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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1944

Page

10

Churches and services schedule in village notices

Sunday school at 1331 4th Ave South and various meetings announced. The Memorial Drive Church of Christ lists Bible study at 10:00 am and worship at 11:00 am with no evening service. Wednesday prayer and teachers meetings, Thursday prayer at Herman Linderman’s home, Friday singing before the third Sunday in October.

L Drive Christ Memorial Drive Grant Street Herman Linderman

Revival Winds Down At Grant Street Church

Ministers RE D Underwood and K M Kel announce Bible study at 9 45 a m worship 10 45 a m and evening service at 7 30 p m. G C Brewer leads revival closing tonight with a 3 pm message on The State Of d. Weekday activities include Ladies Bible study Wednesday 3 pm general Bible study 7 30 pm and a youth class Saturday at 10 am.

RE. D. Underwood K. M. Kel G. C. Brewer

Saint John's Episcopal church schedule and events

The Rev. Eugene Marsden presides at Saint John's on Jackson Street and East Gordon with Holy Communion at 7:30, church school classes at 9:30, nursery care at 11:00, and morning prayer with a sermon by the rector on My Servant Job at 1:00. St Timothy’s in Athens holds 5:30 Young Churchmen and a 7:30 service with sermons By Babylon’s Sad Waters. Choir rehearsal Wednesday at 7:30. The church remains open daily for prayer.

Saint John's Episcopal Jackson Street East Gordon Ve Eugene Marsden Trinity Holy Union Job St. Timothy’s Church T Athens Babylon Sad F Waters

Austinville Baptist Bible School and Evening Services

Bible school at 9 45. Carl Cooper preaches 11 00 a m with Pastor Calvert on The Church Such A Time As This At 7 30 p m evening subject The Wiles Of The Devil Prayer meeting Thursday evening 7 30.

Austinville Baptist Bible School Carl Cooper Calvert

US Church of God Hosts Rev. Otto Winton Services

The US Church of God announces Sunday school at 10 00 a m with Supt Mrs Winton and preaching at 11 00 a m and 7 45 p m led by Rev R D Caldwell of Kel Tenn. A Christian welcome extended to all attendees and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 45 p m with a youth gathering after.

E Church OF God Otto Winton Winton Ti A R. D. Caldwell Kel Tenn

Living Above a Street Level Sermon at Methodist Church

The Methodist church lists John T. Nolen as pastor with 9:45 a.m. Sunday school led by John R. Supt. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Sermon titled Living Above a Street Level. Young People meet at 6:45 p.m. Evening service 7:30 p.m. Sermon titled Various Fog. W. S. C. S. meets 2:30 p.m. Monday. Prayer meeting 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. J. G. Carroll to lead. all invited.

Methodist John T. Nolen John R St Ds J. G. Carrol R. M. Howell First Baptist Jesse M. Rogers John Maguire Birmingham A. T. Hanson Young People’s Cliff Odom Russell Speake T. M. Jones Carl Hendon Maguire

Geet Ton Heights Baptist Service Schedule

Geet Ton Heights Baptist Church led by Pastor W. W. Coffey. Sunday activities include Sunday School at 10 a.m. with Superintendent Mr. Alvis, preaching at 11 a.m. and evening service at 7:30 p.m. B VU directs. W M S meets Monday.

Geet Ton

Christ ian Science Sunday Service and Readings

Sunday service at 11:00 with Bible selections from Psalms 30 and Revelation 21. Reading-room hours 2 to 4 on Wednesdays and Saturdays. public invited to attend First Church of Christ Scientist Decatur branch Boston Massachusetts.

First Church of Christ, Scientist Decatur Boston Massachusetts Holy Jerusalem Orchrach Johnston Street

First Christian Church Sunday Schedule and Messages

Elmer Freer pastor at Fourth and E Moulton St leads Sunday school at 9 45 with J B Harlow superintendent. Morning service at 11 features Jesus Program For Meeting Life's Problems. Evening service at 7 30 discusses The Necessity of Commitment. Friday October 13 board meeting 7 30.

First Christian Fourth E. Moulton Elmer Freer J. B. Harlow Christian Youth Fellowship

St. Paul’s Lutheran Sunday School and Worship

Sun day school at 9 30 a m followed by Hour of Worship at 7 30 p m Rev H Reuter of Birmingham will conduct the service at Sherman St and Fourth Ave.

ST. Paul’s Lutheran Sherman St Fourth Ave H. Reuter Birmingham

Sixth Ave Church of God Daily Worship and Activities

Pastor Rev. George R. Harrington leads morning worship at 9 45. The church school gathers at 11 00. Evening service at 7 30 with the pastor speaking. Mid week prayer at 7 30 Wednesday and choir rehearsal Wednesday afternoon. A Christian welcome to a

Sixth Ave Church OF God George R. Harrington Christian Crusaders

Westside Church Announces Sunday Schedule and Goals

W. B. Strong, Pastor. Sunday school 9 45 a m with Geo Devine as superintendent and Miss Katherine Hoppers as associate superintendent and youth leader. Worship 11 a m with a sermon by the pastor. Christian En deavor Society 7 p m. The church enters the last half of the year and urges making it the best in its history.

W. B. Strong Geo. Devine Katherine Hoppers Westside Christian Endeavor Society

Willoughby Presbyterian Church News and Plans

The Willoughby Presbyterian Church announces worship at 10 00 a m with Mr T F Lewis superintendent Ralph Hood associate superintendent and choir director A class and a place for all come Worship at 7 30 p m Sermon by the pastor Mid week prayer and song service Wednesday 7 30 p m This month the congregation studies the Book of Ephesians chapters one and two For Wednesday evening Please study chapters one and two The interior redecorating is nearly complete The church plans brick veneer for the old building in the near future and expresses pride in the efforts and funds of willing workers

Willoughby Presbyterian W. B. Strong T. F. Lewis Ralph Hood

First Presbyterian Sunday Schedule October 8 1944

At First Presbyterian corner of Oak and East Vine Streets Rev W W Glass pastor outlines services for Sunday October 8 1944. Sunday school 9 45 am with Dr T G Morrow. morning worship 11 am with a sermon by the pastor titled Introduction. Pioneers of the church meet 2 30 pm. 3 pm Sunday school and preaching at Oakland Chapel with Mr Frank Kirby superintendent.

First Presbyterian Oak and East Vine Streets W. W. Glass T. G. Morrow The Pioneers of the Church Oakland Chapel Frank Kirby

Lutherans Install New Pastor From Florida at St Pauls

Rev W F Schoech from Clearwater Florida will be installed as pastor of St Pauls Lutheran Church tonight at 7 30 by Rev H R Reuter of Zion Birmingham. He replaces Rev T T Town who left to serve as an army chaplain months ago. The Schoechs have a son William and will continue services at Huntsville begun years ago with an initial service Sunday October 15 at 10 30.

W. F. Schoech St. Paul's Lutheran Church H. R Reuter Zion Lutheran Church Birmingham Schoech Clearwater Florida First Lutheran Church Concordia Seminary St. Louis St. Paul’s College Concordia

Evening Worship and Praise Schedule at Local Church

At 6 30 p m the Young People meet followed by an 7 30 p m evening service of worship and praise. Community members are invited to participate in the church program.

Central Baptist Church Notice Rev Brannen Preaches

Central Baptist at 4th Ave and Grant invites members and visitors to Sunday school at 9 30 a m with Nathan Pryor as general superintendent and services at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m led by Bro Billy Stephenson of Hartselle and Louisville Seminary The Lord's Supper is observed in the evening hour A study course will be taught Monday through Thursday at 7 30 p m by Mrs Davis Cooper Jr with an expected attendance of 100 Visitors are cordially invited to all services.

Central Baptist Cor 4Th Ave Grant T. A. Brannen S. B. Burr Evelyn Sigley Nathan Pryor Billy” Stephenson Hartselle Seminary of Louisville Davis Cooper, Jr

Church Services and Sermons Schedule Listed for Three Local Churches

The First Methodist, Memorial Drive Methodist, and First Baptist announce weekly services. Sunday worship at 11:00 a.m. includes sermons on Fear as Foes, The Narrow Way, and a Birmingham guest sermon at 3:00 p.m. Programs include church school, prayer meetings, and youth activities with specific leaders.

Central Methodist Sunday Schedule Prompted by Sermon

Sunday school begins at 9 30 with Miss Clio Levin as superintendent. Morning worship at 11 features a sermon titled The Measure Of A Man. Evening worship and Wednesday mid week meeting are announced.

Central Methodist Sunday School Clio Levin

Church Gatherings and Meetings Schedule Update

The Wednesday evening service moves to 7 30 with a talk titled The Great Alternative. W S C S Circles 1 2 3 meet Monday at 3. Circle 4 meets at Mrs Winston Powells home at 3. Wesleyan Service Guild meets Tuesday at 7 30 at the church with hostesses Mrs H N Peurifey Maude Odom and Bernice Simmons. Junior Board of Stewards meets at 7 at Wood s.

Winston Powell Wesleyan Service Guild H. N. Peurifey Maude Odom

Hartselle Churches Sunday Services and Message

Sunday Bible school at 11:00 with W A McCalanahan leading. morning worship and communion at 11:00. Monday events include Young Matrons Missionary Society at 3:00. Minister Thomas Hatchett invites all to worship at the Friendly Church and hear the day’s message on salvation.

Bible School W. A. McCalanahan Missionary Society Thomas Hatchett

Church Schedule for Sunday and Midweek Services

Rev. Frank T. Smith presides with Sunday school at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m. Training Unions at 7 p m. Evening worship at 7 30 p m with pastor preaching and the young people’s choir leading. Mid week prayer services Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Note change in evening meeting hour. Woman's Missionary Society meets Monday at 1 p m with Mrs. Arthur Smith president.

First Baptist Frank T. Smith G. Hall E ‘Thornhill Woman’s Missionary Society Arthur Smith

Church of God weekly schedule notes sermons

Rev A W Benefield pastor announces Sunday school at 10am Miss Florence Orr preaches at 11am Christian Crusaders meet at 645pm Richard Dean directs preaching at 730pm Sermon by pastor Bible study Wednesday 730pm

Church OF God A. W. Benefield Florence Orr Christian Crusaders Richard Dean

Church of Christ weekly schedule listing events

Hollis Roberson minister leads Bible study at 10 a m with morning worship at 11 a m and evening service at 7 50 p m. A Wednesday Ladies Bible class at 3 p m, Thursday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m, and Saturday Young People's training at 2 30 p m.

Church OF Christ Hollis Roberson

Church and Methodist church schedules and World Sunday record

Church notices list Sunday school and worship times for the Church of the Nazarene and First Methodist with pastors names, youth and women’s meetings, midweek prayer, and a World Sunday offering of 183.00 for Fellowship of Service and Suffering.

Church Activities Schedule and Meetings

No pastor on Sunday schedule with school at 10 a m. L E Slate superintendent. Sermons by visiting ministers at 11 a m and 7 30 p m on 1st and 3rd Sundays. B T A meets at 7 15 p m with Mrs Hewett Roan as director. Officers and teachers meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

Sund L. E Hewett Roan

Valhermosa Christian Church Service Schedule

Rev. John Roy Havener, pastor. Sunday school at 10 a m. Preaching service at 3 00 p m every second and fourth Sunday. Visitors are always welcome.

Valhermosa Christian John Roy Havener

N Center Methodist Evangelist Newcomb Service Outline

N Center Methodist church announces Sunday school at 10 a m with Claude Wad dell as superintendent. Preaching at 7 30 p m on the first Sunday and 11 a m and 7 30 p m on the second Sunday. Young people meet at 7 30 p m and a prayer meeting is set for Thursday at 7 30 p m.

N Center Methodist Ev M. L. Newcomb Claude Waddell

Lieutenant Baker Now Flying Fortress

Second Lt. Raymon J. Baker, 20, son of Troy E. Baker of 436 Columbia Circle, is stationed at Hendricks Field Sebring Florida. He is enrolled in the Fly Fortress pilot course after earning his Army wings and commission September 8 at Moody Field Georgia. A Decatur high school graduate he attended Birmingham Southern College before entering service in October 1943.

Raymon J. Baker Troy E. Baker Columbia Circle Hendricks Field Sebring Fla J. Baker Decatur High School Moody Field Birmingham Southern College Och

Elephant at birth weighs between 160 and 200 pounds

A newborn elephant weighs roughly 160 to 200 pounds, indicating a substantial birth size for the species. This range reflects typical early weight for calves in natural herds.

Refugee Relief Named War Chest Beneficiary in Alabama Drive

Refugee Relief Trustees, a National War Fund agency aiding wartime refugees, receives 2 727 796 of the total fund and is among 22 Alabama War Chest beneficiaries. The piece recounts the Hubak family’s escape from Nazi occupation and relief efforts by the agency in Lisbon and Europe.

War Chest Alabama War Chest National War Fund National Fund Roe Deep Blue Sea Adolf Hitler Gestapo Hitler Europe Marie Peter Hubak France Pyrenees Peter America Lisbon Alabama

World Communion Service Observed At Westside Church

Westside observed World Communion day with a candle light service last Sunday evening. The occasion was solemn as worshippers envisioned the Last Supper. Four adult members and one baptized member were received into full church membership.

Westside

Commandery to Confer Degrees in DeMolay Commandery

DeMolay Commandery No. 14 Knights Templar held its fall regu lar meeting with Hoyt McClendon, William J Christian, and Robert Strong as guests. Plans were made to confer degrees on nine candidates over the next two Wednesday nights.

DeMolay Commandery No Knights Templar Hoyt. McClendon Birmingham Alabama William J Christian Robert Strong Order DeMolay Commandery

Impressive Baptism Service Draws Community Interest

Two small children were baptized and many attendees felt the service was among the most impressive they had ever attended. The event drew strong communal engagement and left a lasting impression on those present.

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