Baptists Set Mission Goal for Christmas Offering
University Baptist Church of Carbondale aims for 1000 dollars in the Lettie Moon Christmas Offering for missions led by pastor George M. Slayton. Last year the Southern Baptist effort raised about 3 600 765.44. a world map with country lights will brighten as gifts come in.
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University Baptist Church of Carbondale
Lettie Moon
George M. Slayton
Southern Baptist
Southern Baptists
Slayton
Unitarian Fellowship to Hear Talk on India by Harris
William H. Harris of Southern Illinois University will speak at Carbondale Unitarian Fellowship in Buckles School during the morning service. The address titled Religion and Politics In Contemporary India covers his Fulbright India year 1953 54 and the group meets at 10 30 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Harris
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale Unitarian Fellowship
Buckles School
Harris
India
Savior Lutheran Observes Communion at Carbondale Church
Our Savior Lutheran Church at 501 West Main Street Carbondale will celebrate Holy Communion during Sunday worship at 10 30 a.m. Sunday School and Bible Class begin at 9 30 a.m. Announcements by communicants are in the church office Saturday 4 5 and 7 8 p.m. Sunday School rehearsals for Christmas Eve start Sunday at 2 p.m. Teachers meet Tuesday 7 30 p.m. Catechumens meet at 10 a.m. in the church office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Savior Lutheran Church
W. Main St
Carbondale
Jehovah's Witnesses Schedule in Carbondale
The Carbondale Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses at 301 N Washington Ave lists a weekly program with Field Service on Sunday and Wednesday, Watchtower study at 3 PM, Theocratic Ministry School in the evening, and additional Friday and Saturday activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Washington Ave
New World Society
Samuel
Trinity Lutheran Church Schedule in Herrin
Divine Service at 8 45 a m Sunday and Sunday School at 9 45 a m led by Pastor R C Rist at Trinity Lutheran Church 504 N 16th St Herrin.
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Trinity Lutheran Church
N. 16Th St
Herrin
R. C. Rist
Jehovah's Witnesses Book Study and Field Service Schedule
The Herrin Service Center at 620 S. 18th St will host a Book Study on Thursday at 8 p.m. covering chapter XXI The Universal War of Armageddon. Saturday magazine work starts 8:30 a.m. and Sunday Field Service also begins at 8:30 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jehovah's Witnesses
Herrin Service Center
S. 18Th St
Bethel Class Serves Potluck at Johnston City Church
A potluck supper was served at 5 p m on November 30 for Bethel Class members of Johnston City Washington Avenue Baptist Church and their families. Mrs Lowell Houston, teacher, presented the devotional and Lowell Houston, the class president, led the business meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel
Johnston City
Washington Avenue
Southern Illinois Publications and Post Office Marks
The Southern Illinois Publications Inc announces publication details for Sunday and daily edition except Saturdays and holidays. It lists office addresses in Carbondale and Herrin Murphysboro and notes entry as second class matter and AP news dispatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Llinois Publications. Inc
West Main Street
Carbondsie
Murphysbero
Carbondale
Herrin Til
Murphysepero
Fe Southern
Lincisarn
Carbondale Pree
Herrin Daily Journal
Murphyedore Independert
Associated Press
AP News
Bible Sunday Observed at First Christian Church Carbondale
Universal Bible Sunday will be observed at First Christian Church in Carbondale with Rev. John R. Canedy speaking on The Word For Our Day. The day includes Bible Study Hour at 9 30 a m and a 4 p m Christmas Cantata A Star In The Sky by the Morning Choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Carbondale
John R. Canedy
Boy Scouts
Christian Women’s Fellowship
Charles McKenzie
C. C. Mulkey
New Church
Carter St
Jehovahs Witnesses Plan Three Day Assembly in Mt Vernon
Jehovahs Witnesses in Southern Illinois plan a three day training assembly in Mt Vernon December 14 to 16 with 50 plus delegates from Illinois Indiana and Kentucky. R L Blumenstock says sessions at the Armory 207 S Seventh St Mt Vernon cover Bible instruction gospel preaching with morning afternoon and evening talks discussions and demonstrations open to the public with no registration fee. R L Anderson of New York will be the featured speaker delivering the Sunday public address at 3 pm December 16 on What Will Armageddon Mean For You. Delegates from 19 congregations attended a similar circuit meeting in Benton six months ago drawing 800 in attendance. more than 1 000 are expected this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Southern Illinois
Mt. Vernon
R. L. Blumenstock
Carbondale
Armory
S. Seventh St
Mt Vernon
Blumenstock
R. L. Anderson
New York
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Benton
Mr. Vernon
Baptist Union carol sing to aid shut-ins in Carbon Dale
The Baptist Student Union plans a carol sing at Baptist churches in the Carbon Dale area on Thursday December 13 to bring holiday cheer to shut-ins and residents.
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Baptist Student Union
Carbondale
Feast of Lights Program at Centenary Church Murphysboro
The Rev. Oscar Maerker will present a Feast of Lights program at Centenary Methodist Church in Murphysboro Sunday evening. A color film will show the festival's historic and religious importance and compare Chanukah to Christmas. The service begins with group Christmas carols.
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Centenary Methodist Church
Murphysboro
Oscar Maerker
Scout Charter For Murphysboro Troop 114 Presented
Murphysboro Boy Scout Troop 114 sponsored by First Methodist Church will receive its charter Sunday during morning services at 10 30. Newt Williams regional director of Boy Scouts will present the charter. The troop of 15 Scouts was organized two months ago with Ralph Larsen as Scoutmaster and E T Lawless assisting along with church men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
First Methodist Church
Newt Williams
Anna
Boy Scouts
Ralph Larsen
E. T. Lawless
Murphysboro Group Re-Elects Officers
The Pres byterian Women's Association of First Presbyterian Church Murphysboro re elected 1956 officers for 1957 at the December meeting in the church. Mrs Ardis Smith is president. Mrs William Hawthorne is program chairman. A film on A Wonderful Life was shown by Rev Lee Pope Ward. Mrs James Lawder led devotions and the year book of prayer was given by Mrs Franklin Crews Jr. Members of Circle II were hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Women’s Association of
First Presbyterian Church
Murphysboro
Ardis Smith
William Hawthorne
Lee Pope Ward
James Lawder
Franklin Crews Jr
Circle IT
Murphysboro Centenariettes Elect Officers
The Centenariettes of Cen tenary Methodist Church in Murphysboro elected officers at a recent meeting. New officers are President Ronald Flowers, Vice President Paul White, Secretary Joan Ray, and Treasurer Ralph Bastien. Fourteen members and families attended. A Christmas party is planned for December 22 at Mrs Edwin Mc Dowell's home with a gift exchange.
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Centenariettes
Centenary Methodist Church
Murphysboro
Ronald Flowers
Paul White
Joan Ray
Ralph Bastien
Edwin McDowell
Revival Begins At Church Of God In Creal Springs
The Church of God in Creal Springs hosts a revival led by evangelist Rev. W. J. Cobb of Chillicothe Missouri. He and his wife provide special music each night as Rev. A. E. Austin, the pastor, invites the public to attend.
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Church of God
Creal Springs
W. J. Cobb
Chillicothe, Mo
A. E. Austin
Community Sing At Camp Creek Baptist Church Sat Night
The regular Saturday Night Sing starts at 7 30 p m at Camp Creek Baptist Church two miles south of Oroville off the Ava blacktop. Rev Paul Holder says all singers and the public are invited. Featured acts include the Friendly Five of Carbondale and the Happy Hearts group with special vocal and instrumental numbers.
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Camp Creek Baptist Church
Paul Holder
Oroville
Ava Blacktop
Carbondale
Happy Hearts
Mrs Caldwell Leads Revival at First Pentecostal Church
The Rev Mrs Bernadine Caldwell leads a revival in Pinckneyville at the First Pentecostal Church. Services run each evening at 7 30 except Monday with Pastor Rev Dennis F Lyerla inviting all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernadine (Bigham) Caldwell
Pentecostal Chanth
Pinckneyville
Dennis F. Lyerla
Dinner Planned In Murphysboro For Officers And Teachers
Dinner meeting set for 6 p.m. Tuesday with Miss Margaret McMillen as guest speaker. McMillen, from the Board of Christian Education, holds a Master’s in Christian Education and has guided leaders in church education. The sermon for the second Sunday of Advent is Cradle of the Word. The Westminster Youth Fellowship meets Wednesday at 7 p.m. and the choir rehearses the same evening under William Wetherington.
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First Presbyterian Church
Murphysboro
Margaret McMillen
Board of Christian Education
Miss McMillen
College of Wooster
San Francisco Theological Seminary
William Wetherington
Westminster Youth Fellowship
Brown Sugar Color Indicates Flavor Intensity
A historical note describes brown sugar ranging from yellow to dark brown, with the darkest color linked to the strongest flavor. The statement highlights color as an indicator of sweetness and depth in taste.
SIU Madrigals Featured In Advent Vesper Service
The Madrigal singers from Southern Illinois University will perform at the Advent Vesper Service in St. Andrews Episcopal Church Carbondale at 5 pm. Canterbury Club sponsors the service and another Advent Vesper on December 16 at 5 pm. Soloist Geraldine Geber and organist Keith Pierce. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrigal Singers
Southern Illinois University
St. Andrews Episcopal Church
Carbondale
Canterbury Club
Episcopal
Geraldine {Ieber
Keith Pierce
Chester Church Plans December Services
The Chester Methodist Church will hold services throughout December with the theme The Christ of Christmas led by Rev. R. Paul Sims.
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Chester Church
Chester Methodist
Chester Methodist Church
R. Paul Sims
SIU Baptists to Attend World Missions Congress
Twenty students from Southern Illinois University Baptist Student Union were chosen to attend the World Missions Congress in Nashville Tennessee December 27 to 30. The BSU notes over 400 active members on campus. The theme is The Christian Student in the World Crisis with speakers including Billy Graham and Baker James Cauthen.
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Baptist Student Union
Southern Illinois University
Baptist Sudent Union World Missions Congress
Nashville
Tenn
BSU
Southern
Billy Graham
T. F. Adams
The
Baptist World Alliance
Baker James Cauthen
Foreign Mission Board
Christmas Cantata and Sermons Highlight Holiday Service
The service will feature a special choir performance of The Music of Bethlehem by Fred Holton. The minister will preach on The Christmas and explore The Plan The Prophecy The Preparation and The Presence of Christ.
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Bethlehem
Fred Holton
Christ
Nazarene Pastor to Speak at Flying Squadron Meeting
The Rev. Victor L. Peters of Royalton will deliver the message at a Flying Squadron gathering in Herrin at 2 pm Sunday. Public is invited.
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Victor L. Peters
The
Nazarene Church
Royalton
Herrin
Regular Community Sing at Springs Sunday
The monthly Community Sing will be held Sunday at 1 30 in the Springs Methodist Church. Eshey Eugene Nolen is pastor. The public is invited.
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Methodist Church
Eshey Eugene Nolen
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Baptists
Savior Lutheran
Trinity Lutheran
BSU Carolers
Murphysboro Group
Federal Deposit Insurance
Gorham, Illinois
Camp Creek
Mrs. Caldwell
First Unitarian Fellowship of
DR. Noble
H. Kelly
SIU Baptists
Messiah
Shryock
Rist Mas ‘Ps
O. O. Maerker, Pastor
Murphysboro, Illinois
Buick
Coleman - Holliday
North 19Th Street
Murphysboro, N
Wallace Buick
East Main Street
Carbondale, Ill
John Baudino Garage
North 16Th Street
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