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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1950
Page
8
A sermonette by John B. Kenyon urges readers to trust God fully rather than micromanage prayer and daily needs. It contrasts faith with practical self-reliance, warns against unbelief among Christians, and encourages trusting God as one would want to be trusted, citing everyday life.
Rural Life Sunday observed at First Christian Church with a sermon titled Gods Tenants by Rev Frank Scofield focusing on blessings and responsibilities of rural life. Choir to sing My Prayer and Lake Time To Be Holy. Services include Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. morning worship at 11, youth choir at night, and a sermon from Acts chapter one titled In The Upper Room. Family Week plans to be announced including a Family Roll Call Day and Mother’s Day program.
Blakely special report says Rev. Austman of Columbus will preach at Blakely Baptist Church revival starting today led by Pastor Rev. Storey. Meetings run daily through May with morning and evening services. Rev. J. Dilard of Colquitt leads song service. Gene Sarazen has won the PGA championship three times, ranking behind only Walter Hagen in total wins.
Mobile special report outlines Alabama Baptist leaders traveling to Chicago for the Southern Baptist convention. Dr. B. R. Justice leads as state president. H. Reid serves as secretary. notable Alabama participants include Dr. Carl G. Campbell and Dr. Waymon Reese. The council covers missions, education, seminaries, and press work, with the convention opening May 8 in Chicago.
At the Methodist Quarterly Conference in Dothan the Latiselle Street church reported 1,020 members and 3,500 in Sunday School attendance. Rev. C. F. Hildreth led the gathering, with five new stewards elected and several pastors assigned or renewed. Tom Carr noted license recommendations for preaching and student pastor shifts, while leadership changes included officers for the Women's Society and the Youth Fellowship.
Spiritual reflections from Abingdon Cokesbury encourage cheerful resilience amid trials. The guide cites Isaiah and Psalms to urge quiet strength, faith, laughter, and patience, linking calm living to health and inner peace. It emphasizes trust in God amid betrayals and stress, with practical prompts for daily serenity.
Ground breaking ceremonies for the Napier Field Methodist Church will be held at 3 p m today with the pastor Rev Words and one member from each department taking part. Rev Yiuldreh of Lafayette Shrine Methodist Church will represent Dr A L Shaler district superintendent. Afterward residents will bring gifts and sing. Construction begins Monday morning.
Special report notes Sunday revival services in progress at Blakely Methodist Church begun April 23 and continuing through May. The feature describes services and church activities as the revival gains momentum with sermons, hymns, and evening gatherings.
Malone School recently conducted a religious survey aiming to learn denomination preferences among students. Among 189 respondents, 22 were Sanlay wot elastes and 4 were Sunday School members, with many students not identifying with any church affiliation.
Chaplain Reverend Ben McGinnis of Tallahassen will conduct an Episcopal service at the Rmscopad Church of the Nanni, while on leave. He is the son of Judge and Mrs. Ben McGinnis. The service will begin at 11 am.
Sermon themes for Dothan church services list topics at Assembly of God Baptist Christian and other denominations. Subjects include Everyday Excuses For Rejecting Christ and How Different Are You at First Baptist with other notable topics such as New Converts Ought To Know and The Place of Water Baptism at Headland Avenue Church.
Dothan Presbyterian Church to observe its 61st anniversary with an all day gathering next Sunday. The Rev J Norton Dendy will be joined by past pastors Rev RK Wallace and Rev Clement Rider and by former members now in the ministry from Texas and South Carolina. The church organized in 1889, rebuilt in 1900, added a Sabbath School annex in 1910, and expanded with a new building in 1924. Membership stood at 1,742 on March 26 1950 with 1,445 affiliated with Evergreen Chapel.
Fragmented OCR presents guidance on eye behavior and facial expression to influence others. It warns that eye movements reveal thoughts, offers exercises to read and adjust eyelid actions, and stresses aligning appearance with desired impressions for social or career impact. It invites readers to write for more tips.
The article notes morning worship led by Rev. Ritter and a 12:20 pm lunch in the church basement for members, former members, and guests, with broadcast for those unable to attend. It also covers a Haifa magistrate’s ruling on three young Jews returning to Israel and punishment for those who choose to leave.
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