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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1947

Page

2

St Matthias Episcopal Church Public Service Schedule

The church under Rector Rev George E Manson invites parishioners to attend worship at 11:00 Holy Communion, 10:46 Morning Worship, and 7:00 Young People's Fellowship. Sunday School at 9:30 and 9:45 for all ages. evangelistic service at 1:30. Bible study and prayer Tuesday at 7:30. Potomac District Christ Ambassadors Convention at Martinsburg May 28-30.

St. Matthias Episcopal Church George E. Manson West Main St. Mary's Sts Young People's Fellowship Potomac District Christ Ambassadors Martinsburg

Blueville Church of Christ Service Schedule

The Church of Christ in Blueville invites all to join Bible study for all ages at 6:30 a.m. Morning worship at 10:30 a.m. Evening worship at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible study at 1:30 p.m. A warm welcome awaits attendees at every service.

Blueville

Anthews Methodist Church Pentecost Memorial Sunday Schedule

Anthews Methodist at Main Street near Depot Square lists church school at 9:30 with divisions for adults youth and children, public worship at 10:35 featuring a children’s sermon Washington, and reception of new members. Post groups attend. Pentecost Memorial Sunday noted. Weekly activities include Wednesday dinner for church school workers, The New Life Hour, and choir practice Thursday.

Harry 8. White S. T. Seymour Ronald, Knotts M. T. Shomo Washington Reno Grand Army of the Republic Sons Union Veterans of the Taylor County Atlétican Legion Memorial Ladies of the Gar Grafton Christ Thm

St. Pauls Lutheran Church Service Schedule

St Pauls Lutheran invites worshipers to 9:15 Sunday school led by W Shafferman, 10:30 morning worship by the pastor with the sermon The Mission of the Comforter, and 7:00 services conducted by the church youth. All are welcome to attend all services.

W. Shafferman

First Brethren Church Dennis Invites All To Visit

The First Brethren Church in Dennis invites men, women, and youths to visit with living faith. Morning worship at 10:30 AM features a message titled I Jehovah Brought You Out. Afternoon Young People meet at 12:00 PM, followed by vibrant worship at 8:00 PM. Midweek prayer and Bible study Wednesday at 1:30 PM. Youth Center on the Hill Top hosts gatherings. Tygart Valley Youth Rally underway inviting city youth to join. Doors open Monday June 2nd at nine o'clock with teachers chosen for strong Bible knowledge and Christian character.

Dennis Jehovah

Bethel Methodist Church Service Plan in Longford

Bethel Methodist in Longford lists pastor L J as officiant for morning service at 10:00 with commemorative rites. Immortal details appear garbled but indicate a community religious gathering at the Bethel Methodist church.

Bethel Methodist Church L, J Longford

Evangelical United Brethren Church Sunday Schedule

The Evangelical United Brethren Church lists a 9 30 a m Sunday school led by John B Jenkins with Miss Virginia Lake as organist and numerous department su perintendents and assistants. Morning worship at 10 30 a m features a high school class recognition and choir. Evening worship and evangelistic service at 8 00 p m includes congregational singing and gospel message. Weekly events include Minnie Dole s class Monday 8 00 p m Philip Otterbein class Tuesday 8 00 p m and mid week prayer Bible study Wednesday with Children's Day preparations for June 1 and a pageant Feed My Lambs and Vacation Bible School June 2 13 all community children invited.

John B. Jenkins Virginia Lake Ruth Crouser Harold Waller Troy — Poling Lillian Reed Willan Travis Marjorie Biffle A. B. Cutright Harper Wooddell Carl Boylen Rosemary Cutright Minnie Dole Philip Otterbein R. R. Redinger Dawson A. Mims Virection Bible School

St Pauls Methodist Church Thayer Street Services Notice

Thayer Street St Pauls Methodist Church announces church school at 9 30 am and morning worship at 10 30 am led by Artie E Leonard general superintendent Youth Fellowship at 6 30 am no evening service Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 pm All are invited to attend these services }}

J. HL Carson Finister Church Artie E. Leonard

Pruntytown Methodist Church Service Schedule

Pruntytown Methodist Church led by Rev G G Wadsworth with Pastor Paul Bartlett. Sunday school at 10:00 am. Worship service on the first Sunday of each month at 4 80 pm. All welcome on the third Sunday of each month.

Paul Bartlett Superiniendens

Free Methodist Church Service Schedule

Last Run Free Methodist Church in Bev lists morning worship at 11:60 with Superintendent Charles Holt, church school at 9:80, and evening evangelistic services at 7:00. Pastor LEE M. SHAFFER delivers guidance across services.

Last Run Free Methodist Church Bev Lee M. Shaffer Church Charles Holt

Calvary Tabernacle Wendel WV Schedule and Leaders

Calvary Tabernacle in Wendel West Virginia lists a full weekly schedule including Sunday School at 2:30 p m Children Services led by Louise Ryan Evening Worship at 7:45 p m and a Friday Young People's meeting from 6:30 to 7:30 p m Rev Ruby G Foley pastor state overseer welcomes all. Also mentions The Invisible Church at 101 East Main Street with Evangelistic services Sunday 7:45 p m Bible study Thursday and Open Door Missionary Work taught by Mrs Della Knabenshue. All nationalities welcome to worship referencing Acts 17 26 31.

Louise Ryan Ruby G. Foley Church of Risen Christ the Invisible Church E. Main St John L. Bohn Della Knabenshue

First Baptist Church Service and Programs Summary

First Baptist Church announces 9 30 a m Sunday School with officers and department superintendents led by Latimer Bradley and Mrs Beulah Jones. 10 30 a m Memorial worship on Holy Spirit theme with choir. 6 30 p m Baptist Youth Fellowship. 8 00 p m High School Graduation service at city high school with city churches. Wednesday 7 30 p m Fellowship on echoes from the Northern Baptist Convention. Thursday choir rehearsals 7 7 30 p m.

Latimer Bradley Anas Winlte Treas John V W. McCafferty John V W McCafferty Walter Wolfe Beulah Jones Clayton Bryan Herbert Fornash Franklin Stilwell W. W. Menear Howard Lawson Baptist Youth Fellowship Northern Baptist Convention

First Presbyterian Church Notes Rev F Carl Davis

First Presbyterian Church announces Sabbath School at 10:00 am led by Mrs Bari Wilkinson with Mr Robert Love as assistant. Morning worship at noon features a summer study from Revelation titled Signs and Symbols. Brotherhood meets on the second Tuesday at 7:45 pm, Girl Scouts on Wednesday at 7:00 pm, and the church choir rehearses Friday at 7:30 pm. Visitors welcome.

Bari Wikinson Robert Love Brotherhood

Harmony Grove Baptist Church Schedule

Harmony Grove Baptist Rev Wm N Keen 10 00 Sunday school Ralph Lambert Sept 11 00 morning worship On second and fourth Sundays 7 00 pm Baptist Youth Fellowship and Sunday evening 8 00 pm Worship service on second and fourth Sundays 8 00 pm Wednesday one study except the Wednesday before the fourth Sunday preserved for business session Everybody welcome.

Rev. Wm Keen Aim Ralph Lambert Baptist Youth Fellowship

Oak Grove Baptist Church Service Schedule

Oak Grove Baptist Church led by Minister John A. Davis offers Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Al bert Matthew baptized. Worship services occur on the fourth Sunday each month at 11:00 a.m. A second Sunday worship service is held at 7:30 p.m. monthly.

John A. Davis Albert Matthew

Fall of the Northern Kingdom and Naaman Healing

The piece links Naaman the Syrian captain’s healing by Elisha to Israel’s fall from power under Jeroboam II. It traces a rapid succession of rulers, treachery, and Assyrian pressure culminating in 722 B C as Hoshea’s reign ends with Israel's captivity.

Syria Israel Naaman Elisha Ime Jordan Jeroboam II Zechariah Shallum Menahem Tiglathpileser Kingdom Pekahiah Pekah Hoshea I Assyria Isaiah Ephraim Hoshea Aria Whela

West Main Street Methodist Church Sunday Schedule

West Main Street Methodist Church lists Rev J B Staley as pastor. Sunday 9 30 am Sunday Church School with George H Couls as general superintendent and wardens C W Wells J B Harvey B H Has ae ace as primary supervisor. Worship at ?. Why Should I Be Grateful? Mid week prayer meeting at 7 30 pm Wednesday.

West Main Street Methodist Church Chmech and West Main Sts J. B. Staley

Fetterman Methodist Church Sunday School Roles Listed

Fetterman Methodist Church schedules Sunday school at 9 30 a m with Mrs C F Hall acting general superintendent Mrs George Elliott children's division superintendent Mrs Dave Withers adult division superintendent and Loyd O Mauller as lay leader.

C. F. Hall George Elliott Dave Withers Loyd O. Mauller

Blueville Methodist Church Service Schedule

Blueville Methodist Church announces a morning theme Why Should I Be Grateful at 9 30 then 10 30 Sunday School with George C Newcome general superintendent plus Mrs Walter Knotts superintendent of children division Mrs George W Hunt supt youth division Mr W Ve Lucas supt adult division Miss Lillian Sapp supt Youth Fellowship Baptismal Service at 4 15 at Tygart River end of new bridge Junior Fellowship at 2 06 Sunday afternoon Youth Fellowship meeting at 2 00 Thursday prayer service and Bible study each Thursday evening.

George C. Newcome Walter Knotts George W. Hunt W. Ve Lucas Lillian Sapp Tygart River New Bridge

Christian Science Center Service at 537 West Main St

The notice invites all to attend at Christian Science at 537 West Main St with the Golden Text from Psalms 42 11 asking why the soul is cast down and encouraging hope in God praising him as the health of countenance and my God all are welcome.

Naaman Slisna Elisha Jordan Hlrsha Syria

Parkview Nazarene Church Service Schedule

The Church of the Nazarene Parkview led by Pastor O C Mills posts Sunday Bible School at 10:00 a.m. with William V. Glover as superintendent, morning worship at 11:00, Nazarene Youth service at 6:30 with Ruth Knotts in charge, evangelistic service at 7:30, and midweek cottage prayer meeting Monday 7:30 p.m. Weekly radio show changes to 7:15 a.m. Saturdays on WMMN. all welcome.

Lev C. Mills William V. Glover Nazarene Youth Service Ruth Knotts WMMN

McConkey Free Methodists Church Schedule

Sabbath School at 10 am led by Rev H C Cooney pastor. Monta Morris oversees youth program with class at 11 am. Church class meeting at 11 am led by L Summers. Young People meeting led by Cela McCoy at 7 am. Preaching service at 7 30 pm. Wednesday prayer service at 7 30 pm.

H. C. Cooney Monta Morris L.summers Young People’s Meeting Cela McCoy

St Augustine Catholic Church Services Update

The notice lists St Augustine Catholic Church led by Rev M J Hannon with Masses at 10 a m and 1 a m, Sunday school, and weekly prayer service at 7 45 p m. Rev John McCord and Rev Ruby G Foley are associated, with Foley noted as state overseer of Church of God in Risen Christ. Located at Pearl St Beaumont Addition.

Pearl St. Beaumont Ruby G. Foley John McCord Church of God In Risen Christ

Berryburg Church Services Announced

The Church of Jesus Christ Berryburg lists services at the Little School House No 2. Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. Worship at 11:00 a.m. Evangelistic service at 7:30 p.m. Thursday midweek services at 7:30 p.m. Elder George M. Batson presiding.

Berryburg George M. Batson Little School House

Easter Services at St John’s Methodist Church

St John’s Methodist Church at Corner St John and Boyd Streets holds worship and preaching services at 10:30 am and 7:30 pm with Holy Communion on the first Sunday morning. Church School at 9:30 am. Evening Young People’s meeting at 6:30. Weekly midweek prayer and Bible study at 7:30 pm. Official Board meets first Wednesday. WSCS Circle No 1 meets first Thursday, Circle No 2 first Friday. Fisher Class meets second Tuesday. Woman’s Society of Christian Service meets second Tuesday. Choir rehearsals Thursdays at 7:00 pm.

Church School Freda iShroyer Circle No WSCS Wscs, Meets Each First Thursday Evening. 7:30 Pm.— Circle No. 2 Fisher Woman's Society of Christian Service L. J Twitty E Clowers Spmdren Ruthledge A. Jones Thelma Ellington Rome Julia Boston Troop 51 BSA William R. Lask Dames Jones

Rose Hill Methodist Church Schedule

Rose Hill Methodist on Valley Falls Road lists church school at 1 30 p m with Mrs Ethel Rutherford superintendent and midweek prayer service on Wednesday at 7 30 p m led by Pastor W J Richardson.

Rose Hill Methodist Church Valley Falls Road W. J. Richardson Ethel Rutherford

Beulah Baptist Church Weekly Schedule at Pruntytown

Beulah Baptist Church Pruntytown with D L Whitener pastor has 9 45 Sunday school led by O D Lambert superintendent and Hazel M Bartlett assistant. 10 45 Worship service theme Blessings of the Christian Home. 7 45 Worship service theme That Which Makes for Peace Revival begins Sunday 7 30 p m nightly through week prayer and Bible study led by Rev Robert McKinney

O. D. Lambert Hazel M. Bartlett Robert McKinney

Free Methodist Church Schedule Near Curve Bridge

Free Methodist Church near Curve Bridge announces a young people's service at 6 40 p m and preaching by the asks at 8 00 p m Midweek prayer service is set for Thursday at 6 30 p m You are invited to worship in the utile viaureh sear Our Bridge.

Thasks Viaureh Sear Our Bridge

West Virginia Industrial School Schedule and Scout Meetings

Daily chapel service at 8:00 a.m. and a movie for the boys. Tuesday 7:00 p.m. patrol meetings for Scouts of Troop 83. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. two short subjects from the Office of War Information. Thursday 7:00 p.m. regular Scout meetings for all Troop 83 scouts. Tenderfoot Investiture ceremonies or new events.

Office of War Information

Flemington Methodist Charge Church Schedules and Meetings

The Flemington Charge churches list Sunday school times and preaching services. Bailey Rosemont Webster Simpson Flemington and associated pastors Homer Waller Paul Wolfe S. Uttterback John Stout, with youth fellowship at 6:45 p.m. and midweek prayer meetings at 7 p.m.

Flemington Homer Waller John Stout Methodist

Salvation Army Weekly Schedule and Mother's Day Service

The Salvation Army listing outlines Sunday routines led by Cadet Verner Van Sychkle including Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. and morning worship at 11:00 a.m. A Mother’s Day service is planned at 11:00 a.m. with various division superintendents named. Weekday events cover meetings, band classes, youth activities, and choir rehearsals through Friday with ticketed pastor’s banquet.

Bible study schedule at Brinday church

At 131 East Main Street Brinday there is a 2:30 p m Bible study and 3:30 p m weekly service with sermon by Evangelist Robert Cooper of Blueville Church of Christ followed by communion and offering. An 8:00 pm Bible study with Evangelist Cooper for adults and a special class for children directed by Mrs J Bernard Mason and Mrs Arthur Veyer is noted.

Church of Christ (Colored East Main Street Brinday Robert Cooper Blueville Church of Christ J. Bernard Mason Arthur, Veyer

Second Baptist Church Sunday Schedule Announcement

Church notice from Second Baptist Church lists Pastor B. Davis leading Sunday school at 9 30 a m and worship service at 11 a m with preaching on the securing and fourth Sundays each month. All welcome. Also notes continued on page 3.

Second Baptist Church Davis Calvin Kid

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hey. J. Embly Church of Christ Anthews Methodist The Mother Church Main Street Depot Square ARTA F. Shomo Pastor Parsonage McGraw Ave St. Paul’s Lutheran Church K. Roof First Brethren Church Fest Br Charles Street A. Biknney F. Hauser Omareh Belial Evangelical United Brethren Church Harry Eckels Dewy Avenue Phonz St. Paul's Methodist Church Thayer Street G. G. Wadsworth Alfred J. Buescher Calvary Tabernacle Wendel W. VA First Baptist Church Warner T. Gifford First Presbyterian Church F. Carl Davis Harmony Grove Baptist Church Oak Grove Psalm Newman Campbell Samaria Fetterman Methodist Church Hazel-Atlas Plant Blueville Methodist Church Blueville Addition Christian Science West Main St Church of the Nazarene Parkview McConkey Cherry Calvary Tabernacle Church of Jesus Christ St. John’s Methodist Church St. John and Boyd Streete Beulah Baptist Church D. L. Whitener Pruntytown Free Methodist Church West Virginia Industrial School Methodist Church Beaa Il Bailey Rosemont Methodist Robert Savage Webster Methodist Paul Wolfe Salvation Army R Mail Verner van Syckle William Shaw Young People's Lai Harry Shaw Strees Penney William Shay Junior Legion J. Fantes Capt. Vansyckle Penney’s Sunbeams
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