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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1939
Page
8
Local notices list services at Central Baptist Ninth Street Methodist First Methodist and St Anns Catholic churches with pastors, class times, and special guests. Masses, confessions, Sunday school schedules, youth groups, and quarterly meetings are detailed for Decatur area churches.
Bible study at two followed by preaching at three. H L Kirby will present his fifth lesson on the facts about the church titled Is It Es The Church. PN TE with te.
Seo ean CHURCH East at Fourth Avenue Edwin Wyle D Th Minister Mrs G E McCulloch Organist 9 45 a m The Church at School John B Harlow Sept 9 45 a m The Caravan Brotherhood meets in the Men's Own Room Dr Wyle will teach the Lesson on Reactions to the Good News Matthew l and 12 11 00 a m The Church at Worship Teaching service and Communion of the Lord s Supper This being Universal Bible Sunday the minister will bring a message in connection therewith on Why Does The Bible Live 6 00 p m Junior and Senior Christian Endeavor Societies 7 00 p m Evangelistic Service Song service led by G E McCulloch Sermon theme The Way to Return We cordially invite all and every one to worship with us We have no peculiarity of our own to plead The Lord s Table is open to all believers since it is the Lord s and not ours We believe we have a great mission and message for Decatur It is worthy of our study It thrills and controls us as it assuredly will if we learn to know it It is worthy of being placed before all men everywhere until all men are enrolled under Christ s banner near His name alone acknowledge His authority in all realms of life and worship Him in the beauty of Holiness Come with us and we will do thee good.
The Friendly Church Westside Presbyterian under Pastor L J Kaylor offers worship at 9 45 a m at Siedas School and 11 00 a m with the theme Faith That Saves. Afternoon programs include 2 30 p m Junior Christian Endeavor and 6 00 p m Senior and Intermediate Endeavors. Evening worship at 7 00 p m. Additional activities: Tuesday 7 00 p m Boy Scouts and Wednesday 7 30 p m prayer meeting.
Ltd Avenue at Jackson Street pastors Rev L H Knight presents a Sunday schedule with 9 30 a m Sunday school 11 00 a m Morning Worship sermon Thy Word Is a Lamp Unto My Feet and a Light Unto My Path 5 00 p m Vesper services 5 45 p m Young People's Society Monday 3 00 p m Women's Auxiliary Circle meeting 7 00 p m Boy Scouts Scoutmaster Bob Hunter 7 30 p m Prayer Meeting.
Graded Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. preaching at 11:00 a.m. subject The Lord's Prayer. Evangelistic services at 7:00 p.m. Hearts of all People. Ladies Auxiliary Monday at 7:00 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. YP. E. Saturday at 7:00 p.m.
W E Waterhouse pastor leads morning Bible School at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 11 with The Benedictus as the Christmas sermon theme The Baptist Training Union gathers at 7 30 p m and evening worship continues God s Eternal Plan with Remnants as the theme led by pastor M E Norris gjithd
The Central Methodist Church under Pastor R Lambuth Archibald lists a packed weekly lineup including Sunday School at 9 30 a m with Bruce Spencer, Sunday worship at 11 00 p m and 7 00 p m, Epworth Leagues at 6 00 p m, Missionary Society events Monday and Harvest Day plans, Tuesday gatherings of the Junior Board of Stewards and Women’s Circle, Wednesday prayer service, and Thursday Bible classes hosted by Mrs Archibald and a Young Matrons group.
The notice lists 2nd Sunday in Advent services at 9:30 a. m. Sunday School and Bible Class, 10:30 a. m. worship on The Second Coming of Christ, and 7:00 p. m. a talk Thou Shalt Not Committ Adultery in a Ten Commandments series. Visitors are welcome.
Christian Science Sunday service in Decatur Alabama features the Golden Text Psalms 121 and John 3 17 as part of the Lesson Sermon on God The Preserver of Man The church invites the public to attend with services at 11 00 am Sunday school 9 30 am and a Wednesday 8 00 pm meeting The Reading Room hours are 12 00 to 2 00 pm on Monday Wednesday and Saturday in the rear of the church entrance on John Street
Temple Lighthouse Church holds its first anniversary with Sunday School at 10 a.m., morning worship at 11 a.m., and a 7:30 p.m. service. A large cake, candle-light processions, poems, and uniforms mark the event. Rev. Bebe H. Patten will deliver the message “The First New Testament church.” Everyone is welcome.
The church at Oak and Vine announces worship at 11 a.m. with a sermon on He Arose from the Dead, a 2:30 p.m. Outpost Sunday School, 6:30 p.m. Young People group meeting, and a 7:30 p.m. Apollo Boys Choir of Birmingham concert led by Miss Harriett Irwin.
The Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church invites the public to services led by Pastor Chas. L. Dobbs. Activities include a men's Bible class at 9:30 a.m., Sunday School at 9:45 a.m., morning sermon at 11:00 a.m., B U at 6:00 p.m., evening sermon at 7:15 p.m., and midweek prayer meetings Tuesday and Wednesday with details announced.
Rev P C Oliver leads Memorial Drive Methodist Church with Church School at 9 45 am Morning worship at 11 am on the Gospel for the Whole World sermon. Evening service at 7 pm with Perilous Enticements topic Epworth Leagues meet at 6 pm and prayer meeting Wednesdays at 7 pm. You are invited to attend at the little church with a big heart.
J A Chambers Pastor announces Deacon's Day with morning worship at 11:00 featuring the sermon The Deacon and special roles for ordained deacons and their wives. B T U at 6:00 led by R A Lee aims for 100 attendees, followed by evening service at 7:00 with sermon The Fear of Man vs Trust in God and a quartet from Eldridge Baptist Junior College.
A church notice from Willoughby Presbyterian invites readers to Sunday School at 10 a.m. with Minister William B. Strong and worship at 11 a.m. There is no evening service. midweek prayer is on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. The minister regrets missing a prior service and thanks visitors for their presence.
Fairview Baptist Church on Second Street invites all to attend Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Morning worship at 11:00 with a sermon by the pastor. Baptist Training Union at 6:00 p.m. Evening worship at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Minnie Fields directs the union. Come and receive a blessing.
Pastor Rev John F T Brown leads the Hartselle churches with church school at 9 45 am W J Terry general superintendent adult supervision by Dr E R Currier young people and children meet at 6530 pm evening worship with the pastor The Last Invitation is the sermon At 3 pm Monday the Missionary Society meets Choir practice at 7 pm Tuesday and prayer meeting Wednesday follow the weekly schedule
The advertisement lists Rev. Melvin V. Moody as pastor and Willis Williams as General Superintendent for Sunday School at 9 45 a m. Worship services are scheduled with sermons by the pastor at 11 a m and 7 30 p m. The Christian Crusaders meet at 6 45 p m led by Miss Leetus Williams, with a 7 30 p m service. Prayer meeting on Wednesday invites all to come worship.
Rev. T Powell Sharp leads services with Morning Worship and Communion at 11 a m. Bible school 10 a m. Men’s Booster Class 10 a m. Evening services canceled. Wednesday Bible study at 7 15 p m covers Romans.
Rev Elmer Michael pastor leads Sunday School at 9 45 a m Morning worship at 11 a m Sermon by the pastor NY P S meets at 6 30 p m with preaching at 7 p m Sermon by the pastor
The Church of Christ led by Pastor Rev Grady Whitaker offers Bible School and worship every Sunday at 10 am Preaching occurs on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month.
A daily want ad emphasizes simple trading and purchasing options with contact via Phone 46.
The church lists 10:00 am Sunday School followed by 11:00 am preaching by Pastor Frank T. Smith. Lee R. Palmer directs evening services at 7:00 pm with a sermon by the pastor. Midweek prayer and choir practice occur Wednesday at 7:00 pm.
The Birmingham Apollo Boys Choir will give a full hour of music at First Presbyterian Church Sunday evening. The group, aged 9 to 14, has toured 15,000 miles in 16 states and performed before about 85,000 people. Conducted by Coleman Cooper, the nonsectarian chorus features both sacred and secular numbers, many a cappella, with solos by out of state members from Alabama Georgia Mississippi Florida Tennessee South Carolina and Kansas.
Sunday School starts at 9 45 a m with Ged des Orman as superintendent Junior church at 2 m led by Miss Margaret Clem Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m with Henry Richter as president Sunday afternoon worship at two o clock seek worship Wednesday at 7 30 p m and choir practice at 8 15 p m all in Athens churches and ministries
The Baptist community schedules a Sunday December 17 program at 7 pm titled Wat chers on the Hills with rehearsals underway and high expectations. The pastor lectures Sunday morning on Spiritual Growth and evening on How Can I Be Justified followed by a Wednesday prayer meeting at seven. The Limestone County Baptist Sunday School Convention met recently in our church with strong attendance and growth across the county led by Bennie Glaze as county superintendent.
U S Pitts will present The Littlest Son a Christmas story and song by the Athens College Glee Club Sunday at eleven in the First Methodist Church Miss Merle Cartwright reads the story from Dixie Willson with choral numbers led by Mrs Mary Emma Peck The newly formed boys chorus will sing the Hallelujah Chorus Epworth League meets in the Young People s Room at
An article reflects on February 17 1934 when Albert I of Belgium and Philadelphia police officer Harry Donahue died. It notes both men attended Mass, confessed sins, took Holy Communion, and prayed to Mary and saints, highlighting a shared Catholic faith across diverse lives.
At 6 15 p m the pastor continues the New Testament characters series during the seven o'clock evening service. John the Son of Thunder will be featured as John the Beloved Disciple as the theme with music planned as part of the service.
The Church of Christ reports continued revival work at the Athens CCC Camp with regular camp appointments maintained. Visitors are invited to the 9 am Sunday service to meet the boys, while Brother Granville Tyler’s leadership strengthens the cause. M. A. Creel preaches at Greenbrier and Capshaw services, Bennie Lee Fudge holds Corinth appointments.
Robert Glenn, minister, conducts Sunday school at 9 45 a m with Thomas W Spencer as superintendent. Morning worship at 11 a m and evening worship at 7 p m, mid week service Wednesday at 7 p m led by the pastor.
The Decatur Daily shares a letter from the Attendance Committee commemorating the Spencer Bible class now John P Levin Men’s Bible class. It recalls 660 members from twelve years ago and honors loyal members awaiting heaven, urging the living to prepare for their summons.
The remarks discuss a church ordained by an all-knowing God and invite Catholic neighbors to answer what is described as a logical query. The passage reflects a public discourse tone with a focus on religious legitimacy and community dialogue.
C E Johnson pastor of Austinville church announces Sunday School at 10 o clock, preaching at 11, Young People service at 6, preaching at 7, and a Wednesday mid week prayer meeting at 7.
The Austinville Church of Christ announces Bible study at 10:00 a m and preaching at 11:00 a m with communion at 11:45 a m. Evening service starts at 7:00 p m. Dexter Walker to preach. Thursday evening Bible study at 7:00 p m led by Lindsay Allen. Bring your Bible and join in.
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