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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1949
Page
3
A sermon-style discussion links Psalm 23 with John’s Good Shepherd imagery and Romans eight. It argues that faith in Christ, as the ultimate refuge and source of love, remains the sure fact of life in the atomic age and urges living with the Christ of the New Testament.
Oakland Presbyterian Church opens its school at 9 15 a m with William Van Guel pen conducting the opening. Rev Richard E Moore will deliver the sermon The Personal Touch at 10 30 a m. The choir directed by Carl Hov el. Clipper Club to hold its first fall meeting Tuesday evening. Choir rehearsal Wednesday at 7 p m session meeting at 8 p m.
St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed plans a 10 15 a m sermon by Rev Harold H Jung on launching out in the deep A 915 Bible school devotional led by Robert Hoppe based on Jesus and the Psalms with the Memory Selection The stone which the builders reject ed is become the head of the corner Members should bring credentials from other schools Any church activities include Wednesday meetings for choir practice council gathering and catechetical instruction for sixth graders in preparation for Confirmation
Sunday school at the Church of the Brethren assembles at 10 a.m. After the morning class session the entire school will travel to Arm Co Park for the annual church school. Enrolled attendants are urged to attend. At 10:45 the school closes and cars depart for the park. No evening services scheduled.
The Monroe United Presbyterian Church hosts a Bible School at 9:30 a.m. on Sundays with the study Jesus as previewed in the Psalms. Morning worship at 10:40 features a welcome and sermon on Viewing Jesus Every Day. Youth and adult classes begin at 7:30 p.m.. song service at 8:15 followed by the minister's sermon. Loyal Daughters meet with Mary Morris on Wednesday. prayer meeting at 7. choir rehearsal at 8. Session meets Monday at 8.
Jehovah's Witnesses announce Bible study sessions at Kingdom Hall 2304 Central Ave. Sunday 7 30 p m using Watchtower as study aid. Tuesday 8 p m study with Kingdom is at Hand aid. Thursday 7 30 p m service meeting followed by school activities.
New Hope Baptist holds Sunday school at 9 30 a m with the lesson Jesus and the Psalms Morning worship starts at 10 45 featuring the senior choir and Gospel Chorus Dr S C Richards will preach The Only Foundation B Y P U begins at 6 p m with evening worship at 7 30 p m Gospel Chorus again provides music Rev Robert Huggins delivers the sermon Masters of Harmony Quartet of Cincinnati performs a 3 p m program At church public is invited
The Sun day school at 9 30 a m will study Jesus in Gethsemane. Wayne Dunn Sr will preach at 10 20 a m. Paul Brown directs song practice at 7 p m and presents the 7 45 p m sermon. Midweek prayer is Wednesday at 7 p m. All men meet today at 6 p m for a church business meeting.
The Lutheran congregation of the lower Miami Valley holds its 28th annual mass meeting at the Butler County Fair Grounds with services at 10 30 a m Dr H G Schmidt conducting the morning service A lecture and rally service at 2 30 p m a picnic basket dinner at noon No services or Sunday school planned at Bethlehem church
Calvary Methodist Church will present outstanding religious movies monthly from this month through June. This Sunday at 7 30 p m Salt Of The Earth and None More Commandment will be shown. Salt Of The Earth tells evangelism and stewardship themes while One More Commandment is a drama by Emma Lert. On September 18 Youth For The Kingdom will be shown at 7 30 p m, presented by the Methodist Sou Fellowship. The public is invited.
Sunday school convenes at 2 30 p m with classes for all ages Mrs W H Starr is superintendent Our Lord Credentials will be the sermon by the Rev S F Williams at 3 15 p m Youth For Christ service will be held Saturday at 7 30 p m
First Methodist Church will observe Recognition Sunday for the Women’s Society of Christian Service at the 10 30 service with special seating for officers. Rev Kenneth S Learey to speak on Mary The guest soloist will be Tom Giles. Nursery provided in Beginners room Enrollment Sundays for church school meet at 9 30 a m J F Mills superintendent First fall meeting of the official board Sunday at 4 pm followed by a church lawn picnic All board members and families invited Institute Echoes will be heard at Youth Fellowship meeting Sunday at 6 26 pm Teens and Twenties invited Bring Chautauqua pictures Activities this week include Church School Board of Education meeting Tuesday 7 30 pm Temple Chorus Choir dinner and rehearsal and W S C S Circle meetings as scheduled.
Ascension Episcopal Church announces an 8 am Holy Communion, Sunday school at 9 30 am led by R Q Millan, and 11 am sermon by Rev S Hughes Garvin on Know Your Brothers The Quakers. Guild meeting moved to Sept 29 with speaker Nancy Neill. Quiet Day for Dayton Region women Sept 13 at St Pauls Oakwood conducted by Rev Campbell Gray. Vestry meets Monday 7 30 pm Vincent Society hosts School Days Sept 15. Notify reservations by Sept 10.
First E U B Church announces worship at 10 30 am with choir returning after summer. Dr E R Turner will preach on Steadfastness in Faith and Consecration. Sunday School starts 9 30 am Youth Fellowship meets 6 30 pm in Sun Shine Circle Room. Gleaners Class and Mrs R A Hill's Class meet 7 30 pm Tuesday. Miami Conference session begins Tuesday 9 30 am at Camp Miami Germantown with morning and afternoon singing Wednesday and Thursday.
Church announcements must reach the Church Editor by Thursday afternoon for publication. Submissions may be mailed or delivered by courier to ensure timely printing.
Calvary Methodist Church sets 9 15 a m Sunday school and 10 30 a m worship with Rev Fletcher E Shoup sermon Living Joyfully. James Weir will sing. Chautauqua reports read. At 7 30 p m two films One More Commandment and Salt of the Earth shown. Youth Dinner moved to September 18. reservations through Catherine Hillard.
First Presbyterian sets 10 45 am service at First Church with Athens Interchurch Youth Choir 65 voices directed by Mrs Don D Tullis. Interim pastor Dr Don D Tullis delivers Lift That Load sermon text Galatians 6 5 9 30. Adult Bible Class by Wade E Miller. Deacons meet after service. Taxis and Jay Hr Ay meet at Yankee Road Circle with Mrs Norval Diver Tuesday 2 30 pm.
Second Baptist Church lists Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. led by W. C. Herndon with the lesson “Jesus and the Psalms.” Morning worship at 11 includes devotions by deacons and Gospel Chorus. Pastor T. M. Campbell preaches “The Ignorant Professor” at 7:30 p.m. Official board meets Monday, Pastor's Aid Class Tuesday, choir No. 2 rehearse Wednesday, Gospel Chorus rehearsal Thursday, church membership business Friday.
The Church of the Nazarene lists 9:30 a.m. Sunday school and 7:30 p.m. worship with Rev. M. E. Clay delivering the evangelistic message. Youth services, N.Y.P.S. led by Ralph Kindred, and Juniors supervised by Mrs. Beulah Griggs are noted. Rev. William F. Clay of Coshocton Ohio starts a revival series next Monday at 7:30 p.m. each evening through the week.
Philips Chapel CME led by J E Harley at 10 am Sunday school and 11 am morning worship under Rev Hayes. Rev R L Robinson of Union Baptist to preach at 3:30 pm, Gospel Chorus to perform at 8 pm. Dinner served 1 pm to 5 pm.
New Era Sunday school convenes at 9 15 a m with the superintendent in charge. The lesson titled Jesus and the Psalms. Missionary Society devotional at 10 45 a m Rev Joseph Pate delivering the sermon at 11 a m. Evening service at 7 30 p m. Monday Willing Workers Club and Star Light Club meet at 7 p m. Junior choir rehearsal Tuesday 4 30 p m then senior choir 6 30 p m. Midweek prayer service 7 p m Wednesday Missionary Society 6 30 p m Thursday.
Christian Science lesson for Sunday September 11 1949 centers on Substance with Golden Text from First Corinthians and citations from Hebrews by Mary Baker Eddy. The Handwriting on the Wall will be the Church of the Air program topic broadcasting at 10 30 a m over WKRC.
The First Church Of Christ resumes its fall schedule with Bible school at 9 15 a m and morning worship at 10 30 a m Rev Brock will preach on Faith Knows Rev J R Compton pastor of Wehrman Ave Disciples Church Cincinnati and wife will speak at the Sarah Thompson Missionary Society meeting Tuesday evening at Mrs J B Gividen 2305 Christel Ave Men of the church are invited.
First Church of God announces Sunday school at 9 30 a.m with bus routes to Mayfield Maple Park Clifton Farms Veteran s Village and Buena Vista at 9 10 a.m. A revival begins at 10 35 a.m led by Rev N K Powell of Butler Pa a radio evangelist with daily broadcasts on seven stations. He attends one week with staff including an organist. Admission is free and services are funded by free will offerings with evening services at 7 45 p m through Sunday September.
First Baptist Church plans school at 9:30 a.m. under Alva Taylor. Morning worship at 10:40 a.m. with Rev. John S. Parr. Amamia Class picnic at 6:15 p.m. Monday at Ver ity Golf House. Elsie Pratt Circle meets 8 p.m. with Mrs. Ben Kitchen. Boy Scouts meet Tuesday 7 p.m. Ann Judson Circle meets 8 p.m. with Mrs. O. A. Albaugh. Kids choir rehearse Wednesday 4:15, girls choir 6:30. Prayer service 7:30, senior choir rehearsal 8 p.m. Thursday Council of Churches meets 7:30.
Union Baptist Church under superintendent Miss Annette Moore will lead Sunday school with classes studying Jesus and the Psalms. Rev. Charles Moore serves as guest speaker at 3:30 p.m. at Philips Chapel C. M. E. Church, delivering Has the City Defeated You? The Young People’s service is set for 6:30 p.m.
Mr Zion Monroe Smith superintendent presides at 9 30 a m worship with deacons directing morning service and music by the junior and senior choirs led by Mrs Augusta Knox The Rev F H Hampton pastor preaches Hold Fast that Which is Good B Y P U meets at 6 30 p m with Willie Bankston president Evening service at 8 o m with Willie Bankston presiding sermon by the pastor
Liberty Township hosts the Bethany Church annual fall festival this evening featuring a country store and various booths. The cafeteria opens from 5 to 8 p.m.
Local churches list weekly services and meeting times. First Baptist, Grace Baptist, Mt. Zion Baptist, New Era Baptist, New Hope Baptist, LU. BF. Club, Second Baptist, Union Baptist, Greek Orthodox, and Miltonville Outpost share Sunday school at 9:30 to 10:00 a.m. and morning worship around 10:45 a.m. Additional evening services, BYPU, and midweek prayers are noted.
Central Church of Christ at 1104 First Ave led by Pastor Francis Scheffler holds Bible school at 9:30 am and services at 10:30 am and 7:20 pm with Wednesday prayer at 7:30 pm Crusaders for Christ meet Saturday at 7:30 pm. Church of Christ at 405 Gideon Road Wayne Dunn Sr minister conducts Bible study 9:30 am Sunday worship 10:20 am communion every Sunday 11:30 am, singing practice 7:45 pm, evening worship 7:45 pm, midweek Bible study Wednesday 7:00 pm. First Church of Christ at 1914 First Ave with Rev W D Greek, Bible school 9:15 am, morning worship 10:30 am, Wednesday prayer 7:00 pm.
The Church offers Sunday school at 9 30 am and services at 11 am. A testimonial meeting is scheduled Wednesday at 8 am. The reading room is open daily except Sundays and holidays from 1 30 to 4 pm at 2000 Central Ave.
First Church of God Crawford Logan Dr R C Caudill pastor hosts church school at 9 30 am morning worship 10 30 am evening worship 7 30 pm Wednesday prayer 7 0 pm Church of God Tabernacle 3031 Yankee Rd Rev C T Walters pastor offers Sunday school 9 45 am morning worship 10 45 am youth cot as oy 45 pm evangelistic service 7 30 pm Wednesday prayer 7 30 pm Meadowlawn Church of God 1628 Smith St Rev F B Cummins pastor Sunday school 9 45 am morning worship 10 45 am youth fellowship 6 30 pm evangelistic service 7 50 pm Wednesday prayer 7 30 pm cottage prayer meeting Saturday 7 30 pm
The Church of the Brethren at 705 Moore Street lists Sunday school at 10 a.m. morning worship at 11 a.m. Bible study and worship at 7 p.m. on Sundays and Wednesday prayer at 7 p.m. led by Rev. C. W. Warstler.
The Church of Ascension on Mc Gee Ave and Park Dr lists rector Rev. Hughes Garvin. Services include Holy Communion at 8:00 a.m., church school at 9:30 a.m., sermon at 11:00 a.m., Young People's Fellowship at 7:00 p.m., Ascension Junior League at 7:00 p.m., Men's Club first Monday, Women’s Guild second Tuesday, and Vincent Society third Thursday.
The St Pauls Evangelical and Reform Church at 114 South Broad Street led by Rev Harold H Jung offers Bible school at 9:15 a m worship at 10:15 a m Wednesday Girls Choir at 6:30 p m Senior Choir at 7:30 p m and Saturday catechetical instruction at 9:30 a m.
The Rev J D Nisewonder will deliver The Psalm of the Sheep at Pleasant Ridge morning worship at 9 30. A large picture will be unveiled by the Willing Workers Class for the church. Sunday school meets at 10 15 with James Crout superintendent. Jacksonburg Sunday school begins at 9 30 with Desmond Stamper and Florence Wilson as superintendents. Morning worship and sermon at 10 30. Miami annual conference assembles Tuesday at 9 at Camp Miami Germantown.
The Zion Sunday school will be at 9:38 a m followed by morning worship at 10:30 a m A film Book of Tomorrow will be shown instead of a sermon A social will be held in the parish hall Monday evening.
The Beth Sholom Congregation at 1410 First Ave lists Friday night service at 8 pm Saturday service at 6 30 am Sunday school at 10 am Hebrew school daily 4 to 6 pm Monday through Thursday.
The notice lists Church school at 9 30 am morning worship at 10 45 am Zion League at 6 30 pm and evening worship at 7 30 pm at 2025 Logan Ave for the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Bethlenem Evangelical Lutheran at 21L1 So Broad St Hugo G Schmidt pastor with Sunday school at 9 15 am morning worship 10 30 am evening worship 7 30 pm Ladies Society first Thursday 2 30 pm Brotherhood second Wednesday pm Luther League first Wednesday 7 30 pm Zion United Lutheran 1014 First Ave Charles P Cressman supply pastor Sunday school 9 45 am sermon 10 45 am
Church listings show Bethel AMF at 1017 Columbia Ave with Rev R E Taster and service times including Sunday school 9:30, morning worship 11, Christian Endeavor 6:30, evening worship 7:30, and midweek prayer. Calvary Methodist at 11 South Broad St led by Rev Fletcher E Shoup offers Sunday school 9:15, morning worship 10:30, Christian Endeavor 6, evening worship 7:30. First Methodist at 126 South Broad St under Rev Kenneth Learey lists Sunday school 9:30, morning worship 10:30, Children's Church 10:30, Teens and Twenties at 6:25, plus Wednesday choir and church night. Phillips Chapel Colored Methodist at 615 Ninth Ave with Rev Moses J Hayes has Sunday school 10, morning worship 11, evening worship 7.
The Rev M E Clay leads Sunday school at 6:00 AM and morning worship at 10:30 AM at 1701 Columbia Ave. NYPS gathers at 6:30 PM, evangelistic service at 7:00 PM, and Wednesday midweek service at 7:30 PM.
Bethlehem Temple First Pentecostal in 1219 Young Street lists Elder C Holiday as pastor with prayer at 6 a.m. Sunday school at 10 a.m. morning worship at 11:30 a.m. and afternoon and evening services. Altar prayer and testimony at 7:30 p.m. Lakeside Church of God at 2010 Clayton Street with Rev. D A Bigas as pastor holds Sunday school at 10 a.m. morning worship at 11 a.m. evening evangelistic service at 6 p.m. Wednesday prayer at 7:30 p.m. and Friday Young People's at 7:30 p.m.
Avalon Cumberland Presbyterian at 2711 North Verity Parkway with pastor G F Carter holds Bible school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 45 Christian Endeavor at 6 30 evening worship at 7 30 and Wednesday prayer. First Presbyterian at First Ave and Main St led by Dr D D Tullis offers Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 45 and Young People's at 5 45. Mayfield Cumberland Presbyterian at Sheffield and Plymouth Streets led by Rev Frank E Sowards holds Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 45 evening worship at 7 30 and Wednesday prayer at 7 30.
Oakland Presbyterian on Woodlawn Ave and Garfield St lists Rev Richard E. Moore as pastor. Sunday school at 9:15 am, morning worship 10:30 am, Christian Endeavor 6:30 pm, Wednesday choir 7 pm, deacons meeting 8 pm.
The Rev Colin H Campbell is pastor at United Presbyterian Church. Sunday school meets at 9 30 am and morning worship at 10 30 am Y P C gathers at 6 30 pm Wednesday prayer is at 7 45 pm
Religious notices list weekday and weekend Mass times for Holy Trinity Catholic, St John Roman Catholic, St Mary Catholic, and St Peter Claver Catholic. Messrs McNary Oberlander Huser Golembiewski are pastors or assistants. services include Low Masses 6:30 am to 11:30 am, High Masses, Benediction, Rosary, and Friday devotions.
Citadel on South Canal Street lists Sunday School 9 45 a m worship 11 a m Young People 6 45 p m open air service 7 30 p m salvation meeting 8 p m Wednesday prayer 8 p m Garfield Mission at 1404 Garfield Street holds Sunday School 10 a m worship 6 30 p m Young People 6 p m Wednesday service 7 30 p m Rolling Mill Park Outpost at Finley Avenue and Pershing Street overseen by Mrs Clella Stamper offers church school 10 a m and Friday prayer 8 p m
Church notices list service times and pastors. First Evangelical Unite Brethren at Baltimore Street under Dr Turner offers Sunday school 9 98 am and worship 10 30 am with evening services and midweek prayer. Maple Park United Brethren at 31 Avenue led by Rev James H Riley lists Sunday school 9 30 am worship 10 30 am youth 6 30 pm and evening 7 30 pm.
At 48 North Broad Street Elder Orvel Canada presides. Sabbath school at 1 30 pm and church service plus a Missionary Meeting in Barnits room MC A Friday at 6 15 p m.
A compact roster of area church activities. Multiple congregations list weekly service times Sunday school morning worship and evening programs, with pastors named for American Rescuer Workers, Church of God, Four Square, Friendship Baptist, Full Gospel Tabernacle and others across Mab and nearby streets.
A compilation of church listings in Monroe and Trenton areas shows pastors and weekly timetables. BLUEBALL PRESBYTERIAN led by Rev Byron H Sprague with Sunday school at 10, worship at 11, Youth Fellowship at 7. MONROE METHODIST led by Rev W E Ballinger with Sunday school 9:30, worship 10:30, owning worship 10:30, Youth fellowship 7:30. TRENTON MENNONITE and NAZARENE churches present Sunday school and morning worship times, plus midweek meetings and societies. UNION CHAPEL E U B notes services and youth sessions with evening worship.
West Elkton Ohio parish of the Rev Doran Robling holds services every Sunday at 9 a m with Sunday school at 10 a m.
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