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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1948

Page

2

Biography of Abraham From Ur to Canaan and the Covenant

A brief biographical sketch of Abraham founder of the Jewish race. It recounts Terah leading Abram Lot and Sarai from Ur to Canaan, Lot's capture and rescue, Melchizedek blessing Abraham, and God’s promise that Abram would become Abraham with a covenant to multiply his descendants despite their old age.

Adam Lord Abraham Terah Abram Lot Sarai Ater Sarah Chaldees Canaan Hanan Terah Hanan Melchizedek Sodom God Sarah Haran Saral Isaac

Memory Verse: Love the Lord with all thy heart and soul

A faithful quotation from Matthew 22 37 urging devotion to God. The verse emphasizes loving the Lord with all heart soul and mind as the greatest command.

Matthew Lord

Abraham and Lot in Canaan and the Birth of Isaac

Biblical narrative recounts Abraham moving to Canaan with Lot and their families, altars built at Bethel, sparing Sodom and Gomorrah, wars with kings, and the birth of Isaac. Abraham nearly sacrifices Isaac before an angel intervenes, and Sarah dies, with Abraham purchasing a burial field for her.

Abraham Lot Haran Canaan Bethel Jehovah Jordan River Garden of Eden Sodom Gomorrah

Services At The Churches Across The City

A consolidated listing of Sunday School times worship schedules and midweek services for multiple Baptist churches including First Baptist North Main Street Jewell Gatist Psiga h Mount Calvary Glenola West End Lexington Avenue Friendly Hilliard Memorial North Main Green Street Southside Conrad Memorial Pilot View Trinity Archdale Baptist Mission Temple Church and Baptist Temple Baker Town Rev A H Hale Rev A Hi Dunning C M Floyd J V Lanier Carl W Staley Rev G M Floyd Rev Charles McBride Glenn Gaffney Rev W C Guth Roy E Holder J W Ledwell Rev Woodrow W Robbins H Hampton Rev O L Kizer Rev A J Swinson and others. Services listed include morning and evening worship Sunday school and BTU midweek prayer services with locations and leadership.

West End Baptist Ennis and Redding W. C. Guth Coffey Gupt

Science Society on North Main Street Opens Weekly

Services Sunday at 11 led by the science society on North Main Street. Subject Are Sin Disease and Death Real. Sunday School at 9 45. Reading room open Wednesdays and Fridays 10 AM to 1 PM.

Science Society North Main Street

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Parish Schedule

Catholic church at 500 Montheu Avenue led by Rev Philip J O Mara offers confessions Saturday 5 to 5 30 and Sunday masses at 9 and 11 AM

Immaculate Heart OF Mary Montheu Avenue Philip J. O'Mara

Church of Christ Service Schedule in North Hampton Street

Church of Christ on North Hampton Street announces Rev. W. E. McGilvrey as pastor. Sunday School at 6:45 with Ervin Griffin as superintendent. Morning worship and sermon by the pastor. Christian Endeavor at 6:30. Evening worship at 7:30. Mid week Bible study Wednesday at 7:30.

Church OF Christ North Hamton Street W. E. McGilvrey Ervin Griffin Christian Endeavor

Church Of God services and pastors listed

The notice lists Church of God locations and pastors including Rev. Coy Yates Rev. Charles Manuel at 111 East Commerce Street with Sunday School 9 45 and services at 11 and 7 30 PM Rev Fred Jump at same address and Rev Kenneth E Jones at First Church of God with Sunday School 9 45 and morning worship 11 youth fellowship 6 30 and midweek prayer Wednesday 7 30.

Church OF Living God L. P. Rawley Farb Coy Yates Charles Manuel Church OF God East Commerce Street Fred Jump First Cruach OF God Kenneth E. Jones Guy E. Kennedy

St Mary's Episcopal Church Service Schedule

The notice lists Saint Marys Episcopal Church services and programs at North Martin Street and Farriss. Rector Rev Thomas Smyth conducts an eight oclock Holy Communion, eleven oclock morning service, nursery for children, six oclock candlelight service with rector meditation, and six thirty Young Peoples Service League with Sunday church school and Bible class.

ST Mary's Episcopal North Farriss Thomas Smyth Young People's Service League

Foursquare Church Schedules Services and Classes

Foursquare Church at 1800 Eng list Street under Rev. Lucille Brady lists Church School at 945. Morning worship at 11. Crusaders program 6. Evening service at 7:30. Prayer meeting Wednesdays at 7.

Foursquare Church Englist Street Lucille Brady Crusaders

Church Notices for Archdale and Oak Hill Friends

Archdale Friends Clifton Pearson minister holds Sunday School at 10 and morning worship at 11 with Youth Fellowship at 6 30 and choir practice Wednesday at 8. Oak Hill Friends Rev D Virgil Pike pastor offers Sunday School at 9 45 supervised by Cari Shepard and worship at 11 in the morning and 8 in the evening.

Archdale Friends Clifton CG Pearson A. M. Albion English OAK Hill Friends West Burton Street Virgil Pike Cari Shepard

Central Friends Church Service Schedule

Cecil D. Haworth leads Central Friends Church at South Main and Commerce with Bible School at 9 45 morning worship at 11 00 youth fellowship and junior fellowship at 6 30 evening worship at 6 30 choir rehearsal Wednesday at 7 30 and Fun and Fellowship Friday at 7 30.

Central Friends Church South Main and Commerce Cecil D. Haworth Bible

Missionary Alliance Gospel Tabernacle Service Schedule

Reverend Charles A. Epperson leads the Gospel Tabernacle with Church School at 9 45 Morning worship led by Ray Wagner supt Young people's hour at 6 45 and Evening worship at 7 30.

Gospel Tabernacle Charles A. Epperson Ray Wagner

Congregational Christian and Central Christian Church Services

Church notices list denominations and pastors at Central Christian on Corner Jones and Locke Street with Bible School at 10 A M and worship at 11 A M and 7 30 P M Supt Sam Snipes. Congregational Christian at West Green and Tryon streets with Rev Ben Joe Edro presiding morning worship 11 A M Church School 9 45 A M Bruno Woodell evening worship 7 P M.

Central Christian Corner Jones and Locke Street J. D. Boyd Bible School Sam Snipes Congregational Christian West Green Tryon Ben Joe Edro Bruno Woodell

Holiness First Pentecostal Church Service Schedule

Holiness First Pentecostal Church on Highland Avenue led by Rev. F A Dall. Sunday school at 9 45 A M with A M Mitchell Davis as superintendent. Preaching at 11 A M and 7 30 P M. PHYS meets 6 15 P M. Mid week prayer meeting and Bible study Wednesday at 7 30.

First Pentecostal Church Highland Avenue F. A. Dall A. M. Mitchell Davis

Bethel Temple Schedule Announces Weekly Services

Bethel Temple led by Pastor Rev F G Myers holds Sunday School at 9 45 morning worship at 11 Young people meet at 6 30 and evening worship at 7 30 Wednesday prayer at 7 30 Cottage prayer service Thursday 7 30 and Prayer and Praise Friday 7 30.

Bethel Temple F. GC. Myers

First Pilgrim Holiness Church Service Schedule

The First Pilgrim Holiness at 714 South Hamilton Street, Pastor Rev J A Grout, hosts Sunday School at 9 45 led by John Lain superintendent. Morning worship 11 A M Evening worship 7 30 Story hour 6 30 Prayer service Wednesday 7 30.

First Pilgrim Holiness South Hamilton Street J. A. Grout John Lain

Grace Lutheran church notices Sunday school 9 45 and service at 11

Grace Lutheran 808 Centennial Avenue lists Pastor Fred Rockett with Sunday school at 9 45 and morning service at 11. Walther League meets Monday at 7 30 P M.

Grace Lutheran Centennial Avenue Fred Rockett Walther League

Mohn Named Executive Director of Methodist Four Year Plan

The Rev Dr E Harold Mohn of Warren was appointed executive director of the Methodist Church four year plan The job starts immediately with headquarters in Chicago Bishop William C Martin of Dallas announced Mohn has led Warren First Methodist Church and previously served in Cleveland Canton and Wooster He will oversee a world wide teaching mission plus expanded missions and overseas relief The assembly featured missionary leader Ralph F E Diffendorfer urging Christians to meet world needs or risk losing ground to communism He conceived a world mission assembly for major Protestant denominations PAGE CONTINUES ON PAGE 8

Columbus E. Harold Mohn Warren The Methodist Church Oncé For Christ Dr. Mohn First Methodist Church of Ohio Chicago William C. Martin Dallas Tex Martin Mohn Cleveland Canton Wooster Ralph FE. Diffendorfer New York Diffendorfer Foreign Missions Division

Emmanuel Lutheran Worship Schedule and Sessions

Emmanuel Lutheran at North Main and Howell lists worship 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Rev. F. L. Conrad, D.D. is pastor. Sunday School begins at 9:45 a.m. Youth meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. on Sundays.

Emmanuel Lutheran North Main Howell F. L. Conrad

Methodist Church Schedules on North Main and Adjacent Streets

Local church listings show multiple Methodist congregations with pastors and service times. North Main at Richardson Street hosts First Methodist with morning worship at 11 and evening at 7:30, Sunday School at 9:45 led by L F Ferree. Main Street Methodist led by Rev J M Jones features 9:45 Sunday School, 11 morning worship, 6 youth, 8 evening. Calvary Methodist on East Green at Thissle lists 10 Sunday School, 11 morning worship, 7:30 evening, 6:15 youth. Archdale Methodist with Rev F Setzer lists 11 morning worship, 6:45 youth, 7:20 evening, 7:30 Wednesday prayer hour. Lebanon Methodist on North Wain at State shows 9:45 Sunday School, 11 morning worship, 7:30 evening worship, 6:30 young people.

First Methodist Church North Main Richardson Street W. Kenneth Goodson L. F. Ferree Calvary Methodist East Green Thissle T. L. Rale Archdale Methodist F. Setzer George B. Elder

Methodist Church Services and Schedules Listed

Jamestown Methodist Rev P S Dixon pastors the church with Sunday School at 10 A M and Morning worship at 11 A M R E Bundy supervises church school Fairfield Methodist on air field road beyond Allen Jay school led by Rev Frank Whitt with Sunday School at 10 A M and MYF at 6 30 P M Marvin Cashatt Sunday School superintendent Mitchell Grove Methodist Rivett Drive Extension Rev A Burgess pastor offers Sunday School at 9 45 A M Herman Billings superintendent Morning worship at 11 Young peoples service at 6 30 and Evening worship at 7 30

Jamestown Fairfield Methodist Mitchell Grove Rivett Drive A. Burgess Herman Billings Young Peoples Service

Ward Street and Peoples' Methodist church services listing

Ward Street Methodist with Rev M C Ervin as pastor holds Church School at 9 45. Morning worship at 11. Youth Fellowship at 6 15. Evening worship at 7 30. Peoples' Methodist on West Albertson Road led by Rev E M Dellinger with Church School at 9 45. Morning worship at 11. Young peoples service at 6 45. Evening worship at 7 30.

Ward Street Methodist M. C. Ervin E. K. Hedrick

Oakdale Methodist Church Service Schedule

Wade R. Bustie pastor leads morning worship at 11 with Sunday School at 10 and youth and evening services. Miss Mozeile Wagoner superintendent oversees Youth Fellowship at 6 P M and evening worship at 7.

Oakdale Methodist Jamestown Wade R. Bustie Mozeile Wagoner

Oak View Methodist Service Times

Rev N L Oliver pastors the Oak View Methodist church with Sunday School at 9 45 led by H J Linksupt and morning service at 11 and an evening service at 7.

Oak View

Methodist Churches in City Announce Services and Leaders

Wesley Memorial on North Main Street led by Rev. Paul Hardin Jr with church school at 9 45 and morning worship at 11. Lindsay Memorial on Montheu Avenue near Five Points led by Rev. Don Payne with 9 45 church school and 11 morning service. Highland Methodist with Rev. Sherrill holds 9 45 school 11 and 7 30 evening. Rankin Memorial at Barker and Adams led by Rev. John Cagie with 9 45 school 11 morning and 7 30 evening. Welch Memorial at Mangum and Lake led by Rev. Bolick with 9 45 school 11 morning and 7 30 evening. Continuous MYF and midweek prayers noted at several churches.

North Main Street Sheraton Place Paul Hardin, Jr E. M. Ovett Harry Bellsupt Rankin Memorial Methodist Barker and Adams Street John ¥. Cagie Welch Memorial Methodist Mangum and Lake Streets H. E. Bolick Walter Voncannon

Mormon Church Worship Schedule at 209 East Commerce

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at 209 East Commerce Street lists J. D. Smith as grand president. Sunday worship and Bible study begin at 10 AM with evening worship at 7:30 PM.

Church OF Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints East Commerce Street J. D. Smith Sunda

Nazarene Calvary Church of Nazarene services listed

The Calvary Church of Nazarene on Prospect Street formerly the Union Tabernacle lists Sunday School at 9 45 with Clyde Cry as superintendent Morning worship at 11 Evening worship at 7 30 led by Rev Clay Childress

Calvary Church OF Nazarene Prospect Street Union Tabernacle Clay Childress Clyde Cry

First Church of the Nazarene Weekend Services

The First Church of the Nazarene at 219 East Green Street is led by Pastor CG Brown. Sunday School starts at 10 A M with morning worship at 11 A M Evening worship at 7 30 P M. MYPS at 6 45 and Prayer and Praise on Wednesday at 7 30 P M.

First Church OF the Nazarene East Green Street C. C. Brown Hickory Chapel

Presbyterian Church Sunday Services Listed in City

Presbyterian churches present service times with pastors and leaders. First Presbyterian on North Main at Shirley lists Sunday school 9 45 morning worship 11 Youth Fellowship 5 P M and Evening worship 8 P M Brentwood Presbyterian led by Rev J P H McNatt offers Sunday School 9 45 and morning worship 11 Crestwood Presbyterian schedules Church School 9 45 and Evening service 7 30 with H C Simmons as superintendent.

First Presbyterian North Main Shirley Paul Tudor Jones P. H. Dalton, Sr Crestwood Presbyterian H. C. Simmons

Randolph Presbyterian Church Services Outlook

Randolph Presbyterian lists church school at 9 45 morning worship at 11 and evening worship at 7 30. The Young People meet Friday at 7 P M.

Randolph Presbyterian

Reformed First Reform Church Service Schedule

Rev. Carl A. Grimm presides as pastor. Sunday School at 9 45 morning worship at 11 Youth Fellowship at 6 30. Local congregation invites attendance and participation in weekly programs.

First Reformed Church Carl A. Grimm

Wesleyan Church Notices Include Schedule and Leaders

Wesleyan church list shows Rev. J. Paul Hill as pastor with church school at 9 45 led by H T Troxler. Morning worship at 11 and evening service at 6 15 referenced for WPYS broadcasts.

Hayworth Wesleyan J. Paul Hill H. T. Troxler

Hickory Chapel Wesleyan Worship Schedule

E Isenhour leads Hickory Chapel Wesleyan with Sunday School at 9 45 led by J C Putman supervisor morning worship at 10 45 WYPS broadcasts at 6 30 evening worship at 7 30

Hickory Chapel Wesleyan E. Isenhour J. C. Putman

Ennis Street Wesleyan and Bales Memorial Wesleyan Services

Ennis Street Wesleyan with Rev J C Reynolds pastor holds Sunday School at 9 45 led by Melvin Potts and morning worship at 11. WYPS at 6 30. Bales Memorial Wesleyan Jamestown with Rev E M Gardner pastor offers Church School at 10 A M and worships at 11 A M and 7 30 P M led by Sherman Farrington superintendent.

Ennis Street Wesleyan J. C. Reynolds Melvin Potts Bales Memorial Wesleyan Jamestown E. M. Gardner Sherman Farrington

Providence Wesleyan Service Schedule Notes

Providence Wesleyan near Allen Jay school lists Rev S T Brown pastor with Sunday School at 10 AM led by superintendent Vance McNabb Morning worship at 11 AM WYPS program at 6 30 PM with Mabel Huff presiding Evening service at 7 15 PM and a meeting Wednesday night

Providence Wesleyan Faifield Road Allen Jay S. T. Brown Vance McNabb Mabel Huff

Akron firm unveils non marking rubber heels and soles

Propriety owners of dance halls and bowling alleys gain a new edge as B. F. Goodrich of Akron introduces a likely unique line of non marking rubber heels and soles for footwear. The invention promises to reduce scuff marks and damage in entertainment venues.

Akron INS B. F. Goodrich Company

Revival to Bring Sam A Maxwell to Lebanon Methodist Church

Lebanon Methodist Church hosts a war services revival led by Dr Sam A Maxwell a North Carolina conference minister formerly in Durham Hamlet and Oxford. Services begin Sunday at 7 30 pm continuing nightly through October 17 with Maxwell described as a strong preacher and author with Duke Yale and Kentucky degrees inviting all to attend.

Sam A. Maxwell Lebanon Methodist Church Maxwell North Carolina Oxford Methodist Church Durham Hamlet Duke Yale University of Kentucky America D. D. Broome Lebanon Church Dr. Maxwell

Pope Pius XII Sends Mission Sunday Message to Catholics

Rome's Pope Pius XII issues a letter urging American Catholics to observe Mission Sunday. The note, dated September 15 1948 from Castel Gandolfo, calls for prayer and sacrifice to support the Pontifical Work for the propagation of the faith and missionary aid.

Rome Pius XII Divine Missioner Propagation of the Faith Society United States Castel Gandolfo

Revival Kicks Off At Oakdale Methodist Church

A series of revival services begins Sunday at Oakdale Methodist Church and continues through Friday. Meetings start nightly at 7 30 with Rev J L Ingram from Greensboro and Rev Wade R Bustle conducting the services.

Oakdale Methodist Church J. L. Ingram Proximity Methodist Church Greensboro Wade R. Bustle

Five New Methodist Ministers Open High Point Welcome

The Methodist churches of High Point host a joint service at Wesley Memorial to welcome five new ministers Reverends Goodson Rayle Ervin Sherrill Payne. Rev E M Jones will preside and each new pastor will participate with Goodson preaching on To Set At Liberty Them That Are Bruised. Church officials urge all Methodists to attend this welcome service.

High Point Wesley Memorial Methodist Church W. Kenneth Goodson First Methodist Church J. L. Rayle Calvary Methodist Church M. G. Ervin Ward Street Wesley Memorial Church

Fall revival planned at Pilot View Baptist Church

Pilot View Baptist Church schedules a fall revival from October 10 to October 23 with evangelist Rev. David Oldham of Thomasville and pastor Rev. R. L. Kizer. Mt. Holly pastor Rev. C. C. Roberts preaches at 11 am, basket lunch 12:45, song service afternoon, no Sunday night service.

Pilot View Baptist Church David Oldham Thomasville R. L. Kizer C. C. Roberts Mt. Holly N.C Oldham

Evolution of the plow replacing the hoe in farming

The piece notes the first major mechanical advance in agriculture was the plow evolving from the hoe, signaling a shift to mechanization in farming methods.

Scientists Question Surfaces on Giant Outer Planets

Astronomers remain unsure if Jupiter Saturn Uranus and Neptune possess solid surfaces. Observations suggest deep gaseous compositions with possible liquid and metallic layers beneath thick atmospheres. Further study aims to reveal internal structures and potential cores.

Jupiter Saturn Uranus Neptune

Special Series Of Messages At Lexington Avenue Baptist Church

Rev Woodrow Wilson Robbins opens a Sunday evening series at Lexington Avenue Baptist from now until Christmas. Parishioners are urged to read the Gospel of Matthew with the pastor using the American Bible Society edition, and the public is invited to attend.

Lexington Avenue Baptist Church Woodrow Wilson Robbins American Bible Society

Town Prefers Classrooms Over Mines in Blythe Township

Supervising Principal James B. Nash says Pennsylvanias program will provide 12,000 dollars to Blythe Township to help pay seven former teachers for six months through Sept. 1. The teachers quit after not receiving salaries since March and even offered to work in mining to support the district payroll.

Pottsville Blythe Township James B. Nash

Depth Does Not Ease Swimming Difficulty

Contrary to belief, swimming at 100 feet deep is not easier than swimming in 10 feet of water. The statement contrasts depth with effort and suggests similar challenge levels across depths.

Hayworth Memorial Wesleyan Methodist Church Bus Schedule

Hayworth Memorial Wesleyan Methodist Church announces a free Sunday School bus service to reach the unchurched. Buses depart at 9 00 A M from Hill Street and Grace with routes stopping at listed streets and intersections in Asheboro and Valley Ridge areas.

Haywood Wesleyan Church Hill Street Grace Carter Comme Carter E. Gree Russell Arch Russell Hines Russell Asheboro Snow Wise Lake Lake Grace and Kearns Valley Ridge Austen Austen Burge Burge Player Drive Willowbrook Vail Willowbrook Tay Hayworth Church

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