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WHY GO TO CHURCH? WHY GO TO CHURCH Supreme Court Justice Lewis L. Fawcett of Brooklyn saye, ‘The church is the greatest character building agency .in the world; Its teachings the most effective antidote for delinquency and crime. Out of 4,000 boys less than twenty years of age arraigned before me charged kith crime, only three were members of a Sunday school at the time cf the commission of their crime.” From a business standpoint attendance at church and Sunday school is a big paying investment. Count the expense connected with the court pro ceedings of those 3,997 boys. It would reach many thousands of dollars and 'would be paid largely from the moneys received by taxation which all tax payers of Brooklyn had to pay. What is true in Brooklyn Is true elsewhere. From the moral standpoint the lose is irreparable. In those boys who appeared before Judge Fiwiitt. moral Impuk- an I motives hr! been so deadened as to reduce tWr lives into'the realm of the physical, immoral and Indecent. It meant a moral bankruptcy more terrible than many bank failures. Going to Church may redid your annual taxes: it will mean an expert mvi.l of life through moral ideals which, if cultivated thoroughly’, will save from moral bankruptcy WHY NOT GO TO CHURCH NEXT SUNDAY? o—

rvuog-wns® -i ' Faith Invigorates. ♦ ♦ ♦ Start a good habit and keep it up. ♦ ♦ ♦ .. laziness has spoiled many a vacation. You do not kill a sin by hiding it. ♦ ♦ ♦ A master stuutmaker never makes a good preacher. Unbelief bolts the door or the hear-, against Christ. ♦ ♦ ♦ Honey will never be made by the bee in your bonnet. ♦ ♦ ♦ Self-conceit, like a policeman, always parades on his beat. ♦ ♦ ♦ The world is looking t'or men who can do things who can show results. ♦ ♦ ♦ Cultivate the militant spirit by making war on your evil self. ♦ ♦ ♦ Whatever you think you are is the price they will pay. ♦ ♦ ♦ What a man knows that hp can't use is a handicap. ♦ ♦ ♦ What you are counts for a lot more than what you have. ♦ ♦ ♦ Preaching is an investment, and the preacher must be willing to accept deferred payment. ♦ ♦ ♦ If you want to bo healty, wealthy and wise. Look at youdself with your neighbor's eyes Chauncey M. Depew. ♦ ♦ ♦ Contentment consists not so much in what you have as in what you think. ♦ ♦ ♦ Every man must live with the man he makes of himself; and the better H job he does in molding his charecter the better company he will have. Self-pity, sympathy-soliciting, wishing and waiting will only let you lower down. Brace up. Brush up, and you .3 will get up. Think down, look down, act down, and you wil stay down . If we work upon marble, it will perish; if we work upon brass, time will efface it; if we rear temples, they will crumble into dust; but if we work upon Immortal souls, if we imbue them with principles, with the tear of God and love of fellowmen, we engrave on those tablets something which brightens all eternity. Daniel Webster. — I Religious News (lathered All Around The World The Protestant Episcopal church is to elect a bishop for its churches in Europe. The coming general convention will take action on the question. ♦ ♦ ♦ “The New Outlook", springs up to take the place of the disappearance

of the three denominational journals of the dominion at the birth of the United Church of Canada. ♦ ♦ ♦ A missionary collection at the conference of the United Brethren held in Winona Lake, Indiana, amounted to $118,761 69. ♦ ♦ ♦ The close of the financial year of the Methodist Episcopal Church on May 31 found the benevolent treasury of the denomination $3,796,349 below where It was at the close of the previous year. The Laura Spellman Rockefeller Foundation by John D. Rockefeller in memory of his wife, made appropriations during 1924 of $6,580,987. Nearly $500,000 was spent on the training of leaders for children’s work. Mrs. Lois Lee Parker, the last sur vivor of the eight women who organized ent Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal church, widow of Bishop Edward W. Parker of India, and the oldest retired or active missionary on the rolls of the church, passed away June Ist according to a telegram received from India by the Board of Foreign Mis siomj of the Methodist church. ♦ ♦ ♦ In St. Louis fifteen business men and professional leaders have sponsored a movement to rase two million dol ars for a student’s loan fund for St. Louis boys and girls who desire a college education but for lack the funds. ♦ ♦ ♦ In Constantinople not more than one per cent of the women wear the veil when appearing in public, as against ten per cent in 1921 and ninety per cent in 1919. The age-long Oriental tradition of the seclusion of women is a thing of the past. Today there are almost as many schools for girls as for boys. ♦ ♦ ♦ George W. Wickersham, former at-torney-general of the United States, recetnly accepted the chairmanship of the Commission on Intel national Justice and Goodwill of the Federal Council of Churches. King George has conferred upon Mrs. F. W. Stait medical missionary the gold Kaiser-i-Hind medal ’’for distinguished public service in India”. Mrs. Stait has been doing medical work in India for thirty-three years. ♦ ♦ ♦ Members o fJewish congregations in New York needed one million dol lars for the building fund of a new Hebrew theological seminary and col lege to be located in that city. So they gave a dinner and charged SI,OOO a plate two city plocks cost about $5,000,000 . — • the question BOX I I (Send problems in question form to Church Editor; answers will appear in later issue.) 1— What is the best way of getting officers and committees to work.’ Exercise greatest care in the selection .of workers. Some are better adapted for certain kinds of work than others. A worker is most inter ested in work he can do best. Get the right workers in the right place. Ask new members to state their preference for the classwork in which they are most interested, and see that, they are assigned to commit tees where their talents will find ful lest expression and deveßrpment. Safeguard the election of officers front hasty and thoughtless voting, by advertising the meeting well in advance, careful consideration of the Australian ballot system, and in all other possible ways. Meet together frequently and regularly as a cabinet to consider plans and best ways of working. 2— Would it be a wise thing for several schools in a community to have their annual picnic together —or would there be there be too many to make it pleasant and profitable? One hundred and twenty schools participated in a Sunday School Play Day held at Willow Grove Park, Phil adelphia County, Pennsylvania. During an impressive pageant entitled ‘‘City Beautiful”, was enacted. Ac companied by an orchestra an enormous Sunday school chorus rendered several selections. 3 What unusual stunts might be put on by groups at a school picnic? Trinity Presbyterian church, Dallas, Texas, recently put on something out of the ordinary. The picnic began at two o’clock with the out-door sports arranged in four groups. First there was a May Day parade by children of the Beginners and Primary departments. A blue ribbon was awarded the best decorated KiddyKar, tricycle, or scooter car. Anoth-

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er ribbon went to the little girl in the most unique paper dress; and a third ribbon was given the mother who had her baby carriage decorated in the most appropriate fashion. ■ - ' oWeekly Story Os Early Education In The Homes HOME EDUCATION A Father’s Inventive Suggestion. "What was the first dream yon ever had in all your life of building an airship?” Was asked William Stout, inventor of the All-Metal monoplane, now used by Henry Ford it? making daily freight trips between Chicago and Detroit. "When 1 was four years old, while riding in a buggy .with my father, Rev. J. S. Stout, past a pond from which flew some white birds, father said, "Some day, Sonny, men will fly like these birds and maybe you will be the man who will teach them to tty.” "What was your next inspiration to build air-ships?” was asked. "When I was fifteen years old, I read in The Youth's Companion a ■ practical description of how to build , a toy air ship With rubber bands and : paste board that would fly, and I , made one, and it flew perfectly.” "I dreamed and worked on the idea of air ships and cried like a baby when I beard that Orville Wright beat me to it, having read the name article ; in the Youth’s Companion." William Stout improved upon all former plans by inventing out of a special kind of aluminum called dur aluminum, a flying machine weighing only 3.640 pounds that will carry six teen tons of freight. Henry Ford has agreed to take the entire output of his factory. QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION Questions for Discussion on ? ??? on the Sunday School Lesson ? ?? The Beginning of Foreign Missions— (Acts 13:112) Sunday. July 5. 1— How old are modern foreign missions? What are the special calls and promises of this work today? 2— What are some of the outstanding achievements of foreign missions? How can a church develop missionary leaders? 3 — How can one know that he, is

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Church Os God. Rev. E. A. Ball, Pastor. Sunday School, 9:30. Preaching, 10:30, subject — Divine Law. A Evening, Young Peoples, 6:30. Preaching, 7:30. Miss .Nellie Hawkins will deliver the message. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening it 7:30. q Baptist Church F. D. Whitesell, Pastor. 9:30, Bible school. C. E. Bell, Supt. 10:30, morning worship. Sermon bj the pastor, "The Glorification of Work.” 6:30, Young People’s meeting. 7:30, evening Gospel service. Ser mon by the pastor, "Saved as by Fire.” The public is cordially invitee to these services. Rev. O. E. Miller, of St. Paris, Ohio a former pastor, will preached for ut July 12th. The pastor will attend the Bibb Conference at Gull Lake, Michigan next week. 0 Zion Ev. Lutheran Church The Bible The Norm of Faith and Practice. The fourth. Sunday after Trinity Gospel: Luke 6, 36 42. Epistle: Rom 8, 18-23. English service, 10:30. German 9:30. 1 Meeting after 10:30 service. "Forgive, and we shall be forgiven.’ —Luke 6,37. o Zion Reformed Church A. R. Fledderjohann, Pastor. Announcements for Sunday Sunday school at 9:15. Morning worsihp service at 10:30

•■ailed as a mlslonary? Why do we need our ablest men and women as missionaries today? 4 -Who founded the church in which you are worshipping? Who| were some of the missionary pioneers of your denomination? Clericus says—Every church has its inner circle. If they do not move, the church does not move. They are like the mainspring in the watch or the starter in the automobile. They are leaders because lhey are themselves drawn on by the leadership of the Holy Spirit. Perhaps they are officers of the church, perhaps not. They are its inner circle. Who constitute the jinner circle of your church? LESSON PRAYER. O Thou who in thy love for us didst cause the gospel message to be preached, that we, thy children, might learn of thy great love, hear now our prayer for those who have not yet heard of they redeeming love. Make plain to us in our study today the full meaning of the command, “Go ye into all the world,” and may we not be content until we have don all in lour power to send the blessed news 'to those in darkened lands. In Jesus’ name. Amen. i BOOK REVIEW. Measurements and Standards in Religious Education, by Walter S. 1 Athearn, George H. Doran Company. New York, $5.00, is the Indiana Survey of Religious Education. It contains the standards, score-cards, scales and other instruments of measurements the conditions in religious ducation in the teritory here studied, compared and interpeted with accuracy and uniformity. It is an essential guide for all who contemplate survey work on any scale or in any community. Tyndale, a Drama, by Parker Hord, 50c, the Century Company, 353 Fourth avenue, New York City. In 1525 William Tyndale gav.e the world the New Testament in English. In 1925 the English speaking world will celebrate the four hundredth anniversary of Tyndale's achievement, for which occasion this interesting play was writteif. It contains four episodes from the life of Tyndale. The play is historically correct, in spirit, in fact, and in language. Religious leaders w’ill welcome it especially for use in anniversary services to be held on December 6, 1925, which has been set aside for Universal Bible Sunday.

Sermon subject, “A Nation's Greatness.” Evening service at 7:30 with sermon and special music. A message e on the subject, ‘‘A Mighty Man, But A Leper.” Establish regularity in your church life. r Zion Reformed extends a cordial welcome. g O Christian Church Harry W. Thompson, pastor Unified service, beginning at 9:30. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. o 1. Presbyterian Church Rev. B. N. Covert, pastor '* Sunday School. 9:30 am. Christian Endeavor, 6:30 pm. No preaching service during ab- '• rence of the pastor, who is enjoying y a vacation. t o— - — First Unite dßrethren Church i Benj. F. Dotson, pastor. Sunday school —9:15. Divine worship—lo:3o. Christian Endeavor—6:3o. Evening worship—7:3o. * The evening service lias increased n numbers. We hope more of the congregation will plan to be in the avening services. The pastor will tpeak Sunday as follows: Morning subject; Divine Ownership of Possessions; evening subject; The Enduement of Power. The official Board will meet Monday evening in regular session at 7:30. "Forsake not the assembling of yourselves together as the manner of some is: and so much more as ye see the day approaching". Paul. 0 i The First Methodist Episcopal Church I The full program of services for this church wil be carried out Sunday July 5. Sunday Schol —9:30 tt.m. . Preaching Service —10:45 a.m. Topic-American Fundamentals. A I Patriotic Sermon accompanied by pat- |

triotic music. Our piety and patriotism should unite in making this a good service. Senior Epworth League Service 6:30 p.m. The Rev. D. T." Hower of lowa is visiting his many relatives and friends in Decatur and we hope to have him with us as the preacher of the Even Ing Sermon. Decatur Methodism should do itself proud on this occasion. The July Official Board Meeting wil be held Monday Night. Prayer Meeting, Wednesday Nnght. •—■ i - o First Evangelical Church Ralph W. Loose, Minister. The. Bible school will meet at 9:15 and the morning worship will follow at 10:15. The E. L. C. E. will meet at 6:45 with Gordon Teeters, leader. The subject is, "What Makes A Nation Great?” Evening service at 7:30. The public is cordially invited to worship with this church. The Evangelical Brotherhood will meet in monthly session on Monday evening. The prayer meeting will meet on Wednesday evening. Thursday evening the Sunday School Worker’s Conference will meet at the church for its monthly meeting. o St. Marys Church First Mass, sermon and communion, 7 a. m. High Mass, 9:15 a,, tn. Benediction immediately after high mass Prayer hour, Friday evening. 7:30. Rev. J. A. Seimetz, pastor o What Evolution Is And What It Is Not By J. W. T. Mason. (Written for United Press) Evolution does not teach that man is descended from monkeys. Man represents one direction evolution has taken, and monkeys represent another direction Evolution neither affirms nor denies the divinity of Christ. Evolution deals with bodily forms and organs. It does not pronounce doctrines about spirit. Evolution does not contradict the Ten Commandments. On the contrary, whosoever obeys the Ten Commandements is far more likely to por-

Half Sold! Yet the Season Has Hardly Begun— More Building than in any other Lake St Marys Shore Colony. Why? VJ Because 1 ' “Villa Nova Offers More” in Investment Possibilities and the pursuit of Summer Recreation. If You Are Going to Drive Out in the Country Over the Fourth —Take the Eastward “Trail to r<< • ? "’x-k. «f At I A | ‘/Tke Ideal Summer Jm’/wJ' wjpf LAKE ST. MARYS’ APPEALING NORTH SHORE COLONY There is Much to See—Enjoy—Learn—and Profit By.

gress further In evolution than those who do not. Evolution does not deny the existence of God. Evolution has no theory explaining the origin of existence. People who believe in God, the spirit, can also believe the evolution of living forms of matter without contradicting themselves. Evolution is a method whereby the past passes on its attainments to the present so that life can learn by experience and can safeguard progress. It was once believed the earth was flat. Many men of that time believed to deny this and to teach the earth was round was to deny the existence of God. It was once believed the sun went round the earth. Many men of that time, as self-appointed censors of God, believed to deny this and to teach the earth went round the sun was to deny the existence of God. If the reactionaries of those times bad had their way, as the opponents of evolution now seek to suppress the spread of scientific knowledge, mankind would still believe the earth was flat and the sun w’ent round the earth. o BIRTH Mr. and Mrs. Ford Tinkham, of Bronson, Michigan, are the proud parents of a nine-pound girl baby born. June 25 at the home of Mrs. Tinkham's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Clancy. This is the second child and daughter in the family and has been named Patsy Ruth. The mother before her marriage was Miss opal Clancy. Both Mr. and Mrs. Tinkham were former residents of this city. o — Off For ,a Week’s Vacation Dr. J. Q. Neptune and son Bob will leave early tomorrow morning on a motor trip to Fish lake near Marselles, Michigan, where they will tent for a week and enjoy the splendid fishing of that famous place. It is one of the best fishing spots in America and the doctor and Bob have planned to enjoy it to the limit. They have the tent ready in every detail, including door screen and every thing inside to make camping convenient. o Office Closed a Week Dr. J. Q. Neptune’s dental office will be closed until Friday of next week, while he is absent on a vacation. Customers please take notice 157 31 x

Mother Denies That Her Daughter Ran Away Mrs. William Wheeler, of this city, called at this office this morning ana denied that her daughter ran away from home, last Sunday. She was gone with Miss Mabel Stetzel, of Monmouth, but her mother knew where she was and was not alarmed. Her age was given as fifteen years and her mother said she was sixteen Miss Wheeler and her girl companion were at the home of the former’s uncle near Ft. Wayne and the parents of Stetzel girl did not know of her whereabouts, until she was located by Sheriff Baker yesterday. o McClintock Will Case Postponed Until July 9 Chicago, July 3.—(United Press.)— William D. Shepherd’s fight to uphold the will of Billy McClintock and thus come into his $1,000,000 inheritance was postponed today until July 9. Nine of Billy’s cousins are contesting the will on the ground that Shepherd used "undue influence" in having Bdly sign the will. o s_s_s_-WANT ADS EARN—s—s $ —o Give the family a treat. Eat Dinner .July 4 and Sunday at the Peoples Restaurant. We also carry a complete line of Fresh Baked goods daily. Try us. Peoples Restaurant. o — NICE SLEEPING ROOMS, CIS North 2nd, phone 337. 15713

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