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Newspaper

Sikeston Herald

Location

Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1939

Page

12

A Christmas Pageant In Baptist Church Auditorium

Eve Schrem and Baptist members present The Light Still Shines on Christmas Eve at 7 30 P M in the church auditorium. Miss Bonita Hedden directs with Mrs E W Mulner assisting. Cast includes Frank Green Helen Johnson Ver netta Smith C D Butler Billy Jean Watson Willa Arthur Norman Jean Edwards and others.

France W. McGabran The Baptist Congrega Bonita Hedden E. W. Mulner Frank Green Helen Johnson Vernetta Smith C. D. Butler Billy Jean Watson Willa Arthur Norman Jean Edwards Watson Everitte Billy Joe Pratt J. E. Butler Icky Arthur Nina Ruth Vaughn Shirley Smith Margaret Farmer Cedric Drake Dorothy Vaughn Winifred Freeman J. N. Walker Glenn Nicholson James McClellan

Christian Church to Present The Nativity Play

The Christian church will stage The Nativity on Christmas Eve at 7 50 pm with Joseph Propst Mary Propst Geneva Propst Opal Crouthers J T Singleton angels Harley Propst Sr J T Singleton Sr and Hugh Stewart as Three Wise Men Bob McCord Joseph Read and others as roles. Junior Christian Endeavor will sing Luther's Cradle Hymn and the choir will perform Christmas carols with piano by Mrs Glenn Matthews.

Christian Church Lanus_ Propst Joseph and Mary Geneva Propst Opal Crouthers J. T Singleton Harley Propst Sr Hugh Stewart Bob McCord Joseph P. Read Jesus Glenn Matthews Flavia Carroll

Methodist Church Appoints Morning Sermon and Conference

Rev. J. Wilson Crichlow district superintendent will preach at 10 50 Sunday morning at the Methodist church in Cape Girardeau District. The first quarterly conference will be held at 2 30 in the afternoon. Rev. John L Taylor pastor will preach at 7 30 evening service.

J. Wilson Crichlow Methodist Church Cape Girardeau John IL Taylor

Christmas Services and Joy Gift Programs At Fork Presbyterians

Christmas observances at St Francis Xavier Parish include a 7:30 a m High Mass with two Low Masses, music by a senior choir directed by Lucille Todt, and a full choir roster. A 9:30 Low Mass features the children’s choir. The Joy Gift program at Fork Presbyterians features a pageant about the sewer churches of Ephesus, with gifts for aged ministers, plus a Santa Claus program for church school children.

St. Francis Xavier J. J. O'Neill Lucille Todt Silet Nox Cherubini Judea Fair John Layton T. P. Scherer Henry Schwab Rosemary Schorle Mary Layton Ruth Ann Middleton Mildred Scherer Jack Layton Frank Hoeller Bertha Buhs Stanford Frey Paul Layton St. Francis Xavier Parochial School Jimmy Middleton Paul de Guire Pat Schaeffer Mary Jaret McFall George Waters Jay Scott Etta Mae Glaus Carol Jane Trousdale Reneda Crain Billy Bob Walker Bobby Schaeffer Robert Rodgers Harold Shy Junior Layton Tommy Marshall Mary Elizabeth Frey Lloyd Shy Richard Shy Frederick Stroud Jack Mitchell Mary Lou Stroud Johnny Waters Ben Marshall James Schwab Joseph Smith Mary Helen Trousdale Jane Middleton Dolores Rogers Janet Rowark Maxime Lane Jeanne Noonan Presbyterian Church Elmer Poage Ephesus Mae Martin

Bells of Christmas Eve pageant at Methodist church

Five choirs and a mixed group join in presenting The Bells of Christmas Eve on December 24 at 5 oclock. The candlelit church will feature southern smilax and large silver bells as the setting. Soloists include Mrs. George Kirk Mrs. Paul Fink and Dr Gene Ruff of Cape Girardeau.

Methodist Church George Kirk Paul Fink Gene Ruff Cape Girardeau

Nazarene Church to Present Christmas Program

The Nazarene church will present a Christmas program Thursday night December 21. Mrs Maudie Wicks is in charge of preparing the program.

the Nazarene Church Maudie Wicks

Presbyterian Group Will Sing Carols on Christmas Eve

A group of about twenty four Presbyterian church youths will sing carols on Christmas Eve after the church program. They will perform from 8:30 to 10:00 pm for shut ins and friends, then meet at Mrs Mae Martins home for the annual Christmas party following the event.

Presbyterian Church Mae Martin

Christmas Topic At Baptist Church

Rev. E. W. Milner, pastor of the Baptist church, selects Sunday morning theme Celebrating Jesus Birthday and evening topic Life's Second Chance.

Jesus E. W. Milner the Baptist Church

Church Service Schedule at Kendall Street Church

The Church of God on 17 West Kendall Street lists E. R. Pulliam as pastor. Sunday School at 9:30 a.m., services at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Prayer Service at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday V. L. B. at 7:30 p.m. Friday night.

West Kendall Street V.L. B

Church Bible Study and Services Schedule

Bible Study at 9 45 a m with song service at 10 45 a m and preaching at 11 a m each Sunday. Bible Study at 7 45 p m Wednesday night.

Lutheran Church Services Invite by Pastor Teske

Rev. Herbert J. Teske conducts Sunday morning service at nine o'clock with an open invitation. Bring friends and join in worship at the church.

Herbert J. Teske

Episcopal Women Guild Formed in Local District

The newly organized Guild of Episcopal women met at Hotel Marshall last Thursday with Mrs. Charles Liles of Dexter presiding. Monthly meetings will be on the last Wednesday, with hosts from members’ homes. Mrs. N C Larimer to chair the study group and Mrs. M M Beck as supply secretary. A Christmas basket for a needy family was decided, with Mrs. Beck to locate a recipient. All Episcopal women in the locality are invited to join.

the Episcopal Women Hotel Marshall Charles Liles Dexter N. C. Larimer M. M Beck M. M. Beck

Ebert Kready Society to Meet December 21

The Ebert Kready Missionary Society of the Methodist church will hold a Christmas party with its regular December meeting on Thursday December 21 at 2 30 PM at Mrs G W Prescott’s home. Assistants Mrs J N Ross and Mrs Lizzie Ferrell will host . program leader will be Mrs J R Nolen.

Ebert-Kready Missionary Society of the Methodist Church G. W. Presnell J. N. Ross Lizzie Ferrell J. R. Nolen

Seven Million Bible Scriptures Distributed Nationwide

December 10 marked Universal Bible Sunday celebrating the Bible as the cornerstone of American liberties with the theme The Truth That Makes Men Free. The American Bible Society, now age 124, has long supplied Scriptures at production cost to churches worldwide. Last year it distributed 6,965,506 volumes in 174 languages across more than 40 countries. Also, Kiwanis members to host all you can eat pancakes for 25 cents at Hotel Marshall on December 16. Engraved wedding announcements available from The Herald. Fruit cakes for sale by Mrs. W H Sikes, 462.

American Bible Society Hotel Marshall Kiwanis Club

Go Ye And Teach By Wm. Southern Jr. On Sunday School Lesson

Southern's discussion of the Sunday school lesson examines Jesus teaching by the Sea of Galilee using the parable of the sower. It contrasts audience response, soil richness, and the kingdom metaphor with notes on human talents and the pull of everyday life. It ends with the mustard seed image of the Kingdom of Heaven.

Southern Jesus Kingdom of Heaven

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