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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1948
Page
5
The Bible is an eastern book rich in imagery and parables and is a translated work. Read in light of its time and the full revelation through Jesus, not by isolated proof texts, as God and Jesus reveal the Father.
The October 3 start marks the new Sunday School year with class transfers and teachers in place. A E Min nich leads the primary-junior departments, Margie Young directs. The 10 am start includes a noon dinner and a 2 pm homecoming program with D L Lichty as speaker and Mrs Lichty in the afternoon service. The pastor C W Warstler is assisted by Vera Weidle on piano, performing Nearer My God To Thee and Fairest Lord Jesus. The Ladies' Quartet will sing Heavenly Sunlight and later again for the 2 pm program. No evening services October 3. a series on Cardinal Fundamentals Of The Church of the Brethren begins October 10 with the pastor leading.
The St Pauls Evangelical And Reformed Church hosts World Wide Communion Services in its sanctuary with music from Mrs Harold Conn organist and Mrs Howard Wren violinist performing Ketelbey Nevin and Lemmens pieces. The Senior Choir and soloists present sacred works as Rev Harold H Jung delivers a sermon on In Memory of Him Who Forgave.
Sunrise prayer at 6 a m and Sunday school at 9 45 directed by Reva Payne. Morning worship at 11 15 led by Rev H K Kilgore followed by Baptism. Communion at 3 p m with new members fellowship. Y P U at 6 p m led by Rev Billie Robinson. Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m. Prayer meetings Tuesday and Friday at 7 30 p m.
Ascension Episcopal will hold 8 am morning prayer service and 11 am service tomorrow with the Lambeth Conference Encyclical read in church. Church School meets at 9:30 led by R Q Millan. Mrs Sutton plays prelude and Miss Cairns sings offertory. Various church groups announce meetings and officers.
Jehovah's Witnesses hold a Bible lecture Sunday at 3 0 p m at the Hauser Home on Cotton Run Road by C D Steele of the Watchtower Society. A Sunday 7 30 p m Bible study at Kingdom Hall 2304 Central Ave discusses A healthful means of gain with Watchtower as aid. Additional Kingdom Hall studies of The Kingdom is At Hand and Tuesday 7 30 p m service meeting and Theocratic Ministry School at 8 45 p m are listed.
The World Wide Communion will be observed at the 10 45 a m morning worship with a communion meditation by the pastor. Mrs E W Jones will play Communion and Ancient of Days for prelude and postlude. The choir directed by Mrs Helen Gerber Ramsdell will sing the anthem QO Savior of the World. Nate Kunin will play Messe Sainte Cecile for offertory.
The First Church of Christ at 1914 First Ave begins Bible School at 9:15 with adult classes in the sanctuary led by superintendent J. B. Gividen. Worship follows at 10:30 led by Rev. W. D. Brock with soloist Gilbert Egelston and organist Mrs. Eugene Mack. Evening service at 7:30 features Miss Noretta Tuggle as guest soloist. Loyal Friends and Loyal Women's Classes hold meetings Tuesday at homes with officer installations.
Mayfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m directed by Harry S Bailey. Rev Frank F Sowards will deliver morning and evening sermons. Morning worship at 10 40 a m and evening at 7 30 p m. Midweek prayer 7 30 p m Wednesday led by Stanley West and Rev J Gehron. Young People's Christian Endeavor meets at 2 p m Sunday.
World Wide Communion observed Sunday with infant baptisms and new members. Dr. R F Pieters to preach. Sunday marks start of new Presbyterian curriculum and enhanced church school materials. Congregational meeting after service. youth groups meet at 6 30 p m. Yankee Road Circle meets Wednesday. Women's Association events Thursday and Friday with lunch. nursery opens 12 25 p m for meditation at 12 30 p m.
Calvary Methodist Church outlines a busy week with a World Communion Day meditation by Rev John V Lacy at 10:30 a.m. and a 7:30 p.m. Sunday service led by Wilbur Fish. Youth Fellowship meets at 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Dorcas Circle gathers Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Mrs Mil lard Bechtel’s home. Youth and Senior Choir rehearsals set for 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. King s Messenger Class meets Friday at Naomi Kash’s home.
Second Baptist will hold Sunday school at 9 30 a m led by W C Herndon with A Library of Religious Literature as the lesson. Morning worship at 11 a m features deacon leadership and Gospel Chorus music. Rev T M Campbell will preach The Conquering Christ. B Y P U meets 6 p m led by Alex McCarty. Evening worship at 7 30 p m features The Ignorant Professor theme. Homecoming begins Monday and runs through Sunday October 10, marking the church 73rd annual observance.
Monroe United Presbyterian outlines a Bible school at 9:30 a.m. under Mark Green, worship at 10:40 a.m. with the Lord's Supper, and a 7:30 p.m. Family Fellowship featuring Pioneers Builders and the adult Bible class. An 8:15 p.m. song service and Dr. Daniel C. Campbell's sermon follow, with a semi annual congregational meeting Thursday and Infant Baptism Sunday. Rally Day next Sunday will feature Chaplain Frank Wiley as guest speaker for both the rally and morning services.
Church announcements must reach the Church Editor by Thursday after noon to be published. They may be mailed or delivered by courier.
The October 3, 1948 Sunday Lesson-Sermon for all Christ Scientist churches centers on Unreal Reality. Golden Text urges casting off darkness and donning light. Correlates include Hosea 10 12 and a Science and Health passage noting Jesus showed the path and the limits of material senses.
The First Church of God holds Sunday school at 9 30 a m with 669 in last Sunday attendance. At 10 45 a m Clyde Tankersley directs music and Dr R C Caudill speaks on Questions Answered Concerning Zion The evening service at 7 30 features songs by quartets and a sermon The Transforming Power Of Christ Pastor invites all to a 7 30 p m Wednesday service Youth For Christ Rally is set for Saturday at 7 30 p m with the youth in charge.
Pleasant Ridge holds World Wide Communion at 9 30 a m with Rev J D Nisewonder. Sunday school at 10 15 led by James Crout. Jacksonburg joins with 10 30 service and Des mond Stamper as superintendent. Willing Workers Class meets Saturday 8 p m with Mr and Mrs Carl Carter hosting. Board of Christian Education and council meets Sunday at 3 p m.
Bethlehem Lutheran holds its Harvest Festival during the 10:30 a.m. service with Sunday school at 9:15 a.m. and a 7:30 p.m. vesper service preached by Pastor H. G. Schmidt. Weekly meetings include Junior Mission Band, Vestry, Luther League, Ladies Society, Sunday School teachers, and Choir at the Parish House. Luther League at Mr. and Mrs. Herman’s home.
New Hope Baptist Church outlines a busy week starting with Sunday school at 9 30 a m on a lesson titled A Library of Religious Literature. Morning worship at 10 45 a m led by Dr S C Richards with the Senior Choir and Gospel Chorus.
St John Roman Catholic Church at Curtis and First Ave lists Masses at 6:30 8:15 10 a m with Benediction and 11:30 a m. Rosary and Benediction at 2:30 p m. Holy Day Masses at 5:30 6:15 8:30 and 11:30 a m.
Rev. Richard E. Moore leads morning worship at Oakland Presbyterian Church located on Woodlawn Ave and Garfield St. Sunday School starts at 9:30 am with morning service at 10:45 am. Evening events include Christian Endeavor at 6:30 pm and choir rehearsal at 7:30 pm on Wednesdays.
Rev James F McNary posts Mass times for Holy Trinity Catholic at Manchester and Clark Streets. The schedule lists 6:30 am Low Mass 8:30 am Children’s Mass 10:00 am High Mass and 11:20 am Low Mass with Benediction. Monthly or date details not provided.
The notice lists church events at Baltimore Street address with Minister KR Turner. Sunday School at 9:15 am. Worship 10:45 am. Christian Endeavor 6:30 pm. Wednesday Prayer meeting 7:30 pm. Future services and gatherings are announced by the church.
The Church of God Lakeside at the corner of Clayton and Plain streets lists services led by Rev Huston Kilgore and Rev D A Biggs. Devotional hours, Sunday school, morning worship, evening services, midweek prayer and Young People’s Endeavor are scheduled with broadcasts invited.
G F Carter, Pastor, leads services at 2711 North Verity Parkway Avalon. Morning worship at 9:30 a m with Birdie School at 10:30 a m. Evening worship at 7:45 p m, Christian Endeavor at 7:00 p m, and Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:45 p m.
Elder C. Holiday presents morning services at 6 00 a m with prayer at 10 00 a m Sunday School at 11 30 a m followed by morning worship Afternoon and Evening services include 7 30 p m altar prayer and testimonies.
Rev Kenneth Kraft presides on Sundays at 7 30 p m with special service the last Sunday monthly at 10 30 am Sunday School starts at 9 30 am led by Superintendent Bashford successor absent or not specified remains on weekly schedule
The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints schedules Church School at 9:30 a m and Morning Worship at 11:00 a m with Zion League at 6:30 p m. The Salvation Army lists Adj Kenneth Sharp Sunday School at 9:45 a m and Holiness meeting at 11:00 a m with Salvation meeting at 8:00 p m.
Lt Harold R Moore leads Garfield mission with Sunday School at 9 45 am and Worship Service at 11 am Young People meeting at 6 30 pm and Wednesday evening session at 8 pm.
Nandor Marton, Rabbi announces Friday night service at 8:00 pm and Saturday morning service at 8:30 am. Sunday School runs 10:00 am to 6:00 pm with Hebrew school sessions on Monday through Thursday.
R L Robinson pastor leads Union Baptist with 9 30 am Sunday School 11 00 am preaching and 6 30 pm union service in the church program.
First Baptist Church Franklin Ohio lists services with S. Gessner as pastor. Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for Charen School noted. Youth Fellowship at 6:30 p.m. Midweek service on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
Rev Verdun T LaChance leads Maple Park Evangelical United Brethren Church with Sunday School at 9:30, Morning Worship at 10:30, Christian Endeavor at 5:00, Evening Worship at 7:30. Rolling Mill Park Mission at Pear at Pershing lists Sunday School 10:00, Sunday Bible Study 7:30, Thursday prayer meeting 8:00.
Interdenominational church outlines Sunday School at 10:00 am and preaching at 10:45 am by Rev Chester Nelson. Young People’s service noted on Thursday at 8 pm with Rev Nelson and Mrs Louise Nelson as song director.
The schedule lists services and groups at 8:00 am Holy Communion 9:30 am Church School 11:00 am Morning prayer and sermon Holy Communion first Sunday Young People’s Fellowship 7:00 pm Ascension Junior League Men’s Club first Monday Women’s Guild second Tuesday Vincent Society third Thursday
The document lists weekly worship times for two churches. Church of God of the Union Assembly led by Rev. G. E. Wiggs holds Sunday School at 9 30 am and services at 7 00 pm and 7 30 pm on Saturdays and Wednesdays. St Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Church at 114 S Broad St, Rev. Haroa Hl Jung presides with Bible School at 9 15 am worship at 10 15 am and midweek Lent services at 7 30 pm plus choir rehearsals on Wednesdays.
Rev. John J. Parr to lead Sunday morning 9:30 service on South Main between First and Second. Sunday school at 10:40 and 4:00 p.m. Junior High Fellowship at 4:00 p.m. Senior High Fellowship at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Al Baugh superintendent of Sunday Scnior and Junior sections listed.
The Meadowlawn church lists events led by Rev F B Cu Mrs Mildred and Pastor Meadows including Sunday School Morning Worship Evangelistic Service Thursday Mid-Week Prayer Cottage Prayer Meeting each Saturday Eve at 7 30. A friendly congregation invites all to join the services.
The notice lists Sunday School at 9:30 AM and Morning Worship at 10:50 AM with an Evangelistic Service at 7:30 PM. Bible study and prayer service also occur Wednesday at 7:30 PM. The invitation extends to all services at 804 Yankee Rd.
Pastor Elder Orvel Canada leads Sabbath School at 1 30 and church service at 9 00 in the YMCA auditoriums. Missionary volunteer meeting to be held in the Bauritz Room Friday at 8 15 p m.
Rev. Reuben F. Pieters, pastor, leads Sunday School at 9 30 am and worship at 10 40 am. A You People’s Meeting follows at 6 45 pm with Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 pm.
The First Church of the Azarene in Columbus and Liebee Streets lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m and 930 a m, morning worship at 10 30 a m, NYP.S at 6 30 pm, evangelistic service at 7 30 pm, plus midweek Thursday service. Central Church of Christ at 1104 First Ave notes Bible School 8 30 am worship 10 30 am, evening service 7 30 pm, midweek prayer at 7 30 pm and Sat Crusaders for Christ. United Presbyterian Church Monroe Ohio under Dr Daniel C Campbell and Dr S A Livingston shows Bible School 9 30 am worship 10 40 am Youth Fellowship 8 pm and Wednesday prayer at 7 pm.
Evangelical United Brethren Church Route 4 Kiester Road invites worshipers. Pastor Rev W Bryan Green announces evening services and youth program details.
The church lists activities including graded Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship at 10:30 a.m. Children's Church at 10:30 a.m. Teens and Twenties Fellowship at 6:25 p.m. Teens and Twenties TM Fellowship and Couren Night Choirs meet Wednesday night.
The Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church at 212 South Broad Street lists morning worship at 19:30, Sunday School at 9:15, and evening worship at 7:39. It notes regular meetings: Ladies’ Society 2:30 on the first Thursday, Brotherhood 8:00 on the second Wednesday, and Luther League 7:30 on the first Wednesday under Pastor Hugo G. Schmidt.
Mr. Jake Lewis oversees Church of God on Malvern Street with activities from 9 to 9:30. Evening worship at 7:30 p. m. Sunday School led by J. B. Giiden at 9:15 a. m. Bible School at 10:15 a. m. and Wednesday prayer service at 7:30 p. m.
Church service times listed with minister Rodney C Caudill and contact number 2 1512. Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 45 a m and evening worship at 7 30 p m. Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 30 p m.
Rev. John V. Lacy leads morning worship at 10 30 am and evening worship at 8 00 pm at 11 South Broad St. The Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 pm, with Wednesday mid week Prayer and Praise at 8 00 pm.
The Elk Creek Baptist Church at Jacktown Ohio lists worship at 11:00 am and an evening service at 8:00 pm led by Pastor Rev Joe Carl.
Phillips Chapel C M E Church lists Sunday School at 9 45 am Morning worship at 11 am and evening worship at 7 pm under Pastor Moses J Waves at 615 Ninth Ave.
Sheffield and Plymouth Rev Frank E. Sowards 9:30 a m Sunday School Superintendent. Harry Bailey 7:30 a m Fueling worship 10:30 a m Morning worship 7:30 p m Wednesday evening prayer meeting.
The Monroe Methodist Church lists a Sunday schedule with a 9 30 am Sunday school led by Joseph E Heck superintendent and a 10 30 am morning worship conducted by Pastor F Stafford.
A reading room at 2000 Central Ave offers Bible and authorized Christian Science literature for reading, borrowing or purchase. Sunday School at 9:39 am and services at 11:00 am and 8:00 pm, with Wednesday testimonial meeting. Open daily except Sundays and holidays from 1:30 to 4:30 pm.
Fidel T. G McDonald pastor leads morning worship at 11 00 am and evening worship at 7 30 pm with a 6 00 pm Young People's gathering at Ave and Lincoln Street.
Services at Pleasant Ridge and Jaucasunburg with J D Nisewander preachings and Sunday school at 10 and 11 AM, alternating church services. Local notices indicate weekly arrangements and timing details for attendees.
The Community Church on Seventeenth Avenue announces morning worship at 11 00 a m and evening worship at 8 00 p m led by Pastor Tucker at 701 Seventeenth Ave W.
The text lists a Sunday School at 9 48 a m and a Morning service at 10 30 a m. It notes the Missionary Society meets on the first Thursday afternoon each month and the Woman's Society meets on the fourth Thursday evening each month.
Sunday services at 10 30 a m preaching and 7 30 p m evening worship with 9 30 a m Sunday School. Bible study and prayer meeting at 7 30 p m on Wednesday. Corner of Grand Ave and Moore 8 Rev C W Warstier leads worship.
Wm. P. Channon Pastor conducts Sunday School at 10 am and worship at 11 am. Altered schedule includes Young People at 7:15 pm and Evening Worship at 8 pm on alternate Sundays.
Zion Lutheran Church at 1014 First Ave announces Charles P. Cressman Supply Pastor. Sunday school starts 9 45 a m with a sermon at 10 45 a m for the day.
Major and Mrs F Fordyce command the American Rescue Workers host Sunday activities at Mission Hall West Second Ave. Schedule includes 10:00 A M Sunday School 3:30 P M Jab service led by Rev Nore man Eikenberry and 7:00 P M Evening Worship with repeated notices for 7:00 P M Evening Worship and 7:00 P M Cottage Prayer on Wednesday.
The Baltimore Street Baptist Church Rev F H Hampton pastor lists services: 6:00 am prayer, 9:50 am Sunday School, 11:30 am morning worship, 6:00 pm BYPU, 7:30 pm evening worship, and 8:00 pm Wednesday prayer service.
Bethel AME Church at 1017 Columbia Ave led by Rev. R. E. Taylor offers Sunday School at 9 30 am with Mr Thelma Doty as superintendent Morning worship at 11 00 am Allen C E League meets 6 30 pm with Miss Betty Jordan president Evening worship at 7 30 pm Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 am and 50 pm Tuesday choir rehearsal listed.
Foursquare Church at 24 Clinton Street schedules a morning service at 10 30 a m and an evangelistic service at 7 30 pm led by Rev and Mrs Hubbard evangelists with Home listed.
Mutual Burton is pastor at Friendship Baptist Church. Sunday School starts at 10 am followed by Morning Worship at 11:30 am. BYPU at 6:30 pm and Evening Service at 7 pm. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30 pm.
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