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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1950
Page
3
The speaker argues for better human relations and criticizes religious conflict. He highlights World Communion Sunday as a key achievement of world Christianity and contrasts it with sectarian communions. The piece calls Christianity to purge itself of internal strife and to pursue universal fellowship.
Calvary Methodist Church plans a 9 15 a m school session led by superintendent J F Seibold. Rev Fletcher E Shoup will deliver the 10 30 a m sermon on Christ s most Pressing Question. Youth Fellowship meets 6 30 p m and the Prince of Peace contest occurs at 7 30 p m at the church.
Bethlehem Lutheran holds Sunday school at 9 15 with Fred Fahrenholz in charge. Youth lead the 10 30 Divine Worship with three sermonettes on Christian Stewardship Money and Proportionate Giving. The Luther League Choir sings Built on a Rock under Mrs Florence Senft. Adult Class meets 6 30 followed by 7 30 Vesper Service.
Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m with bus routes to Mayfield Maple Park Clifton Farms Blue Ball and along Route 73 Ray Hudson oversees the buses Preaching at 10 35 a m Rev R C Caudill delivers What Is The Greatest Need of The Church Today Evening Evangelistic Service at 7 30 p m with a sermon by Mr Caudill titled When God Leaves A Man To His Own Fate
The Church of Christ on Gideon Road schedules a 9:30 a.m. Bible school lesson titled Sober Living followed by a 10:30 a.m. service with Wayne Dunn discussing The Two Covenants. Communion at 11:30 a.m. and an evening 7:30 p.m. sermon by Eugene Brandenburg on Mistakes of a Successful Businessman.
The worship service at Jacksonburg is at 9 30 a m followed by Sunday school at 10 30 a m. Pleasant Ridge holds Sunday school at 9 30 a m under James Court superintendent with worship at 10 30 a m. Youth Fellowship meets at 7 30 p m.
The Church of God on Main Street opens Sunday school at 2 30 p m and holds worship at 4 15 p m. The Rev George Depp will be the speaker.
The Rev. Kenneth S. Leary will speak on "Four F's" at the 10:30 a.m. service. A 9:30 a.m. session will be led by superintendent W. F. Stein. The annual Prince of Peace Contest is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the church.
At 9:15 a.m. Oakland Presbyterian School is led by Superintendent William Van Guelpen. The 10:30 a.m. service features Rev. Richard E. Moore speaking on Tale of Three Investors. The Prince of Peace contest will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the church.
Sunday school starts at 9 45 a m with a short devotional by Luther Banks superintendent. Rev C T Walter will preach at 10 45 a m. Young People meet at 6 45 p m followed by evangelical service at 7 45 p m.
First United Presbyterian will hold open devotions for Bible school at 9 30 a m led by Donald Skinner superintendent with the topic Fellowship with Other Christians A pastor s communicant class starts at 10 a m followed by worship at 10 30 a m The Rev Colin H Campbell pastor will speak on I Choose Jesus The Church Young People meet at 6 30 p m
First Sunday school convenes at 9:30 a.m. led by George Brooks superintendent. Adult Bible class at 9:45 p.m. The sermon topic at 10:45 a.m. will be Story of Bill by Rev. Russel Galloway pastor. Jay Tees and Taxis meet at 6:30 p.m.
Tomorrow two worship services are set for 8 30 and 10 15 a m with Rev Harold H Jung preaching on How One Man Thought Of God Miss Maria Lou Jung will play the organ at the 8 30 service Robert Hoppe leads the devotional at 9 15 Bible School hour featuring Our Christian Friendship Intermediates and seniors hear Friends Help Us Grow Mrs Dwight Meehan directs Junior Department devotion Finding New Friends Mildred Beacom leads Primary and Mrs Calvin Woodrey directs Beginners and Kindergarten Departments
The Rev. T. H. Ward will preach at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sermons follow morning and evening services. BTU meets at 6 p.m. under superintendent B. W. Haywood. Lesson topic is Fellowship with Other Christians.
The Sunday school convenes at 9 30 a m After the 10 30 a m service Dr E R Turner will speak on Walking in the Light Youth Fellowship meets at 6 30 p m The Prince of Peace contest is set for 7 30 p m
The First Church of Christ holds 9:15 a.m. service with superintendent Harlan Jarcis. At 10:30 a.m. pastor Rev. W. D. Brock speaks on Partners in Service. Evening sermon at 7:30 p.m. is The Man with a Temper.
Enterprise Baptist Church announces Sunday School at 10 a m led by Graydon Rudd the superintendent with the discussion Our Christian Friendship. Reverend Roy B Potter the pastor will speak at 11 a m and 7 30 p m services. Young People’s Fellowship is slated.
Meadowlawn Church of God hosts 9 45 a m lesson led by Mrs Wanda Engle assistant superintendent The Rev Francis B Cummins pastor will deliver the morning and evening services at 6 30 p m
Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m led by Harry Neff and the Rev James H Misheff will preach at 10 30 a m on Toward the Rediscovery of Our Gospel.
Bethel A M E holds 9 30 a m service with morning worship at 11 a m The Rev R E Taylor pastor will speak on A Thirsty Soul Evening worship follows.
Monroe United Presbyterian hosts a Bible study at 9:30 a.m. with the theme Christian Fellowship. Worship follows at 10:40 a.m. with the sermon Then, Practice Prayer. The Pioneers Builders and Adults meet at 7:30 p.m. A second group presents the Prince of Peace contest at 8 p.m.
Mt Pleasant Baptist Church plans a sermon on "Knowing, Brethren Beloved, Your Election of God" by Rev. Eldon A. Hutchison, pastor, reflecting on faith and chosen grace. The service details follow in the church bulletin.
Church announcements must reach the Church Editor by Thursday after noon. They may be mailed or delivered by courier.
A list of church group meetings for Monday including Calvary Methodist Golden Circle Class at 421 Yankee Rd and First Presbyterian Westminster Guild at 2613 Central Ave. Other gatherings span choirs, circles, clubs, and women's and missionary societies across multiple churches with times from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
A church schedule lists multiple gatherings including Bible classes choir rehearsals prayer services and meetings at First Methodist First Baptist Wesleyan Union Chapel Church of God Meadowlawn St Pauls Church of Christ and others with times from 6 15 p m to 8 p m and an annual congregational supper and meeting at the Church at Mayfield
Multiple church groups announce Thursday activities at various locations including Wilbraham Road Superior Street and Arlington Circle. Events cover prayer meetings gospel choruses missionary society and youth services with times around 7 30 p m and 2 p m at church venues.
Friday listings show senior choir at Second Baptist Church and various prayer meetings at First Church of God cottage, Guiding Star Class at 1817 Henry St, confirmation class, Main St Church of God prayers, WSCS Circle, and Sunshine Circle Class at First United Brethren Church with 7:30 p.m. start times.
Saturday at 7 30 p m the Young Peoples Service hosts an evening youth gathering at Main Street Church of God with a Christ centered program and fellowship for young attendees.
The Christan Science lesson sermon titled Mortals And Immortals will be read in all Churches of Christ Scientist on Sunday November 12 1950. It centers on the Golden Text from I Corinthians 15 48 and cites Bible passages and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy. The material emphasizes spiritual status over mortal material selfhood.
The First Baptist Church opens its school at 9 30 am under Mr Alva Taylor with a Leadership Training class. Mrs John I Parr leads Sunday Leadership Training. Morning worship at 10 40 am with Rev John I Parr. Junior Society 6 pm Junior Hi 630 pm Senior Hi 7 pm Young Adult 630 pm. Prince of Peace contest at 8 pm in the Church School Auditorium with Nancy MacDinnon Florence Thress Jenny Kendrick Jayteen Hunter Geraldine Baker Paul Riddle.
Holy Communion will be celebrated at 8 a.m. The church school meets at 9 30 a m. The Rev Sidney McCammon, pastor, will speak at 11 a m. The Young Peoples Group gathers at 7 p m.
The Church at Study will hold Sunday school at 10 a.m. directed by Henry Diver. At 11 a.m. Rev. Dan L. Blickenstaff will preach What Kind of a God Do I Worship. A song service is planned for 7:30 p.m. followed by worship.
The Mayfield church holds 9 30 a m lesson on Our Christian Friendship led by superintendent Harry S Bailey The Rev Frank E Sowards serves as pastor delivering sermons at 10 45 a m and 730 p m services.
A Bible lecture titled The Pathway to Peace will be given Sunday November 12 at 3 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall 2304 Central Ave. A Bible study will be held Tuesday at 8 p.m. and a service meeting with Theocratic Ministry School follows Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
The Rev. W. Bryan Green will lead worship at 10 30 a.m. with the sermon God s Bargain With His People. The 9 p m service continues with The Message of the Gospel of God. Youth Fellowship meets at 7 15 p m.
Kings Mills Sunday school starts at 9 30 a m led by Manford McGuffey Worship services follow at 10 41 a m and 7 30 p m with Rev C Holt Foster delivering sermons Young Peoples Bible study is at 6 15 p m.
Sunday school at 9 45 a.m. with Charles Allen as superintendent in charge. Worship service listed as Missionary service at 3 40 p.m. at the Holiness Tabernacle of the Universe.
The First Baptist Church hosts a boys and girls choir at 11 a.m. at Mayfield Youth Cottage. A prayer meeting follows at 7:30 p.m. at First Church of God for Youth Fellowship and service at the church.
The list covers sermons and programs at First, Grace, Zion, New Era, New Hope, and Second Baptist churches. It lists pastors, Sunday schools, morning and evening worship times, youth groups, prayer meetings, and midweek activities for each congregation.
Union Baptist at 508 18th Ave announces Sunday school at 9 30 am worship at 11 am and Young People's meeting at 6 30 pm led by Rev RL Robinson pastor with evening program.
Church of Christ at 1104 First Ave led by Pastor L Francis Scheffler offers Bible school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 30 a m evening service at 7 30 p m Wednesday prayer at 7 30 p m. The Church of Christ at 405 Gideon Road under Wayne Dunn Sr holds Bible study at 9 30 a m worship at 10 20 a m communion at 11 30 a m singing at 7 p m evening worship at 5 p m and Bible study on Wednesday at 7 p m.
The First Church of Christ decorates its 1914 timetable with Rev W D Brock. Bible school begins at 9 15 a m morning worship at 10 30 a m and Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m.
Enterprise Baptist Church at 3000 Yankee Rd lists Rev Roy D. Potter as pastor with Sunday school at 10 a.m. and multiple services including 11 a.m. worship and 7:30 p.m. prayer. Mayfield Baptist Church on North Winton St features Joseph Carl as minister with 10 a.m. Sunday school and 11 a.m. preaching, plus 7:30 p.m. evening service and Thursday prayer meeting.
First Church of Christ Scientist at 2000 Central Ave lists Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Services at 11:00 a.m. Testimonial meeting Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Reading room open daily and holidays from 1:30 to 4 p.m.
First Church of God Crawford at Logan lists Dr R C Caudill as pastor with church school at 9 30 am morning worship at 10 30 am evening worship at 1 30 pm Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 pm.
Two churches provide schedules with pastors C T Walters at 3031 Yankee Rad and F B Cummins at 1628 Smith St. Both offer Sunday school at 9 45 a m morning worship at 10 45 a m youth groups in the evening and evangelistic services followed by Wednesday prayer sessions with cottage prayer meetings on Saturdays.
Main Street Church of God at First Ave and Main hosts Youth for Christ. Saturday service at 7 30 p m and Sunday school 2 30 p m with worship at 3 15 p m. Wednesday prayer meeting 7 30 p m.
Rev Dan L Blickerstaff leads services at 705 Moore Street with Sunday school at 10 a m morning worship at 11 a m and Bible study and worship following.
The Church of the Ascension at McGee Ave and Park Dr lists services and activities. Holy Communion at 8 a.m. Church school 9:30 a.m. Sermon 11 a.m. First Sunday Communion 11 a.m. Evening fellowship 7 p.m. Various groups meet: Young People's Fellowship 7 p.m. Ascension Junior League 7 p.m. Men's Club first Monday. Women's Guild, Vincent Society meet on the third Thursday.
Evangelical and Reformed St Pauls at 114 South Broad Street lists Bible school at 9 15 a m Worship at 10 15 a m Wednesday Girls Choir 6 30 p m Senior Choir 7 30 p m Catechetical instruction Saturday 9 30 a m.
Rev John Papadopulos leads at St Constantine and Eleni with Sunday and holiday services 9 15 am to noon and regular worship times. Church announcements note community events and liturgical schedule.
Beth Sholom Congregation at 1410 First Ave hosts Friday night service at 8 p.m. Saturday service at 6:30 a.m. Sunday school at 10 a.m. Hebrew school, Monday to Thursday, 4 to 6 p.m. Rabbi David Korb leads.
Morning worship at 9 30 am Church School at 10 30 am Evening worship at 7 30 am Zion League meets Wednesday at 7 30 pm Church serves community with updated times on Logan Ave for 2025.
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran at 212 South Broad Street lists worship at 8 a.m. Sunday school at 9 15 a.m. and morning worship at 10 30 a.m led by Rev Bernard F Heuer.
Zion United Lutheran 1014 First Ave lists Ladies Society first Thursday Brotherhood second Sunday 8 p.m. Luther League first Wednesday 7 30 p.m. Sunday school 9 a.m. Sermon 10 45 a.m. Charles P Cressman supply pastor.
Bethel A M E Church at 1017 Columbia Ave led by Rev E Taylor holds Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship evening worship at 7 30 with llara Christian Endeavor League at 6 30 and midweek worship and prayer meetings on Wednesdays and Tuesdays with choir practice at 7 20 pm
South Broad Street remains the address with Rev Fletcher E. Shoup as pastor. Sunday school begins at 9 15 a.m. Morning worship at 10 30 a.m. Youth Fellowship at 6 30 p.m.
The notice lists services and activities at First Methodist at 126 South Broad Street led by Rev Kenneth S. Learey including Sunday school 9 30 a m worship 10 30 a m Children’s Church 10 30 a m Teens and Twenties Fellowship 6 25 p m and Wednesday choir and church night.
The Rev Moses J Hayes leads Phillips Chapel at 615 Ninth Ave with Sunday school at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Evening worship at 7 p.m.
The First Church of the Naza at 1701 Columbia Ave is led by Rev M E Clay. Sunday school begins at 9 30 am with morning worship at 10 30 am. NYPS meets at 6 30 pm. Evangelistic service is at 7 30 pm followed by Wednesday midweek service at 7 30 pm.
Elder C. Holiday leads at 1219 Young Street with prayer at 6 a.m. Sunday school starts at 10 a.m. Morning worship follows at 11 30 a.m. and afternoon and evening services conclude the day. Altar prayer and testimony close at 7 30 p.m.
The Rev D A Biggs will lead services at Lakeside Church of God in 2010 with Sunday school at 10 a m worship at 11 a m evangelistic service at 6 p m, Wednesday prayer at 7 30 pm, and Friday Young People's meeting at 7 30 pm.
Avalon Cumberland Presbyterian Morning worship 10 45 Bible school 9 30 Evening worship 7 30. First Presbyterian Rev Russell W Gallo period Morning worship 10 45 Sunday School 9 30 Young people 6 30. Mayfield Cumberland Presbyterian Sheffield Plymouth Sts Sunday School 9 30 Morning worship 10 45 Evening worship 7 30 Wednesday prayer 7 30. Oakland Presbyterian Wooda lawn Ave Garfield St Rev Richard E Moore Sunday School 9 15 Morning worship 10 30 Christian Endeavor 6 30 Wednesday choir 7 Deacons meeting 8
The Rev Colin H Campbell leads services at United Presbyterian on Gtrara and Baltimore across Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30 YP c at 6 30 and Wednesday prayer at 7 45 pm.
The church lists services led by Msgr. James F. McNary and the Rev. Walter Sternert with a Low Mass at 6:30 a.m. A Children's Mass and Bligh Mass Benediction are planned, followed by another Low Mass at 11:30 a.m.
The rounded church schedule lists St John Roman Catholic with Rev John Oberlander and Rev James Frommeyer offering Low Masses at 6:30 and 8:15 am, High Mass at 11:30 am, Rosary and Benediction at 2:30 pm, and Holy Day Masses at 5:30, 6:15, 8:30, and 11:30 am. St Mary Catholic at 3709 Central Ave led by Rev Sylvester Huser offers Mass at 7:30 am and 11:30 am, Weekday Masses at 7:00 am, with Rosary Novena and Benediction Friday at 7:30 pm.
The Rev Paul V Go lem Bieliewski presides at St Peter Claver Catholic, 614 Eighth Ave. Sunday masses are at 7:30 a.m. low mass and 9:30 a.m. high mass with benediction. Weekday mass is at 7 a.m. Rosary and Benediction occur Friday at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday school at Citadel St at 9 45 with worship 11 and Young People 6 45 plus open air service 7 30 and salvation meeting 6. Garfield Mission at 1404 Garfield St offers Sunday school 10 and worship 6 30 with Young People 6 30 and a Wednesday service 7 30.
Finley Ave and Pershing St site presided by Mrs Clella Stamper superintendent with church school at 10 am and Friday prayer at 8 pm. Miltonville Outpost lists Mrs Anneth D Sharp with Sunday school at 16 a.m. and holiness meeting at 11 am and Friday service at 8 pm.
Church notices list services at Brethren 9 Baltimore St with morning worship at 10 30 and Christian Endeavor at 6 30 am Wednesday prayer at 7 30 pm Maple Park Evangelical United Brethren 45109 Illinois Ave led by Rev James H Riley with Sunday school 9 30 am morning worship 10 30 am evening worship 7 30 pm Wednesday youth fellowship and prayer service also 7 30 pm
Seventh Day Adventist Church at 48 North Broad Street led by Pastor R A Bata holds Sabbath School at 2 30 p m and church service at 1 30 p m on Saturday Missionary meeting in nitz Room YMCA Friday at 7 30 p m Midweek Cottage Prayer service at 1 30 p m Tuesday
American Rescue Workers and several churches on Second Avenue and nearby streets announce weekly schedules. Services include morning worship at 2:30 p.m. and evening prayers at 7:30 p.m. through Sunday to midweek, with Sunday schools and youth programs noted at multiple locations.
The Rev Mutual Burton leads services at Friendship Baptist Church The Sunday school begins at 10 a.m Morning worship at 11 30 a.m The B Y P U meets at 6 30 p.m and the evening service is at 7 p.m Wednesday prayer follows.
The Full Gospel Tabernacle at 2710 North Verity lists Rev. J. W Sullivan as pastor. Sunday school at 10 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. evangelistic service at 7 p.m. Pentecostal youth group meets Saturday at 7 30 p.m. midweek prayer Wednesday.
The Rev Huston Kilgore conducts morning worship at 11 AM with a devo tionals prayer service at 3 PM in Y PA and evangelistic service at 6 PM Evaene followed by another 7 30 PM service.
Church listing shows services and Bible study times at 2304 Central Ave. Sunday service at 3 p.m. Bible study at 7:30 p.m. Thursday service at 7:30 p.m. May indicates a recurring weekly schedule with midweek and Sunday gatherings.
The Rev Albert Creekbaum leads services at God’s Community Church 4310 Grand Ave. Sunday school at 9 30 am. Young People meet Saturday at 7 30 am. Evening service at 5 30 pm. Thursday prayer at 7 30 pm.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Neiva Center lists Sunday school at 10 a.m. and sacrament services led by presiding elder Harold St. Hill with councilors Ray Chapin and Merlin Fish.
The Rev. W E Ballinger presides at Amanda Methodist with morning worship at 9:15 and Sunday school at 10:15. In Franklin, First Baptist led by Rev. H S Gessner offers church school at 9:45, morning worship at 11, youth fellowship at 6:30, evening service at 7:30, and Wednesday service at 7:30.
The Monroe Methodist church lists Rev W E Ballinger as pastor with Sunday school at 9:30 am and morning worship at 10:30 am. Ur Daniel C Campbell is described as pastor, with S A Lavingston, emeritus, and Bible school at 9:30 am. Worship at 10:40 am, youth fellowship 7:30 pm, evening service 8:15 pm, and Wednesday prayer at 7 pm.
Peastown area service listing for Poasttown Community Church. Rev Chester Nelson presides with Sunday school at 1 am and morning worship at 10 45 am followed by preaching at 7 30 pm.
Trenton Nazarene Church North Main St Trenton Ohio Rev A Wilson pastor Sunday school 930 am morning worship 1030 am NYPS 7 pm Evening service 730 pm Wednesday prayer 730 pm Unions Chapel A Route 4 Kiester Rd Rev W Bryan Green pastor Sunday school 930 am morning worship 1030 am Youth fellowship 645 pm Evening service 745 pm Wednesday prayer 7 pm
West Elkton Ohio Reverend J E Tracy presides at morning worship at 9 a.m. Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. Kelly Bashford serves as Sunday school superintendent.
Eldon A Hutchison will lead divine worship at 10 45 am at Mt Pleasant Baptist Church one mile north of Peasttown on State Route 4 with ministers and parishioners urged to attend.
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