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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1950

Page

3

King David, Warrior and Saintly King in Biblical Portrait

The article argues King David embodies both bold leadership and grave sins. It presents his courage as a shepherd and warrior, his failings like adultery and war crimes, and his magnanimity in refusing to harm Saul. It concludes that David’s greatness lies in steadfast goodness, shaping Israel’s kingdom on solid ground.

David Israel Goliath Adullam King David Saul Uriah Bethlehem Kingdom of

First Church Of God Sunday Schedule and Events

Sunday school opens at 9 30 am with bus routes to Mayfield Ma ce Park Clifton Farms Blue 1 and Route 73. Ray Hudson leads. Preaching at 10 30 am by Dr R C Caudill on Counterfeit Religion And How To Detect It from Lev 10 1. Chau tauqua special at 2 30 pm with Dr Caudill on Spiritual Weapons In A World Conflict. Evening service at 7 45 pm with Rev C Duane White. Churches of God in Miami Valley participate.

Mayfield Mace Park Clifton Farms Blue 1 Ray Hudson R. C. Caudill D. D Chautauqua Churches of God Miami Valley Caudill C. Duane White

Meadowlawn Church of God Sunday Services Schedule

Meadowlawn Church of God hosts Sunday school at 9 45 a m on David a King who Hon God led by superintendent Mrs Mildred Meadows. Morning worship at 10 45 a m on The Riches of Gods Kingdom led by The Rev Jancis B Cumming. Youth fellowship at 630 p m under Mrs Wanda Engle. Evening evangelistic services at 745 p m on Lost a Soul with Rev Cumming speaking.

David Mildred Meadows Wanda Engle Jancis B. Cumming

Mayfield Baptist Church announces Sunday services

Mayfield Baptist Church opens Sunday school at 10 a.m. with Dewey South as superintendent. At 11 a.m. pastor Joseph Carl will speak on Are You willing to pay the price. At 7:30 p.m. his subject is One Way. Midweek prayer service is Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

Dewey South Joseph Carl

Sunday Services and Sunday School At Zion Baptist

Monroe Smith, superintendent, directs Sunday school at 9 30 a m on a topic A King honored God Deacons lead devotions at 11 15 a m sermon by Rev F H Hampton BYPU at 6 30 p m under Thomas Allen Evening services at 7 30 p m with deacons devotions and sermon by Mr Hampton

Monroe Smith F. H. Hampton BYPU Thomas Allen Hampton

Kings Mills Baptist Opens Sunday School at 9 30

Kings Mills Baptist holds Sunday school at 9 30 with Manford McGuffey as superintendent. Morning worship at 10 45 features Rev. C Holt Foster. Evening services begin at 7 30 p m.

Manford McGuffey C. Holt Foster

Monroe United Presbyterian Bible School and services schedule

The Monroe United Presbyterian Church lists a Bible School on Sunday at 9 30 morning led by general superintendent Paul Rogers. Worship follows at 10 40 with a sermon on The Committed Life. Youth and adults meet 7 30 evening, united song service and sermon 8 15 on Hid with Christ in God. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 p.m.

The Bible School Paul Rogers United Song Service Christ God

Maple Park E U B Church Sunday schedule

Maple Park E U B Church opens with Sunday School at 9 30 led by Donald Wagner superintendent the lesson titled Do a King Who Honored God worship at 10 30 Anniversary Day features Dr J Bruce Beh ney of Bonebrake Seminary speaking on Things That Abide picnic and reunion at Armco Park noon evening service at 7 30 by Pastor James H Riley prayer meeting at church Wednesday 7 30 with Mrs Clarence Fox in charge

Donald Wagner J. Bruce Behney Bonebrake Seminary Armco Park James H. Riley Clarence Fox

Union Baptist Church Weekly Service Schedule

The Union Baptist Church announces a church school at 9 30 a m led by Miss Annetta Moore on the lesson David a King who Honored God. Morning worship at 11 o’clock features Rev Robert L Robinson on All Are The Hope World. Evening worship starts 7 30 p m with Young People meeting at 6 30.

Annetta Moore David God Robert L. Robinson

Warstler to Deliver Final Sermon at local Church

The Rev. C. W. Warstler will give his final talk before the Church of the Brethren congregation at 11 a.m. The topic is The Church. He plans to retire to evangelistic work in DeGraff, Ohio after an 11 year pastorate in Middletown.

C. W. Warstler

St Paul Evangelical and Reformed Temples Services

The St Paul Evangelical and Reformed will hold two worship services. The minister Rev Herold Jun will speak on Too Busy to. The 8:38 service is about half an hour and the 10:15 service about 45 minutes. Bible School Hour begins at 9:16 with program details unclear.

Herold Jun

First United Presbyterian Opens Services Under Don Skinner

Opening exercises led by Superintendent Don Ald Skinner begin at 9 30 am. Summer communion will be observed during morning worship at 10 30 am. The pastor Rev Colin H Camp will lead the 10 30 am service and use the communion meditation topic In the presence of mine enemies.

Donald Skinner David Colin H Colin H. Campbell

First Church Bible School at First Church of Christ

The First Church of Christ under Harlan Jarvis will begin at 9 15 a m and dismiss at 10 05 for morning worship at 10 15 with Rev W D Brock absent. Harold Brooks will present the message titled The Hands of Jesus followed by Holy Communion.

First Church of Christ Harlan Jarvis W. D. Brock Harold Brooks Jesus

Calvary Methodist Church Opens Youth Programs

Calvary Methodist Church opens its school under J F Seibold as superintendent. The pastor Rev Fletcher Shoup will preach on How to Be Successful at morning worship 10 30. Methodist Youth Fella meets at 6 30 p m and intermediate youth attend an institute in Dayton starting Sunday.

J. F. Seibold Fletcher Shoup Methodist Dayton

Central Church of Christ Bible School and Services

Central Church of Christ holds Bible School at 9 30 a m with the topic David a King who Honored God and devotions by Wilbur Flory superintendent Worship at 10 30 a m led by L Francis Scheffler Jr speaking Concerning The Times Communion at 10 45 a m Evening worship 7 30 pm No Work No Eat Evening communion 8 30 p m Youth meeting 6 45 pm Topic Lessons From Great Christians

Bible School David Wilbur Flory Francis Scheffler Jr

First Baptist Church Sunday Schedule and Services

First Baptist Church holds Sunday school at 9 30 a m under superintendent Alva Taylor. The Rev John I Parr will preach at 10 40 a m. Junior Society meets at 6 p m Junior High Fellowship at 6 30 p m Senior Fellowship at 7 p m. The Young Adult Sunday School Class picnic is at Armcorivate Picnic Grounds Sunday at 3 p m until dark. Midweek services are Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

Stiles 1St Baptist Church John Parr Alva Taylor John I. Parr Armcorivate

Pleasant Ridge and Jacksonburg Worship Schedule

Pleasant Ridge and Jacksonburg will hold worship at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday school at 10:30 a.m. in both locations under James Crout and Mrs Florence Wilson respectively, and Rev Lloyd Davis will direct the services with Holy Communion at 10:30 a.m.

Pleasant Ridge James Crout Jacksonburg Florence Wilson Lloyd Davis

New Era Baptist Opens Sunday School and Evening Program

New Era Baptist begins Sunday school at 9 15 a m with Oliver Smith as superintendent overseeing the service. Deacons take devotions at 11 a m under Samuel Baldwin president. A 7 30 p m program is presented sponsored by the Starlight Club.

Oliver Smith

Church Notices Reach the Desk of the Church

Fragmentary church notice requests nearer publication and advises that all announcements must be delivered to the church desk for official posting. The text reflects archival OCR garble but indicates process and placement needs.

Ascension Episcopal Church Service and School Schedule

There will be no 8 a.m. service. At 10:30 a.m. Church school will convene under R. Q. Mil. Nursery facilities available during the 11 o'clock service.

Church School R. Q

Church notices promote talks and services at Valley Gospel Tabernacle

The Church of God on Main Street hosts Rev. George at 7 30 p m Saturday for Youth for Christ. Mr Deport from Cincinnati speaks Sunday at 2 30 pm with classes for all ages. Worship at 3 15 pm with Rev Stanley R Patterson at Valley Gospel Tabernacle Ablington Heights O speaking.

George Youth For Christ Mr. Deport Cincinnati Stanley R. Patterson Valley Gospel Tabernacle Ablington Heights

First Methodist Sunday Service Details in 10:30 Worship

The First Methodist Church worships at 10:30 with Rev Kenneth S Learey delivering the sermon Guess Who and Herbert Frantz as guest soloist. A nursery is provided by Circle 9 of the WSC. Church school meets at 9:29 led by Superintendent W F Nineteen. Nineteen intermediate youths depart Sunday afternoon with counselor Mrs Clifford Cook for Camp Sabina returning Friday August 4.

Kenneth S. Learey Herbert Frantz Circle 9 W.S.C W.F Clifford Cook Camp Sabina

Memorial Presbyterian preacher to cite I Corinthians text

First Presbyterian school event begins at 9 with George Brooks supervising. Morning worship starts at 10 45 led by Rev. Robert S. Thomas of Memorial Presbyterian Church Oxford Ohio delivering a sermon titled The Christian Answer to Despair using text Know ye not that ye are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you I Corinthians 3 16.

Oo School George Brooks Robert S. Thomas Memorial Presbyterian Church Oxford God

Church Mayfield lesson and services at 9:30 a.m.

The Mayfield church program outlines Sunday School at 9:30 with Harry S. Bailey as superintendent and Rev. Frank E. So wards delivering morning and evening messages. Baptismal service follows the morning session at Dick Creek. midweek prayer is Wednesday at 7:30. vacation Bible school runs next week. Also notice on public bids for 150 parking meters at Middletown City Building with bid opening August 7 1650 and contract terms.

David Harry S. Bailey Frank FE. Sowards Dick Creek Middletown Ohio City Building Shalcheck Ahare

Christian Science Sermon Texts for July 1006 Services

Readings from Mary Baker Eddy's Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures and the Bible emphasize loving one another as proof of God's love. The lesson outlines healing through spiritual understanding and the finiteness of sin disease and death when divine truth is applied.

Chriet Mary Beker Eddy Science and Health

Next Week's Activities at Local Churches

Monday schedule shows events at First Church of God including tent service at 7:43 p.m. and youth meeting. Choir practice at 7:30 p.m. First Church of Christ hosts Loyal Friends' Class at Mrs. William Daley Jr.’s home. Mid‑dletown‑Eaton Ra. 6 p.m. Loyal Womens' Class picnic at Armco Park 6:90 p.m. Union Baptist holds senior choir practice at 8 p.m. Calvary Methodist Board of Finance and Cross Bank Committee at 7:30 p.m. and Board of Trustees at 8:18 p.m. Second Baptist choir practice at 7 p.m.

First Church of God First Church of Christ, Loyal Friends William Daley Middletown-Eaton Ra Armoo Park Union Baptist Calvary Methodist Board of Finance Cross Bank Board of Trustees Second Baptist

Union Baptist Choir Rehearsal Tonight at Patton Home

Union Baptist Church announces a Young People's Choir rehearsal at 7 p.m. at the residence of Mrs. William Patton, 907 South Main Street.

Union Baptist Young People’s William Patton South Main St

Church Meeting and Choir Schedule Noted

A string of church events lists Union Baptist and First Church of God hosting meetings and choir practices. Times range from 8 p.m. to 9 a.m. including Cottage Prayer services at various locations. EF R Bach listed as a home venue host.

Meadowlawn Church of God Youth for Christ Rally

Cottage prayer meeting at 7 45 p m hosted by Kathryn Combs at 411 Broad Street. Main Street Church of God hosts Youth for Christ service at 7 30 p m led by Rev Stanley R Patterson. First Church of God also hosts Youth for Christ rally directed by Rev Duane White.

Meadowlawn Church of God Kathryn Combs Broad St Main St Youth For Christ Stanley R. Patterson First Church of God Duane White

Church of God Tabernacle Sunday services schedule

The Church of God Tabernacle will open Sunday school at 9 46 a m with a brief devotional by Superintendent Luther Banks. Rev C T Walters II will deliver the sermon at 10 45 am. Young Peoples service is at 6 45 pm followed by evangelistic services at 7 45 pm. Weekly prayer meeting is at 7 pm Wednesday.

Luther Banks C. T. Walters ii Young Peoples

First Evangelical United Brethren Church Service Schedule

The church school meets at 9 30 a m. Worship begins at 10 30 a m with Dr E R Turner preaching Forward With God The Youth Fellowship meets at 6 30 p m in the Sunshine Circle Room led by Margaret Hartman

E. R. Turner Sunshine Circle Room Margaret Hartman

Jehovah's Witnesses Study Gatherings This Week

A Watch Tower study is set for Sunday July 3 at 7 30 p m at Kingdom Hall 2304 Central Ave. A Tuesday 4 pm session convenes at 8 pm and a Thursday p service meeting followed by Ministry school. details unclear.

Kingdom Hall Central Ave Thesersiie Ministry School

Bible study and sermons at Gideon Road church

The Church of Christ on Gideon Road will hold Bible study on preaching the cross at 9 30 a m Hubert Brandenburg will deliver the sermon at 11 a m on Are They Few That Will Be Saved The Bible Will Be the sermon topic at 745 p m service

Hubert Brandenburg

Phillips Chapel C. M. E. Sunday Schedule

Philips Chapel C. M. E. opens Sunday with Sunday school under J. E. Hazely at 9 45 a m. Morning worship at 10 45 a m with Rev M H Hayes speaking. Evening service at 7 p m. Dinner served in church dining room Sunday.

J. E. Hazely M. H. Hayes

Middletown Church Calendar Update

Church calendar lists Grace Baptists and New Hope Gallion entries with services and events. Verity Cos Sap Tice notes youth group, Bible study, and choir practice at Fairmont and adjacent streets.

Unclear church notices with service times and names

Fragmentary OCR shows a church listing with prayer daily at 7 pm and Sunday services. Mentions include a minister named Joseph Carl and a Mayfield address. Some lines are garbled and unreadable.

Church Notices Icy Fragments Read at Central Ave

Fragmented OCR notice lists services at a local church on Central Avenue. Reading and casual services appear, with unclear names and times. The item preserves a planning vibe rather than full schedule.

Meadowlawn and Main Church of God Evening Schedule

The notice lists morning worship at Meadowlawn Church of God with youth fellowship at 1 20 pm and midweek prayer at 7 pm. Main Church of God holds Sunday school at 7 29 pm and worship at 2 16 pm with Wednesday prayer and a Saturday meeting noted.

Church notices for Tos Moore area worship services

The Church of the Brethren led by Rev W Waretler holds Sunday school at 10 am with morning worship and Bible study.

Church OF the Berethren Tos Moore St

Church of the Ascension Service and Meetings Schedule

The Church of the Ascension on McGee Avenue and Park hosts Holy Communion and church school at 6:90 am. Sermon follows at 1 m Young People’s Fellowship at 7 pm. Ascension Junior League at 7 pm. Men’s Club meets first Monday. Women’s Council second Tuesday. Vincent Society Thursday.

Church OF the Ascension McGee Ave Park the Hey & Hughes Garvin Reeter Holy Communion Church School Young People's Fellowship Ascension Junior League Vincent Society Ve ‘Thureday

St Paul’s Evangelical and Reform Church Schedule

Activities at St Paul’s Evangelical and Reform church include Bible school at 9:15 a.m. worship at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday choir rehearsals for Girls at 6:40 p.m. and Senior Choir at 7:30 p.m. Saturday catechetical instruction begins 6:30 a.m. Rev Harold H Jll leads.

ST Paul's Evangelical and Reformed South Broad Harold H

Firet Mev. John Padopulos Service Noted at St Constantine

Community records show Father John Padopulos of St Constantine and Elens 1215 Firet honored in a local observance. Parish attendees included prominent church members and area residents in a brief religious service.

ST. Constantine Elens Padopulos

RETH SNOLOM CONGREGATION LISTS SERVICES AND SCHOOL

The fragment lists a synagogue or congregation schedule including Friday night service Saturday service and Sunday school with scattered times and Hebrew notes. Names such as Rabbi David Korb appear among the readable items, though many words are garbled.

Reth Snolom M400 Firett Ave David Korber

Latter Day Saints Reorganized Church Services Listed

Reading from a local church notice, morning worship is at 9 30 am church school at 193 am and evening worship at 736 am Zion League meets Wednesday at 729 am with services at 228 Logan Ave.

Latter Day Saints Reorganized Church OF Jesus Christ OF Latter Day

Rethlemem Evangelical Lutheran Church Notice

Rethlemem Evangelical Lutheran at 12 toffrold Street Mago G Senha invites worshipers to morning service led by Pastor under school 995. Community members urged to attend and participate in weekly gatherings.

Mago G Senha

Calvary Methodaut Youth Event at PALS Chapel

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Calvary Methodist youth gathering at PALS Chapel. Mentions include attendance by youth, oversight by a Reverend, and a church-affiliated program with dates and locations obscured in the text.

Free Church Event Notice at Nara Gene Corres Ave

An evening gathering is scheduled at the Free Church of the Nara Gene located on Corres Avenue. Attendees are invited to participate in prayer and reflection with a focus on community outreach and spiritual support for weekday visitors.

Freee Church OF the Nara Gene Jl Corres

Pentecostal Young People Teem Plans Service

The Pentecostal Young People at CHUBCR OF GOB invite members to a prayer meeting and program this afternoon. The event features worship led by the youth group with singing and reflection. All attendees are welcome to participate and share in the fellowship.

Hethieeee TeuMmPt Pentecostal U8 Young Hester Nenee Evan

Avalon Cupserland Torian 71 County Clergy Notices

Fragmented OCR notes list several church services and meetings including Cumberland Presbyterian in Sheffield and Oakland Presbyterian in a Cumberland area. Mentions evening worship and Wednesday prayers with scattered times and locations.

Avalon Cupserland Torian North Verity Ping Ff Carter Pader Ible Echowt Coriethan

Catholic Services Schedule and Clergy Obscured

The text lists a Catholic church timetable with Masses and benedictions, mentioning Rev Paul V Gor and multiple service times. Details are garbled, but indicates Sunday Mass at 1 am, benediction, weekday mass, and Friday benediction.

Paul V Gor

Citadel South Canal Church Services and Meetings

Fragmentary notice lists church events and schedules. Kenneth OD Runday school at 11 am. Wednesday prayer at Garfield Mission items Car. Rolling Mill Park at Piney Ave and Perstine. Stamper superintendent school 16 am. Friday prayer and Friday service. Miltonvills od Trport and holiness meeting times.

Citadel South Canal Cam Poe Mervies Rolling miLa Park Ourred Pintey Ave Perstinelela Stamper Euperintune School Praver Miltonvills Trport Ville Kenneth

Evangelical Church Services Listed for Sunday Morning

A local evangelical church network schedules morning services led by Pastor Dr Turner and Pastor James Vv with morning prayers at 8 0180 am and 9 206 am, youth fellowship at 6, and evening worship at 7:30. The Maple Parish location hosts the events with morning and evening activities, including a Wednesday prayer gathering.

En Evangelical Unelte Daltimore Drne Turner Echo Christian Eaaerret James Vv Ford Schent

Seventh Day Adventist Events at YMCA in City

Readable items list church service and missionary meeting times. SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST events include a 230 pm session and a 140 pm session, held at the YMCA mission room on Friday and Saturday.

Seventh Day Adventist YMCA

Nearby Churches Amanda Methodiets and Monroe Minions

Church listings show multiple congregations with service times and pastors. Amanda Methodist led by Rev W Rallieger offers morning worship at 10 18 am. Evening services and weekday meetings noted. Monroe Methodist and Monroe United provide morning worship and youth programs with ministers listed. Chester Nelson and Dr Daniel C Livingston named among clergy. Trenton Mennonite and Nazarenes also listed with Sunday or weekday services and mission society activities.

Monroe United Rae Eonataie Saute Daniel C Aa Livingston Thie Er Hoal Nena

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