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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1952
Page
3
Fragmentary devotional note references scripture passages from Samuel and Psalms. It lists 1 Samuel 16 18 22 12 23 and Psalm 21 with brief verse markers and page-like codes. The text appears as a prayerful scripture reader’s outline.
The piece discusses David not as flawless hero but as a strong king with both strength and flaws. It highlights his family background, upbringing as a shepherd, harp playing, and early reputation as a mighty warrior. It emphasizes that true leadership combines talent with faith and divine presence.
Sunday school 9 morning worship 10 45 youth groups 6 30 p m Rev Norman G Webster preaching Organist Mrs Walter Smith Wednesday afternoon at the community building Eugene Engel director of music and supt Arthur Peters pastor
Morning worship at 10 45 includes a sermon The Reward of Endurance and music selections by Williams Dan Holland Nordmian Marchani and Nordmian. Baptist youth fellowship meets 6 10 p m at Sun set park north side with Garnet Spoerry leading. Union park service at 7 30 features Rev Basil McBee. Midweek prayer is led by Rev Karl Longtetlow with organist Mrs Chas McConnell.
A church notices a Sabbath school at 1 a m and a morning service at 1 a m. The text asks what Christ asks of a believer.
Central park photo notes return to church routines with 9 45 a m morning worship 10 45 a m youth fellowship 6 p m union evening worship 7 15 p m main program features organ chimes and solos by Katherine Everetts and Allegra Viner with Robert Everetts directing and Mrs U S Smith at the organ. Pastor Thomas C Polk leads the service.
The A M E church at 517 Sc Ave C holds services on the second Sunday of each month at p.m. led by Pastor Rev. Christina McDonald.
St James church announces Sunday Masses May 1 to October 1 at 6 a.m 7 30 a.m and 9 a m and daily Masses at 6 45 a m in the convent chapel The Novena devotions are every Friday at 7 p m Rev R J Kinnavey pastor and Rev S E Susie assistant pastor.
The Seventh Day Adventist church on North Fifth Avenue holds Sabbath school at 2 p.m. followed by a sermon at 3 p.m. The denomination observes Saturday worship. Pastor Glen Millard leads the congregation.
Sunday school at a.m. and morning worship at 10. Union service in Central Park at 7:30 p.m. Organ preludes, anthems, and solos listed. Committee members and staff include Minister C Raymond Reel and organist Edna M Klein with music director Robert Bb Ferrell.
Immanuel Lutheran at the corner of S Iowa and W Jefferson invites parishioners to join weekly services and hear The Church of the Lutheran Hour broadcast. church events listed include prayers, scripture readings, and community outreach.
The message invites families to Sunday School at 9:50 a.m. and divine worship with a sermon The Pharisee And The Publican. The pastor C. P. Brenner welcomes all to attend on Sunday mornings.
The Washington Valley church hosts Sunday school in the morning and morning worship as the pastor preaches on Lopsided People. A union park service with Rev. McBee at 7 30 pm features a cooperative dinner afterward in Sunset park if it rains.
Trinity Lutheran announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Divine Service at 11 a.m. Sundays. Theme is St. Paul a Great Preacher. Men's Club meets tonight in Spain on You and Your Job. No Junior Choir rehearsal this Saturday. Family Night next Sunday with films Talents and Bible on the Table. Free will offering. Refreshments with pie and coffee. Pastor O. H. Moll invites all.
Morning worship to continue the exposition of the Book of Galatians. Evening meeting. Departmental program. Evening service. Colored slides of Glen Grabers work in Formosa will be shown. Wednesday supper provided.
The West Chester Methodist Church announces Bible study and a welcoming church with a 9:00 a.m. worship service led by Pastor Mark C. Sullivan. Church school runs from nursery to adults at 10:00 a.m. Morning music features Anthem His Loving Care Bad Duet Love Divine. Youth Fellowship follows at 6:30 p.m. Leader Donald Argo.
The Younes adult Bible study will host a covered dish supper at Harold Peterseim home in Tipton Iowa after Sunday worship. Hugh C Guy pastor urges visitors to attend to learn practical prayer principles and personal guidance.
Local church notices list world service schedule with Crawfordsville pastors including Prof. Lee Underhill Rev. Paul Textor and Rev. J. J. Pritchard preaching while Underhill is on vacation. Morning worship at 9:45 and 10:45 Sunday school, with evening services and study groups announced.
Sunday school at 10 a m followed by morning worship at 11 a m with the sermon subject Unchanging Need. Mid week services and choir rehearsals resume in September. The annual outdoor services and picnic will be held on Sunday in August. Everyone welcome. John McDowell superintendent Arthur Peters pastor.
Morning worship at 10 a.m. with the sermon Winning Souls for Jesus. Evening worship at 7:30 p.m. Bible study and prayer. Wednesday night service at 7 p.m. Hl. BF. Kirchner, pastor.
The Rev Mo A Robeson of Willisea Iowa will preach at Cotter church Sunday morning at 2 PM A pot luck dinner will follow the morning worship hour at the church
Morning worship at New Haven Baptist at 9 45 a m with Sunday school at 10 45 a m led by superintendent W C Robertson.
Wayland Louisiana church lists Sunday school at 2 30 PM Morning worship 11 00 AM Sermon by Rev Vernon Ro wy MYF Crusaders of Truth radio broadcast over KXIC at 6 00 PM Evening service 7 30 PM All are welcome at the Bethel Mennonite Church.
Ainsworth churches announce Sunday school resumes Sunday morning September 1 at 1 o clock. Public worship resumes Sunday morning September TF at 4 o clock led by clergyman Carl Steetel.
Rev Ralph W Thompson of the United Presbyterian home will speak at the Ainsworth United Presbyterian church Sunday at 1 a m in the pastor’s absence. E G Bailey, a missionary to Egypt, will present pictures. Bailey is guest of Mr and Mrs Lee Hunt. Late Sunday afternoon the pictures will be shown at the United Presbyterian frome in Washington.
Plans are being completed for a two week evangelistic campaign at Prairie Flower Church September S21. Joe Bo Rice will be the guest speaker and is a member of the Sword of the Lord staff. He previously led Texas pastorates and has conducted revival campaigns across the United States and Canada. More information will appear later.
A mother sends her son with a Bible and a plea to use irregularity in trouble. He wanders, fails, returns home sick and penniless. His mother discovers five ten dollar bills tucked in the Bible, a sign of unseen aid as the pages are opened.
The text proclaims that the Book of Life reveals God’s love for each person offering more than bread. It provides spiritual sustenance, righteous covering for sin, strength, answers to doubts, and the promise of eternal forgiveness and heaven.
In St. Petersburg Florida a 9 year old man won suspension of a 1 fine after pleading for drunkenness. He said he was swearing off liquor for life noting he was old enough to have known better.
Irwin Edman remarks that laughter acts as an antidote allowing a person to endure a standardized society without being overly impressed by its strict norms.
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