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U.B. CHURCH PLANS SPECIAL SERVICES Fitting Observance Os Easter Arranged For Services On Sunday The jocal United Brethren church will observe Easter in a most fitting way. An especially prepared Easter Service, entitled “Victory Dawn,” will be featured by the choir and others, at the evening services which will begin at 7:30 o'clock Sunday evening. Services will be held at S o’clock in the morning and this will prove helpful to a'.J wli owill attend. This 8 o'clock service in previous years has been unique and helpful. The other services will be held at the regular hours, but the music of the Sunday scho'ol will be in keeping with the day. The pastor will officiate at the Ordinance of Holy Baptism for children and adults at the close of the Lesson study period of the Bible school at 10:15 o'clock. Special music has been prepared for the morning worship service and the pastor will bring a brief Easter message, a record attendance is expected in the Sunday school classes. Members will be received into church membership at the close of the morning sermon. The pastor has the program planned for all the morning services to be concluded by 11:30 o'clock. oRURAL CHURCHES Antioch Church William Hygema, Pastor Sunday Schdol 9:30 Easter Thought 10:30 Young Peoples Band 7:30 Eveninb Message 8:00 After serving this charge part time and full time five years and a halt the recent conference have seen fit to move us to Potsdam, Ohio. We expect •o make this change the first of the week. We wish to express a note of thanks for the sweet cooperation of all, inside and outside of the Church. — o Bobo M. E. Church • The Rev. H. E. Forbes will be in she Pulpit at the Bobo M. E. church, at 10:3o o’clock Sunday morning. —— o U. B. In Christ, Decatur Circuit Chas, Weyer, Pastor. Pleasant Grove Sabbath School ./* 9:30 •Clyde Harden Superintendent) Class Meeting 10:30 (Leader, J. C. Harkless.) Quarterly Conference, April 14 at 2:00 Victory Sabbath School 9:30

(H. E. Baxter, Superintendent) 1 Class Service 10:00 (Leader, Gregg Knittie. Bobo Sabbath School 9:15 (Albert Chronister, Superintendent) Psayer Service 10t30 (W. 11. Hilton, Class Leader) U. B. C: E. Service 6:45 (Hazel Chronister, President) Preaching by Pastor 7:45 Winchester Sabbath School ' 9:30 (Superintendent, Merl Essex) Class Meeting 10:30 (Class leader, Mary J Smith) The people of all communities above mentioned are cordialy invited to all services and the membership urged to be present and don’t forget quarterly conference at Pleasant Grove April the 14 and 15. Let all who pray, pray fcr the success of all services. CHOIR TOHU EASTER CANTATA The Zion Reformed church choir has tor many years, observed Easter night by the .rendition of an appropriate Easter cantata. The choir will again render a cantata Sunday night, entitled, “Joyous Pells of Easter.” The choir is directed by Mr. Leo Kirsch, with Mrs. Edgar Gerber as pianist. Lovers of music will enjoy this program. Printed programs of the text will he given to the audience so that the story in song may be followed out. The services will begin at 7:30 o’clock. A f?*ee will offering will be lifted. The public is cordially invited to enjoy this service. The program is as follows: “Now is Christ Risen from the Dead —Chorus Choir "Into the Woods My Master Went” Baritone Solo—Leo Kirsch » "Christ, the Lord is Risen Today,” Soprano and Tenor Duet—Miss Eleanor Reppert and Leo Kirsch “Beneath the Cross of Jesus" — •Quartet—Mrs. B. Shroyer, Mrs. D. Goldner, Leo Kirsch atyi Rev. Fledderjohann. “The Master Sleeps”—Choir, Soprona Solo—Mrs. B. Shroyer “In the End of the Sabbath”—Soprano Solo —Mrs. B. Shroyer. “A Seng of the Bells”—Chorus Choir. “Ring, Happy Bells” — Women’s Chorus "Alleluia! He is Risen”—Choir, Contralto Solo- Mrs. D. Goldner "Christ, the Lord is Rison Today” —Men's Chorus. . “The Song of Triumph”—Double Chorus, Soprano Solo, Tenor Solo — Miss Eleanor Reppert, Leo Kirsch. “Jesus Reigns"—Chorus Choir. Senator T. A. Gottschalk and family of Borne stopped here a few minutes at noon today on their way to Fort Wayne.

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CATHOLICS PLAN EASTER SERVICES Services Commemorating Christ’s Resurrection Arranged For Sunday Emerging from the sorrow of Gcod Friday and the state of mourning, which the church and the faithful observed yesterday, commemorating the Passion and death of Jesus on the Cross, the St. Marys Catholic church will gloriously celebrate the joyful feast of Easter, celebrating Christ’s resurrection from the tomb, at all services tomorrow. “Christ, the Lord has risen” and the joy accompanying the fulfillment of His prophesies will be fittingly celebrated in the masses Sunday. The Easter high mass will be held at 5 o'clock. It will be a solemn high mass with the Rev. Joseph A. Hession, acting pastor, celebrant; the Rev. Father William Collins, deacon; the Rev. Father John Felthaus, sub-deacon. Holy Communion will be distributed dming this mass. The second mass will be held at 7:30 o'clock. Holy Communion will again be distributed during this mass and as has been the custom the entire congregation will receive Holy Communion on Easter. The third mass will be at 9:45 o’clock. It will be a high mass with sermon. Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament will be held following this mass. Replacing the tomb under the side altar, in which lies an image of the crucified Jesus, will be a statue of the risen Christ, signifying that He has risen. Yesterday at the Good Friday services and during the Three Hours hundreds of the faithful knelt before the cross of Jesus, meditated on 'the passion and death of Jesus and prayed. The Three Hours were attended by approximately 1000 people yesterday. Holy Saturday Service In many parts of the service of Holy Saturday the word “night" is used showing that part of the office and mass was formerly said in the night, that is late Saturday night and early Sunday morning. The term still kept in the litergy shown how the people watched all through the night in the church sa as to join with the angels chofus of Heaven with alleluias and hymns of triumph at the very moment of the anniversary of Christ's rising from the dead. The Holy Saturday Mass is therefore the early Easter Mass anticipated. On this day, all the lights and fires being put out, fire is struck anew from a flint and blessed. This new fire, coming as a spark from a rock of the earth as Christ came from the rockhewn tomb, j epresents Christ rising f: cm the dead to kindle in our hearts the new spiritual fire of His love; the old profane fires of our earthly possions being first extinguished in us by His victory over sin. It is a reminder to our obligation of walking in the

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newness cf a spiritual heavenly life being now risen with Christ by His Grace. The large ornamented Paschal candle is uls oblessed on Holy Saturday. It too is an illustrious emblem of Christ rising from the dead, the light of the world. It announces the joy and glory of His resurrection. Five grains of incense are blessed and fixed in the paschal candle in the form of a cross. These symbolize His five precious wounds and the embalming of His body with spices. The triple candle arising from one stock is blessed. It signifies the Trinity of Persons in One God or the light of the Truine God shining to the world through Christ. The deacon sings “Lumen Cristi”, “The Light of Christ” as he lights each of the three candles of the rod. The fire used to light the paschal and the triple candles comes from the new fire. In all parish churches the baptismal font is blessed. Baptism is slemnly administered, if any be present to receive that Sacrament. Catechumens were formerly held until this time for baptism after completeing their instructions but now the genera practice is to baptize them immediately after they cmplet their instructing. After the litany and prophesies concerning nr Lord’s passion, death and resurrection are read the Mass of Christ's resurrection filled with alleluias inviting us to spiritual joy and praise is said. TO HOLD SPECIAL EASTER SERVICES Evangelical Church to Hold Appropriate Services Here Sunday Special Easter services will be held at the Evangelical church, in Decatur Sunday. In the morning, the Primary Dei artraent will render a special exercise, and the choir wil render special Easter music. There wil be baptism of children and the reception of members into the Church. A brief message on the Resurrection will be brought by the pastor. This service will open at 10:15 o’clock. In the evening, at 7:30 o'clock, all faster pageant will be given by the young people. Following is the program : Song by Congregation Scripture Reading Prayer Announcements and Offering Sonk by Congregation * Pageant “A Message of Hope” Characters: Christian —Geraldine Andrews Despair—Huth Hammond. Indifference—Mary A. Spahr Hope—Mary Engle Service —Violet Squire. Benediction.

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Baptist Bulletin O. E. Miller, Pastor. , — — ,« —« Tomorrow, Easter! The most significant day in the all church year. What will it mean to yon, oh reader? “For.me to live is Christ,”. "Christ liveth in me." Our Bible school meets promptly at 9:30. Mr. Bell wilii lead in the program with teachers for all classes. Morning hour of worship at 10:30 with sermon. “Meaning of the Resurrection." There will be special music in the morning hour. B. Y. P. U. at 6:30, Ruth Whines, leader. In the evening hour a special service, an illustrated message with pictures from the life and work of our Lord, an illustrated song, “Jesus shaE reign.” There will be asublime illustration of the resurrection as the ordinance of baptism will be administered. The spirit of Easter will crown the day in all the services. You are welcome. o ■ Zion Evangelical Lutheran Paul W. Schultz, Pastor. Divine services, German, 9:30 a. m. Divine services, English, 10:30 .a.m. | Sunday School, 9:30 a .m. Holy communion during English service. Confession at 10:15 a. m. School board meeting Tuesday, 8 p. m. Ventry meeting Friday, S p. m. _ -o Zion Reformed Church Corner Third and Jackson Sts. A. R. Fledderjohann, Pastor The Easter services at this church will open with a Sunrise service at 6:30 o'clock in charge of Prof. M. F. Worth man. The following program will be rendered : Easter songs and prayer. Discussion of “Immortality." Reading—“ Easter Tidings” Mrs. A. It. Fledderjohann Vocal Solo Mis sEleanor Reppert Questions: I—What1 —What shall we be like after the Resurrection? Leo Kirsch 2 — Why should we be glad on Easter Mornin? Mrs. Ralph Yager 3 — Why should we not fear death? F. L. Litterer. 4— How may we make .every morning as glad as Easter morning? C. Cable5 — What does the beautiful sunrise teach us? Della Sellemeyer Daily Readings. Saxaphone Trio Mrs. G. Squier, Lillian Worthman, Violet Squier. Sunday school at 9:15. Lesson, “The Resurrection." We should have a record crowd. Morning worship services at 10:30 o'clock. Sermon subject, “Daybreak." Holy Communion will be celebrated at this service. You should give this service your due consideration. There wil Ibe no C. E. Meetings. Easter cantata at 7:30 p. m. o’clock, “Joyous Bells of Easter” by the church choir. A cordial invitation is extended to all. Pledse remember the special offerings at both morning and evening services. • The choir will have a final rehearsal at 7 o’clock tonight. The juniors wi l not practice tonight. Extending a glad Easter-tide to all members and friends of the church. o Christian Church Harry w. Thompson, Pastor Dr. Burt Mangold, Bible School Supt. Special Easter Program Beginning at 9:30 A. M. Violin Solo—Adam Kunowich. Song “A Glad New Day,"—Choir. Prayer — Pastor. Reading—“ The Resurrection” Josephine Anderson. Song “Hosanna," Choir. Reading, “Greetings,” — Katherine King. Reading, “My Easter Plant,” Helen Jean Kohls. Song, " The New Song’—Choir. Reading, “Oh What A Wonderful Story,” —Herbert Banning. Reading. “Master Chimes Mary Ogg Song, "Sweet Bells of Easter.” Choir Reading, “The Risen Lord” Margaret Staley. ißeading, “Sing Praises,” Lucile Ogg

Song "Day-Break Song” Choir Reading “Easter Morning"— Dick Teeter. Reading, “Springtime Melody” Katherine Kohls Song “The Message of Spring,” Choir. Reading “There's a Promise.” Six Children. Communion Hymn, Congregation. Communion. Soprano Solo, Isohel Cloud. Address, Pastor. Invitation Hymn, Congregati: n. Benediction, Pastor. Song. “Sunrise In The Heart," Choir Christian Endeavor at 6:15 P. M. Evening servees at 7 pin. We extend a cordial invitation to all who may wish to worship with us. 0 _—_— First Evangelical Church Ra'ph W. Loose, Minister. Easter will be observed with appropriate services aj day. The Bible school meets at 9:15, the orchestra preceding with an overture. The worship service at 10:15. Special music, baptism of children, and reception of members. The E. L. C. E. meets at 6:45 with Dorothy Johnson, leader. Subject: "Why We Believe in Immortality.” A special program with an Easter jageant by the young people at 7:30. All are cordially invited to tile services of the day. Monday evening at 7:30 the graduating exercises of the Community Training School wi'l be held at the Presbyterian church. The E. L. C. E. moots Tuesday evening for the monthly business and social* meeting. The mid-wc ek service for prayer and ptaise on Wednesday at 7:15. At 8 o'clock there will be the election of five trustees for the church. All members of legal age are entitled to vote. 0 — Methodist Church The Methodist church of this city is looking forward to Easter with anticipation. The day up to the Vesper hour is filled with hours of joy and happiness for the worshiper. There will be a “Sunrise Service" conducted for and by the young people of the Epworth leagues. These groups cordially invite all the older members of the church to attend as well as friends. The service will be in charge of the Junior, Intermediate High School and Senior leagues. A fu’l program has been prepared, a 1 appropriate for the Easter Dawn Service. The morning communion service will be observed at 8:00 a. m. This is a service in which the “Lord's Supper” will be celebrated, there being no other element introduced into the hour. The whole church is invited to this Holy sacrament. The morning hour of worship will be one of music appropriate to the Easter occasion. The entire service will be introduced by music and the remaining moments givent o reception of members and baptism of children. Time 10:45. There will be no Junior church service in the morning at 10:45 as this meeting wil? be taken care of in the Easter Dawn Service. There is to be no league services in the afternoon and evening, these all taking place in the early morning meeting. The Easter day will be closed with the Vesper hour at 5:00 p. m. This service will also be a departure somewhat. The program will be as follows: The announcements and offering: twenty minutes in meditation with the organ, Mrs Hanbold presiding. A pageant, "The Chalange of the Cross”, given by several young people, assisted in the music by the choir. Benediction. United Brethren Church Cecil R. Smith Minister A Joyous Easter to all will be the aim in all the services at the United Brethren Church tomorrow. The, Witness Service will begin at 8 o’clock A. M. and we are expecting a goodly number present for this service. May there be many who can with those of the first Easter say “We have

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w * <** f I - Z r' ‘ seen the Lord”. 9:15 The Bible School will convene with splendid lessons in its classes. | The folowing program wil be given t> - I morrow beginning at 9:15 with O. I’. Mills the Superintendent in charge. Coronation—Congregation Devotions —Hubert Gilpin. Hymn—‘'He Arose” Congregation. Lessen Discussion Reassembling. Carol—Primary Department. Ordinance of Baptism. Worship in Offerings Selection "Hail Easter Day" Choir. Chorus —'Lord of Light and Life” Choir. Responsive Readings—Prayer, Gloria Patri. Anthem—“ Where Have Ye Laid Him” Choir Sermon —Rev Cecil R. Smith. Decision for Christ and The Church. Hymn “Morn of Glory". In the evening there has been prepared a special program of music with praises to the Risen Lord. The general theme being “Victory J.‘awn”. This service will begin at 7:30 o'clock and the public is invited. The order of the service will be us follows. Pano Prelude —Mrs Flossie Hitchcock. Choruses —Ccme With Gladness” and “Wonderous Tidings” Choir Devotions. Unison Carol “We Would Love Him” Choir. Violin Solo—Mrs. Deitch. Anthem. “He Reigns Today” Choir Trio “Easter Day” Jackson Children Choruses “He Has Won His Way” “Hear Ye The Story” Choir Violin Solo Selected — Mr. Kunowich. Duet and Chorus "Midnight Stars” Choir kDuet "The Hill Lone and Gray”. Mis Hebbel, and Mrs. Hill Worship in Offering Services. Tym—Crown Him With Many Crowns Choir. , Benediction. Media/ions, Postlude. An opportunity will be given in the morning servees for those who desire to unite with the church. Every Christian in Decatur should have a church home in one of our churches. Put your membership in some church tomorrow if you really want to help to forward the Kingdom of the Risen Christ. The Christian Endeavors will meet in their different societies at 6:30 o'lock. A welcome to all services. o Presbyterian Harry H. Ferntheil, Pastor In the end of the Sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulere. He is nit here: for he is risen as he said. Go quickly and tell His disciples that he s tise nlTom the dead. On Easter Sunday morning the Christian Endeavor Society cf the Presbyterian church will enjoy a Sun Rise meeting at 6:00 o'clock. Miss Dessolee Chester is the leader, breakfast will be served at the church. Evry Endavorer is expected to be present and bl ing a guest. The Juniors will meet at 9:00 for a praise service at the church. Mrs. Lower and Mrs. Horton are the Leaders. Sunday School at 9:30 Mr. C. D. Teeple is the superintendent. The subject fcr many of the classes will be the resurrection story. A special Easter offering for foreign Missions will be taken. (ome and share with us your joy in a risen Lord. Morning Worship at 10:30 Children’s Story “The Tinker’s Willow’. Wcrship Sermon —“The Christian Hope.’ There will be the baptism of children at the morning service. Evening service at 7:30. Sermon subject “Christ our Mediator." The choir has arranged several special musical numbers for the services on Easter, both morning and evening. You are invited to come and join with us an dshare the joy of Eister day. o Get the Habit—Trade at Home, It Payji