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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1939

Page

8

Church Schedules Announce Masses and Meetings

St Ann's Catholic Church lists Masses on Sunday at 8 and 10 a.m. and Holydays at 7 and 8 a.m. Confessions are Saturday 5 to 6 p.m. St John's Episcopal Church covers Sunday School and Bible class at 9:45 a.m. and morning service at 11 a.m. Christal Crusaders meet at 6 p.m. with midweek prayer at 7 p.m. Rev Brown speaks Sunday at 7 p.m. at the church. Don’t miss Sunday church.

ST. Ann’s Catholic Johnson St Fourth Ave Brown Christal Crusaders

Willoughby Presbyterian Church Service Schedule

Willoughby Presbyterian at Sixth Avenue and Ninth Street South lists Sunday School at 10 a.m. led by T. F. Lewis, worship at 11 a.m., evening service at 7 p.m. Mid week prayer Wednesday at 7 p.m. Christmas program planned for Sunday evening December 24.

Willoughby Presbyterian Sixth Avenue 9Th Street William B. Strong T. F Lewis

Central Methodist Church Weekly Schedule

The Central Methodist Church led by Pastor R Lambuth Archibald lists 9 30 am Sunday School with Bruce Spencer 11 00 am Sunday worship In The Grip of God 6 00 pm Epworth Leagues 7 00 pm Sunday worship sermon by the pastor 3 00 pm Monday Missionary Society 4 08 pm Wednesday Prayer Service and First quarterly conference 7 00 pm Friday Christmas Pageant rehearsal at Col Jackson St and Sixth Ave.

Central Methodist Church R. Lambuth Archibald Col. Jackson Sixth Ave Bruce Spencer Epworth Missionary Society

St. Paul's Lutheran Advent Services and Classes

The Rev E T Tonn leads at St Pauls Lutheran Sherman corner St and Fourth with 9 30 am Sunday School 10 30 am Bible class and worship The Message of John follows and 7 pm sermon Thou Shalt Not Steal part seven in Ten Commandments A Walther League Teachers Training Class is Tuesday at 6 30 pm Visitors welcome

ST. Paul’s Lutheran E. T

Westminster Presbyterian Church Service Schedule

The Westminster Presbyterian Church on Rth Avenue at Jackson St lists services and activities. Rev. L J Knight leads with Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 11 00 with sermon The Worlds Frontiers Vesper at 5 00 with sermon The Hiding Places of Power Young People Society at 5 45 directed by Mrs Ray Thomas Scout activities Monday at 7 00 pm with Boys Scouts led by Bob Hunter Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 pm.

Bob Sheppard Young People’s Society Ray Thomas Bob Hunter Phi

First Presen Church Schedule and Christmas Tree Plans

The First Presen Church under Pastor St Edward V. Ramage lists Sunday services at 9 45 a m Sunday School led by Philip Shanks morning worship with the sermon He Ascended and Will Come Pioneer meeting at 2 00 p m directed by Miss Harriett Irwin Outpost Sunday School 2 30 p m and a Christmas tree event for the Sunday School on Wednesday at 6 30 p m Young people meet at 7 30 p m Evening worship Friday includes the Christmas tree program On Sunday December 24 the Women's Auxiliary presents In Thy Light at 5 00 p m shows slated in the week’s schedule.

First Presen Oreos War Edward V. Ramage Philip Shanks

Church of God Sermon on Trusting in the Lord

Sunday morning at 6th Ave East and 4th St the pastor will speak on the subject Trusting in the Lord during morning worship.

Church OF God 4Th St

Ninth Street Methodist invites all to worship and youth program

Spearman pastor conducts church school at 9 45 a m and worship at 11 a m and 7 p m. A G Jones superintendent. L F Weaver counselor. The church promotes a strong young people program and invites South Decatur youth to join. Public welcome.

Ninth Street W. L. Spearman G Jones People'’s Department L. F. Weaver South Decatur

Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church Schedule

Cor 16th Ave and Wadsworth St confirms services at Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church. Morning sermon at 9:45 a.m. Pastor Chas L Dobbs. evening sermon 6:15 p.m. Men’s Bible Class 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Midweek prayer service 7:45 p.m. Cottage prayer meeting 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. choir and BT A depts. meet as announced. All welcome.

Sixteenth Avenue 16Th Ave Wadsworth St Chas, L. Dobbs

Central Baptist Church Service Schedule

Central Baptist at 4th Ave and Grant St lists Homer Britton as pastor and J C Cowan as Sunday School superintendent. Morning worship at 9 30 am Bible study and prayer meet Wednesday at 7 30 pm. Evening service at 6 pm and Baptist Training Union at 6 pm. Bring your family to church.

Central Baptist Cor 4Th Ave Grant St. John Cowell, Jr Homer Britton J. C. Cowan Eme Baptist Training Union

Temple Lighthouse Church Hosts Christmas Pageant

The Temple Lighthouse Church announces a Sunday School at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. on Sunday. A Christmas Pageant with seventeen cast members, Bethlehem scenery, and a chorus is planned for Friday night, Dec. 22 at 7:30 p.m. with slides shown after the pageant. Everyone is invited.

Temple Lighthouse Church Lyons Assembly Hall Bethlehem Mary Joseph

First Baptist Church Plans Christmas Offering and Services

Lafayette church led by Pastor W. E. Waterhouse will collect its annual Christmas offering for the Orpheus Home during Sunday services. Morning worship at 11 includes the Christmas sermon series with Gloria In Excelsis. Evening Baptist Training Union presents a program at the closing assembly with Unwritten Years in God’s continued series.

First Baptist Church Lafayette Oak W. E. Waterhouse Church Bible School W. M. Bailey Orpheus Baptist Training Union

Eternal Plan Guest Organist At Local Church Services

Mrs. T. C. Chandler, pastor, will serve as guest organist at Sunday services. All are invited to attend all church services.

Westside Presbyterian Church Schedule and Worship

The Westside Presbyterian Church led by Pastor J. Kaylor holds Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. with G. G. Devine as superintendent. Worship at 11:00 a.m. on the theme The Misery of Sin, with Junior and Senior Christian Endeavor at 2:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., respectively. Evening worship at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday with Boy Scouts. Prayer meeting on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

Westside Presbyterian the Friendly Church J. Kaylor G. G. Devine

East Maul Church Services at Fourth Avenue

Edwin Wyle D Th minister leads 9 45 a m worship with sermon parables of the kingdom and communion at 11 00 am. G E McCulloch organist sings. 6 00 pm junior senior Christian Endeavor. 7 00 pm evangelistic service with message Looking Toward the Sunrise. Women’s Council Monday 7 30. Thursday 7 15 devotional and Bible study. Daily Gospel of Mark study and call for Christian unity. United church goal to restore Jesus prayer for unity.

East Maul Fourth Avenue Edwin Wyle D.th G. BE. McCulloch Drown-B-Harrow Christian Endeavor G. E. McCulloch Women's Council Mark Christ Jesus Christ John

First Methodist Church Christmas Service Announced

Rev. D. C. McNutt leads at 9 30 a m Church School with F O Smith as superintendent. Orphan gifts noted for Selma Home. Evening service at 5 o clock features a White Christmas cantata by the choir and Prof K K Hennessy. Morning sermon titled John the Apostle Gives the Christmas Story. No 730 service.

F. O. Smith Selma Ala K. K. Hennessey Il A. m John Apostle

Sin That God Will Not Pardon Prayer Meeting Ad

Bible study at 2 p m and preaching at 3 p m at the Church of Christ on 19th Ave East. H L Kirby repeats the lesson titled The Sin That God Will Not Pardon addressing who it applies to saint or sinner.

Church OF Christ 19Th Ave East H. L. Kirby

Southside Baptist Church JA. Chambers Pastor Schedule

The church day plans Sunday School at 9 45 a m in Tennis Den with an orphanage fundraiser on Dec 17. Morning worship at 11 with a sermon on Covetousness and a building fund appeal. Evening worship at 7 with Where Do You Live. Wednesday prayer at 7 and officers meeting at 8 for Sunday School kingdom work. attendance optional for noninterested.

Southside Baptist Church JA. Chambers Tennisden Orphan’s Home R. A. Lee

Is The Union Evolved by Atonic Force

The sermon outlines a spiritual union theme tied to Psalms praising the Lord and declaring His kingdom. It notes Christian Science readings and the December gathering at a local branch of The Mother Church in Decatur Alabama, with emphasis on faith and power.

Church of Christ, Scientist Decatur Alabama

Church notices from Christ Scientist Boston service times

Scriptural lessons from II Corinthians 4 17 18 are cited for the Sunday Service at 11 00 am with Sunday school at 9 30 am and a Wednesday meeting at 8 00 pm The Reading Rooms operate Monday Wednesday Saturday from 12 to 2 in the rear of the church on Johnston Street The public is invited to each service plus a 230 pm Lord's Day Bible study and an evening sermon at 7 15 pm on dealing with an earning brother An invitation extends to a Ladies Bible class Wednesday and mid week study at 7 45 pm and a Friday young men training class The Church of Christ invites all to its services

Christ Boston Massachusetts Johnston Street Church of the Lord Church of Christ

Morning worship and White Christmas program at local church

Rev P C Oliver pastor leads 9 45 a m church school with classes for all. Morning worship at 11 00 a m on The last words of Prophecy. Evening White Christmas program by church school and church at 7 00 with offering for Selma Children’s Home.

P. C. Oliver Pastor Church School P. Parker Selma

Athens Churches Offer Week of Services

Adolphus J. Rollings, minister, leads Sunday services at Athens CCC Camp with Bible School at 10 a.m and worship at 11 a.m. Preaching at Legg town at 2:30 p.m and 7 p.m. Mid week worship and study Wednesday at 7 p.m. A new Bible School attendance record was set last Sunday and readers are invited to help set another.

Church OF Christ

Watchers on the Hills Christmas Play at 7 PM

The notice invites forty cast members to perform Watchers on the Hills as part of a White Christmas program. Prayer service is held every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Bring-your-Bibles.

First Christian Church Service Schedule

Robert Glenn minister Sunday school at 9 45 a m Thomas W Spencer superintendent Morning worship at 11 a m Sermon by the pastor Evening worship at 7 p m Mid week service Wednesdays at 7 p m

FIRST Christian Robert Glenn Thomas W. Spencer

Minister Recovering Will Miss Sunday's Pulpit

The minister is in the hospital recovering from an operation and will be unable to fill his pulpit on Sunday. Sunday School will proceed as usual and the White Christmas pageant is slated for the afternoon.

First Methodist Church U. 8 Pitts

Round Island Church to Stage The Holy City Pageant

Round Island church will present The Holy City Christmas pageant next Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock. An offering will be taken for the Alabama Baptists Orphans Home.

Round Island Church Holy City Alabama Baptists Orphans Home

Hartselle Churches Schedule Morning Worship and Programs

Pastor John F T Brown leads a 9 45 a m church school with W J Terry as general superintendent and Dr EB Currier as adult superintendent. Morning worship with special music follows sermon on The Christ of the Old Testament at 11. A youth and children session at 6 15 pm, evening worship at 7 pm led by the youth, Missionary Society at 3 pm Monday, choir practice 7 pm Tuesday, and prayer meeting 7 pm Wednesday. All welcome.

First Methodist Church John F. T. Brown A. m W. J. Terry EB. R. Currier Missionary Society

Revival and Worship Services Announced

Rev. Melvin V. Moody leads 9:45 a m Sunday service with Willis Williams and Gen Supt at 11 a m. evening sermon by pastor. Christa Crusaders with Miss Leetus Williams at 6 45. 7 30 p m worship. Wednesday prayer meeting.

Church OF God Melvin V. Moody Swiggs Willis Williams Christa Crusaders Leetus Williams Preyer

First Christian Church Announces Sunday Schedule

Rev. T Powell Sharp pastor leads Lord's Day Bible School at 10 a m A men booster class also at 10 a m Morning worship and Communion at 11 a m with theme Women of the Bible No evening service Members will attend dedicatory service at the Falkville Christian Church

First Christian Church T. Powell Sharp Lord’s Day Bible School Falkville Christian Church

Bible Study Tonight After Remodel

A church announces a remodeled space and a Bible study session Wednesday at 7 15 p m inviting congregants to attend the faith gathering and discuss scripture in the updated rooms.

Nazare ne Church Sunday Schedule Report

Rev Elmer Michael pastor leads 9 45 a m Sunday School 11 a m morning worship sermon by the pastor N Y P S meets at 6 30 p m preaching service at 7 p m sermon partial text indicates regular church activities and services within the day

Nazarene Church Elmer Michael

Rev Grady Whitaker Pastor Bible School and Worship

Rev Grady Whitaker invites attendance at Bible School and Worship each Sunday at 10 a m Preaching is held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays at the same schedule.

Church OF Christ Grady Whitaker

Rev Frank T Smith Leads Sunday Services

The article notes Sunday School at 10 00 am led by Hugh Penn superintendent with preaching at 11 00 am by Pastor Frank T Smith. Training Unions meet at 6 pm directed by Lee R Palmer with evening preaching at 7 pm.

First Baptist Church Frank T. Smith Hugh Penn Lee R. Palmer

TVA Power Lights Up Bessemer As Hill Praises Low Rates

TVA current flows through Bessemer marking the city’s first use of federal electricity. Senator Lister Hill declares that cheap rates invite industry and vows to end costly private utility burdens, urging Alabama towns to enjoy rates like TVA areas. The celebration includes a Christmas carnival and the lighting of a new white way, highlighting a victory over utility privilege for Agate and the region.

Bessemer TVA Lister Hill Ala Hill Los Alabama Agate Birair

Austinville Bible Study and Worship Schedule

Bible study at 10:00 a.m preaching at 11:00 a.m. Communion at 11:45 a.m. Evening service at 7:00 p.m. Quentin McCay a Freed Hardeman College student in Henderson Tennessee will bring the lessons. Thursday Bible study at 7:00 p.m. directed by Lindsay Allen. You are invited to worship with us.

Church OF Christ Quentin McCay Freed- Hardeman College Henderson Tenn Lindsay Allen

Mid week prayer service and choir practice outline

A mid week church notice announces prayer service and choir practice on Wednesday evening at seven o'clock. The schedule emphasizes communal worship and musical preparation for services.

First Presbyterian Church Weekend Schedule and Santa Visit

Sunday School at 9 45 a m with Ged des Orman as superintendent Morning worship at 11 a m with sermon by the pastor Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m Henry Richter president 4 week worship Wednesday at 7 30 p m Friday December 23 at seven o clock children program at the church Santa will appear with presents Our large congregations are an inspiration.

S. O. Payne Geddes Orman Christian Endeavor Henry Richter Santa

Fairview Baptist Church Sunday Services and Activities

Fairview Baptist Church on Second Street and Magnolia Avenue invites the public to attend. Sunday School at 9 45 with TR Harrison and a 11 oclock service featuring a sermon by Pastor Carter Let Us Go To Bethlehem. Evening worship at 7 includes special music. Midweek services and Bible study are noted with prayer and training union activities.

Fairview Baptist Church Second St Magnolia Ave B. Carroll Carter T R Harrison Bethlehem Baptist Training Union Minnie Fields

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