Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 37, Number 244, Decatur, Adams County, 14 October 1939 — Page 5

WTTsi'ni’ay ■LJ SCHOOL ■l f s s 0 N B" y mK'“* w**** l * ringdom W" ' ■ . .. T|Kv<-d w:'h rare .nd are rod <-. r.crationi »>th , . ~-..,- th ugh th- y ■K .•'■’■■• utterance* «■ <' • 1 "•■'••• Th * lr ’ Q|K> re u> if ’c:it» »bat “ ‘‘ n ' Km> the greatest .ingle du ■■ r.<- 1! > ’ ! •'■ ’■ ’ h " r < f the human race IHK. Take I.r year Bible and MH the word* t the text iM , . ' '•■ |||K., • • ■’ have a ' ■K Chr -■-•■■■>; ■ ■h<’.r ' lvr * ■K *■<■ 1 a rdb ’ : ' tbe Thf3r ,re no * * that the unbeliever can keep Lu be eaved. tor thia would kierly unpowble for anyone to except the one who has been I i(iln Only he who knows his called upon the power and H rs God in Christ can qualify alk m a citizen of His kingdom. >Hlh ( hrutun - King vv words wh ch fell from the i ;pl of the Lord Je.us on jK., t is He S..t un the mountain , -, A. r.r>s ds Clara ■K, J an earthly philosopher or tut of the Son of God t.n.llri H.n.sclf and be-•-he Son of Man who was still ' kings and the Lord of free allegiance to Him. do it and y. - will then be ready to j.-.d learn of the Christian ! pcssession in Christ. Wfl p.. < • S ( Kara, ter - : mdiv .du.-l attention. ■»»•■.- car. ifvr only brief suggesare the poor in .pint" Kt , c ntrad.ct ry -J - ' ill.' W l .. h C .1.5 - f and self-reliance .'• ■•. mistaken The way the kinedom of heaven is not cf assertive self-sufficiency MB'B.eised are they that mourn." world does not believe that away the fact of sorThe Christian, cn the other - w tn his fellow man and receives a blessing. a mile with Picture, chattered all the way; left me none the wiser all ihe had to say. walked a mile with Sorrow, ne era word said she, oh. the thins* I learned from her Sorrow walked with me." Hl'Bleued are the meek." Ah. yes. poverty of spirit comes when a man sees l ;l[n se!f. and has a sym touch w ith sorrow Then he is tr. earth." because he tru comes to enjoy it as a place of ■rrae and Christian growth, and because he has a deed to a foot of its soil. H "Note that it is the hunger and for r.ghteousness, and not the Mpisession of it. that is blessed" Self-satisfied people nothing of the glory of having a hunger and thirst filled by ■ Time fails us to speak of the spirit of mercy which in■des divine mercy; that purity of ■eart and absolute cleanness ot ind sincerity of purpose which a man really to see God in this impure world; that ■hnitlike spirit which makes him a ■eicemaker in a fighting world—■es. that spirit which makes him ■he the Master in sweetly bearing ■njur-ified persecution. These In ■eed are the marks of the man who Christ as King. ■ HI. The Christian's Influence (vv. ■l-14). ■ "Sal"’ and "light"! What pungent ■■d powerful folk are the real fol■**rs of Christ! ■ Salt fights against rottenness. ■**P> things sweet and f’esh. Dr ■- H. Jowett says, Christians "arc ■® confront rottenness tn poliy**/ they are to meet It tn the ■»llm of business; they are to make ■* it in the field of sport; they are ■’’be tu enemies In the crowded ■•treets of common intercourse; they to defeat it In the quiet and so ■juestered ways of srt /nd liters Bwu*' ever y wh er® they are to pro- ■ 018 mtidote to corruption, and K” y ,ft 10 overcome ,nll destroy bight has one function, namely, to ulununate. Wickedness and sin al>yi love darkness, because their «eds are evil (read John 3:19-21) t-hrlst really dwells tn us we can’t help but shed light about us wherever we go-a divine light wmch drives out the darkness ot sin. « Wrance, of superstition, and re- ■ Puces it with the sunlight of God.

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Despite War’s Upsetting, Eternal Truths Still Stand Present Pertinency of Sermon on the Mount -How Jesus Has Uplifted the Ideals of Civilization—Today’s Big Crowd z\re the Church Members.

By WILLIAM T. ELLIS In war and in peace, truth still 'remains truth. Men and natlona may have sinned areally, and. deiwrtin* from truth, have wroeaht I woe In the world; but eventually they must return and accept the 'eternal standards and be judged thereby. Truth la eternal and dei spite all fashionable forma of error, la the ultimate standard ot life. The two greatest atatementa ot universal truth ever revealed to mankind are (he Ten Command ‘ manta and the Sermon on the Mount. They are the Law by which ’ the race must live. Only one truth i transcends them, and that was the life of Jesus, in Its culmination on 'calvary- H® lived more greatly than He taught. In thia day of fear and disruption. of agony and tears, we take refuge in the calm, sure words ot thu Saviour; spoken to a seated company of disciples along the northern shore of the shimmering Lake ot Galilee It seems almost Incredible that these succinct sentences. in the Aramaic tongue, uttered so long ago. before a darkskinned group of persons of no : particular consequence, should afford a new platform and guide for the world's behaviour. Yet the truth Jesus spoke has been, and still is. more powerful than all the armies and navies and air armadas that rage today. This Lesson s discussion of the Sermon on the Mount should set millions to meditating upon the Irresistible power of truth. The Great Revolutionist That wise philosopher. Dr. Francis Greenwood Peabody, in his book. "Jesus Christ and the Christian Character." vividly portrays the power of the teachings of Jesus as expressed in the changed lives ot Christians: “Jesus was not an organizer ot charity; yet the immediate effect [of His teaching was a bloom of I charity more luxuriant than the world had ever seen. He was not a labor agitator; yet bis teaching undermined the Roman system of society, gave new hope to the slave and new self-respect to woman. So dramatic were these social consequences of the teaching of Jesus that it has been frequently described as essentially a doctrine of social transformation, as though industrial changes were His primary aim. "Far from the truth as Ibis conclusion may be, It indicates the ethical scope ot the Gospels. They may be searched almost In vain for social regulations, yet they have become an unparalleled source of social Inspiration. Their social Iflnciples have transformed the moral code ot the world.” In The Present Tense Oftenest overlooked, yet of primary Importance, is the fact that the Beatitudes, which Introduce the Sermon on the Mount, are In the present tense. They present an existing condition for the now. They are not “pie in the sky." as the Communist*; flippantly say, but food for today. “Blessed are" the poor In spirit, the mourners, the meek, the spiritually hungry, the merciful, the pure In heart, the peacemakers and the persecuted “Happy" is the best coloquial translation of "blessed"; and those who practice the Beatitudes are declared happy In their present condition. For Jesus was most concerned about character, rather than circumstances, knowing that character, in the long run. shapes circumstances. Therefore He had the audacity to declare that those whom the world despises, but whose souls are attuned to eternal truth, are the really happy ones In addition to future rewards—"all this, and heaven, too"—they have won the great plus ot life They already are blessed. They have Divine approval, a peace that the world cannot know or take away. They walk the Way. One New York Editor Beyond cavil or question, the multitude of persons who sock to conform their lives to the standards ot Jesus are the really determinative force in the nation s life. * • »*••••• * • »»••••• "The Sunday School Lesson for October 22 Is "The Citizens of the Kinqdom."—Matthew 5:1-H. * . »««••••

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1939.

Anyone who think* otherwise Is simply not posted. 1 talked with a New York editor recently who seemed sincerely to believe that night clubs, theatres, movies and sports are the public's real interest. The fact that a hundred persons in New York go to Church for every one that patronises a night rlub could not penetrate his strange provincialism. That more than half the population of the United States and Canada are members of some church is a fact that is monumental evidence of the present power of God over human lives. The silent majority of godly humans does not often find expression In the news. Any sort ot successful athlete commands mor* pres* space than the most potent Bible class teacher. President Roosevelt, in his radio address at the outbreak of war. reminded tbe people -nat while they should be neutral in action, they cannot be neutral in thought. Os course not. The mark of mahood is ability to hold convictions. Every human being worthy ot his heritage has convictions which be cherishes especially in thia crisis time, should as dearer than life. Our concern, be to make sure that our convictions square with the eternal teachings of the Bible. We want to think the thoughts of Jesus after Him. A Suggestive Mispronunciation In a rural church this past Summer 1 attended a morning service conducted by the Women’s Missionary Society. The young woman assigned to read the Scripture chose the opening of the Sermon on the Mount, which she read well, except for one mispronunciation. Thereby she revealed a great truth for our times? for she said: "Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost its SAVIOUR, wherewith shall it be salted." That mistake in a single word was to me like a suddenly opened window upon a great landscape. For it revealed what is wrong with the Church and with civilization. Under the impact of a false liberalism. and of a sordid worldlines*, we have been losing the Saviour. Powerful tendencies in our time are dethroning Je»us Christ. The early ardor of myriads for Him ha* been chilled. Too many sermon* are drawn from the newspaper. rather than from His sovereign words. The whole religious situation needs, above all things j else, a return to Christ the Teacher and the Saviour. If the salt has lost it* Saviour, it has lo*t all j power. After this war has reached the point of exhaustion, it will find a real and permanent peace only in the principles of Jesus. Who came to save the world from itself and it* sin. SEVEN SENTENCE SERMONS Every duty we omit obscures some truth we might have known. —Ruskin. • • « When you cannot pray as you would; pray as you can. — Dean Goulburn Light other lamps while yet thy light is beaming; The time is short. —Hezekiah Butterworth. * * * Ten minutes spent tn Christ * society every day: aye ten min- ■ utes, If it be face to face and heart ! to heart, will make the whole life different.— Henry Drummond Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy Ups from speaking guile.— Psalm 34:13. Only a thought, but the work tt wrought ' Could never by pen or tongue be taught; For it ran through * life like a thread of gold, And the life bore fruit a hundred fold. —Anonymous • • • Do not grasp at the star*, but do life’s plain common work as tt comes, certain that dally duties and dally bread are the sweetest things In life—Lord Houghton. ■—o I —— * TODAY'S COMMON ERROR *i Words ending in silent e omit the e before suffixes beginning with a vowel, as, true, truism: | type, typlug; sale, salable.

FIRST EVANGELICAL CHURCH George E. Loder, Minister 9:11 A. M — Bunday School. I Earl Fuhrman, superintendent. 10:10 A. M. — Centennial Celebration Worship Service. Hermon theme: "Christ and Hl* Glorious Church." Prof. Edward N. Himmel, guest speaker. 0:00 P. M — Christian Endeavor. 2:30 and 7:30 P M. — Centennial Celebration Mas* Meeting* In the Trinity Evsngellcsl Church at Berne. The themes sre "Thy Kingdom CotM" sod "Doing the Will of God" Prof. Edward N. Himmel will be the guest speaker. All are Invited to these service*. The Adam* County Christian Education Convention will be held In this church tomorrow. Morning, afternoon and evening session* will be held. 7:30 P. M.. Tuesday— Young People's Missionary Circle. Misses Betty Hamml and Patsy Garard. hostesses. 7:00 P. M. Wednesday — Mid week Devotional and Study Hour. 7.00 P. M., Wednesday — Choir Rehearsal The Young People's Missionary Circle will be the guest* of the Huntington Circle on Friday evening. All who will go should be at tbe church at 6 :00 o'clock. — ■ ——-o—• 1 ——— FIRST METHODIST CHURCH Monroe at Fifth Street Ralph Waldo Graham Minister 9:30 A. M Morning Worship: ' This is a united service of worship and Bible Study. Nursery for ' the infants, Junior Cbuijch and Special message for the Juniors The Young people's Choir directed by Mr*. Walter Krick, will slug Sermon by the Pastor. World Mission Day will be observed. Classes ! for all ages will follow the sermon. 6:30 P. M. Epworth League Robert Mann leader. All young peo I pie of the church are urged to come. 7:30 P. M. Evening worship. Inspiring congregational singing. The i "Golden Chord Quartet" from the | United Brethren Church in Geneva will give special program. Gospel sermon by the pastor. Wednesday: 7:00 P. M. Prayer iftnd this an inspiring and helpful 'and Bible Hour. All who attend : hour. This church extends a cordial and warm welcome to all. FIRST UNITED BRETHREN CHURCH Corner Ninth and Madison Streets G. T. Rosselot, Minister Sunday School at 9:15 *. m. Roy Miunma. superintendent. for all ages. Our Sunday School m>i*t grow. Help us grow and enjoy the henefita of such an organization with u*. Morning Worship ar 10:30 a. m. Sermon by pastor. Subject, “The ' Schools of the Prophets." Christian Edeavor at 6:00 p. m. Groups for Jewels, Juniors. Intermediates. Seniors and Adults. These groups are most interesting und helpful to all who attend. Evening worship at 7:00 p. m Sermon by pastor. Subject, "The Seeking Saviour." A cordial and Christian welcome

C. I. O. Holds Convention * _ Jp Jpl "I * Gov. Culbert Olson and John L. Lewi* Second annual conventlop of the Congress of Industrial Organizations take* place in San Francisco with Chairman John L. Lewis, right, oacial grttfr. Gov. Culbert Olson of Callforma, isft, walcorned more than 400 delegates.

awaits all who come. I On Bunday the Wth of October we will observe World Mission Ad- | vancement Day. The pastor will speak in tbe morning service and Mrs. Rosselot will speak In the evening service. Both will build their messages around their experiences in Africa. Hpecial offer- , Inga will be taken in both service* Ui assist in spreading the King- , dom of Christ to the other people ot tbe world. We are looklug forward to a great day. ■ " ■ llll Zion Reformed Church Charles M. Prugh, T(j- D„ Minister , Church School 9A M. T. L. Becker, Supt. Morning Worship 10 A. M Sermon "The Treasure and the , Pear)" St. Matt. 13:44-46 i The Young People's Choir will sing. Young People's Society 6 P. M. Wednesday. Fall Meeting of Michigan Indiana Synod, at Niles. Mich. Thursday. 7:30 P- M. fhoeoe iMble Class meeting at home of Mrs. Forest Owen*. i Sunday, Oct. 22, Fort Wayne Classical Youth Conference at St. Peter's Church, Huntington. o CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 7th and Marshall St*. Paul Brandyberry, Pastor 9:30 A M. Sunday school. Doyle > Lytle, supt. 10:30 A. M. Worship service. Sermon theme, "What Will a Christian Dare To Do For Christ?" 3:30 P. M. "Singing Preacher* Quartet" WOWO. 7:00 P. M. Young People's meeting. Rex Custer president. 7:30 P. M. Evangelistic service. 7:30 P. M. Wednesday. Regular mid week prayer meeting. 1 “Your highest duty Is seen in daring to do your duty." We Invite you to all our services. o Christian Church Fenneth Timmons, Pastor Bible School 9:30, Fred Scbrelder, Snpt. Sermon and Communion 10:30. i The Adams County Sunday school convention will be held in Geneva and Decatur Sunday and 1 Monday. Everyone that possibly i can. attend these meetings. > Sunday Evening Service* 7:30. I Monday evening the United Missionary society will meet at the ’ home ot Mrs. Fred King 7:30. Mrs. James Kitchen leader. Thursday at 2 p. m the ladiea' aid will meet at the church. First Presbyterian George O. Walton Minister 9:00 a. in. Junior worsb'p hour. , Mr*. W. A Lower In charge. 9:30 Sunday School. W. P. Schrock. superintendent. This is Rally I DayOur classes have been working for a large attendance. A special . program of songs and recitations l-ave been planned for this hour. Come and help make this day a suei -.-ess. 10:30 Morning worship. Next Friday the woman's Presby-te-ial of the Fort Wayne Presbytery will meet at the church for an all day conference. Dr. Mclatndress di"ector of religious education of the Synod of Indiana will be one of the speakers. Also Miss Htldegrad ot the Presbyterian Alpine Tennessee school will conduct a forum dur-

ing the day. The conference will commence at 9.45 a tn Dinner will bo served al the Evangelical churchZion Lutheran Church Monros and Eleventh Paul W. Schultz, Pastor Divine service with the celeorat.nn of holy communion at 1039 a. m Early divine services 8:39 a. m. Voters' assembly Sunday 2:09 P. IBAdult classes Monday at 7:09 p. m. S. 8. Teachers' Training institute Tuesday 7:00 p. m. Church choir Thursday ut 7:30 p. m. Saturday religious school 8:39 s. tn. O Church of God Glen E. Marshall, pastor Unified service, 9:30-11:20 a. m. Today marks the beginning of the Junior church. The service will, therefore, be adapted to tbe need* of tbe different age group*. Boys and girls meeting. 6:30. Young People's meeting, 6:30. Evening service. 7:30 p. tn. This is a missionary service with the ladies of the church In charge. Following is the program: Missionary song service, led by Mrs. Emery Hawkins. Devotional period, Mr*. Mary Hazelwood. Duet. Mrs. Floyd Mitchel and Mrs. Kenneth Mitchel. Short talks on: China. Mr*. C. W. Strickler. Syria. Mr*. Ray Fryback. Egypt. Mrs. Isaac Wagner. Central America, Mr*. Herbert Hawkins. Africa, Mrs. Robert Strickler. Duet. Glen and Alice Smith. Homel ife in the following countries; China. Mr*. Emery Hawkins. Afrua Mi- l.r» Mill<

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India. Mrs Floyd Mitchel. Japan, Mrs. M P. Irwin. Korea. Mrs. Üba*. Frank. Europe. Mr* Reuben Smith Philippines. Mr*. Gerald Smltley. South America, Mrs Thomas Dugue North Amvtica, Mrs. Rollle Donnell. Summary. Mrs. Glen E. M -rshall. Benediction. Mid-week prayer service, Wednesday, 7:30 p. m. Bible study, Friday night, 7:30. Eighth 9t. U. B. Church L. J. Martin, pastor RALLY DAY service, Sunday school starting at 9:39. A hearty welcome is extended to this service. Help ns to reach our goals in attendance and offering. Immediately following Sunday school there will be a special short rally day program followed by a

■ ■ ■ nnnin-n.n n-w I New Banking Hours Beginning 23 In order to comply with the Federal Wage and Hour law. which reduces the work week to 42 hours. Oct. 24. 193». and to afford employees working conditions comparable to those of other cities. The First State Bank beginning Monday. October 23. 1939. will OPEN at 9:00 A. M. CLOSE at 2:30 P. M. DAILY. ■ MEMBER F. D. I. C. ■ a : First State Bank a ESTABLISHED 1883 ■aaaaaaaaaaa a a a a a ■ a a a a a a

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short talk by the pastor Al 9 30 Bunday night, ChriaUsn Endsavor for all group* 78u Evangelist tc sarvlc*. Bp«" clal number* In song 7*o Wednesday Hight, prayer meeting. All ara urged to be pros ent at thia important ssrvlc* ot the church. The meeting of the W M. A. which was U> be held last week was postponed till thia comipg weak. Time and place will be announced Sunday Progress on the new church building Is being made We wish U> thank every one who has helped tn any way during the construction of thia house of worship A splendid spirit, of cooperation ha* been manifested for which we are very grateful. ■ o Baptist Church Bunday school 9:30 A. M. Morning worship service 10:30. Rev. W. R. Barbour will be the Breaker. Rev. Barbour ha* bad a wide experience as pastor sod evangelist □ 'id should be given * good hearing. B Y. P. U service at 6:00 P. M. Mary Flemsnlng, director. Prayer meeting Wednesday eventug 7:30 Cordial Invitation