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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1940
Page
7
A Christmas reflection on gift giving as a act of praise to Christ the King. The piece contrasts ancient practice of worship with modern gift exchange and urges turning each preparation into remembrance of the Gift of Love from God. It encourages readers to whisper a prayer as they wrap presents.
December schedule for Advent services includes English 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, German 10:45 a.m. with Luke 1 46 55 and Marys Advent Hymn. Christmas Day German service at 10 a.m. with Communion, announcements due by December 24. Christmas text Luke 2 1 20 and Manger Child of Bethlehem theme. Children program at 6 p.m. Members and friends invited to festal services.
Advent messages from Cave Creek Luth church outline German services English programs and watch events. Christmas Day services include Holy Communion at 10 a.m. plus a 6 30 p m program. New Year services and Sylvester Eve Watch planned with social in Parish House. W C Poehlmann pastor.
Regular services Sunday morning at 10 o clock with Bible lesson and Sunday school. Afternoon service at 2 p m and evening at 7 29 p m. Evangelistic Thursday and Saturday night services at 7 30 p m. Walter Jost is pastor. All welcome.
The Doss and Cherry Spring Lutheran Churches announce a series of services during the Holy Days. Schedule includes December 22 10 30 am sermon 2 pm Sunday School practice December 25 10 30 am Christmas service 6 pm program December 29 7 30 pm sermon in English January 1 10 am sermon and the Lord's Supper December 21 2 pm Sunday School practice December 26 10 30 am Christmas sermon 6 pm program for Sunday School children January 1 2 pm sermon and Lord's Supper led by Pastor J M Bergner
The church outlines Advent services on 4th Sunday at 10 30 a m with Epistle Philippians 4 4 7 and a sermon On the Golden Sunday at the Christmas Door. An Advent 1 30 p m program The Advent Star and Luther League meet. Christmas events include childrens program at 6 00 p m and 10 30 a m services on Christmas Day with Titus 2 1 14 and 3 4 7. New Year observances feature Sylvester sermons, a midnight service and a 10 30 a m New Year’s Day service with theme Forward in Faith.
The church announces December 25 services led by Pastor F. X. Wolf. A solemn high mass with English sermon at midnight follows an early mass at 6 30 am and a high mass with a German sermon at 10 am.
The First Methodist Church hosts a Christmas program Monday December 23 at 7:00 pm featuring songs, a Christmas play The Greatest Gifts and a 20 voice choir directed by Herman Hahn. Children receive gifts and an offering supports the Methodist Orphanage of Waco. all Fredericksburg residents invited.
The Edison Street Methodist Church announces a Christmas tree and program on December 25 at 7:00 PM. Sunday school meets at 9:45 AM next Sunday December 22 with A W Holly as superintendent and worship at 10:45 AM. A union Christmas service will follow in the High School Auditorium sponsored by the Lions Club. O F Kattner, pastor.
The Albert Lusheran Church announces the 4th Sunday after Advent with 10 30 a m services and Holy Communion followed by Luther League. Sunday school and Bible class at 1 00 p m. Christmas Day services at 10 30 a m with Holy Communion and a 6 p m program for Sunday school students. Pastor Paul Leonard invites all.
The bulletin lists worship times for the fourth Sunday in Advent at Holy Ghost Church with 9:30 Sunday School and Bible class, 10:30 Divine Services, 2:00 p.m. rehearsal for Christmas Day, 10:30 a.m. Divine Services with Holy Communion, and 6:00 p.m. a Christmas program. Pastor O Lindenberg extends Christmas wishes.
The listing notes Sunday school every Sunday at 9 30 a m preaching on the 2nd and 4th Sundays at 10 30 a m and 8 00 training at 10 30 a m on the 3rd Sundays and 7 p m on the 2nd and 4th Sundays Prayer services are Wednesdays at 7 30 p m F E Kirchner serves as pastor.
Harper Luth Church announces Sunday School on the 1st and 3rd Sundays at 10:00 a m English services on the 1st Sunday at 11:00 a m and the 4th Sunday at 7 36 p m German service on the 3rd Sunday at 11:00 a m Luther League meets on the 2nd Sunday Women’s Missionary Society gathers on the 3rd Wednesday at 2:00 p m Pastor Walter C Probst invites all. For best results use Gene al Tires and Tubes Fred ericksburg Drive-In Station Rubin Crenwelge Prop 32 of NOTICE You will save 50e if you subscribe to the Wochenblatt or Stantara now. If
In a brief business notice readers are asked to leave rubber stamp orders at the Fredericksburg Pub Co Inc with a promised three day service. The ad outlines a quick turnaround for stamp requests.
Henry Schneider 83 of San Antonio and former Live Oak resident, longtime Fredericksburg native, died Sunday in San Antonio. Funeral service was held Monday at Beckmann Funeral Home with Rev. Otto Lindenberg. interment in City Cemetery. He was married to Johanette Hein and had ten children, eight surviving.
The Junior Concert Band of 35 members will present a free program December 23 at 6 30 p m in the Agriculture Building. The Junior Band will hold a concert at director G A Hartmann’s home at 5 30 p m on Friday December 20.
Farmers view electrification with mixed feelings yet welcome the benefits and low costs of wiring and fixtures. They can finance major appliances or buy them gradually, starting with small items for kitchen dining living and bedroom use, then add bathroom aids and comfort devices as money permits.
Mrs O N Barnes daughter of Mr and Mrs Otto Jung of Uvalde Texas killed an eight point buck Sunday. The hunting incident highlights local sports activity and hunting success in the community.
A local offer invites customers to collect coupons at Stehling Bros with a chance to win a $75 merchandise award on December 24. No presence required to claim. Ask in store for details.
Norwall Mowinckle 81 lifelong Oak Hill resident died at his Travis County home last week. He led the campaign for Travis County's first school consolidation and helped quarry limestone for Texas Capitol Building foundation. Survived by three sons J E, A S of San Antonio and E T of Kilgore. two daughters Mrs Julius F Johnson of Oak Hill and Mrs J W Hokanson of Elroy. two sisters Mrs A W Moursand of Fredericksburg and Miss Texanan Mowinckle of Oak Hill. Funeral set at Cedar Valley Cemetery Thursday.
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