Church Activities Schedule From W J Johnson Pastor
Weekly church program lists rehearsals sermons and meetings including Sunday Men’s chorus WMU Sunbeams Cherub choir and junior and intermediate choirs. Howard College Extension begins Sept 9 offering courses on The Sunday School Preview Homiletics Doctrines and New Testament. Baptism ordinance to be administered at evening service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Johnson
H. C. Herring
WMU
Sunbeams
Cherub
Howard College’ Extension
Our Church
Reign of David Builds Jerusalem and Israel's Rise
The article surveys ancient Jerusalem ruled by David, detailing the old and new cities, holy sites, and a population mix. It outlines David’s military campaigns against the Philistines and Moabites, noting tribute from Moab and Hadadezer of Zobah as he expanded borders toward the Euphrates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newman Campbell
Jerusalem
Old City
Solomon
David
Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Moab
Hadadezer
Rehob
Zobah
Euphrates
David and Mephibosheth Stories Highlight Unity and Kindness
Biblical excerpts recount David consolidating Israel under one king with Jehovah guiding victories against foes. Mephibosheth, Saul’s grandson, is shown mercy at David’s table. The passage closes with a church notice inviting attendance at Austinville Church of God events and revival plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Saul
Jonathan
Mephibosheth
Division of Christian Education
U.S.A
Features Syndicate
Glory of Heaven and Gods Guarantee Sermon at Corner Oak
Corner Oak and Lafayette Streets church outlines a weekly schedule with Pastor Sheppard Bryan and leaders John Short Paul Tate. Morning worship at 11 00 a m features a sermon The Glory of Heaven. Evening services 7 30 p m reflect Gods Guarantee.
Pastoral and church activities announced for Sunday services
Rev. Jasper Kelley leads Sunday School at 10 with Larry Holaway as superintendent Worship at 11 with the pastor in charge B T U at 7 led by Carl Kyle and assistant Carl Segars Worship at 8 under the pastor Weekly church groups WMA R A G A meet first and third Friday Prayer service midweek urged for daily prayers for all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper Kelley
Larry Holaway
B.T.U
Carl Kyle
Carl Segars
W.M.A
R.A. G.A
Christ Jesus as Topic and Immanuel Sign to Be Studied
The lesson sermon for Sunday centers on Christ Jesus with the Golden Text from I Corinthians 4 6 about the light shining in hearts. Included biblical citation from Isaiah 7 14 notes the virgin birth and name Immanuel. Services Sunday 11 oclock and Wednesday 730 seating in the Reading Room at the rear of the Johnston Street church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Jesus
Jesus Christ
Immanuel
Isaiah
Johnston Street
Entrance Open on Wednesdays and Saturdays
The entrance is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 2 to 4.
Close of Youth Revival at Baptist Church on Wilson Ave
At 311 W Wilson Ave Smith FE pastor Ledbetter invites members to a youth revival ending today. Services include Sunday School 9 45 am supervised by Clarence Hudson worship 11 am Mack R Douglas brings the message with evening service 7 30 pm followed by a Baptist Training Union 6 30 pm. Junior choir practice Wednesday 6 30 pm. Romans 8 35 quoted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Wilson Ave
Smith FE
Ledbetter
Clarence Hudson
Bro
Mack R. Douglas
Baptist Training Union
Douglas
Nashville
Miss Polly Waldrip
Christ
Westside Presbyterian Church Schedule Changes
Westside Presbyterian on Seventh Ave SW lists routine services led by Rev. William B. Strong with Sunday school at 9 45 am worship at 11 am no evening service and Youth Fellowship at 5 30 pm Mid week worship and prayer on Wednesday at 7 30 pm choir practice at 8 15 pm with Miss Katherine Hoppers as choir director and Mrs E A Edwards organist Beginning on the First Sunday in September full time worship services will be resumed Visitors welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westside Presbyterian
Grace Baptist
Goebel Phillips
Bible School
Central Baptist Seeks Youth Week Support
Corner Fourth Ave and Grant St. Dr Clifton J Allen interim pastor leads Sunday school at 9 45 a m with H G Williams as general. Regular worship at 11 a m and 7 30 p m features youth leadership during the start of a Youth Week. Training Unions at 6 30 p m and prayer service at 7 30 p m Wednesdays. All invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Baptist
Fourth Ave
Grant Street
Clifton J. Allen
H. G. Williams
Jehovah's Witnesses Postpone Friday Meetings
Jehovah's Witnesses at Kingdom Hall 7% Church St. will postpone Friday night meetings to next Friday. Weekend meetings are cancelled due to the District Assembly at the Alabama State Fair grounds in Birmingham August 29 31. The main assembly address World Unity Is It Just A Dream will be delivered at 3 00 p m by H E Miller from New York. Regular Decatur meetings resume Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom
Bible Study Meetings In Hartselle And Decatur
A company Bible study in Hartselle will be held next Tuesday at 7:00 p m using This Means Everlasting Life. On Wednesday night the Decatur study meets at B W Mixon's residence 1809 College St SE beginning at 7 30 p m with What Has Religion Done For Mankind as the study aid.
Westminster Presbyterian and Flint Baptist Church Services
Westminster Presbyterian on Jackson Street at 8th Avenue East lists church school at 9 40 a m and morning worship at 11 o clock with Rev S Laws Parks of Athens and Decatur preaching. A corporation meeting follows. FLINT BAPTIST pastor Jack Carroll invites all to Sunday services at 9 45 a m Sunday school 10 55 worship 6 45 Training Union and 7 45 evening service. Revival planned for Sept 7 with a call to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Presbyterian
Jackson Street
8Th Avenue
Edward Davies
Church School
S. Laws Parks
Athens
Decatur
Westside Baptist Church Weekly Schedule and Leaders
Westside Baptist at 311 Memorial Drive NW lists Rev Bethea Stedham as pastor. Eugene Lamon is Sunday school superintendent and O H McCulloch Training Union director. Other leaders include Mrs C L Gunn WMS president J H Nelms Brotherhood president and Mrs H M Singleton Sunbeam band leader. Sunday school 9 45 am morning worship 11 am Training Union 6 30 pm evening worship 7 30 pm pastor in pulpit. Monday 4 00 pm Junior G A and Sunbeam meet. Tuesday 4 00 pm Intermediate G A and R A meet. Wednesday teachers and officers meet 7 00 pm midweek prayer 7 30 pm. Saturday Aug 30 cottage prayer at home of Mr and Mrs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westside Baptist
Memorial Drive
Bethea Stedham
Eugene Lamon
O. H. McCulloch
C. L. Gunn
W.M.S
J. H. Nelms
Brotherhood
H. M. Singleton
Sunbeam
Union
G.A
G. A
R.A
Grant Street Church of Christ Bible School and Worship Schedule
The Grant Street Church of Christ, with minister Chas R Brewer, announces Sunday Bible School at 9 45 am worship at 10 50 am and evening worship at 7 30 pm The Gospel meeting continues through the week with services at 10 am and 7 30 pm Athens Clay Pullias of Nashville Tenn is the speaker Attend these lessons of truth throughout the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Street
Grace Baptist church week schedule and upcoming speaker
Church notices list Bible school at 9 45 a m morning worship at 10 50 a m and evangelistic service with Rev Goebel Phil lips. Prayer meetings 7 p m and choir practice. Weekly events include pic nic at Hatfields and parish activities for St John s. Miss Mil dred Taylor Africa missionary guest Sept 9 and district delegate vote after Sunday service.
Keep Looking Up Message on Faith and Enduring Hope
A motivational faith note asserts that God can overcome insurmountable obstacles and encourages reliance on divine aid when human effort fails. The speaker promises that God will do for you what no other friend can do and urges continued trust.
Ninth Street Methodist Service and Sunday School Schedule
Morning worship at 11:00. Sunday School at 9:30. Sermon by minister Fie Man Who Could Not Make-Up His Mind. Music by the choir led by A. Guy Jones. Evening worship at 7:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Guy Jones
Little church with a big welcome services schedule
Rev Luther Atking leads a church with a welcoming message. Sunday school starts at 9 45 with Lesslie Compton as superintendent. Classes for all ages, preaching by the pastor. Training Union at 6 30 directed by Bi Standridge. Evening worship at 7 30. Teachers and officers meet Wednesday at 7. Bible study and prayer meeting at 7 30. All are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flint
Jack Carroll
J. W. Ward
Training Union
Robert Ryan
Bernice Nelson
Lois Chunn
Luther Atking
Lesslie Compton
Bi Standridge
Cattle as Currency Among Historical African Tribes
In earlier eras many African communities treated cattle as a form of wealth and exchange rather than primarily as food. Herds served as currency, with slaughter infrequent and tied to ritual or social occasions rather than daily sustenance.
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God
Israel
Joab
Jehovah
Syria
Damascus
10Th Ave
Austinville
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First Baptist
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Lafayette Sts
Sheppard Bryan
John C. Short
Paul E. Tate
Circle IL
Jesus
Workers Council
Bethlehem Baptist
Christian Science
O. B. Lansbury
Ninth Street Methodist Church
9Th St. and
6Th Ave
S.E
Northside Baptist
Church OF Christ
ST. John’s Episcopal
Hatfield’s
St. John’s
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M. H. White
Lee Franklin
L. A. Shirley
Wanda Wise
Ann Hambrick
Mildred Taylor
Africa
Lamon Fuller
Donal Lassiter
D. C. Aldridge
ST. Paul's Lutheran
Paul E. Krohn
New Orleans
Methodist
J. P. West Jr
O. P. Lansbury
Ninth Street Methodist
Fairview Baptist
Goidel’s Drug Store
W. Decatur
Aire
Micaela
America
Brock & Spight CO
Saniai
Romas II
Corinthians
Alatians
Phillippians
Hebrews ‘Salm
Johnnie Aycock
Radio Shack
Royal Tire Service
Alabama Brick & Tile CO
Hogan’s Service Station
H. G. Williams Insurance Agency
Hunter Furniture CO
Shumake Furniture Co., Inc
Sterchi
Speake, Warren & Ratliff
Decatur Coca-Cola Bottling CO
L. B. Wright & Son
A & S Appliance CO
Alabama Oil CO
John Patterson Co., Inc
Decatur Cleaners
Stone Lumber CO
Alabama Flour Mills
Caddell Drug CO
Wilder's Men‘s Shop
John W. Sandlin & Son
E. E. Forbes & Sons Piano CO
Davidson Coal & Feed CO
J. C. Penney CO
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