Sunday Services at St John’s Episcopal Church
The Sunday schedule on Ascension week includes Holy Communion at 7 30 a m Church School at 9 45 a m Adult Bible Class at 10 10 a m Holy Baptism Ante Communion and Sermon at 11 00 a m and Adult Inquirers Class at 3 00 p m followed by Young Peoples meeting at 6 00 p m. An upcoming Church School Picnic is scheduled for Saturday in Delano Park with games from 4 to 6 and a 6 00 p m picnic supper. attendees are asked to bring items and the church will provide drinks and dessert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. John’s Episcopal
Delano Park
Congreg&ion and
Elisha and the Shunem Woman A Bed Chamber Gift
Elisha visits Shunem where a wealthy woman funds a room for him. She and her husband host the prophet who later revives her dead son after prayer and a staff attempt fails. Elisha reveals God’s guidance by warning Israel’s king of a Syrian plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newman Campbell
Elisha
Shunem
Shunam
Carmel
Ehis
Gehazi
Syria
Israel
National Council of the Churches of Chin
Kina
Dothan
Samaria
Division of
Christian Education
U.S.A
Features Syndicate
Memory Verse and Elisha Story At Sixteenth Avenue Baptist
A church page weaves a biblical tale from Hebrews with Elisha and Gehazi, describing hospitality, miracles, and a child’s loss. It notes congregation events at Sixteenth Avenue Baptist including choir practices, Sunday services, and organizational meetings, plus Jehovah’s Witnesses schedules and Area Bible studies through June.
New Church Revival Seeks Record Sunday Attendance
The notice promotes activities at 509 19th Avenue including Sunday School at 10 a.m. led by Raymond West, morning worship at 11 a.m. with Rev Dalton Roberts, NYPS at 7 p.m. with Jackie Johnson presiding, evening worship at 7:30 p.m., and mid week prayer at 7:30 Wednesday, plus a weekend revival beginning tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
19Th Avenue
Jimmy Richey
Raymond West
Dalton Roberts
NYPS
Jackie Johnson
Rev. Roberts
Community Church Schedule Ahead of Vacation Bible School
Corner Oak and LaFayette Streets pastor Rev W K Stephenson invites worshipers with Sunday School at 9 45 a m and morning service at 11 00 a m honoring high school graduates. An anthem by Broadhead, no evening service due to baccalaureate at the high school. Week activities include W M S meeting Monday 2 30 p m Martha Haygood Circle program, Workers' Council 7 00 p m, Wednesday prayer at 7 30 p m, Sunbeams 7 30 p m, adult choir 8 00 p m, and Vacation Bible School preparations Saturday 9 00 a m par ade 10 30 a m. VBS begins Monday June 7 at 8 30 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Haygood
Sunbeams
Vacation Bible School
Church Schedule Includes Baccalaureate Sermon
Rev W J Johnson leads Sunday School at 9 45 with Ed Self as superintendent Morning worship at 11 Training Union at 630 directed by Howard Culver No evening service at church. baccalaureate sermon at High School Preparation Day for Vacation Bible SchoolJune 4 3 PM Bible School starts June 7 Officers and teachers meet Wednesday at 7 PM Prayer service 730 Choir 830 WMA meets 315 Tuesday for business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Johnson
Ed Self
Union
Howard Culver
W. M.A
Sherman Church Announces Week of Services
Sherman at Riverview announces Sunday School 9 45 a m with Ralph Jones as superintendent. Morning worship at 11 00 a m featuring Monroe Parker of Greenville S C. Evening services Train ing Union 7 00 p m Leon Smith superintendent Evangelistic message by Dr Parker 7 30 p m Wednesday prayer service 7 30 p m Everyone welcome.
Central Methodist Church Schedule and Activities
At Central Methodist on Jackson Street and Sixth Avenue East the day features a 9:30 A.M. church school and 10:55 A.M. morning worship with sermon You Can If You Will by Dr. T. J. Chitwood and anthem Dear Lord and Father of Man Kind by Art Olds. Evening service canceled for high school events. Vacation Bible School starts Monday at 9 A.M. Official Board meets Tuesday 7 P.M. in the dining room. Wesleyan Service Guild serves the dinner. Prayer Meeting Wednesday 7:15 P.M. Choir practice 8 P.M. Junior Choir not meeting this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Methodist
Jackson Street
Sixth Avenue
T. J. Chitwood
the Loyal Temperance Legion
Dorothy Ann Napps
4Th Ave
S.W
Wesleyan Service Guild
Christian Science Sunday Services and Schedule
Corner Sixth Avenue and Johnson Street hosts Sunday service at 11:00 a.m. Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday evening testimony meeting at 7:30 p.m. Reading Room open 2 to 4 on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons. The lesson sermon on Ancient and Modern Necromancy, alias Mesmerism and God’s goodness will be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth Avenue
Johnson St
Christian Science Service
Hypnotism Denounced at Local Church Services
A church invites the public to attend services and visit the Reading Room. Readings include Christ Jesus warnings on evil thoughts and selections from Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy, urging spiritual over sensual responses and the triumph of good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Jesus
Mary Baker Eddy
Local Church Schedule At Cor 4th Ave And Grant St
Rev A B Van Arsdale pastors this church with Walter W Connell Jr as minister of education and music. Sunday school at 9 30 am Training Union at 6 30 pm Men s Night each Tuesday at 7 pm for visitation and fellowship All men welcome Wednesday night 6 pm officers teachers and families supper at the church annex Then department meetings at 7 and 7 30 prayer service"
Eastside Church of Christ Announces Sunday Services
The Eastside Church of Christ at 16th Avenue SE and Beech Street invites the public to attend services. James Ray, minister, will discuss The Christian's Fleet at 10:50 a.m. and Building from The Foundation Up at 7:15 p.m. Bible study is Sunday at 10, youth class at 7, and midweek study Wednesday at 7:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastside Church OF Christ
16Th Avenue
Beech Street
James Ray
Young Propie
Memorial Drive Church Talk on Elders Qualities
T. A. Thompson, minister, will continue his discussion of The Qualifications of Elders at the church. The program aims to clarify church leadership criteria and responsibilities for congregants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Drive
Church OF Christ
T. A. Thompson
Series on Ephesian letter sermon titled Reconciliation
Sunday worship at 11 am and 7:20 pm sermon in a series on the Ephesian letter. Bible study Sunday at 10 am, men's class at 6 pm, children’s class at 7 pm, and Wednesday Bible study at 7:30 pm. Visitors welcome to all services.
Grant St Church of Christ Service and Study Times
Donald Osborne will speak at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday services. Bible study and elementary class at 10 a.m. Sunday. Ladies Bible class and children’s class Tuesday at 10 a.m. Long practice Wednesday at 7 p.m. Bible study follows at 7 30. Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant ST. Church OF Christ
Donald Osborne
Somerville Road Church of Christ Service Times
O C Lambert minister leads Bible study at 9 45 a m with preaching at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m Morning subject Why Men Sin Young People singing at 5 p m Mid week service at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. Lambert
St Ann's Catholic Church Mass and Confession Times
Corner of Johnston Street and 4th Ave SE Rev Dan O'Reilly pastor phone 1287. Confessions on Saturday 5 to 6 and 7 to 8 p.m. Masses at 8 and 10 a.m. Weekday mass at 7 a.m. Holy Days mass at 6:30 and 9 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Ann‘s Catholic
Johnston Street
4Th Ave
Dan O'Reilly
Westminster Presbyterian Church Weekly Schedule
Westminster Presbyterian on Jackson Street at Eighth Avenue SE lists services and activities led by Rev. George T. Hubbard. Church School at 9 40 Morning Worship at 11 00 Westminster Fellowship at 5 00 and a Monday dinner meeting for Presbyterian Men with an planned program. Deacons and elders joint meeting Tuesday at 7 00 Cherub choir practice Wednesday at 3 15 with 3 30 continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Presbyterian
Westminster
Weeklong services begin 8:30 A.M. with two week school
The invitation notes daily 8:30 A.M. services for two weeks ending Friday June 11. The Sunday School Teachers gather Tuesday June 1 at 7:00 in the evening.
St Pauls Lutheran Vacation Bible School Announced
Paul E Krohn pastor. Sunday School at 9 45 A M Sunday Services at 10 45 A M. Vacation Bible School starts Tuesday morning June 1 with registration underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul E. Krohn
First Methodist Corner of Canal and LaFayette Streets
Rev Minar L Triplett presides at First Methodist Church inviting Sunday School at 9 45 with F O Smith as superintendent Morning worship at 10 55 featuring a sermon titled The Gospel According To You and a choir anthem God Shall Wipe Away All Tears directed by Henry J Fleming with Mrs W E Curry at the organ There is no evening service as the congregation joins the Commencement Service at Decatur High School auditorium
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canal and
LaFayette Streets
Minar L. Triplett
F. O. Smith
Henry J. Fleming
W. E. Curry
Woman's Society officers to be installed this Sunday
The Woman's Society of Christian Service officers will be installed at the evening service Sunday June 6. Vacation Church School starts Monday June 7 at nine o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service Officers
Local Businesses Listed in Decatur Directory
A compiled list of Decatur area businesses spans from Dillehay Drug Store and Johnnie Aycock's Radio Shack to J. C. Penney Co and Decatur Service Station. Other names include Alabama Hosiery Mills, Coca-Cola Bottling Co, Meadow Gold Dairies, and Stone Lumber Co, indicating a broad commercial landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan Cotton Co., Inc
Wallace Barber & Beauty Shop
Jones Coal CO. L.,b. Wright & Son
Decatur Coca-Cola Bottling CO
John Patterson CO
Meadow Gold Dairies OF
ALA
Alabama Hosiery Mills
Stone Lumber CO
Decatur Truck & Tractor CO
Paul H. Eubanks
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Prophet
Sixteenth Avenue Baptist
16Th Ave. S.E
D. H. Lassiter
Jesse Rogers
Training Union
Cora Field
Bethea Stedham
B.T.U
Dalton C. Aldridge
Jehovah's Witnesses
Kingdom Hall
Grant Street
S.E
Decatur
Myrtle Edwards
Lacey’s Spring
Alabama
Ona Garner
Hartselle
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Eastside
Church OF the Nazarene
First Baptist
Southside Baptist
Grace Baptist
Christian Science
Whos
Central Baptist
Somerville Road
Hie
ST. Paul’s Lutheran
First Methodist
Bibles
Ira’s Book & Gift Shop
E. Moulton St
Bob Adams
Bob
Church
Jesus Christ
Christ
Central Baptist Church
A. B. van Arsdale
Evan. Services
W. W. Connell
Edu
Wat
Luke
Peter
Brock & Spight CO
Dillehay Drug Store
Johnnie Aycock
Radio Shack
Royal Tire Service
Alabama Brick & Tile CO
Hunter Furniture CO
Shumake Furniture Co., Inc
Sterchi's
Speake, Warren & Ratliff
H. Ryan Furniture & Appliances
Decatur Cleaners
Decatur Auto Dealers Ass'n
Alabama Flour Mills
Caddell Drug CO
Wilder’s Men’s Shop
John W. Sandlin & Son
CAFE
J. C. Penney CO
J. B. Sheats CO
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