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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1948
Page
5
The article contrasts Apocrypha with the 39 canonical books and notes the Council of Trent's acceptance of 11 apocryphal books. It highlights Israel’s history from the 400-year gap to Christ, citing persecution, courage, and faith, urging prayer for Jerusalem’s peace.
Bible study starts at 9 30 a m with morning worship at 10 30 a m Evangelist Henry Reynolds speaks on The Two Covenants The Lord's Supper at 11 a m Evening worship at 7 30 p m Reynolds sermon Identity of the Church Crusaders for Christ meet at 7 30 p m Tuesday Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m Philotheons meet Saturday 2 30 p m
Mt Zion Baptist will hold a 6 am prayer service followed by 9 30 am Sunday school directed by Monroe Smith superintendent. Deacons lead devotional period at 11 am worship with sermon by Rev F H Hampton. Junior and senior choirs provide music. Communion at 3 30 pm B Y P U meets 6 30 pm Evening service 8 pm.
The service features a duet by Mrs Murray Jacobs and Mrs J C Lockmeyer singing I Waited on the Lord. Dr Reuben Pieters preaches on A Christian Re creation with a deacons fund offering and general church extension appeal. Baptisms, new members received, and a church school program plus adult class are planned for 10 a.m. session, with child drop at 10 45 a.m. The deacons meet next Sunday after church.
St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed announces a 10 15 a m worship with Mrs Harold Conn serving as organist and choir director performing At Sunrise Me mories Twilight and Postludium. The Senior and Girls Choirs sing selections by Gounod and the sermon on Peace follows.
The summer worship schedule features Rev Kenneth Learey speaking on A Declaration of Inter-Dependence Reflecting on holiday observances. Mrs Esther Hoover Phillips consoles the organ. Gloria Kievit sole sings The Greatest of These. Nursery provided.
Bethlehem Lutheran will hold a special Fourth of July service Sunday at 10 30 a.m. with Rev H G Schmidt preaching The three week vacation bible school session ended last week with a display of children's work averaging 50 attendees The Vestry meets Tuesday Luther League meets Wednesday and Thursday nights host Sunday school teachers and the choir reports regular meetings
C Buckley of the Watchtower Society speaks on A Ransom for All People at 3 p m Sunday at Kingdom Hall 2304 Central Ave A Bible study follows using Watchtower as aid Also weekly Bible study Tuesdays at 7 30 p m and Thursday service meeting at 7 30 p m with theocratic ministry course at 8 45 p m all at Kingdom Hall.
The Church of the Brethren announces a daily vacation school exhibition showing lessons, handwork and child creations under teachers and directors. Sunday school starts at 10 a.m. with a closing program including readings, songs and music by the boy’s and girl’s departments. Gendly one Stamper will be the pianist. Parents and neighbors are invited to attend the 10 to 11 15 a.m. service.
The First Evangelical United Brethren Church schedules a 10:30 a.m. worship with Rev. E. R. Turner speaking on True National Greatness. Prelude by Mrs. Herbert Duvall. choir under Herman J. Copp to sing God Bless America. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Young people’s fellowship canceled at 6:30 p.m. due to holiday. Women’s Society of World Service meets at Mrs. Vance Cribbs’s home Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.. last quarterly conference meets Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in Sunshine Circle Room.
Sunday school will convene with Dr A Leland Forrest delivering the morning sermon at 10 40. The choir will sing Hallelujah For the Blood by Morris. An informal evangelistic service with congregational singing is at 7 30 p m with Rev W Curtis Lee delivering the message. Wednesday’s service is at 7 30 p m.
Holy Communion will be celebrated at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. The Rev. S Hughes Garvin will preach on Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread. The choir led by Vincent Carter will sing Bread of Heaven. Graduation exercises for the daily vacation church school are at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Parish Y P F hosts a Dayton Region dance July 9 at the Verity Golf Course clubhouse to benefit world relief. admission $1. Supper at 11 p.m. Reservations to Nancy Neill. Age 16 to 25 may attend.
The First Church of Christ at 1914 First Ave shifts worship to 10:15 am lasting about 45 minutes with Holy Communion. Bible school starts 9:15 am under J. B. Gividen. organist Mrs. Eugene Mack. Minister W. D. Brock preaches at 10:15 am on The Foundation of Freedom. Loyal Women’s Class meets at 12 N Sutphin with Emory Dunlap Tuesday 8 pm. Loyal Friends Class with Mrs. Leslie Denis at 814 14th Ave Tuesday 8 pm.
Mildred Grantham and Ruth Sundeen lead vacation bible school with Sundeen speaking at Pleasant Ridge at 9 30 a m Sunday. Sunday school follows at 10 15 a m with James Crout superintendent. Willing Workers Class entertains at grange Saturday evening with a humorous play. Youth fellowship hosts a ball game and meeting. Sunday school at Jacksonburg starts 9 30 a m with Douglas Staley as superintendent. Grantham speaks at 10 30 a m. Young People's Camp at Camp Miami runs July 4 to 9 for sophomores and older. Last quarterly conference for the year is called by Dr L M Hohn at Jacksonburg on Wednesday July 7 8
Avalon Cumberland Presbyterian Church plans worship at 10:45 a.m led by Rev G F Carter who takes over from Rev James D Miller. O E Comer directs Sunday activities including a 9:30 a.m. session and a 7 p.m. young people's meeting. sermon titled A Living Sacrifice.
Sunrise prayer at 6 a m Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by Miss Margaret Golden Morning worship to follow Elder H K Kilgore the pastor to deliver the sermon Y P U meets at 6 p m with Rev Willie Robinson in charge Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m Prayer services at 7 30 p m Tuesday and Friday evenings
Church notices must reach the Church Editor by Thursday after noon for publication. They may be mailed or delivered by courier.
The Sunday Lesson reads in Christian Science churches with the Golden Text from Exodus 20 and citations from James 1 5 and Science and Health explaining God as Mind and divine wisdom. It notes the divine ear is Mind not a physical nerve and emphasizes God as the sole provision for human needs.
Meadowlawn Church of God opens Sunday with Sunday school at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 10 45 a m Youth Fellowship begins at 6 30 p m followed by evangelistic services at 7 30 p m The Rev Francis B Cummins will deliver the morning and evening messages with Heart Holiness and Pay the Price The Youth Fellowship is led by Miss Pauline Moore Remembering Important Dates of Bible Times Thursday Midweek Prayer includes quarterly church business Cottage Prayer Meeting Saturday at Mr and Mrs Henry Roberts 1506 Smith Ave The Miami Valley Churches of God Youth Fellowship meets July 10 at First Church of God Franklin Ohio 704 South River St Rev Emmett E Caldwell pastor
The Church of Nazarene announces a 10 36 a m worship with Rev. M E Clay presenting The Neglected Theme of the Bible. Sunday school starts at 9 30 a m with classes for all ages. Youth services at 6 45 p m and an evangelistic singing service at 7 30 p m. Mid week prayer is Wednesday at 7 30 p m and men and boys meet Saturday at 7 p m.
The Bible school will convene at 9 30 a m with The Nation Under the Judges as the study topic. The general theme for the next three months is The Captivity of the Jews. Sermon at 10 15 a m Communion at 11 15 a m Evening class at 7 p m with a sermon at 7 45 p m Prayer meeting and Bible study Wednesday at 7 30 p m.
Dr. S. R. Jamieson of Oxford Ohio will deliver a message at morning worship at 10:30. The senior choir and organist Mrs Harold Draut will provide music. Communion will be observed during the service.
Curtis and First Avenue list Rev John Oberlander and Rev James Frommeyer leading services from 6 30 am to 11 30 am with low and high masses and benedictions plus rosary and Holy Day Masses. note times include 11 90 and 5 30 dollar amounts for Holy Day Masses in the schedule.
Reverend Bernard Spare leads at Woodlawn Ave and Garfield St with Sunday School at 9 30 a m Morning worship at 10 45 a m Christian Endeavor at 8 p m and Wednesday choir rehearsal at 7 30 p m
Manchester and Clark Streets services listed at 6 30 am Low Mass 8 30 am Children s Mass 10 00 am High Mass Benediction 11 30 am Low Mass Pastor Rev James F McNary and Rev Sternert lead the Holy Trinity Catholic church schedule
The station presents the Sunday timetable for First United Brethren at 9 Baltimore St. with Minister R K Turner. Sunday School at 9:15 am, Worship at 10:45 am, Christian Endeavor at 6:30 pm, and Wednesday Prayer meeting at 7:30 pm.
The Holiness Tabernacle of the Universe lists 11:00 am morning worship 3:00 pm devotionals 6:00 pm BYPU meeting led by Mrs Gertrude Hendrick at 7:30 pm evangelistic services with Pastor Huston Kilgore.
The Church of God Lakeside located at Clayton and Plain invites attendance for devotional hour at 9:30 to 10, Sunday school at 11, morning worship at 11, and evening evangelistic service at 6. Midweek prayer is at 7:30 Wednesday, and Friday features Young People's Endeavor at 7:30. Broadcast available.
The Presbyterian church at 2711 North Verity Parkway lists services and programs led by Pastor G F. Carter. Bible School at 9:30 am, Morning Worship at 10:30 am, Christian Endeavor at 7:00 pm, Evening Worship at 7:45 pm, and Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 7:45 pm.
A church announces morning services beginning 6:00 a m with prayer at 10:00 a m Sunday School at 11:30 a m and morning worship. Afternoon and evening services follow at 7:30 p m with altar prayer and testimonies.
Reverend Kenneth Kraft conducts services every Sunday at 7 30 p m with the exception of the last Sunday of the month at 10 30 a m Sunday School begins at 9 30 a m under Superintendent Bashford.
The notice lists Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints services at 9:30 a.m. church school 11:00 a.m. worship 6:30 p.m. Zion League and 7:45 p.m. evening service. The Salvation Army led by Adj. Kenneth Sharp holds Sunday School 9:45 a.m. holiness meeting 11:00 a.m. and salvation meeting at 8:30 p.m.
Captain and Mrs. Thomas Smith host at 1404 Garfield with Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. worship at 11:00 a.m. Young People meeting at 6:30 p.m. and Wednesday evening service at 8:00 p.m.
Nandor Marton, Rabbi enable Friday night services at 8:00 pm and Saturday 8:30 am. Sunday School at 10:00 am. Hebrew school runs 4 to 6 pm Monday through Thursday.
Union Baptist announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m Preaching at 11 am and Y P Service at 6 30 p m led by Pastor R L Robinson with morning and evening worship and youth program.
Local notices list several congregations with service times. First Baptist Church under Pastor Gessner offers morning and evening worship and youth programs. Maple Park Evangelical United Brethren with Rev. LaChance holds Sunday School and services. Rolling Mill Park Mission led by Mrs. Stamper lists Sunday School, Bible study, and Thursday meeting.
Poastown Community Church presents Sunday School at 10 00 a m and preaching at 10 45 a m by Rev Chester Nelson pastor A young people service is scheduled. Mrs Louise Nelson directed songs.
Friendship Baptist Church announces Rev Mutual Burton as pastor. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Morning Worship at 11:30 a.m. YPU at 7 p.m. Evening Service at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting at 6:30 p.m.
The notice lists Trenton Nazarene on North Miami Street with Rev AM Willson as pastor. Sunday School at 10:00 am, NYPS at 6:45 pm, and evangelistic service at 7:30 pm on September 10.
Ascension Episcopal Park Drive lists Rector Hughes Garvin with 8:00 a.m. Holy Communion 9:30 a.m. Choren School 11:00 a.m. Morning prayer and sermon Holy Communion first Sunday 7:50 p.m. Young People's Fellow First Monday Young Men's Club Ascension Junior League Women's Guild Second Tuesday Vincent Society Third Thursday
The Union Assembly led by Rev. G. H. Wiggs lists Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and evening services at 7:00 p.m. with Wednesday and Saturday evening services at 7:30 p.m. The Reform Church at 114 S Bread St under Rev. Harda fi Jung offers Bible School at 9:15 a.m. worship at 10:18 a.m. and midweek rites including Girls' Choir at 6:30 p.m. Senior Choir at 7:30 p.m. and catechetical instruction on Saturday mornings.
The notice lists services and activities at South Main between First and Second. Sunday school at 9:30 am with O A Ab baugh as superintendent. Worship at 10, Junior High Fellowship at 7, Senior High Fellowship at 7 30, and Wednesday Prayer service at 7.
Reverend F B Cummins pastor and Mildred Meadows superintendent announce Sunday schedule. Morning worship at 10:45 with 9:45 Sunday School and 7:30 evangelistic service. youth fellowship at 7:30. Thursday prayer service and cottage meetings Saturdays at 7:30. Friendly invitation to all services.
Howard Sears, pastor, announces schedule for Sunday School at 9 30 A M Morning Worship at 10 50 A M Evangelistic Service at 7 30 P M Wednesday prayer and Bible study at 7 30 P M. The invitation covers all services.
Pastor Rev. Reuven F. Pieters leads 10 40 a m worship on Sunday with a 6 45 p m meeting for the congregation. Wednesday prayer meeting listed.
The First Church of the Azare ne Columbus and Liebee Streets presents a weekly schedule with Rev. M E B Clay pastor. Sunday School at 9 30 a m led by James Conrad superintendent. Morning worship at 10 30 a m. N Y P S at 6 30 p m. Evangelistic service and Thursday midweek service both at 7 30 p m.
The notice lists church events at United Presbyterian Church Monroe Ohio with Dr Daniel C Campbell and Dr A Livingston emeritus. Bible School 9 30 a m Worship 10 40 a m Youth Fellowship 8 p m Wednesday prayer service and various services through the week.
Church services listed with ministers and schedule including Church School at 9 30 a m Morning Worship at 10 45 a m and Evening Prayer Meeting at 6 30 p m.Names A Leland Forrest and Curtis Lee appear as leaders and pastors.
Rev Moses J Hayes leads Phillips Chapel C M E Church at 615 Ninth Ave with Sunday School at 9 45 a m Morning worship at 11 00 am and Evening worship at 7 00 pm.
Church notices list Pastor Rev W Weenie Green at Route 4 Kiester Rd Union Chapel. Sabbath School 1 30 p m Church 3 00 p m Missionary volunteers Friday 8 15 p m Baunitz Room YMCA auditorium meets Saturday. Youth fellowship 6 00 p m Evening service 6 00 p m.
Hugo G Schmidt pastor leads Sunday School at 9 15 am and Morning Worship at 10 30 am. Evening Worship at 7 30 pm. Ladies Society meets at 2 30 pm on the third Thursday. Brotherhood 8 pm on the second Wednesday. Luther League 7 30 pm on the first Wednesday. Location 212 South Hiroad Street.
The listing for New Era Baptist Church at 1220 Young Street notes Rev H Price as pastor. Sunday School at 9 15 a m and Morning services at 11 00 a m with evening service at 6300 p m at the BYU location.
The New Hops Baptist Church at Eighteenth Ave and Dr Richards hosts Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Evening worship at 7:30 p.m. Monday Male Club 7:30 p.m. Tuesday Youth Club 7:00 p.m. Senior Choir rehearsal 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Usher Board 6:00 p.m. Senior Missionary 8:00 p.m. Junior Choir 7:20 p.m. Thursday Junior Choir and Brotherhood events listed.
Zion Lutheran Church at 1014 First Ave lists Charles P. Cressman as supply pastor. Sunday school starts at 9 45 a m with a sermon at 10 45 a m.
Program at Mission Hall West Second Ave led by Major and Mrs Fordyce with Rev Potter as pastor includes Sunday School at 9:30, service at 3:30, Bible review at 7:00, evening worship at 7:30 and Cottage Prayer meetings on Wednesday.
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