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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1949
Page
15
A reader muses on psalms and nature, linking David and Abraham to the heavens and hillsides. He contemplates God as creator, the harvest, and human duty, urging gratitude for spring beauty, rivers, and prosperity while noting the need to earn sustenance through effort. Also includes parish mass times and notes.
A Missouri Council of Churches message urges parents to take their children to church on Sundays to preserve the joyful religious experiences of youth. The author recalls fond memories of Sunday School and family church attendance and notes aging can erode such enthusiasm. Nancy Western, Children’s Commission Chair, signs the piece.
A revival is held at the New Savannah church three miles east of Blodgett led by evangelist Rev Dallas Wallace and pastor Rev James Edmonson.
Assembly of God Matthews Avenue at Warner Street pastor J Smith Sunday School 9 45 Morning Service 11 00 Evening Service 7 00 Young People 6 00 Prayer Meeting Friday 7 30 Tuesday Young People 7 30 Attendance figures listed for various churches and services across Aug with multiple denominations and local ministers including Harlan Hurd at South Kingshighway Church of Christ Bible study 10 00 and service 11 00 plus 7 30 p m Bible study Wednesday evenings.
The church sets Sunday School at 9 45 and Church Service at 10 30 with a sermon The Pre-eminent Name by the pastor, broadcast by KSIM. Baptist Training Union at 6 30, Church Service at 7 30, sermon by the pastor. Prayer Meeting Wednesdays at 7 30.
At Christ Lutheran Church Matthews and nearby locations the schedule lists Bible School classes at 9:30 with Superintendent Hugh Stewart and speaker Rev Earl Weis. Morning services 10 45 am with sermon by Rev Weis. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 pm and Walther League at 6 30 pm. Bible study 7 15 pm. Other services 8 00 pm with pastor's sermon.
The schedule lists a Sunday School at 9 30, Church Service at 10 40 with a sermon titled The Depths by the pastor, Youth Fellowship at 6 30, and Evening services at 7 00. Unified services are noted.
Matthews Avenue Sunday School at 9:45 AM and Church Service at 7:30 PM feature Elder F. S. Petty of Caruthersville as speaker. The notice invites attendance at the Presbyterian church events.
A revival will begin Sunday August 21 at the new Baptist Mission house at the corner of Kentucky and Missouri avenues in the McCord Addition under First Baptist church sponsorship. Phillip Sadler chairs the Mission committee. The house replaces the airport addition location and serves the community with a 30 by 50 foot frame structure and asbestos siding. Seating capacity is 1500. All labor is donated by Mission members and the sponsoring church. Up to $20.00 saving on fine plate glass mirrors.
Suida at Salcedo Church of God in Salcedo presents School-10 90 Church Service -1100 with schedule details and community notice for attendees.
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