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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1938
Page
10
Sunday service at 11 Sunday school at 9 30 Wednesday meeting at 7 30 Reading room hours 2 to 4 Monday Wednesday Saturday rear of church entrance on Johnston Street Public invited to attend the First Church of Christ Scientist Boston linked church branch in Decatur Alabama
The Church of God RE invites worship at 9 30 to 10 30 a m with a sermon on Luke 2 11 Christ the Lord. Sunday School 10 30 to 11 15 a m led by Mrs W D Hardin. Christmas play No Room at the Inn by the Junior Dept directed by Mrs R Conner and Mrs FP W Sharp. 6 p m Christmas pageant Jean Skipps Christmas by the youth Sunday School class sponsored by Mr A Haynes.
Westminster Presbyterian Church lists Rev. L B Knight as pastor with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. led by Bob Sheppard and morning worship at 11:00 a.m. sermon titled Good Tidings of Great Joy. Prayer meetings Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. and a friendly welcome to newcomers.
The Westside Presbyterian church led by Pastor L J Kaylor lists Sunday School at 9 45 a m with G O Devine directing. Evening activities include Senior and Intermediate Young People at 6 00 p m and Boy Scouts Tuesdays at 7 00 p m with G O Devine as Scoutmaster. Wednesday prayer meeting follows.
Memorial Drive Methodist Church announces a Christmas program at 10 a.m. with gift exchanges for Jimmie Holland and D E Warren classes, a 10:20 recital by the Intermediate Department, a 10:30 musical program themed The Old Old Story, directed by Joe Philpot with Decatur Quartette and Bonanza Quartette, followed by a short message The Proof of Christianity. No other services that day. Wednesday prayer meeting canceled due to the pastor's absence.
The First Presbyterian Church at Oak and Vine hosts a 9:45 a.m. Sunday School and 11:00 a.m. morning worship with a Christmas sermon titled The Angels Song. No evening service. Members are invited to attend the pastor’s last Sunday at First Baptist Church. A 7 p.m. service follows.
The church schedules preaching at 11 a.m. Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. B T U at 6 p.m. Wednesday prayer at 7:30 p.m. The baptism ordinance will be administered as the first part of the evening service. All are welcome.
Miss Sadie Weems daughter of Mrs A M Weems Town Creek and Branson B Isley of Hartselle wed Friday December 23 at the bride’s home with immediate family present Rev W M Wear of Rap officiating. The couple left for a wedding trip returning for a Christmas Day dinner. Mrs A M Weems wore black with white lace trimming. Miss Nina Weems served as bridesmaid. Leon Smith of Manchester Tennessee was best man. A Christmas party follows at Westminster Presbyterian Church on Christmas Eve at 2 O clock hosted by Mrs Marjorie Roper and Miss Kathryn McRae for Sunday School classes.
The First Methodist Church under Pastor Dr. B F Tingle offers 9:30 am service and Sunday school led by Julian Harris, with special anthem by Mrs. R M McGilathery. No 5 pm vesper. Wednesday Prayer and Bible Hour at 7:30 pm led by Dr. B F Tingle. Merry Christmas and cordial welcome for New Year.
Ninth Street Methodist invites the public to worship with pastor W. L. Spearman. Services include 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. with sermons on A Christmas Message and Was Jesus Divine. Young People meet 6:15 p.m. A. G. Jones is superintendent and counselor. stewards meet Monday at 7 p.m.
Pastor R L Archibald leads Sunday school at 9 30 with Bruce Spencer and worship at 11 00. The Christmas message titled Companions of the Incarnation will be delivered. Epworth Leagues meet at 6 00. Ministerial Alliance gathering at the church Monday at 11 00. Prayer Service set for Wednesday at 7 30.
Bible study at 10 a m followed by a 11 a m sermon by Bro McKay. Evening service at 7 p m features Bro W O Norton of Valdosta Ga delivering the message. Everyone invited to attend these services.
Central Baptist at 4th Ave and Grant St lists services with John Cowell Jr. pastor Homer Britton assistant pastor. Sunday school 9 30 a m led by J C Cowan morning worship at 10 45 a m Baptist Training Union 6 15 p m Baptismal service and observance of The Lord's Supper 7 30 p m Wednesday Prayer and Bible Study. Pastor hopes to preach Sunday with the Christmas Story the morning topic.
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