Santa Claus Roots in pagan lore and Saint Nicholas origins
The piece traces Christmas customs from Saint Nicholas and Sinter Klaas to Santa Claus, noting Dutch and English influences in America. It describes the bishop Saint Nicholas, his red image, and later American adoption, plus medieval Advent symbols like the paradise play and German pyramids. It ends with a Decatur Jewish meeting notice.
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St. Nick
Santa Claus
St. Nicholas
Sinter Klaas
Europe
Myra
Asia Minor
America
New Amsterdam
New York
Northland
Francis X. Weiser
S.J
Weston College
Mass
Bethlehem
Sabbath Services at Temple B'nai Israel Florence
Jewish families in Northwest Alabama will attend Friday worship at Temple B'nai Israel Florence with Dr J S Gallinger, Rabbi of the Tri Cities Jewish Congregation, officiating. Sunday school starts at 9 45 a m at the Temple and Rabbi Gallinger will also lead the Home Study session.
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Temple B'nai Israel
Florence
Alabama
J. S. Gallinger
Tri-Cities
Temple
Gallinger
God's Promise of a Savior sermon overview
A devotional piece by Newman Campbell cites Isaiah and Matthew passages to outline the birth and reign of Jesus Christ. It references St. John’s imprisonment, Nazareth and Capernaum, and Paul’s teaching on adoption as sons through the Spirit. The article notes material from Peloubet's Select Notes and features syndicate distribution.
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Oberndorf
Joseph Mohr
Franz Gruber
Zabulon
Nephthalim
St. John
Esaias
Jordan
Galilee
Jesus
Heaven
David
Lord of Hosts
Christ
Nazareth
Wilbur M. Smith
Peloubet
Capernaum
National Council of Churches of Christ
Kin
Baptists Schedule Services at Sixteenth Avenue Church
Pastor R. E. Bob Wilkins leads at 11 a.m. worship and 7 p.m. evening service. Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m. Midweek service is Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Baptist church at Wadsworth Street and 16th Avenue.
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Sixteenth Avenue
Wadsworth St
16Th Ave
R. E
Bob” Wilkins
Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church
Wadsworth Street
Sixteenth Avenue R
Tranne Union
Northside 211 Wilson Street Northwest Church Service
The Rev. Ollie Linkous is named as pastor at Northside 211 Wilson St NW with Sunday services listed.
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Northside
Wilson St
Ollie _ Linkous
Church Schedule Includes Morning Evening Worship
Morning worship at 9:30 a.m. An evening service at 11 and a 7 p.m. midweek prayer on Wednesday.
Southside and Corner Churches Schedule
The Rev. W. W. Coffey preaches at the Corner church with Sunday school at 9 45 a.m. and services at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Midweek prayer is Wednesday at 7 p.m. W. J. Johnson leads the SE church with Sunday school at 9 45 a.m. morning worship and evening worship at 7 30 p.m. Prayer is Wednesday at 7 30 p.m.
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Southside Corner
8Th Ave
9Th St
W. J. Johnson
Corner Oak and Lafayette Sts NE Church Services
The Rev. W. K. Stevenson serves as pastor. Sunday school begins at 9 45 a.m. with morning worship at 11 a.m. Evening worship at 7 p.m. on Sundays and a prayer service at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays.
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First Corner Oak
Lafayette Sts
Westside 311 Memorial Dr service times and pastor
Elree T. Waddell is pastor at Westside 311 Memorial Drive NW. Sunday school starts 9 45 with worship at 11. Evening service begins at 6 with worship at 7. Midweek prayer meets Wednesday at 7 30.
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Westside
Memorial Dr
Elree T. Waddell
Moulton Heights Sunday Worship Schedule
Sunday school at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11 led by Rev. W. H. Quesenberry. Evening worship at 7:30 p.m. Pastor delivers the message during the service.
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W. H. Quesenberry
Faith Clinic at 1622 South Avenue SE
A partial listing shows Dr. William associated with a faith clinic at 1622 South Avenue SE. No further details are readable about services or hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faith
Sth
Ave. SE
William
Bible Study and Prayer Service Schedule
Bible study and prayer service held Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. in the church hall. Attendees gather for scripture discussion and communal prayer.
Central A. B. VanArsdale Church Schedule
The Central A. B. VanArsdale church at Grant Street and 4th Avenue SE lists Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. worship at 10:50 a.m. and a 7:30 p.m. evening service. A midweek prayer service is held Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
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Central A. B. VanArsdale
Grant St
4Th Ave
Brookhaven Church Service Times Set at Memorial Drive
The Rev. Harold Wright presides at Brookhaven located on 635 Memorial Dr. SW. Sunday worship starts at 11 with evening service at 6 and a 7 o'clock worship. Midweek service follows on Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Somerville Road Church of Christ Seeks Worship and Bible Study
Granville W. Tyler evangelist leads services at 1415 Somerville Rd SE Granville. Sunday schedule includes 9 a.m. Bible study 10 a.m. regular worship and preaching and 6 p.m. regular worship and preaching. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p.m.
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Somerville Road
Somerville Rd
Granville W. Tyler
Church of God service schedule at Cleveland Ave
Sam R. Germany leads Sunday school at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 10 45 a m with a sermon titled Consider Thy Ways A vesper service is planned for 5 15 p m followed by evangelistic at 6 p m
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Cleveland Ave
Sam R. Germany
Christmas Cantata Night of Miracles at 7 45
The Christmas cantata entitled Night of Miracles will be presented at 7 45 p m following the regular service. The program features seasonal songs and a message of hope for the community.
Church Schedule With Sermon Topic on Laodicea
William C. Neece pastor at Sixth Avenue SE 716 outlines Sunday school at 9 45 morning worship at 10 45 subject The Church at Laodicea Lukewarmness sub hour of power Wednesday 6 45 p m
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6Th Ave
William C. Neece
Laodicea
St Johns Episcopal Service Schedule Corner Gordon Dr
The Rev. James C. Bodley rector announces a church day with Holy Communion at 7 30 a m a family service and classes at 9 15 a m morning prayer and sermon at 11 a m and a 6 p m House of prayer service at St Johns Corner Gordon Drive and Jackson Street.
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Gordon Dr
Jackson St
James C. Bodley
House of
Holy Church Service Schedule With Rev Wade Whitlock
The Holy Church of Christ on 11th Ave NW lists Sunday school at 10 a.m. Worship at 11 a.m. led by Rev Wade Whitlock. Evening service at 7 p.m. and Wednesday prayer at 7 p.m. Do not miss.
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11Th Ave. NW
Wade Whitlock
Lutheran St. Paul’s service schedule at Fourth and Sherman
Paul E. Krohn is pastor at Lutheran St. Paul’s located at Fourth and Sherman. Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m and Sunday service at 10 45 a m with the pastor presiding.
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ST. Paul’s Fourth
Sherman
Paul E. Krohn
Shaw Minister at Fourth Ave and Moulton St
The notice lists Reverend E. Shaw as minister at the Fourth Avenue and Moulton Street location with a time stamp 9.45.
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Fourth Ave
Moulton St
Robert E. Shaw
The Church for All All for the Church
A brief church notice emphasizes inclusive worship and service, urging broad participation and communal support within the parish and wider community.
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Eest Moulton St
Robert £. Shaw
Oak and Vine Streets
James M. Carr
Fifth Avenue
5Th Ave
6Th St
W. W. Coffey
Moulton Heights
Ce Oan
Austinville
Austinville Rd
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Memorial Dr. SW
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Church of Christ
Church of God
Sixth Avenue
Episcopal
ST. John’s
Young Christians
Holy Church of Christ
Lutheran
Grace of God
Christian
Wmsl-Tv
Divine
Welcome To the Christian Science Reading Room
Princess Theatre Building
2Nd Aveue
First Church OF Christ, Scientist
6Th Avenue and
Johnston Street
S.E
Keister Adv. Service
Strasburg, Va
Brock & Spight CO
Alabama Oil CO
Dillehay Drug Store
Wilder’s Men’s Store
Royal Tire Service
Alabama Brick & Tile CO
Hunter Furniture CO
Shumake Furniture CO
Sterchi
Speake, Warren & Ratliff
WHOS
Easter Agency
Wright & Son
Meadow Gold Dairies
Ala
Decatur Cleaners
Paul H. Eubanks
J. R. Daniels Insurance Agency
Decatur Auto Dealers Ass'n
Caddell Drug CO
Stone Lumber CO
Decatur Truck & Tractor CO
Johnnie Aycock
Radio Shack
John W. Sandlin & Son
Wallace Barber & Beauty Shop
PET Dairy Products CO
J. C. Penney CO
H. Ryan
Theo Hill Appliances & Furniture
King’s Cleaners & Laundry
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