Organ Recital At Immanuel Lutheran Church Murphysboro
Immanuel Lutheran Church in Murphysboro will hold its annual spring organ recital Sunday at 7 30 p m with Martin A Freiberg at the organ. Selections include Mendelssohn Sonata No 6 Bach Toccata and Fugue in D minor and Mallotte The Lord s Prayer plus Verdi The Anvil Chorus. The Immanuel mixed choir will perform cantata selections from Ruth the Meatitess with solos by Helen Weber Mrs Martin Freiberg and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immanuel Lutheran Church of
Murphysboro
Martin A. Freiberg
Mr. Freiberg
Immanuel Congregation
Mendeleshn
J. S. Bach
M. A. Freiberg
Mallotte
First Service Anna Pastor Speaks At Kornthal Church Sunday
The Kornthal Lutheran church near Jonesboro held a long awaited service last Sunday with Rev. Hugh Paton of Mt. Moriah Anna delivering the sermon, assisted by Rev. Carroll Charles of Salem Jonesboro. A congregational meeting followed and a board of directors was elected: John Mees president, Roy Sauerbrunn secretary, Eric Engelhart treasurer, plus Ed Reischauer, Joe Rensmeier and Ernest Duschl. The church reports 69 members and plans to retain the building, landscape grounds, and pursue nearby improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kornthal Lutheran Church
Jonesboro
Hugh Paton
Mt. Moriah Lutheran Church
Anna
Carroll Charles
Salem Lutheran Church
John Mees
Roy Sauerbrunn
Eric Englehart
Ed Reischauer
Joe Rensm
Coal Belt Church Group Meet Details and Speakers
The Coal Belt Christian Evangelist association will meet June 27 at Lesser Christian church. Last week’s gathering at Zeigler First Christian drew 125 attendees with Elder J. G. Parsons of Mt. Vernon as speaker. Elder Carroll Langston from Elkville led the meeting, with Mrs. Jess Garrett of Plumfield as secretary treasurer and Elder Logan Cox of Zeigler as song leader. Special music featured Arthur Rice of West Frankfort and Elder Francis Shaeffler Jr. of Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coal Belt Christian Evangelist Association
Zeigler First Christian Church
J. G. Parsons
Mt. Vernon
Rev Ray Nausley Reappointed to New Methodist Posts
Rev Ray A Nausley, formerly pastor at Grand Tower Methodist Church, has been transferred to the Mt Pleasant and New Bethel Methodist churches. The move places Nausley in charge of both congregations, effective immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Nausley
Ray A. Nausley
Grand Tower Methodist Church
Mt. Pleasant
New Bethel Methodist Church
Reverend Nausley Appointed Pastor at Mt Vernon Churches
Rev Nausley was appointed pastor of the two churches at the Southern Illinois Methodist conference at Mt Vernon last week. He had served as pastor of the Grand Tower church for two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nausley
Southern Illinois Methodist Conference
Mt. Vernon
Grand Tower
Herrin Second Baptist Plans Bible School
Herrin Second Baptist Church invites children ages 4 to 16 to Vacation Bible School. Registration is 6 p.m. Friday at the church. The program runs Monday through June 20 from 6 to 9 p.m. Rev. A N Sanders, the pastor, will serve as principal and entertainment is planned each evening.
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the Herrin
Second Baptist Church
A. N. Sanders
Cmn
Bryan Street Baptist
Kenneth Hardway
Johnston City
Washington Avenue Baptist
Vernon Moore
Murphysboro
First Baptist
Hutchel T. Rafael
Roy Summers
Carbondale
Hopewell Baptist
Gunn and
Jackson Streets
J. G. Hopkins
BTU
West Main
W. L. Koppenhagen
Christ
John
Herrin
Second Baptist
South Eleventh
Clear Creek Baptists to Hold Mass Meeting at Jonesboro
The Clear Creek Baptist associational Sunday school mass meeting is set for Monday June 9 at 7 30 p m at Jonesboro Baptist church. Rev Wheeler Thompson state Sunday school secretary will be principal speaker for the gathering of 45 Sunday schools in the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear Creek Baptists
Clear Creek Baptist
Church of the Nazarene
Murphysboro
James H. Campbell
Herring Church of the Nazarene
South Park Avenue
Thomas E. Snider
J. T. Myers
Carterville—Nazarene
Betty Waghe
Former pastor to speak at Energy church event
Rev. L. M. Leverle, former Rosey Mathes Methodist minister now at Browns ville Methodist church, will speak at Energy church at 7:30 pm Sunday. He remains in retired relations with the Methodist conference since 1924, continuing in ministerial service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Leverle
Rosey Mathes Methodist Church
Seal
Energy Church
Brownsville
Summer Bible and Recreation Program in Anna
Hundreds of youngsters shifted from school class attendance to Bible education at Anna and Jonesboro churches. The program runs 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Anna Junior high, Davie, Lincoln schools, and Anna Fairgrounds with supervised activities, soft-ball at night, and free admission. Local Rotary contributes to the recreational fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna
Jonesboro
Anna Junior High
Davie
Lincoln
Anna Fairgrounds
Luther Parr
Mike Alcorn
Opal Stephens
Jean Taber
Rotary Club
Ball Park
Rigdon to Speak on Chapel of the Air in Carbondale
Rev Calvin L Rigdon pastor of the First Apostolic Church of Carbondale will present a week of messages on the Ministerial Alliance Chapel of the Air program over WCIL. Topics cover Living in the Yesterdays Life in the Present Looking Forward to Tomorrow The Land of No Tomorrow and The Land of No Yesterday with broadcasts each morning at 11 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministerial Alliance
Chapel of the Air
Calvin L. Rigdon
First Apostolic Church of
Carbondale
WCIL
Carbondale Ministerial Alliance
Sesser Baptist to Begin Bible School
The First Baptist church of Sesser starts its annual Daily Vacation Bible School on Monday for two weeks with Rev. Mac Vanney as principal. Department heads include Mrs. George Senior cradle roll, Mrs. Betty Thomas beginners, Mrs. Clyde Beau primary, and more. Hours are 9 am to noon. last year’s average attendance was 80. This year adds cradle roll. activities include wood crafts, model airplanes, textile painting, and music led by Mrs. George Cockrum. All children are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
First Baptist Church of
Sesser
Mac Vanney
George Senior
Betty Thomas
Clyde Beau
Romaine Spanni
Freelie Woll
George Cockrum
Vanney
Herrin church class to hold annual picnic
The Ninety and Nine Men s class of the Christian church of Herrin will hold its annual father and son picnic at Herrin city lake on Friday June 13 at 6 30 p m All members are asked to bring their sons or other boys as guests Soft drinks and ice cream will be furnished Don Holland is president of the class Roy Eldridge is in charge of arrangements for the picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church of
Anna Church to Observe Fifteenth Anniversary
The Nazaren e Church of Anna will mark its fifteenth anniversary on Thursday June 12 at 7 45 p m with Rev W S Purinton district superintendent officiating The church has been remodeled expanding the auditorium to twice its former size and adding Sunday School facilities
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Nazarene Church
Anna
W. S. Purinton
Christian CYF To Meet Tuesday at Potluck Luncheon
Group 2 of the Christian Women’s Fellowship of Carbondale First Christian church will meet Tuesday at 1 p.m. for a potluck luncheon at 509 West Mill Street. Mrs. E. T. Harris will give the missionary lesson on Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Woman’s Fellowship
Carbondale First Christian Church
W. L. Marberry
West Mill Street
E. T. Harris
Mexico
Herrin Church Hosts First Pastor Guest
Frank Bentley, first pastor of Hurricane Memorial Baptist church of Herrin, was guest speaker at last Sunday’s evening service. He previously served as pastor in 1947. The Herrin church held baptismal services Sunday afternoon at the First Baptist church of Herrin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bentley
Hurricane Memorial Baptist Church
Herrin
Toe First Baptist Church
Children’s Day Plans at Murphysboro First Presbyterian
The First Presbyterian Church Murphysboro will observe Children’s Day at 10:45 a.m. with Mrs. Mohlenbrock directing and Miss Ledbetter assisting music. Vacation church school continues with St. Peter’s through the week, a Riverside park picnic Friday, and junior and senior high campers leaving Monday for Giant City and Little Grassy. The Senior Choir meets Saturday at 4:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Murphysboro
William Mohlenbrock
Church School
Rosanna Ledbetter
St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church
Riverside Park
Giant City
Carol Bennett
Ann Finke
Harriet Corbin
Bob Ward
Terry Hamilton
Gerry Nance
Florence Shadron
Bill Muhlenbrock
David Harvey
Dick Winters
Little Grassy
David Winters
R. J. McElwain
Jama Harvey
Sesser Church Party Honors Rev Grove Farewell
A farewell party for Rev and Mrs Commodore Grove and family was held at Sesser Methodist church. Grove leaves after five years at Lesser church to serve Aldersgate in Matr ion following the Southern Illinois conference in Mt Vernon May 28 to June 1. The church saw 50 new members and a new organ was installed last year. Groves' children Larry and Kathleen remain at home. About 80 attended the fellowship hour and refreshments in the church basement. Rev B Johnston, formerly of Salem Second Methodist, will lead Lesser church. his family moved into the parsonage Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sesser
Grove
Commodore Grove
Methodist Church of
Aldersgate
Matrion
Mt. Vernon
Groves
Larry
Kathleen
B. Johnston
Second Methodist
Salem
Revival Continues at Plumfield Church
Elder Herbert Thompson of Charleston conducts a revival at the White Church of Christ in Plumfield. The event runs through next Wednesday with L. H. Henson Jr as song leader and special music each night. Public invitation urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plumfield Church
Herbert Thompson
Charleston
White Church of Christ, Plumfield
L. H. Henson, Jr
University Baptists Begin School in New Building
University Baptist church in Carbondale opens its first Vacation Bible School in the new building, with classes for four to sixteen year olds led by named volunteers. Enrollment continues next week. pastor Dr. Robert Hastings preaches at 10 45 a.m. and 8 p.m. with special music including a choir number and solos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Baptist Church
Carbondale
L. H. White
Bob McGee
Clyde Harris
Matt Hall
Ira Cavaness
C. D. Brooks
G. P. Reeves
Floyd Brown
LeRoy Scott
Jesus
Percy
First Baptist
Charlie Simonds
Olivet Free Baptist
North Marion
Rev. R. Banks
Fatherhood of
God
Christian Endeavor
Pastor Reappointed At Mt Vernon Methodist Session
Murphysboro pastor Rev Earl W Dickey was reappointed pastor of Centenary Methodist Church by the Southern Illinois Conference at Mt Vernon. New church officers include Ashton Doody general superintendent, Mrs Charles Hewig W S C S president, Mrs Jessie Rowan Wesleyan Service Guild president. Services planned with Holy Communion Sunday and a sermon titled Redeemed. Junior choir to sing Why Do I Sing About Jesus and MYF to meet at 5 pm with weekly activities listed. Official board to meet Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl W. Dickey
Centenary Methodist Church
Southern Illinois Methodist Conference
Mt. Vernon
Ashton Doody
Church School
Charles Hewig
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Jessie Rowan
Wesleyan Service Guild
Centenary Church
Jesus
Ketchum
MYF
Carbondale District Youth Rally Set Thursday
The Methodist youth of the Carbondale district convene on Thursday June 12 at the Carterville Methodist church. Registration begins at 1 30. Dorothy Godair of Santa Cruz Del Norte Havana Cuba will speak. Mary Abraham will discuss What it means to be a Christian. A banquet and a movie follow at six. New officers will be installed by Rev. C H Todd. The Centenary Methodist Junior choir will sing and Rev. Paul Sims will give the evening address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Carterville Methodist Church
Grace Methodist Myf
Dorothy Godair
Santa Cruz del Norte
Havana
Cuba
Mary Abraham
First Christian Church
Centralia
Carterville
C. H. Todd
Centenary Methodist
Paul Sims
Calendar continues with numerous church services
Rhyne and many congregations in Carbondale Murphysboro Herrin Anna Carterville and nearby towns schedule Sunday schools at 9:30 a.m. Services span 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. with BTU and youth activities. Vacation Bible school runs June 9 to 20. Catholic masses listed. multiple pastors and church addresses noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhyne
Ministers Reassigned in Union County Conference
During the 101st session of the Southern Illinois annual conference at Mt. Vernon from May 28 to June 1 ministers in Union County were reassigned. Rev. Raymond Switzer remains at Anna, Rev. W. H. Lively at Jonesboro, Rev. Rolla Swisher at Ware Station and Wolf Lake, and Rev. Richard Stowe will serve Saratoga and Jonesboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodists
Union County
Southern Illinois Annual Conference
Mt. Vernon
Raymond Switzer
Anna Church
W. H. Lively
Jonesboro
Rolla Swisher
Ware Station
Wolf Lake
Richard Stowe
Saratoga
Zeigler First Methodist Vacation Bible School Opens
The Daily Vacation Bible school at Zeigler First Methodist starts Monday and runs through June 29 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Mrs May Pauls of Alton supervises. Open to children ages 4 and 5. A picnic and special program conclude the session with religious films shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeigler Church
The
First Methodist Church
Zeigler
May Pauls
Alton
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Kornthal
Coal Belt Church
Second Baptist Plans Bible School
Energy
Rogram
Rev. Rigdon
Sesser Baptist
Christian Cyf
Herrin Church
Children’s Day Presbyterian Church
University Baptists
Methodist
St. Andrew's Catholic
Mulberry Street
J. Taggart
St. Andrew’s Hospital
St. Francis Xavier Catholic
South Poplar
Robert T. Hutsch
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Robert DeGasperi
Timothy Foley
Anna — St. Mary
Fred Renschen
Cobden
St. Joseph
Charles Frankovich
Apostolic Carbondale
First Apostolic
Jackson
Marion Street
Jeremiah
Church of God
First Church of God
Corner Wall and College
Arthur Rendleman
Christian Science
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Corner Elm
University
Assembly of God
North Almond Street
Harold L. Crowell
Anna — First Methodist
First Methodist
H. Hilton Longberry
Dwight Karr
Trinity In Life
Grace Methodist
Marion
Hester
Glenn F. Sharp
Clyde Funkhouser
Marri
A. Freiberg
Moriah
Trinity
L. M. Waechter
Trinity Lutheran
North Sixteenth
R. C. Rist
Savior Lutheran
Main and
Poplar Streets
Ray C. Rist
Jehovah's Witnesses
Jehovah’s Witnesses
North
Washington
Christian Herrin — Christian
Denno W. Brown
Bible School
First Christian
L. Francis Scheffler
University Avenue
Monroe Street
Chester B. Grubb
Bloomington
CYF
Carterville—Christian
J. H. Lawrence
Presbyterian
First Presbyterian
William S. Baker
the Bible Fellowship
Weston Hansen
UNION
South 14Th St
Church OF the Nazarene Energy Methodist
Ferges Free Methodist
Herrin Free Methodist
Hurricane Baptist
Herrin Ministerial Alliance
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