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Unintentional humor from church bulletins…

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The Reverend Meriwether spoke briefly, much to the delight of the audience.

Weight Watchers will meet at 7:00 pm at the First Presbyterian Church. Please use the large double door at the side entrance.

The Ladies Literary Society will meet Wednesday. Mrs. Johns will sing “Put Me in My Little Bed” accompanied by the pastor.

For those of you who have children and don’t know it, we have a nursery downstairs.

The ladies of the church have cast off clothing of every kind. They can be seen in the church basement Saturday.

Ladies, don’t forget the rummage sale. It is a great chance to get rid of those things not worth keeping around the house. Don’t forget your husbands.

A familiar question was reopened — how the Sunday School children are to be attached to the church. Once more, the use of adhesive stamps was recommended.

The eighth-graders will be presenting Shakespeare’s Hamlet in the Church basement Friday at 7 PM. The congregation is invited to attend this tragedy.

The Associate Minister unveiled the church’s new tithing campaign slogan last Sunday: “I Upped My Pledge — Up Yours.”

Let us join David and Lisa in the celebration of their wedding and bring their happiness to a conclusion.

Irving Benson and Jessie Carter were married on October 24 in the church. So ends a friendship that began in their school days.

The beautiful flowers on the altar this morning are to celebrate the birth of David Alan Belzer, the sin of Rev. and Mrs. Julius Belzer.

Janet Smith has volunteered to strip and refinish the communion table in the sanctuary.

The preacher will preach his farewell message, after which the choir will sing, “Break Forth With Joy.”

The concert held in Fellowship Hall was a great success. Special thanks are due to the minister’s daughter, who labored the whole evening at the piano, which as usual fell upon her.

Remember in prayer the many who are sick of our church and community.

A new loudspeaker system has been installed in the church. It was given by one of our members in honor of his wife.

The sermon this morning: “Gossip — The Speaking of Evil.” The closing song: “I Love to Tell the Story.”

The class on prophecy has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances.

The ‘Over 60s Choir’ will be disbanded for the summer with the thanks of the entire church.

The peacemaking meeting scheduled for today has been canceled due to a conflict.

The sermon this morning: “Jesus Walks on the Water.” The sermon tonight: “Searching for Jesus.”

Next Thursday there will be tryouts for the choir. They need all the help they can get.

The church will host an evening of fine dining, superb entertainment, and gracious hostility.

Tonight’s sermon: “What is Hell?” Come early and listen to our choir practice.

Barbara remains in the hospital and needs blood donors for more transfusions. She is having trouble sleeping and requests tapes of Pastor Nelson’s sermons.

22 members were present at the church meeting held at the home of Mrs. Marsha Crutchfield last evening. Mrs. Crutchfield and Mrs. Rankin sang a duet, The Lord Knows Why.

Attend and you will hear an excellent speaker and heave a healthy lunch.

Bertha Belch, a missionary from Africa, will be speaking tonight at Calvary Methodist. Come hear Bertha Belch all the way from Africa.