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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1960
Page
5
Ben Gelman reports Hanukkah begins Tuesday in the area. Celebrations reflect Jewish history from 165 B.C. to modern times with menorah lighting, potato pancakes, and gifts. Beth Jacob in Carbondale hosts a Sunday School event December 1 with songs, history, and refreshments.
Waxwell N. K. Quartey a Southern Illinois University pre medical student from Ghana will be ordained a minister at 2 p m Sunday at Rock Hill Baptist Church Carbondale Rev L W Turley pastor will officiate Quartey has studied at Accra Academy and the Southern Mindrs College of the Bible He plans two more years of pre medical work and eventual return to Ghana with possible time in Europe or India He resides at 208 E Day St
CWF Secretary Mrs Baker will speak at 8:30 and 10:30 p m services on the theme Expect Great Things Attempt Great Things for the church annual Women’s Day observance. Royal ladies will assist as ushers with local members listed for each service. A 4 30 to 7 p m Christmas Tea follows in the church basement.
The combined Chancel and Youth choirs of University Baptist Church Carbondale present Robert Graham Christmas Cantata Dawn of Redeeming Grace on Sunday at 7 00 p m in the church auditorium. A B Mifflin directs 40 voices with Miss Jean Frakes on organ. Soloists include Miss Martha Davis Miss Benita Brothers and Mrs Aline Mifflin. Narrator is Rev Lewis McKinney pastor. Public invited to the service.
The First Baptist Church of Carbondale will present its Christmas Cantata The Nativity by Roger C Wilson Sunday at 7 30 p m at the church at University and Main Street The program features soloists and a seven part choir with Neal Norman directing and Mrs Clyde Conatser at the organ The public is invited. The morning service at 10 40 a m will be a Family Covenant Renewal Service in connection with Bible Sunday Rev W G Foole will preach on Why We Read the Bible and Verlee Baker former pastor of the Mound City Baptist Church will be lay leader. The newlywed class will be breakfast guests at the parsonage to discuss plans for the Clear Creek Association program.
The third Sunday in Advent is observed at Grace Methodist Church Carbondale with 10 30 a m worship by Rev Jack L Adams on The Bible Speaks Today The day includes Grace Fellowship for University students at 5 80 p m supper and program Youth Fellowship at 8 30 and a 7 30 evening service University students will form a choir and sing for the evening service The sermon theme is The Ageless Book Afterward University students visit Rev and Mrs Adams home for Christmas fellowship This is the last weekend for students before Christmas vacation Church activities include Christmas party setups for three adult classes Men’s Bible Class meets Tuesday 7 30 Working Wesleyans meet Thursday 7 30 at Gordon Hansons and Loyal Workers meet Friday 7 50 The Youth Fellowship decorates the sanctuary tree after mid week prayer and study Wednesday
The Union County Ministerial Alliance published a directory of misters and churches from all denominations in Union County. Distribution occurred at the monthly breakcast meeting in Anna at Casper's Cafe. The list targets professionals and civic purposes and remains limited for public access.
The Thanksgiving Clothing Drive for World Relief organized by United Evangelical Lutheran Church of Peace in Steelville finished successfully. Seventeen churches donated, yielding 179 cartons and 1,500 pounds of clothing sent to Church World Service in St Louis. The shipment was transported by Niederbrach Truck Line, with deliveries from Steeleville Chester Sparta Walsh Bremen Wine Hill Percy Campbell Hill.
The Rev. Thurt Mann will conduct revival services at the Murphysboro Church of the Nazarene through December, starting at 7:00 p.m. nightly. The church sits at 7th and Walnut Streets, with Rev. Dean Dave, pastor, confirming the event.
The Second Baptist Church in Herrin will hold a revival next week with services at 7 20 p m from Sunday through December 18. Evangelist Rev C R Bob Walker pastor of Marion First Baptist Church will lead. Hugh Moore of Marion will sing. Rev Wallace Curlee is pastor of the Herrin church. A nursery will be available for children.
James Barney Oldfield, Mc Kendree College basketball coach and psychology teacher, will speak at the Carbondale First Methodist Church Men's Club December breakfast meeting. Reservations $1 per plate due before Saturday. Oldfield to give an inspirational address in the church dining room.
Holiday season gift ideas highlighted by Yuill Music with mentions of Christmas concerts at Hern and Marion schools and a December 5 to 21 lineup. Details include school programs at St Marys, Herrin Township High, Longfellow Marion, and McKinley Marion, plus a push to gift musical instruments like Baldwin pianos and band gear.
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