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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1963
Page
4
Sunday services and midweek Bible studies across several churches are listed, with ministers and timings for sunrise worship, Bible study, and evening services. The piece also reflects on William Cullen Bryant and sacred nature as a symbol of faith.
James H. Bur, star Cincinnati high school full back in 1951, left football for poverty and vows, now a lay brother aiding Loyola Academy in Wilmette. He personally built interiors across classrooms theater and chapels, wiring, plumbing, and walls while Jesuit operations fund the school with tuition and gifts. The project spans multiple wings and facilities, reflecting his carpentry skill and dedication to the order.
The First Church of Christ Scientist on 6th Ave and Johnston St lists Sunday service at 11 a.m. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Lesson topic Substance. Wednesday evening service at 7:30 p.m. includes a testimony meeting.
E H Holland of Athens will deliver a public Bible lecture at 3 p m Sunday on Why Children Turn Delinquent. A Watch Tower Study follows at 4 15 p m with Conduct Worthy of the Good News from Phil 1 27. Other meetings this week include Congregation Book Study at 8 p m Tuesday Theocratic Ministry School at 7 30 p m Friday and Service Meeting at 8 30 p m.
The passage traces Jesus' journey to Jerusalem for Passover, with events in Bethany and Jericho, Mary anointing Jesus, growing opposition from Jewish authorities, and the second temple cleansing. It notes March timing, fig tree barrenness, and temple money changing and dove sacrifices as context.
In Luke 6 46 Jesus is confronted by chief priests scribes and elders after entering Jerusalem on an ass from Bethphage The act of riding the donkey carries symbolic meaning as war is linked to horses and peace to the appointed path Christ challenges the temple authorities with parables while teaching that John’s authority comes from God not man Matthew records further warnings and parables about rightful authority.
Methodist FIRST on Canal Street NE led by Minister Ford McDonald with Sunday school at 9 45 a m morning worship 11 a m subject Things That Matter Most and vesper service at 5 p m Sermon Courage For Life at the central church Sixth Avenue at Jackson Street with Pastor John Rutland Morning worship 10 55 a m Evening worship 7 p m Sermon Are You Afraid to Live
Presbyterian Westside and Willoughby churches list Sunday worship times church school and morning sermons. Guest preacher Revered Hoyt Logan from Memorial Drive Methodist delivers sermon at Westside. Midweek prayer and youth activities noted at both congregations.
At Lutheran St Pauls 417 Sherman St SE Rev R A Reinhardt leads Sunday School at 9 30 a m and Worship Service at 10 45 a m. Lent service on Wednesday at 7 30 with topic Shouts Of Glee Hide Our Sadness.
The record notes a church figure entering the novitiate in 1952 and later assignment to the Wilmette school in 1968 indicating a long clerical career within the Church of Christ at 1415 Somerville Road.
This 57th issue covers evangelism history and soul winning. It notes the Morgan County Missionary Baptist Association 1920 report by Dix Barber Williams Poole and Sherrill on seeking a full-time worker. January 19 1921 the executive committee planned a Special evangelistic Campaign across the association while pastors responded and 11 churches reported no baptisms.
The notice lists worship times for several churches: Saturday 7:30 prayer meeting, Sunday school at 9:45 to 10 a.m., morning worship around 10:55 to 11 a.m., training union at 6 p.m., evening worship at 7 p.m., and midweek services on Wednesday evenings. Addresses include SIXTEENTH AVE Corner Wadsworth St and Sixteenth Ave, 311 Memorial Drive NW, and Northside locations. Pastors named include R. E Bob Wilkins, Rev Hoody Richards, and Elree T. Waddell. Youth and choir activities noted with services and times.
East Moulton Street at 4th Avenue hosts a Sunday schedule led by Reverend Robert E. Shaw with 9:45 a.m. Sunday school and 11 a.m. Worship including a Gideons International representative. A 5:30 p.m. Christian Discipleship study, 6:30 p.m. Vesper Service on The Week of the Crucifixion.
The notice lists Rev. James O. Bodley as rector at Saint John’s Corner Gordon Drive and Jackson Street. Morning Holy Communion at 7:30 AM, service at 9:15 AM, family service and classes at 11:00 AM, and Litany and Ante-Communion follow.
Multiple churches list weekly timetables led by pastors J Johnson W K Stephenson Huie Turner Coffey VanArsdale and Stallcup with Sunday school at 9 45 a m worship at 11 a m training union at 6 p m and evening service 7 30 p m midweek prayer and class times noted across Fifth Ave Oak and Lafayette locations with details for each site.
The church at 415 8th Ave SW invites parishioners to Sunday school at 9 45 a.m. morning worship at 11 a.m. and evening worship at 7 p.m. Wednesday prayer at 7 p.m. Christ Ambassadors meet Thursday at 7 15 p.m. Grant Daniel, evangelist, will speak at both Sunday services.
The notice lists worship times and pastors for Hatton Church of Christ Dancy Chapel Coleman Rayford Mt Hope and Wolf Springs churches in Lawrence County. Services include Bible study at 10 a.m. and worship times around 11 a.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. Midweek Bible study is noted for all listed congregations.
The Austinville Church of God founded in 1910 celebrates 53 years of community worship. Pastor Charles N. Moore highlights missions support World Service, youth camps, and education programs while detailing a new sanctuary addition and ongoing ministry efforts.
The record summarizes baptisms across years from 1920 to 1928, noting 138 in 1920 and 286 in 1921 with 427 by 1922 across 25 churches. It details early associational missionaries like Rev. BE Weaver, Rev. E. B. Farrar, and Rev. C. I. Dobbs, their assignments, salaries, and a 63-member Old Bethlehem revival with 37 conversions. It also mentions church lists, fundraising pledges, and retirements of several pastors.
The schedule lists bookmobile stops on March 18 at Pleasant Grove School from 9 to 9 30, Cedar Grove and Davis' Store from 9 40 to 10 20, Cherry Grove and Patterson's Store from 10 30 to 11, Cairo and Grisham's Store from 11 15 to 11 45, and Athens Scout House from 1 to 4. The notice invites readers to use want ads for results.
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