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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1948
Page
5
A reflective piece contrasts secular Christmas joys with the Christian message. It urges focus on Christ’s coming, cites Advent sermons and church activities in Middletown including Holy Communion, church-school events, a children’s Christmas play, and a parish Christmas tree. It notes broadcasts of Christmas themes on CBS and WING.
St Pauls Evangelical And Reformed plans a 10 15 a m Advent Sunday service with organ music by Mrs Harold Conn and performances by Senior and Girls Choirs. Rev Harold H Jung will speak on The Road To Peace. Bible School at 9 15 directed by Mrs E H McCandlish and Mrs Robert Gloeckler. Evening program December 19 features a Christmas program with attendance awards and free will offering for three denominational children's homes. Christmas Eve service Friday December 24 at 11 30 features They Saw Other Stars by the pastor.
The United Presbyterian Church outlines a busy schedule with Sunday school at 9 30 a m led by Elder Goebel Salyer and a 10 30 a m sermon by Rev Colin H Campbell The Builders and Pioneers will host a 6 30 p m Christmas program with Nativity scenes The W C T U meets Tuesday at 2 p m for a Christmas program at First Baptist The annual congregational Christmas party is Wednesday at 7 30 p m in Sunday school rooms A candle light service is Friday at 7 30 p m The Sacrament of Baptism will be administered December 19 during the morning service Special music includes Miss Amy Compton organist Mrs E H McCandlish violinist and Mrs Murray Jacobs with the Chancel choir offering varying selections.
The Church of the Brethren schedules a full Christmas day at 10 a.m. with A. E. Minnich directing the main school. At 11 a.m. Rev. C. W. Warstler preaches on The Bethlehem Manger. Evening program at 7:30 features a Christmas presentation by Sunday School departments.
First Baptist Church shifts morning service to 10 30 a m with Rev John J Parr delivering In the Days of his Flesh. Miss Carol Jones performs multiple solos with organist Mrs Edward W Jones and violinist Nate Kunin. Music vespers at 5 p m features chimes dedication, youth caroling and church group activities.
Maple Park Evangelical Church hosts a 9:30 study session on Good News in the Bible led by Don ald Wagner, a 10:30 morning worship with Pastor James H. Riley, and a 6:30 youth meeting on Building for Peace led by Janet McCarty. Evening service at 7:30 features the film The Nativity. Wednesday Christmas program and party follow.
Bethel A M and E Bethel A M named for Sunday school at 9 30 a m with Mrs Thelma Doty as superintendent. 11 a m sermon by Rev R E Taylor with senior choir directed by Mrs R E Taylor and Mrs Ruth Howard on piano. 7 30 p m evening service. Junior choir practice 4 p m. Official board meeting 8 p m. Choir rehearsal 7 p m for officer election. Midweek prayer 8 p m. Christmas program Sunday school and Christmas cantata led by Mrs R E Taylor with Mrs Ruth Howard December 26 at 8 p m.
The Sunday church school collects White Gifts for needy families and decorates trees. A public reception for a large new member class follows the 10:40 service as part of the New Life Movement. Dr. Pieters preaches on Jesus Christ is Lord. choir, violin, and organ accompany Gloria in Excelsis Deo. A 4 p.m. Christmas program for the church school features Santa, with nursery separately. Evening activities include Spyres study and caroling by Taxis and Jay-Tees, plus a 11 p.m. candlelighting service.
James Conrad presides at 9 30 a m Sunday school with all children receiving annual Christmas treats. Rev M E Clay delivers The Christ of Christmas at 10 30 a m worship. Youth service 6 30 p m senior Y P S overseen by Mrs Nancy Kindred and juniors by Mrs Margaret Snodgrass. Mr Clay speaks again at 7 30 p m evangelistic service. Nativity Pageant The Child Divine on Friday 7 30 p m features special and congregational singing. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m. Public invited.
New Hope Baptist Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m with the lesson Good News in the Bible Morning worship at 10 45 led by Dr S C Richards sermon When the Clock of the Centuries Struck The Missionary Society meets at 3 p m B T U at 6 p m and evening worship at 7 30 p m Music by Youth and Senior Choirs and Gospel Chorus Sermon Where Is He Dr Richards Also notes the public is invited.
Calvary Methodist Church schedules 9 15 a m Sunday school 10 30 a m sermon by Rev John V Lacy on Christmas 1948 with prelude by Mrs Earl Moore and offertory and postlude selections. Youth Choir to perform The Birthday of the King and other Christmas programs. rehearsals at 2 30 p m. Sunday services 7 30 p m. Otterbein Circle Christmas party Tuesday 6 30 p m in church social rooms with gift exchange. W S C S officers meeting postponed.
Church announcements must reach the Church Editor by Thursday afternoon. They may be mailed or delivered by courier.
The weekly Christian Science Lesson Sermon for all churches centers on the topic Is the universe including man evolved by atomic force. Golden Text proclaims The Lord hath prepared his throne in the heavens and his kingdom ruleth over all. Citations include John 1 1 3 and Science and Health page 335 confirming Spirit created all in and of itself.
After Sunday School at 9 15 Rev H G Schmidt preaches at 10 30 morning worship. No vesper service. Christmas programs at 2 30 nursery sand table primary, candlelight 7 30 Junior Mission Christmas meeting Tuesday. Luther League sings carols Friday 7 00 leaves church at 7 00. Christmas service 10 00 Christmas morning with Dr Schmidt preaching.
The Sunday School convenes at 9 30 a m with Richard Freeman in charge. Two buses run through Oneida Rolling Mill Park Home Acres Amanda Buena Vista and Eagles Corner. Morning worship at 10 30 a m with Rev Wilson topic The Gift of God. After service the church gives a Christmas fruit and candy treat. Evening service features a Christmas play The Mystery of the Nativity directed by Roscoe Evans and Donald Hausman with a cast including Douglas and Margaret McMonigle John Evans Fred Wilson Harold Stamper innkeepers Ray McMonigle Melvin Maloney Ray Allen shepherds Chester Miller James Imhoff Lawrence Duff Wise Men Naomi Ferguson Angel. Junior Church program precedes the pageant under Mrs Roscoe Evans.
The Sunday lecture at 3 p.m. December 19 in Kingdom Hall 2304 Central Ave. is Is Christendom Christian led by W. J. Blecksmith of the Watchtower Society. An after-lecture Bible study uses Watchtower as aid, with additional studies Tuesday and a service meeting Thursday at 7:30 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. respectively.
Church listings from Middletown and Avalon Cumberland detail service times for St. John Roman Catholic Holy Trinity Catholic St Marys etc. including Masses at 6:30 and 11:00 am, morning worship and Sunday School at Oakland Presbyterian, Evangelistic services at The Church of God Lakeside, Bible study and evening services at Avalon Cumberland, and midweek prayer meetings.
Sunday and weekday services listed for multiple churches in Franklin and nearby areas. Elder C Holiday Morning Services and Sunday School. West Elkton United Brethren Church led by Rev Kenneth Kraft with varied Sunday times. Latter Day Saints church School and worship. Salvation Army activities. Garfield Mission services. Beth Sholem Congregation Friday and Saturday services with Hebrew school. Union Baptist Pastor R L Robinson announces Sunday School and preaching. H S Gessner churchSchool and worship with youth events and midweek service.
Rev James H Riley minister with schedule including Sunday School at 9 30 am Morning worship 10 30 am Youth Fellowship 6 30 pm Evening worship 7 30 pm Rolling Mill Park Mission at Pearl at Pershing lists Sunday School 10:00 am Bible Study 7:30 pm Thursday prayer meeting Poasttown Community Church interdenominational with Sunday School 10:00 am and 10:45 am preaching by Rev Chester Nelson pastor Young People's service Thursday at 8 pm Louise Nelson as song director
Sunrise services begin 6 30 a m and Sunday school at 9 45 a m Daisy Smith superintendent The Rev H K Kilgore pastor will lead the morning service at 11 30 a m H Y P U convenes at 6 p m with Rev Willie Robinson president Evangelistic service 7 30 p m Tuesday and Friday prayer services 7 30 p m
Community church notices list service times and activities for Ascension Episcopal Church and several nearby congregations. Rev Hughes Garvin and Rev G E Wiggs lead Sunday and midweek programs, with Holy Communion observed on the first Sunday, and various youth and women’s groups meeting monthly. Additional details include Sunday school, morning prayer, sermons, and midweek services at Church of God and Reformed Church locations.
A list of church services across Meadowlawn and Grace Baptist Church, First Presbyterian, Azare ne, and others. Includes Sunday School at 9:30 to 10:40, morning worship around 10:45, evangelistic services 7:30 p m, midweek prayer meetings, youth meetings, and cottage prayers. Pastor names vary including Howard Sears, Rev Reuben Pieters, Rev M E Clay, and others.
The Monroe Methodist Church lists Sunday activities with 9 30 am Sunday School led by Joseph E and Heck superintendent and 10 30 am Morning Worship conducted by Pastor Alf Stafford. The entries indicate a joint supervision and a single worship service.
Ave and Lincoln church announces Sunday activities with Elder T G McDonald as pastor. Sunday School at 9 45 am Moraine worship at 11 9 am Young People's meeting at 5 00 pm Evening worship at 6 00 pm.
D Nisewander Services at either church at 10 and 11 am Sunday school and preaching alternate. COMMUNITY CHURCH 701 Seventeenth Ave. WWW J Tucker Pastor 11:00 am Morning worship. 8:00 pm Evening worship.
Pastor Richard Freeman leads morning worship at 10 30 a m on September 8 1993 in North Miami Street Rev A M Wilson church schedule includes afternoon NYP TN service and 7 30 a m Wednesday prayer meeting with evening activities at 7 00 p m and 700 p m descriptions indicate a series of worship events for the church attendance and prayer gatherings.
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