Attend Your Church This Sunday Martha E. Fletcher
Martha E. Fletcher invites community members to attend church services this Sunday highlighting spiritual reflection and fellowship opportunities at the local church.
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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1955
Page
3
Martha E. Fletcher invites community members to attend church services this Sunday highlighting spiritual reflection and fellowship opportunities at the local church.
Communion to be celebrated at both 8 15 and 10 30 a m services with Rev E H Hammon conducting Baptism service and reception of members Robert Dunn soloist at first service Sunday School at 9 30 a m Youth Fellowship at 6 30 p m
Sunday School starts at 9 30 a m led by Supt Granville Kidd. The Rev Heraldon Justice speaks at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m evangelistic services. Young People meet at 6 30 p m. Evangelistic services at 7 30 p m tonight.
The Church of God on Grand Ave holds Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. led by Supt. Edward Carberry. Rev. Clifford Hutchinson will speak at 10:45 a.m. worship and 7:30 p.m. evangelistic services. Youth services are at 7:30 tonight.
The Church of God on 11th and Lincoln will hold Sunday School at 9 45 a m led by Rev William Reynolds. Worship features Gospel Four and the William and Bailey Quartet. Youth Fellowship meets at 6 p m with Rev J O Christian of Cincinnati speaking at 7 30 p m.
Rev Oliver S Hall preaches Move On at 8 30 and 10 20 am worship at Calvary Methodist Church Congregation to register for New Year s to Easter Attendance Crusade Church School starts 9 15 am with Mrs Millary Bechtel superintendent Nursery and Junior Church at 10 20 am Youth Fellowship at 6 30 pm
The First Church of God sets Sunday services at 9 30 a m for Sunday School 10 35 a m worship and 7 30 p m evangelistic meeting. The Rev C C Boggess evangelist will speak at both Sunday and weekday services through Saturday.
Oakland Presbyterian Church School begins at 9 15 a m with Supt Richard Hoffer presiding From Start to Finish is the sermon topic by Rev Francis M Blair at the 10 30 a m worship service Junior High West minster Fellowship meets at 3 p m Youth Choir at 4 30 p m and Senior High Westminster Fellowship at 6 30 p m
The Central Church of Christ opens its Bible School at 9:30 a.m. led by minister and superintendent Donald E. Arnold. Worship follows at 10:30 a.m. with the Lord's Supper at 10:45 a.m. and a 11 a.m. sermon titled A People With Vision Progress in the Lord. Evangelistic service at 7:30 p.m. features Show Us The Father. A 2:30 p.m. Youth Rally for Churches of Christ in the Miami Valley is set for New Miami.
The Enterprise Baptist Church begins Sunday School at 10 a.m. The Rev. R. B. Potter will speak at the 11 a.m. worship and the 7 30 p.m. evangelistic services.
The Rev. C N Flanigan selects This Is The Year as sermon topic for the 10 45 a m worship service at Bethel AME Church.
People's Friendship Sunday School meets at 10 a.m. with Supt. Verrie Henderson. The Rev. P. J. Henry will speak at both the 11 30 a.m. and the 7 30 p.m. worship services. B Y P U meets at 7 30 p.m.
The Rev. Holdridge speaks on Greatest Mind of Them All at Mason Methodist Church during the 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. worship services.
In Butler County Court of Common Pleas Ohio a petition seeks authority to sell Lots 272 and 273 on Middletown City plat. The petition will be presented on or after January 29 1955. Saint Constantine Church officers Pete Laras president and George C Lambesis secretary sign. Levey Levey attorneys. Jan 18-15-22.
Bethlehem Lutheran Church Building Committee meets 7 30 p.m. in Parish Hall. First Church of God holds prayer at 7 p.m. with evangelical campaign at 7 30 p.m led by Rev O O Boggess. Wesleyan Methodist Church conducts revival services at 7 30 p.m with Mr and Mrs Eugene Gray assisting.
First Baptist Church hosts the Mi ami Asen Women’s Mission Society at 10 30 a m at Mt Washington Baptist Cincinnati. Boy Scouts meet at 7 p m and Senior Choir at 7 15 p m. First Presbyterian Church Crusaders Choir 3 30 p m vestry 7 30 p m Parish Hall. First aa n Church Wesley Choir 4 p m. Church of God 11th and Lincoln. Cottage prayer meeting 8 p m. Titus Avenue Church of God prayer service 7 30 p m Jehovah’s Witnesses Theocratic Ministry School 7 30 p m.
A list of church activities across multiple congregations includes prayer meetings at 7:30 p.m., choir practices for Junior, League, Senior, and various church choirs, and Board or Elder meetings. Notable gatherings span First Baptist, Bethlehem Lutheran, First Methodist, Calvary Methodist, First Presbyterian, St. Paul Evangelical and Reformed, Central Church of Christ, Meadowlawn Church of God, and other Christian denominations with evening services and confirmations.
A list of church events and meetings is outlined for Friday including Ladies Missionary at First Church of God at 9 am and Grand Avenue Church of God Ladies meeting at 9 am Prayer service at 7 30 pm Blue Ball Presbyterian Congregational dinner at 6 30 pm and meeting at 8 pm First Methodist Angels Choir 4 pm Order of St Andrew 6 pm First Presbyterian Treble Choir 3 30 pm Calvary Methodist Y Teens at 7 pm Bethlehem Lutheran Teachers meeting 7 30 pm Parish Hall Kings Mills Baptist Young People service and visitation at 7 pm FRIDAY confirmation class catechetical instructions 4 pm First Methodist Cherub Choir 4 pm Belfry Choir 4 30 pm Jehovahs Bible study 8 pm Church of God with Lincoln
Saturday schedule lists catechetical instruction at 9 30 a m in the Parish Hall and a Junior Choir session at 11 a m for parish activities.
Blue Ball Presbyterian sets Sunday School at 9 30 a m led by Supt Virgil Frame. Worship at 10 30 a m features Rev Robert Nixon sermon The Second Chance. A duet by Mrs William Culbertson and Miss Bernice Hendrickson will be presented.
The Rev Harold H Jung preaches at 8 30 and 10 15 am services on The New Year s Unblotted Page Miss Ann Foutz is guest soloist at the first service Installation of organizational officers occurs at the second service Bible School Hour at 9 15 am with David Barrett in charge.
Meadowlawn Church of God announces Sunday School at 9 30 a.m. with Mildred Meadows as superintendent. John J Williams will speak at the 10 45 a.m. worship and 7 30 p.m. evangelistic services. Young People's service is set for 6 30 p.m.
The Rev. J. W Hughes will speak at the 11 a.m. worship and the 6 p.m. evangelistic services at South Middletown Church of God.
Middletown Southern Baptist Church on N Winton Street opens Sunday with Sunday School at 9 45 a m Worship services at 11 a m and 7 30 p m Local church activities listed for the day provide morning and evening programs for congregants.
The Rev. Louis R. Walter will administer Holy Communion at the 9:15 a.m. pew service and at the 10:30 a.m. altar service. Temple Choir provides music. Church School meets at the same hours, and Youth Fellowship gathers at 6 p.m.
The United Presbyterian Church announces a 9 30 a m Sabbath School led by Supt Edward Sorrell. The 10 30 a m worship features Rev Jerome C Schulz speaking on Christ Before the Creation. The Lord's Supper will be observed and Young People and Teachers Training meet at 6 30 p m.
The New Year Communion service will be observed at 9 30 and 11 a m worship services with Rev Russell W Galloway in charge. Sunday School meets at the same hours.
The Assembly of Jehovah's Witnesses will be held today and tomorrow at the Montgomery County fairgrounds Coliseum in Dayton. Lester Roper will deliver the address Does God Really Care at 3 p.m. Sunday.
Pastor Rev. Paul D. Bergdall delivers the sermon Thrust Forward in Faith at 8 and 10 30 a m worship services. Sunday School begins at 9 15 a m with Wayne Beall supervising. Luther League meets at 6 30 p m for installation service. Adult instruction will be at 7 p m.
Supt Oliver Smith leads the New Era Baptist Sunday School at 9 15 in the morning. Deacons conduct the devotional service at 10 45 AM. The Rev Joseph Pate will deliver the 11 AM worship message.
Mason Baptist Church invites members to Sunday School at 10 a.m. The Rev. Newton A Graves will preach at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Worship. Training Union gathers at 6 30 p.m. for evening activities.
A church notices stresses that disability and discord are within God’s healing power. Scriptural readings include Jesus healing the centurion’s servant and correlative passages from Science and Health. The lesson-sermon centers on God governing man with Mind, making all things possible.
The Church of God on Yankee Road announces Supt. Luther Banks marriage? and ministers. The Rev C T Walters will speak at 10 45 a m worship and 7 30 p m evangelistic services with a Young People session at 6 30 p m.
The Avalon Cumberland Presbyterian Church hosts a 10:45 a.m. worship led by Rev. G. F. Carter with the sermon topic Choosing a Master. Mrs. Laurel Ely serves as superintendent for CYF, which meets at 6 p.m.
The Elizabethtown Tabernacle on Chamberlain Road near Peastown Heights invites worshippers to attend services led by Rev. Walter Racke at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. His sermons will feature during both sessions.
The First Baptist Church sets Sunday School at 9 15 a m led by Supt Robert Easton. Expanded nursery and primary sessions start 10 30 a m. Rev John L Parr regards The Making of a Great Church as the sermon topic at 10 30 a m worship. Easton and Miss Louise Hall sing solos. Junior Society and youth fellowships meet at 6 30 p m. The Prince of Peace Contest unfolds at 8 p m in the sanctuary.
Wesleyan Methodist Sunday School meets at 9 30 a m with Supt Werley Treadway Rev H S Norman to speak at 10 45 a m worship and Nate Scharff of Dayton to lead 7 30 p m evangelistic service Revival begins Monday at 7 30 p m and runs through Jan 16 with Mr and Mrs Eugene Gray of Chicago conducting services
The Rev. Henry Snapp will speak at 9:15 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. worship services. Sunday School convenes at 10:15 a.m.
The Rev James M Allen selects The Light of Life for the 10 45 a m worship service at New Hope Baptist There is a 7 30 p m service and an installation service of officers for 1955 planned.
The Peiping Communist radio issued a New Year message urging liberation for Formosa while seeking peace in Asia and the world. Ku Mo-jo, top spokesman and Peace Protection Committee chairman, also pressed renewed national construction and eradicating enemies inside and outside China. He accused the United States of meddling via a defense pact with Chiang Kai-shek and support for rearms, calling for U.S. forces to withdraw from Formosa and its strait. He added that peace must not sacrifice any Chinese territory.
Two teenage fireworks merchants James Patterson 16 and Leroy Patterson 14 fled a burning car after Leroy lit a firecracker during the drive home. Sparks ignited fireworks stock and a gasoline tank exploded causing the vehicle to burn. The youths and two accompanying riders escaped unharmed.
The Rev. W. C. Silven will address Mason Presbyterian Church during the 10:45 a.m. worship service today.
The Rev. Everett S. Thomas will lead sermons at Mason Pilgrim Holiness Church with 10 30 a m and 7 45 p m worship services.
The Rev. Frank E. Sowards will speak at Mayfield church during 10:30 a.m. worship and 7:30 p.m. evangelistic services.
Mrs. Bessie Williams serves as superintendent and Cashus Williams leads devotional services at 10 30 a m. The Rev M R Reed preaches at 11 a m. and 7 30 p m. worship services.
Zion Lutheran Church announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m led by Supt George Gibbs. Richard Heeter will speak at the 10 30 a m worship service.
Arabia Baptist Mission at 1009 Malvern Street announces worship services at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p m with a regular schedule for the day.
Sunday masses at Mason Street Susanna Church are at 7 8 30 10 and 11 a m with Benediction at 8 p m on Friday.
Supt. Manford McGuffey leads the opening at Kings Mills Baptist Bible School. The Rev H L Culley speaks at the 10 45 A M worship and the 7 30 P M evangelistic services.
A list of services and schedules for Middletown area churches including First Baptist Grace Baptist Mt Zion and others with Sunday schools morning worship and evening services across multiple addresses and pastors.
The item lists two Church of Christ congregations with service times and Bible study schedules. Donald E Arnold oversees 1104 First Ave and Dun, Sr. presides at 405 Gideon-ee. details include Sunday worship at 11:30 and 1080 am references, midweek Bible study, and evening services.
The Disciples of Christ church at 1914 First Ave. led by Rev. Edwin Bobbitt. Bible school at 9:15 a.m. Morning worship and communion at 10:30 a.m. Chi Rho and C.YF meet at 6:00 p.m.
The First Church of Christ Scientist lists Sunday school at 9:30 am and service at 11:00 am at 2000 Central Avenue. A testimonial meeting is held Wednesdays at 8:00 pm with the beans room open daily 1:30 to 4:30 pm except Sundays and holidays, and Mondays 7 to 9 pm.
First Church of God Crawford Logan pastor Dr RC Caudill holds church school 9 30 morning worship 10 30 and evening service 7 30 with Wednesday prayer at 7 30. Other churches include Church of God Tabernacle 3031 Yankee Rd Rev C T Walters Sunday school 9 30 morning worship 10 45 youth 6 45 evangelistic 7 30 Wednesday prayer 7 20. 1628 Smith St Rev John J Williams Sunday school 9 30 morning worship 10 45 youth 6 30 evangelistic 7 30 Wednesday prayer 7 39 cottage prayer Saturday 7 30. Grand Ave Church of God 4310 Grand Ave Rev Clifford Hutchinson Sunday school 9 30. Young People Saturday 7 30. evening worship 7 30. Missionary Workers 9 30. Wednesday Thursday prayer 7 30.
The Rev. Sidney Case McCammon presides at Communion 8 am and Morning Prayer and Sermon at 11 am. A family service and sermon begin at 9 36 am. Holy Communion occurs on the first Sunday each month. Young People meet at 7 am.
At 114 South Broad Street the Rev Harold H Jung leads Bible school at 9 15 am Worship at 10 15 am Wednesday Girls Choir meets 6 30 pm Senior Choir 7 30 pm Saturday catechetical instruction 9 30 am
The Greek Orthodox Church of St Constantine and Helena at 1215 First Ave lists Rev Steven Sari Fienis as pastor. Services Sundays and holidays run from 9 15 am to noon.
The Beth Sholom Congregation at 1410 First Ave lists Rabbi Emanuel Bennet as pastor with Friday night services at 8 PM and Saturday 8 30 AM plus Sunday 10 AM. Hebrew study sessions run Monday through Thursday from 4 to 6 PM.
The LDS group at 2024 Logan Ave lists morning worship at 10 30 a m church school at 9 30 a m and evening worship at 7 30 p m.
Bethel A M E Church Columbia Ave led by Rev C N Flaning with services at 9 30 Sunday school 9 30 worship 10 45 and 7 30 Communion first Sunday Prayer meeting 7 30 Wednesday Senior Choir 7 Tuesday Calvary Methodist 11 South Broad St led by Rev Oliver Hall worship 6 30 and 10 30 Sunday School 9 15 Youth Fellowship 6 00 First Methodist 120 South Broad St Rev Louis K R Walter Sunday school 9 15 and 10 30 worship 9 15 and 10 30 Nursery 10 30 Youth Fellowship 6 00 Phillips Chapel Colored Methodist 615 Ninth Ave Rev M K Reed Sunday school 9 30 worship 11 00 and 7 00 Tuesday prayer 7 00
Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship 10 30 a m evening service 7 30 p m midweek service 7 30 p m N Y P 34 6 45 p m Wednesdays Rev L P Rossman pastor reads as listed for Sunday and midweek meetings at 6 45 p m on Wednesdays.
Holiday pastor leads prayer at 6 a.m. Sunday school at 9 a.m. Morning worship at 10 a.m. Altar prayer and testimony at 7:30 p.m. Lakeside Church of God led by Rev. D A Bigs holds Sunday school 10 a.m. worship 11 a.m. evangelistic service 6 p.m. Wednesday prayer 7:30 p.m. Friday Young People 2 p.m.
Avalon Cumberland Presbyterian and First Presbyterian on Central Ave list Sunday School at 9 30. Morning Worship at 11 and 9 30. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p.m. Evening Service at 7 30 p.m. Also Oakland Presbyterian at Woodlawn Ave and Gartiela St offers Sunday School at 9 15 a.m. and morning worship. Rev. France M. Blair and Rev. Russel W. Galloway are listed as pastors.
The Hev Jerome Schulz leads Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30 am P C service at 6 30 pm and Wednesday prayer at 1 45 pm at United Presbyterian Girard and Baltimore Street
The schedule lists Low Masses at 6:30 am and 11:30 am with High Mass and Benediction at 10 am for Holy Trinity Catholic Church. St John Roman Catholic presents multiple daily Masses including 6:30 am 8:15 am and 11:30 am with Rosary and Benediction at 2:30 pm and Holy Masses at 5:30 6:15 8:50 and 11:30 am. St Mary Catholic at 3709 Central Ave offers Sunday Masses at 6:30 8:30 and 1:30 am with 7 am weekday Masses and Friday Rosary Novenas and Benediction at 7:30 pm.
The Rev Julian Krussing presides at St Peter Claver Church 814 Eighth Ave Sunday Masses are 7:30 9 and 11:30 am Weekday mass is 7 pm Rosary and Benediction are Friday at 7:30 pm.
Activities at Salvation Army Citadel and three outposts include Sunday school at 9 45 a m worship at 1 p m and evening meetings with youth services prayer times and open air services. St Patsy Klaas and Mrs Major C Johnston named in posts. locations include North Clinton Street Finley Avenue Miltonville Ohio with weekly schedules and clubs.
The Evangelical United Brethren church on Baltimore Street announces Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Morning worship at 9:15 and 10:30 a.m. Christian Endeavor meets at 6:30 p.m. Rev H Hammon, minister leads the services.
Maple Park Evangelical United Brethren at 3109 Illinois Ave lists pastor Rev Henry Snapp. Morning worship 9:15 am Sunday School 10:15 am Evening worship 7:30 pm Wednesday Prayer Service 7:30 pm First Wednesday WSCS follows.
The Church of the Brethren at 708 Moore Street lists Rev McKinley Coffs as pastor. Sunday school starts 10 30 a.m and morning worship at 9 30 a.m.
The Seventh Day Adventist Church at 611 S Main St lists Elder A Yakush as pastor. Saturday Sabbath School at 1 30 p m worship in the afternoon Evangelistic meetings on Sunday and Tuesday at 7 30 p m Youth meeting Friday at 8 p m
A condensed listing of church names and weekly services across multiple congregations. Includes Church of God of Union Assembly led by Rev Charles T Praty with varied service times, Church of God at 2908 Yankee Rd with Rev J C Cox, and other Pentecostal and Full Gospel congregations with Saturday, Sunday and midweek programs.
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