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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1946
Page
2
St Johns Methodist Church on the corner of St John and Boyd Streets posts a schedule led by Pastor W J Richardson with church school at 9 30 a m sermon at 10 30 and evangelistic service at 1 30 on Sundays. Choir rehearsal and midweek service encouraged. a cordial invitation extended to all to attend and fulfill a duty and privilege to the Lord and community.
The Rose Hill Methodist church sets 1 30 p m church school led by Mrs Bryan Rutherford superintendent. At 2 30 p m the pastor will preach. Prayer and Praise services are held Wednesdays at 7 30 p m.
The Friendly Church at West St Charles Street and Route 50 invites all to Bible school at 9 30 a m with A D Hovatter as superintendent and A D Comp as assistant. Morning worship at 10 30 a m features a sermon on stewardship of life. Evening worship at 4 p m and Young People's Meeting at 7 p m. Mid week prayer Wednesday 7 30 p m. Children’s happy hour Friday 4 p m for ages 7 to 15.
St Pauls Methodist Church led by Minister SLAYTON offers 9:30 Sunday School with Arlie Leonard and various department superintendents, 10:30 Worship themed Thy Will Be Done, 8:00 Youth Fellowship, 7:30 Tuesday WSC monthly meeting, 8:00 Wednesday review on Christian Evangelism.
Bethel Methodist Church on West Main Street lists L. J. Lunsford as pastor and W. T. Skidmore as interim. Sunday School at 2:00 p.m. with Thomas Weaver as superintendent, 1:45 sermon by pastor, 7:30 Wednesday prayer and Bible study. Memorial services slated for 11:00 a.m. with public invited to attend.
The Cecil Circuit Wesleyan Methodist Church led by Pastor Murray Maley offers Sunday school at 9 30 a m and preaching at 11 a m on Sundays with an invitation extended to all attendees The St Matthias Episcopal church at West Main and St Marys Streets conducts 9 30 a m church school and 11 00 a m morning prayer and sermon led by Rev George Manson
Andrews Methodist Church on Main Street near Pepot Square REY PAUL H McKAIN Pastor. Sunday School 9 30 with Harry G White General Superintendent. Morning Worship 10 30 with the theme Grace. Youth Fellowship 1 00 PM. Official Board 2nd Tuesday 7 30 PM Arthur G Yates chairman. Church Board of Education 3rd Tuesday 8 PM S T Seymour chairman. Woman's Society of Christian Service 10 J A Newman president. Special Monthly Meeting of the W S C S Tuesday night May 21 at 8 o clock at the church.
The West Virginia Industrial School announces a Sunday 9 30 a m chapel service and Mother's Day music. A Wednesday 10 30 a m religious education class for Primary Grades, Thursday 10 30 a m Junior High class, and Thursday 7 p m Boy Scout meeting at Barnes School are listed. Public invited to attend worship and hear the students sing. Balcony reserved for parents and visitors each Sunday.
St Pauls Lutheran Church outlines Sunday schedule with 9 15 Sunday school led by W Shafferman 10 30 morning worship by Pastor on The Simple Saving Faith and 7 30 evening service by church youths inviting all to attend all services
Reverend F Carl Davis leads morning worship at ten. Sabbath School is at ten with Mrs Earl Wilkinson as superintendent and Robert Love as assistant. Evening theme is A Choice to Make at eleven. Young People League at 7 30 p m. Brotherhood meets Tuesday May 21 at 1 30 p m but regular meeting was postponed. Trustees meet Tuesday May 7 at 7 30 p m. If you are without a church home, join us.
The First United Brethren Church led by Pastor Lois R. Luzader lists a 9 20 Sunday school with multiple department superintendents and assistants. 10 30 morning worship features high school quartet. 6 30 p m Christian Endeavor and 7 30 p m evening worship. Woman's Missionary Association devotions. Various midweek meetings include High School Choir and Kings Daughters Class, plus prayer and Bible study and church choir rehearsal.
St Augustine Catholic Church lists Masses at 7 and 10 am with evening services at 7 20. No services on April 21 or 28. Oak Grove Baptist led by A Davis holds 10 am Sunday School and worship on fourth Sundays monthly, and 1 30 pm worship on second Sundays monthly.
West Main Street Methodist Church announces Sunday services with a 9 30 a m Sunday School led by George H Coulson general superintendent Donley Bennett assistant superintendent and department leaders Mrs C W Wells Supt Adult Division Mrs J B Harvey Supt Youth Division Mrs B H Haskins Supt Primary Department and a 7 30 p m worship service on the topic Why Hast Thou Made Me Thus Worship with us potential visitors welcome. pastor Reverend J B Staley contact 1078 for details.
Blueville Methodist Church announces the Sunday schedule with 10 30 a m Sunday School led by George C Newcome as general superintendent and leaders for children youth and adults. Worship at 10 30 with the sermon Why Hast Thou Made Me Thus. Junior Fellowship at 2 00 and Youth Fellowship meeting at 7 00 p m for reorganization. Thursday prayer service and Bible study at 8 00. Everyone welcome.
Fetterman Methodist holds church school at 9 30 a m with Mrs C F Mall acting general superintendent and Mrs George Elliott superintendent of children’s division Mrs Dave Withers oversees adults Lloyd O Mauller serves as lay reader Prayer service held each Wednesday at 8 00 p m C F Hall leads a class A friendly church worship with lingering note of community outreach.
Rev H Paul Robinson pastors the Assembly of God Tabernacle announcing weekly services and contacts. Sunday school at 9 45 with classes for all, morning worship at 10 45, evening evangelistic service at 1 45, Bible study and prayer Tuesday at 8, and Young People's service Friday.
The Flemington Circuit Methodist Church invites worship at various times. Pastor L B Norris leads services at Flemington Rosemont Simpson Webstier and other locations on specified Sundays throughout the month.
Rev H C Coof pastor leads Sabbath School at 10 am with Monta Morris as superintendent. Church class meeting at 11 am led by C L Summers. Young People service at 7 pm with Bill Summers in charge. Junior Service at 7 30 pm followed by Evening Worship at 8. Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 7 30. Evangelist Dortha Mae Sellers featured. District meeting services June 6 to 9.
Beulah Baptist Church led by Pastor D L Whitener in Pruntytown lists Sunday school at 9 45 with D L Lambert as superintendent and Hazel M Bartlett as assistant superintendent. Worship at 10 45 on second and fourth Sundays, evening service at 7 30 on Thursdays, and mid week prayer service on Wednesday at 8 00. Mrs Bessie Curry is superintendent with 7 30 evening worship and sermon by the pastor.
Sunday services at Lost Run Free Church every Sunday at 10 o clock in the morning. Superintendent is Mr. Charles Holt. Young People's meeting convenes weekly with details to be announced.
Pruntytown Methodist Church announces 10 00 a m Sunday school with Ross Wiseman serving as superintendent under Pastor Rev G G Wadsworth planning the day’s program and activities for the congregation.
The article reflects on Thomas the twin in the Gospel of John, noting his loyalty at Lazarus’s death and his later doubt after Jesus’ resurrection. It highlights the episodes with Lazarus and the post resurrection appearance, emphasizing belief without sight and the Memory Verse “Fear not, only believe.”
The First Church of Christ at McGraw Avenue and Beech Streets offers 9:30 a.m. Bible school with Frances Wolfe as superintendent and Arlene Moore as assistant, plus primary supervision by Carl Hinkins. A 10:30 a.m. Communion is planned, followed by Wednesday prayer service. There will be no preaching service this Sunday. The public is invited to worship.
Sunday school at 9 30 a m Young people's service at 6 50 p m preaching at 7 30 p m Midweek prayer Thursday at 6 30 p m You are invited to worship in the little church near Curve Bridge Lester Morgan pastor
Church services and Sunday school times listed for Knottsville Circuit including Stoneking Grove Thornton Haymond Chapel Knottsville Wesley Chapel Mt Pleas Ant Martin Beulah with preaching Sundays at various times and youth fellowship at 8 p.m. Fifth Sundays include additional services.
CAPT VERNER VAN SYCKLE leads Salvation Army at 127 E Main St with schedule: Sunday 9:45 a m Sunday School 11 a m Holiness 6 p m Young People Legion 1 p m Street Service before Penney Store 8 p m Salvation Meeting. Tuesday 7 p m Preparation Class 8 p m Senior Soldier meeting. Wednesday 1 30 p m Ladies Home League 4 30 p m Band of Love. Thursday 7 p m Street Service 8 p m Mid Week Holiness. Friday 6 p m Girl Guards 7 p m Bible Study Corps Cadet Class. Open door for all, inviting worship and old fashioned gospel service.
The First Baptist Church announces 9 30 a m Sunday activities with officers and departmental superintendents. Morning worship 10 30 with theme The Mind of Christ and special music. Evening services at 7 30 including We Too Receive and fellowship. Choir trip to Northern Baptist Convention in Grand Rapids Michigan. prayer for relief donations on Sunday June 2.
The Church of the Nazarene Parkview lists Sunday Bible School at 10:00 a.m. with William V. Glover as Superintendent and Clarence Kirby as assistant. Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Nazarene Young People's Service at 6:30 p.m. with Mrs. Anna Lee Poole presiding. Evangelistic services 7:30 p.m. Pastor delivers message. Cottage Prayer Meeting 1:30 p.m. Monday and Prayer Meeting Wednesday at the church. Also includes household cleaning tip about removing paint splashes from glass with soap.
Harmony Grove Baptist and Blueville Church of Christ announce schedules led by Pastor Henry Loving and Minister Robert Coo. Bible study for all ages at 10 a.m. Sunday school. Morning worship at 10:30 with Lord's Supper at 11:30. Evening worship 7:30 p.m. Prayer service Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday classes for youth and children. Visitors urged to attend. Come let us reason together.
Warren Methodist Church outlines 9:30 am worship and Sunday school led by Rev. S M Carter with several division superintendents. Morning worship at 11:00 am youth fellowship at 6:00 pm and evening service at 8:00 pm. Weekday events include Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts under Rev Carter, midweek prayer, and choir rehearsal.
A local church listing shows Evangelist Robert Oper leading a 2:30 p m Sunday Bible study for adults and children at 131 East Main Street plus a 3130 Worship service sermon followed by communion offering. Thursday 8:00 p.m. Bible with Evangelist Robert Cooper of Blueville Church of Christ teaching adults. Special class for all children under Mrs J Bernard Mason and Mrs Arthur Veyon.
Rev. R. S. Davis serves as pastor Calvin Kid oversees Sunday worship at 11 a.m with preaching services on the second and fourth Sundays of each month. Everyone is welcome to attend this church notice.
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