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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1950
Page
3
A devotional brief referencing Matthew 16 34 38 Mark 1 16 20 and Philippians 1 7 along with First John 5 1. It notes spiritual themes of belief faith and fellowship and invites reflection on these verses.
The piece argues that people should dedicate themselves to meaningful pursuits rather than selfish comfort. It contrasts self-centered paths with giving to Christ, noting true growth comes from commitment to the living Jesus and His Kingdom, enriching all life roles.
In 100 days modern high speed rolling mills can produce as many hot rolled steel sheets as hand mills of 25 years ago. The note contrasts rapid production with older methods and hints at efficiency gains in steel manufacturing.
Multiple church notices from Washington County describe Sabbath school times Noon sermon details and special meetings. Pastors Glenn Millara H J Anger Eugene Engel L Fast and Lawerance Miksech lead worship with programs for children youth and adults. Services include morning worship Sunday school and seasonal concerts with organists and choirs.
St James Catholic lists Sunday masses at 7 8 50 and 10 15 a m with a weekly October mass at 8 00 a m led by Rev R J Kinnavey.
Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. preaching at 10:45 a.m. NYPS at 6:45 p.m. juniors and preaching at 7:30 p.m. prayer meeting and teachers training Wednesday. Missionary from SS. America Monday at 7:30. Rev. F. A. Hahn leading.
A church schedule lists Sabbath school at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 10 45 a m.
Morning worship at 10 45 a m Youth fellowship at 6 p m no evening service Music includes organ prelude Andante in D Bante sere De ee ed Kinder Organ offertory Prayer Van Weber anthem Just for Today and Organ postlude Pastorella Directed by Robert Everetts Mrs A S Smith organist Thomas C Polk pastor
St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Washington hosts Sunday school at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Sermon titled Lets Make Some Enemies. Youth fellowship at 6 30 p.m. Delegation invited to Sigourney church youth group. Cars depart at 6 30. Quote from Pastor Milo J Phillipi about religion not being cheap.
The church schedules Sunday school and Bible class at 10:00 a.m. Divine worship at 11:00 a.m. The sermon asks What Think Ye of Christ? What is Your answer? The choir rehearsal is at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday. Teachers meet Tuesday at 8 p.m. Mrs Wray Phillips hosts Ladies Aid dinner Thursday with a monthly meeting after. H Moll, pastor. Tele 247.
At the voters meeting Edward Otsons Paulis Lans Lans Norma Anderson and the Lapsins were admitted to membership. Lord's Supper in the morning. October 15 Mission Festival with service at 10:30 a.m. dinner at noon in the Legion hall and afternoon service at 3:00 p.m. Rev Herbert Schaller of Oskaloosa will speak. This coming Wednesday.
Reading reflection outlines the October 8, 1950 Christian Science Lesson Sermon on Are Sin Disease and Death Real with scriptures from Mark 16 15 17 18 and Psalm 3 8 and Mary Baker Eddy science text stating sickness is a dream needing awakening and cure by making disease unreal to the patient.
Revival services conducted by Rev and Mrs William Varney enter the second closing week. They present gospel in music song and word and invite all to attend tonight and the closing Sunday services. Sunday school 9 45 a m young peoples meeting 6 50 p m evangelistic service 7 30 p m sermon Missing in Action led by pastor W J Stevens.
Calvary Baptist invites attendance at evening worship at 7 50 p m and a prayer meeting on Thursday at 7 30 p m The church will meet at the Y M C A for revival services led by Rev Bob Sturz pastor Pray for the revival meetings and spiritual renewal in the community.
The notice lists weekly events at Associate Presbyterian Church including 1:00 Bible school 11:00 morning worship 6:30 United Prayer meeting 7:00 evening worship and 8:00 cottage prayer at the home of Rev Basil McBee Basil G McBee pastor.
The Williams Baptist Church announces a morning service at 11:45 and evening worship at 7:30 with sermons on My Church and Garments of the Spirit. A full weekly calendar includes youth fellowship, mid week services, women’s circles, dessert luncheon details, adult choir, and children’s choirs under Lars C. Longfellow as minister and Chas. McConnell as organist.
The schedule lists a 9 45 a m morning worship with Dr Grossheim delivering The Road Through Samaria and a 1034 p m Westminster fellowship by Patricia Berry. Evening services at 730 feature the film Proud Destiny highlighting church achievements. A Wednesday prayer service at 930 am and morning music selections accompany the program.
Bethel Presbyterian Milan Thompson pastor Charles Rothlisberger supt 10 a m Sunday school 11 a m Worship and sermon 7 30 p m Worship and sermon Rev A L Shuey Pastor West Chester Federated Sunday school 10 00 a m Morning worship 11 00 a m Youth fellowship 6 30 p m Evening service 7 20 p m Youth Fellowship and evening service to be in the Methodist church with Rev Pike in charge No mid week Bible study next Wednesday due to state convention at Davenport John McDowell Supt Pleasant Hill Christian Sunday school 10 a m Morning worship 11 a m Noon Basket dinner Afternoon service 2 p m Annual homecoming this Sunday All members and friends invited Howard Benn Supt H L Witting program chairman
The Young adult class plans a gathering with Mr and Mrs Richard Mayer next Monday evening. Rally month aims to boost attendance with Arthur Gersh Supt Edna Sanders assistant Margery Statler pianist listed among organizers.
St Pauls Evangelical Reformed Valley lists morning worship at 9 50 a m Sunday school 10 30 a m and a sermon Lets Make Some Enemies The youth fellowship meeting is open to Valley's young people heading to Sigourney for Sunday evening prayer and activities Pastor Milo J Phillips encourages full turnout and comments on prayer aims
Grace Hill Moravian announces morning worship at 10 00 a m Sunday school at 11 90 a m and evening service at 7 30 p m The morning sermon topic is Friendship Obligation An official board meeting will be held after the evening service A rally to Sunday school is planned for October with the aim to exceed expectations
Sunday school at 10 a m and 10: a m worship and sermon at 11 a m then 7 30 p m sermons by Rev A L Shuey. Midweek prayer Bible study led by H F Kirchner session at designated time.
Sabbath school rally day at Ainsworth churches with 10 a.m. Sabbath school and 11 a.m. morning worship. The service will feature a children's program and parents will hear a short message from Pastor V. V. Wortman.
At 10 a m on Sunday the church holds Sunday school followed by an 11 o clock sermon on the Way of Love. Miss Doris Jenkins of Mt Pleasant sings solo with organist Mrs Alice Rademaker providing Largo preludes.
Offertory and postlude pieces led by Gould and Ashford at 6:30 p.m. MYF cabinet meeting October 6 23 p.m. Woman's prayer group October 12 at Mrs Blanche Stephens home. Sunday school 10 a.m. Frank Kleese superintendent Sandra Lou Bauer pianist. Morning worship 11 a.m. Sermon Making Life Rich. Youth fellowship 6 20 p.m. Topic My Life in the Church led by Robert Kleese. Evening worship 7 30 p.m. Sermon The Worth of Man. WSCS meets Wednesday 2 p.m. at the church October 11. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 p.m. Vernon Vike minister.
The official church board meets Thursday night October 12 at 7 30 p m with trustees stewards and other officers expected to attend Rev Clare H Boos pastor, aged 70, noted as having no riches in the heavenly mansions. Have you
A friend visits a West Texas farmer and surveys his wealth of sheep horses cattle and grain. The farmer recounts leaving poverty to own much then the visitor asks what he possesses in heaven and the farmer cannot answer.
Crawfordsville area churches announce Sunday school at 9 45 a m with Robert Henderson as superintendent and morning worship at 10 50 a m Union youth meeting at the Federated church 6240 pm union evening service and a men s Brotherhood meeting set for Friday October 13 at 7 30 p m at the church Dr Henry W Lamp returning from Korea will speak in the evening Ernest Smith minister.
Monday schedule lists school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Morning events include Union Young People at 6 p.m. at Federated Church. Evening services at 7 p.m. Union Sunday night service at Federated Church. W.S.C.S. monthly meeting set for Tuesday October 10 at 2 p.m. at the church.
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