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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1950

Page

3

Stark's Lutheran Churches Open Night School Monday

Annual evening school in Stark County churches runs Mondays through Nov 6 from 7 30 to 9 30 p m at four Canton area Luther churches. Rev Tom B Homrighausen is dean with Miss Mary Gabrik registrar. Four pastors teach on subjects from the Letter to the Ephesians to comparative religions and teaching techniques.

Stark’s Lutheran Churches Stark County All Luther Church Pastors Association of the Canton Tom B. Homrighausen Zion Lutheran Church Mary Gabrik Canton The Ephesians J. I. Seim Waynesburg Malvern St. Paul Ephesus

World Wide Communion Sunday at Lowell Reformed Church

At Lowell Reformed Church Rev Leonard S Hegnauer will receive new members and baptize children. The sermon is The Cost of Being a Christian. Choirs and groups meet through the week with rehearsals and classes including Youth Fellowship, Coed group, Boy Scouts, consistory, Elizabeth Ruch Bible Class, junior choir, high school choir, adult choir, and a confirmation class for 12 and older.

Worldwide Communion Lowell Reformed Church Leonard S. Hegnauer L. S. McQueen Elizabeth Ruch

First Baptist Rally Day and World Mission Observance

First Baptist Church will observe Rally Day and World Mission Sunday with Rev. J. H. Satterfield delivering a sermon on Our Christian Fellowship. A special offering is planned for Japan, Europe, and other foreign missions. Junior High Fellowship meets at 4 p.m. Wayne Kost and Howard Sickles lead Anchors Aweigh. Officers convene after the meeting. Senior Fellowship holds a 6 p.m. business session on Worship What and Why. Joan Johnston leads devotions. Rev. Satterfield discusses A Look at the Worship Service before a Kenny Finney led discussion. Kate White participates.

First Baptist Church J. H. Satterfield Our Christian Fellowship Japan Europe Wayne Kost Howard Sickles Aweigh Joan Johnston Satterfield Kenny Finney Kate White

Calvary Presbyterian to Hold Two Communion Services

Calvary Presbyterian Church will host two World Wide Communion services on Sunday at 10 30 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Morning service includes baptism of children and member reception with choir anthem and organ by Paul E Allen. Westminster Fellowship groups meet afternoon and evening with multiple groups led by Coleen Frutig Lewis Bettinger Jr. etc.

Calvary Presbyterian Church Paul E. Allen Westminster Fellowship Pioneers Westminsters Coleen Frutig C. P. C. Club Lewis Bettinger Jr

Rally Day Services Planned at Our Saviour Lutheran

Saviour Lutheran holds special Rally Day activities focusing on Christian education at the church with a school attendance goal of 200. Communion is set for 10 30 am. Sunday School staff meet Monday at 7 30 pm Boy Scouts meet Tuesday 6 45 pm adult membership class Thursday 8 pm church council Friday 7 30 pm and children's membership class Saturday 10 30 am. The church council has completed a survey and prepared evangelism plan recommendations.

Our Saviour Lutheran Church Church Council

Un purchasable Men to be preached at First Presbyterian

Sunday at First Presbyterian Church Rev. George E. Parkinson will preach on Un purchasable Men during the worldwide communion service with senior choir music led by Philip J. Hodel. Activities include Sunday School at 9 15 a m junior church nursery at 10 30 a m Manse Club at 210 17th st ne 6 30 p m Coed Club same hour.

First Presbyterian Church George E. Parkinson Philip J. Hodel 17Th St Westminster Fellowship

Simpson Methodist to hold Worldwide Communion Sunday

Reverend Sidney G. Suttor, recently ill, returns to the pulpit at Simpson Methodist Church this Sunday at 10 30 a m. He will administer communion, baptize children, and receive new members. George Mader organ voluntaries, Jean R Dwiggins directs the choir as church school classes convene.

Sidney G. Suttor Simpson Methodist Church George Mader Jean R. Dwiggins

Advance Evangelistic Week At Zion Reformed Church North Canton

Rev John Biegeleisen of Eden Theological Seminary arrives as guest speaker for a three day observance at Zion Reformed Church North Canton The schedule lists nightly sermons on faith questions excuses and crossroads with a mixed chorus performance and Worldwide Communion services Sunday baptism and church unity themes The vestry meeting and youth activities are announced and the pastor will attend a convention in Des Moines Iowa

Oming North Canton United Evangelistic Advance Zion Reformed Church John Biegeleisen Eden Theological Seminary Webster Groves Biegeleisen North Canton High School Melvin E. Beck W. Earl Wynn Kenneth Willaman

Dueber Methodist 11th Worldwide Communion Day Observances

The 11th Worldwide Communion celebration will be Sunday at 10 30 a m at Dueber Avenue Methodist Church Rev R S Farmer will administer communion and speak on The Broken Christ Chancel choir directed by Richard Wenger with Ruth Barbour at organ will provide special music Later in the day the pastor will serve communion by request in homes or hospitals and again in the sanctuary at 8 p m Baptism will be administered and new members received by path services 9 15 a m with W J Carter presiding Youth Fellowship groups meet at 7 p m September meeting of the official board will be Wednesday at 7 30 p m The choir will rehearse Thursday night The Rally Day program will be Oct 8

Dueber Avenue Methodist Church R. S. Farmer Richard Wenger Ruth Barbour Path W. J. Carter

Promotion Day Exercises and Church Activities

Activities include 9 15 sanctuary promotion day exercises with Bible and certificate awards. Youth Fellowship candlelight service at 6 30 p m with Rev Willard Hartzell speaking on Christ Above All. Board meeting Monday 7 30 p m. Boy Scouts Wednesday 7 p m. Women’s Society of Christian Service all day at Simpson Church from 9 00 to 3 00. Circles meet after county meeting. Junior and senior choirs Thursday at 6 30 and 7 30 p m.

Willard Hartzell Women’s Society of Christian Service of Stark County Simpson Church Southwest Westend

Trinity Reformed Church Plans Communion Service and Choir Rehearsals

In observance of Worldwide Communion a reception of members and baptism of children will occur at Trinity Reformed Church Sunday at 10 30 a m Rev Calvin H Wingert will speak on The Strength of Weak Things Sanctuary choir directed by E Nelson Larrabee will sing the communion hymn Mrs Grace B Penniman will be at the organ console Boy Scout Troop 4 William R Blair scoutmaster will meet Tuesday at 730 p m Trinity Hi choir will rehearse Wednesday at 645 p m The youth choir will meet Thursday at 4 A rehearsal for a choir of adults of college age and over will be at 730

Trinity Reformed Church Calvin H. Wingert E. Nelson Larrabee Grace B. Penniman Boy Scout William R. Blair Trinity Hi Choir

Zion Lutheran to Hold Communion Sunday Service Theme Walk Worthy

Rev. Tom B. Homiighausen will lead a worldwide Communion observance at Zion Lutheran Church on Sunday at 10 05 a m. Miss Twila Mabie is scheduled to play the organ amid the service with additional musical components to accompany the theme Walk Worthy.

Tom B. Homiighausen Zion Lutheran Church Twila Mabie

First Congregational Rally Day Observed at Church

First Congregational Church holds Rally Day with Sunday School and world wide Communion. Rev. C W Recard delivers communion meditation. Rev. Russell N Kerr administers communion and welcomes new members. Choir led by Howard Ss Holt with Ruth Coe on organ. Broadcast at 11 30 over WCMW. Attendance contest in Sunday School whites versus blues. A color film shown for children at 9. James F Doane superintendent. Christian Endeavor 6 30 p m Pilgrim Fellowship 7 p m led by Jim Meyers of Akron. Church School Council and Everfaithful Circle meet Tuesday 7 30 p m. Thursday includes Good Samaritan Circle choir rehearsals and Boy Scouts. Girl Scouts meet Wednesday afternoon. Pilgrim Fellowship travels to Salem for hay ride. Golden Circle Dutch maid party Friday night.

First Congregational Church C. W. Recard Russell N. Kerr Howard Ss. Holt Ruth Coe WCMW James F. Doane Christian Endeavor Pilgrim Fellowship Jim Meyers Akron Association Church School Council Good Samaritan Circle Salem Golden Circle

New Members to Join St Pauls Reformed Church Ceremony

St Pauls Reformed Church will receive new members as part of world wide Communion observance. William Wenger, superintendent, leads Sunday School at 9. Youth Fellowship meets at the parsonage 8 pm. Consistory and heads of church organizations meet Monday at 8 pm. Womens Guilds meet at the church Wednesday night. Choir rehearsal Thursday night.

St. Paul’s Reformed Church William Wenger Women’s Guilds

Trinity E U B Observes Promotion Day At Church Events

Trinity E U B Church hosts Promotion Day during Bible School at 9 15 a m with Harry Balderson directing. Rev A C Zagray speaks at 10 15 on An Imperishable Monument. World Wide Communion observed. Youth Fellowships meet 6 30 and evangelistic service at 7 30 with pastor on I Am Not Ashamed. Third session of Canton E U B Leadership Training School.

Trinity E.U.B Harry Balderson A. C. Zagray Canton E.U.B. Leadership Training School

Pastor Carl Burnham to Speak at Community Christian Church

Rally Day at Community Christian Church features Rev. Carl H. Burnham from Akron Chapel speaking at 9 during Bible School hour. The 10 10 worship will have Rev. C H Kern discussing A Victorious Service. Eagle Scout Ralph Bush Jr to receive God and Country medal presented by Rev Kern. Church troop committee and scout leaders attend. Choir directed by Ernest Fryer with L G Shilling organist. Vesper at Sumner home in Akron at 3 p.m. Senior Youth Fellowship at 6 30 p.m. Mary Lou Russell and Sally Berrodin lead. Boy Scouts meet Tuesday 7 p.m. E R Hammond scout master. Choir rehearsal Thursday 7 30 p.m.

Unday Community Christian Church Carl H. Burnham Akron Burnham Akron Furnace Street University of Akron Moody Bible Institute Grace Theological Seminary C. H. Kern Ralph Bush Jr Protestant Committee On Scouting Kern Ernest Fryer L. G. Shilling Mary Lou Russell Sally Berrodin Boy Scouts

Church calendar notes weekly events and services

The text lists church events with leaders and times for Monday 7:30 p.m. Rev. R. E. Appel of Fairhope is dean and Rev. Zagray registrar. The first quarterly conference is Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Rev. Merle A. Hayes will conduct the business session. M. L. Schantz leads Thursday prayer at 7:30 p.m. Choir rehearsal at 8:45 p.m. Junior Youth Fellowship social and recreation Friday at 7:30 p.m.

R. E. Appel Fairhope Zagray Merle A. Hayes Akron M. L. Schantz

First Methodist Church Opens with Communion and Choir

First Methodist Church classes meet in the sanctuary for the opening service. Rev. Roland Gilbert Hohn preaches on It Can Happen Here. Communion administered. Senior choir provides special music. Senior High Fellowship meets in the gym at 6 p.m. Lynn Anderson leads the senior department. Martha Mellen and Rev. Hahn speak. Jane Oyser and Don Coen lead Intermediate Fellowship. Recreation at 6:15 followed by a program. Women’s Society of Christian Service meets Tuesday evening. Board meets at 7 with officers and group leaders present. Donald C. Farley presents musical devotions. Mrs. Curtis Shetler reviews The.

First Methodist Church Roland Gilbert Hohn Lynn Anderson Martha Mellen Hahn Jane Oyser

Kabyle People Film Screening and Birthday Celebration

The Kabyle People and the film South of the Clouds will be shown. Women of the Union Avenue Methodist Church at Alliance attend the birth day celebration. Tea will be served by the Murphy-Henderson group.

Union Avenue Methodist Church Alliance Murphy-Henderson Group

First Reformed Church Communion Service Set

A Worldwide Communion service is planned at First Reformed Church on Sunday at 10 a.m. A new communion set will be dedicated as a gift from Mrs. Ernest P. Scheetz of Canton in memory of Miller of York and Mrs. Al Norwold. Senior choir and organ music, Sunday School at 9, junior church during worship, Youth Fellowship devo at 7, YMC A bowling trip afterward.

First Reformed Church Ernest P. Scheetz Canton Miller York Frank Norwold Leslie D. Hanson Neilson Pickering Martha Hesson Y.M.C.A Women’s Guild

First Christian Church Observes Communion Sunday Events

World wide Communion observed by First Christian Church with Rev. P. H. Welshimer preaching at 10:30 a.m. on Lest We Forget and 7:30 p.m. on Lifting the Fog in Religion. Soloists Leora Nylee Dretke and Dorothy Hendershot, organ by Mrs. C. K. Dretke, choir direction by Mr. Dretke. Enrollments for primary to Hi choir ages 6-17. Bible School 9:30 a.m. Junior church address by Lester Van Lew. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m. Loyal Men’s Class to meet with Judge D. L. McCarroll. Alumni Endeavor dinner Tuesday 6. Mrs. Howard Shearer’s Class Tuesday 7:30.

First Christian Church P. H. Welshimer Leora Nylee Dretke Dorothy Hendershot C. K. Dretke Bible School Lester VanLew God Christian Endeavor Loyal Men D. L. McCarroll Alumni Christian Endeavor Howard Shearer

Grace Reformed to Hold Sunday Communion and Events

Grace Reformed Church will administer communion Sunday morning and evening led by Rev. Arthur Harsh. The Church School begins a study series The Church and Home Sunday morning. The Dramatic Arts Club presents Another Spring Friday and Saturday nights, their annual production. Consistory meets Monday night and choir rehearsal is Thursday at 7 30 p.m.

Arthur Harsh Grace Reformed Church Dramatic Arts Club

First Lutheran Plans Worldwide Communion Service Theme

First Lutheran Church observes Worldwide Communion in a 9 50 a m service led by Rev Herbert E Troge with the theme We Have Heard Him Ourselves and Now We Know The choir sings the anthem Church School meets at 845 am Church council gathers Tuesday at 730 pm Ladies Aid Society meets Thursday at 130 pm Junior choir rehearses at 630 pm and Church School board meets at 730 pm Catechetical classes meet Saturday at 9 am.

First Lutheran Church Herbert E. Troge Church Council Ladies Aid Society Church School Board

First EUB Rally Day and Communion Service

Attendance aims for 1000 at First EUB Church Rally Day during Sunday School at 9 a.m. L West Shea leads the program. Worldwide Communion Sunday. Rev Kenneth Hulst preaches on The Communion of Saints at 10:15. Special music by the choir.

First E.U.B West Shea Worldwide Communion Kenneth Hulst Communion of Saints

Church Schedule Highlights The Light of the World Sermon and Meetings

The nursery will be open during worship at 7 30 p m with a sermon The Light of the World by the minister. Monthly church council meeting and trustees gathering are set for Monday at 7 30 p m. Women’s Society for World Service meets Tuesday at 2 p m led by Mrs Paul McFarren with a program. Rev Hulst discusses The United Nations. The Forward Campaign is monthly theme. Wilhelm Circle meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m. Prayer service Wednesday and choir rehearsal Thursday at 7 30 p m.

Church Council Women’s Society For World Service Paul McFarren Rev. Hulst United Nations Wilhelm Circle

Brethren church hosts child promotion meeting at nine

At First Church of the Brethren a nine fifteen opening for promotion eligible children will be held in the new classrooms. Elizabeth Corbett supervises the opening exercises in the children's department and Gerald Herrick will oversee activities.

First Church of the Brethren Elizabeth Corbett Children’s Department Gerald Herrick

Communion Meditation And Candlelight Service At Church

Rev. Glenn H. Bowlby speaks on Communion Meditation at morning worship. Choir performs special numbers. Deacons and helpers meet afternoon to prepare for the 7 30 p m communion service observed by candlelight. Boy Scouts meet Tuesday at 7 p m in the church basement.

Glenn H. Bowlby Boy Scouts

Rev Norman Zentz New Pastor at First Evangelical Church

First Evangelical Congregational Church appoints First E. C. Rev Norman Zentz as pastor succeeding Rev F S Robinson who retires after 40 years in ministry and moves to Dundee Florida. Zentz and his wife and son Paul reside in the parsonage at 1434 Oxford Ave NW.

Norman Zentz First Evangelical Congregational Church F. S. Robinson Dundee, Fla

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