Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 34, Number 76, Decatur, Adams County, 28 March 1936 — Page 5

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A Feast, Not A Fast, Is The Bible’s Picture Os Religion An Oriental Banquet, Withe Pertinent Present Applications—Favored G uests “Regret,” So The Common Crowd Arc Brought In—Jesus Tells A Great Parable.

By WILLIAM T. ELLIS Some weeks after his death. I received an unilgued letter from Mr. Rudyard Kipliug. It had beeu dictated just before he was strfeken by his fatal attack, and Mrs. Ylpling ltd forwarded it to me. In the letter, Mr. Kipling spoke of his anticipations of Spring. Several years ago, ho and I made a rendezvous, should he again come to America, to have a typical Pennsylvania German dinner at a Lancaster County farmhouse. He knew the fame of thia cooking, and was eager to sample it. These pious Pennsylvania German folk fare better than most of the world's aristocracy, thanks to tho skill in cookery of the housewives. They have never confused asceticism with religion. They are a whole world removed from th.' cosception of Christianity which in the early centuries oi our era. sent thousands of men and women into the deserts and wilderness, to eke out a starved hermit existence, forgetting that Jesus portrayed the spiritual life as a feast, and not as a fast. Our Leeson today is that striking parable of Jesus, wherein He pictured the Gospel invitation as to a great dinner The story was told at a feast given by a Pharisee. Critics assailed the Master because He attended lavish dinners. They could not grasp His large views of life, and His kinship with the experiences of all sorts of ttersons. He. the carpenter, was at home at the banquet boards of the rich, as well as at the wedding feast of Cana No cenobite He. All the current attempts to make Jesus seem an exponent of classism are without support from the record. The Story Os A Dinner One of those smugly pious person. given to vague generalities, bad remarked. Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God." This was apparently a phrase of hypocritical self-satisfac-tion. The speaker was sure that he belonged among the chosen. Then the straigh t-speaking Teacher gave the man a jolt by telling a story which must have cat all who heard it to wondering. It was a story of a great supper, to which many guests had been invited. But, by exasive excus s, they * «*««««** * The Sunday School Lesson For April 5 is The Great Invitation.—Luke 14:15-24. »*»»»«« »# ♦ »»»»»»«•

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ideclined. Their excuses were threefold. but their real reason was that they did not care to attend. One had bought a piece of land, and must go look at it: as if the time to inspect a purchase were not before paying for It. Another l had to prove five new yoke of oxen which he had bought, an equal ly flimsy excuse. The third had married a wife as if that ever , kept an oriental man from a social engagement. These three excuses, of property, business and domestic , obligations, were all of a nature to ( be real affronts to the host. Guests Os God Every preparation had been ' made by the host, whom the story Implied was God, as the first ’ guests were the Chosen People. "All things are new ready," was 1 the word sent out. There is no failure of the Fathers feast. It is the guests who do not do their fiart. 1 Pondering this parable, one’s thoughts run out into the myster- ’ ions realm of the marvellous Prov- ’ idence of the Creator for the physical and spiritual needs of humanity Life was meant to be a spirt--1 tual feast for the guests of God. That man has so often spurned his • opportunities is mans own folly. • John Oxeham s familiar lines state • the case: I "To every man there openeth > Away and ways and away. And the high soul climbs the high way. And the low soul gropes the low. And in between, on the misty flat, The rest drift to and fro. i I But to every man there openeth . A high way and a low, i And every man decideth. The way his soul shall go." When, in the story, the invited guests spurned their opportunity. . the Host was angry. The Bible often picture* the indignation of God There is no warrant for the preva i lent notion that the Supreme Be ■ ing is an amorphous and gelatinous ■ Deity who may be flouted indefin itely. without consequences to the ; offender. What sort of God — or ■ mar. — would that be. without dig- • nity or self-resiiect? God is not so . portrayed in the Bible, either by i Moses or by Jesus. Those who flippantly rejected the invitation to the feast never tasted of its good 1 things. The Expanding Invitation This Host did not cancel His feast because the expected guests declined. He called His servant land interpreters of the parable usually cast Jesus lor this role)

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I out into the streets and lanes of the city to extend the invitation to the poor, and he maimed, and the halt, and the blind. So great was the capacity of the feast that there was yet room for more—a glimpse Into the comprehensiveness of the \ Divine provision. Since the streets and lanes of the city did not provide guests enough, the Servant was sent out Into the countryside, to the high ways and hedges, to "compel them to come in, that my house may be filled." Thus the invitation expand- i ed until it reached the uttermost i :—a picture of the missionary work ■of the kingdom That phrase. "Com-1 l>e| them," suggests that this is an appropriate occasion to rend Francis Thompson’s famous poem. "The Hound of Heaven." Thinking The Old Thoughts While news columns and forums of discussion are crowded with economic and political themes; while the sports and amusement pages 'overflow, there still abides a widier, deeper interest than all of them in the minds of men and women of all sorts and conditions. This Lesson brings it vividly to mind. ’’Man is an incurably relfgI ious animal." He may stray Into the stubble fields of materialism, but he is still heart-hungry for spiritual satisfactions. In the hours of release his mind turns to thoughts of God. Current events force us to the conclusion that only as the whole world turns to God, in loyal obedience, and gather in loving fellowship about the feast of life which He has spread, may we hope for an end of international strife and class warfare. SEVEN SENTENCE SERMONS it is impossible rightiy to govern the world without the Bible—Geo. Washington. • • * He who is convinced that there remains naught for him to do but to enjoy himself, is little more than an erect animal. Rabbi J. Leonard Levy. # • ♦ I glory in infirmity, That Christ's own power may rest on me: When I ni weak, then am I strong; Grace is my shield, and Christ my song.—Anon. * • * A gooseapiill is more dangerous than lion's < law.—Proverb. Wash you. make you clean; put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes.—lsa. 1:16, * * * A good thing to remember And a better thing to do. Is to work with the construction grang, And not the wrecking crew. ♦ * * True friendships are the most valuable of our earthly possessions, more precious than gold, more enduring than marble palaces, more important than fame.—Justice Lamar. o First U. B. Church 11. W. Franklin, pastor High School Day at Indiana Central college next Friday. April 3. Chapel program commences' at 10 o’clock Free dinner. Athletics and inspection of the college in the afternoon. From two to three thousand attend every year. A great day for young people all over the state. A great many high school classes with their principals attend in a body. We neqd more autos. Volunteer to take the young people. We will start from the church at 6 o'clock. We should be able to return by t> p. m. Revival meeting will close Sunday evening. The girl preacher, Miss Margaurite Myers, has acI complished much for the young people and the church. She has [future engagements up until next [November. Love offering will betaken both morning and evening [services Sunday. A great day is planned. Public invited. Sunday School. 9:15 a. m. Roy Mutnma, superintendent. 300 is the goal for attendance. Orchestra music. Morning service. 10:30 a. m. Vested choir and special music. Sermon by girl evangelist. Reception of members. Christian Endeavors, 6 p. m. Three of the Endeavorers will meet together in special program prepared by Mrs. Grace Hurst, the leader of the Adult G. E. Special music by Mcßride children and boys chorus of St. Pauls church and Chas. Toeplc will speak on the subject, "How Jesus gave Himself for us.” .o— First Baptist Church Homer J. Aspy, minister 9:30 a. m.— Bible School. ('. E. Bell, superintendent. 10:30 a. m.~ Junior Church. Mrs. Frank Young, superintendent. 10:30 a. m.— Morning worship. Special music. 6:00 p. m.—B. Y. I’. U. 7:00 p. m. —Evening service.

KHURCHESJ Zion Reformed Church Charles M. Prugh, Minikter Church School 9:15 a. tn. Charles Brod beck. Supt. i Morning TTorship 10:30 a. m. ■ Sermon: "The Ma»t e r* Weeps.’ Luke 19:41. x Special music. Those desiring to contribute to the Flood Relief [fund, may give their gifts to Mr. [David Adams. Young people's society 6:15 p. m. I Monday evening 7p. m. Official Board. Examination of Catechhlnens. I’arents and friends are invited. Wednesday evening. 7:30 Mid- - week Lenten service. Subject "The Cross and the Kingdom of God.” o Christian Church Sunday School, 9:15 a. nt. Communion service. 10:30 a. nt. Preaching. 10:45 a. m. Subject, "The Cross in Life.” by Rev. Kenneth Timmons of Fort Wayne. ' Next Sunday, April Ith, will be our quarterly meeting. Make your ' plans to stay for dinner. Reports will be made and other items of ; iinterest to the congregation. Ladies Aid meeting Thursday, 2 o’clock, at home of Mrs. Herb Kern. Mrs. Noah Mangold will be assisting hostess. —o - ■ Presbyterian Church II George <). Walton, minister I 9:30 a. in.—Sunday School. Roy ! Andress, superintendent. There 'will be installation of the new officers. 10:30 a. m. — Morning worship i Communion of the Lord’s Supper. 5:30 p m. - Young Peoples So- - ciety. The annual congregational meet- • ing will be held Wednesday evening at 7 o’clock II (, i Calvary Evangelical Church Sunday will be a big day at Calvary church. Revival meetings have been conducted each night during the week Sunday School. 9:30 a. m. i At 10:30 a. m. the Rev. M. W. r Sundermann will preach upon. "The I Spiritual Meaning of the Cross " Evening evangelistic service at ; 7:30 o’clock with sermon by Rev. i Sundermann. Ernest Foreman will 'conduct an old time song service, i interspursed with special music. —o— First Evangelical Church M W. Sundermann. minister ! Mr W Guy Brown, principal of ■the high school will speak at the imorning service at 10:15 o’clock (Upon. "The Church and the Under- ; I Privileged Child." . i The Sunday School will convene at 7.15 There will be classes in ■ i Bible study for all ages E. L. C E. at 6:45 p. tn. Topic. I "How Jesus Gave Himself for us ” Evening service. 7:30 o’clock, i with sermon by the Rev. Leroy

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With the first call for aid, the resources of the American Red Cross were thrown into the struggle •gainst misery as thousands were rendered helpless by the raging Hood waters. The many-sided ittack launched by the Red Cross against further misery—.erum to prevent epidemic, clothing and ' hoots for the volunteer workers already on the scene, transports to aid the fleeing flood victims,

I HEROES OF AMERICAN HISTORY Them an who CAPTURED UGHTNW/ ' v» Benjamin- ? FRANRLN rF»Uw A Statesman who was also ftrs chisf, /, 5 writar, inventor printer, ambassador / \ newspaper publisher. 1 ' ' i i -J PHSIIR - ElaL '45? •’w.i By Hying a kilo during a thunderstorm if he discovered that electricity and light- ’ATT.Y'a Cjr ning were the same. This led to his Jj,-~f*lty f ww* 'r ' invention ol the lightning rod. which j*■ f| f protects buildings from lightning. ’*" j 1 ■ franklin helped write the Declaration of Independence. He also wrote a book full He was th. youngest ol tijleen of wis. and witty sayings, the famous "Poor children and lived to the rip. Richard’s Almanac. Two hundred years old a ?’ °* eightr-feur. Frank ago h. printed a magazine, still being pub- l‘ n wat Pn> °* 'be grandest lished today—th. Saturday Evening Post. tnen ol ah time, equally loved In Europe and America. J Gfe— «■

■■ ■ ■ ■ — ' ' Geiger, pastor of the Crescent Ave., Evangelical church. Fort Wayne. I This is the first time that Rev. (Geiger speaks in Decatur, anti he i will have a worth while message. This is his first yeai* in Ft. Wayne, and he has already won for himself a very popular place. On Wednesday night at 7:30. the , pastor will speak upon, "Jesus i Emphasized the Social Meaning of the Gospel." Notice tile change of the hour of the evening service. Front now on all evening services will be at (7:30 instead of seven o’clock. o Methodist Episcopal Church Herman R. Carson. Minister . I 9:20 A. M. Opening of period of . meditation and prayer in prepare- ! tion for the public worship of God Tile Children's Church and the Nursery open at the same time. . I 9:3t) A. M. The public worship of ' God Special music tn keeping with the Lenten season. Sermon by tin t pastor on "The Fruits of Loyalty." 10:35 Church School classes conI vi ne for Bible study. Adjournment at 11:15 A. M. 11.30 A. M. Canvassers meeting ; in the rear of the Epworth League ' room. 12:oo Noon. Canvassers luncheon 'From til table the visitors will go

F OR GIVE NESS Jesus died that we °micjht have redemption, even the forgiveness of our sins.” Church of Go d Sunday School. 9:30 Evening Worship, 7:30.

and most of all, trained nurses to administer to the sick and ailing, were of inestimable value. Back of it all is the work of the Hood control and relief board, consisting of Gen. M. Craig, chief of staff. United States army; Dr Cary T Grayson, chairman of the American Red Cross; Admiral Adolphu* Andrews, acting secretary of the navy, George H Dera, secretary of war.

, out two by two to call ou our members and friends for their subscriptions for the coming Annual Con- ■ fcreucc year. We bespeak for them . a cordial and hearty welcome for , they are representing Our Christ and His Kingdom through this Church and its work. 5:30 P. M. Canvassers Dinner and i report of the afternoon’s work. 6:90 I’. M Senior and Intermediate Epworth League devotional • meetings. 7:00 P. M. There will be no wor- . ship service this evening due to the continuation of the Every Member Canvass. Our members and friends are urged to attend services at one of the other Churches in i the city. Street Preacher J. W. Dawson I will speak iu frout of the court I’lhouse at 7:30 p. m. Saturday. Api ril 25. I have wanted to preach on the streets ever since I graduated from college in October. 1905, but I have never had the chance. As I t am not preaching at the Christian ichurch and have my home here. I ; i will not leave. So many of my ■ friend--* have asked me to ;>rcach. I have decided to start on the above date. I want my friends to > i call me by phone 0-881 or write

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route 3. Rend Jeremiah 23. There Is a great deal of light afforded in thia chapter on the responsibility of leaderabip. No nation can go entirely to the bad whone lenders arc true to the rffcht. But when leaders are corrupt, be they statesmen or priests, the people will sink lower and lower. Ood help me to preach his pure words on the streets of Decatur. IJ. F. Collier will lead the music. We want everybody to help. o— —'■ ■ Monroe M. E. Rev. Elbert Morford, pastor Morning service, 9:30 o’doc.. Sermon theme, “Great Words of Jesus." Evening service, 7:30 p. in. I’rograih of sacred music and reading by W F. M. S. The Rev. H. R. Carson, of Decatur, will s|>eak to the young people each night next week at 6:30 o’clock. During the week preceding Easter, services will be held at 7:30 o'clock. The public will be Invited to attend these services spun sored by the Epworth League of the Mouroe M. E. church. EiGhth Street United Brethren Rev. Luke Martin Pastor Sunday School at 9:30 A. M. Gospel metseage at 10:30 A. M. by Rev. Charice Jones of Zanesville, Indiana. Our pastor is improving but no' able to be with us. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 I'. M Howard Raver leader. Subject "How Je.-ne Gave Himself for I'a." Followed by ineaching service. Brayer meeting Thursday evening at 7:30 r. M. Come pray. Church of God Glen E. Marshall, pastor Sunday School, 9:30 a. tu. Manley Irwin, superintendent. A protitablr missionary worship program will be given. Robert Strickler in charge. Morning worship, 10:30 a. m. "Father Forgive", sermon theme. Young People's meeting, 6:30 p. m. “Good Christians." discussion. Evening service. 7:30 o’clock Message on two words from the cross. Mid-week prayer service, Wednesday, 7:30 p. m. "Workers- Servants.” o St. Marys Church First Mass — 7:00. Children's Mass — 8:30. High Mass — 9:45. Prayer Hour — 2:00. Tuesday evening Leilteu Service — 7:30. Friday evening Lenten Service — 7:30. Zion Lutheran Paul W. Schultz. Pastor Divine services in English 10:30 a. ui. Divine services in German with celebration of holy communion S - 30 a. m. Confessional service 8:10 a. m. Sunday school and Bible class 9:30 a. tn. Lenten services Wednesday evening 7:30 o’clock. Confirmation Palm Sunday 10:00 a. in. Q BOOKNOTES By Ruth Winnes NEW BOOKS FOR APRIL Spring — aud among the first things we think of are birds. One bird book you must not miss is Bird Flight by Bordon Aymar. It is most unusual and beautiful, licit are two hundred remarkable and exquisite photographs of birds in flight — the crane, the albatros, the humming bird and many more The captions call one’s attention to the many fascinating things about bird flight. How some fly without sound, others soar, whilemany flap their wings. Did you know that a humming bird can fly in reverse? Aud that an eagle can carry anything up to its own weight? This book would he of in valuable help to young inventors and airplane model makers. And it is a book that, you will wish to return to again and again for its sheer beauty. Another lovely bird book for old or members’ libraries is Topgallant, by Marjorie Medary and illustrated with wash drawings by Lind Ward. It is the story of a herring gull born on the Bay of Fundy and giv es a vivid picture of what, the world looked like to his uearchiug eyes. Youngest members will want ,t bird book, too - and Turkey Tale by Frances Bacon, is delightful. It’s about, a white turkey who delighted in strutting through the streets, wearing a purple tic. You will laugh at bis>* amusing adven lures as told iu the story and in the pictures by Grace Pauli. For those next older. Around The World With The Alphabet by Hen drik Willem van Loon takes us around the globe to cities begin ning with A. B. C. and so on and on. Mr. van Loon gives us enchanting pictures of Atheus, Rome, London. Tibet No letters are skipped. v— . . .... , Trade in a Good Town — Decatur