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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1950
Page
3
John B Kenyon argues in a Sunday sermonette that true progress means dependence on God not self reliance. He cites Matthew 18 3 about becoming as little children and warns against declaring independence from divine guidance, urging back toward childlike trust and gratitude.
Dothan church services list varied topics with morning and evening sermons. Notable picks include The Seven Dos of Gods at First Nazarene and Fruit Bearing at Southside, while First Baptist features Problem of Suffering. Grandview schedules The Call of Abraham and The Unjust Judge, with Layman’s Day at Foster Street.
Enterprise special reports First Presbyterian Church hosts daily Bible school with strong attendance through Friday. Sessions run 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. each weekday, 38 pupils enrolled, Women’s Circle provides refreshments, Young Adult Link to host Thursday program at Lake Geneva. Instructors include Mrs J F Martin, Mrs O N Hamby, Mrs W Let Grimaster, Miss Jackie Spespner, and Rev N Hamby as director with handwork and craft supervision by Mrs Boyd and Mrs Boergier.
Jerry Tiehns, a graduate of Uottee County Thigh School at Enterprise, accepts full-time pastorate of Birmingham North Side Baptist Church. He began duties May 21 after starting freshman year at Howard College. His parents are Mr and Mrs Voriee Helps.
Shocco Springs near Talladega launches its Summer Program with Church Music Week under camp manager Habron Shirey. The opening features a leadership conference for the men’s group and a slate of planned events through August including Royal Ambassador camps, Training Union assembly, and a state Sunday School leadership forum. A new 22 room hotel and facility upgrades are reported with advance reservations indicating record attendance.
The Bis. Christian Church marks Pentecost with a sermon titled Gods Birthday Present and a choir piece O Divine by Roy Nolte. Pastor Frank Scofield will travel to Eutaw Alabama for an ordination service, while Martet Cox preaches at the Euan Church. Dethan’s pastor plans to remain in Kniaw during the revival with Glen Hodges delivering the morning sermon upon return. Children’s Day choir features church youth. CYF and Chi Rho meet at 3 30 pm and Bible study begins at 9 45 am.
A special dedication service at the First Methodist Church of Samson celebrated the new organ. Dr.All Faulk led the service with Rev. Ms Brantley delivering invocation. Mrs B B Howell and Mrs Ray Coline provided music, and Dr. A E Shafer gave the dedication sermon. Church members signed the plaque.
A trio of national singers will perform special programs for Veterans Hospital events in Wiregrass area churches. Richard Magwell and Alaid Ivy Walsh join touring shows presented for Methodist and Baptist congregations. They appear today at First Methodist Church in Martford during morning worship, then tonight at Enterprise Baptist Church and tomorrow in Dothan for a mid afternoon program, as part of hospital outreach.
Graceville hosts a Leaders conference conducted by the Graceville BTU directed by R E Warren with Rev B W Romans leading a First Baptist church delegation. The program featured Maxwell, a noted radio singer, and the Veterans Hospital Program showcased bedside radios and hospital entertainment nationwide benefiting wounded servicemen.
Revival services continue at Elba First Baptist Church with speakers Br. James Allen Smith of Do than and Rev. C. Bennett delivering messages. The revival ends at the evening service today.
Mercer University in Macon, Georgia will award three honorary degrees at graduation. Recipients include Dr. John Gordon Stipe, vice president of Emory University, Rev. Lester Smith of Atlanta, and Dr. Reavis C. Boroull, head of wood and paper division at the Southern Research Institute in Birmingham. Dr. Sproul, Mercer graduate, will deliver the baccalaureate address, and Dr. J. Witkingon of Athens will give the sermon next Sunday.
Cadet Milton Symonetta Baker, 22, of Marianna, will be among the graduates from The Citadel in Charleston. The class BF 299,34 is the largest graduating class since World War II. Baker, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Baker of Marianna, is slated to receive his B. S. degree during exercises that conclude a week of parades and special programs.
The First Presbyterian Church announces a Vacation Bible School for children four to 12 starting tomorrow morning. Rev J Nortom Dendy is pastor and Charles L Moffatt will supervise. Daily sessions run weekday mornings with a nursery for under fours. A June 2 program and a Friday picnic at Kelly Springs are planned, with films of prior sessions if weather allows.
The First Methodist Church announced plans for its Vacation Church School from May 3 to 10, meeting daily at 9 a.m. for one week. Children aged four to 14 are invited to enroll in Bible study led by Mrs. Ray Hayes and a staff of teachers including Miss Merrice Gutner and many others.
City hall records show permits for school construction and related homes totaling 3,134,000. Rose Hill Highland and Minnie T Heard Schools led with a 2,500 unit at 15 Duly Street. Other permits include a 1,200 storage house on North Vance and a 4,000 residence on Bracewell Street. A sermon at Episco pal Church Of The Nation precedes services by Rev. George A. P. Jewell.
A sermon emphasizes receptivity and response as the first law of life, citing John 1 12 13 and the Kingdom as the spiritual environment. Believers receive life by surrendering to God, adjusting to surroundings, and breathing in spiritual nourishment to live abundantly.
In Marianna Special, James Augustus Ormond receives a long delayed Certificate of Appreciation for over 40 years as teacher of the Men's Bible Class at Marianna First Methodist Church. The certificate, prepared for Easter, is presented by A Bitlingslen, president of the Men's Club, with the class noting his four decades of devoted service and influence on scores of men. The text highlights his faith, devotion, and the enduring impact of his teaching.
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