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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1950

Page

2

Growth and spread of early Christian missionary work

The text emphasizes Christianity as a growth driven religion from its outset, highlighting Barnabas’s generosity, Paul’s conversion, and the first missionary journeys. It notes the deliberate, powered spread of the gospel from Antioch toward Europe, urging readers to study Acts maps and historical places to grasp the gospel’s reach.

Jesus Christ Jesus Antioch Barnabas Paul Europe John Mark John Corlinth Ephesus Athens Home

First Evangelical United Brethren Service and Activities

The First Evangelical United Brethren church outlines a full schedule beginning with a 10:30 a.m. service led by Dr. E R Turner on The Way to Abundant Life. Sunday school meets at 9:30 a.m. Youth Fellowship at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday class meetings are set at 121 Woodside Ave and Gingrich Rd with Gleaners Class. A fifth Christian Training session is Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Trustees meet after in the church office. Men’s Friendly Bible Class gathers at 8:00 p.m. at 135 S Broad St. Confirmation class is Wednesday at 4 p.m.

E. R. Turner R. A. Hill Faye Mason Woodside Ave Gleaners Robin Maxwell Gingrich Rd Board of Trustees Zeno Brandon S. Broad St

First United Presbyterian Bible Study and Worship Schedule

The First United Presbyterian Church outlines a 9:30 a.m. Bible study with 10:30 a.m. worship led by Pastor as part of a sermon series The Beauty of Jesus The Radiance of His Death. Guest soloist Jack Murray will sing Wow Beautiful Upon the Mountains. Youth societies meet at 6:30 p.m. A covered dish supper is planned at 6:30 p.m. Thursday before First Ohio Presbytery presents This is Our World Mission program.

Jack Murray Harker Ohio

Second Baptist Sunday school and services schedule

Second Baptist Sunday school convenes at 9 39 a m under W C Herndon for The Gospel Moves Westward. Devotions at 11 a m led by deacons. Rev T M Campbell will speak. Sunshine Circle celebrates Heart Sunday at 3 p m. B Y P U meets 6 p m led by Miss Rowena Baker. Pastor delivers sermon at 7 30 p m with choir music.

W. C. Herndon T. M. Campbell Sunshine Circle Heart Y.P.U Rowena Baker

Gospel Moves Westward lesson at Mayfield Church

The Mayfield church gathers at 6 30 a m under Harry Bailey for the lesson The Gospel Moves Westward The Rev Frank E Sowards will preach at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m Midweek prayer is Wednesday at 7 30 p m with Kenneth Duff and Harry Bailey in charge.

Mayfield Harry 3. Bailey Frank E. Sowards Kenneth Duff Harry Bailey

Maple Park EUB Church Evangelism Sunday Observance

Maple Park EUB Church holds Sunday School at 9:30 led by Donald Warner. Morning worship at 10:30 features Evangelism Sunday sermon by James H. Riley. Evening hymn sing at 7:30 with Rev. John Willmert and Mrs Willmert at the piano. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30.

Donald Warner James H. Riley John Willmert Willmert

New Era Baptist Church Sunday Services and Activities

New Era Baptist schedules Sunday program with a 11 a m study of The Gospel Moves Westward led by Oliver Smith superintendent in charge. Missionary Society conducts devotions before the 11 a m service. Rev Joseph Pate delivers the sermon. At 3 30 p m the congregation travels to Hamilton for services at the independent Methodist Church. B Y P U meets at 6 30 p m with evening service at 7 30 p m. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 p m.

Oliver Smith Missionary Society Joseph Pate Hamilton Independent Methodist Church B.Y.P.U

Blue Ball Presbyterian Plans Sunday School and Sermon

Blue Ball presbyterian announces Sunday school at 12 a m with superintendent Blue Ball red Koosa in charge and Miss Russell Martin leading the junior department. At 11 a m Rev Byron H Sprause will deliver the sermon Look Ye God Ward. Troop 22 Boy Scouts attend in celebration of Scout Week. Men's Class meets Monday at 6 30 p m for a covered dish dinner. Kings Daughters Class meets Thursday at 8 p m.

Red Koosa Russell Martin Byron H. Sprause Kings Daughters

Mayfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church Schedule

Mayfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church lists Sunday school at 3 30 a m on The Gospel Moves Westward. Sermons at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m. Midweek prayer is Wednesday at 7 30 p m under the Ohio Presbyterial Judiciary Commission.

Ohio Presbyterial Judiciary Commission

Scout Sunday Observed At St Paul Evangelical and Reformed

In the 10 15 worship at St Paul Evangelical and Reformed Scout Troop 11 joins as guests with Mrs Robert Nickell as soloist The Rev Harold H Jung to speak on Sure and Steadfast Anchors The troop will recite oath laws and pledge of allegiance Robert Hoppe leads a devotional The Gospel Moves Westward. Wednesday services include choir rehearsals and a 7 30 worship.

Scout Troop No. 11 Robert Nickell Harold H. Jung Robert Hoppe St. John's Church Hamilton

Talvary Methodist Church Weekly Schedule Is Published

Talvary Methodist Church school convenes at 9 15 am morning worship at 10 30 am with Rev H F Zierer sermon. Family worship at 6 30 pm at Mr and Mrs Charles Greer 4109 Coles Road 7 30 pm WSCS public supper 4 7 pm at the church. Golden Circle Class meets at 1422 Hughes St 7 30 pm for white elephant sale.

H. F. Zierer Charles Greer Coles Road WSCS Rch Golden Circle Rosalia Kennedy Hughes Sr

Youth Week Ends With Special Services At First Baptist

First Baptist Church concludes Youth Week with Youth Pastor Ben Fraser presiding assisted by Sheila Rogers chairman of the Board of Christian Education. Frank McCullough will deliver the sermon titled The Challenge Of Christ. Boy Scouts join the observance with a vesture service at 30 p m. Junior and Senior High Fellowship meet at 6 30 p m to cap Youth Week. A Valentine dinner is planned with Mrs J W McComb at Ardmore on Tuesday at 6 30 p m.

Gaunt Ben Fraser Sheila Rogers Board of Christian Education Bob Wells Board of Jim Young Frank McCullough Mounday Valentine Ree Ann Jirs. W. ER. McComb Ardmore

Race relations observance at two churches

Monroe Excella Church and Monroe Methodist Church will host a race relations observance Sunday. The services center on brotherhood with special music. R K Matthew, Indian native and student in the United States, will speak about missionary work in his country.

Excella Monroe Methodist R. K. Matthew India

Zion Lutheran Sunday Services and Church Council Meeting

The Zion Lutheran will hold Sunday school at 9 45 p m with the church service at 10 30 a m Rev C B P Cressman pastor will deliver the sermon and the church council will meet after the service The Missionary society asks the congregation to save tax stamps for their work

C. BP. Cressman Church Council the Missionary Society

Ascension Episcopal Church Schedule and Events

Holy Communion will be celebrated tomorrow at 3 a.m. Church school convenes at 30 under R. Q. 3illan. At 14 a.m. Rev. S. Hughes Garvin will preach The Great Emancipator. The College Building Fund canvass to run between 2 and p.m. Sunday. Canvassers report to the church between T and 8 p.m. The PF will meet Sunday at c pm. Vestry meets Monday Feb 13 at 7:30 p.m. Women’s Guild luncheon Tuesday at 2 p.m. Judge Edward J. Dell, recently returned from Tapan, will speak.

R. Q Ceeen's Guild Edward J." Dell Tapan

Church of Jesus Christ L D S announces Sunday services

The Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints will hold Puntay school services at 10 a.m. Sacrament services are scheduled for 10 a.m. with Harold Hill, branch president, delivering the sermon.

Puntay Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Harold Hill Ispeaker

Church notices deadline for weekly editor submission

Church announcements must reach the desk of the Church Editor by Thursday after noon to be published. They may be mailed or delivered by courier.

First Methodist Church Worship and Youth Activities

The First Methodist Church holds a 10:30 worship with Rev. Kenneth S. Learey speaking on The Largest Word in the World. Boy Scouts Cub Scouts and preschool to grade school programs run in parallel, with a 9:30 church school, Teen and Twenties at 6 26, and a Valentine Tea by the Girls Service Club Sunday 3 to 5 p.m. in the social hall.

Brotherhood Boy Scout Kenneth S. Learey Boy Scouts Cub Scout Pam Girls Service Club

Church of the Brethren Sunday schedule and talk

Sunday School opens at 10 a m led by Henry Driver and Mrs Josephine Stamper. The pastor’s sermon topic The Unconscious Sin will continue at 11 a m. At 7:30 p m Cyrus Kiracofe of Eaton will show China church work pictures. Homebuilder’s class meets Friday Feb 17 at 7 p m at 1411 Grove St Bring cookies.

Henry Driver Josephine Stamper Cyrus Kiracofe Eaton China Cari Root Grove St

Monroe United Presbyterian Bible School and Worship Schedule

The Monroe United Presbyterian Church lists a Bible school at 9 36 with study on The Spirit of the engine but man must be the wheels and a worship service at 10 40 where the minister speaks on Tapping Divine Resources The 7 30 group meetings feature adult study The United song service and sermons are at 8 15 A Monday 7 30 meeting will present missionary work pictures and messages A Wednesday prayer meeting is at 7 and choir rehearsal at 8 This week congregants are asked to bring or mail contributions for Mount Pleasant Home.

Bible School United Song Service Mount Pleasant

First Church of Christ Weekly Schedule Summary

The First Church of Christ lists sundry activities: Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. under Harlan Jarvis. morning worship at 10:30 led by W. D. Brock with the message What Do You Owe the Master?. evening service at 7:30 supported by the Loyal Women's class. youth gathering at 6 p.m. The Sarah Thompson Missionary Society meets Tuesday at 7:45 with Mrs. Namnie Lane at 1914 Carat! Ave. The Church Board convenes Wednesday at 7:30, and the choir rehearses at 7.

First Church of Christ Harlan Jarvis W. D. Brock Sarah Thompson Missionary Society Namnie Lane Church Board Chor

Pleasant Ridge and Jacksonburg Church Events

Pleasant Ridge hosts Dr. Mable Gardner as guest speaker at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, worship at 10:15 a.m. with James Crout superintendent. Jacksonburg Sunday School opens at 9:30 a.m. with Mrs. Florence Wilson. Rev J D Nise Wonger's sermon at 10:30 a.m. The United Sunday Evening Meetings begin March 5.

Mable Gardner Pleasant James Crout Jacksonburg Florence Wilson J. D. Nisewonger United Sunday Evening

God’s Community Church Sunday Services Schedule

Superintendent Son Cox will lead Sunday showl at 9:30 a.m. followed by morning worship at 10:45 a.m. The Rev. and Mrs. Jesse Oakley, pastors, conduct the service. Evening worship at 7:30 p.m. Young People’s rally Saturday at 7:30 p.m. led by Miss Mary Lansdale. Activity note mentions a Thursday meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Son Cox Jesse Oakley Young Mary Lansdale Jehovah’s Witnesses Cone Wal Ave Thursda God's Community Church Grand Ave Rev People’s

Gideon Road Church to Hold Bible School and Sermons

The Church of Christ on Gideon Road will convene Bible school at 9 30 a m to discuss Stephen Stoned. Wayne Dunn will deliver a 10 30 a m sermon The Hone. Communion will be observed at 11 30 a m. Eugene Brandenburg will give an 8 p m sermon The Language of Ahsdool. Midweek Bible study meets Wednesday at 7 p m.

Bible School Stephen Stoned Wayne Dunn Eugene Brandenburg Ahsdool Church OF Christ Gideon Read Levery Lune First Church OF Christ W Dern

Christian Science Lesson Sermon Set for February 12 1950

The article notes the Christian Science Lesson Sermon for Sunday February 12 1950 with Golden Text from Psalms 66 8 9 praising God and sustaining souls. It cites Luke 17 20 21 and Science and Health page 390 describing divine Mind and the realm of Spirit where Soul is supreme.

Churches of Christ, Scientist Mary Baker Eddy Science

Central Church of Christ Central Bible School Opens

Central Church of Christ opens at 9 30 a m with topic The Gospel Moves Westward. Devotions led by superintendent Wilbur Elroy. worship at 10 30 a m with minister L Francis Scheffler Jr speaking on Three Tabernacles. Communion 10 45 a m. Evening Worship 7 30 p m Salvation to The Uttermost. Young People’s Society meets 6 30 p m in the church building on Youth’s Part in Meeting Human Needs.

Bible School Wilbur Elroy L. Francis Scheffler Jr

Meadowlawn Church School Worship at 9 45 AM

Meadowlawn Church of God announces Sunday services at 9 45 AM led by Mrs Mildred Meadows. A 10 45 AM program includes baby dedication and a morning message by Pastor Francis B Cummins. Youth Fellowship meets 6 30 PM under Miss Flossie Wright. Cottage prayer at Earl and Mrs Thomas 1513 Lawn Ave. Teachers Council and Board of Religious Education meeting Monday 7 30 PM.

Mildred Meadows Jesus Chris Francis B. Cummins Flossie Wright Cummins Christ Cottage Earl Thomas Lawn Ave Teachers Council Board of Religious Education Church OF God Tabernacle Yankee Rd Cot Walters Church OF God Iith Ave Lincoln St T G McDonald Ilatm Young People's Four Square Clineton Friendship Baptist Church

Union Baptist Church Sunday School and services schedule

Union Baptist Sunday school at 9:50 a.m. will be conducted by Miss Arnetia Moore, superintendent, assisted by Risca Avery. Lesson topic The Gospel Moves Westward. The officers will lead devotions as Rev. Robert L. Robinson speaks on The Power of Faith at 6:30 p.m. Evening worship follows. Midweek prayer Wednesday at 7 p.m. with senior choir rehearsal.

Arnetia Moore Risca Avery Robert L. Robinson

Jehovah's Witnesses Bible Lectures and Meetings Schedule

A Bible lecture will be given Sunday February 12 at 7 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall 2804 Central Ave by W Kalos of the Watchtower Society titled Gods Day of Rest. A study of the Watch Tower will follow. Tuesday at 8 p.m. Bible study uses the Kingdom is at Hand. Thursday at 7:30 p.m. service meeting followed by Theocratic Ministry school.

Kingdom Hall Central Ave Watchtower Society W. Kalos Watch Tower Theocratic Ministry School

Mt Zion Lutheran Weekly Church Schedule

Mt Zion Lutheran announces Sunday school at 9 30 with Monet Smith as superintendent. Rev S H Hampton will deliver sermons at 11 00 and 7 30. More Heroism to be the 11 am service. Sunday school union to convene at 3 30 with Willie Bankston presiding BYPU at 6 30. Weekly prayer service Wednesday at 7 30.

Monet Smith S. H. Hampton Sunday School Union Willie Bankston BYPU Oliver

Philips Chapel C.M.E. Sunday Services Schedule

Philips Chapel C.M.E. holds a 9:45 a.m. service with J. E. Hagley, superintendent. The 10:45 p.m. service is led by Rev. J. J. Saunders, presiding elder of Cincinnati, with an evening service at 7 p.m. Dinner is served in the church dining room at noon.

J. E. Hagley J. J. Saunders Cincinnati

Oakland Presbyterian Church Service and Choir Schedule

The Oakland Church school starts at 9:45 a.m. with janitor worship after classes. William Van Guelpen directs the service. The Rev. Richard E. Moore delivers the second sermon in a series on Brotherhood, Brotherhood and You at 10:30 a.m. The choir rehearses Wednesday at 7 p.m.

William van Guelpen Richard E. Moore

Middletown Churches Calendar Displaying Numerous Local Congregations

A long list of area churches includes FIRST BAPTIST at 119 South Main with Sunday school 9:50 worship 10:40 and midweek activities, GRACE BAPTIST at Wilbraham and Waumore, ZION BAPTIST at 15 Baltimore Street with services 9:30 and 11:00, NEW ERA BAPTIST at 1220 Young Street, and many more across the city. The schedule covers Sunday school, morning and evening worship, Wednesday prayer, and youth meetings for dozens of denominations and congregations.

First Baptist South Main St John JL Parr Sune Day School Grace Baptist Wilbraham and Waumore Howard Sears Suday Pia MT. Zion Baptist Baltimore St F. H. Hampton T. Pom NEW Era Baptist Young St Joseph Pate Full Gospel Tabernacle North Verity

LIST OF AREA CHURCH SERVICES AND PASTORS

A compilation of Sunday school times morning worship and other services from numerous churches. Includes Avalon Cumberland Presbyterian Oakland Presbyterian First Presbyterian United Presbyterian Holy Trinity and several Catholic parishes with pastors and service hours. details cover morning worship times Sunday School and midweek events across multiple towns.

Great and Terrible Days of God's Wrath Service Topic

Church of God on Main Street schedules Saturday Youth for Christ at 7 30 p m with Rev Stanley Patterson in charge. Mrs W H Star superintendent leads Sunday School at 3 0 p m. The Great and Terrible Days of Gods Wrath is the evening sermon topic at 3 15 p m. Wednesday prayer and praise meets at 7 40 p m.

Stanley Patterson W. H. Star

Mt Pleasant Baptist Church Sermon on Lincoln Faith

The Rev. Eldon A. Huchison, pastor, will speak on Lincoln's Religious Faith at the 10:45 a.m. service. Additional church news appears on page 5.

Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Eldon A. Huchison Lincoln

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William E. Gilroy D. D First Evangelical United Brethren First United Presbyterian Second Baptist Maple Park EUB Church Robert Taylor Paramount For Safe Group Dixie News Cristo Dial Hauselman Transportation CO John Ross Middletown Blue Ball Presbyterian Cumberland Presbyterian Church St. Paul Evangelical and Reformed First Baptist ‘Church Monroe Excella Church The Zion Lutheran Ascension Episcopal Church of Jesus Christ L.D.S GROUP Clinton ST Lansaw Sixth Ave First Methodist Church Church of the Brethren Monroe United Presbyterian Pleasant Ridge and Gideon Road Manchester Christian Science Central Church of Christ Meadowlawn Church of God Union Baptist Church Mt. Zion Lutheran Oakland Presbyterian NEW Hope Baptist 16Th Ave St. Richards South Verity T M. Campbell Union Baptist 18Th Ave R. L. Robison Church OF Christ Central Church OF Christ— Amc First Ave L. Francis Scheffler Church OF Christ Scientist First Church OF Christ, Scientist Church OF God First Church OF God Crawford At Lopen RR. C. Caudill Eveing Main St Sanford Fo Wollams Youth For Christ Chourch OF the Brethren Moore St Ree CW Warstler Moradak Episcopal Church OF the Ascension Gee Ave Park Dr Hughes Garvin Young People's Fellowship Ascension Junior League Atonday Women's Guild Vincent Society ST. Paul's Evangelical and Reform South Broad St Rey Harold A Constantine John Pappadapoulos Beth Sholom David Korbastor Latter Day Saints Reorganized Church OF Jesus Christ OF Latter Day Saints Lagan Ave Zion League Lutheran Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Methodist Bethelam Colwimbia Ave R E Taylor Christian Endeavor League Calvary Methodist Fletcher E. Shoup Christian Endeavor First Methodist South Broad Stu Kenneth Learey Phillips Chapel Colored Methodist Ninth Ave Mases J Hayes Nazarene First Church OF the Nazarene Columbia Ave Pentecostal Bethlehem Temple Pentecostal C. Holiday Lareline Church OF Avalon Cupserland Presbyterian North Verity Phony G F, Carter First Presbyterian Maxfield Cumberland Presbyterian Shwifield Plymouth Woodlawn Ave Garfield St Richard E Moore Chistan Endeavor United Presbyterian Gtrara Colin BH. Campbell Unio Ant YPC Holy Trinity Catholic Mansheater and Clark James F McNary Walter Sterwert ST. John Roman Catholic Curtis John Oberlander Thea James F. Frommeyer ST. Mary Catholic Sylvester Huser ST. Peter Claver Catholic Paul Vi Salvation Army Citadel South Canal St Kenneth D Sharp Young People's Salvation Meeting Garfield Mission Young Peoples Rolling Mill Park Finley Ave Pershing St Clella Stamper Miltonville Milton Ille United Brethren First Evangelical United Brethren R Turner Evangelical United Brethren James H Fuley Seventh Day Adventist Church North Broad Stree der R. A. Sata YMCA Second Ave May Mra Fordyce CHURCH OF _GCGD UNION J H Burnett Holiness Tabernacle OF the Universe Huston Kilgore Morming Y.P Masfield School Frank E Sowards A.m. Hares Amanda Methodist WE Ballinger Stuinday Blueball Presbyterian Byron H. Sprague Elk Creek Joseph Carl Franklin First Baptist Franklin RS Gessner Seheol Greenbush William P. Shannon Young People’s Pleasant Ridge U. B JD Nisewonder Qitiier W.E Ballinger Poasttown Trenton Trenton Lazarene Miami St Wilson Kiester Rd Brian Greencastor West Elston Bastor Sam Suns Day Kelle Bashford Poasiteun Eldon A Huetison Main Street Sparrow The.gentral Stoe Verity Moorman AIS Richmond Si
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