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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1944
Page
12
Sunday school schedules and worship times for Ghurghes Le Church of God Westminster Presbyterian Central Methodist St Pauls Lutheran Memorial Drive Methodist detailing pastors, topics, meetings and upcoming dedications, with joint services and bishop visits noted.
The Golden Text from Proverbs 23:5 and Matthew 6:19–21 guide the First Church of Christ Scientist Decatur branch in its Lesson Sermon on matter. Sunday service at 11:00, Sunday school at 9:30, Wednesday meeting at 8, with the Reading Room open 2–4 Wednesday and Saturday on Johnston Street. Public invited.
Rev W W Glass leads Sunday worship at 9 45 a m with Sunday school at 11 00 a m Dr T G Morrow presides over the morning service with topic Heroes For Tomorrow An Oakland Chapel 3 00 p m Sunday school The Pioneers of the church program at 3 00 p m and a 6 30 p m Young People meeting followed by 7 30 p m Evening service of worship.
At St John s Episcopal Jackson Street and East Gordon Drive the Rev Eugene Marsden Chapman rector announces services on Sunday September 17 including Holy Communion at 7 30 a m Church school at 9 30 a m and Morning Prayer and sermon God Is Love at 11 a m A Young Churchmen meeting at 7 00 p m in the parish house. On Wednesday September 20 an institution service at 7 30 p m by Bishop Charles C J Carpenter with a reception in the parish house follows all are invited.
Rev George R Harrington pastor leads morning worship at 945 am with the sermon Are You A Thinker Sunday school at 11 am for all ages Christian Crusaders meet 730 pm Miss Mable Allen counselor evening service at 800 pm sermon Can We Know Which Church Is Right Mid week prayer Wednesday 730 pm choir practice 830 pm under Mrs Gee R Harrington director and Mrs Andrew Jones pianist Junior choir rehearsal continues
A notice lists Martha Argend as director and Jane Bradford as pianist for a Wednesday 8 30 pm event. It also promotes Young peoples recreation hour Friday at 7 30 pm and extends a Christian welcome to all.
The Salvation Army announces Sunday school at Southtown 1331 4th Ave South at 9:45 and 2:30 in Southtown. A street meeting at 6:30, Young People at 7:00, Salvation meeting at 8:00. Captain and Mrs. Oscar Fuller will host a public welcome at 8:00 with a talk on God's Ability. Everyone is invited.
Central Baptist at 4th Ave and Grant St lists T. A. Brannen as assistant pastor Mrs S B Burr as organist Evelyn Sivley as secretary with Sunday school at 9 30 am preaching at 10 45 am and 7 45 pm gospel message 6 30 pm training union 7 45 pm Wednesday Bible study and prayer meeting and a note urging trust in God for the day the boys come home.
The program lists 9:30 a.m. church school 11:00 a.m. worship with a sermon on Our Fears As Friends And Enemies by the pastor 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship 8:00 p.m. worship with Bishop Harrell Wednesday 7:30 p.m. prayer meeting Mrs F K Gamble continues her talk on Amos
Rev John T Nolen pastor at 9th Street Methodist announced church school at 9:45 a m. John R Butler to speak in Sept morning service with a sermon on Worthwhile. Young people meet at 7:00 p m. No afternoon service. worship with First Methodist where Bishop Harrell will deliver the message. W S C S meets Monday at 2:30 p m. Prayer group Wednesday at 7 45 p m.
Bible study at 9 45 a m followed by morning worship and preaching at 10 45 a m Evening worship and preaching at 8 p m Ladies Bible study Wednesday 3 p m General Bible study Wednesday 8 p m Junior young people meeting Saturday 10 a m.
The Fourth and E Moulton Street church, Elmer Freer pastor, hosts Sunday school at 9 45 with John Harlow superintendent. Morning worship at 11 features The Motive Of The Master. Evening service of song and praise at 7 45 led by Ernest McCulloch includes Following Jesus and a baptismal service afterward.
Pastor A W B Strong leads Sunday school at 10 a m and worship at 11 a m with a sermon by the pastor. A general board meeting follows worship to review quarterly reports and plan fall and winter work. Primary Sunday school rooms have been repainted and decorated inviting children and teachers. all children are warmly invited to attend.
The note expresses appreciation for strangers and visitors and extends thanks to service men and their families for their contribution to the community. It conveys a welcoming spirit and gratitude.
Pastor W B Strong invites community members to attend services with Sunday school at 9 45 a m and worship at 7 30 p m The Christian En deavor Society meets at 7 p m Attendance increased last Sunday and the church aims to grow further through shared efforts It seeks to serve the local community and offers assistance to those in need
Hartselle churches list Sunday activities with Bible school at 10, worship services at 11, and evening services for Church of the Nazarene Church of God First Baptist Church of Christ and named leaders. Includes weekly prayer and youth activities and a weekly reflection by Minister Thomas Hatchett.
Rev Edwin Branscomb presides at 9 45 a m church school with J K Haynes and Dr E R Currier in charge Adult Supt Preaching at 11 a m Sermon by pastor Youth Fellowship at 6 30 p m Evening worship at 7 30 p m Sermon by pastor Monday 3 00 p m W S C S meets Mrs W S Poole Sr presiding 7 30 p m Wednesday
A notice informs readers of a change in the hour of the evening prayer meeting to a later p m service by the church.
Bethel Baptist holds Sunday school at 10 a m with L E Slate and preaching at 11 a m and 8 p m on 1st and 3rd Sundays by visiting ministers. B T U meets at 7 p m led by Mrs Hewlett. Roan serves as director. officers and deacons meet Wednesday at 8 p m. You are invited to join.
Valhormosa Christian Church lists Rev. John R. Havener as pastor. Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. and preaching service is held at 2 30 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Sundays. Visitors are always welcome.
Sunday school at 10 a m with Claude Waddell as superintendent Preaching on first Sunday at 8 pm and second Sunday at 11 am and 8 pm Young people's meeting at 7 pm and prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 pm
Robert Foote Jr. a machinist mate second class in the United States Naval Air Corps has been in service three years and recently returned to his East coast station on a short furlough. He served in the South Atlantic on anti submarine patrol and is a combat air crewman. He is the youngest son of Mr and Mrs R F Foote of Hartseller and a Morgan County High graduate who was attending Athens College when enlisted.
Senate Majority Leader Barkley endorsed a plan to seek adoption next week of a resolution backing U S leadership in promoting worldwide exchange of independent news as part of an overall peace program. He said he knew of no opposition.
A fish fry was hosted for Pfc. John Dinton on his 15 day home furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Purley G Winton of Somerville. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Will Watkins Mr and Mrs Tom Dunaway and children Ina Gilbert Billy Joe Dorothy Jean Mr and Mrs Rudloph Sivley Vera Nell Mrs James Dunaway and son James Paul Mrs Vestor Winton Mrs Buna Winton Mr and Mrs Purley Winton and children Jura Mae John D Iris Cois Breeding and Choen Taylor.
40 pre recess action would support a motion by chairs man Connally of the foreign relations committee to call the resolution up on the floor as soon as the committee has agreed upon final language.
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