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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1944

Page

2

Christian Science Church Service at 537 West Main Street

Service schedule lists Sunday School at 9:30 a m with multiple superintendents and helpers. Morning worship at 10:30 a m titled When the Brook Dried Up with organist Mary Frances Jaco and special music. Evening Gospel Service at 7 p m The Face of Jesus Christ with Vesper Choir directed by Mrs Howard Lawson. Youth and junior activities noted.

West Main Jeremiah Anna Weiles John W. M Nis Cafferty John W. McCafferty Homer Gatrell Aleathea Brown Bertha Goodwin Opal Bryan Russell Reese Robert Louden Melba Stilwell W. W. Menear Mary Frances Jaco Spe‘cial Hpi Evening Gospel Vesper Choir Howard Lawson

First Baptist Church Hosts Judson Missionary Society Events

The First Baptist Church hosts the Judson Missionary Society gathering with Grafton high school graduates as guests. Margaret Alice Waggoner reviews God Ty My Co-Pilot by Con. Robert Scott. Vesper Choir performs. 4 p.m. Junior Choir. 1 p.m. Vesper Choir. 8 p.m. Senior Choir. Pray for those in service. Kenneth Courtney et al.

Judson Grafton High Scheol Our Church Rgaret Alice Waggoner Con Robert Scott Vesper Choir Junior Choi Kenneth Courtney Carl Craw Donald Carrico Charles Courtney John Cather Joan Cooper Freeland Courtney John Crane

Yearly Church Schedule and June Events

Church calendar lists worship services sermon sessions and Bible study led by Pastor and guest evangelist Rev Frank Wyre. Youth fellowship and prayer meetings noted with Bible school beginning June 12. Telephone contact and address implied for further details.

First Presbyterian Church Meeting Notices for June 6 1944

A church session announces a 7 30 p m congregational meeting at First Presbyterian Church to elect a new official and conduct any other business. Rabbath School begins at 7 00 a m with Baxl Wilkinson and Beis Mr coordinating. June 6 1944.

Rabbath School

Revival Services at Christian Brethren Church

A distorted notice invites attendees to a revival at a local church with Bible school at 9:90 a.m led by Hovatter and a worship message on Christ and Laodicea. Evening activities include Christian Endeavor at 7:00 p.m. A series of revival meetings with Rev. Ebrare begins at a neighboring church with an invitation to find Jesus as savior.

Bible School ACD Hovatter Supt Aip Santion m Christ Laodicea Christian Endeavor Vipltondayet Ebiware Christian Brey Jesus

Evening Worship Services Revised by Evangelist Mazon

A truncated notice indicates evening worship times are set at 8:00 PM under Evangelist Meson. It mentions Bible study on Romans for adults and a children’s class, with a focus on organizing the program for the time.

Evangelist Mazon Wratt Lord Reisey Meson

First United Brethren Church Schedule and Events

Sunday school at 9 20 for all ages with Z J Smith as superintendent and a list of assistants. 10 30 Holy Communion and morning worship. 100 evening worship combining Christian Endeavor and preaching hour led by Lois Luzader Bible Class. Regular board meeting Monday 8 00. Prayer service and choir practice Wednesday 8 00. Vacation Bible School opens Wednesday at 9 00 for children from age three through intermediate. School runs each morning except Saturday until June 18.

Z. J. Smith R. C. Sloan Linn Norman W. O. Sturm Arthur Jenkins Harold Waller Merrill Stilwell Flora Lee Losh Troy Poling Lois Luzader

Lest Run Free Methodist Church Meets for Services

Lest Run Free Methodist Church holds Sunday services at 10 o clock led by Superintendent Mr. Holt. A biweekly people's meeting occurs each evening led by Rev. Joe Stevens, starting at 1:80 m.

Buriliy Ane Holt Joe Stevens

Salvation Army Schedule at 127 E Main St

At 127 E Main St the Salvation Army lists Captains Gilbert and colleagues conducting a long Sunday program. Activities include holiness meeting at 8 41 am, Sunday school at 4 30 pm, youth and junior groups, street meetings, salvation service, and home league sessions led by Marie Keefover, Miss Pearl Bennett, and others.

the Salvation Army E. Main St Robert Gilbert Young Peoples Legion Marie Keefover Seelin Kenlor Harry Shaw Filetta Pearl Bennett

Paul in Ephesus in Acts and Epistle notes

Paul arrives in Ephesus, a wealthy Asia Minor city linked to Diana worship and the temple economy. He baptizes disciples, then preaches in the synagogue and Tyrannus school, performs miracles, faces Demetrius inciting a mob, and departs for Macedonia around 53 or 54 A. D. The Epistle to the Ephesians, written later in Rome, urges believers to live worthily and endure with meekness and patience.

Newman Campbell Jesus Paul Ephesus Asia Minor Diana Ephésus Bank of England John the Baptist Jesus Christ Tyrannus Sceva Bert Demetrius Gaius Aristarchus Alexander Ephesians Macedonia Rome

St Johns Methodist Church Service Schedule

St Johns Methodist Church corner St John and Boyd Streets led by Minister E J Johnson offers 9:30 church school conducted by Miss Nellie Williams, 10:30 morning worship on Our Fathers Deliverance, 2:30 worship at Rose Hill, 6:45 evening fellowship, 7:45 evening worship Good Things.

St. John’s Methodist Church St. John and Boyd Streets E. J. Johnson Nellie Williams Rose Hill

Wesleyan William A Bruce Preaches at Wesleyan Church

The Wesleyan Church invites all to attend as Pastor William A Bruce preaches at 11 a m on the fourth Sunday morning and on the second Sunday evening. A fast and prayer gathering is planned Friday evening.

Cecil C. Wesleyan Methodist Church William A. Bruce

West Main Street Methodist Church Service Schedule

West Main Street Methodist Church outlines Sunday operations with 9 30 a m Sunday School led by George H Coulson and division superintendents Mrs B H Haskins Miss Sylva Mason and Mrs C W Wells 10 45 a m Worship Service themed The Man Wednesday 7 30 p m Prayer service and Bible study notes the value of pursuing Christ overtake him.

George H. Coulson B. H. Haskins Sylva Mason C. W. Wells

Beulah Baptist Church Service Schedule

Beulah Baptist Church in Pruntytown led by Pastor D L Whitener holds Sunday school at 9 45 with O D Lambert as superintendent and Mrs Hazel Bartlett as assistant. Sunday worship at 10 45 and 7 30 p m. P U Miss Allen Jane Wiseman is president. Wednesday prayer meeting and Bible study at 7 30 p m.

Beulah Baptist Church D. L. Whitener Pruntytown O D. Lambert Hazel M. Bartlett P.U

Harmony Grove Baptist Church Service Schedule

Harmony Grove Baptist Church HENRY 0 LOVING Pastor 40 a m Sunday school Clyde Hibbs supt 4th Sunday morning preaching services 11 a m Business session and preaching Saturday night before 4th Sunday 8pm.

Harmony Grove Baptist Church Henry Loving Clyde Hibbs

Second Baptist and St. Augustine Churches Service Schedule

Second Baptist Church led by Rev. W. M. Miller and St. Augustine's Catholic from Rev. M. J. Hannon. Masses at 7 and 10 a.m. Evening service at 7:30. Sunday school at 9:30 led by Mrs. Llie Jones. Preaching on the second and fourth Sundays. Everyone welcome.

St. Augustine's Catholic Church M. J. Hannon Een Sallie Jones

Andrews Methodist Church Weekly Schedule

Rev Arthur Lazenby leads services at Andrews Methodist Church Main Street near Depot Square with Sunday school at 9 30 and morning worship at 10 30 the Junior sermon Fool's Gold by Rev H W Ware D D district superintendent no evening service in vacation months group meeting Tuesday at Mrs A W Deans Beech Street official board meeting at 8 00 led by Arthur G Yates choir rehearsals midweek prayer Bible study focusing on Paul's letter to Romans the article urges unity and Christian mission toward peace and nation values

A. W. Dean H. W. Ware D. D Beech Street Ling Arthur G. Yates Paul Jesus Christ Christian Church

St Pauls Lutheran Church Service Invite

St Pauls Lutheran Church invites worship with 9 30 Sunday school led by W H Shafferman 10 45 morning worship by Pastor 7 30 Young People's meeting Leaguers of St Mark's Clarksburg as guests Friday 8 00 pm Women's Missionary Society meeting at the church President Mrs D E Fawcett invites all to attend.

W. H. Shafferman Young People's Meeting Leaguers St.Mark’s Lutheran Church of Clarksburg Women’s Missionary Society D. E. Fawcett

First Church of Christ McGraw and Beech Sts

The First Church of Christ on McGraw Avenue and Beech Streets lists a 9:30 Bible school led by F E Wolfe and multiple Supt. posts, a 10:30 worship service with theme Have the Mind of Christ, a 11:00 preaching, and an 8:00 p.m. worship service with Walking With the Lord. Minister C F Newland will speak at both morning and evening services. A Sunday roast for attendees’ children is planned for next week. All are invited.

Bible School F. E. Wolfe Beryle Jones W. A. Harrison Carl Blaktie Angsistant Christ Lord C. FP. Newland Weiner

West Virginia Industrial School Worship and Programs

Rev Oakey Wilson Grow chaplain leads morning worship and sermon at 9.8 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday with a visual education program. Bible study at chapel Wednesdays. Public invited to worship with students and hear them sing. Balcony reserved for parents and visitors every Sabbath. The text references an Indian chief named Tammany linked to welcome events for William Penn and a note on 99 percent.

Oakey Wilson Grow

Rescue Missions and Light and Life Chapel Services

Interdenominational Rescue Missions announce Sunday services at 134 West Main Street with Sunday school led by Mrs. Della Knabenshue and evangelistic sessions at 1:45. Friday prayer meetings, Bible study, and universal prayer aims are listed. Light and Life Chapel opens April 30 with Rev. C. H. Zahniser as district superintendent and guest speaker, continuing nightly at 7:30 through May 14.

Rescue—Missions Interdenominational Home Missionary Workers West Main Street Della Knabenshue C. H. Zahniser Free Methodist Church of Fairmont

Haman's Chapel and area church services schedule

Local church notices list Haman's Chapel Knottsville Methodist Circuit with pastor THORNTON and multiple congregations. It details service times for Knottsville Thornton Wesley Chapel Mt Pleasant Martin and nearby offerings including Sunday schools, preaching Sundays, youth meetings, and midweek Bible study and prayer gatherings.

Fetterman Methodist Church Invites Worship

The Fetterman Methodist Church invites worship at 9 30 a m on the first Sunday and 9 30 a m on the third Sunday morning and evening, with services led by Rev J B Staley and GH Snyder. Mrs C F Hall acts as superintendent, with George Elliott and W W Lambert directing children and adults respectively. A midweek service is held Wednesdays at 7 30 p m.

Flemington Circuit GH. Snyder C.F. Hall Thi George Elliott Ave W. W. Lambert C. F. Hall

Mapie Rin United Brethren Church Schedule

Mapie Rin United Brethren Church on Pearl St in Bestimint Addition lists services led by Pastor Foley and Superintendent Hebb. Sunday school at 7:20 p m with 7:30 p m evening worship and sermon by the pastor. Thursday 7:30 p m Young Peoples meeting. All welcome. GUY L MEEBLANG, Pastor.

Pearl St Baby G Foley K. Hebb Young Peoples Meeting

Parkview Church of the Nazarene Schedule

The Parkview Church of the Nazarene lists weekly activities including 20:00 Sabbath school led by Leslie Kirby with Dew ey Jones as assistant, 12:00 morning worship, 5:30 Young Peoples service led by Mrs Jennette Jones with Lawrence as vice-president, 7:30 vapedhette service on Wednesday, 6:30 Junior church with Mrs Charles Isner in charge, 7:30 midweek prayer, and Friday 7:30 prayer meeting.

Leslie Kirby Dewey Jones Warship Young Peoples Service Jennette Jones Lawrence Pre Wednerslay Junor Church Charles Isner

McConkey Free Methodists Sherry Run

The McConkey Free Methodist Church near Curve Bridge lists Sunday services led by Pastor H C Cooley including Sunday school at 10:00 and a church class meeting. Activities include a county jail service every two weeks at 2 p.m and a Young People's Missionary Society gathering at 7 p.m. Weekly preaching by the pastor at 7:30 p.m with a midweek prayer service on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. The notice invites worship and notes pastor Joseph Stevens and location near Curve Bridge.

H. C. Cooley Eas Jeacer Young Peoples Missionary Society Free Methodist Church Near Curve Joseph.stevens Curve Bridge

Church Of China Colored Services In Transition Note

The Church of China Colored at Beech and Walnut streets lists Sunday school at 10:00 A M with Ross Wiseman as superintendent and two assistants. Worship times include 11:00 A M and 7:30 P M on the first and third Sundays. Bible study Sundays at 2:30 P M for all ages and a 3:00 P M sermon with communion. Bible study in Acts Thursdays at 6:00 P M. Building sale forces services to move to Barrett Street home of Mr and Mrs Harry Puller until a new location is found.

Ross Wiseman Lawrence DeMoss C. QO. Laren Walnut and Beech Streets Harry Puller Barrett Street

St Matthias Episcopal Church Sunday Services and Activities

The parish lists Holy Communion and sermon at 11:00 a m on Sunday, 9:00 a m Sunday school, and various youth and children’s programs led by Miss Lilian Sapp. Junior Fellowship Sunday evenings, Bible study Thursday evenings, and prayer service Thursday at 7 45 p m. Mr George Newcome is noted as superintendent of the general division with several age group leaders. Everyone is welcome.

Chirch George

Reverend Clifford Sets Service Schedule At Annual Conference

The record notes Rev R L Clifford at 9 20 am Sunday school supervised by L J Twitty and a service on the first Sunday in June. It mentions the Annual Conference and a gathering with a focus on a half-pound of steel recorded magnetically and a 66 minute sound session over more than two miles.

R. L. Clifford L. J. Twitty

Also Mentioned on This Page

First Baptist Church Warner T. Gifford Pauly Chatch Yton Buhday School Atle E. Leonard Tesson Ain Sec Tel Ae Ning Flo Frank Wyre Yygewire Gercon First Presbyterian Church Chigles Street G. Aigear Heck Ancient Egypt Ieey Aa Sels First United Brethren Church Lois R. Luzader Redana Stee Wetton Balan Garth Ephesus Sama Alfred J. Buesther John Baptist Vern Paul A Christ Jesus Paul In Methodist Church Cor. Church West Main Sts J. B. Staley Aslueville Methodist Church ‘Etterman Methodist Church Second Baptist Church W. M. Mller Arthur Lazenby Main Street Depot Square St. Pauls First Church of Christ McGraw Avenue Beech Sts C. F Newland West Virginia Industrial School William Penn Haman's Chapel Knottsville Methodist Circuit 8Tonering Grobes Thornton Assembly of Goa Taberrea Fetterman Hanel-Atlas J.B. Staley Calvery Tabernacle Mapie Rin United Brethren Church Ey School California Jennings Pasitié Edasthno Ng United States The Church of the Nazarene Parkview McConkey Free Methodists Sherry Run Church of China Beech and Walnut St. Matthias Episcopal Church Rev. George. Manson
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