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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1941
Page
5
Rev R L Sturgis leads services on Sunday December 7 1941 the second Sunday in Advent with Sunday school at 9 45 a m Holy Communion at 11 00 a m St Peter’s Mission at 2 30 p m and Holy Communion on Wednesday at 10 00 a m
The Memorial Drive Methodist Church lists weekly events: 9:45 am church school with Persinger Parker, 11:00 am morning worship with a sermon by the pastor on Disturbing Public Worship, 6:60 pm Young People's Epworth Leagues, 7:00 pm Evening worship with Evangelist message on A Popular Samson. Monday Circle I and Circle II meetings, Wednesday prayer meeting studying Numbers 26 36 and Dead 1 5, Friday Workers Council. Evening invites all to attend with families.
Readable segments show St Pauls Lutheran at Sherman Street and Central Methodist Church listing Sunday worship 10:30 with Lord's Supper and sermon Signs of Christ Coming to Judgment Luke 21 25 36, plus children's Christmas rehearsal at 2:30 and choir practices. Also outlines Mary Jean Sittason home confirmation sessions and Christmas party hosting by Mrs Mittwede. Central Methodist notes 9:30 Sunday school 11:00 Communion Meditation The Christian Jew el and evening services with various societies meetings and league activities. Multiple calendar entries indicate church programs and youth group events throughout the week.
The district superintendent will lead the service followed by the first quarterly conference of the year. At 7 30 p m Friday the Young Adult study group meets to finish their study of The Bible Its Origin and Growth.
John A Troxier minister at Services Sunday December 7 1941 with Sunday school 930 am James L Rankin Morning Worship 1100 am sermon The Hero in Thy Soul Vesper 500 pm sermon Bethlehem Epharata Monday afternoon at three oclock Ladies Auxiliary Bible study Pastor discusses Gospels Harmony Midweek prayer 715 pm Choir practice follows December session meeting Monday 730 pm in pastor's office
The First Methodist Church announces 9 30 a m church school and 11 a m worship with a sermon The Hungry and Thirsty Soul followed by Holy Communion 5 p m vesper service The Athens College Glee Club Christmas program Monday at 3 p m Harvest day program and Woman s Society of Christian Service installation Bible study Wednesday 7 p m Junior Board of Stewards meets Monday 6 45 for supper and organization
The notice lists Sunday schedules at 9:45 a m for Sunday school and sermons at 11:00 a m at 9th Street Methodist with December topics on prophecies, plus youth meetings and societies. Central Baptist features Dr Harry Rimmer lectures and a Bapt ist Training Union. First Christian outlines services and mission day programs.
The article urges embracing global spiritual life and human sympathy on Women's Missionary Day. It calls readers to enlarge their world through outstretched hands and hopeful action, addressing worldwide needs and a more spacious, humane dwelling place.
The notice lists services at First Presbyterian at the corner of Oak and Vine. Rev Edward V Ramage presides with Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by Barrett Shelton and morning worship at 11 00 a m continues the Lord s Prayer series Thy Will Be Done. A 2 30 p m Sunday School at Ouakland Chapel with 8 H Wilds, then 6 30 p m Pioneers meeting and 7 30 p m Evening worship.
Special business meeting of the entire Grant Street Church of Christ immediately after the morning service. Bible study classes for all at 9 45 a m. Morning worship 10 45 a m. Evening worship 7 00 p m. Ladies Bible study Monday 2 45 p m. General Bible study Wednesday 7 00 p m.
The Church With The Chimes Lafayette and Oak Streets led by Pastor W E Waterhouse and organist Mrs M E B Norris offers Bible school at 9:30 morning worship at 11 and evening sermon at 7:30. Training Union directed by Mrs W T Jordan at 6:15. Loyalty Day observance noted. church invites all to attend.
Westside Presbyterian holds Sunday school at 9 45 in the morning with Mrs BE A Edwards as superintendent. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 with Nancy Edwards presiding. Worship at 7 with a sermon on Cain and Abel. Sixteenth Avenue Baptist lists classes at 9 30 and 9 45 and morning and evening services. Buck directs the B T U departments. Midweek Bible study invites all to bring their Bible as Uncle Sam's Army is noted.
A motivational note urges faithful readers to fulfill their church duties by attending Sunday services and carrying out their assigned tasks as believers. It emphasizes personal responsibility within the community.
Willoughby Presbyterian at Sixth Ave and 9th St South invites Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. led by Superintendent T. F. Lewis with the theme And Jesus called a little child unto Him. Worship at 11:00 a.m. on At the Feet of Jesus. Mid week prayer Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Visitors welcome.
The Christian Science lesson notes Revelation 4 as the Golden Text and cites Psalms 95 with worship of the maker. Services are Sunday at 11:00 AM, Sunday school at 9:80, and Wednesday evening at 8. Reading room hours are 2 to 4 on Mon Wed Sat, at the rear entrance on Johnston Street. public invited.
Church of Christ in Hartselle lists Rev Theomas Comptoin as pastor with Bible school at 10:00 a m and preaching at 11:00 a m on the 1st and 4th Sundays. services include baptism and a agee vices.
The notice lists Church of God and Church of the Nazarene schedules with pastors, Sunday school times, worship services, and special programs. It invites congregants to attend and notes youth activities and a Christmas music program.
Mrs W H Block announces a joint church gathering to discuss re circling with the congregation. The meeting is set for Wednesday at seven in the evening.
Rev J R Havener, pastor, conducts Sunday school at 104 m with W A McClanahan as superintendent. Preaching service at Ila m. Visitors are always welcome.
Rev Frank T Smith pastor of Bible School at 10 am KR A Payne general superintendent leads training at 6 pm Miss Jenny Lind Gatlin director Preaching at 7 pm Sermon by pastor The morning service will burn the note against the church symbolizing full debt freedom and thanks are given to God and all who helped retire it.
Bethel Baptist Church announces Sunday School at 10 a m led by Leonard State superintendent and preaching service at 11 a m conducted by Rev G D Booster.
A preaching service is set for 2 40 P M with a sermon by Rev J R Havener at Cedar Elains Christian Church. The event invites parishioners and community members to attend the afternoon service.
Athens churches publish Sunday services led by Rev S. O Payne at 9 45 a m and 11 a m with sermon by the pastor Christian Endeavor led by Miss Dorothy Hobbs at 6 30 p m A mid week worship study class is slated for Wednesday at 7 50 p m The Christmas tree program for children is Tuesday evening December 3 at 7 p m.
General superintendent Kennemer presides at morning worship at 11. Communion and special music by the Athens Junior High School Glee Club. Epworth League meets at 6 15 p m with Miss Emily Chandler as president. Evening worship at 7 features a sermon by the pastor.
Leon Macon urges county Baptists to organize a Christmas gift drive for Troy Orphan's Home. Sunday sermons titled Sought But Not Found and How Strong Was Samson. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 p.m. and Baptist Training Union at 6 p.m. next Sunday observes Christian Science Missions week with focus on women’s missionary work.
Edwin Wyle argues for moral discipline amid social disintegration. He urges Christians to influence politics without reducing faith to a single creed, insisting the Gospel centers spiritual redemption and should shape public life while resisting state idolatry and overvalued wealth.
A church schedule outlines the evening message “The Sunshine Highway” and honors women’s past and present work. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 pm, morning worship at 10 55 am features a pageant on women’s noble deeds, and mid week service follows choir rehearsal at 7 15 pm.
church hosts midweek Bible school for children now about a month old. Every Wednesday afternoon kids from public schools attend the church building and are arranged by grade for study. Spat service in the Reid Community drew a good crowd last Sunday afternoon with visitors from twelve to fifteen other congregations. M. A. Cree to preach at Sardis Spring Saturday morning and Sunday night. George Willama to serve at Tanner and Reid services Sunday afternoon at 2:30. Regular services scheduled in Athens and countywide Sunday.
A prayer invoking Almighty God as refuge for the distressed. It asks to flee to divine mercy, endure life’s storms, keep peace within, and recognize God as Father through Jesus Christ.
A vehicle rammed through two panels of the stadium fence in Tuscumbia causing damage beyond the ordinary. Local officials noted the incident violates safety rules and investigations are underway.
A sermon at Trinity Church in Williamsport Pennsylvania denounces neglect of faith as the cause of democratic decay. It laments modern war machine as unable to cure spiritual sickness and calls for a renewed simple belief in God in free America.
A call asserts that beyond defense questions the nation faces the future with the presence of God. It urges dedication of strength and wisdom to peace, condemns neglect of the Church, and demands living by righteousness and brotherhood or risk being lost. It warns that tragedy calls every individual.
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