Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 24, Number 80, Decatur, Adams County, 3 April 1926 — Page 3

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■ Baptist Bulletin |B Hally tomorrow! In all the ML;-.... of the <h.v there will !»<■ the M .pir.t (..-ginning in the Sunday IK’hoolul !•:"•"■ I '” 1 hy Mr - ” PIL ThP a: . Ittfh but not too high to reached- ■ Morning w-.r-hip a' l": 30 tn kccp--88,-.'. with tit" s ’’ iril - I!rot, "‘ r SM. l ~.,r<l Itniniby. <-n<‘ of our boys of ■ lh .. ir - b pr.-uHng for the ministry. BB,"' 'wl th- ThP kor,l s S ” p ’ ■ win >„ Jt-a rved in this morning awMi>ir.ur B Sunshine It. V. I’. V- will meet at Edith Johnson, leader. B‘ The boys and girls are responding BB t „ (tinir "»:t organization in a splenB di4 wax- . . ■I 1( I. at Dm Miller, leader. IB vplt-rnlitl program is being prepared. B Evening «TVice. always a climax of Bthe ikty. 7:3 °- H° ward Brumley. B till bring th- message. Don LammiBunn, also a student in the Moody BHBible Institute, will have a part in ■.tbo servlfp - |B Weilnesilay evening will be the anBnual business meeting of the church ■ and election of officers for the new ■ year, beginning May first. ■ Mark the change of time for the B evening services for the next several ■ months. ■ All who tare to. are invited to bring ■ a memorial or plant for decorating ■ the place of worship for the day. 9 Bring the flower in memory of some 9 friend or loved one. Leave the me- ■ Borial during the day, then take h-jme 9 to enjoy or present to some sick or 9 shut in, or take to the hospital. Bring 9 the flowers tor Easter D«y. Bi If you have no other [dace to wor- ■ ship, you are cordially invited to the ■ Huie hrick church with a big welB cotte. ■ 0. E. Miller, Pastor. B 0 B Zion Reformed Church ■ Cor. Third and Jacksrtn’ Sts. A. R. Eledderjohann, Pastor. The Lenten season will reach its climax in the festive Easter services tomorrow. Easter is a day of inspiration and new life and seldom do so many people find their way into the temples of worship as on that day. He will be looking for you. The services in this church will begin with a Sunrise service at 6:30 a. m. by the C. E. society. Speaking and musical numbers. Sunday school at 9:15 with all pupils in their places. Morning worship service at 10:30 o’clock together with the celebration of the Holy Communion. Sermon subject, "Jesus Lives.” The choir will sing, ”1 Know That My Redeemer Lives," and a mixed quartet will render, “Christ Arose." A ladies' chorus will sing "The Angel’s Song.” You are invited to worship and commune. In the evening at 7:30 o’clock the choir will render an Easter cantata, entitled, "Redemption’s Song,” You are cordially invited. The offering in Sunday school and niorning service will be for missions, to be applied on our classical benevolent budget. Easter is also a day of giving. The offering at our evening service will be for the benefit of choir material. The members of the choir are requested to meet for a last rehearsal tonight at 7 o’clock. Extending to all members and friends a Blessed Easter-tide. Methodist Episcopal Church Somerville Light, Pastor. The services of this church will Partake of the Spirit of the joyous Easter Time. Every member and friend of the church should be in attendance throughout the day. With these services we close the work of the present Conference Year, which has been °ne of blessing and good success. Sunday school at 9:30. Surely we vught to reach the Four Hundred Mark. Junior and Senior League servk 'es at 2 and 6:30 o’clock. At 10:45, the pastor in charge, Membership Hour will be observed. At this tane Holy Baptism will be administered. a class of preparatory members will be received into full membership and others who may desire to unite by Certificate and Confession of Faith will be received. Following this period, under the direction °f Mr. W. F. Beery, a pageant, en’itled, “The Dawn of Gladness,” a beautiful story told by the flowers and rain drops, will be presented by the children. The entire membership

of both the church anti Sunday school should be in this service. At 3:30 in the afternoon, under tindirection of Mrs. Tyndall, director of the choir of this church, an Easter cantata, entitled "Hosanna.’ by Nolte, ' will be presented. This Is a wonderful cantata. The house should be crowd- ’ ed. Let us see that is is and thereby show our appreciation of the fine work of both director and chair. - At 7:30, the Junior choir directed by ' Mr. Beery, will present a cantata en- : titled, "Light from the Tomb.” by Wilson. We are sure this choir of young • people will sing to the delight of all who hear them. ’ At 8:15, the marvelous pageant en- ’ titled, "The Triumph of Love," will be given by exceptionally good tai- • ent, as the closing feature of the rich • progra mos the day. Let us honor our ’ risen Lord in all of these services of • the glad Easter Day. ■ o , First Evangelical Church Ralph W. Loose, Minister. i 9:15, Bible school. J. O. Tricker. • superintendent. 10:15, the morning worship hour. In , connection with this service there will I be the reception of members into the church and the baptism of infants and : small children. : The Junior League will meet at 2:30 p m. and the Intermediate and Sen- , ior Leagues will meet at 6:45. The . evening evangelistic service will be- . gin at 7:30. Please note the evening ■ services have changed from 7:00 to : 7:30. On Tuesday evening, the Mens’ . Brotherhood will meet at the church , for the regular monthly meeting. The mid-week preaching amt prayer service on Wednesday evening at 7:30. The Ladies Aid will meet at 2:00 p. m., at the church on Thursday. Thursday evening at 7:30, the Sunday school board will meet. There are only three weeks more in this Conference Year, which also marks the end of the financial year. Let every member seek to close up the year with pledges paid in full. The Forward Movement pledges should be paid to the pastor as quickly as possible. o— Zion Lutheran Church Cor. Monroe and Eleventh Sts. Paul W. Schultz. Pastor. German Easter service. 9:30 a. m. English Easter service, 10:30 a. m. Confessional service for communicants, 9 a. tn. You are welcome. o Church of God Sunday school at 9:30 a. m. John Chilcote, superintendent. General service at 10:30 a. m, Message by the pastor. Subject will be, “The Living Christ.” Text, Heb. 7:25. The Easter program will begin at 7 o'clock. This Easter day, the Christian world stands triumphant at the opened tomb of Jesus of Nazareth and carlos its song of hope and cheer. The public is cordially invited to meet with us to honor and glorify a risen Saviour. E. A. Ball, Pastor. —o ~ Christian Church Harry W. Thompson, Pastor Dr. Burt Mangold, Bible School superintendent. Bible School opens at 9:30 a. m. Communion and sermon at 10:30 a. in. The choir under the direction of Miss Josephine Anderson will give a fine' program of Easter music at the morning service. We are especially anxious to have every member of the church to attend worship tomorrow. Evening service at 7 P- m. Subject of evening sermon, "Did Jesus Pay It All?" / You are welcome to attend the service of this church. Come. —o— —— Presbyterian Church B. N. Covert, Pastor. Easter Sunday is the greatest festal occasion of the church year. It marks not only the triumph of Jpsus over the grave but the assurance of immortality for us all. For greatful praise, renewed character, not new clothes will be the proper medium. It is hoped that all worshippers will enter into the services with this spirit. The opening service will be a bun-

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT, SATURDAY, APRIL 3, 1926.

rise prayer meeting in charge of the Christian Endeavor Society. This will begin at 6 o'clock. Mrs. B. N. Covert will be the leader. At 9:iio a. m. the Children’s department will meet for Instruction and expression under the leadership of Mrs. W. A. Lower At 9:30 a. m. the Sunday School will convene. Morning worship at 10:30 a. m. Children's Story and sermon by the pastor on, “The Fact of Immortality.” The last service will be held and the climax of the Easter season will be reached at the vesper hour when the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper will be administered at 5 o’clock. This service is obligatory to all members. On Wednesday evening, April 7th the annual congregational meeting will be held at 7:30 p. m. The election of an elder, a trustee anti three deacons will bo important matters of business to bes transacted. Concise, snappy reports will be given by representatives of the various departments of the church. Every member of the church has a vote in this meet- ■ ing. The lonely, the discouraged and the stranger in our city are especially invited to the services of our church. I o St. Mary’s Catholic Church i Anticipating the joyful feast of Easter throughout the Lenten season and especially during Holy Week, Easter Sunday will be most appropriately observed in St. Mary’s Catholic church ' tomorrow. Solemn and impressive services will be held at the masses and the joy of proclaiming anew the Resurrection of the crucified Christ will be marked on every hand. The side altar which has contained a tomb with an image of the crucified Savior 1 will be re-decorarted and on it will stand a statue of ’the Risen Christ. The services o.n Easter Sunday are filled with more religions meaning than on anly Holy day throughout 1 the year and the Catholic church, by preparing during the Lenten season, brings to a climax the jay in the hearts of the faithful on Easter Sunday. As has been the custom, the congregation will receive Holy Communion at either the 5 o’clock high mass or at the 7:30 o'clock mass. The third high mass will be held at 9:45 o'clock. There will not be any services in the afternoon. The sanctuary and altars which have been bare and stripped of all decorations since Thursday, will be beautifully decorated with spring flowers, candles and vigil lights and on every hand the joy of Easter and the fulfilling of Christ's prophecies will be fittingly observed. Good Friday, on which day the church commemorates the passion and death of Christ was observed in a very solemn way and hundreds of the faithful visited the church throughout the day, making the way of the Cross, in veneration before the Cross and in prayer. _ o- 1 United Brethren Church Cecil R. Smith. Minister. Praise Service and Love Feast will begin at 8 o’clock Easter morning. Let our voices all say “We have seen the Lord.” Following the praise service the pastor will officiate at the Ordinance of Baptism to all who desire. Parents are urged to present their children for this holy service. The Bible School will follow' at 9:15 with opening execise of worship in the main auditorium for the entire school. The pastor will bring a brief message at the close of the lesson study period. Opportunity will be given for those desiring to unite with the church. The services will closo at 11:20. The evening services will begin with the Christian Endeavor at 6:00 o'clock and the special Easter program of music, songs, pageant, recitations to be given by the Sunday school will be given at 7 o'clock. Easter services will be fitting to the day at all the services. We urge and welcome you to come and want to see a goodly number at the 8 o’clock service. The program for the services of the day is as follows: Morning, 8 o’clock Praise, Prayer, Lovefeast—Theme, “We have seen the Lord.” 9:oo—Ordinance of Baptism for children and others. 9:15 —Sunday School HourAssembly class periods. 10:25—Easter worship services. Opening hymn —"Hail Easter Light. Devotions. Anthem—“ Put Your Trust in

the Lord.” Duet —"The Galilean Conquerors." Solo "Wherefore Linger Ye?" Anthem "Follow Him" Sermonetto Pastor Anthem "The Lord is Risen" Evening Program 6:oo—Christian Endeavor. 7:oo—Easter program as follows: Opening Chorus . Choir Responsive Reading John 20:19-31 Prayer. Anthem “Bells of His Garden" Reading Wilma Case Reading Eldora Baker Solo. Reba Peterson R-citaiion Catherine Hill Choi us "Sweet Is the Song" Recitation ... Marcella Williams Solo Pauline Hak« y Recitation Claris Jackson Recitation ... Richard Jackson Anthem — “How Sweet the Easter Story” Hymn "The Light an <lthe Word” Easter Pageapt. Offering. Anthem.. "Stars Above His Garden" Benediction. CHURCHES GAIN ' MANY MEMBERS All Creeds Show Total Increase Os More Than 800,000 Members This Year Quite appropriately at Easter time, the fesitval by common consent set apart for the reception of new members, come the churches bringing an ample harvest of sheaves. First repairing all losses by death, expulsion, withdrawal, etc., these gains show an increase of more than 800,000, the largest for several years. A glance at the analysis herewith presented indicates that it is from the 'largest and best organized bodies, such as Baptists, Lutherans, Presbyterians, Methodists, Episcopalians, Congregationalists, Disciples of Christ, Roman Catholics and others, that the i largest additions come. This is as might be expected, for they have the largest and best equipment—churches, ! chapels, parish houses, manses; ministers, teachers, deaconesses and workers of all kinds; organs, organ■ists, choirs, choruses, large and wellordered Sunday schools to train the little folk, and young peoples’ leagues 'to initiate new workers. The controversies of the year touching upon creeds, Biblical interpretation and even some of the foundations of the faith, seem not greatly to have affected the church’s evangelistic power which is larger, not smaller, than in the past few years. The excitement is plainly subsiding and the controversy leaves the churches bit little disturbed. For the sake of convenience of survey of the results of the year, lists are appended by which it may readily be seen how the gains of 1925 are disturbed. First comes the groups of the same name, an evidence of the exercise of centuries of the freedom of division. They are arranged in numerical order and not by dates oi origin or form of organization: N umber of Gaine iu Group* coin in uni cun I* 1035 or member* 1. Catholic Western, 3 bodies 16,156,914 203,990 2. Methodist, 1.-, bodies ... 8.920,190 220,183 3. Baptist, II bodies 8.397,914 101,390 4. Presbyterians, 11 bodies . 2,561,986 61,520 5. Lutheran, 17 bodies 2.546.127 42,485 Christ, 2 bodies 1,759.399 90,493 7. Eastern, Oothodox, 9 bodies 729,630 2,980 8. Latter-Day Saints, 2 bodies 628,160 1,416 9. Reformed, 3 bodies ;»R»,957 8,319 10. United Brethren in Christ, 2 bodies 41 1,956 6,853 11. Brethren (Durtkards), 4 bodies 150,160 6,273 12. Adventist, 5 bodies .... 149,092 4.926 13. FriendS 4 bodies 115,528 decrease 541) 14. Mennonites, 12 bodies 85,639 15. Scandinavian Evangelical 4 2,758 — 16. Moravian, 2 bodies 27.804 1,002 17. Pentecostal. 3 bodies . 18,641 43,239,885 753.656 Attention is called to the fact that there is an actual increase in the number of churches of 166, in place of the actual decrease of twelve, returned in 1924, which was the first in our history. Losses of churches are not necessarily an indication of failing Christianity. They are due largely to

changes in populations in country places ami cities. The active church must follow the people. Moreover, the spirit of comity among demoninat ions merges in over-churched communities, and growing bodies consolidate wherever possible. The number of ministers shows an encouraging gain. As laborers in the vineyard fall or reach the limit of Useful service, younger men take their places and carry forward the work. The net gain in 1925 was 2,966. Since the beginning of 1920, the increase has been from 194,047 to 216.078. or 22.031 in six years, an average of 3.672 annually, which can not be reckoned as discouraging. As to finances, while not a few large i churches report a temporary decrease in missionary income, it must lie remembered that unusual efforts to enlarge the income following the war, und overmuch pressure, had its natural reaction in deficits, her and there. Annual reports of the United Stewardship Council show an income tor current expenses an dbenevolences tor two dozen or more of the larger denominations, aggregating over 22,000,(»00 members, being a gradual rising. The grand total for 1925 is $463,871,678—a1l voluntary contributions. This, too. Is far from discouraging. " ' ~ 0 EASTER SUNDAY TO BE OBSERVED HERE TOMORROW ICONTIJiUEn FROM PAGE ONE) er cities and towns have held steadfastly to the original meaning of the day. It is expected that the largest crowds of the year will attend the various Adams county churches tomorrow. Weather reports for this section of the state predict cold, but probably fair weather. ■ ■ —o Leroy Packard, of South Bend, will spend Sunday with friends in this city.

»■■■■w■■!■— ■ 1 ITIYIdfll I 111 II >WIC ■■■"■■■■•l* f1 \ \ / A y HK& e> 0 SAte we a nation of sjjenders, or buyers i THERE are persons, of course, who "throw their money to the winds.” There are "free spenders” and those - who "don’t know the value of a dollar.” Every community in America has at least a few wayward sons. But we cannot properly be called a nation of spenders. We are a nation of industrious, progressive folks, whose buying power is tremendous. And we certainly do exert that power. •j In this community, as elsewhere, we keep our money pretty C ■ much in circulation. But we are buying, not wastefully ; spending. We are investing in homes and their equipment, ; in clothing and food, in health and the comforts of life. The greatest aid to such wise use of money is the newspaper with its group of display advertisements. Folks who consistently read the ads—and follow their advice—are not inclined to waste their earnings. They readily learn the wisdom of exchanging their funds only for those things that bring them genuine happiness. (Q, t«i.o lh j , -

CONVENTION TO BE HELD HERE (CONTINUED FKOM PAGE ONE) also be dlspose-l of during the twoday session. Following Is the prgrtim for the <■ ,n---ferenm: Wednesday 10:1/0 A. M. Meeting of tin- Executive committee. 11:00 A. M. Devotional Service—"A Mind to Work" —Neb. 4:1-6 Mrs. Henry Pease, Goshen, Ind. Greetings Mrs. Ralph Yager Response Mrs. A. Beekitein, Hunitngton, Ind. Enrollment, Reception of New Societies. Appointment of Committees. Reading of Coniinilte«'s. Reading of Communications. Report of Executive Committee. Wednesday 1:30 P. M. Communion set vice conducted hy Rev. A. R. Fledderjohann Roll Call. Reading of Minutes. Annual Reports of Officers, Departmental Secretaries und De/'gates. - Vocal Solo „ . Mrs. B. Shroyer Election of Officers. Miscellaneous Business. Musical Reading Mrs. Ralp Yager Wednesday 6:00 P. M. Banquet—Church Dining Room. Wednesday 7:45 P. M. Prelude. Hymn. Devotions —"Rock on Which We Build" Matt. 7:24-29. Mrs. Henry f’ease, Goshen Violin Solo—“ Rock of Ages" Virginia Miller Vocal Duet Misses Emma & Lina Guth Address—" Girls Who Are Different" Mrs. Helen Baker. Returned missionary from Japan I.adies Quaret. Offering. Vocal Solo Miss Della Sellem/’yer Announcements. Hymn. Benediction. I’ostlmle. Closing. Thrusday 8:00 A. M. Meeting of newly elected Executive Committee. Thursday 9:00 A. M. Devotional Service — “Jesus Our Companion"—Luks 10:38-42. Mrs. Henry Pease, Goshen Roll Call. Reading of Minutes. Report of Committees. Vocal Solo Mrs. Dallas Goldner Recognition Service Mrs. Abraham Simmons. Bluffton I Reports of Local Presidents. Thursday 1:30 P. M, Devotions —"Jesus Our I ,'*ader" Psalm 53 Mrs. Henry Pease Reading of Minutes. Unfinished Business. W. M. S., Conference conducted by Mis. V. Eichenberger. Berne. Ind. G. M. G.. Conference conducted by M:s. Miles Bradford. Goshen.

Mission Hund Conference conducted by Mrs. C. W. H. Sauerwine, Berne, Ind. Consecration Service Mrs. f'liua. Nelreiter. Fort Wuyne. Adjournment. » Meeting of Execullvo Committee. . 0,... — — : COURT HOUSE = !,!■■■■ Marriage License* Chester Mclntosh, inspector, to Fraitcile Martin, both of Decatur, John Stauffer, employe at General Electric plant, to Pearl BmWley, both of Decatur. Real Estate Transfers Clyde W. Hendricks, etux to Emelins Stalter, lot 18 In Monroe, for $2,000. —o ♦ • Congress One Hundred Years Ago ♦ ♦ Senate Adopted join resolution to amend Constitution to prohibit any person from being elected to the presidency for more than two terms. Vote 32 to 7. House Debated question of Prsident’s power in planning to send ministers to conference of Nations at Panama. Considering proposed amendment to constitution to prevent election of President devolving upon congress. o FOR TOWNSHIP ASSESSOR Dully Ikniurrnt Please announce that I am a candidate for the Democratic nomination for assessor of Union township, sub- . ject to decision of the voters at the primary, Tuesday. May 4th. 80-6tx Palmer B. Dykeman. o FOR TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE Dully Demovrnl: — Please annunce that I am a candidate for the Democratic nomination for trustee of Washington township, subject to decision of voters at the pt imary, Tuesday, May 4th. Jim A. Hendricks. — o FOR TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE Dully Democrni Please announce that l am a candidate for the democratic nomination . for trustee of Washington township, subject to the decision of the voters at the primary, Tuesday. May 4. 1926. e.o.d 4ks-80 Louis Keller. f) FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER Dully Driiiovrut ■ Please announce that 1 am a candidate for the Democratic nomination tor county commissioner from the 1 First distiict, subject to the decision .■of the voters at the primary, Tuesday, May 4th. John G. Hoffman.