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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1949
Page
5
An old church notice reflects on Jesus selecting twelve apostles from ordinary men and their transformation. It notes their adventurous drive and ambition, contrasts Judas, and outlines the upcoming worship schedule with choirs, solos, and talks on responding to the divine call.
Calvary Methodist Church outlines its week with services led by J F Seibold and Rev John V Lacy. Morning worship at 10 30 a.m. sermon Fear Not. Music includes Barcarolle and Aubade and a woman's quartet. Youth Fellowship rally for Taylor University Youth Conference March 11 12 13. Evening service 7 30 p.m. Rev Ray Huff to preach. Midweek prayer and choirs Wednesday 7 30 p.m. W S C S officers meet Friday 4 30 p.m. with covered dish supper and play What Can I Do Mrs Do W Smith guest. Men's Progressive Bible Class Saturday 7 30 p.m. at Frank Yeager's home.
The First Church of Christ at 1914 First Ave outlines a Sunday schedule with adult classes in the Sanctuary at 9 15. J B Gividen leads the opening program and 9 40 classes follow. The 10 30 Worship Hour features Bizet Agnus Dei, Rathbun Hour of Devotion, Hopkins Postlude, Pflenger anthem How Long Wilt Thou Forget Me. Rev W D Brock delivers a compassion sermon They Still Need Us. Evening service at 7 30 includes guest soloist Theodore Repper and a duet Near My God to Thee. Communion observed after the sermon and young people meet at 6. Choir rehearses Wednesday at 7.
Oakland Presbyterian Church schedules opening devotional at 9 15 a m led by Superintendent William Van Guelpen. Services in sanctuary at 1 30 p m with guest speaker Dr Richard S C Richards of New Hope Baptist Church. Choir directed by Carl Hood. Tuesday 8 p m missionary Rev Malcolm McCullough from China talks on International Brotherhood in joint Middletown First Presbyterian Franklin First Presbyterian Oakland event. Choir rehearsal Wednesday 7 p m and teachers meeting 8 p m.
Union Baptist Church announces a full slate with Sunday school at 9 30 pm studying Jesus Chooses the Twelve. Men’s day features the Men’s choir and choirs directed by Israel Hughes. 10 45 am deacons lead praise service. Bethel A M E Church guests at 3 30 pm with Rev R E Taylor. BookT Washington School recital March 4 at 8 15 pm by Ophelia Moore Branner. Ticket calls, senior choir rehearsal Tuesday 7 30 pm, medweek prayer Wednesday 7 30 pm. Faithful Few Club meets Thursday 8 pm at Oliver Bigby residence.
The Church of the Brethren sets Sunday School at 10 a.m. led by general superintendent A. E. Minnich and youth department superintendent Margie Young. Worship at 11 a.m. features Rev. C. W. Warstler on One World One Christ One Church. Frederick Poe and wife sing Ivory Palaces. An outline lesson on the Essence of the Christian Faith is at 7:30 p.m. with study 7:30 to 8:30. Everyone invited.
Meadowlawn Church of God holds Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by Mrs Mildred Meadows and Junior Church at 9 45 a m led by Bill Redden with the lesson Jesus Chooses the Twelve The Rev C Lowery Quinn secretary treasurer of the Church of God Missionary Board in Anderson Ind returns from Africa with photos to be shown at evening service Special singing by Meadowlawn Trio a Cummins duet and a Redtien solo Baptismal services tonight at 7 30 p m with Rev Yancey Moore Rev C T Walters and Rev Lillie McGuire participating everyone invited.
The Rev J D Nise will speak on Our Duty to the Bystander at Jacksonburg starting 9 30 a m. Sunday school follows at 10 15 a m with Desmond Stamper superintendent and Florence Wilson assistant. At Pleasant Ridge the sermon titled The Privilege of the Coming to Christ in Behalf of Others begins 10 30 a m with Sunday School at 9 30 a m led by James Crout. Pleasant Ridge Youth Fellowship meets 7 p m at Marilyn Fitzgeralds home 805 Elwood St Middletown with Rev J C Shultz of Middletown high delivering the message to the youth.
The Central Church of Christ hosts a Bible study at 9 30 a m and a morning service at 10 30 a m Communion is observed at 11 a m The sermon titled Monuments is by Rev Henry Reynolds pastor Philotheons meet at 3 p m Young People's choir begins at 7 30 p m with the sermon topic Wisdom from Above Prayer service and adult choir practice occur at 7 30 p m on Wednesday
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The Bethlehem Lutheran church outlines a Sunday program with a 9:15 a.m. Sunday school and 10:30 a.m. worship where Ronald Hall will preach on When a Sinner Prays. An adult class meets at 6:30 p.m. in Parish House Room 1, followed by vespers at 7:30 p.m. Dr. H. G. Schmidt delivers the evening sermon. Junior Mission Band meets Tuesday at 4 p.m. in Parish House Social Rooms, with Thursday 7:30 p.m. Sunday School teachers meeting and 8:15 p.m. choir practice.
The First Evangelical United Brethren church will hold its annual world service day service at 10 30 a m with Dr Walter Schutz home on furlough from Africa as guest speaker The Women s Society for World Service is in charge Prelude music will be performed by Mrs Herbert Duvall and Mrs Bernard Duckwall and Eleanor Shartle A choir directed by Mr Herman J Copp will sing Lord Speak To Me The 9 30 a m Sunday School assembles and youth fellowship follows at 6 30 p m in the Sunshine Circle Room Midweek prayer service is set for 7 30 p m on Wednesday with church council of administration at 8 p m also in the Willing Workers Class The Youth Center opens Saturday at 7 30 p m
The First Methodist Church outlines February Fellowship Month activities with services, Sunday School at 9 30 a m and Morning Worship at 10 30 a m Youth Group at 6 p m and the Children’s Chancel and Temple Chorus joining in a Holy Holy Holy processional The sermon titled Fellowship of Advance will be delivered by Reverend Kenneth S Learey Gifts for attendees and fellowship greeters are listed The Kirk Children’s Church meets at 10 30 a m with adult enrollment at 9 30 a m The department includes several classes led by C J Hughes E S Sherron and Allen Jones A Youth feature Make Way for Youth a motion picture will be shown at Teens and Twenties meeting around 6 p m Margaret and Sue Bailey lead the Youth Fellowship A cabinet meeting is set for 5 p m The Men of the Church host February Fellowship dinner with Walt Crewson Hamilton Superintendent of Schools as speaker The Eppa Long Guild meets Monday at 8 15 p m The Gleaners meet Friday at 2 15 p m
Public welcome to a Sunday 3 p.m. Bible discourse at Kingdom Hall 2304 Central Ave on The Last Days then a peaceful foe to be discussed by J Haggard a Watchtower Society representative. Following the lecture, Sunday Bible study uses Watchtower Magazine. Tue 7 30 p.m area Bible study uses The Kingdom is at hand. Thu 7 30 p.m service meeting followed by Theocratic school subject Oral Emphasis this week.
The coming Christian Science Lesson Sermon for February 20, 1949 centers on Mind as infinite and divine. It cites Psalms 147 5 James 2 8 and Science and Health page 276, highlighting unity of one Spirit and love thy neighbor.
First Church Of God announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m with buses to Mayfield Maple Park and Clifton Farms. Caretakers ride to assist children into worship at 10 30 a m. Dr Caudill to speak on What is Salvation And What Does It Mean To Us Special choir singing Nelevene Fugate organ Edris Hughes DeHart piano Evening service at 7 30 with sermon What Does It Mean To Be Born Again St John 3 8 R C Caudill to teach Bible interpretation class Saturday at 7 30 pm. Attendance in recent meetings was 1450 per service Wednesday Bible study at 7 30.
Mayfield Cumberland Church of God announces weekly lessons on Jesus Chooses the Twelve led by Harry S Bailey. Rev Frank E Sowards preaches both morning at 10 45 and evening at 7 30 with Tex and Woody providing music at night. Wednesday prayer at 7 30. Missionary Society meets at 7 30 at home of Johnny and Ple mouth St. Young Peoples Christian Endeavor gathers Sunday at 6 30 led by Johnny Whitlock.
A dense list of Middlesized church schedules across neighborhoods details varied services. St John Roman Catholic and multiple congregations such as First United Brethren Holiness Tabernacle of the Universe and Church of God Lakeside post mass times, Sunday schools, youth activities, and midweek prayer meetings. Names include Rev. John Oberlande Rev. James Foommeyer Rev. Richard Moore Rev. Huston Kilgore Rev. D A Biggs Rev. G KE Wiggs and Rev. C. T. Walters among others with locations on Woodlawn Ave Garfield St Baltimore St and Yankee Rd.
The Church of God on Yankee Road lists Sunday activities starting with devotional service at 9 45 a m. Morning service at 11 a m with the pastor delivering the sermon. Youth meet at 6 45 a m for a special service. Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m and Thursday prayer and testimony at 7 50 p m.
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