Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 42, Number 179, Decatur, Adams County, 29 July 1944 — Page 2

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(SUNDAY httmalmnal | SCHOOL LESSON • IsIUKOLOI. UUMPqVISX. D. 0. Ot MtaWoedy nn>;- In.otttTrf »n|«. IteteaM bjr WeHern Wew*p*p«r Obion Lenon for July 30 n,t»J«ct» *n<l Scrlptur* 101 l ml»ct»d and cueyrtohwdtry InWrnatienaJ co meU <>r RnfigioSa Education: w*d »y trriMaaivr.. GIDEOVB FAITHFUL FEW LESSON TEXT—Judge* 7:4-1 UU GOLDEN TEXT—Thera t» no raatratnt Io the Lord to uva by many or by few—l Samuel !<:#. Man power is said to be the secret of victory. Our nation is concerned about the shortage of man power in critical manufacturing centers. The armed forces are calling for more and more men and women. That will all make it a little strange to study and teach the lesson for today, for here is the story of a crucial military campaign in which the leader, Gideon, was told by God to cut down his forces. This happened again and again, until be had less than one per cent of his original force, which was none too large, humanly speaking. What singular thing was going on? God was at work and He did not want Israel to look to the arm of flesh, but to Him. Three questions are raised and answered in this interesting story: I. Quantity or Quality? (7:4-7). The Lord is looking for men to do His work, but Ke cannot use men who are afraid or careless. This was the lesson Gideon learned, and it applies to our day as well. , When Gideon started out be had 32.000 men tJudg. 7:3) Not willing that they should glory in their own strength and knowing that many of them were cowards at heart, the Lord told Gideon to let those who were afraid, go home. When the mob had left there were onlv 10,000 left. / How sad it la that so many are "fearful and afraid" (v. 3) when it comes to going into battle for the Lord. They sing cheerily, "Stand up. stand up for Jesus, ye soldiers ot the cross; let courage rise with danger.** etc.; but when the bombs of Satan begin to fall, or the bugle calls for an advance into the enemy's territory, they bava dis- ; appeared to places of comfort and safety. What good are such soldiers’ The Lord told Gideon to send them home; perhaps the church shooid do the same. Ttyrn came uie second test which appears in our lesson. Those who took the comfortable and easy way to tftink (v. fl), were not alert and ready Down went the number to 300; but these were men who were ready to obey, who were alert and courageous. The church needs to learn that large numbers are not the answer to her problems. God Is interested in numbers, be sure of that but He is more concerned about quality tban'ffuantity. Let us get more people auho are truly regenerated into the church, and not just more people. IL Man s Power er God’s Power? (vv. 15-18). Strange as was the plan for recruiting. the plan of battle was even more unusual. Lights, broken pitchers and trumpet blasts are hardly the accepted weapons of warfare, nor does the method sound like military strategy. This was no time for questions, for logical arguments, for the usual organization of war, for tow God was about to work. He was ready to show His power quite apart from the ability of man, and He bad a right to work as He would. Wise and blessed is the church which knows that there comes a time when the thing to do is to put plans aside and let the Lord work. No one will quesUon the value of organization and proper church "machinery." but we need to ask ourselves whether we have not become so organized that we impede the work of God. Observe on the other hand that it was "the sword of the Lord and of Gideon"—not just the sword of the LoqJ., God Is aU-powtrfUl We must not hinder His glorious working But He worked through men, do not forget that! He used Gideon, and He used Gideon's little band. God's power must accomplish God's work, but that power flows out to the world through yielded and obedient men. UL Banning er tMandlng? <w. 1831). We enemy "ran and cried and fled." The sword of the Lord and of Gideon had put thorn to rout. Well EMC the enemies of God be terroratrigken whan Hg begins to work through Hia servants. we-And Gldqor. % act of turning 'to flight the armies of thg sHens’”liap ed imong the exploits of taife (Meta 11:11). New. see what Gideon's host was doUfg while the enemy ran (v. 31). "Hwy stood evet-y man to his place." No need for teantlc hurry with them, ns tear, no excitement Ged works that way. Remsen her thw children ol Isreal at fee R«l BMi no »W ifegpA *pg pfcg, raeh'a hoot so fee rw. Wbal tn dqji ye not, sterfelAULafldwa foe HL •**

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I GIDEON'S FAITHFUL FRW Judges 7:4-21 for Sunday. July 30 Bwause the children did evil I again they were subdued and sufI jrred hardship* by the Midiaiutes. i Gideon. a bumble (super. was qqi lected by God to be the leader io i Israel's deliverance. Gideon's faith in God's call wan made clear i by miracles. He answered the call ' aa reported io this lesson. V. 4. "And the I-ord said unto Gideon. The people are yet too i many; bring them down unto the water, and I will try them there for thee there, and it shall be. that of whom I say unto thee. This shall not go with thee, the same shall not go.'' God proceeds to work through a very huuibie mao; LU often uses the lowly and apparently weak to achieve great tasks TRe recognition of Gqd aa the one who, saves and whom all should obey would be produced it the vicarious army consisted of only a tew; so a sifting process was used. V. 5. "So be brought down the people unto tbe water, and the Lord said unto Gideon, Every one that lappeth the water with hia tongue, as a dog lappeth. bun shall thou set by bimselX: likewise everyone that bowetb down upon his knees to drink '' This was an up j usual and rather arbitrary plan ot seloctin* God's men who were to be men of tact, courage, and faith ; V. 4. And the uumber of them that topped, putting tliqlr hand to' the mouth were three hundred; but all the rest of the people bowed down upon their knees to <|rinfr wa ter.'* Il does not seem possible: i 'hat an army of Wo could defeat i the MultonUds. But God's power i i is most gloriously revealed in situ- !| J at ions which, from a human point I of view, are impossible. V. 7. "And the laird said unto Gideon By tbe three hundred men that topped will 1 save you. and deliver the Midiunites into thine hand; and let all the people go every man to his place." Salvation and deliverance are two great words often used by (tod. These are the two words that the Gideons of today long to see in the pnwt nt world war. There is hope only in God. V. 13. "And it was so, when Gideon beard the lelUng of the dream, and the interpretation tltereof. that he worshipped, and returned into the host of Israel, ami said. Arise; b>r the Lord hath delivered into your hand the host of Mldtou." Gideon recognized in the dream, as related in the previous verses, a definite assurance from God of victory over the Midianites; hence, he thankfully worshipped the Lord. He claimed God's promise of victory as a certainty lietore it happened; here is true faith in God. Vs. lsl > 17. "And he divided the three hundred men into three companies, and he put a trumpet into every mans hand, with empty pitchers, ana lamps within the pitchers. And he said upto them. Look to me. and do likewise; and. behold, when I come to the outside of the camp. It shall lie that, as I do. so shall ye do,” In God's warfare, the general, tbe religious leader, goes to the front, puts bis Use al the mercy of tb enemy, and is a drllimastr by simply lining a good example. V. 18. "When I blow with the trumpet, I and ail that are with me then blow ye the trumpet also on every side of ail the vamp, and say. The sword of the Lord ami Gideon." Note that the words "The sword ot the Lord" are used first This was a battle to lie fought in ills came. V- 3». And the three companies blew the trumpets, and brake fee pitchers, anu held their lamps in their left hands, and the trumpets in I heir right hands to blow witbaj. and they cried, "The Sword of the Lord and ot Gideon.'' Here were shock troops that did soiuethfeg really shocking, it was done In the middle of fee night, and the MidtenUes awakening were contused and fought each other, thus causing their own de frssL Sinners would be routed to•lay it a slip iter plan were used; by symboUglng we could »ay tbe trumpets are a call to God and a tope q( prayer, fee torches the Ugh). <4 the gospel; and fee PiU h era, (rail bodies i agri has vessels i lb whfch we ha»s fete treasure of Hie Gospel truth. V. 2L 'And feny stood every msa to hie teace round about the vamp and aH feu b<>st rag and cried Mid Bed" They watted stahAtog to SUU fep glory ot God ra vented. PiuMsaloa feuqfeMvu qn tjm Sunday School Uaaon. G;leans raf’hfnl Fs» ( ' J-togea '7 4-31 tor

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5 Sunday. July 30 1. Why are the humble so often chosen to do the Lord's work? 2. How many people get into ' spiritual Isipdage? 3. What is the way out? 4. What Is the part of man in effecting release from the bondage I of tin. first, in bis vwn case and then. In the case ot others? 5. What are the moral lessons ’ taught by Gideon's battle with the * Midianites? CLEHK'VB says. "Very often we complain about our lack of equip r ment and say we would be glad to 1 help God in kingdom endeavrfr if 1 we had strength or position worthy 1 of any notice But wfrat God wants always is the consecrated use of what we have. We are expected 1 to serve amid the circumstance* *■ in which we find ourselves." LESSON PRAYER: Our hearts 1 are heavy as we see sin. crime, inI o rwid-Mi ■ X 1 wy-IJLI s ■ More than 300.000,UtHl people have ,luml their homelands invaded and (have suffered the slaughter and devastation of war. The Office ot Foreign Relief and Itehabilitation Opera!ions has warned us that before the end of 1!HI America will need to provide food and clothing and medical help for at least too minion people in meeting a need that to tbe greatest in human hislory. j M,OOO Christian retugees have fled to this country from persec u lion in Europe 7,780 individuals from 36 countries were assisted in 1841 in U. 8. A. Service rendered l*oth in this country and abroad m migration, counseling vocational advice, retraining and resettlement. 514 placed in non-competitive Jobs, 721 directed and advised by vocational service. 854 granted tempo rary cash relief, etc The American Committee for Christian Retugeees serves us all in this area of need. At least fl.A«M),ouo prisoners of war are closely caged by barbed wire. The evils of enforced Idle- 1 ne* are off*et by recreation and ocupations for hands and minds and spirits. They have been given books. Bibles, games, musical Instruments They have been helped to organize study clases. sports, handwork and worship services. The YMCA War Prisoners Aid with the Chaplaincy Commission of the World Council of I Churches are representing the churches in this ministry to all war prisoners who can lie rescued Dr. T. F Tsiaug. China's delegate to VNNUA. has stated that of the total estimated population of China. 2W,<*<M),ono live under lupaneoe ocupgllon. XAJ.WO.m In Free China 4U.<KM».UOO may be oqxi ..suosjed (st.ieplstp,. |m||*.> have migrated or iieen driven from their original home* During 1843 the American Friends Service Committee shipped 94 tons of new and used clothing overseas for distribution by Quaker representatives, This ckitMing was shipped to Algiers. England, Morocco, anji Spain I XOC < fl Th* Church arte Bis War TM« BATTRB way It to Ute truth tlpiL though God Is not fighting In the war. he to actively present in It. working in accordance with his character as revealed in Cbrtol to redeem the nations from the heli in which their disobedient.- to his will lias Plunged them TRe church, top. Is In the war actively and reapon sibly In II because ita God is in It. But R to reepopsihto to (Ju<|. not to man or to fee state, tor what U toy* and doe* To fee ChrbiUgQ church has been committed th* burden qf itearipg *Ung»* to what God b <|o iqg la 'h* war. ite tnisslo* to to bring the totality of th* Wax, not the cave ot ope side only, up to Mte ’iWP oiGoAs judgment Be feia Rm feuufe H •» ’'bfeL MMfe 'feditf hagve£ ußjeb tea claim hi* approval ot fee frat-

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I Baptist Church Carey R. Moser, pastor 9 30 a. m — Sunday school. C. E Bell, superintendent. 10:15 a. m — Morning worship Sermon by pastor. Theme, "The Peril of Lost Joy." Special music by our girls trio The Junior church will enjoy it* tost service today, until the first Sunday alter Labor Day. Bring all tbe children (or this great service today. 7:30 p. in.- Everyone is welcome to oiu very special musical progratp tonight, featuring Miss Maiy Schurnm of Willshire, 0.. and Miss Mildred Hirscbj of Berne. You will be lifted to new spiritual levels by this wonderful program. Remember, all are invited. No < harge for admission. Bring your friends. This will bp our last Sunday evening service until fee first Sunday after Labor Day. o Church of God Rev. Glen E Marshall, pastor Preaching. 8:30 a. m. Sunday school, 10:30 a. m. Sunday evening service. 7;30 p.m. Rev. Chas. Cheeks from Anderson wfe be tbe speaker in both services. Shining Lights. 8.3 up. m. Mrs. Mgry Hazelwood will be in charge of this service. Christian Crusaders, fl:30 p m. Miss Pauline Hawkins, president. Wednesday night prayer meeting 7:30 p. in. The Missionary Society will ineel at the home of Mrs. Huben Smith Thursday nljdi! The men arc in vlted. You are Invited to attend these service*. o Christian Church Bible school. 9:30 a. in. John Rinehart, superintendent. Worship and coinjnunlon. 10:30 a. m. Anyone without a church home is weleoma to these services. '■» -—<> First United Brethren U R. Wilson, minister Sabbath school. 9:15 a. m. Curtis Hill, superintendent. Morning worship. 10:30 a. m. , Rev. M W Crider of Dunkirk will occupy the pulpit this oorolng. Christian Endeavor at 8:30 p. m. Evening worship at 7:30 p. in. In this service two short addresses will be delivered by two laymen of the church. Frank Bohuke and Keitb Smitiey. Prayer meeting and choir practice Wednesday night at 7 and 8. Ladies' prayer meeting for those in the armed forces Thursday night at 7 in the < Rnrch. o . Nuttman Avenue U. 8. Delbert Cress, pastor 9:30 a. in. Sunday school. Mis. Pearl Reed. »U|>eriutendent. 10:30 a. tn. -Morning worship. 7:00 p. in.--C- E. 8:00, p. m. -s- Evening service. Message by the pastor. This will be reorganisation day. Election of the various ofßcer* will be held in these services. Mid-week prayer service Wednesday evenißß at 8 p. m. The Anal meeting of Ute administrative board will be held al the close of prayer service. Tbe public to invited to attend all services. _ „ra M , l „Hii Q , Home Education Why Parents Antagonise Their Children In fee lira! place parents often resort to faultfinding to correct wrong attitudes instead of emphasising what is good, thus steering away from what Is not commendable. A parent who nags will, many tiara*, do so unfairly. A lack of sympathetic understanding will cause a brea. li between parent* and children. A mother. nspeciaUy. is Inclined to And fault with her son's girl friends, instead ot accepting such casual friendships as of no great importance. If the mother's unnecessary serlousMsa antagonises the Itoy, the mother win And herself shut out of her sou's inner circle. "*"■"■ ricidal butchery ot God's cliilfeeH In which we are now engaged. The butchery Is abysmally worse than any nation's cause Is righteons. It may fat higwinJy neces ■ary to light— oywe Agbttpg lum begun—but for the Christian church to claim.divine justlfe atlon for our necesit/ and to the Fefeer a p*rty to thn Aendish slaughter of hfo t blldrsu is to abdicate fee cbuych s mission «n 4 to thy God who reveals*! tee love ia fee cross of Christ—Tbe Christign Ceatrny.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Five Points Georgs O. Walton. Minister 9,1)0 am. Sunday School Mr*. W. A. Lower. 9:30 am. Sunday School. W. P. Sb rock, superintendent. 10 30 am. Morning Worship; sermon God and Ute IndivUluaL" All girls attending Camp Kosciusko next week are asked to Ite at Sunday School tomorrow. Registration will lake place at Winona at two o'clock. Cars will leave after the Sunday School hour. We need automobiles for transportation and some tor fee return trip next week. Please see Mrs. Lower. Morning worship wil be held until the Arst Sunday in August, the remaining Sunday* of the month will be given to the Sunday School hour. O — BT. MARY’S CHURCH First Mass. fl:00 A. M. Second Maa*. 7:30 A. M. Chiidren'e Mas*. 3;B0 A- M. High Mass 10:14 A. M. Holy Hour Frifeiy 7:30P. M Week day Mass. 7:00 A. MCommunion Sunday for the Children of Mary. Rev. Joeepn j. Setmeu. Pastor o First Methodist Church Merrill O, Lester, ininlster Lowell J. Smith. 8.8. Supt. Sunday services as follow*: 9:29- Assembly by classes. Lesson study. It):* Assembly. Supt. Smith In change. Continuing with worship service* regular pjogiam "The Father's Will" will be tbe subject of the sermon by the minister at the worship period. ■Members and frlandn are asked to make special note of the change in our program. For three weeks we have kept this matter before you In the bulletin and thru announcement. There should be no confusion. We are anticipating a Ane co-operation on the part of all. Let all who can support the Saturday night court bouse gospel meeting*. Tbe program begins ak 8 o'ckx'k at northeast corner of court bouse - — ■ —o Zton Lutheran cnu>ch Monroe and Eleventh Sts. Paul W. Sc hults, pastor Sunday school and Bible ctoss, 9 a. m. Regular divine services, 10 a. m. Lutheran hour. 3 p. in. ————o—. — Church of the Nazarene North Seventh and Marshall J. T. Trueax, pa*tor Sunday school, 9:30 a. m. Doyle Lytle, guperintendent. Bring a

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