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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1956
Page
6
At Jackson Street and Eighth Avenue SE the Witminster Presbyterian Church posts its Sunday schedule. Rev George T Hubbard leads the morning worship at 11 00 with a Nativity Pageant by the Church School at 5 00 and a gift drive follow up social hour. Christmas Communion is set for Monday at midnight.
Sunday school lesson traces John the Baptist prophesying Christ and the light in darkness. It recounts Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem, the stable birth, swaddling, and angels to shepherds with tidings of joy. TV time listed: 5:45 Monday through Thursday.
Rev T A Higgins leads a Sunday program at Spring Ave and Lamar St with 9:45 a.m. Sunday School and 11:00 a.m. worship featuring a sermon on the Highway of Happiness and Heartbreak. A quartet will sing Beautiful Star of Bethlehem followed by a Christmas pageant The Light of Men at 5:15 p.m. Mid-week prayer is Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome.
Reverend W H Quesenberry leads Sunday services with a morning sermon The greatest gift ever given followed by an evening message No room in the Inn. Training union and choir practice are noted with directors Lowell Holmes and J R Mooney Visitors welcome.
Corner Eighth Avenue and Ninth Street SE hosts Rev. W J Johnson with Sunday School at 9 45 and morning worship at 11 in a Christmas Cantata His Natal Day. No Training Union tonight and no services next week Monday through Saturday.
Corner Oak and Lafayette Streets invites parishioners to Sunday School at 9 45 a m Worship at 11 00 a m led by Rev W K Stephenson Educational Director Miss Esther Wilson services broadcast on WAJF Training Union at 6 00 p m Christmas Program in Scripture and Song at 7 00 p m Mid week Prayer Service Wednesday at 7 15 p m
Central Methodist Church presents Sunday School at 9 30 with J E McClary as superintendent Morning Worship at 10 55 with Rev Wallace W Lovett preaching A Dream Comes True. Choir directed by Eddie Self sings There Were Shepherds Nazareth by Gounod solo. Christmas Pageant The Story of Christmas directed by Ray Frederick at 7 PM Youth Fellowship 5 30 Prayer Meeting Wednesday 7 PM.
Rev James C Bodley Rector leads Sunday services 730 Holy Communion 930 Church School 1100 Morning Prayer Sermon Christmas Eve 11 00 p m Choir choral Christmas Day 10 00 a m Holy Communion St Stephen 10 00 a m Holy Communion Holy Innocents 10 00 a m Holy Communion Christmas Pageant 430 p m Sunday December 23 invitation party after pageant for all members and friends
Rev W L Hacker Jr to preach Sunday at 11 00 am Sunday School at 9 45 am B T U at 6 00 pm Christmas Program at 6 30 pm followed by a fellowship hour in the dining hall Church library open Sun 9 15 am and 5 30 pm Wed 7 00 pm Int GAs Jr GAs and Sunbeams not meeting this week Sun School officers listed.
A devotional piece discusses the Christmas birth of Christ from Luke and John, noting the annunciation to Mary, Elizabeth’s role, and the travel to Bethlehem. It laments ongoing world conflict and highlights the shepherds’ witness and worship after visiting the Holy Babe.
The notice lists a 7:30 p.m. prayer service followed by choir practice. It invites visitors to attend the services.
Rev Ollie Linkous will deliver messages Sunday at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Sunday School begins at 9:45 a.m. Clarence Hudson is Superintendent and Roy Guyse directs B T U at 6:00 p.m. Mid week services are at 7:00 p.m. at 211 NW Wilson St Visitors are invited.
At Corner 9th St and 6th Ave SE the Tidwell ministry holds 9:30 Sunday school with C. E. Stephenson, 11:00 morning worship by Rev H L Tidwell titled Tidings Of Great Joy, 6:00 evening services including adult study and youth fellowship with Mr and Mrs Marvin Yarbrough and Mr and Mrs C E Stephenson, 7:00 evening worship Gratitude. Wednesday Bible study at 7:00. Bring a Bible and a friend. visitors welcome at all services.
Clarence L Best, minister at the Austinville church on Cleveland Avenue invites all to Sunday school at 9 45 a m with Clifford H Poole supervising each age class. Morning worship at 10 45 a m features a sermon Roads that Lead To Bethlehem. Evening service at 7 00 p m presents a Christmas program by the junior and senior choirs. Mid week service is Wednesday at 7 00 p m and the Missionary Society meets Thursday at 9 30 a m.
Marshall D Masters minister Elbert McCullough choir director Bible School 10 00 a m Supt A A Oden Morning worship 11 00 topic When Christmas Comes Evening worship 200 with sermon The Battle of Armageddon continuing the Revelation series Choir meets Wednesday at 7 00
Pastor Charles P Adams announces morning services at 10 55 with Sunday school at 9 45 and sermon Bethlehem and Beyond The cantata The Christmas Adoration features soprano solo by Josephine Parker a duet by Rev and Mrs Charles P Adams and a trio by Mrs O B Rogers Mrs Melba Wienman and others in the choir directed by Frances Hall
Haro Lentz, minister, announces Sunday services at 10 00 11 00 and 7 00 with a Ladies Bible Class at 6 00 and a regular midweek Bible Study at 7 00 on Wednesday evening. Members are urged to attend all services and visitors receive a cordial invitation.
Charles P Adams leads a chorus for women and a Junior choir performing five anthems plus a Cantata at 7 30 Sunday evening. The event invites public attendance while mid week prayer and choir practice are canceled for the next week.
James Ray announces services with Bible Study at 10:00 and 7:15 evening worship on Sunday plus morning worship at 11:00 and a children's class at 7:00. Bible Study also held Wednesday at 7:00 with visitors welcome.
J W Falkner minister directs Grant Street Church of Christ with Bible Study at 9 45 a m worship at 10 45 a m and 6 00 p m Sunday evening. Ladies Bible Class scheduled for 10 00 a m Tuesday morning. Bible Study.
The Church of The Christian Brotherhood Hour at 716 6th Ave SE led by Pastor John D Holeman invites the public to morning worship at 945 with the sermon Good News of Great Joy. Church school at 1045 for all ages and a radio broadcast at 1 PM. Evening program at 7 features the play Christmas in the Cobbler Shop. midweek prayer and choir practice follow Wednesday at 7.
Pastor Paul E Krohn announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m and Sunday services at 10 45 a m. Decorating the church tree is Sunday at 1 30 p m. Children’s Christmas Service is Monday at 7 30 p m. Christmas Day service is Tuesday at 9 00 a m. No choir practice December 26 or January 2.
St Ann's Catholic Church at Johnston Street and Fourth Avenue SE lists services by Rev. John M. Horgan. Confessions Saturday 5 to 6 pm and 7 to 9 pm. Christmas Masses at Midnight and 7 8 9 10 am. Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help Wednesday 7:30 pm. Weekday masses 8 am.
The Primitive Baptist congregation of Decatur and area will meet Sunday December 23 at 11:00 a.m. in the VFW building on Holly Street. Elde E B Watts will conduct the service.
Doyle Banta oversees services at Somerville Road Church of Christ with morning worship at 9:45 and evening worship at 6:00. Bible study times include 11:15 and 7:30 Wednesday. men’s training at 7:30 Thursday. WMSL-TV program airs at 4:45.
Minister T A Thompson invites all to attend services at 10:00 AM 10:50 AM 6:00 PM 7:00 PM and 7:20 PM with Sunday school and classes. Carolling by Senior M Y F and visiting young people ends with a Christmas party at the parsonage after a holiday visit.
Sunday School starts at 9 45 with Superintendent F O Smith and worship at 1055 led by Dr M L Triplett. The choir conducted by Henry J Fleming performs three anthems and a Christmas pageant A King In Bethlehem by Mildred Dooley Cathcart directed by Frances Nungester at 6 00. No supper for the young people after.
The Rev. W. J. Heflin pastor leads Shoal Creek Baptist in Decatur. Jimmie Bennett is music director with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Horace Speegle serves as superintendent. Worship at 11:00 a.m. Training union 6:30 p.m. Carlos Watson director. Evening worship 7:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer 7:00 p.m. Choir rehearsal 8:00 p.m.
The Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses at 1502 Grant St lists a Friday program with Theocratic Ministry School at 7 30 p m and service meeting at 8 30 p m featuring Yearbook material on Children Can Praise Jehovah Sunday Bible Study at 4 00 p m with Watchtower aid Blessings Through Service November issue page 696 and Tuesday Congregation Bible meeting at 8 00 p m.
A public invitation announces a discussion titled You May Survive Armageddon Into God's New World exploring universal conflict themes. The event invites community members to attend and engage with the prepared study material.
The ailment known as St Vitus Dance earned its name in the Middle Ages as people afflicted sought relief by praying in the chapels dedicated to St Vitus.
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