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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1949
Page
3
A devotional piece on The Upper Room and The Last Supper as the source of Christian fellowship. It links the Lord’s Supper to Jewish Passover heritage, urges living in Christlike love, and warns against Judas-like betrayal when love is absent. It argues true communion requires renewed soul commitment and practical brotherhood.
Ascension Episcopal will hold an 8 am service and 11 am sermon by Rector Rev S Hughes Garvin with guest soloist Don H Stewart from Oak Street Evangelical United Brethren Church. A 12:15 pm Holy Communion on Ascension Day. YPF hosts old-time silent movies at 7:30 pm in the parish hall. new officers Dwight Neill Jerry Hannah and Tom Holton elected last Sunday night.
The Church of the Brethren will hold Sunday School, then divine worship at 11 a.m. with Rev. C. W. Warstler speaking on Unexcelled Distinctions of Christ from Matthew 16. At 7:45 p.m. a sacred play The Prodigal Son, staged by Howard Erbaugh, features 13 men and two women. Kathryn Metzger Erbaugh portrays the Angel of Mercy. doors open at 7 p.m.
Calvary Methodist Church convenes at 9 15 a m with morning worship at 9 30 a m. Rev John V Lacy preaches titled And The Word Was Precious In Those Days. Youth Fellowship meets at 6 30 p m. Evening service at 7 30 p m with Curt and Charlotte Davis in charge. Midweek prayer service 7 30 p m Wednesday. W S C S executive officers meet Thursday 4 30 p m followed by a covered dish supper and installation of officers. Guiding Star Class meets Friday 7 30 p m at Mrs Frank Yeager 2109 Hill Ave.
Second Baptist holds Sunday school at 9 30 under W C Herndon on With Jesus in the Upper Room. Morning worship at 11 with deacon devotions. Rev Campbell to preach Arm the Laborers. BYPU at 6 with Alexander McCarty. Evening service at 248 with Strange Things theme. Midweek prayer Wednesday.
Monroe Methodist Church opens Sunday with Sunday school at 9 30 a m Archie L Owen superintendent directing The sermon at 10 30 a m by Reverend H F Stafford pastor uses A Cloud of Heavenly Witnesses as the topic
The Bible School meets at 9 30 this Sabbath to study The Meaning of the Lord s Supper. Morning worship at 10 40 on God Sustains His Own. No evening service due to high school Baccalaureate at 8 pm. Session and board meet after the morning service. Dedication June 5 and VBS June 19 to July 3.
The Gideon Road Church of Christ schedules Bible classes at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday studying The Transfiguration of Jesus. Worship starts 10:20 a.m. with Paul Brown delivering And in the Days of these kings shall the God of Heaven set up a Kingdom. Communion observed weekly. Evening service at 7:45 p.m. Eugene Branden burg preaches. Wednesday meeting at 7 p.m.
Union Baptist Church holds Sunday school at 9 30 with Miss Annetta Moore in charge on the topic Jesus in the upper room. The 11 15 service features Rev. Robert L. Robinson delivering the sermon. Young People meet at 5 30 and the evening service at 8. Auxiliaries resume regular meetings after revival closure.
Elk Creek Baptist Church announces a 10 a.m. service followed by an 11 a.m. sermon by Rev. Joseph Carl titled Faith in God. An 8 p.m. address by the pastor will discuss The Shepherd of the Flock.
The Rev. H. F. Stafford will preach at Amanda Methodist Church on the 9 15 a m service delivering A Cloud of Heavenly Witnesses. A 10 15 a m session follows with Mrs Harry Osborne as superintendent.
The fourth Sunday in May marks Stewardship Day with Rev. Kenneth S. Learey speaking on The Missing Link at 10 20 a m A nursery church and children's church start at 10 30 a m after church school at 9 30 a m Youth Fellowship holds its final worship program at 6 25 p m Cub Scouts meet Monday in the social hall under Wallace Frayer Gleaners Class enjoys a social hour Senior Recognition Sunday is May 29 and Judgment Sunday June 5 Rehearsals for these festival services are held each Wednesday evening under Mrs Vivian P Learey
The Church of the Nazarene schedules Sunday activities with 9:30 a.m. Sunday school devotionals led by James Conrad, 10:30 a.m. worship featuring Dr. Russel V. DeLong, and 6:45 p.m. Youth Services. A Newark Youth Period, Singspiration at 7:30 p.m. led by Miss Opal Rose, with Dr. DeLong speaking nightly at 7:30 p.m. next week.
The First Church of Christ holds Bible school at 9 15 morning worship at 10 30 with Rev. W D Brock continuing the theme Inner Growth Holy Communion observed Evening program begins 7 30 with young people supporting the service and choir Beware of Pitfalls Baptismal services follow Young people meet Sunday at 5 for supper and devotions Choir rehearsal Wednesday at 7
Maple Park UEB Church schedules Sunday school at 9 30 under superintendent Donald Wagner. Morning worship at 10 30 features a sermon on The Ascended Christ. Evening service at 7 30 offers Such as I Have by Pastor James H. Riley. Prayer meeting Wednesday May 25 at the church.
New Hope Baptist schedules 9 30 a m Sunday school lesson, morning worship at 10 45 a m with Dr S C Richards delivering Learn Of Me. B T U meets at 6 p m, evening worship at 7 30 p m with Rev C B Banks delivering the sermon.
Union Chanel EUB Church announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m with Lois De Witt assistant superintendent In the 10 30 a m service Rev Bryan Green will preach The Gracious Invitation Youth fellowship at 6 45 p m and 7 45 p m special service with the Poasttown Grange as guests The Places of the Church in a Rural Community Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 45 p m
Jehovah's Witnesses announce a public Bible discussion at Kingdom Hall 2304 Central Ave Sunday at 2 p m on Humanity at the Crossroads led by W A Syme of the Watchtower Society. A Bible study using Watchtower material follows. Thursday 7:30 p m service meeting and Tuesday 7:30 p m Bible study.
Bethlehem Lutheran outlines Sunday schedule with Sunday school at 9 15 am worship at 10 30 am vesper at 7 30 pm Pastor Dr H G Schmidt to preach at both services Sunday School teachers meet Thursday at 7 30 pm in Parish House Room 1. choir practice Friday at 7 30 pm.
Church announcements must reach the Church Editor by Thursday afternoon for publication. Mail or courier delivery is acceptable to ensure inclusion.
First Baptist Church plans 9 30 a m Sunday school and 10 40 a m worship with Rev John S Parr preaching on I Want To Live. Boy Scouts meet 7 p m. Boys and Girls Choir rehearse 4 30 p m Wed, Girls Choir 6 30 p m, Midweek prayer 7 80 p m Deacons lead while pastor attends Northern Baptist Convention in California. Senior Choir 8 p m Wed. guests include Prosser Chapel No 367 Order of the Eastern Star. We honor graduates from colleges to grade school.
The First United Presbyterian Church holds a 9:30 a m service led by Edward Sorrell with a class for all ages. A Communicant class meets at 9:45 a m in the chancel. Soloist is Miss Shirley Ann McDonald. Rev Colin H Campbell preaches on An Invitation to Life. Session meets at 2 p m, Cottage Prayer at 7 30 p m at 204 Garfield St. Women's Bible Class gathers at 7 30 p m Thursday at 1028 Elwood St.
Mt Zion Baptist schedules 9 30 a m worship with Monroe Smith superintendent in charge deacons lead de votions at 11 a m sermon by Rev F H Hampton on Sanctification 3 30 p m service by Rev Kirby and Franklin congregation B Y P U meets 6 30 p m with Willie Bankston president in charge and evening service at 8 p m
The Holiness Tabernacle of the Universe sets a 6 30 a m sunrise service followed by Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by Mrs Daisy Smith Morning worship at 10 30 a m will be in charge of Rev H K Kilgore H Y P UV meets at 6 p m under Rev Willie Robinson and evangelistic service begins at 7 30 p m.
The Cincinnati Area Council Boy Scouts of America hosts a Cubber Pow Wow at Chautauqua with registrations at noon. Paul Parker, scout executive, says attendees may join all or part of the program ending with a “Blue and Gold” banquet Sunday noon. Opening session led by Stanley Kreimer, cubbing commissioner, precedes den meetings on games crafts ceremonies and entertainment.
A 10 year old Negro girl delivered a 7 pound boy at Barber Hospital Butler Alabama. The baby was described as normal and the mother in good condition. Dr. W J Barber performed the delivery after the girl arrived with her parents at 4 PM and went to the delivery room at 6 30 PM.
The May 22 1949 Lesson-Sermon in Christian Science Churches centers on Soul and Body with a Golden Text from Matthew 6 22 about light from a single eye. Correlative Bible passages include II Corinthians 6 14 and a passage from Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy detailing the one Mind God as infinite individuality reflecting reality.
First Dr. Don T. Tullis of Athens Ohio will be guest minister Sunday with the sermon titled My Home. Sunday School convenes at 9 30 and William Saunders will teach the Adult Bible Class. The Spyres meet at 6 30 with guest speaker the Rev Richard Moore of Oakland Presbyterian Church.
Tomorrow at 10 15 worship opens with Rev Harold H Jung on Christian Joy Bible school at 9 15 led by Robert Shaffer on With Jesus In The Upper Room Junior Young Peoples League meets at 3 in the social room under Judith Sander and Barbara Hess Senior League gathers at 6 with Judge Oscar Leiser as guest speaker.
Oakland Presbyterian Church sets a Sunday schedule with church school at 9 15 led by superintendent William Van Guelpen, worship at 10 30 with Rev. Richard E Moore delivering the sermon, and classes dismissed at 10 25. Evening activities include the Seven O clock Club, choir rehearsal Wednesday at 7 and teachers meeting at 8, family nights Thursday at 6 with a pot luck dinner hosted by the women’s group.
The annual Storehouse Day service and Holy Communion will be held at 10:30 a.m. at 9:30 a.m. In the evening at 6:30 p.m., the Youth Fellowship will hold its Christian Endeavor meeting in the Sunshine Circle Room. The choir rehearses Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. and the Iwidombi Class meets at 8 p.m. The Board of Christian Education will meet Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the church office.
Mayfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church announces morning and evening services with the Rev Frank E Sowards and leadership for the Young People's Christian Endeavor under Mr and Mrs Edward West. Legal notices include divorce petitions in Butler County Court with deadlines and attorney details for Spurgeon Wells and Miles Woodrow Phalen cases.
The town churches list weekly activities and worship schedules. Contains names of pastors, Sunday school times, morning and evening services, and midweek prayer or youth activities across First Baptist Grace, Mt Zion, New Era, New Hope, Second Baptist, Union Baptist, St Pauls, St Constantine, Beth Sholom, Latter Day Saints, First Evangelical United Brethren, Maple Park Evangelical United Brethren, with addresses and service hours.
Central Church of Christ at 1104 First Ave lists Bible school at 9:30 am worship at 10:30 am evening service at 7:30 pm and Wednesday prayer at 7:30 pm Crusaders for Christ meet Saturdays at 7:30. Church of Christ at 405 Gideon Road led by Wayne Dunn Sr offers Bible study at 9:30 am, worship 10:20, communion 11:30, singing practice 7 pm, midweek Bible study Wednesday 7 pm. First Church of Christ at 1914 First Ave under Rev W D Brock holds Bible school 9:15 am, morning worship 10:30 am, and Wednesday prayer 7:30 pm.
The reading room at 2000 Central Ave operates daily and on holidays from 1 30 to 4 pm. Sunday school begins at 9 30 am and worship services at 11 am with a testimonial meeting Wednesday at 8 pm.
Church of God Crawford Logan and nearby chapels provide weekly schedules with pastors and service times. The First Church of God led by Dr R C Caudill at Crawford Logan holds morning and evening worship and midweek prayer. Lakeside Church of God on Clayton Ave led by Rev D A Biges lists devotional and worship times and weekly prayer. Meadowlawn Church of God on Smith Street under Rev F B Cummins shows Sunday school, morning worship and youth fellowship, evangelistic service and midweek prayer including cottage prayer and Saturday evening meeting.
The Church of the Brethren at 705 Moore Street lists Sunday school at 10 a.m. morning worship at 11 a.m. Bible study and worship at 7:30 p.m. and Wednesday prayer at 7 p.m. led by Rev. C. W. Warstler.
The Church of the Ascension on Mc Gee Avenue and Park Drive schedules Holy Communion at 8 a.m. Church school at 9 30 a.m. Sermon at 11 a.m. Young People's Fellowship at 7 p.m. Ascension Junior League at 7 p.m. Men's Club meets the first Monday. Women's Guild meets the second Tuesday. Vincent Society gathers the third Thursday.
Pleasant Ridge hosts Rural Inferiority themed service led by Rev. J D Nisewonder at 9:30 a m with Sunday school at 10:15 under James Crout. Dayton Fairview HS Coach Jim Jones to speak. youth fellowship at the grange 6:30. Jacksonburg also holds 9:30 a m Sunday school with Desmond Stamper superintendent and Florence Wilson assistant. Paul Hites and Pauline Gilman speak briefly about the Grange in the community.
The Church of God on Main Street will host a Youth for Christ service Saturday at 7 30 p m with Rev Frank Sowards of Greenville Ohio delivering. Sunday school opens at 2 30 p m and at 3 15 p m acting pastor Rev E R Barton will speak. Midweek prayer praise service is planned for Wednesday evening.
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran at 212 So Broad St under pastor Hugo G Schmidt offers Sunday school at 9:15, morning worship 10:30, evening worship 7:90. Ladies Society meets first Thursday 2:30, Brotherhood meets second Wednesday 7 pm, Luther League first Wednesday 7:30. Zion United Lutheran at 1014 First Ave with supply pastor Charles P Cressman holds Sunday school and sermon at 10:45 am, address noted.
Bethel AME on Columbia Avenue lists Rev R E Taylor as pastor with programs including Sunday school at 9:30, morning worship at 11, Christian Endeavor at 6:30, evening worship at 7:40, and midweek prayer at 7:30 Tuesday choir at 7:30. First Methodist at 126 South Broad Street, Rev Kenneth Learey pastor, offers Sunday school 9:40, morning worship 10:30 with Children's Church, Teens and Twenties 6:25, and Wednesday choir and church night. Phillips Chapel Colored Methodist at 615 Ninth Ave, Rev Moses J Hayes pastor, operates Sunday school 10, morning worship 11, and evening worship 7.
The First Church of the Naza Rene at 1701 Columbia Ave led by Pastor Rev. M F E Clay lists Sunday school at 9 30 am morning worship at 10 90 am New York Y P S at 6 30 pm Evangelistic service at 7 50 pm Thursday midweek service at 7 30 pm
Elder C. Holiday leads at 1219 Young Street with prayer at 6 a.m. Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. Morning worship follows at 11:30 a.m. An afternoon and evening service are scheduled, with altar prayer and testimony at 7:30 p.m.
Avalon Cumberland Presbyterian First Cumberland Presby terian Mayfield Cumberland Presbyterian Oakland Presbyterian United Presbyterian list Sunday school times morning worship and evening worship for each church with midweek prayer and youth activities. pastors noted for each church including Carter Pieters Sowards Moore Campbell and the Rev Colin H Campbell
Holy Trinity Manchester and Clark Saint John Roman Catholic St Mary Catholic and St Peter Claver outline daily masses with times for low Mass high Mass benediction rosary and weekday services. Listings include addresses pastors and assistants for each parish and notes on holy day Masses and devotional practices.
Capt Kenneth D. Sharp leads Citadel nine South Canal Street with services at 9 45 am Sunday School 11 am worship and 7 30 pm open air service 8 pm salvation meeting. Garfield Mission 1404 Garfield Street under Lt Ray Allender holds Sunday School 2 pm worship 6 30 pm Young People 6 30 pm and 7 30 pm Wednesday service.
Finley Ave and Pershing St list church activities led by Mra bela Stamper superintendent with Friday prayers at 8 p.m. Miltonville outpost notes Sunday school at 10 a.m. and holiness meeting at 11 a.m. Friday service also at 8 p.m. in Miltonville Ohio with Mrs Kenneth Dee.
At 48 North Broad Street Elder Orvel Canada is pastor. Sabbath school at 1 40 p m Church service at 4 00 p m Missionary meeting in Barnita room YMCA Friday 8 15 p m.
A listing of churchs in the area with pastors and weekly service times. American Rescuer Workers at 801 Second Ave host Sunday school 10 am and evening worship 7 pm. Church of God and related denominations publish regular services from Sunday through Wednesday with various times.
Trenton Mennonite Church lists Sunday school 9 45 a m and morning service 10 30 a m with missionary and women societies on specified Thursdays. Trenton Nazarene Church shows Sunday school 9 30 a m morning worship 10 30 a m N Y P S at 7 p m. Union Chapel E U B notes services 9 39 a m and 7 45 p m with youth fellowship 6 45 p m and Wednesday prayer. West Elkton E U B Church offers Sunday service 9 a m and Sunday school 10 a m.
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