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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1943

Page

7

Directory of area churches and services lists many congregations

A dense directory page catalogs churches and pastors across San Antonio, including Assembly of God groups on Southside and Eastside, Faith Tabernacle, Gideons, and Baptist congregations. It notes Sunday schools, preaching times, revivals, and midweek services, with scattered addresses and leaders such as De Merchant, G. Henty, and Dr D P Wool.

Assembly of God Southside Lawden Seljovk Mie Gideon O. de Merchant Aes de Merchant Christ Ambassaitony Laawrence Kelly Ciitueen

Christian WESTSIDE Church Notices and Services Summary

Local religious notices list Bible Center and Bible Way adult classes in San Antonio, with Dr Ronald Webster teaching. Mrs DeMerchant preaches at First Assembly in Lancaster and Obits Streets, while Rev DeMarchant is absent. Midweek services, prayer meetings, and Thursday preaching are announced for Prospect Wil Christian Church and related congregations.

San Antonio BIW Unt Flomr Elenekeny Huten Addins Onald Webster Webster Gideon DeMerchant Goneirtch Lancaster Obttmur DeMarchant Bil

Episcopal church directory and services schedule confusion

A scrambled OCR of church listings shows multiple Episcopal congregations with prayer hours, communion, and services across Northside and Routhe sides. References to bishop elect, consecration, noonday prayers, and weekly worship hint at a diocesan calendar with mixed garbled names and times.

National Religious Education Week Proclaimed by Mayor

Mayor Gus Mauer proclaims National Religious Education Week from September 26 to October 3 in its thirteenth year. The proclamation urges the community and nation to renew ties to religious teachings to support war effort and a just peace, noting many youths grow up with limited religious influence.

Gus Mauer“mann

Multiple Church Notices From Westside and Northside Areas

A jumble of church notices lists services and events across several congregations including St Peter Mince of Apoetles on 1M Baral Street and various Church of Christ and Methodist churches. Entries mention Sunday masses, weekday services, Bible studies, youth programs, and midweek services with ministers named such as Perry Wilmeth and L. Wilson, plus locations like Northside and Potter Street.

Northside St. Peter Mince Apoetles Baral Street Pater Westside

Foursquare Missionary Day Observed at Local Church

Foursquare churches nationwide observe Missionary Day with a special morning program at the local church at 1406 South St Marys Street. Rev. Fred J. Beard will speak on Look and Live and the evening service starts at 8 p.m with a sermon by Rev. Beard titled Is Father Exempt.

Busiday South St. Mary's Street Fred JD. Beard Beara

Wetkle On Noon Program In Interdenominational Service

Rev Oscar J P Wetkle pastor Government Hill Lutheran church to speak at Thursday Noon interdenominational service at Travis Park church. Service is half hour. San Antonio Ministers association sponsors noonday talks chosen from members.

Oscar J. P. Wetkle Government Hill Lutheran Church Travis Park Church San Antonio

Dr Shirkey to Lead Sunday Services at Travis Park

Pastor Albert P Shirkey of Travis Park Methodist Church returns from a ten day absence and will preach at both Sunday services. The church calendar includes DeMulay order discussion, Glacial Bonta meeting Tuesday night at 8, Christian Education Night Wednesday with Bosa of Christian Education at 6:40, fellowship supper 6:30 to 7:00, Workers Conference 7:00 to 8:00, and division meetings proceeding at 8:15.

Albert P Shirkey Travis Park Methodist Church Order of DeMulay Cravis Park Methodist Church Chiairman M. A. Childeers Christian Education Boas

Speaker and Singer To Hold Revival In San Antonio

Rev. RF Cook of Glenwood Baptist Amarillo travels to San Antonio to lead a one week revival at Wes Side Baptist on Colima and Rosillé streets. Services begin nightly at 8 p.m. with Rev. Paul Meson assisting at the West Side church. Cook is noted as an outstanding speaker.

RF Cook Glenwood Baptist Church Amarillo San Antonio Wes Side Baptist Church Colima Rosillé Cook V Sinner Paul Meson West Side Baptist Church

Unruly Evil Sermon Theme Announced

Rev. R. J. Rogers of First Free Methodist at 3y31 West Travis selects Unruly Evil as Sunday evening sermon topic. Morning message titled This, Then, Is the Message. Young People’s service at 7 p.m. directed by Miss Mitylene Pratt.

R. J. Rogers First Free Methodist Church West Travis Street Westside Travis Thawks Pratt Eve Par Tor Toni Bible Pvt Wee

St Marks Welcomes New Rector Rev Thomas H Wright

Rev Thomas H Wright LL D arrives in San Antonio to take duties as rector of St Mark's Episcopal Church. He will preach his first sermon September 26 and be instituted by the bishop. Wright, born 1904 in Wilmington Minnesota, studied at Sewanee and Virginia Theological Seminary, earning a Doctor of Divinity from Washington and Lee in 1940. He is married to Hannah Knowlton and has two children. He comes from Grace Cathedral San Francisco and has earlier led Trinity Chapel Lumberton and RT Tee Memorial Lexington.

Thomas H. Wright San Antonio St. Mark's Episcopal Church Igcese Dr. Wright Wilmington University of the South Sewanee Washington and Lee University Lexington Hannah Hagan Knowlton Wright Come St. Mark's Grace Cathedral San Francisco Trinity Chapel Lumberton N.C Tee Memorial Church

Houston Minister At Grove Church

Burton Coffman minister of a Houston church will speak at Grove Avenue Church of Christ 119 Grove Ave Sunday both morning and evening. Morning topic Earnest of Inheritance. evening topic Vision of Salvation. Coffman is a graduate of Johns Christian College and has served several churches including Central Church of Christ in Houston. Dr JP Sewell of Grove Avenue Church will fill in Sunday.

Burton Coffman We Central Church of Christ Houston Grove Avenue Church of Christ Ontisvalon Coliman Jobivine Christan College Jhaseen Central Church of Christ Bouston JP. Sewell Grove Avene

Deithloff Tackles Timely Religious Subjects at Faith Church

Rev. C. A. Deithtoft delivers a sermon on how real religion is at Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church on Marian and Malone streets. A vesper prayer service Wednesday at 7 p.m. features Rev. Deithtoft speaking on Living Consistently.

C. A. Deith-tott Nee Bunday Faith Evangelical Marian and Malone Streets Wrdursday Deithtoft

Prospect Hill Church Sets New Evening Service Time

Prospect Hill Christian church at 311 West Commeorre street announces a new start time for evening services beginning Sunday September 14. Christian Endeavor will begin at 7 p.m. with a preaching service following. Dr. O B Belanger, pastor, will speak on gifts and on the morning service topic remains to be announced.

Prospect Hill

Education Week Observed Across Congregations

Education Week will be observed by all congregations of the American Lutheran Church highlighting Christian teaching. A rally day is planned with Sunday School and parish activities set for Sunday September 26 at Mt Grace Lutheran Church and other locations.

Mitch Wall Christian Mt Grace Laitheran Church Strout John A. Sehereer Questor

Miller Begins Sermon Series at First Presbyterian Church

Dr Patri D Milley pastor of First Presbyterian Hewett will start a sermon series Sunday morning titled Seeing God in History. He plans an evening prayer and praise service with Rev WMinra MM Togen of Farss Presbyterian leading the vesper at 7 30 pm following a fellowship hour.

Patri D. Milley First Presbyterian Charels Hewett North Alming Will Begtty Gor Buivice Wminra MM. Togen Tussibuurt Fars Presbyterian

Jones to Preach at St. Mark's in Episcopal Service

Everett H. Jones will preach at St. Mark's Episcopal Church on 3rd Street during the 8 and 11 oclock services. His sermon will focus on spiritual healing and guidance for the congregation. A later service at St. Mark's Mission is also planned with emphasis on community outreach.

Everett H. Jones St. A Epicopal Church St. Mark's Mission LS Arlock. Ie New

Midnight Revival Evening Message in Tull Tabernacles

Pastor Rev. My Parton introduces Sunday naming service focusing on Gods Power as the Challenge to the Church and invites the congregation to attend at 418 Stonewall flyers with Foy Relves. B Parton listed as pastor leading the revival event.

Tull Tabermnels Stonewall Foy. Relves B Parton Anenking My. Parton Ciod

Davis Subjects Interesting Sermons At Crestholme Church

Francis M. Davis pastor at Crestholme Presbyterian church preached on For What Shall We Pray at morning worship. In the evening he spoke on The Gardens of Life, outlining spiritual themes for parishioners and inviting reflection.

Francis M. Davis Crestholme Preslleriag Church Neloglec Coy

St Pauls to Meet Guest Speakers at Services

St Pauls church schedules guest speakers from Ras on mission services. Rev Wilderaenders and Robert Schreeder will join Concord College professor for morning and evening services. Details uncertain due to OCR errors.

RB. Wilderaenders St. Pauls Litherenclaveh Zouth Presa Roseborough Ras

Sermon Details at Denver Heights Church of Christ

Wilson's sermon and question answer session address Why TAN Christa and the Marto book for evening service at Denver Heights Church of Christ. J Wilson pictured as assistant will lead the essay and Sunday morning speaker Mr Walgaty discusses The World Upside Down. Frank Dunn returns as associate minister and music director after weeks away, with singing duties shared. Evening services move to Desiyer Heights church for all regular services next Sunday.

Denver Heights Church of Christ J. Wilson Antuister Betig Walgaty Frank Dunn Denver Mr Wilson Tom Sheld Dale Desiyer Heights

Sermon Subject at Beacon Hill Church of Christ

A. A. Nickey selects Gethsemane for Sunday morning sermon at Beacon Hill Church of Christ. Evening service titled The Sermoned Church. Midweek services at Beacon Hill Church of Christ begin at 8 p.m. Attendance shows growing participation in church programs.

A. A. Nickey Inc Beacon Hil

Sunday School Molds Rally Day at St Johns Lutheran

Sunday School observes Rally Day at St John’s Lutheran Church at Torner Nueva and South Presa streets. A play titled The Christian's Secret Weapon will be shown at 3 30 a m. Rev. August L Welsh will lead German services at 8 30 a m with the topic A Promise that Cannot Be Annuled. At 10 30 English service the pastor uses Good Will Toward Good Neighbors as the German topic.

St. John's Lutheran Church Torner Nueva South Presa August L. Welsh Pasion

Church Broadcast Times From Multiple Creeds on Sunday

Notices list varied church broadcasts and service times across denominations including Church of Christ Mission Four Square Gospel and Assembly of God. Times range from morning services to nightly led prayers and daily sessions across Denver, Travis Park, RMAC and other locations.

Beacon Church of Christ Sumay NSA Denver Travis Park Meth JRTHA Four Square Gospel RMAC Faith Tabernacle Rmac the Bible Center Soham KMAC Gospel Tabernacle Theo KMAG Glad

Hamm to Address Men's Bible Class at Alamo Heights

Rev J F Hamm of Hatfield Memorial Church of the Nazarene in Harlandale will speak to the Alamo Heights Men’s Bible Class. The meeting is scheduled for 9 30 a m in the Alamo Heights city council chambers.

Alamo ‘Heights Simuay Jhorning J. F. Hamm Hatfield Memorial Church of the Nazarene Harlandale Alamo | Heights City

Landmark to Become UCLA Headquarters

The LandMark United Lather church in iAroeriente vegoliatng plans to purchase the spacious residence at 241 Madison Avenue New York Wit as its future UCLA headquarters. The extraordinary August session of the executive board voted unanimously to proceed rapidly with the purchase. The church traces its roots to a 1918 joint union of General Synod General Council and United Lutheran Synod, and views the 26th anniversary as a milestone for expansion and post war opportunities.

Madison Avenue New York Esti Medra General Synod Gyneral Couns Citled Latherny Synod Yolrior United Lutherss Askra Prederick Heane Aly United Tutheran Churely Junderieke Tower Sur Manger Center Margi Betes

Wilmeth Lists Sunday Topics At Worth Side Church

P D Wilmeth minister of the Worth Side Church of Christ on Howard and Mistietne announces Sunday services with sermons The Lively Hope in the morning and The Greatest Commission in the evening There is a Sunday school program at 6 15 led by Mr Wilmeth Mid week services are held Wednesdays at 8 o clock with a study on the Book of Ephesians The Ladies Bible class meets Thursday at 1 o clock studying the Corinthian Letter Bible classes are offered for all ages Sunday morning.

Church of Christ Northsme Beaton Church of Christ Blo West Megaplie Dickey Mild Jeter Bebly Yas 4 Priaching Theeian Bop Seeman Dickey Tunic Christ Diniching Serviers Midwiek Pam Lodytus P. D. Walmeli Worth Side Church of Christ Howard and Mistietne High Schowl Wilmerth

Sponsored By Local Churches and Firms Support Religion

A long list of sponsors including Bowen Aula Parts and Machin, Better Home Ice Cream, Gunter Hotel, Great American Life Ins Co, Highland Dairies, Keystone Vulcanizing Co, Martin-Neal Motor Co, National Photo News Service, San Antonio Trunk Co, State Cafe, and Union Bus Lines backs a religious initiative. The roster features numerous businesses, individuals, and service providers, reflecting a broad community backing for religious efforts.

Bowen Aula Parts & Machin Bert C. Fry Bear Ice Cream Company Blue Bonnet Pie Shop Bilkingsley's Pharmacy Bucthorn Cafe Casone's Grocery & Market C.C. Cooke Co Texas G. Deleter Mat Cable Frod Slate Bulgaria Vie'a Dismute's Tealth Hor Tailors & Cleaners & Army Cleaners & Tailor

Methodist Downstown Travis Park Church Services Schedule

A historical church notice lists Travis and Navarro streets, Albert Bhirkey B D pastor, with church school at 9.80 am and morning worship. Reunion by pastor and members, evening services at 7 pm, young peoples meetings, and open houses. Tuesday meetings, Christian Education Wednesday, workers conference topics, and Sunday school with sermon by Rev Hawks.

Travis Park Methodist Travis Navarro Albert Bhirkey Foie Okey DeMolay Ieab Big Servi Eerman Christian Education Board of Caris- Non Education Bellowahin Asis P.m

Presbyterian Church Service and Sunday School Notes

Fragmented notices from Presbyterian churches list morning worship at 11 with a sermon by Dr Miller on God in History and a peonic youth program at 7:30. Rev William Logan presides at Alamo Heights and Crockett church events include Sunday school, morning sermons, and a women’s work project titled The Gardens of Life.

Alamo Heights Alamo His Presbyterian Broadway John Grocketts Symiay Schoo Nh Tu Crockett Fanine Aernyen le Southside Viteathnines Presbyterian An Ne Court Hans Tpe Poset Ehureh Salah Ty Iy Grahip Lt Varie Weiner Jarre Lapin

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