6:30 pm
In Fairmont:
The Magnificat is the running theme in the churches of Fairmont.
First Baptist Church BYPU. Subject, “Magnificat. A Christmas Song” (FWV 12.21.07 pg. 5)
First M.E. Church Epworth League – leader C.W. Evans. Topic, “Christmas—the Birth of a King” (FWV 12.21.07 pg. 5)
Presbyterian Church Senior Society. Subject, “The Magnificat”, leader Mrs. Mary Yates.(FWV 12.21.07 pg. 5)
Palatine Baptist Church BYPU. Subject “Magnificat, A Christmas Song”. (FWV 12.20.07 pg. 2)
First M.P. Church Christian Endeavor led by Miss Liberty Morrison. (FWV 12.21.07 pg. 2)
M.E. Church South – Epworth League. Subject, “The Birth of a King” (Christmas) Matt 1:16. (FWV 12.21.07 pg. 5)
Diamond St M.E. Church Epworth League led by Mrs. Anna McElfresh. Subject, “The Birth of a King”.(FWV 12.21.07 pg. 2)
In Clarksburg:
First Pres. – Christian Endeavor and prayer meeting (CDT 12.21.07 pg. 3)
7:30 pm
In Clarksburg:
First Pres in Clarksburg, Wm. M. Hudson, Minister. Divine worship and sermon. “The sermons at both services will be held in the spirit of Christmas…the evening sermon with ‘Thankfulness for the Gift.’” (CDT 12.21.07 pg. 3)
In Fairmont:
Grace Lutheran Church Sunday School Christmas service, “The Gift Divine”. “…many pretty songs were sung and recitations rendered. The platform was arranged to represent the Holy Manger.” After the service the Christmas treat was distributed. (FWV 12.23. 07 pg. 1)
M.P. Temple service – J.C. Broomfield, pastor. Sermon, “a continuation of the theme discussed last Sunday evening and will deal especially with the general subject of ‘Burden Bearing, or the Strong Helping the Weak” and “The Problem of Disasters” with special reference to the bright side of the Monongah disaster. (FWV 12.21.07 pg. 5)
Presbyterian Church service – H.G. Stoetzer, pastor (FWV 12.21.07 pg. 5)
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- Organ voluntary
- Guilmant’s Cradle Song
- Hymn 159, Angel Choir
- Scripture lesson
- Anthem, the Caravan of the Magi, Dudley Buck
- Prayer
- Hymn 180, Bethlehem
- Announcements
- Offertory, Out of the Depths, Campana
- Anthem, the Plains of Bethleham, Dudley Buck
- Sermon
- Prayer
- Hymn 181, Shackelford
- Benediction
- Etude march from Taunhauser
M.E. Church South service – R.T. Webb, Pastor. Subject, “For or Against Christ.”
First M.E. Church service – G.D. Smith, pastor (FWV 12.21.07 pg. 5)
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- Anthem, “A King Shall Reign” E.S. Lorenz
- Hymn no 110
- Prayer
- Anthem “Angel From the Realms of Glory” F.A. Schnecker
- Scripture lesson
- Offering
- Anthem, “Tidings of Great Joy”W. Porter
- Hymn no 109
- Sermon, “More Room for the Christ”
- Anthem, “Glory to God” Frank L Eyer
- Hymn No 116
- benediction
First Baptist Church service – W.J. Eddy, pastor. Subject of sermon, “The Sober Side of Christmas” (FWV 12.21.07 pg. 5)
Palatine Baptist Church service – T.B. Lawler, Pastor. Subject of sermon, “Christmas Day and How to Keep it.” (FWV 12.20.07 pg. 2)
Central Christian Church service – W. H. Willison, Pastor. Subject of sermon, “Bethsada” (FWV 12.21.07 pg. 5)
First M.P. Church service – Rev. J.A. Selby, pastor. Subject of sermon, “Christmas”. Selby, of Ohio, filled the pulpit in the absence of Pastor U.W. Morrison. (FWV 12.21.07 pg. 2) (FWV 12.23.07 pg. 2)
Diamond St M.E. Church services – Rev. G.W. Bent, Pastor. Subject of sermon, “Christmas themes” (FWV 12.21.07 pg. 2)
In Monongah:
Memorial services are held in the M.P. Church (FWV 12.20.07 pg. 2)
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- Hymn, “Nearer My God to Thee”
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- Prayer, Rev H.K. Moore, M.E. South
- Scripture Lesson, read by Rev. J.N. Holt, M.P. Church
- Hymn
- Address – Rev W.J. Newlin, Baptist church. Topic, “The Widows and Orphans Source of Comfort”
- Address – Rev. Moore. Topic – Lessons for the Living
- Poem – “Judge Not”, read by Miss Dragoo
- Hymn
- Address Rev W.O. David, Presbyterian. Topic – “In Memoriam”
- Hymn
- Address – Rev Holt. Topic – “The Brighter Side”
- Word of Greetings from Others
- Hymn – “Jesus Lover of my Soul”
- Benediction
“All are cordially invited to attend this service as expressive of their respect to all, without distinction of race or creed, who lost their lives on December 6.” (FWV 12.20.07 pg. 2)
At the mines:
The remains of Jacob Sullivan are brought out of Monongah mines. (FWV 12.23.07 pg. 1)
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