Christmas Church Services and Programs Across Frederick Area
A dense list of many churches led by Rev. Douglass Hooll and other ministers details Christmas services, Sunday schools, morning worships, Holy Communion, choirs and special programs across Saint Saints, Lutheran, Methodist, Episcopal, Brethren and related parishes in Frederick and surrounding towns with dates, times, and speakers including several combined choirs and community events.
Victory Through Christ in a World of Selfishness
The lesson from the Christmas story centers on Jesus as conqueror who grants victory over sin and selfishness. It urges living on a high plane through communion with virtuous examples and faith in Christ to overcome worldly temptations and to pursue love and brotherhood. It compares social progress with inner reform, stressing that true change comes from overcoming evil with good through Jesus’ guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. E. Gilroy
Advance
Jesus
Christ
Christmas Guests and Local Union Officers in Taneytown
Christmas visitors from Bethesda New York Washington Baltimore and Harrisburg attended in Taneytown with the Arnolds and Smiths. The Taneytown Farmers' Union No 9 elected officers on December 21 at the P O S A Hall including President Walter Hilterbrick and secretary A D Alexander. Members and guests also noted including H E Button of Westminster and numerous local families during the holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taneytown
Willam
Bethesda, and Sons
J. Eugene Gallery
Fordham
WN. C
Robert Gallery
Bethesda
Robert V. Arnold
Agnes Arnold
Taneytown Farmers’ Union No 9
P.O. S. of A. Hall
Walter Hilterbrick
Wesley Ehoentaker
Wilbert Hess
A. D. Alexander
John Harner
Charles Shephart
Carroll Hattsock
Harry Welk
H. E. Bhutton
Southern States Co-operative
Westminster Service
David Hemler
Mal Amore
Mamie Hemler
Joseph Blanchard
New York City
Jaseline Smith
Joseph Smith
Roy Edwards
New York
Mis
Ethel Edwards
Elisabeth Kiser
Harrisburg
William Kiser
Asses Gerouude
Alice
Anna Annan
Washington, DC
Robert L An- Pan
Louise Billiot
Baltimore
Watch Night Service At New Market M B P Church
Annual watch night service starts with social hour at Rev G E Wunder's home then worship at 11 with service ending at 1205 a m Rev and Mrs John H Gonso evangelists of Frederick will perform Rev and Mrs Gonso to sing speak and play as congregations from this district collaborate in the growing community service. PAGEANT WILL BE REPEATED Star Gleams pageant returns Parkway Church of God Sunday at 730 pm with white gift offering to the King includes instrumental prelude opening pageant gift presentation offertory song closing hymn benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
WC Koxal
Parkwas Church of God
Wm Jackson
Bible Shog
Christian Endeavor
New Market
M. BP
G E. Wunder
John H. Gonso
Evangellars
Frederick
Alemb
Parkway Church of God
English Cottage Style House Plan Notes and Features
A described English cottage style house plan outlines blue-green bindings and diamond shapes, with stucco exterior, weathered tarber shingles, and wheelwashed surfaces. Interiors include a bay window in the living room, a simple fireplace, rough plaster walls, a wood beam ceiling, white framed walls, and a potential flag-like floor. The dining area, kitchen, rear stair, and potential expansion to add a second room are noted, along with three first-floor master bedrooms and a private consulate area, plus a basement laundry and wine room and a hot water or steam heating system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natuak
Christmas Pageants and Visits Light Up Union Bridge
The Union Bridge Sunday school held a pageant titled Star Gleams with leads Ethel Johnson Amelia Welshaar Harold Hamilton Everett Fogle Gen Zinkham Albert Fowble Howard Zinkham and others. Pipe Creek Brethren and Linwood Brethren also staged Christmas productions featuring Mary Palmer Anna Hull Eunice Reba Cartzendamer and many more. Local families hosted Christmas guests and church groups shared festive programs across Union Bridge and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Bridge
St. James’ Lutheran Church
Ethel Johnson
Amelia Welshaar
Shepherds
Harold Hamilton
Everett Fogle
Gen. Zinkham
Albert Fowble
Howard Zinkham
Betty Wiliams
Betty Johnson
Betty Gray
Ruth Mackley
Helen Gladhill
Elizabeth Metcalfe
Margaret Metcalfe
Betty Mitchell
Dorothy Fowble
Catherine Giladhill
Frances Etzler
Wisey
Emory Minnick
Paul Spurrier
Hively Gladhill
Mary
Catherine Bowers
Pipe Creek Brethren Sunday School
Julia
Lampbearer
Mary Palmer
Anna Hull
Herman Snader
Earl H. Senseney
Thomas
Fred
Westminster
Mary Englar
Baltimore
W.E. Kolb
George Myers
William Myers
Ray Gaither
T. H. Gaither
Marguerite Gaither
Raymond Pinch
Raymond
Bethel
Liavie
Susie Birely
L. K. Birely
Middleburg
Linwood Church of the Brethren
Alice E Dotterer
Hagerstown
Ruth Marie Dotterer
Earl Coffman
Charles Coffman
Fairplay
Ivan J Howland
New Cumberland
W.va
Coffman
Woodland Way
Hagerstown High School
Barnard Eichman
M. €. Keefer
Methodist Episcopal
Esther Devilbiss
Geraldine Hassock
Velma Grosswickle
Reba Abdbott
Hark
Herald Angels
Phyllis Alexander
Audrey Nusbaum
Roland Mackley
Begluiens Department
Esther Stitely
Geraldine Broadwater
Doris Kelly
Audrey Carteenhamer
Grace Stitely
Bradley Hess
Roger Rothenhafer
Budde Kelly
Frank Shubert
Mr Culp
Ruth Repp
David Devilbiss
Gene Towman
Wilson Harris
Frank Davis
Washington
George Buckey
Mass Marie Diehl
Protestant Sunday School
Harry Seehelr
Thomas Haines
Vivian Grinder
Kenneth Study
Helen Stone
Mudred Shady
Stoun
Liori& Martin
Anly
Ray Kennedy
Methodist Protestant Church
C. E
Howard Gray
George H Stocksaale
Christmas Pageant Delights Waynesboro Church Audience
The Methodist-Protestant Sunday school held a Christmas pageant Was It a Dream showing standout performers Marguerite Gaither Catherine Haines Madeline Bangs Maxine Otto Geraldine Rake straw Roy Johnson James Sinnott Jr Helen Stone. New Year services at Evangelical Lutheran church include a hopeful sermon by Rev Dr Amos John Traver D D and readings by Mrs R Dean Stickel Watchnight service at 11 pm with Holy Communion the following Sunday morning is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Dean Stickel
Walter Repp
Johnsville
Edgar Graham
Waynesboro
Marguerite Gaither
David Snader
Catherine Haines
Madeline Bangs
Maxine Otto
Geraldine Rakestraw
Roy Johnson
James Sinnott, Jr
Helen Stone
Cleveland Anders
Cleveland and Family
Washington
Carroll Easterday
Virginia Medical College
Richmond
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Amos John Traver
Churen
Henry T Wade
Bible Verse Quotation From Luke 1:76 On Honor and Duty
A vintage religious snippet quotes Luke 1 76 and emphasizes honoring duties. It contrasts honor tied to character with social condition and urges promptness in preparing paths for the Lord. Public domain style reflects pious instruction from a bygone era.
United Brethren social events in Thurmont and Liberty Town
C E News and Geneva F Ely announce a United Brethren Christian Endeavor Society social at the Thurmont United Brethren Church on Thursday January 3 at 7 30 p m County officers are invited. District 7 plans a New Year social in Liberty Town Protestant church hall Friday January 4 at 7 30 p m urging district societies to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva F. Ely
United Brethren Christian -My Deavor Society
Thurmont
United Bret Church
LibertyLown
Christmas program at Union Gospel Mission draws large crowd
On Thursday evening a festive Christmas entertainment at Union Gospel Mission drew a large attendance. The program featured carols, recitations by many children, a pantomime The Birth of Christ, a talk by Superintendent Harry Hildebrand, and distribution of five gifts by Santa Claus. The event closed with benediction after Morning Star style service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Gospel Mission
Herald Angels
Louis Ruprecht
Mamy Whipp
Ev Whipp
Mary Schultz
Doroth Abrecht
Ruth Abrecht
Betty Mae Whipp
Ann Poole
Katherine Cook
Charles
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Saints’ Church
Douglass Hooll
Holy Communion
Ceca
St Timothy's Chapel
Douglass Hhooil
St. Barnabas
Douglass Hooil
Pas
Luther
Teachers’ Society
Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church
G Ells Williams
Epworth League
W.J Hams
King’s Daughters
Women's Home Missionary
Evangelical Reformed Church
Henri L. G. Eieffer
D.D
Min-Ister
Ieffer
John Insley
Neiddinger
Christian Endeavor Menting
William Brisa
Grace Church
Ralph Ellis Harman
Ashford
Rudy
Bethlehem
Mueller
Harker
Passor
Trinity M. E
South
Ralph M Sharpe
Churen School
Bernard C. Mortis
Sahation Army Post
Young Peoples Division
Frankin
Centennial Memorial
U. B
DeWitt
Church School
Servier
Young Peoples Meeting
Church of the Brethren
R. L Snerry
Palmer
Lutheran Church
Lethel Tabernacle
Evelyn
Becker
Warsap
Wonont Evangeist
Nigat
W. H. Sparrow
Edgewood Church of God
Wm. Jackson
Utica Lutheran Parish
F.R Sethel, Jr
Utea—Church
Bethel— Church
ersyille—Cnusch
Luther League
Middletown A. B
Carl A Urban
Pleasant Valley
Doubs Circelt M. E
L. J Moore
Taylorstown
Eethel
Point of Rocks
Po Om
Monroe Thomas
Ladies’ Aid Society
Jeferson
Jefferson Lutheran Parish
George H. Seiler
S. Luke's—Church
St. Paul's Church
Union Christian Endeavor
Glade
Trinity Ev. and Reformed
Adamstown
Harvey S Shue
Duntor
St John’s
Buckeystown
Ig Pom
Jefferson Reformed Charge
Auvill Conner
Jefferson Church
M. Peigauville
Burkitsville
P E Heimer
Burkittsville
Petersville
Pint Hill ML. BE
Church
Braddock Lutheran Church
HC Emman
Shookstown
Waoldsboro Lutheran Charge
J Frank Fite
Woodsaare
Simnaa School
R. Hill
Sanaar School
Sundat Senaal
Brunswick
Church of God
William A Herpich
Bruinswick—Amestuay
Seno
Chaatan Endeavor
Rocky Ridge
Thermont Eire
Sunta
Mt. Pleasant
H. E. Krone
Thurmont Church
Deerfield
Eyler
D. mi
Mt. Pleasant M. E
T. W. Lioyd
Walkersville M. E
John V. Nicodemus
Utica
Seward R. Kreage
Zion
Charlesville
Grace
Pleasant Hil
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Walter L Read
Beaverdam
D, QC
Metz
J. R. Kleins
Graceham Moravian Church
FE D Bender
Abigail
Harry Null
Lith Miller
E. D Bender
Walkersville United Brethren
John W Fisher
Walkersvile
Sr. C
Mt Vernon
G. E Wunder
Mt Carmel
Centrali
Christ Reformed Church
Middletown
Jann Samuel Adam
Musraville
Russell C. Dyer
Om. Myersille
C. FE
Pleasant Walk
Wolfsuillé
Garfield
Burkittsville Lutheran Charge
H C Erdman
Pastos
Burkittasile
Young People's Meeting
Myersville
Henry C Kraft
St. Pauls
Myersy Ile
St. Jon's
Ware
le Ctock
Irphive
L John
J. B. Eliot
Joseph Wolfe
Virginia
Martin Conover
Ralph Conover
Doris
Mervin Conover
Peter Baumgardner
Ida Sherman
Debn Byers
Alice Buffington
Eliza Birnie
Washington, D. C
George H. Birnie
Merron Seyith
Torantonn
Edward Povey
Rob
Darling
Bible Thought
C. E. News
Homer
Greece
the Evangelical Lutheran Church
D. D
Henry T. Wade
R. Dean Stickell
John
Frederick County National Bank of Frederick NO
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