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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1953
Page
3
Corner Matthews and Warner hosts Rev Billie Butler with Sunday School at 10:00, Morning Worship at 11:00, Evening Services, Children's Service at 7:00, thc at 7:30, and Wednesday Young Peoples Service at 7:30. Bible study on Saturday and Sunday mornings. KSIM radio broadcast at 9:30 to 10:00 am.
Kathleen church on South Kingshighway lists morning services at 9:45 Sunday School and 11:00 worship with sermon by the pastor. Evening service at 7:00. Young People meet Tuesdays at 7:15 and prayer meeting Thursdays at 7:15 led by Rev Loren Wooten and Raymond Page, Sunday School superintendent.
Reverend H. H. Sturch leads services at Fellowship Baptist covering Morning Worship at 10 45 AM Baptist Training Union at 7 00 PM Evening Worship at 8 00 PM and Prayer Service on Wednesday evening at 7 30 PM Located at Kentucky and Missouri Streets in McCord Addition.
Reverend Hershal A. Forsythe presents a KSIM radio program at 9 00. Sunday School at 9 45. Sermon by the pastor. Junior Choir at 6 45. Church Service at 7 00. Mid Week Prayer Service each Wednesday at 7 30. Church services Saturday evening at 7 30.
Morley Missouri names a slate of church figures including Morehouse First Rev Allan Pollock of First Baptist Church Alfred Parker Arthur C Helton Church of God of Prophecy 717 West Kendall Rev Cleason D Lord.
George H. Adkins announces at Christian Church on South New Madrid Street a youth fellowship from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. followed by an evening union worship service at 7:30 p.m.
Matthews Missouri church notes act pastor Rev B H Cleaver leads Bible School at 10:00 for all ages and morning worship at 11:00 with the sermon Open Your Doors to Jesus Christ. Clarence A Critchlow listed in program.
Profile of Reverend Joseph N. Suitor guiding the Presbyterian Church on Matthews Avenue with Gerald Howard involved in leadership or transitional roles. The item notes church activities and community engagement under Suitor’s tenure.
Congregations of the Church of the Nazarene meet at the district assembly near Frederick town this week. Sikeston attendees include Rev J W Hoffert Mrs Glen Bond Paul Rudisill and Miss Mary Sue Lee with program leaders Viking Quartet and leaders from Olivet College and Foreign Missions.
The Youth Fellowship of the Methodist church sponsors an Activities Week from Sunday August 9 to Thursday August 14, with sessions 7 to 9 p m each evening. Planned events include study recreation and worship and will be aided by Gloria Hunt from De Soto and a team including Rev C E Yoes of Jackson Jerry Don Byrd of Kennett and R J Genius of Sikeston.
A summary of Paul’s letters likening Christians to athletes and soldiers, urging self control and spiritual armor. Warns against pagan worship and the perils of drink, stressing parental prayers and universal heartache caused by these evils across lands and seas.
Scripture focus Ephesians 6 10 20 and Romans 14 13 21 guides memory verse It is right not to eat meat or drink wine or do anything that makes your brother stumble Romans 14 21 The lesson emphasizes spiritual readiness and considerate living within the Christian community highlighting restraint and unity across the church.
The Arbutus Class of the First Baptist Church met at the church with seventeen members present. Mrs Jewell Allen led an open discussion on Baptist Heritage. Nominating committee reports named officers for the coming year including Miles Limbaugh as president and Wade Moore as secretary. Mrs Phillip Sadler was assistant secretary, with Miss George Houchin recording secretary and treasurer. A social hour with refreshments followed.
The Young People's Organization of the Assembly of God will hold a picnic Saturday afternoon at 2:30, August 8, at the Airport School Grounds. After recreation there will be a fellowship supper followed by a vesper service.
The article argues the church remains steadfast against the sin of intemperance and strong drink. It cites biblical precedents from Old and New Testaments and notes that both church and state may differ in approach, but Christianity condemns intoxicants. It urges commitment for the sake of believers and the vulnerable.
Rev. Walter A. Smith, pastor of the Christian church in Dexter, will be the guest speaker for the Union Vesper service at Malone Park on Sunday, August 9 at 7 p.m.
Mrs Joe Munger president of the Woman's Society of Christian Service will preside at a general meeting at 2 pm this afternoon at the Methodist church. A program and discussion on the Methodist Youth Fellowship was presented by several young people. Refreshments followed with the Betsy Ross Circle in charge.
The Men’s Fellowship of the Assembly of God church met last Friday evening with thirty five in attendance. The meeting opened with a devotional and several musical numbers by the Men’s Choir. Rev. Loren Wooten delivered a message and refreshments were served. The next meeting is scheduled for Friday August 21 at the church.
Readable list of churches with street numbers: First Baptist at 445, Assembly of God at 400, Methodist at 390, Church of the Nazarene at 270, Tanner Street Church of God at 185, and First Christian at 126.
Perry A. Rowland of Neosho Missouri extols Christian sacrifice and resolve. He argues that serving Jesus is all or nothing, noting the pioneers who won a continent through sacrifice and Christians who gain peace, power, and victory over life and death. He invites others to try the faith.
A small notice instructs readers to call phone numbers 74 or 75 whenever a Herald copy is not delivered, providing a simple customer service prompt for subscription issues.
Public notice urges readers to telephone The Herald with news items or tips, citing telephone numbers 74 and 75 for prompt newsroom submissions. The brief emphasizes timely local tips and encourages community involvement in reporting events.
Rev and Mrs Gene Putnam from Bismarck Missouri will lead Sunday morning and evening services. Known as Christian Scouts they work with youths aged nine to twelve providing spiritual and recreational guidance. They will hold two afternoon children’s sessions at 2:00 next week.
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