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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1939

Page

8

Methodist group names eight committees for unity meeting

Indianapolis March 11 The Executive Committee announced eight committees to represent the Methodist Episcopal Church at the unity center in Kansas City in April. Members include Daniel H. Stanton Atlanta George McElroy Tenn Robert L. Stapleton Tenn Edward M Jones Ala Elmer C Davey Atlanta James W Golden Tenn Willis J King Atlanta Leota Holmes Tenn Dorothy McNorton Tenn Arthur B Peck Ala etc.

Endianapolis Woolever Wash- C Kansas City M. E. Commission On National Relations Daniel H. Stanton Atlanta, Ga George 8. McElroy Robert L. Stapleton Tenn Edward M. Jones Lle Ala Elmer C. Davey James W. Golden Willis J. King Leota Holmes Lex- Tenn Dorothy EB. McNorton Chattanooga Arthur B Peck Birmingham Arthur R. Howard Sumter D. C H. Trotter Hiram A. Douglas Fletcher Joseph R. Randolph Orangeburg John Brasher Attalla Theodore R. Clemenst Forsyth, Ga Matthews Dagage F. J. Hammond P- Brewley S&c. Freeman Nashville, Tenn

Hartselle Churches Offer Regular Services

First Methodist Church led by Pastor John F T Brown lists 9 45 a m church school with Prof W P Snuggs General Supt and Dr B R Currier Adult Supt. Morning worship at 11 00 a m sermon by pastor. Evening worship at 7 00 p m with a 3 p m Monday Missionary Society meeting and 7 15 p m Wednesday prayer service.

First Methodist Church John F. T. Brown W. P. Snuggs B. R. Currier

Nazarene Church Weekend Services Announcement

Rev Buddy Danner pastor misses Sunday services. Rev Woodrow H Puckett conducts both morning and evening worship. Sunday School starts 9 45 with two services at 11 and 7 30. Young People's meeting at 6 45. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 in the evening.

Woodrow H. Puckett

Baptist Church Service Schedule and Leaders

Rev. Frank T. Smith leads 10:00 a.m. Sunday School with Hugh Penn and 11:00 a.m. morning preaching. Evening service at 6:30 p.m. on Union with Lee R. Palmer leading at 7:30 p.m.

Baptist Church Frank T. Smith Hugh Penn Union Lee R. Palmer Ee Ee

Church of Christ Sunday Schedule Notice

Grady Whitaker serves as minister. Sunday School at 10 a.m. and preaching service at 11 a.m. at the Church of Christ.

Church OF Christ Grady Whitaker

Church of God Service Schedule

Rev. W. D. Owen pastors Sunday School at 9 45 a m Morning Worship at 11 00 a m Young People’s meeting at 6 15 p m Melvin V Moody director Evening Worship at 7 o’clock Ensuing activities outline a full day of worship and youth gathering.

Church OF God W. D. Owen Melvin V. Moody

First Christian Church Sunday Services

Sunday School at 10 a m. Preaching at 11 a m with subject Thy Kingdom Come. Local church notices indicate a worship schedule and sermon theme for the day.

First Christian Church

Break of the Dawn Invitation Public Event

A public invitation announces an event titled The Break of the Dawn scheduled for 2 30 p m. The public is cordially invited to attend.

Church Announcements For St. Ann’s Catholic Church

Schedule for Sundays and weekdays lists masses confessions and classes at St. Ann’s Johnston St and Fourth Ave. Multiple meetings include Women and Men Bible Classes Choir Rehearsals Junior Choir and Vestry sessions. Evangelism service with a Sicily travelogue talk Sunday evening devotions and Bible study.

ST. Ann’s Catholic Church Johnston St Fourth Ave

Westminster Church Weekly Schedule and Activities

Westminster Presbyterian Church lists services and programs led by Rev L H Keight with 9 30 am Sunday school 11 00 am morning worship sermon The Parable of the Talents 5 00 pm vesper service sermon Cool Care 5 00 pm Young People's League Mon 3 00 pm Women's Auxiliary Circle Mon 7 00 pm Boy Scouts Scoutmaster Bob Hunter Wed 7 30 pm Prayer Meeting Friendly church with hearty welcome Come

Westminster Presbyterian Church L. HK. Keight Bob Sheppard Parable Young People’s League R. R. Thomas Bob Hunter Westminster Church

Sunday School and Youth Programs Schedule

9 45 a m Sunday School led by G O Devine on September 6 00 p m Senior and Intermediate Christian Endeavor 6o Tuesday 7 30 p m Boy Scouts Wednesday 130 p m Prayer meeting.

G. O Devine Christian Endeavor Boy Scouts

First Presbyterian Church Service Schedule

At the corner of Oak and Vine Streets Edward V. Ramage pastor Sunday School at 9 45 a m Morning worship at 11 a m Sermon The Set of the Soul Pioneer meeting at 2 30 p m Young People meeting at 6 30 p m Evening worship at 7 30 p m Sermon The Year of Opposition

First Presbyterian Church Oak and Vine Streets Edward V. Ramage

Central Baptist Church Announces Dr. Sampey Sermon

Central Baptist on 4th Ave and Grant St invites all to hear Dr. John R. Sampey, president of the Baptist Seminary in Louisville, Ky, preach Sunday at morning worship. Sunday School aims for 600 attendees with 9:30 am session and evening services scheduled.

Central Baptist Cor 4Th Ave Grant St. Johns Cowell, Jr Homer Britton J. C Cowan Baptist Training Union John R. Sampey The Baptist Seminary Louisville Dr. Sampey

East Moulton Church Schedule and Activities

The schedule lists services and meetings at East Moulton Church on Fourth Avenue led by Minister Edwin Wyle D Th with John B Harlow as superintendent. Morning services include The Church at School at 9 30 and The Church at Worship with Communion at 11 00. The Caravan Brotherhood meets at 9 45 in the Men's Own Room with Dr Wyle teaching a lesson from Acts 12 5 17. Evening programs include Junior Congregation and Junior and Senior Christian Endeavor at 6 30 and 7 30 respectively.

First Christian Church East Moulton Fourth Avenue Edwin Wyle John B. Harlow Wyle Peter Senior Christian Endeavor Junior Christian Endeavor Church

Little stone church on Bee Line Highway services listed

The Little Stone Church on the Bee Line Highway, led by Pastor R. B. Conner, schedules worship from 9:30 to 10:30 a. m. and Sunday School 10:30 to 11:15 a. m. Evening events include Christian Crusader at 6:00 p. m. and Evangelistic Service at 7:00 p. m. The Reverend O. L. Yerty will preach at both morning and evening services. Evening services run daily at 7:30 p. m. during the week.

Church OF God Little Stone Bee Line Highway R. B. Conner Ing O. L. Yerty Wil

Bible Study and Sermons at Church of Christ

Sunday schedule includes Bible study at 9 45 and worship at 11 with sermons on earthly goods and Cain. Additional services include Paul’s preaching, a young peoples class, and midweek Bible study. invites all to attend.

Paul Flint Church of Christ

Substance as Golden Text in Decatur Church Sermon

The First Church of Christ Scientist in Decatur Alabama presents a Sunday Lesson on Substance with Proverbs 3 9 and 2 Corinthians 5 1 17. Services: Sunday 11 00 am, Sunday School 9 30 am, Wednesday 7 30 pm. Reading Room hours 2 00 4 00 pm Mon Wed Sat at rear entrance on Johnston Street.

Church of Christ, Scientist Decatur Alabama Mator Church Boston Massachusetts Christ Johnston Street

There Is A Lad Here Sermon At First Methodist Church

Dr. B. F. Tingle leads Sunday morning worship at 9:30 church school and 11:00 sermon There Is A Lad Here The choir under Mrs R M McGlathery sings with Louise Curry at the organ The Young Peoples meetings are at 6 and 7:60 p m with sermon Life Prayer and Bible hour Wednesday at 7:30 p m The Young Peoples Department will be in charge Sunday services at First Methodist Church cordially invited.

First Methodist Church B. F. Tingle Young Peoples’ Department

Central Methodist Church Service Schedule

Rev R L Archibald pastors Central Methodist Church with 9 30 Sunday School led by Bruce Spencer at 11 00 worship subject Would Be Followers 6 00 Epworth Leagues 7 00 worship subject Behold The Man 3 00 Monday Missionary activity listed.

R. L. Archibald Bruce Spencer Epworth Archibald

Faith and Deliverance Through Prayer and Daniel

Two Bible stories illustrate faith under pressure. Peter’s prison break shows communal prayers answering with angelic aid and a doorway opening unseen. Daniel survives the lions den after a king’s decree, proving faith protected by God. The lessons urge trust and steadfast service.

Church Circles Schedule For The Week

Circles meet with Junior Board of Stewards at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday and 7:30 p.m. Women’s Circle with Mrs Horace Levin. Midweek Prayer Service is 7:30 p.m. Wednesday led by the pastor. Thursday Central Prayer group gathers at 3:00 p.m.

Board of Stewards Business Women's Circle Horace Levin Central Prayer Group

Willoughby Presbyterian Church Service Schedule

The Willoughby Presbyterian Church at 6th Avenue and 9th Street, with William B. Strong as minister, holds Sunday school at 10 a.m. led by Superintendent F. T. Lewis, worship at 11 a.m., no evening service, junior and intermediate G. EF. Society at 6 p.m., and a midweek prayer service.

Willoughby Presbyterian William B. Strong F. T. Lewis G. EF. Society

Women’s Missionary Society Meeting At Prayer Room

The Womans Missionary Society met in the prayer meeting room last Tuesday with many members present and strong interest in the work. Some were absent due to illness in their families. Visitors and strangers were welcomed.

Womans Missionary Society

Memorial Drive Methodist Service Notes

Rev R D Cook pastor. Church school 9 45. Morning worship 11 00 with sermon The Man Who Turned Aside for God. Evening worship 7 00 with sermon Those Who Would Follow. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening 7 00.

Memorial Drive Methodist R. D. Cook C. P. Parker

St Pauls Lutheran Service Schedule and Classes

St Pauls Lutheran Sherman St and Fourth Ave announces services for the third Sunday in Lent at 9:30 Sunday School and Bible Class, 10:30 Hour of worship, Lenten service Wednesday at 7:30 p m. Scripture Fulfilled Matt 27:34 35. Teachers Training Class Tuesday 6:30 p m. A Changeless Christ for Changing World. Visitors welcomed.

ST. Paul’s Lutheran Sherman St Fourth Ave E. T. Town

Southside Baptist Church Service Schedule Promotes Invitations

J. A. Chambers, pastor at 1724 6th Ave Sc, announces Sunday School at 9 45 a m Worship at 11 a m Sermon Man's Greatest Invitation Evening B T U at 5 45 and Worship Service at 7 pm with the sermon Three Things Every Individual Should Do.

Southside Baptist Church J. A. Chambers 6Th Ave

Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church Sunday Schedule

The Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church announces a full Sunday program with a men’s Bible class at 9:30 a.m. led by C C Berryhill, a main Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. led by Emory Teague, a morning sermon at 11:00 a.m. by the pastor Chas L. Dobbs, a B T U depts meeting at 5:45 p.m. directed by C L Buck, and an evening sermon at 7:00 p.m. Evening W M U meeting at 7:15 p.m. plus a Wednesday cottage prayer meeting at 2:30 p.m. with location to be announced and a mid-week service at 7:15 p.m.

Sixteenth Avenue 16Th Ave Wadesworth St Chas. L. Dobbs C C. Berryhill Emory Teague B. T. U. Depts C. L. Buck

Austinville Church of Christ Bible Study and Services

The Austinville Church of Christ schedules Bible study at 10:00 a m with preaching and worship at 11:00 a m Brother Dexter Walker preaches in the morning and Brother Henry Hood at 7:15 p m Hood also preaches Sunday evenings There is a Thursday 7:15 p m Bible study on The Ark of The Covenant all are invited to attend each service and worship with us

Daniel Nebuchadnezzar Belshazzar Darius David Austinville Church OF Christ Dexter Walker Henry Hood Hood Cone Decatur Associated Press United States

Loyalty Day Sunday School Drive At Athens Churches

On March 19 the Athens churches aim to enroll every member in Sunday School for a Loyalty Day event. Twenty one group captains coordinate efforts to achieve full participation.

What the Church Does Sermon Heads Sunday at a Friendly Church

Morning worship at 11 a m with sermon by the pastor on What the Church Does. Sunday School at 9 45 a m supervised by Thomas W Spencer. Evening worship at 7 30 p m with another sermon by the pastor. Mid week service Wednesday at 7 p m.

First Christian Church Robert Glenn Thomas W. Spencer

Christian Endeavor Rally at Athens Church March 19

The First district rally will be held at the Athens Church March 19 starting at 9:45 a.m. Luncheon at noon and a fellowship hour to follow. Officers of the state organization will attend and participate in the program. Leaders include O Payne minister Sunday School at 9 45 a m Mrs Gilbert McCoy morning worship at 11 a m Henry Richter president mid week worship Wednesday 7 30 p m.

First Presbyterian Church O. Payne Gilbert McCoy Christian Endeavor Henry Richter First District Athens

Ministers Outline Weekend Church Program

The bulletin lists Marys Immortal Memorial as the Sunday morning sermon topic and Following Afar Off for the evening theme. Sunday School meets at 9 30 am Epworth Leagues at 6 15 pm. Wednesday fellowship night includes a 6 30 pm supper and a 7 15 pm lecture on The Life and Ministry of Paul. A check for 5000.00 has been received.

First Methodist Church Pitts Epworth Paul

Overflowing Snow Pack Threatens Flood Risk in Colorado

Snow piles atop the Rockies may fuel both flood and fortune as temperatures climb toward 65 in Colorado Springs and Denver receives rain turning to wet snow. Bridges on northeastern highways washed out and eight families stranded near Roggen, while cities boast flood-control facilities and flash flood dangers loom for small communities.

Denver Plains Rockies Colorado Springs Colorado Roggen Colo

Debt free church to dedicate March 26 with two pastors

The church finishes paying the last installment of its debt after a recent fundraising drive and will be dedicated on March 26. Dr. R. T. Tyler will preach the sermon and Dr. M. E. Lazenby will lead the dedication.

R. T. Tyler M. E. Lazenby

Stewart's Cross Roads Service Times

W. B. Strong, minister, presides at Stewart's Cross Roads with services on the third Sunday at 11 a.m. and on the second and fourth Sundays at 7 p.m.

Local Churches Schedule Services and Youth Preachers

A. J. Rollings outlines a church week with Bible study worship and prayer meetings. Next Sunday young preachers Bennie Lee Pudge Roy Key Woodrow Wilson Ben Holt and Floyd Wright from David Lipscomb College will fill appointments at New Hope Mt Zion Corinth Jennings Chapel and Valley View churches in the county. M. A. Creel to preach at Greenbriar Sunday morning.

Church OF Christ A. J. Rollings Bennie Lee Pudge Roy Key Woodrow Wilson Ben Holt Floyd Wright David Lipscomb College of Nashville Churches of Christ New Hope Mt. Zion Corinth Jennings Chapel Valley View M. A. Creel Greenbriar

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