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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1954
Page
7
Vesper services with Christmas music are set in city and county churches tomorrow afternoon and evening. Highlights include a 5 PM Vesper at Delaware Baptist Church directed by Miss Betsey Owen, and a pageant with candle lighting. Various sermons and choral offerings accompany the Advent observances across multiple congregations.
The Rev Dr Howard V Harver writes that Mexico’s greatest religious festival, Our Lady of Guadalupe, marks the 1531 appearance to Juan Diego. He notes Roman Saturnalia misattribution, the shrine at Tepeyac, and the miraculous painting that guides millions to the shrine, second only to Lourdes in pilgrimages.
Dr. George Y. Benton, conference treasurer, will preach twice at Belle Isle Methodists. The first sermon at 9:30 AM on What Belongs to God, presided by Rev. C A Rose Krans. Church school follows at 5 AM with Mr. Rosale as pastor presiding.
Protestants worldwide mark Universal Bible Sunday with Billy Graham films and a creche scene at Lafayette Avenue and Memorial churches. The program features sermons by Rev. Dr. Pascal DiFlorio and Rev. Wilbur F. Clark, a baptism, and a choral vesper. Souls in Conflict shown at 7:30 PM, highlighting the Bible’s universal translation and reformer heritage.
Watchtower Society presents three lectures in preparation for Bible Sunday services. Representatives will discuss sermon themes and universal hymns with local adaptations. L. Dugan will speak at 3:30 P.M. at 124 W Onondaga St on hope in a new world, happiness in gloom, and marriage success at 2 James St and 1265 W Genesee St respectively.
Regular services at 8 will be held at 355 Oakwood Ave Fir Spiritualist Church. Minister William Davies will be the speaker at the event.
Churches planning special Christmas Day music programs must submit typewritten copies to this office by Monday noon December 20. Each program should be single sided, double or triple spaced, with church name clergy and choir director listed at the top. Handwritten copies on both sides will not be used.
A reader asks how to handle comic books for children amid concerns they are harmful. The reply notes widespread debate, cites crime‑genre titles as potentially dangerous, and urges parents to guide reading toward the Bible to foster a taste for classical stories.
Seventh Day Adventist officers from Utica Rome and Syracuse meet at the local church James and Oak streets. The program opens at 10 AM with a talk by Elder Lemuel Esteb, home mission director of the Atlantic S D A Conference. At 2 30 PM delegates gather for instructions on advancement and methods of local work with Elder Vance A. LaGrone assisting.
SPECIAL observance at Loyal will be held at Lowh terian Church tomorrow at 11 A.M. worship. Members pledge toward a church improvement program totaling 40,000 dollars. Project includes decoration, sanctuary upgrades, and expansion of the church school department. The Rev. Donald E. Wallace will preach “An Offering to the Lord” and lead a processional with pledges.
In North Syracuse the Rev Martin Duffy will speak today at 7 30 PM at the Baptist Church in the absence of Rev Ernest L Laycock who is convalescing from illness. Fulton resident Amos Phipps will preside and a gospel singer will perform. The event includes school class activities and a nursery open during the session.
The Nativity marks the birth of Jesus Christ and the spread of salvation beyond Jewish and national boundaries. Scripture from Matthew Acts Isaiah Micah is cited, declaring Jesus as savior and the world reconciled to God. The piece urges reverent belief and invites all to welcome the Christ Child.
Markson reelected president at Temple Adath Yeshurun during the membership meeting in the temple social hall. Also elected were vice president M W Ri, vice president Abram Price, financial secretary Ben Selinger, recording secretary Leo Goldberg, and treasurer Leopold E Goldberg. Three year board terms were awarded to Ephraim J Goldman Hi man Poltense Mark Hayman Louis Young Markson Rudolph and Goldberg.
The Rev Raymond O Brien of Grace Church Elmira will conduct services at 7 30 9 and 11. He leads a Parish Life Conference for All Saints Church members while Rev Liam H Cole rector of All Saints takes his place at Grace Church Elmira. The Youth Fellowship holds Evening Prayer at 5 30 and plans a church pageant after in the parish house.
The Baptist Chorus will present The Messiah with The Christmas portion by Handel. A sermon on the spiritual significance of the season titled Keeping. lenrstase Chestian will be given by Rev. S. Arnold West scott at 11 AM. The service features an a cappella choir directed by John T. Clough with George Oplinger at the organ and Gladys E. Bush at the piano. Soloists will be heard with the choir during the 7:30 PM performance.
Harry Smith serves as organ accompanist for this year’s presentation titled The Music of Bethlehem at Beth Shtm. The Cantata focuses on sacred music and features the Beth Shtm denomination’s program during morning services.
Tomorrow's Christian Science service will present a lesson sermon titled God the Preserver of Man with the Golden Text from Second Timothy. Readings include passages from Science and Health and the Bible focusing on prayer and trust in divine provision as taught by Mary Baker Eddy and Christ Jesus.
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