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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1949
Page
7
Church notices list services at Willoughby Presbyterian and Flint Baptist churches. Details include Sunday school times, pulpit exchanges, worship schedules, midweek prayer, vacation Bible school attendance, revival plans, and upcoming council meetings with pastors, leaders, and visiting speakers.
A church bulletin outlines morning and evening services centered on Jesus teaching and the Holy Spirit, with schedules for Methodist Youth Fellowship, Nazarenes, Bible studies, and choir rehearsals. Names include J F Dunlap and R D Underwood with location 510 Seventh Avenue West.
St Pauls Lutheran at Fourth Avenue and Sherman Street lists services at 10 30 a m sermon on the Lord s Supper and a 9 30 a m Sunday school plus Bible classes for all ages The Sand Springs Lutheran worship at 2 30 p m northeast of Athens will be held The vacation Bible school continues into the second week with focus on salvation through faith in Christ Jesus The vestry meets this week Men s Club picnic postponed to Tuesday night Choir practice is Wednesday at 7 30 p m An invitation to attend a Lutheran church is extended
Interim services announce Rev Will Wear at Central Baptist corner Fourth Ave and Grant St. Sunday school 9 30 morning worship 1 00 and evening service 7 30 with training unions 6 30 and Wednesday prayer meeting 7 45. The pastor will speak at each service and invites all to attend.
The Westside Presbyterian on Seventh Avenue announces a June 26 program with nursery kindergarten primary and junior Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. other departments and Bible classes at 9:45 a.m. Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Guest preacher will be Rev. Neely D. Crawford of Willoughby Presbyterian.
The passage reflects on the risen Jesus meeting the eleven on a Galilean mountain and delivering the commission to make disciples of all nations. It notes the apostles worshipping, the promise of the Holy Spirit, and their return to Jerusalem with joy, continuing in the temple to praise God. The text is distributed by King Features Syndicate.
The pastor will lead an at the evening service at 7 30 PM. Youth Fellowship meets before the service at 6 30 PM. The Men’s Council meets at 7 30 PM this evening June 24, followed by bowling.
Sunday school 9:30 morning worship 11:00 with Rev Charles Bryan of Fort Worth as guest preacher. Training Union 6:30 with evening service at 7:30. Wednesday prayer and Bible study 7:00. Sunday school council meets 7:30. Sunbeams, Royal Ambassadors, and other activities listed with times. Visitors welcome.
Reverend E N Chandler presides Sunday school at 9 45 a m with Eugene Lamon as superintendent Rev H M Layman delivers the morning message at 11 00 a m Training Union begins 6 30 p m with Lamar Mooney directing Layman also gives the 7 30 p m evening sermon Nursery care provided by Mrs W C Beavers and Miss Nellie Williams Sunbeams meet Monday at 3 00 p m with Melba Call and Lamon Fuller All Training Union members urged to attend 7 30 p m church planning session Church youth groups meet Tuesday and Wednesday prayer service at 7 30 p m A blessing awaits at the service Separate meetings for Junior and Intermediate Girls Auxiliaries are scheduled with Edna Fuller Colle George and Mrs Hugh Weir Thursday 6 00 p m Young Womens Auxiliary with Eirth Teague Officers teachers meeting and banquet at 7 00 p m Choir practice at 7 30 p m Friday B T U executive committee session noted
Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Chapel led by Rev. L. E. Toon offers a Sunday service with worship, preaching, and fellowship as part of weekly activities at the church.
Minister A. Thompson leads a Bible study at 10:00 a.m. with preaching and worship services at 11:00 a.m. and ongoing.
Notice urges participation in church services with a Ladies Bible class at 2 30 p m and a General Bible study at 7 30 p m on Wednesday. Members are encouraged to take part in this work and share in the efforts.
The lesson sermon for Christian Science will be read in all Churches of Christ Scientist on Sunday June 26. The golden text proclaims all who thirst may come to waters and buy wine and milk without money. Citations include Luke 17 20 21 and Isaiah 53 1.
The Sunday school groups assemble in the sanctuary at 9 45 Sunday morning for the fourth Sunday program led by the Men's Bible class. Morning worship follows at 10 55 with a sermon by the pastor on God And Our Calling and special choir music. Youth Fellowship gathers at 6 30 for supper.
TVA workers begin unloading equipment on May 16 and start actual construction May 18 clearing the site and excavations. Temporary warehouse relocation of transmission lines roads and railroad tracks also began. TVA medical services were available from opening with a medical building on site an ambulance leaving Chattanooga May 15 and doctors from Wilson Dam and a nurse from Watatga Dam already at Johnsonville May 16.
Reverend Paul McClusky will lead morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Sunday school starts at 10:00 a.m. Louie Tapscott is superintendent. Training Union meets at 6:30 p.m. with Mrs Howard Thompson directing. Evening message at 7:30 p.m. Prayer service Wednesday at 7:30. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend.
Fourth Avenue and Moulton Street hosts Sunday school at 9 45. Worship service at 1. Ex chaplain Edward L Branham of Waterloo Alabama will bring the message. Everyone is invited to hear him.
Rev Eugene Rice pastor. Morning worship 9 45 a m Sunday school 11 am. Youth fellowship 6 30 pm. Evening evangelistic service 7 30 pm. Mid week prayer meeting 7 30 pm Wednesday. Choir practice 8 30 pm Wednesday. Junior choir practice 3 30 pm Saturday. James Cole Sunday school superintendent invites everyone to Sunday school.
Rev. G. M. Davenport leads services at Corner Jackson Street and Sixth Avenue East. Morning worship at 10 50 features Living As A Lily and evening service David And His Sling shot. Church school at 9 30. M Y F Children’s Bible hour at 6 30. W S C S circles meet Monday at 3. Senior board meets Tuesday 7 30. Church dinner for new members and Mr. and Mrs. Haywood I Reams Wednesday 7. Vesper choir 6 Wednesday. Chancel choir practice Thursday 7.30.
Memorial Drive Methodist offers a morning service at 10 50 with Rev R L Baker pastor in charge of a growing church program. Supervisor Mr C P Parker will oversee Sunday activities as part of the church ages and community outreach.
Programs for each group will follow at the evening service 7 30 Dr Kirby will preach on A Religion To Recommend Monday afternoon at 4 00 the W S Co S will meet in their respective circles
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