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SIX MEDFOHD (OREGON) MAIL TRIBUNE duui r nil , uiii mum i y iiuibn Everybody's Project Butte Falls Church Gets New Church Building Through Community Effort Butte Falls Butte Falls Com-1 there until it is completely paid jnuriity church a year ago, with only S237 in its treasury, decided it could no longer delay the building of a new church. Deter mined not to go into debt, they laid the foundation, and added to it only as funds and materials 'could be obtained. The oil furnace, unpaid for and still in i'.s crale. has lain below the pulpit, much like a coffin. Each Sunday flowers are placed on it, and will remain .'Christian Faith Classes Planned By St. Mark's j Classes of instruction in reli 'gion and the basic tenets of the Christian faith, especially de signed for adults, will start Sun day. Oct. 7. at 9:30 a.m. in the (Annex of St. Mark's Episcopal (church, and will continue for 10 weeks. These classes, to be conducted by the Pev. George R. V. Bolster, rector of Sti Mark's, will be open :to all to attend and will involve 'no commitment to further association-with the church. ' Inquirers and others without present church affiliations will .be welcomed and the classes will fallow ample opportunity for questions and discission. ' Subjects to be covered in the series will include church his tory. church teachine. practice, .worship, the Christian sacra ment,":, the Bible, the Book of Common Prayer, the organiza tion and discipline of the church, and will conclude with sessions on personal religion. A baby sitter will be available to care for small children below church school age. The Annex building is located immediately behind the new church school building on North Oakdale. Unitarian Fellowship To Sponsor Meetings The Unitarian fellowship of Grants Pr.s is sponsoring two meetings next week featuring Ihe Rev. Horace Batchclder. Con gregational minister of Oregon City and an ordained Unitarian minister. The first meeting will be held Monday, Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. A pot- luck supper will begin the even ing and a movie will be shown for the children. Mr. Batchelder will load a dicu;ion on the problems of a liberal religion. A similar meeting will be held Tuesday at 8 p.m. Both meetings will be held upstairs at 324 N. W. Sixth. Grams P.-.'s. 1 The Unitarian fellowship of Mcdford and Ashland and all interested persons are invited to attend. Fireplace Dedication The young people of the Ash land Methodist church will participate Sunday in the dedica tion of the new outdoor fire place at the church. The fircpiace. which will be available to all croups of the church, was built with money raved by the young people who also aided in its construction. R. X. Chancy, stone and brick mason, built the fireplace. The dedication will be held Sunday at 5 p. m. and members of the church and their friends are invited to attend the ceremony. NOTICE! Of Changed Schedule at the CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Thomas McCamant, Minister Groveland Ave. and Oakwood Drive Church Worship at 9:45 and 11 A.M. Church School at 9:45 7 JT -"Wi for Today, through the efforts of many people, the framework is Up and the roof is nearly com pleted. Albert Grandt, Medford industrial designer, presented the church with plans and blue prints; the U. S. Fore.st service donated through administrative use permit, logs to 18,000 board feet: local loggers and truckers felled and hauled them: Elk Lumber company contributed the sawing; Medford corporation, Ross lumber company and Steve Wilson Logging company do nated additional lumber. Bill Edmondson, who.se hobby is rehabilitating antique steam engines, hooked one ol them to shinglcbolter and with the help of neighbors, cut shingles for tne roof. Nate Stoddard of Butte Falls donated the plumbing, Larry Basey of Gold Hill sent the bap tismal tank and the tank lor the heating system, and Don Troxel of Medford contributed an auxil iary heater for the Sunday school rooms. Many contributions of money have also helped along with other items and labor has been contributed by many Butte Falls people, as well as by friend.s from Medford and Central Point. Several boys between the ages of 9 and 14, members of the congregation, work on Saturdays with the men. Many of the items still needed include windows, doors, electric wiring and fixtures, pew.s, and cement sidewalks. Pastor of the church, the Rev. Howard Simmonds, says, "We put our trust in the Lord when we started, and He hasn't failed us yet." Since the .start of construction attendance at the church and Sunday school have almost doubled. The present church building, which will become the Sunday school department when the new building is completed, was built in the early 1900s. It was governed by the Pres byterian Board of Mission;; from 1910 until 1943 when it became interdenominational. Its minister is now assigned by the Village Missions. Mrs. Carrie Poole, one of the charter members of the church, still lives in Butte Falls. Dr. West To Leave For Alaska Oct. 18 Dr. D. Kirkland West, pastor of the First presbyterian church. has been chosen by the Board of National Missions of the Presby terian church as one of 25 min isters to conduct a preaching mif. ion in Alaska. Dr. West been appointed to Sitka, where a new Presbyterian church has been built. The Sheldon Jackson school is also located there. The local minister will leave Medford Oct. 18 and return after Nov. 1. Schedule Changed At Eagle Point Mission St. Peter's Lutheran preach ing minion, which meets at the Antelope school near Eagle Point, has revised its Sunday afternoon schedule, according to the pastor, the Rev. Kenneth Korby. The worship service starting at 3 p.m. Members of the community are invited to attend the serv ice and studv session. Friday. October 5. 1956 (p3jet' Church JlAnnouncements - "A merry heart doeth Proverbs 17:22. ADVENT C HRISTIAN t HtRt H West Jackson and Welch us., near Holly t. Rev. G. E. Walston. pastor. Sunday: 9 45 a m. Sunday ichool 11 a.m. Morning w or hip g p m. Youth devotional and study period. 7 :30 p.m Pt e-pra er and gospel preaching hour. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Praer service and choir practice. APOSTOLIC FAITH North CentiaJ ave.. at Third it. Rev. Loyce Carver, pastor Sunday: , , 9:30 a.m. Sunday ichool and adult Bible class cfree transportation) 11 a.m. Worship 3 p.m. Young people 7 50 p.m. Evangelistic prelude by musical group Tue&dav and Friday: 8 p.m. Services, no collection; nursery. ASSEMBLY OF GOD. MEIFORl 1108 West Mam Robert E. Cull, pastor Sunday: 8:45 a m. Sunday school 11 a.m. Wor-ship 6 p.m. Christ ambassadors youth rally t p.m. Adult Bible study 7:30 p.m. Evangelistic service Wednesday; 6:30 p.m. Orchestra practice 7:30 p.m. Choir practice Thursday: 7:45 p.m. Prayer and praise service BKREAV BAPTIST CHLRCH, WHITE CITY Glenn S. Wade, pastor Sundav: M 45 a.m. Sunday school, rally day 1 1 a.m. Worbhip 7 p.m. Baptist youth g p.m. Evening service Wednesday: 8 p.m. Prayer and Bible study BETHEL ASSEMBLY OF GOD 172M North Riverside L. D. Krause, pastor Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Sunday school 11 a.m. Worship service 6 30 p.m. Christ's ambassadors youth service i:w p.m. tvang ensue service Wednesday: 7.30 p.m. Prayer and Bible hour. CENTRAL CHURCH OF CHRIST Central and Jackson Ms. Ellmore J. Gils trap, minister Sunday: 0:4o a.m. Bible scnool rally day 11 a.m. Morn in it worship, "invited into God's Secrets'' ti p.m. Ringing 7 p.m. Evening services, "The Com pleteness of the Bible" 7 20 p.m. Lomm union 7:30 p.m. Benediction Wednesday: f 7:30 p.m. Midweek services. CHURCH OF CHRIST 1056 Court st. Sunday: B3d am Ranio program. KMbi) 10:30 and 7:30 p.m. Church serv ices Wednesday: 7.30 p-m. Bible study. CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS 648 South Ivy st. D. E. IeUon, bishop Sunday: 9 - ll a KBES-TV General conference. 11:20 a.m. Sacrament and testi mony meeting - 7 p.m. MIA Sunday night program Monday: 7 p.m. Singing mothers practice Tuesday: 10 a.m. Relief society work day 7:30 pm. MIA Wednesday: 4:30 p.m. Primary CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 345 North Mary t. Escil Hiser. pastor Sundav: 10 a.m. Church school 11 a.m. Worship. "The Witness of the Believer;" Communion 6:30 p.m. CBYF Tuesday; 7:30 p.m. Christian education com mission meeting CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Holly at First Raymond W. Hurn, pastor Sunday: 9 a.m. "The Gospel Hour," KMED 9:45 a.m. Sunday school 11 a.m. Morning worship 6:30 p.m. Youth groups 7:30 p.m. Evening worship Wednesday: 7:30 p.m. Family prayer meeting COMMUNITY CHURCH. MEDFORD (Nondenominationah 227 2 South Central ave. Joseph A. Bowdoin. pastor Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Sunday school 11 a.m. Church service 7:30 p.m. Church service Wednesday: . 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting and Bible study COMMUNITY CHURCH Interdenominational) Sain Valley School House H. A. Dierdorff. pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. Sunday school 11 a.m. Morning worship; commun ion Wednesday: 8 p.m. Prayer and Bible study. CONGREGATIONAL CHLRCH 300 Oakwood dr. (1 block south 01 East Main on Grove land ave.) Thomas McCamant, minister Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Sunday school 9:45 and 11 a.m. Morning worship; communion 7 p.m. Pilgrim Fellowship EASTWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH North Keene Way Drive at Ridgeway 'American Baptist Richard M. Jones, pastor Sundav: 9:45 a.m. Church school, rally day. 11 am. Sermon, "'A New Coven ant": communion, world fellowship offering. 7:30 p.m. " Christian Brass Tacks," discussion. 8:15 p.m. Inspiration time. Monday: 10 a m -3 p.m. Women's fall rally of the Rogue River association. 7 :30 p.m. Meeting with the Rev. Edward Chipman. American Baptist home mission society. Wednesday: 7 JO p.m. Hour of prayer. Thursday; 7 p.m. Work night FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH (Conservative! North Central at Filth James W. Neely. pastor; Hadden Rob inson, assistant Sunday: 9;45 a m. Sunday school 11 a.m. Morning worship, broadcast KBOY, "God Breaks the Siience." 6.30 p.m. Baptist Youth League 7:45 p.m. Evening service, youth choir, sermon, ' God s Terms of Dici pleship." Wednesday: 7:45 p.m. Midweek service. good like a medicine FAITH ADVENT CHRISTIAN CHLliCH, GRANTS PASS 1329 Sahng ave. Fred Lcc, pastor Sundav: 9:45 a.m. Sundav school 11 a.m. Worship: communion Wednesday: i nm Praer meeting and Bible study. FIRST CHRISTIAN CHLRCH Ninth and Oakdale William C. Piper, minister Sunday: :43 b m. Sunday school, rally day 10:50 a.m. Morning wor&hip, "What the Christian Church believes about the Lord s Supper." . 6:15 p.m. Christian youth fellow ship and Chi Rho Youth fellowship 7 :30 p.m. Evening service. "What the Bible Teaches about Conversion," 8:30 p.m. Youth tireplace Monday; 7 p.m. Boy scouts 7 p.m. Finance committee meeting 8 p.m. Omcial board meeting Wednesday; 7.45 p.m. Choir rehearsal FIRST CHLRCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST Windsor and Oakwood dr. tl block south of East Main st.) Sundav: 11 a.m. Service, subject, "Are Sin. Disease, and Death Real?" 11 a.m. Sunday school: nursery available Sunday and Wednesday Wednesday: 8 p.m. Testimonials of healing, Reading room, 22H West Sixth st. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Daily texcept holidays) 7 to 9 p.m. Tues.. Thurs.. and Sat., 2 to 8 p.m. Sundays. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD Haven and Holly sts. Rev. Da r old H. Jones, minister Sunday: 9:45 am. Sunday school, special program 11- a.m. Morning worship, "God's Little Jewels;" installation ol Sanday school officials 6:30 p.m. Youth fellowship hour. 7 p.m. Upper room prayer hour 7:30 p.m. Evening gospel service Wednesday: 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting Thursday: 1:30 p.m. Missionary prayer meet- ing- FIRST METHODIST CHURCH Ross Knutts, pastor Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Sunday school 11 a.m. Worship, "The King;" com munion. 5 p.m. Dedication service Monday: 7 p.m. Commission meeting 8 p.m. Official board Tuesday: 1 :30 p.m. Prayer group 7:30 p.m. Town meeting discussion, city library. Wednesday: 7:30 p.m. Choir rehearsal Thursday: 7:30 p.m. Study class FIRST METHODIST CHURCH West Main at Laurel sts. Dr. Raymond E. Balconib; Rev. George Troboush, Rev. Alis. Anne Gorby, ministers. Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Church school. 3 adult classes, class lor retarded children 8:30, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Service, "Every Man's Debt;" communion 1 1 a.m. Senior and junior high church school, kindergarten, nursery 5:30 p.m. Junior high MYF 5:30-7 JO p.m. School of Christian living. 7 p.m. Senior high MYF FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Central Point Dr. Norman K. Tully, pastor Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Church worship: holy communion, baptism. St reception of members 10:50 a m. Church school 6:30 p.m. Congregational meeting; supper. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Jacksonville Dr. Norman K. Tully, pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. Sunday school 11:15 a.m. Church worship Tuesday : Annual budget meeting at church Thursday: Congregational meeting; supper FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Eighth and Holly sts. Rev. D. Kirkland West, pastor Rev. John O. Reynolds, assistant Sunday: 9:45' and It a.m. Morning worship, "After Communion, What?"; commun ion. 9:45 and 11 a.m. Sunday school Wednesday: 7:30 p.m. Mid-week fellowship Tuesday: 7:30 p m. Westminster choir re hearsal Thursday: 7:45 p.m. Chancel choir rehearsal FIRST PRESBYTERIAN, PHOENIX Second and Church sts. E. R. Volkman, minister Sunday: 10 a.m. Church school, rally day 11 a.m. Morning worship, ""Life is Worth Living;" communion 12 noon Coffee hour 3 p.m. Budget committee meeting 5 p.m. Board of trustees meeting 7:30 p.m. Youth group; election Monday: 8 p.m. Session meeting Wednesday: 7:15 p.m. Choir practice 9:30 p.m. Bible study Sc prayer hour: home of Mrs. Medcalf FOREST ACRES COMMUNITY CHURCH Affiliated with American Sunday School Union (non-denominational) Seven miles north of Medford, 1 block east of Table Rock road Lester Wilcox Jr., pastor Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Sunday school, rally day. 11 a.m. Church service 7 p rn. Young oeople's meeting 7:30 p.m. Evening service and song fest FREE METHODIST CHURCH Moose Hall. Newtown st., lust off West Main Rev. J. M. Root, pastor Sunday: 8:30 a m- "Light and Life Hour," KYJC 9:45 a m. Sunday school 11 a.m. Worship 7 p.m. Family hour 7:45 p.m. Evangelistic service Williim C. Pipe Minister i GOSPEL CHURCH TuesdaySams Valley Sunday: 10 a.m Sunday school 1 1 a.m. Morning worship, Pat Miller, speaker 7:30 p.m. Gordon Peterson, speaker Tuesday: 7:30 p.m- Bible study and prayei meeting. KINGDOM HALL OF JEHOVAH'S UITNESSES 2402 Jacksonville highway Friday : 7:30 p.m. Bible study (easttide area) "You Mav Survive Armageddon into God s New World!" Saturday: 8 p.m. Talk by J. A. Green, circuit servant Sundav: 3 p.m. "Has God's Purpose for Mankind Failed?". J. A. Green, speak- 4 14 pm. Bible study. "The Divine Origin oi Marriage." & "Marriage Under Impenect Conditions." Tuesday: 7:30 p-m. Bible study Wednesday: 7:30 p.m. Bible study PHILADELPHIA CHURCH 1 block olf Crater Lake ave. on Grand view ave. Rev. and Mrs. Thomas white, pastors Sunday: 10 a.m. Sunday school 11 a.m. Morning worship 6:45 p.m. Street service 7:45 p.m. Evangelistic service Wednesday: 7:45 p.m. Midweek service REORGANIZED CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SALNIS Tenth and Ivy sts. Sunday: . 9 45 am. Church school 11 a-m. Worship service; commun ion. Wednesday: 7 30 pjn- Prayer service ROGUE VALLEY SPIRITUALIST CHURCH. U.C.M. Route 1. Box 161. Gold Hill M. M. Kruse. D-D. Sunday: 8 p-m. Services ST. LUKE'S METHODIST CHURCH Bigham hall. Jackson county lair grounds on Stewart ave. John Albert Taylor, minister Sunday: 9 45 a.m. Church school 11 a.m. Morning service. "The Servants Knew." ST. MARK'S EPISCOPAL Fifth st. and North Oakdale ave. Rev. George R. V. Bolster, rector; Rev. John A. Bright, assistant. Sundav: (19th Sunday after Trinity) 8 a.m. Holy Communion . 9:30 a m. Church school 9:30 a.m. Adult study group ( An nex i . . - 10:45 a.m. Nursery school 11 a.m. Holy communion with ser mon 12 noon Coffee hour 12:30 p.m. Holy baptism 7 p.m. Young people's fellowship ST. PETER'S LUTHERAN CHURCH (Missouri Synod) 1020 East Main Kenneth F. Korby, pastor Sunday: 8 a-in. Matins 9:30 a.m. Sunday school and Bible study ll a.m. Worship with sermon, holy communion 3 p.m. Eagle Point, Sunday school and Bible study 7 p.m. Walther League Monday: 7 :30 p.m. Holy Cross Guild, at parsonage Tuesday: 8 p m. Council Wednesday: 8 p.m. Midweek service Thursday: 8 p.m. Choir Saturday: 9, 10, 11:15 a.m. Catechumen classes SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST Eagle Point Grange Hall Saturday: 9:30 a.m. Sabbath school 11 a.m. Worship Wednesday: 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting, home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Arnold. -Monday: 10:30 a m -3 p.m. Southern Oregon Dorcas federation meeting. Grange hall. Elder J. L. Brown, general con lerence welfare dept.. speaker. SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH Corner Edwards & Bentty sU. Elder John Trude, pastor Saturday: 9:30 a.m. Sabbath school 11 a.m. Worship 5 p.m. Missionary volunteer Wednesday; 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH 794 Lozier Lane (Cooperating with Southern Baptist convention Floyd H. Yeats, pastor Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Sunday school 11 a.m. & 8 p.m. Worship services 7 p.m. Training Union Wednesday: 8 p.m. Business meeting UNITARIAN FELLOWSHIP Sunday: 8 p.m. A. Powell Davies. sermon to be read and discussed; home of Mr and Mrs. Allen Hatcl, 3131 Madrona lane. UNITY TRUTH CENTER , 203 Holly Bldg. Sunday: 11 a.m. Devotional service and Sunday school for children, "The Crea tive Word." Thursday: 7 JO p.m. Midweek serive Friday: 11 a.m. Morning study class WEST MAIN CHURCH OF CHRIST 1701 West Main st. John York, minister Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Bible classes 10:45 a.m. Morning worship 620 p.m, Young People's meeting 7:30 p.m. Evening worship Wednesday: 7:30 p.m. Midweek Bible study Thursday: 130 p m. Ladies' Bible class ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH, U.L C.A. Fourth and Oakdale Pastor, G. Herbert Hillerman Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Sunday school 1 1 a.m. Worship service. Philip Bright, speaker 7 p.m . Luther League organiza tional meeting Tuesday: 6:30 p.m. Brotherhood potluck Thursday: 1:30 p.m. Good-will 7:30 pjn. Senior choir rehearsal The unusual value of milk as a food is due to the fact that it is rich in certain vitamins; it contains high quality proteins; its fat content is favorable for growth: and it has a high calci um content. First Christian Church "Tha Friendly Church Welcomes You ' TO ALL SERVICES e 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, Or. ( a I J a- I. world vviae vummuniun To Be Observed Sunday World Wide Communion Sunday will be observed by the ma jority of the churches in the valley this Sunday. Some churches have scheduled extra services to provide for the anticipated attendance. Others are planning special programs with new members being received into the fellowship of the church. I Congregational Church Communion will be observed at the Congregational church at both services this Sunday. S'.nce this day is also promotion Sun cay for the Sunday school par ents with children in the Sunday school are asked to attend the 9:45 a. m. serviece. Church officials suggest that others attend the 11 a. m. serv ice to avoid the possibility of a crowded church at the earlier hour. Eastwood Baptist Church Special emphasis will be given to missions during the services Sunday when world communion will be observed at the East wood Baptist church. North Keene Way dr. at Ridgeway. At the 11 a. m. service a the World Fellowship offering will be received. This is one of two special offerings taken during the year in the American Bap tist convention churches to aid work in foreign countries. Following the sermon, "A New Covenant," by the pastor, the Rev. Richard M. Jones, the Lord's Supper will be observed. Deacons Don Matheus, John Yungen. Paul Walker, and Ron Rice will serve. First Methodist Church Two special additional serv ices at the First Methodist church will be held Sunday dur ing the observance of World Wide communion. These serv ices have been scheduled in the Memorial chapel at 8:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. so that all persons wishing to participate in the communion service may do so. Communion will also be ob served at the regular 9:30 and 11 a.m. services when Dr. Ray mond E. Balcomb will preach ou "Every Man's Debt." The Youth choir under the direction of Mrs. E. L. Porter UNITY TRUTH CENTER Sunday Devotional Service and Sunday School for Children 1 1 a.m. Regular Center Activities: Thursday Midweek Service 7:30 p.m., Friday morning Study Class 1 t a.m. All classes, activities and Sunday Services now held at the HOLLY BUILDING Katherine Bosworth, Leader Freedom and responsibility are inseparable. To the full extent that we are free to choose for ourselves, we must take the responsibility for the choices we make. Your newspaper exists to bring you the accu rate information you need to choose always in the best interests of yourself, your family, your country. Medford Mail r : will sing the anthem at the 9:30 a.m. service with the Chan eel choir directed by Mrs. C R. Adamson singing at the 11 a.m. service. Mrs. Larry Hammond will be soloist for both services with Mrs. Jerry Sherman or ganist. , First Presbyterian Church The sacrament of holy com munion will be observed at the First Presbyterian church at both services Sunday. At the second service new members will be received into the church. Dr. D. Kirkland West will preach on "After Communion, What?" STOP! What do you really know about Religion? What do you really know about the Church? You owe it to yourself to find out the FACTS You are cordially invited to attend the ADULT INQUIRERS' CLASS Starting Next Sunday 9:30 A.M. In the ANNEX of ST. MARK'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Fifth and Oakdale 1 No committments whatsoever Everybody Welcome Baby sitting available Rev. George' R. V. Bolster, Rector Rev. John A. Bright, Assistant National XA NEWSPAPER WEEK MA FREEDOM'S KEY yiiSMTS J TO BETTER stT fffj) New Series Starts Sunday Evening At Eastwood Baptist A series of open discussions on basic doctrines of faith will be gin Sunday evening at the East wood Baptist church, located just north of the Hedrick Junior High school. " The series is titled, "Christian Brass Tacks." To be considered this Sunday will be the doctrine of God with an opportunity for questions and discussion followed by an inspir ation time to close the evening. Convention Delegate The Rev. G. Herbert Hiller man, 220 North Oakdale St., pastor of Zion Evangelical Luth eran church, left Oct. 1 for Har risburg. Pa., s,s a delegate to the 20th biennial convention of the United Lutheran church in America to be held Oct. 10 through 17. Mr. Hillerman will be an of ficial representative of the Pac ific Synod. Tribune X
