Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 36, Number 85, Decatur, Adams County, 9 April 1938 — Page 5

,BJ s(1I00L ■ESSON; Mvktokb’-'S. W' ■ ■ th* V HB ■- ... He Christ - i- ■' Lord: 5 ' ,: ‘" f: 1 ■' IS : ’” wc - c .■ j^b... ; - - ■ KSK< reed ?.: : ' ■' r - v ■■cc ■ - P ps ' f u ; 1 f VlC ' rr.-e ,r L rd Jesus ' - Jesus to be: li Might' Works |K •-. -' ■ • -.sc' ■■ < M? .■ o f.i.-’s > j H.s ■ the -.d r . .::-i’cti. n to ■« ray the incs;.s ;\>! i:iy--of Him as e Son of God. B^B-'' 4 ' > war'- to HMttd signs." I p by God fvv. 24-32). cress was not an accident. ■ U r.ct d as a martyr to a gHßii'".hopeless ca.'.s-.' He came gH- - "orld "to give his l.fe a ■p f:r many" Glatt. 20:28'. BK’ "I lay down my life . . . taketh it from me, but I '•■"'• ! myself. I have power ar.d cower to ■Ptfain" 'John 10:17. 181. ■ the cross was in plan o f God in no way |K ! th se who slew Him. they wore fulfilling the - e ’■■’ .'■ were acting as ■'■ Wicked deeds. p ‘ aise d L'p by God <vv. 24-32). s '”" that he should f " ' v - 24)—what ’ I positive state|B " was an impossibility that ■U’* 1 rem:,.U in the grave. ■'“? 1 :‘e .-.ssurance of -e .hat we who "he dead with Bin, !S0 live with him ” (It ■.7. ‘ t: ’ e believer, the one ■c" C resurrection of BfrV'T iS th<? guarantee that Christ is the M-". ‘ -hem that sleep in the ■ , (I Cor. 15:20.) B"- ; '' Sermon turns to the ■J • ° Prove the resurrecBel'\, ri t ng '° '■"° P r °P h et Joel ■L k °* ■ ? ’ ; ":s of David. ■on th r Oil * rUsto d o B« t ? Ea . ster Sunday of 1938, B ce . •“■' e ’"finitely rteher re■tr.K r X 0U u r hands is the New Btio, *‘ th ' hc s! °ry of the res■m,.!.. all the references of Bluir wh ? n' S glorious truth. ■C. ° Bib,P as teach ■ok Jn ' l halted (v. 33). BVMan of’s n ?' e ’' Sht 13 Slorious: the «»?♦ Sorrow « now; B ’ kl ”'to HtaTn Victori O“«. r e Victor s brow.” B -'4 't 1 ' ■ • ■ wherp - B l 2:8 9? o gh y exal ted him” B’safittiL ad Phili PPians 2: ■g n , » close to this glorious B, Toleration K lillt y r °f cr 3 " 7 We admit * he

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On Wall of Jerusalen, Writer Muses Upon The Sacred Sites [Vivid Memories of Sunrise Scenes in the Holy City — A Portrayal of An Easter Celebration in Jerusalem—The Resurrection Truth in Life.

By WILLIAM T. ELLIS May I tell again, as light on the perennial theme of Easter, which , claims the whole world's thought, the story of an Easter morning 1 once spent on a housetop on the city wall of Jerusalem? The city was full of pilgrims, from every branch of the world-wide Christian I Church. The Holy City is a crowd- ' ed, coomoprtlitan center on the days of the Resurrection rendexvous! All colors and classes and creeds are represented; mellowed and merged by the common quest ! for a new experience of the Risen 'Christ. To be in Jerusalem for Holy I Week —what a dream come true is this for myriads of devout disciples! In fullest fellowship with this multitude of pilgrims, we too, my wife and I, yet kept Easter apart from the throng. We had gone with ! a multitude to the Garden of Gethsemane on the anniversary of our Lord’s agony: and we had visited the sombre-draped Church of the : Holy Sepulchre on Good Friday; ' but for the dawn of Easter we arranged to have all to ourselves the highest housetop on the northern-, wall of Jerusalem, near the Damascus Gate. From a Roof Top This spot which we had chosen overlooked the city, and the highway outside of the wall, and Gordon's Calvary and the Garden Tomb. Whichever way we turned.; some spot associated with the I death and burial and resurrection ■ of Jesus fell under our eyes. South 1 er of Antonia; and running west-' was the Temple Area and the Tow- ' ward to the Church of the Holy ■Sepulchre was the .Via Dolorosa. Eastward still wrapped in the shadows of night, lay the Mount of Olives, with Bethany around its shoulders. All of the events of the last week of our Lord's life were enacted within a small area, at the Center of which we stood. We could easily imagine the huzzahs of the Triumphal Entry multitudes; Gte hot, hate-filled cries, "Crucify Him!”; the tulnult of the Crucifixion, perhaps on that very hill , to the north, a stone's throw away, called "Gordon’s Calvary, where is now a Moslem cemetery; the slow, heart broken wail of the women bearing spices to the neighboring grave; and the swift rush of Peter and John, after they had heard Mary's incredible news. As near as mortal could get to the theatre of the greatest events in the history of eternity were we two. alone on that housetop on the wall of Jerusalem, at break of day on Easter. Watching Jerusalem Awaken Amidst the soft stillness of dawn we stood watching the scene, with its overtone of gray. The roof on which we were standing was gray, the city wall was gray, the dominant color of the old city was gray and the shadowed face of the Mount -of Olives was gray. Although we were on the highest spot in the city, yet we could perceive how entirely, on every side, Jerusalem is surrounded by greater heights; truly, "the mountains are round about Jerusalem." Out of the Arabian desert the sun had pointed bls spears westward. and these soon shone above the crest of Olivet, striking first the towers of Government House and of the Church of the Ascension, on the top of the hill. Swiftly the King of Day marched onward, and points of light touched the tops of the Mosque of Omar, of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and of the two German church towers in the City of Jerusalem. The face of the Mount of Olives, where stately cypresses lifted their spires like ascending flames of prayer, began to lighten. Even as we watched the day dawn, so the earliest friends of Jesus, whose heart-brok-en love nad outrun the morning, had looked for the coming of the first Easter. The city began to wake up. Smoke ascended from a group of black tents outside of the wall. Some traffic appeared on the »»»•»»*♦* ♦The Sunday School Lesson for April .17 is “The Victorious Servant.”—Acts 2:22-36. »♦»♦**♦♦* ♦ »»»»****

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streets The bells of the churches began to toll — one insistently , affirming its faith in the Trinity ’ Iby striking in solemn groups of three. Greek churches jangled their I bells out of tune, in their customary jumble of sound. Here and | | there, on he tortuous streets be-1 low us, we caught glimpses of , | Christians hurrying to worship. I This was a day of days in the city I of memories. . Dawn on the Housetop It seems almost a violation of the sanctities to relate the Easter service which we two held on that Jet usaletn housetop, as dawn merged into full day. We read together , all the Gospel narratives of the Resurrection and Paul's majestic presentation of immortality. Insistently, there crowded upon us the place-sense of all the events l of which the Scripture tells. We could lift up our eyes and behold ail illuminated the theme. Across the road a little company of Amer- ; lean and British Christians, gathI ered for a sunrise service at the Garden tomb, sang familiar East|er hynuls. The great churches I which abound in Jerusalem repeat'ed the- same pubilation by their bells. Eager-faced pedestrians gave testimony to the same Resurrection Message. Somewhere within a few rods of where we stood and worshipped, Jesus Christ was crucified and buried and rose again from the dead. I That stupendous realization tinged : all of our thinking. Yet we were i glad that the exact spots are not ■ known known of a certainty. For . the redemption of mankind is not ! bound up with any one site. It is a universal truth; and its real scene is in the Father heart of God. Our spirits kept repeating, "He is not here; He is risen!” The mystery of the Resurrection is for every one as personal and near as if enacter in his own home town. One writer, Father John Tabb, has pictured the truth more vividly than could we whose privilege it was to behold the setting of the Great Transaction from a housetop on the wall of Jerusalem on Easter morning: "Under an eastern sky. Amidst the rabble's cry, A Man went forth to die For me. “Thorn-crowned His blessed head; Blood-stained His every tread; Cross-laden, on He sped, For me. “Pierced glow His hands and feet: Three hours o'er Him beat Fierce rays of noontide heat For me. “Thus wert Thou made all mine; Lord, make me wholly Thine; Grant grace and strength divine To me.” Easter in the Heart All other meanings of Easter are gathered up into this one of its personal application. That Jesus died in order that man might live is the supreme mystery and mercy of time and eterniy. Theologians used to debate and define: our modern mood is less calculating. We cannot explain the Atonement, nor measure the heinousness of sin nor the height of Divine Love. We only know that, in away t/ - yond our telling, God’s only bon was crucified and rose again from the dead in order that an At-one-ment of man and God might be secured. .peath's terror, too, died for tho Christian when Christ died. The ageless, intangible hope of immortality became a definite reality in tlie Resurrection of Jesus. Every lite that has seen the cold, still form of a dear one go down into the gmve, places all hope foi a reunion in the pledge given by the Risen Christ: “Because 1 live, ye shall iive also.” SEVEN SENTENCE SERMONS Liberty exists in proportion to wholesome restraint.—Webster. » • » If we would build on a sure foundation in friendship we must love our friends for their sakes rather than for our own. —Charlotte Bronte. » » » They that do much themselves deny, Receive more blessings from the

BCHURCHESH Zion Reformed Church Charles M. Prugh, minister Church School, 9 a. m. Clark Flaugh, superintendent. Worning worship, 10 a. nt. Confirmation service. Sermon: “Art Thou One of This Man's Disciples?”— St. John 18:17. Music by the Senior vested choir. Young People's society, 6 p. in. Evening worship, 7:30 p. m. I Easter play, "The Half of My Goods,” by Ralph P. Claggett. No admission charge. Silver offering. Wednesday, 2:30 p. m.—Ladies’ Aid Society. Wednesday. 7p. m.— Mid-week I Lenten service. Friday, 7:30 p. m.—Holy Com- [ inunion and reception of members. o First Evangelical Church George S. Lozier, minister 9:15 a. m. —Sunday School. .Earl Fuhrman, superintendent. 10:10 a. m.—Worship service— Palm Sunday. Special features will include a baptismal service for children and the awarding of certificates to fifteen catcheumens. 6:30 p. in, Intermediate and Senior Christian Endeavor. 7:30 p. m. — Evening service. Sermon theme, "Himself He Could Not Save.” 7:30 p. tn., each evening during Holy week, except Saturday, there will be special evangelistic services. A candle-lighted Communion service is scheduled for Thursday evening. 12 to 3 p. m., Friday — ThreeHour Good Friday service at the Methodist church. o First United Brethren Church Corner Ninth and Madison James A. Weber, pastor Church School at 9:15 a. m. Roy Mumma in charge. Theme, "Finding the Richest Life Through Service.” This is Whole Thithe Sunday. Trust Him and bring the tithe of the week to Him. Morning worship, 10:30 a. m. Palm Sunday theme, "The Test of Faith.” There will be baptism of infants at this service. 6 p. m —Christian Endeavor services for all age groups. "Crown Him or Crucify Him” is the Adult and Young People's topic. "Follow Me” is the Intermediate topic. Juniors and Junior Jewels meet at the same hour. 7 p. m. — Evangelistic service. "The One Thing Man. ’ This closes the third week of our revival effort. Make this a climax service. It will be announced at this service if the meetings are to continue. o Methodist Episcopal Church Corner Monroe and Fifth Sts. Ralph W. Graham, minister Palm Sunday Morning worship, 9:30 a. tn. A unified service of worship and Bible study. Dedication of Art windows and pulpit chairs. Sermon theme: Palm Sunday —Struggle and Triumph. Also an illustrated message for the children. The Adult chorus choir will sing, "Jerusalem” by Parker. The sacrament of Holy baptism will be administered. Every verson present will be presented with a beautiful palm tip. Epworth League, 6:30 p. m. A helpful and inspiring hour of Christian training and devotion for young people. Evening worship. 7:30 p. tn. "The Easter Story” will be given by the pastor, illustrated with the sterioptican pictures taken from the outstanding classical Bible paintings. Mrs. Walter Krick will sky. —Creech. » « » Never accept an ignoble chance to live, or refuse a noble chance to die—William T. Ellis. ♦ ♦ ♦ I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.— Philippians 4:11. » » » His lamps are we, To shine where He shall say; And lamps arc not for sunny rooms Nor for the light of day, But to the darkest places borne Will make His love and teachings known. •—Anon. » ♦ » To be honest, to be kind. Io earn a little and to spend a little less, to make, upon the whole, a family happier for his presence; to renounce when that shall be necessary and not be embittered, to keep a few friends, but these without capitulation—above all, on the same grim condition, to keep friends, with himself—here is a task tor all that man has of fortitude and delicacy. —Robert Louis Stevensou.

I sing “Open The Gates of the! Temple," accompanied by Mrs. R. W. Graham, playing the violin obligato, and Miss Louise Haubold at the organ. Holy Week services will be held each evening at 7:30 p. m. The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be administered on Thursday , evening commemorating the last l Supper of Our I»rd with His dis- 1 ciplea. The Union Good Friday service , will be held from 12 noon until 3 p. m. The membership and constitu-' ency of this church is especially urged to be present at all these ' services, and those not attending elsewhere are cordially invited to | worship with us. You will find a friendly spirit to greet you. Christian Church Kenneth Timmons, pastor Bible School, 9:30 a. m. D. L. [ Drum, superintendent. Communion and worship, 10:30, Sunday evening will be the opening of our pre Easter services. I Rev. Timmons will deliver the message at 7:30 o’clock every night. Next week at 7:30 o'clock, every one that possibly can, be at these meetings. Please try and call on as many as you can Sunday afternoon. Let us make these meetings worth while. o Church of the Nazarene 7th and Marshall Sts. Paul Brandyberry, pastor. 9:30 a. m.—Sunday School. Harley Ward, superintendent. 10:30 a. m.— Morning worship. I Sermon theme, "Behaving Like I Ordinary Men.” 6:30 p. m. —Young People's service. Doyle Lytle, leader. Lesson : topic, "Christ —Crowned or Cruci-1 fled.” 6:30 p. in.—Junior society. Mrs.; Orvil Sudduth, supervisor. 7:30 p. m.—Our regular evange-1 listic service. 7:30 p. m. Wednesday—The regular mid-week prayer meeting. We invite you to listen to the i Nazarene broadcast every Sunday

Guaranteed Cure For Spring Fever -- I This remedy qou must make yourself. The prescription is simple. Just this: “Get interested and get busy!” The best place to start is where you live. Look over the old place with a seeing eye. Look for wide-open chances to clean up and replace and renew. Keep looking. You’ll discover a dozen spots that seem a little neglected ... the porch steps, perhaps, or the kitchen closet, or maybe the bathroom. The front hall could use some colorful small rugs . . . that table is fairly crying for a fresh new cover . . . why, the whole house needs sprucing up—now doesn’t it? It’s so easy to do and it needn’t cost much — if you take one thing at a time. So decide now to watch this , paper for bargain news, about things you need now or will be needing very soon. Watch the advertisements closely. You’ll find many that seem addressed directly to you. Don’t miss a single item that may benefit you or your family. There’s plenty of news in the advertising columns —good news for wise buyers! ____________________________ i ‘ !

I afternoon from 4:30 to 5 o'clock I over WOWO. If you are a stranger in town and if you enjoy a friendly atmosphere and a not-to-formal religious service we welcome you to our services. "The man who says he never makes a mistake does not know a mistake when he sees it.” Q Zion Lutheran Church Paul W. Schultz, pastor — Children's confirmation with re- : ception of adult class, 9:30 a. m. Sunday School and Bible class, '8:30 a. m. Celebration of holy communion Friday, 7:30 p. m. Announcements Thursday at the parsonage. Lutheran Radio Hour Sunday, 3:30 p. in. 1 o Eighth Street U. B. Church Rev. L. J. Martin, pastor 9:30 a. tn. —Sunday School. Lawrence Michel, superintendent. ■ 10:20 a. m.—Junior church. 10:35 a. m. — Sermon, “Three Men of the New Testament.” 6:30 p. m.—Junior and Senior Endeavor. 7:30 p. m.—Evangelistic service. 7:30 p. m. —Wednesday evening prayer meeting. Practice for Easter program Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the church and also on Tuesday and Thursday nights at 7 o'clock. The Easter program will be given on Easter Sunday night. Be sure and come to Sunday School Sunday! o Presbyterian Church George O. Walton, minister 9:30 a. m.—Sunday school. WilI liam Schrock. Sr., superintendent. I 10:30 a. m. —Morning worship. ! At the close of the morning sermon confirmation services will be . ! held. Special services will be held dur- i Ing the week commencing Wed- ■ ' nesday night and continuing; through Friday. On Good Friday; ‘ evening the Communion of the I Lord's Supper will be celebrated. ,

Each of these services will commence at 7:15 p. m. o Church of God “Now once in the end of the world hath he appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself . . . So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many”, Beb. 9:26,28. The message in the unified service will be on the subject, "THE VROSS", given by the pastor. The morning worship service be-, gins promptly at 9:30 and closes at 11:15. Evening service 7:30. Mid-week prayer service, Wednesday 7:30. Dough-nut sale Thursday. Phone 5194. Easter Sunday will be a special missionary day. Rev. Chas. Ludwig, whose parents are now missionaries in Africa, and who spent several years with them there, will be the speaker Ln (both morning and evening services. He will show slides of their work in Africa in the evening service. The slides will be shown at 7:00. Miss Elizabeth Bailey, formerly of Africa, will also be in the service and speak. A week of special meetings will be held at the Willshire Church of God, beginning Sunday April 10. Rev. O. L. Yerty of Yielding Miclj. will be the evangelist. He is specially gifted along the line of Divine healing. Many miracles are wrought in hfas meetings i nanswer to prayer. The public is most cordially invited to attend all the services of this congregation. o Decorous Court Embarrassed Yuma, Ariz. (U.R)—The jury was composed of “twelve good men and true." The judge was on his superior court bench. The spectators were in their seats. The bailiff was

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1 attending the wants of the jury, and the jury was attending the needs of the law. Meanwhile, a I spectator took Bailiff A. P. Teich- ; man's hat. ■ —o ■ < " Modern Etiquette By ROBERTA LEE Q. Are decorated or fancy place cards ever used? A. They are seldom used except at a family dinner, when they may be used to celebrate some special occasion. Q. Should one bid the patronesses of a subscription dance “goodfbye,” A. Yes, If they are around and It ie convenient, but it is not absolutely necessary to do so. Q. At a church funeral, who attends to the flowers? ;' iA. Either the sexton or the underi taker.

YOUR VOTE AND INFLUENCE IS KINDLY SOLICITED. 1 -t■ - VICTOR H. ■ EICHER • of Geneva Democratic candidate For a auditor Adams County. [ Pol. advt.