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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1948
Page
5
A lecture on Jesus parables notes their universal truth and timeless impact. Parables like the Prodigal Son and Good Samaritan are praised for their realism and enduring relevance across ages and cultures.
First Presbyterian sets Loyalty Day services at 10 40 a m with 150 canvassers to invite families and follow up on pledges. A Sunday dinner at Colony Restaurant Esquire Room follows. Youth budget plans, Westminster Fellowship, and a covered dish supper at 6 30 p m feature Prof. W E Smith of Miami University on Soviet American relations.
Maple Park Evangelical Church schedules Sunday school at 9 30 under Donald Wagner with Parables in the Bible as study topic. Morning worship marks Church Extension Day with a pastor sermon. Youth Fellowship reader Wanda Thompson at 6 30, evening service at 7 30 with James H Riley, prayer meeting also 7 30. December 1 services announced. December features three Sunday religious films. Miami Conference Rural Life Institute meets December 1 at Camp Miami Germantown with sessions at 10 00 and 1 15 and a noon dinner. program aims to involve rural and urban church and societal concerns.
Church of the Brethren schedules a 10 a.m. Sunday school led by Margie Young and Alva Minch. Luther Ikenberry will deliver the 11 a.m. sermon on Stewardship. No evening service due to the illness of Rev. Co. W. Warstler.
The First Church of Christ at 1914 First Ave begins with a 9:15 Bible School hour led by superintendent J. B. Gividen. Morning worship at 10:30 with organist Mrs Eugene Mack and sermon How Much Does Living Cost You by Rev W Db Brock. Evening service at 7:30 features the young people and choir with A Vision of God sermon. Choir rehearsal Wednesday 7 to 8:30.
Avalon Cumberland Presbyterian Church will hold Sunday school at 9 30 a m with O E Comer as superintendent and the Rev G F Carter pastor delivering the 10 45 a m sermon. Evening service starts 7 30 p m Young People meet 6 45 p m Revival meetings run November 29 through December 10 at 7 30 p m nightly with Rev W O Parr of Kentucky delivering sermons.
Jehovah's Witnesses announce the concluding Bible study on Sunday at Central Ave using Watch Tower as a Bible aid, and Tuesday at 7 30 p m the Kingdom Is At Hand book will be studied. No Service meeting this week due to the Circuit Assembly in Piqua Ohio December 3 4 5. The public is invited to attend all meetings.
Frank McCullough and James Young will receive ministerial licenses within two weeks. McCullough, studying at Central Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas, will be licensed this Sunday. Young will be licensed at the morning service next Sunday.
The Jacksonburg church will host a 9 30 a m service with Rev J D Nisewonder on What Christ Brought into the World, led by Desmond Stamper superintendent. Pleasant Ridge offers The Better Hope by Nisewonder at 10 30 p m, with Sunday school at 9 30 a m under James Crout. Choirs reorganized led by Lois Whitman and James Merrit. Christmas programs set for December 19 and 26 at Pleasant Ridge and December 24 at Fecksonburg.
The annual Men s Advent Corporate Communion begins tomorrow at 8 a m with breakfast in the parish hall. Church school starts at 7:30 p m with classes for all ages. The adult class led by Rev S Hughes Garvin meets at 10 a m. The 11 a m service features a sermon by the rector. The choir under Vincent Carter will sing an Advent anthem with Agatha Evers and Donald P Lynder soloists. YPF meets tomorrow at 7 p m and the Guild Study group convenes Tuesday 1 30 to 3 p m. New Alter Guild officers are announced for 1949 1950. Tonight at 7 p m the Episcopal Radio Hour on WMOH presents What Every Woman Knows.
At 10 30 a m the worship service features Mrs Herbert Duvall performing Cradle Song Hauser and the choir singing Thanks Be To God Leffingwell under Herman J Copp. Dr FE R Turner will deliver The True Riches of Life. Sunday School starts 9 30 a m and Young People meet 6 30 p m in Sunshine Circle Room led by Mary Schoppelier. Choir rehearsal Wednesday 7 30 p m Board of Trustees 8 p m church office Ladies Aid Friday 7 30 p m.
Sunday school opens 2 30 p m under Mrs W H Starr with classes for all ages A Young Married People class and a Cradle Roll department are formed The 3 15 p m sermon follows Prayer service Wednesday 7 30 p m Friday 7 p m Miss Phyllis Jean Egleston and Marvin Cole to marry by Dr A L Forrest from Taylor University Upland Ind Public invited.
Second Baptist Church schedules Sunday school at 9 30 a m under W C Herndon with parables in the Bible as the lesson. Morning service at 11 a m features the deacons and Gospel Chorus. Rev J M Campbell preaches on the Motive Behind It. A bus to Hamilton leaves at 2 30 p m. B Y PF U meets at 6 p m directed by Alexander McCarty. Lord's Supper at 7 30 p m. Bible study Wednesday. choir No 2 rehearsal. midweek prayer service. Pastor attends State Baptist Pastor Conference in Columbus Thursday. Gospel Chorus meets Thursday 7 30 p m. Senior choir rehearsal Friday.
Mayfield Cumberland Church sets Sunday School for 9 30 a m led by Har ry S Bailey superintendent. Rev Roy Potter of Franklin preaches at 10 45 a m service. Rev Frank E Sowards speaks at 7 30 p m. Wednesday 7 30 p m Young People’s Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 p m with Edward West and John Whitlock leading. attendance urged.
New Era Church outlines Sunday school at 9 15 a m led by Oliver Smith superintendent. Young Men's Aid handles devotions. The 11 a m service features Rev Joseph Pate delivering the sermon. Evening service at 7 30 p m. Choirs rehearse Tuesday junior senior and guild. Mission meeting Thursday evening.
The Gideon Road Church of Christ will hold a 9:30 a.m. Bible school discussing The Message of Haggi. Wayne Dunn will deliver the 10:30 a.m. sermon on The Judgement Then What. Communion at 11:30 a.m. Evening class at 7 p.m. 7:45 p.m. service features Hubert Brandenburg speaking on Grievous Times. Prayer meeting and Bible study Wednesday.
Church announcements must reach the Church Editor by Thursday after noon. Notices may be mailed or delivered by courier to ensure publication.
On Sunday November 28, 1948 all Churches of Christ, Scientist will read a Lesson Sermon titled Christian Science Ancient and Modern Necromancy, Alias Mesmerism and Hypnotism Denounced. Golden Text Isaiah 59:19 proclaims the Spirit of the Lord lifts a standard against the enemy. Correlatives cite Matthew 12:22 and Science and Health page 375 declaring mental despotism is erroneous and powerless.
United Elder Goebl Salyer leads 930 a m devotions for Bible school and the pastor presents The More Excellent Way at 1030 a m. The Chancel Choir sings Be Thankful Unto Him with Amy Compton. Elbridge Haynes solos Face to Face by Johnson. Ruth Conrad plays Prayer From Finlandia and In His Care. Builders and Pioneers meet at 630 p m with Home Missionary slides, then install Betty Wendt and others as officers for the year. Session welcomes new members after Sunday services. Hour of Power Wednesday at 730 p m continues Twelve Best Stories in the Bible with prayer and fellowship.
Mt Zion Baptist holds early morning prayer at 6 am, with Monroe Smith as superintendent. At 11 am devotionals are read by deacons. junior and senior choirs provide music. Rev F H Hampton, pastor, delivers the sermon on The Christian Warfare. B Y P U meets at 6 30 pm with a sermon to follow.
Oakland Presbyterian Church begins at 9 15 a m with Edward Stigler leading opening devotions. Children gather for junior service in sanctuary. Sermon theme is Stewardship Sunday and after the service pledges will be consecrated to the church for the coming year. Officers meet to plan revisits. Sunday school teachers meet at 8 p m. Wednesday the choir rehearses.
Calvary Methodist Church calendar outlines morning services at 9 15 with Superintendent J F Seibold and 10 30 sermon by Rev John V Lacey. Music includes Mrs Earl Moore Prelude and postlude pieces. Youth Fellowship 6 30 pm Sunday service 7 30 pm W S C S annual Thank Offering, Martha Circle gift exchange, Youth and Senior choirs rehearsals, Men's class meeting Saturday 7 30 pm at Leroy Nicholas home.
Tomorrow at 10 15 a m worship Mrs Harold Conn organist and choir director will play Slavonic Cradle Song Lagoon and Fanfare with other pieces. Senior Choir will sing Fill Your Hearts With Prayer. Mrs William Havemann Jr soloist will perform O Loving Father. Rev Harold H Jung will speak on The Kind Of Religion I Want. Bible School at 9 15 a m with multiple class leaders and devotional services. Junior and intermediate groups feature Word Pictures In The Bible and Parables Jesus Told. Junior Young People League Devotional Business and Social Meeting includes a sound movie.
The Bethlehem Lutheran church announces Sunday School at 9 15 a m worship at 10 30 a m Adult Class at 6 30 p m and vesper at 7 30 p m led by vicar Ronald Hall He speaks Behold the Lamb of God in the morning and The Christian's Journey in the evening The Junior Mission Band meets Tuesday at 4 p m Luther League meets Wednesday at 7 30 p m at 111 Ardmore Dr Ladies Society not meeting until December 14 Teachers meet Thursday at 7 30 p m Choir practice at 8 15 p m
First Church of God holds a youth rally Saturday at 7 30 p m with a special inspirational song service led by Youth. Sunday school devotion starts 9 30 a m and morning service at 10 30 a m with Clyde Tankersley directing the choir and Nelevene Fugate and Edris Hughes DeHart on organ and piano. Dr R C Caudill speaks on The Faith Once Delivered to the Saints and again on What is Eternal Security Based Upon during the 7 30 p m evangelistic service. Midweek prayer and Bible study set Wednesday.
The November special Sundays end with a 10 30 a m service themed Life Sings at Seventy honoring seniors. Rev Kenneth S Lear ey leads the Temple Chorus Choir with Hayden Sing Unto the Lord a New Song. Church plans include a graded program for all ages every Sunday with 48 teachers and 26 classes.
The Bible school meets at 9 30 with Mark Green as superintendent. Morning worship at 10 40 features Rev James P Sturgeon from Trenton Church. The minister Dr Campbell will give the Thank Offering Message at Trenton Church. Evening family fellowship starts 7 30 with youth and adult meetings at 8 15 song service and sermonette. Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7. Triple Trio and Senior Choir rehearse. For C R O P relief info contact Paul Mehl.
Grace Baptist Church announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m led by Harold Fordyce superintendent with The Review of the Life of Christ as lesson. Morning sermon at 10 50 a m on Christian Living. Baptismal service 2 30 p m. Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m on Seven Reasons Why Christ's Coming Must Be Premillennial.
The Holiness Tabernacle of the Universe schedules a sunrise prayer service at 6 am on Sunday. Sunday school will be held at 9 45 am under the direction of Daisy Smith with Rev H K Kilgore as pastor.
Morning service at 11 30 H Y P A convenes 6 p m with Rev Willie Robinson in charge Evangelistic service 7 30 p m Tuesday and Friday Notices announce appointment of Stanley W Anderson as administrator of Bessie M Anderson deceased with four month creditor claims period Parole hearing notices list prisoners from Butler County eligible after January 1 1949 with dates November 20 1948 through December 4 1948
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