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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1944
Page
7
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A sermon on Mark 11 1 10 15 18 and Mark 14 61 62 presenting Jesus as Messiah as he enters Jerusalem. It discusses His right to possessions and praise and His authority in cleansing the temple and the response of leaders and crowds. The piece emphasizes obedience to the Lord and the consequences of rejecting Him.
The notice lists church activities including worship services at 10 45 am and 7 30 pm, morning and evening sermons, youth and choir events, prayer meetings, and a World Day of Prayer. It also details the February 23 1944 Woman's Society meeting at First Methodist with student and armed forces outreach, led by Mrs G H Rue and Mrs Elsie Nuttle, plus a Ridgely M Y F gathering February 28 at 8 pm with Rev Grayson H Wheatley speaking.
Grace Methodist Church announces Sunday February 27 services with sermons Blessed Quietness and Omniscience. Local Activity Circle meets Tuesday at Miss Lizzie Clark’s home. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m. Thursday choir practice at 7 p m. Ames Chapel at Hobbs offers morning service at 9 30 a m followed by Sunday School C E service at 7 80 p m.
Church of the Brethren schedules Sunday school at 10 a.m. led by Earl Ho singer with morning worship at 11. A 7 p.m. fellowship supper in the annex follows by an illustrated talk by Rev. Chester I Harres of Gaithersburg Md. Dr D Leigh Colvin of New York City will speak on Liquor and War at 7:30 p.m. Thursday March 2 at Denton Church of the Brethren 7th and Randolph. World Day of Prayer observed in a service at 7:30 this evening February 25 at the same church.
Sunday morning prayers and sermon at 11, church school at 9 30. Friday holy communion at 10, children’s service at 4 30. Evensong with sermon by Rev Dr William R Phipps rector of St Michaels Church Talbot County at 7 30.
Rev T S Dixon pastor schedules Sunday School 9 30 a m Praise Service 10 15 a m Preaching 11 a m Evening Young Peoples 7 30 p m Preaching 8 Evangelist services start March 7 through 19 Rev Paul Uhrig and wife will lead as evangelists singers and musicians
Greensboro Maryland pastor Ray W Kirwan leads 9 45 a m church school with H Claude Rawlings as superintendent and 11 00 a m morning worship service to follow
The notice lists weekly church activities including 7 30 p m M Y F meeting at 7 30 p m evening worship at 8 00 p m and Wednesday prayer meeting. It notes second Thursday Woman s Society of Christian Service and third Thursday business meeting M Y F.
Rev Irving Lane pastors services include 9 45 Sunday School 11 Morning Worship 7 B T U classes for all ages 8 Evening Worship and 8 Prayer meeting Wednesdays 8 The W M A meets the second Tuesday of each month
Rev. Victor Bateman conducts prayer at 8 30 p m Friday. Sunday School at 10 a m. Preaching at 11 a m. Young People’s Service at 7 30 p m. Preaching at 8 p m.
Bethesda Methodist Church in Preston Maryland announces a Week of Dedication from February 27 to March 5 1944 led by Pastor A W Strickland The sermon series begins with The Forgotten Doctrine of Methodists and includes Sunday worship at the usual hour and week night services at 730 PM on Monday Wednesday and Friday evenings.
Bethlehem Methodist Church invites the community to Tuesday and Thursday evening services led by Pastor A. W. Strickland. Local residents are welcome to attend and participate.
Rev Francis J Hensel announces Sunday masses on February 27 in Denton and Ridgely. St Elizabeths in Denton at 8 30, St Benedicts in Ridgely at 10. Stations of the Cross and Benediction at 7 30 Sunday at St Benedicts, and Friday March 3 at 7 30 at St Elizabeths.
Revival services run February 27 through March 12 at Smith Memorial P H Church near Bethlehem Maryland on the Bethlehem to Harmony road Evangelist is Rev Buddy May of Ashland Kentucky Services nightly at 7 30 and Sundays at 3 and 7 30 Special singing Everyone welcome Pastor Rev Earl Lowry
Rev. John W. Stockwell will deliver a sermon lecture on The Christian Warrior at Preston New Church on Sunday February 27 at 11 am. All are welcome to attend.
A Marine describes a visit to a native village in the South Pacific where humans once feared as a dish, now a church service gathers ex-head hunters reading with Methodist mission aid. He reflects on mission funds and shared hospitality from the locals who welcomed American sailors and offered pineapples at five cents each.
Quote by John M Mason on education shaping the mind as a living fountain rather than a mere reservoir, warning that what is filled by pumping in will be emptied by pumping out.
Greensboro society notes show the W C T U gathering at Miss M Elise Roe’s home on Monday February 21 focused on Frances E Willard’s life. Plans for the annual convention at St Pauls Methodist Church Greensboro on May 4 are set with committees for luncheon dinner music White Ribbon Heralds and entertainments.
GOLDSBORO last Sunday featured Fletcher Wharton of Wilmington as guest speaker on the influence of Sunday School and church in the community. The Youth Council led the Trinity Methodist program, others visited relatives, and several locals are mentioned with hospital and illness updates.
The Chambers family expresses sincere thanks to friends for kind acts and sympathy during Florence E Chambers illness and after her death. William Chambers Sons and Daughter gratefully acknowledge the support and condolences received.
Henderson area social round includes Mr and Mrs S S James honoring Mr James birthday with guests from Greensboro Ridgely Marydel and Wilmington plus extended families. Annabel Clark attended Cape Charles wedding and cousin Capt Wm G Carrow III. Residents hosting sewing circle visitors from Philadelphia Dover and Yeadon vice versa.
The Rev M W Marine long serving pastor of Wesley Church Dover died suddenly after a fourth quarterly conference meeting at the church. He previously led Hickman and Epworth near Bridgeville starting thirty years ago and made many friends through his life’s work. Local society notes report W S C S gathering in Denton and several Sunday visits and services.
Russell Blades of Camp Pettett Virginia is spending a furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Harlan Blades and with relatives in Harrington. Charles Welch of Philadelphia visited his mother Mrs Walter Welch and sister Mrs Grace Tiernan. Theo Warren of Camden New Jersey were guests of Mr and Mrs Harlan Blades on Sunday. Mrs William Collison and daughter Phyllis Ann spent part of last week with relatives in Baltimore. Mrs Jeanette Holloway is receiving treatment in Milford Hospital. J W Price spent last Saturday at his home.
The Orphans Court met with Judges Handy and Fooks approving inventories and debts in Mamie E Griffith and Laura W Fields estates. Orders to sell, admin appointments for William T Lowe and William J Robinson, bonds filed, and creditors notices ordered. Appraisers named for multiple estates including Donald Jefferson, Wilmer Noble, B S Meredith, and John H Williams.
Thirty-eight observers at the Marydel aircraft warning post received merit medals for service. The list includes John P. George, Howard B. Logan, Edith B. Dailey, Agnes G. Bovey, Amelia H. Leslie, Kathryn S. Teat, Elizabeth H. Covel, Bertha N. Logan, Edgar Benjamin Harman, Joseph Westrod, Elevia Wyatt and others. Additional observers at the post who earned medals include Lola M. Jones, Emma Pearl Jones, Katie E. Stafford, Templeville residents Michael Steven Cheshack, Blossom Cooper, Helen B. Martin, and Daisey Haines.
The troop held a bake sale Saturday and thanks friends for pastries and money contributions. The goal was 75 dollars for equipment, but receipts reached 82.94 dollars, a bake record. The meeting discussed starting a Cub Pack in Denton for boys aged 9 to 11, with Scout master Barrow inviting parents to the Thursday 7:00 pm Armory meeting.
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