Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 35, Number 245, Decatur, Adams County, 16 October 1937 — Page 5

SUNDAY FJ SCHOOL [esson-H |V g*l£sSr l ßibi« I lSSttrt» r ' iwwWrt Unioß - L 0!1 for October 24 !! Lg|STWNK E! ' ,EWAL L, tixT-T»u« *:ML ETu irKT-for the Z r * ce ®* few* w » E roen.-Tttuf *U. Lrv TOPIC—The Good ShepL TOPIC— lo HI. Ltkene... Cmediate and senior topEL Life IT Chrllt. fc PEOPLE AND adult topCr«a Life Through Chrt*t. I pistoral epistles, of which Lwe were written by Paul to Le brethren in the faith who called to the ministry of Pel to instruct them concemC te important matters—(l) fc order and organization, <2> [doctrine and 13) holy living, i third chapter of Titus, our for today, deals with the life Lers in Christ in their relaL unbelievers. The great until reason why Christians [conduct themselves in meekknd humility toward others is gcept for God's grace we who bit name of Christ would be, bleed were before our regenB, just like the unbeliever, shall best study our lesson, bre, by considering first of all rhieh indicates the lost condif man by nature, then follow Brough the miracle at redeemace, vv 4 to 7, and finally see i a living testimony in vv. 1,2, tall. est—by Nature (v. J). mot a pleasant picture that is d in the graphic words of this but, remember, it is God's ! tof the unbeliever. He is said “foolish”—that is, irrational j enseless in his course of livHe is “disobedient" to the | God He is "deceived.” lit"out of the way,” misled by He thinks his pleasures and ire serving him, but alas, he i y a slave in bondage to and g them. Such a life can only j in a man's becoming hateful fellowmen. They in turn are ! 1 to him, and so he hates Thus the whole world bea hateful place where men j iving in malice and envy.” i we thank God that we need op ai this point Man is by i lost in siu—but he may be Saved—by Grace (vv. 4-7). sweet are these three words : sinner’s ears! Saved by not works, and ihade heirs j mal life. Hot by works" (v. 5). Somes said that man is determined s means or another to claim lon by his good works. To do ay flatter the flesh, but it: finds no support whatever in ire. We are to work for Christ le we are saved, and after we j tved. but no man can be by works. k 3y his grace” (v. 7). God j Bss his unspeakable kindness and Bn toward man— saving him by He. through Jesus Christ. Grace pjwell been defined as “unmerit Bpvor." We deserve but tbe just Hemnation of our sin, and God Bs mercy saves us, through faith ■ “Made heirs” (v. 7). Saved H' Yes, thank God! Satisfied’ ■ praise his name! But there Hore yet to come. We whc de- j Hed only God's judgment are now ' Be heirs of an eternal hope. ’Tis Hd no small thing to be a child Kw— we are ready to approach | He right spirit the admonition to , ■ out our salvation as a daily j ■moiiy to others. H- Witnessing, by Iloly Living He young preacher Titus is told ■'put them in mind” to be I Subject to rulers (v. 1). True j Hiotism (and we did not spell ■Pay-triotism") stands very close i ■godly living. National leaders ■ld do well to recognize that the lay of our national life will fallow I decadence erf spiritual life. A j F wh ° is right with God will be Pi with his fellowmen, and a noI Slid useful citizen. I Meek and kind to all men (v. 2). Pkness Is not weakness. GentleI s is the attribute of strong men f women. The brawler, the loud F H is a w-eakllng. Truly great f 1 are always simple in their Pis, kind in their spirit, gentle P>rd others. f Maintaining good, avoiding evil j f 8-ID. It Is the tendency of P to divorce morals from reli-1 Ft to profess a faith which does I | touch his daily life. Let us ass constantly” and “confident- j [ 'os the R. V. has it) that those |o believe in God should “be care- j Ito maintain good works”—yes, | P at the same time to “avoid” ' ft w hich is “foolish,” contentious, ! and vain.” Nature's Loveliness who can explain the secret pathos - ature's loveliness? It is a touch j Melancholy inherited from our ] °ther Eve. It is an unconscious tfory of the lost Paradise. It is ] . sent * that even if we should another Eden, we would not be «joy it perfectly nor stay ir rartver.—gienry Van Dyke. I

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National Leaders Neglect Influence Os Religion Shortest, Surest Path To Peace And Prosperity Is By Way Os Tested Christian Teachings—Religion’s Power In Shaping Youth —Plan Worked In Wild Old Crete.

i — r By WILLIAM T. ELLIS One thought has obsessed me during the recent years of discussion concerning Communism and social unrest. It is simply this. Why do not responsible men and women perceive, and utilize the 1 relation of religion to social sta- ! bility? All sorts of organizations, some of them mere rackets, and gome simply silly, aiTd others superficial and ineffective, have been formed, at immense cost, forthe r purpose of stemming current tendencies counted dangerous. They are an evidence of the concern that many persons (eel for our times. Men not a few believe that | the very foundations of democra- ! cy and civilization are menaced. Surely, even a slight knowledge of human nature, and of history.' should teach these anxious patrt-! ots that to reach to the root of trouble they must deal with the I master motives of humanity; get-j ting down to the very springs ofj action, which are religious, j While Christianity may not be; used for propaganda purposes by j any group or das* with selfish ■ aims, yet it is nevertheless clear] to anybody with even half a brain, that when men and women accept ] | the Christian way of life they be- | come law-abiding nation-loving, ! justice-seeking, kindly-disposed in ( their character. Do Something About ft As a practical measure, it is manifest that one-tenth of the money spent of late years upon ] “Liberty Leagues” and kindred ' partisan organizations would bring a hundred fold return if devoted; to the promotion of religious inter-1 est. It is wholly practicable to ; double the membership of the Sun- j day Schools of North America within a year—Protestant, Cathol- | ic and Jewish. This would mean j the bringing of the Nation's youth under the influence of the Clear teachings of the Bible — the most effective form of character (hanging that the centuries have ever ; developed. I know of no better way in which money could be spent, or personal effort be put 1 forth, than in a wholesale, dram- ! atic drive to get all our boys and girls into Sunday School. Os course, the Sunday Schools i are imperfect: a fact which has; been over-capitalized by the futile j ! high-brows. Nevertheless, even at ! its poorest, the Sunday School does bring its members into an aware- | ness of God and of His laws. Judges and penologists have agreed to the dictum: “If a boy goes to Sunday School, he will not go to jail.” Far more important the boy will i acquire standards of character and | conduct which will make him a, ! community Influence for stalrility, and righteousness. Good, Even in Crete Os all the forces feared alike by] ' Communism and dictatorship, re-j I ligion is the greatest. The recent , j history of Russia and Germany j ' demonstrates this. Good Christians are good citiz ens, liberty-loving, law-abiding, for-] I w ard-looking and animated • by j I* * * * * * * * *| I* • * ****** i “The Sunday School Lesson for October 24 is "Christian Renewal." —John 10:7-16; TiI tus 3:1-11. ]« * * • **♦** j***** * * » * : '|

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11 good will. It was these sterling religious qualities that motivated our founding fathers. Our present Lesson, from Paul's letter to Titus opens with the typical Christian exhortation: "Put! them In mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work, to speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing ail meekness unto all men.” That counsel was directed to one of the most restless, turbulent and disorderly communities in the ancient world — the disreputable , Cretans. Titus, probably himself i | a Cretan, was in charge of the ] Christian Church in Crete. Eearli ier in his Letter, Paul had quoted I from one of their own prphets to ] the effect that, “Cretans are alI ways liars, evil beasts, idle glut- ! tons." Down to the present time, j | Greece has found Crete the most 1 ] difficult part of her realm to | handle. Once, in the misty past, Crete, ' was a leader, if not the Very fouu-, ' der. of what we call civilization — | that theme is too fascinating to j permit digression into it — but > the original Cretan gepfcis had j degenerated into a sort of anarchy. ! Titus' task was to bring the people into the orderly way of life. Ilia mission was harder than any that confronts religion today. 71 Cretans could become true Christians, so may the most morally debased and intellectually restless of our own time. The Root of the Tree No cheap and easy remedy for j the eviis that plagued soeiety in l ! Crete two thousands years ago, j and that plague society today, was 1 I offered by wise old P»ul. The I ! Bible does not compromise with 1 our modern mood of watering down great truths. The new Life,' which made good citizens of those j onee-wild Cretans, was no shallow political or philosophical programs 1 Changed characters were made] possible only “when the kindness ; of God onr Saviour, and His love toward man appeared . . . According to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit, which He poured out upon us richly, through Jesus Christ our ' Saviour.” In other words, the root of the ! tree which bears the fruit of changed lives is the accepted love of God. This old world will never lift itself by its own bootstraps, try as it may. "The kindness of God our Saviour” — what a potent phrase! —is man's only hope. In right relations with Him, and never otherwise, men and women are empowered to live the new lives j which are civilization's only hope, j We cannot get away from the delj initely spiritual character of the i great change. As Paul told Titus, I it is they who have believed God ] who are “careful to maintain good works.” Most daring of all the dreams j that have entered the inspired ! minds of men is this one of a renewed society, made -up of renewj ed individuals, who are living in I peace and righteousness and good j wilt with one another, because they* are in harmony with the j Eternal Father of us all. Only a redeemed world can be a happy world. SEVEN SENTENCE SERMONS We must not forget to keep wor-

[ ship at the heart of life.—Henry ‘ IT. Hodgkin. • * • Believe me, every man has his j secret sorrows, wnlch the world' snows not; and oftentimes we call; a man cold wnen be is only sad.—; Longfellow, « • • I The great adventure is life; It is not death: j Who dares to live, meets lious in the way, And he would breathe, he first must uraw their breath: The sweetest honey comes from foes we slay. —Tracy DeLand. • • * It sweetens every bit of work to; I think that lam doing It In bumble yet real imitation of Jesus.—Eiiz-' aueth Prentiss. • * * Godliness is profitable as to all things, having promise of the life ] that now ia, and of that wntcb is to come.—l Tim. 4:8. * • • 'Tis religion that can give Sweetest comfort wnile we live,' ’Tis religion can supply Solid comfort when we die. —Mary Masters. * * * A mau's character ia the reality of himself: his reputation, the opinion otheYs have formed about him; character resides in him. reputation in other people — the | one is substance, the other is the j shadow. —Beecher. i First United Brethren Church i Corner of 9th and Madison James A. Weber, Pastor Church School 9:15 a. m. Roy Mumma, General Superintendent. Morning Worship at 10:30 a. ui. Theme: "What Wonld Jesus say to a Boy or Girl In School?” Juniors will preside over this service. 6:30 p. m. Christian Endeavor Services for all ages: Adult, Young People, Intermediate. Juniors and Junior Jewels. 7:30 p. m. “Getting Rid of Fear” is the theme. You need this llap- j py Hour Service. Monday 7 p. m. Bible Study. Sec-! ; ond Chapter Deuteronomy. Rev. C. j J. Miner In charge, i Wednesday 7 p. m. Prayer Ser- ; vices for Adults, Young People and Children. Wednesday 8 p. in. Choir pracI tice. Harold Mumma, directing. Zion Lutheran Church Paul W. Schultz, pastor — Divine services in English, 10:30 a. m. Divine services iu German, 8:30 a. m. Sunday School and Bible class. 9:30 a. m. i Walther League zone business • meeting, 1:30 p. m. Walther League rally banquet. 5:30 p. m. Missionary Society Wednesday • afternoon. The Church of God The unified service begins at 9:30 a. m. Sunday is special rally day in our church and school. We are especially anxious that every member and family of the school and church be present. The service will consist of congregational songs, special songs and talks by ] Robert Striek.fr and the pastor. Classes will convene at 10:30. ] Evening evangelistic service, I 7:30 o’clock. Mid-week prayer service, Wednesday, 7:30 p. in. The ladies will have their soup 1 sales on Tuesday. Call 5194 or 1134, to leave orders. Eighth SL U. 6. Church L. J. Martin, pastor 9:30 Sunday School, Lawrence Michel, Supt. 1«:30 Special singiug by the Jun- : iors. A chalk talk for the Juniors by Rev. Martin. 10:45 Sermon Subject. Faith ‘ln God.” Rev. Martin. 6:30 P. M. Junior Christian Endeavor. Miss Gladys Bell in charge. 6:30 Seuior Christian Endeavor. Mrs, R. M. Wynn. Prosident. Mrs. L. J. Martin, leader. 7:30 Miss Bernice Orodbeck, will ' bring a gospel message. Miss Brodbeck was given an annual conference license at tbe annual conference this fall aHd has kindly consented to preach here Sunday night The public is invited to all our I services. The annua l ministerial institute will he held at Victory Chapel, Gridersville and Quincy Circuit October 19, 20 and 21 beginning next Tuoet!ay evening and closing on Thursday evening. Rev. Luke Martin wjlt preach the opening sermon on Tuesday night. Wednesday evening Rw. S. A. Mackliu will apeak on the subject ‘A Preaching Mission” Thursday evening Rev. M. J Burkholder will preach. Timely subjects and sermon will be discussed during the day sessions. Let all who can attend this In-, Htuutc. It is helpful aud instructive. 7:30 Wednesday sight Fr«?er meeting, Gerald Brodbeck, leader.

KHURCHESI Presbyterian George O. Walton, Minister 9:30 Sunday School. Mr. Frank Franz superintendent. 10:00 unified service. I This Sunday is Rally Day. We ask all our members to please note , I the lime for the unified service, It j will commence at ten o’clock. An Interesting program lias been prepar|ed by the members of the Sunday ] School. The young peoples choir will sing at this service. The Men’s Fellowship *-l the Fort I Wayne Presbytery will meet Monday night at Ossian. Supper will be I served at 6:30 —chicken 50c. Judge I McNabb of Fort Wayne will be the ; speaker. Presbyterial Society Meeting. The ] annual group meeting cf the Presbyterial Society will be held next Thursday October 21 at the Third Church. The meeting will begin at , 9:30 and doee at 3:30 p. m. Speaker r Miss Helen Julius, a missionary of the southern mountains. Transportation to Fort Wayne will le provided, please call Mrs. Walton at ] the manse. Friday n.vrniug Dr. Ai.iacn of the First church of Fort Wayne will broadcast a centennial missionary address over WOWO, from 11:45 to 1 12:00 o’clock. Zion Reformed Church Charles M. Prugh, Minister Church School 9:00 a. m. J. Fred Fruchte, superintendent. Morning Worship 16:15 a. m. Sermon. “The Heritage of the Lord." Psalm 127:3,4. The Young Women's Choir will sing. Wednesday, 7 p. m. Mid-week Prayer and Study hour. Thursday, 7:30 p. nt. Phoebe Bible Class Masquerade party at home of Mrs. Jack Little. Anntlal Mission Festival, Sunday, October 31. — 0 First Baptist Church Homer J. Aspy, minister — 9:30 a. m.—Bible Schoofc C. E. Bell, superintendent. 10:30 a. m.—Junior Church. Mrs. Frank Young, superintendent. 10:30 a. m. -• Morning • worship. The morning sermon subject is, “The Pillars of the Church.” 6:00 p. m. — The jtastor's hour with the Young People. 7:00 p. m.—Evening service. The evening worship hour is designed to be an informal service of song and praise. The subject of the sermon will be “A Warm HandGrasp ” Wednesday evening the tnid--1 week prayer service at the church at 7:30 o'clock. First Evangelical Church George S. Lozier, minister 9:15 a. m.—Sunday School. Edw. Martz, superintendent. 10:10 a. m. — Worship service. Sermon theme, “Measuring the 1 Church.” 6:00 p. m.—Young People's ser--1 vice. 7:00 p. m. —Evening fellowship 1 service. Sermon theme: "Sighing for Other Days.” Christian Church Kenneth Timmons, pastor 9:30 a. m.—Bible School. 10:30 a. m. —Communion. 1 10:45 a. m.—Preaching. 7:30 p. m.—Evening service. Wednesday night—Bible study at tbe home of Mrs. Fred King. Thursday, 2 o'clock —Ladies Aid will meet at the church parlor. Church of the Nazarene Paul ttrandybeny. pastor 9:30 a. in.- Sunday School. Harley Ward, superintendent. 10:30 a. m.—Morning worship. Sermon theme. “Faith Recognized.” 6:30 p. m.—Young People's society. Mrs. Lon Woodrum. president! <3:30 p. m. —Junior Society. Mrs. Ervin Elzey, supervisor. 7:30 p. in.—Evangelistic service.

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I Sermon theme, “Loosing Jesus.” I 7:30 p. m. Wednesday—Regular mid week prayer meeting. o HANGING ROPES OF MINNESOTA GO TO SOCIETY ( St. Paul —(UP)— Memories of the last legal hanging in Minnesota were recalled here when St. Paul chief of Police Clinton Haokert presented the Minnesota State Historical Society with three pieces; of hangman's ropes. Included in the three rope sections was one from the fatal twine ; which took the life of William Wil ; Hams, last person legally hanged in the state In 1906. Sbort'y after his death, on recommendation of the late Gov. Johnson, execution as a j punishment for murder was abolished by Minnesota. One of the cords is from the rope which executed Charles Ermisch Otto Wonogkett <n 1894 for the murder of a saloonkeeper during i ]a robbery. Ermisch told a reporter j shortly before his hanging that he ! had felt the rope about his neck a whole week and at one time dreamed he had been executed and found the rope stiM about his throat. The last rope section was that of tbe John Mashek execution. Mas-

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I lick, who dkd in 1898. had killed a 'traveler wiwn ho tried to force in- ' lo helping him in his robberies. Tbe (traveler, John Yemke, identified! I Mashek shortly before lie died. Williams' execution tvas a grue- : some one, according to an old newspaper report. Tho rope stretched ( eight inches, so he was strangled to j death. o Village clings to old CAUCUS ON CANDIDATES * Wellington, O. —(UP)— Primary ; : election voters here again have up- j ; held a record held your after year | '—nine votes tn all were cast. Election laws require that, a pri- 1 mary election be held In a town | the size of Wellington. Local citl-] j zens. however, prefer to ignore this , ! method of selecting candidates for j ! public offices and continue to use ! their own method of selection —a ' ‘ peoples’ caucus." At this "peop'es’ caucus” iu es- 1 i feet here for 30 yeait, any citizen wishing to run for any office mere- j ly files tils intention at a local durg ] store, paying a registration fee of $2. This "choose-to-run" regiatrai tton must be filed about 10 days be- ] fore the caucus. While technically a primary elec-

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tion, the caucus la as good as elec--11 lon because the “peoples' ’’ choice (utmost Invariably wins. The 9 vote* cast In this year's ] primary were all lu the third ipreclnct. There are five precincts iu the village. ■ - ■■ -•- o ■ ■■ — Nazarene Pantor Gives Appreciation The Rev. Haul Bratidyberry, pastor of the Church of the Nazarene, j of this city, today issued thanks to j nil who so graciously entertained | the visiting clergymen and their wives during the re*ent conveui tlou here. The pastor also expressed his thanks to those who opened their j homes to entertain the visitors and were not called upon. Since some ] of the pastors lived so close they | returned to their homes rather ! than stay over. Widow, 70, on Labor Gang Nairn Centre. Out. (U.fi) — Mrs. I Ann Tenho, 70-year-old widow, I worked for three days with a pick , and shovel here to earn a $5 dole j check. Mrs. Tenho applied for j relief aud was granted it. Before she would accept the money, howI ever, she insisted that she be ai- - lowed to work with a railroad re- | lief work gang. o - Castle Fire Chief Retires Windsor, Eng. (U.R) —After holding the post of engineer at Windsor Castle for 30 years, W. A. I Chadwick has retired on pension, i He had been chief officer of the castle fire brigade for 17 years.