Easter Services and Choir Performances at Local Church
The schedule lists Good Friday worship in German at 10 a m with Holy Communion and an 8 p m cantata The Easter Revelation by the Chancel and Junior choirs. Easter Sunday morning worship with Holy Communion follows at 11 30 a m, plus Sunday School and gifts. Methodist Church announces 10 o clock Divine Worship with Easter music and a sermon Life Begins at Easter A Get Acquainted class meets Monday at Walter Towler home potluck at 7. Fourth quarterly conference and church meeting Thursday with Family night at 6 30 and officer elections presided by Dr Frank Fitch.
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Chancel
Paul Rodney
Jesus
Geoffrey O’hara
George M. Vail
Methodist Church
Simper
Beethoven
Frank Campbell
Nancy Ross
Randall Coates
Elwin Strait
East
Walter Towler
Maple Avenue
Frank Fitch
Ann Arbor
Member of Lectureship at The Fingle Church of Christ Scientist
A note lists a member of the Board of Lectureship for The Fingle Church of Christ Scientist in Boston. The item identifies a church connection and role within the Mother Church organization.
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The
Fingle Church of Christ, Scientist
Boston
St Pauls Church Holy Week Observances Planned
St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church outlines Maundy Thursday Holy Communion at 8 p m Good Friday 10 a m sanctuary service with pastor Rev Alvin Siemsen sermon The Love Behind the Cross Union Good Friday Service at First Methodist 1 30 p m includes St Pauls Rev Siemsen to preach Gods Amazing Instrument Friday visits to homes for private sacrament Easter Sunrise 6 30 a m at Federated Church followed by Easter Breakfast with Methodist Youth Fellowship Reservations for St Pauls Youth Fellowship activities being taken by Mrs Alfred Schmid.
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ST. Paul’s Church
St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed
First Methodist
St. Paul’s
Alvin Siemsen
Federated Church
St. Paul's Dining Room
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Alfred Schmid
St. Paul’s Youth Fellowship
New Paintings by Ben Stahl Depict Good Friday
The American artist Ben Stahl created 14 dramatic Via Dolorosa scenes for a new Chicago Catholic Bible edition by the Catholic Press. The altar-size family Bible features color reproductions of Stahl's Stations of the Cross and full color biblical illustrations.
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Ben Stahl
Jesus
Pilate
Calvary’s Hill
Chicago
Catholic Press
Via Dolorosa
Stahl
Easter Observances and Community Notices
Easter falls on April 18 this year with observances reflecting personal choice. The Mary Martha Guild invites friends to a guest night on Thursday April 22 in the church basement, while the A. S. S. M. meets April 25 at St Stephen's School in Adrian. Pastor H. L. Engel.
Easter Service Plans At Local Churches
Parents from both churches will serve breakfast after the event. At 10 a.m. worship resumes with Lenten folders collected and offerings consecrated. Holy Communion is celebrated again as youths confirmed soon receive their first communion. The Easter sermon titled Our Easter Heritage will be delivered as the senior choir directed by Mrs. Charles Jaccquith performs.
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Charles Jacquith
Federated Church Easter Activities Schedule
The Federated Church presents an Easter Sunrise Union Service at 6 30 a m followed by an Easter Breakfast for Federated Young People at 8 a m and Easter Worship at 11 a m with special music and baptisms. No evening service. Holy Thursday Communion on Apr 15 at 7 45 p m and Memorial dedication for Mrs Edna Rogers. Good Friday Union Service at the Methodist Church at 1 30 p m. Junior Choir event noted for Apr 22 after school.
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Federated Church (Presbyterian & Baptist
Henry McKenzie
Federated
Edna Rogers
Methodist Church
Circle II Meeting at Mrs Everett Collins Home
Senior Choir rehearsal announced for Friday April 23 at 2 00 p m. Circle II meets at the home of Mrs Everett Collins for a community gathering and planning.
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Everett Collins
Bethel Church Announces Holy Week Services
Freedom Township German service led by Pastor T. W. Menzel on Good Friday April 16 at 10:00 a m. Communion and Easter worship with communion on April 18 at 10:00 a m. No Sunday School.
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Bethel Church
Freedom Township
T. W. Menzel
St Andrews Saline Holy Week Services and Confessions
St Andrews Saline announces Good Friday devotions and Stations of the Cross at 7 45 p m. An Easter Midnight Vigil begins at 11 30 p m with Mass around midnight followed by a 10 00 a m Morning Mass. Confession on Good Friday runs 7 00-9 00 with Polish and English options.
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ST. Andrews
Trinity Lutheran Church Maundy Thursday to Easter Services
Maundy Thursday at 8:00 p m Holy Communion. Good Friday 1 30 p m commemorating the death of our Lord. Easter Sunday 10:00 a m commemorating the Resurrection with Holy Communion. Next Tuesday the pastor begins annual field visit to all mission stations on the San Carlos and Fort Apache Indian Res.
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Trinity Lutheran Church
Maundy
San Carlos and
Fort Apache
Easter Devotional Reflections by Henry McKenzie
Easter devotional speaks of waking from sleep in Christ’s light. It notes the unquenchable eternal light for all and seeks daily guidance to keep that light shining. The message asserts Christ’s rise as life over death and righteousness over sin, transforming fear into courage.
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Henry McKenzie
Christ
Easter Prayer Reflects on Faith and Sacrificial Love
A devotional passage centers on resurrection faith in believers who seek true prayer. It urges turning from material lure toward moral integrity, living for others, and embracing eternal life through Christ amid trials and defeat.
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God
What Easter Means To Me
Rev. R. R. Feuell proclaims Easter as world saving hope. He asserts life after death, God’s enduring control, and a brave new world where wars end and justice and peace prevail through the risen Christ guiding industry and faith.
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Rev
R. R. Feuell
Jesus
Christ
Easter meaning for the faithful in times of doubt
The speaker frames Easter as personal life and comfort for soldiers, teachers, preachers, and lawmakers, arguing that without life it means nothing. He recalls the crucifixion and the risen Christ, urging believers to anchor faith in Christ’s promise of life and presence, and ends with a devotional plea for God to stay with the heart.
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Peope
Easter
Christ
Jesus
Israel
Jesus Christ
God
Jerusalem
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