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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1946

Page

2

Christmas Schedule at The Evangelical United Brethren Church

The Evangelical United Brethren Church outlines its Christmas week events with Rev. Harry Eckels presiding. Includes Sunday school at 9 30 a m, morning worship at 10 30 a m, and a full Christmas program at 7 30 p m featuring songs, recitations, a play A Child Shall Lead Them, and a Star themed program for all ages. Ongoing prayer times and organ music are noted along with a Christmas offering benefiting Quincy Orphanage and Home in Quincy Pennsylvania.

Harry Eckels Dewey Avenue John B. Jenkins Virgina Lake Ruth Crouser Harold Waller Troy Poling Virginia Lake Lilan Reed William Travis Marjorie Rifle A. B. Cutright Harper Wooddell Carl Boylen Rosemary Cutright Junior Christian Endeavor Quincy Pennsylvania Otterberild

St Johns Methodist Church Christmas Pageant Page Run

St Johns Methodist Church at the corner of John and Boyd streets, led by Pastor W J Richardson, announces a 9 30 church school session with Mrs Gee as superintendent and a Christmas pageant to depict the nativity in story poems and songs led by Miss Nellie Williams. Mr W Cody Grow directs music with Mrs Hazel Hoskinson at the organ. Donations for baskets welcomed by Monday evening. Choir rehearsal set for Thursday at 7 30 pm.

Gee, Shroyer the Christ Nellie Willams W. Cody Grow Hazel Hoskinson Barkets

Christmas Program and Services At Valley Falls and Harmony Grove

Rose Hill Methodist on Valley Falls Road offers church school at 1 30 with Mrs. Bryan Rutherford supervising and a Christmas program of songs readings and stories. Midweek prayer is at 7 30 p m. Harmony Grove Baptist led by Rev William Hibbs Clyde with Rev Keene from Alderson Braddus college beginning morning worship at 11 00 and a Christmas program at 8 00 p m. Everyone invited.

Rose Hill Methodist Church Valley Falls Road Church School Bryan Rutherford Harmony Grove Baptist Church William Clyde, Hibbs Apt Keene Alderson-Broaddus College

Midweek Prayer Service at Little Church Near Curve

The Free Methodist Church invites worshippers to a midweek prayer service at 6 30 p m Thursday evening. An 8 00 pm preaching is planned at the small church near Curve inviting all to attend.

Flemington Circuit Methodist Church Notice

L J Lunsford operates Flemington Circuit Methodist Church inviting worship at Bailey Town and Webster locations Church School at 9 30 a m preaching at 10 45 a m Webster service 9 30 a m preaching 7 30 p m contains fragmented invitation text and times for services.

Flemington Circuit Methodiat Church L. J. Lunsford Opator

West Main Street Methodist Church Service Notice

West Main Street Methodist Church lists Rev J 8 Staley as pastor and phones. Sunday 10 45 am worship with Christmas program Unto You A Sign Is Given. 7 30 pm Wednesday mid week prayer meeting led by Mrs C W Wells Supt Adult Division and others.

West Main Street Chmeh West Main Sts Staley Behoo Gheorge H. Coulee C. W. Wells J. B. Harvey B. H. Haskins

Fetterman Methodist Church Service Schedule and Meetings

Fetterman Methodist Church announces 9:30 a.m. worship, 10:30 a.m. Sunday School, with Co. F. Mall as acting general superintendent and Mrs. George Millett as superintendent of children’s division, Mrs. Dave Withers as superintendent. 1:30 p.m. worship service and Pension Fund Committee meeting noted. Weekly prayer meeting listed Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. C. P. Hall, class one.

C. P. Hall

Blueville Methodist Church Sunday Schedule and Officers

Blueville Methodist Church announces services and programs led by REV J B STALEY pastor. Sunday School at 9 30 with George C Newcome general superintendent and division superintendents including Mrs Walter Knotts youth Mrs George W Hunt and adult division Mrs W V Lucas with Lillian Sapp as Youth Fellowship superintendent. Worship at 10 30 for all ages. 2 00 Junior Fellowship each Sunday afternoon. 9 00 p m Youth Fellowship meeting. 7 30 p m Worship Service. Christmas program Unto You A 8 00 Prayer service and Bible study each Thursday evening fund committee meets.

George C. Newcome Walter Knotts George W. Hunt W. V. Lucas Lillian Sapp

First Brethren Church Morning Services and Christmas Program

The First Brethren Church offers Bible school at 9:30 led by Rex Satterfield and Mrs. Louie Dennis with classes for all ages. morning worship at 10:30 featuring the theme The Christian Shepherd and a baptismal service. A Christmas program by the children is scheduled for 7:30 pm and there are no mid week prayer services or Happy Hour on Friday.

Rex Satterfield Louie Dennis

Knotisvile Circuit Rev. Btoneking Groves Pastor

Rev Btoneking Groves serves as pastor at Knotisville Circuit Church with congregation activities expanding through the month. Details on services and events are listed by the church.

Lost Run Free Methodist Church Services Schedule

Local church notices list service times for multiple congregations. Lost Run Free Methodist Church is led by Rev. Lee M Shaffer with services on first Sundays. Haymond Chapel holds monthly sermons. Knottsville and Wesley Chapel publish morning and evening worship times. Mt Pleasant advertises third Sunday preaching. Sunday school and evangelistic services are noted across entries with various dates and times.

Lost Run Free

Christmas Program and Services at Parkview Nazarene

The Church of the Nazarene Parkview schedules 10:00 a m Sunday Bible School led by William V. Glover with Clarence Kirby as assistant. A joint service includes devotion and a Christmas message by the Pastor followed by a treat. 7:30 p m Sunday features a Christmas program by the Young People and the Sunday School. Services continue Monday Cottage, Wednesday Christmas night with prayer praise and Bible study.

Mifls Sunday Bible School William V. Glover Clarence Kirby Friends of the Church

First Baptist Church Gifford Warners Service and Officers

The First Baptist Church under Rev. Warner T. Giffor d holds 9 30 p m worship with a Christmas program titled The King's Birthday and an observance of the Lord's Supper. Church school officers include Supt Latimer Bradley and Mrs Anns Wolfe as Sec Treas. Departmental superintendents cover Adult Young People Pioneer Junior Primary and Beginners with Mrs Clay ton Bryan Mrs Herbert Fornash and Mrs Franklin Stilwell in charge. Home class led by Mrs W W Menear. 6 30 p m Baptist Youth Fellowship for junior and senior high. 1 30 p m Yuletide memories choir program directed by Mrs Howard Lawson with Mary Frances Jaco as organist. Thursday 7 30 p m choir rehearsal.

Latimer Bradley Anns Wolfe Sec Treas John W. McCafferty John W McCafferty Walter Wolfe Bertha ‘Goodwin Clayton Bryan Herbert Fornash Franklin Stilwell W. W. Menear Howard Lawson Mary Frances Jaco Baptist Youth Fellowship

Assembly of God Tabernacle Church Schedule

Assembly of God Tabernacle at 109 Beech Street led by Rev J Rudolph Wilkinson announces Sunday 9:45 Classes for all 10:45 Morning Worship 6:30 Young People's Service 7:30 Christmas program and 1:30 Bible Study.

Assembly of God Tabernacle Beech Street J. Rudolph Wilkinson

Pruntytown Methodist Church Announcement

Pruntytown Methodist Church led by Pastor G G Wadsworth invites all to Sunday school at 10 00 am worship on the first Sunday each month at 7 30 pm and a worship service on the third Sunday morning all welcome Wiseman superintendentSchedules reflect regular monthly services and open worship for the community.

Nn ‘Wiseman All

Blueville Church of Christ Schedule and Activities

Blueville Church of Christ conducts a 0:30 a.m Bible study class and 10:30 a.m Morning worship with 7:40 p.m Evening worship and 7:30 p.m Wednesday Bible study. a welcome is extended. West Virginia Industrial School holds a 9:30 a.m Chapel service with movie for the boys, 7:30 p.m Patrol meetings for Troop 83, and Thursday 7:00 p.m Scout meeting with Tenderfoot Investiture for new Scouts. Wednesday also features two short subjects from OWI.

Office of War Information

St Augustine Catholic and Bethel Methodist Hold Service Notes

Masses at seven and ten a.m. at St Augustine Catholic Church were listed with Rev M. J. Hannon noted as pastor. Bethel Methodist Church under Pastor L. J. Lunsford scheduled a 10 a.m church school and 11 a.m memorial services for servicemen.

St. Augustine Catholic Church M. J. Hannon

Message of Love Christmas Lesson by Newman Campbell

The text outlines The International Uniform Lesson for December 22 focusing on Luke 2 8 20 John 3 16 I Corinthians 13 and Ephesians 3 14 21. It emphasizes Christ’s birth bringing hope and peace, love as central to the season, and Pauls sermon on love with guidance to dwell in love through faith.

Newman Campbell I Corinthians St. Luke Jesus David Christ the Lord God Christ Paul

St Paul's Methodist Church Sunday Schedule

St Paul's Methodist Church announces 9:30 Sunday School led by Ariel Leonard General Superintendent with Youth and Children’s departments led by Mrs Paul Willis Mrs Earl Smith and Mrs J O Parkhill. 10:30 Morning worship titled The Star Still Shines by the minister. Men's choir performs. 6:30 Youth Fellowship. 7:30 Christmas cantata led by Richard Van Parkhill president.

J. H. Carson Ariel Leonard Young People’s Paul Willis Earl Smith J. O. Parkhill Richard van Parkhill

St Pauls Lutheran Church Christmas Services

St Pauls Lutheran invites worshippers to Sunday school at 9 15 led by W H Shafferman, 10 30 morning worship by Pastor, theme The Unspeakable Gift, 7 00 Luther League, Christmas Eve services at 11 00 p m Glory To God in the Highest.

Vol K. Roof W. H Shafferman Luther League

Christian Science Service at 537 West Main Street

At 11:00 a.m. a Christian Science service is held at 537 West Main Street. The topic is Is the Universe Including Man evolved by Atomic Force with a golden text from Deuteronomy 10 14 declaring the heavens and the earth belong to the Lord.

Christmas Eve Services at St Matthias Church

St Matthias Episcopal hosts morning prayer and Christmas sermon at 11:00 am with church school at 9:2. Christmas Eve services begin 11:30 with midnight carols and celebration of Holy Communion.

Church School

First Presbyterian Church Rev F Carl Davis Minister

The First Presbyterian Church schedules a 10:00 p m Sabbath school led by Mrs Karl Winckinson and Robert Love asst superintendent. Morning worship at 11:06 a m features a sermon titled The Christ Child with special music. Monthly Brotherhood meeting on the second Tuesday at 7:30 p m. Community choir Monday at 7:00 p m and church choir rehearsal Thursday at 7:30 p m. December 24 at 11 p m Candlelight Communion service inviting friends and strangers to join in worship.

Karl Wckinson Robert Love Christ Child Jesus

Rescue Mission Services Invites Public to Evening Gatherings

The Open Door Missionary work under Mrs. Dell Knabenshue hosts weekly prayer and Bible study at 102 East Main Street. Sunday and Thursday nights begin at 7:30 p.m. Bring your Bible and attend. The public is invited. all are welcome.

Dell, Knabenshue Open Door Missionary Work

Oak Grove Baptist and Church of God Services

Oak Grove Baptist at 101 East Main Street lists Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and worship on the fourth Sundays monthly at 11:00, with a 7:30 p.m. evangelistic service. The Church of God offers 10:00 a.m. Sunday School and 11:40 a.m. preaching plus 7:30 p.m. evangelistic services, inviting everyone to attend. Bishop Geo W Helmick oversees the Church of God and minister Matthew is noted for Sunday worship details.

Oak Grove Baptist Church John A. Davis Albert Matthew The Church of God East Main Street Geo. W. Helmick

Andrews Methodist Church Christmas Activities at Parsonage Site

Andrews Methodist Church hosts Sunday School at 6:30 with Harry White and Geni Supt. Christmas sermon The Light is Still Shining. Senior Youth Fellowship at 6:30 led by Patty Anvil includes Gift exchange. Evening worship at 7:30 features Holy Night cantata. Midnight Candlelight service Christmas Eve 11:15 pm and Holy Communion. Choir practice Thursday 7:00 pm.

Alain Street Pepot Square Arta F. Shomo McGraw Ave Harry White Geni Patty Anvil

Calvary Tabernacle Beaumont Heralds Services and Meetings

Calvary Tabernace on Pearl Street Beaumont lists Pastor Ruby Folfy leading Sunday school at 10 a.m. with Mrs. Bessie Curry as superintendent. Evening worship at 7:30, followed by senior and teachers meeting. Thursday Young People's gathering led by John McCard.

Pearl St. Beaumont Ruby Folfy Bessie Curry Young People's Meeting John McCard

Revival at McConkey Free Methodist Cherry Run

Revival services begin October 20 with all day events and guest speaker Mrs Davis. Harry Tuning of Rivesville will preach at 7 30 p m. Daily services follow at 7 30 p m through October 27 with A E Anderson district superintendent of Fairmont and Ralph Morris a former Farmington pastor. Closing two weeks led by G E Lynch Morgantown November 2 17.

H. C. Coovey Monta Morris G. E. Lynch Morgantown

Salvation Army Mt. CAPT. VERNER VAN SYCKLE Services

The Salvation Army 127 FR Mair Towne opens with Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by Mrs William Shaw. Daily and weekly meetings include preparation class 7 18 p m and senior soldier meeting at 8 p m. Wednesday features Junior Legion at 4 p m and Songster Practice at 6 p m. Thursday offers Young People at 4 p m and Holiness Meeting at 8 p m. Friday hosts Sunbeams 4 p m and a weekly league tune home. The open door invites all to worship.

Mair Verner van Syckle William Shaw Ferr & m.—Holiness Meeting Laaa Harry Shaw Fadity Pra Ree Junior Legion M. Fontes Capt. Vansyckle Sunbeams Secaleek Salvation Army

Christmas Service At First Church McGraw Avenon

REV HARRY M WILSON leads morning services with children's hour and church school program directed by Walter plus a special music program. Evening service at 7 30 features music and a sermon What Will You Give God This Christmas by the pastor. Make the Christian Church your home.

Harry M. Wilson the Church Walter The Christian Church

Beulah Baptist Chordli D Pruntytown Services Schedule

Beulah Baptist Church in Pruntytown lists 9 45 a m Sunday school with D Lambert as superintendent and Mrs Havel M Bartlett as assistant. Worship follows on second and fourth Sundays at 7 30 p m. Cecil Circuit Wesleyan shows Murray Malfy at 9 30 a m with Sunday school and a second service at 11 a m on the second Sunday morning. The church extends invites to all to attend.

D Lambert Havel M. Bartlett Cecil Circuit Wesleyan Methodist Church Murray Malfy

Warren Methodist Rev 5 M Carter Leads Christmas Services

The Warren Methodist Church announces a 9 30 am service led by Rev 5 M Carter with 11 00 am Christmas sermon They also host a 7 30 pm Candle Light Carol service featuring special Christmas music The church school presents a Christmas Pageant on Wednesday Dec 25 followed by a church school treat and favors for attendees.

Board of Education of Church

Blueville Church of Christ Service Schedule

Sunday service at 2 30 pm with adult Bible class at 3 30 pm and a worship service sermon by Evangelist Robert followed by communion offering Evening Bible study Thursday at 8 pm led by Evangelist Robert Coo Gratton notes about brooms and grander items from Mrs Arthur Veyou Gratton displayed at 141 Fast Main Street

Main Street Evangelist Roberoper Robert Coo Blueville Church of Christ Arthur Veyou Gratton

Second Baptist Rev Calvin Aid Sunday Worship Service

Second Baptist Church announces Rev R 8 ntee Calvin aid will lead worship at 11 a m Preaching and service on the fourth Sundays of the month All are welcome to attend and participate in the service at the church location announced in the notice

Second Baptist

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Alfred J. Buescher Mary Joseph Luke Evangelical United Brethren Church Interme Te Christian Endeavor Meeting Aft Helen Louise Stilwell Thayer Street St. John’s Methodist Church St. John and Boyd Streets W. J. Richardson J, Richardson Free Methodist Curve Baileytown Webster Church Fetterman Methodist Church J. B. Stalit Pastor Blueville Methodist Church Blueville Addition J. B. Staley First Brethren Church the Friendly Church West Charles Street Knotisvile Circuit Saoenton Haymond Chapel Knotts Charles Holt Church of the Nazarene Parkview First Baptist Church Warner T. Giffor Blueville West Virginia Industrial School Angels Tuke Bethlehem St. Paul's Methodist Church St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Christian Science West Main St St. Matthias Episcopal Church George E. Manson West Main and St. Mary's Sts First Presbyterian Church F. Carl Davis Terdenominational Aly Calvary Tabernace McConkey Cherry Run Mendelson Junk Co Grafton First Church of Chiat McGraw Avenon and Beets Sit Beulah Baptist Chordli L. Whitener Pruntytown Tom Ty Whale Church of Christ General Welding Shop Lawsons P.O Mendel Junk Coney
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