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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1950

Page

3

Death of Stephen Links to Pauls Conversion in Faith Reflection

A church notice reflects on Stephens martyrdom as a seed for Pauls conversion, contrasting Stephens calm plea for forgiveness with Pauls later writings, and then lists church events for Sunday. Church school at 9:15 a.m. worship at 10:30 a.m. guest speaker unnamed. Junior Choir anthem Thanks Be To God. MYF at 6:30 p.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. Youth in charge. W CSC meets 6:30 p.m. Thursday Jan 26.

Stephen Jerusalem Saul Paul Damascus God Feron Jesus Christ Jesus of Nazareth Dixon

Ordination Service for Elders and Deacons at Local Church

The church schedules a 9 15 a m church school service, a 10 a m junior church, and an ordination of newly elected elders and deacons at 7 30 p m. Elders Paul Catching and Jack Linvie. deacons Richard Hayes Robert Newlin and Holly Lawson. The sermon titled Symbols of the Soul delivered by Rev Richard F E Moore.

William van Guelpen Rvice Paul Ctching Jack Linvie Richard Hayes Robert Newlin Holly Lawson Fred Raw al Riester Edward Richard FE. Moore

First Presbyterian Worship and Installations This Sunday

The First Presbyterian Church schedules Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and morning worship at 10:45 a.m. with Rev. Russell W. Galloway delivering Two Talent Christians from John 1:40-12. Ordination and installation of trustees deacons and elders will occur.

Russell W. Galloway Andrew Simon Jesus Jay-Tees Spyres

Central Church of Christ Bible school and services schedule

The Central Church of Christ outlines a packed day with Bible school at 9 30 a m devotions led by Wilbur Flory superintendent The Rev L Francis Scheffler Jr pastor speaks at the 10 30 a m service on Temple Cleaning The 7 31 p m service covers How Shall They Believe The Young People's Society meets at 6 30 p m with the I Believe in the Holy Spirit theme

Wilbur Flory L. Francis Scheffler, Jr Young People’s Society

Blue Ball Presbyterian Schedules Sunday Activities

The Blue Ball Presbyterian Church will hold Sunday school at 10 am with Ms. Fred Roosa in charge. Church services follow at 11 am featuring the Rev. Byron H. Sprague speaking on Our Perfect God. The Blueball Young People meet at 7 pm, and the Geneva Fellowship gathers Wednesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Hinkle for their monthly meeting.

Fred Roosa Byron H. Sprague Geneva Fellowship John Hinkle

Mayfield Church Announces Weekly Activities and Sermons

At Mayfield School auditorium Sunday school meets at 9 30 a m on the topic The First Christian Martyr Henry S Bailey superintendent directs. Rev Frank E Sowards pastor preaches 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m midweek prayer Wednesday 7 30 p m at Frank Benjamins home Lamberton St with Kenneth Duff and Harry Bailey in charge Christian Service Society meets Thursday 7 30 p m at Homer Miller home Winton St for its monthly meeting.

Mayfield School Henry S. Bailey Frank E. Sowards Frank Benjamins Lamberton , St Kenneth Duff Harry Bailey Christian Service Society Homer Miller Winton St

Philips Chapel C. M. E. Sunday Services and Meeting

Philips Chapel C M E holds Sunday school at 9 45 with J E Harley superintendent in charge The Rev M H Hayes pastor preaches at 10 45 am Evening service at 7 pm Dinner served at noon Mrs Bertha Perkins hosts an interracial meeting at 8 pm at the church on January 26

J. E. Harley M. H. Hayes Bertha Perkins

Mayfield Church Announces Sunday Schedule

Mayfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church opens Sunday school at 9 30 a m for discussion of The First Christian Martyr. Worship services follow at 10 a m and 730 p m. All services directed by the Ohio Presbyterial Commission.

Schol Ohio Presbyterial Commission

Avalon Cumberland Sunday School and Services Schedule

Avalon Cumberland Presbyterian Church sets Sunday school at 9 30 a m led by O E Comer superintendent The 10 45 a m service features Rev G F Carter speaking on Undivided Love The evening service at 7 30 p m will be conducted by the pastor.

O. E. Comer G. F. Carter

First Evangelical United Brethren Worship Service Notes

The service of worship begins at 10 30 a m with Dr E R Turner speaking on Making One self Count The church school meets at 9 30 a m and the Youth Fellowship at 6 39 p m in the weekly Christian Endeavor meeting The Willing Workers Class meets Tuesday at Mrs Robert Banker 2600 Elmo PI The Christian Training and Evangelism series second meeting is Wednesday at 7 30 in the Willing Workers Class Room Leader Miss Lucille Snyder Youth Director discusses Training Through the Youth Fellowship The choir rehearsal is 7 30 Wednesday and the Iwidombi Class meets at the home of Mrs Janet Seaman 212 Arlington Ave

E. R. Turner Church Youth Fellowship Christian Endeavor Robert Banker Elmo PI Lucille Snyder Janet Seaman Arlington Ave

Monroe U B Church Bible School and Youth Day Service

Monroe U B Church schedules a 9 30 Bible School session on Sabbath with a 1040 worship service led by the minister addressing Russian Communism and related topics. Evening programs include Pioneer and Builder Youth, Adult Study at 7 30 and 8 15 song service with sermon. Wednesday prayer 7, choir 8. Christian Fellowship Tuesday. a play The Black Flag on Sabbath evening January 29. Youth Day Service will feature the morning youth led worship on January 29.

Bible School Pioneer and Builder United Song Service Christian Fellowship

First Baptist Church weekly schedule and events

Under Alva Taylor the First Baptist Church holds 9 30 a m worship and 10 40 a m sermon by Rev John J Parr on Without a Prof it. Junior and senior societies meet, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, choir rehearsals, Red Cross sewing, Circle meetings, board meetings, and youth activities are planned across the week with multiple times and hosts.

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First Church of Christ Sunday Services Plan

The First Church of Christ at 1914 First Ave. opens with Bible school at 9 15 a m. Morning worship at 10 30 features Rev W D Brock on The Art of Arts Holy Communion follows. Evening evangelistic service led by church youth at 6 includes a fellowship and devotional hour. The minister a What Do You Want uses. Choir rehearsal Wednesday at 5 p m.

First Church of Christ First Ave Bible School W. D. Brock Holy Communion

Church Notices Deadline for Public Announcements

Editors remind that church notices must reach the church editor by Thursday after noon. Items may be mailed or delivered by courier to ensure publication.

Sunday school and services with speakers from Anderson College

Sunday school begins at 9 40 a.m with bus routes to Mayfield Maple Park Clinton Farms and Route 3. Morning service at 10 35 led by Dr John A Morrison of Anderson College on Combining Religion and Education. Evening services feature Dr R C Caudill on The Worlds Greatest Question Today. Youth for Christ Saturday 7 50 with Rev Duane White directing. Dedicator simon at Gordon Ave Church of God Hamilton Sunday 2 30 by Dr Dale Oldham. Prayer service Wednesday with Dr Caudill on Romans 6. Clothing drive aids needy children of Middletown area.

Mayfield Maple Park Clinton Farms John A. Morrison Anderson College Anderson Ind Morrison R. C. Caudill Duane White Dale Oldham Simon Gordon Ave. Church of God Hamilton T. J. Steenbergen Caudill Middletown

Church of God Tabernacle Service Schedule

Sunday school starts at 9 45 a m with devotional led by Rev Luther Banks superintendent. Guest speaker Rev Tomas E Miller of Dayton will preach at 10 45 a m. Young People's service at 6 45 p m followed by evangelistic service at 7 45 p m. Weekly prayer meeting at 7 40 p m Wednesday.

Luther Banks Tomas E. Miller Dayton

Holiness Tabernacle Services and Meetings Schedule

The Holiness Tabernacle of the Universe announces a 9 45 a m service followed by an 11 a m morning worship. H Y U meets at 6 p m with evangelistic services at 7 30 p m Regular services are on Tuesday and Friday at 7 30 p m The Tabernacle’s congregation will worship at Friendship Baptist Church January 25 and at Bethel AME Church Sunday January 29.

H.Y.U Tabernacle Friendship Baptist Church Bethel A. M.F

Mt Zion Baptist Church Services and Sermons

Mt Zion Baptist holds 9 30 a m session led by Jonroe Smith and Robert Hart on The First Christian Martyr. Deacons lead devotions at 11 a m as Rev F H Hampton preaches The Church and its work. B Y P U meets 6 30 p m with Willie Bankston presiding. Rev J M Price preaches at 8 p m.

F. H. Hampton Willie Bankston J. M. Price The P. m

Mt Pleasant Baptist Church Elder Huchison Sermon

Mt Pleasant Elder Eldon A Huchison of The Church of the New Testament preached at the 10 45 a m service.

Eldon A. Huchison MT. Pleasant Baptist Church Peasttown

Truth as Lesson Theme in Church Sermon January 22 1950

The Christian Science Lesson Sermon for Sunday January 22 1950 centers on Truth with the Golden Text from Psalms 145 18 The correlative Bible passages include Exodus 24 28 and a quote from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy noting that mortal mind loses materiality to become a better transparency for truth

Churches of Christ Scientist Seisence Ker Mary Baker Eddy Science and Health

First United Presbyterian Church Schedule Details

The Bible study hour and youth meetings are listed. The junior choir sings at 10:30 a.m. with the pastor delivering a second sermon, A Portrait of Jesus. A 2:30 p.m. erosion meeting and 6:30 p.m. youth gathering follow, plus a 6:30 p.m. Men’s Brotherhood supper with Milo Axel as speaker. Winter Preparatory service at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday with a duet, then Never More Spoke Like This. Middletown Council of Churches meets at 8 p.m. Wednesday.

Auditorum Jesus Erosion Men's Brotherhood

Gideon Road Church Announces Bible School and Sermons

The Gideon Road Church schedules Bible school at 9 30 a m with Peter and John Threatened as the topic. Wayne Dunn will preach at 10 30 a m on Gods Adopted Children. Communion is at 11 30 a m. Evening service at 7 p m features Man s Limitations by Eugene Brandenburg at 7 45 p m. Midway prayer meeting and Bible study are Wednesday at 7 p m.

Peter and John Wayne Dunn Eugene Brandenburg

Grace Baptist Church Services and Dr Fox Addresses

Grace Baptist Church announces a 9 30 a m address by Dr Fox to the school and late messages at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m as his final sermons over the last two weeks The public is invited Notice of Appointment Case No 24154 Estate of Amanda Emelia Schafer Deceased Clara Sault of Middletown Ohio named Administratrix of the estate in Butler County Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred Dated January 9 1950 Probate Judge Fred B Cramer Co FE Burke Attorney dan 14 21 28

Fox Amanda Emelia Schafer Clara Sault Middletown Ohio Butler County Fred B. Cramer Said County FE. Burke Dan

Butler County 1949 property tax levy totals and funds

Treasurer John W Wendel announces the county levy per dollar of property for 1949. General Fund 2.12 mills, Bond Retirement 0.05, Conservancy 0.06, Total County Levy 2.23 mills.

John W Wendel Butler County Ohio Conservancy

Middletown church calendar lists services this Sunday

Local congregations including FIRST BAPTIST 119 South Mein St and GRACE BAPTIST Wilmore, UNION BAPTIST on l0th Ave, and ZION Luth forms show Sunday school times around 9 to 11 am, morning worship from 9:45 to 11 am, and evening services, with several prayer meetings and youth activities throughout the day.

Local Church Services and Bible Studies Schedule

Information lists several Church of Christ locations with service times. Francis Scheffler leads at 1104 First Ave, Wayne Dunn ministers at Gideon Road, and a third church at 4 First Ave under Rev. WOD. Morning worship ranges around 9:15 to 10:30 with Bible study midweek and Sunday communion noted.

Church OF Christ Gideon Road Wayne Dunn

Scientist 2000 Central Ave Sunt day school

A testimonial meeting is scheduled for 11 am on a Wednesday at the scientist 2000 Central Ave location. The reading room is open daily except Sunday and holidays from 1 to 4 40 pm.

First Church OF Christ Scientist Central Ave Sunt

Church of God schedules in Logan area churches

The listing outlines service times for several Church of God congregations including First Church of God in Logan with morning worship at 1050 am and prayer meetings in the week, Church of God Tabernacle on Yankee Rd led by Rev C T Walters with morning worship at 1045 am, Meadowlows Church of God at 1628 Smith St with morning worship at 10:45 am and youth fellowship in the evening, Main St Church of God at corner First Ave and Main St with Youth for Christ on Saturdays at 7:30 pm and a Sunday worship at 2:00 pm.

First Church OF God Rae Og Logan R CC Cawidil Church OF God Lincoln St Mi Bon

Church bulletin for Moore Street services and study group

The Church of the Brethren at 705 Moore Street posts morning and evening schedules. Rev C W Warstle leads Ida School at 10 am. Bible study and worship follow. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30 pm.

Church OF the Brethren Moore St

Episcopal Church service and activities schedule

The Ascension church on Me Gee Ave and Parker lists Holy Communion at 8 am, Church school at 9 30 am, sermon at 11 am, and Young People's Fellowship at 7 pm. Ascension Junior League and Men's Club meet at 7 pm, with Women's Guild on the second Tuesday and Vincent Society on the third Thursday.

Episcopal Church OF the Ascension Me-Gee Ave Parker Diughtes Garvin Holy Communion Young People’s Fellowship Ascension Junior League Women's Guild Vincent Society

St Pauls Evangelical Activities Schedule

At 114 South Broad Street the Rev Harold Jung leads Bible school with worship at 9 15 am. Sunday worship at 10 15 am. Wednesday Girls Choir at 6 30 pm Senior Choir at 7 30 pm. Saturday catechetical instruction at 9 30 am.

ST Paul's Evangelical and Reformed South Broad St Harold 1 Jung Bible School

Ascension Episcopal Services and Parish Activities

The church outlines Holy Communion at 8 and 10 a.m. with a sermon on Mohammedanism at the 10 a.m. service. YPF meets at 7 p.m. with guest A E Minnich from Middletown High. Women’s Guild study group at 1 30 p.m. Tuesday. St Pauls Day Holy Communion at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Bryan Green Mission transport needs noted. No Adult Confirmation next Wednesday due to Regional Mission in Dayton. Junior Confirmation Saturday at 10 a.m.

Y.P.F A. E. Minnich Middletown High School Women's Guild Christ Church Dayton Bryan Green

Church Schedules Ahead At Local Parishes

The list details worship times and activities at Avalon Presbyterian First Presbyterian Mavesfeld Clmb ereland Oakland and United Presbyterians, with Mass times at Holy Trinity St John St Mary St Peter Claver Catholic churches, plus powered outpost and missionary sites. Parishes note morning and evening services, Sunday school, youth groups, prayer meetings, and weekday Masses.

ST. Peter Claver Catholic Fighth Ave Paul V. Gorembiewski

Trenton Nazarene Church and Union Chapel Notices

Trenton Nazarene Church North Miami St Trenton Ohio Rev A M Wilson pastor Sunday school 30 am Morning worship 10 30 am NYPS 7 pm Evening service 10 pm Wednesday prayer 17 30 p m Union Chapel E U B Route 4 Kiester Rd Rev W Bryan Green pastor Sunday school 90 30 am morning worship 10 30 am Youth fellowship 645 pm Evening service 745 pm Wednesday Caen 7 30 pm

First Baptist South Mein St Jonn Part Junior Society Jr. i Fellowship Sriti Avalon Cumberlasd Presbyterian North Verity Pkvy G F Carter Fable School Christian Endeavor United Presbyterian Girard Baltimore St Colin B Campbell YPC Tabernacle North Verity J. W Sullivan Petts Fecestal Trenton Nazarene Church North Miami St. Trenton M Wilson Union Chapel Kiester Rd W Bryan Green Caen

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