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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1948
Page
5
The passage praises Paul's Epistles for their length variety and impact. It contrasts Paul's bass with other New Testament writers noting his eloquence and rich lists such as Philippians 4 8 Galatians 5 22 23 and Romans 8 while Peter notes some hard to understand passages.
The passage extols Paul’s advanced views on liberty church and society, his zeal for righteousness, and his clear life and labor ideals. It praises the loftiness of his thought and the beauty of his expression, noting that even if he had written only the 13th chapter of I Corinthians his greatness would still shine. It highlights the love chapter as a supreme gem and hints at further rich chapters and portions.
The Bethlehem Lutheran church outlines its services and meetings this week. Sermons by Dr. H. G. Schmidt accompany the morning Communion and vesper services. Sunday School at 9 15 a m, Adult Class at 6 30 p m, Junior Mission Band at 4 p m Tuesday Ladies Society Christmas program at 7 30 p m, teachers and choir meetings Thursday. Christmas program next Sunday December 19 with varied department programs and no vesper service at 7 30 p m.
Calvary Methodist Church schedules a full week of services and events led by Superintendent J F Seibold. Rev John V Lacy will preach The Star of Hope at 10 30. Mrs Moore will play organ preludes and offertories including In Old Judea Jesu Bambino and March of the Shepherds. Youth choir practices and fellowship meetings span Monday to Friday with Christmas parties hosted by the Mary Circle and Golden Circle.
The church under Herman J. Copp announces a 10 30 a m service with Mrs Herbert Duvall playing Reveria and the choir performing Joy to the World. Dr E R Turner will preach The Divine Invitation. Sunday school starts at 9 30 a m with classes for all ages. Young People meet 6 30 p m in Sunshine Circle to plan Christmas carol visit to Otterbein Home December 19. Various class Christmas parties are scheduled this week.
The Monroe United Presbyterian Church lists Bible School at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 40 a m this Sabbath. Daniel C Campbell will preach both services. A session meeting is set for Monday at 8 p m. Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 p m with choir rehearsals. The Christmas program and party occur Wednesday evening December 22. Children practice Tuesday and Saturday at 30 p m and 2 p m. Winter Communion is Sabbath December 26 morning.
Rev J D Nisewonder preaches at Jacksonburg at 9 30 a m with Sunday school at 10 15 a m Desmond Stamper superintendent The Book of all Nations sermon at Pleasant Ridge at 10 30 a m Sunday school at 9 30 a m James Crout superintendent Universal Bible Sunday marks December 12 Both churches highlight Bibles needed now Christmas programs planned December 19 730 p m Pleasant Ridge December 24 Jacksonburg
The Temple and Chapel Chorus Choirs of 65 singers present Messiah verses and Silent Night at 10 30 a m with Esther Hoover Phillips at the organ. Rev Kenneth S Learey speaks on Hinge of History. Children gather at the tree for story hour and carol singing occurs in seven departments. Community groups hold forums, dinners, and circles through the week ending with Festival of Lights and Music on Christmas Sunday.
Second Baptist Sunday School meets at 9 30 am led by W C Herndon with the lesson Letters in the Bible. Morning devotions at 11 led by deacons. Gospel Chorus and two choirs provide music. Rev T M Campbell preaches Taste and See. 3 30 pm Daisy Bradley of Hamilton recital. Evening service 7 30 pm with Gospel Chorus. B Y P U 6 pm directed by Alexander McCarty. Choir 2 rehearse 7 pm Monday Officials Board meets. Gospel Chorus Thursday 7 30 pm. Friday church business meeting.
The Mi ami Valley Youth Rally will be held at First Church of God with Rev. Eugene Sterner of Dayton as speaker. Sunday school devotion at 9 30 a m. morning worship at 10 30 a m. evening service at 7 30 p m. Bus routes serve Mayfield Maple Park and Clifton Farms. Evangelistic service Wednesday features Dr B R Lakin delivering the message.
Tomorrow at 10 15 a m worship service features Mrs Harold Conn and Mrs E H McCandlish with Gounod Grieg and Keats selections. Homer Sebald of California is guest soloist. Rev Harold H Jung speaks on This Thing Called Happiness. December 19 7 p m annual Sunday School Christmas program with free will offering for Three Denominational Childrens Homes.
Union Baptist Church presents a full Sunday with Letters in the Bible at 9 30 a m led by Miss Annetta Moore. praise at 10 45 a m led by church officers. senior choir directed by Israel W Hughes with Leatha Banks on piano. Rev Robert L Robinson proclaims Finding the Last Star theme. Mt Zion Church guest Rev Frank Hampton delivers 3 30 p m sermon. Young Peoples meeting at 6 30 p m directed by Mrs Sally Furgeson. 7 45 p m pastor sermon with junior choir. Tuesday 8 p m senior choir rehearsal. Faithful Few Club meets 8 p m Wednesday. Thursday December 19 children's choir in vesper service directed by Mrs William D Patton Jr with Bobby Robinson on piano.
The First Church of Christ holds Sunday Bible School at 9 15 a m under Superintendent J B Gividen. Morning worship at 10 30 with Mrs Eugene Mack on organ features tenor Gilbert Egelston singing The Angel s Song. Rev W D Brock delivers What Christmas Means. At 7 30 p m the University of Cincinnati Glee Club performs Christmas music. Choir rehearsal is Wednesday at 7 p m.
Maple Park Evangelical Church offers Sunday School at 9 30 under Donald Wagner superintendent. Morning Worship at 10 30 with sermon by Pastor James H Riley. Youth Fellowship at 6 30 led by Wanda Thompson. Evening Worship at 7 30 features the film Who Is My Neighbor, second in a trilogy. Prayer Meeting at 7 30 Wednesday December 15 at 2921 Wilbraham Rd.
New Era Church will study Letters in the Bible under Oliver Smith who directs Sunday School. Rev Joseph Pate will deliver the morning sermon with music from the senior choirs. Deacons will read prayers. Choirs rehearse Tuesday at 7 30 p m. Midweek prayer service is Wednesday at 7 p m.
Church announcements must reach the desk of the Church Editor by Thursday afternoon. They may be mailed or delivered by courier.
Christian Science Lesson Sermon to be read in all Churches of Christ Scientist on December 12 1948 centers on God as the preserver of man. Golden Text promises God will hold thy right hand and help thee. Correlative passages cite John 3 17 and Science and Health pages 26 explaining Jesus authority over sin sickness and death and his mission to reveal the science of celestial being.
Ascension Episcopal announces an 8 a.m. service and 9:30 a.m. supervision by R. Q. Millan with a 11 a.m. sermon by Rev. S. Hughes Garvin in a series titled A promise. Music includes The Shepherds prelude, Fanfare in D postlude, and Rejoice Greatly offertory. Christmas events include a Women's Guild luncheon and a Christmas Exchange hosted by Vincent Society evenings, with parish activities and Lambeth Conference discussion planned.
Opening devotions by Edward Stigler at 9 15 a m for Sunday school. Morning service at 10 30 a m with The Book of Knowledge as the sermon topic. Bible Sunday focus on the Significance of the Bible as rule and guide to living. Capt Kenneth Sharp of the Salvation Army speaks to Clipper Club at 7 30 p m at 514 Young St. All young married people invited. Wednesday evening at the church.
The St John Roman Catholic Church at Curtis and First Ave in Middletown lists Mass times and services. Low Masses at 6:30, 6:15, 11:30 a m and 5:30, 6:15, 8:36 a m. High Mass at 10 a m. Benediction 11:30 a m. Rosary and Benediction 2:30 p m. Hols Day Masses include 11:30 a m and other listed times.
Rev Richard E Moore on Woodlawn Avenue and Garfield Street conducts Sunday School at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 45 a m Christian Endeavor at 6 30 a m and a Wednesday choir rehearsal at 7 30 pm church events listed in the weekly notice.
Reverend Victary leads Holy Trinity parish at Manchester with Masses on Clark Street. Low Mass at 6:30 am and 11:30 am, Children’s Mass at 8:30 am, High Mass at 10:00 am, and benediction at 11:30 am under Pastor Rev Stewert.
The Church of God Lakeside and Rev UV A Biges announce Sunday worship at 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM with Sunday School at 11:00 AM and a devotional hour until noon. Midweek prayer and Friday Young Peoples Endeavor meet. evangelistic services listed with specific times and pastors.
A Bible study at 9:30 a m. morning worship at 10:30 a m. Sunday services include Christian Endeavor at 7:00 p m and evening worship at 7:45 p m. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:45 a m. G F Carter is the pastor.
Morning services begin at 6 00 am with prayer and 10 00 am Sunday School. Morning worship follows at 11 30 am. Afternoon and Evening services occur to 7 39 pm with altar prayer and testimonies.
Rev Kenneth Kraft presides at Sunday services at 7 30 p m with 10 30 a Sunday School for nine o clock am led by Supt Bashford on all Sundays except the last Sunday of each month.
The notice lists church programs with times for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints including Church School Morning Worship Zion League and Evening Worship. The Salvation Army under Adjutant Kenneth Sharp offers Sunday School Holiness Meeting and Salvation Meeting in day and evening sessions.
Lt Harold R Moore leads Garfield Mission at 1404 Garfield with Sunday School at 9:45 am and 11:00 am service. Young People's meeting at 6:30 pm and Wednesday evening service at 8:00 pm.
Nandor Marton serves as rabbi. Friday night service at 8 00 pm. Saturday 8 30 am service and 10 00 am Sunday School. Hebrew school runs 4 to 6 pm Monday to Thursday.
Franklin Ohio First Baptist Church lists L Robinson pastor with 1 30 am Sunday School and 11 am preaching plus 6 30 pm YP service. Maple Park Evangelical United Brethren Church led by Rev James H Riley offers Sunday School 9 30 am worship 11 am with 6 30 pm Youth Fellowship 7 30 pm Evening service. Rolling Mill Park Mission posts Sept schedule with Sunday School at 10 am and Bible study 7 30 pm and prayer meeting 8 00 pm.
Poastown Community Church presents Sunday School at 10:00 am and preaching at 10:45 am by Rev Chester Nelson. A Young People’s service is planned for Thursday at pm with Mrs Louise Nelson as song director.
The Gideon Road Church of Christ outlines Sunday schedule with Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Wayne Dunn delivers the 10:15 a.m. sermon titled The Christian and His Recreation. Communion at 11:15 a.m. Evening Bible classes at 7 p.m. study Old Testament History and service at 7:45 p.m. Prayer meeting and Bible study Wednesday at 7:30.
Park Drive service times list Holy Communion at 8:00 a.m. and Morning Prayer with sermon at 11:00 a.m. First Sunday includes Holy Communion. Church activities include Young People's Fellowship at 9:30 a.m. Ascension Junior League Mens Club meets first Monday, Women's Guild second Tuesday, and Vincent Society on the third Thursday.
Rev G E Wiggs pastors the Church of God AP The Union Assembly. Sunday school at 9 30 am. Sunday evening service at 7 00 pm. Wednesday and Saturday services at 7 30 pm.
The church at 1148 S Broad St led by Rev Harvie H Jung lists services at 10 15 am on Sundays with a 6 30 pm midweek service. Choir rehearsals occur Wednesday evenings and catechetical instruction is offered on Saturdays with Lenten midweek services.
Sunday school at 9 30 am led by Parr with superintendent Naugh, morning worship at 10 40 am, junior high fellowship at 4 0 pm, senior high fellowship at 7 00 pm, and Wednesday prayer service at 7 30 am between First and Second hev in South lain.
Friendly invitation to all services at Meadowlawn with Smith Street Rev F and Cummins, Pastor Mrs Mildred Meadows Superintendent Sunday School 0: Morning Worship 10 45 Youth Fellowship 30 Pauline Moore President Evangelistic Service 7 0 Thursday Mid Week Prayer Cottage Prayer Meeting Saturday Eve 7 80 A friendly people extends a friendly invitation to all services 7 30 Howard Sears Pastor 9 30 AM Sunday School 10 50 AM Morning Worship 1 30 PM Evangelistic Service 7 30 PM Wednesday evening prayer and Bible study You are cordially invited to all of these services
Local notices outline Sunday School and worship times for First Presbyterian First Church of the Nazarene Columbus and Liebee Streets and Central Church of Christ. Also listed are United Presbyterian Church Monroe Ohio services and adult meetings with ministers named.
Malvern Street area church notice lists Sunday School at 9 15 am Bible School 10 15 am morning worship at 7 30 pm and Sunday service details. Mid week prayer meeting Wednesday Crawford at Logan led by Rev Rodney C Caudill church phone 2 1512 and small print indicates additional times.
Rev. John V. Lacy, pastor, leads Sunday School at 3:15 am and Morning Worship at 10:30 am. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 pm. Evening worship at 8:00 pm. Wednesday features a mid week Prayer and Praise Service at 8:00 pm.
Elk Creek Baptist Church in Backtown Ohio lists Rev Joe Cari as pastor. Sunday School at 10:00 am worship at 11:00 am and 8:00 pm evening worship.
Phillips Chapel C.M.E. Church lists Sunday School at 9:45 AM, Morning Worship at 11:00 AM, and Evening Worship at 7:00 PM under Pastor Moses J Hayes at 615 Ninth Ave.
Sheffield and Plymouth Rev Frank F Sowards leads Sunday School at 9:30 am with Harry Sailey as superintendent. Morning worship at 10:30 am and evening service at 7:30 pm. Wednesday prayer meeting listed for 7:30 pm.
Monroe Methodist announces Sunday morning schedule with Joseph E Heck as superintendent for Sunday School at 10 30 am and morning worship led by Pastor Stafford.
A reading room at 2000 Central Ave offers Bible and authorized Christian Science literature for reading, borrowing, or purchase. Hours are daily 1:30 to 4:30 a m except Sundays and holidays. services on Sunday at 11:00 a m and 2:30 a m. Wednesday testimonial meeting at 3:00 a m.
J. D. Nisewander announces service times at Pleasant Ridge and Jacasonburg churches this Sunday. Sunday school and preaching alternate between the two locations with 10 and 11 am starts.
The notice lists worship times at 701 Seventeenth Avenue with J Tucker as pastor. Morning worship at 11:00 a m and evening worship at 8:00 p m are announced for the faith community.
Morning services at 11:00 am and Sunday school at 9:15 am. Evening program 6:30 pm includes BYP. Reverend 2. Pastes reference indicates church activities at 1220 Young Street.
Eighteenth Avenue church notices show services and club meetings including morning worship at 11:00 am and evening worship at 7:39 pm. Activities listed include LA Club at 7:00 pm Monday Youth Club at 7:00 pm Tuesday Senior Choir at 6:00 pm Wednesday Usher and Senior Missionary at 8:00 pm.
The Peoples Mission at 18 Garfield Street lists Rev. A E Creekbaum leading Sunday School at 9 30 a m. An 8 30 a m prayer service and a 7 30 p m Young People's meeting led by Josie are shown with 7 30 p m evening services. A weekly prayer meeting is also noted.
Corner of Grand Ave and Meere hosts Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Rev C W Warsites conducts morning service at 9:30 and evening worship at 7:30. Wednesday Bible Study and prayer meeting follow.
Wm P Coane and Lloyd Miller lead Sunday School at 10 and Worship at 11 with Young People at 3 and Evening Worship at 8. Alternate Sundays. Zion Lutheran Church at 1014 First Ave lists Charles P. Cressman as acting supply pastor and Sunday School at 9 45 and sermon at 10 45.
The listing shows services at Mission Hall West Second Ave with Major and Mrs Fr Fordyce as commanding officers. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Jal service at 3:30 p.m. led by Rev Mer taan Eikenberry. Evening worship at 7:00 p.m. and Cottage Prayer meetings on Wednesday.
Morning worship at 9 15 led by Pastor Stafford followed by Sunday School at 10 15 with Jong Walck serving as superintendent.
The Mt Zion Institutional Baptist Church at 15 Baltimore St lists Rev F H Hampton as pastor. Daily prayer at 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Sunday morning worship at 11:30 a.m. Afternoon BYP meeting at 3:00 p.m. Evening worship at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer service at 8:00 p.m.
The Bethel AME Church at 1017 Columbia Ave lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m with Mrs Thelma Doty as superintendent Morning worship at 11 a m and Allen CBE UCeague at 6 30 p m Youth event 7 30 a m Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m and Tuesday choir rehearsal at 4 30 a m. The notice includes Rev R E Taylor and Miss Jordan among names.
Morning service at 10:30. Evangelistic service at 7 30. Rev and Mrs Homer Hubbard evangelists. Friendship Baptist Church Rev Mutual Burton pastor. Sunday School at 10, Morning Worship at 11 30, BYPU at 6 30, Evening Service at 7 30. Wednesday prayer meeting at 8.
North Miami Street rev. AM Wilson and Richard Freeman lead morning worship at 10:30. Evening services include NYP at 7:03 and a 7:30 prayer meeting on Wednesday. follow with plane service details.
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