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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1942
Page
3
Religious education note lists lesson topics and Scripture passages chosen by the International Council of Religious Education. Copyrighted material used with permission.
A religious lesson outlines crucifixion and redemption with three themes crucifixion bringing life rejection bringing acceptance and darkness bringing light. It cites Luke 23 and Mark 15 with Isaiah 53 5 and II Corinthians 5 21 and notes church services and visiting speakers at Pawnee City and Keokuk presbytery events.
The program lists a offertory duet titled Christian The Morn Breaks Sweetly Oer Oe TNE performed by Keasenah adapes Snvereenee Shelley and a postlude Alleluia by organist Edna M Klein. Minister R Clifton Hansen and music director Elouise R Sorden are noted with Wendell Baker as hosts.
The text argues the true happy life follows St. Paul’s postulate that we seek a city to come, not a continuing earthly home. By doing God's will in everything, earthly enjoyment is not diminished but enhanced.
Italy intends to build a facility to extract magnesium and bromine from sea water, a report from the department of commerce indicates, outlining plans and potential industrial impact.
The Changeless Christ for a Changing World schedule includes Sunday school at 9 30 a m and divine service at 7 45 p m. The Rev John Bertram of Iowa City will preach with EB L Stuempfig as pastor and Ladies Aid Thursday at 2 p m plus devotional hour over WMT Saturday at 8 a m.
Baptist Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 45 with theme Living Lives of Helpful ness. BYPU at 6 30 evening service 7 20. Morning music includes Fantasie in E minor and Melodie Souvenir. Evening music features Barcarolle and Gondoliera. Young people choir to sing. Mrs Charles McConnell organist Charles Murdock director Alfred Trenerry minister.
St James Catholic Church offers 8 am and 10 am masses with Rev H J Corcoran as pastor The Seventh Day Adventists meet at 1021 East 2nd St with Sabbath school Saturday at 2 pm and church service at 3 pm Elder Ralph Combes will be present Saturday afternoon The public is invited.
Christian Science Church services will focus on God as the sole cause and creator with readings from the Bible and Science and Health. The Golden Text cites Acts 4 24 and Psalm 86 9 10, while the lesson includes the concept that Life Truth and Love are God and that creation reflects infinite Mind.
The church sets a 9:45 assembly for all departments in the sanctuary followed by a 15 minute junior devotional. Worship at 10:45 features a minister's sermon on For Thine Is the Kingdom and the Power and the Glory and music by the Methodist Youth Fellowship at 6230 p.m. Organ Prelude in Bb Major and Mendelssohn Rejoice in the Lord performed by Elvey.
Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. N Y P S at 7:30 p.m. Evening service at 8:00 p.m. Rev. A C Morgan of Oskaloosa to preach. Apollo Quarter of Olivet Nazarene College will be with us Thursday night June 11 at 8:00 p.m. Jay S Phipps pastor invites strangers to all services.
The Church of Christ hosts 9:45 worship and a 10:45 sermon titled Full Surrender. Max Birka England delivers a vocal solo and warns against pleasure seeking on the Lord's Day. A finance committee meeting is set for Sunday afternoon. Daily vacation Bible school begins Monday June 7 from 8:34 to 1:40 with AW Juniors welcome. Ivan Riess, Minister.
St Pauls Evangelical Church on Washington Street holds Sunday school at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Carl W. Klein leads services.
At 9:00 a.m. the Presbyterian church hosts Children’s Day exercises during the Bible School hour. A challenging program has been prepared. plan to attend and encourage the young performers.
Valley Sunday school at 10 45 a m and morning worship at 11 39 a m Pleasant Hill Church of Christ Bible school 10 30 Communion 11 30 Evening service 60 Chalk drawing by Mrs Riess Sermon by Ivan Riess The cup of blessing which we bless is it not a communion of the blood of Christ The bread which we break is it not a communion of the body of Christ Seeing that there is one bread we who are many are one body
An Immanuel Lutheran church formation in Washington is announced with Rev. Ernst Wendland named pastor. Services begin at his home 715 East Main Street, 10:30 a.m. Sundays, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. Installation June 21 with Wisconsin Synod mission board present. Officials include C. H. Anderson president and Ernest Lunrow treasurer.
The Roosevelts move urges church groups to back wartime aims. Northern Baptist Convention delegates in Cleveland rejected three pro war resolutions but adopted a statement supporting a righteous victory and lasting peace. Southern Presbyterians debated a Canada telegram calling war a crusade, raising concerns about political entanglement and prompting a committee redraw.
Worship services at 7:30 p.m. and 7:45 a.m. include a morning sermon on Courage to stand firm. The Women's Missionary Society leads the evening service with missionary news and an offering for the Presbyterial allotment. Music includes organ preludes, solos, a meditative postlude, and a string violin piece.
The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States met in Milwaukee and initially backed a war resolution calling it just and righteous and claiming culture and historic faith depend on its outcome. It later reconsidered and rejected the resolution amid a push that it contravenes Presbyterian doctrine limiting sovereignty.
We had a good attendance and a fine spirit at all the services last Sunday. We are looking forward to similar meetings next Sunday.
Sunday school runs from 10 00 to 10 45 with public worship 10 45 to 11 30. Sermon titled The Child and the Kingdom. Evening service at 8 00 features a children's day program. Rev W L Clapp and Mrs Clark Wagner serve as superintendent.
The Ainsworth U P P church invites all to Sabbath services with Sunday school at ten o'clock followed by morning worship at eleven. An evening YPCA meeting is planned at seven thirty nine. W H Hemphill, pastor.
Morning worship at 11 o clock led by M H McDowell from West Chester Federated Bible School. Evening union services at the Methodist church at 7 15 and 6 o clock with J B Pollock as pastor.
Bethel and Cotter churches highlight June as Children and the Kingdom with sermons on Romans 5 20 21. Bethel invites families to attend 10 00 Sunday School and 11 00 Morning Worship while Cotter offers 10 00 Sunday School and 8 00 Evening Worship plus 7 15 Christian Endeavor led by Rev M A Robeson.
A Presbyterian U S A general assembly commissioner and visitor at the Southern Assembly said all three church bodies are sensitive to being tied to any national cause. He stressed the church’s role differs from the state and should avoid war hysteria or drum beating.
Dr A Earl Lee and wife Rhoda of Los Angeles lead revival meetings drawing crowds at Christian Tabernacle. Tonight’s prayer for the sick. topics include Divine Healing in the Atonement. Saturday jubilee asks questions on scripture. Sunday topics cover church task and a final question no man can answer. Services 7 45 nightly. Rev W J Stevens in charge.
The Merry Mixer club gathered at Callie Thrapp’s home Wednesday afternoon with nine members present. Members shared a playful roll call, planned an ice cream social at Clem Griffith's home, and Kathryn Romine read a poem "The Highway Man." Hostess duties were shared by Maxine Crawford, Fern Carr and Mary Johnson.
The northernmost point of the United States is identified in Minnesota at latitude 49 23 04.1 N and longitude 95 09 11.3 W. This point lies within Minnesota.
Church observers say religious bodies will support the government and assist armed forces without promoting flag waving. They aim to minister to service members and their families and to help establish a durable world order while maintaining faith in a favorable war outcome.
Government officials acknowledge churches may speak truth but warn of economizing the truth. Northern Baptist convention endorses church-state separation amid war. Christian Century accuses treasury department of pressuring churches over war bonds sales.
Archibald MacLeish of the Office of Facts and Figures rejects rumors that the agency sought to recruit religious figures for a campaign of hatred against enemies. The O. F. F. reportedly shows 8 percent awareness of religious scruples and aims to avoid actions offending religious susceptibilities while informing the public about Nazi acts against religious leaders in Germany and occupied lands.
Sunday School at 10 with Supt Joseph Jones and lesson Upon the Horizon. Four youths Robert Love Cleo Cherryholmes Lewis Beenbl oom Kenneth Beenble join full membership at morning worship. Youth fellowship at 4 led by Herbert Rich. WSC meets Tuesday at 2. Annual Methodist Conference at Mt Pleasant Tuesday to Sunday. WSCS day Tuesday. Rev. Lester H Bill pastor.
Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. worship at 11:00 a.m. Union service at 8:00 p.m. Rev Poston will oversee these services. The Will Workers meet Tuesday noon at the church. Rev Poston is pastor.
Sabbath School begins at 10 with Mrs W C C Wooley leading. Morning worship at 11. P C U at 7 p.m. Rev R M McCracken presides. Posted notice.
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