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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1950
Page
5
A historical reflection contrasts the Gospel of Jesus Christ with world news of war and crime. It credits two factors for early Christian growth in a hostile Roman world: intense devotion of the disciples to their Master and spiritually strengthened mission. The text urges modern Christian witnessing as essential to triumph of the Gospel.
Rev Kenneth S Learey will lead Sunday worship at 1030 a.m with a male chorus. Tom Timmons will present Prince of Peace declamation. Three children services are planned at 1030 and a Christmas party plan will be revealed at Sunday School 930 a.m. Youth Group meets 626 p.m with First Baptist guests.
Christian Growth will be the Bible School theme at 9 30 am Wayne Dunn will deliver New Testament Convention at the 10 30 am service Communion observed at 1 30 pm Evening service starts at 7 30 pm with Eugene Brandenburg preaching What is he Church of Christ
The Lethel M E Church announces Sunday morning worship at 11 with Rev R E Taylor delivering the message after Sunday school at 9 30. At 5 30 the Optimistic Club presents Mrs Haze Jones in a piano recital. The public is invited.
Ings Mills Baptist Church announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m directed by Manford McGui v superintendent Worship services are at 1 45 a m and 7 30 p m Young People Bible study at 6 15 p m All times are listed for the upcoming Sunday activities referenced in church notices.
Oakland Presbyterian Church at 9 15 a m lists the church school under Superintendent William Van Guelpin. Rev Richard E Moore delivers the second sermon in a two part series on Communism and Christianity at 10 30 a m. Y T Fellowship convenes at 6 p m with the Stewardship Commission program.
The Church of the Nazarene will host a morning worship service at 10 30 led by Rev M E Clay with the subject Perfecting the Lacking Sunday school gathers at 9 30 under James Conrad supervision Youth services begin at 6 45 p m and the evening message at 7 30 by Rev Clay carries You Shall Be Judged name and place preserved in this compact record
New Era Baptist schedules a Sunday school at 9 15 directed by Oliver Smith on The Stewardship of the Gospel. Mission Circle leads devotions at 10 35 with senior choir music, Rev. Joseph Pate delivers the sermon. 3 30 closing services mark the Willing Worker Club anniversary. Public invited. Evening service at 7 30.
Mt Zion Monroe Smith directs Sunday School at 9 30 teaching The Stewardship of the Gospel. Deacons lead devotions at 11 15 and 7 30 with sermon by Rev F H Hampton. B Y P U convenes at 6 30 under Allen.
Pleasant Ridge offers Sunday School at 9 30 and church at 10 30 with Youth Fellowship at 7 pm. Jacksonburg holds worship at 9 30 and Sunday School at 10 30. Both churches are led by Pastor Rev. Lloyd E. Davis.
The Church of God Tabernacle presents a Christmas film by N. W. McCoy. Rev. C T Walters delivers the sermon at 10 45 a m. Young People's service begins at 6 45 p m followed by an evangelistic service at 7 45 p m.
Identical worship at 8 a.m. and 10 30 a.m. with Holy Communion at both. Sunday School at 9 15 a.m. led by Fred Fahrenholz superintendent. Adult Instruction Class at 6 30 p.m.
First United Presbyterian opens at 9 30 a m with devotions led by Donald Skinner superintendent The Stewardship of the Gospel is the study topic The Communicants Class meets at 10 a m in the Chancel The Rev Colin H Campbell preaches The Book that Makes a Difference A special congregational meeting follows worship to elect or reelect two elders Evening service at 6 30 p m led by Ray Kramer
The First Church of Christ holds Bible School at 9 15 a m led by Superintendent Harlan Jarvis. Rev W D Bock preaches on Partners in Finance at 10 30 a m with nursery provided. Evening service at 7 30 features The Man Who Had the Proof. Loyal Women's Class sings in the choir.
Second Baptist Church will hold Sunday School at 9 30 a m led by superintendent B W Haywood with the topic Stewardship of the Gospel. Deacons will lead 10 50 a m devotionals Rev T H Ward will deliver the morning message. Music by choirs and Gospel Chorus. B T U at 6 p m with Miss Rowena Baker president. Pastor leads 7 30 p m worship.
Maple Park E U B Church schedules Sunday school at 9 30 under Miss Irene Centers superintendent. At 10 30 a m pastor Rev James B Recob will speak on His Word Our Guide. At 7 30 p m Rev Donald Carper of Salina Kansas will speak.
At 9:30 a.m. services morning sermon by Dr. E. R. Turner on Thy Word Is Truth. 10:30 a.m. sermon by pastor Turner. Youth Fellowship meets at 6:30 p.m.
Enterprise Sunday school convenes at 10 a.m. to study The Fellowship of the Gospel. Rev. Roy B. Potter directs the 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. services. Young Peoples Fellowship meets at 6:30 p.m.
Jehovah's Witnesses announce a Bible lecture at the Kingdom Hall located at 2304 Central Ave. The topic is Surviving the Global War.
Blue Ball Church school meets at 10 a.m under Mrs direction. At 11 a.m the sermon topic Christian Assurance will be delivered by Rev. Byron H. Sprague, pastor.
The Rev. Frank E. Sowards will lead the 10:45 a.m. and the 7:30 p.m. services at Mayfield Church. John Schmidt serves as assistant superintendent and will be involved in the program.
Gratis Church Of The Brethren holds Sunday School at 9 30 am and a 10 30 am worship with Rev. Frank Eby preaching on The Early Church Let your Light So Shine before Men that They May See your God Works and Glorify your Father Which Is in Heaven.
Eldon A Hutchison, minister at Mt Pleasant Baptist Church, will preach the topic Preach The Word at the 10:45 morning service. A brief church article notes the sermon aims to inspire the congregation.
Church notices must reach the desk of the Church Editor by Thursday after noon. They may be mailed or delivered by courier.
A listing of church meetings and club activities for Tuesday through Saturday. Includes First Church of Christ WCTU Girls' Club 2 p.m. and many church groups at First Methodist Second Baptist Oakland Presbyterian Bethlehem Lutheran Calvary Kings Mills and others with times from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. across days.
The Christian Science Lesson Sermon on December 10, 1950 centers on God as the preserver of man. Golden Text from II Samuel proclaims the Lord as rock fortress and deliverer, with the Bible and Science and Health passages stressing spiritual power over the physical and enduring divine strength.
Calvary Methodist Church schedules a 9:15 a.m. school session directed by J F Seibold, a 10:30 a.m. sermon by Rev Fletcher E Shoup, and a 6:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship. The city wide Prince of Peace contest will be held at 7:45 p.m. at the church.
Sunday School starts 9 30 a m with buses to Mayfield Maple Park Clifton Farms and Route 73. Worship at 10 40 a m led by Dr R C Caudill on His Grace Is Sufficient. Choir performs. Evangelistic services at 7 30 p m with Dr Caudill speaking Binding the Strong Man of in.
The St Paul Evangelical and Reformed Church will hold services at 8:30 and 10:15 a.m. Attending the 9:15 a.m. Bible school, Robert Hoppe will direct the devotional service on the topic Stewardship of the Gospel.
The First Baptist Church will host a sermon titled They Told Us He Was Coming by the Rev John I Parr at the 8:30 and 10:40 a.m. services. Church school is at 9:30 a.m. led by Alva Taylor, superintendent. Youth Groups meet at their usual times.
Ascension Episcopal invites worship with Holy Communion at 8 a.m. and Church School at 9 30. The 11 a.m. service includes morning prayer Holy Baptism and the presentation of pledges. Young People s Fellowship gathers at 7 p.m.
Union Baptist Church schedule lists Miss Annetta Moore as superintendent conducting Sunday School at 9 30 am on The Stewardship of the Gospel. Rev R L Robinson preaches at 11 15 am with afternoon services at 3 30 pm guest Church of God Lincoln Ave Rev William Reynolds. Young People meeting and evening worship at 7 30 pm.
The church Sunday schedule lists a 10 am Sunday school directed by Superintendent Henry Driver. The 11 am service features the sermon For the Healing of the Nations. The 7 30 pm service presents The Trueful Life sermon.
The notice details a church program with the ambassadors Bible Class at 11 a.m. at Mr. and Mrs. James Faries home and Class II Catechism at 9 30 a.m. in the parish house for the junior choir each Sunday.
George Williams Jr. filed for divorce from Virginia Williams in Case No 66009 in the Common Pleas Court of Butler County Ohio on grounds of Gross Neglect of Duty. Respondent Virginia Williams, last known address 68 E Concer Ave Orlando Florida, must answer by December 23, 1950. otherwise the petition may be granted. JOSEPH TRIEP, Clerk. Richard J. Leydon, Deputy. H. O. Finkleman, Attorney. Notice dates November 4 11 18 25 December 2 9.
Helen Edwards Benzing residing at 1310 Oak Street Kingsport Tennessee is notified that on November 1950 James A Benzing filed for divorce in the Common Pleas Court Butler County Ohio case 66072 on grounds of Gross Mesos of Duty. Defendant must answer by December 1950 or the prayer will be granted. Clerk Joseph T. Kiep Deputy Richard J. Leydon Sohngen Parrish Beeler and Egbert Attorneys. Nov 125 Dec 29 16 23
Listings for First Baptist Grace Baptist Mt Zion Baptist New Era Baptist New Hope Baptist Second Baptist Zion United Lutheran and others. Daily schedules include Sunday school worship times prayer meetings BTU and youth groups with varied start times across several streets and pastors.
The Union Baptist at 508 18th Ave led by Pastor Rev RL Robinson lists Sunday school at 9 30 am worship at 11 am and Young People meeting at 6 pm.
Central Church of Christ at 1104 First Ave. led by Pastor Francis Scheffler offers Bible school at 9:30 and morning service at 10:30 with evening worship at 7:30 p m Prayer on Wednesday at 7:30. Church of Christ at 405 Gideon Road led by Wayne Dunn Sr. holds Bible study at 9:30 a m Sunday worship 10:20 am communion at 11:30, singing practice at 1 p m and evening worship at 7:45 p m Midweek Bible study Wednesday at 7:00 p m. First Church of Christ at 1914 First Ave under Rev WD Brock offers Bible school at 9:15 a m and morning worship at 10:30 a m with Wednesday prayer at 7:30 p m.
Church notices list Enterprise Baptist Church at 3000 Yankee Rd with Rev Roy D Potter as pastor including Sunday school at 10 a.m. and multiple services. Mayfield Baptist Church at North Winton St Mayfield lists Joseph Carl as minister with Sunday school at 10 a.m. and services at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. plus Thursday prayer at 7:30 p.m.
First Church of Christ Scientist at 2000 Central Ave lists Sunday school at 9 30 am and services at 11 am with a testimonial meeting Wednesday at 8 pm. Reading room open daily except holidays from 1 30 to 4 30.
Local church notices list service times for First Church of God Crawford Logan with pastors Dr R C Caudill and C T Walters, Meadowlawn Church of God, and Main Church of God at First Ave and Main Street. Services include Sunday school mornings, worships, youth fellowships, evangelistic services, and Wednesday prayers with specific times.
The Church of the Brethren at 105 Moore Street conducts Sunday school at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Bible study and worship follow. Reverend Dan L Blickerstaff leads the services.
The Church of the Ascension on Mc Gee Ave and Park Dr lists Holy Communion at 8 a.m and 11 a.m on the first Sunday, church school at 9:30 a.m, sermon at 11 a.m, Young People's Fellowship at 7 p.m, Ascension Junior League at 7 p.m, Men's Club on the first Monday, Women's Guild on the second, and Vincent Society on the third Thursday.
The Evangelical and Reformed Church at 114 South Broad Street led by Rev Harold H Jung offers Bible school at 9 15 a m worship at 10 15 a m Wednesday Girls Choir 6 30 p m Senior Choir 7 30 p m and Saturday catechetical instruction at 9 30 a m leading community worship and activities.
Rev John Papadopulos leads Greek Orthodox church services at Sundays and holidays with service at 9:15 am and 12:00 noon.
Bree Seolom Congregation at 1410 1st Avenue lists Friday night service at 6 p.m and Saturday service at 6 30 a.m. Sunday school starts at 10 a.m Hebrew school runs Monday through Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m led by Rabbi David Korb.
Morning worship at 9:30 am and evening service at 7:30 pm are listed for the Latter Day Saint reorganized church at 2025 Logan Ave. Zion League meetings occur Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran at 212 So Broad St announces pastor Bernard E Heuer leads morning worship at 8 am and 10 30 am with Sunday school at 9 15 am retained for parishioners and visitors.
Bethel A M E Church at 1017 Columbia Ave led by Rev R E Taylor offers morning worship at 11 00 am Sunday school at ?:30 am and evening service at 7 30 pm with midweek prayer Tuesday choir at 7 40 pm Christian Endeavor League meets 6 30 pm. Calvary Methodist at 11 South Broad St with Rev Fletcher E Shoup holds morning worship 10 30 am Sunday school and youth fellowship 6 30 pm. First Methodist at 126 South Broad St led by Rev Kenneth S Learey presents Sunday school 9 30 am morning worship 10 30 am Children’s Church 10 30 am Teens and Twenties 6 25 pm and Wednesday choir night. Phillips Chapel Colored Methodist at 615 Ninth Ave led by Rev Moses J Hayes has Sunday school 10 am morning worship 1 00 am and evening worship 7 00 pm.
First Church of the Naz a Rene at 1701 Columbia Avenue announces services led by Rev M E Clay. Sunday school at 9:30 am, morning worship 10:30 am, NYPS 6:30 pm, evangelistic service 7:30 pm, and Wednesday midweek service at 7:30 pm.
Prayer at 6 a.m. Sunday school at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11:30 a.m. Afternoon and evening services. Altar prayer and testimony led by Elder C. Holiday at 1219 Young Street Bethlehem Temple. Lakeside Church of God services listed with pastor Rev. D. A. Biggs. Sunday school 10 a.m. Morning worship 11 a.m. Evening evangelistic service 6 p.m. Wednesday prayer 7:30 p.m. Friday Young People's 7:30 p.m.
Listings show multiple congregations with service times and pastors. Avalon Cumberlund area churches include First Presbyterian and United Presbyterian, Mayfield Cumberland Presbyterian, and Oakland Presbyterian with specified worship, Sunday school, Young People's, and prayer meeting times.
The churches listed present daily and weekend Mass times. Holy Trinity in Manchester and Clark offers Low Mass at 6 30 am and 11 30 am, Children’s Mass at 8 30 am, High Mass with Benediction at 10 am. St John in Curtis and First lists Low Masses at 6 30 am and 8 15 am, High Mass at 11 30 am, with rosary at 2 30 pm. St Mary at 3709 Central Ave conducts Mass at 8 30 am and 11 30 am with weekday Masses at 7 am and Friday Benediction at 7 30 pm.
The Rev Paul V Go lem biedzewski leads services at 14 Eighth Ave offering Sunday masses at 7:30 a.m. low mass and 9:30 a.m. high mass with benediction. Weekday mass at 7 a.m with Rosary and Benediction Friday at 5:30 p.m.
Sunday school at Citadel on South Canal Street led by Capt Kenneth D Sharp at 9 45 am with worship at 1 am and an open air service at 7 30 pm Young People's at 6 45 pm and salvation meeting at 8 pm Wednesday prayer at Citadel. Garfield Mission on Garfield Street offers Sunday school at 10 am worship at 6 30 pm Young People at 3 0 pm and midweek service at 7 30 pm. Rolling Mill Park Outpost Finley Avenue and Persh Street lists Mrs Clella Stamper as superintendent with church school at 10 am and Friday prayer at 8 pm. Miltonville Outpost Miltonville Ohio has Sunday school at 11 am holiness meeting and Friday service at 8 pm.
Brethren at 9 Baltimore St and Maple Park Evangelical United Brethren at 3109 Illinois Ave provide Sunday school at 9:30 am and morning worship at 10:30 am. Evening services include 6:30 pm midweek prayer and 7:30 pm youth fellowship on Wednesdays.
The Seventh Day Adventist Church at 48 North Broad Street, led by Pastor R A Bata, lists Sabbath School at 2 30 p m and church service at 1 30 p m Saturdays. Missionary meeting in Jenitz Room YMCA on Friday at 7 30 p m and midweek cottage prayer service on Tuesday at 7 30 p m.
A page lists multiple religious congregations with service times. Churches include Kers American Rescue Ward 801 Second Ave, Church of God of Union Assembly led by Rev J B Burnet, Church of God on 2808 Yankee Rd, Church of God at 11th Ave and Lincoln St, Four Square Church at 24 Clinton St, Friendship Baptist with Rev Mutual Burton, Full Gospel Tabernacle at 2710 North Verity Pow, Holiness Tabernacle of the Universe led by Rev Huston Kilgore. Times cover Sunday schools morning worship evening services and midweek events.
Jehovah's Witnesses announce services at 3 pm Sunday and 7:30 pm Thursday with Bible study at 7:30 pm on Tuesday evening and regular services at 7:30 pm. Central Ave location.
The Rev Albert Creekbaum leads God s Community Church at 4310 Grand Ave Bible class Sunday school 9 30 a m Young People session Saturday 7 30 a m Evening service 7 30 p m Prayer Thursday 7 30 p m City notice style card for local church services and times.
Poasttown Community Church East Peastown Chester Nelson pastor holds Sunday school at 10 am and morning worship at 10 45 am. Union Chapel E U B Route 4 Kiester Rd led by Rev W Brydon Green with Sunday school 9 30 am morning worship 10 30 am youth fellowship 6 45 pm and evening service 7 45 pm. West Elkton E U B Quar Rc A West Elkton Rev J E Tracy pastor morning worship 9 am Sunday school 10 am with Kelly Bashford as superintendent.
Mt Pleasant Baptist Church one mile north of Peasttown on State Route 4 with Eldon A Huchison as minister. Divine worship at 10 45 am.
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