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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1944

Page

12

Faithful Congregation Seeks Aid as Pastor Absent

W B Strong is pastor with Sunday school led by Geo Devine and Miss Katherine Hoppers. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 and worship at 7 30 with sermon by the pastor. Missionary Society meets Wednesday 7 30. Rev A W Benefield preaches Sunday morning and Mrs Mary Walker Sunday evening. Sunday school at 10 45 with J C Conley in charge. Christian Crusaders at 6 45 led by Miss Mabel Allen. Mid week meeting Wednesday 1 pm. Everyone invited.

W. B. Strong Geo. Devine Katherine Hoppers Christian Endeavor Society Missionary Society A. W. Benefield Mary Walker J. C. Conley Christian Crusaders Mabel Allen

Sunday and Wednesday church services listed

Sunday school at 9 30 a m People's church Village 2 30 p m South Town 1331 4th Ave S Y P Legion at 7 p m preaching 8 00 p m Captain Fuller on Thou Art Man Wednesday 7 p m People’s church public invited weekly services held each week

People’s Church Village South Town 4Th Ave. S. Y. P Fuller

Central Baptist Church Services and Schedule

Central Baptist at Cor 4th Ave and Grant St posts Sunday school at 9 30 a m with Nathan Pryor as superintendent Morning service at 10 45 a m with Rev James Irwin speaker Evening service at 7 30 p m with Rev James Irwin speaker 6 15 p m Training Union and Wednesday Bible study and prayer at 7 30 p m Worship invitation extended to all.

Central Baptist Cor 4Th Ave Grant St Nathan. Pryor James Irwin

Memory Of Jesus Sermon At 9th Street Methodist

Rev John T Nolen presides with morning worship at 11 00 sermon Memory Of Jesus. John R Butler leads Sept services. Young People meet 6 45 pm evening worship 7 30 pm sermon Christian Ser vice In The Church. W S C S meets Monday 2 30 pm. Midweek prayer Wednesday 7 30 pm Pat Aday leader. Join us.

9Th ST. Methodist John T. Nolen John R. Butler Jesus Pat Aday

Westminster Presbyterian Sunday Services and Officer Installations

Westminster Presbyterian announces Sunday schedule with Sunday School at 9 40 a m led by superintendent Mr Jack Draper. Morning worship at 11 a m features a sermon by Rev T G Henry. Evening events include a 7 15 p m deacon and session meeting and an 8 00 p m ordination and installation of new officers.

Westminster Presbyterian Jack Draper T. G. Henry Board of Deacons

First Christian and Memorial Drive Churches Schedule

Sunday services listed with times for First Christian worship at 11 and youth groups earlier. Woman's Day offerings requested and missionary society meetings planned. Memorial Drive Church details include Bible classes at 10 and sermons at 11 and 7. Malachi 3 16 cited. Church of God on 6th Ave South noted with visiting ministers.

Church OF God 6Th Ave. South

St Pauls Lutheran Church Service Details

Sunday worship at 10:30 a m with sermon text Matthew 21 1 9 Our Joyous Advent Hosannas and Sunday school at 9 30 a m at Sherman Street and 4th Avenue West with 2 30 p m Chilee Christmas program rehearsal and pastor contact 937

ST. Paul's Lutheran Sherman St 4Th Ave W. F. Schoech

Central Methodist Church Service and Activities Schedule

Reverend J S Blackburn leads 11 o'clock sermon My Peace I Leave With You with Holy Communion observed. Evening service at 7 30 on And Noah Walked With God. Miss Clio Levin supervises church school at 9 30. Young People meet 6 30. W S C S circles meet Monday 3 for Harvest Day program last meeting of year Circle 4 hosts social hour. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30.

Central Methodist J. S. Blackburn Clio Levin Noah Circle 4

First Presbyterian Corner Oak and East Vine Sts

Rev. W. W. Glass pastor with a Sunday program including 9 45 a m Sunday school led by Dr T G Morrow at Sept 11 00 a m morning worship sermon by the pastor on The Day Of The Lord 2 30 p m The Pioneers 3 00 p m Sunday school at Oakland Chapel Frank Kirby leads Sept 6 30 p m The Youth Fellowship 7 30 p m Evening service of worship and praise

First Presbyterian Corner Oak East Vine Sts W. W. Glass T. G. Morrow the Pioneers Oakland Frank Kirby

Saint John's Episcopal Church Advent Schedule

December 3 marked the First Sunday in Advent at Saint John's Episcopal Church. Rector Rev Eugene Marsden Chapman led 11:00 Holy Communion and a sermon "Is There No Hope" after 9:30 Sunday school and 11:00 primary and nursery services. Additional services included 3:00 at St Peter's Mission Wilder Place, 7:00 Young Church men, and midweek meetings and rehearsals.

Saint John’s Episcopal E. Gordon Drive Jackson St Eugene Marsden Chapman St. Peter’s Mission Wilder Place Woman's Auxiliary

Church Schedules and Services Across Local Congregations

The list outlines weekly programs for three churches. The First Methodist includes services at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school 11 a.m. worship with The Lord's Supper and 5 p.m. vesper with Thad McDonald. youth groups meet in the basement. Austinville Church of God posts a 10 a.m. Sunday school, 11 a.m. sermon, midweek prayer, youth meeting, and 7:15 p.m. evangelistic service. Grant Street Church of Christ lists Bible study 9:45 a.m. and morning and evening worship at 10:45 a.m. and 7 p.m. with Wednesday prayer and a junior class.

First Methodist R. M. Howell Thad McDonald Intermediate Fellowship Methodist Youth Fellowship Jack Catlett Wesleyan Service Guild Austinville Grant Street Church OF Christ R. D. Underwood K. M. Kelly Minsters

Genesis 1 1 Golden Text in Decatur church lesson

The Lesson Sermon at First Church of Christ Scientist in Decatur features Genesis 1 1 as the Golden Text and includes Psalm 104 24 30 31 selections praising divine creation and the earth s renewal. The service is part of The Mother Church branch activities in Boston and Boston area churches.

God Church of Christ, Scientist Decatur First Church of Christ, Scientist Boston Massachusetts

Frost family sons listed in military notices and church events

PFC Beamon Frost and Cpl Thomas Frost with units in England and France alongside Pvt Hoyt Frost overseas. The notice lists Mrs Doris Frost and son Larry with Hart selle 2 address, parents Chester and Eva Frost. Also church schedules for Willoughby Presbyterian Memorial Drive Methodist and related activities with sermon topics and meetings.

Pfc Beamon Frost Top England Alaska Doris Frost Larry Hartselle 2 Cpl Thomas Frost Center France Pvt Hoyt Frost Lower Chester Frost Eva

Hartselle First Christian Invites to Worship and Bible Study

The Hartselle First Christian Church schedules Bible school at 10:00 a.m. led by W. A. McClanahan. Worship and Communion follow at 11:00 a.m. A Bible study and prayer meeting is planned Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Howell home on High Street.

W. A. McClanahan Eric Howell High St E. Main Sloss St Jesus

Church of Christ announces weekly schedule

Minister Thomas Hatchett invites attendance at Friday 7 30 p m services. Sunday school 10 a m worship 11 a m and 7 30 p m. Bible study Wednesday 3 00 p m prayer Thursday 7 30 p m. Young People's Training Class Saturday 2 30 p m. No pastor listed.

Church OF Christ

Pastor Leads Morning and Evening Worship at Local Church

Rev. Edwin Branscomb presides over church activities including 9:45 a.m. church school led by J. K. Haynes and E. R. Currier, 11 a.m. morning service, 6:30 p.m. youth fellowship, 7:30 p.m. evening worship. Monday W S&S C S meets at 3:00 p.m. Mrs. W. S. Poole Sr. presides. Wednesday prayer 7:00 p.m. Friday stewards meet at Fred Bennett's home.

Edwin. Branscomb J. K. Haynes E. R. Currier W. S. Poole

Church Schedule For Sunday Services And Meetings

Rev. W. W. Franklin pastor with Sunday school at 10 a m preaching at 11 a m N Y P S gathering at 7 15 p m evening worship at 7 30 p m prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m teachers meeting.

W. W. Franklin

First Baptist Church Sunday Services and Bible Study

Rev A W Benefield leads Sunday school at 10 a m Miss Florence Orr September preaching at 11 a m Sermon by the pastor Christian Crusaders meet at 615 p m Richard Dean director Evening worship at 730 p m Sermon by the pastor Bible study Wednesday at 730 p m Rev Frank T Smith pastor Sunday school 10 a m B G Ball general superintendent Preaching at 11 a m Sermon by the pastor Train-

Church OF God A. W. Benefield Florence Orr Christian Crusaders Richard Dean First Baptist Frank T. Smith G. Ball

Unclear church notices on weekly schedule

Evening worship at 7 30 p m with sermon by the tor Missionary Society led by Mrs Arthur Smith meets at 3 00 p m Unions meet at 6 30 p m E P Thornhill director Mid week prayer service Wednesday at 7 30 p m

Ing P. Thornhill Tor, Missionary Society Arthur Smith

Bethel Baptist Church Service Schedule

Bethel Baptist a m L E Slate sup t worship services at 11 a m and 7 30 p m first and third Sundays. B T U meets 7 p m Mrs Hewlett Roan director officers and teachers meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m.

Bethel Baptist

Church notices for Rev John Roy Havener service times

The notice lists Rev. John Roy Havener as pastor with Sunday school at 10 AM and preaching services on the 2nd and 4th Sundays at 2 30 PM Visitors are welcome.

John Roy Havener

New Center Methodist Services and Sunday School

New Center Methodist announces Reverend M L Newcomb as pastor. Sunday school begins at 10 a m with Claude Waddell preaching service on the first.

New Center

Church Schedule and Production Lead Time

Sunday service at 11 a.m. and 2nd Sunday at 11 a.m. plus 7:30 p.m. sessions. Young people meet at 7 p.m. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7:30 p.m. It takes 16 to 20 weeks to design and build a new drill press for the automotive line.

Help at home urged to speed Japan victory

A call to citizens to act now and support the war effort, stressing that victory in the Pacific depends on everyone at home doing their part beyond the fighting men. The message emphasizes collective effort to hasten the end of World War II.

Japan

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