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SIX MEDFORD (OREGON) MAIL TRIBUNE Friday, Norember 28, I9S4 THE REV. R. W. ROSS Rail Speaker - - Rally Planned At Central Point . Central Point The" Com munity Bible church of Central Point will be hosts to an allday Young People's rally, Friday, Nov.'26. -The gathering is spon sored by the Southern Oregon Community church fellowship and includes approximately 15 churches in this area. Delega tions are expected from as far away as Bly to the east and Cave Junction to the west. Program Given The activities will begin with a devotional hour at 11 a. m., led by' the young people. The noon meal will be a sack lunch, From 1 to 2:30 p. m., a recrea tional program is planned and at 2:30 p. m. the afternoon serv ice will begin. The Rev. Robert Ross, an instructor at Simpson Bible institute, Seattle, will , be the principal speaker. He is a youth leader. At 5:30 p. m. a potluck dinner will be served and the evening service will begin at 7 o'clock. The early evening hour will allow those coming from a distance to re turn home the same evening. The Rev. Mr. Ross will also speak at the evening service. An orchestra will furnish music and those who play instruments are asked to take them. Attend ance is not limited to young people, nor to community church members. The public is invited. pMAnnouncements - ' American Sunday School Union - Shady Cove. The Rev. John Stille. pastor. 10 a.m.. Classes for all grades. Number by Adult class. Object lesson by Mr. Stille. Worship 11 ajn. Jacksonville Assembly of God ' William D. Tumbull. pastor. Sunday school 9:45 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Christ's ambassadors 6:30 D.m.. panel giving answer about the "Truth About the Virgin Birth." Evangelistic service 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, choir practice 7 p.m. Thursday, Bible study and prayer 7:30 p.m. Eastwood Baptist Church (American -Baptist Convention.) The church, Keeneway and Ridgeway, the Rev.- Willis Loar. pastor. Bible school 9:45 ajn.: Worship 11 a.m. Sermon: Guest Minister the Rev. Lewis Brown, missionary.. Belgian Congo. Sunday, 7 p.m., "Where Can We Find Security?" Prayer meeting Thursday at church, 7:30 pjn. Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints 531 South, Riverside ave. 9:45 a.m.. Church school; 11 a.m.: Preaching 'service; 2:30 p.m.. Re-La-Da-Sa-Women's group; 2:30 pjn.. Zion's league under leadership of Elder Frank Tucker. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.. Study class at home of pastor. 1046 Srutfer lane, Medford. The Apostolic Faith - North Central ave. and Third st. The Rev. C. W. Frost, pastor. Sunday school and Adult Bible class 9:30 a.m. Free transportation. Morning worship 11. Young people 3 p.m. Evangelistic services with prelude by organist, or chestra and chorus 8 p.m. Tuesday and Friday, meetings 8 p.m. &o- col lections. , . Church of the Good Shepherd (Episcopal) Prospect The Rev. Robert L. Greene, vicar. 10 a.m.. Church school. 11:15 a.m., Morning prayer with, sermon. Meet in Community hall. St. Martin's Episcopal (Shady Cove) The Rev. Robert L. Greene, vicar. No service at Shady Cove. Congre gation invited to attend the confirma tion service at St. Mark s church in Medford. 7:30 p.m. First Presbyterian Church . Eighth and Holly sts. The Rev. D. K. West, D.D.. pastor. Two morning services. 9:45 and 11 a.m. Two church schools. 9:45 and 11 a.m. service, 7 p.m. Bethel Assembly of God 1729 North Riverside ave. Lawrence D. Krause. pastor. Sunday school 9:45 ajn. Worship 11 a.m. Children's and Christ's ambassadors' services 6:30 p.m. Evangelistic service 7:30 p.m. Midweek service Wednesday 7:30 pjn. Foursquare Church East Jackson st. and Biddle rd. Pas ter. R. H. Mathewson. Sunday school 9:45 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Berean. Cru sader and children's church 6:45- p.m. Evangelistic 7:30 p.m. Bible ttudy and prayer Wednesday 7:30 pjn. ' Sermon Topic Tocf ; For Presbyterians; List Sunday Events Dr. D. K. .West will answer the question, "What Is This Christian Religion?" in his ser mon in the Sunday morning serv ice at the First Presbyterian church. Music will include an anthem by the Westminster choir at 9:45 service. An anthem will be sung by the Channel choir at the 11 a. m. service. Robert C. Wright will sing at both services. Mrs. West at the evening serv ice will- present "The Philippine Story." She will show costumes and colored slides as well as tell of the missionary work be ing done . in the ;. Philippine islands. . .. At the Westminster fellowship hour Bruce West and Charles Flanagan will lead a discussion on the topic "What Makes a Church Alive?" Fireside hour will be at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. Rukoyina, 392 Stewart ave. Eagle Point Community Bible Church ' bagle Point - Glenn S. Wade, pastor. 9:45- a.m Sunday school. 11 a.m.. Morning church services. 6:30 p.m.. C.E. 7:30 p.m., Evening church services. 2 p.m. Wednesday, womens prayer meeting. 3 p.m. Wednesday, Child evangelism. a p.m. Wednesday, choir practice, a p.m. Thursday, prayer meeting. Medford Assembly of God 1108 West Main st. F. Wildon C6f baugh, pastor. Sunday school. 9:45 a.m. Worship. 11 a.m. Christ's am bassadors, 6:30 p.m. Evangelistic rally, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., women s Missionary council. 7:45 p.m. Anthony Piraino. field secretary for Assemblies of God of Italy. Saturday, 9:45 ajn, "Pastor's Call." KMEO. First Church of Christ, Scientist 212 North Oakdale. Service 11 a.m, Sunday school 9:20 a.m. Wednesday, 8 p.m., testimonials of healing. Read ing room 228 West sixth st. 10 a.m to 5 pjn., except holidays; evenings 7 to 9 except Wednesday. Sunday 2 to 5 p.m. Subject Nov. 28. "Ancient and Modern Necromancy, Alias Mes merism and Hypnotism, Denounced.' Assembly of God Church 485 Siskivou blvd.. Ashland. M. LHomer Thompson, pastor. Sunday school. 9:45 a.m. Worship. 11 a.m. Young people, 6:30 pjn. Evangelistic service, 7:30 pjn. Tuesday, W.M.C. Prayer serv: - 10 a.m. Tuesday, Church Pray ' iervice. 7:30 p.m. Wed nesday. Choir oractice. 7 o.m. Thurs day, Midweek service. 7:30 p.m. Sat urday. Men a . fellowship, 7:30 pjn. The First Church of God Haven and Hollv sts. The Rev. Dar- old H. Jones, minister. 9:45 a.m.. wor ship service in Sunday school for all ages, ll ajn.. Hour of worship, ser mon, "Humility." 6:30 p.m.. Youth Fellowship (cancelled because of. state meeting). 7:30 p.m.. Evening Gospel service, sermon, a Holy Life." Wed nesday. Dec. 1, Prayer meeting, topic, ."Haggai." Choir practice, 8:30 p.m. First Christian Church Ninth st. and Oakdale ave. Bible school, 9:45 a.m. Worship. 10:55 a.m.. Guest speaker. Youth service. 6:3U p.m. Worship, 7:30 p.m. Youth Fire side cervices. 8:30 p.m. Monday. 7 pjn.; "Boy scouts. Wednesday, Wom en's fellowship: 9:45 a.m.. Executive meeting; 10:30 ajn.. General Busi ness meeting; . 12 noon. Luncheon; 1:30 p.m.. program. Thursday, 7:30 pjn. Choir practice. First Methodist Church West Main and Laurel sts. Dr. Ray mond E. Balcomb. Dr. J. Thomas Dix on, Mrs. Anne J. Gorby. ministers. Services 9:30 and 11 a.m. Children's :hoir, 9:30 service. Sermon: "Relax ng Under Pressure." Church school. 9:30. 11 a.m. Nursery care for pre school children and primary church for grades 1, 2, 3. School of Christian Living 6 to 8 p.m. Interest groups for ail. Temple Church Nears Completion; Ceremony Planned Construction is progressing on a new church building for the congregation of the Temple Bap tist church,- church officers an nounced. Exterior work is near ly completed and finishing on the interior has been started, A cornerstone laying ceremony is planned for an early date and it is hoped by the members that the first church services will be held Jan. 16, the anni versary of the arrival In Med ford of the pastor, the Rev, Floyd H, Yeats. ' Meanwhile, the officers re port, attendance and enrollment in the various departments of church work is increasing About 190 persons are enrolled in the Sunday school. . A Christmas program and treats for the children are be ing planned by teachers of the Sunday school. The public is in vited to attend services at the church. 1 - " Candlelight Service Tonight at Nazarene A candlelight evangelistic service at 7:30 p. m. today, is planned at the Church of the Nazarene, Holly and First sts. The public is invited to attend the service and a youth rally to be held at the church Friday evening. The Thanksgiving program this evening will include a vocal solo by Ed Taylor and a message by the evangelist, Paul Martin. His theme will be "Listen, God Is Speaking." At the Friday evening youth service, the Rev; Martin will speak, giving one of his well known sermons, "Hurry! I Have a Date." " . " ' ' Every fifth minute, a new case of tuberculosis is reported in the United States. - Zion Lutheran CHurch, IT. L. C. A. Fourth and Oakdale Ave. Pastor, G. Herbert Hillerman. Choir director, Oscar Bjorlie. Organist. Mrs. L. Veidt Evensen. Sunday school superintend ent. Archer Watson. 9:45 a.m.. Sunday school. 1 lajn.. Worship service. Ser mon: "The Assured Truth." 7 p.m. Youth fellowship. Tuesday. 7:30 p.m., Sunday school teachers staff meeting. Thursday. 1:30 p.m.. Ladies Aid so ciety; 3:45 p.m.. Second year cate chetical class; 7:30 pjn.. Church coun cil; 7:30 p.m.. Choir rehearsal. Satur day, 9:40 a.m.. First year catechetical class. Temple Baptist Church - 794 Lozier lane, cooperating with Southern Baptist convention. Floyd H. Yeats, pastor. Sunday, "Inspiration" on KMED, 7:30 a.m. Sunday school, 9:45 a.m. Training' union. 6:30 p.m. Worship. 11 ajn. and 7:30 p.m. Mid week services. 7:30 p.m. Congregational Church 300 Oakwood drive. Thomas Mc Camant. minister. To find church turn one block south from East Main st. on Groveland ave. Sunday school 9:45 a.m. Worship, 11 a.m. Sermon. "GetT ting Ready for Christmas Inside You." Reception of new members. Pentecostal Church of God 5th and Pine sts.. Central Point. Sunday school 9:45 a.m'. Worship 11 a.m. Sunday evangelistic service 7:30 p.m. Starting Sunday night. Nov. 28, and, every night except Monday, Re vival with youth evangelists. Sammy and Fonda. Singing and instrumentals. Methodist Church (Gold Hill Gerald Gear, minister. Wendell Applen, Church school superintendent. Church school 10 a.m. Worship 11 am. Senior and Intermediate MYF 7 p.m. Sermon topic, "The man who tried to monopolize God." First Presbyterian Church Central Point. The Rev. Norman K. Tully, pastor. Worship at 9:45 a.m. Sermon, "Getting Right Ideas About God," the first of Advent sermons in preparation for Christmas. Church school, 10:45 a.m.. with classes for adults and children. Church of the Brethren Mary st. at Saling st. 10 a.m.. Sun day school for all ages. 10:50 a.m.. Children's church. 11 a.m.. Worship, the Rev. M. S. Frantz, pastor. Sermon topic. "Forever and Endurinff." B-sn p.m.. Youth meeting at church. 7:30 p.m.. Reception for the Rev. and Mrs. rraniz. at tne cnurch. First Presbyterian Church Jacksonville. The Bpv Nnrmin V Tully,. pastor. Church school. 10 a.m., classes for adults and children. Wor ship, 11:15 a.m. Sermon. "Opttirnr Right Ideas About God." in beginning preparation for Christmas. Wednes day. 9 a.m.. in church, the Women's Prayer circle. , Medford Community Church The Rev. A. Ted Goodwin, pastor. Meptinps in Pvfhinn arf;inrim c. days. 9:45 a.m. to noon. An undenom inational 1 1 r , f n H n.n,nc.nt Evangelical, nrpmillonniai in aim and ideas, scriptural use of mu sical instruments. Reports of cam paigns. Preaching. 11 ajn. VAL CLOUD At Nazarene Val Cloud To Speak Monday At Nazarene . Val Cloud, evangelist, whose home is at Seattle, Wash., will be" in Medford, Monday, Nov. 20, to conduct a revival service at' the Nazarene church, North Holly and First sts. The service will begin at 8 p.m. Mrs. Cloud is a noted vibra harpist and also plays the -piano and accordion. She is a contralto soloist. ...... The Rev. Mr. Cloud is con sidered an outstanding evangel ist and was secured ior the serv ice here while, en route to other churches. He conducts services throughout this country, Can ada and Mexico. , Congregationlisls To Receive Members A group of new members will be received at the Congregation al church Sunday morning. Marking the start of the Advent season, the sermon by the pas tor, Thomas McCamant, will be entitled "Getting Ready for Christmas Inside You." A potluck supper will be serv ed Friday, Dec. 3; at the church. This will be for all members and friends of the church. A sound film, "The Beginning," will be shown and Dr. and Mrs. Davies will be guests of honor. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 648 South Ivy st. G. K. Allred, bishop. Sunday. 9 a.m.. Priesthood; 10:30 a.m., Sunday school; 7 p.m.. Sac rament meeting. Monday. v:au p.m.. Genealogy. Tuesday. 1 p.m.. Relief society; 7:30 p.m.. Mutual, Wednes day, 4:30 p.m.. Primary. Free Methodist Church TV nth onH Tim Ctc TO... . . ........ -. J J. 11C xvev. U . 1V1. Root, pastor. Sunday school 0:45 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Young People's meet ing 7 p.m. Evening service 7:30. Mid week prayer service Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Youth Night observed Thursday. Hour. KYJC, Sunday. 8:30 ajn. St. Mark's Episcopal Fifth anil t" I.J.I. . ml. Rev. R. V. Bolster, rector. First Sun day in Advent: 8 a.m.. Holy Com munion. 9:30 a.m.. Chnrrh .hi 9:.J0 a.m.. Adult Study group (Perl'sU if T " -"""cry scnooi. 11 a.m., V? n Conununion (Men's advent). SSIf1 7:30 p-m - Confirmation service. o. pjn.. Louee and Social hour. Friday. 11 a.m.. Holy Communion. First Baptist Church (Conservative) North Central ave. at Fifth st. Carl Truex. interim pastor. Sunday school 9:45 a.m., classes for all ages, nur sery, two buses. Worship 11 a.m. (broadcast over KBOY), adult choir anthem, girls' trio number, message by Dr. Truex. "Beautiful "Fruit." Bap tist leagues 6:30 pjn., four age groups. Service 7:30 p.m.. youth choir: ser mon by pastor, "The Gospel Accord ing to Barabbas." Mid-week service of Bible study and prayer, Wednesday. 7:30 p.m. Ashland Methodist Church North Main at Laurel its. Ross Knotts, - pastor. 9:45 a.m.. Sunday school for all ages. 11 a.m.. Morning worship.- Sermon, "Getting the Long view." 6 p.m., World Outlook institute for the whole family. Laymen's For um: "What Do We Mean When We Pray "Thy Kingdom Come?" 6 p.m., Wesley Foundation fireside at parson age. 11 ajn.. Thursday, Women's So ciety of Christian Service general meeting, luncheon, and program. 7:30 p.m., Thursday choir rehearsal. 5:30 p.m, Friday, Wesley Foundation in ternational progressive dinner. 11 a.m., Saturday, Youth choir rehearsal. St. Peter's Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) 1020 East Main. Kenneth F. Korby. pastor. Sunday school and Bible study. 9:30 ajn.; worsnip, wiin sermon ana Holy Communion. 11 ajn. Sunday school teachers' rally. Ashland. 2.30 p.m. Junior league, 7 p.m. Monday, 8 pjn., finance committee. Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., St. Andrew's day. sermon and Holy Communion: 8:30 p.m.. church council. Wednesday, 8 p.m.. Evening service. Thursday. 8 p.m.. senior choir: 8 p.m.. Adult instruc tion: Friday, 7:30 p.m.. - Christian fellowship group. Saturday. 9 and 10:30 ajn.. Children's . instruction classes. MEDFORD TRUTH CENTER Invites You To Join ia a " UNITY Study Group "God Is A Present Help" By Emelie Cady ; Classes Tues.,' 8 pm' Wed., 1 pm, Fri. 10:30 am Sunday School Class ' For Children and Adults . .. Sundays 1 1 :00 a.m. , Room 201-3 Holly Theatre - ' BuiMiao 2nd Floor BETHEL Baptist Church NEWTOWN STREET ROGUE VALLEY Youth for Christ PRESENTING v. REV. VAL CLOUD and Party in a varied musicaj program of Solos, Duets, Trio, Accordion and Piano Duets. With him is Mrs. Val Cloud A noted Vibra Harpist, Accordion Player and Contralto Soloist. ihrWl ! . . -V:..' V; If ,,1 '! J" Monday, November 29th - 8:00 P.M. Medford Nazarene Church North Holly and 1st Street . Rev. Cloud, a fiery Evangelist and song leader, has trav eled all of the United StatesCanada and Mexico in re himi s Mrjs. Val CloudA noted Vibra Harpist, Accordion vival and youth work. : , Mr Al Schafer and wife,, led the music in their revival meetings. Mr. Schafer, a master of the keyboard and composer of gospel songs, will thrill the audience with his interpretations. : Mrs. Schafer will give gospel song readings. -' .' , - . . . Rev. Cloud, who is. in such demand, is booked, for many months ahead, will bring a real gospel message. Assembly School ign Opens Campa A class enlargement campaign will be started Sunday morning at the Medford Assembly of God Sunday school at 1108 West Main st., according to James Nilsen, Sunday school superin tendent. The campaign period will con tinue to Sunday, 'Dec. 26. The class which secures the highest average percentage of increase during the campaign will : be presented with a turkey for a class dinner. A goal of 300 has' been set for the Sunday school. In the past year church officers state there has been a 30 per cent increase in attendance in the Sunday school and now all classes are striving for an even greater increase. Persons who are not now at tending church or Sunday, school are invited to attend the Med ford Assembly of God. The church . maintains a Sunday School bus and if transportation is needed, by calling telephone 2-4292 or 2-5328 arrangements can be made for the bus to pick up passengers. Consecration To Be' Held at Si. Peters , Consecration Sunday will be observed. Nov. 28 at St. Peters Lutheran church, 1020 East Main st., according to the pas tor, the Rev. Kenneth F. Korby. During the consecration service the pledges are received. The sermon, which will be preached "by Pastor Korby is titled: "The Dedicated Life." ' Tuberculosis robs the nation of approximately 1,000,000 work ing years each year time lost by people who die of the disease. Youth From ChurcK Of God at Meeting Ten youth representatives from the First Church of God in Medford are attending a fel lowship convention at Woodburn over the Thanksgiving holiday, Nov. 25-28. The theme, "Be Thou An Ex ample" will be used by the main speaker, the Rev. Orval Kerr, professor at Pacific ; Bible col lege. The Rev. Darold Jones of Medford will address the youth of the state on Saturday after noon on, "Be. Thou An Example In Practical Evangelism." The young people registered from Medford are Sandra Max son, Patsy Maxson, Jeanne Simp son, Doris Ryn, Leota McCul lough, Ed McCullough, Darlene Bradshaw, Darlene Withrow, t heRev. Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Jones. Program To Feature 'Vegeterian Lioness' A program featuring "Little Tyke," a vegeterian lioness, will be sponsored Saturday, Nov. 27, at 7:30 p. m by the Rogue River Academy Improvement commit tee. The program will be held at the Ashland armory. .The animal is known through out the Pacific northwest as the lioness which refuses to eat meat' of any kind, those in charge point out. Georges H. Westbau, the owner, will show a film which depicts the animal refus ing to eat meat of various kinds. The subject has appeared in numerous television programs and in many short films through out the world, the sponsors state, v It also has been featured in newspapers and magazines. SUNDAY 11 a.m. snd 7:50 p.m. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. Young People, 3 p.m.; ; Tuesday & .Friday, 8 p.m. N. Central Ava. tt 3rd St. - MUSICAL PRELUDE SUNDAY EVEN I NG ; . ' Includes "A: r- e,.j.. a-- m ka e;.:..-i 'miii vjuiiiici Jiuuy nu iviuie . . opuuudi 'Moonlight Sonata' Chorus - Choir Orchestra ... Beethoven. s - Hear personal testimonies of up-to-date answers to prayer "The church without a collection plate" . Reception Planned For Interim Pastor The Rev. M. S. Frantz, Em pire, Calif., has arrived in Med ford to be interim pastor for the Chuch of the Brethren for an indefinite time. A reception for the Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Frantz is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 28, at 7:30 p.m., at the church. Friends and members of the con gregation are invited. ; The interim pastor has retired from full time ministry because of health reasons but does do part time service in various cities. . :r. Vv-; . , ...,' They are living at the church parsonage at 214 Stark street. Dead line Sunday Classified Is at noon Saturday : 10 a.m. Monday for Monday: ather daya 5:30 oreviom day PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD 5th & Pin Sts., Central Point Old Time Holy Ghost' ' REVIVAL SERVICES Nightly at 7:30 P. M.' Except Monday Starting Sunday, Nov. St SPECIAL MUSIC , Singing and Instrumental! Praying for th Sick Nightly, "Youth Evangelists ' Sammy and Fonda" . Patter REV. ANDREW W. RANN Bedford Senior High Sunday Afternoon J November 28 at 3 P.M. "CHRISTIAN SCIENCE: A RELIGION OF DEMONSTRABLE PRAYER" By Helen Appleton, CSV of Boston," Member of the Board of Lectureship of The ' Mother Church, The First Church of Christ, - Scientist, in Boston, Massachusetts ; First Church ( of Christ, Scientist, Medford, invites you to come to this lecture and hear how you can solve problems in your home and . . . business, unemployment, lack of supply, sick ness, and tormenting fears. : EVERYONE IS WELCOME 7 7 s are . . . . NOT SPOKEN Looks like his dad. .. Chances arc, he'll grow up to think r. Walks like his dad...Kkt his dad. For Pop's the hero . . and the way he docs things, the way ... he acts, is "the right way." .... . Think of that next tinie you're tired when -it's time to go to church or Acts like his dad.:. synagogue . . . and you'd like to grab forty extra winks. You can't blame him, years from now, if he hasn't faith in God ... in life . in himself if you haven't shown him where to look for it. ' BRING THEM TO WORSHIP , ..., - THIS WEEK .. . Light their life with faithS & MedfordMail Tribune Contributed to the Religion In American Life Program by