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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1943
Page
5
October lesson outline lists selected scripture texts approved by the International Council of Religious Education. It notes the subjects covered and the use of the material under permission.
Lesson references Exodus 20 3 7 Matthew 4 10 6 9 John 4 23 24. Golden Text declares God is a Spirit and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth John 4 24. The material emphasizes worship centered on spirit and truth through biblical citations.
The passage analyzes the first three commandments, stressing exclusive worship of God, avoidance of images, and reverent use of His name. It cites Exodus 20:3-7 and Matthew references to illustrate worship in spirit and truth, warns against formalism, and urges genuine reverence in prayer and daily practice. The discussion highlights the impact of obedience on blessing and the curse of disobedience for descendants.
A church schedule announces services led by FE Theodore Orme with a Rally Day plan and various meetings. It promotes The Methodist Woman’s Society publication and World Outlook, outlining subscription rates at 1.50 per year, with specifics on territory and lack of club or prize offers.
Grace Methodist Church led by Rev. T. J. Turkington offers an 11 oclock sermon The House of the Wise Man. At 730 p m the minister speaks to Boy Scouts on The Story of a Great Friend. Weekly meetings include W S C S Monday night Prayer Meeting Wednesday 730 p m and choir Thursday. Ames Chapel service 939 a m followed by Sunday School C E at 8 p m.
Church of the Brethren announces Sunday events with Rev. N. J. Miller as pastor. Church school at 10 a m led by Earl Holsinger, worship at 11, A C W and B Y P D meet at 7 30 p m, sermon at 8 15 p m. All welcome.
Rev Carl E Range presides at morning prayer and sermon at 11 o clock. The Christ Protestant Episcopal Church invites parishioners to attend with the Church School convening at 10 o clock.
Pastor T. S. Dixon leads Sunday School at 9:30 a m Praise Service 10 15 a m preaching 11 o'clock Evening Young People 7 30 p m preaching 8 o'clock Williston preaching 2 30 p m
A summary of church schedules across Burrsville Greensboro and nearby towns includes Burrrsville charge services at three churches with Sunday School times and Communion. Greensboro Methodist Church lists sermons services and board meeting dates also special preacher on Sept 26. First Baptist Church outlines morning and evening worship with midweek prayer and society meetings. Pilgrim Holiness Church provides Friday prayer, Sunday School and services. Preston New Church advertises sermon lecture by Rev John W Stockwell on Oct 10.
The Christian Comrade Class of Concord M E Church will meet at the home of Mrs Hilda Maloney on Thursday October 1st with Mrs Mildred Wright and Mrs Mildred Hubbard assisting. Everyone please be present.
An all-day meeting occurs at Harmony Church on Sunday October 10. The schedule begins with Sunday School at 10 a.m. and a worship service at 11 a.m. Rev. Thornton speaks, followed by a song service. At 2:15 p.m. another worship service features Rev. France as guest speaker, with a 7:30 p.m. Harvest Home service and special music throughout.
Mrs Hattie Roberts of Greensboro formerly Ridgely was struck by a car and seriously injured. She was taken to Easton Hospital. Her son Francis H Roberts A S on leave from Bainbridge Md due to her illness. The week included nurse student visits, a birth at Delaware Hospital, and local social updates including a blood donor service registration noting Ridgely October 19.
East PetersburgMen's A Capella Choir will give a concert at Ridgely Church of the Brethren Sunday evening. Local residents and visitors share visits and hospitality with family and friends in the area, including Navy enlistments, travel, and community events.
A tea kettle boiled over on an oil stove in Mrs. Thomas Dobson's kitchen, causing a flare that scorched curtains. Ed Dean, stopping on an errand, acted quickly to prevent a larger fire. Other local social notes list visits, dinners, and travel of residents including families of Murphy, Martin, Saxton, Baughley, and Kirwin, plus illness updates.
Miss Ann Clark of Baltimore visits her aunt Mrs Gertie Longfellow and sister Mrs Jane Dodds. Mrs Burt Brown and daughter Lillian spend weekend in Philadelphia with daughter Mrs Samuel Carroll's Circle of the U S Co S meets with Mrs Charles Miller. Mrs Bessie Biles and Mrs Carvel Tribbitt with children visit Wilmington. Gina Dulin returns home from Philadelphia visit with daughter. Mrs Charlotte Moore now able to be out after months indoors. Paul Luff of Millington visits relatives here. Dr Burton Pearson visits sister Mrs John Greerlee. Young People's Society hosts a shower for Mrs Harry Clark. Mesdames Alvin and Joseph Edwards visit Baltimore. Mrs Lester Haddock returns from Rehoboth. Mrs Thelda Roe visiting Wilmington.
Mrs. Dora B. Melvin and daughter Catherine hosted and were joined by relatives and friends from Preston Wilmington Goldsboro Centreville Felton Greensboro Buena Vista Dover Sadlersville Crownsville and Bradshaw. The W. S. C. S was entertained at Mrs. Richard Roden's home Wednesday evening.
Philadelphia residents spent Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Schoppe. Lola King visited her father Mr. L. M. Jones and Mrs. Jones on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Montague visited relatives in Wilmington over the weekend. Martha Steffy of Canton, Ohio, is visiting friends and relatives this week.
The Orphans Court met Tuesday with Judges Handy and Fooks. Actions approved include the sale and transfer of bank stock in the estate of Robinson C. Murphy and the first and final account and notice to creditors for George M. Cannon. Separate debt list filed for Georgeanna P. Richards. Court authorized employment of counsel for Joseph E. Clark estate caveatees.
In Denton after a late spring freeze many buds were destroyed but French lilacs survived. Now white and purple lilacs along the river bloom again with cosmos ageratum petunias zinnias marigolds azaleas asters and tuberoses also still flowering this fall.
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