Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 36, Number 250, Decatur, Adams County, 22 October 1938 — Page 5

■ZT [ SUNDAY I* ' Jl SCHOOL w lesson ■■■ bK ';'S«Th’r M ' for October 30 ®Xm>su KIC'« IS axowhi ke ■ they end S TFXT Ecclesiastes 2 13. >’• TEX? What Shall we say e cedc.ue in sin. that .t^und?-Homan. «:15. |K T ,- r . 3 lhberty”-what endless .'was made et that expression when men seeking the ■ Tpagami’- d this country with . caU;; g i.qUi rs were attacking One would think that editors would blush ./ when they see what has ''BKersonal liberty. ■ ,„,;v . as someone has _■ i'said. where yours begins. I < e personal liberty to swing *' a “ rs far as the tip of your ’ .... . :: .y liberty ends All NgT.'-s. and necessarily must be ar. principle. For the ’'t^^Kj Stl an there is an even higher .....bility—his rdaand his consequent : in the welfare of his men. B tu-Str.; ■■.•■•< I rti.ms for today - ■ a sharp contrast. Man .. G d. but with every earthly rict'jred in Ecclesiashis fruitless search for real .j^ en nUin as the glad bonds Jesus Christ is spoken of free and joyful B 1 lhe «a' "f Emptiness and Dis/■Xointment (Eccles. 2:1-3, 10, 11). do not satEccles. 2 1-3). Men who have Lie str- and disapp f to think that Bn. ... ;.ad all the money they and an opportunity to parof life's "thrills” they would ■ ■ :: had everything plea«in-.s of tins world. He jsKjL a ■ |SK 2 ... . •• that m ulrt monne S (See Pr 31. 32 > ■ if.cn satisfy oneself by BB ‘ physical ap>nly cor'Gal. 6 B>. The hectic r such satisfaction by day rethat they, like Solomon, can■Mund If t, ' c - did ' tkcy would tl. r searching It just there. Pleasures t!u mind d not ■& I" 'Eccles. 2 10, ID. Si loni. n real \\ in labor, in aceomworthy ends. There is a well done, but BB>t joy is only lasting when the WBf'.C of tl < work is for the glory of Work f. r its own sake—yes, wisdom for its own sake (EcK ties 1:12-18'—is not enough to satthe soul of man. The great G et:.. . who set himself to enthe higher pleasures of life—art. l.terature—came to his J^^wenty-fifth year to testify that he "never had four weeks of genpleasure.” Satisfaction is not pic .. = -res f the aesthetic na--1 Hr 1 ' The Way of Victory, Peace, True Joy (Rom. 6:17-23; 14 21). say with Paul “God be .i there is away for t > ■F : Personal allegiance to God 6:17-23). Clear thinking on n atters recognizes that boasts of bus personal a; from God's conover his life is in reality the of sin <vv 17-19; Titus .3 31. the other hand, the one who is a bondslave of Jesus Christ is The way of victory and peace T‘ eld to God, even as the way defeat and disappointment is to 10 S ’ r " The first way leads to iß!w' ® dlls “Te and eternal fellow!§MR" s in ultimate ghastly disillusionißf-' ln tflis bfe and eternal spiritu?^B Oeatil and separation from God. ijflK? Ks ' gmz-d rcsponsibihtv fur (Rom - 14:21). It should not two minutes of intelligent conio : - ;iny man to ,„, d , , . tand ■V<t 'none of us liveth to himself ■B 1 , 110 n '- a ' l d ‘ Cth t 0 him se!f” (Rom. '. et l' ldt is the obvious asunder which men live, behind them not only their wrec ked lives, but carrying 8 in the stream of their personI^Kio I a flUence tlleir acquaintances, and members of their famiM,?: e Principle stated in Romans r ° Uld govern all of our ac- ° ‘dols, which he could have Bl h P Y' th a Clear conscience. But . 11 some one else would be ■Kr v-or t 0 stum ble, and he was rath■be lit a t 0 d ° without i‘ as long as IKun, Cd ' One wonders what would P J n “t the Christia n world if P. rofessed follower of Christ Kseofi U »‘ U 6 evaluate not only the tntoxicants but also his every habit.

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One National Institution To Be Saved For Best Use Problem of Sabbath Observance Is for Statesmen and Citizens, as Well as for the Church—Some Definitions and Practical Considerations.

By WILLIAM T. ELLIS i i One of the unlisted sights of Jer- ■ usalem, on Friday afternoons, is the activity of the “Sabbath poli ice.” These are the ultra-orthodox ; Jews, who wear curls down in ; front of their ears, and dress in 1 long robes, and who are of the I strictest sect of legalists. At early ' sundown they go through the business streets where there are Jewish stores, and shout to the proprietors to close up for the Sabbath. It matters not that the merchant may be in the midst of a transaction with a customer, he is forced to cease business. Zionists as a whole are not strict religionists; but so intense is the opposition of the orthodox Jews that they have forced a general conformity , to the Sabbatical laws in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa, and in the large Jewish centers. In the colonies, Sabbath usage varies according to the sentiments of the colonists. American travelers are reminded of the fanatical strictures of the Puritans in their Sabbath-keeping. It was the spirit which prevailed among the Pharisees in the days of Jesus, and forced Him into the role of a Sabbath-breaker. For He came proclaiming that “The Sabbath was made for man. and not man for the Sabbath.’’ The design of God in laying down the Fourth Commandment was manifestly for the highest personal and social welfare of man. In Ancient Lands Primarily, the Sabbath was instiI tuted as a rest day. The need for it was written into the physical I structure of man long ere it was I Inscribed on the tablets of stone. ! Centuries before the time of Moses i the Babylonians had established ' similar laws. In China, a missionary once told me that the feast days and holidays of old China averaged up to about one day in seven. Even in godless Russia, which has sought to extirpate all traces of religion, provision is made for a weekly rest day. Man cannot toil contin- ! uously without rest or change. So is was a beneficient act of the Creator when He established the Sab--4 bath. This, as the other Commandments reveals the Father-care of God. For Highest Use This rest-day is also a reminderday. It links man, the worker, to God, the worker. By it, thought Is carried far back into the processes of creation; and high up into the presence of the Infinite. Man is not man at his best unless he is in relationship with the Divine. He was made for higher ends than labor and play and idleness. In remembering the Sabbath Day to : keep it holy, he is also remembering a bountiful Sovereign and lov- : ing God. For the Sabbath is never kept ; wholly unless it is kept holy. It is not like other days; for it conies : freighted with spiritual meanings, | of the creation and Creator, and of the Resurrection, and of the risen i Christ, who is also Lord of the i Sabbath. If this one day in seven ] loses its religion character, it departs from its primary purpose. Much twaddle is current about the use of the Sabbath for sport and diversion. Golfers, unconscious 1 of their own hypocrisy or absurdity, assert that they can worship I God better on a golf course than in I a church. Motorists, off to breathe I the fumes and dust of the cars in ' the parade that precedes them, speak piously of the Sabbath beauties of fresh air and nature. Myriads. dawdling at home over the comics of the Sunday papers, talk about their need for rest—uuable to see the difference between resting and loafing. To millions of such misguided persons, the Sabbath) brings no touch of spiritual refreshment to their immortal spirits, and no quickening to their intellectual life. , A National Menace This laxity in Sabbath observ- *,.♦•♦*** ♦ »**»**** ♦The Sunday School Lesson for October 23 is: “The Fourth Commandment: Our Day of R es t,” — Exodus 20:8-11: Isaiah 58:13-14; Luke 13:10-17; Galatians 4:8-11; Colossians 2:16: Revelation 1:10. **»♦♦*♦♦*' »»****♦**

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22,1938.

ance is of a piece with the general letting down of the bars of our civilized usages, which is the greatest peril to our national life. We are rapidly becoming, in the United States and Canada, people without standards. Those ideals and practices which our forefathers set up in this new world we are I relinquishing without a protest — i and then wondering why such alien ideals as Communism and Fascism are making easy inroads upon us. A secularized civilization is alien to the genius of our people. We are incorrigible idealists. We want the best things of life, which are fundamentally spiritual, for ourselves and our children. Our dream has ever been of “a nation whose God is the Lord.” Nevertheless, we are letting sfip the Sabbath and the Church and the moral law . which alone can safeguard the sort of democracy we believe ourselves i to be. Sabbath-Keeping Cities Recently I was in Kingston, Ontario, on Sunday, that fine old Canadian city which wears an atmos 1 - phere of England, and still adheres to historic Christian usages. All business is closed on Sunday, and there is an air of home-keeping and church-going that affects the spirit of even the casual visitor. A city may be saved by its Sab-bath-keeping. Ocean City. New Jersey, is a delightful and prosperous summer resort, outstandingly American and high-grade in its character, and free from alien influence. When I sought an explanation of this phenomenon I was told that it is all because Ocean City, has with stood the “open Sunday.’ Aliens, and the rowdy element, will not frequent a place where the SabI bath is strictly observed. Wide-open Sundays mean seven-days-a-week work for many persons. They break down the barrier which sets off the Sabbath for man’s higher uses. The sense of sacredness which the Sabbath implies disappears from civilization. Man loses this recurring reminder of the claims of God upon his nature. Sunday should be a worship day, a church day, a home day, a day for serious reading, a day to be marked by best clothes and best meals, and by happy reunions of families and friends. It need not be sombre or austere. Whatever ministers to the best welfare of our nature is proper on the Sabbath Day. Most urgent of all —and this has a profound social significance — Sunday should be sacredly and regularly observed by attendance upon Sunday School and church services. The decline in church-going is coincident with the decline in religious interest and in observance of the moral laws which are inextricably bound up with religion. SEVEN SENTENCE SERMONS We shall escape the uphill by never turning back. —Christina G. Rossetti. * * • It is our sins that age us; our self-denials keep us young.—David Gregg. • » • Lord Jesus! make Thyself to me A living, bright reality— More present to faith's vision keen Than any outward object seen; More dear, more intimately nigh Than een the sweetest earthly tie. —Jean Ingelow. * * * It is better to be a human being dissatisfied than a pig satisfied.— J. S. Mill. • * * And he shall wipe away every tear from their eyes; and death shall be no more; neither shall, there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain, any more: the first things are passed away.—Revelation 21:4. • * * I am glad to think 1 am not bound to make the world go right; But only to discover and do With cheerful heart, the work that God appoints. —Anon. * * • Those who bring sunshine into the lives of others, cannot keep it from themselves.—J. M. Barrie. —o 500 Sheets SVjxll Yellow Second Sheets, 35c. Decatur Democrat Company. ts

B<HURCHESa First Evangelical Church George S. Lozier, Minister 9:15 A. M. Sunday School. Earl Fuhrman, superintendent. 10:10 A. M. Worship Service. Sermon theme: “The World’s Magnet." 6:00 P. M. Young People's Meeting. 7:00 P. M. Sunday Evening Fellowship. The minister will review the recent session of the General Conference. 7:00 P. M. Tuesday— Young People's Choir rehearsal. 7:00 P. M. Wednesday — The Mission Band will present a "Summer Christmas Tree’’ program. All are invited. A group W. M. S. will be held in the Ft. Wayne Crescent Avenue church on next Thursday, starting at 9:30 o'clock. The local W. M. S. and Y. P. M. C. will cooperate in the rally. o Church of the Nazarene 7th and Marshall Sts. Paul Brandyberry. Pastor 9:30 A. M. Sunday School. Doyle Lytle, supt. 10:30 A. M. Morning Worship. Sermon theme: “Defeating the Devil.” 6:30 P. M. N. Y. P. S. Mrs. Paul Brandyberry, president. 6:30 P. M. Junior Society. 7:30 P. M. Evangelistic service. Sermon theme: “You Who Are Above Temptation.” 7:30 P. M. Wednesday the regular mid-week prayer meeting. Listen to the Nazarene hour over WOWO at 4:30 P. M. The friendlychurch welcomes you. o First United Brethren James A. Weber, Pastor Church School at 9:15 A. M. Roy Mumma in charge. Cradle Roll Sunday. We are anxious to have as many cradle roll babies and mothers present in the service as possible. Lesson theme: "Our Day of Rest.” Exodus 20:8-11; Luke 13:1017. Morning Worship 10:30 A. M. Baptism of infants at the beginning of the service. This is Christian Home Sunday and all members of families are requested to sit together. Sermon theme “God’s Will in the Hom'S.” Christian Endeavor 6 P. M. We have five societies. Adult, Youth, Intermediates, Juniors, and Jewels. Adult and Youth topic “Sharing Our Problems with God.” Intermediate topic “Wise sayings from the lips of Jesus.” Evening Fellowship 7 P. M A Gospel message from the fifth; chapter of Matthew. Special music. Come and draw near One who can give you Life to the Full. Monday 7 p. m. Bible Study. Rev. Miner in charge. 8 P. M. Sacred Concert by the Swiss Bell Ringers, Rev. and Mrs. Ray Ostqrhouse. Silver offering only. Tuesday 7:45 P. M. District Christian Education Rally. Theme “Worship and Evangelism.” This is in our church, so let us give tSem a royal welcome. Wednesday — Pray Meeting in each of three age groups, Adult, Youth and Children. 7 P. M. Choir practice at 8 P. M. Thursday — Father and Son Banquet 6:30 P. M. E. W. Busche will give a talk on his European travel. Plenty of good eats and fun. Every man and boy of the community Is invited. o Eighth St. U. B. Church L. J. Martin, pastor 9:30 a. m.—Sunday School, Lawrence Michel, superintendent. 10:20 a. m. —Junior church. 10:35 a. m.—Revival service. There will be no Christian Endeavor on account of lhe evangelistic services which will start at 7:00 p. m. Services will continue throughout next week at 7:30 p. m. Monday night Rev. Argo Sudduth will preach and on Wednesday night Rev. S. A. Macklin will briug the message. Come to all of these services aud pray for a mighty outpouring of God's Spirit during these meetings. Rally day ou the 30th with Rev. Elmer Becker as the special speaker for morning and evening service. This is the week when our earnings are to be sacrificed to the cause of Christ and will be applied ou the building fund. Let us go over the top in our Sunday School and also with this offering. First Methodist Church Corner Monroe and Fifth Sts. Ralph W. Graham, minister 1838—Centennial —1938 Morning worship. 9:30 a m.— Membership Sunday. Every member of the church is expected to

be present. New members will be received. Special music by the young peoples choir. The pastor will present the theme "Crushing the Evil From the Inner Life." Also special message for the children. Church School classes for all age groups. Epworth League, 6 p. in. —A cordial welcome to all the young people of the church and to all young people who are not worshiping elsewhere. Evening worship, 7 p. in.—Sunday evening preaching services have been a blessing to the communities in which they have been held for hundreds of years. You will find this service a blessing. Inspiring congregational hymn singing, and a gospel message, theme, “The Abundant Lite.” A cordial welcome to all. Wednesday — Prayer and Bible hour. Rev. H. W. Mohler, pastor of the Methodist church in Markle will bring the message. © Zion Reformed Church Charles M. Prugh, minister Church School, 9 a. m. Clark Falugh, superintendent. Madame Ella Winn aud her singers will give a short program. Morning worship, 10 a. m. Sermon, "Pharisees or Christians?" — St. Matt. 5:20. Mr. Henry Weidler will sing. Youth conference at St. John's Reformed church, Fort Wayne, 3 p. m. Wednesday, 7 p. m. — Mid-week prayer and study hour. Sunday, Oct. 30—Rally Day. o Church of God Glen E. Marshall, Pastor The unified service begins at 9.30 and closes at 11:15. In the absence of the pastor, Miss Nellie Hawkins will have charge of the preaching service. At the close of the worship period the Sunday School classes will take their respective places for the study period. The goal of this congregation is to increase in numbers, in spiritual power, in zeal for God and in influence for righteousness. Boys and girls meeting 6:30. Evening service 7:30. Rev.

Lewis Reynolds will briug the message at this service. Young People's meeting Tuesday night at 7:30. Mid-week prayer service Wednesday night. Herbert Hawkins, leader. The public is most cordially invited to attend all the services of this congregation. o Zion Lutheran Church Paul W. Schultz, pastor. Divine services in English, 10:30 a. m. Sunday School and Bible class, 9:30 a. m. Divine services in German, 8:30 a. m. Lutheran radio hour, 3:30 p. m. Walther League zone rally at Schumm, Ohio. Adult class Tuesday, 7:00 p. nl.

WILLSHIRE NEWS Frank Cox of Bentleyville, Pa., is a guest this week of his parent!, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Cox. Mr. and Mrs. Carrol Geisler and daughter Janice were Sunday evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. | Herman Myers and sou Gene. Mrs. M. E. Beam and granddaughter, Miss Vera Fisher of Fort. Wayne, and Mrs. Hattie Koontz left ' Saturday morning on a sightseeing I trip through the southern part of and Kentucky and Tenne-1 | see. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Geary and I son of Fort Wayne were week-end ; guests of Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Geary ! Mrs. Herman Myers and Mrs. Marriet Colter were Decatur visit-1 ors Saturday afternoon. Mrs. George Dellinger and Mrs.' Mary Roop entertained the U. B. I Aid members Thursday afternoon. I After the business session, dainty refreshments were served. Mr. and Mrs. Delton Passwater \ and Mr. and Mrs Judson Passwater! of Decatur were calling on relatives ' I Sunday afternoon. Mrs. John Byer returned home Tuesday evening fro ma week’s vis- I

M lt Takes A Heap Os Buying To Make A Home” “We need two tons of c0a1...” “Sally’s got to have a new hat..“A nice lounge chair would make all the difference in the living-room." Every day of the year, you are buying things—necessities of life, food, furniture — all the things that really do “make your house a home.” When you buy, of course, you want to know about the things you buy. And that’s where your newspaper comes in. The advertising columns of this paper give you the news about buying—what you can buy, where you can buy it, how much it costs. This service saves you money and time. Why not take advantage of it?

ilit with relatives In Alma and Mt. | Pleasant. Michigan. Mrs. Chariety Brown and Mrs. Minnie Reichard were ploasing hos- • teases Tuesday evening, alien they • entertained the Dorcas S. 6. clas! of the M. E. church. The spirit of ’ Halloween was carlred out in the 1 1 decorations and also In the menu. - After the ibusiness session a pro- ; gram of music, readings and conI tests were* enjoyed. A delicious [lunch was served. Mrs. Minnie Dan- , lels of Huntington, Indiana, was an out of town guest. Mrs. S. H. Place and Mrs. Harry Brown entertained the W. H. M. S. I Thursday afternoon. —o Another No-Hit Pitcher Sacramento, Cal.—i(U.R)l —No-hit,

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no-run games are uo novelty to Manuel Freitas. Sacramento softball pitcher. Freitas pitched two such games and another no-hit contest this season. He missed hjs third shutout when one run was scored on two walks and two errors tn one inning. — ■— © , I, ■ — Thousands Visit Park

. Gatlinburg, Tenn — <U.R) — Exact- ' ly 137,711 visitors traveling in 39,- . 3<>6 vehicles visited the Great • Smoky Mountains national park here during July. Most visitors i were from Tennessee, with Ohio a ' dose second. The figures repre- ; sented a four per cent increase . over last year during July. , o • Crippled Pastor Aided 1 Shickshinny, Pa. (U.PJ —An elevator is being installed in the 1 .Methodist Protestant Church so that Rev. A. F. Birdsall, an in- ’ valid, will be able to operate his . wheel chair between the three tloors of the parsonage and the two floors of the church. The ' Rev. Mr. Birdsall, unable to walk ! for nine years, is an active and . ! successful minister.