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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1949
Page
3
The piece contrasts religious isolationism with the prophets claim that God’s law and righteousness extend to all people. It highlights Isaiah’s calls for universal blessing and salvation, urging duty, responsibility, and a world embracing justice. It frames ancient Israel as spiritual nation whose message remains timely for global peace.
A Sunday festival observance will start at 10 30 a m with the theme Gods Mission and Ours for the worship service and souvenir booklets to be distributed. The altar display will feature a booth festival. Children’s Church meets in the Social Hall at 10 30 a m, Bible Study at 9 30 a m, and Youth Fellowship departs at 2 p m for the Waynesville church booth festival with reservations via Barbara Kennedy or Mr and Mrs B A Roof Sr. Union Thanksgiving Service is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m at St Paul Evangelical and Reformed and Thursday at 10 a m at the Episcopal Church. The Gleaners hold their monthly social Friday at 2 15 p m in the Social Hall. Next Sunday there will be reception of members and the rite of Baptism.
Ascension Episcopal will hold Holy Communion at 8 a.m. and a 11 a.m. sermon on Money. Church school meets at 9:30 a.m. Tomorrow is the annual Every Member Canvass Sunday with canvassing by pledgers at the November 27 11 a.m. service. A 2:45 p.m. service for deaf mutes and a 7 p.m. Y P F program. Thanksgiving union service at 10 a.m. with Rev Kenneth Learey Rev J D Nise wonder and Rev Richard Moore assisting.
Sunday Bible School starts at 9:15 a.m. directed by superintendent Harlan Jarvis. Morning worship at 10:30 led by minister W D Brock with The Touch of Hidden Fingers. Holy Communion follows. Loyal Men's class supports 7:30 p.m. service and Brock speaks on A New Morale. Youth Fellowship meets at 6:00 p.m. for devotion.
Sunday school begins 9 30 a m with bus routes to Mayfield Maple Park Clifton Farms Bona Vista and Veteran s Village Morning worship at 10 35 Dr C Caudill speaks on The Descending Holy Spirit Evening evangelistic service at 7 30 Sermon The Pleasure of Sin for a Season by R C Caudill Saturday Youth Fellowship 7 30 Judge Alton Combs to speak Omer Blevins Jr chairman Rev Herbert Thompson to lead week services with Mr Thompson in charge Monday 7 30 p m through Sunday evening.
Second Baptist will host Sunday school at 9 30 a m led by superintendent W C Herndon. Morning worship at 11 a m with devotions by the deacons. Rev T M Campbell will speak on How Sin Lost a Battle at 11. B Y P U meets at 6 p m with Miss Rowena Baker. Evening worship at 7 30 p m. Choir No 2 rehearses Tuesday and mid week prayer is Wednesday.
The Maple Park EUB Church presents The Great Invitation in Sunday school at 9:30 led by Superintendent Donald Wagner. Morning worship at 10:30 features a sermon We Recognize Gods Ownership. Youth Fellowship at 6:30 with Louis Sanders in charge. Evening service at 7:30 includes a hymn sing led by Rev. John Willmert.
Tomorrow at 10 15 a m the Rev Harold H Jung will speak on The Sin Of Trying To Tame God This will be Kingdom Roll Call Sunday and following the worship service boxes of church envelopes for 1950 will be distributed At 9 15 bible school hour Robert Hoppe will have charge of the devotional service based on The Great Invitation with the memory selection Seek Ye The Lord While He May Be Found Miss Mildred acom will have charge of the opening exercise for boys and girls in the Beginners and Primary Departments Wednesday at 6 30 Girls Choir rehearsal and at 8 30 senior choir rehearsal Friday at 4 confirmation class meets Wednesday at 7 30 Union Thanksgiving Service in St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church Sanctuary The Rev Russell Galloway pastor of the First Presbyterian Church will be the guest speaker.
The Bible School meets at 10 a.m. with classes for all ages and a worship service at 11 a.m. Pastor Rev. C. W. Warstler will give a Thanksgiving message on The Joy of Thanksgiving. A girls choir directed by Mrs. H. H. Lawrence will sing with pianist Gwen dolyne Stamper. A Thanksgiving offering will be received. A Christian Workers meeting at 7:30 p.m. covers Waiting, Effect and Result with topics by Steve Bru baker and Ray Lentz, plus a reading by Patty Driver. An open discussion follows and a men’s meeting after the 11 a.m. service.
Monroe United Presbyterian outlines a Bible school at 9 30 with God’s willingness to save. Worship opens at 10 40 and a sermon on regeneration follows. Youth devotions at 7 p m, union services begin 7 30 and run through Friday. Local ministers preach, united choirs sing, Youth Home Missions girls assist. Next week services move to the Methodist Church.
Pleasant Ridge and Jacksonburg announce services this Sunday with Rev J D Nisewon der delivering Now Thank We All Our God at Pleasant Ridge 9 30 a m followed by Sunday school at 10 15 a m supervised by James Crout The Willing Workers meet Saturday evening at 6 30 p m for a covered dish supper Jacksonburg Sunday school begins 9 30 a m with Florence Wilson as superintendent worship at 10 30 a m Unity Class rabbit supper at the church Saturday 6 30 p m
A Bible lecture by T. Allen of the Watchtower Society will be held Sunday November 20 at 3 p m at the Kingdom Hall 2304 Central Ave A Watchtower study will follow Tuesday at 8 p m using the Kingdom is at Hand as an aid A service meeting at 7 30 p m Thursday will be followed by Theocratic Ministry School sessions
Estell Cox will lead Sunday school at 9 30 a m and preach at 10 45 a m. Rev Leonard Fleming leads the ongoing revival services. The revival continues through November 20.
Church announcements must reach the Church Editor by Thursday afternoon. Items may be mailed or delivered by courier to ensure publication.
The First Baptist Church will convene at 9 30 with Alva Taylor as superintendent. Morning worship at 10 30 with Rev John I Parr sermon If You Believe Give Thanks. Evening services include Junior Society at 6, Junior High Fellowship at 6 30, Senior High Fellowship at 7. Boy Scouts meet at 7. Wednesday choir rehearsal at 6 30 and union Thanksgiving services at St Pauls at 7 30. Thursday Thanksgiving Union Service at Church of the Ascension at 10. Friday church school rehearsals for Christmas begin at 1. Saturday Boys and Girls Choir rehearse from 11 to 11 45.
Union Baptist Church announces a 9:30 a.m. Sunday school discussion on The Great Invitation. Devotions at 10:45 a.m. feature the sermon How to Conquer Fear by the pastor. Youth meet at 3:30 p.m. and the senior choir leads the 7:30 p.m. evening service with a theme of prayer. A Delphenium Club turkey dinner is at 1:30 p.m. Thanksgiving service Thursday from 11 to 12, Rev. R. L. Robinson speaker.
The Church of God on Main Street holds a Saturday Youth for Christ service at 7 30 p m with Rev Williams from Missouri as speaker. A 315 p m service features a choir directed by Clarence Hall and the sermon theme Triumph in Adverse Circumstances.
A fall rally will be held at the Church of Nazarene at 9:30 a.m. with James Conrad in charge. The Rev. M. E. Clay will deliver the sermon Count Your Blessings at 10:30 a.m. Youth services are by Ralph Kindred and Mrs. Rollie Griggs at 6:45 p.m. An evangelistic service is at 7:30 p.m. Midweek prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. with Mr. Clay in charge.
New Hope Baptist will hold Sunday school at 9 30 with Mrs Bertha Webb leading The Great Invitation and deacons in charge of morning devotions The sermon at 11 by Dr S C Richards titled Ingratitude Special services run all week with various church groups in charge Monday Deacons Tuesday senior choir Wednesday Missionary Society Thursday et sae Friday usher rd
Philips Chapel C M E led by J E Harley will host Sunday school at 9 30 a m and a 10 30 a m sermon by Rev M H Hayes A M A C P meets at 3 30 p m followed by an evening service. A chicken dinner starts at noon in the church dining room.
Bethlehem Lutheran announces Sunday school at 9 15 am and Memorial Sunday honoring members who died this year. This Sunday marks Loyalty Sunday for the American Lutheran church. Thanksgiving services are Thursday at 10 30 am with the women delivering Thanksgiving boxes. Teachers and choir do not meet this week.
The annual bank offering at 10:30 a.m. services features Robert Kreider of Chicago as guest speaker. Kreider recently returned from several years in relief work in Germany.
The Christian Science Lesson-Sermon for Sunday November 20 1949 centers on Soul and Body with Psalms 84 2 as Golden Text and citations from Leviticus 26 11 12 and Science and Health page 264. It emphasizes Life as Spirit and realities of being in God and good.
Calvary Methodist will hold a Thanksgiving service at 9 15 a m featuring evangelist Dr EB C Chastain and wife in music and message The Junior Choir will perform The M YF will attend the Booth Festival at Waynesville Sunday afternoon and evening A 7 30 p m evangelistic and concert services with Dr and Mrs Chastain will close the day and continue through the week
Oakland Church school begins at 9 15 a m with William Van Guelpen conducting the junior church service. Morning worship at 10 30 a m led by Rev Richard E Moore features the Thanksgiving sermon Thats Gratitude. Congregation asked to bring cans for a Thanksgiving basket by the Women s Association. The association hosts a bake sale Wednesday at 7 30 a m at Meeker s Plumbing Shop First and Clinton St. Choir rehearsal Wednesday at 7 p m, with the monthly teachers discussion at 8 p m.
New Era Baptist holds 9:15 a.m. lesson The Great Invitation led by Samuel Baldwin assistant superintendent. 10:45 a.m. deacons lead devotions. 11:00 a.m. sermon. Evening service 7:30 p.m. Willing Workers and Star Light Club meet Monday 7 p.m. Senior choir 6 p.m. Tuesday chorus 8 p.m. Junior choir 4 p.m. Wednesday weekly prayer 7 p.m. Missionary Society convenes 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday.
The First Evangelical United Brethren church schedules a 9 30 a m homecoming service followed by a 10 30 a m worship with guest Dr John H Ness associate secretary of the Board of Pensions Evangelical United Brethren Church Dayton. Youth Fellowship meets at 6 30 p m and the Otterbein Guild hosts a Thanksgiving breakfast at 7 a m at 505 Highland Street. The church joins Union Thanksgiving services at St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church Wednesday 7 30 p m and at the Episcopal Church Thursday 10 a m with the youth center open Saturday 7 30 p m.
The Bible study and evangelism programs at First United begin with a 9 30 a m session led by Elder Goebel Sal yer and a 10 30 a m sermon by Rev Colin Campbell. A 2 30 p m evangelism study follows, youth societies meet at 6 30 p m with Miss Gaye Sorrell directing Builder's, Pioneer rehearsal for a Christmas play, men’s meeting Tuesday at 8 p m with E E Grant of Crystal Tissue and Mark Walke of Armco speaking, plus a pre Thanksgiving Union service at St Paul’s Church Wednesday at 7 30 p m.
Church listings show multiple Middletown congregations with service times and pastors. First Baptist, Wilbraham, Mt. Zion, New Era, and Second Baptist note Sunday schools, morning worship, evening services, and midweek prayers. Union Baptist and Constantine and Helene provide additional schedules and holiday hours.
Church notices list service times and pastors for Central Church of Christ at 1104 First Ave led by L Francia Scheffier with Bible school at 9 30 am worship 10 30 am and evening 7 12 pm Crusaders for Christ Saturday 2 30 pm Church of Christ at 405 Gideon Road Wayne Dunn Sr Minister Bible study 9 30 am Sunday worship and other midweek times appear, plus First Church of Christ 1914 First Ave with Rev W D Brock Bible school 9 15 am worship 10 30 am and Wednesday prayer meeting listed
The First Church of Christ Scientist at 2000 Central Ave holds Sunday school at 9 30 am and services at 11 am. A testimonial meeting is on Wednesday at 6 8 am with the reading room open on Sundays and holidays from 1 to 4 pm.
Beta Shalom Congregation at 1410 First Ave offers Friday night service at 8 pm, Saturday service, $300 Sunday school, 10 am Hebrew school, and weekday classes 4 to 6 pm Monday through Thursday. Latter Day Saints reorganized church at 2025 Logan Ave lists morning worship at 9:30 am, church school 10:30 am, evening worship 7:30 am, and Zion League on Wednesday at 5:30 pm.
Sethlerem Evangelical Lutheran at 213 So Broad St Hugo G Schmidt DD pastor hosts Sunday school at 9 15 am and other services listed with Luther League. Zion United Lutheran at 1014 First Ave led by Charles P Creseman minister shows Sunday school and service times.
Church notices list Bethelama Columbia Ave Rev R K E Taylor Lund school services at 10:30 a.m. morning worship by 7:38 p.m. Evening worship 6:30 p.m. Christian Endeavor 7:30 p.m. Tuesday choir. Calvary Methodist 11 South potent Rev Fletcher E Shoup morning worship 6:30 a.m. Christian Endeavor 6 p.m. Evening worship 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting 7:30 p.m. First Methodist 126 South Broad St Rev Kenneth L Learey Sunday school 9:30 a.m. Morning worship 0:30 a.m. Children’s First 66 p.m. Wednesday choir church night. Phillips Chapel Colored Methodist 15 Ninth Ave Rev Moses J Hayes Sunday school 10 a.m. Morning worship 11 a.m. Evening worship 7 p.m.
The First Church of the Naza at 1701 Columbia Ave led by Rev M BE Clay lists Sunday school at 6 30 am morning worship at 10 30 am evening service at 6 30 pm evangelistic service 7 30 pm and midweek service 7 30 pm in New York area housekeeping details included.
First Church of God Crawford at an, Dr R C Caudill pastor. Church school 9:30 a m Morning worship 10:30 a m Evening worship 7:30 p m. Church of God Tabernacle 3071 Yankee Rd Rev C T Walters pastor Sunday school 9:45 am Morning worship 10:45 am Youth fellowship 6:45 pm Evangelistic service 7:30 pm Wednesday prayer 7:30 pm. Meadowlawn Church 1828 Smith St minister. Sunday morning worship 10:45 am Youth Fellowship 6:30 pm Evangelistic service 7:30 pm Wednesday prayer service 1:30 pm Cottage prayer meeting Saturday 7:30 pm. RCH OF a
Bethlehem Temple First Pentecostal at 1219 Young St lists Elder C Holiday as pastor. Prayer at 6 a.m. Sunday school 10 a.m. Morning worship 11:30 a.m. Afternoon and evening services follow with altar prayer and testimony at 7:30 p.m. Rev D A Biggs pastors another service at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on weekdays with Wednesday 7:30 p.m. prayer and Friday Young People's at 7:30 p.m.
Church of the Brethren on Moore Street led by the Rev C W Warstier offers Sunday school at 10 a m morning worship and Bible study with worship on V3 Dpm Wednesday prayer meeting at 7.
Local church notices list service times for Avalon Cupserland Presbyterian First Presbyterian Mayfield Cumberland Presbyterian Oakland Presbyterian and United Presbyterian. Includes pastors Rev Carter Rev Russell W Gallo Rev Frank E B Sowards Rev Richard E Moore and Rev Colin B Campbell with Sunday school times 9:30 or 6:30 am and morning worship around 10:30 or 10:45 am plus evening services 7:30 pm and midweek prayer and youth activities at various downtown locations.
The Church of the Ascension at Mc Gee Avenue and Park Drive lists services and activities. Holy Communion at 8:00 a.m. Church school at 9:30 a.m. Morning service at ? Young People's Fellowship at 7:00 p.m. Ascension junior group at 7:00 p.m. Pen's Club meets first Monday. Women's Guild meets second Tuesday. Vincent Society meets third Thursday.
St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed at 114 South Broad Street lists services led by Rev Harold H Jung. Worship at 8 15 am with Bible school, 10 15 am, Wednesday Girls Choir 6 30 pm, Senior Choir 7 30 pm, Saturday catechetical instruction 9 30 am.
The Gideon Road Church of Christ schedules Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. with Jesus and the New Commandment. Worship begins at 10:20 a.m. with Paul Brown delivering Clouds That Conceal Christ. Communion follows at 11:20 a.m. Regular vocal practice is at 7 p.m. Eugene Brandenburg will deliver the 7:45 p.m. sermon. Midweek Bible study Wednesday at 7 p.m. begins the Book of John.
Holy Trinity Manchester and Clark Megr James McNary pastor The Rev Walter Sterner assistant Low Mass 630 am Children's Mass 830 am High Benediction 10 am Low Mass 2 am St John Roman Catholic Curtis and First Rev John Oberlander pastor Rev James FP Freer assistant Low Mass 630 am In Mass 815 am High Mass Benediction 10 am Low Mass 1130 am Rosary and Benediction 28 oe pay Day Masses 530 615 ST Mary Catholic 3709 Central Ave Rev Sylvester Huser pases 9 am Mass 1130 am Wee asses am Rosary eo and Benediction Friday 230 pm St Peter Claver Catholic 814 Eighth Ave Rev Paul W Galembiewski pastor 930 am High mass benediction 1130 am Low Mass Weekday masses 7 am Rosary and Benediction at 730 pm Friday
O G Bowker superintendent announces school at 10 a.m. Church services begin at 11 a.m. with Rev Byron H Sprague delivering the sermon Desolation Saved by Christ. Junior choir directed by Mrs Russell Martin provides music.
Salvation Army Citadel at 404 Garfield Street lists Sunday School 9:45, worship 11, Young People's 6:45, open air 7, salvation meeting 8, and Wednesday prayer 8. Garfield church service at 10, Young People service at 7:30. Rolling Mill Park Outpost at Finley Avenue and Pershing Street has church school at 10 and Friday prayer at 8.
Miltionville outpost advertises a Sunday show at 16 pm led by Mrs Kenneth D Sharp with a holiness meeting at 11 am and Friday service at 8 pm described in local church notices.
The notice lists weekly services for Brethren-9 Bal R Turner pastor at a school with morning and evening services. It also details Maple Park Evangel Ave Ames services with James Riley pastor including Sunday School at 9 30 am morning worship at 10 30 am youth fellowship at 6 45 pm and evening worship at 1 38 pm.
On Broad Street Elder Canada and the pastor invite the community to a missionary meeting at the church annex with the school program at 1 30 pm and a second session at 6 15 pm Friday at the YMCA location mentioned.
A series of church notices lists service times and pastors across the Fordyce area. AMERICAN RESCUE WORKERS on Second Ave notes 10 am and 7 pm services. UNION ASSEMBLY and CHURCH OF GOD factions print Sunday and midweek services. Four Square Church on Clin ton St offers morning and evangelistic services. FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST and FULL GOSPEL TABERNACLE schedule Sunday school, worship, and midweek prayer sessions.
A compilation of local church service times across multiple Ohio towns. Amanda Methodist Blueball Presbyterian Monroe Methodist Franklin First Baptist Greenbush U B Greenbush Post-town Community Church Trenton Nazarene Church Union Chapel E U B West Elkton E U B Church notes Sunday school morning worship and evening or midweek activities with pastors listed for each congregation.
MT PLEASANT BAPTIST CHURCH one mile north of Peasttown on State Route 4. Eldon A Hutchison minister. Divine worship 10 45 a.m.
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