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With World In Dark Valley Old Psalm Brings Comfort New Need for Old Word of Childhood Faith - The Silly Sheep and the Wise Shepherd Glimpwes From Pawtoral Palentine — (sod Guide* and Guard*.

•y WILLIAM T. tLLIS With un<oinpreheodln« horror, everybody la l<x»hia« »po" the breast trwyedy of Kurope Noth inc In the eaperlence of thlw western world — not even the plight of the ■nmlarant. pictured In The Grap n at Wrath, or the suffering, of the MontL after the war qualifies US to visualise thr plight of millions of our lontrrwporarism In Ku rope and Asia. We read of homes and towna daatroyad. of families adrift and separated; of hunger aUlhlnc over wide arena, of fear and heart break dominating young man and pld. high and low brivrn bach upon the most elemental human needa. mankind to voicing the old question. ‘ Itoes God care?" Superficially. It would seem not Thr state of myriads in Kurope and China la apparently a negative answer. We have had pictured to us. with entire inadequacy, of course, the millions fleeing war s Juggernaut Millionaires and peasants have slept aide by aide on the bore ground, alike In homelessness, hunger and heartslckneas The nun has .hared her <rwet with the prostitute; the godly farmer with the criminal. I have sewn in even worse plight refugees In Armenia. Persia, tiyrla and China Now before our -yes. ail thia is being repeated The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse are riding over Europe today and sniffing at the western hemisphere. In such an hour, man a greatest need Is for simple faith. The worst of all calamities would be to feel that we have slipped out of the hand of God. Is There Any ComfortT Hespite all of the day s terrors, increasing multitudes are repeat Ing to themselves, over and over, th* subltme Khepberd Psalm, learned in childhood, but understood only in age This short psalm is the most familiar passage in Ihe whole Bible. Its appeal la universal, and 11. lofty affirmations of faith the moat heartening to all ages and conditions. Tn< oropllcated by theological conditions, it sutes. with the beautiful clarity of a shepherd on Judea's bills, the topmost truth of God a eternal care. The psalm Is usually credited to Itavid, the shepherd boy who became King. Let us read it again “The laird is my shepherd. I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures. He lead eth me beside the still waters He reatoreth my soul: He laadetb me in the paths of righteousness for His Name's sake. Yea. though I walk through the valley of the •hadow of death. I will fear no evil. for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me. Thou prepares! a table before msin Ihe presence of mine Enemies. Thou anointest my bead with oil; my cup runneth over. Burely good new and merry shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the bouse of the laird forever." The Shepherd Scene Our Bible comes mostly from a pastoral background, with the figure of the shepherd looming large On the deserts of Arabia. In the foothills and valleys of Syria and Palestine, the traveller sees gbeep and shepherds; the latter often boys or girls. It hi easy to recou struct the picture of the boy l*vId. sitting on the ground amidst bls pasturing flock, playing bls home-made read flute, and thinking the "long long thoughts" of boyhood. These early impressions and experiences were later woven into bis poetry. There Is nothing in our western way with sheep to explain the oriental shepherd habits. There the shepherd leads his sheep, directing them by a few words—say. aside from the roadway, that a may pass He knows his sheep Individually. and calls them by name Hou often have I been atlrred as I watched a shepherd tenderly cbev (thing a lamb in his arms. This cfose. persona! care of the Puleetine shepherd for bis witless sheep was vividly Illustrated as I walked one evening on th* wall of Jerusalem, by Herod s Ggta. where the sheep market Is situated. The day's business was almost over. Only one small flock remained to be sold and the prosperous owner was bargaining with a butcher 'The Sunday School Lesson for August 1S Is. "God a Cara of His People."—Psalm 23.

Naur by. Hie sheep huddb-d close to their shepherd, as If they knew their Impending fate on that shepherd's face, and In hie whole attitude. was ph lured suffering, so clear and deep that It abides with me to this day Yes. the shepherd 1 loves hie sheep, and would give his 1 life for them He Carries a Rod I never saw a shepherd's crook > In the Near East Hut every shep--1 herd carries a rod. a fourdoot club i with a round clump of a root at Its end. a formidable weapon There Is a lot of "comfort" In the shepl' herd's rod One which I got from a shepherd Ud in Galilee has stood for years behind the door of the entrance to my home. For the shepherd is no' only a guide; he la also the protector of bls helpless flock, against marauding beasts and men. The head-roll which Arabs wear Is primarily de , signed for defense against this • sturdy weapon, a sort of primitive i helmet. Hometimes the shepherd's vigil extends the night through. - Thua the scene at Bethlehem i As we contemplate the figure of God as the Good Shepherd. We ofi ‘ten overlook the significance of the ■ fact that He carries a rod. for pun- , Mshment as well as* for protection. ' Hevi-rely He has been chastising i the world that has wanderi-d from ' Him. There are not only gentle I lambs in His floc k to be cherished. but also wayward and misleading • rams to be dealt with. He Leads Safely I Some of us have ti-nderest child--1 hood memories of a mother's favorite song. “He l-eadeth Me." This Is the central Idea of th* Shephard ■ Psalm God guards and /lards and ■ girds. Ixroklng back upon life we . see that He has been better to us ■ than all our fears. We recall that • the dark valleys <>f the shadow ' have been but a route to greener ' pastures. Even the soul's restoreI Hon — that tragic n<-ed of so many ’ of us -~ is Included in our HhepI herd's leadership. We cannot now see. except by i the eye of faith, that today s world I ord'-al Is leading mankind to a > higher, finer and more spiritual type for everybody The Church. > which now Is as impotent in Its • leadership as some <rf the fallen European governments, should aI rise to th* hour's opportunity to in- ' terpret and reveal the shepherd- ■ care of God In our time. i — I tCVEN SENTENCE SERMONS I Character Is a by-product of servt ice.- Robert E Hpeer. I If I cease becoming better. 1 shall soon < ease to be good. -Oliv- ' er Cromwell. Not in the clamor of the crowded street. I Not In the shouts and plaudits of I the throng, • But in ourselves, are triumph and defeat. - Anon. i Happiness Is the feeling that we • experience when we too busy to Ih- miserable -Tom Masson. I —I I II I For unto us a Child Is l-orn. un- • to ns a Hon Is given, and governi ment shall be upon his shoulder; • and bis name shall be called Wr»n- ■ derful. Counsellor. Mighty God EvI erlasting Father. Prince of Peace I Isaiah 9.<- | >» W—- • And but two ways are offered to I our will—- ■ Toll, with rare triumphs; gas*with safe disgrace. i —James Russell Lowell ■ In every part and cornet of out i Ute. to lose one's self is to be a » gainer, to forget one s self Is U» I* . happy Robert Louis Htcvenson. .o — . Mere knowledge Is comparativeI ly worthless unless digested • practical wisdom ami common sens* as applied to the affairs of > life. Tyron Edwards i Adversity Is sometimes hard upI on a man. but for one man who I can stand prosperity there are a i hundred that will stand adversity. ' have a scientific va- > lue These are occasions a good - learner would not mils. - boQHe that does good for goods sake, seeks neither praise uor re ward, but be is sure of both iu the end— Wiiltaui Peuu No uwu drifts heavenward.

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Pleat Baptist Churab Carey R. Mauer, Pastor t M A. M Hunday Hcbool Ctaaaes for evary one. 10 M A. M. Morning Worwhlp - Hermon by Carey H Stewart, of Ft. Wayne Theme. "Life's Greatest yuestkm." No evening services daring August. ■ '■■■ —"■ Churab Os The Naxarene 7th and Marshall Sts Paul Brandyberry, Paetor •:M A. M Hunday aekool Doyle Lytle Hupt. io JO A. M. The morning wordrip Hermon theme "The World's Greatest Need!" Text — “But ye shall receive power, after that th* Holy Ghost Is come upon you and ye shall be witnesses unto me both la Jerusalem and in all Judea, and in Hamaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth." Acts 1:1. 7:00 P. M. Junior society. 7:«0 P. M. HI N. Y. society. 7 00 P. M The N. Y. P « meeting. 7:«t P M The evangelistic meeting Hermon them* "The Door No Man Can Hhut " 1:00 P. M. Wednesday The regular mid-week prayer meeting 1:00 p. M. Hatnrday The regular meeting of the Prayer Band “Be thou faithful until death, and I will give thee a crown of life." Rev. 11:10. You are welcome! Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church Charles M. Prugh, Th. D . Minister Church Hi-bool * A. M T. L. Be* ker. Hupt. Morning Worship 10 A. M. Hermon: "Temptation on a Mountain." 'Matt. <:». Hpeilal mu«lc. | Union evening worship al thio churtdt. Wednesday. 2 30 p. m Ladies Aid Hd iety First Evangelical Church George B. Loner, Minister g-.IS A M. Hunday School. Gregg M< Farland. superintendent 10-io A M Divine Worship Service The sermon will Im delivered by the Rev. F. E Schroeder. 7: jo p M. I'nion Service at th* Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church The Rev George H Logler will deliver the sennon. 7:10 P. M., Wednesday. Mid-week devotional and study hour. _— p—— First Methodist Church M<mro<- and Fifth stroota Ralph Waldo Graham. D D., Min later. 930 a m Morning worship and study. Junior church, special music. Sermon by the pastor. 5 p m Epworth league outdoor service Pl< nic supper will to- held on th* back lawn of the C D Lewton home. «3<l North Second street. Members are cautioned slmhii the change In time and asked to bring their own food All young fe-ople are urged Io attend 7:30 p m -The league will unit* In the uninn chureh services to be held at the Zion Evangelical *"d Reformed church. ■ ■ Bt. Marys Church First mass. 7am ChHdren's mass. M.Jv a m. Third mass and benediction. a. m , _ Friday prayer hour, 7:Jo P m Communion Sunday for Holy Name H<m lety. Rev. J. J Seimvtx. pastor Presbyterian Church George O. Walton, minister 9 a. m —Junior worship. Mrs. W A Lower. 9:30 a. m — Sunday School, w 1’ Schrock, superintendent 10: JO a. m. - Morning worship. Sermon, "taforgotten Beneßts " 7: jo p. m. -Union service at Reformed church. Rev. G. 8. Ixisier will preach. ■ Q Nuttman Avenue United Brethren Chu-ch L. J. Martin. Paata* Sunday school »:J* laiwrence Michel. Hupt. 10:20 Junior church. The pastor will give a chalk talk. This hi the last Sunday of the Conference year and a targe attenduce Is desired Rev Martin will bring the go»V«>l message at 11:00. The Y. P M. B. Assembly wRI he held at Rockford. Ohio at The U. B. Camp ground Sunday afternoon and evening. Mrs. Ruth Eustniuger returned missionary from Africa will be the speaker, and any who can go from the local church are invited to do so. Christian Endeavor at 0 45 for the young and older folks here The regular Bunday evening ev-

angelist k services at 7: JO Wednesday night prayer meeting at 7 30. Dele OetMirn class leader. Friday night the two young mar rled people » classes will meet at the horn* of Mr. and Mrs. Wayns Troutner The Annual Camp meeting and Junior Camp will be held at the Camp Ground at Rockford. Ohio beginning Monday A. M Auguat 12 aad < losing the Ik. The evangelist for the camp to Rev C W Lacan of Babstha. Kansas, and the song leader to Rev Regnier of California. All who can are urged to attend thia camp meeting - - B — Flrat United Brethren Church Corner es Madieon and Ninth Sts G. T. Roeeelet. Minister Hunday H<tioo! at (:ll a. m Roy Mumma superlntrndent Classes for ell ages The annual election of officers will be held at the opening of the Sunday School suasion. Morning Worship at I.Jo a. m. Hermon by the pastor. Subject; "The Great Aggressor." Cbrtslton Endeavor at ( 10 p m Group* for Jewels. Juniors, inter-ni'-dlatfs. Seniors and Adults. Evening Worship at 7:JO p. m. Sermon by pastor. Subject: “ÜBfalling Herurlty." Bible Study Monday evening at 7:00 p. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 7.00 p. m Groups for Children. Young People. Young Married People, and All other Adults. A cordial Invitation is extended to all who do not attend church elsewhere. Zion Lutheran Chureh West Monroe at Eleventh Street Paul W. Schults. Pastor Hunday school and Bible class 9;JO a. m. Regular divine Hunday services 10 30 a. ni. Early divine Hunday services (.30 a. m. Jr. Hr. Walther la-ague Tuesday 9:00 p. m .Missionary society Wednesday 2:00 p m. o Church es God Glen E Marshall, pastor 10-11: SO a tn. — I'nilled service. A service of worship In song, prayer. sermon and study. 7p. m Shining Lights A service for th* i«>ys and girls. Mrs. Gerald Hmltiey In charge. 7 p m.—Chrtotian Crusaders. A service tor the young people Topic for discussion. "Modern Youth — Right and Wrong." M p. m. -Evening service Message by the pastor. 7JO p. tn. Wednesday-Mid week prayer service. Mrs. Rollie Donnley. leader. 730 p. m Friday Bible study Epheslaus 5 is the chapter for study. Augu*t 24 27 — Natloaal Young People's convention of the Church of God. Washington. D C. The measure of a man's real character Is what he would do if he knew h< would never bo found out. Macaulay. Liner Gcks to Sea [ 4 * Jr Latest additi m to th* U 8 merchant Beet, the 8 8. President Monroe, gets her first taste of her homo element as she slides down the ways on launching at Newport News Va The new Über, bull’ for ro md-Lte- cmid sanice to 492 feet long and 9.390 jrou

"Barely it Is being made plain (hat civilisation cannot save Itself. Ito salvation. Ito redemption from downward tendencies always at work within It must come not from itself but from another world the eternal and spiritual world In Other words. If It to to be saved It must come under the sway of Christian values and standards of life . . . But mere assent to Christian prlnt lples is not enough There tiiust be power of Uk iivis; Christ, himself. If we merely look aruond at Ibis present time we see plainly enough the sorry plight of the world. When we look up we may see the power of redemption. It Is the Incoming of the Hpirit of Christ through human wills submitting themselves to his control ' that his power may become theirs." — 9 —- -Natlvs" Pytnons Doing Nicely Hershey. Pa.- (UB) -Three "old world " pythons batched at the Hershey 808 last June Brat born In captivity in the United States are ' doing "quite well," according to soo director Ward Walker. He says they are the rarest reptiles In the world because of their age and i length. I 9 Legal Vote Flrat in 42 Years Kenton. O (UR) Joe Vannalter will vote legslly this year for the first time since he cast his original vote at’Smithdale. Ark , In 139* Vannatter, a native of Canada. b voted regularly from 1904 to 1934 He discovered his error when pension ofil< lais brought up the cltlMnship question — '■» -— Blind Woman Travels Far Butte. Mont.— <U» Mrs Helen Hopkins. Ta<oma, Wash, totally blind, stopped here en route to her home after a 3.000 mile train trip with her g-year-old seelngeye dog. Mitsle. as her only companion tine woman paasenger on Mrs Hopkins train said the dog was the "beat behaved and moat gracioua pass- , enger aboard." ■9 - Moslem Csnter in London Dus London UJ> A scheme lot the provision of a religious coater for Moslems of all nationalities living , In or visiting London is under way. Ixrrd Zetland. Egyptian Ambassa dor atated at a meeting o< the Royal Central Asian Society r „„ , > ma in. ion — “Sickest Msn" Is Dead : Detroit <UJ» - Otto Flschl De- . troll's "skkeot man," is dead A heart attack proved fatal to Ihe city health departmeat employe r who since 1923 has simulated Illness to trap quacks and unlicensed ; doctors b - - <> From Robbery To Robbery New Orleans —RMD—A Negro walked Into th* central polk* stai tlon press room "to report a robI bery' and walked out with a newapaper reporter's typewriter. , o ——— People pay far more attention to our example than they do to our good advice. Selfishness and injustice tangle life's thread* in knots that are hard to undo. There are persons who* • idea of putting “first thing* first" Is always to put themselves first. Make every occasion a great orcaslon; for you cannot tell when some one may Im- taking your measure for a larger place. CHURCH PAGE SPONSORS BUTLER’B GARAGE Honeat Work at Honest Frlcoo CASH COAL AND SUPPLY Wholesale and Retail THE FIRST STATE BANK General Banking DECATUR HATCHERY Super Quality Baby Chicka WALTER J. BOCKMAN General Inaurance—Real Estate T. W DOUGHERTY BATHS Get Well by Nature's *Way Cal E. Peterson Men’s clothing end furntohinga. HELEN BEAUTY SHOP AND 0. K. BARBER SHOP Courteous Service B ■■■ HOLTHOUSE SINCLAIR SERVICE Quality Merchandise A Attention SHEETS BROS. CLEANERS Cleaning for People Who Care IF YOU APPRECIATE THIS CHURCH PAGE 1 PATRONIZE JHK4PONSORS

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Peter and John, two of Christ a most devoted dtaclplra attended faithfully and rogutarly ths temple sarvicea of worship If any one might be exenjed II is they for they hod received unueual help from tbsir Lord and were partakers of the baptlsßi of Holy Ghost power There wee something in the temple service of worship lhat wes sssasttal In the life and work of I 0 U K weeoH A young couple with a seven-year old son moved from the city to th* country On the boy's first day at school the teat her asked him who made all the beautiful flowers and trees. "I don't know." be answered. I Just moved here." o > Q IX) YOU KNOW? 1. Who was the "weeping" prophet? 2. Who wa* the Persian ruler that permitted the captured Jews to return to Jerusalem? 3. In what city was Jesus born? 4. In what connection was the word "Babel" used in the Old Test-1

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those first Chhxttans and there la no retwrd that any changes have l>eea mad* In this plan of public worship for all. no matter bow good or bow l>ad The churches of America are parpetuatlaf religious services and are continually extending a hearty .welcome to any and all Why not accept the Invitation and GO TO CHI NCH NEXT 81'N'DAY? - D. Carl Yoder. ameot ? t. What name is given to the first five books of the Bible? 0 — OmDukhm Al "A® (lew*re of lb* mood of self pity for It make* one miserable and drives one's friend* awsy They will not express much *ympethy 1 because self pity means self sympathy. Helf pity destroys self-confi-dence so that the end of life will be a failure. Heroes never pity themselves. o — The morality of an action depends upon the motive from which Iwe act. — Hamuel Jobnsou

Walter J. Bockman GENERAL INSURANCE INVESTMENTS REAL ESTATE IM Muth 2nd St. Phen* 1 Hometimes the easiest way to cheer oneiA-lf la to go out and cheer aomebody else. Go to Church Sunday Sheets Bros CLEANERS — HATTERS Phone 3W Decatur, Ind. Ilittli’Ultles are thing* that show what men are. — Epictetus. Decatur Hatchery Super-Quality Chicks Hatchings Every Week Authorised Dealer Maytag Washer — Hoover Cleaners Kclvmator Refrigerators Estate Stoves Phone 4*7 122 Monroe St. Many a man refuses to let bi* shortcomings rest in peace. Cal E. Peterson Clothier Hyde Park—Adler Clothes Men’s Furnwhing* Instruction Increases inborn worth, and right discipline strengthens the heart. ■—Horace. The First State Bank Decatur, Indiana Ehtablinhed 1883 Member Federal Deposit Ina. Cor*.