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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1964

Page

4

Sunday Church Services and Bible Topics

Sunday church services at Paul's Sherman St. church include 10 45 a m sermon on Preaching Christ and 6 p m topic Adam and Eve Temptation Sin A women s Bible class Tuesday 9 45 a m prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m Herald of Truth broadcasts Saturdays 9 30 a m on WMSL TV and WHOS Pastor Rev R A Reinhardt Sunday school 9 30 a m worship 8 15 and 10 45 a m topic Only God Could Have Dreamed the Christmas Story.

Herald of Truth Wmsl-Tv WHOS Paul’s Sherman St 4Th Ave R. A. Reinhardt Oak and Vines Streets N.E Joseph W. Walker James E. Bowden

Basilica of Guadalupe Hearts Hundreds for Dec 12 Faith

The Basilica of Guadalupe on the outskirts of Mexico City draws millions on December 12, the Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe. Pilgrims travel long distances, many on hands and knees, while the plaza fills with banners, wreaths, and photography as officials estimate about seven million visitors annually.

Jack Rutledge Basilica of Guadalupe Mexico Vic Mary Plaza of the Americas

Baptist Church Schedule Prominent Across City

Multiple churches list weekly activities and services. Pastor names include Clifford Mitchell W K Stephenson A B Van Arsdale W W Coffey Elree T Waddell and James Toone. Sunday schools begin at 9:30 to 10:00 a.m. Worship times vary from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Prayer and training unions run through the week.

Clifford Mitchell Crn Og Veto i Training Union

The Power of Faith by Woods Ishmael

The article discusses the three wise men in the Nativity story and presents We Three Kings as a largely American Christmas carol. It notes Rev John Henry Hopkins wrote the words and music in 1857, the kings followed a prophecy, and their gifts symbolized reverence for the Savior guiding believers to light.

Jesus John Henry Hopkins

Christmas Cantata at Church School and Worship

Christian Fourth Ave and Moulton St host church services with Sunday school at 9 45 a m worship at 10 50 a m youth fellowship at 5 45 p m and a Christmas Cantata at 7 p m led by Jerry C Smith minister.

Fourth Ave Moulton St Jerry C. Smith

Sunday Church Services and Open Reading Room Schedule

First Church on 6th Avenue and Johnston St invites Sunday School and services at 11:00 a.m. with the topic God The Preserver of Man. Wednesday night testimony meeting at 7:30 p.m. Reading Room open 10:00 to 4:00 daily, Thursday 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Radio program WHOS 800 kc at 10:00 a.m. Sunday on Discovering the Man God Made.

6Th Avenue Johnston St God Man Second Avenue N.E WHOS

Presbyterian Church Services and Clergy Notes

Multiple area churches list pastors and service times. Willowaughy at 6th Ave and 9th St hosts Bible study and worship with a 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. Westminster and Westside churches quote morning worships at 8:30 11 a.m. and Sunday school times with youth groups and a 7 p.m. song fest.

Willoughby 6Th Ave 9Th St Arthur Nix Westminster Presbyterian Church Jackson 8Th Ave Edwin F. Dalstrom Ed Payne Miller, Jr

St. John's Services Schedule at Gordon and Jackson

Rector Rev James C Bodley leads a holy communion at 7 30 a m with family services at 9 15 a m a sermon at 11 a m and a healing service at 5 p m at the St John s Corner Gordon Dr and Jackson St.

Gordon Dr Jackson St James C. Bodley

Church of Christ Bible study at 9 45 a m led by Elbert Young

Elbert M. Young, minister at the Church of Christ, leads Bible study at 9 45 a m. The fragment indicates a morning service schedule.

Elbert M. Young

Church Notices Sherman Street Service Times

Church of God Sherman Street lists Rev H T Statum as minister. Sunday school at 9 45 a m worship at 11 50 a m evangelist 6 45 p m prayer Wednesday 7 30 p m Friday 7 30 p m Y P E Re be ae

Sherman ST H. T

Lawrence County Churches Share Sunday and Midweek Services

Lawrence County Church of Christ in Wolf Springs led by James Sparks offers Sunday worship at 10 am with preaching at 11 am and an 7 pm evening service. Hatton led by Kyle McWhorter holds Lord's Day services with communion at 11 am and evening 6 pm and midweek Wednesday 7 pm. Town Creek with W J Enloe Jr conducts 10 am preaching and 11 am communion with 6 pm evening and 6:30 pm Wednesday Bible study. Hope with John Abbott lists Lord's Day Bible study at 10 am and preaching at ? pm.

James Toone Wade Whitlock New Fellowship Wolf Springs James Sparks Hatton Kyle McWhorter Town Creek W. J. Enloe Jr John Abbott Courtland Bernard L. Dawes

Pauls Plea For Onesimus In Philemon Letter

The letter to Philemon discusses Onesimus a fugitive slave who meets Paul in Rome is converted to Christianity and Paul sends him back to his master urging he be received as a brother in Christ rather to endure harsh treatment Paul highlights Philemons authority yet frames Onesimus as a spiritual child and potential profitable servant under Christian bonds

Paul Philemon Laodicea Onesimus Rome Colossae

Golden text Galatians verse on unity in Christ

Galatians 3 28 proclaims there is neither Jew nor Greek nor bond nor free nor male nor female for all are one in Christ Jesus. This verse emphasizes spiritual equality and unity among believers regardless of background or status.

Christ Jesus

Parker pastor leads revival at local church

At 415 8th Ave SW a church announces Sunday services including Sunday school at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11 00 a m Revival runs Monday through Saturday at 7 30 p m with Rev Millard Holmes speaking Thursday at 7 30 p m The notice mentions a second speaker and related events for the week

8Th Ave E. ‘Parker Christ Ambassadors Millard Holmes

Pauls Request to Philemon in Personal Letter Tone

The fragment discusses Paul’s brief letter to Philemon and his prayers for the convert Onesimus. It notes Philemon’s faith and love for the saints and Paul’s appeal to accept Onesimus as he would Paul, removing obstacles to his return and debts.

Paul Onesimus Philemon Christ Callan Churchen of Christ U.S.A Weed King Features Syndicate Etarchery Simus Ape Phil Apostle

Messiah Is Scheduled At Athens

Athens Choir presents the Christmas section of The Messiah by Handel Tuesday at 8 p.m. in McCandress Auditorium under William R. Denison. Free admission. Soloists Florence Goodrich soprano Huntsville Gay Robertson alto Huntsville Raffaele Catanzariti tenor Florence Woodward Waesche bass Huntsville. Ann Butler Bécatur accompanies on piano.

Athens George Frederick Handel McCandress William R. Deniion Florence Goodrich Huntsville Gay Robertson Raffaele Catanzariti Florence Woodward Waesche Ann Butler Bécatur

Singing Will at Walden's Chapel Church Saturday Night

A singing will be held Saturday night at 7 o clock at Walden's Chapel Church. Congregants are invited to attend the community event featuring local vocalists and a brief program.

Walden’s Chapel Church

Massey Church’s 1947 Building Marks Growth Milestones

A historical overview traces Massey Church from its 1820 Methodist roots to the 1947 sanctuary, noting earlier log structures, a 1957 parsonage valued at 12000 dollars, and midcentury upgrades including central heating and air conditioning. Reverend Jimmy E. Howard leads, with commissions organized by local chairmen.

Augusta Hewlett Roy Hewlett Price John Bryant Jimmy E. Howard Huntsville Anniston Athens College

Christmas Musicale at Alabama A&M College in Huntsville

The Alabama A&M College choir in Huntsville presents its annual Christmas Musicale Sunday at 5 p.m. in the school gym. The program features excerpts from Handel’s Messiah and pieces by Gordon Meyers Vittorio Giannini and others. Trustees, teachers, choir staff, and ex officio members are listed, along with former pastors Clayborn Jones George Boyd W M Howell E V L Finch J T Wilkins R O Wier and others.

Ule Musicale A&m Alabama A&m College Huntsville Gordon Meyers Vittorio Giannini Terry Aycock Orbie Penn Burl West Clyde Maples Lottie Hardwick Gene Durand Lewis Parker Terry Dobbs Grady Orr Neal Doss Vernon Sandlin Audie Thomason Angie Thomason Clarence Tanner John Bryant Angelia Thomason Sam Anders W.S.C.S Charles Sandlin M.Y.F Gary Anders Jimmy E. Howard Hermon Owen Arthur Penn Terry W. M. Howell E.V.L. Finch J. T. Wilkins R. O. Wier W. F.well W . Dark

Christmas Cantata and Choirs at Local Churches

The Isom's Chapel Methodist Christmas Cantata is Sunday at 5 30 p m in the church sanctuary featuring mixed voices from hymns and carols. A revival runs Monday through Saturday at 7 30 p m at First Assembly of God 415 8th Ave speaker Rev Holmes Cullman. Thursday 7 30 p m section wide rally of the Christ Ambassadors. An tioch Methodist Church east of Five Points in Lawrence County hosts a singing Sunday 1 30 p m. Southside Baptist Church beginner primary and junior choirs sing Christmas music Sunday during worship with Mrs Joe Hill directing beginners and Robert Holliman directing primaries and juniors.

Isom’s Assembly of God 8Th Ave Holmes, Cullman The Christ Ambassadors Antioch Methodist Church Five Points Lawrence County Southside Baptist Church Joe Hill Robert Holliman Robert S. Holliman

Ministers Pick Year's Officers in Decatur Association

The Decatur Ministerial Association elected officers for 1965: Rev. John Rutland president, Rev. Jerry C. Smith vice president, and Rev. Clifford Mitchell secretary. The group meets the first Tuesday each month at 11 30 a.m., with membership open to all Decatur ministers.

Decatur Ministerial Association John Rutland Central Methodist Church Jerry C. Smith First Christian Church Clifford Mitchell Brookhaven Baptist Church Decatur

Excelsis by Joseph Wagner concert details

The program features Negro spirituals and other folk songs performed by a 70 voice choir. A male quintet and a clarinet quartet assist. An instrumental ensemble will accompany several numbers.

Joseph Wagner

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