Ist Presbyterian Herrin Plans Yule Program
The First Presbyterian Church of Herrin offers a Christmas program at 7 p.m. on Sunday featuring organ preludes, songs like Joy to the World and Hark the Herald Angels Sing, solos by Jerry Tidwell and Fred Simmons, and performances by school classes and named participants including Margie Walker Jane Tegane and Judy Steckenrnder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margie Walker
Jane Tegane
Glenn Ray Marlow
Lynn Lind
Steven Ward
Janis Hargrave
Mrs. Creek
Fred Simmons
Tommy Williams
Ruth Whittaker
Dixie Davis
Jamie Spence
Hark
Herald Angels
Candlelight Carol Service at Herrin Christian Church
Three choirs of First Christian Church Herrin present a candlelight carol service Sunday. Dianne Barnes Sara Hodges and Shirley Smith light candles as they sing. Lorraine Stotlar soloist and multiple choirs perform familiar carols and Brahms Lullaby. A Christmas tea follows with Loyal Daughters serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church of
Herrin
Dianne Barnes
Sara Beth Hodges
Shirley Smith
Lorraine Stotlar
Margaret Smith
Bethlehem
Manger
Lorraine Brown
Brahms
Mrs. Brown
Noel
Loyal Daughters
Alice Owen
Christmas Musical Program At Metropolis Baptist
The First Baptist Church of Metropolis presents its annual Christmas program tomorrow at 7 30 p m with Russell Spore directing and Billie Francis Yost and Gertarde Gross on organ and piano The choir will sing the Christmas Story in song and scripture. The church invites the public to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church of
Christmas Concert Planned by First Methodist Murphysboro
The First Methodist Church choir in Murphysboro will present its annual Christmas concert Sunday December 21 at 7 p m in the church sanctuary under Edward Harn. The program opens with an organ and piano duet and features carols by Wilson Ashford Benson Adam Bolton and Abernathie with a Scripture story and filmstrips. A church school program with songs recitations and Santa Claus follows on December 23 at 7 p m in the same sanctuary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Murphysboro
Edward Harn
Nolte
Ham Roberts
Robert Crombar
Benson
Adam
Bolton
John Brunkhorst
Claude Austin
Howard Abernathie
Church School
Santa Claus
End Vesper Services In Carbondale
The Advent Vesper series ends at First Christian Church Carbondale with a 4 30 p m Sunday service featuring Scripture and song by the Senior Choir led by Bob Robertson. A coffee hour follows in the church basement and Christmas music continues at the 10 30 a m morning service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Carbondale
Bob Robertson
Mueller
Nazareth
Gounaud
Adams
St. Louis
Christmas Music At First Baptist Church Schedule
Christmas music by the Junior and Adult Choirs directed by Miss May Dorsey and Carl Kiefer will be heard in the morning service at Carbondale First Baptist. Two organ and piano numbers will be performed by Mrs Clyde Conatser and Mrs Ray Sikkel. A 1:30 pm recording session at the church will supply music for a WCIL Christmas Day broadcast from 2 to 2 45 pm. A candle lighting service follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Dorsey
Carl Kiefer
Carbondale First Baptist Church
Clyde Conatser
Ray Sikkel
WCIL
Charles Clodefelter
William Shelton
Men’s Council
W. B. Welch
Holy Land Pictures Shown At Murphysboro Church
Centenary Methodist Church in Murphysboro hosts a Sunday 7:30 pm showing of Holy Land images by Rev Walter Smith. The event includes Bethlehem birthplace, Jericho road, and crucifixion scenes and invites public attendance.
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The
Holy Land
Centenary Methodist Church
Murphysboro
Earl V. Dickey
Walter Smith
Flora
Palestine
Jesus
Bethtlehem
Jericho Road
Centenary
W. F. Whitson
Wilson
van Deman Thompson
Dickey
MYF
Holiday Activities At Mt. Moriah Church
Mt Moriah Lutheran Church Anna hosts holiday events this week starting with a Luther League party for area children who receive gifts. A Christmas program Wednesday night features a play by the pastor’s wife Mrs Hugh Patton with many church children in the cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Moriah Lutheran Church
Anna
Luther League
Hugh Patton
Mother Goose Land
King Cole's Castle
Curtins
Don West
John Davis
Carolyn Davis
Madeleine Douglas
Paton
Loyalty Day At Walnut Street Baptist Church
Loyalty Day at Walnut Street Baptist Church Sunday features prayer and gratitude for 1952 growth and blessings. The 1953 financial program begins with pledges during the morning service and a canvass of absent members in the afternoon. A goal of 30 000 is set for local and world missions. Dr. George L. Johnson speaks on Heaven's Priceless Gift at noon basket dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Street Baptist Church
George L. Johnson
Christmas Services at Grace Methodist
Grace Methodist holds Christmas services with morning and evening programs. The 9 30 am service features The Prince of Peace sermon notes, carols, and solos by Jean Sharp and Gene Biggs. The evening program includes a Christmas program with recitations drills and songs. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist
Dr. Sharp
Prince of Peace
Holton
Gene Biggs
Jean Sharp
Dale
Children to Rehearse at Carbondale Church
The Sunday School of Savior Lutheran Church Carbondale will rehearse their Christmas program in the church Sunday at 2 30 p m and again Tuesday at 2 30 p m They will present their annual Christmas program Christmas Eve at 7 30 p m Directed by Mr Fred Madonin Sunday School Superintendent A Christmas Day service will be held at 10 30 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savior Lutheran Church of
Carbondale
Savior Lutheran Church
Fred Madonin
Contests At First Apostolic Church In Carbondale
Sunday morning will climax the four Sunday contest between the Reds and the Blues at the First Apostolic Church of Carbondale. Treats will be given to those attending. A special Christmas Radio Program will be on WAVA at 1 p.m. The church Christmas program is set for Tuesday at 7 p.m. Three plays will be presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reds
Blues
First Apostolic Church of
Carbondale
WAVA
First Apostolic Church
Bethlehem
Herrin Church Presents Christmas Cantata and Pageant
Hurricane Memorial Baptist Church Herrin will present a Christmas cantata and pageant on Sunday night December 21 entitled Tis Star Still Shines The pageant includes 22 characters and 20 voices across five scenes Beside the Wall In the Court yard The Shepherds The Adoration of the Pilgrims and The Christmas Angel Musical numbers will be performed throughout Mrs Ulsa Jones directs the pageant and Otto J Brown will lead the songs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurricane Memorial Baptist Church of
Herrin
Ulsa Jones
Otto J. Brown
Assemblies of God Meet in Creal Springs
A fellowship gathering of the Assemblies of God met at the Creal Springs Assembly of God Church Monday night. Representatives from about half of Section 26’s 23 Illinois churches attended, with ministers from Benton Carmi Murphysboro West Frankfort Vienna Marion Harrisburg Mounds Metropolis Pinckneyville Mt Vernon and Energy. Carmi won the attendance banner. Rev. Henney delivered the principal address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assemblies of God
Creal Springs
Assembly of God
Section 26
Illinois
Benton
Carmi
Murphysboro
West Frankfort
Vienna
Marion
Harrisburg
Mounds
Metroplies
Pinckneyville
Mt. Vernon
Energy
Henney
Metropolis Choir to Sing Cantata at Church Service
The Methodist church choir of Metropolis will perform the Cantata Carols of Christmas tomorrow at 4 p.m. at the church. Mrs Roy Halcom will direct and Claudine Moore will serve as organist. The High School Glee Club will close with the Hallelujah Chorus sung with accompanist Robert Hanaman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church Choir
Metropolis
Roy Halcom
Claudine Moore
High School
Robert Hanaman
Special Services At Bethel AME Christmas Program
Bethel A M E church in Carbondale hosts a Sunday school program with a Christmas tree on Wednesday December 24. An early morning devotional service is set for Christmas Day at 6 a.m. announced by pastor Rev Lewis Carer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel A.M.F. Church of
Carbondale
Lewis Carer
Choirs Present Special Program at University Baptist Church
The University Baptist Church choirs in Carbondale present a Christmas service titled Be Born in Us Today directed by Mrs. Harold W. Taylor. Senior and Carol choirs with soloists a men’s quartet and a duet perform with piano organ and violin accompaniment. A Adeste Fideles processional Hallelujah Chorus finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Baptist Church
Carbondale
Harold W. Taylor
Adeste
Idelis
Choir Cantata at Johnston City Church
A Christmas cantata titled Star of the Silent Night will be performed at 7 p.m. Sunday at Washington Avenue Baptist Church in Johnston City under Mrs. Lester M. Jones. Church members will also present White Christmas gifts to the Hudderson Orphans Home of Centralia, with a director and several children attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Avenue Baptist Church
Johnston City
Lester M. Jones
Hudderson Orphans Home
Centralia
Zeigler Church to Present Christmas Cantata
Zeigler Methodist Church will present a Christmas cantata at 7 p.m. Sunday as part of its annual Christmas program. The program repeats at 7 p.m. Monday.
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Zeigler Methodist Church
Methodist Church of
Coello PTA Holds Christmas Party At School
Coello P T A members and families attended a Christmas party at the school on Wednesday night. Games were played and knee pads were announced as purchases for the high school basketball players this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent and Teacher Association of
Coello
Youth for Christ Meet at Marion Church Tonight
Youth for Christ in Little Egypt will gather at Warder Street Baptist Church in Marion at 7 30 p m tonight. The youth choir and carol singing will be led by Harold McGhee West Frankfort with Glen O Jones Saline County State s Attorney as speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youth For Christ
Little Egypt
Warder Street Baptist Church
Marion
Harold McGhee
West Frankfort
Glen O. Jones
Saline County
Wings Over Jordan Choir At Herrin Turned Away Crowd
The First Methodist Church of Herrin hosted the Negro Wings Over Jordan choir with an audience of about 700, a large assembly for the town. Pastor Dr. Heber Burge noted the big turnout and the group enjoyed light refreshments in the church basement after the performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wings Over
Jordan
First Methodist Church
Herrin
Heber Burge
First Methodist Herrin Set Christmas Program Sunday
The adult department of the First Methodist Church School presents Christ mas in Song and Story this Sunday at 7 p m. Pastor Dr Helen Burge invites the public to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church School
Helen Burge
Herrin
Church OF
Herrin Flying Squadron Guests Rev Fuller and Kenneth Fuller
Rev Walter Fuller will bring the message at the Herrin Flying Squad on Sunday at 2 p.m. Kenneth Fuller will sing during the event at Herrin.
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Walter Fuller
Herrin
Kenneth Fuller
Sesser Home Bureau Christmas Party At Cockrum Home
Sesser Home Bureau unit held its Christmas party at the home of Mrs. Denzil Cockrum Route 1. The program included carols readings a solo a duet a skit and gift exchange. Mrs. Lucille Craddock Benton Franklin County home advisor presented the lesson Conservation of Vision and Mrs. Mabel Cockrum demonstrated Christmas candles. Twenty three members and two guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Griffin
Clara Brown
Earl Nuhn
Craddock
Christmas Party of Ruth Class at Lesser Church
The Ruth Class of First Baptist Church Lesser held a candlelight Christmas party at Lula Reid's home Tuesday night. Beverly Basso read the birth story of Jesus, a Bible quiz winner was Mrs Read, and Eleanor DeHeilacourt won a prize for a game. A gift exchange included a gift to teacher Lela Spurrier. Nine members attended. Mrs. Ray Flatt and others from Lesser visited St. Louis on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth
First Baptist Church of
Lesser
Lula Reid
Percy Woman Hosts Sunday School Class Party
Mrs Catherine Willis of Percy entertained the Assembly of God church Sunday School class at her home on Friday. Gifts were exchanged among the 19 members who attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy
Catherine Willis
Assembly of God Church
Steeleville Cubs Hold Christmas Party at Legion Hall
Steeleville Cub Pack 46 held its annual Christmas party in the American Legion hall. New cubs Michael Gemmil and Clement Quillman earned Bobcat badges, Melvin Bollman received a Webelo award and graduation certificate, and Santa brought treats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cub Pack 46
Steeleville
Mrs Miketta Hosts Daughters of American Revolution Meeting
The Daughters of America Revolution of Christopher held their December gathering at Mrs. Juanette Miketta's home with Mrs. FE H Richerson assisting. Ten members and guest Mrs. James Crenshaw attended as Christmas verses and carols filled the program. Next meeting set for January 10 at Mrs. Tony Agosti's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of America
Revolution of Christopher
Juanette Miketta
FE. H. Richerson
Daughter of God
Stella Lumsden
Emma Whited
James Crenshaw
Tony Agosti
Sunday School Helps Now Available in Stock
A list of study aids including Broadman Commentaries and Tarbell’s Teachers Guide is in stock with prices from 75 cents to $2.95. Readers are urged to reserve copies early for items such as International Sunday School Lesson Helps and Peloubet notes.
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Ist Presbyterian
First Presbyterian Church of
Cornet
Jerry Tidwell
Christmas
Phyllis Gilbert
Randy Lynn
Mary Kathryn Garnatti
Judy
Cis
Billy Davis
Paul Bovart
Jena Lee
Shirley Time
Bobby Stewart
Barbara Tea
Gue
Robert Penninger
Elias Aronson
Beth Aronson
Karlee Aronson
Deborah Wood
Gary Lynn
Hope
Kerry Keen
Nancy McPher
Herrin Christian Church
Metropolis Baptist
R. A. Wilkerson, Pastor
First Methodist
End Vesper Services
First Baptist
Murphsboro
Mt. Moriah
Walnut Street
Carbondale Church
Herrin Church
Metropolis Choir
Bethel Ame
Ava
Voice of
1St Apostolic Church
Calvin L. Rigdon
the First Methodist Church
Rev. Funkhouser
Song of the
Magic” Bolton
Johnston City Church
Coello Pta
Marion Baptist Church
First Methodist of
Sesser Home Bureau
Ray Flatt
Ezra Bowlin
Harry Montgomery
Carl Mitchell of
First Baptist Church
W. Main
Steeleville Cubs
Mrs. Miketta
Daughters of Am. Revolution
West Main ST
Hearin Ministerial Alliance
South 16Th Street
South 14Th Street
W. A. Shoopman
South 15Th Street
Delno Brown
First Presbyterian Church
North 14Th Street
E. C. Lee
North 13Th Street
Harry Slattery
Free Methodist Church
Vernon Parsons
Union Gospel Mission
30Th
Tyler Streets
Glenn Hock
the Nazarene Church
Lester Outhout
Second Baptist Church
South Eleventh Street
A. N. Sanders
Bryan Street
East
Kenneth Hardway
Hurricane Memorial Baptist Church
South 22Nd Street
L. R. Eddington
Free Will Baptist Church
Adams Streets
Lloyd Jones
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