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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1964

Page

4

Sunday Church Services and Christmas Events at Westside Church

Sunday worship at 8:30 and 11 with pastor Ed Payne Miller Jr assisting. Sunday school at 9:40 receive the Virgin Mary topic. 5 pm supper and Christmas party. Thursday 7:30 pm candle light and read. Westside Presbyterian Church 415 7th Ave SW Arthur L. Nix pastor 9:45 am church school 11 am worship He is Here topic 7:30 pm candle light service 7 pm song fest.

Ed Payne Miller, Jr Westside Westside Presbyterian Church 7Th Ave Arthur L. Nix

Lutheran St Paul’s Sherman Church Schedule

St Pauls Lutheran Sherman located on Sherman Street at 4th Avenue lists Rev. R. A Reinhardt as pastor. Sunday school starts at 9:30 a.m. Worship services at 8:15 and 10:45 a.m. Christmas Day worship at 10 a.m. 23

ST. Paul’s Sherman St 4Th Ave R. A Reinhardt

Folk singers and dancers test worship at Louisville seminary

In Louisville, a group at the Presbyterian Theological Seminary uses folk singing, modern dance, and read ings in an experimental worship service. A student anguishes over meaning, while Dr. John Salmon says the program targets youth but could fit any age group. Audience reaction ranges from enthusiasm to shock.

Jerry Edgerton Louisville, Ky Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary John Salmon Princeton Theological Seminary Salmon

Local Baptist Churches Schedule Sunday Services

A list of baptist congregations with addresses and weekly timetables. Brookhaven Memorial Drive SW and Oak Lafayette Sts host Sunday schools at 9:45 a.m. Worship times vary from 10:50 a.m. to 11 a.m. Training Union in evenings and midweek prayer services.

Corner Oak and Lafayette Sts WK. Stephenson

Christmas services listed for Emmanuel church and others

Emmanuel 2248 Kooken Ave SW led by Don L. Smith offers Sunday school at 10 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. Training junior at 7 p.m. worship 7:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting 7:30 p.m. Radio program on WHOS Wednesdays at 9:15 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Christmas vesper at 5 p.m. West Willoughby at 6th Ave and 9th St lists Arthur Nix pastor with 10:30 a.m. Sunday school 9:30 a.m. worship Bible study 6 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Christmas program. Westminster Westminster Presbyterian Jackson St and 8th Ave with Edwin F. Dalstrom.

Wadsworth St Sixteenth Ave R. E Bob” Wilkins Training Union 4Th Ave Grant St Southside 8Th Ave 9Th St W. J. Johnson R. S. Holliman Emmanuel Kooken Ave Don L. Smith Willoughby 6Th Ave Arthur Nix Westminster Presbyterian Jackson St 8Th] Ave Edwin F. Dalstrom Presbyterian Church U.S.A. Jackson St Eighth Ave S.E ED Payne Miller

Christmas Service Schedule At Local Church

Reverend Jerry C. Smith leads church school at 9 45 p m worship at 10 50 a m with a Children's Christmas program scheduled for 6 p m at the Christian First on Fourth Ave and Moulton St.

Fourth Ave Moulton St Jerry C. Smith

Christian Science Church Events and Radio Program

The Christian Science Church at 6th Avenue and Johnston St lists Sunday School and services at 11:00 a.m. with the topic Is the Universe Including Man Evolved by Atomic Force, plus a Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Testimony Meeting and Reading Room hours. A radio program on WHOS 800 kc at 10:00 a.m. Sunday discusses What Shall I Tell My Child About Christmas.

6Th Avenue Johnston St Second Avenue N.E WHOS Princess Theatre Bidg

Church of God Sherman Saint H T Statum Services

Reverend H T Statum leads Church of God Sherman with Sunday school at 9 45 a m worship at 10 50 a m and a 6 45 p m service on Sunday featuring a Christmas play titled The Greatest of These.

H. T. Statum

Church of Christ GRANT ST. service and studies

Elbert M. Young minister leads Bible study at 9 45 a m and worship at 10 45 a m with topic What is New in Christ An evening service at 6 p m features Cain and Abel A contrast A ladies class meets Tuesday at 9 45 a m A prayer meeting is held Wednesday at 7 30 p m Herald of Truth airs Saturday at 1 30 p m on WMSL TV and WHOS

Grant ST. Elbert M. Young Cain and Abel Herald of Truth Wmsl-Tv WHOS Imieitierenatt

Presbyterian Corner of Oak and Vine Streets NE Church Notice

A church notice lists Joseph W. Walker as pastor and James E. Bowden as assistant pastor at the Presbyterian church cornering Oak and Vine Streets NE along with church school details.

Oak and Vine Streets N.E Joseph W. Walker James E. Bowden

Lawrence County Church of Christ Services Across Towns

Lawrence County Church of Christ in Wolf Springs Hatton Town Creek and Mt Hope list weekly worship times led by ministers James Sparks Kyle McWhorter W J Enloe Jr and John Abbott. Sunday services include Bible study at 10 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. Evening services follow with midweek studies in the evening.

The Birth of Jesus Christ The Circumstances Surrounding Christ's Coming

The article compares Matthew and Luke on Jesus birth. It notes Matthew shows Jesus as king from David and Abraham, while Luke details the Annunciation and Mary’s pregnancy. Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem for a tax, finding no room at the inn and Jesus born in a stable.

Jesus Christ Christ R. H. Ramsey Earth Matthew David Israel Abraham Luke Mary Joseph Jesus Immanuel Nazareth Bethlehem

Cross Featured In Remodeled Church

Athens First Methodist Church completed a 125000 renovation of the sanctuary recreation room and kitchen. The district held here featured a guest speaker Bishop W K Goodson as members gathered for church organization history and current leadership.

James Long Daily Athens First Methodist Church Europe Decatur Methodist Church W. K. Goodson

Famed Biblical Verse Cited on Golden Text

The passage from Matthew 1 21 proclaims that a son will be born and named Jesus for he shall save his people from their sins. This scripture emphasizes the savior role and fulfillment of prophecy within Christian tradition.

Jesus Matthew

Nativity Narrative: Mary Jesus Birth and Shepherds’ Witness

The account details Joseph's hesitation over the private accusation of adultery, an angel assuring Mary's divine conception, and the infant Jesus to save his people. Shepherds receive the news, visit Bethlehem, and spread the message while Mary contemplates the marvels surrounding her son.

Joseph Haim Mary Jesus Isaiah UBA Perms King; Features Syndicate

Dawes Announces Sunday Services and Bible Study

Bernard L. Dawes, minister, schedules Sunday school at 10 a.m. preaching and communion at 11 a.m. and evening service at 6:15 p.m. A midweek Bible study is set for Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Courtland Bernard L. Dawes

Indonesia Plans Illiteracy Eradication and Compulsory Education

President Sukarno will declare Indonesia free of illiteracy and proclaim compulsory education to begin on December 31, according to Antara, the official news agency. The move signals a broad education reform to raise literacy nationwide.

Jakarta Indonesia Sukarno Antara

Morgan County Baptist Association 1933 Session Details

Rev J W Myers notes the 1932 minutes were not printed due to finances. The 1933 session met at Austinville Baptist Church Oct 18-19 with Rev J D Pickens moderator and Rev Frank T Smith clerk. Reports show 41 churches baptizing 233 and 5,922 members. 32 churches totaling 3,826 Sunday school attendees. BYPU and WMU activity. cooperative program giving. total church expenses. and building counts.

J. W. Myers Morgan County Baptist Association Vinemont Austinville Baptist Church J. D. Pickens Frank T. Smith Jim Crow J. T.robinson Woman’s Auxiliary P. H. Sandlin R. A. Payne C. L. Cobbs Ollie Belle Hartselle BYPU Madeline Dix Nell Safley J. J. Bishop D. R. Curbow J. H. Halbrooks B. Harris J. D. McClanahan J. E. Roan Women’s Missionary Society J. E. Berkstresser J. H. Dean Eldridge Academy Our Ralph Fields J. E. Dillard Birmingham Alabama Baptist WMU

Church Briefs Sing at Holy Church and Summit Baptist

A monthly singing at the Holy Church of Christ on 11th Ave NW occurs Saturday at 7 PM. The Summit Baptist Church in Danville hosts a Christmas program Wednesday at 7 PM.

The Holy Church of Christ 11Th Ave. NW Summit Baptist Church Danville

Enon Church Christmas Party Brings 28 Guests

The Intermediates and Young People classes met at the Waldrops for a Christmas party with 28 attendees. Gifts were exchanged and refreshments served. Pastor Wayne Penn and family moved to Enon to assume duties.

Training Union Lennis Waldrop Wallace Enon Wayne Penn Enon Church Bro. Bean Michelle Chenault Judy Ferguson Weiner

Group Visits Oak Ridge Students Tour Atomic Museum

Thirteen eighth grade students from Decatur Junior High toured the American Museum of Atomic Energy in Oak Ridge Tennessee. They attended lectures and demonstrations and viewed a giant world first atomic pile model. Chaperones included John Baites Mrs John Wood and Max Skidmore.

Decatur Junior High School American Museum of Atomic Energy Oak Ridge Tenn Cindy Dowell Johnny Baites John Luckett Earl Hartgrove Laura James Martha Wood Jim Atkinson Sam Bechtel James Dragoset Bonnie Brown Jimmy Tuten Cecile Lewis Paula Kesselring John Baites John Wood Max Skidmore

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Lutheran Ee Brookhaven Memorial Clifford Mitchell Ae Central Wectside Memorial Dr. NW Elree T. Waddell Ga’s Ishmael Adolph Adam Sunbeams Westminster Christian Christian Science Church of God Sherman ST Church of Christ BK Smith Big Smith Hanks Buster Brown Humphrey Dial Lawrence County Church of Christ Wolf Springs James Sparks Sunda Hatton Kyle McWhorter Town Creek W. J. Enloe Jr MT. Hope John Abbott J. S. Crutcher R. W. Hendricks Bruce Nelson C. W. Sarver H. B. Malone Garth Ethel May. Garth J. E. Harris Florence L. D. Dowden Athens ‘College Vanderbilt Devinity School Ralph Jolly Greensboro College Greensboro N. C E. L. McFee Tuscaloosa James Weldon Harvey Gilbert Jack Palmer William Young W. H. Caughran John Richardson R. H. Richardson W.B. Crutcher Jr Wallace Jeffrey W. A. Caugharn Macon Brock Methodist Calvin C. Bonner W.S.C.S Mays Montgomery Guild Leaver Smith M.Y.F John Saxton J. W. Woodruff Gordon Ricks Adie Enon Baptist Church Gloria Johnson Neel Phillip Wayne Floresa Michael Mr. Penn Bob Jones University New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Amite City Church Briefs Association
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