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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1948
Page
5
Church schedule lists services, Bible studies, and Sunday school at St Pauls Lutheran Fourth Avenue and Sherman Street. Pastoral remarks, voters assembly after service, and upcoming events including Christmas practices, film showings, and club meetings.
A study contrasts modern letter writing with ancient times citing Paul in prison around A D 62 and his letters to Timothy. It includes quotes about thinking on virtuous things, Paul’s affection for Timothy, and church notices from Westminster Presbyterian and First Methodist churches with upcoming services and events.
The W S C S met at the home of Mrs John Vann. Visits included Mr and Mrs Boyd Puryear of Tuscumbia and Mr and Mrs Robert Adams of Decatur. S Sgt Wade Puryear and family from Ft Knox are visiting. Harvest Day W S C S set for Monday at 3 PM in the church parlor.
Christian Science churches announce next Sunday's lesson sermon titled God The Preserver Of Man with passages from Isaiah Psalms and Bible citations. Services include 11 o'clock worship 9 45 Sunday school 7 30 Wednesday meeting and a reading room hours.
The text reflects on Paul's Epistles to Philippians stressing rejoicing prayer and living uprightly. It mentions Lydia the seller of purple cloth in Europe and accounts of prison and deliverance, church leadership guidance and warnings about wealth. It notes distribution by King Features Syndicate.
The South Decatur Church of Christ invites all to Sunday afternoon December 19 for the church school service and a Christmas tree. A sound film strip When The Littlest Camel Knelt will be shown and children should bring a gift for the manger. Church activities include Bible classes at 9:45, services at 10:45 and 7:00 p.m. Weekday options and other local gatherings are listed.
Sunday school begins at 9 45 with John Hollo way as superintendent Morning service at 11 Sermon Men Ought Always To Pray Youth Fellowship at 6 Pauline Grantland president Evening service at 6 45 Evangelistic message by Rev Silas Mef ford Prayer and praise Wednesday at 7 Come and worship with us
Central Baptist Paul Roberts invites at 9:30 Sunday school 11:00 worship 6:30 training unions 7:30 evening services 7:45 Wednesday prayer meeting choir practice Memorial Drive T A Thompson minister Bible study 10:00 worship 11:00 and 6:00 Ladies Bible study 2:30 Wednesday long drill 8:00 Come worship with us First Presbyterian Oak and East Vine W W Glass pastor 9:45 morning worship sermon The Shepherds 2:30 Kirby Memorial chapel 3:00 Pryor Memorial chapel 5:00 vesper service
Synod Youth night observed by Youth Fellowship with Karl Barlow and Barrett Shelton Jr leading. Limestone Presbyterian Athens service 7:00 pm. Women’s circles meet Monday 3 pm at listed homes. Prayer service Wednesday 7:30 pm with choir rehearsal. Church of the Nazarene 510 Seventh Ave West Sunday school 10 am preaching 11 am N Y P S 7 pm preaching 8 pm Wednesday prayer 5 30 pm. Willoughby Presbyterian Hugh J May minister Sunday school 10 am preaching 11 am Soul Erosion sermon. Evening worship 7 pm with Psalm discussion. Wednesday prayer 7 pm Jesus and the Poor and Needy from Luke. All invited.
Rev. C L Stover will speak at Austenville Baptist Sunday school at 9:45 on the topic Every body is Somebody's Fool Who's Fool Are You. Training Union follows at 6:30 with Mr Porter Harris directing and a second sermon Why Be Foolish.
Minister Underwood leads Bible study at 9 45 a m Morning worship and sermon at 10 45 a m Young People's meeting at 6 00 p m Evening worship and sermon at 7 00 p m Ladies Bible study Monday 3 00 p m Mid week Bible classes Wednesday 7 30 p m
Sunday school begins at 9 45 with Mr C P Parker in charge. Preaching at 11 on The Christ of Prophecy. Young people meet at 6 p m and evening service at 7 with The Silver Pieces. Pastor occupies pulpit at both services.
James G. Wallace presides as minister with Sunday School at 9 45 led by Ainslie Wyle superintendent. Communion and morning worship scheduled for 11 00 with sermon to follow.
The State Crippled Children's Service will skip the regular weekly clinic at 2430 11th Avenue North Birmingham on December 21 and 28. Only emergencies and those directed to report will be seen on those dates. The clinic resumes Tuesday January 4 and will be held each Tuesday thereafter.
The arrival of tobacco in Europe marked its early use as a narcotic, with the United States supplying the substance to early European markets. This entry notes how the plant’s psychoactive properties influenced its initial adoption abroad.
About 90 percent of gonorrhea cases can be cured with a single penicillin injection, a health official said. The statement emphasized prompt treatment to halt spread and reduce complications.
A dated appeal claims USA Mission can realize value to persuade contributions and urges readers to send their names to a post office box in Kansas City Missouri or an address in Birmingham Alabama. It promises confidentiality and cites Proverbs 29 2.
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