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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1928
Page
6
Reading of Acts 16 19 34 shows Paul and Silas jailed after beating and harsh treatment. An earthquake frees prisoners. jailer seeks salvation and is baptized with his household as Paul preaches belief in Jesus. The pastor reflects on simplicity of Christ’s teaching and the danger and reward of early missionary work.
A fragment from a 19th or early 20th century article argues for simple religion focused on love of God and neighbor. It references an Unitarian statement adopted in 1894 and contrasts complex creeds and ritual with practical faith. The piece cites sermons that feel abstruse and headaches from over technical preaching.
The Rev F T McFaden D D pastor announces that the Rev W J McMillan D D of Maryland Avenue Presbyterian Baltimore will preach at 11 am and 8 pm Sunday. Sunday school 9 30 am Bible classes 9 45 am Christian Endeavor 7 15 pm A cordial invitation to all.
Church of Christ outlines services with Bible school at 9 45 a m led by L L Hockman. Pastor conducts 1 pm sermon and 8 pm evening message on Pretty Clothes. Christian Endeavor 7 15 pm led by Rena Myers. Mid week prayer 8 pm Wednesday features Juanita Riley on Consistent Life of Church Membership Essential to Worship. Public and visitors welcome.
Open air service in front of Court House Saturdays at 7 30 p m Sunday school 2 30 p m Bible intermediate and sand tray classes Evangelistic meetings Sunday 8 p m The Home League meets at 214 South Braddock Street Tuesdays at 8 p m The Boy Scouts of America the Girls Guards and Sunbeams meet in the hall Wednesdays at 7 30 p m Regular services in the hall Thursdays at 8 p m The public is cordially invited to attend any of these meetings
Braddock Street M. E. Church extends a cordial invitation to all in the city to worship. Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m with classes for all ages. Sermons at 11 a m and 2 p m focus on The Problem of Adjusting Religious Interest and Service and Intercessory Prayer. At 7 15 Ep Worth League Miss Eva Massey will speak on her Mexico mission.
The John Mann Methodist Church holds a church school at 10 a m and a morning service at 11 a m with the pastor's sermon on Joy In Service. An evening service at 8 p m presents Faithful Service. The choir performs at both, with Miss Lusia Stephenson as organist and Miss Hilda Jackson as director. A second drive ends Sunday night for church improvements. the public is invited to contribute.
The First Christian Church announces Sunday activities with Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by superintendent Roy A Larrick. Worship services at 11 a m and 8 p m. Christian Endeavor meet at 2 30 p m and 7 15 p m led by Frances Richards.
Cor Market and Cork Streets. Pastor Rev S L Flickinger D D. Church school 9 45 a m. Morning worship with sermon 11 a m. Vesper service 4 p m.
The Church page in The Evening Star will be closed on Saturday morning for the next year. Pastors must submit church notices to the office on Friday to appear on Saturdays. County notices for Friday’s paper should be in the office by Thursday afternoon.
Dr Randolph Shields will speak to the Open Door Bible Class at the Presbyterian Church tomorrow morning at 9 45. This is his last public talk before departing for China. The community and his friends are invited to hear his account of China and its future and to give him a large audience.
North Braddock Street church with Rev. George W. Stover as pastor announces Sunday preaching at 11 a m and 8 p m. Sunday school at 9 45 a m with rooms for all ages, Christian Endeavor at 7 15 p m led by Emerson Brown. Prayer meeting Wednesday 8 p m led by James M. Hott. Short official board session after the evening service.
The Rev. Robert B. Nelson will conduct morning prayer and preach at 11 oclock at Christ Episcopal Church located at Washington and Boscawen Streets. No evening service. Visitors and strangers within the city are invited to attend.
Stephens City M. E. Charge led by Pastor C D Lambert invites all to Sunday programs. Sunday school at 9 45 a m preaching at 11 a m by Rev S C Brown Baptist Church Kernstown Sunday school 10 a m preaching 11 a m by Rev Dr Harry M Canter presiding elder Refuge Sunday school 2 p m preaching 3 p m all invited to tent meeting at Stephens City Sunday night.
Pastor P R Diehl leads a Frederick Circuit revival with Paxton and Round Hill services. Sunday school at Paxton 10 am and 2 pm Lamps, Round Hill 10 am Sunday school and 3 pm sermon, 8 pm teen Epworth League. Conference for Frederick Circuit churches at Braddock Street Church Monday 8 pm.
The St Paul A M E Church on North Main Street announces no Sunday morning services. Pastor D B Tharpe and the congregation join Rev Ben Layton at an association meeting. At 8:30 p m Rev Walker Toliver of Harrisburg Pa will preach with special music. He will also preach Monday night at St Pauls.
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