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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1940

Page

8

Church Announcements for Sunday Services Across Multiple congregations

Local notices list Sunday School and worship times for First Presbyterian, Central Baptist, Ninth Street Methodist and General Baptist churches. Daylight Saving Time begins affecting evening services with sermons by Rev. Homer Britton and Evangelist J. L. Thomas. Churches urge attendance and family participation.

General Baptist Church Homer Britton Central Baptist Church

Willoughby Presbyterian Worship and Midweek Prayer

The Willoughby Presbyterian Church announces a Sunday worship service at 11 a.m with special music by Mrs. Geo Little and daughters and preaching. A midweek prayer meeting follows on Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Attendance rose significantly last week and organizers hope for continued interest.

Willoughby Presbyterian Sixth Avenue 9Th Street South Lewis My Mothers Bible

Westside Presbyterian Church Services and Schedule

Westside Presbyterian invites worship and Sunday School with services at 9 45, 11 00 a m and 7 30 p m plus junior and senior Christian Endeavor meetings. Included is a hymn feature and Wednesday prayer at 7 30 p m. First Church of Christ Scientist in Decatur notes 11 00 Sunday service and 9 30 Sunday School with Wednesday 8 00 meeting and reading room hours.

Westside Presbyterian the Friendly Church L. J. Kaylor A. mi G. O Devine Junior Christian Endeavor Int Christian Endeavors Church of Christ, Scientist Decatur Alabama First Church of Christ, Scientist Boston Johnston Street

Honor Mothers at First Methodist Church Service Plan

Rev D C McNutt presides as pastor with H K Hennessy directing choir and Mrs W E Curry at the organ. Sunday offerings fund Superacure Homes. Church School 9 30 am. Young Peoples Worship 6 30 pm. preaching 7 30 pm. Baptismal privileges offered at the 11 o clock service for agents wishing to baptize babies or children.

First Methodist Church D. C. McNutt H. K. Hennessy W. E. Curry F O. Smith

Grant Street Church of Christ Sunday Schedule and Activities

Lindsay Allen ministered church offers Bible study at 9 45 a m for those seeking God and revelation to Iran. Worship at 10 50 a m with sermon on Pauls Plan of Church Finance. Young men class at 5 30 p m and evening service at 7 45 p m. Wednesday ladies meet 9 30 a m to quilt and sew. lunch served 12 noon.

Grant Street Church

Community church and village schedule highlights

A condensed weekly notice lists Sunday School and services at People's Church in Mill Village, Community Center on 4th Ave South, and Corner Church and Bank Streets. It includes boys model craft classes at Citadel, life saving girl guards, Ladies Home League sessions, and Saturday open air service at Grant Street and 2nd Ave with additional craft classes and meetings throughout the week.

People's Church Mill Village Community Center 4Th Ave Bank Streets Citadel Bank St Cottage Meeting 5Th Ave People’s Church Mill People's Moe Village Ching Bank Street Grant Street 2Nt Ave

Sunday services invite at the church

Sunday School at 9 45 morning worship at 11 with a sermon on Christ's Call for the Family by the pastor. Evening service at 8 30 Daylight Saving Time with Dr M E Lazenby preaching about the Atlantic City General Conference. Young People meet at 7 30 DST. You are invited.

Co . Parker M. E. Lazenby Atlantic City NYPD

Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church Daily Schedule Notice

Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church lists times for Bible class Sunday School and sermons under Pastor Charles L. Dobbs. Events include morning sermons at 11:00, evening service, Tuesday WM A meeting, Wednesday prayers, and a cottage prayer group moved to Wadworth Street with daylight saving time noted.

Holy Communion Services At St Johns Episcopal Church

St Johns Episcopal Church announces Whitsunday services with 7:30 a m Holy Communion 11 a m Holy Communion and sermon 9 45 a m Sunday School and evening youth groups 6 and 6 30 p m Confirmation lectures begin Tuesday May 21 at 7 p m with younger group sessions Tuesdays and Fridays at 5 p m Rector to attend clergy conference in Mobile next week.

ST. John's Episcopal Church Jackson Street Gordon Drive R. L. Sturgis Whitsunday Mobile

Mothers Day at First Baptist Church Service Schedule

Oak and Lafayette Street church outlines Sunday events led by Pastor W E Waterhouse and organist Mrs M E Norris. Activities include Bible School at 9 30, a morning worship with sermon Christ's Call For The Family, and an evening service at 7 30 with Baptist Training Union.

First Baptist Church Oak and Lafayette Street W. E. Waterhouse M. E. Norris Church Bible School W. M. Bailey Baptist Training Union Ser

Christ Our One Sufficient Hope Service Time Change

Note from Pastor Preace changes for evening services with all Sunday hours in daylight saving time.

Southside Baptist Church JA Service Schedule

The notice lists Sunday services at Southside Baptist Church with Pastor 9 45 am. Sunday School at 10 45 am. Morning Worship and sermon Building a Christian Home by Eabern Halbrooks. Afternoon visitation at 2 00 pm. Training Union meeting in the evening. R A Lee director. Evening Worship at 8 30 pm with sermon Mother and Home by Morgan Scott. Wednesday mid week prayer service at 8 30 pm. Young People in charge. Clocks run on daylight saving time.

4Th Ave Grant &J. John Cowell, Jr Homer Britton Southside Baptist Church Oo School Chas Ed Howell Eabern Halbrooks R. A. Lee Morgan Scott

Mother's Day Sermon at Church of God

Rev Cecil J Brown leads morning worship at 10 o clock with Church School at 11. Evening service at 7 30 features a Mother's Day sermon by the pastor with Mr and Mrs Bixler assisting. Artist and Mrs Bixter present colored drawings in a special exhibit during the service with extra seating and a cordial invitation.

Church OF God Cor 6Th Ave 4Th St Cecil J Brown Bixler Bixter

Westminster Church Schedule Lists Services and Meetings

Westminster Presbyterian Church details Sunday School at 9 30 morning worship at 11 00 with a Mother's Day sermon Young People's Meeting at 6 15 p m and weeknight activities including Women's Auxiliary Monday 3 00 p m and Boy Scout meeting Tuesday 7 00 p m led by Rev L H Knight Mrs Roy Poteet and Bee Hunter Scoutmaster with organist Mrs Louis Ling and James Rankin as superintendent.

Westminster Presbyterian Church Jackson St L. H Knight Roy Poteet Louis Ling James Rank Bee Hunter

Central Methodist Church Notices and Schedule

Central Methodist Church at 6th Ave and Jackson St lists 9:30 a m church school with Bruce Spencer, 11:00 a m worship "Christ's Call For The Family" and 6:30 p m Sunday Ppworth Leagues, 7:30 p m Sunday "Christ Our One Sufficient Hope" led by Pastor. Fourth and fifth graders sing under Mrs H O Troup. Missionary circles meet 3:00 pm Monday in three locations. Young Matrons Bible Class meets 9:30 a m Wednesday at church and 7:30 p m Wednesday prayer meeting led by Dr M E Lazenby.

Central Methodist Church Lambuth Archibald 6Th Ave Jackson St Bruce Spencer Joe Wheeler First Ward H. O. Troup I. M. Eubanks 4Th Avenue A. Z. Bailey R. H. Wolcott EB Gordon Drive Elbert Drinkard Lester Brannum Grant Street M. E. Lazenby

St Ann's Catholic Church Mass Schedule

Johnston Street and Fourth Avenue parish lists Sunday Masses at 8 and 10 a.m. Holydays at 7 and 8 a.m. Confessions on Saturday from 5 to 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.

ST. Ann’s Catholic Church Johnston St Fourth Ave

Church Services At St Pauls Lutheran

The Rev. E. T. Town presides at Sherman St and Fourth Ave with 9 30 am Sunday School Bible Class and 10 30 am Worship on The Gift of the Holy Ghost. Friday 7 30 pm features lesson on Fundamental Christian Beliefs. The Church invites visitors.

ST. Paul's Lutheran E. T. Town Sherman St Fourth Ave A. Montgomery

Fairview Baptist Church Flower Day for Mother's Day

The Fairview Baptist Church schedules Sunday School at 9 45 a m with Pastor B Carroll Carter. Morning Worship follows at 11 a m, then Baptist Training Union at 6 30 p m led by Mrs Minnie Field, and Evening Worship at 7 30 p m. Wednesday prayer service completes the week.

Fairview Baptist Church 2Nd. St Magnolia Ave B. Carroll Carter R Harrison Baptist Training ‘Union Minnie Field

Church to Honor Youngest and Oldest Mothers at Morning Service

Members urged to attend the morning service where a business conference will prepare for the summer revival. Each mother will receive a flower two gifts: white and red given to the youngest and oldest present. Visitors are welcome at all services.

First Christian Church Service Schedule Updates

East Moulton Fourth Ave notices list minister Edwin Wyle teaching and preaching at 9 45 am with organist Mrs G B McCulloch. The Church at School led by Joan RB Harlow at 9 45 am. Caravan Men s Class at 1 am. Evening worship with Adj Frank Longino preaching. service withdrawn due to minister absence.

First Christian Church East Moulton Fourth Ave Edwin Wyle D.th G. B. McCulloch Joan RB Harlow Adj Frank Longino

Shady Grove Baptist Church Service Schedule

Paul M. Baird, pastor, will preach Sunday May 12 and again Saturday night at 7 30. Sunday school at 9 30 and 11 00 memorial service at Johnsons Chapel. Evening preaching at Neel at 7 30.

Shady Grove Baptist Church Neel Paul M. Baird Johnsons Chapel

HARTSELLE CHURCHES REV T POWELL PASTORAL NOTE

Lord's Day Bible School at 10 am and morning worship with Communion at 11 am. Theme An Old Time Mother. No evening service. Young Matrons Missionary Society Monday 3 30 pm. Bible study Wednesday 7 45 pm. Christian Brotherhood meets Monday 7 45 pm. All are invited to attend.

First Christian Church T. Powell Sharp Lord’s Day Bible School Missionary Society Christian Brotherhood

Board of Christian Education Plans Vacation Bible School

Mrs. L. H. Houston presides at 7:30 Monday board meeting. Vacation Bible School opens May 13 at 6 am with courses for beginners through intermediates. Revival begins June 5 at 7:30 pm with Dr. Marvin Pranklin of Highlands Methodist Church Birmingham as helper.

Ciety L. H. Houston Board of Christian Education Marvin Pranklin Highlands Methodist Church Birmingham

Moody Pastor Leads Weekly Church Schedule

Rev Melvin V Moody leads Sunday activities at Willis Williams church. Daylight Saving Time affects 9:45 am Sunday School and 11:00 am Morning Worship with 6:45 pm Christian Crusaders 7:30 pm Evening Worship. Wednesday Bible study covers Romans chapter three. Come worship with us.

Church OF God Melvin V Moody Willis. Williams Christian Crusaders Leetus Williams

Reverend Frank Smith Church Services Schedule

Rev Frank Smith presides with Sunday School at 10 am and preaching at 11 am on the theme A Good Mother. Training Unions meet 6 30 pm directed by Lee R Palmer. Evening service at 8 30 pm includes a sermon by the pastor. Honor mothers by attending services as scheduled.

First Baptist Church Frank Smith Hugh F Penn Lee R. Palmer

Sunday School and Sermon Schedule At Local Church

The notice lists Sunday School at 9 45 a m and preaching at 11 30 a m by the pastor. An NYPD sermon is scheduled for 6 30 p m followed by a preaching service at 7 30 p m by the pastor.

Church Service and Society Meetings Scheduled

At Bikmont High School the hour surrounds a service where the men's chorus will render special music. The Woman's Missionary Society plans a program meeting at the church Monday afternoon at 3 p.m.

Bikmont High School Woman's Missionary Society

Sunday church services and activities schedule

O Payne minister preaches at 9 45 am and 11 am for morning worship with a Mother's Day sermon by the pastor. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 pm. Miss Alta Whitt presides. Session meets Sunday at 2 pm. Mid week worship Wednesday at 7 30 pm with choir practice at 8 15 pm.

O. Payne Geddes Orman Christian Endeavor

Pentecostal Perfection Sermon Theme at Sunday Worship

Morning worship at 9 45 a m will precede the 8c service and the pastor will speak on Pentecostal Perfection. Sunday is Pentecost and a Mother's Day program will be presented at Sunday School to keep the minister free for Bacillus? wait. The note mentions a Bach laureate sermon at Tanner school.

Tanner School

Church Schedule Includes Sermon on Mother and Home

At 9 45 am Church School led by W J Terry General Superintendent Dr BE A Carrier Adult Superintendent 11 00 am Morning Worship with a sermon on Mother and Home The 645 pm Young people and Intermediates 730 pm Evening worship Evangelistic service 3 pm Monday Missionary Society

W J Terry

Mother's Day Sermon Planned at Athens Church

Pitts minister prompts theme A Great Woman for Mother's Day sermon at 11 o clock Sunday. Choir under Mrs P H Armstrong to provide music. Epworth League meets Sunday evening at 6 45. Dr E R Naylor president Athens College to preach at 7 30 due to absence of pastor delivering commencement sermon.

First Methodist Church Pitts P. H. Armstrong Epworth League E. R.naylor Athens College

Piney Chapel and East Limestone School Schedule

At 11 a.m. at Piney Chapel school a 2 30 p.m. and at East Limestone school at 8 p.m. a schedule of events or gatherings appears in this fragment with times and locations.

Piney Chapel East Limestone

Church of Christ expands in Louisiana and Athens service

Brother M A Creel has returned from Louisiana and reports a new Church of Christ congregation established there. Regular services will be held at the Athens church Sunday with Brother Rollings in charge. Lipscomb College preachers Woodrow Wilson Robert Reeves Luther Self Andrew Peal Gilbert Dimetral and Raymond Key will preach Sunday at New Hope Hay's Mill.

M. A. Creel Louisiana Church of Christ Athens Church Brother Rollings David Lipscomb College Nashville Woodrow Wilson Robert Reeves Luther Self Andrew Peal Gilbert Dimetral Raymond Key New Hope Hay’s Mill

Church Notice on Sunday Services and Baptism

The minister will preach Sunday morning on Mother’s Message and speak at evening on Away With Him. A baptism service follows. The pastor will speak at Clements High School Sunday afternoon at 2 30 p m.

Anne A Clements High School

Alabama Man Serves in European Theater of War

George Waller of Montgomery, a veteran of the U S diplomatic corps and charge d affaires at Luxembourg, is identified as an Alabama resident in the center of Europe’s war zone.

Montgomery Ala Europe George Waller U.S Luxembourg

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