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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1941

Page

12

Westside Presbyterian Church Announces Services and Roles

The Westside Presbyterian church invites all to Sunday school at 9 45 a m worship and preaching at 11 00 a m sermon Looking Unto Jesus and full membership attendance. Christian Endeavor Society 630 p m Nancy Edwards pres Womens Missionary Society meets Monday 700 p m. Stewardship is urged with regular giving and a suggestion to invest in U S Saving bonds.

Westside Presbyterian Christian Endeavor Society Nancy Edwards Women's ‘Missionary Society The U. S Defense Stampa

Willoughby Presbyterian Church Invites All to Services

Willoughby Presbyterian at Sixth Ave and 9th St South invites all to Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and worship at 7:00 p.m. Mid-week prayer is on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. The note urges tithe and buying defense stamps and bonds as duties of Christians and Americans.

Willoughby Presbyterian 9Th St Santa Claus J. W. and W. J. Wilkinson Baltimore

Ramage Preaches on Daily Bread at First Presby terian

The First Presbyterian Church at Oak and Vine Streets lists services led by Pastor Edward V. Ramage. Sunday School meets at 9 45 a m with Bar Fett Shelton, worship at 2 30 p m, and Oakland Chapel classes at 6 30 p m followed by 7 30 p m evening service. Schedules include Pioneers meet at 6 30 p m.

First Presbyterian Church Oak and Vine Streets Edward V. Ramage Bar- Fett Shelton Oakland Chapel S. H. Wilds

Church Schedule Highlights Youth and Education Units

Sunday events include church school at 9 90 p m with Miss Clio Lovin as superintendent and morning worship led by Pastor Christians in a Time like This. The Mission ary Education unit for Juniors studies roles and Christmas customs in lands. Intermediates study Korea in the church basement with Rev W H Curl speaking at We Young People's League. Evening services include a special young people's service. Monday Harvest Day meeting of the Women of Christian Service in the Ladies Parlor at 2 30 p m. Tuesday Young People's Council meets with program committee following. Wednesday Mid week service focuses on keeping Christ in thought for teachers and parents.

Clio Lovin I Lands Korea H. Curl We Young People’s League Women's of Christian” Service Council of the Young People’s Department Willsmeet Christ

Christian Services At Lafayette Oak Streets Church

In Lafayette and East Moulton areas church services begin with Bible school at 9:30 and worship at 10:00 under pastor W. E. Waterhouse and Edwin Wyle. Evening sermons titled Confidence Amid War and Called to Service invite all to join.

Lafayette & Oak Sta

Community Church Call to Prayer Amid Turbulent Times

Mr. Ernest McCulloch leads the song service followed by an Evangelistic message. Congregants are urged to seek God in prayer for an era of faith freedom and peace, asking for endurance for the nation and a hopeful Christmas message.

Liam Ernest McCulloch

Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church Sunday Schedule

Sixteenth Avenue Baptist at 16th Ave and Wadsworth St lists services: 9 30 a m Men s Bible Class 9 45 a m Main Sunday School 11 00 a m Morning sermon 5 45 p m B T A depts 7 00 p m Evening service 2 00 p m Wed Cottage prayer meeting details to be announced Bible study 7 00 p m Wed Bring Bibles and attend services Be sure to rally to church messages for Sunday morning and night.

Sixteenth Avenue 16Th Ave Wadsworth St Chas J. Dobbs Men's Claas C. c. Berryhill M. Main Paul McCluskey L. Buck

Central Baptist Church Service Schedule

Central Baptist at 4th Ave and Grant invites all to Sunday school at 9 30 a m with Pastor J C Cowan. Dr Harry Rimmer preaches at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m with BOT U at 6 30 p m Wednesday Bible study for all families. Bring your family to church.

Central Baptist Oor 4Th Ave Grant John C. Cowell B. Barr J. C. Cowan Harry Rimmer Rimmer

Fairview Baptist Church Weekly Services Notice

Pastor B Carroll Carter leads Fairview Baptist Church with Sunday School at 10:00 a m Morning worship at 11:00 a m Baptist Training Union at 6:00 p m and Evening evangelistic service at 7:00 p m Regular Wednesday core meeting and teachers meeting at 7:00 p m Bring a lost friend to each service and attend all events.

Fairview Baptist Church B. Carroll Carter T.R. Harrison Baptist Training Union

Temptation and Bible Christian preached at local church

The Church of God at 6th Ave East and 4th Street, Cecil J. Brown pastor, invites worshipers to Sunday services with sermons on Temptation at 10:00 AM and A Bible Christian at 7:30 PM. Christian Crusaders meet Sundays at 6:30 PM and invite all young people.

Church OF God 6Th Ave 4Th Street Cecil J. Brown

First Methodist Church Service Schedule Details

The First Methodist Church lists R M Howell D D leading canine school at 9 30 a m Worship Service Ars sermon on The Sermon on the Mount at 11 00 a m and a 5 00 p m service Is My Son Abassom Safe followed by a 6 15 p m Young People gathering at the parsonage Midweek Bible study is at 7 00 p m on Wednesday.

First Methodist Church R. M. Howell D. D Wren Mount Abassom

Bible study and worship schedule for R D Underwood church

Minister R D Underwood announces Bible study classes for all at 9 45 a m morning worship at 10 46 a m evening service at 7 00 p m Ladies Bible study Monday 2 45 p m and General Bible study Wednesday all are invited to attend

R. D. Underwood

9th Street Methodist Service Schedule and Activities

Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. led by Jno. R. Butler followed by an 11:00 a.m. sermon titled The Ever lasting Father. Youth Fellowship at 6:15 p.m. Evening sermon at 7:00 p.m. Monday Women’s Society of Christian Service at 2:30 p.m. Steward’s meeting at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer meeting at 7:00 p.m. Pastor W. H. Curl.

9Th Street W. H. Curl Jno R. Butler Woman's Society of Christian Service

Memorial Drive Metho Dist Church Schedule

Church services and activities listed for Memorial Drive Methodist Church include morning worship with a sermon "Christmas Without Christ" and evening service with "The Supreme Gift" by the pastor. Also church school, Young People's Epworth Leagues, and a Monday Circle 1 meeting are noted with times.

Memorial Drive Methodist Church B. Lansbury Persinger Parker Epworth Supreme Gift

Society meetings at church highlight weekly gatherings

The Society of Christian Service meets at the church at 7 20 Monday and Circle II meets at 7 00 Wednesday with a prayer session. A discussion on the fifth to thirty second chapters is planned. Families are encouraged to attend.

Mans Society of Christian Service Woman's Society of Christian Service

St Anns Catholic Church Mass Times

Corner Johnston Street and 4th Avenue lists Rev. Daniel O'Reilly as pastor. Sunday Masses at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Holy Days Masses 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Weekday masses at 7 a.m.

ST. Annf’s Catholic Church Johnston St 4Th Ave Daniel O'Reilly A. m

Rev R 1 Sturgis Church Service Schedule

Sunday December 14 1941 marked the third Sunday in Advent with Holy Communion at 8:00 a m Sunday School at 9:45 a m Morning prayer at 11:00 a m St Peters Mission at 2:30 p m Holy Communion on Wednesday at 10:00 a m.

Sturgis St. Peter's Mission

St Pauls Lutheran Church Advent Services and Events

St Pauls Lutheran at Sherman St and Fourth Ave lists events for the Third Sunday in Advent with 9:30 am Sunday school Bible class at 10:30 am hour of worship Jesus is He that should come. 2:30 pm rehearsal for children's Christmas service. Next Sunday 7:00 pm children's Christmas service. Public invited. Visitors welcome. Continue in Gods love and find peace.

Selbert Jesus

Westminster Presbyterian Church Schedule and Events

Westminster Presbyterian Church posts its weekly activities including Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 11 a m with a sermon Gods Justice Awaits vesper hour at 6 00 p m and a cantata The Christmas Messiah by Handel presented by the Decatur Music Study Club Ladies Auxiliary Circle and Westminster Guild meetings Monday afternoon midweek prayer service Wednesday evening choir practice Thursday the Tri Synod Merger Committee will meet with representatives from fifteen presbyteries of Alabama Mississippi and Tennessee at Westminster.

John A. Troxler James L. Rankin Handel Decatur Music Study Club Ladies’ Auxiliary Circle Westminster Guild Tri-Synod Alabama Mississippi Tennessee Westminster

God the Preserver of Man Sunday Service at Decatur Church

In the First Church of Christ Scientist Decatur branch of The Mother Church Boston. The lesson includes Psalm 40 and John 3 5 . services Sundays at 11 00 with Sunday school at 9 30 and a Wednesday 8 00 meeting. Reading room hours 2 to 4 on Mon Wed and Sat at rear entrance Johnston street. Public invited.

Psulma God First Church of Christ, Scientist Decatur Boston Massachusetts Joveth Johnston Street

Woman's Day Observed at Hartselle Churches

Rev J R Havener leads a Women s Day program at 11 am with a piano prelude a sermon and a talk on Women in the Church. A congregational business meeting is set for 3 pm and all members are urged to attend. Bible school and services follow at 10 11 am with evening training unions at 6 pm.

First Christian Church J. R. Havener Phil Orr Eric How EK. A. Oden Old Rugged Cross Wesley Patterson Pierce Pattello Havaner

Jenny Lind Gatlin Directs Midweek Church Service

Miss Jenny Lind Gatlin directs a preaching service at 7 00 p m with a sermon by the pastor and a midweek prayer service on Wednesday at 7 p m Attend church services to honor the Lord and ease life’s burdens.

Church Practices Bible School and Services

Rev. Thomas Compton conducts Bible school at 10:00 a.m. with preaching services at 11:00 a.m. on the 2nd and 4th Sundays. Everyone is welcome to these services.

Church OF Christ Thomas Compton

Church Service Schedule for the Day

Dr W E B Morris leads at 11 00 a m morning worship and sermon. Church School is led by J K Haynes with E R Currier as Adult Superintendent. Youth Fellowship starts at 6 00 p m followed by Evening worship at 7 00 p m All are welcome.

First Methodist Church W. EB. Morris J. K. Haynes E. R. Currier

Church of the Nazarene Sunday services lineup

Rev. D. E. Corlett Jr. pastors the Church of the Nazarene with Sunday school at 10 a.m. The preaching service follows at 11 a.m. Young people meet at 6 30 p.m. Evening worship is at 7 15 p.m. Everyone welcome.

Church OF the Nazarene Corlett, Jr

Church Services List With Times and Names

Rev Thurman Hall leads Sunday school at 9 45 am Miss Florence Orr conducts Sept morning worship at 1 pm The Christian Crusaders meet at 6 15 pm Miss Leetus Williams directs Evening worship at 7 pm Bible Study Wednesday at 7 pm You are welcome to attend these services.

Church OF God Thurman Hall Florence Orr Christian Crusaders Misa Leetus Williams

Bethel Baptist Church Sets Sunday Services

Bethel Baptist Church conducts Sunday school at 10 a m led by Leon ard Slate as superintendent and preaching service at 11 a m with a sermon by Pastor C D Hoosier.

Bethel Baptist Church Dev. C. D. Hoosier Leonard Slate

Preaching Service Scheduled by Rev Havener

Evening preaching services announced with a sermon by Rev. J. R. Havener at a 7:00 pm start time. The notice emphasizes the community gathering and spiritual instruction.

J. R. Havener

Athens Churches Schedule Christmas Program and Services

Athens churches list morning Bible school at 9 45 led by Bennett T Waites with M Kennemer presiding Morning worship at 11 a m Epworth League presents a 6 15 p m Christmas program directed by Mrs B D Peck Mise Emily Chandier president Evening worship at 7 p m

First Methodist Church Bennett T. Waites M. Kennemer Athens College Glee Club B. D. Peck Epworth League Mise-Emily-Chandier

County wide meeting set at Tanner Church of Christ

A county wide church event is planned for next Sunday afternoon at the Tanner Church of Christ with J B Cox of David Lipscomb College to lead song service and Tara at Bethel College to speak on Christian Education. Attendees are invited.

Church OF Christ A. J. Rollings Tanner Church of Christ J. B. Cox David Lipscomb College Nashville Tara Betd Finseon College Brother Jams Bethel Church of Christ Huntsville Highway Brother Cox Pleasant Valley Church Brother Ijams

Preacher M A Creel to Visit Car riger and Beulah Churches

The Athens Church of Christ appoints M A Creel to preach Saturday night and Sunday morning at Carriger and Sunday night at Beulah, with services scheduled across the two locations.

Athens Church of Christ M. A. Creel Carriger Beulah

Payne Minister Sets Sunday Schedule At Local Church

Sunday school begins at 9 45 with Walter C Miller acting superintendent. Morning worship at 11 features a sermon by the pastor. Session meets at 2 Sunday afternoon and Christian Endeavor convenes at 6 30 with Miss Dorothy Hobbs as president. Mid week study class is 7 30 Wednesday and the choir practices Friday at 7 30.

Payne Walter C. Miller Christian Endeavor Dorothy Hobbs

Minister Leon Macon Promotes White Christmas Program

Our White Christmas program will be held Sunday at 6 oclock. An offering will support the Troy Orphans Home. Sunday school reached 304, with strong congregations and five new converts. The pastor returns Sunday morning to preach Fire on Earth.

First Baptist Church Leon Macon Troy

Christmas Program Planned With Nativity Scene and Hymns

Plans for December 21 features The Christmas Story and three hymns Angels from the Realm of Glory Silent Night O Little Town of Bethlehem plus a White Gift for the King service in colored pictures and a nativity scene. January 1 launches four year Christian Education Advance. Week meetings include Bible school 10 a m Earl Bowers superintendent morning worship 10 55 a m Christian Endeavor 6 p m Evelyn Coffman president evening worship 7 p m choir practice 7 15 p m with mid week Bible study.

Bethlehem Christian Education Bible School Earl Bowers Christian Endeavor Evelyn Coffman

Bible Talks Conclude At Central Baptist Church

Dr Rimmer of New York delivers both sermons at 10 45 AM and 7 30 PM completing a week long series at Central Baptist Church. He argues science and scripture align and has addressed eight supposed scientific impossibilities in the Bible.

Druory Timmer New Yorkern Central Baptist Church Rimmer Cana Lot Decatur

Christmas in Wartime Sermon Calls for Hope and Unity

Edwin Wyle writes a wartime Christmas sermon urging calm, faith, and charitable acts. He argues God’s love endures despite bloodshed and fear, and that individuals should bury grudges, aid others, and stay steadfast in service to find true peace amid war. He notes Decatur anxieties and urges a joyous, purposeful Christmas focused on reconciliation and spiritual strength.

Bethlehem Decatur

Dr Rimmer’s Conference Messages on Bible and Science

Dr Rimmer argued that no scientific fact conflicts with the word of God and presented strong evangelistic appeals. His scholarly, logical sermons mixed science with faith, winning attentive listeners and warm goodbyes as he moves to new fields of service.

Rimmer Jesus Christ

Prayer for Peace and Turning Tools to Plowshares

A religious exhortation pleads for forgiveness for killing, urges transforming weapons into farming tools, envisions universal peace, and asks churches to teach nonviolence to the next generation.

Thought For The Day On Peace And Goodwill

A contemplative verse urges lifting voices against war and praying for peace and love. It proclaims peace on earth and goodwill to men in a timeless, hopeful spirit.

National Tuberculosis Association Emblem Spotlighted

The double barred cross marked by the Christmas Seal shines near the lighthouse beacon as a symbol of the National Tuberculosis Association and its affiliated groups.

National Tuberculosis Association

Gadsden Junior Chamber Concerned Over Traffic Surge

The Junior Chamber of Commerce of Gadsden expresses alarm at rising traffic problems in the growing city. Local officials are urged to study roadway solutions and congestion measures as streets see heavier usage.

Chamber of Commerce Gadsden

Prayer for Victory Verses by Edwin Wyle

Poem invoking the Lord to bless the Allied war effort and grant peace. The verse asks God of Hosts to uphold victory and aid, linking ancient blessing to present conflict and future peace.

Earth Edwin Wyle

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