Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 37, Number 66, Decatur, Adams County, 18 March 1939 — Page 5

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Broad But Thin Is Day s Conception Os Religion Prevalent M<>od Is Foggy and Vague—Definite Convictions Essential Peter Writes Plain Guidance — The Faith That Will Save the State.

By WILLIAM T. BLLIB Wongy mlndedu-M is one of tb.day's more eertona ailirenU. Clear definite, thorough thinking is confined to a small minority Moot of us walk la a hate of vagueo<*aa "Profesaor Quits,'’ on the radio, with his absurdly simple question.' reveals how little the average per ' son really knows A more serious Illustration Is our present new mood of religious In terest. Multttudea of public men are acclaiming the need for "more religion " They are even building a "Temple of Religion’ at th< "World's Fair— with all the deft nite teachings of religion esclud ed! This vague, amorphous, fotftless, handl-ae. brainless conception of religion is in itself perhaps the greatest single obstacle hindering a real religious awakening. > such as is needed to undergird our wobbly world Platitudinous phrases about “re-i liglon" will get us nowhere, and our politicians and publicists and editors need to be so warned indefinite "religion will change no Ilves and no conditions The new Webster Dictionary gives this thought-provoking definition of ■religion’ An awareness or conviction of the existence of a Bu-, preme Being, arousing love, gratitude. the will to serve and obey " That is to say. if we are to take God into account al all, it must be in terms of obedience, service and love. Religion is not God; it is merely the field In which we find Him Peter Had a Word fer x lt If religion has not definlteneM. I it ha a nothing A vague mood of ptoeity —a f<ai-bom sense that we should give attention to “religion ' —a few condescending words in recognition of the Deity —these are all meaningless, unless they lead on to an acceptanc, of God’s own revelation of Himself. in the Bible, in Christ. In history and in human experience Even the veriest anti-social per sonality. the open sinner who la wholly at enmity with everything that religion may mean, is able to listen, with complacent consent to moot of our current nebulous pptter about religion What he needs, and what all of us need, b i an awakened faith which cnee. ( "What can I do to be saved?" Hr must be confronted by the suhltmr definiteness of the Divine will for man. God has not abandoned man U> the fog, at sea in a powerless craft He has a Father heart, tbruugh I His sent Hon, Jesus Christ. God baa taught all the children of ffien to call Him "Father." That Son He gave us as a Way-shower and a Saviour. Peter had the word for it, in our la-aacm test: “Hereunto were ye called, because Christ also suffered for you. leaving you an example that ye should follow In His I steps." Vital religion, the only kind that works, and that changes human lives and social conditions, is Jesus Christ, man’s only Saviour, an acceptance and discipleship of The Christian fellowship is also a fellowship Center and Source In thia Letter, written in his old age. Fisherman Peter is concerned —as. Indeed, la the entire New 'teslameut — to show the all-cen-terodnoas of 'anus Christ, as God a Son and Interpreter, and as the source of that distinctive type of life which the world has learned to call Christian. He pictures Christ aa the life of Hts friends lu majestic phrases, Peter links such profound and ungrsapsblo truths as the death of Jesus on lhe croon, and the Impenetrable counsels of eternity, with the sort of life that Christians should live in the midst of a pagan world Thia 1s the test of real religion: Does It make He adh„rents follow era of Christ Into a new life of purity, sincerity, unselfishness and love? Do they really walk "In Hie Steps?" The vast popularity of Dr. -Charles M Sheldon t famous book with this title Indicates that the average person catches the point of what religion really mesne. Obviously, they who sincerely seek to follow Christ, and to know |eebsese*e eoeeeesse *The Sunday School Leeson for March 2# Is, “Peter Interprets Christ's Suffering and Death."—l Peter 1:17 23 2:20- : '4I: :i

DECATI’R DAILY DEMOCRAT SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 1939.

<kid. Whom He rwealed aa our Father, will not do the things that hurt our brothers. If all the capitalists and labor leaders and polltklana and the rest of ue beeidea were to begin to regulate life by Jesus Hiaadard. U> follow Hia example and walk in His steps, there would soon be an end to all the problems that now vex the world, tlood p«-ople alone can bring in a fratfnial society of justice and peace. In sober practical sense, the reign of Christ is the only hope of mankind Many are saying that civilisation is headed tor a < raah, not so, if enough of us take our stand by the Cross of Christ. A Great Preacher's Tribute We need frequMt fresh looks at Jesus. One such thought-starting appraisal is Phillip Brooks’: “Nineteen wide cen'ureis have < ome and gone, today He to the enterpiece of the human race and 'be Leader of the column of prog- ' reas. “i am tar within the mark when J say that all the armies that ever marched, and all the navies that ever were built, and all the parliaments that ever sat. and all the kings that ever reigned, put together have not affected the lite of man upon thia earth aa power- * fully as has that one solitary Life." A Dictator or a Shepherd? This moat powerful leader of mankind. Jeeus of Naxareth. was not a dictator, but a shepherd, a leader, an overseer. H« so respect<«d individual personality and liberty that He made it a matter of I free choice with every man. whethI er or not be should follow in the Way. It is every man's perilous prtvilr-g, to disregard the Saviour's invitation to the new life. But the hope of the country and of the world, lies in that vast multitude —a clear majority of the population in North America — who have definitely aligned thxmipelves as followers of Christ. Heedless of the broad but thin conceptions of contemporary highbrows, they are concerned chiefly tn life to know and do the will of God These are the men and women of good will and helpfulness, the real good neighbors, whose hearts are ' al peace because of a deep faith In a Heavenly Father; whose lives are clean and benevolent and loyal; and whose deepest and unspoken desire to to conform to the Christ-patteru. As their number in- . creases, the safety of the state, thu progress of peace, and the welfare of mankind are enhanced < ! They are the twice-born men and ■women who give un our hope of I a reborn world They |>oaacas something more than “religion": they possess a life-changing Redeemer. SEVCN SENTENCE SERMONS Every one is aa God made him, and often a great dea Iworae, — Vervanlee. In the alphabet of charm there is no such let'ter as I; it to all you. —The Girls' Companion. s • • One who never turned back, but marches -breast forward. Never doubted clouds would break. Never dreamed though right were worsted, wrung would triumph; Held we fall to rise, are baffled to fight better. -Browning • • • The man who first ruined the Roman people was he who first - gave them treats and Matitudes — i Plutarch. ess Soe», thou a tpsu wise in his own conceit? There Is more hope of a fool than of him- — Proverbs • • • Within my earthly temple theres a crowd: There's one of us that's humble, ono that’s proud; There's one that's broken-hearted for his sins; There s one that, unrepentant, sits and grins; There's one that loves his neighbor as himself, There s one that cares for naught but fame and self ; From much corroding cere 1 would bo free. If once I could determine which is me. —K. 8. Martin, s s e Those who take only a few points Into acccaut find I’ *axy to pronounce Judgtuea'. and » man ■.• in Tilte up bls. ’j*i'-4 I’lleWV I be bss culy a little to msko up.— I Aristotle.

BCHURCHESg Zion Lutheran Church Sunday school and Bible cluse 9:30 a. m. Divine worship, public service, 10 30 a. m. Early mat Ma 8:30 a. m Lutheran Radio our B:3d p. m 3. 8. Training Course, Munday. 7.00 p. m. Lecture on fundamental doctrine, Tuesday. 7:00 p. m. Lenten services Wednesday. 7:30 p. m. First United Brethren Chureh Corner of Ninth A Madison Jamon A. Weber, Pastor Church School at t:U A. M. .Roy Mumma. superintendent | Theme "Peter Exhorts to Christian , Living," 1 Peter 2:8-18. Morning Worship 10:30 A. M. "Christ s View of the World and Our Job” Matt. »:38-38. Wn begin our PreEaster meetings with this service. Al! church members are urged to be present. 8 P. M Christian Endeavor —lntermediate topic — "He went about doing Good." Senior topic: "I would be true." Adults finish the discussion of" God's will be done in the Home." Children meet at the same hour. 7 P. M. Evening Evangelistic service. Message: "Disciples receive their Walking Papers" Matt. IS. Don’t miss the exposition of this great chapter. It will clear many of the problems you have about it. Evangelistic services will be held each week night at 7'30 P M. Rev. Miner will have charge of the preprayer services at 7:15 P M. The First Week will be known as the 'Great Question Week;" answering many of the questions you have about Sanctification. Second Coming of Christ, the Judgement, etc The pastor wifi bnng the messages. The public to invited. 1 o 1 ■ ■ 1 ■ Church of the Naxareno 7th and Marshall Streets Paul Brandyberry. Pastor Lytle Supt. 9 30 A M Sunday School Doyle 10:3u A. M. Morning Worship Sermon Theme "Practical Suggestions Regarding the Sanctified Life." 7:00 P. M. N. Y. P- 8. Mrs. Paul Brandyberry Pres 7:00 P. M Junior Society. Rex Custer Supt. 7 30 P. M. Evangelistic service. Sermon Theme: "The Price of Spiritual Victory." 1 30 P. M. Sunday. "The Nasarene Hour " 7 30 P M Wednesday. The regular mid-week prayer meeting “Religion costs, but Irrellgion cost more." We invite you to the "Friendly Church." ■^smusmßsamnw^r-wa«i^Jww~«^ ■urawwewess^■■ ■ Presbyterian Georgs 0- Walton, Minister 9.00 Junior Worship. Mrs. W. ALower in charge. 930 Sunday School. W. P. Schrock, Superintendent 10:30 Morning Worship. Sermon: "Strengthened By Another’s Faith" At the morning worship the dedication of the pledge cards 1 for the coming year will Hike place. Every member will please bring the Individual card for consecration. Members of th« canvas committee are asked to bo on hand and complete the task during the coming week. Prayer and devotional meeting

Czechoslovakian Death Warrant if ate Uateee eertwe— mH ta di* Htete m* tiwr» Dex taste a telotee M«t. Der Fterar Im* eiMt aajeaMßM end aeiaen tstMhlvsw te*drwk jjegetee, 4c er <a* teoteahlMte Volk nt«r dea Setels de* Deetsehe Relate* ceh M tt4 Ite *IM eelar* Ugaaart gnU* »i mm Interetdteg arlM* rfUGaetee tetena g**Url*i*M a* MgkaM MM tat 42mm tekriftsitefc la top;* ter teiferttguag aateraatetaat wr«u. Melia, 4m IS. Ur» US J. fa**? Z— <- Thi* document, dated March 15, 1939. ended th* independent republic of Czechoslovakia and gave Nad Germany control of three of the four province* of the short-lived war-born country. The document, in German, declare*; 'The Fuehrer (Hitler) ha* accepted thia declaration (to assure calm order and peace in thi* part of Central Europe) and has expressed hi* decision to take the Caect people under th* protection of the German Reich and assure them the development of indegenous life in accordance with their own character " The document ia signed, at left, by Joe-hfm von Ribbentrop, tierman foreign mmiater and at right, by Emil Macha la*» president <jf C«eche*lp) akla. and Dr. Frantuek ChvaUmsky, last Caech fee- | eign muugtar. '

Frisco’s 1,000,000th ' \ / v ’ Betty Barnes Smiling happily—and no wonder—to Miss Betty Barnes Because she happened to be the 1 000.000th visitor to the San Francisco ' International exposition Miso i Barnes is feted by fair officials I and receives gifts valued at more i than 31.000.

Wednesday night 7:15 o'clock. The eeseiou of the church will meet next Friday at seven o'clock at tbe manse. 1 - — 1 1 O ■" 1 Church of God Glen E- Marshall, Paster Unified service 3:30-11:30. Boys and girls meeting 8:30. Evening service 7 30. Young People's meeting Tuesday 7:3o—Parsonage. Mid week prayer service, Wednesday 7:30. Revival meeting—April 18-30. O ' L. Yerty, Evangelist. -— ■ o First Baptist Church Homer A Aspy, Mnister » 30 A M. Bible Sc hool 10; 3o A. M. Junior Church. 10:30 A. M. Morning Worship fervlce. «:C0 P M Pioneer B. Y P U. 8;Oo P. M The pastor s Hour with tbe Young People. | 7:00 P M. The Evening Service Wednesday evening at 7:30 tbe mid week prayer service and Biblu study will be held at lhe uhurcb. E'ghth st. U. B Church L. J. Martin, Pastor 9:3u Sunday School. 10:20 Junior Church Chalk Talk and Chorus singing. 10:35 Devotions. i 11:00 Sermon. 6:30 Christ tan Endeavor all groups. Be sure aud at'end the Endeavor. 7:30 Evangelistic Services, and Special Music and Singing. 730 Wednesday night Prayer meeting. Our meetings hive in1 creased in nunWera and in interest. Pc sure and come Wednesday nichl. Tuesday evening the Young Married Peoples Class will meet at the home of the teacher, Mrs. Frank Johnston. Do not forget to use your Self Denial envelopes *fo rthe African i mission work. | Come to Church Sunday, You are needed in the Musters Vineyard.

Flrat Evangelical Church George 8. Loriar, Minister • 15 A. M Sunday School. Earl Fuhrman, suprriutandsnt ' 10:10 A. M Diviue Worship. Sermon i heme "My Stewardship." 8 00 P M Christian Endeavor. 7 00 P M Sunday Evening Fellowship Sermon theme "Why Not Try GodT 18:00 A M Tuesday. W. C T. U. Institute. 7 .oOP M Wednesday Mid week Devotional and Study Hour. 700 P M Wednesday. Young People's Choir Rehearsal. 8:00 P M Wednesday. Board of Trustee Meeting 3:00 P M Saturday Mission Baud ..... — Zion Reformed Church Charles M. Prugh. Th. D. Ministar Church School 8:00 A. M. T. L. Backer. Supt. Morning Worship 10:00 A. M Sermon "The Coming of the Greeks.' St John 13:30 The Young People's Choir wiU sing. Young People's Society 8 00 P. M Kathryn Shroyer, leader. Evening Worship 7:00 P. M. Sermon: "The Stonn of Stumbling." 1 Cor 1:23. Special Music. Wednesday. 7.00 P. M. Mid-week service. Wednesday. 8:00 P M Church I council meeting Thursday. 7:30 P. M. Adult instruction class — 0 First Methodist Church Mouroe at Fifth street Ralph W Graham, minister Fourth Sunday in Lent 9 30 a m—Morning worship. A uniSed service of worship and study Sermon theme. ‘Faithfulness. ' Junior chureh. special message for lhe children Music by the Young Peoples’ choir. Nursery and classes for all ages 8:00 p m —Epworth league. All

A smashing new daily serial by MARY ROWRTS RINEHART favorite author of millions i who tells with fFi ~ k deeply intimate knowledge l J the stor y °t “The Doctor” One* a nurt*. now a doctor’* t | wife, Mary Robert* Rinehart \ 1) hot known the heartache*. th* x\ . * f * happine**. th* ditcourago* 1 -Sv Jr ment of "The Doctor." / \* YMmKRWL That it why the forcefulnot* of portonal experience follow* / 4 f ' Sl frP her portrait of Dr. Chritlophor r r jjfy/.IV .1, '■ Arden from youthful interne- tjW dfgr'*r/!-ffF' »W_ V* | ship to final recognition o* a ®EfiZi T »k / groat wrgoon. 1 A <r In that tpan lia hot* and *-^4B> ( »' A _ ~'_ tore; battlat againtf convon- ~ tion and emotion; event* that s ’kc almoit ihatter the life of "The IwF 1 f Mnßtt Doctor." ' ! f\ j. • ' sSKJf Read thi* ttory that will hold ’ V your inter**! and admiration ’ V : ’ every day S||| 7 Ii llj beginning f l fXp' \\ Monday* March 20 • w O • in the DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT

leaguers will meat promptly for a devotional service and then they will go u> Pleasant Valley Methodist church to have charge of Ute [evading service 7:30 p. m —Note the change in lime. Thia is the bogmning of a series of lenten season meetings. Gospel mrsaage by tbe pastor, inspiring congi egauonal singing and special music by the chorus cbolr. i . I Services will be held each evening. except Saturday, at 7 30 : with the Rev. Tillman Habrgger

i 1 «LM()ST everyone is horribly confused when confronted with the necessity of making funeral arrangements. Black guide you through this J most difficult of all times ... • our years of experience enable us to serve you competently and fully! black 71 e FUN€RAL DIR6CTOR V Z_- — PHONG 500 —a I —a——

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bringing the gospel mceeaga Tin- public is cordially Invited to tliee* aervlcag. Theft Becomes Good Deed Peaiiody Mass — (U.RI — Mrs. Nicholas Shumar k twmoansd her luck when thlevua stole 3500 in jewels from h«r home But when, th- g’-ms were returned mysteriously four days later, she was jubilant to discover In the loot several jewels which had been | missing for years. ——o - — Adams County Memorial Hospital Admitted: Lewis SwovelanX Willshire. Ohio: M>as Gertrude Nickel, staff member; Miss MonI tea Emery, staff member. Dismissed: Kenneth Wurman, innoyer street, Decatur.