Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 37, Number 6, Decatur, Adams County, 7 January 1939 — Page 5

jIT |i SUNDAY m:„J school PLesson •=• SS January 15 H,' ■ I®, ,||M HKI'I > (■! OKI TV V • » IT Cfl '«•'* BKfVt' •:A, A. . <l»y, IK” ' ■ , ... the nai"o of C7iri=.t can but a' empty formality. ■ d - •: rtoitcc of Mm. a . -to help ai.yone. BM. it is bark. 1 by a vision of in all Hi* glory. To B® l.i>' 'ac arc studying. ■ »..ch . r: experience as ■^B’ar.sfig.ira'.i l >n. We cannot . days in his life H p ; V S |He.. irate to that quo t H w hcr( we n ■>>' spiritually see we arc and whom we cur transcendent Lord. nj Vision of (.lory <vv. l-9>. ■ j,/ expe: ier.ee .vv KM much of the daily life and Christians is in the valley. ..„ ■ d U on to come up places where we may be a “v renewed. Jesus is ready us as He did the three disEpic “up into a high mountain We may not be able to our bodies, hut our spirits to sublime heights w-ith There He will reveal Himall His glory. ■ mistaken attitude (v. 4). Peter was confused by experience, or if it E,, ; .■ another expression of his Ed: ..nate tendency to talk when be quiet, we do not know. is a representative of those the supreme blessing of priceless moment by trying ■l God what should be done. Peter's suggestion been ac■d by our Lord there would nevBfenve b-'en any redemption for the n race S:n anrf sorr ° w w ° uid K reigned supreme in the earth. H he and his brethren enjoyed a Spin of fellowship with Moses and SS, and their Lord. divine testimony (vv. 5-71. ■d sDukt- and scattered the conm of men's thinking by declardeity of Jesus, "This is my Sen." and His supremacy. B>e him." We live in days of HRccical and philosophical confum H'e struggle in vain to resolve Kir.ora! chaos which has resulted ■ erroneous teaching by any Inents or by the devices of men. is appeal to the Word of God. plain, powerful, “sharper than i-edged sword.” I glorious result (vv. 8. 9). icy saw no man save Jesus 4 A Call to Service (w. 14-18). vice should never precede l. Vision is given as a prepin for service. 1 needy soul (w. 14, 15). live in a world of such dese need that even the confirmed well with the world” optimists eginning to see that their roseed glasses cannot make them ious to its sin and sorrow. The was sick; his father was in lir; and these two things just ■ sum up the need of most of Impotent Christian workers 1«, 17). : man brought his son to the where he had a right to exlelp—to the followers of Christ. ie found them without faith to him. Little wonder then that around them w — still in perunbeliet We v.no profess to ! Christ, and especially those who say that we are His servshould be ashamed of our imt gestures toward our needy ' men. There is power with Power in prayer, power in deand faithful service to Christ, s claim it! 'he omnipotent Saviour (v. 18). us spoke, and the demon deTlie absolute supremacy of ■ Lord »PPears not only on the ■ un *, 05 Slory. but shines even ®' brightly in the valley of need. B™ do not suffice to describe ®i , ad yet we mu *t by both word W , Ptodaim Him to the world ■hs living Lord and Saviour. ■;* ** orious result (v. 18). ■ ‘‘ e ch j ld was cur ed from that hour. I«e is no partial solution, no V, t 0 hel P you" effort to meet ® * need. Jesus met the boy's B,T d and at that very hour. Just Bv'“* y tell the sin ner that he B „ ° me t 0 016 Saviour with the Bt “ uranee tbat hi * *>n will be Bom. 7 ’ f* that by faith h e will B n a chl!d of God. B Seventy Years' Capacity IBj e ‘ ore thus saith the Lord of , w J* ca “*f ye have not heard K b ! hold ' 1 will send and ith , lami *ies of the North. r the kinv fd f n nd Nehuchadnezt L \ 0t Babyl °n. my serv- . Z W ‘ U bring *** a gainst te from m " - Moreover, 1 will d the vn,> em , U ’ e Voice ot mirth, , se „ . ce ° { gladness . . . and ' Baby on 116 ShaU Serve the kin 8 ah£ni. S * Venty years - J ««

Musings Os A Traveller On Mt Os Transfiguration Sturdy-legged Mon Were Jesus and His Companions, Who Climbed to One of Hermon’s Heights for a Rendezvous With Moses and Elijah—Glimpses of Glory.

By WILLIAM T. ELLIS Less than a year ago 1 spent eight weeks in Palestine; and. despite the killing times that prevailed, Milady and 1 went to and fro over the Land. One of our outstanding trips was to Caesarea Philippi, with the ascent to Castle Nimihnl When we returned tu| Tabgha after dark we learned that the road we had taken was officially closed, in fear of terrorists. It was while sojourning in Caesarea Philippi, or in the villages nearby—for Jesus never overlooked the little villages—that the Master took His three most intimate friends, Peter, James and John, up into the mountain for a prayer retreat that proved to be the marvellous experience of the Transfiguration. Nobody knows the exact site of the Transfiguration. Before the days of historical research, graceful Mt. Tabor, near Nasareth. was by many thought to be the place. We now know that there was a village and a fortress on top of Mt. Tabor in the days of our Lord. Nevertheless, Tabor's peak, which can be reached by automobile, is worth visiting for the view, and for the beautiful church which) now crowns It. Scholars are agreed that some spur or peak of Mt. Hermon was the spot where heaven touched earth, when Moses and Elijah, representing the Old Testament Law and the Prophets, descended from glory to talk with Jesus about the ; subject of supreme interest to | heaven and to earth—the approaching crucifixion of the Savi iour. A Traveller’s Memories After an examination of the ancient town of Bauias. dotted with antiquities, and a picnic luncheon by the spring that is the main source of the Jordon, we set out to climb the nearest spur of Mt. { Hermon, to visit the ruins of Castle Nimrud, one of the greati est' remains of Crusader possession of the Holy Land. We secured horses and donkeys in the village—such horses! — and set out ! for the steep and stony ascent, | much of it trackless. Some cowboy may have my chance the next j time. Returning, after having been . twice nearly thrown over a precipice by a horse with saddle slipping down over its neck, I decided to walk down — the stoniest i road I have ever traversed. Nevertheless, the mighty castle with is matchless view was ample reward for the cold and difficult climb. What builders those Crusaders were! While my com panions. two priests, a Scotch soldier archaeologist, a Palestinian government official, and Milady. | prowled about the wonderful work of the vast fortress, 1 sat in me ’ sun. sheltered from the biting blagts by a bit of wall, and while enjoying the rare, rare view, speculated upon this outstanding surainit as the possible site of the Transfiguration. Incidentally. 1 mused upon the physical prowess of Jesus and His friends, whose sturdy legs carried them all over j the Land, and up mauy a liioun- ! tain. Lusty, out-of-doors men were they, and not the pale, effeminate figures of our stained glass windows. If this spot. most.accessible to Caesarea Philippi, was not the scene of the Transfiguration, some one of the other peaks of Hermon under my eye was surely the place where was enacted this unique and transcendent drama, 1 was ! certainly in the Transfiguration area, as I pondered the meanings of this great transaction for the life of today. The Great Change There come moments to all sen- ■ sitive spirts when things spiritual are more real than all that is ma'terial; when heaven seems closer than earth; and the divine possi- : bilities of the human for the moment emerge. We are more than flash and.bones. As one has said. ■ "We have bodies, but are souls. For a brief time ou the moun- ********* * * *.* * * * * * ♦The Sunday School Lesson for January 15 is “Peter Sees Christ’s Glory.” — Matthew 17:1-18; II Peter 1:16-18. j****** * * * !****• •***

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tain top the spirit of Jesus shone throagh His bodily frame. Like His heavenly companions—saints who also had been “despised and rejected of men” — Christ’s outward appearance changed to a glistening whiteness, as if He were suffused with light. He was transfigured, so that His whole being glowed with supernal radiance. Was this a fore-glimpse of the state of all the redeemed? We know from the fact that Moses and Elijah appeared in recognizable identity, that personality persists beyond the grave. This Transfiguration experience | climaxed by the Voice from the j clouds affirming Christ’s sonship j to God, was a fortifying experience | for the forthcoming ordeal of a i little hill called Mt. Calvary. Jesus was reassured of His status and mission. His comforters were the great ones of ancient Israel who had themselves walked the Sorrowful Way. There are those, even among the clergy, who disparage or subordinate the crufixion of Jesus. Yet it was the one theme deemed worthy of discussion by the glorified three on the mountain top. A sermon without the cross in it is ! not according to the pattern revealed in the mount. “Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, Save in the cross of Christ, my Lord.” Peter Speaks Up Chrysostom called Peter “The l mouth of the apostles.” He was usually tlie one to speak up first, though often without thought. | With his two companions, weary j and sleepy, he had seen the un- | parallelled wonder of this rendezj vous of the three glorified mounj lain men — Moses of Sinai and ■ Nebo; Elijah of Carmel and lloreb; Jesus of many nunintains that were His refuge for prayer. The feelings of the beholders were of awe and eestacy and transport. Why not abide lu this holy spot? So Peter proposed that he build three booths, f.uch as these out-of doors men so weii knew, and that tV*.ey remain on the M'punt of, Transfiguration. Ah. thoughtless Peter, even you should have known that experiences of high feeling are never permanent. They have their place; aud God pity the person who has never experienced an hour of ecstacy; but life is to be lived, not on rare mountain tops, but down on the plain ,where sin and suffering aud service have their abode. No commentator has ever missed the significance of the fact that the Transfiguration was followed hy contact with the crowds below, and the healing of the epileptic lunatic. There Jesus expounded the truth of faith for service. Our high hours must work out through the common days. SEVEN SENTENCE SERMONS 1 sum up all my desires for you in the single prayer, that you may be kept from the peril of the lesser good.—Henry Churchill King. • * • Humility is the first sign of a healthy spiritual state.—Geikic. * * * Is thy cruse of comfort failing? Rise and share it with another, And through ail the years of famine. it shall serve thee and thy brother; Love divine will fill thy storehouse, or thy handful still renew; Scanty fare for one will often make a royal feast for two. —George H. Morrison * * * He hath no power at ail that hath no power to use. —Bailey. * * * Be sure your sin will find you out.—Numbers 32:2”. Two men looked through prison bars, The otic saw mud—the other stars. Anon. * * * No one is worthy of the best the world can afford who has not schooled himself to do without it when it cannot be obtained except at the price of dishonor.—G. W. Cooke. ___ o 1 ~— Trade In a Good Town — Oecatur

BCHURCH ESI Christian Church Kenneth Tbnmone, Paetor Bible School 9:30 D. L. Drum. Superintendent. Sermon and Communion 10:30, Sunday evening services 7:30. Monday night at 7:30 the Corinthian class will meet at the home of Mrs. Hannon Kraft. Thursday afternoon the ladies aid will meet at 2 o’clock with Mrs. Hersel Nash. Any one with out a church home' is cordially invited to attend the church services. o Eighth St. U. B. Church L. J. Martin, Pastor 9:30 Sunday School. Lawrence Michel Superintendent. 10:20 Junior church. 10:36 Devotions. 11:00 Sermon. 6:30 Christian Endeavor 4 groups 7:30 Evangelistic services 7:30 Wednesday night prayer services. Sunday evening Miss Bernice Brodbeck will bring the message. Come and enjoy the services. o Church Announcement Corner of Ninth and Madison James A. Weber, Pastor Church School at 9:15 A. M. Roy Mumnia, superintendent. Theme — "The Place of Commendation and Rebuke” Matt. 16-13-25. Morning Worship 10:30 A. M. —The pastor’s message will be on Matt. 6-1-18. “Making our Prayers xorthwhile” Christiau Endeavor 6 p. m. Meetings for five age groups. Adult. Youth, Intermediates, Juniors and Jewels. Senior topic—“ How did we gel our Bible?" Intermediate topic “Habit* that help” The Adults are beginning a study of the booklet "God’s Will be done in the Home” Evening Worship 7 p. m. A Secend Mile service that will help you face the problems of tbe week. Message from Malt. 6:19-34. "How can we he spiritual aud still deal with material tilings?” Meeting of tithers at the close ot the evening service. Monday evening — Bible Study, Rev. C. J. Miner in charge 7 p. m. in the church study. Tuesday evening — Otterbeiu Guild. WeWdnesday evening 6 p. m. — Orchestra Practice, A. N. Hilton! director. 7 P. M. Prayer meeting groups. One for Adults. Youth, Children. S p. m. Choir Practice. Harold Munnua, directing. o 1 First Presbyterian Church George O. Walton, Minister 9:00 a. m. A special half hour of bible training and hymn singing for Juniors, Mrs. W. A. Lower superintendent assisted by Miss lna Xoack and Mrs. Robert Gaye. 9.30 Sunday School. W. P. Schlock superintendent. 10:30 Morning worship. Coinmuuiou of the Lord's Supper will be obebserved. The subject of the sermon for the morning will be “While Have The Light.” Wednesday evening at 7:15 a service of prayer. Zioi Reformed Church Charles Al. Prugh, Th.D.. Minister Church School, 9:00 a. in. T. L. Becker, Supt. Installation of officers and teachers. Morning Worship 10:00 a. m The lepnrt on (he stale of tlm, church will be given by the pastor. The Senior Choir will sing. Annual congregational meeting at 2 p. m. Election of officers, reports of organizations, other important business. Evening Worship. 7 p. m. Young People’s service. Subject “What’s the Use of Praying?” Monday, 7 p. m Meeting of the official board. Wednesday, 2:30 p. m. Ladies Aid Society. Wednesday, 7 p m., Mid-week service. _o- — Church of the Nazarene 7th and Marshall Streets Paul Brandyberry, Pastor 9:30 A. M. Sunday School, Doylo Lytle, supt. 10:30 A. M. Morning worship. Sermon theme: “Makiug Our Life I Count for Christ.” 6:30 P. M. N. Y. P. S. Mrs. Paul Brandyberry, nres. 6:30 P. M. Junior Society. Itcx ' Custer supervisor. 7:30 P. M. Evangelistic service. Sermon theme: “Heading For j Eternity." 7:30 P. M. Wednesday, our regular mid-week prayer meotiug. I “God can do more with a con- j sccrated few than He can with a j large number who are not conse- j crated.” There can be no defeat when God fights for us. The Naz-

arene broadcast will be hack ou its regular time from 2:30 P. M. to 3:00 P. M. The Rev. Paul Up- ; dike pastor of the South Side Nazarene Church in Ft. Wayne will bring the message in the absence of Rev. J. W. Montgomery. Sinner and backslider friends we welcome you to our services. - -o First Evangelical Church George S. Lozier, Minister 9:15 A. M. Sunday School. Earl Fuhrman, superintendent. 10:10 A. If. Divine Worship. Sermon theme: “The Church’s Obligation to the Community." 6:00 P. M. Christian Endeavor. | 7:00 P. M. The congregation is invited to worship with the Calvary congregation. Evangelistic services are in progress in that church. 7:00 P. M., Wednesday — Midweek devotional and study hour. 3:00 P. M., Saturday — Mission Band. o Zion Lutheran Church Paul W. Schultz, Pastor Sunday school aud Bible class, 9:30 a. m. Divine worship 10:30 a. m. Early German service 8:30 a. m. Junior Walther League play, Sunday 7:00 p. m. Adult class. Tuesday 7:00 p. in. Zion Missionary Society annual meeting with election of officers, Wednesday 2:00 p. m. Vestry meeting Friday 7:30 p. m. Religious School every Saturday 8:30 a. m. Annual voter's assembly Sunday Jan. 15. 2:00 p. m. _ o First Methodist Church Monroe at Fifth Streets Rev. Waldo Graham, Minister Morning Worship 9:30 A. M. A Unified Service of Worship and 1 Study. “Holy Communion.” Every j member of the Church should be present at this service if physically able. The attendance of the Church School Study Classes is important and helpful. Plan to be present at 9:30 and stay through out the entire service. Epworth League 6:00 P. M. The

pastor will lead In the study of the lesson. All young people of ttao Church are urged to be present. Vesper Service 4:30 P. M. Inspiring Congregational Singing. Special music by the Chorus Choir. The pastor will preach on the theme. “This Inquisitive Age.” Wednesday 7:30 Prayer aud Bible Hour. A study of the living religions of the world is being made with a hope of showing the superiority and umqueners of the Christian Religion. "Hinduism” will be the subject of consideration on next Wednesday. This Church desires to minister to all age groups and in every manner possible. A cordial and a friendly welcome is extended to all. o The Church of God The unified service begins at 9:30 with a period of worship for all. We are glad for the good attendance and interest which has been manifest in the morning service. Faithful, regular attendancs on the part of all is a real asset to the church. Tho revival services continue all n»xt week. Rev. Allen, the evangelist, has been bringing some very fine gospel messages Hear him Sunday night, and every night through the coming week. Boys and girls meeting 6 30 District Young People’s Rally at Fort Wayne Sunday. First service 2:15. Rev. D. L. Slaybaugh, pastor of the Church of God. Akrou. Indiana, will give the address at 3:00 p. m. The public is most cordially invited to attend all the services of this congregation. o — First Baptist Church Homer J Aspy. Minister 9:30 a m. Bible school. 10:30 a. in. Junior Church. 10:30 a. m. Morning Worship. 6:00 p. m. Pioneer B. Y. P. U. 6:oi p. m Pastor's Hour witli the Young People 7:00 p. m. Evening service. 3’uesday evening at 6:00 p. m, the Brotherhood will meet at the church Supper will lie served and

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it is requested that the men be on hand promptly at 6:00. Roy Johnson will have charge of the program aad will present as the speaker. Grover R. Hagerty. of Uuiuii'owii, Pa., a student at the auciiou school. Wednesday evening al 7:30, the mid week prayer service at the church. Thursday at 10:00 a. m. the annual mid-year conference of the Sulamonie Association will be held at Muncie with the Walnut Street Baptist church. A program of interest to every Baptist will be presented o

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Palace For Elegance Rleet San Franclaco (U.R) -As a gesture to the women, the Golden Gate International Exposition has decided on the construction of a "million dollar Palaco of Elegance.” The building will only cost $125,000, but the Jewelry, furs, women's clothes and accessories it elegance ou display therein will Ire insured for sl,009,000. China Calls On inventor Pasadi ,ia, Cal. (U.R> — At the personal solicitation of Madame Chlang Kai-shek. Dr. C. Y. Meiig, young Chinese graduate student of the California Institute of Technology aud who there invented the smallest radio tube in the world, has been engaged to construct short-wave stations for the use of the Chinese armies. Motornnan Reckless Driver Cincinnati, O. (U.fi) — Street car operators in Cincinnati have been warned they are not exempt from obeying all traffic regulations. Municipal Judge Samuel W. Bell fined Melvin Gurland, a motormail, for reckless "driving.”