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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1943
Page
2
The Knottsville Methodist Circuit lists preaching and Sunday school times across churches. HUMANS and WESLEY CHAPEL hold services on varied Sundays. MT PLEASANT and MARTIN BEULAH add third and fifth Sunday slots. Sunday schools adjust to 10 or 11 a m per site.
George E. Manson at 259 West Main Street hosts Trinity Sunday services. 8:00 Holy Communion. 9:30 Church School. 11:00 Morning Prayer and sermon.
Andrews Methodist Church on Main Street lists a morning service at 10:30 with subject Regeneration and an evening worship hour. A Wednesday 7:30 service is noted. a discussion on vacations argues recreation is essential even in war time. mentions gasoline for participants but not spectators and urges a church related change to allow vacations.
First United Brethren hosts 9:30 Sunday School with classes for all ages led by Z J Smith as superintendent and R R Redinger as assistant. 10:30 Morning worship with Father’s Day Bible Class directed by E B Reese and guest speaker W Merle Watkins. 00 Evening worship blends the Christian Endeavor period and preaching. Evening in lower comfortable rooms. Wednesday 8:00 Prayer service and Bible study. 9:00 Church choir rehearsal. You are invited to worship with us.
The First Church of Christ at McGraw Avenue and Beech Street lists a 9:30 Bible school led by Kenneth Haun with Frances and W A Mattison assisting, junior departments led by Mrs Evelyn Topes and Mrs W A Mattison, and a 9:30 observance of the Lord's Supper. Evening worship at 8:00 features special recognition for youths attending the Bethany College W V Combined Young People conference June 20 to 26. The pastor Donald W McDonald will speak on Fatherhood with the sermon titled God’s Blockade to Hell.
Sabbath School led by Earl Wilkinson Sutp Mr Love Asst Supt twenty Men’s Brotherhood to conduct 5 day service soon Morning Worship and a covered luncheon not at the church. lead circle plan noted as church house event uncertain text from meeting report
Willard J Marsh pastor of Christ i 1 Mission Alliance at 448 West Main Street announces weekly services. Sunday School 9 30 Morning Worship 10 30 with pastor sermon The Parable of the Talents. Evangelistic Service 1 30 Message Pre pare to Meet Thy God. Bible Study and Prayer 7 30 Wednesday. Rev B Miller of Beulah Beach Ohio to conduct two weeks of special services July to 18. Plan to attend.
The Friendly Chi on West St. Charles Street and U. S. Route 50 lists 9:30 a m Bible School led by Arlie Hovatter, 10:30 a m Morning Worship with Pastor K E Richardson, 7:00 p m Christian Endeavor led by Kenneth Godwin, 8:00 p m sermon on Gods Great Invitation, 8:40 p m Prayer and Bible Study, Friday Cottage Prayer Meeting announced from the pulpit. All are welcome.
West Main Street Methodist Church cor West Man Sta. Rev J B Staley pastor. Worship service 8:00 p m with theme To be evangelistic. A community which can appreciate good homes paved streets and schools ought to appreciate its need of a church. Join Sunday school 9:30 a m and preaching 8:00 p m Sunday. Cordial invitation to worship.
Blueville Methodist announces 9:30 a m Sunday school with George C Newcome as general superintendent and Hallie Shafferman Mae Newcome and W V Lucas directing youth children and adult divisions. 10:30 a m worship follows with note of a recently completed Vacation Church School and a forecast of a large turnout June 20 at 9:30 a m with preaching at 10:20. Everyone invited.
Fetterman Methodist Church led by Pastor J B Staley hosts church school at 9:30 with J B Keener and Mrs George Elliott as superintendents for children, youth, and adults. Worship service at 8:00, prayer Wednesday at 8:00. C F Hall leads a class. We invite all to attend.
Pruntytown Methodist Church led by Pastor Reverend G G Wadsworth schedules Sunday services with preaching on the first Sunday at 11 and the third Sunday at 7 30 PM. Herv Ross Wiseman serves as superintendent with Thomas Richardson as assistant superintendent guiding the program.
St Pauls church invites all fathers with no church home to attend both morning worship and evening service on Father’s Day. Sunday school at 9:30 led by A E Leonard, theme My Father. Worship at 8:00 with theme He Was A Good Man. Vacation Bible school starts Monday at 9:00 am for children and invitees. parents urged to ensure attendance and Christian training.
The First Baptist Church lists officers and departments led by General Superintendent Archie Bartlett and Secretary Mrs. W. W. Menear. Morning worship at 10 30 a m honors fathers with a sermon by Dr John W Elliott of Alderson Broaddus College. Evening service is canceled with prayers and choir events noted. A Father’s Day reflection extols a father’s love and sacrifices across generations.
Blueville Church of Christ announces minister Bernard Mason. Bible study at 9 30 a m with classes for all ages. Morning worship and sermon by Evangelist Mason at 11 30 a m with communion and offering. Evening sermon by Evangelist Mason at 8 p m. Telephone 1033 W 10730.
On Wednesday at 8:00 p m the Bible study discusses Acts of the Apostles with an adult class and a special class for children. All welcome to attend the services. Masses are at 7 and 10 a m led by REV M J Hannon, Pastor.
Newman Campbell summarizes the International Uniform Lesson on I John, stressing that God is light and Christians walk in the light to have fellowship with God and with one another. The text warns against self-deception about sin, urges confession, and highlights love as the Christian keynote. It notes that loving one's brother is essential, while hatred is akin to murder. The piece urges obeying commandments with fearless, perfect love, and contrasts worldly wealth with spiritual fidelity.
The Sunday school led by W H Shafferman at 9 45 features a song service with the orchestra. Morning worship at 11 led by the Pastor includes Holy Communion. Luther League meets at 7 30, Brotherhood gathering Tuesday at 8 00. You are invited to worship with us.
St Johns Methodist Church at Corner St John and Boyt Streets lists minister Arthur Lazenby with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and morning worship at 10:30 a.m. Evening worship at 7:30 p.m. Sermon theme Pauls Valedictory. Tuesday 8:00 p.m. Women’s Society adjourned meeting Hostesses Circle No 3. Wednesday 8:00 p.m. Mid Week Service. Rose Hill Church announces preaching Sunday afternoon 2:30 p.m. Welcome extended to all worshippers. The command Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God is cited as essential.
The Parkview Church of the Nazarene presents a Sabbath School at 9 30 with Leslie Kirby as superintendent. A Children’s Day program follows, then a 11 o’clock dedication of flags, a 7 pm youth service, and 8 pm preaching. Wednesday features junior church at 7 and midweek prayer at 8.
The Salvation Army at 123 Main presents weekly programs led by Capt. Walter C. Wolfe and Lt. Leonard E. Facemire. Junior soldiers meet Tuesday, Wednesday hosts include Junior Legion and Boy Scouts, with Street Meetings Friday and Saturday, and Sunday services at 9:45 and 1:08 plus Youth and Salvation gatherings. Public invited.
The Cecil Circuit Wesleyan Church invites all to attend services led by Pastor William Bruce. Morning preaching at 11 a.m. Fourth Sunday worship includes both morning and evening sessions with music and fellowship.
Maple Run United Brethren Church activities listed with Pastor Guy L Meehlang and superintendent Mrs. William Jennings. Sunday School at 10 30 am Young Peoples at 7 30 pm Evening Worship at 8 pm. Nearby Free Methodist Church also advertises services led by Joseph Stevens with a midweek prayer Thursday at 7 30 am inviting worship near the bridge.
Rev Oakey Wilson Grow chaplain leads morning worship and sermon at 2 am. Evening services at 8 pm Tuesday and Thursday. Visual education at 3 pm Wednesday. Bible study in chapel. Public invited to worship with students. Balcony reserved for parents and visitors each Sunday morning.
Rev Frank Sharp leads the Assembly of God Tabernacle with Sunday school at 9:30 am for all ages and a 10:45 am sermon. Evangelistic service at 7:30 pm, midweek prayer meetings Tuesday 7:30 pm and Thursday 1:30 pm. Beech Street church invites the public to attend with Sharp performing on marimba trombone guitar and musical saw.
REV H C COOLE Y Pastor Belle Bummiers announces church events at McConkey Free Methodist. Young Peoples Mission preaching every two weeks by Rev Joe Stevens at 7 00 pm. Also details for Second Baptist Church service and Sunday school with superintendent Mrs Bal Jones.
The Beaumont Rescue Mission under Pastor Ruby Foley announces Sunday services at 2 30, evangelistic meetings at 1 30, Tuesday Bible study at 7 30 pm, and Friday youth meeting. Public invited to attend with Flemington Circuit Methodist Church listings for service Sundays across Sundays in the month and pastor details.
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