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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1954
Page
11
The author praises Mrs. Lymp’s Great Ideas of the Bible and argues that the Bible is a 66‑book collection that reveals God progressively. He contrasts Elisha’s curse with Jesus loving children, warns against interpreting Scripture apart from the New Testament, and emphasizes reading Scripture through Christ’s light.
Rev. Oliver S. Hall delivers the sermon titled Jesus as a Student at both 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. worship for 1954 graduates with Robert Dunn as soloist at the first service. Church School starts 9:15 a.m. Mrs. Millard Bechtel leads. Nursery and Junior Church at 10:30 a.m. Youth Fellowship at 6:30 p.m.
Sunday services at 9 30 and 11 am feature Supt David Heck ard and The Rev Russell W Galloway. Both services include the sermon The Mantle and the Spirit. Graduates will be honored at the second service.
The First Baptist Church School meets at 9:15 a.m. with Superintendent Robert Easton. A leadership training class starts at 9:15 a.m. The Rev. Earl Dale will speak on I Dare You at the 10:30 a.m. worship service honoring graduates. Bible presentation for Senior Hi Fellowship to follow. Junior Society and Junior and Senior Hi-Fellowship meet at 6:30 p.m.
Sunday School starts at 9 15 a m led by Supt B W Haywood. The Rev Rollen F Hans will speak at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m worship services. BTU meets at 6 30 p m.
Mayfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m with W E Budget speaking on The World Will Acknowledge Christ for the 10 30 a m worship and a 7 30 p m evangelistic service The Bible and Flying Saucers Young People meet at 6 30 p m.
Avalon Cumberland Sunday School begins at 9 30 a m with Mrs Laurel Ely superintendent The Rev G F Carter selects Salt and Light for the 10 45 a m sermon CYF meets at 6 30 p m The notice lists estate probate case and city infrastructure bids in Middletown Ohio with June 6 1954 bid opening and contract requirements.
The Church of Christ on Gideon Road will host a Bible School at 9 30 a m Wayne Dunn will speak on A Good Soldier for Christ during the 10 30 a m worship service Communion will be observed at 11 30 a m and Marshall Pergram will give the 7 30 p m sermon at Gideon Road.
The Church of God on Yankee Road lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m with Luther Banks superintendent and evangelistic speaks by Rev C T Walters at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m Young People night at 6 30 p m A separate legal notice calls for sealed proposals for the Lakeside Relief Sewer project in Middletown Ohio with 180 feet of 66 inch pipe and a temporary sump, bids due by noon EST June 6 1954 and bonds and documents required through the City Engineer's office.
The Rev Harold H Jung will lead 8 30 and 10 15 a m worship at St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church with Mrs Thomas Bailey singing at the first service and Becky Roof at the second. Building Fund Sunday observed in Bible School at 9 15 a m with David Barrett in charge
The First Methodist Senior Cisas Sacrament will be at 8 15 a m. The Rev Louis R Walter will preach Meas ure Up to Your Best at 9 15 and 10 30 a m worship services Church school meets at the same hours.
Pastor Paul D. Bergdall will preach theme Live with Christ at both services. Sunday School convenes at 9 15 with Emerson Wendt supervising.
Oakland Presbyterian Church starts Sunday school at 9 15 with Superintendent Richard Hofferbert. The 10 30 service features Rev Francis M Blair sermon titled Take Heed Ye Wise. Youth Fellowship meets after services.
Worship services will be at 8 15 and 10 30 a m with graduate recognition at the 10 30 service. Sunday School starts at 9 30 a m led by Mrs Charles Foutz as superintendent.
The Rev. Mc Kinley Coffman leads a 9:30 a.m. worship service at the Church of the Brethren with the sermon topic Entanglement of Life. Sunday School follows at 10:30 a.m. led by Supt. Luther Ikenberry.
Central Church of Christ announces Bible School at 9 30 a m led by Donald E Arnold who serves as minister and superintendent. Worship follows at 10 30 a m with Lord's Supper at 10 45 a m. Arnold speaks at 11 a m on Why Take the Lord's Supper at All. Evangelist Ed Bousman closes the day with a 7 30 p m evangelistic worship.
Blue Ball Presbyterian holds a 10 30 a m worship with Superintendent Orville Bowker speaking on The Responsibilities of Government Mrs Fred Roosa and Mrs Simon Patterson perform a duet during the service ubiquity of the program reflects a community church event with focus on civic duties.
A Bible lecture will be given at 3 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall 2304 Central Ave followed by a Watch Tower study.
South Middletown Church of God announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. Rev. J Hughes will deliver sermons at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. evangelistic services.
The Union Baptist Church holds school at 9 30 with Annetta Moore superintendent. Deacons lead devotional at 10 45 and the worship service at 11 conducted by Rev. R L Robinson. A special service by the church women starts at 4 p m.
A guest minister will speak at 11 a.m. worship in Rev. J. M. Allen’s absence. A pew rally sponsored by the General Missionary Society is set for 3 30 p.m. featuring church members and activities.
Mason Pilgrim Holiness Church holds Sunday School at 9 30 a m The Rev Everett S Thomas will preach at 10 30 a m and 7 45 p m worship services.
The Rev. Gladys Shepherd will address attendees during a 2:30 p.m. worship at the venue located on 1701 Columbia Avenue.
The Rev. H. C. Silven will speak at Mason Presbyterian's 10:45 a.m. worship service, delivering the sermon and addressing the congregation.
Listings show multiple organizations hosting services and meetings next week. Church of God on Lincoln Avenue revival at 7 30 p m led by Rev E G Johnson of Chicago. Other groups include First Baptist Boy Scouts Senior Choir Zion Lutheran First Methodist Education Commission Wesleyan Methodist Bethlehem Lutheran Parish Hall Jehovahs Witnesses Bible study Arabia Baptist Studions service at 7 30 p m 1009 Malvern Street.
Several area churches publish a shared week plan with prayer meetings Bible studies and choir events. First Baptist hosts prayer at Lydia Shealer's home and services at 7 30 p m First Christian Church fields Youth Choir at 4 p m Adult Choir at 7 p m St Paul Evangelical and Reformed Church hosts Girls Choir at 6 30 p m Senior Choir at 7 30 p m Kings Mills Baptist offers an instruction course at 7 15 p m and a prayer Bible study at 45 p m Central Church of Christ holds prayer meeting Bible study at 7 30 p m and choir at 8 30 p m Meadowlawn Church of God conducts prayer and Bible study First Church of Christ Scientists has a testimonial meeting at 8 00 p m Priest Presbyterian Church Board of Elders meets at 8 00 p m Church of God at 11th and Lincoln revival at 7 30 p m Bethlehem Lutheran Church League Choir at 7 p m.
Thursday events list at First Methodist and Jehovahs Witnesses with times for teachers meeting 6 p.m. and 7 30 p.m. The Theocratic Ministry School at 7 30 p.m. is listed for Jehovahs Witnesses alongside Young Peoples group at Kings Mills Church and additional parish hall activities.
First Methodist Church hosts a noon men luncheon at Manchester cafe. A Confirmation Class forms in preparation for June 6. Central Church of Christ youth outing at 4 p.m. Germantown Dam at 4:45 p.m.
The calendar lists events for Saturday including Junior Choir at 11 a.m. and a catechetical class at 3 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church along with a spiritual advancement service later in the day.
Kings Mills Baptist Bible School starts at 9 45 a m with Supt Manforgh McGuffey. The Rev H L Culley to speak at the 10 45 a m worship and the 7 30 p m evangelistic and baptismal services.
The Mason Methodist church hosts a 10 30 a m worship service led by Reverend Hiram B Holdridge with the morning sermon drawing congregants. The event highlights the church’s weekly schedule and pastoral leadership.
Crossword style clues list many entries and definitions across and down including Italy related terms such as Rome Capri Sicily and Po river with terms for beings actions and objects like obtain lurch ensnare and palm leaf. The grid references and numbering resemble a standard puzzle list.
Church notices announce a Christian Science service on Sunday with the sermon titled Ancient and Modern Necromancy alias Mesmerism and Hypnotism Denounced. Biblical selections include Jesus warning that evil proceeds from the heart and defiles, with readings from Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy on overcoming passions and fear through spirituality.
The United Presbyterian Church holds a 9 30 a m Sabbath School led by Superintendent Edward Sorrell. At 10 30 a m Rev Jerome C Schulz will speak on Education for Great ness honoring graduates. Teachers Training Class meets at 6 30.
The Rev. Eugene A. De Jesus will deliver a sermon titled Face to Face with Jesus during the 10:30 a.m. worship service at Zion Lutheran Church. The service and message focus on personal encounter and spiritual reflection.
First Christian Bible School opens at 9 15 a m led by Supt Loren Yount. The Rev Edwin Bobbitt preaches at 10 30 a m in honor of graduates during worship. The Chi Rho and CYF Groups meet at 5 p m at the church.
The Mayfield church schedules Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. The Rev. Frank E. Sowards will speak at the 10:30 a.m. worship and the 7:30 p.m. evangelistic services.
Meadowlawn Church of God hosts worship at 10 45 a m with Supt Carl R Perry and evangelistic service at 7 30 p m led by The Rev John J Williams who will speak at both gatherings.
Pleasant Ridge will hold worship at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. and Youth Fellowship at 7 p.m. Jacksonburg's session begins at 9:30 a.m. with worship at 10:30 a.m. Lloyd E Davis will conduct the services.
The Church of God at llth and Lincoln sets Sunday School for 9 45 a m led by Supt H C Taylor and worship at 11 a m A building fund program follows at 3 p m Youth Fellowship meets at 6 p m with services at 7 30 p m Revival services run Monday through Friday led by Rev E G Johnson of Chicago starting at 7 30 p m
New Era Baptist holds Sunday School at 9 15 a m led by Samuel Baldwin assistant superintendent. A 10 45 a m devotion service is conducted by the deacons. The 11 a m worship service features a sermon by the Rev Joseph Pate.
Arabia Baptist Mission at 1009 Malvern Street invites worshipers to a Sunday service at 11 am with additional events to follow.
Congregations list service times and leadership including First Baptist Grace Baptist Mt Zion New Era New Hope Second Baptist Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Zion United Lutheran. Activities include Sunday school morning worship and midweek services with pastor names and addresses.
The Rev. R. L. Robinson leads Union Baptist at 18th Ave. Sunday school begins at 9 30 am with worship at 11 am and Young People's meeting at 6 pm.
Mayfield Baptist Church North Winton Street Rev George B Lay minister Sunday school 10 a.m preaching 11 a.m. Evening service 7 30 p.m Thursday prayer meeting Enterprise Baptist Church 3013 Seneca Street Rev Roy B Potter pastor Sunday school 10 a.m worship 11 a.m Youth Fellowship 6 30 p.m Evening service 7 30 p.m prayer Wednesday 7 30 p.m Missionary Baptist 1404 Garfield Street Sunday school 10 a.m morning worship 11 30 a.m B Y P U 6 30 p.m Evening service 7 p.m Wednesday prayer 7 30 p.m
Friendship Missionary Baptist Church at 1319 Walnut St lists Sunday School 9 30 am worship 11 am and evening service 7 30 pm Willie Bankston leads the offerings and Wednesday prayer at 7 30 pm.
Central Church of Christ at 1104 First Ave lists Bible school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 45 a m communion 8 30 p m Bible study 7 30 p m Wednesday and evening services. Gideon Road Church of Christ led by Wayne Dunn Sr holds Bible study 9 30 a m worship 10 20 a m communion 11 30 a m singing practice 7 p m evening worship 7 45 p m midweek study 7 p m.
Bethel A M E Church at 1017 Columbia Ave led by Rev D L Davis offers Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 11 a m and evening services at 11 a m Wednesday prayer 7 p m Calvary Methodist at 11 South Broad St led by Rev Oliver Hall holds 8 30 and 10 30 worship with 9 15 a m Sunday School Youth Fellowship 6 p m First Methodist at 120 South Broad St led by Rev Louis R Walter provides Sunday school at 9 15 and 10 30 a m morning worship 9 15 and 10 30 a m Nursery 10 30 a m Youth Fellowship 6 p m Phillips Chapel Colored Methodist 615 Ninth Ave led by Rev M K Rector with Sunday school 9 30 a m morning worship 11 a m evening worship 7 p m and Tuesday prayer at 7 p m.
The First Church of the Naza at 1701 Columbia Ave presents Sunday school at 9 30 am morning worship at 10 30 am evening service at 7 30 pm. NY P S 645 p m midweek service on Wednesdays at 7 30 pm led by Rev L P Rossmai.
Bethlehem Temple First Pentecostal at 1219 Young St led by Elder C Holiday holds prayer at 6 a m Sunday school at 10 a m morning worship at 11 30 a m with altar prayer and testimony at 7 30 p m Lakeside Church of God at 2010 Clayton St led by Rev D A Biggs offers Sunday school 10 a m morning worship 11 a m evening evangelistic service 6 p m Wednesday prayer 7 30 p m and Friday Young People at 7 30 p m
The notice lists service times and pastors for several Presbyterian and Cumberland Presbyterian churches including Presbyterian Avalon Cumberland at 2711 North Verity, First Presbyterian at 2910 Central Ave with Rev. Russell W Galloway, Mayfield Cumberland Presbyterian at Sheffield and Plymouth Streets, and Oakland Presbyterian at Woodlawn Ave and Garfield St with Rev. Franck M. Blair. Regular programs include Bible school, morning worship, evening services, and midweek prayer meetings.
The notice lists First Christian Church on 1914 First Ave with Disciples of Christ. Rev. Edwin Bobbitt serves as minister. Bible school at 9:15 a.m. Morning worship at 10:30 a.m. Chi Rho and C.Y.F. meet in the afternoon.
Sunday school 9 30 a m and service 11 00 a m at 2000 Central Avenue Testimonial meeting Wednesdays at 8 00 p m Reading room open daily except Sundays and holidays 1 30 to 4 30 p m Mondays 7 to 9 p m
First Church of God Crawford at Logan with Pastor Dr. R C Caudill schedules church school 9 30 a m morning worship 10 30 a m evening worship 7 30 p m and Wednesday prayer 7 30 p m.
The United Presbyterian at Girard and Baltimore St lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 30 a m Y P C 6 30 p m and Wednesday prayer at 7 45 p m conducted by The Rev Jerome Schuilz.
Saint Mary and Holy Trinity list daily and Sunday Mass times. St John and St Peter Claver show morning low Masses and afternoon benedictions with Holy Day options. Rosary and Benediction periods noted. pastors listed for each parish.
The notice lists multiple Church of God Tabernacle locations with addresses and service times. It includes pastors Rev C T Walters at 3031 Yankee Rd and Rev John J Williams at 1628 Smith St, plus Grand Ave Church of God at 4310 Grand Ave with service times and youth and prayer events.
The Church of the Ascension on McKnight Dr and McGee Ave lists services led by Rev Sidney Case McCammon. Holy Communion at 8 am and a Family Service with Sermon at 9 36 am. Morning Prayer and Sermon at 11 am with Holy Communion on the first Sunday monthly. Youth group meets at 7 pm.
The Evangelical and Reformed St Pauls at 114 South Broad St lists worship at 10:15 am led by Rev. Harold H Jung. Bible school begins 9:15 am. Wednesday Girls' Choir and Senior Choir practice noted with times. Saturday catechetical instruction at 9:39 am.
The Rev George Hiotis, pastor, conducts Sunday and holiday services at St Constantine and Helena located at 1215 First Ave from 9 15 a m to noon daily parish notices indicate weekly worship times and pastoral contact.
Hebrew Sholom Congregation at 1410 First Ave lists Friday night service at 8 p m Saturday 4 30 a m and Sunday 10 a m with Hebrew school and weekday hours 4 to 6 p m. Latter Day Saints reorganized church at 2024 Logan Ave offers morning worship 9 30 a m church school 10 30 a m and evening worship 7 30 p m Zion League meets Wednesdays at 7 30 p m.
The Salvation Army posts at 100 North Clinton Street and rolling mill park outpost list weekly worship and meeting times. Capt William E Prescott leads Sunday school 945 am and worship 11 am with events at 645 pm open air 730 pm salvation meet and 8 pm Wednesday prayer. Lt Donald Fair heads Finley Avenue outpost with church school 10 am and Friday prayer 8 pm. Miltonville outpost in Miltonville Ohio holds 11 am service and Ladies Home League meetings 8 pm Wednesday 2 pm. Mrs. William Prescott listed as contact.
Baltimore St Rev E H Hammon leads morning worship at 10 30 with Sunday school at 9 30 and Christian Endeavor at 6 30 Maple Park Evangelical United Brethren at 3109 Illinois Ave led by Rev Lowell D Bassett offers Sunday school 9 30 morning worship 10 30 and evening worship 7 30 with Wednesday prayer service at 7 30.
The Church of the Brethren at 108 Moore Street schedules Sunday school at 10 30 a m and morning worship at 9 30 a m led by the Rev McKinney Coffs man.
Elder S A Yakuah pastors weekly services with Saturday events at 3 PM and a Youth Meeting at 8 PM on Friday evenings at the church YMCA location.
American Rescue Workers at 801 Second Ave led by Maj. and Mrs. F Fordyce host Sunday school 2 30 am and evening worship 7 30 pm. Church of God of Union Assembly led by Rev Charles T Pratt holds Sunday school 10 30 am and evening service 7 pm with midweek 7 pm. Church of God at 2908 Yankee Rd with Rev J C Cox worship Saturday 7 30 am and Sunday 7 30 pm. Church of God at 11th Ave and Lincoln St led by Elder William Reynolds offers Sunday school 9 40 am morning worship 11 am Young People's 6 pm and evening worship 7 30 pm. Four Square Church at 2 Clinton St holds morning 10 30 am and evangelistic 7 30 pm.
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