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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1949
Page
3
A 1949 sermon outline discusses Jesus cross bearing and self denial. It contrasts literal and figurative “cross” ideas, argues true Christians deny self rather than pursue comforts, and includes lines on drinking and personal restraint with illustrative parables and questions for churchgoers.
The Presbyterian church posts a 1045 morning worship following the Resurrection and a Westminster Fellowship plus services. A film titled The Power of God is shown. Christian Science Churches assign April 24 1949 lesson sermon Probation After Death with Psalm 138 8 as Golden Text. Bible citations include Prov 21 16 21. Text from Science and Health emphasizes life after death and spiritual life.
The service led by Dr Win Littlewood at Ainsworth features a Sabbath program with Bible school at 10 45 am and the Lord's Supper observed. Baptism and reception of members planned, youth meetings at 6 20 pm with Tarkic college gospel team leading. Evening worship includes special music and choir, midweek prayer with Pastor George Kerr and organist Helen Harvey.
The associate church lists services for Saturday and Sunday including Bible school at 16:36, morning worship with the Lord's Supper, and evening worship. The Rev Paul Hindman of Minneota Kansas will assist in all services. Basil G. McBee is the pastor.
A M E churches in Washington hold services on the first and third Sundays at seven forty five in the morning at Mt Pleasant church on the second and fourth Sundays at three PM. Rev B A London is pastor. St James Catholic Masses at 7 AM and 10 AM with the 10 AM service noted as the night mass led by Rev H J Cororan. Seventh Day Adventists meet Saturdays at N Fifth Avenues near the school at 2 PM and 3 PM with Paul Whitlow as pastor.
Services text announces worship at 11 am with sermon The Absence of Christ and references Milo J. Phillips representing the Washington Valley charge at the spring town synod in Ackley Iowa April 26 2. The first Sunday after Easter features 11 am worship sermon The Risen Savior the Prince of Peace with John 20 19 21 Sunday school at 10 am and children’s confirmation in the church basement at 9 20 am. Pastor George A Koch invites worshipers to Trinity welcome and hear the Word of God.
A church notices a Wednesday prayer service at 1 20 a m and afternoon Bible hour. It lists musical selections including Fiat Lux Dubois Anthem Turn Thy Face From My Sins alivan Offertory Dawn Lemar Quartet Son of My Sour Monk and others with credits C Wolf F Walker C Mur dock J Kaster Coronation March Meyerbeer The Vision Rheinberer Rereense Rogers Postlude Channel Wm J Grossheim pastor Mrs Edith Shields organist and director.
Morning worship began at 9 43 with a Prelude Chancel Radiance Anthem We Have Seen the Gen Offertory I Need Thee Ever Sedgore Sermon Christ Ener gues itis Fishermen Baptist Youth Fellowship 6 15 Baptismal service Nazarene church Prelude Flee as a Birding worship T3340 ym jointly with Ashford Solo I Walked Today Where Jesus Walked O Hara Mrs Paul Thaye Offertors Elegie Youtesoft Postlude March in D AshfordWashington association held its spring rally Thursday with Mr ROB Patrick state president and Helen Benjamin missionary from India guest speakers Vol Currier minister Mrs Paul Thayer choir director Mrs Chas McConnell organist.
Morning worship at 11 with usual 9 45 start. No evening service. Union baptismal at 7 40 Tuesday April 26 at Baptist church. Special services led by Rev Gieselman and Ree Lather eff on atternate Johnson. Transportation arranged. Sunday school details via Moor 498.
Visitors welcomed at Immanuel Lutheran at West Jefferson and South Iowa arena. Pastor HL J. Anger begins the first sermon in a three part series on Creation with three Sunday school teachers and children of all ages invited to attend this Sunday.
Calvary Baptist invites attendees to Bible school at 145 am and morning worship at 11 am with an 80 pm gospel service. On Wednesday missionaries Orville and Aelen Floden present slides on their work in the upper Amazon region of Colombia. A2:2 pm event promises blessings for those who attend. Thursday features Bible study led by Pant Ho White focusing on women’s issues.
Program includes organ preludes and anthems by Handel Bach and Kreiner with directors Elouise Sorden and Joan Yousting. Valley Washington charge meeting in Ackley Iowa April 26-28. Sunday worship times 9:30 11:00 AM. Sunday school 10:20 AM. Morning worship led by ministers Fred Miller Walter Smith and Thomas Nelson.
The church announces Sunday activities including Morning Worship at 10 45 a.m. Youth Fellowship follows. The sermon titled Are You Happy in Charen. Music features an organ prelude Lovely Appears Over the Mountain From the Redemption Gounod Soto Sheep and Lambs sung by soloist Wendell Rider. Anthem Singing Heart then organ postlude by Postinde Torjussen. Wendell Rider directs with Mrs U S Smith as in charge and Thomas Polk as organist.
Morning worship at 110 a.m with sermon Eternal Life. Youth service at 680 p.m. Evangelistic service at 7:30 p.m. Sermon A Ste Right Direction by Rev Bickhart. Mrs Bickhart drawing a shark illustration. W. J. Stevens, pastor.
Morning worship at 4:00 PM with theme Does It Work. Sunday school at 11:00 AM. Evening service at 7:30 PM continuing Seven Miracles in John. Bible story in Sunday school at 9:00 AM. morning service at 11:00 AM. evening at 7:30 PM. Annual business meeting after Sunday evening service. Midweek Bible study Thursday at Clarence Rathmel home. choir to be formed with rehearsal at 8:00 PM. Howard Mangold, supt.
Ainsworth Methodist announces Sunday school at 1 am and public worship at 11. The choir will sing Joy in Simple Things and other pieces including Melodie Poetique. MYF meets, plans a Burlington trip for a spring youth rally, WSCS election of officers scheduled in the church social hall on Thursday April 28.
Sunday worship at West Chester Phodist church includes morning service at 11 and a sermon by Mrs Edgar Stewart with Mary Jane Stephens as pianist. Burlington District Youth Rally set for First Methodist Church with registration at 2 45 pm. a fee applicable, hosted by R Vernon Pike and Ken Faith Lon.
The notice lists morning worship at 10 00 and evening service at 7 30. It mentions Baptist education and asks if financial art has been sent to church college or seminary. Youth Fellowship is at 6 30 p m and social time at the Methodist church on Monday evening April 25 with the young adult class and young people meeting at the church.
Community church notices for Crawfordsville include Lori’s Day Bible school at 9 45 and studies on The Disciplines of Discipleship with youth programs for boys and girls. Union service at 8 00 features gospel and sermon by Mr Ford. Wednesday prayer hour and Bible study, union evening service 8 00, and Sunday spring youth rally at 2 45 with departure details for attendees. Clifford OF pastor John McNeill superintendent.
Mrs Roi Palmer leaves Cedar Rapids for Astoria Oregon to visit her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Ro Palmer and their baby daughter. Driving her to Cedar Rapids are Mr and Mrs Willard Palmer and Mrs BR Rrietz of Winston.
Evening Journal reports visitors in Washington including Mrs Wen Fell Rider and daughter Susan Marie visiting Mr and Mrs Wen Fell Rider for three weeks. Salem hosts J W Fields and Robert Dar en route to Rock Island to attend the Mississippi Valley Sports and Travel show. Dr T M Mast returns from Des Moines after medical congress. Daly Daly writers explore Washington high school seniors for a Ladies Home Journal feature.
A writer notes that all of New York City had pen here previously gathering facts and pictures for the article, suggesting comprehensive prior coverage and material collection across the city.
Mrs Crone hosted Thursday evening gathering of the Past Chiefs association at her home with Mrs Francis Crone presiding. Mrs Vina Manassier had the low score while Mrs Ernest Miller won the travel prize. Two tables of pinochle followed a brief business meeting. refreshments were served by Mrs Crone with help from Mrs Clarence Shaffer. next hostess is Mrs Paul Harvey.
At the hospital admitted yesterday are Lois Boettcher age 4 medical Helen Wilson city lenis O Louhlin city medical today Albert Lay city med Brren yesterday Mr and Mrs Low el Waters city a daughter at pm yesterday
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