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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1955
Page
2
Local church listings show weekly schedules across denominations. Macedonia Church of the Living God, First Evangelical and Reformed, English St Baptist, Oak Hill Friends, First Presbyterian, Gospel Tabernacle, and others share Sunday School, worship times, youth groups, choirs, and midweek services with guest speakers and mission programs.
Newman Campbell surveys Luke 3 1 38 focusing on John the Baptist as forerunner to Jesus Rome rules Palestine and John preaches repentance for sins Baptism by John contrasts with Jesus baptism by the Holy Spirit The heaven open as the voice proclaims Jesus beloved Son and well pleased in Him
The text recounts John the Baptist addressing moral failings of Jews and rulers, urging practical repentance. He tells tax collectors to demand only what is due and soldiers to refrain from violence, symbolizing cleansing and preparation for Christ. It reflects on quiet prayer amid modern noise and gratitude for charitable helpers.
The Rev. Malcolm Reese has become minister of Lindsay Memorial Methodist Church at 1208 Montheu Ave succeeding Rev. Roy Putman. Reese came from First Methodist Church in Reidsville and is a graduate of Lenoir Rhyne College and Duke Divinity School. He served pastorates in Gastonia Albemarle Shelby and Reidsville. his wife Doris Harrison is active in church work. They have five children.
The fall Open Board Meeting of the Southern Region of the International Society of Christian Endeavor gathers in High Point at the Sheraton Hotel. NC and out of state delegates arrive from Virginia Georgia Tennessee Kentucky and New York for sessions led by Elizabeth McKnight and featuring Dr. Gene Stone Carroll Wright and others. Local attendees include Lucy Ashley Mozelle Dick B Z Rough Tracey Miller and Rev Lloyd Sechriest with a welcome at First Evangelical and Reformed Church and an evening reception hosted by the High Point Young Adult society. A dinner at Marcella Thornton's Deep River home caps the day with NC Union executives as hosts.
Harvest Home Festival at First Evangelical and Reformed Church begins a week of evening services for the Fall Preaching Mission. Congregation decorates the sanctuary with vegetables fruit and canned goods to express thanksgiving. Speakers include Rev Dr Harvey A Fesperman from Salisbury and pastors J L Levens Harry D Althouse Roy E Leinbach. Services at 7 30 each evening through Friday.
Genenne Day at Flint Hill Congregation Christian Church starts with an 11 a.m. worship service tomorrow. Dinner will be served on the church grounds at noon and an afternoon quartet will perform.
The Wesley Memorial Methodist Church lists Sunday services at 9 45 am with a message from the minister and an evening program at 6 15 pm by the visitation committee. Weekday events include WSCS missions Judy Susannah Wesley Class Official Board meeting and carillon choir rehearsals with choir groups and district supper meetings.
The First Church of Christ lists Sunday services at 9 45 a m Bible School and 11 a m Morning worship with a sermon titled One God and Mediator Evening worship at 7 30 p m followed by Coming to Jesus Night Youth meets at 6 30 p m The Hour of Power is Wednesday at 7 30 p m and Friday hosts Ladies Aid at 7 30 p m
Lebanon Methodist outlines a week of church activities with State Senator O A Kirkman delivering Layman's Day remarks at 6 30 pm The schedule includes MYF meetings choir practices mid week prayer service an official board meeting and a Friday chicken pie supper to benefit the building fund
Layman's Day will be observed at Pleasant Grove Methodist Church between High Point and Thomasville at 11 o'clock tomorrow morning. State Senator O Arthur Kirkman of High Point will be the main speaker on the program.
Sunday schedules feature First Assembly of God with Sunday School at 9 45 and revival services at 7 45 p m led by Rev James Turner of Greensboro. Grace Lutheran lists multiple services and meetings including a Sunday sermon on Its Faith That Counts and weekly classes and choir sessions.
Sunday Bible study at 10 am and worship at 11 am. Evening service at 8 pm. Wednesday mid week study at 8.
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