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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1939

Page

8

Editors Hear Frank Dixon Urges Action Against Political Evils

Governor Frank M. Dixon urged Alabama editors to oppose political evils such as vote buying and absentee ballot mishandling. Walton and others discussed organizing a state press effort with a full time secretary and a study committee. Bruce McCoy outlined Louisiana Press Association work as about 125 weekly papers affiliated. Stanley named chairman of the association's legislative committee.

Walton Ana “Walton Louisiana Press Association Bruce McCoy Association F. W. Stanley Greenville

Hartselle Churches Announce Services and Meetings

Hartselle Nazarenes led by Pastor R D Messerschmidt invite attendance at 9:45 a.m. church school 11:00 a.m. sermon theme Open Inner Doors. Evening services 6:45 and 7:30 p.m. prayer Thursday 7:30. Missionary Moray speaks 3:00 p.m. and Paul sermon series continues. Wednesday prayer 7:00 p.m. welcome all.

Moray Paul Tabor

Sunday worship and evening service with prayer meeting note

Morning worship at 11:00 and evening service at 7:00 with a six fifteen youth program and the Wednesday prayer meeting. Sunday morning topic Does God Heal Sick Sunday evening special singing and message. Next week prayer meeting topic The Church That Jesus Builded.

Jesus

First Christian Church Sunday Service Announcement

Sunday schedule lists Sunday School at 10 a m led by W D McClanahan and preaching at 11 a m with Subject unspecified. Local church notice notes Sept date not provided.

First Christian Church McClanahan

First Methodist Church Announces Weekly Services and Events

The church invites all to attend Sunday services led by Dr. B F Tingle with a morning sermon The choir and young people's choir perform at the morning and vesper hour A turkey dinner fundraiser is planned for January 30 by the Stewards The aim is to increase church school attendance by Easter and pay benevolences in full The schedule lists Holy Communion at 7 30 p m Sunday light and prayer times plus weekly classes and rehearsals by various groups

First Methodist Church B F. Tingle F. O B. F. Tingle R. M. McGinthery Ramage Tingle James H. Johnson Stewards Church

St Pauls Lutheran Church Service and Meeting Schedule

The announcement notes services at St Pauls Lutheran Sherman St and Fourth Ave led by Rev E T Town with 9:30 Sunday School and Bible Class 10:30 worship 2:30 annual Voters Assembly meeting and 7:30 Teachers Training Class Wednesday The theme is A Changeless Christ for Changing World Visitors are welcome.

ST. Paul's Lutheran Sherman St Fourth Ave E. T. Town the Voters Assembly

First Presbyterian Church Services Schedule

Corner of Oak and Vine Streets Ramage pastor announces Sunday 9:45 Sunday School 11 Morning Worship sermon Christ Before Annas 2:30 Pioneers meet 6:30 Young people 7:30 Evening service Men’s supper Thursday with speaker S J Cassels or Montgomery all men invited

First Presbyterian Church Oak and Vine Streets Edward V. Ramage Annas S. J. Cassels Montgomery

Central Methodist Church News and Sermon Topics

Central Methodist Church announces Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. with Pastor R. L. Archibald, sermon on Influence at 11:00 a.m., Epworth Leagues at 6:00 p.m., and The Great Refusal addressed by the pastor at 7:00 p.m. Daily Monday session features Miss Lucy at 10:00 a.m.

Central Methodist Church R. L. Archibald Spencer Epworth Miss Lucy

Peter the Rock of Faith and Leadership

A sermon recounts Peter as the gateway to heaven and a steadfast, though imperfect, leader. It reflects Jesus praising Peter, charging him to take up his cross, and notes Peter’s rise as a central figure in the early church despite flaws. The centurion’s faith is highlighted as a model, and the theme stresses courage, humility, and rebuke as tools for moral growth.

Simon Peter Jesus Caesarea Phillippi Sea of Galilee John the Baptist Elias Jeremiah Simon Barjona Barjona Jonah John Peter Heaven Jerusalem Satan Tie Bu Eatures Syndicate, Inc

Methodist boards set meetings at Central Decatur church

Foreman of the Board of Christian Education of the Southern Methodist Church will meet adult division reps from four Decatur Methodist Churches at Central Methodist Church Tuesday night. The Junior Board of Stewards meets Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. with details to be announced. The pastor continues his New Testament series on Mark and answers five questions about the book.

Board of Christian Edjucation Southern Methodist Church Methodist Churches Decatur Central Methodist Church Board of Stewards

Gospel Faith and Perseverance Message Emphasized

A religious tract stresses the gospel as God's power to save and keep believers. It cites scripture from First Corinthians, Revelation, and First Peter, urging readers to hold fast to the word and endure to the end.

Sacrament Lesson at First Church Christ Scientist Decatur

The Golden Text from John 6 33 heads the Lesson Sermon on Sacrament at First Church Christ Scientist Decatur branch of the Mother Church in Boston. Scriptural passages from Matthew 26 describe Jesus sharing bread and cup as symbols of his body and blood. Sunday service at 11 00 o'clock with Sunday school at 9 30 and Wednesday meeting at 7 30. Reading room hours 2 00 to 4 00 Monday Wednesday and Saturday behind the church on Johnston Street. Public invited.

First Church of Christ, Scientist Decatur Alabama First Church of Christ, Scientist Boston Massachusetts Jesus Johnston Street

Wordliness Sermon At Little Stone Church Service Schedule

The Church of God led by Pastor R B Conner on the Bee Line Highway presents worship from 9 30 to 10 30 a m with a sermon on Wordliness. Sunday School 10 30 to 11 15 a m Christian Crusaders meet at 6 p m Young People meet at 6 p m Worship and Sermon at 7 p m featuring the prim and Juniors with the theme Christ the Light of the World and the same sermon subject.

Church OF God R. B. Conner Little Stone Bee Line Highway Prim and Christ Light of

Grant Street Church of Christ Weekly Schedule

Sunday Bible study at 9 45 worship at 11 with singing teaching praying and Lord s supper Young People at 6 pm Subject The New Testament church It s Music Preaching at 7 pm Subject Some Courses of Infidelity Monday Bible school teachers meeting 7 30 pm at C M Murdock 702 Oak Street Wednesday Ladies Bible class 3 pm Mid week Bible study 7 30 pm Church of Christ in your community has implicit faith in the

Bible School C. M. Murdock Oak Street Church of Christ

Willoughby Presbyterian Sunday Schedule and Bible Study

Willoughby Presbyterian Church invites all to Sunday School at 10 a.m. with F. T. Lewis as superintendent and a Bible study plus Christian fellowship. Worship at 11 a.m. with sermon on Redeeming The Time. Evening service canceled. Christian Endeavor 6:30 p.m. midweek prayer reads Pauls Epistles Romans last week and First Corinthians this week. Visitors welcomed.

Willoughby Presbyterian Ave William B. Strong F. T. Lewis Christian Endeavor Eugene Little Lueia Austin Journeyigan

Ninth Street Methodist Church Schedule

Pastor W. L. Spearman leads services with Sunday school at 9 45 am supervised by A G Jones worship at 11 am and 7 pm the morning sermon The New Testament Church evening message A Danger Signal Young People meet 615 pm with Mrs A G Jones as counselor Stewards plan regular meeting Monday 7 pm at the parsonage Mid week prayer Wednesday 7 pm Public invited to attend all services

Ninth Street W. L. Spearman G. Jones New Testament Young People's Department A. G. Jones

Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church Weekly Schedule

Services and meetings listed for Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church at 16th Ave and Wadsworth St led by Pastor Chas L. Dobbs. Morning sermon at 11:00, evening service at 7:00, BTU at 5:45 directed by C L Buck, prayer meeting at 2:30 Wednesday by Mrs R L Stewart, Sunday School Training each evening next week at 7:00.

Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Cor 16Th Ave Wadsworth St Chas. L. Dobbs C. ¢. Berryhill Weannee Emory Seague B. T. U. Depts C. L. Buck R. L. Stewart Olive Street

Bible Questions Answered and Elijah on Carmel Faith Notes

A series of religious questions and explanations cover Luke 14 26 regarding Jesus priority over family, Elijah finding water on Carmel after a drought, the Bride of Christ as Church not Israel, and Matt 24 22 on the elects days shortened.

Rev Bebe Patten Speaks At Temple Lighthouse Church

church notices invite all town congregations to study "When do Teachers Teach" and attend services led by Rev C T Patten and Bebe Patten. events list hotel Lyons Assembly Auditorium Saturday 7:30 pm with Rev Bebe Patten, Sunday services 10 am Sunday School 10:45 am Morning Worship 5:30 pm themed "God's Perfect Plan."

Temple Lighthouse Church C. T Bebe H. Patten Lyons Assembly Bebe Patten

Westminster Church Service Schedule and Activities

Westminster Presbyterian Church lists 9:30 Sunday school led by Bob Sheppard, 11:00 morning worship on "Thomas, one of the Twelve" John 20:24, 5:00 vesper service with "Belonging to Christ" 1 Cor. 1:12. Young People League at 5:00 with Mrs. Ray Thomas director. Monday Women’s Auxiliary circles at 3:00. Boy Scouts at 7:00 with Bob Hunter. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30. The church invites a friendly welcome.

Westminster Presbyterian Church L. A. Knight Bob Sheppard Thomas John Christ Young People’s League Ray Thomas Bob Hunter Westminster

Church Schedule at East Moulton and Fourth Avenue

Daily church events list services and activities at East Moulton and Fourth Avenue with minister Edwin Wyle presiding. The program features a sermon on Peter and a teaching on the Lord's Supper, plus youth sessions and a travelogue on War wracked Spain led by G. E. McCul.

First Christian Church East Moulton Fourth Avenue Edwin Wyle John B. Harlow Caravan” Brotherhood Dr. Wyle Peter Christian Endeavor Spain G. E. McCul

Central Baptist and St. Ann's Catholic Church Sunday Services

Central Baptist at 4th Ave and Grant St led by Pastor Cowell with 9:30 am Sunday school and 10:45 am morning sermon by Dr. Bob Jones ending with 2:30 pm mass meeting on America’s direction. St. Ann's Catholic on Johnston St and Fourth Ave lists Sunday masses at 8 and 10 am with confessions Saturday evenings 5 6 and 7 8 pm.

Central Baptist Cor 4Th Ave Grant St. John Cowell, Jr Homer Britton J. C. Cowan Bob Jones America Dr Jones ST. Ann's Catholic Church Johnston St Fourth Ave

First Christian Church of Athens Seeks Interim Minister

No minister at present. Bible School at 9 45 a m with Thomas W Spencer general superintendent and Mrs Roy Thomas superintendent of the primary department. Classes for all ages. Communion services at 10 45 a m.

Thomas W. Spencer Roy Thomas

Payne ministers Sunday services outline

S. O. Payne, minister. Sunday school at 9 45 a m for all ages. Morning worship at 11 00 a m with sermon by the pastor. The Sacrament of the Lord s Supper will be administered. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m Henry Hichter president. Mid week worship Wednesday 7 30 p m. Choir practice after this service.

First Presbyterian Church S. O. Payné Christian Endeavor Henry Hichter

Indispensariel Sailors Inspire New Year Sermon Theme

U. S. Pitts, minister, plans a sermon with the theme The Indispensariel Sailors for the New Year's Voyage. The message centers on guidance and readiness for the coming year.

First Methodist Church U. S. Pitts

Church notices and meeting times for Sunday and Monday

Sunday at 11 a m these sailors are rage honor cheer faith and Endurance and must be kept on board the Leagues meet at 6 15 p m Jonah and the Whale will be discussed by the pastor Sunday evening at 7 p m The whale has obscured the message of international neighborliness and helpfulness that overleaps racial barriers The Woman's Missionary Society will meet Monday at 3 p m at the church.

Woman's Missionary Society

First Baptist Athens Sees Growth Under New Pastor

A survey shows progress at First Baptist Church of Athens with 67 additions in six months. Weekly preaching, Sunday School, and youth meetings have grown. the pastor will address "Sorrow's Value" at morning service and "Mercy in the Day of Judgment" at evening service.

First Baptist Church of Athens

Church of Christ Holds Week of Services in Athens Capshaw

Minister A J Rollings leads a schedule of services at Athens CCC Camp with Bible School worship and sermons at 11 a m and 7 30 p m daily plus 2 30 p m preaching at Capshaw and a Wednesday Bible study on the church in the New Testament. Capshaw meetings continue with M A Creel in song and Rollings preaching.

Church OF Christ A. J. Rollings Athens CCC Capshaw M. A. Creel

Parish Meeting Time Change and Kitchen Inspection

The parish meeting of St. John's Episcopal Church will start at 6 30 PM Monday instead of 7 30 PM A covered dish supper follows along with a business meeting and officers elected The new kitchen recently completed will be ready for inspection

St. John’s Episcopal Church

Also Mentioned on This Page

Frank Dixon Hartselle Nazarene Church R. D. Messerschmidt John F. T. Brown Will City Park Princess Theatre Church of Your Choice St. John's Women's Auxiliary Women’s Auxiliary The Holy Name Society of St. Ann’s Catholic Church National Holy Name Broadcast Thomas Conlon O.P Holy Name Society the Catholic Hour NBC D. Fulton Sheen L.L.D BY Newman Campbell Christian Science Christian Crusaders Young People’s Grant Street William Pettingill Scofield Elijah Mount Carmel Carmel Word of God Israel James Andrew Jacob God Loch Christian Church of DRY Cleaners Vine Street Bama Flour Company Bama Flour CO Sixth Avenue Leon Macon Loyd’s Drug Store
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