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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1948

Page

2

First Church of Christ Sunday Schedule and Leaders

The First Church of Christ shows 9:30 a.m. Bible School led by Karl Hinkins with Miss Arlean Moore as assistant supervisor. Junior department listing includes Mrs. W. Harrison as superintendent and Miss Jo Ann Haun on piano. 10:30 a.m. Morning worship and Communion features a sermon titled A Mother's Task with special music by Bob C. Hawk and Mother Machree. Evening worship at 7:30 features Sermon Sow Thirst Satisfied. Mid-week devotional and Bible study follow at 7:30.

Bible School Karl Hinkins Arlean Moore W. 4A. Harrison Mabel White Bml White Prances Wolfe Jo Ann Haun Bob C. W. Hawk Machree

Reverend Foster Jones at Muar Usivel-Atlan Plant Service

Morning worship at 9 30 a m conducted by Reverend Foster Jones pastor. A Mother’s Day message is planned with carnations for the oldest attendee. The text hints at school events and church activities tied to the service.

Muar

Blaevilg Methods Otecrlie ACAMBIOn FOSTER E. JONES, Minister

Church notices list Foster E Jones as minister and include weekly schedule with Sunday school at 9:30 and junior fellowship at 6:15. Choirs rehearsals are led by Mrs Monte Beck and Mrs Homer Beck, with mid week service at 7:45 and family faith hour on Thursday.

Otecrlie Acambion Foster E. Jones Church School George Newcome Pat Monte Beck Choi Homer Beck

Mother's Day Church Schedule and Carnation Tradition

The church lists a 9:30 Sunday schedule with a church school led by George Coulson at 9:30 and 10:45 Morning Worship featuring a Mother's Day message by the pastor. Carnations will be given to the oldest and youngest mothers present. Also on the calendar are 1:45 Tuesday Naomi Class, and 7:30 Wednesday Mid-week service.

Church School George ‘Coulson Suyt Naomi

St Methodist Church Service Schedule and Choir Rehearsal

The notice lists service times at St Methodist Church including 9:30 church school led by Mrs Freda Shroyer, 10:30 morning worship with communion, and a 7:00 p.m. Thursday choir rehearsal indicating regular weekly activities.

Freda: Shroyer

Rose Hill Methodist Service Schedule at Valley Falls Road

Rose Hill Methodist Church on Valley Falls Road schedules church school at 2 00 p m led by Mrs Ethel Rutherford and public worship at 3 00 p m confirmation of captain roles and activities for the day.

Rose Hill, Methodist Valley Falls Road Ethel Rutherford

The Invisible Church Service Notices at 101 E Main

The Invisible Church hosts Bible study Sunday night at 1:45 pm with Pastor JOBN E BORN and teacher Enabenshue. Evening preaching at 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. Daily service Saturdays. All nationalities invited to worship.

Oe Enabenshue

Presbyterian Church Services and Schedules Headline

The First Presbyterian Church led by Rev. F Cael Davis offers 10:00 a.m. Sunday school, 11:00 a.m. worship with sermon Influences dedicated to mothers, 7:00 p.m. Westminster Fellowship League, and monthly meetings. Choir rehearsals Fridays. Also listed are St. Augustine Catholic Masses and Oak Grove Baptist Church services with times and monthly schedules.

First. Presbyterian Church F. Cael Davis SpboagaUacrns Westminster Fellowship League Brothers Hood St. Augustine Catholic Church Hannon Oak Grove Baptist Church

Mother's Day at Main Street Church Service Schedule

Sunday activities at Main Street near Depot Square Church include 5:30 a.m. Sunday church school led by Harry White, 10:35 a.m. public worship with a sermon by W J Scarborough, radio broadcast 1:00 to 1:30 p.m., 6:45 p.m. Methodist Youth Fellowship, 1:45 p.m. songs for Mother Us ed to Sing, and a week of meetings led by pastor F Shomo.

Harry 8. White T. Sey Mour Ronald L. Knotts A. F. Shomo Bob Brown Ray ‘Robison Mabel Lee Patton S. White F. Shomo Ronald L. Eno Ross Wiseman W.j.scarborough W. Va Wesleyan Paul W. Shahan T. Seymour J. Paul Murphy C. E. Paugh Philip M. Gerkin Lincoln St C. D. Decker

Parkview Nazarene Church Service Schedule

The Church of the Nazarene Parkview lists 10:00 p m Sunday Bible School led by William V Glover with classes for all ages, 11:00 a m marching worship, 4:45 p m Young People's Service for youth, 7:30 p m evangelistic service with the pastor, and Wednesday mid week prayer and praise session.

Church of the Nazarene William V. Glover Christ

Christ Methodist Church Service Schedule Public Notice

Christ Methodist Church on Club Road lists W J Richardson as minister. Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. with Minor Abel as superintendent. Preaching occurs on the second and fourth Sunday evenings at 7:30 p.m.

Christ Methodist’ Church Country W. J. Richardson

Wickwire School House Country Club Read

Rev W Richardson preaches at Wickwire School House Country Club with worship and preaching services on the second and fourth Fridays at 8:00 PM. Local residents invited to attend the evening gatherings and parish events.

Wickwire School House Country Club Read

Evangelical United Brethren Church Services and Activities Schedule

The Evangelical United Brethren Church outlines Sunday School at 9 30 a m with John B Jenkins superintendent and Helen V Redinger pianist, morning worship at 10 30 a m with a sermon on More Christian Homes Needed, and various youth and adult programs through the week including Junior and Primary Endeavor, Youth Fellowship, evening evangelistic service, plus midweek worship and steward board meetings Readers are invited to attend and honor mothers on Sunday.

John B. Jenkins Helen V. Redinger A. A. Crouser Harold Waller Merrill Stilwell Carl "Boylen J. H. Kirkpatrick Virginia Lake Lillian Reed Travis Connie McProuty Wm. Jace John Jenkins Lginia Lake Mother Young People’s Youth Fellowship Crete Board of Stewards

Assembly of God Tabernacle Sunday Schedule at 199 Beech Street

The Assembly of God Tabernacle at 199 Beech Street invites all to a Sunday program led by Miss Trella Hall missionary to Colombia, with 9:45 a.m. Sunday school, 10:45 a.m. worship, 7:30 p.m. evangelistic service, and 7:30 p.m. missionary service. No service Thursday night.

Assembly of God Tabernacle Beech Street Advieee Wilkinson Trella Hall Columbia South America

Lost Fres Mell Church Services Notice

Rev. Lee M. Shaffer presides at Lost Fres Mell Church with 9 30 a m church school led by Superintendent Charles Holt. Morning labs at 11 00 a m and evening worship at 7 00 pm, evangelistic services morning and evening.

Lee M. Shaffer Charles Holt

St. Pauls Lutheran Church Service Times Emphasize Worship

St Pauls Lutheran advertises 9 15 Sunday school with Charles Corbin Jr as superintendent. 10 30 morning worship on the Love Never Faileth theme. 7 30 p m church workers meeting and Friday 8 p m Women s Missionary Society meeting. You are invited to worship at all services.

Charles Corbin, Jr Church Workers Meeting Women’s Missionary Society

St Matthias Episcopal Church Service Details

St Matthias Episcopal on West Main and St Marys Street hosts Holy Communion and sermon at 11:00 guided by Rev. George E. Manson. Includes church school at 9:30. Rehearsals and community notices to follow.

St Matthias Episcopal Church GEORGE E. MANSON _ Reeter West Main St Mary's Sts Church

Wesleyan Methodist Church Invites for Sunday Service

Cecil Circuit church in Murray invites parishioners to attend preaching at 11 a m Sunday morning. Pastor Wesleyan conveys the message and extends a cordial invitation to all.

Patriotism and Esther in Scriptural History

The text discusses patriotism as love of country, cites ancient sacrifices of soldiers, and recounts Esther's plea to King Ahasuerus. It blends Newman’s remarks on virtuous patriotism with a biblical narrative where Queen Esther risks death to save her people, ending with her courageous decision.

Newman Setrious Abustion Ahasueras Vashti Esther Ted Eather Mordscal Tollier Ahasuerus Mordecai Ahssuerus Seupyeeaie Taea Anes

St Pauls Methodist Church Thayer Street Schedule

St Pauls Church on Thayer Street lists services and activities for Mother’s Day. Morning worship at 10:30 with the sermon Mother and a Flowers program for mothers. Bible Class teaches by Fred Robinson. choir anthem The Lights of Home. Evening service at 1:30 and youth groups at 6:30. meetings Tuesday through Thursday include Church Board of Christian Education, midweek prayer, and senior choir rehearsal.

B. Carson Lynn Faulkner Fred D. Robinson Paul Willis Betty McAvoy Fred Robinson Ira B. Wilson Richard Leonard Councellors Roy Hargett Edward Kay Tues—Church Board of Christian

Esther the Queen and Mordecai The Hero of Patriotism

A memory verse recounts Esther’s rise to queen after Mordecai’s heroism foiled a plot against King Ahasuerus. Haman’s scheme to hang Mordecai is thwarted when the king honors Mordecai instead, leading to Haman’s downfall and the Jews’ edict being revoked, highlighting Jewish patriotism through a biblical tale.

Ahasuerus Haman Esther Mordecai Andasusius Book of Records Mordesal

First Brethren Church Stanler Service Schedule

The First Brethren Church lists 9:30 a.m. Bible School led by Mrs Helen Dennis as superintendent, 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship by the Women’s Missionary Council with speaker Mrs Kathrine Raudenbush from Philadelphia. Mothers urged to attend. Evening worship at 8:00 p.m. theme Mother of the Bible. Youth Fellowship 7:00 p.m. Sunday. Bible study 7:30 p.m.

Bible School Helen Dennis Women’s Missionary Council Kathrine Raudenbush Philadelphia Brethren Mother of the Bible

Free Methodist Church Near Carve Bridge Notice

Parish schedule lists Sunday morning and afternoon activities at the Free Methodist Church near Carve Bridge with Sunday school at m burnday, young people's service, 8:00 pm preaching, and midweek prayer on Thursday at 0:30 pm inviting worship at the small church near Carve Bridge.

Free Methodist Church Carve Bridge Burnday School Thireuay Co-e' Aritge

Sunday through Thursday Salvation Army meeting schedule

A week long program lists sessions from 9:45 a m Sunday School to 8 00 p m Salvation Meeting. Tuesday brings Corps Cadets class and a teacher preparation class for Binday School. Wednesday features Life Saving Girls Guards and Ladies Home League inviting all sewing minded women for fellowship. Thursday offers Open Air Meeting Beginner Band class with Mr Lante from Clarksburg Salvation Army as guest speaker.

Aam Holiness Young — People Binday Pam Life Saving Girls Guards Ladies Home League Lante Clarksburg Salvation Army

Pruntytown Churches Schedule Details

Pruntytown Methodist Church lists Paul Bartlett as superintern us with Sunday services at 10:00 am Sunday school and worship on first Sunday monthly. Calvary Tabernacle WenDel West Virginia shows Sunday School 30 to 7:30 pm children and young people meetings led by Louise Ryan with 1:45 pm evening worship. Friday 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm young people's meetings and 1:45 pm prayer services listed.

Paul Bartlett Superintern Calvary ‘Tabernacle Wendel W. VA Louise Ryan

Adam and Fallen Man Sermon at Christian Science Church

A Christian Science service at 537 West Main Street features a sermon titled Adam and Fallen Man with Golden Text Job 22 23. The service notes returning to the Almighty will lead to spiritual rebuilding and removal of iniquity. The event starts at 11700 am according to the notice.

Christian Science West Main St

Local Churches Advertise Bible Study and Worship Times

Fragmented notes show multiple congregations listing service times. Met Free Methodist and Church of Jesus Christ announce Sunday schools morning worship and evening services, with revival and weekly classes. Locations include Pearl Street Beaumont and Littl School House No. 2, others mention pastors and attendance welcome.

First Baptist Church Gifford Revival Plans and Sermons

The First Baptist Church schedules 9:30 a.m. Sunday School led by Supt. William Beall and assistants, 10:30 a.m. morning worship with the sermon "A Godly Mother," special music by Mrs. Howard Lawson and organist Mary Frances Jaco. Evening services at 7:30 feature "Some Other Day" with choir, announcements, and youth fellowship at 6:30. Choir rehearsal Thursday at 7:30 p.m. emphasizes prayer and Christian service.

Schoo William Beall Anna, Wice John W. McCafferty John W Mt Adair William Towles Beulah Jones Clayton Bryan Herbert Formwash Franklin Stilwell W. W. Menear Howard Lawson Mary Frances Jaco

Hannony Grove Baptist Church Services Schedule

The Hannony Grove Baptist Church 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, 1:30 pm worship on those Sundays, and midweek prayer and Bible study at 7:30 pm on Wednesdays except the fourth Sunday week. The business session is 30 pm on the second Thursday, Mission Circle meets then, and all are welcome.

Albert Matthew Blueville Shareh of Christ Weiy Wm. L Keen Ralph Lambert Mission Circle

Religious services schedule for area churches and chapels

A fragmented listing details weekly worship times and activities at multiple churches and chapels including Knottsville, Haymond, Mt. Pleasant, Fhorneon, and Wesley Chapel. Entries show preaching times, Sunday School, youth fellowships, and monthly services, with various Sundays specified.

Beulah Baptist Church Schedule Prontytown

Beulah Baptist Church in Prontytown led by Pastor DL Whitener holds Sunday School at 9 45 with G D Lamber as superintendent and Mrs Havel Bartlett as assistant. worship services at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m.

Beulah Baptist Church DL. Whitener Paster Prontytown G& D. Lamber Mra. Havel. M. Bartlett

Flemington Charge Church Services and Meetings

The Flemington Methodist charge lists 2:30 am and 11:00 am services with morning sermons and evening worship. Weekly meetings include Monday board at 8:00 pm and Tuesday 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm sessions led by Beaubmaster and others. Clergy names include Mrs J H Ellington and Miss Mae.

Fragmentary church and drug notes from old paper

Partial OCR reads about a Second Baptist Church with Reverend Davis and a sermon at eight, along with stray references to a modern druglet product called manna. Text is garbled with misreads and lacks coherent events.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Arses First Church of Christ Howearth Beteh Street McGraw Avenue Stroum and Baya Street L. G. Robinson the Invisible Church E. Main Jobn E M. M. Malcolm Depot Square Abta F. Shomo Moran Ave Minor Abel Rev. W. Richardson Alfred J. Buescher The Evangelical United Brethren Church Harry Eckels Dewy Avenue St. Paul’s Lutheran Church St. Paul's Methodist Church Thayer Street First Brethren Church Stanler the Friendly Church Mt. Charles Street Snd U. 9 R F. Hanser Pruntytown Methodist Church G. G. Wadswwortn Calvary Tabernacle Omen Pearl Beaumont Ruby G Foley H. C. Cootay Babbath San Monta ‘Morris, Sant Church of Jesus Christ Berrydurg George M. Batson Littl Sevice Thurs First Baptist Church Warner T. Gifford Hannony Grove Baptist Church J. C. Gould Knottsville Circuit J. B. Caravront Knottsville Haymond Youth Fellowship MT. Pleasant Wesley Chapel Ceenmnaancneeeet Warren Mezvin Flemington Methodist Church Rix Bailey Memorial Chick Soneml J. ‘Twitty Bups Theft Board Duesday We CB J. H. Eilington Bopes I . Beaubmaster Rosemont Robert Savage Miss” Mae Hontas Jo Simpson Homer Waller John Stout Beacom Congress Taylor County Charek Pi Charter Wits Street Pharm Second Baptist Chine Rk. Davis Peetor Tie Claas Boknes Evans Furnitire Co
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