Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 36, Number 303, Decatur, Adams County, 24 December 1938 — Page 5

n SUNDAY International II SCHOOL LESSON ■■■ By HAROLD L. LUNDQUIST, D. D. Dean ot The Moody Bible Inetltut* of Chicago. © Western Newspaper Union.

Lesson for January 1 t.mon subjects and Scripture texts selected and copyrighted by International council of Religious Education; used by permission. PETER CALLED TO SERVE LESSON TEXT—John 1:4042; Luke J: ’’GOLDEN TEXT—Come ye after me. snd I Will make you to become Ashers 5 men —Mark 1:17. As we embark on the New Year, we gather in our Bible schools to take up an interesting series of studies on the life and work of Peter. The life story of any great and useful man is worthy of our careful study. The life of Peter has peculiar interest because he was so intensely human, and yet so gloriously used of God. Our lesson for today starts at the right point, for we meet Peter when he as Simon first met the Lord. He was a mature man by that time, successful in business and “settled” in life, but with him (as with us) life did not really begin until he met the Lord Jesus. I. He Was Brought to Christ (John 1:40-42). Andrew, of whom we know but little, is a character greatly beloved because having found the Christ he at once set out to bring his brother to Him. He probably did not know that in bringing his rough fisherman brother to the Lord he was bringing one of the leaders of all time. The important thing is that he brought him. The history of the Church abounds with the stories of humble men and women who have been used to win others to Christ, who have in turn been greatly used for Him. Think of the humble man who led Spurgeon to Christ, the Sunday School teacher who dealt with Moody, the simple but earnest Moravians who won Wesley—and be encouraged. You may have someone near you who may be awaiting your word to bring him to Jesus. 11. He Was Given a New Name (John 1:42). Simon, meaning “to hear,” is changed to Peter, which means "rock.” The blessed Lord who in His omniscience knew what the change in Peter's heart was to mean in his life, gave him a new name to fit his new character. What a blessed IsUth it is that God in Christ can and will take the blustering fisherman transform all of his good qualities into power and usefulness for Himself. Thus God who knows just what we are is ready and willing to make us what we ought to be in Christ Have you gone through the experience of having Christ say: “Thou art . . . thou shalt be?” It may mean that you have passed through or will pass through the pressing experiences which are needed to weld together your characteristics into a "rock,” but if it is God’s hand that makes the change you will find it to be a’l joy. 111. His Occupation Was Changed (Luke 5:1-11). Christ had chosen Peter as one of those who should forsake all and follow Him, as one of His disciples in the inner circle of the Twelve. Note how graciously He carries out His purpose. One day as He stands to teach on the shore of the sea of Galilee the crowd presses Him, and He steps into a boat and asks the boatman to put out from the land. And it “just happened" to be the boat of Simon, who had about a year before met the Lord and received the new name of Peter. Such things do not “happen." The destinies of men are in the hands of God. The day and hour for Peter’s call had come, and here he was to be taught by Jesus through a miraculous draught of fish that he was to be a fisher of men. God's clock alwiays runs on time. Remember that, and also be assured that if you are His child not even the simplest “happening" in your life is unknown to Him. He who numbers the hairs on our heads, He who observes the fall of a sparrow, is not lacking in loving interest and care for His children. Had our lesson been deliberately chosen for a New Year's message it could hardly have been more appropriate. To the one who knows not Christ as Saviour there is an invitation to begin the New Year by coming to Him. To the Christian there is the admonition to do as Andrew did —bring your brother or friend to Christ. We are not all called to leave our daily work and become full-time Christian workers, but every believer should be a soulwinner. To the one who has heard the call of God to leave his nets and follow the Lord in full-time service, here is the urgent renewing of that call. Step out in faith now and follow Him. To the church or religious worker discouraged by the failure of a social or ethical Program here is the lesson and example of a life changed by personal contact with the Lord Jesus. Human Nature When we are most filled with heavenly love, and only then, are we best fitted to bear Wi’h human infirmity, to live above it, and forget its burden.—Maria Hare.

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World Famous Fisherman Enters Better Business ( ailed From His Nets on Galilee, Peter Becomes a Fisher of Men, and an Abiding World Figure - The Apostle Who Was Likest to the Rest of Us

By WILLIAM T. ELLIS My pen has poised over paper in uncertainty, whether to begin this series of three months of study of the life of Saint Peter with memories of St. Peter’s in Rome, and his famous statue therein, or with my experiences, less than a year ago, when I lived for three weeks on the site of Peter's home town, at the northern end of the Lake of Galilee, and in fellowship with the native fishermen, who are Peters present-day successors. But the fishermen have it. I shall return to St. Peter's later. I have a glow in my heart for these swart patient fellows who, by night and by day, seek their livelihood along the shores and in the depths of beautiful Galilee. In every one of them 1 saw the likeness of the fishermen whom Jesus called from their nets to become fishers of men. Peter’s Successors As of old, so today, the Galileans are net fishermen. They were always interested in my modern outfit of telescopic steel rod and multiplying reel and silk line, and in my assortment of baits and lures. But during the three weeks I spent at Bethsaida, tn the lovely hospice of famous Father Taepper, a German Catholic monk, I caught only six fish. But I repeatedly went out in a native boat with the local fishermen, while they laboriously set their nets and drew their trawls. Mostly they used gill nets, and caught the succulent little “St. Peter s fish.” Often the fishermen would go overboard, and with a stick drive the fish from the recesses of the shore-line toward the waiting net. At times they drew the deep with great haul nets, which sought the bigger fish, and needed a score of men to pull them ashore. This is not the place to go fully into the theme of fishing in the Lake of Galilee. The one overmastering impression I retain is that Peter was just such a figure as his successors today — roughly clad, with garments often wet, and smelling of fish; his muscles were strong, from manning the heavy boat sweeps and hauling the nets. We who are most familiar with Fisherman Peter as a figure in paintings, sculptures and stained glass windows, should remember that in reality he was only a rough workingman. engrossed in the simple interests of his calling, and by modern social standards an uncouth fellow The Fisherman's Call Here we come to the wonder of wonders. That commonplace, uneducated. instable character, Simon, came under the eye and influence of Jesus Christ, who. anticipating his possibilities, called this man of sand Peter, a rock. He summoned him from his nets to become a disciple, a learner in the highest of arts, that of a fisher of men. Slowly, with frequent slumps, the magic was wrought The blundering toiler after sis became a master among men. one of the few immortals in fames gd ()ne of his monuments today is the greatest church in the world, S t Peter's, in Rome; and the Pope's dearest title is that he is p e t er s successor. Inside the great basilica .».«!■ ■ peter, the great toe ot which has been almost worn away by th. reverent kisses of devout Ca conlb s. To me, this is the most imrrTS tha< , h( . testimony of the y “2 ’ 2 “J.™* -» - G xar: - glowing be Wil3 l 0 summons ot Jesus, ..»♦•*** ******** ♦The Sunday School Lesson . 1 is “Peter Cal' - for January • i-7S-42' e d to Serve.I'—J 1 '—J° hn 1-35-42, Luke 5:1-11- , , » *i *♦* * . .♦***! ** * *

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' become a figure of the ages, a leader of mankind, a prime minisi ter of Christ. The Great Change What was done with Peter has also been done with a myriad other lives by the same Christ. This is the basis of all the power that has been wielded in the world by Christianity. Individual human lives have been changed. The very nature and direction of the characters have been altered, as in Peter's case. The weak have been made strong, the sordid have been made spiritual, the petty have been made big, the foul have been made clean. Christ does change common into uncommon. By that process, He has transformed entire communities and nations. Some of us, whose work is a ceaseless study of international affairs and of social trends, are old-fashioned enough to believe that it is only by this slow, sure process of made-over individual lives that the world is going to attain the goal of our dreams. In Europe the Oxford Group has evoked the public support of leading statesmen for its program of changed lives, by the Gospel Message. And in North America, two million devoted Sunday School teachers are busy, week after week, in bringing youth under the sway of this life-changing Christ; thus fulfilling the Andrew role in , the Peter story. Why We Like Peter With all his faulty, most read- ' ers of the New Testament prefer Peter; primarily because he was so much like ourselves, in his imI pulsive hlunderings. in his np-and down moods, and in all of his shortcomings and loyalties, if Christ could make a rock character out of sandy Simon He can also transform us. For every one of us in a bundle of possibilities. Recently a beautifully gowned and poised woman ’ called upon a friend of mine to ask that he keep secret the fact that she had once been a servant 1 in his house. A German immigrant girl, the new world had fired her with an ambition to get an educaI tion. By real heroism, she supported herself through high school and into college. There she fell in love with and married, a classmate, the son of a wealthy, aristocratic family. She has taken her place as a veritable Vere de Vere in her new circle of life. That simple story of one girl’s rise is the commonest of tales in this free land. But greater is the miracle wrought. Peter fashion, in ordinary, commonplace folk who have been made great in the fellowship of Jesus Christ. SEVEN SENTENCE SERMONS Patience is good, but joy is best. —Susan Coolidge. * * * A whole Bible for my staff, a whole Christ for my salvation, and a whole world for my parish. — St. Augustine. Four things a man must learn to do, If he would make his record true; To think without, confusion clearly, To love his fellowmen sincerely. To act from homes motives purely, To trust in God and Heaven securely. —an Dyke. * * * Bind together your spare hours by the cord of some definite purpose, and know how much may be accomplished. — William M. Taylor. * ♦ * Bp thou my strong habitation, whereunto 1 may continually report: thou has given commandments io save me: for thou are my rock and my fortrcss.J’salm 71:3. ». ♦ * Learn that to love is one way to ' know, , Os God or man; it is not love received That maketh man to know the inner life Os them that love him: his own love bestowed Shall do it. Jean lugolow. In the morning, fix thy good purpose; and at night examine thyself, what thou hast done, how thou hast behaved thyself, in word, deed aud thought. — Thomas a-Keuipis.

ECHURCHESg First Baptist Church Homer J. Aspy, minister 9:50 a. m.—Oragn prelude. 10:00 a. m. —Worship. 10:30 a. m.—Study period. 10:00 a. m.—Children's program. 5:00 p. m.—Cantata, "Star of the Christ-Child." presented by the | choir, under the direction of Mrs. C. E. Bell. Wednesday evening at 7:30 the , mid-week prayer service at the i church. The public is most cordially invited to attend all the services ot this congregation. - ■ o First United Brethren Church Corner of Ninth and Madison James A. Weber, pastor Church School, 9:15 a. m. Roy Mumma, superintendent. Theme, ."God’s Great Love.’’—-Matt. 2:1-12. | The Christmas treat will be given I this Sunday to the children resent. I Morning worship, 10:30 a. m. Sermon theme, “The Wise men ask a Strange Question in Decatur.” This is a message you will want to hear. 6 p. m. —Christian Endeavor for Juniors, Jewels, Intermediates, Young People and Adults. Adult and Youth topic, “The Birth of Jesus told in Poetry and Song.” Intermediate topic, "Christmas: It’s Deeper Meaning.” 7 p. m. —Candle light service, "The Star." Dramatic story, "The Place where the Young Child Lay" aud "Follow the Star.” You will appreciate this beautiful service of worship. Wednesday, 7:30 p. m.—Christmas cantata by the choir, “Prepare Him Room.” Directed by Harold Mumma. Invite your friends. Thursday, 7:30 p. m. —- Men’s Brotherhood. “Santa makes us all boys Again." Play and inspiration. Irvin Pontius, president. Saturday, 10 p. m.—New Year’s family watch party. Plenty of fun, drama. "In Doubt About Daisy," a side splitting comedy by the Progressive Workers class. 11 p. m. to 12 midnight—Candle light service in the church auditorium. Bring the whole family and your friends aud see the new year in, in this unique program. 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. — “Christmas Message" and songs in keeping with the day. Singing by Young Peoples choir and congregation. At 7:00 o’clock the Christinas program will be given. The main purpose of this program is to honor Christ and commemorate His birth. The public is invited to attend. At the close of the Sunday morning service the W. M. A. will give a treat to the members of the Sunday School and all those present. 7:30 Wednesday night —Prayer meeting. August Kleinz, leader. o Christian Church Kenneth Timmons, pastor Bible School, 9:30 a. m. D. L. Drum, superintendent. Our minister will be here tomorrow. Let us make this a big day in the Bible School and church. Sermon and Communion, 10:30. Sunday night sermon, 7:30. Next Thursday, Ladies Aid at the home of Mrs. Oren Schultz. —- Zion Reformed Church Charles M. Prugh. Th.D., Minister Christmas Morning Service 9:00 A. M. Sermon "A Saviour. Who Is Christ The Lord.” St. Luke 2:11. Music by the combined choirs. No evening services. Wednesday, 8 p. m. —■ Young People's party. No Mid-week service. o Zien Lutheran Church Paul W. Schultz. Pastor Early matins, 8:30 a. m. Sunday school and Bible class 9:30 a. tn. Divine worship witli celebration of toe Lord’s Supper, 10:30 a m. Religious school is dismissed for next Saturday. Sylvester Eve services next Saturday. 7:00 p. m. Children's Christmas program tonight 7:00 p. m. 7th and Marshall Sts. Paul Brandyberry, Pastor 9:30 A. M. Sunday iSchooi. Doyle Lytle Su.pt. 10:30, A. M. Morning worship. Sermon Theme — “Glad Tidings of Great Joy" 5:30 p. in. Junior Society. Rex.

Custer Supervisor. j 6:30 P. M. N. Y. P. S. Mrs. Paul Brandyberry, Pres. 7:30 p. m. Evangelistic service. Sermon Theme — "The Choice That Everyone Must Make" 7:30 p. m. Wed. the regular midweek prayer meeting. "Every tnan is a credit to the cause of Christ or a discredit. He is an honor or he Is a dishonor. He He draws the word nearer to Christ or he tends to drive it away from Christ. Which are we doing?" The Friendy Church extends to all its members and friends a hearty Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Let us keep Christ in Christmas by letting the Christ be our person al Saviour. o First Evangelical Church George S. Lozier, Minister 9:15 A. M.—Sunday (School. Mr. Earl Fuhrman, superintendent. 10:10 A. M. Christmas Program by the Children’s Division of the Sunday School. Mrs. Earl Fuhrman,' superintendent. 6:00 P. M. Christian Endeavor. 7:00 P. M. Program, “The Christmas Pageant” by Genevieve Richardson. 7:30 P. M., Wednesday — Midweek devotional and study hour. I A group Young People's Conference will be held at Waterloo. Ind , in an all day session on Wednesday . of this week. The young people ot i the church are urged to attend the meeting. I I. I■■ I. ' 1 I I. . I First Methodist Church Monroe at Fifth St. Ralph Waldo Graham. Minister Morning worship 9:30 a. in. A unified service of worship and study. Junior church and message for the children. Music by the young peoples choir. Sermon theme: "The Light of the World.” Study classes for all age groups. Candle Light Christmas Vespers at 1:30 n. in. The program is given elsewhere in this paper. A cordial invitation is extended to all on this Merry Christinas Day. - — ——<- Church of God In tlie unified service beginning at 9:30 a. m. the boys and girls | of the Sunday School will give a l miscellaneous program. A 10-min- ! ute message will be given by the | pastor, after which the Sunday School classes will take their re- | spfective places for their class I study. At the night service at 7:30 the j pageant, "And There Were Shepherds” will be given. • Mid week prayer service Wednesday. 7:30 p. m. Revival services begin at the Church of God next Sunday with Rev. R. C. Hume, pastor of the Church of God at Huntington. Ind .

i White House Shares Yuie Spirit ' <

WASHINGTON.—The holiday at- ’ r rnosphere that grips America each December also finds its way to the White House, home of our chief executives for nearly 140 years and scene of many a colorful Yuletide party in bygone years. White House history is rich with anecdotes of such gatherings since the building was occupied by the country’s second chief executive, John Adams. For his granddaughter, four-year-old Suzannah. President Adams gave the first Christmas party ever held in the White House. Those were the days before the mansion was finished, when Mrs. Adams is said to have hung out her wash in the great East room. Suzannah’s party was a success but one of her guests broke a doll dish belonging to the little hostess. Suzannah retaliated by biting off the nose of the young guest’s new wax doll. President Adams had to resort to diplomacy. Jefferson Played Violin. Christmas has always aided chief executives in discarding their dignity for a brief return to the simplicity of their childhood days. It was the widower President Jefferson wno played the violin for his young guests, and the aged Andrew Jackson threw wide the White House doors to hundreds of orphans who listened to the President himself tell them wild talcs of Indian wars. Dolly Madison, most famous White House hostess in history, was in charge of President Jefferson s party in 1805 when nearly 100 guests were present. Mrs. Madison also served as hostess at 13 other Christmas dinners in the White House during the two terms each of Jefferson and her own husband, James Madison. Once the Madisons had to flee from the mansion when the British invaded Washington in 1812. Jackson’s party for the orphans was inspired by his own sad boyhood. •At his party Santa Claus came to the White House as usual, I leaving many gifts for the homeless

fas the evangelist. The public is i most cordially invited to attend I i all the services of this congretion. " 1 0 - 1 -' " First Presbyterian George O. Walton, Minister W. P. Schrock superintendent ot Sunday School. This Christmas Sunday a combined service has been planned for the church and Sunday Schcol. This si rvlce will start at ten o’clock and , will last one hour. Members are asked to please note the time for the commencing of this service., Special musical will be given by Dr. Fred Patterson and Mr. Paul Saurer together with music by the young peoples choir. The pastor will bring the Christmas message dur- ! ing the hour. There will be no other j services during the week. The Communion of the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated the second Sunday of the New Year, January 8. o St. Mary's Church Nine masses will .be said Christ-' mas morning, beginning a' five oclock. The first mass will be a' tolemn high mass. The last mass will be at 9:45. Trade In a Good Tov>n — Decatur,

• , Natiire Yuletide Gift Ik- ’ ■>■■■■ -FT. < Um ■ ■ kO B ; ' - BUrkk i, ik frat iff; , ' w ; .. r ...a z : Si From verdant forests throughout northern America, trees to grace I the nation’s Christmas morning are shipped each year. This picture was taken in Maine, where 1,500,000 trees arc being felled for the holidays, to be loaded for shipment to all parts of the United States.

Entrance to the White House at Washington as It appears each year during the Christmas season.

youngsters. Jackson himself found a corncob pipe and warm carpet slippers in his bulging stocking. Jackson in Snow Fight. “Old Hickory” Is said to have participated in a snowball fight at the party, aided by Vice President Martin Van Buren. As his little guests scattered over the moonlit White House lawn he turned to a friend and said: “They remind me of the one who came to the knees of Jesus, and of whom He said, 'Suffer little children to conie unto Me, and forbid them not for of such is the kingdom of Heaven.' ’’ In modern times much more ceremony has been attached to official Washington’s celebration of the Yuletide. Each year the chief executive radios holiday greetings to American soldiers, sailors, marines

MONROE NEWS Harold Fricke, who Lh spending the holidays with his parents in Indianapolis, will spend several weeks in Louisiana with hit grandparents before returning to Monroe. Otho Andrews, son of Mr, <tnd Mrs. Wils Andrews, is home for tho Christmas vacation from Taylor University. Mr. and Mrs. Sommers of Roan, i risited Rev. and Mrs. R. F. Hart Sunday evening. Kermit Hocker, student at Western State, Kalamazoo, Michigan, is spending his Christmas vacation with his parent, Mr. and Mrs. Otis i O. Hocker. Miss Opal Sprunger of Taylor University, arrived home to spend tne Christmas holidays with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Sprunger. o Miner on Job 72 Years Kimberly, O. —(UP) —lsaac Six, J 85, began working in coal mines when he was 13 years old. and today ' is one of the oldest active miners in the country. In his 72 years of mine work he has never had an accident nor was ever so sick that he had to | remain at home.

and diplomatic representatives throughout the world. His most important official duty is a Christmas eve address to the nation, a custom : that has probably become perma- ! nent. The nation’s “official” Christmas tree in Washington is lighted annually by the President as he participates in colorful ceremonies broadcast throughout the country. During the past decade and a half, four Presidents have used the same switch box for this purpose. Last year a new silver plate was attached to the box bearing the names of these men. Another recent innovation at the ceremony is the use of a four-toned chime to signal Uie lighting of the tree. The chimes ring out as the President presses the button lighting the tree, broadcast as a signal to millions of listening Americans. I

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"Bugle Calls" From Elk Lawton, Okla. (U.R> -The "bugle ■tails" reported by visitors at the 1 Wichita Mountains Wild Life Refuge eume not from, .brass but from the throats ot bull elk, refuge officials have ndvised. 500 Sheets H'Axll, 20-Ib., White Automatic Mimr-ograph Bond, nealy wrapped $1.05. This paper is free of lint and sized for pen and ink. Decatur Democrat Company. ts Missing in Mystery - - - - | a J, Noble Darbee An accomplished musician. Noble Darbee, 20. of Mattoon. 111., is strangely missing from his home. He had his automobile serviced at Litchfield, 111., and then drove it across the street from the service station and left it. He has not been hrhrd from since. “Sinkproof” Liner F —-'.S ’/j Line Ancon launched The new $4,000,000 gow.nment liner Ancon, which will run between New York and the Canal Zone, is pictured sliding down the ways at Quincy, Mass., following launching ceremonies. The liner, 493 feet long, is hailed by her designers as one of the safest ships in the world and "virtually •inkproof.” Polish ’’Prettiest” ■ z w Ik 1 r* 1 I ■ i - "Hr V - S !m I l ‘lf ’I : li Hedwig Bienko, 18, from Pittsburgh. Pa., was selected as the most beautiful Polish girl in America from among 3,000 Polish beauties entered in the annual search for film talent conducted by the Polish. 1 Everybody’s Daily, iu Buffalo, N, J.'