Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 43, Number 47, Decatur, Adams County, 24 February 1945 — Page 2

'T""' || SUNDAY international I SCHOOL ■■■ LESSON -- By H AROLD L. LUNDQUIST. D D. Os Tbit Moody Dibit Institute of Chicago Reltased by Western Newspaper Union. Lesson for February 25 Lesson subjects and Scripture texts selected and copyrighted by International Council of Religious Education; used by permission. JESUS. THE SOX OF GOD LESSON TEXT—Matthew 16:13-17: 17: 1-9. GOLDEN TEXT—Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.—Matthew 10:32. "What think ye of Christ?” There is a question that every human being must answer. Jesus asked it (Matt. 22:42), and each of us makes some kind of reply. It is the touchstone that tries men. and churches, organizations and movements. The answer to it is of deep importance, for it determines character, condition. and destiny for time and eternity. Jesus, the Christ, the Son of the living God. is the center of the en- ; tire fcsson. I. 4<‘sus Confessed (16:13-17). With His crucifixion now only six monWs away, cur Lord in prepara- | lion for it is about to make a more definite claim to Messiahship, and thus Flo establish the truth in the | minds of His disciples. He therefore asks this all - important question about Himself. Figst, it is a general query. •'Whbm do men say that 1 am?” : The answer (v. 14) indicates that the . common opinion concerning Christ i was * very high cne. He had made j an impression on the people of His | timet and this has been true down . through the agtjs. Even those who | do not believe on Him admit that He was ’the ideal representative ( and guide to humanity.” or the person before whom "everyone would kneet” But beautiful tributes to His character and leadership are worse than meaningless unless they k'.d to a personal confession of Him as Lord.and Saviour. 1 The question becomes personal as He asks. “Whom do ye say that I : am?” That question no one can es- I cape, V.’e cannot refuse to answer. Neutrality is impossible. Whatever ' we dp.br say. or do not do or say, - is a decisiqp. Fefer's answer is really the sum and substance of Christian doctrine. He recognized Him as the Messiah, the fulfillment of all Hebrew prophecy, and as the Son of the living God, "the Redeemer and Saviour of men. the One in whom centers all Christian faith. 11. Jesus Transfigured (17:1-3). As His amazed disciples looked ■ on. the eternal, divine glory of the I Son of God could no longer be hid- ; den by the human body and the humble garments of our Lord, and "His face did shine as the sun and His raiment was white as light.” , They saw their beloved Master i now for what He really was, the Son ; of God The testimony of Peter was no longer mere words, although ever so blessed. His speech had been confirmed by sight and they knew their Master as the Lord of glory. It is essential in both the life and pervice of a Christian that he clearly understand the truth about Christ. His person and His work. When that understanding is tied up with a personal vision of His glory, there is assurance and power. The want of such a vision explains : the lack of zeal for soul-winning, the I ineffectiveness of witness, the un- : willingness to suffer or sacrifice for Christ s sake. “Where there is no vision, the people perish” (Prov. 29: 18) for want of a witness concerning the Saviour. 111. Jesus Triumphant (17:4-6/. The crowning point of the transfiguration came when the voice spoke out of~the bright cloud and j gave not only the Father s unqual- : ified approval of Christ, but also His ' command that men should listen to , Him and heed His message of redemption. j Note how this word of the Father completed the transfiguration. In i itself it might have been likened to ■ that which happened to Moses (Ex. 34:29, 30). We say likened to. because the glory which showed forth in Jesus was from within, not just a reflected glow. But the words from heaven provide the conclusive and final wit- i ness. They so impressed Peter that be talked of them as a cherished memory and a transforming power in his life, even when he was an o’d man (JI Pet. 1:16-18). How do they impress you? Are you ready to acknowledge Jesus as the Christ; the Son of God. and take Him as your Saviour? IV. Jcsi:» Only '17:7-0). Having seen Him in His glory, they now salt' Him aionc. True, the others had gone, but is there not also the thought that He, Hie blessed God, how filled the vision of their soui.s.' Surely we find it right at h . d Lu make that application to our own lives. When we really sec Him as He is. then lie fills our vision, and when He does that, wc have reached leal satisfaction of life. “Jesus only” is mere than a mot to or a theme for a song, ft is the epitome of a worth while. It makes one want to ask everyone. “Do y.e’u know Him’” Wrt. do you? If v dl you Hun as yettr Savioui r’xhf no’ ? Christian. vdJ you & Him *ll your to*?

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Creamed comments on the Sunday School lesson. “Jesus, the Son of God.”-Matthew 16:13-17; 17:18 for Sunday. February 25. The iHtrpose of tiiie lesson should be to bring the pupils to a firm conviction that Christ is the divine laird ami Saviour, and that satisfy- , ing living on this side of the grave : and eternal life beyond are possi ible only through devotion to him. First we must give our lives to : him. and then we must carry the -piiit of the kingdom of God into every day events. v. 13. "When Jesus came into (he coasts of Caesarea Philippi. i'.?i asked his disciples, saying, “Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?" It was important that Jesus should often secure the views of I his disciples to establish them, if right, and to correct them, if wrong. All of life hinges on what one thinks of Christ and how he expresses (lie spirit and life of Christ. v. 14 "And they said. Some say I that thou art John the Bapti.-'.l some. Elias: ami others. Jeremiah, or one of the prophets." There w.s some foundation for their answer for Jesus had the courage of John, the miracle-working power of Elijah. tin fierce denunciation of J-r---emiali. One is judged by hi., deeds. v. 5. “He saith unto them. But whom say ye that I am?" It is what each one truly thinks of C'rtri.-r tliat counis. The Christian | life can bi' secur.dy built only on a firm conviction regarding Christ and his power to save. v. 16. "And Simon Peter answered. Thou are the Christ, the Son of tile living God." There are two confessions each needs to make; the one is confession of our sins, tlie other, the confession that Christ is our Saviour. Peter set the example as a good confessor. I v. 17. “And Jesus answered and said unto him. Blessed art thou. Suuon-Bin joua; for flesh and blood hath upv. cevealed it unto thee, but my Mattas- which is in heaven." The revelation of God in Christ is not revealed io man through mortal man not even the human side of Christ. "There's a divinity that shapes our ends.'' v. 1. 'And after six days Jesus taketli Peter. James, and John his brother and biiugeth them up into a high mountain apart." Jesus planned to fit these three in an eminent degree for the wink of the gospel by the manifestations of his glory and of his patience in suffering. v. 2. “And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as tile suu. and his raimeut w.:s I*” DO YOU KNOW? ~ * • e 1. Which of the disciples formeel Christ's inner circle? 2. How many owns are there' by the name of Casarea and where located? 3. To whom did Christ say. “Get ;hee behind me Satan? 4. What Old Testament characters came back to earth for a little while? 5. Finish this sentence. “If any man will «come after me. . . " Q : Home Education i The Home, the Child and Crime It is easier to build boys than to I mend men. The place to stop crime ■ is at :he high chair—not (be elec-; trie chair. To prevent the Dilling- ( or of tomorrow is as important us tracking down the Dillinger of taday. Leaves of the same Tree are situ-' ilar. but no two are exactly alike i So children may Ire similar bnt i they are not alike. They are es-j , sentially. individuals and. as indi-. • viditals. must receive individual ; diagnosis and guidance. Who is 'to diagnose? Who is to guide? The ; natural aiuswei' is the parents. : What of those children whose parents are unfit to guide, or woo know nothing about guiding children? Hospitals are open to all. Why not child guidance clinics. In child training too much emphasis cannot be placed on home environment. As a rule, good homes, happy homes. qmterrt a tiding homes produce good 1 biql> n who grow to iie good citizens. All rules have Uvor exceptions. In the problem of deliuqucmy we often deal with the ex<t*ptioi>. AH too often there Is only a hair line between the roans leading to good ritizeusbip on the one side and adult crime on the eCIMV, —Hon. Jonah V. (Joldsteiu... Trade in-a Good Towo —.Lteeauu'

white as snow." It was while Jesus i wan praying that the transfiguration took place; the inner glory i of Jesus burst out in his face and | even in his garments. It is neces-i sary that men recognize the gloty of God in Jesus as a help to an estimate of Him. v. 3. •‘And. behold, there appeared unto them Mosee and Elias, talking with him." Here were two that bad tasted death and they must have furnished needed encourage-' meat; besides he here made a vital connection with the old dispense-; tion. the law and the prophets, t Jesus introduced a new dispensation ■ of mercy and grace. v. 4. “Then answered Peter and said. Lord, it is good for us to be , here: if thou wilt, let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, one tor Moses, and one for Elias." j These disciples were amajed, frightened and rejoiced: and in the ecstasy of the moment Peter proposed to stay there. The witness of Peter at Cesarea was the witness of speech; here it was the wit-1 ness of sight. v. 5. "While he yet spake. bg-| hold, a bright cloud overshadowed j them; and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said. This is my beloved Son. in whom 1 am well pleased: hear ye him." A cloud was the .symbol of divine presence. God made it clear that it is the duty) of man to hear Christ and none; other. The best guide is to thins. I to say and to do as Jesus would think, say. or do. if he were in i?ur place. vs. 6,7. 8. “And when the disciples Jieard it. they fell on their face, and were sore afraid. And Jesus tame and touched them, and said. Arise and be not afraid. And when they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no man save Jesus." No man can see God and live; and it is only the glory of God as is seen m the face of Christ tha.t mortals can bear. o cl NeuisJ A stained glass window portraying Madame Chiang Kai-shek as “representative of the Christian spirit in contemporary life" was installed recently at St. John's church at Massena, N. Y.. fashioned from 7,000 pieces of thirteenthcentury French. Belgian, and English glass. Tiie window shows the tirsit lady of China amid flowers of her native land holding a scroll inscribed, “We must try to forgive." The Soviet people received from Russian war relief more than s(>.500.000 worth of American clothing household articles, medical equipment, and other relief supplies during the three mouths ending October 1. 1944. it was announced by Edward C. Carter, president of the American relief agency. The supplies were 'transported on 195 ships. Included in the shipment were 7.774 piec.es of clothing worth $4,153,100, Other large items were I kits, containing ijpusehold supplies, j | valued at $943,710. and $909.22)) i ; worth of medical equipment ami i supplies. Churches being glarmed over the j 1 constant decline in Sunday School . enrollment and attendance, repre-, • sentatives from fifth denominations] ! will meet in a conference in tile. .Stevens Hotel. Chicago, April 30 to May 1. to consider reinstating the old time Sunday school conven- ' lions. Among the agencies in th’ * promotion of this conference are the Greater Chicago Sunday School Association, the Evangelical Teacher Training Association, and the National Association of Evangelicals. The sponsors cherish the hope that this meeting will be the forerunner of a revival of the oldtime Sunday school convention spirit. 0 f ANSWERS TO * “DO YOU KNOW?” ■ > • 1. Pater. Janice and John. 2. Casarea Philippi at the base of Mt. Hermon and Casarea o.t the Mediterraeau Sea. 3. Peter. 4. Moses and Elias. 5. “Let him deny himself. ,jnd take )'P his cross, ami follow me." Democrat Want Ads Get Results

RCHURCHESII ST. MARY’S CHURCH, First Mftss 6:00 A. M. Second Mass 7:30 A. M. Children's Mass 9:00 A- M. High Mass 10:15 A. M. Week day Mass 7:30 A. M. Way of the Crass Sunday 2:30 F. M. Communion Sunday for the Children <>f Mary. Tuesday, — Lenten Sermon 7: ?0 P. M. Friday-- Way of the C'rosis 7:30 P. M. Rev. Joseph J. Selmetz. pastor o Zion Lutheran Church Monroe and Eleventh Sts. Paul W. Schultz, pastor Sunday school and Bible clgss. 9:00 a. m. Divine services. 10 a. m. Lutheran hour. 11:30 a. m. Church choir. 1:00 a. m. Lenten services. Wednesday. 7:30 p. m. Saturday luitechism school. 8:30 a. in. First United Brethren R. R. Wilson, pastor Sunday School, 9:15 a. m. Cur tis Hill, superintendent. Morning worship. 10:30 a.m. Sermen. “Churchanity. or Chrustiauity.” Christian Endeavor, at 6:30 p. m. Evening worship, 7:30 p. m. Sermon. “Above the Thorn." Choir practice and prayer meeting Wednesday night at 7 and 8. o Zion Evangelical and Reformed .William C. Feller, pasotr Church school at 9 a. m. Luther Clase. superintendent. Worship service at 10 a. m. “Ser-1 mon. “Jesus Describes Himself I Am the Door." You are invited to make the most of this Lenten season by attending ,some worship service each week. If you have no church home in the city we invite you to worship with us. Senior catechetical class on Wednesday at 4:15 p. m. Junior choir rehearsal on Wednesday at 6:30 p. m-Mid-week Lenten service on Wednesday evening at 7:30 p. m. Meditation. "The Betrayal of Jesus.,” Tlie Bethany Circle will meet after the Lentep service op Wednesday at the church. The Philaletheau Circle will meet at the home of Mrs L. Fogle, following the Leuten service on Wednesday. The Heidelberg class will jneet on Thursday at 8 p. m. at the church. Senior choir rehearsal on Friday at 7:00 p. in. Catechetical classes on Saturday morning; seniors at 9.juniors at li’ a. m. o First Evangelical Church Rev. F. H. Willard, pastor Sunday School. 9:15 a. m. Gregg McFarland, superintendent. Morning worship. 10:10 a. m. Sermon. "The Church a,s an Educatur.” Youth Fellowship, 6 p. m. Evening service. 7 p. m. Quarterly conference. Thursday. 7:30 p. m. Rev. M. O. Herman, district superintendent, will be present. The meeting will be held at Calvary church. 0 Nuttman Ave. U. B. Churct! C. N. VanGundy. pastor Sunday School. 8:30 a. in. Worship, 10:30 a. m. C. E.. 6:30 p. m. Evening worship. 7:30 p. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening, 7:30 p. m. Q L. Monroe Friends Byron Leaser, pastor 9:30-10:30 a. m.— Sunday School. Win. Zurcher, superintendent. 10:30-11:30 a. m— Morning wo.--, ehip. Sermon theme. "The Christian's Power.” Na evening service. Wednesday, 7:30 p. in— Mid-wee'j prayer meeting, with monthly business following. Friday. 8 p. m.—Victory prayer band. 0 First Presbyterian At Five Points* il a. m.—Bible School hour, Mrs. W. A. Lower, directing. 9:30 a. m.—Sunday school. W. P. Schrock, superintendent. 10:30 a. m. — Morning service. Rev. Albert Swenson of Wren. Q., : in charge. You are cordially invited. A joint meeting of tljc Woman s | llwe and Fpieign Missionary siI ciety and the World Friendship 1

Guild will be. held March 1 at the church at 7:30 p. in. First Baptist Church Carey R. Moser, pastor 9:25 a. in. —Sunday School. C. EBell, superintendent. 10:15 a. m. — Morning worship. Sermon theme. “Altogether Thine." Special music by choir. The Junior church meets at this hour in its own rooms. Bring all the children to this service, while you worship with us in the auditorium. 7:30 p. m. —Evening service. This is a service where men meet and sing the GospeJ. Who doesn’t enjoy the singing of a large group of men? You come Sunday nights io this service if you would enjoy this type of service. All men are invited to come and sing with us. Sing the old songs in the old fashioned way. A large group of men will be here to welcome you. Everyone, men and women, boys and giiris. are welcome. 7:30 p. m. Wednesday — Family night and monthly business nieking. A service of real fellowship and blessing in prayer and Bible study. — Q Church of the Nazarepc Marshall and North Seventh Sts. J. T. Trueax. pastor Sunday school, 9:3.0 a. m. A special for all on time, the Dauglitery family will sing and play. 41tend our growing Sunday School. Absentees, be present and on time. Morning worship. 10:30 a. m. Special music and singing by the Daughtery family. Message by the pastor. 'Junior church. 6:45 p. in. There was 23 present last Sunday. Watch the Juniors grow in attendance.Young Peoples service. 6:45 p.,n. A special “Black Out" program is planned in honor of the fighting men and women. You'll miss a great blessing if you fail to he present. Special honor to those who gave the full measure of devotion. Come and bring your friends. Evangelistic service, 7:30 p. ,n. Special music and singing by the Daughtery family. Message by th" pastor. Subject. “The Rich Man and Lazarus.” • * Prayer meeting Wednesday. 7:30 p. in. Au invitation to an old-fash-ioned prayer au<j praise service. — o Churxh of God Glen E. Marshall. pasUu 9:30-11:20 a. m —Unified ServiceMessage by the pastor. Junior wot': ship for boys and girls. Sunday school classes for the various age groups. 6:30 p. m.—Shining Lights. M l S - Mary Hazelwood, leader. 6:30 p. ip.—Christian Crusaders, Miss Rheba Taylor, president. 7:30 p. in, — Evening service. Message by the pastor. Good congregational singing. 7:30 p. m. Wednesday evening-Mid-week prayer service. 7:30 p. m. Thursday evening — Ladies’ Missionary society meets at the hoipe of Mrs. Herbert Hawkins. The publie is most cordially invited to attend the services of th’s congregation. The church where being a Cliristian makes you a member. Pumphrey Jewelry Store Gifts fur AH Occasions. Hptnan experiences arc the fortering ground in the development of the soyl. You Can Save— Gasoline and Repair Bills With Western’? Replacement Parts. Tires - Batteries - Parts • Oils. Western Auto Store V. R. Hudson, 111 6, Second St

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First Methodist Chqrch M. 0. Lester, minister Lowell Spiith. Supt. The annual laymen s day of the Metnodtet church generally will be observed at the local church Sunday. There will be a number of special features. Laymen will pro-, mote the program, tfwo laymtn will bring special messages. A>t the Vesper hour, Rev. K. R. Wilson of the First United Brethren church will bring the message. The membership is asked to attend in large numbers Ln/th of these services. On Monday night there will be a Fathers and Sons banquet at the church. This will be a program interspersed with various interesting parts. Mr. E. W. Baumgartner of Berne, will be the guest speaker of the occasion. Men, bring a bpy to this banquet and make him’ feel he is part of the Kingdom of God. What our revival should mean io our church membership will be the subject Wednesday night. Leonard Soliday will be the leader. I .Wit I Wisdom ■ »(■««■ A False Charge Refuted One evening an old friend of Bishop Quayle visited him; ihe Bishop in his usual jocular manner said, “I do not believe that you are living as you used to do. I wonder whether you are praying ae you ought.” “When it came time to retire, Bishop Quayle called on his friend to pray, and pray he did: first for the Bishop, then for Baler University, then for Kansas, then the United States and then for the world. Finally Bishop Quayle iuterupted him by saying. “I am willing to quit, if you are.” THE IDEAIj LUNCH Open 24 hours a day. Meals, Short Orders, Steaks and Chops Chicken Dinners every Wednesday and Sunday. 413 Winchester St. Phone 294. Most of (te are much more sensitive on the subject of our prejudices than we are on the subjects of our real convictions, —w—■RWwrwßnnu .u —v . .u... Swearingen Dairy Pasteurized and Homogenized Milk Phone 208 1202 W. Monroe St. ■"■')/ 11 Faith is to set up standards of courtesy, kindness, and justice, according to some inner ligh't, and to maintain them against the world. ■ !■> >II I 111 LI IL. '■ Repair Broken Windows Gias? put to fit all size frames. Round Oak Heating Stoves and Ranges. Lee Hardware Co. Your value depends not upon material possessions, but upon yo.ir seryice to others. * ' ii.. ,i .... i n Miller’s Grocery Fresh Meat?, Staple Groceries Fresh Vegetables Phone 261 Miller’s North End Grocery

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