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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1943
Page
7
A fragmented church directory lists multiple congregations including First Assembly of God Southside, Glad Tidings Assembly of God, Christ Ambassadors, and Northeast area churches. It details pastors, service times, Sunday schools, midweek meetings, and church programs across several streets and neighborhoods.
A fragmentary listing outlines numerous San Antonio churches across districts including Northside Christ Episcopal and St. Mark's Mission, Downtown Gospel churches, Greek Orthodox St Sophia, Latter-Day Saints branches, and Lutheran and Presbyterian houses of worship. It notes service times, pastors, and locations such as 455 Dailey Street, 2200 Boomer, and West Houston Street, reflecting a broad, period church directory.
Fragmentary notes mention Bible centers in San Antonio and a building issue at Crockett with references to Dr. Leonard Webster. Scattered phrases describe religious activities, adult classes, and late night services. Details are unclear, with many garbled terms and possible event mentions.
A dense OCR of church notices shows multiple congregations in the NORTHSIDE district including Church of Christ locations on Northside and Mean Hill, and others on West Magnolia and Grove Avenue. Items include Sunday schools at 9 or 9:45 AM, morning worship, evangelistic services, and midweek Bible classes, with pastors such as Perry Wilmeth and J. A. Dickey noted.
The Sept 12 service will mark Rev AL Wolff’s thirtieth year as pastor of St. John's Church following ordination in 1943. A reception will follow. Since 1994 the church has grown in members and activities under his leadership amid redevelopment and a diamond jubilee milestone.
Pastor Scherzer of Grace Lutheran opens a four sermon series titled The Need for Christian Training Today starting September 14. The series leads to Christian Education Week from September 26 to October 3 with fall activities across church departments. Training courses will prepare members for Evangelistic and Christian life learning as a Congregational activity. Sunday's topic: The Place for Christian Education Today.
Evangelist Gideon O DeMerchant will preach at the First Assembly of God church in Lancaster during morning service on God’s topics Souls and Salvation. In the evening J Dickey will speak on Salvation in Christ and Winning. The Christ Ambassador group plans a Saturday visit to WOW sanatorium for its regular service.
Chaplain George B. Zern of the Third Army Headquarters preached at Travis Park Church in the pastor’s absence. The morning service title was When the Turns Back with an evening sermon Beyond the Horizon. A congregational open house followed in the small auditorium hosted by Circle No. 14 of the Woman's Christian Service. The official Travis Park board and church members attended.
Rev Samuel Orr Capers of Christ Episcopal Church will deliver the 11 o'clock Sunday sermon at the Belknap and Russell location. Holy communion is scheduled for the service and church school begins at 9 30 with activities for children and adults.
Latter-day Saints church services scheduled with Joseph Smith teaching alongside Dr J H Turley branch president in charge. Sacrament meeting at 7 30 p m covers The Importance of Genealogy. Tuesday at 8 p m opening exercises of the Mutual Improvement Association led by Dr R Lee Willis.
Belanger of Hillcrest Christian Church at 3811 West Nominee Street announces Sunday morning service titled In Christ's Title and a 10:30 a.m. program on The Consequences of Division. Faithful attendees are invited to participate.
Rev W E Schlecht pastor of Maimt Calvary Lutheran church Poplar Street will use at the Sunday morning worship service. His subject for the evening service is The Cup Which Runneth Over.
The Rev A L Wolf pastor of St Johns Tanheran Church will lead an English service at 8 30 Sunday morning and the 8 p m service will include a local speaker Rev Stolkes from the Lutheran Service center.
Rev Mr Wilson, minister of Diver Heights Church of Christ, 401 Porter Street, will speak at Sunday morning service on The Last Roll Call. A Bible class for high schoolers meets at 6 p.m. The evening program includes further remarks.
A list of sponsors including Bowen Auto Parts Better Home Ice Cream Co Better Home Restaurant Bert Fry Bear Ice Cream Company Blue Bonnet Pie Shop Buckhorn Cafe Casone Grocery G C Cooke Co Texas 3G Laider Mare Cable Food Store Community Cleanses Baldarza Service Station Viola Dismuke Health Home Retired Elderly Division Tailors Cleaners Army Cleaners Tailors Dollar Ware Shop Gustav Etter Fomby Clothing The Fox Company Frank Marek Accountant Martin Wright Bectrie Mexican Manhattan Cafe Mora Elnetsic Model Beauty Mountjoy Parts Saipa Montgomery Drug Reed Jewelry Rogers Drive Rose S A Barber Beauty State Care Schumacher Flower Farms Shaler Plumbing Elect Shaperd Laundries Shiner Sien Paper S A Furniture 5 A State Hospital Crisnd.
Rev. RJ Rogers, pastor, will preach at 3337 West Travis Street Sunday services. Morning topic Rivers of Living Water and the evening sermon The Joy of Being a Christian. Tuesday Bible class led by Pvt Morris L Stevens.
Fort Sam Houston will host Chaplain D B Werts at 10 45 Sunday service at St Luke s Lutheran Church 2400 West Houston. Rev G J Dieterhoff of Martha Lutheran Church will lead the event with local parishioners in attendance.
Dr. Francys M. De Cregtholme of Presbyterian church will speak on Overcoming the Fear Complys at Sunday Journing service. He will describe Live's Open Doors as part of the sermon turnout and faith outreach.
Dr Patrick DL Miller, pastor of First Presbyterian, resumes pulpit duties Sunday at morning services. He will speak on Another Ret seh. Evening services begin at 3 pm, with prayer meeting at 7 pm. Auxiliary group plans a meeting Monday at 27 pom.
Maj. David Boyd and Gio El Street will speak at the Salvation Army meeting on Sunday morning 14 at 8 p m. The topic is What God Can Do for You and Time to Surrender.
Open house honoring Mrs. Belanger wife of Dr O P Belanger pastor of Prospect Hill Christian church is set for Monday September 14 from 2 to 4 at 115 South Murry Street. The service group of the church is especially invited to attend the social event.
Dr John J Crockett pastor of Salame Heights Presbyterian Church at 200 Broadway has returned from vacation and will lead both morning and evening services. During his absence guest ministers had filled the pulpit and led the churchs regular worship.
Evangelist P. D. Wilmeth will discuss Debtors to God in Sunday morning service and My Contention in the evening. High School Credit class meets with Wilmeth Sunday night. Bible classes for all ages at 9 45 with services at 10 morning and 8 evening. Wednesday and Thursday sessions scheduled. Ladies Bible class Thursday at 10.
Church broadcast list shows multiple congregations with Sunday morning times such as 8 45 a m and 12230 a m plus weekday services including Tuesday through Friday early and evening slots. Names include Denver Ts Churely of Christ Travis Wark and Emmanuel Churches among others with local station references like KMAC KOIAG and KONG.
Gorion Morrison will deliver an initiated sermon at 8 p.m. Sunday at the Foursquare Gospel Church 4406 South St Marys Street, San Antonio. Rev. Fred D. Beard hosts the event with Morrison also portraying The Sterp of the Wicked. Services include prayer meetings and a youth program Sundays.
Dr. J. P. Sewell, minister at Grove Avenue Church of Christ, 119 Grove Avenue, returns from Dallas to preach Sunday. Morning topic is Personality to Soul Winging, evening program titled Forsaken of Castors at 8 p m next Wednesday. A. L. Burden to lead the program with Loyd Rutledge as speaker. A venue Church of Christ resumes Women’s Bible class each Wednesday at 10 a m.
The Reg. Re Wideraenders topics include Yow About Your Palkh and Actes of Disnonds. Pastor Al St. Pauls Lutheran Church Soy Presa and Rasehoraugh will lead identical morning services with the same topics and an evening worship.
The Womans Society of Christian Service at Travis Park Methodist Church will meet Monday at 10 AM in the small auditorium with President Mrs J D Cage presiding. Miss Julia Reed will read and discuss The Christ in Cuba and Puerto Rico with Miss Eddie Levy singing. The session is a morning meeting only. DONAGHY HAS PROGRAM. D Donaghy of Incarnate Word College will speak at the Alam Heights Business Men's Bible class on Bungay mornings.
Rev K Baserley pastor of the Worst Ghurch of Ure Nazarene has been selected as speaker for the Interdenominational service Thursday noon at Travis Park church. The service is open to all faiths and sponsored by the San Antonio Ministers association. It starts at 12 05 and concludes ab
Reverend Jenn S Keeney of St. Mark's departs after serving in the Chaplains' Corps of the United States Army last year. His farewell sermon at St. Mark's Chapel on Sunday will cover his final message to St. Mark's mission. Rigsby and Gevers will provide related remarks.
The Fall term of St Mark’s Episcopal Church school begins this Sunday at East Frean Street location. A trained cadre of teachers is prepared and registrations are urged, with plans to benefit the parish youth through arranged lessons and activities.
The Sunday News notes Rev. Robert Patton leads a revival at Tabernacle 113 Stonewall Street. The Morning worship is followed by evangelistic messages. Midweek services are set for Wednesday at 8 p.m. with Rev. Mr. Patton delivering the address.
A local sermon at Faith Lutheran Church on Marian and Malone streets features Rev. C. J. Diebhloff speaking at 10 a.m. on Building a Christian World with a Wednesday vesper service led by Rev. Mr. Deithloff. Other church events include morning worship, youth meetings, and prayer sessions at neighboring churches and venues.
A list of business names appears including A B Steam Laundry Acme Roofing and Termite Co Asuna Music and Furniture Store A Friend Airport Cafe Army Post Drug Store Auto Parts and Equipment Go Acme Wire and Iron Works Baptist Book Store il B Bauman Jeweler Branch Engraving Company Brown O Company Brown Express Brackenridge Stables and Riding Academy.
Fragmented OCR lists businesses and services in San Antonio area including photo, tire, and electrical firms plus a church schedule. May include sermon topics such as "The Sleep of the Wicked" and various services with dated events and community notices. Several names and addresses appear garbled.
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