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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1939

Page

2

St. Pauls Methodist Church Advent Schedule

Rev Durward B Brown leads the St Pauls Methodist Church services on the fourth Sunday in Advent with 9 30 Sunday School led by Artie Leonard and others, 10 45 morning worship sermon Glory to God, 7 30 A Christmas Carol, midweek 7 30 p m Opportunities of 1940, watch night December 31 week of prayer January 7 and a January 14 religious survey by the Taylor County Ministerial Association.

Artie Leonard Merle Bailey Santford W. McCartney Arthur R. Marshall Margaret Robinson Epworth Taylor County Ministerial Association

Christmas Program And Services At West Main Church

West Main Street Methodist Church presents a Sunday schedule with 9 30 a m Sunday school under Kenneth Robinson superintendent. A Christmas program by children follows. At 10 30 a m worship features a sermon on The Spiritual Significance of Christmas and special choir music. Evening events include Epworth League at 6 30 led by Mrs. Robert Arble and an 8 15 p m Nativity pageant with choir selections and two Christmas anthems.

Kenneth Robinson Epworth League Robert Arble

Christmas Services at Local Church Presses Faithful Welcome

Rev Gordon L Withees leads a full Christmas week at the church with morning and evening worships on Sunday and midweek prayer Sunday watch night 9 to 12. The sermon theme centers on Our Divine Redeemer and the nativity story Luke 2 10 12. The note closes with wishes for a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Shepherds Vincent Pioneer Junior Herald B. ¥. P. U David Christ the Lord Jesus

Beaumont Rescue Mission Sunday Services and Meetings

Sunday services in the afternoon and evening with 2:30 Sunday school and 1:45 Old-fashioned meeting. songs and speakers. Tuesday prayer and Bible study at 7:30 p. m. Friday 7:30 p. m. song and praise with speaking. An invitation to all to come and meet God in the old-fashioned way.

Warder's Methodist Church Pruntytown Services Invite

Warder's Methodist Church in Pruntytown announces preaching on the first and third Sundays at 2 30 p m. The church extends a cordial welcome to all to attend these services.

Central West Virginia Radio Schedule Promise Big Lineup

A dense listing outlines WMMN and other stations airing a full night of programs. Orchestras led by Benny Carter Eddy Duchin Del Courtney Bobby Parks and more fill the weekday to midnight slate with news, dramas, quiz shows, and musical variety across CBS NBC MBS and KDKA.

KDKA Benny Carter CBS Eddy Duchin NBC del Courtney MBS Uncle Don Bobby Park Everett Hoagland Edward MacHugh Charioteers WMMN Israel Ralph Ginepurgh Enoch Light Adrian Rollin Arch Oboler Wayne King Hawaii George Fisher Larry Clinton Cbs—Public Affair WMOMN Nbc—Symphony Joe Sanders Orch Leighton Noble Little Jack Little Jack McLean Tommy Tucker Tommy Reynold Nnie Hayton Teddy Wilson

Andrews Methodist Church Christmas Plans and Week Activities

Andrews Methodist Church on Main Street near Depot Square presents a 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for all ages led by general superintendent C. V. Miller. Rev. A. Coleman Brown will preach a Christmas sermon and the Senior and Young People's choirs will perform Star Shine In Tableau. A 6:30 p.m. White Gift tea and a 7:30 p.m. Christmas Eve program follow, with a main feature tableau. Weekly events include Last Prayer service Wednesday at 7:30, choir practices Thursday and Friday evenings, and a nationwide broadcast on Saturday December 30 from 9 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday December 31 is Catch Up Sunday for the current expense fund.

C. V. Miller A. Coleman Brown Methodist Columbia System Curent Expense Fund Andrews Church

Christmas program at First Presbyterian Church

The First Presbyterian Church led by Pastor Frank J. Tufvander schedules a 9:30 Sunday school, 10:30 worship with special Christmas music under Mrs. Rhea Fisher, a 7:00 Christmas program by the church school, and weekly sessions including trustees, Young People's social, Junior Society party, and choir rehearsal led by Mrs. E. S. Smith. verses invite all to the house of the Lord.

Earl Wilkinson Rhea Fisher Junior Society

Christmas Services At Beech Street Assembly of God Tabernacle

The Beech Street Assembly of God Tabernacle invites all to Sunday School at 9 30 with A M Hall as superintendent and B Knabenshue as assistant. Morning worship at 10 45. A special Christmas service at 7 30. Mid week no Tuesday service. Cottage prayer meeting Thursday at 7 45. Christmas celebration honoring Jesus birth urged.

A. M C. B. Hall A.B. Knabenshue Beech Street Jesus Christ

The Guiding Star and Birds Christmas Carol at St Johns

St Johns Methodist Church invites parishioners to morning worship at 10:30 with a sermon on The Guiding Star of Bethlehem and a 7:30 performance The Birds Christmas Carol directed by Miss Ruth Batten and Miss Nellie Williams. Cast includes Betty McVicker and other named participants. Church wishes readers a merry Christmas and happy New Year with blessings.

Bethelem Ruth Batten Nellie Williams Betty McVicker Ruth Bat

Highlights on the Sunday School Lesson

Newman Campbell summarizes the International Uniform Lesson for December 24 focusing on Matthew 1 18 25 and Luke 2 1 20. The piece emphasizes Jesus birth childhood humility and teaching about children. It notes Josephs dream angelic messages the Wise Men the temple cleansing and Jesus blessing children. It concludes with the call to spiritual childlike trust.

Newman Campbell Jesus Joseph Angel of the Lord Sayls Matthew Mary Emanuel God Temple Holy Place Jerusalem David

St Pauls Lutheran Church Christmas Schedule

St Pauls Lutheran Church invites worshipers with a 9 15 Sunday school song service led by W H Shafferman, 10 30 morning worship by the pastor on The Herald of the King, Luther League at 6 30 with The Night Before Christmas, no Vespers, Christmas matins at 7 30 am and a 7 30 pm Sunday school program. all are invited to attend.

W. H. Shafferman King The Luther League

Parkview Church of the Nazarene Service Schedule

Parkview Church of the Nazarene opens with Sabbath school at 9 30 a m led by G N Walters, followed by 11 00 morning worship and 1 30 evangelistic message. Thursday mid week prayer service at 7 30 completes the week.

Church of the Nazarene Parkview Sabhbath G. N. Walters

Blueville Methodist Church Christmas Program Notice

Blueville Methodist Church announces no morning preaching this Sunday. Sunday school at 9 30 with Miss Hallie Shafferman supervising children's division and W W Knotts as superintendent. 7 30 p m choir and Sunday school Christmas program with recitations songs carols and anthem. public invited.

E. L. Lowery W. W. Knotts Hallie Shafferman Belie Agat

First United Brethren Church Weekly Schedule

Rev Lois R Luzader leads services with Sunday school for all ages at 9 30. Morning worship at 10 30 features a sermon and Christmas music. Choir and drama cast present at 1 30. Prayer service and Bible study at 7 30. Departments listed with several superintendents and assistants.

Lois R. Luzader A.M J. W. Martin Z. J. Smith Berard Hoffman Robinson James Hoffman W. O. Sturm Elizabeth Hoffman Mildred Hefner Lillian Reed

First Church Schedule and Christmas Program

The First Church announces 9:30 Bible school with Fred White as general superintendent and W A Harrison as junior superintendent. 10:30 Communion, 11:00 Sermon Christ's Advent, 6:30 Christian Endeavor. Monday 1:30 Christmas program The Christmas Quest. Tuesday 7:30 Kum Bac class in fellowship. Wednesday 7:30 mid week prayer and Bible study A Merry Christmas to You.

A. M Bible School Fred White W. A. Harrison Christ Christian Endeavor Mon

Salvation Army Citadel Schedule at 127 East Main Street

Officers in Charge Captain Charles Robey and Mrs Robey lead Salvation Army services at 127 East Main Street Salvation Army Citadel with weekly events including open air services at 7 15 p m and 7 45 p m Salvation services at 7 45 p m and weekday meetings Tuesday private soldiers meeting Wednesday Women s Home League Thursday Salvation service Friday Holiness meeting plus Sunday and morning sessions listed for Sept 11 11 00 a m and 6 15 p m Young Peoples meeting and other activities detailed.

Charles Robey Salvation Service Myrtle Wagoner Young Pucies Citadel Private Soldiers Women’s Home League Holiness

Shaw Chapel Mission Sunday School at Curve Bridge

Shaw Chapel Methodist Mission near Curve Bridge invites all ages to Sunday school at 9 30. John Chaff superintendent leads classes with Christian teachers. If you do not attend Sunday school elsewhere, come and spend an hour with us.

Sumday School John .Chaff

Blueville Church of Christ Gospel Meetings Update

Blueville Church of Christ schedules gospel meetings with two services at 10 30 and 1 30. A Young People's meeting is listed at 5. The series runs from November 19 to December with additional preaching sessions noted.

Blueville Church of Christ le of RS Ie

St Matthias Episcopal Church Christmas Eve Services

St Matthias Episcopal invites all to morning worship at 11:00 and a Christmas Eve midnight celebration of the Holy Eucharist preceded by organ recital at 11:30 and carol singing. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Mission of Light Church Service Schedule

Mission of Light on Main Street Herman L Scheuck Pastor invites all to attend Sunday school at 11 am, morning worship at 10 30, evangelistic service at 1 30 pm, and weekday sessions Wednesday and Friday at 1 30 pm. Describes blessings, soul salvation, baptisms, and healings. Special invitation extended to all.

Local Church Schedules and Services Across Town

Multiple congregations list Sunday School times preaching services and midweek activities at First Brethren Flemington BaileyTown Astor and Christian Alliance churches plus Pruntytown Methodist and mass times. Key events include Sunday worship at 10:30 and jail service 2:00, prayer meetings and Bible study midweek, choir practices, and youth society gatherings.

Sunday services timetable at Wesley Chapel and Fetterman Methodist

Leonard Lloyd Reckart and Martin Beulah conduct Sunday school at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. with preaching at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Wesley Chapel holds 7 30 p.m. preaching with Rev. E. G. Bailes and J. Keener as superintendent overseeing church school. Preaching schedules include 1st Sunday 10 30 a.m. and 2nd and 4th Sundays 7 30 p.m. service.

Leonard Lloyd Reckart Martin Beulah Wesley Chapel

Beulah Baptist Church Pruntytown WV announces events

REV. HENRY LOVING, Pastor. Sunday school 9:45 led by Omar Lambert and Herbert Tucker. Worship at 11. M. 6:30 B. Y. U. led by Helen Cooper and Adrian Tucker. Bible study Tuesday 7:45 p m with Miss Funk in charge. Come hear this talented young speaker.

Henry Loving Herbert Tucker Omar Lambert Lalitenim Helen Cooper Adrian Tucker Miss Funk

Thornton Methodist Church Service and Sunday School Schedule

Thornton Methodist Church lists Rev J L Maragess as pastor. Sunday school at 10 00 with Travis as superintendent. Epworth league at 8 00 led by Carl Ma near president. Preaching on the second Sunday night and the fourth Sunday morning each month.

Flemington A Baileytown J. L. Maragess Travis Epworth League Carl Manear

Second Baptist Preaching Services On Sundays

Church announces preaching services on the second and fourth Sundays at 9 30 a m Sunday school led by Henry Kidd superintendent Basle Mitchell assistant superintendent 5 Mitchell secretary all are invited to attend.

Henry Kidd Basle Mitchell Mitchell

Warren Methodist Church Service Schedule

Warren Methodist Church at 315 Thayer Street announces 11:00 morning worship and 30 evening worship services.

Thayer Street

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St. Paul's Methodist Church Durward B. Brown West Main Street Methodist Church Cor West Main Sis Gordon L. Withees Warder’s Methodist Church Pruntytown H. J. Mitchell Win West Virginia Strke Night Owls Ted Fio-Rito Sammy Kaye Will Osborne MNBC Horace Heidt RCA Radio Tube Pan P Ciarre Alfred J. Buescher Kingdom of Heaven Hum First. Presbyterian Church Frank J. Tufvander Assembly of God Tabernacle Ethel Huber St. John’s Methodist Church St. John and Boyd Streets HH. J. Mitchell George Vogel Leona Mitchell Zeppa Ash Ronald Bartlett Janice Burge Thelma DeMoss Billy Proudfoot Don Ekis Junior Burge Z. H. Ekis Juanita DeMoss Audra Lee Bartlett the Child and Isaiah Jesu St. Paul’s Lutheran Church W. C. Jones Blueville Methodist Church Blueville Addition First United Brethren Church First Church of Christ Oakey Wilson Grow Salvation Army Citadel East Main Street Shaw Curve Bridge J. M. Shaw St. Matthias Episcopal Church George E. Manson Mission of Light First Brethren Church West St. Charles Street Geo. E. Murphy, Elder Flemington Circuit Methodist Church G. H. Snyder Astor Christian and Missionary Alliance Church W. Main St Young People’s Society Pingdee Pruntytown Methodist Church Parris Woodruff Pat Harry Shaffer Carl Williams Elder St. Augustine’s Catholic Church Trey M. J. Hannon Kenneth Godwin Ethel Nicola Fetterman Methodist Church E. G. Bailes Keener Beulah Baptist Church Pruntytown, W. Va Thornton Methodist Church Second Baptist W. M. Miller Bassle ‘Jones Smith Cosa Rhone Walnut St Keone
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