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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1949
Page
3
The lesson reviews Hebrews 11 37 and asks why prophets endured persecution. It argues their suffering aimed at specific sins and social injustices, not general zeal. It contrasts reformers with cranks, cites James Russell Lowell, and outlines the prophets’ call to honesty, justice, mercy, and the common good.
The last Sunday of Church Attendance Month observes Church Loyalty Sunday with Rev. Kenneth S. Learey speaking on Our One Church in Christ. The 10:30 a.m. service inaugurates the Advance for Christ Church movement of the Methodist Church and includes a Kindergarten-Kirk and Children's Church session led by Mrs. Clifford Cook. A 9:30 a.m. Sunday school marks the campaign’s October turnout, with November plans to be revealed by superintendent Mrs. Stein. A 6:26 p.m. devo tions follow a Youth Group Halloween recreation plan, and weekly activities include Philathea Class dinner on Tuesday, choir rehearsals, and Children’s Chancel choir on Friday.
Holy Communion services at 8 a.m. and a 10 a.m. joint parish sermon with Mid Middlesex churches. Girl Scout Sunday features a 1 p.m. procession and gathering. Remembrance prayers at 12:15 p.m. on All Saints Day. YPF hayride at Joe Seaman farm and Vestry meeting in Dayton. Youth convention attendees from the parish today.
Maple Park EUB Church holds Sunday School at 9:30 led by Donald Wagner. Morning worship at 10:30 features a sermon on We Believe in the Church. Youth Fellowship at 6:30. Evening worship led by James H. Riley. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
The Church of the Brethren outlines a 10 a.m. Sunday school directed by a driver with Young in charge of grades. At 11 a.m. Rev C W Warstier preaches on Eternal Existence of the Son of God. An autumn evening service at 7:30 features a Christian Worker’s Meeting led by Mrs C W Warstier with talks by A E Minnich and H H Lawrence. Morris Kurtz Sr will be soloist. Harold Loxley and daughter Elaine provide music.
The fifth Sunday service is set for tomorrow at 10 15 a m with 9 15 Bible school observing Building Fund Sunday. Robert Hoppe leads a service remembering Prophets Penae Social Right eousness with the verse Woe unto them that call evil good and good evil. World Community Day is on November 4 at 1 30 p m in the church sanctuary. Confirmation class meets Friday at 4 p m.
The First United Presbyterian Church announces a Bible school at 9 30 a m in the Sunday school auditorium led by Pastor Rev Colin H Campbell The sermon at 10 30 a m is Where are Your Children This Morning with Miss Patty Weaver as guest soloist Pioneers Youth Society meets at 6 30 p m downstairs Brider s Society discusses Prayer Kenneth Shaefer and Dale Lowry in charge Session meets Sunday at 2 30 p m Junior choir rehearses Wednesday at 6 p m followed by Bible study and prayer service at 7 15 p m Chancel choir practices at 8 p m.
The Church of Christ on Gideon Road will hold services through Sunday evening with 7:30 p m sessions. Evangelist Rev Orbra D Johns will deliver sermons including Jesus the Light of the World and Bombs That Smash the Home. Communion follows each sermon. Midweek Bible study resumes Wednesday at 7 p m.
Dr. W. N. Roberts, president of the Bonebrake Seminary, will speak at Jacksonburg at 9:30 AM with Sunday School at 10:15 led by Florence Wilson. He will also speak at Pleasant Ridge at 10:30 AM as Sunday School starts at 9:30 under Jim Crout. The Unity Class meets in a church social room. Young People hold a 7:00 PM Halloween Party at the church.
Second Baptist members will meet for Sunday school at 9 30 a m under W C Herndon with the lesson The Prophets Preach Social Righteousness. Morning worship at 11 with devotions by the deacons and Rev T M Campbell delivering the sermon. At 3 30 p m Rev David Booker of Bethel Baptist Hamilton will speak. B P U at 6 with Miss Rowena Baker presiding. Evening service at 7 30 with Rev J W Williams Toledo. Revival by Rev Wilbur J Pittman Calvary Baptist Detroit runs Oct 31 for ten days.
The Church of God on Main Street announces a Youth for Christ service Saturday at 7 30 p m and Sunday school at 2 30 p m under Mrs W H Starr and Mrs Clarence Hall. Rev Sanford Williams will speak on Divine Acknowledgement at 3 15 p m and a monthly missionary meeting follows in the evening.
Philips Chapel C M E holds Sunday school at 10 a m with J E Harley superintendent in charge Morning worship at 11 a m led by Rev M H Hayes pastor Evening service at 7 p m Dinner served at church from noon to 5 p m
Church announcements must reach the Church Editor by Thursday afternoon to ensure publication. They may be mailed or delivered by courier to the editorial desk.
Oakland Presbyterian will start at 9 15 a m with junior worship led by superintendent William Van Guelpen, 10 30 a m dedicating the Hammond organ. Mrs Wini fred Mallet will sing as guest soloist. Rev Richard E Moore will deliver Make a Joyful Noise. Junior high fellows host Halloween at 7 p m. Women’s Association Thanksgiving dinner at 6 p m hosted by four members. Rev H H Jung of St Paul’s Church to speak. Deacons meet Wednesday at 8 p m after choir at 7 p m.
The New Era Baptist announces Sunday lessons at 9 15 a m focusing on The Prophets Preach Social Righteousness. Deacons lead devotions at 10 45 a m and Rev Jo Pate preaches at 11 a m. Evening service at 7 30 p m. Week activities include Monday Willing Workers and Star Light Club at 7 p m Tuesday senior choir and chorus rehearse at 6 30 p m. prayer service at 7 p m.
Mt Zion Baptist Church announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m with Monroe Smith as superintendent. The 11 a m sermon titled The Prophets to be delivered by the pastor. The 8 p m sermon and Wednesday 7 30 p m prayer service to follow. B Y P U meets at 6 30 p m with Willie Bankston president.
Mayfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m directed by Harry S Bailey with both morning and evening sermons by Rev Frank E Sowards ester at 10 45 a m and 8 30 p m Midweek prayer is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 30 p m led by Rev Kenneth Duff.
The Bible School meets at 9 30 a m with Isaiah study and a message on Christ in the heart. Morning worship at 10 40 features Conviction by the Holy Spirit. Evening meetings at 7 30 and 8 15. Prayer Wednesday at 7. Choir rehearsal 8. Women’s Missionary Society Thursday 2. Presbytery Youth Saturday. Bank offer and Prince of Peace declamation on Sabbath November 6. Chicken Dinner and Bazaar November 12. Union services begin November 20.
Meadowlawn Church of God announces Sunday school at 9 45 with preliminary worship at 10 for adults and juniors. Mrs Jed Meadows leads adult worship and Mrs Viela Stokely conducts junior worship. Rev Francis B Cummins will deliver both morning and evening messages.
The Church of God Tabernacle holds a 9 45 a m devotional led by Luther Banks, with Rev C T Walters preaching at 10 45 am. A Young People service at 6 45 pm precedes the evangelistic service at 7 45 pm, and weekly prayer meets Wednesday at 7 30 pm.
The October 30 1949 Lesson Sermon in Christian Science Churches centers on Everlasting Punishment with Golden Text from Proverbs 15 29 and correlative readings from Job 5 17 and Science and Health page 241. It discusses God’s correction, chastening by the Almighty, and the protective guidance of divine Love for the obedient.
The Sunday school superintendent Harlan Jarvis directs the Bible school hour at 10.48. The morning worship begins at 10 30 with a sermon on Our One Church in Christ by W D Brock under the God and Our City theme sponsored by the Middles town Council of Churches. Holy Communion follows at 3 30 in Cincinnati Garden. No evening service. Loyal Friends class hosts a Halloween party Tuesday at 8 with business session after. Loyal Women meet with Mrs George Corwin at 911 Malvern Street Tuesday 7 30. Choir rehearses Wednesday at 7.
Mrs Bertha Webb will lead Sunday school at 9 30 am with The Prophets Preach Social Righteousness The morning devotion runs 10 45 am to 10 am Deacons in charge Dr S C Richards will preach Our One Church in Christ Baptism follows the morning service At 3 pm the Union Chorus of Hamilton Ohio performs and at 7 30 pm the Heavenly Echoes Quartet from Hamilton also sings
Grace Baptist Church outlines Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. led by Harold Fordyce. At 10:45 a.m. Pastor Howard Sears delivers a message titled Seeing Faith. Youth Fellowship at 6:30 p.m. Evangelistic service starts at 7:30 p.m. with a sermon on What is the Meaning of the Northern Baptist convention and the Disciples of Christ uniting together. Dr J Frank Norris of First Baptist Fort Worth and Temple Church to speak at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday on Modernism Commit and the Only Hope.
O W Bowker will direct Sunday school at 10 a.m. Rev Byron H Sprague will deliver the sermon titled Unpopular Christianity at 11 a.m. The Westminster Fellowship meets at 7 p.m. with Mrs Clara Augspurger in charge for junior and senior high students.
Calvary Methodist Church will convene at 9 15 a m for a worship service in observance of Church Loyalty Day with Pastor Fletcher E speaking on The nature of Church Membership. Evening service at 7 30 p m. Dorcas Circle meets Tuesday at 2 p m at 900 Charles St. Junior Choir rehear ses 6 p m, Senior Choir 7 p m, and midweek prayer at 8 15 p m.
Middletown churches list services at First Baptist 119 South Main Street under Rev John Parr with Sunday school at 9:30 morning worship at 10 45 and junior and senior activities plus Wednesday prayer at 7 30 pm Grace Baptist at Wilbraham and Wilmore led by Howard Sears offers Sunday School at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30 evangelistic service at 7 and Wednesday prayer at 7 30 pm
Mt Zion Baptist at 1502 Baltimore St lists Rev F H Hampton as pastor. Sunday: prayer 6 am, Sunday school 9 36 am, morning worship 11 am, B Y P U 6 30 pm, evening worship 8 pm. Wednesday prayer 7 pm.
The Rev. Joseph Pate at New Era Baptist Church on 1220 Young Street lists Sunday school at 9 15 am morning worship at 11 am BY PU at 6 30 pm and evening service at 8 00 pm.
New Hope Baptist at 717 isth Ave lists Sunday School at 9 30 am Morning worship at 10 45 am Evening service and LUBF Club meeting Mondays at 8 pm led by Pastor C Richards with weekly activities continuing.
The Rev T M Campbell pastor leads Sunday school at 9 30 am morning worship at 11 am and evening service at 6 pm. Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 30 pm. Location listed as 116 South Verity Pry.
The Rev RL Unson leads services at Union Baptist 18th Ave with Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 11 a m and Young People's meeting at 7 39 p m.
The Central Church of Christ at 1104 First Ave lists Bible school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 30 am evening service at 7 30 pm and Wednesday prayer at 7 30 pm Crusaders for Christ meet Saturdays at 7 30 pm under Pastor L Francis Scheffler.
Church of Christ announces minister Wayne Dunn Sr leads Bible study at 9:39 am Sunday worship at 10:20 am with communion and 11:30 am singing. Wednesday Bible study at 7:00 pm scheduled.
The First Church of Christ on 1914 Firet Ave lists Rev W D Brock as pastor. Bible study and morning worship at 1 am and 10 30 am with Wednesday prayer at 7 30 pm.
Sunday school at 6 39 am and Testimonial meeting on Wednesdays. Morning service details include room ofer hours on Sundays and holidays from 1 90 to 4 pm.
Church service schedule lists morning worship at 10:30 a m with Sunday school at 9:30 a m and evening worship at 7 30 p m plus Wednesday prayer meeting led by Dr K R Caudill the pastor.
The Church of God Tabernacle at 9031 Yankee Rd under Pastor Rev CT Walters offers Sunday School at 9 45 a m Morning worship at 10 45 a m A Youth service at 6 46 p m and an Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m Weekly Wednesday prayer meetings begin at 7 30 p m.
1628 Smith Street lists weekly church events for Rev F B Cummins. Sunday school at 8 46 am worship at 10 45 am Youth Fellowship at 6 30 pm evangelistic service at 7 30 pm Wednesday prayer at 7 30 pm and cottage prayer meeting on Saturday with domestic focus noted.
The Church of the Brethren at 705 Moore Street lists Sunday school at 9 am, Bible study, worship, at 7 pm, and Wednesday prayer at 7 pm led by Rev CC Waratier.
Church of the Ascension at Me Avenue and Park Drive lists Rev. Hughes Garvin as rector guiding Holy Communion and related services in the parish bulletin.
At 114 South Broad Street the Rev Harold J leads worship at 9:15 am with a Wednesday Girls Choir at 6 30 pm and Senior Choir at 7 30 pm Catechetical instruction follows at 6 30 pm each week.
The listing notes ST Constantine and Helene at 1215 First Ave with service on Sundays and holidays from 0:15 a.m. to noon.
The First Baptist Church presents 9:30 a.m. Bible class taught by the Rev. Frank Johnston with Alva Tey lor as superintendent. Sermon at 10:40 a.m. Boy Scouts meet Monday at 7 p.m. Class dinner. Tuesday 7:30 p.m. board meeting. Wednesday activities include 4:15 p.m. Boys and Girls Choir, 6:30 p.m. Girls Choir, 7:30 p.m. prayer service, 8 p.m. senior choir rehearsal. Thursday 2 p.m. Women’s Mission Society in social room. Friday 1:30 p.m. World Community Day at St Paul’s Church. 4 p.m. Girl Scouts meet.
Seth Sholom Congregation at 1410 First Ave lists Friday night service and Shabbat evening 6 p m, Saturday morning 8 30 a m, Sunday school at 10 a m, and Hebrew school Monday through Thursday from 4 to 6 p m.
The church at 2025 Logan Ave lists morning worship at 9 30, church school at 10 30, and evening worship at 7 30. Zion League meets Wednesdays at 7 30 p m.
Service and meeting times listed for Evangelical Lutheran Church at 213 South Broad Street with Pastor D D Schmidt. Morning worship 10:30 am. Sunday school 9:15 am. evening prayer 7:30 pm. Ladies' Society meetings first Thursday. Brotherhood second Wednesday at 2:30 pm. Luther League first Wednesday at 8 pm.
Zion United Lutheran at 2014 Ave Charlies P Cressman supply pastor leads 7 schol and morning worship with a sermon at 10 45 a m.
The Rev R E Taylor leads services at 1017 Columbia Ave with Sunday School at 9 36 am morning worship at 11 am Christian Endeavor League at 6 59 pm evening worship at 7 30 pm Wednesday prayer at 7 20 pm Tuesday choir at 7 20 pm
Calvary Methodist at 11 South Broad Street with Rev. Fletcher E. Shoup as pastor. Sunday school at 9:15 a.m. Morning worship at 10:30 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 4 p.m. Evening worship at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday school at 9 30 am morning worship at 10 30 am Children's Church also at 10 30 am Teens and Twenties Fellowship 6 25 pm Wednesday choir and church night Rev Kenneth S Learey pastor located at 126 South Broad Street across from First Methodist.
At Phillips Chapel located at 615 Ninth Ave the Rev Moses J Hayes leads services. Sunday School begins at 10 am morning worship at 11 am and evening worship at 7 pm.
Sunday school begins at 9 30 am with morning worship at 10 99 am. N Y P S gathers at 6 30 pm. Evangelistic service follows. Midweek service on Wednesday at 7 36 pm led by Rev M E Clay at 1701 Columbia Ave.
Bethlehem Temple First Pentecostal at 1219 St. Rider C. Holiday promotes a prayer session at 6 am, Sunday school at 10 am, morning worship at 11 30 am, and afternoon evening services with altar prayer and testimony at 7 30 p.m.
The Lakeside Church of God located at 2010 Clayton St lists Rev. D A Biggs as pastor. Sunday school at 10 am. morning worship 11 am. evening evangelistic service at 7 pm. Wednesday prayer 7 30 pm. Friday Young People's meeting 7 30 pm.
Avalon church at 2711 North Verity Parkway led by Pastor G F Carter hosts Bible school at 9 30 am Morning Worship at 10 45 am Christian Endeavor at 6 30 pm Evening service at 7 30 pm and Wednesday prayer at 3 pm.
First Presbyterian on First Ave and Main Street holds Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning service at 10 48 a m Pastor Dr Tullis leads. Young peoples meeting follows at 5 45 p m.
Mayfield Camppreland Presbyterian Sheffield and Plymouth Street Rev Frank E Sowards pastor Sunday school 99 am morning worship 10 45 am evening worship 7 30 pm Wednesday prayer 7 30 am
The notice lists services and activities at Oakland Presbyterian Woodlawn Ave and Garfield Sr. area including 9:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Christian instruction and choir at 7 p.m. Wednesday church meeting in the afternoon. Rev Richard E. is named in connection with the congregation.
The Rev Colin H Campbell serves at United Presbyterian. Sunday school at 9:32 am, worship at 1:00 am, UPC at 6:3 pm. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:45 pm.
Parish notes list clergy James F McNary pastor and Walter Sterwert assistant. Services include low Mass at 6:30 am, Children's Mass at 6:30 am, high Mass and Benediction at unspecified times. Additional garbled entries mention Low Mam and il am.
The bulletin lists St John Roman parish services with Curtie and Fire as hosts, Low Masses at 6 90 am and 8 15 am, High Mass Benediction, Rosary, and special times. St Mary Catholic at Central Ave under Rev Sylvester Huser lists Masses 8:59 am, 11:30 am, Weekday Mass 7 am, Rosary and Benediction Fridays.
The Rev Panui W Gialembiewski leads weekday masses at 7 am with 11:30 am service and evening devotions. High Mass benediction at 9:30 am, and Friday devotions include Rosary and Benediction at 7:30 pm at S14 Eighth Ave.
The Salvation Army Citadel at South Canal Street lists services led by Capt Kenneth D Sharp with 9:45 am school, 11 am worship, 6:45 pm young people, 7:30 pm open air, 8 pm salvation meeting. Garfield Mission at 1404 Garfield Street offers Sunday school at 10 am, worship at 6 pm, young people's at 6:30 pm, and Wednesday service at 7:30 pm.
Finley Ave and Persh St church school 10 am. Clella Stamper supervises. Friday prayer at 7 pm.
A Miltonville church bulletin shows Sunday school at 6 am and Friday service in the evening. Details are limited but indicate regular weekly religious activities.
The First Evangelical Brethren Church at Gaize Baltimore Street lists Sunday school at 9 38 am morning service at 19 30 am Christian Endeavor at 6 30 pm and Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 pm led by Dr R Turner pastor.
The Rev James H. Riley presides at Maple Park Evangelical United Brethren 3109 Ilinow Ave with Sunday school at 9:30 am worship at 10:30 am Youth Fellowship at 6:30 pm and Evening worship at 7:36 pm.
The notice lists events at Seventh Day Church on North Broad with Pastor Orvel Canada. It mentions a robbery school incident, a church service at 1 30 p m, a missionary meeting, Barna com, and YMCA. Friday schedule includes 8 15 p m events.
Maj and Mrs Fordyce lead at 1 Second Ave with duties as commanding officers. Sunday school at 10 am, rail service at 3 pm, evening worship at 7 pm. Wednesday cottage prayer at 7 pm.
The Rev J H Burnett leads Sunday school at 4:30 p m with Sunday evening service at 7 p m Wednesday and Saturday services also at 7 p m
The Church of God announces a Saturday worship session led by Mr. Jake Lewis at 7:30 p.m. An earlier daily service is noted for 5:17 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., with mention of a weekday vigil.
Church of God on 1th Ave Lincoln St announces Elder T G Stone as pastor Sunday school at 9 45 morning worship at 11 Young People service 3 pm evening worship 7 pm
Morning service at 10 30 a m and evangelistic service at 7 30 p m are listed for Four Square Church located at 24 Clinton Street. The brief notice provides service times without additional details.
The Rev Mutual Burton leads services and activities at Friendship Baptist Church. Day school and morning worship at 1130 am. BYP U at 6 390 pm. Evening service at 7 pm. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 pm.
The Full Gospel Tabernacle at 2710 North Verity Parkway led by Rev. W Sullivan lists Sunday school in the morning and morning worship followed by an evening evangelistic service at 7 p.m. A Pentecostal youth group meets Saturday at 7 30 p.m. Midweek prayer is Wednesday.
The Rev Huston Ki leads morning worship at 11 a m with other services listed including 3 pm YPU 6 pm Evangelistic service and 7 30 pm evening worship at the church in the religious notices.
The Rev Nettie R Diets presides at Faith Mission Garfield Street with Sunday school at 930 am morning worship at 1030 am and evening service at 730 pm. A Thursday midweek prayer gathering is scheduled for 745 am.
The Rev. W C E Ballinger presides at Amanda church with Methodist services. Worship starts at 9 15 am followed by Sunday school at 10 15 am.
The Rev. Aeron M. Sprague leads worship at 11 am on Sunday with a Youth Fellowship gathering at 7 pm. The announcements reflect a church calendar and activities at the Alupball Presbyterian congregation.
Pastor LK Crepk announces Sunday worship at 1 a.m. for morning service and at 7 p.m. for evening service at Staye Joseph Cari. Local parishioners welcomed to attend.
Franklin C and the Rev A star lead opening church service at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday with 8:45 Iowa township session and 7:30 p.m. programs.
The Rev J D Nisen, pastor, leads services at Jacksonburg and Pleasant Bridger U B churches. Sunday school and preaching alternate. services at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Sundays.
Idle school noted with Daniel Campbell and Dr. S A Livingston listed among attendees. Morning worship at 11 and youth program planned. evening service at 6 15 p m with Wednesday prayer at 7 p m.
Poasttown Community Church in Peasttown announces morning worship at 1045 a.m led by pastor Chester Nelton. A Young Peoples service is scheduled for 4 p.m. local time.
In Trenton Ohio the church lists Sunday services at 9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. with Sunday school. Missionary society meets first Thursday, Women’s Society second Thursday, and Young People’s Society fourth Thursday.
Sponten, O. North Miami St Trenton Nazare Church lists regular worship 9:39 am Sunday morning, 10:30 am NYPS, 7 pm evening service, 7:30 pm Wednesday prayer under Rev. A M Wilson.
Rev Van Green leads Sunday worship at Union Chapel with morning service at 1030 AM. Sunday school and youth fellowship follow. Evening service at 6 PM. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 PM. Kiester Road route U S Rowte mentioned.
The text notes KU B CHURCH in Weert with Reverend Q E Tracy as pastor and mentions morning worship and Sunday School led by Kelly Bashford.
Mt Pleasant Baptist Church one mile north of Peasttown on State Route 4 hosts Divine worship at 10 45 am led by Minister Eiden A Huchison.
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