Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 43, Number 101, Decatur, Adams County, 28 April 1945 — Page 3

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lßTTsunday I SCHOOL K sso ?L' : ' M^fa^ l29 ~ J*- iuW’c”, a u n ,fd Sf bv P 'international uaed by MENT AND STRUGGLES ■Bin CANAAN ■Ls TEXT-Judges 2:6. 7. 11. 12. ■ Be strong * nfi of a fflilgKjEN TE , =f r aid, neither be for the Lord thy God withersoever tnou go€St "" d ■ keeps his promises. Israel ( tn be true as He brought •i t the promised land of ‘'■Aose who rebelled agains L d ied in the wilderness, but had come <■ arc inn of the laild. • BSey met the challenge of the ' and were victorious over Ir as they trusted the Lord. S1 their leader, after faithful W as ready to go to be with ■ ■lord. but before doing so, re- . K them of God’s promise and oHL danger of unbelief and sin. 'l'BidVpromise Fulfilled (2:6) Lord had promised the land „« OT as they went in and posn by faith m Him. He that promise in the measthey believed Him. They did take the whole land, but ws because of their lailure, God's»story speaks to us. God has , a rich inheritance for the ‘■ever in Christ, but it must be by faith. How much « taken out of the riches in Christ? are also reminded of the abfaithfulness of God. There is I j n this world in which we may IKse complete confidence, but we and should trust God. He has failed anyone, and He will H *“■ K Man's Promise Broken (2:7, IMli). people had solemnly prom- » t 0 heep God s commandments week's lesson). That promhad renewed in response farewell challenge (see S 24:20, 21). They kept their |Kd only as long as those who Joshua were alive,. Ijßthentbey “forsook the Lord.” IKisfall of Israel has its counter-' in what is taking place in our Sd today. The great mass of depeople in America were reared homes. They know what |||Bri|ht. and they live on tbe spir ' ||Mu 6n(i moral momentum reKed 110111 their g° dl y parents. Me next generation now com- » “to power, without the bene- » spiritual training in the home gBl church, are forsaking the Lord B following other gods, the gods of money, of lust. gß>. God's Plan of Deliverance iqßiii, is). KOuld have thought that God give up a people so set on ». gl but He did not. He pro- » deliverance for Israel. That us courage, for we know that W has not g* ven ,j s up, but has Balded in Christ a sure deliver-»-tf America will but turn to jggy s ' rae * s deliverance God projudges, who were not only but, in fact, primarily adin their work. They » God's men to call Israel :Bj t 0 The repeated failure »backsliding of Israel brought acts of mercy on God’s part ca bng out new judges. M tlS interes «ng to note that God through men. Some of these 5 , were great men; others Iff. *“ st ordinary men. But each appointed place, at the apU® 14 time ‘ was God ’s man. tooking for men today HB» t scrve He wants brilcapable men, but He also ‘' E ordinary, everyday vari,.as fte y ar e faithful, He S ,’ cs " E ~- Has He called you? you ( re ’P° n ded? ®:lil^' S PrtKnce a,,d Power been uuder the opD of the Midianites, who ME? ’*’ r eep over the land and steal 88L,.. B ° Pb and their flocks. Israel ■EetX ned t 0 God for hel P> and b 7 alling Gideon God u. f v judges. ol be v, ter - than to call an in 6 Wbo is Atting around wZs” rt °y unity to kn ° c k. ■ku., “ busy Person and 1B1!o?£ ° re t 0 do. Bthi, I win°u G ‘deon’s success. BF*«»s both with thee ” That ot th?*. presence and the |Bta One. e ernal and omnipo’f 1Ce H began 016 tear - a then places of tte haX .° W1 ? ccmn *unity. It i» But p ¥ ce to start. It iQgto shine I th * One whos e light »“ b nght ; t T St see lllat « al himself (Gideon as he U (v ’ 15) i» com■PWraiit fl.? 0 ? thst he did ,s he 4 door of

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Creamed Comments On The Sunday School Lesson

Creamed comments on the Sunday School lesson, “Settlement and Struggles in Caiman”—Judges 2:67, 11-12, 18-19; 6-11-16 for Sunday, April 29. Israel now faces war-like tribes and nations*, jealous of their country, who not only put up a tight ag inst intruders but also being superior in arms, took advantage of the new people, the Israelites, untrained in agriculture and in warfare. Joshua, a natural born war-’ riors, is chosen as leader, assisted by men qualified as assistant warriors who would give leadership in the conquests that had to be made. <v. 6. “And when Joshua had let the people go. the children of Israel went every man unto his inheritance to possess the land.” The children of Israel were to have a new experience, each tribe to live to itself. This meant an enlarged opportunity with a corresponding responsibility. v. 7. “And the people served the Lord all the days of Joshua, and all the days of the elders that outlived Joshua, who had seen all the great works of the Lord, that he did for Israel.” Their faith in God was an experience in unison. It is easier to quote poetry in union than alone. v. 11. “And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the Lord and served Balaam.” in learning from the pagan tribes the lessons of agriculture it was easy for the Israelites to learn to honor their gods, some of whom were associated with the land and its cultivation. And so by degrees “they forsook the Ixtrd God of their fathers.” This change of attitude toward God was gradual and came as a result of influence. Invariably they got into trouble with these pagan tribes every time they forgot God so that the history of Israel has much of war in it. v. 18. “And when the Ixrrd raised them up judges, then the Lord “whb with the judge, and delivered them out of the hand of their enemies all tHe days of the judge; for it repented the Lord because of their groanings by reason of them that oppressed thm and provoked that oppressed them and provoked experiences of sin, suppression, repentance, restoration that characterized the people of Israel. v. 19. “And it came to pass, when the judge was dead, that they returned and corrupted themselves more than their fathers, in following Other gods to serve them, and to bow down unto them; they ceased not from their own doings, nor from their stubborn way.” So long as they had religious props like judges, they walked humbly before God; but When the prop was gone, they forgot God. They were like little children who can walk so long as their hands are held by their parents. But a child must try to walk alone, if he is ever to walk at all. v. 11. “And there came an angel of the Lord, and sat under an oak which was in Orahnah, that pertained- unto Joash, the Abiezrite, and his son Gidean threshed wheat by the winepress, to hide it from the Mid-fa nites.” The Mldianttes now so overpowered the Israelites as to take their crops. In this house of extremity the angel of the Lord appeared. It Is always so. Home Education Fixing Attention Upward Home influences ought to direct the attentions of each child upward not downward, to aim at high goals moving into action with faith and confidence in the parents. A mother had led. her little six-year-old son go out to play in the streets while -she visited with her neighbor. Later, terrified to see the son at the top of a ladder, she ran out screaming. “Come down, Henry, come down.” The painter nearby on a scaffold eeein-g the difficulty called out. "He’s all right; I will take care of him.” Then to the noy he said: “Here, sonny; look up. Now come right up here with me.” The boy looked up and smiled, and climbed safely *o <the painter, who took him down to his waiting mother. _____— o |* DO YOU KNOW? j 1. Who was Rabab? , 2. On what occasion wasj a scarlet thread used? 3. Finish 'the sentence, “As l was with Moses, so I will be with thee: ...” 4. When was the water of J'-’ 1 '- dan parted? . , 5. What constituted a memorial for the safe passage of Israel on dry land through the Jordan?

v. 12. “And the angel of the Lord appeared unto Jiim, and said unto him, The Lord is with thee, thou mighty man of valor.” God recognized in Gideon the qualities of a leader who would become a mighty man when he walked with Him. The one great need of the world today is that men having the qualities and places of leadership walk with God. v. 13. “And Gideon said unto him, O my Lord, if -the Lord be with us why then is all this befallen us? and where be all his miracles which our fathers ‘told us 01, saying, Did not the Lord bring us up out of Egypt? but now the Lord hath forsaken us, and delivered us into the hands of the Midianites.” It is the old story, where is God in time of war? Note the question is not answered. Who can explain war and God? See the answer in next verse. v. 14. “And the Lord looked upon him, and said, Go in this thy might, and thou shalt save Israel from the hand of the Midianites; have not I sent thee.” The emphasis is in the word “Go.” Jesus said “Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel.” v. 15. “And he saith unto him, O my Lord wherewith shall I save Israel? behold my family is poor.” There is no excuse one can give in not obeying God and striving to “go into all the world and preach the gospel.” Personal work in evangelism and giving to missions is the call of God today. 0 A second nation-wide clothing appeal, -sponsored by the United Nation Relief and Rehabilitaion Administration, will extend i nto every community in the' United Staites throughout the month of April. A survey by UNRRA feveals (that more than 125 million people, 30 million of them children, in wartorn areas, are in dire need of clothing of every description. Clean, usable, second-hand clothing from the closets of American homes is the only hope, since projected manufacture of new clothing to meet the need is delayed because of heavy requirements of the armed forces, and normal civilian demand at home. The council of bishops of the Me*thodist Church has recommended that all annual conferences for this year be held, but that in compliance with the travel restrictions announced by the Office of Defense Transportation they be limited to 50 persons. The council points out that this can be done since the church’s law requires no quorum and suggests that only the presiding bishop, members of the cabinet and secretaries and chairmen of important committees be expected to attend the sessions. Dr. Harry Emerson Fosdick. of New York, and Alfred D. Mooie, editor of “Classmate,” ’are among the sponsors of an essay contest for high school students on the subject “The Case Against Peace-time Military Conscription.” The writer of the best 750-word statement will be awarded a three-day trip to Washington, D. C., or New York City. Dr. Ralph W. Sockman, minister of Christ Church, New York, will be one of the judges of the National Peace Treaty contest which is open to all legal residents of the United States or its possessions. Prizes totaling SIO,OOO In ,-war bonds will be awarded for peace treaties of 1,000 words or less. National headquarters for the contest are at 350 Fifth Avenue, New York 1, N. Y. Frank Munphy, Associate Justice of the United State Supreme Court was awarded the 1944 citation of the League of Fraternal Organization of the Jewish Education Committee in New York. The citation, given to ‘the American who has made the most significant contribution to the growth of human brotherhood,” hailed Justice Murphy as an “illustrious jurist, deeply religious Christian, warm-hearted humanitarian.” —o —————- One must‘be good before one can do good; being and doing always go together. Blessed is the man *ho wM move over and let a stranger sit down in the seat at the end of the pew. s

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BCHURCHESB First Baptist Church Carey R. Moser, pastor 9:25 a. m.—Sunday School. C. E. Bell, superintendent. 10:15 a. m. — Morning worship. Special music. Guest preacher, Rev. L. C. Clark. Sermon theme, “The Ideal Church.” 7:30 p. m.-—Evening service. Rev. Clark will speak from the theme, “Look.” Beautifully colored slides will be shown of missionary work in the West Indies. Everyone welcome. 7:30 p. m. Monday—The laymen's •prayer service on behalf of our counity’s service men and women will be held in the Baptist church. All are welcome to all services. Church of God 9:30-11:20 a. m.—Unified service. The unified service provides three worship services for various age groups: Worship for the Beginners, worship for the Juniors, and worship for the youth and adults. Rev. E. E. Wolfram, field secretary of World Service, will speak in the morning service. 6:30 p. m.—Shining Lights. Mrs. Mary Hazelwood is leader of this service for boys and girls. 6:30 p. m.—Christian Crusaders. Robert Strickler, counsellor, Bill Hawkins, president. 7:30 p. m.—Evening service. A service wilth an evangelistic appeal. Definite opportunity is given in these services for people to make decisions for Christ. 7:30 p. tn.—Mid-week prayer service. Group in charge: teachers of the Sunday School. Leader, Robert Strickler. The choir will sing in each of the Sunday services. Choir practice at close of prayer service. 7:30 p. m.—Mother’s-Daughter's meeting of the Ladies Missionary society, Thursday evening at Mrs. Kenneth Mitchel’s home. The public is most cordially invited to attend all the services of this congregation. Where being a Christian makes you a member. o Decatur Missionary Church 164 South Second street Charles V. Glenn, pastor Sunday, 9:30 a. m. —Sunday Bible study hour with a claes for every one. Come in, it will do you good. 10:30 a. m. — Morning worship service. In this and the evening service, Rev. Waldo Schindler who has served one term as a missionary in Africa will be speaking. Rev. Schindler is well known in this area, having grown up in Berne. You will not want to miss hearing of the miracles wrought in thus 20th century in the dark land of Gobon, Africa. 7 p. m.—Young People’s service. Here is a spiriitual, delightful half hour devoted entirely to the young people. 7:30 p. m.—Evening service with message by Rev. Schindler. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m,- Mid-week prayer, praise and Bible study hour. o First Evangelical Church F. H. Willard, minister Sunday School, 9:15 a. in. Morning worship. 10:10 a. m. “Except the Lord Build.” .Intermediate Youth Fellowship, 6:45 p. m. Senior Youth Fellowship, 8:30 with Betty and Clarice Anepaugh. Evening service, 7:30 p. m. Midweek service Wednesday, 7. Mother and Daughter banquet Friday evening, 6:30 at the church. The pastor will attend the annual conference to be held in Fort Wayne during the week. __o__ Church of the Nazarene North Seventh at Marshall J. T. Trueax, minister Sunday School, 9:30 a. m. Doyle Lytle, superintendent. This is “Get Acquainted Day.” We invite you to bring a friend and meet your friends.. Morning worship, 10:30 a. m. Message on “The Unsearchable Riches of Christ.” Junior church, 6:45 p. m. A service for your child. —o — f ANSWERSTO * | “DO YOU KNOW?” I ♦— — ♦ 1. The woman that protected Joshua’s two spies. 2. The scarlet'thread in the window of Rahab’s home, that its occupants might be saved. 3. “I will not fail three nor forsake thee.” 4. When the feet of 12 chosen leraelites touched the water. 5. The twelve stones taken by the 12 Israelites and deposited at Gilgal.

Young peoples meeting, 6:45 p.m. An interesting and inspiring service for young people. Meet your friend there. Evangelistic service, 7:30 p. m. Good singing and spiritual atmosphere. Message by the pastor. Prayer meeting Wednesday, 7:30 'P. m. There were 80 people out to ' service la«t week. Be one of the crowd next week. A praise and pray service you will appreciate. ——o First Presbyterian At Five Points 9:00 a. m. —Junior Bible classes. Mrs. W. A. Lower, director. 9:30 a. m. —Sunday School hour. W. P. Schrock, superintendent. 10:30 a. m. —• Morning service. Rev. Albert Swenson of Wren in charge. You are cordially invited. Saturday catechism school, 8:30 —-o . . Zion Lutheran Church Monroe and Eleventh Sts. Paul W. Schultz, pastor Sunday School and Bible class, 9 a. m. Divine worship, 10 a. m. Lutheran Hour, 11:30 a. m. Church choir, 1 p. m. Married Couple’s club, Wednesday, 8 p. m. Saturday catechism school, 8:30. a. m. o First Methodist Cnurcn M. O. Lester, minister L. J. Smith, Supt. “The Ghost of a Chance” will be the morning sermon subject. The evening service at 7:30 p. in. The sermon subject will be, “How to Win.” Our church school begins at 9:29. The public worship is at 10:20. Mid-week service at 7:30 Wednesday. The Youth for Christ at 6:30 on Wednesday. Next Sunday its the Methodist Youth convention at First Church, Fort Wayne, afternoon and evening. All members of the Youth for Christ should attend this meeting. 0 First United Brethren Church R. R. Wilson, Minister Sunday School 9:15, Curtis Hill, superintendent. Morning Worship 10:30. Sermon: “The Bush.” Christian Endeavor 6:30. Evening worship 7:30. This will be a musical program. Talent from Convoy and Middlepoint, Ohio, will conduct this program. Come and enjoy an hour of good gospel music. Prayer meeting and choir practice Wed. night 7:00 and 8:00. Zion Evangelical and Reformed William C. Feller, Pastor , Church school at 9:00 a. m. Luther Clase, superintendent. Worship service at 10:00 a. m. Sermon: “Spiritual Growth.” Persons without a church ' home in the city are cordially invited to join us in this worship service. Teachers and officers of the Church School will meet in the church parlor on Sunday evening at 7:30 p. m. Family Night will be observed on Wednesday, beginning with a covered-dish supper at 6:30 p. m. The Heidelberg Class will be in

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JKBetter<E gSKAVay John Foster Dulles said ait the recent peace conference held in Cleveland: “1. Our Government should adopt and publicly proclaim its longrange goals. These should stem from our Christian tradition and be such as to inspire and unify us. “2. Our government should not merely talk about its ideals. It must get down iiito the arena and fearlessly and skillfully battle for them. It must do so, not merely sporadically, but steadily. “3. Our government must, however, baittie for its ideals under conditions such that no particular s tback need be accepted as definitive. It mibst be made clear that collaboration implies not merely a spirit of compromise but equally a right, on the part of every nation, Ito persist in efforts to realize its ideals.” 4. If Government meets these three tests, then, Mr. Dulles said, “the electorate should applaud such conduct irrespective of dissatisfaction with immediate results.” o— St. Mary's Catholic Church First Mass 6:09 Second Mace 7:30 Children's Masis 9:00 High Mass 10:15 Rev. J. J. Seimetz, paetor o— FORMER LEADERS (Continued From Page One) dieted an earlier report that he first would visit Moscow at Premier Stalin’s invitation. In addition to those who had resisted, Germany, prominent collaborationists were said to be streaming into France in the wake of Marcharge of the program which will follow the supper. All families of the church are invited. Senior choir rehearsal on Friday at 7:00 p. m. Come and worship with us.

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Church attendance is a vital factor in the Nation's crime 'prevention program. The Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation during the past twenty years says, "I have been profoundly impressed with the fact that the “church-go-ing people” are the most substantial group of citizens in the nation, shal Henri Philippe Petain, who today was imprisoned in Montrouge fortress here. Among them was said to be Fernand De Brinon, who was named chairman of the French governmental committee Petain organized in Germany after he fled Vichy. The French press agency said the collaborators "had hoped to escape to Spain, but it seems that they have been completely abandoned.” A Brussels dispatch indicated Leopold might find a dubious welcome when he returned to Belgium. It was said his position among his countrymen was most uncertain because oif his surrender to the Germans and his wardime marriage to a commoner. It was believed Leopold, on his return, might abdicate in favor of 15-year-old Prince Baudoiu. - -Ct I .Wit<d|>| ■ ■ —am “ I Wisdom V*! ■ Qi;3OoUM*iotß M The Meaning of D.D. The Watchman Examiner in an editorial states: “We have not been able to make individual mention of the ministers who have recently

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Church attendance and crime appear <o be like the ingredients of oil and water —they do not mix.” The conclusion is that to be a good citizen one ought to be a “church goer.” Why not accept the invitation and come to church next Sunday? had the degree of D.D. conferred up them. We would say, not only to these recent doctors of divinity, but to all who have worn the title through the yeans, in the words of the late Dr. J. B. Grainbfcll: "The D.D. for preacher is like a curl in a pig’s tail; ft adds a little style but means no more to the pig.”

L * z One of the common questions that serves as a salutation is "How are you?” Sometimes the response is a repetition of the same question and sometimes it is “1 am well, thank you.” When John Quincy Adams was once greeted as to how he was, he replied, “John Quincy Adams is well, sir. The old housp in which he has been living is raflidly falling into decay, and he hap received notice from the Owner that he must vacate it before long, but John Quincy Adams is well, sir,” 0 No one ever gets lost on a straight road. t Blessed are the dead, for they are with God. Little said is soonest mended. — Rabelais.

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