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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1944
Page
7
A brief note outlines the April 2 lesson topics and the scripture texts to be used. It indicates material is approved by the International Council of Religious Education for use by permission.
A devotional sermon outlines Saul of Tarsus transforming from persecutor to passionate follower after meeting Jesus on the Damascus road. It traces four stages from threat to trembling to praying to suffering, and finally from spiritual death to life, urging personal conversion and renewed devotion to Christ.
Church notices list morning worship and Sunday school led by Rev. Orme with Palm Sunday choir selections and Methodist Youth Fellowship under Eloise Downes. Holy Week features include Wednesday worship, Holy Communion Thursday, a Friday devotional from Gethsemane to Calvary in seven 25 minute parts, and evening services led by lay members. Revival in Denton runs April 2 16 with Evangelist Rev C Hensley of Huntington WV and welcomes all.
Grace Methodist Church announces Rev. T. J. Tarkington as minister with Sunday worship at 11 oclock and Palm Sunday question sermon. Worship includes Sunday School at 9 45 and evening service at 7 30 plus midweek prayer meeting and choir rehearsal. Ames Chapel at Hobbs holds 9 30 morning service with C E service at 7 30 p m.
Rev. N. J. Miller announces Sunday morning services as usual with night services moved to accommodate a Youth Meeting at Ridgely. Pre-Easter services are scheduled for 8:00 p.m. on April 5, 6, and 7.
Rev. Carl E. Range leads Holy Communion at 10 a.m. Friday with children's service at 4 p.m. and litany and sermon at 7:30 p.m. Palm Sunday services Sunday April 2 include Church School at 9:30 a.m. and Holy Communion with sermon at 11:00 a.m.
Rev. T. S. Dixon presides at Pilgrim Holiness Church with Sunday School at 9 30 a m and Praise Service at 10 15 a m.
Greensboro Maryland announces church activities led by Pastor Ray W Kirwan. Sunday schedule includes Church School with H Claude Rawlings, Morning Worship at 11, M Y F at 7:30, Evening Worship at 8. Wednesday prayer, and monthly society and business meetings on second and third Thursdays.
Rev. Irving Lane presides with Sunday School at 9 45 Morning Worship at 11 00 B T U at 7 00 Evening Worship at 8 00 Prayer meeting 8 00 Wednesday W M A meets on the second Tuesday Rev Victor Bateman holds a Friday 8 30 prayer service and Sunday School at 10 00.
Morning preaching at 11 a.m. followed by a Young People's Service at 7 30 p.m. Evening preaching at 8 p.m. per the church schedule.
Bethesda Methodist Church in Preston Maryland lists events for Sunday April 2 1944 including 10 am Sunday School led by W J Bonner and 11 am worship with a sermon on The Kingship of Jesus A Junior age and adult friendly service is planned for next Sunday A twelve reel film The King of Kings about the life of Christ screens Friday March 31 at Preston School Auditorium Admission 40c for adults 20c for children Union Holy Week services begin next Sunday through Easter with 8 pm week night meetings leading to Holy Communion also announced Guest speakers and local involvement noted
Bethlehem Methodist Church outlines Sunday activities with Sunday School at 2 p m led by Ellsworth Sands and a 3 p m worship service. The notices refer readers to Bethesda Church and announce a Palm Sunday sermon titled What the Trees Tell Us On Palm Sunday as the subject.
Rev. John W. Stockwell delivers a sermon on Palm Sunday April 2 at 11 a m in the Preston New Church. All welcome to attend the service.
Acknowledges with sincere thanks the prompt service of the Denton Volunteer Fire Company Inc for chimney fire support last Thursday threatening a home on Franklin Street in Denton.
Friends and relatives express gratitude for flowers and kindness after Mrs Bella Zacharias is unexpectedly claimed by death. Iva Jones, a friend, extends thanks.
A reflective line by H. A. Overstreet highlights goodness as a special truth and beauty found in everyday human actions and moral conduct. The quote emphasizes kindness, empathy, and integrity shaping character and community.
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