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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1955

Page

7

Westminster Presbyterian Church Services and Choir Plans

Westminster Presbyterian on Jackson Street at Eighth Avenue SE lists Rev. George T. Hubbard as pastor. The week includes candlelight communion at midnight Saturday, 9:40 a.m. Sunday church school, 11:00 a.m. morning worship with a sermon In Bethlehem, and choir practices Wednesday at 7:00 and 7:30 p.m.

Westminster Presbyterian Jackson Street Eighth Avenue George T. Hubbard Erskine Pickens Church School Westminster Bethlehem

Songs of the Saviour s Birth themes and church notices

The article discusses Christmas songs and biblical stories from Luke including Zacharias and Mary, and references a Magnificat. It lists church events at Greenbrier Missionary Baptist and First Assembly of God, with times for worship, Bible study, revival planning, choir practice, and pastor messages.

Newman Campbell Luke Zacharias Jerusalem Gabriel Israel John Mary Nazareth Jesus

First Baptist Church Schedule at Corner Oak and Lafayette

Rev W K Stephenson leads Sunday school at 9 45 morning worship at 11 00 Baptist Training Union at 6 00 evening worship at 7 00 midweek prayer 7 15 The Sun beams Girls Auxiliary and Royal Ambassadors meet Choir rehearsal 8 00 All invited to attend all services of the church

First Baptist Church Corner Oak Lafayette Streets W. K. Stephenson Esther Wilson Baptist Training Union Sunbeams Girls Auxiliary Royal Ambassadors

John’s Episcopal Christmas Services Schedule

John’s Episcopal Church lists Christmas Eve programs at 11 15 p m processional and 11 30 p m Holy Eucharist with sermonette. Christmas Day 11 a m Holy Eucharist no music 4 p m Evening Prayer and Nativity Pageant then parish party. Upcoming week notes Feast of St Stephen Tuesday Holy Communion 6 30 a m. Feast of St John Wednesday 10 a m. no Thursday service.

T. John’s Episcopal John Apostle Evangelist

St Timothy’s Christmas Day Service at Athens

St Timothy’s Episcopal on East Washington Street Athens holds a 9 30 a m Holy Eucharist on Christmas Day followed by a Sunday School Christmas Party in the parish house.

ST. Timothy's Episcopal Washington Street Athens

Austinville Church of God Sunday Schedule and Programs

The Austinville Church of God on Cleveland Avenue lists Rev. Clarence L. Best as pastor. Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by Howard B. Smith. An annual Christmas program at 10 45 a m features choir carols and a narration of the Christmas story followed by Christ Birthday Offering collection. No evening service. Midweek service 7 p m Wednesday choir rehearsal 8 p m Wednesday and Youth Fellowship 7 p m Thursday.

Austinville

First Methodist Church Announces Sunday Schedule and Music

At the corner of Canal and Lafayette Streets Rev Minar L Triplett leads worship with a 10 55 AM service titled New Hope and A Song of Joy. Music features Sing O Heavens anthem and a solo How Beautiful Upon The Mountains. No evening service.

First Methodist Canal and Lafayette Streets Minar L. Triplett F. O. Smith Paul Robinson Tours Harker Reneau Carrell Henry J. Fleming W. E. Curry

Christmas Eve and Day Services at St Pauls Lutheran

Paul Krohn pastor announces Sunday School at 9 45 a m and Sunday service at 10 45 a m The Children's practice for the Christmas Eve service is Friday December 23 at 7 00 p m and the Annual Christmas Service for the children is Saturday December 24 at 7 00 p m Christmas Day services follow.

ST. Paul’s Paul Krohn

Peace and goodwill message from the Christmas lesson

A church Division of Christian Education note reflects on Luke 2 14 and the birth of Jesus Christ. It recalls Elizabeth Simeon and Marys faith and urges readers to work for peace and goodwill toward men in the spirit of the season.

Jesus Israel Simeon Zacharias Mary Jesus Christ

Sunday Event Synchronizes With Regular Services

The notice states that activities will be held at the same time as Sunday services and that Sunday School will proceed as on other Sundays.

Southside Baptist Church Schedule

Southside Baptist Church at Corner Eighth Avenue and Ninth Street lists Rev W J Johnson as pastor. Sunday School 9 45 a m with Roy Black as superintendent, morning worship 11 00 a m including baptism, Training Union 6 30 p m directed by O V Mitchell, evening worship 7 30 p m. No services at the church during the week following Christmas.

Southside Baptist Church Eighth Avenue Ninth Street W. J. Johnson Roy Black Training Union O. V. Mitchell

First Christian Worship Sets Birth Theme

Donald W. Frantz, minister, presides at morning worship with the message Rejoicing At His Birth. Sunday School at 9 45 and worship at 11 00. The 7 p.m. service and fourth week standing committee meetings are canceled. Visitors welcome at First Christian.

Fourth Avenue East Moulton Street Donald W. Frantz Christ First Christian

Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church Service Notice

Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church announces morning sermon by Rev. Wm. L. Hacker Jr. at 11:00 a.m. Evening service at 6:30 p.m. features Student Night at Christmas with home from college youths. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. BTU at 6:15 p.m. Library hours 9:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wed 7:00 p.m. Choir practice Monday 3:30 p.m. Sunbeams will

Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Wm. L. Hacker, Jr B.T.U Sunbeams

Church meeting schedule and friendly invitation

Tue 3:45 p.m. Jr G As meet. Tue 6:00 p.m. Jr RA s meet. Tue 7:00 p.m. YWA s meet. Wed 6:15 p.m. BTU Executive Committee Meeting. Wed 6:45 p.m. BTU Program Planning Meeting. Wed 7:30 p.m. Prayer Service. Our church is a friendly church make it your church.

Y.w.a.’S B.T.U. Executive Committee B.T.U

6th Avenue Church of God Service Schedule

Sunday worship at 9 45 with the sermon God Sent Forth His Son and Sunday School at 10 45 for all ages. The Christian Brotherhood Hour airs at 1 00 on WHOS. No Sunday evening service. Midweek prayer Wednesday at 7 00 followed by sanctuary choir practice. Thursday work night at 6 30.

Bro. Comer 6Th Avenue

Chapel Hill Methodist to suspend evening services

Dr A H Nabors pastor extends all morning services 10 to 11. Evening services are suspended. Prayer meeting and Bible study set for Wednesday at 7 with Murray Braswell as teacher. Woman's Society of Christian Service to resume Monday Jan 2. Merry Christmas to everyone.

Chapel Hill A. H. Nabors Murray Braswell Woman's Society of Christian Service

Central Methodist Church Services Report

Corner of Jackson Street and Sixth Avenue East church announces 9 30 am church school and 10 55 am morning worship with sermon titled The True. Rev Wallace W Lovett is pastor.

Central Methodist Church Jackson Street Sixth Avenue Wallace W. Lovett

Christ Science Sunday services emphasize Truth and Christ

The notice invites attendance at Christian Science services Sunday morning at 11 00, highlighting the everpresent power of the Christ Truth and extending a cordial invitation to worship.

Church Schedule and Reading Room Hours Listed

Sunday School convenes at 9 30 a m. Wednesday evening services at 7 30. Reading Room open Wednesday and Saturdays 2 to 4 p m. Located at the church edi fice 6th Ave and Johnston St. Radio program on WHOS Sundays at 10 a m Channel 23 TV in the afternoon at 5 15.

6Th Ave Johnston St WHOS

Willoughby Presbyterian Church Service Schedule

Willoughby Presbyterian at corner 6th Ave and 9th St SE led by Rev Neely D Crawford holds church school at 10 a.m. Luther Seript public worship at 11 a.m. No evening service. Prayer service Wednesday at 7 p.m. Public invited.

Willoughby Presbyterian Corner 6Th Ave 9Th St Neely D. Crawford Luther Seript

Central Baptist Church Service Schedule at Corner 4th Ave

Central Baptist at Corner 4th Ave and Grant St lists Rev A B Van Arsdale as pastor Archie Hampton education director. Sunday School 9 30 Training Union 6 30 morning worship 10 50 evening service 7 30. Tuesday night is Men s Night at Central with men invited to meet at seven.

Central Baptist 4Th Ave Grant St A. B. van Arsdale Archie Hampton

Church Schedule Details Include Meetings and Supper

Tuesday evenings include visitation and an hour of fellowship. Wednesday night features 6 o'clock activities. Sunday School officers and teachers with families gather at the church annex for supper, followed by department meetings at 7:00 and a prayer service at 7:30.

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