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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1964

Page

5

Sunday Worship Schedules for Local Churches

A fragmented church notices list service times for several congregations. FIRST Corner Oak and Lafayette Sts holds Sunday school at 9 45 a m worship at 11 a m and evening activities at 6 00 and 7 00 p m. Central Ave and Grant St lists pastor A B Van Arsdale with morning worship and evening study.

Front Memorial Dr. SW Mitchell First Corner Oak and Lafayette Sts W. K Union 4Th Ave Grant St A. B. van Arsdale

Church of Christ GRANT ST Service and Study Times

Elbert M. Young, minister, leads Bible study at 9 45 a.m. Worship at 10 45 a.m. Evening service at 6 p.m. Ladies Bible Class Tuesday 9 4 a.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p.m. Herald of Truth 1 30 on TV and WHOS Saturday 9 30 a.m. es.

Grant ST. Elbert M. Young Herald of Truth

Lutheran St Paul’s Sherman Street Church Service Times

St Paul’s Lutheran invites worship at 8:15 and 10:45 a.m. with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m and evening service at 7:30 p.m under Rev R A Reinhardt pastor at Sherman Street and 4th Avenue.

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

Lawrence County James Sparks minister schedule

Lawrence County minister James Sparks holds Sunday services starting at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. An evening service is at 7 p.m. Weekday Bible study meets Wednesday at 7 p.m.

The Power of Faith by Wood Ishmael AP Newsfeatures

A feature profile examines how faith shapes life choices in communities across regions. Ishmael Wood explores personal journeys, spiritual practices, and the role of belief in resilience, guiding readers through faith’s impact on daily decisions and identity.

Episcopal services at Gordon Drive church

Reverend James C Bodley rector leads holy communion at 7 30 a m family services and classes at 9 15 a m and a healing service in the afternoon at the Gordon Drive and Jackson Street chapel.

Gordon Dr Jackson St James C. Bodley

Presbyterian and church notices mix at Oak and Vine area

Sunday worship times and church school schedules listed for multiple churches Joseph W. Walker pastor at Presbyterian Corner and Willoughby and Westminster churches in Jackson Street area. Activities include morning services Bible study youth groups and vesper services.

Oak and Vine Streets N.E Joseph W. Walker James E. Bowden James Bowden Westminster Westminster Presbyterian Church Jackson St 8Th Ave Edwin F. Dalstrom Ed Payne Miller, Jr Westminster Presbyterian Church of the United Presbyterian Church U.S.A Eighth Ave ED Payne Miller

Town Creek Church Services Announced

W. J. Enloe Jr. minister leads Lord's Day services with Bible study at 10 a.m. preaching and communion at 11 a.m. Evening service at 6 p.m. Midweek Bible study at 6 30 p.m. Wednesday service.

W. J. Enloe Jr Wednes

Study Schedule and Services At Local Church

John Abbott, minister, leads Lord's Day activities with Bible study at 10 a.m. and preaching at 1 p.m. Evening service scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Also a Wednesday Bible session and 6:30 p.m. IMT study planned.

Hope John Abbott

Dawes Ministers at Courtland Church Services

Bernard L. Dawes, minister, leads Sunday school at 10 a.m. preaching and communion at 11 a.m. Evening service at 6 15 p.m. Midweek Bible study Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Bernard L. Dawes

Morgan County Missionary Baptist Association meets at Ryan

The 15th annual Morgan County Missionary Baptist Association session met Oct 24 25 1934 at Ryan Baptist Church with Rev J D Pickens as moderator and D W Burson elected pastor of Hartselle First Falkville Ryan George Payne Hopewell DeWitt Prince Mt Zion and Austinville Moulton Heights. Reports covered evangelism WMU Sunday school and foreign missions. Digest shows 629 members received into churches that year with 376 by baptism.

J. W. Myers Morgan County Missionary Baptist Association Ryan Baptist Church J. D. Pickens Jim Crow I. W. Myers J. T. Robinson D. W. Burson Hartselle Falkville Ryan George Payne Hopewell DeWitt Prince Mt. Zion R L. Franklin Austinville Moulton Heights Frank T. Smith James Allen Smith WMU P. H. Sandlin C. L. Dobbs Hundred Thousand Club BYPU

Visit of the Wise Men by RB H Ramsey

The article discusses the biblical visit of the Wise Men to the Christ Child after the shepherds. It notes their possibly Babylonian origins, unspecified count, and the gifts of frankincense myrrh and gold. It highlights worship of the Child, divine intervention, and their star guided journey to Bethlehem.

RB. H. Ramsey Manger Thew Jerusalem Bethlehem God Mary David Israel

Hot Springs votes to end gambling in November election

Hot Springs voters rejected gambling and liquor sales with a 318 229 to 215 744 landslide ending the largest illegal gambling operation in the nation. Gov. Faubus ordered county officials to close clubs, shifting the town away from casino tourism as leaders seek a diversified economy and revived nightlife. Richard Wootton, chamber president, calls for restoring tourist trade with safer entertainment.

Hot S Little Moon T Springs Orval E. Pons Hot Springs Arkansas Arkansans Richard Wootton Chamber of Commerce Vapors Hot Springs National Park Faubus U.S. ‘Department of Justice Arkansas House of Representatives Garland Winthrop Rockefeller Leonard Ellis Businss Ouachita Mountain Valley Wootton AMI Sun

Biblical Theme of Light and Kings in Nativity Narrative

The text references Isaiah’s call to light and glory, then notes Herod’s fear of rival claimants to the throne. It mentions Joseph’s dream directing the holy family to flee to Egypt until it is safe to return, with notes on permissions and distribution of copyrighted outlines.

Herod Gossuarmeems Ren & Oor Oy Divisions Christian Education Council of Churches of Christ U.S.A King Features Joseph Egypt

Young Church At Tanner Church Progress Through Years

Tanner community records the Tanner Church of Christ beginnings in 1920 with 12 attendees on Mrs. Josie Carter’s lawn. The congregation met in an old store and a vacant school before building a brick church in 1935 and expanding with classrooms and annexes.

Robert Stansell Josie Carter Tanner Church of Christ Existin Eddie Smith Freed-Hardeman College Henderson Tenn

U S Mailing Aid Hailed By P O

Postmaster General Gronouski praised unprecedented public cooperation as 99 percent of Christmas cards and packages were delivered by Christmas Eve. A record 7 billion pieces of Christmas mail were set to be delivered by Thursday night, matching last year's total.

Washington John A. Gronouski

Churches push tax rules on church owned businesses

The American Lutheran Church declared at its Columbus convention that churches owning businesses not solely for religious purposes ought to be taxed and should accept equitable taxation of parsonages and staff dwellings.

Columbus, Ohio American Lutheran Church

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