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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1937
Page
2
Shaw Chapel invites all ages to classes with Christian teachers. Sunday 11:00 class meeting. 9:30 p m Young People's service and long service with the pastor. Friday 7:30 p m prayer meeting. New church in town welcomes anyone who loves God and seeks salvation. May God bless all.
Sunday schedule lists 10:30 Sunday school 7:30 Christian endeavor and 8:00 preaching service led by Pastor Don C Taylor at Wester M Church.
St Pauls Lutheran Church announces 9 15 Sunday school led by W H Shafferman with L A Smith and Mrs J R Donaldson and Mrs L W Heinlein in charge of young children 10 30 morning worship by pastor sermon The Lost Church 6 30 Luther League meeting 7 30 Vespers Christmases All invited to attend all services.
First Presbyterian Church led by Pastor Frank J. Tufvander lists morning worship at 10 30, C E society at 6 30, leadership training at 7 15. Teaching Religion chapter XII. Bible study on Tuesday 7 30 p m Crusaders meeting Friday 7 p m choir rehearsal. Verse: I was glad when they said unto me let us go into the house of the Lord.
A dense listing of radio programs by time with station call letters and performing acts. Notable names include Chico, Spanish Revue. WSM light entertainment and religious programs. dancing orchestras and bands such as Johnny O'Brien's Harmonica High Hats. Uncle Dave Macon and Possum Hunters. and CBS NBC programs. The schedule spans late afternoon to midnight, listing multiple concerts, orchestras, and lectures across networks WJZ WSM WABC NBC CBS and others.
Readings and programs for First Baptist Church A M include 9 30 Sunday school led by G. Pres ton with Bertha L Goodwin and others, 6 30 junior and senior B Y P U meetings, 7 30 evening worship with special Christmas music, and a Wednesday prayer service. The pastor invites members to reflect on giving and the true Christmas spirit.
Beulah Baptist Church Pruntytown WV lists Rev Henry Loving as assistant superintendent and Herbert Tucker as clerk or official. Haymond M E Church shows Don Taylor as pastor with 9 30 preaching and 10 30 Sunday School led by Mr Arthur Poe. evening service at 7 30. Blueville Church of Christ conducts 9 30 Sunday school and 0 preaching service with 0 communion.
The notice lists December events at St Matthias Church including Sunday services at 9 30 a m and 7 30 p m with church school on December 19 and 21 St Thomas Day activities at 5 00 p m December 21 a Pacific Oregon recital on December 24 and a midnight Christmas Eve service with antecommunion and candlelight. There is no service on December 26 and January 2 features 7 30 p m Evening prayer and sermon.
The Alliance Gospel Chapel at 519 West Main invites all to a Christmas program Thursday December 23 at 7 30 featuring recitations and singing by the Sunday school children. Regular services include Sunday school at 2 00 afternoon sermon at 3 15 young people meeting at 6 45 evangelistic service at 7 30 and cottage prayer at 7 30 Tuesday plus Bible study Friday at 1 30. The program quotation emphasizes salvation and light to the Gentiles.
The Tabernacle Assembly of God announces 10 45 morning worship 6 30 young peoples meeting 7 45 evangelistic service. Cottage prayer meeting Tuesday 7 45 p m and Thursday 7 30 p m prayer and praise. Nellie Collums assistant superintendent A B Kna benshue superintendent invites public to attend at Beech Street Friends Church.
Sunday at St Pauls Methodist Episcopal includes 9 30 Sunday school led by Annle Leonard and Merle Bailey with Blanch Bailey in primary, 10 45 Morning service by the pastor P M, 6 30 Epworth League devotion led by Lynn Faulkner, 7 30 Evening worship sermon by pastor, Wednesday 7 30 Prayer meeting and Bible study, Thursday 7 00 Boy Scout James Parkhill troopmaster.
Dr Alvin Bell frames the Christmas narrative around Caesar Augustan decrees and the city of David. The sermon contrasts worldly power with divine plan, highlighting shepherds, the manger, and the proclamation of peace and good will amid global conflicts. It laments Bethlehem’s missed hospitality and calls for room in hearts and homes.
The fragment lists Mass times for St Augustine's Catholic Church with 7:00 and 10:00 services and mentions Rev. M. J. Hannon.
Herbert Parks pastor leads Sunday school at 10:00 with Bert Vanscoy as superintendent. Evening services on the second Sunday night and Sunday pew of each month at 7:00. Prayer service Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.
Sunday school begins at 9 30 with J Lee as superintendent Epworth league at 6 30 Prayer meeting at 8 Wednesday Junior Blueville meeting at 2 30 p m Sunday school at 9 30 with Mr George Memcomp as superintendent Other details mention xpworth h Jeneues 7130
Second Baptist Church announces morning service at 11:00 and evening service at 8:00 led by Rev. William Miller with Sally Jones as secretary and Henry Kidd as superintendent. Everyone is cordially invited.
The Parkview Church of the Nazarene details Sabbath school at 9 30 with G N Walters as superintendent morning worship at 10 30 junior church 2 30 led by Thelma Moats young people service evangelistic service Monday 7 30 Young People Prayer Band Tuesday 7 30 choir practice Thursday 7 30 mid week prayer service All join in reflecting on the festival season and Jesus great joy and mission to spread salvation.
First United Brethren Church offers 9:30 Sunday school for all ages, 10:30 Christmas program by children, 6:30 Christian Endeavor led by Ernest Smith, 7:30 Christmas play Golden Gifts by Senior Endeavor. Kings Daughters Bible class meets Tuesday 7:30. Wednesday 7:30 prayer service and choir rehearsal. First Church of Christ features 9:30 Bible school with R. H. Bunner and W. Harrison, 10:30 Communion, 11:00 sermon The Wonderful King, 7:30 pageant The Enchanted Candie directed by Miss Maxine Sisler followed by white gift service. Everyone welcomed.
The Salvation Army Citadel announces a Saturday night meeting at 7 30 p m. Sunday services include Sunday school at 10:00 with Mrs Myr de Wagner superintendent and a 6 15 Young People's Legion led by Walter Poole. An open air gathering is planned at 7 with a 1 45 service in the citadel.
Incomplete OCR fragment shows a church schedule with 9 30 church school a Miles assistant 11 00 worship service and a Wednesday prayer service reference. The text also mentions Sentinel Advertisers and patronage.
The Methodist Protestant Church led by REV. H. 3. MITCHELL outlines Sunday schedule with 9:30 Sunday school and 10:20 morning worship. The service features a sermon on world peace and a note that the play The Little Town of Bethlehem will move to December 26. The message urges pursuit of peace and Christ’s kingship this Christmas.
The First Bretthed Church outlines its motto stating the Bible is complete and central. Kenneth Godwin serves as Superintendent and oversees the morning service at 10 30 with sermons titled Jesus the name Above All Names and Emanuel. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 led by Mrs Paul Rogers. Evening preaching follows with election of Sunday school and Christian Endeavor officers. All are welcome to attend.
A fragmented church notices classis for each member of the Smith Keener family and weekly lessons. The text mentions a vicar in the city of David and Luke 2 11, with Epworth league at 6 30 and Charles Istener to lead. A Rose HID M E church event is noted for Somby 7 30.
Local church notices list Pruntytowh MP and Chinech REV alongside Pastor Joe Keene as speakers for the third Sunday service at 2280. The entry references dates and addresses in terse form, indicating a community religious gathering.
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