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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1947
Page
2
Corner of Beech Street and McGraw Avenue posts morning worship at 10 30 with a Mother’s Day sermon Men Wanted. Sunday services include 9 30 church school and 10 30 morning worship and 8 00 night service. Wednesday mid week service at 8 00. Pastor Harry M Wilson leads sessions.
The Church of the Nazarene Parkview lists 10:00 a.m. Sunday Bible School led by William V. Glover, 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship with the pastor, 6:30 p.m. Nazarene Youth Service led by Mrs. Gladine Kirby, Doris Rose Mills in charge, 7:30 p.m. Evangelistic Service with the pastor. Cottage prayer Monday at 7:30 p.m. Mid week prayer meeting Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. Bring your Bible. Welcome to all services.
The First Baptist Church led by Pastor Warnie T. Gifford lists a full day plan with a 9:30 am church school, 10:30 am morning worship themed God s Cure for the Blue, 6:30 pm Baptist Youth Fellowship, and 1:49 pm evening gospel service How To Get Life s Best. Special choir music directed by Mrs. Howard Lawson with organist Mary Frances Jack. Tuesday deacon and deaconess meeting, Wednesday Arer event and choir practice, Vacation Church School planned for June 16 inviting all children.
Fragmented church notices mention Carl Davis and Fig Peat with scattered phrases about sermons on Sunday and Tuesday, choir rehearsals on Thursday at 7 30 p m, and a Father’s Day service. Mentions of Men of God meet and welcome extended.
Worship service planned with Rav Robert McKinney leading weekly Prayer and Bible study. Superintendent Q D Lambert and assistant Mrs Havell M Bartlett oversee program. meeting time listed as 0245 and 9:45 with vehan Wednesday sessions in the record.
Andrews Methodist Church near Depot Square hosts Father's Day activities. Morning worship at 10:35 with sermon An A 1 Dad and Bible presentation to the oldest father. Sunday school and youth programs run, with a busy schedule through midweek including WSS, New Life Hour on Wednesday, and choir practice Friday. Pastor ARTA F. SHOMO at 211 McGraw Ave.
The Christian Science gathering at 537 West Main Street offers an 11:00 am service with the subject God, The Preserver of Man. Golden Text Psalms 28 7 proclaims The Lord is my strength and my shield. All are welcome.
St Pauls Lutheran invites worship at 9 15 Sunday school led by W Ghafferman superintendent 10 30 morning worship by the Pastor theme Dangerous Hill 7 00 Luther League meeting all services urged to attend.
The Salvation Army at 101 E Main St lists weekly activities from Sunday through Friday including Sunday school Young People Street service Salvation meeting and more led by Capt. Verner Van Syckle and Mrs. Capt. Van Syckle. Open Door Missionary Work by Mrs. Della Knabenshue invites all nationalities to worship with Rev. John L. Bohn, evangelistic service Sunday nights and Bible study Thursday.
Lost Run Free Methodist Church announces Sunday schedule with 9 30 a m church school overseen by Superintendent Charles Holt and 11 a m morning worship followed by 1 p m evening worship Evangelistic services are held both morning and evening Rev Lee M Shaffer pastor.
The little Free Methodist Church near Curve Bridge invites worshipers with Sunday school at 9 30 a m Young people service at 6 30 p m and a preaching service by the pastor at 8 00 p m Midweek prayer is at 6 30 p m Thursday All are welcome to worship.
Blueville Church of Christ lists Bible study at 6:30 a.m. and Evening worship at 7:30 p.m. on Sundays with Wednesday Bible study also at 7:30 p.m. A heart welcome awaits you at Blueville Addition.
Bethel Methodist Church led by Pastor Lunsford offers 10:00 a.m. church school and a memorial service for servicemen at 4:00 p.m. The notice lists Bethel Methodist as the church with Lunsford presiding and specific service times.
Calvary Tabernacle Wendel West Virginia lists Sunday School at 2 30 p m Children Services 6 30 to 7 30 p m led by Louise Ryan Evening Worship at 7 45 p m Young People meeting 6 30 to 7 30 p m Prayer services and sermon at 7 45 p m led by Rev Ruby G Foley pastor and state overseer Church of the Risen Christ welcoming all attendees
Harmony Grove Baptist Reverend Wm L Keen presides over services with Sunday school at 10:00 am. Morning worship on the second and fourth Sundays at 11:00 am. Baptist Youth Fellowship and worship at 7:00 pm on Sundays. Midweek service and prayer Bible study at 8:00 pm on Wednesdays, except the Wednesday before the fourth Sunday reserved for the business session. Everyone welcome.
St Johns Methodist Church at Corner St John and Boyd Streets lists services at 10:30 am and 7:30 pm with Holy Communion on the first Sunday at 6:30. Church School at 9:30 led by Mrs Fr eda Shroyer. midweek prayer and Bible study on Wednesdays. official board, WSCS circles, Fisher Class, and women’s service society meetings are scheduled on specific Tuesdays and Thursdays with varying start times.
Rose Hill Methodist Church on Valley Falls Road lists Jo Richardson as pastor. Church school at 1 30 p m with Mrs Ethel Rutherford superintendent. Wednesday prayer service at 7 30 p m.
Pruntytown Methodist Church lists Rev G G Wadsworth as pastor Paul Bartlett superintendent. Sunday school at 10 00 am worship on the first Sunday each month at 7 30 pm and worship on the third Sunday monthly all welcome to attend
A historical meditation on Josiah’s death and Jehoiakim’s brief reign, the Babylonian siege, and Nebuchadnezzar’s campaigns. It recounts Jeremiah and Baruch recording God’s word, the royal reading, then Jehudi burning the scroll, and Jeremiah restoring the message with amplified warnings and forgiveness offered if Israel repents.
West Main Street Methodist Church announces worship at 9:45 to 11:30 with Sunday School. George H. Couls serves as general superintendent assisted by Mrs. C. W. Wells and Mrs. J. B. Harvey in respective divisions. Pastor Rev J B Staley can be reached at 1078.
Fetterman Methodist Church lists 10 30 a m Sunday School led by acting general superintendent Mrs C F Hall with George Elliott supervising children and Lloyd O Mauller as lay leader. A 9 30 p m worship service is noted.
Blueville Methodist Church under Rev J B Staley lists worship and Sunday School schedules. General superintendent George C Newcome oversees divisions with Mrs Walter Knotts as children’s supt and others for youth adult vision. Fellowship at 2300 Juror Fellowship each Sunday. Youth Fellowship at 7 pm and worship at 7 45 pm Sundays. Thursday prayer and Bible study at 8 pm.
St Pauls Methodist Church on Thayer Street lists a Church School at 9 30 am with Arlie E Leonard General Superintendent. Morning worship at 10 30 am themed Our Task. Youth Fellowship at 7 am and Evening worship at 8 pm with music by the Junior Choir. Tuesday 8 00 pm regular Church School Board of Education meeting. Wednesday 8 00 pm mid week service continuing the Study Course third lesson. Thursday 7 30 pm Circle 4 of W SCS meets at Mrs Helen Pratts home 302 First St. Thursday 7 00 pm to 9 00 pm Boy Scout Troop meets. Vacation Bible School scheduled June 16 to June 27.
The notice outlines a full church week at First Brethren Church with 9:30 am Bible school led by Rex Satterfield and Mrs Louie Dennis, 10:30 am worship on benefits of chaired membership, 7 pm Young People's meeting, and 8 pm Evening worship. Midweek prayer Wednesday at 7:30 pm, plus a Tygart Valley Youth Rally Saturday at 7:45 pm featuring Dr A Smith from Fairmont Bible College and the Brady Sisters. Daily Vacation Bible School starts Monday June 9 at 9 am. Mothers are urged to send children.
The Church of Jesus Christ in Berryburg with Elder George M Batson conducts services at the Little School House No 2. Sunday school at 10:00 a m worship at 11:00 a m evangelistic services in the afternoon, Thursday midweek services at 7:30 p m.
A fragmented listing shows knottsville circuits detailing service times for several chapels. BEV STONEKING GROVES and HAYMOND CHAPEL note monthly first or third Sundays with varying morning or evening hours. KNOTTSVILLE and WESLEY CHAPEL outline second and fourth Sundays with corresponding service and Sunday school times. MIT PLEASANT and MARTIN BELL AB list third or fifth Sunday services, with specific times.
The schedule lists chapel at 9 30 a m and a 7 p m movie for the boys. Tuesday 7 p m patrol meetings for Troop 83. Wednesday 7 p m two short Office of War Information subjects. Thursday 7 p m regular Scout meeting for all Troop 83 scouts including Tenderfoot Investiture for new scouts.
Flemington Charge and nearby churches list weekly service times and Sunday School details. Roberts Savage and Paul Wolfe supervise Webster and Simpson churches with preaching on first and third Sundays. Uttterback and Homer Waller oversee others with varied times. Methodist Youth Fellowship Sundays at 6:45 pm and midweek prayer at 7 pm.
St Matthias Episcopal Church at West Main and St Marys Streets holds 11:00 morning prayer and sermon led by Rector Rev George E Manson.
Rev Harry Eckels leads Evangelical Brethren Church activities with Sunday school at 9 30 morning service at 10 30 and evening gospel at 8. A church camp Caesar for intermediates and older youths is set for the coming week with camp for younger youth the following week. Ref: church events and schedules.
Masses and services at St Augustine Catholic Church listed with Pastor Rev M C Hannon and staff. Sunday worship at 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. monthly, with services noted for the second and fourth Sundays. Sunday School and wing services also mentioned alongside youth and community activities.
Overseer Rev Ruby G Foley of the Church of God shares a weekly service plan for Pearl Street Beaumont. Sunday school at 10:00 am followed by 45 minutes of instruction and evening worship. Wednesday gathering at 7:45 pm conducted by Rev McCord.
Warren Methodist Church activities listed include Sunday School at 9:30 am, morning worship and sermon at 11:00 am, evening service, and weekday meetings. The official board meets Mondays, Cs group on first and Tuesday, Scouts of America on Tuesday, men’s religious activity midweek, weekly prayer service Wednesday, and choir rehearsal Thursdays led by Miss Kantas Jones and other leaders.
The notice announces Sunday School at 9 30 and 11 30 for preaching at 2 00 Bible class led by Bohnes as teacher. Everyone is invited to attend.
The Blueville Church of Christ holds adult Bible classes at 2 30 p m and 3 30 p m worship with Evangelist Robert Oper followed by communion offering at 131 East Main Street. On Thursday at 8 00 p m a Bible class with Evangelist Robert is planned for adults, plus a special class for children under Mrs J Berniard Mason and Mrs Arthur Verer supervision.
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