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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1944
Page
5
The notice states that the January 16 lesson on Zesgen subjects and Scripture texts is corrected and copyrighted by the International Council of Religious Education and used with permission. It indicates compliance with permission terms and subject matter scope.
A sermon on Mark 2 23 36 contrasts open accusation and silent hatred toward Jesus. It defends Sabbath mercy over rigid rules, urges genuine concern for others, and asks readers to examine motives when entering worship.
Church schedule lists morning worship sermons at 10 45 with minister preaching and 7 30 evening service. Sunday school at 9 45 overseen by Theo dore Orme. Youth fellowship 6 30 led by Edith McNeal. Choir rehearsals Monday 7 16 and Friday 8 00 with bi monthly business social meeting. Wednesday 7 30 prayer meeting on John 1 1. Circles of Women’s Society meet Monday January 17 at various addresses with three groups confirmed and Circle 4 to be announced.
January 16 sermons focus on The Thoughtfulness of God and Prayer. Willing Workers Class meets Monday at Mrs James Temple's home. Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 7 30 pm. Thursday choir practice at 7 pm. Hobbs Morning service and sermon at 9 30 am followed by Sunday School. C E service at 7 30 pm.
Rev N J Miller leads church services with a morning sermon and a post service church council. An evening fellowship supper follows at 7 with a mission study led by Mrs N L Rairigh. Church School begins at 10 A M.
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church under Rev Carl E Range announces Sunday service at 11 with morning prayer sermon and 10 am church school. At the January Christ Church Guild meeting held January 5 officers were chosen for a two year term: Mrs M A Brackett president Mrs Clifford H Heller vice president Mrs P Roland Fisher treasurer Mrs F Asbury Greaves secretary.
Rev. T. S. Dixon leads Sunday School at 9 39 a m and Praise Service at 10 15 a m. Preaching at 11 o clock. Evening Youth service at 7 30 p m with preaching at 8. Williston service at 2 30 p m.
Greensboro Maryland church calendar lists Ray W Kirwan as minister with 9:45 a.m. church school led by H Claude Rawlings and 11:00 a.m. morning worship. Evening worship at 8:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship meets at 7:30 p.m. midweek prayer, women's society, and M Y F business meetings follow on specified Thursdays.
Rev Irving Lane leads Sunday services with 9 45 A M Sunday School 11 00 A M Morning Worship 7 00 P M B T U Classes for all ages 8 00 P M Evening Worship 8 00 P M Prayer meeting Wednesday W M A meets second Tuesday monthly
Prayer service at 8 30 p m Friday and preaching at 11 a m Sunday School at 10 a m Young People service at 7 30 p m and preaching at 8 p m full week church event times listed for congregation and services of Rev Victor Bateman
Bethesda Methodist Church Preston Maryland invites parishioners to Sunday School at 9 11 a m and Worship Service at 10 a m on Sunday January 16 1944 with sermon subject Future Punishment for Sin led by Pastor A W Strickland W J Bonner to oversee Sunday School activities
A Bethlehem Methodist Church notice lists A W Sitrickland as pastor with Sunday School at 2 p m led by Ellsworth Sands, followed by a worship service at 3 p m on September 3.
The Preston New Church will host a sermon by Rev John W Stockwell titled He Is Equal To Me Not I Am Equal to Him on Sunday January 16 at 11 am All are welcome to attend.
Rev. Francis J. Hensel announces Masses on Sunday January 16 at St Elizabeths Denton 10 o clock and St Benedicts Ridgely 8 30 o clock Confessions at St Benedicts Ridgely Saturday 7 pm and Sunday 7 46 am Rosary and Benediction at St Benedicts Ridgely Sunday 7 80 pm.
The Methodist Woman's Bookshelf outlines how Methodist women for over 75 years have driven a vigorous movement to build a world order guided by Christ. Missionaries aid girls in China turning to doctors nurses and teachers, while urban youths are steered toward education church membership and civic citizenship, illustrating a global vision and support for international peace.
The January 7 4 H Club gathering in Caroline High School opened with Ethel Brown presiding and Miss Anna Walkley reading the pledge. Miss Virginia Lee Henry led the group in America and minutes were read before old business. The club planned a scrap paper drive for the war effort with Claudenia Carmen chairing and Virginia Henry and Joyce Baker assisting. Carmen demonstrated a sugarless pudding using a pint of milk and other healthful ingredients earning her a 4 H emblem. Meeting adjourned to January 27 in the Home Economics room.
Hobbs Mr and Mrs Cleveland Henry entertained at a turkey dinner for their thirty fifth wedding anniversary. Relatives from Bridgeville Queen Anne Preston Denton Milford and Seaford attended. Also noted were birthday wishes for Esther Smith and various updates on local residents and scouting events.
The Providence church guild memorializes Ida Lewis who died December 8 1943. She was a Christ Church member since 1891, respected leader, and cherished friend. The guild sends sympathy to her children and orders the resolutions entered in minutes and published locally.
The January 6 meeting led by Mr. Barrow outlined Boy Scout Week plans for February. Jesse Winston was named Pine Tree Patrol leader. A new game, British Bulldog, was introduced, with teams racing to reach the opposite line while opponents attempt to grab and neutralize runners. The description ends mid sentence as the source text cuts off.
Miss Bernice Fleming spent Christmas Day with Garnet and Ivan Yoder of Harrington Delaware. Birthday party honors for Mrs Dillon Fleming included Mr and Mrs J H Brown and children Mr and Mrs Frederick Frase and children and Mr and Mrs Seldon Agraalt and daughter. Garnet and Ivan Yoder were Sunday guests of Miss Bernice Fleming.
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