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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1949
Page
5
The Lutheran chorus of Sheboygan Wisconsin will present a sacred concert at St Paul’s Lutheran church at 7 30 P M on March 4 1949 The public is invited Pastor Robert O Maschke leads the service at 10 30 A M with the sermon A Biblical Description of God Other services include a Sand Springs community worship at 2 30 P M and the second Lenten service this Wednesday at 7 o'clock with the theme Rock of Ages.
The article discusses parables as simple stories used by Jesus to teach truths, noting how stories like the sower and the Prodigal Son illustrate faith, forgiveness, and moral lessons. It contrasts children's and adults' understanding and cites Luke, with church notes on services at Westminster Church and related activities.
Bible school and morning worship at Corned Oak and Lafayette Streets led by Pastor Jesse M. Rogers with sermons on Christian Education and Lent themes. Additional services include midweek prayer, junior choir, youth gatherings, and Holy Communion times across churches in Athens and nearby parishes.
The Lesson Sermon for March 6, 1949 centers on man as the son of God with the Golden Text from First John. It includes Psalms and Scripture citations and notes services at 11 am, Sunday school 9 45, Wednesday meeting 7 30, and reading room hours 2 to 4 pm with entrance on Johnston Street.
Sunday school opens at 9 45 A M with theme Seedtime and Harvest. Brothers Norris Robinson Spain and Spanabal to lead worship. L L Matthews and J W Matthews serve as superintendents. Sermon at 10 55 A M by Rev Douglas Johnson.
A memory verse recounts the parable of the sower with seed on different grounds and the prodigal son returning home. Jesus explains the word’s reception, while a famine and repentance lead to forgiveness and celebration. Distributed by King Features Syndicate.
The church schedules special music at the service with a deacons meeting at 2 PM chaired by David D Norris. Fred Hitt and Malcolm Fields direct the Baptist Training Union at 6 30 PM and preach at 7 30 PM on Kings and Priests. Midweek Bible study on John led by Rev H M Layman. Monthly council meeting Friday March 4 at 7 PM. Attendance last Sunday was 106 Sunday school and 66 Training Union. Everyone is invited to attend.
T. A. Thompson, minister, announces Bible classes at 10:00 A. M. and worship and preaching at 11:00 A. M. and 7:00 P. M. on Sundays. Wednesday schedule includes Ladies' Bible class at 2:30 P. M. and general Bible study at 7:00 P. M. A cordial welcome is extended to you.
The Church of the Nazarene at 510 Seventh Avenue West lists Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. worship at 11:00 a.m. and youth activities at 7:00 p.m. Evening preaching at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday prayer at 7:30 p.m. Pastor J. F. Dunlap invites all to attend.
The bulletin lists masses at 8 and 10 a.m. on the first Sunday of Lent and a 9 a.m. Sunday school at St. Ann’s Catholic Church at Fourth Avenue and Johnston Streets. Rev. Walter Macl O M. L. will preach at the 8 and 10 a.m. masses and open a weeklong mission with a sermon at 1:30 p.m. The public is invited.
Memorial Drive Methodist announces pastor R. L. Baker leads a service with church school at 9 45 a m and Holy Communion observed at 11 00 am. The little church with a big program invites all ages to attend.
Sunday evening at 6 p m the M Y meets in the church basement. Regular Sunday night service at 7 p m. Midweek prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 p m with choir practice afterward.
The Biba study at 9:30 a.m. precedes morning worship and sermon at 10:45 a.m. Evening worship and sermon follow at 7:00 p.m. A 6:00 p.m. Young People's meeting is scheduled and the Ladies Bible study meets Monday at 3:00 p.m. General Bible study is Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. with a song drill at 7:00 p.m.
Carl A. Roberts leads revival starting Sunday with three daily services at the church. Morning worship at 10:45, evening 7:30, preaching by H. G. M. Hattler and singing led by Rev. Joan Hammett. Various church groups meet Monday afternoon and evening. Public invited.
Sunday programs listed for First Presbyterian at Corner Oak and East Vine with Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by Fred S Hunt Jr and sermon at 11 00 a m on The Teachings of Jesus. Pryor Memorial Chapel Kirby Memorial Chapel and Kirby Memorial Chapel receive afternoon Sunday schools and preaching along with vesper service at 5 00 p m and Youth Fellowship led by John Barlow Darwin Davis. Women’s meeting Monday at 3 00 p m and Mid week prayer Wednesday March 9 at 502 Ferry Street. First Methodist under Dr O is E Kirby lists 945 Sunday school with Smith and Paul Robinson as superintendents and 4 00 p m holy communion and 6 00 p m Youth Fellowship with 4 30 p m evening service and 3 00 p m W S C S monthly meeting plus finance committee Monday night.
East Moulton church on Fourth Avenue led by James Gr. Wallace with Sunday school at 9 45 led by Ainslie Wyle superintendent. Communion and morning worship set for 11 00.
The minister will preach on The Dearest Thing To Me. Chi Rho at 5 45 Young Adult Fellowship at 6 00 Evening service at 7 00 Women’s Missionary Society meets Monday 7 00 Young Ladies Missionary Society joint meeting Tuesday 7 30 Choir rehearsal Wednesday 7 00
Austinville Baptist holds Sunday school at 9 45 a m with H R Leeman superintendent and preaching at 11 00 a m by Rev Stover. BTU 6 30 p m Porter Harris director. Wednesday service 6 30 p m. Westside Presbyterian at West and Second Street led by Rev Victor G Dawe with Sunday school 10 45 a m and Bible classes 11 00 a m. Youth Fellowship 6 00 p m and Evening service 7 30 p m. Sacrament of the Lord's Supper observed at morning service. all are welcome to participate.
The Public Health Service reported January and February polio totals at new highs but said this reflects carry over from last year rather than a forecast of an epidemic. Last year had 27 877 cases, second only to 1916's about 29 000. Eight weeks ending Feb 26 yielded 759 cases, while this year’s eight week total stood at 739 compared with 270 in the prior year.
Moses Tate a 30 year old Air Force sergeant was found guilty of second degree murder for killing his brother last July. The circuit court jury included a black member in what officials call possibly a first for a circuit jury in a capital case. Tate was sentenced to 10 years and the formal sentence is to be pronounced tomorrow.
The record notes the prior peak in the same period last year and 500 in the comparable period in 1947, marking a high point in the dataset.
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