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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1939
Page
3
The item cites a lesson for June 18 with subjects and scriptures chosen and copyrighted by the International Council of Religious Education and used by permission. It outlines approved texts and thematic focus for study sessions.
A study of II Timothy and Philemon highlights how Paul’s letters blend personal warmth with spiritual exhortation. Remembrance and inspiration show letters as blessings, while admonition and co operation urge prayer study and reciprocal Christian courtesy.
A brief reflection states faith rests not on learning or proof but on an inner sense of light and truth, described as God’s spirit guiding belief as blessed.
A bug creates a curious glow: red light at one end and green at the other, baffling observers in Brazil. The phenomenon prompts questions about its source and meaning. Local scientists note the unusual bioluminescence attracts attention from residents and researchers alike.
The church hosts morning services with 9:30 Bible school classes led by C V Brown and Wayde Kendrick. 10:45 worship features a pastor sermon A Bruised Reed And Smoking Flax. Evening programs include junior and senior youth activities and an illustrated talk by the pastor with music by Chas Murdock and others.
Supt. John Applegate leads Bible School at 9 30 a m with a fifteen minute program. Worship services are at 10 45 a m and 7 10 p m with morning theme Why hath this detain us and evening Going on towards Rome. Young People Group meets at 6 30 p m with organ preludes offertory solos and choral selections led by I W Eastwood minister.
The article outlines observance of one day weekly for worship and rest with services on Lord's Day including Bible School at 9 45 a m Communion and Worship at 10 45 a m Sermon The Christian and His Personal Worship and 7 30 p m Evening Worship with sermon The Sin of Unoffered Prayer No Christian Endeavor meeting due to Conference attendance A Nicholson Supt and church officers listed Indonesiated roles and nursery care details.
Open invitation for worship with detailed Sunday timetable. 9 30 am Sunday school and 10 45 am morning worship with Dr Arthur Atack sermon Fret Not Thyself Because Of Evil Doers. 6 pm Epworth League meeting 7 30 pm youth devotional led by Richard Gardner. 7 30 pm evening vesper with topic Do You Believe in Dreams. Includes organ piece Meditation by Cela Ne creates gctcah SRL Pache.
Sunday at 11 o clock Christian Science services will be held at the church on S Town Ave with the Lesson Sermon theme Is the Universe Including Man Evolved by Atom Force The Golden Text is I Corinthians 86 and cites Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy Quotations include Jesus raising Lazarus calming the tempest and affirming the supremacy of spiritual power over material resistance
The United Presbyterian invites all to a Daily Vacation Bible School program at 7 30 featuring school action films and a freewill offering. Sabbath services June 25 include morning worship at 10 45 and a sermon on Government. Preceding study and youth activities enrich the itinerary with music and a review of the General Assembly by M C DeLong.
St Pauls Evangelical Church announces no mowing worship due to the pastor’s absence. Pastor Carl W. Klein speaks at a Mission Festival in Newton, Iowa at 10 20 a m.
A M E church informs members that the pastor is called to Fairfield for Sunday service and will not conduct church services locally. Fairfield church holds its third quarterly meeting and requests the pastor's presence all day Sunday.
The Foursquare Gospel invites parents and friends to a Sunday morning program closing the Sunday School session. A record enrollment of 121 children is noted with 72 receiving diplomas for perfect attendance. Bob Stevens returns from Los Angeles and will stay three weeks.
The revival begins Sunday June 26 with Sunday school at 9 30 a m Children’s Program at 10 30 Crusaders at 6 15 and Evening service at 7 30 The service will be led by congregation members with special music Lyle Bower of Wayland will deliver the message Pastor W J Stevens asserts attendees will enjoy and be welcome.
The church will present awards this Sunday to boys and girls who earned scripture reward cards over the past six months. Parents and friends are invited to attend the ceremony following Sabbath School at 10 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11 a.m. Evangelistic service follows at 7 30 p.m. Attendance remains strong as summer continues.
The Crawfordsville church notices show Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. A sergion based on a Gospel of Mark portion is planned. The Young People's Society meets at 6 30 p.m. and a union service at 7 30 p.m. A Tuesday evening Wcel of the Willing Workers occurs, with a church meeting Wednesday evening. Special envelopes are prepared for the July drive. Pastor N. FB. Chapman leads.
Sunday school at 10 oclock led by W Rich superintendent. Morning Worship at 11 oclock. Young People League at 6 30 p.m. Evening service at nine p.m. Rev J W Potter of Mt Pleasant to deliver sermon Canes. Rev J K K Voss pastor.
Sabbath School at 1 o'clock led by Mrs Ida Wooley superintendent and preaching service at 6 50 pm by Y P C U with leader Jane Maxwell Mid week service on Wednesday evening at 6 o clock Womens Missionary Society meets at the church Thursday afternoon at 2 40 o'clock with leader Mary Mathers and pastor N G Webster
Last Sunday’s Children’s Day program will be presented this Sunday morning at the Bible School Hour. The schedule lists worship at 9:45, 10:45 program, and various readings, recitations, and musical numbers by named children and groups under Superintendent Howard Henna and Pastor Vernon J. Carter.
Four boys perform in a school event featuring a Jesus Calls Me recitation and praises to God from whom all blessings flow. Joan Chalupa leads the program with a focus on exercise and praise.
Bethel and Cotter Presbyterian churches announce a series on The Four Great Words of Christ Believe Love Obey Abide with services at Bethel 11:00 Morning Worship John 14 11 and 19:00 Sunday School 11:00 Morning Worship at Cotter 10:00 Sunday School 7:45 Evening Worship. Christian Endeavor meetings led by Marjory Walker and Rev M A Robeson.
Valley hosts Sunday school at 10:00 a m with no morning worship. Pastor Carl W Klein is away speaking at a Mission Festival in Newton Iowa.
Sunday Welsh service 9 30 a m Sunday school 10 30 am Junior Society 7 30 pm Leader Etta Mae Lantz C BE Society 7 30 pm Topic Learning after school days are over Leader Howell Rees English service S 00 p m Rev David C Davis pastor
The Ainsworth churches announce a Bible school at ten o'clock with strong teachers and a welcoming message. Divine worship follows at eleven, with an emphasis on fellowship and helping others. Union evening worship at seven features Rev. Coggshall of the M EK church delivering a message.
Sunday School at 11 a m for adults and seniors with a lesson on Writing Helpful Letters led by Eugene Stephens. Morning worship at 11 am titled The Cross at the City's Heart. Senior and Junior Leagues meet Sunday evening at seven with a Sunday Evening Union Worship at 8 pm. Pastor Co F Coggeshall notes a fine turnout last week and invites better attendance.
Prairie Flower Baptist reports 10:00 a m Bible School with worship at 11:00 a m The message titled The saddest and the sweetest story ever told The vacation school continues next week Pastor C B Strong leads the church services and programs.
Sunday school begins at 10 with Frank Kleese as superintendent. Morning worship at 11 features a choir and a sermon “The Land of Far Distances” by the pastor. Epworth League meets at 7 with a special speaker, followed by evening worship with Rev. Pollock and a party for Epworth League and Young People.
On the church lawn Thursday evening June 22 New Haven Baptist invites all to study extracts from Paul's Personal Letters at 10 o'clock Sunday Bible School and 11 am Morning Worship Rev M L Dewey will preach from John 1 46 Come and See You are invited The Aid Society met last Thursday afternoon at Mrs Chas Meyers home with members including Mrs M B Dewey minister.
The Sunday morning Worship service starts at 9 30 with Mark 6 32 as the scripture theme. The church school meets after the service and reports over 149 in attendance Sunday evening. Wednesday Bible school at 2 PM and the class party was postponed to Thursday evening next week.
Prairie Flower community news highlights graduations, Bible school enrollment, and social gatherings. Frederick Smith graduates from mechanical engineering at Iowa City. Ed Stump of Columbus Junction visits and plans extended stay. A surprise birthday party for Mrs. Jarrard draws neighbors and friends, with a long list of attendees. Community members attend dinners, visit old home sites, and discuss plans for Elmhurst College visits for the Finke boys.
Ladies Aid members will receive refreshments planned by three groups for a Friday potluck at the church. L. W. Turnipseed has spent days organizing repairs at the Turnipseed farms in Summitt neighborhood. Homes in the community are being wired for electricity.
In Xenia on June 14 columnist Carol Stephens offers rural civility tips advising appreciation of rain for oats. The item states Freida Van Horn leaves Udell for a consolidated school near Minden, with Marion and Vera Willy visiting Floyd Edmondson's home and returning home Monday morning.
The Zeiglowksi and Wa genknecht kinfolk shared Sunday calls at Mrs Anna Wagenknecht’s. Jefferys attended Ora Henderson's funeral Monday. Neal Smith hosted Sunday dinner with James and Raymond Smith and daughter Clodene. Neal Smith's family spent Sunday evening with Mrs Pretz. The Dewey Stephens family toured New Windsor and Burlington viewing a rural area with better crops and a new Muscatine roller rink observed, featuring a 120 foot maple floor and electric organ.
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