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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1945
Page
7
February 18 study session presents selected lesson subjects and Scripture texts under license from the International Council of Religious Education. The materials are used by permission and align with standard religious education curricula.
The lesson highlights the treasure of redemption and the compassion of Christ. It explains the cost of redemption through Jesus’ sacrifice, the need for daily mercy, and the miracle of provision when giving what we have to Him. It urges storing treasures in heaven and trusting God to multiply small gifts.
The schedule lists Sunday church school and morning worship led by the minister, a youth fellowship at 6:15, evening worship at 7:30 with a prayer meeting, and a Friday choir rehearsal. The minister will lecture on The Concept Immortality during Lent, reflecting on life after death in light of modern thought and Christ’s revelation. Circles of W S C S meet February 19 with four meetings at various hostesses.
Grace Methodist Church led by Rev. T. J. Turkington offers Sunday School at 9:45 a m morning worship at 11 with a sermon titled Is Worship Worthwhile Evening service at 7 30 with Magnetic Power of Christ Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 7 30 Choir practice Thursday Ames Chapel Hobbs holds morning service and sermon at 9 30 followed by Sunday School
Sunday morning prayer and sermon at 11 o'clock Church School at 9 48. During Lent there will be Evening Song and sermon at 7 30 each Friday starting February 16 with the Rev raymond Jump of Oxford Maryland preaching the sermon.
Rev. N. J. Miller leads morning church school at 10 with services at 11 and 7 30 pm. Morning theme Putting God First. Night theme A Great Question. Monday 2 30 pm Women’s Missionary Society meets with Mrs G A McDaniel. Thursday Mothers Club meets with Mrs Charles Todd.
Rev. T. S. Dixon, pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Praise service 10:15 a.m. Preaching 11:00 a.m. Evening service Young People's 7:30 p.m. Preaching 8:00 p.m. Williston services on the 1st 8th and 5th Sundays at 2:30 p.m.
The notice lists church activities and service times for West Denton Nazarenes led by Rev. L W Savage including Sunday School at 2 30 p m preaching at 3 20 p m Young People 7 p m and evening services 7 30 p m. It also covers Burrsville Methodist Charge with Rev Frank K McCorkle noting Wesley worship at 10 a m Sunday School 11 a m Union Sunday School 10 a m worship 11 a m and 7 30 p m and Hickman Sunday School 2 p m and worship at 3 p m.
Rev Irving Lane leads Sunday School at 9 45 Morning Worship at 11 00 BTU classes for all ages Evening Worship at 8 00 and Wednesday prayer meeting at 8 00 The WMA meets on the second Tuesday each month Greensboro Maryland church notices outline weekly schedule and gatherings
Harrington Delaware Seventh Day Adventist Church announces Sabbath School Saturday at 10 am Missionary service 11 15 am Preaching 11 30 am Prayer meeting Wednesday nights 8 pm Friendly welcome extended to all who will come and worship with us.
Catholic notices announce Masses on Feb 18 in St Elizabeth's Denton at 10 and St Benedict's Ridgely at 8 80. Daily Lent Mass 8 at St Benedict's. Stations of the Cross Benediction Sundays 7 30 at St Benedict's and Fridays 7 30 at St Elizabeth's from Feb 28. Rev John W Stockwell lecture Feb 18 at Preston New Church 11 a.m. All welcome.
The Methodist Youth Fellowship of First Church met at 6:45 p m in Fellowship Hall for its weekly gathering. After two hymns and a Bible reading, Miss Nancy J. Strong led a discussion on the Scientific Method with help from several members as they read about famous contributors to mankind. The president, Miss Strong, reported submitting a written re-
At the quarterly conference on February 8 Dr J Earl Cummings praised the Denton M Y F as one of the county’s most active groups. Miss Strong read a letter from Wesley Junior College thanking them for delivering 93 cans of fruit. The club notes it was the only M Y F to carry such a project and reminds members of the Valentine Party on February 20 at 7 50 p m. All members are invited.
Mrs. Harry Adams of Cordova Md has returned home after visiting her sister Mrs. Raughiey. Harry Porter recovering from Feb 3 automobile injury. Jester Gray of near Frederica Del visited Mr. and Mrs. Stafford. Thomas Richardson of Doylestown Pa guest of his mother Grace Tiernan. Wm Collison has left for army training. T Wilton Porter of Marshallton Del visited Hi A Porter. Mrs C N Fountain guest of Mrs John Chance.
Dr. Kurt Lederer will travel to New York for personal and professional reasons. His Queen Anne and Easton offices will close from Friday February 16 at 3 p.m. until his return Wednesday February 23 at 7 p.m. Lucretia Gibbs of Wilmington visited from Friday to Monday at the home of Arthur Holt and sisters. She and Virginia spent Sunday in Baltimore. Clifton Hicks and Mrs. Robert Kibler hosted Mrs. Mentzer, Mrs. Brown Eaton and son Billy Brown for dinner Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Eaton were joined by Mr. and Mrs. Bilis Clark.
A series of social calls and family visits are recorded. Ellinor Eaton spent Saturday at Ogontz School with Easton locals. Mrs. F. Edward Flaaingard Min and Miss Gladys Gae attended gatherings. Mrs CHE ton Ticks hosted guests with Mrs. Robert Kibler on Sunday. Nancy Jane Kine visited Milford Kline’s home with her parents. Edwin Gale and son Ned from Wilmington visited Everett Gale’s family. Brown Eaton spent the weekend with relatives.
A card of thanks expresses sincere appreciation for Jetters and friends who offered kind words and support to the writer and husband during this difficult time.
P R Schauer minister leads Sunday School at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m with M Y F meeting at 7 30 p m on the church schedule.
Ray W Kirwan minister leads 9:45 am church school with H Claude Rawlings as superintendent. 11:00 am morning worship. 7:30 pm M Y F meeting and 8:00 pm evening worship. Wednesday prayer at 7:30 pm. Second Thursday Woman's Society of Christian Service. Third Thursday business meeting M Y F. Rev Victor Bateman leads Friday 8:30 pm prayer service. Young People's Service 7:30 pm and preaching 8:00 pm.
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