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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1949

Page

7

Sunday at Flint Baptist Church finds revival and study

Malcolm G. Fields leads Flint Baptist Church with 9:45 a.m. Sunday school themed The Cost of Progress and 6:30 p.m. Baptist Training Union. Evening message The Meaning Of The Risen Life. Midweek prayer service Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. leading to monthly business meeting. Vacation Bible School led by Melba Call June 20 with parade and enrollment June 18. Attendance last Sunday: 125 in Sunday school and 82 in Training Union.

Malcolm G. Fields L. L J.W. Matthews Union Fred Hitt Malcolm Fields Melba Call 16Th. Avenue Baptist Church Flint Training Union

Jesus Death and Burial in the Gospel Accounts

The article reviews crucifixion narratives from Matthew Mark Luke and John, noting details such as Jesus bearing the cross, the charging placard proclaiming him king of the Jews, and the darkness at noon. It highlights the tearing temple veil, earth tremors, and the centurion’s declaration, with Joseph of Arimathea seeking Pilate’s permission to bury Jesus.

Newman Campbell Jesus Golgotha Simon John Luke God Earth Joseph of Armethaea Pilate Christ Paradise Jesus Basai Joseph Risen Galilee International Council of Religious King Features Syndicate

Easter Crucifixion and Resurrection Narrative Recapped

Readings recount the crucifixion with Jesus forgiving foes and promising paradise to the penitent thief, followed by discovery of the empty tomb and angels declaring the risen Christ. The report then lists church notices from Mt Zion Baptist and Westside Presbyterian with service times, study sessions, and welcomes.

Southside Baptist schedule for Sunday worship and events

Carl Roberts leads Sunday school at 9 30. Ed Self to supervise morning worship at 9 45. Pastor to speak at 2 20 afternoon. County wide vacation Bible school clinic for all workers. Departmental meetings and supervision by Alvis Briscoe, Associational Superintendent. Evening program at 7 30 with Geray Feild directing.

Carl Roberts Ed Self Mearning Alvis. Briscoe Eects Geray Feild

First Presbyterian Church Corner Oak and East Vine

Sunday program at First Presbyterian outlines a 9 45 a m Sunday school led by Ned Frazier, 11 a m worship with a sermon You And Our Troubles, 2 30 p m services at Memorial chapel and Kirby Memorial Chapel, 6 30 p m Youth Fellowship, 7 30 p m evening service, Monday circle meetings including Circle No 1 with Mrs Buron Bartee and Circle No 3 with Mrs J R Stone, Wednesday prayer at 7 30 p m.

Corner Oak East Vine Sts W. W. Glass Robert Cousar Ned Frazier See Memorial Chapel South County Kirby Memorial Chapel Courtland Road Burton Bartee J. R. Stone Business Women’s Circle J. E. Filler

Westminster Presbyterian Church Weekly Schedule

Westminster Presbyterian at Eighth Avenue and Jackson Street lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 11 a m sermon topic To Save A Soul Westminster Youth Fellowship meets at 6 p m for study and refreshments Women s Auxiliary meets Monday at 3 30 for a program Vacation Bible School starts Monday at 9 00 with sessions daily 9 00 to 11 30 Senior choir practice Tuesday at 7 30 mid week prayer service Wednesday at 7 30

Westminster Presbyterian Eighth Avenue Jackson Street John A. Troxter Westminster Youth Fellowship

First Christian Church announces morning services

Sunday services at Fourth Avenue and Moulton Street include Sunday school at 9:45 and a preaching service at 11:00 led by David DeBoer of Mt. Gilead Ohio. All members and friends are urged to attend.

First Christian Fourth Avenue Moulton St David DeBoer Mt. Gilead Ohio

Central Methodist Church Service Schedule and Meetings

The Central Methodist Church at Sixth Avenue and Jackson Street lists services led by Rev. G. M. Davenport including morning worship at 10:50 and evening sermon at 7:30 on the theme The First Sky server and Man Does Not Stand Alone. W S C S circles meet Monday at 3:00 in several homes. Wesleyan Service Guild meets Monday at 7:30 in the church parlor with listed hostesses. Junior Board of Stewards meets Tuesday at 7:00 at Why Not Eat Here cafe. Commencement services for

Entral Methodist Sixth Avenue Jackson Street G. M. Davenport Oscar Napps Paul Eubanks Falla Bailey

Vacation Bible School Evening Sessions Planned

The daily Vacation Bible School will be held Wednesday evening at 7 30 in the church auditorium. Choir practices will be held on Thursday evening at 7 30.

Central Baptist Church Announces New Supply Pastor

Central Baptist at Corner Fourth Ave and Grant St says Rev Will Wear will serve as supply pastor. Schedule includes 9 30 a m Sunday school 11 a m morning worship 6 30 p m training unions 7 30 p m evening service and Wednesday 7 30 p m prayer meeting. Parish urges faithful attendance and prayers for the right leader to carry on.

Central Baptist Fourth Ave Grant Street Will Christ

St Pauls Lutheran Vacation Bible School Dates Announced

St Pauls Lutheran at Fourth Avenue and Sherman St led by Pastor Robert O Maschke announces Sunday school and Bible classes at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 30 a m with a sermon on the Triune God Also service at Sand Springs northeast of Athens at 2 30 p m Vacation Bible School set for June 20 to July 8 with details to follow.

ST. Paul’s Lutheran Fourth Avenue Sherman St Robert O. Maschke Sand Springs Athens

St John’s Episcopal Church events in Athens and city

St Johns Episcopal East Gordon Drive off Second Avenue Rev E M Chapman rector June 12 Trinity Sunday schedule includes Holy communion at 7 30 Service at St Timothy s Athens 9 00 church school 9 45 Layman Maynard superintendent 4 00 Adult Bible class with Edgar Henson teacher 10 30 closing worship all departments 11 00 nursery by Mrs B F Chenaut summer chair 11 00 morning prayer sermon In God Is My Trust choir under Wilson Morgan director will present the affhem Morgan requests singers at choir rehearsal Wednesday 7 30 Vestry meeting Monday 7 15 Unit No 4 family picnic Tuesday 30?

ST. John’s Episcopal East Gordon Drive Second Avenue E. M. Chapman St. Timothy's Church Athens Maynard Edgar Henson B. F. Chenaut Wilson Morgan

Pastor Eugene Rice Leads Sunday Services Schedule

Morning worship at 9 45 am with Rev Mary Miller as speaker followed by 11 am Sunday school led by James Cole superintendent At 630 pm Youth Fellowship is under Mrs Lee Billions in charge and a 730 pm session completes the day

Eugene Rice Mary Miller James Cole Lee Billions

Life of Stephen and church events listed

The Life of Stephen is shown at 7 30 pm Wednesday. Prayer service at 7 30 pm Wednesday, choir practice at 8 30 pm, and Saturday 3 30 pm junior choir practice appear in the notice.

Stephen

Church Schedule for Nazarene Pastor Dunlap

The Church of the Nazarene led by Pastor J F Dunlap lists services on Sunday at 10 00 am for Sunday school and 11 15 am for preaching with an evening service at 8 15 pm The New York Young People's Society meets at 2 20 pm A mid week prayer and praise service is held Wednesday at 7 30 pm.

Church OF the Nazarene J.F. Dunlap Seventh Avenue W

Grant Street Church of Christ Service Schedule

R D Underwood minister announces weekly schedule with Bible study at 9 30 am morning worship at 10 45 am junior and senior young people meet at 6 30 pm evening worship and sermon at 7 30 pm ladies Bible study Monday 3 pm long drill Wednesday 7 pm and prayer meeting and Bible study Wednesday 7 30 pm.

Grant Street Church OF Christ R. D. Underwood Young People’s Meeting

Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church Weekly Schedule

Rev E N Chandler leads Sunday school at 9 45 with Eugene Lamon as superintendent and Rev H M Layman delivering the 11 o clock message. Training Union at 6 30 directed by Lamar Mooney. Evening service at 7 30 with Layman. Nursery care by Mrs Lamon Lamon and Easterling. Sunbeams meet Monday at 3 with Melba Call and Lamon Fuller. Union members urged to attend Monday 7 to go to sanitorium. Missionary Society meets Monday 7 30. Junior Girls Auxiliary Monday 4 15 Edna Fuller Colleen George. Intermediate Girls 4 15 with Mrs Hugh Weir. Prayer service Wednesday 7 30 followed by church business meeting. Deacon chair to preside. Young Womens Auxiliary Thursday 6. Choir practice Friday 7 30. Fellowship supper postponed until pastor can visit services.

Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church E. N. Chandler Eugene Lamon H. M. Layman Training Union Lamar Mooney Fugene Lamon Sarah Easterling Sunbeams Melba Call Lamon Fuller Womens Missionary Society Edna Fuller Colleen George Hugh Weir Board of Deacons Young Womens Auxiliary Edifh Teague

Baptist Chapel Sunday School Begins at 10 A M

Rev L E Teor the pastor will lead the morning message at Baptist Chapel with Sunday school starting at 10 o clock. Van Hill serves as superintendent and will assist with the program. The service aims to welcome all members and visitors.

Sunday recognition in Children Sunday services schedule

The primary Sunday school begins at 9:30 a m with other departments Bible classes 15 minutes late. Youth Fellowship for teenagers meets at 6:30 p m. The 11 o'clock morning sermon covers the Christian doctrine of the Holy Trinity. The 7:30 p m evening service features another Biblical biographical sermon by a child of scripture.

Evangelistic Service and Vacation Bible School Schedule

The report outlines an evangelistic service led by the pastor and a daily vacation Bible school starting at 8 30 p m each weekday for two weeks. It invites all boys and girls aged 4 to 16 to attend Monday through Friday with additional mid week prayer and Bible study at 7 00 p m and the regular meeting of Sunday school officers and teachers at 7 45 p m on Wednesday.

Memorial Drive Methodist Church News and Schedule

The Little Church With A Big Program invites attendance with Rev. R. L. Baker as pastor. Morning worship at 1 PM themed The Voice That Wakes The Dead. Mr. F. meets at 6:30 PM. Evening service at 7:30 PM titled What Jesus Teaches. Midweek prayer Wednesday 7:30 PM followed by choir practice.

Memorial Drive R. L. Baker Schroot Ab Wees Cop Parker Jesus

Sunday school hour at First Methodist church

Dr Otis E Kirby pastor leads Sunday school at 9 45 with superintendent FF OO Smith and assistant listed.

First Methodist Otis. E. Kirby Smith

Sunday worship schedule with sermons and choir music

Superintendent Paul Robinson announces a 10 56 worship service with Dr Kirby delivering The Effects Of Pentecost sermon. Anthem City Of Our God by Shattuck. Youth Fellowship meets at 6 30 for supper and programs. Evening service at 7 30 features a sermon on A reph mothers. Monday afternoon WwW SCS meets at 4 00 in circles.

Paul Robinson Kirby Shattuck SCS

Enduring Wood Ships in Global Naval Powers by 1860

The article notes that up to 1860 naval fleets across major powers were still constructing wooden warships. It highlights the global scale of shipbuilding and the persistent use of timber hulls in a period of evolving iron and steam propulsion.

William Eddy Earns Honor at Anderson College

Dr John A Morrison president of Anderson College announced William Eddy of Decatur on the annual honors list. Eddy received a green gold bronze key for work on the campus yearbook. He is the son of Mr and Mrs R A Eddy of Decatur.

William Eddy John A. Morrison Anderson College Decatur Eddy R. A. Eddy Decatur L

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