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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1949
Page
5
A church feature reflects on Jesus ministry beyond Galilee and Judea, via Samaria and Perea, linking the Father’s plan to Holy Week rites. It notes Palm Sunday preaching, Holy Week communions, baptisms, and upcoming church activities led by Rector Rev. S. Hughes Garvin, with youth groups and guild events.
The church announces a 9 30 Sunday School with O A Albaugh in charge and a 10 30 Palm Sunday sermon by Rev John I Parr titled Thine Is the Kingdom. Cantata The Seven Last Words by Theodore Du Bois at 7 30 with soloists Franklin Bens Betty Lou Anderson and Robert Easton. Easter sunrise service at 6 30 baptismal service 9 30 church school 10 30 Easter worship and dedication of children.
Palm Sunday services at First Presbyterian Church include church school at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 11 a m with the spring class of new members reception. Latecomers meet the session at 10 a m in the lecture hall for official reception and seated with members. Dr Pieters to preach Christ Above Us Bea. School of Missions session starts 6 30 p m with a covered dish supper followed by a showing and discussion on The Peking Story and the Far Eastern Christian program.
The Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m to study Jesus Perean Ministry Rev M E Clay will preach on The Victorious Christ at 10 30 a m Youth services at 6 30 p m Nancy Kindred leads N Y P S and Mrs John Snodgrass supervises Juniors Rev Clay outlines The Cross Reveals in the 7 30 p m evangelistic service A midweek prayer meeting is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m
The First Church of God announces a postponed Bible study due to a wedding. Sunday school at 9 30 a m with buses to Mayfield Maple Park and Clifton Farms. Tom Howard superintendent with Ralph Evans and Clyde L Cruse as assistants. Morning service at 10 30 Dr R C Caudill speaks on What Shall We Do with Jesus My God My God Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me. Organist Nelevene Fugate and pianist Edris Hughes DeHart. Youth Rally at 6 30 p m in the young peoples room directed by the young folk. Evening evangelistic service at 7 30 Sermon Why God Forsook His Son While He Was Dying on the Cross. Christ's Words on the Cross on Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Communion Thursday at 7 30 p m. Easter Play Friday at 7 30 in the main auditorium.
Maple Park E.U.B. Church holds Sunday school at 9:30 led by Donald Wagner. Palm Sunday observed at 10:30 with a sermon by the pastor. Youth Fellowship at 6:30 p.m. Evening worship at 7:30 with sermon Where Is Your Faith.
Avalon Cumberland Presbyterian Church lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m with O E Comer superintendent in charge. Morning worship begins 10 45 a m with sermon by Rev G F Carter pastor. Young People 6 30 p m supervised by Mrs W O Fugate. Evening service 7 30 p m directed by the pastor. Adult class Thursday 7 30 p m at Mrs Margerum 160 Oberon Dr.
The First Church of Christ at 1914 First Ave begins its Bible school Sunday at 9:15. Adult classes start at 9:40, with morning worship at 10:30 and Rev. W D Brock delivering The Symbol of the Palm. Evening service at 7:30 features The Romance of the Cross and is supported by the Loyal Women's class. Communion observed at both services. Candle Light Communion Thursday. Youth meet Sunday at 6 in the church basement for recreation and devotional hour.
Church of God on Main Street announces a Saturday Youth for Christ service at 7 30 p m with special singing by Cincinnati groups Young Ladies and Young Men's Quartet and Rev John Meadows as speaker Also Sunday school starts at 2 00 p m with all ages classes led by superintendent W H Starr An Easter egg hunt is planned at Todhunter Road home of Mr and Mrs W H Starr Easter Sunday A monthly songfest will replace the 2 45 p m service Wednesday prayer and praise will be at 7 30 p m
Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints will convene under director Russell Rockwell at 9 30 a m with 11 a m speaker Lloyd Adams of Columbus discussing The Law of Repentance. Evening services at 7 30 feature The Law of Faith with Lloyd Adams as speaker. missionary services nightly except Saturday.
The Holiness Tabernacle Of The Universe announces Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by Mrs Daisy Smith morning worship at 11 30 a m with Rev H K Kilgore in charge Women's Day service at 3 30 p m with Mrs Willa Kilgore in charge H Y P U meets at 6 p m Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m Prayer meetings are Tuesday and Friday at 7 30 p m
Church announcements must reach the desk of the Church Editor by Thursday afternoon. Notices may be mailed or delivered by courier to ensure publication.
Bethlehem Lutheran outlines Holy Week events with five special services and Holy Week timings. Palm Sunday texts by Dr H G Schmidt. weekly services begin 9 15 a m with worship at 10 36 a m and 7 30 p m Holy Communion on Holy Thursday and Good Friday. confessional service Friday at 7 p m with sacraments announced 6 00 to 7 15 p m Tuesday to Thursday. Brotherhood meeting postponed to April 20.
Oakland Presbyterian Church announces junior church services at 9 15 a m led by William Van Guelpen with a junior sermon by Rev Richard E Moore The adult service at 10 30 a m features Moore on Triumph and Trial New members to be received infant baptism administered The Clipper Club meets Tuesday 7 30 p m at 1303 Baltimore St with YMCA figure Mrs Harry terbraak to speak Elders meet Wednesday 8 p m Choir rehearsal Thursday 7 p m Covered dish dinner after which Communion meditation The Last Supper will be delivered by Mr Moore A candle light service Friday 8 p m themed The Words from the Cross
Bethel A M E church observes 9 30 a m worship under Mrs Thelma Doty with Rev R E Taylor preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m. Official board meets Monday 8 p m senior choir rehears Tuesday 7 p m midweek prayer Wednesday 7 30 p m Optimists Club hosts Christine Hamilton home Thursday 8 p m sunrise service 6 a m Sunday under Senior Board director Mrs Bertha Washington accompanist Miss Hazel Jones.
The Pentecostal Youth Fellowship meets Saturday at 7 30 p m with Edsel Noble presiding Speakers Jessie Spicer and Mary Culbertson discuss At Calvary The Barry sisters and the Pentecostal Trio provide music Sunday school at 10 with Goebel Oliver in charge Morning services at 1 pm and a 7 pm evangelistic service led by Rev John W Sullivan sermon on Lord is it a. m.
Elk Creek Baptist Church announces a 10 a.m. morning service led by George Coldiron and an 11 a.m. service with Rev. Joseph Carl speaking on I Have Seen Thy Ways. Norval Langworthy and his Gospel Singers perform at 2 30 p.m. Young People services are at 7 p.m. and the 8 p.m. service features a sermon on Excuses by the pastor.
The Christian Science Lesson Sermon for April 10, 1949 centers on the topic Are Sin Disease and Death Real. It highlights the Golden Text from Psalms 103 and cites passages from the Bible and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy. It emphasizes spiritual demonstration over material beliefs and the healing power of divine Spirit.
Calvary Methodist Church announces 9 15 a m service directed by J F Seibold with worship at 10 30 a m. Baptisms by request. Evening choir service with Mrs Roy Davies on organ and soloist Mrs Winifred Sabo. Golden Circle Class meets April 11 at 7 30 p m at Mrs Elbert Tannreather 627 Garfield St. Midweek prayer Wednesday at 7 30 p m Youth Choir 7 30 p m Senior Choir 8 30 p m Easter program by Wilbur Fish the Joy Bell Ringer Thursday at 7 30 p m.
Saint Pauls Evangelical And Reformed announces two Palm Sunday services tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Rev Harold H Jung speaks on The Stones Would Have Cried Out with new member reception at 10:15. Bible school at 9:15 led by Robert Shaffer. Senior and junior activities and choir rehearsals listed with Holy Week services and Holy Communion observance.
Union Baptist Church announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m under superintendent Miss Annetta Moore with the topic Jesus Perean Ministry Delegates for the District S S and B Y P U meeting in Lima will be chosen Deacon Cunningham and Deacon Lemuel Smith lead devotions at the 10 45 a m service The sermon by Rev R L Robinson at 5 30 p m with Mrs Sally Furgeson as discussion leader The evening sermon at 7 45 p m Monday 8 p m union chorus rehearsal Senior choir Tuesday 8 p m mid week prayer Wednesday 8 p m Faithful Few Club and junior choir Thursday 8 p m Circle I Missionary Society convenes 1 30 p m Friday at Mrs Elizabeth Moore 17th Ave Circle II meets with Mrs Idella Conley 17th Ave 7 30 p m
A dense list of local worship places includes St John Roman Catholic on Curtis and First Ave with multiple Mass times, and numerous congregations across Middletown such as Woodlawn Avenue’s Presbyterian services, First United Brethren, Holiness Tabernacle, Church of God Lakeside, and Salvation Army. The roster notes pastors, service times, Sunday schools, and midweek prayer meetings, reflecting an active interdenominational religious community.
Philips Chapel C M E holds an morning service directed by J F Harley with Rev M H Hayes delivering the sermon. An evening service at seven o clock precedes a turkey dinner in the dining room from 1 to 5 p m served by the senior choir.
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