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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1952
Page
4
International Congregation lesson outline lists Sunday School topics and readings. Names Matthew Ervessenes and Isaiah referenced alongside reverent tribute to Kenneth J. Foreman. Text appears in fragmented form with unclear context.
The Churches of Washington County invite families to Christmas programs at the Corner of 8 Iona and W Jefferson with services at the Lutheran hour. Activities include children’s practice for cre.am, Sunday school, and sermons such as The Voice Of One Crying In The Wilderness. The Festival service on Christmas morning features The Miracle at Bethlehem and more holiday worship times.
A December 21, 1952 sermon explores Emmanuel meaning God with us and Jesus as the translation of God into human form. It contrasts distant deities with the Christian claim that Christ saves us from our sins and enables God to dwell in human hearts.
Betty and Joyce Logan daughters of Mr and Mrs Clarence Logan have arrived home from Monmouth college to spend the holidays. Lley son of Dr and Mrs Evee is expected Saturday evening from Monmouth.
The church holds services on the second Sunday of every month at 3 p.m. Rev. Christina McDonald serves as pastor.
St James Catholic Church and Sunday missals note October 1 to May 17 evening Masses at 8 30 and 10 15 p m with daily Masses at 6 55 p m in the convent chapel and 9 a m in the church Novena devotions held Fridays at 3 30 p m Rev KR J Kintavey pastor and Rev 3S E Susie assistant listed.
Sabbath school and sermon held Saturday at 3 p.m. Pastor Fred Schultz leads the Seventh Day Adventist congregation on North Fifth Avenue.
Morning worship at 10 45 includes a sermon The Birthday of the King Prelude and carols sung by the Junior Choir The Christmas Gospel play to close the day Evening worship follows at 7 30 with the annual Christmas Service led by the Christian Home Builders Class Midweek Prayer service led by Rev Karl Longfellow and Mrs Chas McConnell outlines the program.
Sunday school at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 10 45 a m feature special music by the choir. Christmas meditation by the minister, organ preludes, and a series of anthems and solos performed by Mrs Artemas Brown Miss Alice Hunter Mrs U S Smith and other soloists with selections such as The Shepherds Pipes and the Star The Birthday of the Mine and There Were Shepherds presented under Minister C Raymond Reed D D and Director of Music Robert B Ferrell.
St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Washington Valley holds Sunday school at 10 am and morning worship with a sermon The Sign of Christmas this week. The Children’s Christmas Program is at 7 50 pm with invitation to all. No choir practice next Wednesday due to Christmas Eve and church officers are elected after the morning service December 28. Milo J Phillips Pastor.
The service begins at 5:50 a.m. and features a Bible hour sermon on The Songs of Christmas. Evening vesper prayers are at 4 p.m. Morning music includes Jesu Bambino with choir and lullaby descants. Soloists and anthems accompany the program led by Pastor Win. Grossheim and Mrs Edith Shields.
Church of Nazarene presents Sunday school at 9:45 AM worship at 10:45 AM youth program at 6:30 PM junior service at 7:00 PM featuring a Christmas program. Public invited. Regular Wednesday evening services dismissed this coming week. Pastor Chas. L. King.
Morning worship at 11:45 a.m. and Sunday school. Group meetings at 6:50 p.m. Christmas program at 7:30 p.m. A Christmas drama titled Little Annie's Dream will be presented by the church group.
The Young People and Children's Department invites everyone to attend Sunday school led by Pastor W. J. Stevens. All are welcome.
At 10 a.m. Sabbath school and morning worship titled The Angels Message to the World. 6:30 p.m. Young people and young adult Bible study. 7:15 p.m. Evening worship and prayer service led by Rev. Basil G. McBee.
Bible school services begin at 9 45 with Robert W E Ley presiding and morning worship at 10 45 featuring the choir performing Carrolls of Christmas a carol fantasia by Ellen Jane Lorenz. Soloists include Sara Ha Morrison Margarette McCleery Jean Robertson Ralph Kreese Charles Luckenbill and Tom Gray. Duets and a quartet are listed with multiple performers. Organ selections from The Star of Bethlehem and The Messiah precede the Sacrament of The Lord's Supper. An evening film On Holy Night plays at seven with Youth Groups invited. Candle lighting service Wednesday at 7 30 marks Christmas Eve in the chapel.
Morning worship at 9:45 a.m. Morning worship at 9:45 a.m. Youth Fellowship at 5:30 p.m. Music includes Organ chimes at 10:50 a.m. Organ prelude Organ offertory Solo Jesu Bambino by Mrs. Elouise Sorden Anthem A Heavenly Song Is Sung.
Bethel Presbyterian holds Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. Mrs Maurice Alvine serves as superintendent and Milan Thompson is the pastor. Practice for the Sunday school program is Sunday at 1 4 p.m. The Christmas program is set for Tuesday December 23 at 7 p.m.
Sunday worship at 10 a m with 11 a m service. Christmas pageant to be presented Sunday night written by Dr John R Rice. Program begins at 8 p m Bible study Wednesday night at 7 50 p m Pastor H F Kirchner leads the church.
The church offers Bible school led by Mr Eugene Way with a Christmas chalk talk and lesson across all classes. Morning worship at 10 45 features Christmas music congregational singing special music and communion.
Theme to be presented by United Youth Fellowship at 5 to 7 p m at the Methodist church. At 7 30 p m the Christmas program by the Bible school in the church auditorium. 3 30 p m Vesper service at the high school gym with Christmas music by local churches. Devotional by Kiev Guy on Stars That Lead to the King. Open to Kalona and surrounding countryside.
Sunday school and adult study at 9 30 a m followed by Divine service at 10 30 a m with sermon on Mabry Magnificat. Wednesday 7 30 p m Christmas program. Christmas day 9 30 a m divine service and Holy Communion.
West Chester Federated church announces Christmas program this Sunday at 7 50 p.m. with an evening service at 7 30. Choir rehearsal Thursday evening at the church. John McDowell script Arthur Peters pastor.
Morning worship at 10 a.m. followed by Sunday School at 11 a.m. announces a Grace Hill Christmas program.
Eugene Engel, director of music and suit, will lead a program on the night of December 24. The notice notes his role and the event timing.
Keota Federated church will present a cantata at New Haven Baptist this Sunday evening at 7 30 p m. Sunday school meets at 10 a m. W C Robertson superintendent invites all to attend.
The Wayland Methodist Circuit lists Christmas Sunday services at Trenton with morning worship at 9 45 and Sunday school at 10 45 led by Lillian Monson and Vernon Seberg respectively. Trenton notes a Christmas cantata in church with a 7 50 p m term.
Morning worship at 11 am with sermon If Christ Comes To You by the pastor. Sunday school for all ages starts at 10 am. Special anthem Carols of the Holy Night by Loreny. The Christmas Birthday by Asford, solo Sweet Little Jesus Boy by Esther Bauer.
Saxophone solo of O Holy Night by Martha Stephens opens the Methodist Youth Fellowship at 6 60 p m. Topic A Christian Celebration of Christmas. Christmas program at 7 30 p m led by Pastor Mark C Sullivan with Mrs Edgar Stewart as choir director and Barbara Stephens as pianist.
Crawfordsville Sunday school moves to 9 a m instead of 10 a m. Warning worship at 10 a m features the program and a 7 30 p m evening Christmas program for all ages with the color film Holy Child of Bethlehem. Youth fellowship canceled but an all ages film night Tuesday December 25 7 p m. Continued on page 5.
Sunday school starts at 10 a.m. Divine service at 11 a.m. The Christmas Heart is the theme. Sunday evening at 7 30 features the Savior's Birthday in song and story for children. Everyone invited to attend. The offering will be collected.
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