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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1939
Page
3
The lesson outlines topics and scripture texts chosen for June 11 by the International Council of Religious Education. It notes copyright permissions and the source of the selections used in the study material.
A sermon cites Paul letters to diagnose church ills false teachers divisions and contentions. It outlines causes such as fighters puffed up and the disorderly and prescribes steps: remember the church of God follow true teaching receive grace and peace appoint leaders and curb sin with discipline and patience.
The statement frames reconciliation with God as the highest fortune and deepest happiness a person can attain on earth, emphasizing divine favor, friendship, and inner peace as ultimate blessings.
Miss Louise Harwood recently completed a year of teaching in Elimhurst, and has traveled to Holt, Michigan to visit her aunt, Mrs Kuhlemeir, keeping family ties during her break.
Sunday services at 11 at the church on S Town Ave invite public attendance. The topic is God the Preserver of Man with the Golden Text from Psalms and Bible citations including Romans 8 and excerpts from Science and Health. The lesson quotes affirm man’s spiritual freedom and dominion over matter.
The Presbyterian Bible School hosts a multichannel program with worship at 10:45 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., a Children’s Day morning service, and a 7:30 p.m. pageant titled Learn of Me. The event features organ preludes, anthems, solos, and an evening benediction, with extensive student groups and a Blossom of musicians led by Mrs. Elouise Sorden and Fr. W. Eastwood.
The Baptist church marks Children’s Day with a 10:30 a.m. pageant Buildinga a Better World featuring nearly a hundred children. Bible school at 9:20 a.m. Supts Brown and Kendrick lead. Evening service 6:30 p.m. covers songs and sermon The Songs of Zion. Vacation Bible school 9:00–11:30 a.m. daily Monday–Friday with special music and organ selections.
After days of absence the congregation hopes for good attendance next Sabbath for the usual Bible study and worship services led by A. M. Malcolm minister.
Attendance has been strong each evening during the series at the Church of Nazarene. Tonight Rev. W C Morris of Rock Inland will preach, with Mrs Morris as special singer, concluding the evangelistic meetings for the week. Sunday School expected record turnout.
The church extends a sincere invitation to worshipers for Sundays. Sunday school starts at 10 45 am followed by a morning service with music and a sermon by Dr Arthur Atack on Happiness What Where How. A children’s sermon precedes a 6 30 pm youth devotional led by Milo Steele Jr. and a 7 30 pm children’s day program.
The notice lists church events with Sabbath school at 10 a m Morning worship at 11 00 a m and an evangelistic service at 7 30 p m under the guidance of Pastor James E Morris.
The church lists 9:45 a m Sabbath School 10 48 morning worship with topic Christian Service and 6 30 YPCA. 7 30 evening worship with topic In the Mountains With Jesus led by Pastor William M Nichol. Organ preludes and various anthems by Lemare Ward-Stephens and others. Rineck directs music with Carolyn Hamilton and Helen Harvey as organist.
The A. M. E. church lists Sunday school at 10:00 am and worship from 11:00 to 11:15 am with a sermon 11:15 to 11:35 am on the subject What Think Ye of Christ. Missionary society meets Thursday at 8:00 pm at Miss Josephine Turner home. Mrs Emma Black urges full attendance. Pastor A. L. Preston calls a young people meeting after morning services.
Foursquare Gospel Rev A L Preston of the A M E church and his congregation will be present tonight for a special service. Preston will preach and his choir will provide music. A free will offering will support the minister. Public invited. Summer Vacation Bible school continues next week with Sunday school at 9 30 and worship at 10 45. Sermons Isaiah's Wells and Travelers. Pastor W J Stevens invites all.
The notice proclaims the church’s enduring role and invites attendance next Sunday with a schedule: 9 45 Bible School 10 45 Communion and worship Sermon The Christian and His Church 6 30 Christian Endeavor 7 30 Evening worship followed by baptismal service Sermon Increasing the Value of Life. Vernon H Carter is the pastor.
St Pauls Evangelical Washington hosts 9 30 morning worship and 10 20 Sunday school led by Pastor Carl W Klein. Jean Moore, daughter of Myr and Mrs Fred Moore, plans to spend the summer here after teaching in Rochester Minn, with offers to help in a girls summer camp in the east. Jean was reelected with a higher salary for her next year.
The Haskins Church will omit Sunday worship for a Children's day program at 7 30 p m. The church school meets at its usual hour. Vacation Bible School begins Wednesday at 2 p m. Final announcements will be made at Sunday evening Children’s day program. Friday evening next week the Young Married People class plans a party in the church basement with men handling refreshments. N F Chapman Pastor.
Prairie Flower Baptist invites families to 10 a m Bible school with rooms and devoted teachers for all ages. Superintendent C C Reeves leads. 11 a m divine worship follows. Vacation Bible school continues this week with still room for more children to join. Pastor Cc E Strong notes the faith’s growth and value of instruction.
Valley church schedules Sunday activities with Sunday school at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 15 a m for this weekend service.
Ainsworth Iowa readers are invited to join at the local church notice. Bible study starts at 10 with children’s study of the Old Book. Children’s day program at 10 45. Young people hour at 7 with two grades. Union evening service at 8 in the M B E church.
Sunday School at 10 a m offers adult and senior lesson study on Christian Solutions for Church Difficulties. Next Sunday marks Children’s Day with a 11 a m worship time devoted to the Children’s Day program. Senior and Junior Leagues meet at 7 p m and the Sunday evening union service at 8 o’clock features Rev W H Hemphill as speaker encouraging a strong, inspirational gathering.
Sunday Communion and reception of new members at 9 30 a m. Sunday School at 10 30 a m. Children s day service and closing exercises of the Daily Vacation Bible School at 7 40 p m. Special offering. Rev David C Davies pastor.
In late spring the Bethel and Cotter Presbyterian communities celebrate flowers blooming and the joy of Christian fellowship. The note reflects shared faith and seasonal beauty inspiring hope.
Bethel The Family Church observes Children’s Day with a single 10 15 Sunday service featuring a school program and a brief address on Children and the Church. Cotter The Friendly Church holds a 10 00 Sunday School program with 7 00 Christian Endeavor, 7 45 Children’s Day sermon on Children and the Church. The district convention meets at Frytown Christian Church Sunday afternoon and evening led by Rev M A Robeson.
The Bible school meets at 10 00 A M with the pastor away The union service will be in the M EF church Sermon by Rev Geo Pennington preaching at 2 30 P M J B Pollock to lead or speak in proceedings.
In Crawfordsville on Sunday morning the church school meets at 10 o'clock and the session will discuss matters afterward in the south room. At 11 the Children's day program occurs with an offering for National Missions. An evening service will be decided by the young people or the C E E Rally at Frytown. A union service starts at 7 30 at the United Presbyterian church. Willing Workers meet Tuesday afternoon and the regular church night is Wednesday at 8. The Woman's Missionary Society gathers Thursday afternoon with Mrs Clarence Moore head. A potluck social for all Young People's societies is set for Tuesday evening at Chautauqua park Columbus Junction with supper at 6 30. N F Chapman pastor.
Sunday school at 10 o'clock and a children's day program at 11 o'clock followed by Epworth League at 6 30. Ladies Aid meets Tuesday afternoon at the church. Committee members listed as Mrs Karl Walker Mrs Howard Anderson and Mrs Carlton White. The Women’s Missionary society meets Thursday afternoon at Mrs Daisy Huber’s home led by Rev E E Voss pastor.
Sabbath School at 10 o clock led by Mrs Ida Wooley superintendent Morning worship at 11 o clock Leigh Soule of Washington will preach U P C U at 6 30 Leader Mrs Henrietta Howell Union service at 7 30 Pp me Sermon by Leigh Soule Mid week service Wednesday evening at 8 o clock
The Women’s Missionary Society meeting scheduled for Thursday June 15 is postponed to June 22. Rev. N. G. Webster, pastor, notes the change.
The Pleasant Hill notice invites attendance at next Sunday's 9:45 worship service and 10:45 Bible school. It emphasizes Christian fellowship and applying Christian principles to human endeavor. Howard Benn supervises and Vernon H. Carter is the pastor.
The New Haven Baptist church invites all to a Children’s Day program next Sunday with Bible school at 10 a.m. and a 1 p.m. children’s program during the usual worship hour. The event honors babies and parents as Cradle Roll Welcome Day and raises funds to purchase chairs for the primary class.
Mrs Caldwell and Mrs Steen stayed the night as guests of W R Gam. Numerous families attended a basket dinner and church services at Pleasant Hill. Local visits include Erlenbushs, Kepharts, Dickins ons, Randalls, Gannons, and Sigafoose reunion at Sunset Park.
The Baptist Bible School presents Building a Better World next Sunday at 10 30 AM. The pageant stresses lessons for today with a large turnout expected. Participants include Isabelle Combs, Carol Forgey, Fern Reiner, Dorothy Chance and many children from nursery to junior departments with flag drills, a Peace Bridge scene, candle service, and a finale hymn These Things Shall Be a Loftier Race than the world hath known.
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