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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1956

Page

4

Grafton Sentinel locale and publication details

The Grafton Sentinel, established 1876, published weekdays by Sentinel Publications in Grafton West Virginia. Editor William Bourjaily. publisher William F. Turner. managing editor William Cockrell. office manager Elizabeth Hayhurst. Subscription rates listed. carrier delivery and mailing options noted.

The Grafton Sentinel Sentinel Publications Latrobe Street Grafton W. Va

The Gospel Overcomes Paganism by Newman Campbell

The text recounts Paul's travels in Ephesus and Corinth as he engages disciples baptized by John the Baptist. Paul explains the Holy Ghost, baptism, and the shift from idol worship to Christian teaching. The uproar over Paul ends with the town clerk's mediation and Paul's resolve to return to Jerusalem for Pentecost.

Newman Campbell Apollo John the Baptist Jesus Christ Messiah Ephesus Aquila Priscilla Corinth Paul

Paul in Ephesus and Tyre Journey Ends in Departure

The account follows Paul teaching in the synagogue and the school of Tyrannus for two years, with many converts and miraculous healings. Demetrius alarms artisans over idol sales as the word of God spreads. In Tyre and Caesarea, believers weep and plead as Paul heads toward Jerusalem, where prophets warn of binding.

Paul Ephesus Jesus God Diana Demetrius Asia

Questions Stir Debate On Economy And Welfare State

The piece highlights Burton Crane’s book on the economy and poses questions about the welfare state, mortgage guarantees, Hoover Dam, and farm price supports. It notes mixed views on Republicans and Democrats and ends with a pessimistic take on mathematics education as research by the Carnegie Foundation via ETS finds only ten competent teachers in sixty classrooms across five states.

Burton Crane New York Times Hoover Dam Boulder Dam Tennessee Valley Crane Princeton Carnesge Foundation

Churches and Services in the Area Weekly Notice

A dense listing of church affiliations and service times across multiple denominations including Assembly of God Baptist Brethren Catholic Episcopal Lutheran Methodist Nazarene and other local churches with details on Sunday School times worship hours youth programs prayer meetings and special services in Pruntytown Simpson and surrounding areas. The compilation names pastors and church locations, reflecting a comprehensive Sunday schedule for the community.

First Church Of Christ Holds Vacation Bible School

The First Church of Christ will open a two week Vacation Bible School for children starting Monday at 9 am. Lessons run 9 to 11 each weekday with the theme Our Living Bible. Teachers include Mary Carolyn Burnette and others. Missionary stories and offerings aid Africa fields. A church election is set for Thursday June 14 at 7:30 pm, with voting available at the church mornings prior to that date. Four youths will attend Bethany Youth Conference in West Virginia.

the First Church of Christ R. E. Burnette Seacol Age Our ‘Living Bible Mary Carolyn Burnette Lorette McCauley Olive Judy Helen White Fann Turner Dorothy Murphy Tygart Lake Bethany Youth Conference Bethany College Bethany W.va Manny Hiniins Milie Tey Richard Notts Sally ‘Tracy Burnette

Taylor County Christian Youth Nomination Meeting Planned

The United Christian Youth Movement will meet Sunday at 2 pm at First Baptist Church to draft a constitution and nominate officers for the coming year. Temporary chairman John Bartlett will preside with Rev. Ralph E. Burnette guiding the session. Each church should send two youths aged 15 to 23 and one adult counselor.

United Christian Youth Movement First Baptist Church John Bartlett Ralph E. Burnette First Church of Christ Taylor County

First Brethren DVBS Set Monday

At the First Brethren Church on Monday at 9 a.m. Daily Vacation Bible School begins on The Living Word for all departments from ages 4 through high school. Miss Anna Miller directs, aided by several teachers, with church bus service on the usual Sunday route for attendee transportation.

First Brethren Church Varation Bible School Living Word Anna Miller

Annual Banquet Planned by Presbyterian Men

The Men's Brotherhood of the First Presbyterian Church will not meet on Tuesday June 12. An annual banquet is scheduled for Thursday June 14 at 6 30 p.m. at the church. The Board of Deacons will meet at 8 p.m. on Wednesday June 13 at the church.

The First Presbyterian Church Ernest L. Robert‘son

Vacation School at Presbyterian Church Readied

The Daily Vacation Church School at First Presbyterian Church plans a two week program themed The Bible running June 11 through June 22 for children ages 4 to 14. The staff led by Rev. Ernest L. Robertson includes Betty Grow Sandra Delaney and Jerry Livesay in the kindergarten and other teachers across primary junior and junior high divisions.

The First Presbyterian Church Ernest L. Robertson Betty Grow Jerry Livesay Sandra Delaney Rhea Fisher Lucitle Robertson Margie Frey

Five To Be Inducted As Episcopal Deacons

Five members of the Episcopal Church will be inducted into the Sacred Order of Deacons during ceremonies in Morgantown on June 11. Included is Charles E. Roberts Jr of Morgantown.

Charleston Episcopal Church Sacred Order of Deacons Morgantown Charles E. Roberts, Jr

Andrews Hears Guest Minister at Methodist Service

The guest speaker at the 10 a.m. Worship Service at Andrews Methodist Church will be Rev. Ernest L. Robertson, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, joined by Ronald Knotts and John Glauner for the service. Sunday school follows the morning service while Rev. Chester G. Steyer attends the West Virginia Conference in Buckhannon.

Andrews Methodist Church Ernest L. Robertson First Presbyterian Church Ronald ‘Knotts John Glauner Chester G. Steyer West Virginia

Church calendars updated for Taylor County pastors

Church editors are requested to revise Saturday calendars in The Grafton Sentinel. Include names of new church school superintendents, changes in service hours, and other pertinent details. For editor files, add telephone numbers of ministers and school superintendents. Address letters to Church Editor, Grafton Sentinel.

Taylor County Grafton Sentinel

Synod Calls Delegates to West Virginia Meeting

Two delegates from 1st Presbyterian Church attend the West Virginia Synod gathering at Davis-Elkins College from June 1 to June 13. The meeting opens with communion led by Rev. William M. Ferry. Dr. Charles B. Templeton leads an evangelism clinic and speaks at a public event. Jed E. Floyd and Howard Lord represent Grafton church. The Cherub Choir performs in Grafton during the morning service.

Synod of West Virginia of the Presbyerian Ill . U. SA Davis- Elkins College William, M. Ferry D. B Charles B. Templeton Dvision Board of National Missions de. Templeton Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church Jed E. Ployd First Presbyterian Church Grafton Howard Lord

Nazarene Church Parkview To Launch Revival

The Church of the Nazarene in Parkview will begin a revival tomorrow morning June 10 running through June 17. Evangelist William D Keller will speak at each service and has six years of preaching experience in various Methodist charges. Evening services start at 7 39 PM with a call to attendance for all.

Church of the Nazarene Parkview Noah Sullivan William D. Keller Buckhannon Keller Newton Westminster Westminister J. I Mary

Vacation Church School At St Pauls Continues

Rev Robert G Henson announces Vacation Church School runs through June 15 from 9 to 11 a m at St Pauls Methodist Church Mrs Hester Hargett director assists by Barbara Fornash Perry DeBarr Pearl Thomas Evangeline Boyd Avanel Painter Lonetta McWilliams Carol Henderson Margie Henderson Elizabeth Murray and others Sunday 9 30 a m Church School follows Morning Worship at 10 30 a m with Rev Carl Davis Pastor Emeritus of First Presbyterian Church as guest minister

Christian Blueville Church of Christ Lewis Smith First Church of Christ McGraw Avenue Ralph Burnette Ray Gray Norma Hinkins C.Y.F Episcopal St. Matthias Church Allen E. Sither Lutheran St Luther League Andrews Methodist Mother Church Chester Steyer St. John’s Pruntytown E. E Rose Hill St. Paul's Pbert- Henson Ghureh School Mypf Webster Methodist Church Robert G. Yoak Blueville Methodig Charles C. Huffman Fetterman Methodist Haymond Methodist West Main Street Marvin Freed Pleasant Creek W. G. States Carl Smith Knottsville Herbert F. Durham Robert’ G. Henson St. Paul's Methodist Church Vacation Church Hester Hargett Barbara Fornash Perry DeBarr Pearl Thomas Evangeline Boyd Avanel Painter Lonetta McWilliams Carol Margie Henderson

Gospel And Its Rejections At First Brethren Church

Rev Lee Crist will speak at morning service on the gospel and its rejections and again at 7 30 pm on David Longs For Cod The service will feature musical numbers by a girls group directed by Mrs Ethel Nicola- as part of the First Brethren Church program

Brethren First Brethren Church Lee Crist David Longs Ethel Nicola

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