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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1950
Page
3
The piece contrasts Micah’s stern call to justice with the prophets’ enduring mercy. It notes God delights in mercy, offers forgiveness, and reconciles Israel. Paul’s Romans 8:24 theme of hope is linked to faith and love as salvation's motive and condition.
The Calvary Methodist church holds a 10 30 a m service themed Power for Living with Rev Fletcher E Shoup as minister. High school graduates from the church are guests and baptism will be administered. Church school meets at 915 a m MYF at 630 p m junior choir 6 p m senior choir 7 p m.
Oakland Presbyterian Church opens its school at 9 15 a m with superintendent William Van Guelpen. The Rev Richard Moore will speak on A Pattern of Prayer at the 10 30 a m service, third in a Lord's Prayer series. Monday the Clipper Club hosts a square dance at 4113 Central Ave hosted by Mr and Mrs Carl Hovel. Choir rehearsal is set for 7 p m Wednesday.
First Sunday school will open at 9 30 am preparatory steps are under way for the annual Children s Day on June 4 A special sermon for graduates by Rev Russell Galloway titled An Everlasting Memorial will be preached this Sunday All graduates to meet in the Sunday school chapel at 10 30 am Taxis will not meet this Sunday Spyres plans a outing at Germantown Dam Sunday Youth Choir rehearsal Tuesday at 7 pm
The Sunday school studies Micah's Hope of God's Salvation at 9 30 a m directed by Miss Annetta Moore superintendent. The 11 15 a m sermon will be by Rev Collridge Johnson of Homer Path S C. Evening services 8 p m each night through Friday plus 6 30 p m Young People's meeting followed by 8 p m service.
The Mayfield church outlines a Sunday school topic "God Has a Plan" led by superintendent Harry S. Bailey at 9 30 a m. Pastor Rev Frank E Sowards will preach at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m. The Christian Service Society meets during the Wednesday prayer service at 7 30 p m.
Grace Baptist Church opens Sunday with Sunday School at 9 30 a m led by Harold Fordyce on Pauls Love Warning and Suffering. Norman Wells of Springfield will preach at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m services. Youth Fellowship convenes at
The First Church of Christ holds a 9 15 a m Bible school for adults in the sanctuary led by Harlan Jarvis, with a 10 30 morning hour. Minister W D Brock will deliver a message titled Unpack Your Suitcase in tribute to high school graduates. No evening service due to baccalaureate at the high school. choir rehearsal Wednesday at 7.
New Hope Baptist will hold Sunday school at 9 30 a m with Mrs Bertha Webb directing the lesson “tion” and Mrs Connine Hood in charge of music at the 11 a m service featuring Dr S C Richards on Dry Bones The pastor will speak on The Handwriting on the Wall at 745 p m Wednesday prayer services are at 730 p m
Bethlehem Lutheran holds Sunday school at 9 15 a m and worship at 10 30 a m with the confirmation of Charlott Louise Horn Elaine Janet Meehan Ruth Ellen Roess Marchia Francis Saxton Ivan Lee Theiss Dorothy Jean Witt and Linda Francis Workman. A religious film show is at 7 30 p m in the Parish House. Thursday Society meets at 2 30 p m and teachers and choir at 7 30 p m.
The Monroe United Presbyterian Church schedules Bible School at 9:30 a.m. focused on God Assures that Salvation is Available. Worship at 10:40 a.m. covers Revelation 17 19. Evening youth and adults meet at 7:30 p.m. with a song service and sermon at 8:15. Wednesday prayer at 7 p.m. choir rehearsal at 8. Women's Missionary Society meets Thursday afternoon.
The St Paul Evangelical and Reformed Church will hold two services tomorrow at 8:30 and 1:18 with Rev Harold H Jung delivering the sermon Will Pentecost Come Again Holy Communion will be served at the pews eight boys and girls will be received by the rite of Confirmation at the 9 15 Bible school devotional led by Robert Heppe on God Has A Plan and the memory selection Who hk a God like unto thee that pardon eth iniquity Building Fund Sunday will be observed in all classes Senior and Girls Choir rehearsals are at 6 30 and 7 in the church sanctuary.
The First Church Of God invites Sunday school at 9 30 a m with bus routes to Mayfield Maple Park Clifton Farms Blue Ball and along Route 73. Sermon at 10 35 a m by Dr R C Caudill on A Church Shorn Of Its Locks from Judges 16 20. Evening service at 7 45 p m by Rev Duane White. Choir practice Tuesday 7 30 p m Prayer service Wednesday 7 45 p m Married Peoples Class led by Everett Egelston.
Meadowlawn Church of God announces a Sunday schedule. Mrs Mildred Meadows will lead the discussion God Has a Plan at Sunday school 9 45 a m. Morning worship is 10 45 a m with youth fellowship at 6 30 p m. Evening services are at 7 30 p m. Rev Louis Taggert of Maud Ohio will deliver sermons at morning and evening services. Cottage prayer meeting is 7 45 p m Saturday at Earl Dishman s Excello home.
J E Haziley superintendent leads Sunday school at 9 45 a m with Rev Mr Hayes in charge of the 10 45 a m service. A hymn sing is at 3 30 p m in Booker T Washington School auditorium led by the Phillips Temple C M E Church Choir of Dayton. Evening service at 7 p m followed by dinner in the church dining room.
The Gideon Road Church of Christ announces Bible school at 9 30 a m with Paul addresses the people as lesson. Wayne Dunn delivers the 10 30 a m sermon followed by communion at 11 30 a m. Evening service at 7 p m with 30 minutes of song practice. Regular service at 7 45 p m with Eugene Brandenburg preaching at 8 p m.
Blue Ball Church opens at 10 a.m. with Mrs. Bertie Roosa supervising. At 11 a.m. five deputation team members from Westminster Foundation of Ohio State University conduct the service, introduced by Rev. Byron H. Sprague. At 3:30 p.m. West Minister Fellowship meets for a youth rally at West Chester.
Sunday School at 10 a m with Henry Driver and Margie Young as Su perintendents. Lesson for adults “Micah's Hope of God's Salvation.” Worship at 11 a m with Rev C W Warstler speaking on “One Mediator.” No evening service. CBYF meets at 6 30 with Bob Hagins in charge.
Church announcements must reach the desk of the Church Editor by Thursday afternoon. Notices may be mailed or delivered by courier to ensure publication.
The Senior Recognition Service at First Church will honor 39 Class of 1950 graduates from various high schools affiliated with the church activities program. Rev. KS Learey will present the sermon themed Day After Tomorrow. Graduates wear caps and gowns and receive a gift from the parsonage. Nursery and Children's Church meet at 10:30 a.m. with church school at 9:30 a.m. Plans for summer schedule are revealed.
Morning worship starts at 11 with devotions by the deacons and music by the gospel chorus and two choirs. Rev. L. D. Bunn of Grand Rapids will deliver the sermon. BYPU meets at 6 with Miss Rowena Baker presid ing. Dunn will also preach at 7 30 service.
Zion Lutheran Sunday school will meet at 9 45 a m followed by church services at 10 30 a m The Rev C P Cressman pastor will deliver the sermon A hayride for the Sunday school and church members has been scheduled for June 10 to Chautauqua Those going on the picnic will meet at the church at 4 30 p m The Women's Missionary Society will meet at the home of Mrs Pearl Mullendore of 711 15th Ave Thursday at 8 p m.
A Watchtower study is set for Sunday May 28 at 7 30 p m at the Kingdom Hall 2304 Central Ave. A Tuesday Bible study meets at 7 00 p m using Truth Shall Make You Free. Thursday offers a service meeting followed by Theocratic Ministry school at 7 30 p m.
Central Church of Christ holds morning services with Bible school at 9 30 a m devotion led by Wilbur Flory superintendent worship at 10 30 a m sermon by L Francis Shaeffler Jr From Sadness To Joy communion at 10 45 a m and evening worship at 7 30 p m with a sermon on What Is Spiritual Conversion Young People Society meets at 6 30 p m in the auditorium on We Would Be Building
The Church of God Tabernacle offers 9:45 a.m. devotion conducted by Luther Banks, superintendent. Rev and Mrs H W Miller of Dayton preach morning and evening sermons. Young People meet at 6:45 p.m. followed by evangelistic service at 7:45 p.m. Prayer services are held weekly at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
Oliver Smith directs Sunday school at 9 15 a m with Micah as lesson topic. At 10 45 a m deacons lead devotions followed by a sermon by Rev Joseph Pate. Samuel Baldwin president directs BYPU at 6 p m. Weekly prayer service Wednesday at 7 p m.
The First United Presbyterian Church will hold study classes in the auditorium at 9 30 a m Miss Linette Crowder is announced as the soloist for the 10 30 a m service Pastor Rev Colin H Campbell will deliver the sermon titled The Key to the Locked Door.
The Church of God on Main Street will hold a Saturday Youth for Christ service at 7 30 p m with Rev Frank Sowards pastor in charge A 230 p m session precedes worship at 315 p m Wednesday prayer and praise service is led by Elder Starr Cottage prayer services are set for Friday evening
In the Sunday May 28 1990 Christian Science lesson sermon the topic denounces necromancy alias mes merism and hypnotism. It cites Romans 6 31 Ephesians 6 10 11 and passages from Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy.
Holy communion will be celebrated at 8 a m and 11 a m with Rev B Garvin preaching at 11. Recognition will be given to high school graduates of this parish. Nursery facilities available during the 11 o clock service. Ascension Junior League meets at 7 p m tomorrow.
The First Baptist Church invites the congregation to morning worship at 10 40 a m with Rev John I Parr delivering a message titled Best You The church school meets at 9 30 a m under Alva Taylor The midweek service is Wednesday at 7 30 p m followed by choir rehearsal Friday at 4 p m the Girl Scouts meet
The annual recognition service for the graduates of the class of 1950 will be held at 10 30 a m Dr E R Turner will speak on I Am Debtor. Because of decorating the church sanctuary the service will be held in the auditorium of the church school building. The Sunday church school will begin at 9 30 a m There will be no Youth Fellowship Sunday evening. The choir will rehearse Wednesday at 7 30 p m.
The Mayfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 45 a m led by the new pastor Rev W H Redman who will also preach at the 7 30 p m service Midweek prayer meets Wednesday at 7 30 p m
Mt Zion Baptist Church schedules Sunday School at 9 30 with Monroeith in charge discussing Mica h's Hope of God's Salvation. Deacons lead 11 15 devotions and Rev F H Hampton will preach. BYPU at 6 30 led by Willie Bankston. 7 30 evening service deacons again lead devotions. Regular business meeting Friday at 7 30.
The Bethel A M E church opens with Sunday school at 9 30 a m followed by morning worship at 11 00 a m Evening worship is set for 7 30 p m A board meeting is scheduled Monday at 8 pm Senior choir rehearsal Tuesday at 7 pm and prayer service Wednesday at 8 pm
Kings Mills Baptist Church schedules 9 30 a m Sunday lesson led by Manford McGuffey superintendent, sermon by Rev C Holt Foster at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m services. Prayer and Bible study times to be announced later.
Rev J D Nisewon der will speak at Jacksonburg at 9 30 am on Now To Live followed by Sunday School at 10 15 am. Florence Wilson Superin at Pleasant Ridge will discuss Choose Life at 10 30 am. Ridge Sunday School begins 9 30 am with James Crout as superintendent and a covered dish dinner after worship.
A garbled church calendar lists First Baptist at 1:9 South Main with Pastor Rev Jones Part and varied services including morning and prayer sessions. It also references Grace Baptist Wilbraham Wilmore Howard Sears and New Hope Baptist with multiple pastors, schedules, and Wednesday prayers, plus Union Baptist and others with unclear addresses and times.
The First Church of Christ at 1104 First Ave lists the Rev W D Brook leading services. Morning prayers are at 10:20 with Wednesday prayer at 1 PM, and a midweek service at First Ave. Details include location on First Ave and contact notes for the church activities.
Enterprise Baptist Church and Missionary Baptist Church list Sunday worship times and activities. Services include Sunday school at 9 am, morning service at 11 am, youth fellowship in the afternoon, prayer meetings, and an evening program, with additional midweek prayer on Wednesday.
A community church advertises testimonial meetings and regular services at 2000 Central Ave. The schedule lists Sunday and weekday sessions with reading from open daily hours, noting holiday adjustments and Sunday exceptions.
Readable items show First Church of God Crawford at Logen led by Dr A C Caudill with morning worship at 6 30 am and evening service around 11 am Wednesday prayer. Also Church of God Tabernacle at 3031 Yankee Ad led by Rev C T Walters with Sunday school 6 43 am morning worship 10 43 am and youth fellowship 6 45 pm plus evangelistic service 7 30 pm. 1626 Smith St Rev F A Cummins hosts Sunday school and morning worship around 10 48 am with evangelistic service and Wednesday prayer 7 30 am. Cottage prayer meeting Saturday.
The Main Street Church of God near First Ave and Main St lists Youth for Christ services Saturday at 7 30 pm Sunday school at 2 0 pm worship at 3 15 pm and Wednesday prayer at 7 pm
The Church of the Brethren invites Sunday activities at 108 Moore. Sunday school starts at 10 a.m. Worship follows at 11 a.m. Bible study and worship are at 7 p.m. on Sundays.
On Mc Gee Avenue at Parker the Rev Hughes Garvin rector leads Holy Communion at 6 am. Church school at 9:30 am. Sermons at 11 am. Young People’s Fellowship at 11 am. Ascension Junior League meets at 7 pm. Men’s Club on the first Monday. Women’s Guild on the second Tuesday. Vincent Society on the third Thursday.
Evening worship at 10 15 am and 6 30 pm. Bible school at 6 15 pm. Wednesday Girls Choir at 6 30 pm. Senior Choir at 7 38 pm. Saturday catechetical instruction at 9 30 am. Located at 114 South Broad Street. Reverend Harold H Jung leads.
Rev Padopulos distributes weekly notices for Saint Constantine and Saint Eleni parish detailing Sunday services from 1:15 am to noon and related schedule across hot days, inviting parishioners to attend and participate in ceremonial duties.
Beth Sholom Congregation at 1410 First Ave lists Friday night service at 8 p.m. Saturday service at 6 30 a.m. Sunday school at 10 a.m. Hebrew school. Evening Monday through Thursday hours are 4 to 6 p.m. Rabbi David Korb presides over services.
The Latter Day Saints reorganized church activities at the local church on Logan Ave. Morning worship starts at 9:30 a.m. Church school at 4:30 p.m. Evening worship at 7:30 p.m. Zion League meets Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.
Rethlere TM M Evangelical Lutheran 212 Se fogad & Hugo G Schmid DD pastor. Sunday school at 9:15 am. Morning worship follows.
A fragmented notice lists services at FIRST METHODIST CHURCH 198 South Road Street. Pastor Kenneth and Learey lead Sunday school and morning worship at 9 20 am. Children and teens groups meet, with evening worship and a prayer gathering scheduled. CHAPEL COLORED on Nutah Ave Moses Jilayes pastor.
The First Church of the Naza Rene II on Columme Ave led by Pastor Mam Morning worship at 10:02 AM. Congregation urged to attend service and midday activities organized by the church.
Pentecostal church listing shows pastor entry and prayer hours. Morning Sunday school and worship, afternoon and evening services with altar prayers and testimonies. Evening service at 120 am unclear. youth group and adults also noted. Local church event details labeled Lakeside Church of God with time markers and prayer focus.
Readable fragments show multiple church notices with worship times Sunday school and evening services. Listings include FIRST PRESBYTERIAN on Main Street, MAYFIELD CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN at Sheffield and Plymouth, OAKLAND PRESBYTERIAN on Woodlawn Avenue, and UNITED PRESBYTERIAN at Girara and Hallimere Streets with pastors named and midweek prayer sessions noted.
A fragmented notice lists Mass times for several churches. St John Roman Catholic Low Street and nearby parishes show morning and high Masses at 6:30 am and 11:30 am, Rosary and Benediction sequences, Holy Day Masses at various early hours, with St Mary Central Ave and St Peter Claver Eighth Ave noted and led by named pastors.
The page shows weekly services and events at Citadel South Cana led by Kenneth D Sharp with Sunday School at 9:46 am, morning and evening services, youth meetings, and midweek prayer. Garfield Mission at 1404 Garfield St hosts school and worship. Miltonville Outpost page lists similar services and holiness meeting guidance.
Baltimore KR Turner, pastor leads Sunday school at 9 30 am and morning service at 0 30 am. Christian Gattever conducts Wednesday prayer at 7 30 am at Maple Park United Brethren at 3109 finols.
The Seventh Day Adventist Church at 4 North Broad Street lists Sabbath School at 2 30 pm and church service at 1 30 pm on Saturday. A missionary meeting is set for Friday at 7 0 pm in the Nitz Room at the YMCA. Reverend Bata leads the church.
A readable fragment lists multiple churches with service times, pastors, and Sunday schools. The Church of God entries show morning worship and evening services. Friendship Baptist, Evangelistic and youth groups. Moliness Tabernacles and Universe Church with morning worship and Bible study. Community and Mayville churches noted with visitors and Saturday events.
A condensed listing of area church services and pastors with weekly times. Includes Blupblala Presbyterian, CreeK Sour Tee, Franklin First Saptio t, Roast Town Church, Trenton Mennonite, Trenton Nazarene, Union Chapel and Co, West Leton and Ulob Church.
Eldon A Huchison invites worshippers to Divine worship at 10 48 am at Mt Pleasant Baptist church located one mile north of Poasttown on Route 4.
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