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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1937
Page
2
The church schedules Sunday services February 21 with German at 9:30 and English at 10:45 a.m. Sunday school starts 9:30. Sermon text Isaiah 54:10. Lenten services February 24 feature German 7:15 and English 8:15 p.m. with the theme The Kingdom purchased with the blood of Jesus. A traditional biblical Gospel message will be delivered. all are welcome.
St Marys Church at 810 East 187th Street in Riverdale lists Sunday services at 7 9 and 11 a m and Lent services on Wednesday and Friday evenings at 8 o'clock The pastor Rev John N Weiler preaches Wednesdays and Friday features the Way of the Cross followed by benediction
Grant and Sheridan Streets invites the public to Immanuel Evangelical and Reformed Church for Sunday school at 10 and divine worship at 11 with choir anthem. First Union Lenten service at 8 pm led by Rev D Crocker. third midweek service next Wednesday at 8 pm on Christ's Third Word I Thirst. Catechetical instruction offered weekly.
Corner Grant and Sheridan Streets invites attendance at 11 a.m. worship with the sermon We Crucify Him Through Indifference. Lent activities include Epworth League discussions, midweek services, a Tuesday Institute in Chicago, and choir rehearsals. Reverend Crocker leads Sunday school and morning worship.
Our Savior's Community Church outlines Bible Day with 9 30 Sunday school now boldly expanding attendance. 10 30 a m morning worship features sermon Sins Against Yourself. 7 00 p m Luther League meets in church basement, last chance to join as charter member. Young Women's Missionary Society meets Tuesday 7 30 p m in basement.
The Bethany Reformed Church at Fifth Place and Perry Avenue in Roseland hosts evangelist Dr. French Oliver for a Back to the Bible campaign starting Sunday at 10 a.m. with nightly talks at 7:45 p.m. The week features topics including Is America Christian or Pagan and What About Hell, with a broadcast on WWAE Hammond, Ind. Sunday afternoon. Rev. Harry J. Hager pastors Bethany Church.
Holy Communion at 8 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Church School at 9:45 a.m. Lenten devotions 7:30 p.m. weeknights. Series of doctrinal sermons on Sundays. Midweek Eucharist Wednesday 9 a.m. Devotions Friday 7:30 p.m. Confirmation classes Monday 4 p.m. Friday 8:30 p.m. Choir practice Friday 8 p.m.
Rev Leopold Schneider pastor presides at morning worship at 9 15 and Sunday school at 10 30 on February 41 The union Lenten service occurs at the Evangelical church in Dalton at 8 p m Prayer meetings are set for the following evenings Monday Tuesday Wednesday and Friday with a Thursday February 23 7 30 prayer meeting and 8 30 choir rehearsal
Four local churches continue a Lenten tradition with weekly union services at 8:00 pm. Each service features a student pastor leading music and a visiting preacher from another congregation. The themes reflect events from Christ’s life before the crucifixion with four sermons at Immanuel Evangelical and Reformed, Sandridge Methodist, First Methodist, and Our Savior's Community churches.
Luther, His Life and Time sponsors a Sunday showing of the classic vignette reel Martin Luther on February 20 at 7 30 p m in the school auditorium. The feature covers pre Reformation life Luther’s studies in school and college Rome the Reformation events his marriage Zwingli debate and his Bible translation in 1532. Music will accompany the picture.
By Erich Haase the piece features a score specially arranged for the film by world famous organist Edward Rechlin.
The Senior Walther League plans a Palos Park outing on Sunday February 21. Last minute reservations are available Friday night after choir or by calling Dalton 794R. Admission is 75 cents to cover transportation and supper. A bus has been chartered for the trip. The committee is arranging only for bus participants.
Thornton High School swimmers lose a close meet 39 to 36 to Washington High of East Chicago at the Thornton tank. The team, boasting four local boys, had previously won nine meets including a win over Fenger 48 to 27, with Budrick of Fenger taking a pair of sprints.
The Thornton Township high school weighs starting a wrestling squad next year as crowds grow and existing Blue Island and Calumet City programs gain popularity. Local coaches and teachers would lead, with facilities already owned and a curriculum expansion planned.
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