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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1949

Page

7

Sunday Church Activities Schedule at Corner Oak and East Vine

The church announces a Sunday program with 9:45 a.m. Sunday school led by Ned Frazier, 11:00 a.m. worship by Rev. W. W. Glass, 2:00 p.m. Pryor Memorial Chapel Sunday school closing for vacation Bible school, 4:00 p.m. Kirby Memorial Chapel Sunday school and preaching by R. W. Cousar Jr, 6:30 p.m. Youth Fellowships joint meeting with First Methodist and First Presbyterian, 7:30 p.m. joint worship led by Dr. Otis Kirby. No further evening services until the second Sunday in September. August pulpit by R. W. Cousar Jr.

Corner Oak East Vine W. W. Glass Ned Frazier Pryor Memorial Chapel Daily Vacation Bible School R. W. Cousar Jr Kirby Memorial Chapel First Methodist First Presbyterian Churches First Methodist Church Otis Kirby

Clashing Ideologies Include Christian Stand Against Communism

A church notices column notes a sermon on Christian values opposing Marxist materialism, citing Russia’s famine policies and Kulak Rebellion, then lists worship services at Sand Springs Northeast of Athens, St. Pauls Lutheran, and Churches of Christ Scientist with details of sermons, choir, and activities scheduled for July 24 to 27, inviting attendance.

Russia Sand Springs Athens St. Paul's Church

Southside Baptist Church Services and Events

Carl Roberts, pastor, leads 9:30 a.m. Sunday school and 10:45 a.m. worship. Evening services include 6:30 p.m. Training Union and 7:30 p.m. Evangelistic service. Monday 7 p.m. men meet for educational building work. Wednesday 7 p.m. mid week prayer, 7:45 p.m. officers and teachers meeting. All are invited to Decatur.

Southside Baptist Carl Roberts Baptist Training Union Southside Decatur

Church Services and Schedules Across Local Congregations

Listings show Rev Eugene ie speaking at Willoughby Presbyterian services with Sunday school at 9 45 a m and other events. Willoughby and surrounding churches publish weekly worship times, choir practices, youth meetings, and mid week prayers. Senior and junior choirs, Westminster Fellowship and various pastors invite attendance.

Flint Baptist Sunday Worship and Ordination Notice

Malcolm G. Fields, pastor, announces Sunday worship with morning service at 10 53 a m and evening service at 7 35 p m The church ordains Rev Davis on Sunday afternoon at 2 30 and invites all members to attend The Baptist Training Union meets at 6 30 p m and the day includes Sunday School at 9 45 a m with the theme For give Us Our Trespasses The pastor delivers Salvation as the morning subject Rev Turner Davis Jr will preach the evening message He is a Baptist pastor from Fernbank Ala and Columbus Miss and son of Mr and Mrs Davis Sr of Decatur

Flint Malcolm G. Fields L. L J. W. Matthews Baptist Training Union J. Pred Hitt Maltoina Pields Turner Davis Jr Fernbank Ala Columbus Or Davis Decatur Davis

Israel Confesses Sins in Psalms and David’s Fall

The article surveys confession and forgiveness from biblical figures to modern readers. It notes David’s sin with Bathsheba, his repentance in Psalm 51, and the call to seek mercy and forgiveness, linking ancient lessons to contemporary moral reflection.

Israel David Bathsheba Solomon Goth The International Council of “Religious King Features Syndicate

Psalm 32 Penitential Psalm Reflections on Forgiveness

A devotional excerpt on Psalm 32 highlighting David's forgiveness after repentance. It ties the penitential psalm to everyday conscience, noting that even children feel guilt and urging confession to be cleansed and renewed. The piece ends with a note about the religious council and syndication.

Revival services and meetings at Shiloh Baptist Church

The Shiloh Baptist Church will host a one week revival starting Monday July 24 with daily Vacation Bible School at 9 00 a m and preaching at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m Rev Armon Briscoe is pastor Attendees praised the recent revival and Rev RE Roark of Camden Ala delivered strong Gospel preaching Mev Bel cher gave a fine plane service New business invites all to attend services at the church centered on devotion and scripture citations Arial Bel cher renderings and union meetings are scheduled with Baptismal and Lord s Supper planned for Sunday July 31 at 7 90 p m.

Churches of Christ Scientist Ning the Baptist Training Union Officers Council Robert Ryan Shiloh Baptist Church Hartselle-Huntsville Armon Briscoe Training Union RE. W. Roark Camden Ala Ara Belcher

St Pauls Lutheran Church Readies 10 30 Worship Service

St Pauls Lutheran at Fourth Ave and Sherman St invites worshippers for a 10:30 a m service led by Rev Robert O Maschke The sermon based on Acts 14 8 19 highlights Paul healing a crippled man and spreading doctrinal teaching to the congregation.

ST. Paul's Lutheran Fourth Avenue Sherman Street Robert O. Maschke Paul

Signs Of A Better World At Morning Service

Rev G M Davenport leads at the corner church with 9 30 a m church school 10 50 am morning worship sermon Signs Of A Better World and Anthem Come Thou Almighty King 6 30 pm Children s Bible Hour 7 30 pm Evening worship sermon David The Singer and Anthem A Mighty Fortress Is Our God Circles of the Wa Sie Bee meet Monday at 3 00 pm Circle 1 gathers at the church

Jackson St Sixth Avenue G. M. Davenport David The Wa Sie Bee

Church Circles and Choirs Schedule

Mrs Ed Johnson circles meet in church parlor and auditorium with listed hosts. Children class at 3:00 Monday, St Cecelia choir Tuesday 9:00, Vesper choir Wednesday 6:30, prayer meeting Wednesday 7:30 by Bruce Spencer, film The Door To Heaven after service, Cherub choir Thursday 10:00, Chan cel choir Thursday 7:30, Boys choir Friday 9:00.

Ed Johnson Circle II Circ III Falla Bailey Circle IV W. W.wright St. Cecelia Bruce Spencer

First Christian Church Service Schedule

David DeBoer is minister with Sunday school at 9 45 morning worship at 11 a.m. Evening service at 7 30 p.m. Ainslie Wyle serves as superintendent. Choir practice Wednesday at 7 p.m.

David DeBoer Ainslie Wyle

Memorial Drive Methodist Church Adopts Friendly Atmosphere

Memorial Drive Methodist Church announces a community initiative to create a warmer welcoming environment. The clergy describe efforts to engage members, visitors, and neighborhood families through outreach, programs, and inclusive activities.

Community church services announced for Sunday

Sunday morning Sunday school at 9 45 led by Mr C P Parker. The pastor Rev R L Baker will speak on The Glory Of Religion. At 6 30 the Young People meet with a program for youth. At 7 30 the pastor will speak on What Jesus Fought About Her. A warm welcome awaits.

Mosphere C. P. Parker R. L. Baker Jesus

Grant Street Church of Christ Weekly Schedule

The Grant Street Church of Christ lists services led by Minister R. D. Underwood. Bible study 9 30 a m morning worship 10 45 a m evening worship 7 30 p m and mid week Bible study Wednesday 7 30 p m. Ladies Bible study Tuesday 9 30 a m. Long drill Wednesday.

Grant Street Church OF Christ R. D. Underwood

Central Baptist Church Services Ad

Central Baptist at Corner Fourth Ave and Grant St details a 9:30 Sunday school 11:00 morning worship 6:30 training 7:30 evening service and 7:45 Wednesday prayer meeting led by Interim pastor Rev Will Wear with invitation to join and prepare for fuller service

Willoughby Presbyterian Corner Sixth Ave 9Th St Neely Jb. Crawford Luther Sellers Westminster Fellowship Y. P Mary Owens Ovoca Central Baptist Fourth Ave Grant Street Will Wear

Snakes Owls And Hawks Prey On Young Jack Rabbits

Snakes owls and hawks prey upon young jack rabbits in a region where predators target small lagomorphs, impacting local hare populations and emphasizing the survival struggle in the arid habitat.

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