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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1947
Page
2
The Church of the Nazarene Fackview presents 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship with a sermon by the pastor T James Boshell and 7:30 p.m. Evangelistic Sermon by the pastor. 6:30 p.m. Nazarene Young People's service invites youth fellowship. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer and Praise Service. Sunday Bible School at 9:00 a.m. with William V. Glover as superintendent.
The church lists Christian education leaders with Supt. William Beall and assistants, departmental heads, and organist Mary Frances Jaco. Activities include 9:30 a.m. church school, 7:00 p.m. Baptist Youth Fellows, 7:00 p.m. evening gospel service with sermon Something Money Won't Buy. Also weekly meetings and choir rehearsals across Tuesday to Thursday led by various officers.
The Friendly Church lists Rex Satterfield as Superintendent and Mrs. Louie Dennis as Assistant Superintendent for Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. with classes for all ages. Morning worship is at 10:30 a.m. Evening services include 7:00 p.m. Young Peoples meeting and 7:30 p.m. Worship. Brethren Youth Fellowship meets weekly, with mid week prayer and Bible study at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays.
St Pauls Methodist Church Thayer Street displays a full week of activities led by Minister J H Carson. Church school at 9 30 am with Lynn Faulkner as general superintendent and Fred D. Robinson assistant superintendent. Morning worship at 10 30 am withBehold Him as the pastor's subject and Senior Choir music led by Richard Leonard. Youth Fellowship will not meet. district rally set for First Church Fairmont Sunday 2 30 pm. Evening worship at 7 30 pm with Junior Choir under Mrs Charles Custer. Church Board of Education meets Tue 7 30 pm Mid week service Wed 7 30 pm. Bring Bibles.
The Christian Science service at 537 West Main Street begins at 11:00 a.m. with the subject God, The Only Cause and Creator. The Golden church shares Hebrews 3:4 Every house is builded by some man, but he that built all things is God as part of the service.
Beulah Baptist Church led by Pastor D. L. Whitener offers Sunday school at 4:45 p m with D Lambert as superintendent and Mrs Hazel Bartlett as assistant. Worship services are at 10:45 a m on the second and fourth Sundays and at 7:30 p m on the second and fourth Sundays as well as a Wednesday prayer meeting and Bible study.
St Pauls Lutheran announces 3 15 Sunday school with superintendent W H Shafferman and 10 30 morning worship led by the pastor with sermon Pray Always. Monday 7 30 pm Church Council meeting. Friday 7 30 pm Women Missionary Society meets at the church. You are invited to attend all services.
St Johns Methodist Church lists routine events including 9:30 Church School with Mrs Fréda Shroyer, 10:30 Public Worship, and an official board meeting on the first Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. Circle 1 meets second Thursday with Mrs Preda Shroyer. Circle 2 meets second Friday with Mrs Ralph Newcome. WSCS holds third Tuesday business sessions. services welcome all attendees.
Rose Hill Methodist Church Rose Hill Valley Falls Road invites worship with Pastor L G Robinson. Church school at 2 00 pm supervised by Mrs Ethel Rutherford. Sermon at 3 00 pm with communion meditation. Youth Fellowship Sunday at 6 30 pm. Woman's Society meeting third Wednesday at 7 30 pm. Prayer meeting and Bible study Wednesday at 7 20 pm in the gym. You are invited to worship with us.
St Matthias Episcopal Church at West Main and St Marys offers a 9 30 church school session and an 11 00 morning worship with a sermon led by Rector Rev George E Manson. The record notes the church location and service times.
The First Church of Christ at Beech Street and McGraw Avenue lists 9:30 a.m. Bible School with Karl Hinkins as superintendent and a full slate of junior department officers, followed by 10:30 a.m. Communion. On Thursday December 11 at 7:30 p.m. an evangelistic service will be led by Gilbert Counts, state Evangelist for West Virginia Christian churches. members and the public are urged to attend.
Calvary Tabernacle announces services led by Rev. John McCord. Sunday school 10:00 a.m. Evening worship 7:45 p.m. Prayer service Wednesday 7:45 p.m. Supi Bessie Curry assisting.
Calvary Tabernacle in Wendel West Virginia lists Sunday School for children and young people led by Louise Ryan. Evening worship at 7 45 precedes Friday young people meeting then prayer services and sermon by Rev Ruby G Foley state overseer of the Church of God in risen Christ.
Church notices outline 9 30 a m Sunday School led by John B Jenkins with Helen Redinger at piano and a slate of department superintendents. 10 30 a m Morning Worship features a gospel message by the pastor. Evening services include 7 30 p m worship and evangelistic service with 6 30 p m youth and 6 30 p m builders classes. Midweek worship is planned for Wednesday with various youth and women’s groups meeting throughout the week. Bus riders within route bounds urged to attend.
The First Presbyterian Church outlines a Sabbath School at 0:00 a.m. led by Mrs. Earl Wilkinson with Mr. Robert Love as assistant superintendent, morning worship at 11:00 a.m. with a sermon titled Dont Be Afraid, Westminster League at 7:00 p.m. Brotherhood meets on the second Tuesday monthly at 7:45 p.m. Girl Scouts meet at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday and Choir rehearsal is at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
The church led by Pastor Rev Lee M Shaffer lists services including 9 30 p m church school with Superintendent Mr Charles Holt 11 00 am morning worship 7 00 pm evening worship and evangelistic services both morning and evening.
Rev J Rudolph Wilkin presides at the Assembly of God Tabernacle 199 Beech Street offering Sunday School at 9 45 a m for all ages and morning worship at 10 45 a m. Bible study prayer and praise meet Thursday and evangelistic service at 7 30 p m with a cordial welcome to all seekers.
The McConkey Free Methodist Church at Cherry Run lists Sabbath activities with Rev H C Cooly as pastor. Sunday services include Sunday School at 9 and preaching at 11, Young People at 7, and class meeting at 8 led by C L Summers. Revival services with Rev C E Anderson District Superintendent run December 3 to 14 at 7 30 p.m.
Rev M J Hannon presides at St Augustine with Masses at 7 and 10. Country Club services Sundays 7 30 pm. Three Methodist Church near Curve Bridge offers Sunday and youth service. Preaching at 8 pm and midweek prayer Thursday 6 30 pm. You are invited to worship at the small church near Geos Ripce.
The aged John praises Gaius for his hospitality to traveling brethren and for living in truth while condemning Diotrophes who resisted them. He commends Demetrius, notes his good report, and hopes to visit soon. The letter ends with personal greetings and a wish for peace.
West Main Street Church activity list with minister Foster L. Jones and parsonage address. Sunday School 9:30 with curators Coulson Wells Harvey Haskins and others. 10:45 Worship service. official board monthly meeting after service. Naomi Class meeting Tuesday at Mrs. Wells. Christmas Gift exchange. Wednesday Family Faith and Fellowship Hour. 8:15 Church School Board meeting.
Blueville Metficas Church lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m with George C Nowenne as general superintendent and children youth and adult division superintendents. Youth Fellowship at 7 00 p m. Monday Youth Fellowship monthly social at 7 00 p m. Tuesday choir rehearsal led by Mrs Homer Beck at 7 30 p m. Thursday mid week prayer service led by Budes Myers at 7 30 p m.
Rev Foster L Jones presides with acting superintendent Mrs F Hall and superintendent Mrs George Elliot. Adult division led by Mrs Dave Withers and lay leader J Smith Keener. Evening worship at 7 30 pm with prayer meeting in sanctuary and group singing to follow.
Harmony Grove Baptist Church outlines weekly events led by Rev William L Keen. Sunday school at 10 00 morning worship on the second and fourth Sundays 11 00. evening worship 7 30 on those Sundays. midweek prayer and Bible study at 7 30 pm on Wednesdays except the week before the fourth Sunday reserved for a business session. Mission Circle meets at 7 30 pm on the second Thursday. all welcome.
Oak Grove Baptist lists John A. Davis as minister with Sunday School at 10 00 a m and worship on the second and fourth Sundays. Pruntytown Methodist notes Paul Bartlett as superintendent with Sunday school at 10 00 am and worship on the first and third Sundays each month.
Andrews Methodist, The Mother Church of L J Lunsford, outlines Sunday services at 9:30 am with public worship and nursery, choir directed by Faul W. Shahan, sermon "Redeeming These Times," and 6:30 pm youth fellowships. Weekly meetings include WSCS Circle Tuesday noon, Church Board Tuesday evening, Nursery Mother’s Club Wednesday, choir practice Wednesday, and prayer Thursday evening.
The weekly program at the West Virginia Industrial School includes a chapel service at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday patrol meetings for Troop 83, Wednesday wartime short subjects from the Office of War Information, and Thursday Scout meetings with Tenderfoot Investiture ceremonies. All welcome to attend.
The Church of Jesus Christ holds services at the Little School House Ho 2. Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. Worship at 11:00 a.m. Evening services at 6:30 p.m. Midweek services Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
The Invisible Church at 101 East Main Street led by Rev John L Bohn holds Sunday Bible study for adults and children at 2:30 PM with preaching at 3:30 PM and worship. Thursday Bible study for all at 8:00 PM with Friday evening preaching at 7:45 PM and all day Saturday service 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Nationalities invited to worship.
Community church notice invites people of all races colors and creeds to attend meetings and participate. Everyone welcome.
The Knottsville Circuit Salvation Army outlines weekly gatherings at Knottsville and related chapels with preaching times, Sunday school, youth groups, and senior activities. Notable events include open-door worship, holiness, prayer, and youth fellowship sessions across multiple churches and dates.
Flemington Charge includes Flemington Parsonage and Bailey Memorial Rosemont with service details. Robert Savage preaches at Chi School 9:30 am Sunday, First and Third Sundays offer varied times. Webster and Simpson churches hold 10:00 am Sunday services with additional evening slots. prayer meetings Wednesdays. notable officers Homer Waller John Stout and S N Uttterback listed.
The page lists church and community events including Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. led by J. Twitty, morning and evening sermons, weekday meetings, Boy Scouts, week prayer service, family group rehearsals, and a September banquet urged for families and friends with sponsorship by committees.
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