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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1949
Page
3
The writer explains upcoming week focus on the Book of Psalms for Sunday Schools and a broader religious audience. The goal is to illuminate backgrounds weighlights and details to enhance intelligent Bible use guiding character and daily life in faith and worship.
The Bible school meets at 9 30 discussing Why There is a Song in My Heart. Morning worship at 10 40 with Dr D C Campbell on For God and Country. Youth and adult study at 7 30 and 8 15 service Am I Ready. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 pm. Women’s Missionary Society Thursday 2 pm with Mrs Slifer and Mrs Macready leading.
The Central Church of Christ announces a Bible School at 9:30 a.m. on topics from The Songbook of the Bible. Morning worship at 10:30 a.m. features L Francis Scheffler Jr on Gods Olympic Runner. Evening worship at 7:30 p.m. with No Creed But Christ and evening Communion for those missed in the morning. Prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday covers Meekness with Mr Scheffler directing devotions.
The First Church of Christ announces abbreviated summer worship with Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. and morning worship at 10:15 a.m. Holy Communion remains each Sunday. The Loyal Friend’s class meets Tuesday at 8 p.m. with Mrs. Drew Geis and the Loyal Women’s class at 7:30 p.m. with Mrs. William Mack.
New Hope Baptist Sunday school starts at 9 30 a m with Mrs Bertha Webb in charge Morning worship at 10 45 a m Dr S C Richards will preach on Righteousness Exalteth a Nation The church visits Mt Olive Baptist Church in Richmond Indiana at 3 p m with River of Jordan Choir providing music B T U meets at 6 p m followed by 7 30 p m services Dr Richards preaches Empty Places at the Lord s Table The Jewel Trumpets of Cincinnati to guest July 10 at 3 p m and 7 30 p m
Union Baptist announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m with the superintendent in charge studying The Songbook of the Bible Devotions by the official board and a sermon on Freedom of Religion by the pastor Evening services start at 7 30 p m with Missionary R L Robinson speaking Young peoples meet at 6 30 p m led by Mrs Williams Furgeson.
The Psalms sweep the full range of human emotion from exaltation to despair and decay. They pair realism with faith, portraying friendship, pilgrimage, and worship, from nature scenes to the Holy City, inviting readers to use them as a devotional guide.
The Mayfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church schedules Sunday school at 9 30 a m led by superintendent Harry S Bailey. Rev Frank E Sowards preaches at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m with midweek prayer on Wednesday at 7 30 p m conducted by Rev Kenneth Duff. The Young People’s Christian Endeavor led by Mr and Mrs Edward West pauses meetings in July and August.
Dr Don D Tullis will present Your Grandmother's Ghost as the Sunday sermon at First Presbyterian Church with service starting 10 45. Gil bert Egelston will be guest soloist. The Board of Deacons monthly meeting is postponed to July 10 and the Board of Elders will meet in the church office on Wednesday July 6 at 7 30 p m.
The Church of God on Main Street hosts a Saturday Youth for Christ service at 7 30 p m with Rev Frank Sowa rds as speaker A Missouri Youth Camp representative will explain camp operations Sunday school begins 2 30 p m Worship at 3 15 p m with Rev E R Borton delivering the sermon Wednesday prayer and praise meeting is at 7 30 p m.
The church offers Sunday school at 9 30 a m with buses to May field Maple Park and Clifton Farms. Preaching at 10 30 a m by Dr R C Caudill on The Dark Age in Church History. Evening evangelistic service at 7 45 p m Caudill on Will Man Have a Chance to be Saved after this Life. A Saturday Youth Rally at 7 45 p m led by Mr White with Heaven's Reach film. Wednesday 7 45 p m service includes special singing and a short sermon by Caudill Will We Know Each Other in Heaven.
There will be no 8 a m service tomorrow The visual program topic for Church School is The Birth and Boyhood of Jesus The presentation will be by Ernest Graff and Henry Alford at 9:30 Church School service Rev J Nesbitt Mitchell of Christ Church Nashville Tenn will preach at the 11 p m Holy Communion and Morning Prayer An Altar Guild meeting is set for 10 a m July 7 in the parish library
The First Methodist Church in Independence hosts a 10 30 a m service with Rev K S Learey speaking on Four Freedoms For Guests include soloist Carolyn Roush The summer schedule features a 55 minute service with nursery for preschoolers and Sunday School departments open at 9 30 a m Tomorrow at 3 p m junior high delegations depart for Camp Sabina led by Mrs Clifford Cook High School students register for an August 14 Chautauqua Institute Next Sunday Calvary and First Methodist plan joint worship at First Methodist Sanctuary with Rev Fletcher J Shoup of Calvary preaching.
Oakland Presbyterian announces a junior church service at 9 15 a m led by William Van Guel pen with prayers and singing. Rev Richard E Moore delivers the sermon. The main service begins 10 30 a m with Rev Moore speaking on The Truth Shall Make You Free. Choir rehearsal is Wednesday at 7 p m. The Clipper Club visits Coney Island July 10 at 5 p m meeting at the church.
The Holiness Tabernacle Of The Universe announces a sunrise prayer at 6 30 a m followed by Sunday school at 9 45 a m The Rev H K Kilgore will lead the morning service at 11 30 a m Evangelistic worship begins at 7 30 p m Prayer services are held each Friday and Tuesday at 7 45 p m
The Gideon Road Church of Christ announces a Bible study at 9 30 a m on Sunday with The Boyhood of Jesus as the theme Worship starts at 10 20 a m with congregational singing The sermon is Heart Felt Religion by Paul Brown Communion will be observed A long practice period at 7 p m precedes the 7 45 p m evening service Hubert Brandenburg will preach Why We Do Not Have Baptism of the Holy Spirit A midweek class Wednesday at 7 p m covers the religion of Christ
In order to insure publication church notices must reach the Church Editor by Thursday afternoon. They may be mailed or delivered by courier.
Calvary Methodist Church schedules morning worship at 10 30 with Rev Fletcher E Shoup on The Touch of the Masters Hand Four midweek meetings are planned including Membership and Evangelism Committees Tuesday at 7 30 Youth Choir 7 30 Senior Choir 8 30 on Wednesday Martha Circle meets at Mrs J F Seibold 2907 Milton Rd A Dutch supper is planned Friday 6 30 by Kings Messenger Class Dorcas Circle postpones July 5 meeting to July 12 at 2 pm at Mrs W S Scott 2433 Wilbraham Rd.
The St Pauls Evangelical And Reformed Church schedules a 10 15 am service of 45 minutes with Rev Harold H Jung speaking on The City Of Our Dreams. Bible school hour at 9 15 am features Rob ert Hoppe leading The Songbook of The Bible for youth and adults.
Morning worship at 9:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. sermon by Dr. Hugo G. Schmidt. Vestry to meet Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Luther League Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Ladies society will not meet this month.
Sunday services feature The Songbook of the Bible at 9 15 a m. and 10 45 a m with Rev Joseph Pate delivering the sermon at 11 a m A 3 30 p m program features the Moon River Singers of Cincinnati Evening service at 7 30 p m Monday the Starlights and Willing Workers meet at 7 30 p m Three choirs rehearse Tuesday and a weekly prayer service Wednesday at 7 0 0. Legal notice calls for sealed bids by July 19 1949 for grading streets in Alta Vista subdivision Middletown Ohio with detailed project quantities and bid requirements.
The Christian Science Sunday Lesson for July 3 1949 centers on God as refuge and fortress. It lists Biblical verses and passages from Science and Health including I Samuel 2 2 and Science and Health page 330.
Dr Lawrence N Main treasurer of Otterbein Home will preach at the First Evangel ham United Brethren on Sunday with the sermon titled The Christian Citizen. Sunday school begins at 9 30 with graded departments. Fellowship and choir events are scheduled and the Women’s Society of World Service moves to Thursday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Floyd Starr’s home Lebanon Hamilton Rd.
The Second Baptist Church lists 9:30 a.m. Sunday school directed by W. C. Herndon with the topic The Song Book of the e. Morning devotions at 11 a.m. led by deacons. B Y P U at 6 p.m. and evening worship at 7 45. Sunshine Circle meets Tuesday evening. Choir No 2 rehearses. Gospel chorus practice Thursday at 7 30 p.m. senior choir rehearsal Friday evening.
Rev John I Parr will deliver the 10 40 am worship service with the theme For God and Country under the superintendent at First Baptist. After church school a group of young people will attend church services at Chau tauqua. Boy Scouts meet at 7 pm Tuesday and midweek prayer service at 7 30 pm with the Senior choir rehearsing at 8 pm.
Meadowlawn Church of God holds 9:45 a m lessons from Psalms directed by Mrs. Joe Meadows with morning worship at 10:45 a m led by Rev. Francis Cummins. Evening evangelistic hour at 7:30 p m features a sermon by the pastor and Youth Fellowship at 6:30 p m under Leon Kemplin. Cottage prayer at Elbert Lowe home 1619 Lafayette St Saturday. The quarterly business meeting is Wednesday and new Youth Fellowship officers will be installed Sunday.
Butler County Ohio commissioners hear a petition signed by a majority of freeholders to annex 39 acres of land adjacent to Trenton to the village. Walter R. Bender acts as agent for the petitioners with a hearing set for July 26 1949 at the courthouse in Hamilton. The notice appears in a June 4 11 18 25 and July 2 9 sequence.
The calendar lists services and programs for First Baptist Grace Baptist Mt. Zion Baptist New Era Baptist and MT Zion Baptist in Middletown. It notes pastors Parr Sears Hampton and Pate with times for Sunday school morning worship evening service B Y P U and midweek prayer sessions.
The note lists New Hope Baptist at 717 18th Ave led by Pastor Richards. Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Morning worship 10:45 a.m. Evening worship 7:30 p.m. L U B F Club meets Monday at 8 p.m.
The Rev. T. M. Campbell is pastor of Second Baptist Church. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Bible study and youth programs at 6 p.m. Evening service at 8 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:90 p.m.
The Rev. R. L. Robinson leads at Union Baptist, 18th Ave. Sunday school begins 9:30 a.m. Worship at 11 a.m. Young People meet at 6 p.m.
The Central Church of Christ at 1104 First Ave lists Bible school at 9:30 a.m. Worship at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer meets at 7:30 p.m. Crusaders for Christ gather Saturday at 7:30 p.m under Pastor L. Francis Scheffler.
St Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed at 114 South Broad Street lists Rev Harold H Jung as pastor. Bible school 9:15 am worship 10:18 am Wednesday Girls Choir 6:30 pm Senior Choir 7:30 pm Saturday catechetical instruction 9:30 am.
The entry notes the Greek Orthodox St Constantine and Helene at 1215 First Ave holds services on Sundays and holidays from 9:15 a.m. to noon.
Beth Sholom Congregation at 1410 First Ave holds Friday night service at evening. Saturday service at 6 30 p m. Sunday school at 10 a m. Hebrew school runs Monday through Thursday from 4 to 6 p m.
The Logan Ave church lists weekly services for 2025 with church school at 9:30 am morning worship at 10:45 am Zion League at 6:30 pm and evening worship at 7:30 pm in the church’s schedule.
The Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church at 212 South Broad Street lists services and groups: Sunday school 9:15, morning worship 10:30, evening worship 7:30, Ladies Society first Thursday 2:30, Brotherhood second Wednesday 8, Luther League first Wednesday 7:30.
Zion United Lutherans at 1014 First Ave holds Sunday school at 9 45 am led by Pastor Charles P Cressman and a sermon at 10 45 am.
Wayne Dunn Sr minister leads Bible study at 9 30 a m Sunday worship at 10 20 communion at 11 30 singing practice at 7 00 p m evening service age 45 and midweek Bible study on Wednesdays at 7 00 p m at 405 Gideon Road
The First Church of Christ announces Bible school at 9 15 a m and morning worship at 10 30 a m on 1914. Wednesday prayer meeting is set for 7 30 p m led by the Rev W D Brock at 1914 First Avenue.
First Church of Christ Scientist 2000 Central Ave lists Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and services at 11 a.m. A testimonial meeting is held Wednesday at 8 p.m. The reading room is open daily except Sundays and holidays from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Calvary Methodist at 11 South Broad Street lists Rev. V Lacy as pastor. Sunday school at 9 15 am morning worship at 10 30 am Christian Endeavor at 6 30 pm evening worship at 7 30 pm Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 pm.
The church at 126 South Broad Street with Pastor Rev. Kenneth Learey lists Sunday School at 9 30 am morning worship at 10 30 am Children’s Church at 10 30 am Teens and Twenties Fellowship at 6 25 pm and Wednesday choir and church night.
Crawford Logan church led by Dr. R C Caudill lists church school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 30 a m evening worship at 7 30 p m and Wednesday prayer at 7 30 p m with a pastor in charge.
The Rev Moses J Hayes leads Phillips Chapel Colored Methodist at 15 Ninth Ave with Sunday school at 10 am, morning worship at 11 am, and evening worship at 7 pm.
The Lakeside Church of God at 2010 Clayton Street lists services led by Rev. D A Biggs. Sunday school at 10am, morning worship 11am, evening evangelistic service 6pm, Wednesday prayer 7 30pm, and Friday Young People's meeting 7 30pm.
The Nazarene First Church at 1701 Columbia Ave led by Rev. M. E. Clay lists Sunday school at 9:30 am, morning worship 10:30 am, NYPS at 6:30 pm, evangelistic service 7:30 pm, and Wednesday 7:30 pm midweek service.
The Pentecostal Bethlehem Temple at 1219 Young St with Pastor Fidel C. Holiday holds prayer at 6 am Sunday school at 10 am morning worship at 11 30 am and afternoon and evening services Altar prayer and testimony follow during the day
The notice lists services for Rev. F. B. Cummins at 1628 Smith Street. Sunday school 9:45 a.m. Morning worship 10:45 a.m. Youth Fellowship 6:30 p.m. Evangelistic service 7:30 p.m. Thursday prayer service 7:30 p.m. Cottage prayer meeting Saturday 7:30 p.m.
The Church of the Brethren at 705 Moore Street led by Rev. C. W. Warstler offers Sunday school at 10 am, morning worship at 11 am, Bible study and worship at 7 30 pm, and Wednesday prayer at 7 pm.
The Avalon Cumberland Presbyterian Church at 2711 North Verity Parkway lists services and programs led by Pastor G F Carter. Bible school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 45 a m Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m and evening services.
The Church of the Ascension on Mee Gee Ave and Park Dr lists services and groups including Holy Communion at 8 a.m. Sermon at 11 a.m. Church school at 9:30 a.m. Young People’s Fellowship 7 p.m. Ascension Junior League 7 p.m. Men’s Club first Monday. Women’s Guild second Tuesday. Vincent Society third Thursday. Rector Rev. Hughes Garvin.
First Presbyterian on First Ave and Main St lists Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. morning worship at 10:45 a.m. Young people's meeting at 5:45 p.m. led by Dr. D. D. Tullis.
The Rev. Frank E. Sowards, pastor at Mayfield Cumberland Presbyterian on Sheffield and Plymouth Streets, hosts Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Morning worship at 10:45 a.m. Evening worship at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints will convene at 9 30 a m with holy communion at 10 45 a m led by Pastor Jacob G Halle. Preaching at 7 30 p m by Elder R M Rockwell and a Tuesday 7 30 p m business meeting.
Oakland Presbyterian on Woodlawn Ave and Garfield St lists Rev Richard F E Moore as pastor. Sunday school at 9 15 am morning worship at 10 36 am Christian Endeavor at 6 30 pm Wednesday choir at 7 pm and deacons meeting at 8 pm.
The Rev Colin H. Campbell leads United Presbyterian Church with Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30 and Y P C at 6 30 p m Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 45 p m
Maple Park E U B Church schedules Sunday school at 9 30 led by Donald Wagner. Morning worship at 10 30 features Time Liberty. Evening service at 7 30 with Rev James H Riley. Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 30 at the church.
Manchester and Clark list Monsignor James McNary as pastor and the Rev Walter Sterwert as assistant. Mass times include Low Mass 6 30 am Children’s Mass 8 30 am High Mass Benediction 10 am Low Mass 11 30 am.
The St John Roman Catholic church lists Rev. John Oberlander as pastor and Rev. James F. Frommeyer as assistant with Masses at 6:30 and 8:15 a.m. High Mass Benediction at 10 a.m. plus 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Holy Day Masses at 5:39, 6:15, 8:30, and 11:30 a.m. St Mary Catholic at 3709 Central Ave with Rev. Sylvester Huser and Masses at 8:30 and 11:30 a.m. Weekday Masses at 7 a.m. Rosary and Benediction at 7:30 p.m.
The notice lists Sunday school at 10 a.m. and divine worship at 11 a.m. with Rev. C. W. Warstler delivering a sermon on The Hidden Life from Colossians 3 3. Evening worship at 7 30 p.m. features a Biblically outlined lesson titled Results Of Abiding In Christ.
The Rev Paul Golembiewski presides at St Peter Claver Church located at 610 Eighth Ave Masses include Low Mass at 9:30 and 11:30 am weekday 7 am services Rosary and Benediction at 7 30 p.m Friday night details show schedule for parish activities and weekly rhythm
Capt Kenneth D Sharp leads Sunday School at 9 45 am and worship at 11 am at Citadel South Canal Street. Young People meet at 6 45 pm with open air service at 7 30 pm and salvation meeting at 8 pm. Wednesday prayer is at 8 pm. Garfield Mission at 1404 Garfield Street posts Sunday school at 10 am and worship at 6 30 pm with Young People at 6 pm and Wednesday service at 7 30 pm.
At Rolling Mill Park Outpost located at Finley Avenue and Pershing Street Mrs Clella Stamper serves as superintendent The church school meets at 10 am and Friday prayer sessions begin at 8 pm
Miltonville Outpost notes Mrs. Kenneth D. will attend Sunday school at 10 am. The holiness meeting begins at 11 am. A Friday service is planned for 8 pm.
Baltimore Street pastor Dr. R Turner leads Sunday school 9 38 morning worship 10 30 Christian Endeavor 6 30 Wednesday prayer 7 30 Maple Park Evangelical United Brethren 3109 Illinois Ave Rev James H Riley pastor Sunday school 9 30 morning worship 10 30 Youth Fellowship 6 30 evening worship 7 30
At 48 North Broad Street Elder Orvel Canada presides with Sabbath school at 1 30 pm and church service. Missionary meeting and related events with Barna com and Y M C A occur Friday at 8 18 pm.
Addressed as 801 Second Ave the Maj and Mrs Fordyce command the American Rescue workers. Sunday school at 10 a m all service 3 30 pm. Evening worship at 7 pm. Wednesday cottage prayer at 7 pm.
The Rev J H Burnett, pastor, announces Sunday school at 1030 am and Sunday evening service at 7 pm. Wednesday prayer and fellowship at 7 pm and Saturday service at 7 pm.
The Church of God Malvern lists worship times with Mr. Jake Lewis as supervisor. Saturday service at 7 30 p.m. and Sunday service at 7 30 p.m.
The Church of God at Lith Ave and Lincoln St lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m morning worship at 11 a m Young People's service at 6 p m and evening worship at 7 30 p m with Elder T G McDonald as pastor.
The Church of God Tabernacle at 3031 Yankee Rd lists Sunday school at 9 45 am morning worship at 1045 am youth fellowship at 6 45 pm evangelistic service at 7 30 pm and Wednesday prayer at 7 30 pm led by Pastor Rev CT Wale ters.
Four Square Church on Cline ton Street offers a morning service at 10 30 a m and an evangelistic service at 7 30 p m both in the same building with no additional details provided.
The Rev Mutual Burton leads morning worship at 11 30 with Sunday school at 10 a m B Y P U at 6 30 p m and evening service at 7 p m Wednesday prayer meeting is announced.
Full Gospel Tabernacle at 2719 North Verity Parkway lists pastor Rev J W Sullivan. Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 11 a m evening evangelistic service at 7 p m and a Pentecostal youth group meets Saturdays at 7 20 p m with midweek prayer on Wednesday.
The Rev. ff. rc. Stafford presides at worship at 9 15 a m with Sunday school to follow at 10 5 am in the Amanda Methodist church scheduling details for a Sunday program.
Rev. Byron H. Sprague leads Sunday at Blueball Presbyterian Church with Gay Sunday School at 10 am followed by Morning Worship at 11 am and Youth Fellowship at 7 pm.
Elk Creek Baptist Church in Jacktown offers Sunday school at 10 a m with morning worship at 11 a m and evening worship at 8 p m led by Pastor Joseph Carl.
Dr Daniel C Campbell pastor and Dr S A Livingston emeritus lead a church week. Bible school at 9 30 am worship at 10 40 am youth fellowship at 7 20 pm evening service at 8 15 pm and Wednesday prayer at 7 pm.
Poastown Community Church in Eastown Ohio led by Rev. Chester Nelson lists Sunday school at 10 am morning worship at 10 45 am and a Thursday young people service.
Trenton Ohio pastor Rev J E Amztutz lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m and morning service at 10 30 a m Readers are informed of the missionary society meeting on the first Thursday women s society on the second Thursday and the young people s society on the fourth Thursday in the church calendar
Union Chapel E U B on Route 4 Kiester Road lists Rev W Bryan Green pastor. Sunday school 9 34 a m morning worship 10 30 a m youth fellowship 6 45 p m evening service 7 45 p m Wednesday prayer 7 30 p m.
West Elkton Ohio weekly church notice lists Rev Doran Robeling as pastor with services every Sunday at 9 am and Sunday school at 10 am.
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