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B>l school. ■LESSON ; for March 28 ■,.kh ■ gist* LOR" K T ;. A ; A.\d * a „, >••* . •■ I ■"'’’ F "' |W» I *"> '"'"' ""i ■ 1-jw ’■”<' >‘«' s °' IH 1 " ... 1 ■r t ■?.. ‘" ,; '" us ““— v...’ when! r.sred fart in ' n retent Os.;; have c. : • the resurBL'!;;-:.-' ' " ' A ' ’"■' ;ca S legs'. ~ ; "'' d 11 ■ . :!1 doubts |K■ '•■ ■. .. .-miy ... ■ < ■K:.» .■ r cornand ’ e.i in the |K -... ' ■' b,e " «e .deed have ■;. - ; . m - '’ r 5t ■^Kfr- ■ IBl' |Kj .- - l l>' ■. - and a ■ • ’he ' *-te JK'k.-. r |^K- : p .m ■ ' • -di nee — ■ k - ' ./'.:.■ |^Be x .s; ' by the G Holy pcs- God has given error ..: , .- s : . take •■ i’lessmg. and later add thing to the l,!e nf tj-.e c: but rut* 1 cl übters. God grac: usly turns the d Thomas into a means of to all of ~ smee then : ' an hot.es: d Geter. God is reat *. v to meet such with P ro ' The trouble is |Bt there are c■■ n tl-.< world use prnfe>>..to cover sin. may c >■■ . .o-y In it is no sin. But to cherish to ui.belief that matter One wise spileader rigr.tly counseled hi., |HP' Believe your beliefs and lour doubts. Never make the °f “ beliefs or doubts.” Thomas saw the Lord. c „■ ■.. strong pcreor.v.ct.nn „,. ( j abandonment SB L "■' ’I- rd and Saviour, took place at a later of Jesus to a smaller the disciples. The irrePeter has. as usual a to ask. "What shall this It is a right thing to be about the welfare of othIBa bW *° ' ' ,hr - v livc ri B ftt fight. But there is in our to God a primary per'y. our own lives. a profound and deep when he said. "They tot keeper of the vineyards; BL.' 1 ?'*” vineyard have I not Bknr . erhaps Jesus i’ saying to y nu . the solemn words t 0 Peter - “ Wha ’- is follow thou me.” responsibility should be , n . f most resultful factors in ■o. ‘ng of manhood, as in the °f salvation. BTit h lht H ° use in Ordp r k> eauly °f the house is order; , Sll ’® °f the house is con- " e glory of the house is y. the crown of the house ■Rtaess. B

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First Easter Was Surprise To Those Nearest To It Most Significant Fact Os Resurrection Record Was Unwillingness Os ( hrist’s Disciples To Believe It — “Wishful Thinking” Had No Part In The Story.

By WILLIAM T. ELLIS What may be called the ‘'under | thoughts” of humanity—the deep, j personal concerns and beliefs that ! underlie all interest in outward events and movements -have made. ' Hamer the great day of ChristenIdom. Deep in every man's soul aI bide instinctive feelings about God | and immorality. The average per ' sons holds a simple faith. He may i not talk about it, but when Easter I comes he dons his best clothes and joins the multitude that sing the great affirmation that “Christ is risen.” A minority of minds speculate and wonder and sometimes doubt, about this as about everything else.: - Tennyson spoke a wise wo. <’ to | these: "For nothing worth proving can be proven ■ Nor yet disproven: wherefore be thou wise, Cleave ever to the sunnier side of doubt. And cling to faith beyond the forms of faith.” For it is faith that h olds society together, an dkeepe mankind walking with head uplifted above all other living creatures. A queer ! professor caused a ripple of amusei ment, a few weeks ago, by declaring that man lost out when he ceased to walk on all fours, like the ape; which was sheer monkey thinking. Man is uplifted to a divine realm by his ability to look up. and to survey all creation, and | even to see God. “Too Good To Be True” Like a full casket of jewel-truths jis lite Resurrection Story, which sets all the world to celebrating Easter, in an annually revived festival of gladness and hope Today let us contemplate only one of | these many faceted jewels—the, outstanding evidence that the Resurrection was a surprise to those - closest to Jesus, it had been foretold by Him, but His followers had ; not comprehended the truth. Even the raising of Lazarus had not prepared their minds for this great- ■ est wonder of all. , Some highbrows talk about I “wishful thinking” as the explaiia I | tion of the Story of the Resurrec- »»»»•• »«» It * « » • ». • » « ♦The Sunday School Lesson for March 28 is “John's Recollections Os The Risen Lord.” —John 20:1—21:25. »•»»»**»

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tion. But the plainly stated and oft - repeated fact of the matter is that there was no "wishful thinking” in that little band of closest followers of the Nazarene. They did not expert Him to rise from the tomb, and refused to believe the evidence of the first witnesses. All of the friends of the Crucified, from Mary, the ardent devotee, to Nicodemus and Joseph of Aramathea, the detached scholars, . had no further thought than to lay love's tribute of remembrance upon the tomb, They carried spices for a dead body, even as myriads are today laying flowers upon the graves of the departed loved ones. 1 Mary was shocked by the absence I of the body from the tomb; and' asked only to be shown where it had been taken. And when Jesus accosted her in the garden she 1 thought He was the gardener. Her mood of sheer incredulity was lat- ’ er shared by the Brotherhood, when she brought them the news, it was ' all "too good to be true"—a phrase which slanders the loving kindness ' of God. An Upset Company The bewildered and incoherence of the disciples following the first report of the resurrection—a state ‘ of mind which shows itself by the ' lack of orderliness and consecutiveness in the records of the various incidents as related in the four Gospels—is just what one ' would expect from a group upset ' by an unexpected event, it reminds • me of the attempt on President Roosevelt s life at Miami. I was I present and at once made my way , as quickly as possible, to the back .entrance of the stage of Bayfront 1 Park. Everybody was in confusion, i The radio men were tin: most pan- : icky: they had shut off their broadcast and were running about like a floek of headless chickens. The police best kept their heads. But ' all was confusion: I had eye-wit-ness versions, within ten minutes' : of tlte shotting, that were utterly ■ incorrect. One of the President's retinue told me that he had been ■ standing beside his chief, and had knocked up the assassin's hand! Something like this mood of chaj os and panic possessed the Christian company. Instead of fabricatI ing the story of the Resurrection, as atheists have charged, they persisted in stubborn unbelief in its reality. The two disciples on the I road to Emmaus were so convinced that the report of the women was mere hysteria that they had left Jerusalem in despair, and could not even recognize their Companion. John and Peter ran, unbelieving. to see what there was in the

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story of Mary’s of an empty tomb. | That same evening, while the j company was gathered behind shut i doors, a sorrowing bewildered, grieving company, Jesus Himself appeared in their midst. They had not expected Him: and so incredI ible was fneir late report that the | absent Thomas refused to believe 1 unless he could touch the very, | wounds in the body of the Lord. A| : week later He was given the oppor- j ' t unity. i Even later, unable to realize the | import of the Resurrection, a group | lof the disciples had returned to! i their old trade of fishing in Gali-1 lee; and when Jesus appeared to them on the shore they were at first incredulous. Why We Believe Yitnesses So manifestly, here was no "frame-up"; no carefully concocted fabrication of the Resurrection I Story. We believe these witnesses because they themselves were at I first unwilling to believe the evi-'. dence of their own senses. The var iations in the testimonies are evidences of the truthfulness of the witnesses. This was no carefully wrought-out tale that they told, perfected in all its details by prearrangement. The vast Fact had exploded unexpectedly in their faI ces; it was harder for them to realize that Jesus had risen from i the dead than it is for us today. I All the accumulated evidence was contrary to their own expectations. At first, even after the reality of the resurrection had been plain to them, the disciples did not perceive tlie implications and consequences of the tremendous fact. The resurrection had validated the j crucifixion. It carried with it new ! peace and power for the execution of the commission which it entail-; ed. It gave tidings of life for all the physical world. It took the sting out of all physical experience. It became the Message which has given the world an Easter of new hope. SEVEN SENTENCE SERMONS Man is one world, and hath another to attend him.—Milton. There is only one way to get 1 ready for immortality, and that is to love this lice and live it as bravely and faithfully and cheerfully as we can.—van Dyke. * * * Were I so tall to reach the pole. Or grasp the ocean in my span, I must be measured by my soul— For that's the standard of the man. | —Watts. « « • If there was no future life, our* souls would not thirst tor it. —Rich-1 ter. 'Tis true; t is certain; man, though I dead, Retains part of himself —the itn-! mortal Mind remains.—Homei - . • • * It ye thou be risen with Christ.! seek those things which are above ' —St. Paul. * » » God marks how long this human ( life shall be: — How grandly broad with reach of sympathy, How high toward heaven its growth —He leaves to thee! —Aldis Dunbar. v * * So also is the resurrection of the ' dead .... It is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body .... For this corruptible must put on incorruption, aud this mental must put on immortality.—l Cor.' 15: i 2. 44, 53. 0 First Methodist Episcopal Herman R. Carson, Minister 9:20 A. M. Sunday, March 21st is the opening day of our community “Visitation Evangelism Cam paign." Dr. Kernahan himself will be present to give a brief address and the pastor will follow with an address on "The Heave n1 y Draught." explaining the campaign aud showing how everyone can I help. Surely this movement is of, God, for there is a most remark able spirit of unity and coopera tion among the Christian people of Decatur. The Girls’ Chorus will furnish special music and W. J. Krick will have charge of the church school. Every teacher is asked to present' the claims of Christ in the class' period and report decisions to the pastor. 2:00 P .M. We join in the Launch ' ing Service of Visitation-Evangel ism at the Zion Reformed Church which has been chosen as head quarters for the week. Every person who has pledged to help and all other persons who may wish to help are requested to be present without fail. Assignments will be made and the afternoon and evening spent in visiting. 6:00 P. M. No Epworth League service tonight. 8:00 P. M. We join in the Union Service at the Reformed Church when an Easter Cantata is given' by the Decatur High School. 0 — Trade In a Good Town — Decatur i

KHURCHESI Church of the Nazarene Paul Brandyberry. Pastor 9:30 A. M. Sunday school, Harley Ward, superintendent. I 10:30 A. M. Morning worship ser-' I vice. Sermon theme: "Christ's TriI umphal Entry.” 6:45 P. M. Young people's ser-i I vice. I 7:30 P. M. Evening Evangelistic : service. Sermon theme: “Steps to ' Christ.” . 7:30 P. M. Wednesday — Prayer meeting. And we welcome you. o Zion Reformed Church Charles M. Prugh, Minister Church school 9:15 am. J. Fred | Fruchte. Supt. Morning Worship 10:30 a. m. Confirmation service. Sermon:' ; "The Holy Catholic Church." The ] i Girls’ choir will sing. No Young People's meeting. Easter Cantata 8 p.m. "Hosanna" by Decatur H. S. Glee Club. No Mid week service. Good Friday union service 12 o’clock noon in this church. Good Friday Communion service I and reception of members, 7:30 j p. m. o First U. B. Church H. W. Franklin, Pastor The harvest truly is great in the Visitation Evangelism. From now on until Easter will present the j precious opportunity of visiting ' those in need of Christ and the church to labor in. May the Holy ■ Spirit urge us to do our part in taking the good news to others. Dr. Earl Kernahan will speak in this church Sunday morning 11:30. At 2 o'clock Sunday aftermxm Dr. Kernahan will speak to all the churches of Decatur united in Visitation Evangelism. This will be the launching service of which visiting will commence. The four supper conferences will ] occur Monday. Tuesday. WednesI day and Thursday. Each evening i at 6:15 Dr. Kernahan will speak, after which visiting will continue.* Choir and orchestra practice at the usual time. Sunday School at 9:15. Glenn Hill.’Supt. Good Friday services at the Re- | formed church from 12 to 3 o'clock I all churches participating. High School Cantata at the Reformed church Sunday night at 8 ; o'clock. Friday evening. March 26 at 7:30 ! will occur Sunday school officers ' and teachers meeting in the base- ; ment of the church. Easter

WHY NOT FOLLOW THE Signs of Spring? SIGNS OF SPRING cannot be overlooked, even by the most self-centered individual. They are too many, too varied and insistent. Birds that return, hedges that pop into leaf, and a restless stirring in human hearts. But there are other Signs of Spring that point the way to increased happiness along all the trails of Sum mer—the advertisements in this newspaper. Think of them as guideposts to value. If you overlook these signs, you will spend without adequate information about new things, better products, more beautiful and satisfying merchandise. These advertisements, truly, are the official reports to you by the best manufacturers of the nation, who season by season combine science and art with vast resources to place better things at your disposal. And every time, the advertisements speak with authority. They are signed by firms of standing and reputs. You can trust them .. and profit well by them.

| pageant will take place, and com-! munion services. There will be no services in the 1 I church during the week except Friday night. The week will be, given up to Visitation Evangelism. Morning Worship service 10:30. Christian Endeavors at 6:00. Evening Worship, ?:00 Sermon i by pastor. o Zien Lutheran Church Paul W. Schultz, Pastor i Divine confirmation services '10:00 a. m. Sunday school and Bible class ; 9:00 a. m. Services with communion Friday < evening. | Announcements taken Thursday i | afternoon and evening at the church I office. —o — — First Baptist Church Homer J. Aspy. minister I ! 9:30 a. m. —Bible School. Ralph I ■ Kenworthy, acting superintendent, j 10:30 a. m. —Junior Church. Mrs.! Frank Young, superintendent. 10:30 a. in. — Morning worship.! I Rev. J. M. Cauldwell, who is con-' ' ducting the special evangelistic ; service for us, will be the speaker j at both services Sunday. 7:00 p. in.—Evangelistic service.! Hear Rev. Cauldwell as he brings a great gospel message'. Special music. Monday evening Rev. Morris H.l Coers, pastor of the Bluffton church lis panning to bring a large delegation from that church. i The prayer room is open each evening at 7 o'clock and it is hoped that you will find it possible to come a few minutes early and spend some time in secret prayer just before the service begins. The meetings will continue through this week. R • Cauldwell will speak each evening and special music will be provided. Join in a glorious service of song mid praise at 7:30 each evening. The Good Friday services will be held at the Zion Reformed church at 12 noon Friday. o Bth St. U. B. Church L. J. Martin, Pastor • 9:30 Sunday School. Gerald Brodbeck, superintendent. 10:30 Sermon. 6:30 C. E. Junior and Senior. 7:30 Evangelistic services. 7:30 Wednesday night prayer meeting. Let us ask you some very important questions. What are you doing with Jesus Christ? 1 Is He a reality in your life? Have you been born again? "Or of Spirit of Christ?" Row is it with your soul today?

These are question which every I individual faces. Can wc answer ' them with honest open heart befor God, and have that deep settl- . ed peace which assures us of Eeternal Life. If we cannot, let us turn again to that lovely Gallilean, with a spirit of repentance and humility, and see the touch which brings forgiveness of sin and joy of salvation. Come to our services. We need you and you need God. o First Evangelical Church George S. Lozier, Minister 9:15 a. m. Sunday School. Ed- ■ ward Martz, superintendent. | 10:10 a. in. Worship Service. Ser- , mon theme: “Jesus and the I crowd.” Special features: Brief address by Dr. Kernahan. Baptism of children. Special music. 2:00 p. m. All workers in the Visitation Campaign will meet in the | Reformed church for instruction . I aud service. I 5:00 p. m. Senior Christian En- .' deavor. 6:15 p. m. Intermediate Christian . I Endeavor. J 8:00 p. in. Union service at the : Reformed church. A cantata will ■ be presented. | 6:15 p. m. Monday, Tuesday, .'Wednesday and Thursday — Supi per Conferences at the Reformed 1 church and service in the VisitaI tion Evangelism campaign. .1 12:00 noon, Friday — Three-hour ! "Good Friday" service in the Re- . formed church. I 7:30 p. m. Friday "Candle Light--I'ed Communion Service" in the I church. > o I St. Mary’s Church First Mass —7:00. Children’s Mass—B:3o. " High Mass —9:45. Prayer Hour—2:oo. II Tuesday evening Sermon —7:30. .! o Presbyterian George O. Walton, Minister 1 9:30 Sunday School W. R. McCoy I superintendent. 10:30 Morning worship. During this service Dr. Kernahan will bring a short message. 2:00 p m. Kernahan meeting Reformed church. | 8:00 p. m The high school glee I club under the direction of Miss , Helen Haubold will present an EasI ter cantata at the Reformed church. ’ Kernahan eupper conferences i next week each night except Friday . at 6:15. Union Good Friday services I from 12:00 to 3:00 >p. m. at the Re- ; formed church. The Communion of the Lord’s supper will be celebrated Sunday April 4th. This Sunday afternoon our every- ; member canvas will be conducted. ! You ar asked to cooperate as much

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ax possible by arranging to meet the caitvassent who will call on you- — | "'0 — Christian Church Kenneth Timmons, pastor. Bible School, 9:15 a. in. Communion, 10:30 a. m. Preaching, 10:45 a. m. Subject, "The Triumphant Entry." • No evening service. The Ladies Aid will meet at the home of Mrs. Everet Hutker, on Walnut street at 2 p. tn. Thursday afternoon. Church of God Glen E. Marshall. Pastor The Sunday School hour opens at 9:30 sharp. A worship program for all. Classes convene for study at 9:50. The average attendance thus for in 1937 far exceeds that of previous years. With your help and presence the attendance will continue to increase. Morning worship service 10:30. "Lessons from Jesus Triumphal entry into Jerusalem.” Young Peoples' meeting 6:30. Evening Evangelistic service 7:30. Mid-week prayer service Wednesday 7:30. Bring your Bibles for our study period. o f RURAL CHURCHES * Antioch M. B. C. Church O. L. Flesher, pastor Sunday School, 9:00 a. m. Morning sermon, 10:45 a. m. Evening service, 7:00 p. m. The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; to preach deliverance to the captives; to preach the acceptable year of the Lord. —(Jesus). o Calvary Evangelical Church George S. Lozier, Minister 9:30 a. m. —Sunday school- Mr. Roland Miller, Superintendent. 10:30 a. m.—Prayer and Praise Service. 7:30 p. m., Thursday—Worship Service and Sermon. 8:30 p. m. - Thursday—Christian instruction for youtho Decatur M. E. Circuit J. W. Reynolds, pastor Mt. Pleasant Church School, 9:30 a. m. Evening service, 7:00 p. m. Beulah Chapel Church School, 9:30 a. in. Preaching, 10:40 a. tn. Pleasant Valley Morning worship, 9:30 a. m. Church School, 10:30 a. in. ARTHRITIS Rheumatism, Neuritis, Neuralgia, Lumbago, Periodic Pains, Arthritis, and all other aches and pains are quickly relieved with Alf’» Compound Wintergreen Tablets. Positive, ly guaranteed. Price |l. at all Drug Stores.