Evening Star Newspaper, December 15, 1934, Page 9

SERVICE TO HONOR CHRISTIAN PASTOR National City Church Will Celebrate Anniversary of Dr. R. H. Miller. “Great Events Cast Their Shadow” {s the topic of the morning sermon of Dr. Raphael Harwood Miller, minister of the National City Christian Church. Friday marked the anniversary of Dr. Miller’s coming to Washington as pas- tor of the church. The Board of Officers and congregation will join | tomorrow in honoring Dr. Miller and | Mrs. Miller. At the evening service Dr. Miller will give another Bible story in his evening series, using for his topic, “The Illusion of Grandeur | or When Rulers Go Mad.” To Present Drama. “The Soldier of the Cr a mis- sionary drama, will be presented at 6:30 p.m. in the social hall. Under the direction of Mrs. Rob>rt Martin, the cast includes Laney Payne Sadler, | Harold Minor, Mrs. Lawtcn Herriman, Mrs. Norman Ames. Leo Tooley. Bob Martin, Ernest Matthews, Mabel Hiller, Grace Weed, Zilpha Morrison and Mrs. M. W. de Sollers. There is| no admission charge. The public is! invited. The Thursday dinner at 5:45 o'clock at the social hall will be given over to a Christmas program, including spe- cial music, recitations and short talks | on “What Christmas Means to Me.” | Cantata to Be Given. “The Cominz of the King.,” a can- tata by Dudley Buck, will ke presented by the choir and church school under the direction of Prof. Augustine H Smith. director of the department of church and community music, Boston | University, who has dramatized the cantata. He will be assisted by Wil- liam E. Braithwaite, director of the choir, and Rev. J. Raymond Mills, minister of religious educalion. It| will be presented December 23 at 4:30 | o'clock and at 8 o'clock. YULE OBSERVANCE BEGINS NEXT WEEK Four Mount Pleasant Congrega- tional Organizations Ar- range Programs. Programs of four organizations in Mount Pleasant Congregational Church next week will mark the be- ginning of the observance of the Christmas season in that parish. The feature of the week will be the seventh consecutive annual perform- ance of Dickens’ “Christmas Carol,” in dramatic form, in Fishburn Hall Thursday evening. Directed by Dr. Lewis W. Currier and under the au- spices of the Mount Pleasant Players, the play will be presented by a cast of 35 boys, girls and adults, including the following: Misses Ettie Riddle, Jane Leonard, Jean Clinchy, Jean Col- lingwood, Eleanor Strode, Jean Smal- ley, Betty Rogs, Della Clark, Ruth Kizer, Eleanor® Cox, Geraldine Tyler, Pauline Gunn and Dorothy Currier; » Mrs. Caroline S. Kilgore, Mrs. Tracy F. Tyler; Messrs. F, V. Rand, Gerald Brooks, Irving Cleveland, Lawrence Swank, Willlam Kilgore, Llovd Ed- wards, L. E. Purnell, John Strong, Hugh Wingard, Henry Harmon and Louis N. Howard; Dr. Tracy F. Tyler and Dr. Louis W. Currier. Dr. A. D. Call, secretary of the American Peace Society, will address the Adult Forum at 10 o'clock tomor- row morning on present prospects for permanent world peace. His subject is “Talking Turkey.” Rev. Russell J. Clinchy will speak at the morning service on “The Puri- tan’s Inner Life.” ‘CRIME AND CHURCH’ TO BE SERMON TOPIC Dr. H W. Burgan Announces Subjects for Hamline M. E. Services. “Christ and Troubled Men” will be the sermon subject at Hamline M. E. Church tomorrow morning. In the evening at 8 o'clock the minister, Dr. H. W. Burgan, will preach again. His theme will be “Crime and the Church.” At 7 o'clock a stereopticon lecture on “Orientals in America” will be given by Thomas Owen. ‘The Harriet T. Lipp Class will give 8 Christmas party at the church Wednesday night. Thursday night Christmas carols will be sung at the Church Training Night devotional period. ‘Following the worship pro- gram there will be classes in music, leadership training and Bible. Dr. John C. Millian, conference director of Religious Education, will lead the leadership training group, the mis- sion course will be conducted by the Woman’s Home Missionary Society. Dr. Burgan will preach the Bible group. The Boy Scout troop will meet in the social hall Friday night. Herman Reiss, scoutmaster, is plan- ning & special program. Next Sunday special Christmas mu- sic and sermons will feature the serv- ices. A Christmas pageant, “The Na- tivity,” will be given at night. REV. R. PAUL SCHEARRER WILL CONTINUE SERIES $“The Divine Disclosure in Man” ‘Will Be Topic Tomorrow Morning. Rev. R. Paul Schearrer, pastor of the Takoma Park Presbyterian Church, will continue his Advent series of sermons tomorrow morning, preach- ing on “The Divine Disclosure in Man.” A Christmas carol vesper service will be held at 4 o'clock. under the direction of Mrs. Albert W. Volkmer. The following soloists will be heard: Mrs. J. Frank Rice, Mrs. Robert E. Boyle, jr.; Miss Margaret Stone, Mrs. Volkmer, Robert W. Buckner, W. C. Gilbert and J. L. Stinson. Judge Ira G. Hersey will be the guest speaker at the Brotherhood Bible class tomorrow morning. George Al- len and Anne Wallace will be in charge of the young people’s group meetings tomorrow evening. The Mother Gordon Bible class will hold a Christmas party Monday eve- ning at the home of Mrs. H. H. Hul- bert, 6703 Sixth street. Page Etchison will give his illus- trated lecture on “The Passion Play of Oberammergau” before the Broth- erhood Club Tuesday evening. It will be_“Iadies’ night.” Rev. Mr. Schearrer will speak on “The Morning Star of the Reforma- tion” at the midweek service Wwed- /* nesday evening. 'will speak on “What Are the Main | preach at the 11 o'clock {day at 8 pm. at the home of Mrs. Activities in Local Churches W Foundry Methodist. “Getting Ready for Christmas” is the sermon subject of Dr. Frederick Brown Harris, minister, tomorrow morning. The chorus choir, under the direction of Justin Lawrie, will render a program of Christmas music at the evening service at 8 o'clock, and Dr. Harris will bring a brief message on “The Christmas Crusade.” Plymouth Congressional. The minister, Rev. Arthur D. Gray, Things in Religion?” Prayer service Thursday, 8 p.m. Chapel of the Redeemer. Rev. M. M. Perkins will deliver the sermon at the morning service at the chapel, Glen Echo, tomorrow at 9:30 | o'clock. The litany will be read at | this service. The Sunday school will | hold a Christmas party Friday eve- ning. Volunteers of America. Rev. G. W. Raines will conduct the services tomorrow afterncon, when Adjt. H. Mills Eroh will speak on “Pursuit of Happiness.” The services will be held in the Relief Mission at 471 Pennsylvania avenue. H Street Christian. “Following Christ Afar Off" will be xhe topic tomorrow morning of Rev. . N. Williams, Good Will Baptist. Dr. James L. Pinn will preach to- morrow morning on “The Great Ideal,” and in the evening on “Joys That Abide.” Rhode Island Ave. M. P. R. Y. Nicholson, pastor, will vice to- morrow om “When Christmas Comes.” The first 20 minutes of the 8 o'clock evening service are devoted to a song | service, followed by a talk by the pastor on “The Man in the Field.” The Building Guild will meet Tues- Dr. E. T. Cox, 7100 Ninth street. Prayer meeting Thursday at 8 pm. The topic is “Christmas Then and Now.” Saturday evening at 7:30 the Senior Christian Endcavor Society will give a party for the children of Gospel Mission. Presents will be distributed. | Metropolitan A. M. E. The minister, Dr. Wiliam H. Thomas, will preach tomorrow at 11 am. on “When the Son of Man Comes Will He Find Faith on the | Earth?” Rev. William E. Mosley, | ministerial assistant, will preach at 8 pm. on “The Precious Things of Life.” Church of the Brethren. The Sunday morning sermon topic of Rev. Rufus D. Bowman is “The Significance of the Bible as the Christian’s Guide Book.” At the eve- ning service he will preach on “What Does the Book of Jonah Teach?” Second Baptist. Rev. J. L. 8. Halloman will preach tomorrow at 11 am. on “The Hope of the Ages.” The Sunday School will conduct & special service at 3:30 p.m. The pastor will preach at the evening | service on “The Strength of the | Hills.” First Brethren. Rev. Homer A. Kent, pastor, will preach at 11 o'clock tomorrow on “Following the Star.” At 7:45 pm. his subject will be, “His Name Shall be Called Wonderful.” A Christmas program will be presented at the meeting of the adult missionary so- cieties Wednesday night. The prayer service will be held Thursday night. Prophetic Conference. Dr. William L. Pettingill, Bible teacher of Wilmington, Del, will ad- dress the monthly Prophetic Con- ference Tuesday afternoon and eve- ning at the Metropolitan Baptist Church. At 2:30 his subject will be, “New Testament Keys to Old Testa- ment Truths.” At 8 p.m. he will speak on “A Triple Thanksgiving.” Douglas Memorial M. E. The pastor, Rev. Clarence H. Cork- ran, will have as his morning theme, “A True Friend.” At the evening service there will be a stereopticon lecture, “The Romance of Metho- dism.” Midweek service theme, “Good Tidings of Great Joy.” The church school will hold its annual entertainment Saturday eve- ning, with Fred L. Hoffman in charge. Fifth Baptist. Dr. John E. Briggs will preach tomorrow morning on “The Blessings of Unrealized Ideals.” At the evening service Rev. Arthur G. Slaght, dean of the Washington Bible Institute, will preach. The service will be as- sisted by the faculty and students of the Bible school. Attorney Robert H. McNeil will teach the Darlington- Berea Bible Class and George W. Bell the Mooney-Baraca Class. Eckington Presbyterian. The pastor, Rev. Henry B. Wooding, will speak at the 11 and 8 o'clock services. Aid Society, Tuesday eve- ning in Sunday school house. Spe- cial program. Illustrated address by L. A. Cole, “The Flood and Ebb of the Tide.” The Philathea Bible Class meets at home of Miss Mary Rob- ertson, 3237 Patterson street, Friday evening. Prayer service, Tuesday evening. Presbyterian Ministers. A meeting of the Presbyterian Min- isters’ Association will be held Mon- day at 11 o'clock, at the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church. Peck Chapel. Rev. Irving W. Ketchum will preach tomorrow morning on “The Coun- sellor Prince” and in the evening on “The King's Prophet.” There will be a story for the “Go to Church Band. The young people will discuss “Missions Within Ten Miles of the Church” at 7 p.m. The parent-teach- ers' meeting will be held Wednesday night. The pastor will conduct a devotional service at 8 o'clock. Bethany lnptm. “A Greater Conception of God” will be the pastor's subject tomorrow morning. In the evening the choit will have charge of the service. Sen- ator M. M. Logan of Kentucky will teach the Btevenson Bible Class at 9:30. Mother Jaeger will conduct the junior church. Newly elected officers for the Ladies Aid Society are: Mrs. Lena Shipp, president; Mrs. I. D. Cockerille, sec- retary, and Mrs. John Rollow, treas- urer. 4 Child Preaches. Betty Howard, 15 years old, will conduct & revival at she Old-Fash- joned Gospel Tabernacle, 505 L street northeast, beginning Tuesday and lat 11 am., Maryland Avenue Baptist. Chevy Chase M. E. “The Unpardonable Sin” is the| Rev. Edward Gardner Latch will tell topic of Rev. W, A. Emmans tomor- row mol nd “God's Judgment on Satan—When Shall It Be?” at 8 pm. He will conduct Bible study Monday evening. Primary teachers' meeting Tuesday at 8 pm. at the home of Mrs. Willam Heflin, 1018 Seventeenth place northeast. Prayer meeting Thursday night. Twelfth Street Christian. Rev. J. F. Whitfield will have for his subject tomorrow at 11 a.m., “The Millernium and Human Activity Within It.” Preaching services at 8 p.m. Monday night. There will be a religious pageant, “Ethiopia at the Bar of Justice,” by the Zion Wesley Players. Wednesday night Rev. Cal- vin P. Dixon, pastor, Evangelical Christian Church, will preach. Third Baptist. Rev. George O. Bullock will have as his theme at the 11 o'clock fervices “The One Salvation.” He will also preach at 8 pm. A pew rally will be held at 6 o'clock. McKinley Memorial Baptist. Dr. S. Geriah Lamkins will preach at 11 am. on “Walking and Talking With Jesus." Holy communion, 3:30 pm.; preaching, 8:30 pm. Revival service Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs- day and Friday will be in charge of Gospel Singers of Nashville, Tenn, Fairmont Heights Presbyterian. ‘The pastor, Rev. H. W. Campbell, will have for his subject tomorrow at 11 am. “The Perils of the Christian Life”; 6 p.m., young people’s meeting, topic: “What Missionary Opportuni- ties Exist Within 10 Miles of Our Church?” Friendship Baptist. Rev. William Weaver will preach to- | morrow at 11 am. Holy communion at 3 pm. A musical program will be rendered by the Young Men's Jubilee Chorus at 8 p.m. Marvin Methodist. “The Great Tumult” is the subject of the sermon by the pastor, Rev. C. Carroll Burruss, at 11 am. At 8 pm. he will preach on “Makers of Light” and the subject for discussion at the prayer service Thursday at 8 p.m. will be “The Mourners.” Super-Mind Science. The following services will be held in the church, 1726 H street, tomorrow “God's Message to His Church,” and at 8 p.m. “The Mystery Book of Revelations.” There will also | be a sermon on Monday at 8 p.m,, the | subject being “The Temple Builders.” The public is invited. All Souls' Episcopal. “The Great Command” will be Rev. Henry Teller Cocke’s subject tomorrow morning. The rector will preside at the early service at 7:30. The rector will observe corporate communion for the members of the Woman's Aux- iliary Tuesday at 10 o'clock, the regu- lar meeting of the auxiilary to follow at 10:30. The speaker will be Rev. E. A. Lemoine of St. Columba’s Epis- | | copal Church, on the subject “The | Seaman’s Institute.” St. Andrew's Episcopal. Bishop James E. Freeman will make his annual visitation tomorrow at 11| o'clock to confirm a class of candi- dates who have been prepared for this rite by the rector, Rev. Alfred J. ‘Wilder. Special music will be ren- dered by the parish choir. St. Alban’s Episcopal. “The Eve of Grace” will be sung by the mixed choir tomorrow at 4 o'clock. This cantata is one of the finest of J. Sebastian Matthews’ many contri- butions to the field of church music, ‘The choir of 30 voices is under the di- rection of Walter H. Nash, organist and choirmaster. vited. Metropolitan Presbyterian. A Christmas carol service will be presented at 6 p.m. tomorrow by a large chorus in charge of Windsor W. Stroup, directed by Mrs. Pearl Hauer | and assisted by the church quartet. The subject of the morning sermon by Dr. Freeley Rohrer will be “The Spirit of Christmas.” Each Thursday at 7 o'clock a group of people presents a living picture of a Bible scene. The Philathea Class will present the picture next Thursday evening. Petworth Baptist. “I Refuse to Be Invalid,” will be the subject of the pastor Sunday morning. The second in the new group of sermons on the Ten Command- ments. This sermon is on “Sabbath Day, a Holy Day.” In the evening the subject is “Master Workman; Jesus.” Song service. The Christmas services are next Sunday morning and in the evening the white Christmas pageant, under the direction of Mrs. Firmin and staff. Temple Baptist. Rev. E. Hez Swem, who recently retired from the pastorate of Cen- tennial Baptist Church, will preach tomorrow at the 11 o'clock service. The subject of his sermon will be “My Unlosable Lord.” For the eve- ning service, at 8 o'clock, the preacher will be Rev. Charles Flippin. Lincoln Congregational Temple. At the services tomorrow morning Dr. R. W. Brooks will speak on “Achievement: Result of Consecrated Effort.” The Men’s Brotherhood at 10 am. will be addressed by Prof. J. W. Lewis, head of the department of commerce, Howard University, on “Economics and Religion.” The Young People's Forum will meet at 7 p.m. and present a program in the form of a debate. The sub- Ject will be, “Resolved, That Blue Laws Are Conducive to Moral and Spiritual Development.” Miss Edna A. Broght and Le Roy Johnson will defend the affirmative. The nega- tive will be supported by Miss Theresa A. Douglas and M. F. Wainwright. The midweek prayer service will be held Thursday evening. Salvation Army. Meetings tomorrow are: Washing- ton No. 1 Corps, 606 E street, Capt. Kenneth Howarth in charge—11 a.m. and 8 p.m.. Washington No. 2 Corps, 1501 Beventh street, Maj. James Rob- erts in charge—11 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. Washington No. 3 Corps, 733 Eighth street southeast, Capt. Jackson Mar- tin in charge—11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. ‘Washington No. 4 Corps, 1075 Jeffer- son street, Capt. W. C. Young in charge—11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Wash- ington No 5 Corps, 715 I street north- east, Ensign Luella Knox in charge— 10:45 am. and 8 pm. Pohnn Heights Community. continuing through December 30. She also plays & musical saw. Friends’ Forum. John Thider will address the forum tomorrow night at the Meeting House, 1811 I street. His subject is “The In- “The Permanence of Christ” will bemmh)actofmurmmhymv. 0. J. Randall, M.ol’ at 11 o'clock pm. m children’s clinic, Dr, Grace G. in charge, will be held N habited Alleys of Washington.” ‘ Thul‘ld.ly at 10:15, ‘The public is m-'j | | 2 “Tale of Old Bethlehem” at the Sun- day morning service. There will be speclal Christmas music by the choir members. The junior department of the church school will sing carols. The church will be decorated with 15 bas- kets of food to be sent to families of Montgomery County. “How to Get Along With Our Par- ents” will be the subject for discussion at the meeting of the young people at the church Sunday evening at 6:45. The Official Board will meet at 8 o'clock Wednesday and the prayer meeting will be held Thursday eve- ning. ‘Wesley Methodist. Rev. J. Luther Neff, pastor, will have “The Incarnation” as the subject of his sermon at the 11 o'clock service. In the evening the young people will have a Christmas program at 6 o'clock, with Jack Ravenscroft as the leader. The Official Board will meet Tues- day evening. The Builders' class will have a Christmas party at the church Wednesday evening. Israel C. M. E. At 10 a.m. tomorrow the pastor, Rev. E. F. Howard, will conduct the men's Bibie class in his study. At 11 am. Rev. William De Bose of Cleveland, ©Ohio, will be the guest speaker, Mid- week service Tuesday p.m. Church of Christ. Evangelist James H. McBroom will preach tomorrow at 3460 Fourteenth street on the following subjects: 11 am., “Working Faith”; 7:45 pm, “Trusty Joseph.” Georgetown Lutheran. “The Gloria in Excelsis” will be the sermon subject tomorrow at 11 a.m. by Rev. Harold E. Beatty. Miss Cath- erine Stevens will have charge of the young people’s program at 7 pm. The officers of the various organizations of the church, together with the church councilmen, will meet in joint session Tuesday at 8 p.m.; mid- week service Thursday, 8 p.m. con- ducted by the pastor. People’s Congregational. Rev. A. F. Elmes will speak tomor- row on “The Peril of the Majority.” He will lead the service Thursday night. The Emergency Committee on Friday night will present a special program. Takoma Park Baptist, “What's in a Tree?” is the sermon- ette tomorrow at 11 o'clock by Rev. W. E. LaRue and “Jesus is Coming” the regular sermon. Boy Scouts will have charge of the evening services. Troops of the Takoma, Brightwood and Silver Spring area have been in- vited. Eagle Scout Rowe will read the scriptures, Eagle Scout Boyer will read the Scout laws, Rev. Mr. LaRue will give the invocation and there will be an address by a representative of the Boy Scout organization. Dumbarton Avenue M. E. “The Basis of Faith” is the topic | tomorrow morning of Rev. W. F. At- kinson and “The Purpose of Prophecy” | at night. Prayer service Thursday night, Christmas entertainment De- cember 21. Prof. H. W. Draper has been appointed superintendent of the Church School. A candlelight service will be held Christmas at 6:30 am. St. Luke's Episcopal, Rev. J. E. Elliott will preach tomor- row at 11 am. and celebrate holy | communion at 7 am. Canon Anson Phelps Stokes will de- liver a lecture on Africa at 8 p.m., un- der the auspices of the Women’'s Auxiliary. The proceeds will go toward the parish quota for the church pro- gram. Fifteenth Street Presbyterian. The pastor, Rev. H. B. Taylor, *will have for his subject “Proper Prepara- tion for the Celebration of Christ- mas.” Congress Street M. P. ‘The Harrison Bible Class will meet tomorrow at 9:45 am. Maj. E. W, Brown, first vice president, will pre- side. W. E. Spencer will have charge of the lesson. Dr. Hirl A. Kester, the pastor, will give a short talk. Dr. El- mer Louis Kayser, dean of ancient history, George Washington Univer- sity, will be the guest speaker. All men welcome. Dr. Kester will preach at 11 am. on “The Promised Savior,” and at 8 p.m. on “The Weak Spot in a Man’'s Armor.” McKendree M. E. The radio artists, Mr. and Mrs, Claude H. Ward, known as “The Sun- shine Family,” will have charge of the song service at 8 pm. The minister will preach on “Searching for Life's Secret.” At 11 am. the minister, Rev. Samuel E. Rose, speaks on “The ‘Wonder of Faith.” ‘The minister will give the seventh study in “Philippians.” Topic, “Christian Joy.” Reference, Phillip- pians iii:1.11, Thursday at 8 p.m. Christmas entertainment by the Sun- day school on Friday at 8 p.m. John Wesley A. M. E. Z. “The, Leisure of Faith” will be the sermon subject tomorrow morning by the minister, Rev. W. C. Cerrington. “It Can Be Done” will be the message to the junior church. At 7:45 p.m. the minister will preach on “The Over- flowing Cup.” The sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be administered at this service. Yogoda Society. Brahmachari Jotin of Calcutta, In- dia, will speak on “Social Customs of India” tomorrow evening at 1758 Co- lumbia road. Divine Science. “Eternal Vigllance” is the subject of the lesson sermon by the minister, Rev. Grace Lightfoot Patch, tomor- row at 11 am. at the Burlington Hotel. On Wednesday at 8 p.m. at 3303 Thirteenth street the minister will speak on “The Will” Woodside M. E. The children will present a pageant, “Chilaren of the Christmas Spirit,” tomorrow at 4:30 p.m. directed” by Miss Margaret Campbell, director of religious education. Family Christ- mas party Thursday at 7:15 pm. in the church auditorium. The senior choir, under the direction of Mrs. Har- lan Randall, will give the Christmas cantata “Immanuel” December 25 at 8 pm. Healing Services. Dr. G. F. Dudley will celebrate holy communion at the service of Christian healing Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in the Church of St: Stephen and the In- carnation. Trinity Methodist. row at 11 am. on ’nu Name,” and at 8 pm. Christ.” Christmas party Thi church school will present i mas entertainment, with exercises the various departments, grldly night. Langden M. E. At the morning service th. min- ister, Rey. Henry H. Rowland, will preach on “The Christ Within You.” He will also conduct the Epworth League at 7 p.m. i ‘Women to Meet. A meeting of the Women's Auxiliary of the Church of the Pilgrims will be held Monday at 8 p.m. at the church. A Christmas program will be pre- | sented. Zion Baptist, Southwest. Rev. Thomas C. Garnett, honor graduate, School of Religion of How- ard University, will preach tomorrow morning. At night the Grand Chap- ter, Eastern Star, will hold its annual thanksgiving service. The pastor, Dr. John Malcus Ellison, will preach. Bethesda Baptist. Rev. Thomas E. Boorde of Wash- ington will speak tomorrow evening in the Masonic Temple, 7002 Wiscon- sin avenue. At 11:15 a.m. the pastor’s topic will be “Jesus and the Scrip- tures.” A Christmas {llustrated lecture, ““The Nativity,” will be given Decem- ber 23 and the annual Sunday school Christmas festivities December 24. Memorial United Brethren. The minister, Dr. Simpson B. Daugherty, will preach tomorzow at 11 am. on “Refusing God's Request.” At 8 p.m. the James J. Pettit Camp of Spanish-American War Veterans and the Auxiliary will attend the service in & body. The theme of the discourse will be “A Peace-Time Battle.” The children will sing a special Christmas song in the Sunday school at 9:40 am. Junior church at 11 am. The minister will lead the dis- cussion in the young people’s societies at 7 pm. The Sunday School Council meets ‘Tuesday at 8 p.m., and prayer service at 8 pm. Thursday. White Christmas service next Sunday at 8 pm. / | | Calvary M. E. South. Rev. W. D. Keene will preach on ‘“Three Precious Gifts Joseph and Mary Offered Jesus” at 11 o'clock. At 7 the young people will meet and Miss Alta Patterson will be the leader. The topic is “The Churches Present a United Front.” At 8 p.m. the pastor will preach on “How the World Was Prepared for the Coming of Christ.” At the prayer meeting Thursday eve- ning he will talk on “Some O. T. Prophecies Matthew Saw Fulfilled in the Coming of Christ.” St. Mary's Episcopal. Holy communion will be celebrated at 7:30 a.m.; morning prayer and ser- mon, 11 o'clock; evening prayer will be said at 8 pm. and Dr. Z. B. Phil- lips, rector of Epiphany, will preach. St. Paul's, Washington Circle. ‘The rector, Rev. Arlington A. Mc- Callum, is continuing his series of Lenten sermons on “God's Call to You.” This is the third in the series and the subject is “What Happens When You Respond to God's Call.” The series of Wednesday evening Advent lectures in the parish hall will be concluded on Wednesday evening. These are being given by Rev. Calvert E. Buck, superintendent of the Epis- copal Hospital. French Services. “Preparation de Noel” will be the | subject of the sermon by Rev. Andre Frank Liotard at the French service at the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church tomorrow at 4 p.m. Wisconsin Ave. Baptist. Rev. Clarence Ray Ferguson will preach tomorrow morning on “Spirit Filled Bellevers,” and at 8 pm. on “The Obedience of Christ” Christ- mas program next Friday evening. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening. —_— PASTOR TO PREACH Trinity Lutheran Church of Mount Rainier, Md., will observe the third Sunday in Advent tomorrow. Rev. E. Pieplow will conduct the Bible class at 9:30 am. At 11 am. he will preach on John, 123, *“John the Baptist's Relation to Christ and His Message.” and in the evening will deliver his fifth illustrated lec- ture on the “Life of Jesus” The “Openmg Event of Our Lord’s Min- istry” will be the theme. The choir and Sunday school will give their Christmas progra 3 cember 23, 8 p.m. ey De CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY ALLIANCE -l:::lll‘v;. and 11th St. N.W. X SAND T30 P Bibje " éffii“" 7-‘;5“."“ “Revetion Promml EVERY ON 5—FREE LECTURES—§ PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY FRANKLIN F. FARRINGTON (recently returned from world tour) HOTEL WASHINGTON lqln-h; Sunday, Dec. 16, 8 P.M. G Al-hlhn %’IAT PROSPERITY @hristian [0 c——=[c——[q| CHRISTIAN The National Gity ON THOMAS CIRCLE Dr. R. H. MILLER. J. B. MILLS, Ministers. IDEA” Collection @olumbia Heights P RA., West of 14th St. N.W. EV. ARTHUR P. WILSON. Minister 10:45—"The Ultim: it Christian I.lfll ""lhr. secon e of tl e il 8:00—"“What Lack I Yet?” Ninth Street 9th and D Streets N.E. Rev. Clifferd H. Jope, Paster. - e A “OFFERED BODY” 1S SERMON TOPIC ‘Dr. Gove G. Johnson 'il|“UNFAILING HOPE” Preach on Theme To- morrow Morning. Dr. Gove G. Johnson, pastor of the National Baptist Memorial, will take for the subject of his sermon, tomor- row morning, “The Offered Body.” In the evening he will continue his series of sermons on “What Jesus Preached,” his special topic being “The Unpar- donable 8in.” ‘The prayer service will be Thurs- day at 8 p.m., the subject being “The Christmas Story.” The annual Christmas entertain- ment of the church and Bible school | will be given Friday evening. There will be a special program by the Junior and Intermediate Departments, under the direction of Misses Eloise and Gaynelle Smith, the junior’ choir also taking part. A presentation of the Christmas story, “God's Gift of Love,” by Dorothy Lehman Sumerau, will be given under the supervision of the Fidelis Class, assisted by mem- bers of the B. Y. P. U. The Christmas party for the Prim- ary, Beginners’ and Nursery Depart- zenu will be held at 3 o'clock Satur- y. BIBLE GROUP PLANS GIFT OBSERVANCE; Ninth Street Christian Program Includes Annual Offering for Needy. “White Gifts for the King” will be | observed at the Ninth Street Christian | \ Church Bible School session Sunday morning. Each individual will bring a designated commodity wrapped in | white to be used in filling the baskets | for the needy at Christmas time. Per- ishable food stuffs will be bought later with the money contributed. At 7:45 p.m. the church makes its | usual annual offering for work among | the needy. Each department in the Sunday School will have a part in the musical leadership. Carols will be sung and there will be other music. | The church is observing “Loyalty Month™ during December. The ser- mon by the pastor, Rev. Clifford H. Jope, Sunday morning will be “The Lost Love.” i ‘The devotional program at the din- | ner Thursday will be led by Dr. F. W. Norris. The subject will be “Im- manuel.” Spiritualist MRS lAIIlllI‘NI ROTH. 17 O 8t N.W. Readings Ilfl! from 9 am. to 9 pm_* | Washington Institute Church of Christ, Inc. At the Chapel, 1332 G St. N.W. Sundays & p.m. Sermon by Dr. McKNIGHT, Pastor. “Uses and Abusef of Spiritua Circles 8 p.m. every evening. Saturday, 8 p.m. for COLORED Reading daily_by Rev. CARVER and Rev. RAY. . Church of Christ | 1627 La SUNDAY MORNING, Pastor. REV. JANE 1 Revestea Teicks af Fake Meai Messages foliow Service; Se: Wed. 8:15—All Member Usit cated in Washington o noted the worid over for INDEPENDENT meiNG 4111 38th St NW. Phone Cleveland 3633 for P.L 0. A K{ek( o Unity Spiritualist Church 18"5 Mass. Ave. NW. REV. }IARRY PA STRA(‘K Mrs. Clara McKee, director of music, at the piano. Soloist—Mr. Jack Rodgers. bass-baritone. Spirit greetings by the mediums of the Midweek message services by _Revs Ida E. s:riek 600 Penna. Ave. S.E. Thursday Ptycii: Science Church of Christ 1379 Irving St. N.W.. Sun. 8 P.M. ture i! FELTER. llhhfl “‘l'll BROKE) | Mission in Labrador, to the Presby- Minist SLENCE.” Messaces by Church Med Message eance e ‘".:: dkt";r:el Il“"ll r:l‘lvll‘ » MRS, ZO| E EGGERS lings by Appeintment. District 1519. APT. ~SPIRITUALIST CHURCH OF PSYCHIC SCIENCE “WEE KIRK O' THE HIGHLANDS" 5300 14th St. NNW. Cor. of Ingraham St. Rev. CAROL E. Mc! m'fl'. Minister. Lecture 8 Mr. P LButton.LL 'l B. S uest Speaker. Seurit_Greetings 5y The Chirch_ Mediums MIDWEEK AGE AND HEALING [CE—WED.. 8§ P.M. Thursday afternoon matines message mefl- g‘e’n tinued until after New Y efit llnn‘l Seance. Friday. 8 P.] Chureh Chai !nnu eJ zfi- fl ;l?! l-fi Elisabeth McDonald will Hiold nut Tues. & Pri evenings at % 5 5-: Readings by nnt -t :Hl cor. Monroe. 9 K advice ily. N Circlu Mon. nu. 'efl eve. 'at 8 p.m. Cnieh 1848 NBL Rev. Nellie M. Holmes, D. D ;;::E’w Axfi'nucm :““m" 'H. 1st Fraternal Spiritualist Church 1329 N ST. NW SUNDAYS, 7:45 P.M. SHARP. DR. H. ROB'T MOORE, Speaker Subject: “THE HOPE OF IMMORTALITY” BROAD LIGHT DEMONSTRATIONS. Mrs. Hatriet Demarest. Seloist. PUBLIC_CORDIALLY D. LONGLEY MEM: 3423 Holmead Place N.W. Between 13th & 14th at Newton S¢t. N.W. Su: k Du-la 16, at l »m. WA GRESSOR™ "B\e‘.'.""fi“‘ ey Cirele Nlfid.u. 1:30 REV. ':‘\"t?fifl'l-flhn «sEVEN MINUTES IN “THE mw g ne. CRYSTAL READINGS Special on Thursdar "flh“mfir n.e. Dr. Terry each [ NOTICE. Christmas music in the churches, intended for publica- tion in The Star on Saturday, December 22, must be received by the Music Editor not later than Wednesday, December 19, at noon. 9:45 a.m.—Divine Sclend i ce Church Wednesdey at 8 o.m_ 3303 13th 8t. W.W. “THE WILL" GRACE LIGHTFOOT PATCH. Sinintor, s IS PASTOR’S TOPIC| __ Dr. James H. Taylor to Preach at Central Presbyterian at Both Services. At the Central Presbyterian Church tomorrow morning the pastor, Dr. James H. Taylor, will preach on “The | Unfailing Hope” and in the evining on “Terms of Discipleship.” The West- minster League meets at 5 o'clock, after which there will be the Fireside hour, to which the young people of the congregation are invited. ‘The annual Christmas giving service will be observed Monday evening. Members of the church are requested to bring gifts of all sorts for distribu- tion. They will be sent to the moun- tain schools at Buffalo Mountain, Va.: Grundy, Va.; The Hollow, Va., and Banner Elk, N. C.; to the Grenfell terian Orphans’ Home at Lynchburg, Va.: to the families of destitute min- isters in the Presbyterian Church, and to the Central Union Mission of this city. A special gift will also be made to the Bethel (colored) Presbyterian Church of Alexandria. . 250 e TN Gift of the Presbyterians of the South to the Nation's Cl)lhl. Rev. Andrew Reld Bi Divine Worship. 11 a. IT‘ A Cordial Welcome to A 'CENTRAL PRESB Southern General Assembly Sts. N.W. REV. JAMES H. TAYLOR, D. D. PASTOR m.—S8urday School. .—Morning Worship. Sermon by Dr. Taylor 8:00 p m.—Evening Worship. Sermon by Dr. Taylor. HOIEIE R N ML ] FOURTH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 13th and Fairmont Sts. N.W. James H. Miers, Minister “Holding Forth the Word of Life.” 11:00 a.m.—“The Twe Deblors.” ’ruhgm'{an New York Avenue Church 13th & H'& N. Y. Ave. Dr. Alb-n Evi 11 AM, “ON BEING PREOCCUPIED.” 8:00 PM. “THE SIGNIFICANCE OF JESUS.” SERVICE FRANCAIS New York Avenue Church 13th and H Sts. and New York Ave, Dr. Florian Vurpillot. Pondateur et Pas- teur honoraige de Ja Consresation maAngre Pl’lnk Liotard. Pasteur i M. "~ WESTERN H St. Between 19th and 20th N.W Rev. J. Harvey Dunham, D. D. Minister. 11:00—*This Mountain.” Impertant an- nouncement will be made. n the Temple of Fame EASTERN PRESBYTERIAN | Md. Ave. and Sixth St. N.E. Lie- 745 p.m.— \mul Candle Light Sery- ice CHRISTMAS CAROLS. . Large Vested Chor (Organized 1380.) P Streel, Near 3ist Street N.W. REV. ROBERT M. SKINNER. ‘0:45 a.m.—Church ucnoox 11:00 a'm.—Morning Worship and _Ser- mon. “The Hepes and Fears of m —Christian Endesvor m.—Young People's Society. God Conquers the Old Connecticut Ave. Dr._Albert MeCartney Rev. Sa Allison Morning Worship, 11 AM. “THE MESSIANIC HOPE” Dr. McCartney Preachins. Sundar School for all grades. 9:45 p.m Thursday svening Sundes Bel PECK MEMORIAL CHAPEL IRVING W. KETCHUM, Minister. m. Bunday Bchool. §:45. Young 7pm Wednesday, & p.m.—Church night CHEVY CHASE Chevy Chase Circle Dr. 3 Hillman Hollister. Minister 9:30 am. to 10:50 a.m. and 12 noon— Church School 9:45 a.m.—The Clyde Keliy Class 11:00 a.m —Morning Worship, gle Children.” To " Lt Collegians Societies. LE 16th and ‘Newten Sts. D.. Pastor. GUNTON-TEMP Rev. Ber: rask: a.m.—Church &hoo m_—Men's Class in Tower Room, ~—Sermon by Mr. Page Etchison, “The Answer to Doubi.” f:45p. m —Christian Endeavor. Thurs. :30 p.m.—Christmas Entertain- ‘ment WESTMINSTER ™ ® Rev Harry V. hn!v Pnlo 10.00 a.m.—Church Schs 11:00 a.m.—Mornine Wi Wonhln o Sermon. nmr T wer in Prayer. METROPOLITAN Fourth and B Streets Rev. Frecley Robter. D. B. 11am—cThe Spirit of Ch ristmas Carols AChudie Liehi ServieeLarge Chorss. A CORDIAL WELCOME TO ALL. CENTENNIAL BAPTIST CHURCH 7th and 1 Streets N.E. REV. WILSON HOLDER, Pastor, —Sunday School. 8:00 p.m.—“A Sinner’s Thoughts.” Thursday at 8 p.m.—“The Absurdity of the Mizpah Benediction.” Maryland Ave. Baptist Church 14th & Maryland Ave. N.E. Rev. W. A. Emmans, Pastor 9:30 a.m—Sunday S lllmlm he Uni 1001 do; Whtnp!hlll "I BT (Monday) Bible Study. (Thursday) Praver Meeting. Crucified Risen Coming arain METROPOLITAN Sixth and A Sts. N.E JOHN COMPTON BALL, Pastor 00 00 00 P 13 3 D 3 8 ‘We preach Christ % Morning at Eleven “CHRISTMAS GIFTS.” Evening at Seven Forty-five. “WHAT GOD DID WITH THE MAN SAID TO HAVE NO SOUL.” 9:20—Church Bible School. 6:45 p.m. —Pive Societies of Young People. 7:45— Songs, Sermon. Attend !he Chuuh That Glows: Grows Continuously. rou.ow THE CROWD. IF LATE. CALL A TAXL KENDALL 9h NEAR B SW. Len Franklin Stevens. Minister ~—8unday School. Goes FlFTH E St near Tth S.W. Dr. J. E. Briggs. Pastor, 11 am—Dr. Brigss will preach on “The Blessings of Uni ale. 7:45 pm.—Sermon by Rev. G. poried by Sibie Thetitate 30—Lawyer Robert H. McNeil h the Berea Class and Mr. . Bell the Baracas. Bring or send vour offering for the Christmas Basket and Charity Pund. SECOND Fourth Street & Virginia Ave. S.E. Rev. H. M. B. Jones. D. D.. Pastor he Stream of Righteousness.” Ready for Service.” 8om esus. Come to Sund Prayer Service HIGHLANDS CHURCH Fourtcenth St _at Jefferson, NEWTON MERCER SIMMON! o Charn Behont 1100 . C. E. 8 “Does God Repent? School: B. Y. P. U. Cordial Welcome. WEST WASHINGTON st and N Streets N.W. CHARLES B. AUSTIN. Pastor. Worship. 11_am. and 8 p.m White Christmas Pageant. Dee. 23, 8 p.m. TAKOMA Piner Branch Road Street B M-fllu A RUE. Pastor. Temple Bantist Church 10th & N Sts. N.W. 0:30 a.m.—Bible School. 11:00 a. m.—Morning Worshin. REV. H. W. 0. MILLINGTON, Preacher. —B Y. P. T —Evening Worship (LN RN Pastor. F. ‘Praver Meeting Thursday at Bible Sehool Chyistmas Exercises Decem- A samas Fiftieth Anniversary of Church Dee. 30. ALL WELCOME FIRS T—16th and O Sts. N.W. DR. 8. J. PORTER, Pastor Emeritus. DR. RUFUS W. WEAVER, Minister. 11 AM.—“THE HOLY l"m—nl I"V"'W'!r DYNAMIC IN HUMAN SOCIETY.” 8P.M. —"M!IC CLASHES IN CHINA wd hor and Authority on Far a lems. rier. utder auspices of Luther Rice Bible Clase) Sunday School. §:30 a.m. Calbary . 11 AM—“SCHOOL Dr. Maurice The Frice. Sociolosist Eastern probi Libe Religious Liberty B.Y.P.U. 6:45 p.m. 8th and H Sts. N.W. S. Abernethy, Minister STILL KEEPS.” 8 P.M.—“THE DREAMER.” 7:45—Organ Recital—Thomas Moss. 9:30—Sunday School. 11:00—Junior Church. ‘Topic: 6:45—Y. P. Groups. Philip G. Murray. “John KnoxX of Scotland.” Pational Vaptist Memorial 16th and Columbia RM N.W. GOVE G. JOHNSON, D. D., Paster 11 A, 8 PM.—“WHAT JIS!J! 9:30—Bible School. —“THE OFFERED BODY.” PREACHED—THE UNPARDONABLE SIN.” 6:45—B. Y. P. U. Invites You to Hear -'fl;’%""i“u'%u, an earnest expositer of BR%?KLAND = o e LR VY 16th and Monroe Sts. N.E. 0. 0. DIETZ, Minister. X Meetings.