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Newspaper
Mt Vernon Register News
Location
Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1962
Page
3
Christian Science Church invites attendance every Sunday with 1:00 a.m. services and a sermon on Christian Science. Nursery operates during the 11:00 a.m. service, Sunday School runs at 9:45 a.m. for pupils up to age 20. Prenary Testimony Meeting at 7:00 p.m. Reading Room open 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday.
Church at 1215 South Tenth Street lists Elder John Lane as acting pastor. Sunday School at 9 45 with Sister Evelyn Vann as superintendent. Morning service at 11 30 led by Elder Turners. Evening services at 7 30 with Elder Turner in charge. Mid week prayer and preaching by Sister Friday with Wednesday night services.
Corner 12th and Bell Streets worship times listed for Friendship Free Will Baptist Church with Melvin Cathout as pastor. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Arthur Hogue superintendent. Sunday services at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m.
William P. Seibert pastors the Church of God on 15th Street with Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. led by Bernard Bone and Bob Peterson, morning worship at 10:30 a.m. featuring a sermon Behold Your God and a duet by Mr. and Mrs. John Boyer, CGYF at 6:30 p.m., Evening worship at 7:30 p.m. Week events include Board of Trustees at 7:30 p.m. Thursday prayer hour moved from Wednesday to Thursday at 7:30 p.m. WMS meeting Thursday 10 a.m. and WMS Board at Mrs. Earl Hayes’s home Friday at 7:30 p.m.
The Wesley Methodist Church at 801 South 12th Street lists services with Pastor A B Clodfelder. Morning worship at 9:30, Sunday classes at 10:30 led by Harry McGuire, Deaf service at 2:00 p m, Senior WYF at 6:30, evening worship with Holy Communion at 7:30. Tuesday Dorcas Class social. Wednesday prayer service. choir rehearsal. Thursday Methodist Men's meeting led by Howard Cantway.
Evangelical United Brethren Church led by Pastor Earl F. Michels announces morning worship at 9 30 a m Sunday School at 10 30 a m with Ed win Berry as superintendent and Mrs Beverly Page supervising the Children's Department Evening worship follows at 7 30 p m Mid week prayer service is Wednesday at 7 30 p m.
The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at 20th and Casey Ralph Rockett presents church services led by Pastor Rockett. Church School at 9:30 a.m. directed by Fred Lowery, morning worship at 10:30 a.m. with speaker George Wolfe, evening worship at 7:30 p.m. Candle Light Communion Service conducted by Fred Lowery, prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. conducted by George Wolfe.
The First Presbyterian Church at 2424 Broadway lists a 8:00 a.m. men’s breakfast at L and N Café and a 10:00 a.m. worship with The Chancel and Westminster choirs performing Christ of the Upward Way. Guest minister Rev James Simms from the Methodist Conference of Southern Illinois speaks. Sunday School and classes scheduled. junior camp plans to Little Grassy Lake. Meetings and choir rehearsals in the evening.
Sunday School at 10 00 am led by Jorval Smith superintendent. Morning worship at 11 00 am with a pastor message. Evening services at 730 pm with pastor message and special singing and prayer for the sick. Thursday night at 730 pm prayer and praise service led by Ray Marlow and Philbert Beppler bringing the message.
Christ Gospel Chapel at 1102 Warren Ave lists Pastor George H. Shelton. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning worship 10:45 a.m. Evangelistic service 7:30 p.m. Rev. Arthur Kern to deliver the evening message. Bible study Wednesday 7:30 p.m. at 12th and Jones St home of Mr. Wilmore. Transportation line CH 2-4238.
East Side Missionary Baptist Church at 4th and Casey led by Rev. Vernon Dodson lists Sunday school 9:30 am and morning worship 9:45 with the Lord's Supper to follow, Training Union 6:30 pm, Evening service 7:30 pm with special singing. Next week the Sunbeam Band meets Monday at 4 pm, W M S Tuesday 1:30 pm, regular church business Wednesday 7:30 pm, Jr G A Thursday 4 pm, Intermediate G A Friday 4 pm.
Calvary Apostolic announces Sunday school at 9 45 with John R Capps. Sept morning worship at 1 15 Rev Edward Dillman of Ziegler Ju will preach for us in morning and evening. Evening evangelistic service at 7 30 Midweek prayer meeting and Bible study Wednesday at 7 30 Young People Friday outing to Marian Tennyson for transport details contact night Ferne Clyffe State Park is the planned event.
Bible school at 9 30 a m for all ages. Communion and worship at 10 30 a m. Evening service 7 30 p m. Wayne Tate guest speaker at both services. Dorcas Mission Circle 19 meets at Doris Harmon’s home July 3 7 30 p m. Men’s Fellowship July 6 7 p m with Bob Shell as guest speaker.
The First Pentecostal Church Bethel at 10044 South 10th Street lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m with Robt Dulaney superintendent, morning worship at 11 00 a m led by Pastor ACE Summers, vesper service at 7 45 p m, special music, and a fellowship meeting Section 3 on Monday 7 30 p m plus Bible class Thursday 7 45 p m
Morrison pastor J Bundy invites parishioners to 9 30 Sunday worship with guest Rev A F Foster from Marion Illinois delivering the message. Sunday school at 10 30 features classes for all ages led by Elmer Hopper and Ed sward Pressgrove. Evening service at 7 30 with Foster. Midweek prayer 7 30 Bible study 8. Youth Fellowship Thursday 7 30 led by Darrel King and Shirley Pressgrove.
Pavey’s Chapel C M E Church at 12th and Newby with Rev R A Britton. Sunday school 9 30 with Aline Williams Supt. Morning worship 10 45 with music by the Senior Junior and Angel Choir. Evening 7 30. Church conference Monday 7 2. Senior Choir rehearsal Tuesday 7 30. Bible study prayer meeting Thursday 7 30. Lydia Circle meeting Thursday 7 30. Angel Choir rehearsal Saturday 2 00 and Junior Choir rehearsal 3 00.
Sunday services begin at 9 30 with Sunday school led by Carl Duncan and worship at 10 35 featuring Pastor sermons and Youth choir directed by Ed Funkhouser. Nursery care available. Afternoon Training Union at 1 30, 7 30 evening worship, 8 00 Associational Mission Board meeting at Ham s Grove. Midweek prayer and Bible study 7 30, Sunbeam Band and Junior G A 1 30, Helen Shearer circle meets led by Vera Hays, Saturday 8 00 youth meeting at Woodlawn with Rev Edward Mayfield message.
Summersville Baptisy at 1100 Fairfield Road led by Pastor Edward Mayfield. Sunday school at 9:30 with Earl Green. morning worship at 10:40. Training Union at 6:30 directed by Geo Voyles. W M S meets Tuesday 7:30 PM led by Betty Sledge. Wednesday evening 7:20 PM church activities.
Evening worship and Holy Communion schedule at Trinity Episcopal with Father Gerald McGovern as celebrant and topics in sermons. Park Avenue Baptist lists Everett Lemay as pastor and Wayne Reynolds as music director with Sunday school and worship services. Activities include youth choir, GA meetings, deacons planning council, and associations meeting at Hams Grove.
Corner of 11th and Jordan in First Free Will Baptist Church. Pastor Paul Sulcer leads Morning Worship at 10 45 with adult choir singing. Sunday School at 9 30 supervised by Henry Buskool and Sterling Dodson. Evening Worship at 7 30 with adult choir. Monday Loyal Workers Social in Educational Building. Wednesday GTA Girls and Prayer dismissed. Friday Monthly board meeting in Educational Building and adult choir practice at 7 30 led by Jack Henry.
The My Vernon Rescue Mission lists weekly stewardship roles with Leo Harlow as superintendent and daily assignments for Sunday through Saturday including Mission Group and named individuals such as Clarence Coats Rev Filmer Tice Othalow Leffler Roy Johnson and Irvin Brookman at 11 South 10th Street.
William Marle Griffiths leads morning worship at nine thirty with Mrs Kotter at the organ. The minister's subject is The Pursuit for Happiness. Holy Communion observed. Bible School at 10:30 led by Mrs Wiley Ford with classes for all ages. delegates depart Tuesday for the National Convention in Westerville Ohio. Choir practice Wednesday at eight.
The First General Baptist Church at 10th and Perkins Ave lists Sunday School at 9 45 with teacher William Phelps and a preaching service at 7 30 led by Sister Ruth Ann Phelps. Wednesday service is also at 7 30 local time.
Old Union Missionary Baptist Church lists Sam McCoy as supply pastor. Sunday School at 9 30 a m with Frank Purcell superintendent Merritt Green song leader Mary Clark pianist. Evening worship at 8 00 p m. Wednesday prayer meeting and business meeting at 8 00.
A state missionary program will be held Sunday July 8 at Shiloh Baptist Church located at Eleventh and Vaught at 3 00 p m Music will be provided by Southern Airs Mt Vernon Gospel Chorus C M E choir and other singers The principal speaker will be Mrs E H Klein of Oakland.
Southside Baptist Church at 15th and Fisher's Lane led by Pastor Russell Monroe offers Sunday School at 9:30 with Henry Jones and worship at 10:30. BTU directed by Orval Benthall at 6:30. Nursing home service Sundays at 1:30. W M U meets Mondays at 7:30 and a regular business meeting is scheduled for Wednesdays at 7:30.
Morning worship at 9 30 a m with sermon Our Program Of National Defense by Dr Hartman. Anthem How Beautiful Upon The Mountain by Adult Choir. Church School at 10 30 a m with graded classes. Evening worship and Bible study at 7 p m. 8 p m Official Board meeting. Thursday 1 15 p m Executive Board Woman's Society 2 p m General meeting Worship leader Mrs Jack Garrison program The Church and Todays Students. Adult Choir rehearsal 7 30 p m.
A church calendar lists a 9 30am worship including Holy Communion with nursery, 10 30am church school led by Raymond Van Horn Sr, 6pm junior and senior MYF meetings, 7 30pm evening service sermon The Brooks by the Way, 8 30pm Official Board meeting, Tuesday commissions meeting and mid week service, Thursday choir rehearsal and Women's Society meeting with guest speaker Terry Marlin.
Roose velt Armstrong lessons followed by Bible School at 9 30 led by Arnold Ross superintendent G Vann assistant. Mothers conduct 11 00 service with music 11 15 by Sr and dr choir directed by Jesse Johnson. Sermons 11 45 by Rev Fuqua. Evening worship 7 30 with covenant reading testimonials and Lord's Supper observance Ushers and teachers meetings announce church events.
Eighth and Jordan church led by Pastor Eugene L Holcomb hosts morning worship at 10 with a sermon The Value of Freedom Christ and music by the adult choir directed by Harry Dunham. Sunday school at 11 10 Supt John Kent nursery available. Tuesday 7 pm Men’s Club barbecue at State Game Farm reservations Chestnut lines.
Casey Avenue Baptist Church moves to First and Casey in Carle Tennyson with services this Sunday July 1 Sunday School 9 30 a m Supt Herman Sanders Classes Morning worship 10 30 a m Pastor Casey Avenue new homecoming with basket lunch noon Bus Hart family to attend afternoon services special singing scheduled Bro Glen Pasley reads singing and Bro Richard Mullinax leads Training Union 6 30 p m Evening service 7 30 p m
The notice lists a church at Logan Street and Twenty-First with Rev. James Franks preaching at 10:30 Sunday service and a full week of activities. The calendar includes Sunday school at 9:30, training union at 6:30, evening worship at 7:30, deacon and trustees meetings, Bible classes, and associational mission meeting, plus July camps for GA and YWA groups.
The First Church of the Nazarene on 11th and Perkins lists 9:30 Sunday school led by Tom Elliston, 10:40 morning worship with Rev. Roy Van Horn as preacher, 6:45 youth services led by Glenda Stanley, 7:30 evening service with singspiration, and 7:30 Wednesday missionary service. Rev i Buckner of China Inland Missions will show China work pictures. Junior boys camp begins Monday July 9 with free transportation.
West Salem Methodist Church on Ashley Road U S Route 460 in Clair Clark minister. Church school at 9 00 am with Promotion Day and nursery care. Morning worship at 10 00 am Youth Fellowship at 6 00 pm with Mrs W L Bethard and Mr and Mrs C J Lowry as counselors. Evening service at 7 30 pm.
Belle Rive church bulleted program includes Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. led by Melvin Larson and Verne Ratliff, morning worship at 11:00 a.m., Training Union at 7:00 p.m. with Elenora Williamson directing, evening worship at 8:00 p.m., and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 8:00 p.m. A June 30 Youth Quarterly meeting is set for 8:06 p.m. with Maurice Paxton as speaker.
Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church in Glen Johnson outlines a Sunday schedule with 9:30 a.m. Sunday School led by Bro. Willis Martin and 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship with pastor preaching and Sis Thelma Crider at the piano. The Lord’s Supper will be observed after the morning service. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting and a business meeting follow, with officer elections for the coming year.
Co-Pastors CHURCH OF BETHESDA H. E. BURRIS and RICHARD SMOTTS announce revival services starting Saturday with evangelist Rev Dean Turner of Cincinnati Ohio. Sunday 10:00 a m Sunday School 11:00 a m morning worship 7:30 p m evangelistic service led by Turner. Congregational singing by David Ivy and various groups. Services for coming week to be announced.
Faith E Church at 1600 Isabella hosts a 7 30 confessional service before Holy Communion. 8 45 Sunday School and Bible classes led by Carl Mauer Sunday School Supt Loven Richard Asst Supt Patty Higgins organist. 9 50 Divine Worship with Linda Goss as organist. Sermon title Communicants as Preachers based on 1 Corinthians 11 26. Holy Communion will be celebrated.
The Central Church of Christ at Tenth and North Street lists services and activities led by Minister Herbert J. Wilson and Associate Dale Adams. With evening organ meditations, youth and junior offerings, and an attendance contest between Mt. Vernon Central and West Frankfort Bible School, the notice covers meetings through Wednesday and a men’s retreat at West Frankfort Camp.
Meadowbrook Church of Christ at 840 Meadowbrook Road lists 9:30 Bible school led by M A She horn, 10:30 Communion and preaching, 7:30 evening preaching, and 7:30 Wednesday prayer meeting and Bible study. An Jefferson County Christian Association meeting with guest speaker Pearl Willis of Flora Tl is set for Saturday July 7 at Meadow Brook. Gene Mar law presiding.
Liberty Liberty Zion and Hope Well Methodist Church notes list morning worship at 9 30 and 11 00 with Sunday School at 10 15 and 10 00 respectively Marvin Dagey Elmer Hart and Jack Bigley serve as Superintendents and on duty for prayer meetings Tue Thu evenings official board and Bible study follow services, with Jr and Sr business meetings after worship.
Vance Walker, pastor at Boyd Pentecostal Church, invites all ages to Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and a fellowship meeting on Sunday July 1 with a basket dinner at noon. Evening service at 7:30 features special music and the pastor’s message. Bible study Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. topic In Light of Prophecy. Saturday 7:30 p.m. song service with prayers for the sick.
Rev Ruth Hayes of Glad Tidings Pentecostal Church West Frankfort UK will speak at Calvary Apostolic Church Youth service Friday night June 29 located at the corner of 25th and Jones streets.
Dix Union Chapel Methodist announces Sunday schedule with Rosemary Torre as pastor. Sunday school at 10:15 am led by J T Warren and Roy Kelley assistant. morning worship at 11:15. evening service at 7:00 pm. Commission members meet for potluck then training. Union Chapel follows with 10:00 am Sunday school led by David Hanes. No preaching services this week.
Elk Prairie Christian Church announces services with minister David E. Terrell. Sunday school at 9 30 am led by Supt Woelfel and pianist Berthal Bean, song leader Gary McAdoo. Lord's Supper and worship at 10 30 am with sermon by the minister. Evening worship at 1 30 pm and 8 00 pm Wednesday midweek Bible study.
East Hickory Hill Baptist Church under Pastor L A Adams lists Sunday school at 9 30 am with Noel Tate, morning worship at 10 30 am with the pastor, 1 pm evangelistic service with the pastor, and 8 pm Wednesday prayer service led by Bro Robert Cates.
The Antioch Christian Church in Texico led by Minister Robert Raver lists a full Sunday program including 9:30 a m Bible school for all ages, 10:30 a m communion and worship, 6:45 p m youth meeting, and 7:30 p m church services.
Roscoe Gant serves as pastor for Belle Rive Opdyke and Marlow Methodist churches. Worship Sunday at Belle Rive 10:00 am with Sunday school at 9:00 am, Opdyke service 9:00 am, Marlow service 11:00 am and 7:30 pm with M Y F at 6:30 pm. prayer meeting Wednesday 8:00 pm.
The Bakerville Free Will Church 3 miles south of Mt. Vernon lists Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday school and 10:30 a.m. worship with a message by Pastor Howard Flota. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. with 6:45 p.m. F.W.B. League led by sponsors Mr. and Mrs. Art Joy. Wednesday prayer at 8:00 p.m.
Providence Church pastors Scarborough announce revival postponement due to Bro Shank illness. Saturday services 8:00 pm Sunday school 10:00 am Young people meeting 7:30 pm led by Ronnie Houseworth. Evangelistic service 8:00 pm Prayer meeting Tuesdays. Pianists Mary Friar and Rosanne Arnold.
Sunday school at 10:00 am directed by Johnnie Meadows. Worship service at 11:00 am led by Brother Sid Smart. B T U at 7:15 pm and evening service at 8:00 pm. Bible study Thursday at 7:30 pm. W M U.
The Bast Salem Baptist Church led by Pastor Harold W Bailey offers Sunday School at 10:00 am with Mervin Meador teaching. worship at 11:00 am with Ernie Kincaid and Jean Hopkins providing music. 6:30 pm Training Union directed by Leeter Hill. 7:30 pm Evangelistic hour with special music and gospel message. Announcements list meetings including Brotherhood W M U R A Boys Sunbeam Band Monday and Midweek Prayer on Wednesday.
Shiloh Methodist at Richview Road Mt Vernon announces church school at 10:00 a.m. led by J Wesley Wooden superintendent. Morning worship follows at 11:15 a.m. Group graded classes for all ages. Wednesday midweek prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. Reverend Clair Clark minister.
A Cornell scientist links hope to health via a story of Amsterdam businessmen who, after Nazi captivity and labor camps, recovered health alongside renewed hope. Ciardi’s idea of an ulcer as an unkissed imagination echoes the theme that hope sustains peace and justice. The essay argues true hope endures defeats, is faith driven, and keeps goals bright amid daily struggles.
Antioch Baptist Church led by Pastor Clarence W. Coats invites worship at 7:30 p.m. with messages by the pastor. Neva Denham is pianist and Roberta Bodine serves as song leader. Evening worship and midweek prayer and Bible study follow, studying the Gospel of John.
Eugene T. Estes, pastor of Bonnie Methodist Church, announces evangelistic hour with Thomas E. Harper preaching on The White Harvest Field at 7 30 p m A Mt Vernon group provides special music Web prayer meeting led by Sam Bennett at 7 30 p m
Harold Woodlawn Ceresean Williamson and Bill Newell lead the Sunday School with Ellen Weisbecker as Jr Sunday School Superintendent. Services begin 9:30 a m for all ages, Junior Church at 10:30 a m. Sermon titled Enemies of The Christian with a Youth meeting at 6:30 pm. Three classes offered for all age groups.
South Hickory Hill Christian Church announces classes for all ages led by Minister W. W. Winter. Donald Davis conducts morning worship and communion at 11:00 a.m. Morning worship and communion follow at 11:00 a.m. Evening services at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday youth meeting at 8:00 p.m.
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