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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1942
Page
10
B Barks pastor leads 9 a m Sunday School with Charles Supt and 11 a m morning worship. Training Union follows at 7 p m with Ed Pp and evening service conducted by Rev Newman of Birmingham. Pill the pulpit welcomes all.
The record lists a church timetable with Sunday services at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. led by Dr. A. Pitts and Rev. Yosip Benjamin, plus a 6:30 p.m. Epworth League and an evening service. The Woman's Society of Christian Service outlines Circle 1 and Circle 2 as not meeting, Circle 3 chaired by Mrs. W. G. Pride at 4 p.m. with other matron meetings on Sherman Street and St. details, plus midweek service on Wednesday.
The Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church at 16th Ave and Wadsworth St lists services and activities. 9:30 a.m. Men's Bible Class taught by C Berryhill, 9:45 a.m. Sunday school with Paul McCluskey, 11:00 a.m. Morning sermon by the pastor, 6:15 p.m. B T U with director C L Buck, 7:30 p.m. Evening sermon. Wednesday cottage prayer meeting will be announced, 7:30 p.m. midweek service and Bible study on Kings chapters 2 3 and 4. Lesson memory verse from 2 Chronicles 15:2.
St Pauls Lutheran Sherman and Fourth Ave led by Pastor Edwin Rochrs hold 9 30 a m Sunday school class 10 30 a m worship with the theme Enlightenment With Compassion Luke 6 36 42. Confirmation hours set this week. First Christian East Moulton at Fourth Avenue hosts 9 30 a m The Church at School and 11 a m worship with Bible Teaching and Lord s Supper. An 8 00 p m long service with evangelist address follows.
Jackson Street at Eighth A Troxler pastor Louis Ling organist Sunday school 9:30 a m morning worship 11:00 a m sermon More Than Wall and Rampart Junior Group 2:00 p m Mrs O S Hagerman leads Young People Group meeting continues reading from the article context.
A mid week prayer meeting at the church will include a Preparatory Communion service as part of the plan for summer Communion observance the following Sunday.
Central Baptist located at 4th Ave and Grant invites families to attend Sunday school at 9 30 a m with J C Cowan as general superintendent worship at 10 45 a m and evening services at 6 30 or 7 45 p m including a 7 45 p m midweek Bible study on Wednesdays Elmer Piper is assistant to the pastor and chorister Mrs 8 B Burr is the organist Cowell Jr is pastor and all are welcome to attend.
The Grant Street Church led by R. D. Underwood offers Bible study for all ages at 9 45 a m. Morning worship and preaching at 10 45 a m. Evening worship at 8 00 p m. Bible study Monday at 3 00 p m and Wednesday prayer meeting at 8 00 p m.
Southside Baptist Church lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m with Chas Ed Howell and worship at 11 00 a m on sermon The Faith of Abraham. Evening service at 7 45 p m on The Great Salvation with Rev Lincoln Newman of Rahama Baptist Aniston Alabama speaking. he also attends Training Union meeting in Hartselle. St Ann's Catholic Church outlines masses at 8 00 a m and 10 00 a m on Sundays with Holy Days and weekday masses at 7 00 a m and 8 00 a m.
Willoughby Presbyterian at Sixth Ave and Ninth St invites all to Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. Worship with West side congregation at 8:00 p.m. Duet by Mr. and Mrs. Hood. Wednesday prayer service at 8:00 p.m. Special prayers of the New Testament encouraged. visitors welcome.
Sunday school begins 9 45 a m led by Geo Devine with worship at 11 a m and special choir music Evening worship with the Willoughby congregation and a Thursday 9 p m quarterly council meeting with reports and program goals for the new quarter Special emphasis on Bible school starting July 20 and a fellowship meeting to follow Devotional reminders honor service members and cite the scripture not by might but by my spirit.
Rector R L Sturgis announces services for the fourth Sunday after Trinity on Sunday June 28 1942. Holy Communion at 8 00 a m Sunday school at 9 45 a m and Morning Prayer with Holy Communion at 11 00 a m. A midweek Holy Communion is planned Wednesday at 10 00 a m.
The First Methodist Church led by Pastor R. M. Howell offers church school at 9:30 a.m. worship at 11:00 a.m. with a sermon on Christian Patriotism and a 7:30 p.m. service. Monday at 7:30 p.m. the board of stewards holds its monthly meeting.
Rev Van M Arnold of Atlanta Georgia will preach at 11 a m and 8 p m at the First Presbyterian Roh. Sunday school led by J W Clapton superintendent holds at 9 45 a m with a Wednesday prayer meeting at 8 p m.
Morning service features a sermon by the pastor on The Fine Art of Praising. Evening service at 8:00 p m with a sermon on The Christian Journey. Revival continues through July 5 with nightly 8:00 p m services limited to one hour and fifteen minutes. Music directed by J K Haynes. A hearty welcome awaits all attendees.
Pastor Rev Frank T Smith leads Bible school at 10 The preaching service at 1 00 pm features a sermon The Entire World Under One Sovereign Read Daniel chapter 2 Training Unions meet at 7 00 pm directed by Miss Jenny Lind Gatlin Lebanon church junior union will join Worship service at 8 00 pm includes reports from Baptist Training Union assembly attendees Pastor to give closing message Mid week prayer service canceled due to revival at First Christian church All urged to attend Sunday school and church on Lord's Day.
The Church of Christ invites all to Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and preaching at 11:00 a.m. on the 2nd and 4th Sundays. Rev. Thomas Compton, pastor, extends welcome to all attendees.
Rev. M. H. Walker leads Sunday school at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m. Young people meet at 7 30 p m followed by an 8 p m preaching service.
Sunday school at 10 00 a m led by Miss Florence Orr Supt. Morning worship 11 00 a m with sermon by visiting minister. Christian Crusaders meet 7 15 p m led by Miss Leotus Williams. Evening worship 7 30 p m with visiting minister. Bible study Wednesday 8 00 p m.
Rev Boozer pastor leads Bethel Baptist Church with Sunday school at 9 45 a m Leon ard State superintendent preaching at 11 a m and 2 p m on first and third Sundays B T U meets Sundays at 7 p m Officers and Teachers meeting Wednesday at 8 p m
Sunday school meets each Sunday at 9 45 a m with E L Drinkard Sr. The B T U gathers each Sunday at 7 p m Preaching on the 2nd and 4th Sundays at 11 a m and 8 p m Prayer meeting is held Wednesday after the 2nd and 4th Sundays at 8 p m
Rev. Billy Stephenson delivers the sermon at 11 o clock with preaching services announced. Members and visitors are invited to attend church at Gum Springs Baptist Church led by Pastor Rev. Billy Stephenson.
Dr. W. E. Morris pastors the 9 45 a m church school led by J K Haynes General Superintendent with Dr E R Currier as Adult Superintendent. Morning worship at 11 00 a m marks Caravan Week as the group leads the service. Everyone is invited.
The young people of the community will present the Caravan program explaining their objectives. The revival meeting at the First Christian Church replaces the evening service and mid week prayer. The Caravan plans to carry the program through the week with youth leading sessions starting at 6 30 p m.
A revival sponsored by Athens Churches will start next week using a tent on the large lot beside the church, courtesy of Littrell Motor Company. Irven Lee of Florida will preach and has led many Limestone County meetings. Robert Neil will direct singing, with background at Lipscomb College. Services are 3 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 11 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. Sunday. Regular church services continue countywide.
Pastor William F. P. Wimberly releases the weekly church program with Sunday school at 9 45 morning worship at 11 00 Baptist Training Union at 7 00 evening worship at 8 00 mid week prayer Wednesday at 8 00 Choir practice for both choirs Thursday junior choir at 7 senior choir at 8.
Payne, minister leads Sunday school at 9 45 a m with Mrs Mildred McCoy as superintendent Geddes Orman to address Christian Endeavor at 6 15 p m Mid week worship Wednesday at 7 p m
Bennett T. Waites presides as minister and M. S. Kennemer leads the church school at 9:45 a.m. Morning worship follows at 11 a.m. Young People meet at 6:30 p.m. Elaine Frederick is president and Mrs. W. 8. Garth leads the two week session from July 6 to July 17.
Grady Spiegel reports 35 attendance certificates for daily vacation Bible school, 19 older participants receive leadership training credits, and two youths Billy Black and Doris Davis earn membership in an honor organization in St. Louis with copies of the founder's book I Dare You. Our new hearing device has been
A sermon urges Christians to raise their standard in faith and integrity when the enemy comes in like a flood. It cites Joseph’s contrast to sin, emphasizes home and church as targets of uplift, and calls believers to uphold Christ’s cross and banner with courage and devotion. ET TENEO ET TENEOR.
The article notes improved access for the hearing impaired through earphones, credits Ellis Chambers for assembling and installing the equipment, and mentions growing night attendance led by young people. Bible school is at ten, morning worship at 10 55, evening at eight, with mid week study and choir planned as several youths attend Marion’s conference all week.
A devotional prayer speaks of lifting from common tasks to worship in hill country of heavenly places. It asks for elevations of spirit where divine fragrance and clear light reveal uncertain hearts and extend far vision through lofty aspirations.
The Westminster Abbey Coronation Chair, carved wood worn by travelers scratches, sits above the Stone of Destiny. Tradition ties the stone to Jacob and Bethel, with legends linking Britain's unity and empire to its possession.
George Washington writes to a Virginia Baptist church expressing belief in liberty of conscience and opposition to any endangerment of religious rights. He vows to defend against spiritual tyranny and religious intolerance with zeal.
The Greek government issued a postage stamp depicting Paul preaching on Mars Hill in Athens, echoing Acts seven. The Herald of Holiness notes Greece remains a mission field of similar scope to NT times, underscoring continued evangelical focus.
The Decatur Daily notes rising OPEN columns on religious news as Associated Press backing grows. Hankow papers carry Christian ads, Karachi publishes sermons in multiple faiths, and Christian journalism expands in North Africa among Mohammedans. El Popular in Spain agrees to publish a 1000 word Christian article weekly.
A devotional fragment requests divine guidance through Christ, concluding with an Amen. It reflects a plea for strength and leadership in facing an experience.
A devotional line quotes scripture about the Lord drawing near to those who call on Him in truth. It promises that He will fulfill the desires of the righteous, hear their cries, and save them.
The British House of Commons begins each daily session with Bible reading and prayer for divine guidance. For over a century a daily prayer service has invited members, and a similar service exists in the House of Lords, reflecting a long-standing religious practice in Parliament.
The document estimates a world population of 2 036 million with 234 874 142 Protestants including many children. It notes 34 million pupils in Protestant areas, a third under 14, with 22 million in North America and Europe among 232 million Protestants and 6 million in the rest of the world.
Christians in China number about one in a thousand of the population yet account for one out of every six individuals in China’s Who’s Who. This reflects notable religious presence despite small overall share.
Rev Parker delivered an interesting message at Enon Sunday and Sunday night. Local residents attended. Families and friends from Oakville and Plain View were noted visiting and socializing. Rain Monday brought relief to crops.
A devotional plea for guidance to seize a timely opportunity to speak God’s words. The speaker asks for strength wisdom and faith to read signs and deliver a faithful message to weary seekers and awaiting listeners. It emphasizes divine guidance over personal words and urges not to waste the chance.
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