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| SUNDAY SLs II SCHOOL -:-LESSON -:- Bv REV HAROLD L. LUNDQUIST. Dean of the Moody Bible Institute 1 of Chicago. © Western M«w:q aper Union. Lesson for July 11 LESSON TEXT—Exodus 3:112. GOLDEN TEXT-Co>■ now therefore, ■nd I will send thee -Exodus 3:10. PRIMARY TOPIC—How God Answered His People’s Prayer. . JUNIOR TOPIC—A Leader in the Making. I INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOPIC—How to Get Ready to Work for God. YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOPIC—How God Provides Leaders Today. God calls men, commissions and uses them to carry out his plans and purposes in the earth. What a great truth that is and how it glorifies the destiny of man to know that it is divinely appointed. As Joseph Parker beautifully points out, the experience of Moses in Midian was a direct dealing with God, whereas we who may nbt be able to “see the fountain” must “be content to drink at the stream,” but should always remember that the stream flows from that same fountain. “Every man should put to himself the questions—What is my destiny? What does God mean me to be and to do in the world? ... It is a most pitiful thing that a man should read of Moses being divinely oalled ... to a special work" and fail to realize “that God has a special work for every man to do.” Let us have a care that we do not “so pervert and misinterpret circumstances as to press them into a justification of self-will," rather than recognize them as “destiny which is beckoning us to duty.” For our instruction and guidance we consider then the story of the call of this outstanding leader of Israel. It presents him as a true servant of God—one who was I. Personally Equipped. While it is a blessed truth that ' God will use any man who surrenders himself to his control and guidance no matter how limited that man’s ability and training may be. it is also true that, other things being equal, the man with the best equipment will be the most useful servant. God gave Moses a unique preparation. He was first of all a Hebrew. bom among the people that he was to lead. He knew the luxury and all the cultural advantages of the Egyptian court (Acts 7:22), with the safeguard of training by his own mother as his nurse. He observed at first hand the oppression of his people and made a self-willed and impulsive effort to deal with the problem. The result was that he had a “postgraduate” course of instruction and discipline in the wilderness where he spent forty years in the school of experience. The leaders of God in our day need training. Some best receive it in schools, in Christian colleges, seminaries, and Bib!" schools true to the faith Others prepare in the home, the church, and in the "university of hard knocks”—as someone has called the school of experience. Perhaps the best prepara tion is a balanced combination of the two. school and experience. But the important thing is to be prepared for God's call. 11. Spiritually Qualified. Moses was a man who knew God Had he been a worldly man he would have been but curious of the phenomenon of the burning bush. But note how alert and reverent he was and how immediately responsive to the instructions and the call of God. All the training and preparation I in the world is worse than useless in God’s service apart from that spiritual qualification that comes from true regeneration and dedication to him.KThere is no mere pathetic '• sight than a spiritually powerless, church worker "going through the motions” of service for Christ. If we Are in that condition we may be Bur - that we deceive no one but ourselves. Let us seek God in confession and in glad acceptance of his provision for both our redemption Sind our sanctification. 111. bivinely Called. Mos ; was called (v. 4 commissioned <vv. 6-10), and clad with divineFauthority (vv. 11-12) for his great task. God calls his servants to different responsibilities and in different ways, but the important thing is that we should know that we are in hi? will and that we are answering his call. 1 No man or woman has any right to Choose full-time Christian service aimplv as a desirable vocation, for 'it is a divine calling Quite unscrip|Kt*al was the attitude of the man who said that in a quiet woodland nool he had faced life’s realities •nd had decided “to bet his life” preaching of the gospel. K Conduct Through Lfe Ej will govern my life, and my /thoughts, as if the whole world were ■lsee the one, and to read the . Iler; for what does it signify, to Ike anything a secret to my neighr, when to God (who is the searchlof our hearts) all our privacies b open? (A Dream A shadow’s dream is man. But ten the splendor that God gives scends upon him, then there re ’ tins a radiant light for mortals , Pindar. I » • Ti hthwtw

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B WILLIAM T. ELLIS All Moslem mosques require worshippers and visitors to remove or cover their shoes. Only one Christian church in all the world does so. I was spending a week in the weirdly remote and incredibly anI cient monastery of St. Katherine, on Mount Sinai, when one day 1 was invited to visit the Chapel of the Burning Bush, built on the traditional site of the bush from which Moses heard the Voice that was his call to leadership. As I started to enter, the monk who was my guide gently put forth his hand and restrained me. He pointed to my feet; like Moses, I must remove my shoes, for the place where I stood was holy ground. Later, when the monks had become sure of my friendliness. they brought out from their hiding places the monastery’s priceless treasures of gold and jewels for me to see; but always the most sacred , thing in the whole fortified inclosure was the Chapel of the Burn-: ing Bush. The monks even declare that the ( very bush itself has continued to live, and they gave me leaves from it. The Call Os The Bush That bush, “burning but not consumed,” where Moses received God's commission to be the deliverer of his people from Egyptian bondage, symbolizes the most sacred and important experience in any human life —God's call to ■ service. Our day’s landscape sore-[ ly lacks the burning bush. We have . many gorgeous trees and shrubs | in our North America; the neigh-' borhood of my home abounds in ' them. Os rare ornamental flora we | have countless beautiful specimens. But, oh! for the Burning Bush, from which will issue the Divine, call to men to leadership in serving their generation. 1 well remember the words of a kindly priest in Galway, who once said to me, "I hear that the lads in America do not have a vocation’’ — meaning a “call ” with preaching; (and it is to be feared that many preachers are merely holding down jobts, instead of obeying a "call”); but Moses had a call to become a statesman, a national as well as religious leader. The "call" that awaits listening ears today is for deliverers—men and women who will give their lives to the breaking of the shackless <lf ignorance and pettiness and poverty and injustice and sin that enchain millions. There never was fuller opportunity than now for resolute spirits, consecrated to a high and selfless calling, to count greatly in the bringing in of that fairer order of life which we call the Kingdom of Heaven on earth. In the Revised Version the opening words of the Song of Deborah (Judges 5) wo read, “For that the leaders took the lead in Israel, For that the people ottered themselves willingly, Bless ye Jehovah." Why is the world so deficient in great leaders today, with a surplus of politicians and a dearth of statesmen? It. is not beacuse men have not been near the Burning Bush, and have not heard the Divine Voice setting them apart to a sacred mission for the welfare of people? A Long Preparation It was no unripe man that God called when He spoke to Moses from the Burning Bush. Forty years he had been trained in Egypt; first and most potently by his own mother, who assured hie | life-long loyalty to his people and to his people's God; and then in the palace of Pharaoh, where he became learned in al! the wisdom of the Egyptians. None of this life amidst royalty took oft the keen edge of his sense of justice or of his consciousness of his solidarity with the Hebrews. Moses' first open act as a reformer was an impulsive blunder, and cost him his place at court and made him a criminal. For he adopted violent measures of reform and killed an Egyptian who was ♦ »»**♦ »»♦ *♦»»♦»»•* ♦The Sunday School Lesson for July 11 is "God Provides A Leader."—Exodus 2:1-22; U: 1-12. »•»*»»»♦ • * ****♦*♦•*

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— loppressing a Hebrew. (This brings I up the current question of violence i in strikes). He had to flee for his life, to the desert of Binai. But he was a lusty man, fit for desert hardships. So he spent forty long year—count them, all you impatient spirits!—in the rigorous solitudes of Sinai’s flinty wastes. But the desert is provocative of ; thought, and its dry air ripens hu-, man lives. So, all unknown to him-' self, Moses was being matured for his great task; just as young T. E. Lawrence whose toilsome trek over the routes and battlefields of the Crusades, and drudgery as an underpaid archaeologist at Carchemis, are too little known, was fitted for his spectacular task of organizing and leading the Aram army in the World War. No preparation is ever lost. Indeed, preparation is the most important business in early life, and it is in sore danger of being neglected by modern youth. Here ‘ are two young men. friends; one of them spends his evenings in hard work over his own mechanical inventions; the other devotes his spare time to parties, games and the movies. Which, think you, will play the more important part in the vital tomorrow that is rushing toward us? Fall Into Line! “Whom God calls He enables. ’ Fitness follows faithfulness. If oncewe are sure of the Voice, nothing else matters. Moses had need ' only to obey. Because he was obedient at the Burning Bush, be- ■ hold him one of the greatest immortals. So long as he kept dear I the conspiciousness that he was I God’s called man, his mission prospered. Light on our long tomorrow is shed from the Burning Bush. The ; work of Moses is not yet completed, John Addington Symond paints the picture: "These things shall be! a loftier race Than e’er the world hath known shall rise; With flow’r of freedom in their douls, And light of science in their eyes. "They shall be gentle, brave and strong, To spill no drop of blood, but dare All that may plant man’s lordship firm, On earth, and fire, and sea, and air. “Nation with nation, land with land, Unarm'd shall live as comrades free; In ev'ry heart and brain shall throb The pulse of one fraternity. “New arts shall bloom of loftier mould And mightier music thrill the skies, And ev’ry life shall be a song, When all the earth is paradise. "These things—they are no dreams —shall be For happier men when we are gone: Those golden days for them shall dawn. Trandescending aught we gaze upon.” SEVEN SENTENCE SERMONS Choose rather to want less, than to have more. —a Kcmpis. » * ♦ It is not to taste the sweet things but to do noble and true things and vindicate himself tin- ! der God's heaven as a God made man, that the poorest son of Adam dimly longs.—Carlyle. * * * Do right! and thou has naught to fear; Right hath a power that makes thee strong.—Thomas C. Upham. * * * Os all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. — George Washington. * * * When that One is come, the Spirit of truth, Ho shall guide you into all the truth. John 16:13. » » » Fear not, be strong! your cause belongs To Him who can avenge your wrongs; Leave all to Him your Lord; Though hidden yet from mortal

eyes. Salvation shall for you arise; He girdeth on His sword. —Gustavus Adolphus. When God appeared to Moses, 1 it was not in the lofty cedar nor the sturdy oak nor the spreading palm, but in a bush, a humble, ■ slender, abject bush; as if He j would, by these elections, check' ’ the conceited arrogance of man.— I Owen Feltham. Q First Evangelical Church George S. Lozier, minister 9:15 a. tn. Sunday School. Edward Martz, superintendent. 10:10 a. m. — Worship service. ! Sermon theme, "America’s Foes." 7:30 p. m. —Evening service. Sermon theme, "The Soul's Quest.” 7:15 p. m. Wednesday—Midweek prayer and praise service. 3 p. m. Saturday—Mission Band meeting. Q Methodist Episcopal Church Ralph Wa|do Graham, Minister Morning Worship 9:30. Sermon theme: “Our God as Revealed in Jesus Christ." Special Music. Mess-1 age for the Children. A service of' Worship for the entire family. Church School Classes 10:30. Classes for all ages and a cordial welcome. Epworth League 6:30 P. M. Wendell Smith leader. A special I invitation is extended to all young people of the church. No evening service, July 4. Wednesday — 7:30 P. M. Prayer and Bible Hour. Regular meeting of the official board, July 7. o Presbyterian Church George O. Walton, minister I 9:30 a. m.— Sunday School. W. R. McCoy, superintendent. 10:30 a. m. — Morning worship. Sermon by the pastor, special music by the young people's choir. The Communion of the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated next j Sunday morning. Choir practice Wednesday eve-' ning at 6:45 o’clock. o Zion Reformed Church Charles M. Prugh, minister Church School, 8:45 a. in. J. Fred Fruchte, superintendent. Morning worship, 10 a. in. Sermon, “Our Independence.” The Young Women s choir will sing. Tuesday, 6:45 p. m.—Girls' Guild meets at chtych to go to home of Mrs. Herman Girod. Wednesday, 7 p. m. —Meeting of the official board. First U. B. Church H. W. Franklin, pastor Sunday, July 11th is our church picnic. Committees will be appointed Sunday. All members and friends get ready to enjoy the day. Sunday School and church services first in the church, then we will proceed to Hannah-Nuttman park for an enjoyable time at dinner and afternoon program. Fort Wayne district conference j will be held in Foster park, which is located at the west end of Rudisill anu Broadway streets in Fort Wayne. Take full baskets for dinner. As many go as possible from

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this church. The forenoon program starts at 9:30 u. m. daylight saving time. The pastor will conduct the . funeral of sister Nancy J. Baugh--1 man, Sunday morning at the home at 10 o’clock and at 2 o’clock in the United Brethren church in I Portland. Mrs. Franklin will preach at the ' morning service. Sunday School, 9:15 a. m. Glen Hill, superintendent. Morning worship, 10:30 a. m. Sermon by Mrs. Franklin. Evening worship. 7:30 p. m. Sermon by the pastor. | Christian Endeavor, 6:30 p. in. Bible study in the basement of j the church Monday, ?< p. m. Orchestra practice Tuesday evening, 6 o’clock. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening, 7 o’clock. Choir practice, 6:30 o’clock Wedi nesday evening. o First Baptist Church Homer J. Aspy, Miniser 9:30 A. M. Bible School. Mr. C. E. Bell, Superintendent. We invite you to come and bring your guests to our Bible School. An interesting class will be found for every person. j 10:30 A. M. Junior Church. Mrs. Frank Young, superintendent. A special church eervice in the : church parlor for the boys and girls 10:30 A. M. Morning Worship. ' This Sunday our church will observe the ordinance of the Lord’s ’ Supper. The theme of the Commun- [ ion sermon will be “In Christ”. 7:00 p. m. Evening Service. Share with us in a joyous service of song, fellowship, ants praise. The mid-week Prayer Service will be held Wednesday evening at 7:30 at the church. —— 0 Zion Lutheran Church Paul W. Schultz, Pastor I Divine services in English 10:30 Divine services in German 8:30. Sunday school atiq Bible class 9:30 a. m Junior and Senior Walther League Wednesday evening. | Q Eighth St. U. B. Church L. J. Martin, pastor I 9:30 a. m. —Sunday School. Ger- ’ aid Brodbeck, superintendent. j 10:30 a. m. —Sermon. By pastor. > 6:30 p. m. —Junior and Senior i 1 Endeavor. 7:30 p.m.—Evangelistic services. 7:30 p. m. Wednesday evening —Prayer meeting. K. M. Wynn, leader. The Women’s Missionary Society will meet at the home of Mrs. R M. Wynn Thursday at 2 o’clock. , Let every member attend this meeting. General conference of the Uniti ed Brethren church will convene at Sunfield. Mich., Bainaby Tabernacle, July 8 and will last for at least ten days. If any of our : members can attend this conference, we feel that they will be well paid in doing so. You are welcome to all of our services. Q Church of the Nazarene Paul Brandyberry, Pastor 9:30 A. M. Sunday school, Harley Ward, Superintendent. 10:30 A. M. Morning worship. Sermon theme ' — “God's Cure i For the Blues.” 6:45 P. M. Young people’s ser-1 : vice Mrs. Lon Woodrum, president. I Lesson topic — “Nazarene Miss-

ions in the Near East." In conjunction with the lesson topic there will be a dramatization j of the “The Indian at the Gates.” | This is a religious drama and very unique. You will enjoy it. 7:30 P. M. Evening worship, 7:30 P. M. Wednesday, the regular mid-week prayer service. At the conclusion of the prayer service there will be the Annual Church meeting. In 1776 in the old Court House in the city of Philadelphia, fiftysix brave men put their names on the Declaration of Independence, and today we the present generation are enjoying this independence, this freedom and this liberty. Why not show your appreciation to those who died that liberty might live, that righteousness and truth might reign among the people of our nation by going to Church on this Fourth of July. The Friendly Church Welcomes you. o Church Os God Glen E. Marshall, pastor The unified service will begin promptly at 9:31) a. m. A service of songs. Scripture, prayer and a message by the past-' or on the subject of “Conversion,” | will be included in the morning i worship period. The unified service will be dismissed at the close ' ’ of the class period at 11:15 o'clock.' Evening evangelistic service at 7; 30 o’clock. Mid-week prayer service Wednesday, 7:30 p. m. I PREBLE NEWS J Mrs. John Kirchner and daughters Irene, Erma, and Mre. June Shackley spent Sunday at Wren, j Ohio, as the guests of Mrs. Ethel Tullis and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Graper and children of Winfield. ! Mrs. Gust Yake visited Thursday with her sister, Mrs. Orville Heller. Mr- and Mrs. Clarence Smith visited Mr. and Mrs. Claude Foreman and daughters of Decatur, Sunday. Little Mary Lou and Dorothy Runge of Fort Wayne are spending the week with Mrs. Milton Hoffman anq daughters. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Werling and sons of Fort Wayne visited Mr. and ■aKaaMaßaaameas

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Mrs. George Bultemeier and daughter Sunday. Mrs. Cora White and son Bob, I and Miss Eleanor Reppert of Decatur called on Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Elzey, Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Smith and I sons spent the week-end at Turkey ! Lake. Mrs. Julia Shady and daughter I Ethel, and Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Zimmerman and daughter Onalee spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bogner and son Samuel, of Decatur. Blanche Fugate visited with LorInes Kirchner Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Eli Goldnor visited Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Goldner and children, Sunday. Mary Foreman ie spending the wee(|< with her aunt and uncle, Mr. anj Mrs. Ora Newhard of Griffith, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Breeick and daughter Susan Ellen and son Bobby of Whiting called on Mr. and

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Mrs. Charles Sullivan and daughter Peggy, Mr. and Mrs. Douglae Elzey, Mrs. John Kirchner and daughters, Mr- and Mrs. William Fritag. Mrs. Beanie Andrews and j daughter Welma, Mary Steele, and ' Mr. and Mrs. Victor Hoffman and family, Monday. The Breslck’s were former residents of PrebTa. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Bultemeier and daughters Aldine and Helen were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Eickhoff, Tuesday evening. o Movies Free at Museum Toledo.—(U.R) —Holidays for Toledo school children are brighten- ! ed by the showing of free motion I pictures at the Toledo Museum of I Art. NOTICE My office will be closed from July 13 to August 14. All patients having appointments or desiring appointments for the fitting of glasses, please call as soon as possible. Dr. Ben E. Duke K. of C. Building.