer and praise 7 00 P M officers and teachers meeting Friday 7 00 P M.

Memorial Drive N. W Bethea Stedham Eugene Lamon O H. McCulloch Training Union C. N. Gunn M. A J. H. Nelms Brotherhood H. M. Singleton Sunbeam Love R.A Westside Wilson St N.W Miss Polly Waldrip

Westminster Presbyterian Services Notice

Westminster Presbyterian church announce Sunday schedule on Jackson Street at 8th Avenue East. Edward Davies, Supt. of Church School, office 036, reports church school 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11 o clock with Dr Wayland McGlathery of First United Presbyterian Pittsburgh Pa to preach. Sermon topic not shown.

Westminster Presbyterian

Saul Becomes Israel’s First King in Ancient Tale

The narrative recounts Saul of Israel chosen by Samuel after the path through Ramah leads him to a prophetic dinner. Jehovah’s favor is noted as Saul becomes king, while dissenting voices call for caution. The story ends with preparations for battle against the Philistines and a promise of next week’s lesson.

Saul Samuel Gideon Mizpeh Israel Kish Ramah Jehovah Division of Christian Education National Council of the Churches of Christ U.S. A King Features Syndicate Gibeah Belial

What Is A Christian Board Meeting Notes

The board of elders will meet Monday night August 11 at 7 30 in Memorial Chapel. Mid week prayer and worship times are listed with services and youth fellowship. Mr and Mrs Mitchell Bazzall are directors and visitors are welcome.

Board of Elders Memorial Chapel Mitchell Bazzall

First Baptist Corner Oak and Lafayette Services

Sunday school at 9 45 a m with John C Short as superintendent morning worship at 11 00 the Sunbeams meet at 11 00 Royal Ambassadors meet at 2 00 Training Union 6 30 evening worship 7 30 Rev Jimmy Caudill conducts both services Monday WMS circles meet with details Tuesday etc heart of church notices announced.

Charles Kirk Business Woman's Fred Simmons John Short

Central Baptist Church Announces Interim Pastor and Services

Central Baptist at Corner 4th Ave E and Grant St lists Dr. Clifford J. Allen as interim pastor. Sunday school at 9 45 a m with sermons at 11 a m and 7 30 p m by Rev. C E Burton formerly pastor now in Jacksonville Fla Training Unions meet at 6 30 p m inviting members to join in the search for a new pastor.

4Th Ave. E Grant Street Clifford J. Allen C. E. Burton Jacksonville Fla

Westside Presbyterian Church Sunday School Info

Rev William B Strong pastor leads Westside Presbyterian with Sunday school at 9 45 am Elmer Bi shop elected general superintendent Mrs J E Thrasher primary superintendent a class and a place for all sought by the church families

Westside Presbyterian William B. Strong Elmer Bishop J. E. Thrasher

St Paul’s Lutheran announces upcoming services and picnic

Paul E. Krohn is pastor at St Pauls Lutheran Church. Sunday school starts at 9 45 a m and Sunday services at 10 45 a m. The Women’s Missionary League picnic is planned. On Monday night August 11 members should meet at the church at 6 p m.

Paul E. Krohn Women’s Missionary League

Grace Baptist Church Service Schedule

Pastor Rev Goebel Phillips leads Bible study at 9 45 a m with a family class. Morning worship at 1050 a m. Prayer hands at 7 00 p m. Evening evangelistic service 730 p m. Bible study and prayer Wednesday 730 p m. Choir practice 845 p m. Visitation Friday 1 00 p m. Remember keep looking up.

Goebel Phillips

First Christian Sunday Services Announced

First Christian Church announces Sunday school at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11 a m with no evening services in July and August The sermon topic is God Of Power by the minister D L Askew and Reece Robertson is Sunday school superintendent All are welcome to attend.

First Christian Sunday School D. L. Askew Reece Robertson S. S

Sixteenth Ave Baptist Church Service Schedule

Rev Lee Franklin pastor leads Sunday school at 9 45 AM with M H White as superintendent The morning message Why Christians Fail at 11 AM Training Union 630 PM directed by L A Shirley Evening service 730 PM nursery care provided The Sunbeams meet Monday 330 PM Women missionary society meets Monday 730 PM Officers and teachers meet Wednesday 630 PM Prayer service 730 PM church business meeting following Pray service Adult Choir Practice underway

Sixteenth Ave Lee Franklin M. H. White Lee L. A. Shirley W. C. Beavers L.A. Shirley Sunbeams Lamon Fuller Donal Lassiter Womens Missionary Society A. B. Teague

Ear to the Sky and the Church Listening Post

A reflective meditation on alertness and readiness. The speaker values being one step ahead, facing today's obstacles with spiritual strength. The Church serves as a listening post to understand God, self, and the world in the present moment.

God

Sunday School and Church Schedule Announcement

A church outlines its weekly activities led by Pastor Rev. Paul Mc Clusky and Superintendent Mr. James Owens. Morning services at 11 00 AM and evening messages at 8 00 PM. Activities include training union 7 00 PM choir rehearsals and various club meetings with visitors welcome.

Southside Baptist Church Weekly Schedule

Rev W J Johnson pastor H C Herring music and education director lead worship at 1050 A M with Sunday school at 945 A M Mr Ed Self superintendent Men s chorus rehearsal at 545 P M Training Union at 630 P M Howard Culver director Monday Nova Burns circle meets with Mrs Ed Self at 315 P M 220 Fifth Ave N W Lizzie Motes circle also meets with same host family

W. J. Johnson H. C. Herring Ed Self Howard Culver Nova Burns Circle 5Th Ave N. W Lizzie Motes Circle

St John’s Episcopal Church Week Schedule

Services on August 10 the ninth Sunday after Trinity at 9 45 am Church School 11 00 am morning prayer and sermon No early service events this week Thursday 9 00 am Holy Communion 7 15 pm Vestry meeting

ST. John’s

Bible Study and Services This Sunday At Local Church

Minister O. C. Lambert leads Bible study Sunday morning at 9:45 with preaching at 10:45. Evening service at 7:45 discusses Understanding The Bible. Vacation Bible School announced for upcoming sessions.

O. C. Lambert Bible School

Notice of Two Week Morning Church Camp at Grant Street

Conducted at Grant Street Church of Christ for two weeks beginning Monday from 9 to 11 am daily. All area congregations participate. Anyone assembling each morning at the South Decatur Church building at 8 30 will have transportation.

Grant Street Church

Local Churches Advertise Summer Services Across Town

A collection of church notices invites the public to attend Sunday school at 9:30 to 10:00 and worship at 11:00 with sermons by pastors such as Don Esty and Chas R. Brewer. Revival and vacation Bible school plans are noted with multiple locations including Kirby Chapel and Pryor Chapel.

Grant Street

Joint Meetings Planned For Mrs. Fred Hunt Jr Circles

During the summer months they will hold joint meetings of all the circles led by Mrs. Fred Hunt Jr. The plan coordinates activities and aims to unify groups through shared programs and schedules.

Fred Hunt Jr

Flint Baptist Revival Announcement

Sunday School resumes with Pastor Jack Carroll leading. Morning service at 55 minutes and evening message at 7 50 by the pastor. Training Union at 6 45 p.m. Wednesday prayer and Bible study with choir practice. Revival begins September 7 with prayers for the meeting.

Jack Carroll fam-Ward Training Union Robert Ryan

Missing Congregational Call to Worship and Prayer

A clipped historical plea invites readers to return to Christian faith and worship. It references God as rock fortress and deliverer and urges seeking the Lord during service times for family and national guidance.

Revival prayer and worship week at local church

Rev Jasper Kelley leads Sunday school at 10 00 worship at 11 and 8 with pastor preaching Training Union at 7 directed by Carl Kyle and Carl Seagers assists mid week prayer at 7 Wednesday evenings pastor in charge W M A R A G A and Brotherhood meet the first and third Friday Let us pray for revival starting the second Sunday in August Evangelist Bro J W Johnson from Decatur Let us support our pastor while he is away Go to church somewhere

Danville Road Fr. Parker Training Union C. D. Boozer Falkville Jasper Kelley Larry Holoway Carl Kyle Carl Seagers G. A Brotherhood J. W. Johnson Decatur

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