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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1947

Page

2

Hirst Brethren Church Announces Sunday Schedule

The Hirst Brethren Church advertises a Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. for all ages with qualified teachers, morning worship at 11:30, and an afternoon service at 4:00. Evangelist Rev. Dick Burch from Bob Jones College will speak, with special appearances by the Young Men's Gospel Team from Altoona, Pa. Community members invited, including colored slides and natural color pictures.

Dick" Burch Bob" Jones Altoona Ite Frank W. Robison Wa Ee Breckbill W. ‘ Bryan University Hirst W. Rossman Nans’ Evangelistic Association of

First Baptist Church Chooses New Leader Amid Services

REV WARNER T GIFFORD presided as pastor at First Baptist Church with morning worship and special music by Mrs Lawson and Mary Frances. Youth programs, a 4:30 choral vesper, and a Wednesday service on The Synch Are Asleep featured weekly events led by Rev Felix G Robinson and choirs. details include choir directives and evening hymn practices.

W. W.menear Iod rd.Lawson Mary Frances Baptist Felix G. Robinson

Place Where Christ Is Found Church Schedule

Sunday services include 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for ages under qualified teachers 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship sermon by the Pastor and evangelistic service at 8:00 p.m. Thursday Bible study and prayer 8:00 p.m. Vacation Bible School starts Monday morning June 80 for two weeks with sessions 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. for ages 4 to 18. Evening service at 8:00 p.m. Mid-week praise and meditation. All welcome.

Bermon Yuncemenna the Tasir

Fragments Recount Racial Exclusion and Welcome Phrase

Partial OCR text shows religious exhortation urging cleansing and healing while declaring welcome for all. It mentions cleansing leprosy and expelling devils with a dated religious tone, contrasted by a line inviting all to come. The fragment lacks clear names, dates, or places.

West Main Street First Church Notice

West Main Street First Church announces services and leadership. Rev J B Staley is listed with contact 1078 and church corner of West Main Streets. George H Coulers, C W Wells supervise adult division. Mrs J B Harvey youth. Mrs B H Has Supt Primary. Prayer meeting 745. Worship service theme some Musts.

West Main Street West Main Sts J. B. Staley Mie Cleorge H. Coulers Ais C. W. Wells J. B. Harvey B. H. Has

Fetterman Methodist Church Service Information

Fetterman Methodist Church outlines 10 30 a m Sunday School with Rev 4 B Sta277 pastor Mrs C F Hall acting general superintendent Mrs George Elliott superintendent of children’s division Mrs Dave Withers superintendent adult division and Bloyd O Mauller listed as day leader.

Meor Hasel-Atlas C. F. Hall George Elliott Dave Withers Bloyd O. Mauller

Blueville Methodist Church Sunday Program

Blueville Methodist Church lists Sunday School at 9:30 with George C Newcame as general superintendent and several division superintendents including Mrs Walter Knotts for children and Mrs George W Hunt for youth. Youth Fellowship at 2:00 and worship at 4:30 with theme The Two Ways. Thursday prayer meeting and Bible study at 8:00.

George C. Newcame Walter Knotts George W. Hunt W. V. Lucas Karl W. Reese Ile Fellowship eZouth Fellowship

St Pauls Methodist Thayer Street Service Schedule

St Pauls Methodist on Thayer Street opens with church school at 9 30 am led by Atlie E Leonard general superintendent children perform the Vacation Bible School program Mrs Paul Willis dean 8 pm evening worship features missionary address by Miss Nellie Nevitt mid week prayer service 8 pm Wednesday 2 pm Monday official board meeting expects full attendance with important business

Finister Church Atlie E. Leonard Vacation Bible School Paul Willis Nellie Nevitt

St Pauls Lutheran Church Service Schedule and Camp Invite

St Pauls Lutheran Church holds 9:15 Sunday school led by W Shafferman superintendent and 10:30 morning worship conducted by the Pastor with Holy Communion observed. The Lutheran Youth Camp of the Synod of West Virginia will meet at the 4 H Camp Cowen from June 29 to July 12. You are invited to attend all services.

W. Shafferman Synod of West Virginia Cowen

First Presbyterian Church Weekly Schedule and Sermon Theme

First Presbyterian Church announces Rev F Carl Davis ministering with 11:00 a m morning worship titled Church in Thyatira sixth sermon from Revelation during summer. Weekly events include 7:30 p m Tuesday Brotherhood 7:00 p m Wednesday Girl Scouts meeting and 7:30 p m choir rehearsal. If you lack a church home you are welcome to worship with us.

Sophstic School Mra Ael Wokinson Robert Love Thyatira Brotherhood Mastaing Girl Scouts Sal

Nazarene Church Fackview Week Schedule

The Church of the Nazarene Fackview hosts a Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. taught by William V. Glover, followed by 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship with the pastor’s message. At 7:00 p.m. Nazarene Youth service led by Gladine Kirby, president. 8:00 p.m. Evangelistic Service marks the pastor’s last meeting. services for the week announced from the pulpit. All welcome.

William V. Glover Nazarene Youth Service Gladine Kirby

St Johns Methodist Church Activities Schedule

St John s Methodist Church at St John and Boyd with Pastor W J Richardson offers 9 30 Church School led by Mrs Preda Shroyer, 10 30 morning worship, 7 30 evening services, Holy Communion first Sunday morning, Official Board meets first Wednesday, Circle No 1 WSCS first Thursday, Circle No 2 WSCS first Friday, Fisher Class second Tuesday, Woman's Society of Christian Service third Tuesday, and choir rehearsal Thursday at 7 00 pm.

Preda Shroyer Circle No WSCS Fisher Woman's Society of Christian Service Ea Ch

Rose Hill and Andrews Methodists Invite Community

Rose Hill Methodist on Valley Falls Road led by Pastor J Richardson hosts Sunday School at 1 30 with Mrs Ethel Rutherford superintendent and Wednesday prayer at 7 30. Andrews Methodist on Main Street near Depot Square led by Pastor Arta F Shomo holds 9 30 Sunday School with multiple superintendents, 10 35 worship, preschool and children sessions, weekly sessions on Tuesday board meeting and The New Life Hour Wednesday, with choir practice Friday. All in Grafton area welcome to visit and consider church home.

Rose Hill Methodist Church Valley Falls Road J. Richardson Harry S. White Seymour Ronald Knotts M. T. Shomo New Life Christ Priday Grafton Andrews

Blueville Church of Christ Announces Bible Study and Worship Schedule

The Blueville Church of Christ announces a Bible study class for all ages at 10:30. Evening worship at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible study also at 8:00 p.m. Minister Fred Jennetts of Malaga Ohio will speak. Everyone welcome.

Blueville Fred Jennetts Malaga Ohio

Church Services in Berryburg Church House

The Church of Jesus Christ at Berryburg held services in the Little School House No 3 with a Sunday school at 10 00 a m worship service at 11 00 a m evangelistic service at 7 30 p m and mid week services on Thursday at 7 30 p m Elder George M Batson presiding.

Berryburg George M. Batson Little School House

Church Notices at St. Chathias Episcopal

The St. Chatthias Episcopal church on West Main and Mary Streets hosts church school at 9 30 with BEV and Armon noted. A Marys Street entry marks a schedule for 190 Maaping and BEATE events in the morning sessions.

St. Chatthias Episcopal Church Bev E Manson West Main Mary's Church Beate Armon

Lost Run Free Methodist Church Rev Lee M Shaffer Pastor

The church schedules Sunday activities with church school at 9 30 morning worship at 11 and evening worship at 7 00 led by Pastor Lee M Shaffer. Evangelistic services are held both morning and evening. Superintendent Charles Holt oversees Sunday school.

Lost Run Free Charles Holt

Oak Grove Baptist Church Services and Leadership

Oak Grove Baptist Church led by Minister John A. Davis holds Sunday School at 10 00 a m. Worship services occur on the fourth Sundays at 11 00 a m and on the second Sundays at 7 30 p m each month.

John A. Davis Albert Matthew

Enduring Contributions of the Nation in Solomon's Temple

Newman Campbell outlines Solomon's temple dedication, ark transfer, and temple worship as a high point in Israel's history. The piece connects Chronicles and Psalms to Micah and Isaiah, highlighting Solomon's prayer for forgiveness and guidance as the ark enters the Holy Place, the cloud fills the temple, and the king blesses Israel.

Newman Campbell Solomon Temple Israel House of the Lord David House of God Jerusalem Mount Zion Gibeon Moses and Mt. Sinai

Activities at The Evangelical United Brethren Church

The Evangelical United Brethren Church conducts Sunday school at 9 30 a m led by John B Jenkins with a team of department superintendents and assistants. Morning worship at 10 30 a m features a gospel message by the pastor followed by Jr and Primary Christian Endeavor at 6 45 p m and Senior and Intermediate at 7 00 p m All young people are invited to services. Evening worship with special music is at 8 00 p m, including reports from Camp Caesar. Weekly events include Lu zader Class at 8 00 p m Tuesday, mid week service at 8 00 p m Wednesday, Guns Missionary Guild at 8 00 p m Thursday for girls over 12, Sunday school picnic Friday at 10 00 a m, and Women’s Aid at 8 00 p m Friday. The church invites locals to attend and welcomes new members.

John B. Jenkins Virgina Lake Ruth Crouser Harold Waller Troy Poling Virginia Lake Lillian Reed Willian Travis Marjorie Biffle A. B. Cutright Harper Wooddell Carl Boylen Rosemary Cutright Christian Endeavor Camp Caesar Lojs Luzader Missionary Guild

Harmony Grove Baptist Church Schedule and Services

Harmony Grove Baptist lists Rev Wm L Keen as pastor. Sunday school at 10:00 am. Morning worship on the second and fourth Sundays at 11:00 am. Baptist Youth Fellowship each Sunday at 7:00 pm. Worship service on the second and fourth Sundays at 8:00 pm. Midweek service with prayer and Bible study at 8:00 pm on Wednesdays, except the Wednesday before the fourth Sunday reserved for business session. Everyone welcome.

Harmony Grove

Cecil Circuit Wesleyan Methodist Church Services

Murray Mally, pastor of the Cecil Circuit Wesleyan Church, invites attendance for Sunday school at 9 50 a m and preaching at 11 a m on the second Sunday morning, extending the church’s invitation to all.

McConkey Free Methodist Cherry Run Schedule

Church services and meetings listed for McConkey Free Methodist Cherry Run including Sabbath School at 10 am led by Morris Sut Monta, church class at 11 am with C L Summers, Young People at 7 am Cela McCoy, preaching at 7 30 pm, and Wednesday prayer service at 7 30 pm.

H. ©. Cooley Sabbath Schort Monta Morris Sut Monta Morris L. Summers Young People’s Meeting Cela McCoy

Calvary Tabernacle Schedule Wendel West Virginia

Calvary Tabernacle in Wendel West Virginia lists Sunday events at 2 30 pm Sunday School 6 30 to 7 30 pm services and Young People's meetings with Louise Ryan as leader 7 45 pm Evening Worship Friday 6 30 pm Young People's meeting 1 45 pm Prayer services and sermon Rev Ruby G Foley pastor and state overseer of the Church of God in risen Christ pm Young session details appear partial and uneven in the text.

Louise Ryan Ruby G. Foley Church of God In Risen Christ Young

Knotsville Circuit Church Services and Schedules

Knottsville Circuit lists services at 1 30 p m first Sunday monthly at Haymond Chapel preaching times on first and third Sundays at 11 am and 8 pm fourth Sunday 11 4 pm Knottsville second Sunday 10 am fourth Sunday 11 4 pm Sunday school 10 am except second Sunday 11 Youth Fellowship WESLEY CHAPEL third Sunday 10 am fourth Sunday 10 am MT PLEASANT third Sunday 11 am MARTIN BEU TM UAB 3 pm and fifth Sunday

Aornton Haymond Chapel Knotts'ville Wesley Chapel MT. Pleasant Martin Beu UAB

Calvary Tabernacle Schedules Services in Beaumont

Ruby G Foley pastor at Calvary Tabernacle on Pearl Street announces weekly services. Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. Sunday evening worship at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday prayer service at 7:45 p.m. Rev. John McCord conducts services.

Pearl St Beaumont Ruby G. Foley Bessie Curry John McCord

Flemington Charge Churches Schedule Summary

The roster lists Flemington and surrounding Methodist churches with Sunday school times and preaching services. Webster, Simpson, Rosemont, and Flemington churches show varied service times, with second and fourth Sundays often hosting evening or morning worships and midweek prayer meetings. Youth fellowship is at 6:45 p.m. each Sunday across all churches.

Scout and chapel activities at West Virginia Industrial School

The West Virginia Industrial School schedule lists a morning chapel service and an evening movie for the boys. Tuesday 7:00 p.m. patrol meetings for Scouts or ae a Wednesday 7:00 p.m. short subjects from the War Information. Thursday 7:00 p.m. regular Scout meeting for all scouts of Troop 83 with Tenderfoot Investiture ceremonies. Everyone Welcome.

The Invisible Church Services Notice

Open Door Missionary Work teaches weekly gatherings with 1 45 pm Sunday service at 7 45 pm Thursday Bible study. Mrs Della Knabenshue leads, inviting all nationalities to come worship. Acts 117 26 31. Bring your Bibles to study and prayer.

the Invisible Church Della Knabenshue

West Point: Nation's oldest active U S military post

West Point stands as the oldest continuously used military post in the United States, with a storied history dating to the 18th century and serving as a premier training site for officers and leaders.

West Point U. S

Salvation meeting schedule at 127 K Maz St

Sunday 8 00 p m Salvation meeting. Tuesday 7 15 p m Preparation class Mrs. William Shay 8 00 p m Senior Soldier meeting Private ll 4 00 p m Junior Legion Conducted by Miss Puntes 00 pm Songster Practice Conducted by Mrs Capt Van syekle Thursday 4 00 p m Young People Band Class 1 30 p m Open Air Meeting in front of Penzeys Store 8 00 p m Holiness Meeting Anday 4 00 p m Sunbeams 7 00 p m dealer and Junior Home Leagues Salvation 2 1 has an open door for all Come worship 0 00 a m Church School 11 00 p m Memorial services for servicemen

William Shay Junior Legion Miss Capt. Vansyekle Penzey’s Anday Sunbeams the Salvation

Beulah Baptist Church Service Schedule

Beulah Baptist Church in Prantytown with Pastor D L Whiteneer. Sunday school at 4 45 a m led by D D Lambert and Mrs Havel M Bartlett asst superintendent. Worship at 10 45 a m and 7 45 p m. Prayer and Bible study Wednesdays at 7 30 p m led by Rev Robert McKinney.

Beulah Baptist D. L. Whiteneer Prantytown D. D. Lambert Havel M. Bartlett Robert McKinney

Reverend G G Wadsworth Pastor Announcement

Reverend G G Wadsworth oversees church duties with Paul Bartlett as superintendent. Sunday school at 10 00 a m worship service on the first Sunday of each month at 1 30 pm and a welcoming service on the third Sunday each month.

Paul Bartlett

Free Methodist Church Near Curve Bridge Services Schedule

The Free Methodist Church near Curve Bridge invites worshipers this Sunday with Sunday school at 6 40 pm a young people's service at 8 00 pm and preaching by the pastor. Midweek prayer meeting is Thursday at 6 30 pm.

Curve

Bible Study and Worship Schedule at 131 East Main Street

The notice lists Bible study for adults and children at 2:30 p m Sunday, with preaching and worship at 3:30, and Bible study for all ages Thursday at 8:00 p m. The location is 131 East Main Street.

Church of Christ (Colored East Main Street Baas

Warren Methodist Church Services and Meetings

Warren Methodist Church lists schedule details including Church School at 9:30 a.m. led by L. J. Twitty, morning worship and sermon at 11:00 a.m., evening worship at 9:30 p.m., and weekly/monthly meetings. Official Board, WS and Boy Scouts meet on specified Tuesdays. Men’s Religious Activity Club meets second and fourth Wednesdays, Mid Week prayer service Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m. Choir rehearsal Thursday at 8:00 p.m.

Boy Scouts of America William R.lash Maihontas Jones

Second Baptist Church Services and Sunday School

Second Baptist Church led by Rev. R. L. Davis invites all to attend Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Sermon at 11:30 a.m. Bible Class at 3:00 p.m. Rev. Hohnes named as Bible Class teacher. Everyone invited.

Calvin Tendae Hohnes

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hirst Brethren Church First Baptist Church Warner T. Gifford Od Nav Bonet Wits Fetterman Methodist Church Blueville Methodist Church St. Paul's Methodist Church Thayer Street St. Paul’s Lutheran Church F. K. Roof First Presbyterian Church F. Carl Davis the Church of the Nazarene Fackview Melb Pastor God of Congregation of Israel Isaiah St. John’s Methodist Church St. John and Boyd Streeta W. J. Richardson Church School Ethel Rutherford Andrews Methodist Church Main Street Depot Square Arta F. Shomo Moeaw Ave The Church of Jesus Christ Solomon's Temple Oak Grove Hig Congregation of Jehovah Micah God Features Syndicate, Inc Evangelical United Brethren Church Harry Eckels Dewey Avenue McConkey Calvary Tabernacle Wendel W. VA Knottsville Circuit Stoneking Groves Calvary Tablernacle Flemington Methodist Church L. J. Lunsford Bailey Memorial Rosemont Methodist Robert Savage Webster Methodist Paul Wolfe Homer Waller John Stout Methodist West Virginia Industrial School Maz St. Verner van Sycbie G. G. Wadsworth Free Methodist Church Warren Second Baptist Church R. L. Davis Mer
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