Bible Sunday Observances Led by City Churches
Churches across the city and suburbs join national Universal Bible Sunday with morning and evening services. Clergy from multiple denominations deliver sermons on Bible teachings and practical uses, with displays, panel discussions, and special programs at First Baptist, First and Centenary Methodist, South Presbyterian, Robinson Memorial United Presbyterian, Trinity Episcopal, Lafayette Avenue Methodist, Tabernacle Baptist, and other churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
S. Arnold Westcott
Mr. Westcott
Ernest B. Bailey
Margaret Fancher
First
Centenary Methodist
Lloyd V. Moffett
Albert L. Bauer
Donald E. Wallace
South Presbyterian Church
God
Robinson Memorial United Presbyterian Church
James B. McGuffin
Trinity Episcopal Church
Charles R. Stires
Charles Wesley
Lafayette Avenue Methodist Church
Lester Schaff
Donald Tubbs
Wesley W. Kehler
First Ward Methodist Church
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Frederick C. Ellerman
Leo R. Murphy
Bethany Baptist Church
Rockefeller Memorial’ Methodist Church
Valley Presbyterian Church
Richard W. Firth
Theodore L. Conklin
Eastwood Baptist Church
Mr. Titus
Second Reformed Church
Ernest Crounse
Dorothy Cole
Special Education Dept
Syracuse University
Plymouth Congregational Church
West Genesee Methodist Church
Edward E. Turner
Church to Present Billy Graham Film Miracle in Manhattan
A sound movie titled Miracle in Manhattan will premiere in Syracuse at South Presbyterian Church on Wednesday at 8 30 p m It offers a graphic account of the Billy Graham Crusade in the metropolitan area and features Jinx Falkenburg and Tex McCrary as narrators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
Billy Graham
Syracuse
South Presbyterian Church
Jinx Falkenburg
Tex McCrary
Margie Moon to Speak at First Spiritualist Church Services
Mrs Margie Moon will be the speaker at services tomorrow at 7 30 pm at First Spiritualist Church 535 Oakwood Ave William Davies pastor will preside at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margie Moon
First Spiritualist Church
Oakwood Ave
William Davies
Universal Bible Sunday Reflected By Dr. Howard Harper
The article discusses Universal Bible Sunday observed globally, tracing its origins to the Church of England and its Advent prayer. It notes the Bible as the world’s most printed book, mentions Gutenberg’s 1456 Bible, famous early misprints, and the wicked Bible incident, then covers Bible superstitions and the first English translation by John Wycliffe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard W. Harper
Universal Bible Sunday
Church of England
Mark
Johann Gutenberg
Mainz
Germany
Reverend Clancy resigns from North Sura church
The Rev. Robert Clancy pastor of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in North Sura resigns after four years. He accepts a call to lead the Alliance Church at Clark, New Jersey. Farewell sermon is tomorrow. He and his wife Carol Ford of Syracuse and their two daughters will depart Wednesday for New Jersey. Pulpit filled by guest preachers on Sundays at 1 am and 7 30 pm until a new pastor is named. Services are at the V F W hall on Maxwell Avenue with Sunday school at 9 45 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Clancy
Christian and Missionary Alliance Church
North Surafee
The
Alliance Church
Clark
Nuj
Clancy
Carol Ford
Syracuse
New Jersey
V.F.W. Hall
Maxwell Avenue
Missionary Dr Laubach to Speak at University Methodist
The Rev Dr Frank Laubach a renowned advocate for literacy will speak at the 11 am worship service at University Methodist Church in observance of Universal Bible Sunday. He will discuss the idea If They Can Read What Then and explain his each one teach one method used among Moros in Lanao to spread reading and learning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank ©. Laubach
University Methodist Church
Laubach
Lanao
Gerald E. Boyce
University ‘Methodist Church
University Ave
E. Genesee St
Ares Babysfeld
Frank “ Ean
Donald A “Wright
Pl.d
D.D
Ministers Holiday Luncheon in Syracuse Monday
Ministers of Syracuse and Onondaga County with their wives will meet at noon Monday for the annual Christmas luncheon at First Presbyterian Church. The service will be presided by Rev. Russell Damstra with Rev. Charles Broadbent in charge. A music program features carol singing and a piano recital by Prof. Sidney Sukoenig. Mrs. Caryl Kline will deliver the holiday message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Onondaga County
First Presbyterian Church
Russell Damstra
Charles Broadbent
Sidney Sukoenig
Syracuse University
Caryl Kline
Westvale Church to Be Dedicated
Dedication services for the new Westvale Community Baptist Church at Fay Road and Ronneil Drive start at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. with Dr Norman H. Maring of Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary as guest speaker. Clergy including Rev Kenneth Rondarmel and Rev Carl G. Stewart will participate. Rev George B. Hawthorne will preside. A reception follows in the parish hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Westvale Community Baptist Church
Fay Rd
Ronneil Dr
Norman H. Maring
Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Philadelphia
Kenneth ‘Rondarmel
New York State Council of Churches
Bruce Roberts
Council of Churches of
Syracuse
Onondaga County
Carl G.stewart
New York State Baptists Convention
George B. Hawthorne
Lowell Avenue Baptist Church
Westvale
Bible Still Greatest Power Nationwide Bible Reading Drive
The American Bible Society promotes Universal Bible Sunday on December 8 urging worldwide reading of selected verses from Exodus 20 to Romans 13 and John 3 16. Millions of Americans across faiths join in daily readings from Thanksgiving to Christmas to reflect the Bible's asserted global power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Bible Society
Matthew
John
Episcopal Diocese Names New Education Department Director
The Rt. Rev. Malcolm E Peabody announced Rev. Herschel Halbert as the new director of Christian Education for the Episcopal Diocese of Central New York. Halbert, residing in Syracuse, will oversee Church School work and adult leader training while serving Central New York including Syracuse Water Street Utica Elmira Triple Cities and Auburn. Previously rector of Trinity Church Easton Pa and chaplain at Lafayette College since 1950, he also served U S Navy Reserve chaplains and Maryland churches. He is married with four children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm E. Peabody
Episcopal Diocese
Central
New York
Herschel Halbert
Department of Christian Education
Bishop Peabody
Halbert
Scott Ave
Syracuse
Will
New York Area
Waterstown
Utica
Triple Cities
Elmira
Auburn
Easton
Trinity Church
Episcopal
Lafayette College
United States Naval Reserve
Maryland
Sermonette on Universal Bible Sunday by Rev Gerald E Boyce
The Rev Gerald E Boyce celebrates Universal Bible Sunday noting the Bible now exists in 1100 tongues and dialects thanks to missionaries translators linguists and native Christians. He cites Psalms 119 105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path and urges daily study to grow in faith hope and love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universal Bible
Boyce
St Michael’s Lutheran Church marks first anniversary
St Michael’s Church Camillus holds its first anniversary celebration tomorrow with a 6 p.m. dinner at Fairmount Elementary School. Pastor Kaiser notes the program is by a committee led by Carl J Anderson and dinner chair Mrs Luther Meyer. Accompanist Mrs Hilda Sessler will provide entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Michael’s Lutheran Church
Camillus
Fairmount Elementary School
Paul C. Kaiser
Carl J. Anderson
Luther Meyer
Hilda Sessler
St. Michael’s Church
Pastor Kaiser
Society Honors Italian Pastor at Messina Banquet
The Rev. Piero Fassi pastor of St. Sebastian Church in Messina province was guest of honor at the 19th anniversary of the St. Joseph Society of Messina held at Sorrento Restaurant. Also honored was Dr. Joseph Grosso, a mayoral candidate. Paul Saia presided in place of Joseph Ferrara. Speakers included Natale Campanella, Mrs. Grosso, and Miss Mary Imbesi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piero Fassi
St. Sebastian Church
Province of
Messina
Italy
St. Joseph Society of Messina
Sorrento Restaurant
Joseph [Grosso
Paul Saia
Joseph Ferrara
Fassi
Grosso
Natale Campanella
Mary Imbesi
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Jamesville Penitentiary
William G. Marsden
John A. Whitesel
Department of Protestant Community Services
London
Canterbury
Peo
Ple
Homer
Vergil
John Wycliffe
St. Jerome
Rev. Halbert
Furman Methodist Church
Furman Street
Barber L. Waters
Immanuel Baptist Charch
Hawley Ave
John A. Yates
Heart of the Gospel
Egypt
Canaan
Gospel
Hour of
the Church School
North Presbyterian Church Park St
Turtle St
Plymouth
Free Methodist Church
South Ave
H. H. Hutt
Southern Baptist
Cortland Avenue
Paul
Becker
Trinity Lutheran
Missouri Synod
Lexington Ave
Westcott St
Key
Adolph L. Steinke
New York Crusade Film
South Presbyterian
Salina and
E. Colvin Sts
Christian Business Men's Committee
Admission Free
West Genesee
Milton Ave
Ewart Edmund Turner
First Reformed Church
James ST
Jesus
Gerald Bercier
Mabel J
Chase
Presbyterian
Salina
Calvin
Bible Institute
Are R
King
Graham "Ruse
West Genesee Hills
Kasson Road
Howlett Hill Road
James C Switzer
Liverpool Baptist Church
Corkins Lane
Liverpool Rd
Donald Lameree
Gabb.c
Genesee Street
William H. McConaghy James Lowell Harris
Dr. McConachy
Adult Church School
Mother Church
First Church OF Christ, Scientist
Boston
Massachusetts
E. Fayette St
Valley Presbyterian
Church School
May Memorial Unitarian
America
Garvey
Nevil Shute
Rev
Robert L. Zoerhelde
Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church
Jamesville Rd
de Witt
X. Forster W. Freeman
Euclid Ave
RE. Wayne Archer
Elmwood Presbyterian Church
Edward Hamilton
E. Charles Smith
Church ‘School
Je. W. Westminster Fellowship
East Genesee Presbyterian Church 1300 East GeNesee St
Dugald Chaffee
George L. Frear
Mr. Chaffee
ST. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Fayette and Montgomery Sts
Teall Ave
Winerade
Rorship Sevice
Christian and Missionary Alliance
Midland Ave
Ballantyne
D. A. Miller
Moody Film
Little
Family Pearship
All Church School
Cribis Thru Jr
Mr. Mielke
Church OF Christ
Thompson
Nedrow
Robert Z. Scott
S. West
W. Onondaga
Albert L. Baner
Lloyd Y. Moffett
Moffett
Baner
Pepe Aulus Nursery
Fratcise Baptist
S. Main St
Ernest L. Laycock
Jesus Christ
Bible School
Training Union
WNDR
Hirst Baptist Church
Montgomery Streets
Arnold Westcott
United Lutheran
Church IN America
Zion's
Butternut St
A. RB
Miller
Guess
ST. Paul's
ST. John and
ST. Peter
Prospect Ave
Richard C. Pankow
Will O. Headlee
ST. Michael’s
W. Genesee St
Hinsdale Rd
Per. Paul
Kaiser
Holy Communion
Church School Nursery
Good Shepherd Municipal
Bidg
Fayetteville
Genesee St
Allen Griep
de Witt St
Mertens Ave
Edward F. Weiskotten
Glenn Appleby
Midland
Brighton Ave
John MM. Joslyn
Church
Frank B. Shimer
HC. Kelsen
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