Return of Jews to their land and its lasting impact
The article surveys the Jewish return from Babylon around 500 BCE led by Nehemiah and Ezra, notes that many stayed in Babylon, and highlights the creation of the Talmud, Zionist-like zeal, and influences on Judaism and Christianity. It emphasizes the Bible’s role in shaping world history and faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Land
Palestine
Israel
Babylon
Jesus Christ
Nehemiah
Ezra
Micah
Malachi
Cyrus
Paul
Christ
St Pauls Evangelical And Reformed Church Schedule
Tomorrow at 10 15 a m senior choir sings He Smiled On Me Agatha Evers guest soloist The Penitent Rev Harold H Jung speaks on The Common Sense Of Being A Christian 9 15 a m devotional led by Robert E Shaffer memory selection So we built the wall What Makes A Great Leader for Young People and Adults Intermediates and Seniors What Makes A Real Leader Devotional for Junior Department Mrs Dwight Meehan leads Working Together Mildred Beacom opening exercise for beginners and primary Girls Choir rehearsal 6 30 p m 7 30 p m Senior Choir Rehearsal 4 p m Friday confirmation class with pastor Next Sunday Mothers recognized with gifts at Sunday school and worship 10 15 a m worship service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Hara
Agatha Evers
van de Water
Harold H. Jung
Robert E. Shaffer
Nehemiah
Jerusalem
Dwight Meehan
Mildred Beacom
Church Schedule Promotes Diverse Activities and Services
The Middletown Federated Church itinerary lists a morning worship with organ and choir selections, church school at 9:30, and plans for a vacation church through June 18. Youth groups meet Sunday and Tuesday, with numerous auxiliary meetings, circle gatherings, and a Friday mother daughter banquet, plus midweek prayer and choir rehearsals.
New Hope Baptist Plans Sunday Schedule and Anniversary
New Hope Baptist Church announces Sunday events with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:45 a.m. Dr S C Richards delivers the sermon on life trials and marks his second anniversary at 3:30 p.m. The program features Rev R F Pieters and Rev J S Parr with choir and expressions from several ministers. A gospel program with the Fairfield Four and Flying Clouds is set for May 2 at Booker T Washington School, sponsored by the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nehemiah
Jerusalem
Robert Barber
S. C. Richards
R. F. Pieters
Ministerial Association
First Presbyterian Church
J. S. Parr
First Baptist Church
W. D. Brock
First Church of Christ
C. L. Maxberry
Patton
E. W. Washington
Gala Richards
Fairfield Four
Nashville
Tenn
Flying Clouds
Detroit
Michigan
Booker T. Washington
New Hope Baptist Church
Mayfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church Service Schedule
Sunday school starts at 9 30 directed by Harry S Bailey with lesson Nehemiah Rebuilds Jerusalem. Rev Frank E Sowards preaches both morning and evening, morning worship at 10 45 and evening at 7 30. Midweek prayer 7 30 Wednesday led by Rev Sowards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry S. Bailey
Nehemiah
Jerusalem
Frank E. Sowards
Sowards
Calvary Methodist
Christian Endeavor
Mayfield
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Sheffield and
Plymouth
Frank E. Sowardsom
Taten
Harry
Fellowship and Faith Plans at Local Church Series
The Sunday service at 10 40 a m features a sermon on The Fellowship of the Concerned as part of the Apostles Creed series preached by Rev Pieters with music by the adult choir led by T A Repper and organist Margaret Clapp. Westminster youths Jay Tees Taxis and Spyres meet afternoons and a 6 30 p m leaders’ supper shapes future plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pieters
T. A. Repper
Margaret Clapp
Westminster Fellowship
Jay- Tees
Taxis
Spyres
Sharon Woods
J. F. Johnson
New Life Committee
Stewardship Sunday at First Methodist with sermon by Rev Learey
First Methodist designates tomorrow as Stewardship Sunday the first in May services. At 10:30 a.m. Rev Kenneth S Learey preaches Your Conscience Your Dictator with Youth Chapel Choir providing two chorale anthems. Various church activities and Mother's Day plans accompany the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth S. Learey
Youth Chapel
Nevin
Eller
Vivian P. Learey
Esther Hoover Phillips
Kindergarden-Kirk
J. F. Mills
Elza Abraham
Nancy Cox
Marilyn Day
Duane Frayer
Don Humphries
Marcia Ellison
Lynn Mull
Wscs Circle Nine
MYM Guild
Federated Church Women
Learey
First Evangelical United Brethren Plan Morning Services
Worship at 10 30 a m with Mrs Herbert Duvall performing prelude and offertory selections. Sanctuary Choir directed by Herman J Kopp will sing Thank s Be To God. Rev E R Turner will speak on Finding Power to Meet Life. Sunday school at 9 30 a m Youth Fellowship meets in Sunshine Circle Room. Annual mother daughter dinner Monday 6 30 p m with Mrs Claude M Lotspeech speaker. Orchestra rehearsal Wednesday 7 p m. Ladies Aid monthly meeting Friday 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Jones
Alexis
Galbraith
Robert Ramsdell
Mary Frances Kreager
Buck
Drolla
Nate Kunin
Hi B. Y. F
Ft. St. Clair
Joyce Parr
Elsie Pratt
Herbert Duvall
Kern
Morrison
Herman J. Kopp
Sanctuary
Leffingwell
E. R. Turner
Sunshine Circle Room
Claude M. Lotspeech
Cincinnati
Ladies Aid Society
First Methodist Church Aims Busy Week Schedule
Morning worship at 9 15 under J F Seibold with a children's choir at 10 30 directed by Howard Dunn singing Childhood and Savior Lead Me. Youth Fellowship at 6 30 led by Robert McLaughlin. Special music and a mothers playlet. Choirs meet Wednesday at 7 30 and 8 30. Fellowship luncheon at 1 p m Wednesday. Official board at 7 30 p m Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Seibold
Howard Dunn
Brooke
Savior
Leeson
R. R. Weed
Christ
Robert McLaughlin
Aim
First Methodist Church
Revival Prepares at Nazarene Church Week of Meetings
James Conrad leads Sunday school at 9 30 a m for the lesson study. Rev M E Clay delivers a 10 30 a m revival message as the church choir led by Miss Opal Rose sings. Youth services at 6 45 p m. Micky Sabo directs the Senior Y P S with Mrs M E Clay supervising Juniors. Evening evangelistic services at 7 30 p m feature congregational singing and a message by Rev Clay. Guest speakers begin Monday with Rev D H Replogle from Franklin and Rev Bona Fleming from Columbus joining midweek. Loren Duff from Indianapolis provides special singing. Services run 7 30 p m nightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Conrad
M. E. Clay
Opal Rose
Micky Sabo
Bethlehem Lutheran Church Week Activities Outline
Bethlehem Lutheran holds regular services with Sunday school at 9 15 am worship at 10 30 am and 7 30 pm. Luther League attends Federation at St Pauls Reading Ohio leaving 1 30 pm. Vestry meets 7 30 pm Tuesday. Luther League, Ladies Society, teachers and choir meet later in the week with dates noted. National Lutheran Council seeks 4 million for Luther and World Action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League
Miami
Mark Scheibert
Harrison St
Ladies’ Society
Bethlehem
Second Baptist Church Schedule Abounds With Lessons and Choirs
Morning worship at 11 o clock with Deacons leading devotionals. Lesson on Nehemiah Rebuilds Jerusalem. Rev T M Campbell speaks on The Horses and Chariots of God. Baptisms after sermon. Gospel Chorus and two choirs perform at 3 30. B Y P A meets at 6 with Senior and Junior topics. Evening service at 7 with pastor sermon Using Good Sense. Sunshine Circle meets Tuesday at Mrs Lavenia Clark's home. Choir No 2 rehearses Tuesday. Gospel Chorus rehearsal Thursday. Senior choir rehearsal Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Herndon
Gospel Chorus
T. M. Campbell
Lavenia Clark
Eighth Ave
Maple Park Church Sunday Services and Banquet Plans
Morning worship at 10 30 following Sunday school at 9 30 led by Donald Wagner. A film The Way of Peace about the atomic age shows at 7 30 a m. A mother and daughter banquet is planned for Thursday evening in the church basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Wagner
Church Notices Deadline Pushed to Thursday Afternoon
Church announcements must reach the desk of the Church Editor by Thursday after noon to insure publication. they may be mailed or delivered by courier.
Everlasting Punishment Theme for Sunday Service
The Christian Science Lesson Sermon for May 2 1948 centers on Everlasting Punishment with Golden Text from Psalms 34 21 22 stressing God's redeeming care for His servants. Correlative passages include Proverbs 15 24 and Science and Health pages stating sin and death are not demanded by God and life is the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of Christ, Scientist
Mary Baker Eddy
Evangelist L B Hayes to Speak Sunday at Bethlehem Temple
Michigan evangelist L B Hayes will headline special Sunday services at 4 p m at Bethlehem Temple First Pentecostal. Hayes is set to speak before the church as part of the scheduled program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Hayes
Michigan
Bethlehem Temple
First Pentecostal Church
Mr. Hayes
Ascension Episcopal church plans services and events
Ascension Episcopal will hold Holy Communion at 8 and 11 a.m. with Rev. S Hughes Garvin preaching at the 11 o’clock service. The church school led by Robert Q. Millan meets at 9:30 a.m. The Y P F and Junior League convene at 7 p.m. The next Ascension Day services are at 10 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. The Men of the Church meet Monday at 7:30 p.m. Parish activities include a semi annual bank offering and lectures by Rev. John Albert of Old Trinity Church in Troy Ohio on church history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church School
Robert Q. Millan
S. Hughes Garvin
Vincent Carter
United Bank
George Leighton
U.T.O
Y.P.F
Junior League
John Albert
Old Trinity Church
Troy, C
Hughes Garvin
Charen School
Young People’s Fellowship
Church of the Brethren Holds Sunday Services and Family Night
The Middletown Hamilton contest continues with Sunday school at 10 a m led by A E Minnich and Margie Young. Rev C W Warstler preaches on Trust In God at 11 a m. A trio sings I Need Jesus. Evening worship is at 7 30 p m with further Biblical lessons by the pastor. Family Night dinner is Wednesday at 6 p m for all members and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Minnich
Margie Young
Middletown-Hamilton
C. W. Warstler
God
Miriam Lentz
Florence Root
Jesus
Webster
Church OF
Goo Anes
Clayton & Plain
D. A. Biggs
Church of God
Rvice
Fem
Young Peoples Endea
United Presbyterian Bible School Features Leader Theme
United Presbyterian plans a 9 30 a m Bible school session with the study theme The Characteristics of a Great Leader The 10 30 worship hour will feature Rev Ralph Bowman of Dayton as guest speaker and Chan-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Ralph Bowman
Dayton
Chan
Church Schedules in Middletown District Listings
A long list of church names and service times across Middletown areas details morning masses, Sunday schools, worship hours, and midweek meetings. Churches include St John Roman Catholic Oakland Presbyterian Holy Trinity First United Brethren and many more with diverse service slots and pastors listed.
Choir to Sing I Need Thee Every Hour at Midweek Meeting
Cel Choir directed by Mrs Harold Draut will perform I Need Thee Every Hour by Benson with Miss Amy Compton as organist. Youth Christian Fellowship groups plan 6 30 p m midweek hour of grapes to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cel Choir
Harold Draut
Benson
Amy Compton
Youth Christian Fellowship
FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST SERVICES AND EVENTS
Services at 11:00 a m and 8:00 p m at 2000 Central Ave with a Wednesday testimonial meeting. Reading room offers Bible and authorized Christian Science literature for reading, borrowing, or purchase. Elder T G McDonald is pastor. 9:45 a m Lund School, 7:30 p m Young People's meeting and Evening worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield Mission
Smith
Garfiel
Young
First Church OF Christ Scientist
Central Ave
Church OF God
Ave
Lincoln St
T. G. McDonald
Lund School
Feopies
Ting Po
Youn Ple
Pleasant Ridge and Jacasonbury Church Services
Nisewander will conduct services at both churches at 10 and 11 a m. Sunday school and preaching alternate. Community Church at 701 Seventeenth Ave with Tucker as pastor offers 11:00 a m morning service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Ridge
Jacasonbury
D. Nisewander
Community Church
Seventeenth Ave
Tucker
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Gilr
St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed
June Haverton McCallister
Paramount
Hauselman
Park St
Shetter's Gulf
N. Main St
Herschel Barnhart
Fleming Rd
E. S. Land
Philathea
Boy Scouts
Federated Church Women of Middletown
Yankee Rd
Lydia Shea
New Hope Baptist
Mayfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian
First Methodist
First Evangelical United Brethren
Sand & Gravel CO
Richmond ST
Sparrow Floris
Sixth Ave
Church of Nazarene
Bethlehem Lutheran
Second Baptist
Maple Park
Evangelical Church
Saat
Manchester
Cor
Broad
Christian Science
Ascension Episcopal
Church of the Brethren
United Presbyterian
Middletown Churches
ST. John Roman Catholic
Curtis
First Ave
John Oberlander
James F. Frommeyer
Oakland Presbyterian
Bernard Y. Spare
Woodlawn Ave
Garfield St
Holy Trinity Catholic
Manchester and Clark
James F. McNary
Steinert
First United Brethren
Baltimore St
Tabernacle OF the Pwiveoes
Huston Kilgore
Gertrude Hendrick
Avalon Cumberland Presbyterian
North Verity Pkvy
James D. Miller
First Pentecostal
West Elkton United Brethren Caves
Kenneth Kraft
Bashford
Naoneanmee
Church OF Jesus Christ OF Latter Day Saints
Zion League
THE
Salvation Army
Adj
Kenneth
Salvation Meeting
Beth Sholem
Nandor Marton
Hebrew School
First Baptist
Franklin
Ohio
Gessner
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Verdun T. LaChance
Rolling Mill Park Mission
Pearl At Pershing
Clella Stamper
D. m
Poasttown Community Church
Chester Nelson
Louise Nelson
Friendship Baptist Church
Mutual Burton
BYPU
Monroe Methodist
Joseph £. Heck
H. F. Stafford
Ascension Episcopal Park
Church OF God OF the Union Assembly
G. E. Wiggs
ST. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Church
S. Broad St
Harold A. Jung
South Main
John I. Part
O A Albaugh
First Church OF God
Meadows Wa
Carl E. Raymond
Roscoe B. Hendricks
Grace Baptist Churce
Howard Sea
Evangel
Reuben F. Pieters
Fence i Worshi
Youn Beppie
Mercs
First Church OF the Nazarene
Columbus and Liebee Sts
M. E
Central Church OF Christ
Iatto
Prilatne
Monroe
U. P
S. A. Livingston
Young People’s Christian Union
Jake Lewis
Malvern Street
Church OF OF Christ B. Gividunday School
First Church OF God Crawford
Logan
A. Leland Forrest
Lee
ELK Creek Baptist Church
Phillips Chapel
C.M.B
Ninth Ave
Moses J. Hayes
Trenton
Seventh Dat Adventist Churce
Orvel Canada
Saturany i
YMCA
Banaita Room
Union Chapel
Kiester &4
Robert C. Tupper
Children’s Church 625
Felowship
United Presbyterian Church
Robert &. Burris
Ies
Woman's Society
ST. Constantine and
Helen Rthodox
Greg Taigou
Feidaye
New Era Baptist Church
Young St. Rev
New Hope
People's Mission
Grand Os Meere
Greenbush
West
Sund Jona Wit
M. Ay
MT. Zion Institutional Baptist Church
Baltimore &T
Bethel A
Connie Ave
Taylor
Hintiene Setem
Allen C. E League
Mis
Jordan
Vounsel S
Clinton St
Evange
Homer Hubbard
Shop Til Ip, M. Mon
Taxi Co
Streifthau Bros
Church OF God Tabernacle
Yankee Road
A O
Weeee
Young Beepie
Middletown Gas & Electric
Middletown
Verity and
Art Albaugh
Crawford St. Dial
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