Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 37, Number 12, Decatur, Adams County, 14 January 1939 — Page 5

■*J SCHOOL » JSSON; |^^‘NW^ UnlOn■^jon for January 22 «' :b > ,r “..’"ted "v P ln”rn»‘ l ' ,n *} H'll K DEMES HIS LORD E the most heartbreaking ex■c s we have as Christians is Ba that one in whom we have K-v confidence as a true and B, follower Os the Lord na BHri H'tn by going out into almost BvaSe sin. Often it seems ■ho<e who. like Peter, have had K.frest and n ost inspiring fel- & p with the Lord, and who |K w th the greatest ease about Bove and grace, turn to the reprehensible of sins. a nv unbeliever who reads Begin to gloat over the failures 1 ' 1 >*• be reminded ■oft/s own sin which needs his E and of the fact that |Ks Peter fell. 1 e arose again to EE; ,-i ;:>ef .l-.ess. May it also that none of us has any a "holier than thou” atti■tcnard abr "her who has fallB -Let h.m that thinketh, he take heed lest he fall (I and let him in brokensvtr.pathy help to restore |K. c kcn brother ' the spirit of c nsidenng thyself, lest be tempted" (Gal. 6:1). but Not Destroyed (VV. who .= a far si're pow erful ■- f 'lk think, ••derested in. tempting He uses many clever Although he is not W( rr. he does supernatural cunning and weakness es each one of He knew the boastful self-Efck-r. f Pe’er and was ready him at at point. Jesus and even in this dark crucifixion time to .tarn Peter, and Ml warning t give the asthat though it was to be his faith was net to fail, and was t be restored to fellowK correct trans|Kr !•: :i;e word "converted.” ■<■ r e and Disgraceful (w. 33, 34, 54-60). was sure f himself and of to the Lord A' M who stands in that place is in K danger It is not long before B Peter. apparently presumK -.is own ability to stand fast. »rt;r g with the enemies of warm:r._- h.mself by their M Someone - suggested that ■^E^ rea: ’ft” • - ■ pf •’ j r |Mis "1 the c : I'.ct between the Meh an(i tbe world; nor is it to »•:” best K •" 'be world, i ut rather what B al,out th ‘‘ world which has -"to the Church. How did : '" SS ? et into the Church? -Übers bro ight it there after cone out and warmed them- » at the world s fire, and fel- ' ■ :id in ungodly denials made by Peter seem unbelievable in the life of ■ "ad bee:, m immediate fel- * '*-'-b the Lord and who had His glory. We have here a tee fact that "the heart B Ie: ' f " above all ! " in k's and desW.cked; who can know it?” “ 9 ‘ Wc agree with Dr. WilSmith: "This is of the Devis humanity sinking to the ■V s ' P' ane of base ingratitude. is shame upon shame.” One K nave hoped that one denial B* bnns < ’ uick and sincere rebut instead it leads the t 0 a second and to a third. Seemed be nothing that Bt stop . Peter ' until "the Lord B» , a " d °° kPd " at him - This H? S oni - v effective way to B>’ n ' th backsliders. Argument, B.L e '' C u, Shaming ,hem ' will B good. We must bring them to B Where they rneet ‘heir ■Bean Look ° f L ° Ve and a Bro ’ (vv. 61, 62). n th<! 10011 nf Jesus is ■ Maclar esprcssed by Alexan■i e en „/ ‘? pi!kc °f Christ’s fcV st ' s Pain ’ of BXtt rn r edSf ' rSt ° fall t 0 his de L ° rd knows a 'l BhSncT S and Sln ’ He has B & 1^ gs 1 from his fam »y B°l to cover T 5 aecusatl °ns, . B abandon * gUiIt ’ Let him ' E £ ""'z.r Bhe W has d a^ n f ‘° be realized Bofhis? t 0 the pain and Bawavf° rd - For a be Hever to be s m H ’ m is no Ü Bht 1 B««s to beT U! \" y dealt wit hB *>undin eMh'\ COn3Cious of B. as won . heart °f the B above .u damage done ' B' Thel orri J l , was 8 '-»* o! V the bßc ksbder w" i’Jh derneSS B or will con/n» Wn ! he never B s '“»er. and n t° ne SU1 ’ ’bves wh ™ ly d ° eS He B* ho h? E gO n° beloags ‘0 Him

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Tragedy Os Strong Man Who (Went Back On Best Self Famous Incident of Peter, the Kock, Who Crumbled Before the Jibes of a Servant Girl—A Little Study In Human Nature at Its Worst—Crash Possible to Everybody.

By WILLIAM T. ELLIS Now we come to the blackest chapter in the life of that everinteresting character, Simon Peter. Whether up or down, at his best or at his worst. Peter commands attention. A great editor once remarked to me that there are certain personalities, like Theodore Roosevelt and William Jennings Bryan, who are news-mak-ers. Whatever they do or say, and wherever they go. they hold the public eye Other men. even greater, do not thus draw general public interest —they are colorless. Among the Twelve Apostles. Peter alone had this quality. His was an individuality that could not be ignored. He was the man of the flashing sword, the flashing word. Even to this day the crowing of a cock is associated with Peter’s shame. His was the roof-top vision at Joppa. He was the first definitely to perceive the Messiahship of Jesus. His was the voice that defied the entrenched religious leaders of his day with. "We must obey God, rather than men." He was the thrilling, bold preacher of Pentecost. He was the disciple whom a jail could not hold. It was he who dared to walk the waters at the appearance of his Lord. He it was who burst into the open tomb on Resurrection morning. And it was a humbled Peter who was summoned to “feed My sheep.” A Crash for Self-Confidence Cock-sure and self-assertive, Peter sounded a jarring note at the solemn session about the I<ast Supper. by declaring boastfully that, though all others might fail the Master, he. would be faithful, even to the death. That remark was strangely inconsiderate of the feelings of the other disciples, and characteristic of Peter’s rash impulsiveness. Our world is full of boastful Peters, strutting in pride. They are sure of themselves to an offensive degree. There were many of them in 1929, confident that their wealth and position were permanent strength and power. We have heard some of those same men whimpering in poverty and defeatism, during the years that have followed. A Scripture word that merits constant conning is. “Let him that standeth take heed lest he fall.” Even *he ripest saint is ever in danger. Passing Newgate, with a murderer’s corpse swinging on the gibbet, a great Christian exclaimed, “There, but for the grace of God, hangs John Newman.’ Some of us who have been alert to Christian events over the past generation could write a fearsome list of one-time Christian leaders who have collapsed morally, and have disappeared from public view. A noble and saintly minister once said to me, in connection with the shame of a fallen leader. "1 find in myself the very same temptations to which he succumbed. Only the grace of God has kept me from these shameful sins." Every reader of these words knows that the crash of self-confi-dent Peter is possible to himself. The Leader Who Knew We tarry for a moment by the sacred scene in the Upper Room. Jesus had poured out His loving, breaking heart to His friends. He loved them to the uttermost, although fully understanding their fraility. One more mark of a true leader is patience with his followers. Jesus knew Judas and Peter better than they knew themselves. So he addressed the latter, not. by his rock name of Peter, but as Simon —Sitnon. the old, weak, havering. up-and-down fisherman who had yet to come into the full inheritance of his new name. Seeing beyond the craven denial, Jesus hade Simon use his fall and its lesson for the strengthening of the brethren. That is the one useful remnant of a slump into sin; it enables a Christian patiently and sympathetically to help those who are in like manner tempted. Os course, cock-sure Simon pro- • »♦♦»»» *• ♦The Sunday School Lesson for January 22 is "Peter Denies His Lord.”—Luke 22:31-34:54-62.

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tested that he had no need of such warning; he was ready to follow his Master even to prison and to death. Then fell the dreadful words, “The cock shall not crow this day, until thou shalt fttrlce deny Me" The awesome foreknowledge of what awaited Him and His friends was the heaviest end of the Saviour's cross. By the Wrong Fire Let it be said to the credit of stumbling Peter that, after his impulsive act of courage in the garden, when he had drawn his sword and cut off the ear of the high priest's servant, he did not flee; but, with John, followed the Prisoner Into the court of the high priest's palace. His courage, though, was good for only halfway loyalty. Peter joined the miscellaneous crowd about the courtyard fire. The cold of the night was as nothing compared with the chill at his heart, which no earthly blaze could drive away. Peter's blunder was that he tried to warm himself at the wrong fire, where the foes of his Lord were gathered — just as many Christians today seek their pleasures in worldly associations and pursuits; and then wonder why their faith is faint. Those who would keep in-and-in with Christ must be out-and-out for Him. Then the tragedy befell. A mere serving maid pointed Peter out as a companion of Jesus. As impulsive in his fear as had been in his faith, Peter instantly denied the charge — as if a man can ever ■ really escape his identity. We are ! what we are and we only store up I trouble for ourselves when we prej tend to be what we are not. The j recent Coster case is in point. The ' Christian who tries to conceal his ' religion finds himself in diffculj ties that destroy both his peace I of soul and his powers of witnessing. Twice more the charge was made that this stranger by the i tli e was one of the friends of the Accused — and poor Peter denied I his Lord, even with cursings and | bluster. And then the cock crew! Worse befell, to crown Peter's misery. For at that moment—per- ! haps as the Prisoner was being I led across the courtyard — Jesus looked at Peter, with the hurt look of a betrayed friend; with the yearning, compassionate look of a loving leader. That look broke Peter's heart and he burst out into the night that was not so black about him as the darkness in his own soul. He had denied his Lord!

“In the hour of trial* Jesus, plead for me; Lest by base denial 1 depart from thee. When thou seest me waver, With a look recall, Not for fear or favor Suffer tne to fall.” SEVEN SENTENCE SERMONS Search others for their Virtues, and thyself for thy Vices. —Fuller. • » • I find that the great thing in this world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving. — Oliver Wendell Holmes. * * • Could we with ink the ocean fill, Were the whole world of parchment made. Were every blade of grass a quill And every man a scribe by trade To write the love of God above Would drain the ocean dry; Nor could the scroll contain the whole Though stretched from earth to sky. —Anon. • • • A friend is one with whom yon can walk for an hour, neither saying a word and yet both being helped.—Thoreau. Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God. and keep His commandments; for this is the whole duty of man.—Ecclesiastes 12:13. If you do not shine at home, if your father and mother, your sister and brother, if the very cat and 'dog in the house arc not the better and happier for your being a Christian, it is a question whether you are really one. — J- Hudsou Tayor. ♦ ♦ * The stars sirrue over the sea,

WUROO Church of the Nazarene 7th and Marshall Streets Paul Brandyberry, Pastor I 9:30 A. M. Sunday School. Doyle Lytle, Supt. 10:30 A. M. 'Morning Worship. Sermon Theme “The Need of Stability in the Life of a Christian." 6:30 P. M. Junior Society. Rex Custer, supt. 7:00 P. M. Young People’s Service. 7:30 P. M. Evangelistic service. 7:30 P. M. Wednesday the regu- . lar mid-week prayer meeting. i Thi Nazarene broadcast will he at 2:45 this Sunday. Be sure and tune in. We invite you to a church that believes in old time religion. Show an interest in your country and civilization and yourself by attending church. o First United Brethren Church Corner of Ninth and Madison James A. Weber, Pastor Church School 9:15 A. M. Roy Mumma, superintendent. Theme: “The Transforming Power of Prayer." Matt. 17:1-18; 11 Peter 1:1618. Morning Worship 10:30 A. M. — This is Men's Day. Men are guests of honor. Theme “The Man of Galilee in the Homes of Today.” Christian Endeavor 6 P. M. Senior topic “Finding Hidden Treasure.” Intermediate topic "Gaining Strength Through Worship." Jun- * iors and Jewels meet at the same time. Evening Worship 7 P. M. The happy hour of fellowship. Message from the Gospel of Matthew, 7th chapter. Monday —7 P. M. Bible Study, in charge of Rev. Miner. Wednesday — 6 P. M. Orchestra Practice. 7 P. M. Prayer meeting for each of three age groups, Adult, Youth and children. 8 P. M. Choir Practice. Thursday 4:15 P. M. Junior Choir practice. Thursday 7:30 P. M. “Calendar Party" for Young Married People in the church basement.

First Methodist Church Monroe at Fifth Street Ralph Waldo Graham, Minister Morning Worship: 9:30 A. M. A Unified Service of Worship and Study. Sermon theme: “When God Probes.” Music by the Young Peoples Choir. Special message for the children of the Junior Church. Bible Study Classes for all ages. A cordial welcome. Vesper Services 4:30 P. M. Inspiring congregational Singing. Gospel Message, Theme: "Public Enemies and Public Protection." Special music hy the Chorus Choir. Epworth League. 5:30: Note the change of hour. The pastor will lead in the discussion of the lesson on "An Inventory of World Conditions." All young people of the Church are urged to be present. Wednesday: Prayer and Bible Hour: Continuation of the Study of the Living Religions of the World. This Church strives to minister to every phase of life's religious needs. You will find a warm friendly spirit. AU who arc not worshipping elsewhere are cordially invited to make it their Church home. o Bth St. U. B. Church 9:30 Sunday School. 10:20 Junior Church. 10:35 Devotions. 11:00 Sermon. 6:30 Christian Endeavor. Four groups. 7:30 Evangelistic Services. 7:30 Wed. Night Prayer Meeting. We are looking forward to our Revival which will begin Feb. 13, Mrs. Iluth Harrell Foltz will be the Evangelist. Let us pray that God might send us « gracious revival. • - ~ ■ o Presbyterian George O. Walton, Minister 9:00 Junior Bible training, Mrs. W. A. Lower superintendent. 9:30 Sunday School. W. P. Schrock superintendent. 10:39 Morning worship. "Building for Life” 7:15 Wednesday evening devotional prayer eervice. 2:30 Thursday afternoon the Ladies Aid Society will meet at the home of Mrs. Don Lutes of So. Wincheater street a large attendance Is desired for this first meeting of tae new year. The stars shine over the land, The stars look up to God above, The stars look down on me; The stars will live for a million years, For a million years and a day. But God aud I shall live and love When tbe stars have passed away. —Anon.

Christian Church Kenneth Timmons, pastor Bible School. 9:30 a. m. D. L. Drum, superintendent. Worship and Communion, 10:30. Christian Missionary will meet Monday night at 7:30 p. m. at the home of Mrs. Harl Moffetts. Mrs. William Kohls will have the Idsson study. The Men's Brotherhood of the Christian church will meet at the home of Elmer Harlocher, Thursday night at 7:30 o'clock. The president, Hersel Nash, bequests each member of the brotherhood te be at the meeting. o Zion Reformed Church Charles M. Prugh, Td. D. Minister Church School 9 A. M. T. L. Becker, Supt. Morning Worship 10 A. M. Sermon: ‘‘The Responsibilities of God.” St. Luke 11:2. The Young People's Choir will sing. Young People's Society 6 P. M. Marjorie Miller, leader. Evening Worship 7 P. M. Sermon “Gideon — Leadership Needed Today." Wednesday. 7 P. M. Mid-week Prayer and study hour. Thursday. 7:30 P. M. Phoebe Bible Class. Saturday, 5-7 P. M. Cafeteria Supper. First Evangelical Church George S. Lozier, Minister 9:15 A. M. Sunday School. Earl Fuhrman, superintendent. 10:10 A. M. Divine Worship — "Pioneer Day" Sermon theme; “The Pioneer Preacher.” 6:00 P. M. Christian Endeavor. TTie Sunday evening Fellowship has been deleted from our program for this week because of the absence of the minister who is conducting evangelistic services at the Calvary church. 7:00 P. M. Monday — Sunday

'A RENEW I ■ ■ w within 100 mile radius . m * $3,5 ° A Year ■ ▼ ▼ H Elsewhere. EVERY MEMBER OF THE FAMILY ENJOYS READING THE HOME PAPER. MAIL YOUR CHECK OR STOP IN WHEN YOU ARE IN TOWN. Decatur Daily Democrat

School Board meeting. 7:00 P. M Wednesday — Midweek devotional and study hour. 2:00 P. M. Thursday — Meeting of the officers and the chairmen of the Ladies Aid Society. — ■ o — - Zion Lutheran Churcji Paul W. Schultz. Pastor Sunday echool and Bible class 9:30 a. m. Worship services 10:30 a. m. Worship services 10:30 a. m. Early matins 8:30 a. m. Voters' assembly (Sunday, 2:00 p. m. Lutheran Hour Sunday, 3:30 p. m. Church of God The revival services which have been held at the local church for the past two weeks will come to a close with the service Sunday night. Rev. H. F. Allen, pastor of the Church of God at Muncie, has been preaching some very fine, heart-stirring messages. The unified service begins at 9:30 and colses at 11:20. After a period of somg. prayer and sermon the classes meet for their study. There are classes for evey age. Boys and girls meeting, 6:30. Evening evangelistic service at 7:30 o'clock. Mid week prayer service. Wednesday night, 7:30 o'clock. 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. In this school you will find classes provided for all age groups. We invite ail who are not enrolled in the school of other churches to attend our school. 10:30 A. M. Junior Church. An hour of worship and instruction for those of Junior age. Ift: 30 A. M. Morning Worship Service. Time spent in tho House

of the Lord in worship is time invested in values of eternal worth. 6:00 P. M. The Pioneer B. Y. P. U. 6:00 P. M. The Pastor's Hour with toe Young People. 7:00 P. M. The Evening Service. Ihia hour is a period of informal fellowship in song and praise. All are welcome. Wednesday evening at 7:30 the mid-week prayer service will be held at the church. The Bible study will be in the Book of the Acts dealing with the missionary journeys of Paul. o " ■ ■ - — WILLSHIRE NEWS Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Breiner, Mrs. J. A. Cox and Mft. F. A. Detter were in Toledo Tuesday attending a missionary meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Kuhn and daughter Suzanne of Ft. Wayne, were guests several days of Mr. and Mrs. John Byer. Mrs. Herman Myers and Mrs. Harriet Colter were in Berne, Indiana. Saturday afternoon, calling at the home of W. J. Rawley and ‘ family. . Chalmer Edwards, the fifth and sixth grade teacher is confined to his home this week with the lagrippe. Mrs. R. D. Lemon is substituting teacher. The Farmer's Institute is held Thursday and Friday of this week in the school auditorium. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Myers and ’ son Gene delightfully entertained I at twelve o’clock dinner Sunday for the pleasure of Mr. and Mrs John Myers and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jewell and son Boh. Homer Myers of Warsaw, Indiana, was an afternoon caller. Mrs. Vernon Hoblet and Mrs. Taylor Gluth were Decatur visitors Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. James Keifer of

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I Concord, Michigan, were recent I guests of Joyce Keifer. Mr. and Mrs. Voyl Dudgeon and family of Glenmore were Sunday ' afternoon guests of Mrs. Azenl Dellinger. Mr. and Mrs. Forest DeAnnond , wore guests Wednesday of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Myers, south of I town. Mrs. F. A. Detter and daughter Miss Mary were guests Friday of Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Detter and family in Ohio City. Mrs. Gaylord Acheson of Decatur was a visitor in town Wednesday evening. Mrs. James Wyfer, assisted by Mrs. Esther Strickler, delightfully entertained the Wesleyan Guild S. S. class Tuesday evening at the Fyer home. During the social hour, bingo was played, followed by an appetizing lunch. Mr. and Mrs. George Buckley and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gerber and daughter Harriet of Decatur were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Bilderback. Mr. and Mrs. Brent Chalfant of Bluffton. Indiana, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Reynolds. Dr. J. A. Maxwell was a Fort Wayne visitor Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Judson Passwater and daughter Miss Julia of Decatur were guests Tuesday evening of Mr. and Mrs. B. Avery. Mr. and Mrs. Russel Price and son Gene and Mrs. Rosa Price were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Price of near Fort Wayne. o Wheat Prized as Prize Regina, Sask.—i(U.R> —Saskatchewan is so enthusiastic about Thatcher, the new rust-resisting wheat, that at school house dances in rural districts prizes arc often bushels of the grain. The new wheat saved thousands of acres of cropland from destruction by rust this summer. Party Repeated 25 Years Mansfield 0.. —(UP)— For 25 years Mr. and Mrs. Reid Painter and Mr. and Mrs. Oliver F. Shivelev nave held a point birthday party for Mrs. Shiveley and Mrs. Painter, whose birthdays are on consecutive days. This year, they celebrated the "silver anniversary” of the inauguration of the series of parties.