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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1940
Page
2
St John and Boyd Streets hosts St Johns Methodist Church with ARTHUR LAZENBY serving as minister. The notice lists church address and leadership details for parishioners.
The West Main Street Methodist Church on West Main Sts invites worshippers to Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. led by R. L. Brand with divisional superintendents listed. There is no morning preaching. Holy Communion at 7:30 p.m. with both Fetterman and West Main Street congregations, followed by a candle-light service. The public is invited.
The Fetterman Methodist Church on West Main invites all to join today for 9:30 a.m. Sunday School led by Supt Nellie Williams, 10:30 a.m. worship with a sermon titled The Poured Out Life and a children’s story The Key Stone, 6:30 p.m. Christian Endeavor led by Miss Juanita DeMoss, and a 1:30 p.m. union service at the West Main Street church. No morning sermon this Sunday. mid-week service on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Rev. E L Lowery is pastor.
Knottsville circuit churches list Sunday schools and preaching times for MT PLEASANT MARTIN BEULAH KNOTTSVILLE WESLEY CHAPEL MT MORRIS PLEASANT VALLEY Blueville Church of Christ led by C. C. Combs with services including Sunday school preaching and Epworth leagues.
The Blueville Methodist Church announces Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Worship and Holy Communion at 10:30 a.m. led by the pastor. Evening preaching service is not held. Young People’s Society meets at 7:00 p.m. with Wm. Al lender as president. Communion welcome to all denominations.
The Friendly Little church on Beech street invites the public to attend all services led by Pastor Ivan Loy. Sermon at 10 30 and evangelistic service at 7 30 pm with midweek Bible study Thursday at 7 30. Organized by Kenneth Cox asst supt with B Hall as superintendent.
Central West Virginia 890 AM WMMN outlines a dense broadcast slate featuring Philharmonic and big band orchestras, news from CBS NBC and MBS, dance bands, and special programs across 5:45 PM to 11:30 PM. Notable entries include Eddy Duchin, Charlie Spivak, Yvette songs, Hall of Song, and Hawaii Calls with multiple station crossovers.
St Pauls Methodist Church on Thayer Street outlines services for the third Sunday in Advent with 9:30 Sunday school 10:30 morning worship and 6:45 youth meeting. Dr Walter H Judd will speak at Andrews church with West Virginia Wesleyan Choir performing Handel. Judd addressed Wheeling and the state conference as a forceful Christian voice amid world events.
Newman Campbell presents Luke 11 as Jesus answers a disciple’s request to teach praying. The piece reflects on the Lord’s Prayer, God as Father, daily bread, forgiveness, and temptation, with emphasis on persistence in prayer and the inner purity over outward rituals. It covers Beelzebub accusation and Jesus’ critique of Pharisees and lawyers before a courtroom of leaders seeks to trap Him.
The notice lists services and programs led by Rev. F. J. Tufvander. Church School at 9 30 a m with Mrs Earl Wilkinson as superintendent and A A Miller as assistant. Morning worship at 10 30 a m. Christian Endeavor at 7 p m. Lend A Hand Circle Christmas party at Mrs John Muter’s home on Wednesday 7 30 p m. Choir rehearsal Saturday at 4 p m. -I was glad when they said unto me let us go into the house of the Lord.
A. M. 9:30 Sabbath School led by Leslie Kirby. Trained teachers for all ages. 11:00 Morning worship by Rev. Cochran. 6:30 P. M. Young People service on What Is In the Bible led by Betty Lee Jones. Short talks plus special music. 7:30 Evangelistic service.
The Fleming ton Circuit lists services with Pastor G H Snyder. Simpson conducts first Sunday morning and third Sunday evening. Fleming ton Circuit holds second Sunday morning and fourth Sunday evening. Webster schedules third Sunday morning and first Sunday evening. Bailey Memorial holds fourth Sunday morning and second Sunday evening.
St Matthias Episcopal Church at 259 West Main Street announces 8:00 Holy Communion 9:30 Church school and 11:00 Morning Prayer and sermon led by Rev. George E. Manson. Rector invites parishioners to attend the services.
The record lists Gordon L. Withers as pastor at First Baptist Church including church school group leaders and schedules. Morning worship features a sermon Christian Business Men, evening service theme When Is A Soul Saved. Weekly events cover vesper choir practice deacons meetings prayer service missionary society and Christmas activities. A Christ centered message emphasizes the gift of Jesus Christ.
At First Brethren Church located at Route 50 and St. Charles, the motto promises the Bible in full. Sunday features 9:30 Sunday school led by Earl Williams, 10:30 Morning Worship titled To Bethlehem's Manger, 2:00 Taylor County Religious Education, and 6:30 Christian Endeavor led by Kenneth Godwin, with 7:30 Evangelistic Service. Week activities include Cottage Prayer at Ruby Snyder’s Bluemont home 7:30 Monday and Prayer meeting with Bible study on Revelation at 7:30 Wednesday. Everyone is invited.
Beulah Baptist Church Pruntytown W Va reveals 9 45 Sunday school Omar Lambert superintendent assistant Herbert Tucker 11 00 Morning worship 6 30 PM B Y P A Edward Whitescarver president William Drainer vice pres ident 1 30 Evening worship service each 2nd and 4th Sundays Wednesday 7 30 p m Prayer meeting and Bible study each week
BEN. Ff DONLEY Minister announces Sunday activities at Andrews Methodist on Main Street near Depot Square. Morning worship at 10:30 with sermon I Believe In Jesus Christ, church school at 9:30 led by C. V. Miller, Epworth league at 6:30 led by Bruce Gurd, union evening worship at 7:30 with Dr. Walter H. Judd as speaker. Urges inviting others to worship each Sabbath.
A brief church notice invites readers to join worship at Andrews, promising a welcome for newcomers and expressing hope they will participate and grow in faith within the church community.
No regular minister. Bible school at 9 30 a m led by Fred G White and W A Harrison. Communion and sermon at 10 30 a m with Stanley Richards presiding. Evening sermon at 7 30 p m by Rev Donald C Ward and Rev Joan F Nelson. Board meeting after morning service. Prayer service at 1 30 p m Wednesday. Public invited.
The Christian and Missionary Alliance at 131 W Main St led by Pastor Neil E Fye announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m Morning Worship at 10 45 a m with Jacob s Waterloo and I Choose Heaven as subjects Young People meet at 6 43 p m Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m Weekday events include Tuesday prayer meet and Thursday Bible study at 7 30 p m
Schedule lists 9:30 Sunday School for all ages with J. W. Martin as superintendent 10:30 Morning Worship with pastor sermon 6:30 Christian Endeavor led by Virginia Wilson 7:30 Evening Worship Bible study prayer service and choir rehearsal Tuesday 7:30 King’s Daughters Bible class monthly meeting Wednesday 7:30 Prayer service and Bible study choir rehearsal You are invited to worship with us
St Pauls Lutheran invites members and families to a song service at 9 15 led by W H Shafferman and an orchestra followed by 10 30 morning worship conducted by the Pastor A 6 30 meeting of the Luther Monday 7 30 pm Boy Scouts Wednesday 7 30 pm Leadership Training Class All welcome to worship with us Sentinel ads urged for quick results.
Sunday services at 2 30 PM Sunday school 45 old fashioned meeting songs and different speakers Tuesday 7 30 PM Bible study and prayer Friday 7 30 PM song and praise meeting with speaking This little mission is a place where people meet God and He meets with them in the old fashioned way Everyone is welcome
Thornton Methodist Church led by Rev J H Hardesty lists Lester Current as Sunday school superintendent and Rose mary Menear as Epworth League president. Preaching schedule notes second Sunday night and fourth Sunday morning each month.
Salvation Army Citadel at 127 East Main Street lists Captain Melvin Jewett as officer in charge and Rosyr Roy Ridenour in charge of corps activities. Sunday School at 10:00 with Mrs Myrtle Wagner as superintendent. Open Air Service at 7:30 p.m. Evangelistic service at 8:00 p.m. Weekday events include Woman's Home League, Scout meet, Life Saving Guards, and open air meetings with Holiness focus. Everyone is welcome.
J M Shaw announces 6 30 Sunday school 6 30 Young people's service 7 30 preaching by pastor Midweek prayer 7 30 Thursday You are invited to worship in the little church near Gere Bridge Reverend Arthur J Smith Pastor L J Twitty 315 Thayer Street 9 30 Church School superintendent 7 30 Evening worship Everybody welcome
Parkersburg West Virginia ranked among cities with 30 000 to 50 000 population showing the lowest adjusted tax rate in its group at 14 16 per 1000 The National Municipal League released figures noting a 1 5 percent drop in assessed valuations nationwide while real property tax rates rose by 29 cents per 1000 Among the factors cited is the base 100 percent assessed valuation and differing state systems Patronize the High School Band by attending the concert Tuesday night 8 pm in Ania
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