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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1954
Page
7
Church notices outline schedules for Southside Baptist and First Church of the Nazarene. Include Sunday School, morning worship, training union, vacation bible school, youth groups, prayer meetings, choirs, and revival services led by Rev. W R Sessions and visiting speakers. Also invites newcomers to attend and notes WMU and WSC S activities and nursery service.
The column notes illnesses and local visits: Rev and Mrs Cross infant ill with pneumonia at Decatur General Hospital. Marshall Singleton and family from Marietta, Georgia visited Eaton Stephenson's home. Robert Waldrop of Decatur visited John McCaghren. Ulric Speake sought medical treatment in Moulton. Rev John Smith preached at Lebanon Methodist Church. Mrs Ralph Scott and Evan with Hattie Hill spent weekend in Hartselle with J D Brown. Chester Johnson studying at Florence State Teachers College. Imogene Johnson in Moulton. Home Demonstration Club to meet with Mrs Draper Tascott. Betty Hampton and Leidon Freeman in Decatur. Armour, former Speake teacher, visited Leidon Freeman. Lawrence Patterson of St Petersburg, Florida and B M Halcombre of Montgomery visiting the Speake family.
Grace Baptist announces Sunday School at 9 45 morning worship at 1050 led by Rev Adolph Blakeny of Chattanooga Training Union at 7 evening worship with Blakeny A class and prayer rooms for adults Vacation Bible School begins Monday June 14 Visitors welcome
Cor 4th Ave and Grant St pastor A B Van Arsdale and minister Walter W Connell Jr present Sunday school 9 30 am Training Union 6 30 pm Men’s Night at Central Tuesday 7 pm for visitation and fellowship All men invited Wednesday 6 pm Sunday school officers and families supper at church annex 7 pm department meetings 7 30 pm prayer service
The Westminster Presbyterian on Jackson Street at Eighth Avenue SE lists services Sunday including 9:00 a.m. morning worship and 10:00 a.m. church school. Activities include a 5:00 p.m. Westminster Fellowship and a Vacation Church School starting Monday for children aged 4 to 12, plus choir rehearsals and a Monday dinner meeting with guest speaker Gordon Copeland. Eastside Church of Christ at 16th Avenue SE and Beech Street hosts sermons by James Ray at 10:50 a.m. and 7:15 p.m. with Bible studies and youth classes.
Sixteenth Avenue Baptist at 515 16th Ave SE announces Sunday School at 9 45 A M with D H Lassiter as superintendent. Morning sermon at 11 A M by Rev Jack Byrant and evening sermon at 7 30 P M by Rev Beck Byrant. Training Union at 6 30 P M. Deacons meet Sunday at 2 P M with Mr Robert Watson. Sunbeams meet Monday at 3 30 P M.
T A Thompson will lead the 11 am Sunday worship on The Qualifications of Elders and a 7:20 pm sermon on the Ephesian letter. Bible study Sunday at 10, men's study 6, children's class 7, and Wednesday 7:30. Visitors welcome at all services.
Irven Lee will speak at 11 am and 6 pm Sunday services. Bible study and children’s class at 10 am Sunday. Ladies’ Bible Class and children’s class Tuesday at 10 am. Evening practice Wednesday 7 pm and Bible study at 7 30 pm. Everyone is invited.
William B Strong pastor welcomes all to Sunday School at 9 45 with Elmer Bishop and Mrs J E Thrasher supervising primary department Worship at 11 and 7 30 Youth Fellowship at 6 30 Mrs Sherrill Weir directs mid week worship 7 30 Wednesday Choir practice 8 15 Visitors appreciated
Rev W K Stephenson pastor. Esther Wilson educational director. Sunday 9 45 a m Sunday school 11 a m Morning Worship Service 5 30 p m Baptist Training Union Officers Leaders Council sandwiches and a cold drink served at 5 30 then business meeting 6 30 p m Baptist Training Union 7 30 p m Evening Worship Deacons meet Monday 7 30 p m Martha Gilliland B W C meets 7 30 with Mrs Lee Campbell Wednesday 7 30 p m regular monthly school meeting 8 00 p m Adult Choir rehearsal Thursday 7 00 p m Brotherhood meets Saturday 11 00 a m Junior Girls Auxiliary meets Vacation Bible School begins Monday June 7 at 8 30 a m through Friday June 18 boys and girls ages 3 through 16 invited to attend this school.
John’s Episcopal Church outlines Feast of Pentecost services with Holy Communion at 7:30 and 11:00, Sunday School and awards at 9:45, and a 3:00 p.m. Inquirers Group. Week events include a 6:00 p.m. Young Peoples meeting and officer elections. Also notes Ember Week services and parish meetings. St Paul’s Lutheran schedule follows with June 6 Holy Communion and Vacation Bible School next week.
Corner of Canal and Lafayette Streets Rev Minar L Triplett pastor leads 9 45 Sunday School supervised by F C Smith. Morning worship at 10 55 includes Love That Redeems Communion and anthem Seek Ye The Lord. Choir directed by Henry J G with Mrs W E Curry at console. Evening service at 7 00 features A Call For Dedication and a duet encore.
Corner Sixth and Johnson Street invites the public to Sunday services at 11:00 a.m. and Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Midweek testimony at 7:30 p.m. Reading Room hours are Wednesday and Saturday 2 to 4 p.m. The Lesson Sermon centers on God as the only cause with readings from the Bible and Science and Health.
Memorial Drive Methodist at 109 Memorial Drive N W lists Rev W M Jones pastor. Church School 9 45 with R P Thompson supt and O B Rogers asst supt. Morning worship 10 50 sermon Victory Through Holy Spirit and anthem In The Holy Temple. Choir directed by E C Hendon with Mrs M E Hall at the console. Evening service 7 30 sermon The Fourth Commandment with special choir music. Juvenile and senior fellowships meet 6 30. Vacation Bible School 8 30 each weekday. Revival begins June 13 with Rev Eugene Bridges evangelist. Wednesday prayer 7 15 and choir practice 8.
Church of Christ on Somerville Road led by O C Lambert holds Bible study at 9 45 a m with preaching at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m Morning topic Why Men Sin Evening topic Warnings Mid week service Wednesday at 7 30 p m
The Flint Baptist Church lists Sunday School at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 10 55 with a sermon by Pastor Al Funderburke The Training Union meets at 6 45 p m to train and serve Evening worship continues activities may followSteady church notices for weekly services and family attendance.
Connecticut statisticians contend the federal government owns less land in the state than in any other, citing a figure near one half of one percent of 3,600,000 acres and prompting discussion among state officials.
Hallmark dealer at 222 E Moulton advertises youth cards and greeting goods with contact at phone 756 featuring playful designs and seasonal gift options for families and schools.
Firefighters deserted a grass blaze in North Haven when a skunk appeared near the scene. They resumed efforts only after confirming the animal had left. The text also touches on viruses as living organisms with inorganic traits and potential crystallization.
The American Bible Society distributed 15,149,993 volumes in 1953, reflecting extensive translation and distribution efforts. The figure highlights the organization's broad reach in spreading scripture through church partnerships and overseas programs.
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