First Presbyterian Church Activities and Services
The First Presbyterian Church on Ninth Street at Greenleaf Avenue lists worship at 11 o'clock with the theme New Out of Old. Music includes Messiah selections, and Erma Rounds directs. Various Bible classes, drama rehearsals, and club meetings are scheduled through December 23, with notable events by Myrtly Ross, Girl Scout Troop 5, and Junior Camp Fire Girls.
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Messiah
Handel
Lord Jesus
Ambrose
Edward Otis
Erma Rounds
Scout
Brownies
Our Grand Beliefs Sermon and Christmas Programs at First Congregational
The First Congregational Church presents Rev. Mr. Hindley on Sunday December 16 at 11 AM with a sermon Our Grand Beliefs and a Christmas music program featuring arrangements by Paul and Lux, Osgood Quartet, and Pergolesi. Guild groups host luncheon and events including bakery sale and Christmas carols led by Northwest circle with readings by Arlene Hoffman and performances by the Olson Trio.
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Hindley
Normandy
Cee Ee
Paul
Christ Child
Ene Pentane
Rte Osgood
Pergolesi
English Lutheran Church Seeks New Members for Christmas Events
The Rev. David R. Kabele leads Sunday services at Seventh Street and Greenleaf. Church school, Lutherleague, and choir rehearse for Christmas programs. Children rehearse on Saturday morning girl and boy groups. Confirmation class Tuesday 3 30. New members welcomed on Sunday December 23. Christmas Eve caroling planned and 6 30 Christmas morning service.
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Greenleaf
David R. Kabele
Lutherleague
Renee Ae
Aloniard
Why Not Try God Inspires Christmas Messages at Wilmette
Mary Pickford’s plea for personal religion sparks Rev. George D. Allison’s Unexpected Christmas Messages series at Wilmette Baptist. The 11 o’clock service will include stirring sermon titled Why Not and festive Christmas music by the congregation and choir. Christmas preparations fill the church with evergreen trees and scarlet ribbons as White Gifts for the King are planned for December 23. Choirs rehearse for the Christmas Eve service at 7 30 p m on December 24 and gifts for the poor are noted.
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Mary Pickford
God
Christmas plans and church events scheduled this season
Gifts for children and church work are solicited. Two Christmas parties are planned with Juniors to Adults on December 2 and Beginners to Primary on December 27. A Christmas luncheon and Woman's Society meeting is Friday at 12 30 with devotional by Mrs. Williams and a rehearsal of Dust of the Road. Reservations are required for lunch. Flower chairman Mrs. Arden seeks poinsettias for December 23 service. Donations for renovated Sunday school rooms are requested. A Wednesday 8 pm meeting will discuss Around the Christmas Fireside in the Guild room.
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Woman's Society
A. V. Gruhn
George B. Williams
Flower
Percy H. Arden
St Johns Lutheran Wilmette Plans Holiday Services
Pastor J H Gockel invites parishioners to multiple services this week at St Johns Lutheran Wilmette and Park Avenues. The schedule includes 9:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. worship, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, Bible classes, choir rehearsal, and various youth and women’s groups. Christmas Eve service on Dec 24 at 7 p.m. and Christmas Day English service at 6:30 a.m. German at 10 a.m.
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St. John’s Lutheran
Wilmette and
Park Avenues
J. H. Gockel
Unanswered Questions at Kenilworth Union Church
Dr Willett preaches on Unanswered Questions for December 16 at Kenilworth Union Church. Service at 11 with Sunday school at 9 45. White Christmas celebration includes a joint Primary Junior Senior meeting and gifts of toys and clothes. Kenilworth Young People's Sunday Evening Club meets at 6 30 led by Paul Hamilton. A visitor from India, Joseph Revacan, speaks on Hindu manners and customs.
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Kenilworth
Paul Hamilton
India
Joseph Revacanan
Methodist Church Sermon and Christmas Program Details
The Rev. Amos Thornburg will preach on He Shall Save His People From Their Sins at 11 o clock next Sunday. Music includes Organ selections and an Anthem by Cesar Franck. Theta Upsilon Rho will present June Time a three act comedy on December 15 at 8 15 in the Assembly Room. Members urged to support the fundraiser.
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Theta Upsilon Rho
Advent Sunday and parish activities at St Augustine’s
St Augustine's Church outlines December events for Advent including services baptism confirmations and parish meetings. Bishop Stewart will visit for confirmation on December 28. Canvass efforts are delayed by illness and weather and the Orphans Christmas dinner is organized with 1000 underprivileged children at Hotel Sherman.
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Stewart
St. Augustine’s
Church Activities Schedule For December Evenings
The church calendar lists Sunday school at 9 30 each Sunday, Epworth league and Theta Upsilon Rho at 5 30 Sunday, Friendly circle meets December 18 at 8 with hostesses Laura Collen Christensen Tucker and Harrison, Friendly circle trio will sing, current events, Wesleyan Service Guild meets December 18 at Lillie Mae Humphries 255 Woodcourt, Joint Christmas Meeting of WW H M S and W F M S today December 13 at 2 in the Woman's room, Christmas devotional by Mrs E L Waldorf, solo by Mrs Ernest P DeKalb, Christmas readings, annual Christmas offering, all women invited, choir rehearsal December 13 at 8, annual Candle Light Carol service December 23.
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Friendly Circle
Laura Collen
Meschames Christensen
Tucker
Harrison
Wesleyan Service Guild
Lillie Mae Humphries
Woodcourt
Www. H. M. S
E. L. Waldorf
Ernest P. DeKalb
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B. L. Wehrhoff
Laurel Avenue
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Miami Road
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Martyl Ross
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John MacLean
Greenwood Avenue
D. C. Arlington
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MacLean
Francis Hayes
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Young Peoples
John G. Hindley
Lux
Woman's Guild
E. H. Burge
George Kibby
Crescent Circle
F. E. Allworth
Hach Circle
Northwest Circle
Arlene Hoffman
Northwestern University School of Speech
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Ann and
Jane Olson
Eleanor Steen
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Wilmette
Forest Avenues
George D. Allison
Martha*Guild
North Shore
Walther League
Kenilworth Union
Kenilworth Avenue
Warwick Road
Herbert L. Willett
Methodist Church
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Lemare
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Miss Marie Briel
Eee
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Cesar Franck
Fideles
Loret
Asociated Guilds
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Lake Bluff
Church Club
Diocese of Chicago
Hotel Sherman
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