Newspaper masthead and postal notice from 1956 edition
The fragment shows staff roles including editor publisher and office manager, advertising and production leaders, and national ad rep Batter. lists subscription rates and carrier delivery areas in West Virginia Virginia and nearby counties. notes post office act date and publication date Saturday June 30 1956.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monte F.bourjaily
William P. Turner Lee Roberta
W. T. Lockard
William Cockrell
Elizabeth Hayhurst
West Virginia
Virginia
Whouaids
Mati
Carrier Able
Taylor
Barbour
Preston
Grafton
W. Va
Worship and Worth in God Concepts
A fragmented reflection questions how people imagine God and why worship matters. It argues worship is about personal fulfillment and inner joy rather than a divine need, using analogies about value, a father’s pennies, and simple tokens to illustrate worth and devotion.
Worship as devotion to God and self fulfillment
A reflective essay argues that worship is not for God's need but for human growth and happiness. It frames prayer and adoration as expressions of love and dependence, shaping children toward gratitude and adults toward virtue. The piece notes worship mirrors a person’s worth in others and links it to moral development.
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Washington
Letters of Faith and Encouragement Epistles Teach Belief and Perfection
Newman Campbell presents a lesson urging belief in Christ and striving for perfection through 9 epistles. It discusses faith in trouble, Christ’s example, the transfiguration, and Paul and Peter’s guidance, noting juvenile delinquency as a discussion topic for youth.
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Christ
Newman Campbell
Paul
Peter
John
James
Jesus
Mount Hermon
Alfred
Duke
Remembering Christ and guiding youth in faith
The piece reflects on Jesus transfiguration and divine affirmation of His sonship, urging teachers to train children in conscience and temptation resistance. It stresses that Christ helps those who ask, and calls educators to adapt scripture for their groups under Christian Education guidance.
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Jesus Christ
Christ
Division of
Christian Education
U.A
Permination. Features Syndicate
Church calendars to be revised in The Grafton Sentinel
Pastors in Taylor County urged to update Saturday church calendars with new church school superintendents and service hour changes. Editors should note minister and church school superintendent telephone numbers for files. Address letters to Church Editor, Grafton Sentinel.
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Taylor County
Grafton Sentinel
Church Schedules From Many Faiths Sunday
A local church directory lists multiple congregations and times. Assemblies of God led by Rev Hazel B O'Brien 9 45 Sunday School 10 45 Morning Worship 7 30 evangelistic First Baptist led by Rev Harry T Rowe 9 30 Church School 10 45 Morning Worship 6 30 Youth Fellowship evening services at various times Second Baptist led by Rev Henry Kidd 11 00 Sunday services and Wednesday prayer 7 30 Beulah Baptist Pruntytown Rev Clark Neptune 11 00 services second and fourth Sundays 8 00 worship first and third Sundays 9 45 Sunday School 7 30 Evening Worship BYF and prayer meetings listed. Numerous other churches include Hebron Middleville Oak Grove Webster Flemington Union Harmony Grove Church of the Brethren Evangelical United Brethren First Brethren St Matthias St Pauls Luther Andrews Methodist Prantytown Methodist Rose Hill Methodist St Johns Methodist Second and fourth Sunday schedules noted. Catholic St Augustine Fr M J Hannon 6 59 Mass 9 30 Mass 7 30 Evening Service Warder Chapel and others with varied times.
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First Baptist
Harry T. Rowe
Kenneth O. Godwin
Second Baptist
Henry Kidd
Beulah Baptist
Pruntytown
Clark Neptune
Hebron
John R. Davis
R. W. Roberts
RFD
Hammond
Middleville
James McEldowney
Delbert McDaniel
Oak Grove
Hiram Short
Webster Baptist Church
H. E. Zahn
Flemington Baptist
Clyde, Bush
Union Baptist of
Simpson
Clyde Bush
Harmony Grove Baptist
Clyde Wright
Woriship
Church of the Brethren
D. F. Hines
Evangelical United Brethren
C. V. Tate
First Brethren
Lee Crist
Blueville Methodist Church
C. W. Scragg
Fetterman Mretheilist
Haymond Methodist
CW. Scragg
West Main Street
John Negley
Pleasant Creek
W. G. States
Carl Smith
Knottsville
Herbert F. Durham
Wesley Chapfs
Thornton Melmon LS. Church
Mount Pleasant Methodist
Installation Set For First Church Of Christ
First Church of Christ will install officers in a 10 30 Sunday worship service led by Rev Ralph Burnette The officers include Elders Karl Hinkins H B Knight Rev O N Reneau R H Bunner Ray Gray Roy Thorn James Bolyard J W Shomo C W Hauk Deacons Herman Ball James McCauley Leonard White Russell Ball Leslie Kines Jr Hayward Skidmore William Freeze Clarence Kelly Billy Matthew John White Deaconesses Nadia Weaver Mrs T B Jones and Violet Lejminsters The minister will preach with special choir music directed by Glenn Satterfield Bible School directed by Karl Hinkins Ray Gray The 7 30 evening service will feature a discussion of Mark chapters three to five Attendees are asked to bring Bibles The Christian Education committee meets Thursday at 7 30 to plan the year’s program.
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First Church of Christ
Ralph Burnette
Karl Hinkins
H. B. Knight
O. N. Reneau
R. H. Bunner
Ray Gray
Roy Thorn
James Bolyard
J. W. Shomo
C. W. Hauk
Herman Ball
James McCauley
Leonard White
Russell Ball
Leslie Kines
Christian Education Committee
Nazarene Church Vacation Bible School Ends
Nazarene Church wrapped up its Vacation Bible School on Thursday evening with 87 children enrolled and about 80 receiving certificates. Superintendent Mrs. Noah Sullivan led the program. Instructors spanned Beginner Nancy Duckworth and Louise Williams to Primary teachers Dorothy Grubb and Gladys Kirkpatrick, with Junior and intermediate classes led by Noah Sullivan and Jo Ann Kirby Grubb.
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Church of the Nazarene
Noah Sullivan
Helen Duckworth
Louise Williams
Anna Clyde Boyles
Thelma Apperson
Dorothy Grubb
Gladys Kirkpatrick
Fred Breedlove
Ruth Kirby
Jo Ann Kirby
John, Grubb
Students To Talk At First Brethren Church
On Sunday evening at 7 30 two Grace Theological Seminary students John and Patty Watts will lead the service at First Brethren Church sharing student life and campus work. Music will be offered and Mr Watts will deliver the evening message. Rev Lee Crist will speak at morning worship on The Great Sin of Unbelief.
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Grace Theological Seminary and College
First Brethren Church
John
Patty Watts
Watts
Lee Crist
New St John s Pastor Nafiy Of The Region
Rev Charles H Hawkins named new minister of St Ion s Pruntytown and Rose Hill Methodist Churches. Native of Fairmont, his home church was Meadow Dale East Fairmont. Hawkins is a 1939 WVU sociology major and has degrees from Webster and American Bible College. He served in several churches before Grafton. Mrs Hawkins is Ruth Loar of Kasson and attends Westminster Seminary. The couple and their daughter Lottie Jo Gribble reside with two grandchildren.
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Charles H Hawkins
New Minster
St. Ion's
School For Town and Country
Westminister Theological Seminary
Pruntytown
Bruceton Mills
Morgantown
Star City
Day to Fill Pulpit as Vacation Opens at First Baptist
The Rev Harry R Rowe will be away on Sunday and Dr LeRoy Judson Day professor of sociology at Alder son Broaddus College Philippi will lead both services. Day is an ordained minister and former pastor. Morning sermon Where Do You Live Psalm 84. Evening sermon The Cool of the Day Genesis 24 9 2 15 3 10. Lord's Supper served in morning worship. Hymns include Peace O Lord Spirit. Junior Choir will sing crosses and walk. Evening hymns Now the Day is Near Be Holy Not Beil Hands More Love to Phad and My Faith Looks Up to Thee.
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Harry. R. Rowe
First Baptist Church
LeRoy Judson’ Day
Alderson-Broaddus College
Philippi
Day
Jesus
Soto
Laura Powell
Holy Communion Service At First Presbyterian Church
The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be administered at the First Presbyterian Church on Sunday July 1 during the morning worship. The sermon meditation will be given by the minister the Rev Ernest Robertson on Strengthening the Testimony Within John 4 16 He who abides in the Son has the testimony in him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Ernest
Roberton
Himelf
Church officers elected as guest speaker to preach at 11 a.m
EU. Hite To Fleet s Sunday Offic Retiney Brethren Church holds its annual election of church officers during the morning service at 10:39. Rev. C. V. Tate, pastor, is unable to speak due to his wife s illness. Rev. Chester G. Stevey of Apso Methodist Church will be the guest speaker about 11 a.m. after completing his own church services.
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Hite
Brethren
C. V. Tate
Chester G. Stevey
Apso |Methodiate
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