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SIX MEDrORD (OREGON) MAIL TRIBUNE Medford Assembly Plans Reception New members will be received into the fellowship of the Med ford Assembly of God, 1108 West Main st, during the worship service at 11 a.m. Sunday. The church has nearly dou bled its membership within the past year. The Sunday school has experienced a constant increase so that plans have had to be made for enlarging of the Sun day school facilities. At present the Sunday school is engaged in a Sunday school attendance contest with the Roseburg and the Springfield, Ore. Assemblies of God. At the morning worship serv ice the pastor will speak on the topic, "The Spirit of Thankful ness." Music will be provided by the choir. Indoor Meeting Announcement has been made by the board of the church of the forthcoming indoor camp meeting with nationally known Evangelist Arthur Arnold, a con verted Jew, which will begin Tuesday, Nov. 29 and last till Dec. 11. The Rev. Arnold has been camp meeting speaker throughout the United States in the largest camp meetings of the Assemblies of God. He is now engaged in an indoor camp meet in gat the First Assembly of God in Eugene, Oregon. Friends Church Theme Announced "Thanksgiving" will be the theme of pastor Clynton Cris man's message at the Friends church at 11 a.m., Sunday. The choir will sing a Thanksgiving medley, a duet will be sung by Dr. Wayne Roberts and Deane Roberts. Junior church and nursery will be conducted for children. Winners in a Sunday school contest which closed last Sun day will be announced at Sun day school at 9:45 a.m. Adult department w i n n e r s announced last Sunday were, first place, Pat Leek, second place, Roxanne Larson, and third place, Jean Malot. Awards will be presented to the top three winners in each department, and also to all those who totaled 625 points during the five week con test. Christian Endeavor for grade, school and high school young people will be at 6:30 p.m., with three groups meeting with youth leaders. Public worship service will be at 7:30 p.m., with mes sage by the pastor. "Quaker Hour" is broadcast at 9:30 p.m. over KMED. Nazarenes To Give For Missionaries A Thanksgiving worship serv ice is to be conducted in the Med ford Church of the Nazarene, Holly and First sts. next Sunday at 11 a.m., the pastor, the Rev. R. W. Hurn announced today. The observance is part of a month of Thanksgiving being ob served in the Medford church. The local church will receive a special offering for foreign mis sionary work of the church as a part of the traditional Thanks giving Sunday program. The Church of the Nazarene now supports more than 300 for eign missionaries and 1,300 na tive workers. Sunday morning the pastor's sermon subject will be, '"1116 Psychology of Gratitude." Soloist for the service will be Dean von Stein. Gift To Be Purchased For Bishop Coadjutor The Right Rev. Benjamin D. Dagwell, bishop of Oregon, has announced that the annual offer ing at the Advent Communion for men and boys of Episcopal churches in western Oregon will be used to purchase a gift for the hishop coadjutor elect, the Very Rev. James W. F. Carman, dean, Trinity Cathedral, Phoenix, Ariz. It is traditional that the bishop designate the use for this Advent Sunday service offering. Dean Carman, due to visit Ore gon for four days beginning Nov. 27, Advent Sunday, was elected bishop coadjutor at a special diocesan convention in Portland Oct. 17 and 18. His consecration probably will take place early next year. GOD'S ACID TEST t ALL SCRIPTURE is given by inspiration of God. 2 Tim. 3:16. Man shall not Live by bread alone, but by EVERY WORD that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. Mat. 4:4. What if some did not believe? shall their unbelief make the faith of God without effect? God forbid: yea let God be true, but every man a liar. Rom. 3:3. The fearful and un believing and all liars shall have their part in. the lake which burnetii with fire and brimstone. Rev. 21:8. Frank T-- l REV. AND MRS. O. KXEVEN At Phoenix Church Meetings Continue A! Phoenix Church Phoenix Rev. and Mrs. Or ville Kleven are conducting a meeting in the Church of the Nazarene at Third and Pine sts., in Phoenix. The Rev. Mr. Kleven was an elder in the Methodist church for over 25 years and is a grad uate of the Northwestern Bible Training school in Minneapolis, Minn., and of the University of Minnesota. He was a pastor for 11 years ,and has been a confer ence evangelist in the Methodist church for 18 years. He trans ferred to the Church of the Naz arene over a year ago. Mrs. Kleven assists her hus band in the music and singing and plays the vibraharp and piano. She also shows hand painted felt-o-grams, with roto chrome lights, each night. The services which began Nov. 16, will continue each evening through Nov. 27 at 7:30 p.m., the Rev. W. V. McArthur, regular minister, announces. Activities Listed For Phoenix Church Phoenix Family night will be observed at the Phoenix Presby terian church Saturday, Nov. 19 and all interested in the Sunday school and church work are in vited to attend with their fam ilies. A covered dish no host supper will be served at 6:30 p.m. Those who attend should take dishes for the dinner including salads, hot dishes, dessert or meats. Dr. and Mrs. Bert Elliott will show slides of a trip to Cuba. The Women's association will conduct an annual praise serv ice, Sunday, Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m. Mrs. John Kesler Is in charge of the program and Mrs. Roscoe Owens is chairman for the re freshments. A program is plan ned and will include music and other features. An every-member-caavass was conducted last Sunday when 10 couple, participated in the work. beveral projects are planned including redecorating the main church auditorium, the recrea tion hall and some of the class rooms. It also is planned to pur chase a new organ. Sunday school teachers met Monday evening to discuss dans for a Christmas program and teachers of the primary groups met that morning in the home of Mrs. Walter Bolz. John .Dellenback spoke last Sunday evening to the young people's group on the subject, "Choosing Law as a Career." Baptists Slate Sermons, Banquet The Rev. James W. Neely, of the First Baptist church, North Central ave. at Fifth st., will speak Sunday at 11 a.m., on the seasonal theme, "What Is Meant by Thanksgiving?" Music will be provided by the adult choir under the direction of J. Robert Cochran, and Mrs. Ted Graham will be organist. The evening program of the church Sunday will begin with youth and adult leagues at 6:30 p.m. At the 7:30 p.m. evangelistic service Glen Lamb will lead the youth choir in music and the pas tor will speak on the subject, "Victory Through Christ." Monday evening, Nov. 21, at 6:30, a Father and Son potluck dinner will be held in the base ment of the church. All men of the congregation and interested friends are invited to attend with their sons or another boy. The program will be in charge of Dr. R. J. Nordquist, leader of the Boy Scout troop sponsored by the church. A court of honor for boys of the troop advancing in rank will be held, "and" it is planned that forestry films on wild-life will be shown. Howell Fridav, November 18, 1955 Announcements - Griffin Creek Sunday School American Sunday School union fnon-denominationalj, 10 a.m., Griifin Creek Grange hall. Eagle Point Seventh-day Adventist church Grange hall. Saturday Sabbath school. 9:30 a.m. Church service. 11 a.m. Prayer meeting, 7:30 p.m. at Teen's club. No Dorcas welfare this week. First Presbvterian church Eighth and Holly sts. Dr. D. Kirk land West, pastor. The Rev. John O. Reynolds, assistant pastor. Two morn ing services, 9:45 and 11 a.m. Two church schools, 9:45 and 11 a.m. Serv ice, 7 p.m. Eagle Point Community Bible Church The Rev. Joe Munshaw, pastor. Sun day school. 9:45 a.m., worship, 11 a.m. Services. 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Womens prayer meeting. Tuesday, 2 p.m. Thurs day prayer service 8 p.m. Child's Bible story time. Tuesday, 3 p.m. Spiritualist Universal tnnrcn oi ine .iaster M. M. Kruse. D.D. Services. R. R. 1. Box 161. Gold Hill, Highway 99. near Rock Point bridge, each Sunday, 8 p.m. Foursquare Church East Jackson st. and Biddle rd. Pas tor. B. H. Mathewson. Sunday school, 9:45 a.m. Worship. 11 a.m. Berean, Crusader and children's church. 6:30 p.m. Evangelistic. 7:30 p.m. "Beyond the Bells." Film made in Green Hell jungle country of South America, Tuesday. 7 p.m. Free Methodist church 10th and Ivy sts. The Rev. J. M. Root, pastor. Sunday school. 9;45 a.m. Worship, 11 a.m. Family hour. 7 p.m. Group meetings for ail members of iamily. Evangelistic service. 8 p.m. Midweek prayer service. Wednesday. 7:45 p.m. Kndio Program "Light and Life Hour," KYJC Sunday. 8:30 a.m. Church of the Nazarene (Phoenix) Third and Pine sts. W. V. McArthur, pastor. 9:45 a.m. Sunday school. George Wilson, superintendent. 11 a.m. Services. Evangelistist and Mrs. Kle ven preaching and singing. 6:45 p.m. Young People's. 7 p.m. Preprayer. 7:30 p.m., Evangelistic service. The elevens to speak nightly. I Community Bible church central foini. ine . nev. fain j. Kroon, pastor. 9:45 a.m.. Sunday school. . 11 a.m., worship. 6:15 p.m., Jr. High choir. 6:45 p.m.. Young Peo ples' meetings. 7:45 p.m;. Services. Monday, 8 p.m. Men's Prayer meeting. Wednesday, 7 p.m. Choir practice. 6 p.rru Bible study and prayer hour. West Main Chhrrh of ChVist 1707 West Main st. Maurice Tisdel, minister. Bible classes 9:45 a.m. Wor ship, 10:45 a.m. Young people, 6:30 p.m. Worship. 7:30 p.m. "Truth of the Airway xadio program over KWirsi, Sunday, 8:45 a.m. Bible study for everyone. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Ladies Bible class, 1:30 p.m. Friday. Medford Friends church Corner Merriman rd. and TJeBarr ave. Clynton G. Grisman, pastor. 9:45 a.m. Sunday school; announcement of contest winners. 11 a.m. worship; Thaksgiving message by pastor, anthem by choir, duet by Dr. Wayne Roberts and Deane Roberts.- Junior church, nursery. 6:30 p.m.. Christian Endeavor. 7 JO p.m.. worship and praise. 9:30 p.m., "Quaker Hour" broadcast. KMED. The First Church of God Haven and Holly sts. The Rev. Dar- old H. Jones, minister. 9:45 a.m., Sun day school hour; Thanksgiving pro gram. 11 a.m.. worship. sermon, "Triumphant Thanksgiving." 6:30 p.m.. Hour of Power in Junior room. 6:30 p.m.. Youth fellowship, topic. "The Three Ships." 7:30 p.m.. Gospel serv ice. Wednesday. Nov. 23. Prayer meet ing, 7:30 p.m.. Choir practice. 8:30 p.m. Advent Christian church West Jackson and Welch sts., near Holly st. The Rev. G. Ellsworth Wals ton, pastor. Residence 704 Welch St. Sundav school at 9:45 a.m. Classes for all ages. Worship,-11 a.m. Loyal Work er's Fellowship devotional. 7 p.m.. preaching, 7:30 p.m. Midweek prayer meeting. Wednesday.- 7:30 p.m. Pas tor's Sunday morning topic. "A Gospel Memorial." Evening Message, "What's in a Name." Forest Acres Community church (Non-Denominational) About four miles north of Medford on Table Rock rd.. one-half mile south of Camp White military buildings; one block east in Forest acres. The Rev. Ernest F. Post, pastor. Sunday school. 9:45 a.m., classes for all ages. Wor ship. 11 a.m. Thanksgiving sermon by pastor. Young people's service. 6:30 p.m., church service and songfest, 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting, Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. First Christian Church 9th st and Oakdale ave. William C. Piper, minister. Sunday school 9:45 a.m. Worship 10:50 a.m. Topic, "Thankfulness". Youth services 6:15 I p.m. Chi Kno 6:30 p.m. services (au p.m.. topic. "The Most HorriDie oin in the World." Youth, afterglow 8:30 p.m. Monday. 1 p.m.. Christian Women's Fellowship Executive meeting: 7 p.m., Bov scouts: 7:30 p.m.. Educational committee meeting. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.. Choir rehearsal. St. Mark's Episcopal Fifth st. and Oakdale ave. The Rev. George R. V. Bolster, rector. The Rev. Robert F. Burger, assistant. Sunday next before Advent. 8 a.m. Holy Com munion. (Canvass workers corporate Communion. 8:45 a.m. Kick-off Breakfast, Medford hotel. 9:30 a.m.. Church school. 9:30 a.m. Adult study croup (Perl's). 10:45 a.m.. Nursery school. 11 a.m.. Prayer with sermon. 7 a.m. Young Peoole s feliowsnip Thanksgiving day, 11 a.m.. Holy com munion. First Methodist church West Main and Laurel sts.. Dr. Ray mond E. Balcomb. Dr. i J. Thomas Dixon, the Rev. and Mrs. Anne J. Gorbv. ministers. 9:30 and 11 a.m worship services. Pulpit guest, the Rev. Meredith A. Groves, tneme, 'Again Pioneers." 9:30 a.m. Church school for all but Jr. and Sr. high. New class for newly married couples. Class for retarded children. 11 a.m.. Junior and Senior high school church school, nursery care for preschool children. Primarv church for grades 1, 2. 3. Senior High. M.Y.F., 7 p.m. Zion Lutheran church. U.L.C.A. Fourth st. and Oakdale ave. Pastor, G. Herbert Hillerman. Choir director, Oscar Bjorlie. Organist. Timothy Hill erman. Sunday school superintendent, Archer Watson. 9:45 a.m. Sunday school. 11 a.m. Worship service with sermon. The Final Word. 230 p.m committee on worship and fine arts. 630 p.m.. Intermediate Luther league. 7 p.m.. -senior turner league, luesaay, 3:45 p.m., Junior Choir -rehearsal. 8 p.m.. Lydia circle. Wednesday. 7 p.m., Senior choir rehearsal. 8 p.m.. Thanks giving service. Saturday. 9 a.m.. Senior catechetical class. 10:15 a.m. Junior catechetical class. William C. Piper Minister Church DEADLINE ANNOUNCEMENTS Because of the Thanksgiv ing holiday next week, it is requested that church an nouncements and news stories intended for publication in the' edition of Friday, Nov. 25, ar rive at the Mail Tribune newsroom not later than noon Wednesday, Nov. 23. Church of Christ 1056 Court st. Radio program. KMED Sundav, 8:30 a.m. Worship services Sunday. 10 30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Bible study Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Pilgrim Holiness church Jackson at Bessie sts. The Rev. Sher man Moore, pastor. Sunday school, 9:45 a.m. Worship. 11 a.m. Young Peo ples service. 6:45 p.m. Evangelistic service. 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting, Wednesday. 7:30 p.m. Eastwood Baptist church (American Baptist Convention) Church school. 9:45 a.m.. classes for all ages. Worship, 11 a.m. The Rev. Richard Jones speaker. Fellowship din ner at church, 1 p.m. Union Thanks giving service. First Baptist church, Thursday, Nov. 24. 10 a.m. Temple Baptist church 794 Lozier lane. Cooperating ' with Southern Baptist convention. Floyd H. Yeats, pastor. Sunday school. 9:45 a.m.. worship. 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Training union. 6:30 p.m. Thanksgiving dinner, Thursday. 3 p.m. First Presbyterian church Central Point. The Rev. Norman K. Tully, pastor. Worship. 9:45 ajn., ser mon, "What Good Is Thanksgiving Day?" Music. Church school im mediately after worship. Classes for all ages. Thursday, Nov. 24. Thanks giving day. Congregational 300 Oakwood dr. Thomas McCam ant. 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, "Thanksgiving for Forefathers." Apostolic Faith Church North Central ave. at Third st. The Rev. C. W. Frost., pastor. Devotional, 11 a.m. Young people 3 p.m. Evange listic, with prelude by orchestra and chorus, 7:50 p.m., Tuesday and Friday, 8 p.m. No cellection. Nursery. First Presbyterian church Jacksonville. The Rev. Norman K. Tully, pastor. Church school. 10 a.m., classes for all ages. Worship. 11:15 a.m., sermon. "Why Thanksgivrg Day?" Wednesday. 7:30 p.m., second session, study in book of Revelation. Eagle Point Community Bible church The Rev. Joe Munshaw, pastor. Sun day school, 9:45 a.m., worship. 11 a.m. CE, 6:30 p.m., worship. 7:30 p.m. Womans prayer meeting, 2 p.m. at church. Tuesday. Prayer service, 8 p.m. on Thursday. Childs Bible story time, 3 p.m. at church, Tuesday. Seventh-Day Adventist Cor. Edwards and Beatty sts. Sat urday. Sabbath school. 9:30 a.m. Church service, 11, final services of week of prayer. Young peoples mis sionary volunteer service. Valley View church. 4 p.m. Friday, 7:30 p.m., week of prayer services at Dorcas bldg. Wednesday, prayer service. 7:30 p.m. First Church of Christ, Scientist IOOF hall, 221 West Sixth st. Serv ice. 11 a.m. Sunday school. 9:20 a.m. Wednesday, 8 p.m., testimonials of healing. Reading room 228 West Sixth st. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. except Sundays and holidays. Teusday, Thursdays and Saturdays, 7 to 9 p.m. Sundays 2 to 5 p.m. Subject Nov. 20 "Soul and Body." Phoenix Revival Center (Assembly of God) 411 2nd st.. Phoenix. The Rev. LeRoy Nidever, pastor. Sunday school 9:45 a.m. Service 11 a.m. C. A. service 6:30 p.m. Evangelistic service 7:30 p.m. Midweek service Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Women's missionary, Thursday, 10 a.m. Bible study and prayer, Friday, 7:30 p.m. Medford Assembly of God 1108 West Main st. F. Wildon Col baugh. pastor. Sunday school 9:45 a.m. Worship 11 a.m., sermon topic, "The Spirit of Thankfulness." 6 p.m., Christ's ambassadors and adult study group. Evangelistic rally 7:30 p.m. Co operating with Union Thanksgiving service. First Baptist church. Thurs day, 10 a.m. Central Church of Christ Central and Jackson sts. Ellmore J. Gilstrap, minister. Bible school 9:45 a.m. Don Pulley, superintendent. Classes for all ages. Worship 11 a.m., Thanksgiving theme, morning sermon, "The Blessings of Security." Youth groups 6:30 p.m. Worship 7:30 p.m. Communion and sermon. Prayer meet ing and choir practice Wednesday, 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Church of the Brethren 345 Mary st. Escil Hiser. pastor. Church school, 10 a.m., Lyle Paull. superintendent. Departments for all ages, nursery class for children under four. Director of children's work. Mrs. Chas. Nelson. Worship. 11 a.m., sermon, "Christ. The Light of the World." Pastor and choir at Camp White Veterans administration domi ciliary center, 6:30 p.m. service. St. Peters Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) 1020 East Main st. Kenneth F. Kor by. pastor. Sunday school and Bible study 9:30 a.m. Worship, with sermon and Holy communion. 11 a.m. Eagle Point preaching mission, 6:30 p.m. Monday. 8 p.m., Adult instruction class. Tuesday, 8 p.m., Sunday school teachers. Wednesday, 8 p.m.. Evening service. Thursday. 10 a.m.. Thanksgiv ing service with Holy communion. First Presbyterian, (Phoenix) 2nd and Church sts. The Rev. Ernest R. Volkman. minister. Church school 10 a.m. Worship 11 a m. "One Returned To Give Thanks." Praise service 7:30 p.m. Youth group, John Stewart, speaker. "Teaching as a Career for you." 7:30 p-.m. Monday. 6:30 p.m..' Men's club covered dish meeting. Dr. G. K. West, speaker. Wednesday. 7 p.m.. Youth group serviceat First Bap tist church in Medford, 10 a.m. Ashland MRthodist. Church North Alain and Laurel sts. Ross Knotts, pastor. 9:45 a.m.. Sunday school, classes for all ages. 11 a.m.. Worship, sermon by pastor, "Good News for Bad Times." 6 p.m.. Junior High fellowship. 6 p.m.. Senior High felowship. 6 p.m., Wesley foundation for college students at Weslev house. 6:30 p.m.. World Outlook Institute. The Rev. Harley Zeller of Klamath Indian mission, scheduled. Classes for adults, vouth. children. 1:30 p.m.. Tuesday, prayer group. 7:15 p.m., Wednesday, choir rehearsal. First Christian Church "The Friendly Church Welcomes You TO ALL SERVICES Bible School 9:45 a.m. Morning Service 10:50 a.m. Youth Meeting 6:30 p.m. Evening Service 7:30 p.m. 9th and Oakdale Medford, Ore. I" "" II I I I .. I.I IIIIIMJ.IJIIIJIIIUIIJIH Kj . -I J MR. AND MRS. LAURENCE BARTLETT To Conduct Bible School Clinic Three-Day Clinic Will Open Sunday Central Point A Bible School clinic will be held at the Cen tral Point Church of Christ; Nov. 20, 21, and 22, by Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Bartlett. Churches of Christ and Chris tian churches of Ashland, Med ford, Gold Hill, Prespect and Klamath. Falls are expected to participate with the host church in the clinic. The Bartletts are on the staff of the Standard Publishing foun dation of Cincinnati, O., as Bible school counsellors. The publish ing firm supplies non-denominational Bible school and other Philadelphia Church 122 North Riverside ave. Sunday school 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Evange listic 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, 7:45 pjn. Thomas White, pastor. Bethel Assembly of God 1729 North Riverside ave. L. D. Krause, pastor. Sunday -school, 9:45 a.m. Worship, .11 a.m. Children's serv ice, 6:30 p.m. Christ's Ambassador Youth service, 6:30 p.m. Evangelistic service. 7 :30 p.m. Midweek service, Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Medford Truth Center "Unity" 203 Holly Theatre bldg. 11 a.m. Sunday school for adults and chil dren. Subject, "Divine Resources for Human Needs." Unity's interpretation of the International Sunday school lesson. Classes in "Lessons in Truth." Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. and Friday. 11 a.m. Center open Tuesday through Fri day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Church of The Nazarene Holly and First sts. Raymond W. Hum, pastor. 9 a.m.. "The Gospel Hour." KMED. 9:45 a.m., Sunday school. 11 ajn.. Worship, sermon, "Psychology of Gratitude." 6:30 p.m., Training hour and Youth groups. 7:30 p.m.. Worship, sermon by pastor. Wednesday, 7:30 pjn.. Family prayer meeting. First Baptist Church (Conservative) North Central ave. at Fifth st. James W.. Neely, pastor. Sunday school 9:45 a.m., nursery, classes for all. bus serv ice. Worship 11 a.m. (broadcast over KBOY): adult choir; sermon by pas tor, wnat is Meant by .thanksgiving? Baptist leagues and Pastor's Bible class 6:30 p.m. Evangelistic service 7:30 p.m., youth choir, sermon by pas tor. "Victory Through Christ." Mid week service of Bible study and prayer, Wednesday. 7:30 p.m. Union Thanksgiving service 10 a.m. ts one yon that to win you a place m Heaven? Join us m thanking Him this Sunday. "Jhonks be unto God for His unspeakable Gift." It Corinthians 9.16 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH (Conservative) North Central at 5th in Medford James W. Neely, Pastor Sunday School, Classes for All : '. : : 9:45 Morning Worship, 11:00 "What is Meant by Thanksgiving" (Broadcast-KBOY) Evening Service, 7:30 "Victory Through Christ" Where Visitors Are Always Welcome Iff" fp 1 - - I, i s"' rufflm Hiifwri (-" Light religious materials. The clinic will feature filrns, demonstrations and discussion groups, presenting teaching methods, visual aids, interest builders, new teaching materi als, and ideas on better rooms and equipment. Five sessions will be held, one at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 20, and one each at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 21. and Tuesday, Nov. 22. Anyone in terested is invited. 'Forefathers Day' To Be Celebrated "Forefathers Day" will be celebrated at the Medford Con gregational church next Sunday. The day, Nov. 20, has been so designated by the general coun cil of Congregational Christian churches to commemorate the j landing of the Pilgrim Fathers at Plymouth in 1620. The pil grims are the spiritual antece dents of all Americans, but of Congregationalists in particular, since this war the beginning of Congregational churches on this continent. The celebration of Forefathers day fits very well with the Thanksgiving emphasis because the observance of a day of thank fulness and feasting in the fall also began with the Pilgrim fa thers. The sermon by the Rev. Tho mas McCamant will recall some of these historical events. Its topic will be, "Thanksgiving for Forefathers." The music will fol low the thanksgiving theme. Ralph Van Nordwick will sing a solo and the choir will furnish an anthem. - , Thankfulness of the highest virtues. Have ever personally thanked God Jesu Christ hung upon a cross The Honorable Herbert H. Lehman, Senator their life with Faith f IkH ; : Contributed to The Religion in American Life Program hf Dr. D. K. West To Speak Sunday Dr. D. Kirkland West will speak at the First Presbyterian church on the subject, "Thanks giving Begins Now," at the an nual Thanksgiving services Sun day morning. The Cherub choir, under the direction of Miss Janet Jamison, with Mrs. Earl Lawson at the piano, will sing at both services. The choir is made up of 35 voices. ' Dr. West will speak on "Why do I do Things I Do?" at the eve ning service at 7 p.m. Senior High Westminster fel lowship will have a special meet ing about Thanksgiving. Fire side will be at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Gallacci, 104 Lincoln st. Phoenix Pastor, Wife Return From Meeting Phoenix The Rev. LeRoy Ni dever and Mrs. Nidever of the Phoenix Revival center, Assem bly of God church, returned home Tuesday from a two-week trip to Dallas, Tex. There they attended the seventh annual Voice of Healing convention. Nightly attendance at the meeting was about 3,000? T. L. Osborn, m missionary evangelist from Java, East In dies, furnished a part of the pro gram. Another speaker was Thomas Hioks, evangelist, who spoke of experiences in connection with his church work behind the Iron curtain in Russia. He is claimed to be the first Full Gospel preacher in 27 years to speak in Russia. i Sermon "The Most Horrible Sin In The'World" SUNDAY NIGT First Christian Church 7:30 P.M. Hear Rev. Audrey Wallace of Portland . Sunday, 11 a.m. and 7:50 p.m. . Special Music by the local chorus and orchestra (Nursery for children) No Collections ... is a priceless gift that every one can possess ... a source of love, comfort and strength which is sorely needed in these troubled times. Only you and I, as parents can give this gift of Faith to our children. If we want them to know the joy of Faith tomorrow . . . we must give our children the gift of Faith today." Herbert H. Lehman from New York '.' ; bring them to worrfiip this weeklili The MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE How the REVISED STANDARD VERSION BIBLE can help you. Written in th longuog of today. 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