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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1940

Page

10

Religious Services and Activities at United Presbyterian Church

Church programs include Bible school at 9:30 with Hag gai Urges the Building of God s House as the lesson. morning worship at 10:45 on Parents Children and Christ. evening service at 7:30 with Christless Education sermon. Activities cover Young People discussion What Challenges American Fourth, missionary league events, prayer services, and Boy Scout meetings.

T. F. Sellers Joe Lautenschleger T. Matthew Gultland Carrie B. Adams Young People’s Christian Union Men’s Missionary League J. G. Campbell India Young Women’s Missionary Society Max Bader Pilgrim Church Jerry Newcomer Albert Andress Arthur Scrivens Lydia Michael God's House M. R. Butterfield Butterfield First United Presbyterian Church of Elyria W. R. Newell Deforest Stanford Jessie Bauer Boy Scouts A. F. Aleinke Emery van Buren

Sunday Services in the Churches in charge and Vacation Bible School

Sunday services led by Mrs Andress and Arthur Scrivens with Miss Michael at piano. R D Muller president asks all members to attend. Palgrim church joins downtown churches for a Vacation Bible School at First Methodist Church starting Monday at nine o'clock. children to enroll via the pastor Sunday morning.

Children’s Day Service at Grace Lutheran Church

Grace Lutheran observes Children’s Day with a 10 30 a m service and 10 00 a m Sunday school. children asked to bring garden flowers. Grace Guild breakfast planned for 7 30 a m Sunday. Ladies Aid all day meeting Thursday with tureen at 12 30 p m. Robert Bannon from Concordia Seminary will preach his first Grace church sermon on Sunday June 23 at 10 45 a m. Visitors welcome.

Grace Lutheran Church Grace Guild Ladies’ Aid Society Robert Bannon Concordia Seminary St. Louis Grace Church

Evangelistic Services End at Elyria Gospel Tabernacle

The Elyria Gospel Tabernacle closes special evangelistic services on Sunday evening. A growing Sunday school meets at 9 30 a m with classes for all ages. Evangelist William F A Gierke preaches "Clay in the Hands of the Potter" at 10 45 a m. The Christ Ambassadors meet at 6 15 p m and Rev I E Ade brings a missionary message. Gierke closes with "Freedom or Slavery Which" and Bible Study is Tuesday at 7 30 p m on "The Craft of Soul Winning." Women's Missionary Prayer Band gathers Wednesday at 2 p m at Faith Home. Friday prayer meeting in Tabernacle. Public is welcome.

Elyria Gospel Tabernacle William F. A. Gierke Clay Christ Ambassadors I. E. Ade Gierke Women’s Missionary Prayer Band Faith Home Tabernacle Prayer Room

Sermon at First Congregational Church and Vacation Bible School

Dr William Muir Auld will preach Salute to the Flag at Sunday morning service. Choir to sing For Peace and Plenty. Church School starts 9 30 with summer class schedule. Vacation Bible School begins 9 oclock Monday at the Methodist Church with no tuition for ages four to fourteen. registration urged at Sunday School.

William Muir Auld First Congregational Church Knowlton The Methodist Church Our

Sunday Service Plans and Week Events at Local Church

The church schedules 9:30 a m Sunday School led by the appointed Superintendent and instructors, followed by 10:45 a m Divine Worship and the Lord's Supper. Pastor Dr. F L Hicks will preach a communion sermon titled In Remembrance. Soloists Robert Blakely and Mrs O E Brodbeck perform. Organist Mrs Squire plays three numbers. An evening service is canceled except for a 6 15 p m joint Epworth Leagues service. Week events list June 19 includes church activities.

F. L. Hicks Robert Blakely Tabernacle of God Mitchell O. E. Brodbeck Scott Squire Baptiste Schubert Moore Epworth

Vermilion Picnic Plans At Linwood Park

A church picnic program begins at 3 p m at Linwood Park Vermilion with contests and prizes. A ball game follows at 5 p m and dinner at 6 30 p m Admission is 10 cents per auto passengers free Transportation by bus from the church leaves at 1 30 p m Those needing transport call the church office by 4 p m Monday Circle 1 picnic luncheon at Mrs Drusendahl West Hedge Road Circle 3 luncheon at Mrs Cordrey East Ave 1271 Circle 8 meets at Mrs Frank Luther Lake Ave Circle 2 tureen at the church

Linwood Park Vermilion Drusendahl Dge Road Cordrey East Ave Frank Luther Lake Ave

Sunday school and worship at Second Congregational church

The Second Congregational church invites all ages to Sunday school at 9 30 and morning worship at 10 45 led by Pastor A E Kemp with the sermon Witnessing With Our Loyalties. Sydney Boynton directs the choir with Nina Meyers at the organ performing Jubilate Deo. A Daily Vacation Bible School runs June 17 to 28 9 to 11 45.

Second Congregational Church A. E. Kemp Sydney Boynton Nina Meyers van Laer

Reverend Clay to Preach at Nazaren Church Sunday

Rev W F Clay will lead morning worship at 10 45 with the sermon Some things Christians should know and evening evangelistic service at 7 45 with The Four Lepers The Sunday school gathers at 9 45 under Carl Herrman with a rally reflection and the young people meet at 6 45 p.m Public attendance is invited.

W. F. Clay Church of the Nazarene Carl Herrman

Sunday Children Day at Church With Morning Service

The church auditorium hosts a Children's Day morning service at 10 o'clock with Rev. Ewing Walters of Spencer Ohio as guest preacher. The program features solos duets choruses scripture verses and a sermon. An invitation is extended to friends and visitors to attend. Evening events include B Y P G meetings special music and a sermon by Rev Walters.

Ewing Walters Spencer Ohio R. J. Elliott Jesus Juanita Naomi Gegenheimer Vernon Reynolds Douglas Dellefield B. D. Ackley F. A. Yost Walters Toolock East Avenue Women's Mission Bible Sharp Guy Byars B. Davidson Carolina Gospel Quartette First Baptist Church Pacific Coast Ralph W. Neighbour le Tourneau Evangelistic Center New York City

Come to Church Next Sunday Invitation by D Carl Yoder

A preacher urges church attendance over home worship arguing true Christianity relies on communal worship. He notes radio and mountains cannot replace church, and invites readers to attend services next Sunday.

God Carl Yoder

First Anniversary Of Pastorate At Bethany Baptist

Bethany Baptist Church observes the first anniversary of Pastor Rev. Gardner C. Taylor. He holds BA from Leland College 1937 and BD from Oberlin. The program includes a 3 30 p m sermon by Rev Homer J. Tucker and Mt Zion choir. Public invited.

Bethany Baptist Church Gardner C. Taylor Leland College Oberlin Graduate School of Theology Taylor Bethany Homer J. Tucker Oberlin Mt. Zion Church Tucker Divinity School Mt. Zion

Evening Church Service Invitation

An invitation notes a church gathering at 7:30 in the evening and welcomes all in attendance with cordial invitation.

Anniversary Service of St Pauls Senior Young Peoples League

Sunday marks the tenth anniversary of the Senior Young Peoples League re organization at St Pauls church with many members joining the morning service. All members are urged to attend and former league members are especially welcome. service at 10 45 a m with Sunday School at 9 30 a m inviting all ages to join in Bible study classes.

Young Peoples League St. Paul's Church P. League

Communion and Morning Prayer Services Announced

On Sunday the third of the month the 9 30 Communion service urges junior communicants to partake. Primary Sunday school starts at the same time. At 10 45 the Morning Prayer and sermon follow with the theme Retreat or Advance. The offertory anthem is Saviour when night involves the skies.

St. Paul

Women and Men host church lawn suppers this weekend

The Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Second Methodist church hosts a chicken and ice cream supper on the church lawn this evening at 5 p.m. The Men's club plans a Fathers Day treat Sunday at 2 30 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend.

The Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the Second Methodist Church Fathers Dar

Morning services set with superintendent in charge

At 9 36 a m the assembly convenes with Superintendent Henry Pierce in charge. Classes for all ages follow. Morning worship begins at 10 45 with prayer praise and Bible message led by missionary ladies. The pastor returns from the South and will deliver a sermon titled The Christian's Hope.

Henry Pierce

Sunday School and Funeral at La Porte Methodist

Sunday School begins at 10 15 morning at La Porte Methodist Church with preaching omitted. In the afternoon at 3 Rev Thomas Hughes will conduct the funeral for Miss Joyce Gregg who died Thursday night at her home.

LaPorte Methodist Church Thomas Hughes Joyce Gregg

Tomorrow's Children Day Observed at Local Church

A church will observe Tomorrow Children's Day with a special program of singing and speaking. A class from the church is listed among participants.

Preecusa on Hearing Moral and Spiritual Attitudes

The text argues that true hearing depends on mental and moral faculties linked to personal interests. Service to others yields service hearing, self-interest yields selfish hearing, and seeking the kingdom of God yields spiritual hearing.

Kingdom of God

Nonsectarian refugee foundation formed to aid European children

A new nonsectarian foundation aims to place refugee children from war-torn Europe in American homes under quota laws. Clarence Picket presides. Owen R. Lovejoy is secretary. honorary vice presidents include Eleanor Roosevelt and Albert Einstein.

Europe Clarence Picket Owen R. Lovejoy Eleanor Roosevelt Herbert H. Lehman Bernard James Sheil Albert Einstein Robert M. Hutchins

Behold the Lamb of God and Scarlet Sins Verses

Questions ask birth date of the church, Cornelius as first Gentile convert, and number of apostles who died martyrs. Quoted lines include Behold the Lamb of God and Though your sins be as scarlet, plus a note that only by forgetfulness of self is heaven found. The rest lists sayings and a church program note.

Lamb of God

Church Directory and Schedule for Oberlin and Nearby Parishes

Church listings include services at Oberlin Road locations with Sunday school at 12:00 and morning worship, preaching times, catechism and mission society events, plus parish details for Princeton Avenue Garfora Dr, Dr J L Urich and Pastor Parsonage 334 Princeton Ave. St Andrew Episcopal at Corner Middle and Third serves Holy Communion at 3:30 and School worship at 9:30 with sermon.

Oberlin Road Brotherhood Yuestlay Mission Society Princeton Ave Garfora J. L Urich Princeton Ata Edwin B Redhead

Sunday Services and Activities at 119 West River Street

Rev Louis G Novak leads services at 119 West River Street with a Hungarian sermon. Sunday school at 9 00, church service 10 90, afternoon service at 7 00, Junior Christian Endeavor at 5 00, and Senior Christian Endeavor at 6 00.

West River Street Louis G. Novak Junior Christian Endeavor Senior Christian Endeavor

Local church notices list services at Woodford Avenue and Second Street

Church listings show CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST at 23 Woodford Avenue with Elder E Fox as pastor and morning and evening services plus Sunday school. FIRST SPIRITUALIST CHURCH on Broad Street features Rev. Anne Hate and evening lectures. CHURCH OF CHRIST at Second and Chapel Streets led by Will J. Foster with Bible school morning worship and Christian Endeavor.

Church OF Christ Chapel Streets Will J. Foster Christian Endeavor

Church Schedules Shared for Several Local Congregations

First Methodist at Third and Court lists minister Dr F L Bicks with services 9:30 am Sunday school 10:45 morning, 6:15 pm evening, Epworth League 7:30, prayer meeting Wednesday 7:50. Rev Ernst Irion serves 250 Third Street with 9:36 am services and Sunday school 19:43. German service monthly. Jewish Temple on Lake Avenue hosts multiple religious school sessions and Friday 4 pm Confirmation class. Tabernacle on East Bridge under Rev G L Ade offers 9:50 am Sunday school, 10:45 devotional, 6:15 Young People, 7:15 orchestra, 7:30 evangelistic service with Bible study Friday. St John’s Lutheran on Broad and West features 9:15 am Sunday school and 9:30 am English service with German service on first Sunday of May June August September November and December.

West Sixteenth Street Corlis Odell Stewart Young People's Meeting First Methodist Third and Court Streets F. L. Bicks Epworth League Third Street Ernst Irion Jewish Temple Tabernacle East Bridge G. L Ade ST. John’s Lutheran Broad St West Ave Armin Schroeder

Local Church Schedules and Clergy Listings

Church notices list Latter Day Saints Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at 1017 Lake Avenue with 9:45 church school and 11:00 morning worship. St Marys Catholic Mass times span early to late morning. First Hungarian Baptist Church at 206 West River Street lists Reeves as pastor with morning service noon and evening evangelistic service. St Peter Ridgeville shows Father George Martin and assistant with Sunday masses at 6:00 3:00 7:00 and 12:03.

Latter Day Saints the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Lake Avenue Clifford G. Minkler Young People’s Meeting First Hungarian Baptist Church West River Street L. A Reeves ST. Peter’s. Ridgeville George Martin Joseph R Buescher

Church Listings on Ind and Court Streets

Local church notices list William Muir Auld DD pastor at Second Methodist 2507 Middle Ave with Sunday school at 9:30 and public worship at 11:00 and 6:30 prayer meeting. Holy Cross Church at Fourteenth St and West Ave led by Rev Budlay with Masses at 6:30 and 12:06.

Ind Court Streets Wiliam Muir Auld, DD Middle Ave Eey Hamblen Eprrerth League Holy Cross Church Fourteenth St West Ave Budlay

Jones Chapel Seventeenth Street Church Services

Sunday school led by J F Greenfield with morning service at 9 30. Evening worship at 7 39. Bible school at 10 45 a m and divine worship at 6 50 p m. Wednesday prayer meeting and Bible study. East Avenue and Second Street church under Rev T Matthew Gilliland with youth meetings and evening services at 7 30 p m.

East Ave Second St T. Matthew Gilliland Bible School

Evening Worship and Programs at Unified Church

Jerry Newcomer, pastor, leads unified church service at 7:00 p m with worship and sermon plus 10 45 a m Christian Education classes. Junior Fellowship at 4 59 p m and Senior Fellowship at 6 39 p m. Choir practice at 7 20 p m Thursday and Women’s Association meets first and third Thursdays at 7 30 p m.

Jerry Newcomer Unified Church and School Service Women's Association

Seventeenth Street Church Schedule and Reading Room Hours

Rev Gardner C Taylor pastor leads Sunday school at 11 00 morning service at 630 p m and evening worship at 745 with vesper music and sermonette at 709 East Ave main services and hours listed for the Redington Block Reading Room on Middle Ave and Second Street open daily 10 00 am to 5 00 pm except Sundays and legal holidays with Wednesday 1230 to 730 special hours.

Seventeenth Street Gardner C. Taylor East Ave Reading Room Redington Block Middle Ave Second Street

Weekend church services listed for Grace Lutheran and others

Stop 7 Lake Avenue 3 39 am Bible school Walter Schmidkens superintendent 1045 am morning service Grace Lutheran Princeton Ave and FE River St Rev W W Walker Pastor 930 am Sunday school 1045 am morning service Preaching service follows First Baptist Church Second St and Middle Ave 930 am Sunday School 1645 morning church service 615 pm Senior and Junior B 700 pm prayer service 710 pm orchestra 750 pm evening Evangelistic service Tuesday 730 Young People's Wednesday 730 prayer meeting Salvation Army services Capt Henry Hillier 150 pm Holiness meetings cn p m Sunday school 745 pm Salvation meeting Church of the Nazarene 114 Harwood W F Clay Pastor 133 Harwood Street 242 am Sunday school 1045 2 mm preaching service 645 pm Young People's Service 745 pm Evangelistic service 735 Wednesday evening prayer

Lake Avenue Walter Schmidkens Princeton Ave FE River St W. W. Walker First Baptist Church Second St Middle Ave Henry Hillier Salvation Church of the Nazarene Harwood W. F. Clay Harwood Street

Wallis Jackson Acts as Pastor Schedule Notice

Acting pastor Wallis Jackson announces Sunday school at 11 30 morning service at 3 43 a m prayer meeting 7 20 Wednesday evening and evening service at 7 30 Every third Sunday missionary service at 3 39 at 48 West Ave.

West Ave Wallis Jackson

Lesson Sermon on God the Preserver Read in Churches

A Sunday lesson for June 16 1540 centers on God the preserver and refuge from Psalms 18 2 and 91 3. The Christian Science text Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy is cited on unchanging wisdom and Love.

God Churches of Christ Scientist Mary Baker Eddy

Return to religion urged as cure for society

Frederick Spence warns that America faces danger not from foreign armies but from secularism and moral decay. He calls for applying Christian principles in daily life, urging action beyond talk, with a pledge to bring light into homes. The Sea Breeze notes the response: “Yes, lots,” as one man says he cleans windows and beats carpets.

Frederick Spence America God Rome

Work and the Infinite: A Brooks Reflection

A compact meditation on work as a doorway to endless activity and vast possibility. It frames labor as a key to perpetual motion and a stance of awe before the scope of tasks before us.

Phillips Brooks

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