Sewickley Herald

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The Sewickley Valley’s Home News Weekly
Vol. 43 No. 16
SEWICKLEY, PA., THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 1946
Price Five Cents
EASTER
Shout it, O men, above the fields of battle,
Call it across the darkness of this hour:
“The Christ is risen,” cry it above the tumult,
And find within the words the healing power
Of One who came that life might be abundant
With joy and hope and peace; who came to give
Has life for us, that through His resurrection .
If we believe on him, we too shall live.
Preach it, O preacher, from your lifted pulpit;
Speak of it often, O ye women, men!
Sing it with gladness, tell out the true sweet story; 1
This is his Easter, it has come again
As glorious and bright with hope as always
Though earth be shrouded in the deepest night,	_
The dawn is on the'hills, and One stands waiting;
Our troubled world’s salvation and its light.	—¡Grace Noll Crowell
Sunrise Service At YMCA. At quarter before seven Easter Sunday morning the traditional outdoor service to celebrate the resurrection will be hold this year on the YAICA grounds instead of at the Watson Home. Tern Sokol will play two trumpet solos and the address will bo given by ¡Rev. James G. Williams. This is especially a young people’s service and it is hoped that the first peace-time Easter will bring a large crowd of worshippers to the ‘Y’ field beside the Annex.
All citizens of the Valley, both young and old, aTO cordially invited to share in this beautiful service of the Easter morn. In case of rain the service will be in the Annex.
To Sing “The Crucifixion”
- Saint Stephen’s 'Choir will sing John Stainer’s “The Crucifixion,” on Good Friday evening at 8 o’clock, under the direction of Julian Williams, organist and choirmaster.
Soloists will be ¡Hamilton ¡Beck, tenor, and Joseph Stritmater, baritone.
The public is invited to this musical service-
GOOD FRIDAY
Sewickley Valley Three-Hour Services
Nine Sewickley Valley churches will take part in a Community Three-Hour Good Friday Service, 12:00 to 3:00 p. m., which is to bo held in the Sewiek-ley Methodist Church. Seven ministers representing these churches will speak on “T.he Seven Last Words of the ¡Cross.” The churches cooperating in this service are: The Leetsdalo United Presbyterian and the St. Matthew’s Lutheran churches, the Shields Presbyterian Church, and the following Sewickley churches: United Presbyterian, United Brethren, Baptist, St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran, Presbyterian and Methodist. Everyone is invited. There will be seven twenty-five minute periods and worshipers may come and go when they desire. The church doors will be closed except at the singing of the Hymn in each period. Worshipers will leave and enter during the singing.
The following churches have their own services Good Friday afternoon: St. Matthew’s A. M. E. Zion Church, 1:30 to 3:00 p. m.; St. James Roman
Catholic Church, 12:00 N. to 3:00 p. m.; St, Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 12:00 N. to 3:00 p. m.
The Ministerium wishes to stress attendance at the Good Friday services. There is a service for every Christian in the Sewickley Valley.
Stores Close on Good Friday
■Many local stores and business places will be closed from 1:00 to 3:00 tomorrow, Good Friday, so that owners and employees may attend one of the three-hour services to bo lield in Sewickley churches, as announced with the recommendation of the Retail Section of the Sewickley Valley Board of Trade.
Good Friday Breakfast at Seven.
On Friday morning in the YMGA. Library at seven o’clock, the annual Good Friday Breakfast for leaders and group ¡officers of the Association will be held. Rev. C. A. Tracey of the Methodist Church will lead the devotional hour and the service will close promptly at eight so that men may catch the morning trains.
Anyone wishing to attend should make a reservation at the ‘Y.’
TOUCH HIS GARMENTS GENTLY
Oh, touch His garments gently as you pass,	.
His earth now wrapped in snow like shining glass;
Hold cJoso .the fragile beauty quickly made.
Lift ©yes and.see His glory kindly laid
On misty hills so peaceful and serene. . .
Consider the patient years washed slowly clean. . .
Oh,, touch His garments gently as you pass;
A shattered rose- -upon .the new .green grass,.
Gather the petals seven laid on seven— l They once were sweetest smile for far-■ off. heaven!'..
Oh, press your lips against His dreadful pain,
And lay your heart where His ’ has broken lain.
—Theodosia C. Nock
Education should lead' and. guide mail to clearness cowccniing himself and fin himself, to ponce with nature, and to unity with God.,...-^Friedrich Frobel
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Sewickley, Pa.
T. Wilbur Eshenaur, Pastor
Holy Thursday
Church Service with Holy Communion will he held at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, on this Thursday, April 18, beginning at 7:45.
Good Friday
Members of St. Paul’s are raged to attend the community Good Friday Service at the Methodist Church beginning at 12, continuing to 3 o’clock,
St. Paul’s Will hold its Good Friday service in the evening at the Church beginning at 7:45 o’clock. Members and friends are invited to come.
Easter Day
7:06 a. m.: Early Service with Holy Communion 9:45 a.m.: Church School 11:00 a.m.: Worship Service with Holy Communion 7:00 p. m.: Luther League
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Maundy Thursday
8:00 p.m.: Memorial of the Last Supper.
Good Friday
12M.-3 p. m.—Meditation on the Passion
8:00 p.m,: Thé Choir will sing “The Crucifixion.” Saturday—Easter Eve 3-4 p.m.: Holy Baptism Easter Day
7:30 a.m.: Holy Communion-Choral,
10:15 a,m,: Holy Communion-Low Celebration, followed ijnmediatejy by liiOO a.m.: Festival Morning Prayer and Easter Sermon by the Rector.
3:00 p.m.: Church School Mite Box Service.
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Charles A. Tracey, Minister
Maundy Thursday, 8:00 p.m.—The Sacrament of Ora Lord’s Supper will be served in a manner most appropriate for Holy Week observance. It is an open Communion, and all professing Christians are invited to share in it.
Good Friday, 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.— Community Three Hour Service will be held in the Methodist Church. Nine Sewickley Valley Churches are co-operating, and seven ministers will bring the messages “The Seven Last Words of the Cross.” Everyone is welcome.
Good Friday Worship Service, 8:00 p.m.—The Pastor will preach on the subject, “Many Crowns.”
Easter Sunday
9:45 a.m.—Church School, T. W. Neely, Jr., Supt.
11:00 a. m.—Morning Worship. New members will be received by Confession of faith, and by Transfer of Letter. Young people desiring to be received into Pull Membership on Pentecost Sunday will he received into the Preparatory Class. The Pastor will preach on the theme. "A New Song.”
5:00 p. m. Easter Vesper Service— The Choir will present a beautifully appropriate service of music “An Endless Theme That Began With The Creation.” Everyone is cordially invited.
7:00 p. m.~Youth Fellowship Meeting.
Wednesday (April 24) 8:00 p. m.— Mid-week “Upper Room” Prayer Fellowship.____________
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7:00 a.m.: Sun-rise Service in charge of Youth Fellowship.
10:00 a. m. Sunday School.
11:00 a,m.: Easter Service. Sermon topic, “His Continuing Ministry.” Reception of new members, Holy Communion.
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St. Stephen’s Episcopal 12 to 3 St. James (Roman Catholic) 12 to 3 St. Matthews A.M.E. Zion 1:00 to 3 Methodist Church	12 to 3
The Community Service for all other Sewickley Valley Churches will he held at the Methodist Church. Seven Clergymen of the Valley will preach on the seven words of the Cross. Everybody is welcome.
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Maundy Thursday, April 18:
5:45 p. m.: Brief prayer service in West Transept 6:00 p.m.: Confirmation service 6:30 p.m.: Supper meeting and 15-minute address, “Jesus and Utopia” by Mr. Amerman. Good Friday, April 19:
12-3 p.m.: Sewickley Union Service, The Methodist Church
5:45 p.m.: Prayers in the West Transept Easter Even, April 20:
5:45 p.m.: Prayers in the West Transept
Easter Sunday, April 21:
8:30 a.m.: Holy Communion 9:30 a.m.: Church breakfast 10:00 a.m.: Church school 11:00 a.m.: Morning worship. Mr. Amerman will preach on the topic, “The Easter Fisherman.” The senior choir will sing Gaul’s “Spanish Processional;” “Alleluia Christ Is Risen” by Kopyloff, and Shaw’s “The Day Draws On with Golden Light.” The Junior choir will sing Whipple’s “Love Is Come Again.”
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W. E. Collins, Pastor > The Eastor Morning Services will be held at 11 a. m. The sermon, “Is There A Resurrection?
There will be a reception of members, The Church Choir will present special music.
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Holy Thursday
Distribution of Holy Communion at 6:00, 7:00 and 8:00 a. m. Solemn High Mass at 9:00 a. m., followed by procession to the repository. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament throughout the day. Evening services with sermon on the Holy Eucharist at 7:45. An all night vigil before the Blessed Sacrament will be kept by men of the parish.
Good Friday
Tre Ore Service from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p. m. This three hour service will begin with the Mass of the Presanctified at 12:00 noon, and will end at 3:00 p. m., with Stations of the Cross. Veneration of the Cross at 3:00 p. m. Evening services at 7:45, with Way of the Cross, Sermon and Veneration of the Cross.
Holy Saturday
Liturgical Blessings will begin at 8:00 a. m.; these will be followed by recitation of the Litany of the Saints and the chanting of the prophecies. Holy Mass will begin at approximately 10:00 a. m. At this Mass the Alleluia is intoned.
The Lenten Past ends at 12:00 noon. Confessions from 3:00-5:00 and 7:00-9:00 p. m..
Easter Sunday
Masses at 6:00, 7:00, 9:00, 10:30 and 12:00 noon. The 10:30 Mass will he a Solemn High Miass, sung by Saint James Male Choir.
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Easter Services 10:00 a.m.: Sabbath School.
11:00 a.m.: Morning Worship.
Special Easter Music, Sermon by Mr. White, The Stone At The Door.
7:30 p.m.: Fellowship Y.P.C.U.
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J. F. Dunn, Pastor
1:00 to 3:00 p. m.—Good Friday, April 19, Union Service St. Matthew’s, Triumph and Antioch. Meditation on the Passion.
9:45 a. m. April 21st. Church School.
Mr. E. W. Brown, Supt.
11:00 a, m. Worship Service, Easter Message by the Pastor 3:00 p. m. Annual Easter service, Knights Templars
6:00 p. m. The Senior Choir will render an Easter Cantata “From Death to Life.” Guest soloist, Irving D. Barns, baritone.
8:30 p. m. Each Wednesday prayer service.
Missionary Mass Meeting April the 25th from 11:00 a. m. through the Evening Program.
Chicken Dinner will be served at the church on April 25th.
The public is cordially invited to attend all services.
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Beaver and Grimes Street Henry M. Meyers, Minister
Thursday, 8:00 P. M.
“The Seventh Word Prom The Cross” Friday Three Hour Service The Good Friday Service at the Methodist Church .	. Easter Sunday
10:00 a. m. The Church School Will feature a flannelgraph presentation by Mrs. Fritz, “He Is Risen” 11:15 a. m. New members will be received. Mr. John Dixon and the Choir will sing: “Christ, The Victor.” The minister’s sermon theme: “The Triumph of Easter.”
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Good Friday Evening Service “The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper” will be observed. New members will be received,
Easter Sunday Morning Special offering for Session Fundi