The Sacred Hymn of Edmund Sears Turns 100
The beloved Christmas hymn written by Edmund Sears, first published in 1849 and appearing in the Christian Register in Boston, marks its centennial. Sears, a Unitarian minister from Berkshire, Massachusetts, with a long New England ministry, saw early praise from Dr. Morrison and repeated acclaim in churches.
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Edmund 4. Sears
Bostom
The
Christian Register
Morrison
Register
Asa
Sears
Berkshire
Massachusetts
Union College
Sehanectedy
New York
Cambridge
Mess
Lay Teachers School Opens January Eighth
The annual Community Leadership School to train lay teachers begins January 8 and runs each Monday night in January at the First Baptist Church. The program under the Department of Christian Education of the Council of Churches of Syracuse and Onondaga County aims to teach nursery through primary class instruction, with advanced study in Bible devotionals and Christian social responsibility.
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Department of Christian Education
Counc of
Churches
Syracuse
Onoxdega County
Lae
First Baptist Church
Church Plans Eve Service in Lexington and City
Trinity Lutheran Church Lexington and Westcott Street will host a New Year Eve service with Holy Communion led by Rev. Hussell W. Harnack. Dr. John W. Bohrken urged clergy to hold solemn New Year services for repentance and prayers for peace and those in military service amid a distressed world situation. Other programs include Baha'i talks at 119 W. deffergost and university women’s events with speakers from Methodist and Presbyterian churches.
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Trinity Lutheran Church
Lexington My
Westcott St
Hussell W. Harnack
Baxtor
John W. Bohrken
Helen
Enti
Council of Worldlutheran
Citizenship Movement
Triples
Wer
Unmis
City Prayers To Usher in New Year Observance
Syracuse churches plan a New Year prayer day led by the National Council of Churches to seek peace. Catholic services include Midnight Mass, with Episcopal and Protestant observances across the diocese. Local pastors urge home and church prayers on December 31 as a chain of prayer toward a just peace in 1953.
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Syracuse
Jena
National Council of Churches
Calvin M. Thompson
Council
Churches
Onondaga County
Hoe
National Council
Saul
Tarsus
Paul the Apostle
Christ
Thompson
Paul’s Year End Service at Zion Lutheran Church
The guest preacher at Zion Lutheran Church Morning service is a seminarian from Philadelphia. The Last Service of the old year is at St Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church with Rev Frederick Ellerman preaching The Expectant Heart. Organist Miss Ann Choppett performs The Old Year Has Passed Away. Chancel choir sings The New Year.
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St Paul's Evvangelion Lutheran Church
Frederick C. Ellerman
Ann Choppett
Kreutzer
McGrath
Pache
All Saints High School Choir to Lead Carol Service
Mary Bakery presents the All Saints church service with adult choirs and readings. Dr Albert Rasmussen and Hensel will direct the midwinter council meeting at Methadieg Church noting a steadfast foundation in Life Truth and Love.
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ALL Saints
Mary Bakery
Christ of Eddy
Hensel
Sim
DR Albert
Rasmussen
R' Ide
Fanery
Ili Methadieg
Burning of Mortgage Sermon at Good Shepherd Church
The sermon topic Burning of the Mortgage will be given by Rev Fred Sensabaugh at the dedication day of the Church of the Good Shepherd in suburban Southword. The service starts at 12 A M with a 7 P M dedication featuring Rev Amos Phipps and guest Rev Davis of Mexico Axotlet Church assisted by the church youth.
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Fred Sensabaugh
Church of the Good Shepherd
Southword
Amos Phipps
Mortday
Davis
Mexico Axotlet Church
Joint services planned at Lyncourt churches
The Lyncourt Wealayen iChurch will host joint services tomorrow with the Wille Memorial Church and Fyler Community Church. The Rev. Mr. R. S Nichols on, president of Lyncourt Wear ins, will be speaker.
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Lyncourt Wealayen iChurch
Lhe Wille
Caureh
Fyler Community Church
R. S Nicholson
Lyncourt Wearins
Happy Hour Christlan Tour Opens With Hymns in Syracuse
The Happy Hour CHRISTIAN Tour opens with a hymn sing directed by Ames Phipps at 7:30 P.M. at the Syracuse Museum of Fine Arts. Mr. Phipps will speak on the theme For Tom Determined How to Know Anything Among You Save Jesus Christ and Him Crucified.
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Christlan
Ames Phipps
Syracuse Museum of Fine Arts
Mr. Phipps
Tom
Jesus Cortst
Hin Crucified
Professor elected secretary at Hebrew association meeting
Professor W T Noel Richardson acting chairman of the department of science and religion at Syracuse University was elected corresponding secretary of the National Association of Professors of Hebrew yesterday at the association's convent in Hamburg New York.
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Noel Richardson
Syracuse University
National Association of Professors of Hebrew
Ham
York
Sermonette on New Year Hope by Rev Taylor in Syracuse
A sermonette reflects on entering the new year 2951 with faith in God’s mercy and guidance. It urges seeking divine light to overcome fear and cynicism, embracing righteousness, and asking whether humanity will pursue God’s will or drift into alcohol fueled apathy as the year begins.
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Syracuse
Christ
S U College Graduate Proves Church's Handyman
Howard C. Kelpen, a Syracuse University Law graduate of 1921, long time member of First Mogtish Lastherai Church, is noted as the handyman and former teacher and superintendent of the church school. The piece highlights active lay members and Kelpen's many church roles.
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Mogtish Lastherai
Alf Leny
Howard C. Kelsen
Woodlawnter
Syracuse University
College of Law
Kelpen
Church
Treau- Trean Meectdan
Adventist Church Elects Officers in Syracuse
Elder Melven N. Skadshein presided at the Syracuse Seventh Day Adventist Church elections naming Thurston Bjarnsson first elder and William Englehart as deacon. Various church leaders were listed as treasurer, secretary, and members of education and Missionary groups within the Syracuse Oswego district and Central Conference.
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Melven N. Skadshein
Syracuse
Seventh Day Adventist
Hledad
Thurston Bjarnsson
Willam Enaglleh
Roy Newkirk
Lay
William Land
Laboard
Young For
New York
Peoples Missionary Volunteer
Rupple Klub
Ti¢Ty
Violet Bainbridge
Iperance
Malcolm Bene
Thelnett
Church Men's Club
Ee End $Poneer
the Loyal
League of Young Adult Lutherans of
First Church
Christian Scientists To Hear Visitor In NY Lecture
A visitor described as a scientist and hobby photographer will speak at local churches across New York and Pennsylvania on spiritual law. He will discuss health and happiness with his wife Jeanette Schmidt assisting as organist.
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Onelst
Paul Stark
Seotey
New York State
Nette Schmidt
Kelsen
Seeley
Mother Keisen
Christ
Boston
Mass
Syracuse
Youth Breakfast Basketball Club Presents Trophy at Service
Youth Breakfast basketball team of Baskwood Baptist Church will present a trophy to Onondaga Valley Presbyterian Church during morning worship. Post high school group Jewship plans a meeting after breakfast and meditation, as the league prepares for the upcoming season.
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Baskwood Baptist Church
Onondaga Valley
Joan Church
Thesto
Mission Plans Four Hour Watch Night Service
A four hour Watch Night meeting at Rescue Mission Alliance begins tonight at six. The event includes prayer, testimonies, a New Year message by Dr. Francis W. Eddy of the Wesleyan Methodist Association, Holy Communion, and fellowship with refreshments served by Mrs. Thomas P. Leppard. Other participants include Clinton H. Tasker, Gretchen Remsdell, Martha Johnson, and Margaret Wheelock.
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Rescue! Mission Alliance
Francis Wh, Eddy
Wesleyan Methodist Association
Eddy Yill
Thomas P. Leppard
Dr. Eddy
Clinton H. Tasker
Gretchen Remsdell
Martha Johnson
Margaret Wheelock
Church Loses Plea For Radio Station
An FCC examiner in Washington ruled the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints cannot operate a radio station in Independence Missouri to promote religious aims. The decision cites the church state separation and will become final if no objections are filed within four days. otherwise the FCC must act.
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Washington
Federal Communicattions Commission
Ty Talth
J. Dy Bond
Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints
Fof
Independence
Bond
FCC
Watch Night Rite At Bethany Church
The annual Watch Night service will be held at Bethany Baptist Church from 9 30 P M to midnight A special chorus will join the singers for the service Women of the church will serve refreshments The Young People's choir will sing for the 12 AM services
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Bethany Baptist Church
Student Recognition Service Set at Willett Memorial Church
A student recognition service will be conducted by Willett Memorial Wesleyan Methodist Church tomorrow at 7 30 P M. The students home from Houghton College are Roger Rounds, William Taylor, John Wilson and Malen Bernhost.
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Willett Memorial Wesleyan Methodist
Houghton ‘College
Roger Rounds
William Taylor
John Wilson
Malen Bernhost
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