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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1948
Page
5
The Bible presents a broad range of figures from great liberators to lesser characters. It blends history and morality, illustrating honesty in the portrayal of prophets, kings, and women, including David's adultery and Solomon's folly, while highlighting the humanity and complexity of biblical life.
The Rev. John J. Parr leads morning worship at 10 40 with a Humility theme. The anthem Incline Thine Ear by Himmel sung by Robert Easton and choir. choir director Mrs. Ramsdell and organist Mrs. Jones. Nate Kunin plays Berceuse by Ilyinsky for the offering. Church school starts 9 30 for all ages. Next Sunday Dr Paul Smith of Carbondale Ill guest minister during pastor vacation. he is Midwest director of visitation evangelism for the Northern Baptist Convention.
Bible study starts 9 30 a m with worship at 10 30 evangelist Henry Reynolds preaches Soul Minded at morning service Communion at 11 am Evening sermon Christ the Deliverer by Mr Reynolds at 30 Crusaders for Christ meet 7 30 p m Monday Prayer meeting 7 30 p m Wednesday Philatheans meet Saturday 2 30 p m Monthly board meeting 7 30 p m Monday
First Presbyterian continues summer sermons led by Dr Reuben F Pieters with theme Look to The Mountains. The Sunday solo The Publican by Van de Water will be sung by Gilber Egeston. Church school convenes at 930 a m with classes for all ages. Women’s Bible class is taught by Mrs Mary Harris and the auditorium class for adults by Mrs Pieters. Junior High Youth travel to St Edmund's Camp in Glendale for a conference leaving Monday morning.
The church hosts 50 minute summer services at 10 30 a m with Rev Kenneth S Learey speaking on Sixty Three Words Mrs Frances A Dodds is guest soloist with Esther Hoover Phillips on organ Sunday school starts at 9 30 a m with classes for men women couples and a co ed group for ages 19 to 23 Youth Fellowship and Junior classes meet together nursery primary and beginner classes are offered for children The WSCS summer school travels to Sabina campground Next Sunday July 18 Girls Service Club members go to Lakeside for a girls summer school and WSCS attends a summer school at the Chautauqua of the Great Lakes Details from Mrs Ralph Mull or church office Church secretary Mrs Melva Lindsay returns from vacation and office hours will continue Learey attended the jurisdictional conference in Indianapolis this week.
New Hope Baptist schedules Sunday school at 9 30 a m with Bezalel the Craftsman as the lesson. Morning worship at 10 45 a m features the Senior Choir and Gospel Chorus. Dr S C Richards preaches Man the Host of the Infinite. The Famous Spiritual Harmon Izers of Muncie Ind perform at 3 30 p m. B Y P U starts at 6 p m followed by evening worship with River of Jordan Choir and Gospel Chorus. Tuesday Concert by National Clouds of Joy Jacksonville Fla and Coleman Brothers Cincinnati at Booker T Washington School at 8 p m.
Ascension Episcopal will hold Holy Communion at eight tomorrow and Church School at 930. The 11 o clock service features a sermon on Forgive Us Our Trespasses By Rev S Hughes Garvin. The choir conducted by Vincent Carter will sing the offertory anthem. Mrs T L Jarvis joins the Diocesan Missions Department. The annual vacation church school graduation exercises last Friday awarded certificates to a long list of students including David Barrett Donald Proctor Betsy Little David Hoffman Lucinda Lowry and many others.
The Rev Maurice Berquist will speak at the morning and evening services at 10 40 a m and 7 30 p m tomorrow. He recently toured Europe visiting mission stations and envisioning aid needs. Rev Ralph Starr of Middletown will accompany him and sing in the services. They plan to survey missions in the Orient this fall and winter. The Sunday school starts at 9 30 a m with classes for all. The choir and two ladies trios will share singing. The prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 30 p m with a quarterly business meeting. Tonight the youth travel to Franklin for the Miami Valley District Youth Rally with speaker Rev Albert Crim of Hamilton.
Union Baptist will hold services starting at 9 30 a m with church school led by Miss Annetta Moore. Rev Robert L Robinson will preach on Religion In The Home and God Our Hope. Evening rites at 7 30 and 8 p m Wright Family Singers perform July 14 at Booker T Washington auditorium. Shiloh Baptist Church Richmond trip July 18 by bus.
Morning worship at First Church of Christ moves to 10 15 a m for remaining summer with Mrs Eugene Mack on organ. Rev W D Brock will deliver the sermon Do You Excel The service ends around 11 a m The Sarah Thompson Missionary Society meets at Mrs William Mack 3901 Grand Ave Tuesday at 630 a m for its annual breakfast
Tomorrow at 10 15 a m Mrs Harold Conn will sing works by Harris Hopkins Mallard Barri Buck and a sermon by Rev Harold H Jung on The Christian Order Of Realities The 45 minute services include directed choir and devotional duties for youth and adults with multiple leaders and memory selections.
Second Baptist announces a busy Sunday with Sunday school at 9 30 a m under W C Herndon lessons on Bezaleel the Craftsman and morning worship at 11 led by deacons with Gospel Chorus and two choirs. Evening service at 7 45 features Pastor T T M Campbell on Loves Dialogue.
Calvary Church schedules a 9 15 a m session led by J F Seibold with worship at 10 30 a m and a later 8 p m service. Rev John V Lacy speaks on An Understanding Heart. guest soloist Mrs Ora Wilkin plays prelude. Summer institute reports by young people add details from Sabina.
Meadowlawn Church of God schedules 9 45 a m worship 10 45 a m sermon by Rev Francis B Cummins on Mending the Broken Places Youth fellowship 6 30 p m evening worship 7 30 p m evangelistic message The Leprosy of in 2 30 p m Sunday installation of new pastor by surrounding Churches of God Midweek prayer 7 30 p m Thursday Cottage prayer at 2015 Hill Ave Saturday.
At Oakland Presbyterian a worship service at 10 30 am will feature sermon by the Rev Richard E Moore on An drew The Forgotten Man Edward Stigler directs the service and at 8 pm Sunday July 18 Moore will be installed as pastor of the church Members and friends are invited to attend
Church announcements must reach the church editor by Thursday afternoon for publication they may be mailed or delivered by courier to ensure inclusion in the weekly issue.
Sunday July 11 1948 the Christian Science Lesson Sermon centers on Sacrament with Golden Text from John 4 23 and citations from Matthew 5 8 and Science and Health page 241. It highlights worship in Spirit and truth and the purification of heart to see God and approach spiritual life.
Sunday school opens at 10 a m with classes for all ages. Divine worship at 11 a m features Rev C W Warstler on A Universal Claim Of The Universal Christ. Church of the Brethren Day at Chautauqua includes 2 30 p m service with Dr R H Miller from North Manchester Ind and 14 men from seven churches directed by Howard Erbaugh. Bring lunch for Brethren fellowship. 6 30 p m vesper by district youth.
First Evangelical United Brethren outlines morning worship at 10 30 with a piano prelude Twilight Calm and offertory Song of Hope led by Mrs. Herbert Duvall under Herman J Copp. Dr E R Turner conducts services at 9 30 with classes. Evening Young People meet at 6 30 in Sunshine Circle. Picnic plans include Mrs R A Hills Class Tuesday 6 45 at Le Sourdsville and Gleaners Class at Armco Park 6 pm. Choir rehearsal Wednesday 8 pm.
Miss Ruth Sundeen of Lincoln Nebraska will give the morning message at 9 30 a m at Jacksonburg Sunday school follows at 10 15 under Douglas St y A demonstration of vacation Bible school work by Miss Mildred Grant ham and Miss Sundeen at 10 30 a m at Pleasant Ridge will close the Bible instruction period Sunday school at 9 30 a m under James Crout superintendent A Sunday school picnic is planned at Camp Miami on July 18
Holiness Tabernacle of the Universe holds a Sunrise prayer service at 6:00 and 9:45 a.m. led by Miss Margaret Golden with morning worship by Rev. Willie Robinson after Sunday school. A 3:30 p.m. Women’s Day musical program features principal speaker R. Payne. H.Y.P.U. meets at 6:00 p.m. with Mr. Robinson in charge. Evangelistic service will be
Local church directory lists St. John Roman Catholic St Bernard Spare and other congregations in Middletown with now Mass times Sunday School and worship schedules. Churches include Holy Trinity Catholic First United Brethren Holiness Tabernacle Church of God and United Presbyterian with service times and pastors.
A reader notice compiles Sunday schedules for multiple faith communities. Listings show service times for First Pentecostal, West Elkton United Brethren, Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, The Salvation Army, Garfield Mission, and Beth Sholem Congregation with prayer meetings, Sunday School, morning and evening worship, and special services.
R L Robinson, pastor, Sunday School at 9 30 a m, preaching at 11 00 a m, youth and vesper service at 6 30 p m. Gessner, pastor, church school at 9 45 a m, youth fellowship at 6 30 p m, evening service at 7 30 p m, midweek prayer Wednesday.
Local church listings show Maple Park Evangelical United Brethren led by Rev Verdun T LaChance with morning worship at 10:30 am and Sunday School at 9:30 am. Other area churches include Rolling Mill Park Mission and Poasttown Community Church with service times, Bible study, and prayer meetings.
A church notices weekly prayer services at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday evenings with a morning schedule not specified. The brief item emphasizes the regular worship times and invites participation.
A reading room at the Scientist Church on Central Ave offers Bible and authorized Christian Science literature for reading, borrowing or purchase. Open daily except Sundays and holidays from 1:30 to 4:30 PM, with a Wednesday 11:00 AM service and 8:00 PM testimonial meeting.
The notice lists church activities at Union Chapel Route 4 and Kiester led by Rev. W. Bryan Green. Sabbath School meets Saturday at 1 8 p m with a 9 p m church service. missionary volunteer program in the Baunitz Room Friday at 6 15 p m. morning worship at 10 30 a m and youth fellowship and evening service planned.
A listing of sermons, Sunday schools, and evening services at numerous congregations including St. Constantine and Helens Greek Orthodox, New Era and New Hope Baptist churches, Peoples Mission, Zion Lutheran, American Rescue Workers, Amanda Methodist, Zion Institutional Baptist, Bethel AME, and Foursquare Church detailing service times, Sunday School hours, and weekday activities. Included are names of pastors and church addresses where provided.
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