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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1952

Page

7

Westminister and Baptist Church Notices for Sunday Services

Westminster Presbyterian and Sixteenth Avenue Baptist publish Sunday service schedules. Westminster lists Dr. Robert S. Waldrop of Vanderbilt University preaching at 11, evening service at 7:30 by Dr. Wilson, youth fellowship, vacation Bible school, and midweek prayer. Sixteenth Avenue outlines Sunday school at 9:45, morning worship at 11, training union at 6:30, evening service at 7:30, nursery care, missionary circle events, and weekly church activities through Thursday. The notice invites community worship.

Westminster Presbyterian Jackson Street 8Th Avenue Edward Davies Ureh School Mildred Clonts Robert S. Waldrop Vanderbilt University Westminster Fellowship

The Little Church With A Big Welcome

Rev Thomas Freeney pastor hosts a full church schedule with Sunday school at 9 45 supervised by Leslie Compton. Morning preaching at 11 00 with Training Union at 6 30 directed by Bill Standridge. Evening preaching at 7 30. Teachers and Officers meet Wednesday 7 00. Bible Study and Prayer Meeting at 7 30. Attendance invited.

Thomas Freeney Leslie Compton Training Union Bill Standridge James Owens Paul McClusky J. K. Atchley

Southside Baptist Church Weekly Schedule and Activities

The Southside Baptist Church lists services with Pastor Rev W J Johnson and officers. Junior GAs meet Tuesday at 3 30 PM and Business Women's Circle gathers Tuesday at 7 30 PM. Sunday School at 9 45 AM and morning worship 10 50 AM with training union at 6 30 PM and evening worship 7 30 PM. choir rehearsals and visitation days noted. Vacation Bible School planned June 2 through 13 with daily sessions 8 30 to 11 30 AM. Austinville Church of God shows 9 45 AM Sunday school 10 45 AM worship with various youth and prayer services. no evening service due to Baccalaureate at 8 PM. midweek prayer 7 30 PM.

Adam Miller Alfred Nave Bunyan Wallace Shoal Creek Baptist Church Southside Baptist Church W. J. Johnson H. C. Herring Ed Self Training Union Howard Culver G.a.’S Business Women’s Circle J. F. Magnusson College Ave Vacation Bible School Austinville

Chitwood Church Announces Sunday Services and Meetings

Dr T J Chitwood pastor announces church school at 9 30 morning worship 10 55 sermon The Faithful Few Anthem All Glory Be To God Cain M Y F Loyal Temperance Legion 6 30 evening worship If I had Only One Sermon To Preach senior board of stewards meets Tuesday 7 30 church Fal la Bailey Circle meets Wednesday 9 30 prayers and choir rehearsal 8 15

Canal and LaFayette Streets P. D. Wilson F. O. Smith Paul Robinson Cuthbert Harris Henry J. Fleming W. E. Curry Wilson Jean Gregg John C. Cole Jackson Street Sixth Avenue T. J. Chitwood Cain Y.F. Loyal Temperance Legion Board of Stewards Falla Bailey Circle

Worship Schedule At 4th Avenue Church

Sunday school at 9 45 a m morning worship 11 00 a m Chi Rho 5 45 p m evening worship 7 30 p m Sermon topics morning Co operation by the minister night Life And Death by the minister Gospel singing and preaching with congregational singing Chi Rhos will take part All are invited D L Askew minister Reece Roberts S S S

4Th Avenue East Moulton Street Chi-Rhos D. L. Askew Reece Roberts

Northside Baptist Church Weekly Schedule

The Northside Baptist church at 311 W Wilson Ave lists activities for the week led by Pastor E Ledbetter. Includes Sunday services at 9:45 and 11:00 with baptismal services at 2:30, Training Union at 6:00, midweek prayer at 7:00, and various church group meetings.

First Presbyterian Church Announces Services and Film Night

Rev William Wood Glass leads 9 45 Sunday school with Joseph Calvin superintendent and 11 oclock worship on Christian Liberty. Kirby Memorial and Pryor Memorial chapels host 2 30 Sunday schools with Eugene Morrow and Fred Hunt supervising. Evening 7 30 features Fire Upon The Earth film with Claudie Shumake projection and Eugene Morrow devotional. Women meet Tuesday 10 am for Bible study at the church.

First Presbyterian William Wood Glass Joseph Calvin Kirby Memorial Presbyterian Chapel Eugene Morrow Pryor Memorial Chapel Fred Hunt Claudie Shumake

Clifton J. Allen Interim Pastor at Cor Avenue Church

Interim pastor Clifton J. Allen presides at Cor 4th Ave and Grant St with Dr. Allen preaching at morning and evening services. H. G. Williams and Bro. Douglas assist with singing as the vocation Bible school begins June 2 and Training Unions meet at 6:00 p. m. Members urged to remain loyal and pray daily.

Soul as God in Christian Science to be discussed in services

Definition of soul and its use as a name for God will be explained in next Sunday's Lesson Sermon titled Soul. Golden Text Psalm 103:1 calls for blessing the Lord with all within. Services start Sunday at 11:00 am. Wednesday at 7:30 pm. reading room hours are 2 to 4, entrance on Johnston Street rear.

Johnston Street

Religious services and week events at East Gordon Drive church

Rector Lester McManus announces services on May 25 the Sunday after Ascension with Holy Communion at 7 30 am Church School at 9 45 am adult confirmation at 10 am and morning prayer and sermon at 11 am. Weekly activities include Wo mans Auxiliary Monday and a Thursday 9 am Holy Communion and 7 30 pm Church School teachers meeting. An adult confirmation class meets Saturday at 7 pm in the church office. All children and youth may register for Camp McDowell sessions at the church office.

East Gordon Drive Second Avenue Lester McManus Woman’s Auxiliary Unit Camp McDowell

Grace Baptist Church Sherman Street Notices

Grace Baptist Sherman St. Rev Goebel Philips, pastor. Bible School 9 45 a m bring your Bible and friend. Morning worship 1050 a m. Evening evangelistic service 730 p m. Prayer hands 7 p m. Bible study and prayer Wednesday 730 p m. Choir practice 845 p m. A warm welcome awaits you at Grace Baptist church Keep Looking Up.

Sherman St Goebel Phillips Jesus Grace Baptist Church

Westside Baptist Church Weekly Schedule and Call to Worship

Westside Baptist Memorial Drive lists pastor Rev Bethea Stedham and church staff including Eugene Lamon Sunday School superintendent C H McCulloch Training Union director Mrs Cc L Gunn WMS president J H Nelms Brotherhood president Mrs H M Singleton Sunbeam band leader. Services Sunday Sunday School 9 45 a m morning worship 11 a m Training Union 6 30 p m evening worship 7 30 p m pulpit filled by pastor. Mon 4 p m Junior G As RA s and Sunbeam band meet. Tue 4 p m Intermediate G A s meet. Wed 7 30 p m mid week prayer service. Choir rehearsals 8 20 p m. Encouragement to attend church and Sunday School next Sunday.

Northside Baptist W. Wilson Avenue Smith E. Ledbetter Clarence Hudson Baptist Training Union Leroy W.M.S Ethel Gantt Bethea Stedham Eugene Lamon C. H. McCulloch Cc. L. Gunn J. H. Nelms Brotherhood H. M. Singleton Sunbeam

Hartselle and Willoughby Presbyterian Churches Schedule

In Hartselle Rev E E Matthews and Tom Speakman conduct services and Sunday School at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. A Thursday 7:30 p.m. prayer meeting is held. At Willoughby Presbyterian Corner Sixth Avenue and Ninth Street South Rev Neely Crawford leads Church School at 10 a.m. and public worship at 11 a.m.

Hartselle Ala E. E. Matthews Tom Speakman Willoughby Presbyterian Corner Sixth Avenue Ninth Street Neely D. Crawford Luther Sellers

Greenbrier Baptist Sunday Service Notice

Rev. E. E. Matthews pastor Grady Alexander superintendent leads Sunday activities at Greenbrier Baptist Church with service details unspecified in text.

Greenbrier

St Pauls Lutheran Schedule and Ladies Auxiliary

Paul E. Krohn is pastor at St Pauls Lutheran with Sunday school at 9 45 a m and Sunday services at 10 45 a m. Ladies Auxiliary meeting set for Thursday May 29 at 3 30 p m in the church hall.

ST. Paul’s Paul E. Krohn

Sunday School and Worship Schedule at Local Church

Pastor Jack Carroll leads Sunday services with 9 45 a m Sunday School for families and a 10 50 a m morning worship for Flint seniors. Training Union at 6 30 p m features The place to go on Sunday night led by J W Ward supervisor. Evening message at 7 35 p m by the pastor and Wednesday prayer and Bible study follow choir practice. Remember our objects of faith.

Jack Carroll Howard Carroll J. W. Ward Flint Training Union Ruby Bussey Robert Ryan

Church Invitation and Building Program Note

A church urges members and visitors to attend all services citing faith hope and love. The message invites participation in a building program and asks readers if they attended last Sunday at the church.

Bethlehem Baptist Church Weekly Schedule and Homecoming Aim

The Bethlehem Baptist Church lists Sunday School at 10 15 am Worship at 11 am and 8 pm Training Union at 7 pm Mid week prayer service Wednesday at 7 pm led by the pastor. A twofold homecoming is planned for the second Sunday in June with a cemetery dedication and a church improvement welcome.

Bethlehem Baptist Jasper Kelley Larry Holaway Training Union Carl Kyle Carl Segars W.M.A G.A R.A Brotherhood

Bible's guiding standard and the call to churchgoing

A message urging readers to embrace the Bible as a standard for living and to attend church regularly. It emphasizes faith in God, the gift of His Son, and living a life that reflects spiritual guidance.

St Ann's Catholic schedule and services notice

A church notice lists services at St Ann's Catholic corner Fourth Avenue and Johnston Street. Father O'Reilly is parish priest with Sunday masses at 8 and 10 a.m. Weekday mass at 7 a.m. Confessions Saturday 5 to 6 and 7 to 8 p.m. Also includes meeting times for church officers and teachers and a 7 p.m. Sunday gin and 8 p.m. evening message by Rev Paul McClusky.

ST. Ann’s Catholic Fourth Avenue Johnston Street Father O'Reilly

Grant St Church of Christ Weekly Schedule

Sunday Bible classes at 9 45 a m worship at 10 50 a m and evening service at 6 30 p m Tuesday Ladies Bible class at 9 30 p m Wednesday song practice at 7 p m Bible classes at 7 30 p m Saturday Children story time and activities under minister Chas R Brewer.

Grant ST. Church OF Christ Chas. R. Brewer

Cordial Invitation to Attend Morning Services

A brief notice invites readers to attend services at 10 a.m. offering a calm community gathering. The message emphasizes welcome and shared worship.

Eastside Church of Christ Weekly Services Schedule

The Eastside Church of Christ invites all to attend services led by Minister L. T. McCord. Radio program airs Sundays at 7 45 on WHOS. Sunday School at 10 a m. Worship at 11 a m. Evening worship 7 p m. Midweek Bible study 7 p m Wednesday at 16th Ave and Beech St.

Eastside Church OF Christ 16Th Ave Beech St L. T. McCord

First Baptist Church Services Plan in Sheppard Parish

Corner Oak and Lafayette Streets in Sheppard. Pastor Bryan leads a full week of worship and activities. Sunday morning theme is The Crowd Around The Cross. evening sermon is Two Are Better Than One. Midweek prayer and supper scheduled The sequence reflects a traditional church program.

First Baptist

First Baptist Church Announces June Events and Ordination

The church schedules choir practice on Thursday at 6 30 p m a covered dish supper and officers meeting on June 1 at 3 00 p m. Jimmy Caw dill will be ordained to the gospel ministry at First Baptist Church. Vacation Bible School begins June 9 inviting boys and girls ages 4 to 16. You are welcome at all services.

Jimmy Cawdill First Baptist Church

Aboriginal Boomerangs Often Seen as Toys in Australia

Boomerangs that return to the thrower are described as mainly toys and rarely used by Aboriginal Australians for hunting, according to historical observations. The note contrasts popular perception with traditional practice.

Australia

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