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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1938

Page

8

WPA Relief Costs May Fall As March To July Budget Vetted

Senate leader sees possible cut in WPA relief spending from March to July as economic conditions improve and housing and building programs peak. He notes 1.425 billion was appropriated for eight months to March and estimates about 712 million would be needed to cover through July, with a preferred target of 500 to 600 million. He cautions on a new formula for state allocations, warning it may not fit all states and could harm some.

Senate Congress Bark Barkley

Christmas Tree Plan At Methodist Church

Rev Broun of the First Methodist Church gave an inspiring sermon Sunday at the Hartselle church. A Christmas tree event is set for December 24 at 1 pm with a program for all to join.

Broun First Methodist Church Hartselle Margaret Ann Moore Roy Moore William McCutcheon Charles Billy Moore Jack Reeves Claude Tapscott Frank Nuby Pruiet Johnson Johnie George Birmingham Loyde Kyle

First Methodist Church Christmas Service and Programs

First Methodist Church led by Dr. B F Tingle invites all to Sunday services at 9 30 am Sunday school supervised by Julian Harris and 11 am sermon For Unto You Is Born This Day a Savior A special Christmas anthem directed by Mrs R M McGrathery The white Christmas program directed by Julian Harris and the church school officers will be staged The officers will visit Selma Methodist orphanage to raise support under a 500 goal The Young People meet at 6 pm Junior Board of Stewards banquet Tuesday 6 45 pm Prayer and Bible Hour Wednesday 7 30 pm. cordial invitations extended.

First Methodist Church B F. Tingle Church School Julian Harris R.M. McGrathery First Church Selma

Spearman Pastor Leads Christmas Pageant Service

Church announces 9:45 a.m. Sunday school led by A G Jones and 11 a.m. worship with a sermon God No Respecter of Persons. An evening program at 7 p.m. titled A Christmas Pageant. Young People meet at 6:15 p.m. Prayer meeting 7 p.m. Public invited to attend midweek service and join the growing congregation. Welcome.

W. L. Spearman A. G. Jones Young People’s Department

First Presbyterian Church Service Plans Pageant

Corner of Oak and Vine Streets invites worshipers with Sunday School at 9 45 a m Morning worship at 11 00 a m sermon Our Confidant Pageant Behold His Star at 7 30 p m with offertory for ministerial relief.

Oak and Vine Streets Edward V. Ramage

First Baptist Church Sunday Services Schedule

The church announces services with preaching at 11 a.m. Sunday School at 9 30 a m B T U at 630 p m and a special music program at 5 p m before the regular 7 p m sermon The public is invited to attend.

Central Methodist Church Sets Sunday Services and Pageant

Pastor R L Archibald leads 9 30 am Sunday school and 11 60 am worship with a sermon on The Conquering Christ. Epworth Leagues at 6 pm and a Christmas pageant The Other Wise Man at 7 pm. Prayer service follows Wednesday at 7 30 pm. Great crowds expected.

Central Methodist Church R. L. Archibald Bruce Spencer R. Lambuth Archibald Christ Epworth Central Methodist

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH EAST MOULTON SERVICES

Activities this Sunday at East Moulton church include morning minister Edwin Wyle teaching on Christ's New Commandment and worship with Lord's Supper. Evening programs feature Senior and Junior Endeavor groups and an evangelism travelogue on faith. Thursday devotional study continues.

First Christian Church East Moulton Fourth Avenue Edwin Wyle Schooll John B. Harlow Mens Wyle Christian Endeavor Church In Evangelism G. FE. McCulloch

St Pauls Lutheran Advent Services and Christmas Schedule

St Pauls Lutheran Sherman St. and Fourth Ave offers Advent 4th Sunday service at 9 30 a m with The Last Things. Sunday School 10 30 a m and 2 30 p m rehearsal. Auxiliary meet Monday 2 30 p m with Mrs H L Ogle. Walther League meets 7 30 p m Monday with Mrs E Y Berry. Christmas festival service Christmas Day 6 00 a m and Christmas Eve 6 30 p m. Visitors welcome.

ST. Paul's Lutheran Sherman St Fourth Ave E. T. Town H. L. Ogle Walther League E. Y. Berry

Central Baptist Church Service Details

Central Baptist on Fourth Avenue at Grant Street lists John C. Cowell Jr as pastor with Homer Britton as assistant. Sunday school at 9 30 a m led by J C Cowan followed by morning worship at 10 45 a m led by The.

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

Bible Questions Answered and Punctuation Clarifications

The article discusses how Lazarus emerged from the tomb with grave clothes, the concept of the sin unto death with biblical examples, and guidance on restoring punctuation in key New Testament verses. It emphasizes God’s power and explains how scripture texts can be reinterpreted for clearer meaning.

Be Sure to Come and Bring Your Family

A church schedule notes a pastor will preach at 6 15 p m with Baptist Training Union at 7 30 p m Evangelistic service by the pastor also at 7 30 p m Wednesday features Bible study and prayer inviting families to attend

Baptist Training Union

The Little Stone Church Plan for Sunday Services

The plan lists Sunday School from 9:45 to 11:15 a m and gatherings at 6 00 p m for Christian Crusaders and Young People. A 7 00 p m sermon titled Living for God in the Midst of Adversity invites worshipers to attend.

Christian Crusaders

Johnston Street Fourth Avenue Sunday Mass Schedule

Sunday masses are held at 8 a m and 10 a m. Confessions are on Saturday from 5 to 6 pm and from 7 to 8 pm.

Willoughby Presbyterian Church Services Update

Willoughby Presbyterian on 6th Avenue presents Sunday School at 10 a.m. led by F T Lewis, with 15 member Junior C E Society meeting at 6:30 p.m. Evening service at 7 p.m. Mid week prayer Wednesday at 7 p.m. This week readings listed as ongoing.

Willoughby Presbyterian Ave St. South

Reading plan for the four Gospels with Christmas focus

The article notes study of the four Gospels with Christmas message. It highlights interest in Mark and John, and a Luke reading planned for the last week of the month. A Christmas program and 8. 8. treat are set for Friday evening before Christmas Eve, inviting strangers and visitors.

Church Services Announced For Sunday And Weekday Bible Study

Sunday schedule lists Bible study 9 45 to 10 45 and preaching at 11 with messages The Wise and Foolish Virgins Young people meeting 6 pm and singing at 7 pm The Thief On The Cross Wednesday Ladies Class 3 pm sermon on Elders duties Midweek study Galatians 6 1 10 The Church of Christ invites all to attend emphasizing Bible names pure worship and New Testament pattern Christian Science phrase Isaiah 48 12 ends fragment

Church of Christ

New Commandment Love One Another Emphasized in Sunday Lesson

The lesson centers on Jesus new commandment to love one another as He has loved us. It contrasts with the old rule to love neighbors and hate enemies and cites the Good Samaritan parable. Readers are urged to practice kindness, overlook anger, and strive toward perfect love and neighborliness.

Moses Israel Jesus

Is The Universe Evolved By Atomic Force Sermon

First Church of Christ Scientist in Decatur Alabama announces a lesson sermon on creation through atomic force with scriptural readings from John 1 1 3. Sunday service at 11 00 am Sunday school 9 30 am Wednesday 7 30 pm prayer service and 2 00 4 00 pm reading room hours are Monday Wednesday Saturday at rear Johnston Street. Buck director Beere asks attendance and notes a church offering to the Orphans Home.

Jacob Israel First Church of Christ Scientist Decatur Alabama First Church of Christ, Scientist Boston Mass Johnston Street

Cor 16th Ave and Wadsworth St Church Schedule

Church listing shows services at 9 30 a m Men s Bible Class taught by C C Berryhill 9 45 a m Main Sunday School led by Emory Teague Sept 11 00 a m Morning sermon and 5 45 p m B T U departments led by Cc BL.

Religious Schedule For Sunday Services And Meetings

Sunday services include Holy Communion at 7 30 a m and Morning Prayer at 11 00 a m. Church school and multiple Bible classes occur at 9 45 a m. Evening events include a 5 00 p m service. Weekday activities cover choirs, lectures, and auxiliary meetings across Mondays to Thursdays with vestry and auxiliary gatherings on specified Sundays and Tuesdays.

St. John's

Southside Baptist Church Announces Sunday Activities

The Southside Baptist Church schedules Sunday School at 9:45. Tennis Odom leads 11:00 a.m. Worship and 5:45 p.m. B T U with E Self directing. A 7:00 p.m. Worship features Rev. E L Davis of Birmingham. Welcoming message to all attendees.

Southside Baptist Church Odom E. Self E. L. Davis Birmingham Southside

Temple Lighthouse Church Services and Schedule

Rev R D Cook pastor at Temple Lighthouse Church delivers morning worship at 11 00 with a sermon at 1130. Sunday school 9 45 junior and senior departments meet at 615 and usual hour respectively. Prayer services Wednesday 7 00 with John chapter thirteen lesson. Special music planned. all invited. Also Patten pastors two services Saturday 730 pm prayer meeting God Church in Prayer. Sunday school 10 am worship 1045 am. Everyone invited.

R. D. Cook C. D. Parker John God's Church In Prayer

Westminster Presbyterian Church Services and Activities

Reverend L B Knight leads Sunday worship at 11:00 am with a sermon titled The Quest of the Wise Men. Morning activities include Sunday school at 9:30 am and a vesper service at 5:00 pm with the sermon We Beheld His Glory. Mrs Roy Thomas directs the Young People’s League. Monday features a 3 pm Women’s Auxiliary meeting.

Westminster Presbyterian Church L. BR. Knight Bob Sheppard Young People’s League Roy Thomas

Westside Presbyterian Church Service and Schedule

The Westside Presbyterian Church led by Pastor L. J. Kaylor offers Sunday School at 9 45 a m with G O Devine, Worship at 11 00 a m and 7 00 p m, Young People at 6 00 p m, and a Monday meeting at 2 30 p m with a Wednesday prayer gathering at 7 00 p m Women’s Anxi- edition indicates ongoing prayer events.

Westside Presbyterian the Friendly Church L. J. Kaylor G. O. Devine Women's Anxi

Sunday Bible study and services preach by Henry Hood

Sunday morning Bible study at 10:00, worship and preaching at 11:00, and an evening service at 7:00 led by Brother Henry Hood. Lindsay Allen conducts Thursday Bible study at 7:00. The group studies Abraham and invites all to attend each service and worship.

Henry Hood Lindsay Allen Abraham God

Moulton Heights Baptist Revival Services Begin Christmas Week

Rev W W Coffey leads a spiritual revival at Moulton Heights Baptist Church starting Sunday December 25 with 11:00 AM sermon on The Seven Sayings of the Cross and 7:00 PM preaching by Rev Coffey. Horace Fielding directs B T U at 6:00 PM. Various church groups meet Monday through Friday with prayer meetings and activities led by Mrs J L Lamon and others.

W. W. Coffey Bethey Stedham Horace Fielding Moulton Heights Baptist Church J. Vernon Rich Huntsville J. L. Lamon 5Th, Ave West Mart McEntire Alvin Glover G. A J. G. McMillan B. A Frank Gardner Sunbeams W. W Coffey

Valhermosa Springs Preaching on Fear

A church program lists a sermon at 2 30 p m titled Why Not Be Afraid at Valhermosa Springs. The message invites attendees to explore courage and faith in daily life.

Hartselle Churches Sermon and Bible School Schedule

Rev. Frank T. Smith pastors morning services at 11 a.m. Bible School starts at 10 a.m. Training Unions directed by Lee R. Palmer. Evening Worship at 7 p.m. with a sermon on What Does Sanctification Mean. The pastor continues study of the 13th Chapter of Romans in the afternoon.

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

Nazarene Church Service Schedule

Rev. R. D. Messerschmidt, pastor, announces Sunday School at 9:45 a m Morning sermon at 11 A young people's meeting at 6 45 Evanglistic meeting at 7 30 p m and Thursday prayer meetings each week.

the Nazarene Church R. D. Messerschmidt

Christmas Services and Pageant at Local Churches

Evening events begin at 7 30 with Rev John F T Brown as pastor. Church School at 9 45 led by Prof Ww P Snuggs and Dr E fl Currier. Morning Christmas Music by the pastor theme The World Made Flesh. 6 15 Young People 7 00 Christmas Pageant. Special offering for Methodist Children's Home Selma at 3.00. Monday Missionary 7 00. Wednesday prayer service First Christian Church hosts Sunday School 10 00 and 11 00 preaching Why Not Be Afraid.

First Methodist Church John F. T. Brown Ww. P. Snuggs E. Fl. Currier Berman Selma THE First Christian Church

Athens Church Plans Tent Fund Drive for Creel Meetings

The Athens Church of Christ lists services at the CCC Camp Bible School worship and sermons by M A Creel. A county wide collection is planned next Sunday to buy a new tent for Creel’s meetings, aiming for savings by purchasing now.

Church OF Christ A. J. Rollings Athens

Christmas Service Plans At Local Church

O Payne Sunday School at 9 45 a m led by Mrs A L Rodgers acting Supt Morning worship at 11 a m with sermon by the pastor No evening Christian Endeavor Service The Christmas program of music and scripture Sunday afternoon at 44 p m presents the Birth of Christ story Music and scriptures Public invited

First Presbyterian Church A. L. Rodgers Christian Endeavor Christ

The White Christmas Baptist Program Advents Sunday Service

Sunday School at 9 45 a m with classes for all ages. Morning worship at 11 a m with a sermon by the pastor. Baptist Training Union at 5 p m. Evening worship at 7 15 p m. On Sunday at 6 p m the White Christmas play "Christmas Revealed" directed by Mrs Louis Speake will be presented. The pastor will preach on "He is Born" and explain its significance. The Union meets at 5 p m due to the event.

Baptist Training Union Louis Speake Christ

Sermon and White Christmas Pageant at Local Methodist Church

The Sunday schedule lists an 11 a.m. sermon titled Christ the Word of God and We the Living Epistles by the pastor. A choir anthem directed by Mrs Frank Armstrong follows. Epworth League gathers at 6 15 p m. The 7 30 p m White Christmas pageant Joy to the World is directed by Miss Margaret Lipscomb and Mrs W F Johnson with B D Peck handling stage settings. The White Christmas offering supports the Methodist Orphanage at Selma.

Frank Armstrong Epworth League Margaret Lipscomb W. F

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