Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 43, Number 136, Decatur, Adams County, 9 June 1945 — Page 2

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| SUNDAY International I SCHOOL <■ LESSON-:- ~ By HAROLD L. LUNDQUIST. D. D. Os The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago. Released by Western Newspaper Union.

Lesson for June 10 Lesson subjects and Scripture texts selected and copyrighted by International Council of Religious Education; used by permission. THE MINISTRY OF JESUS LESSON TEXT—Mark 1:14, 15; Luke 4:16-21; Mark 8:27a, 29, 31. GOLDEN TEXT-I am come that they might have life and that they might have it more abundantly.—John 10:10. ■ ■ The dawn of a new day had come! The long-promised and expected Messiah came to break the 400 years of silence by His personal presence. We learn of His coming. His life and ministry, His death and resurrection, and find the promise of His coming again in the four Gospels. They are our complete lesson for this Sunday, but we obviously cannot review them in their entirety in our limited space. Our Scripture references speak of His ministry in presenting the good news of the gospel to needy mankind. 11. The Good News Preached (Mark 1:14, 15). Jesus always honored preaching as the primary and the effective means of spreading the good news of the gospel. The forerunner, John the Baptist, had borne his witness. Jesus had come, had been baptized, and as John was.4iast into prison, He began to preach, “Repent ye and believe the gospel.” The key verse of Mark is 10:45: “For even the Son of Man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister.” The characteristic words are "straightway,” “forthwith,” and “immediately.” The Greek word thus translated appears about forty times in the book. The Servant of God went quickly about the Father’s business. Christians, can we say the same for ourselves? 11. Th* Good News Practiced* (Luke *4:16-21) The da2y ministry of Jesus as He lived here on earth is summarized in the 'ffiophecy of His coming which was given by Isaiah the prophet.‘”As we read these words, we realise that we who profess to follovriiiin need to learn more of His spirffpf tender and loving service to others. It is -significant and appropriate that Jesffj’ declaration of Himself as thi fnUHhnent of Isaiah 61:1, 2 was made in the synagogue on the Sabbath day. He met with the people in the house and at the time set apart for God’s worship. He opposed spiritual deadness, the misinterpretation of the truth, the distortion of religious principles; but He was not, as some would have us believe, a religious free lance who despised the established worship of His people. Having Deen prepared by the thirty years of privacy, and more particularly by the baptism and the temptation in the wilderness, He appeared at the synagogue in Naza-reth-to~cleelare Himself as the fulfillntent of prophecy. Those who teach that Jesus was only a young Jewish teacher with a nevfthilosophy of life have evidently nftt read the Scriptures. He knew Hirtßelf Jo be God’s Son come into the jvorld- to bring the good news of salvation by His own blood to poor, sin-ttiptiue, blinded and bruised humanity. He is the Saviour! Look at Isaiah 61:1, 2 and note that-Jesus stopped reading before the .find of the sentence. “The day of vengeance of our God” will come when Christ returns. This is the day of grace. Sinners are urged to accept- God’s love now, and thus to escape the terrible day of judgment which is to come. HL The Good News Prepared (Mark 8:27a, 29, 31). Jejus preached the gospel of the kingdom. He went about doing gooff, but always He knew Himself to be the Christ, the One who was to die for the sins of the world and to apise again for the justification of those who put their trust in Him. Even those who deny to our Christ the xecognition of His deity, and the devotion of life which is His just duel-must, if they are at all intelligent, admit that no man ever lived who has made such an impact on human history. Even now. unbelieving men speak of Him as the founder of Christianity, a mighty leaijfr, a wonderful example, or an unequalled teacher. iris not enough that we stand with thejpass of humanity who may thus admire Him, but who do not count Him as Saviour and Lord. The question comes to us as it did to the dhseiples, “Whom say ye that I am?” “Thou art the Christ”—this alone suffices as the foundation for Christian testimony and conduct. AJfhnngh Jesus was not yet ready to have His Messiahship proclaimed to the public, He was prepared to teach His disciples concern-ing-not only that important truth, but at His rejection and death. Note the divine “must” (v. 31). White it is true that wicked men showed their hostility toward our God and His Christ by hanging Him on "Ualvsry's cress, yet ft was to die-for our sins that He came into the- world. The cross has rightly coms (o sepresent ©cd’s love to file world rather than mar’s hostility to God. I • ■'&****■ • • ’

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Creamed Comments On The Sunday School Lesson

Creamed comments on the Sunday school lesson, “The Ministry of Jesus”—Mark 1:14-15; Luke 1: 16-21; Mark 8:27-31 for Sunday June 10. Selection of scripture from the three gospel writers confirms the one purpose of Christ’s ministry was the redemption of the world. v. 14. “Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came unto Gi'lilee. preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God." Jesus not being very welcome in Judea when preaching in Galilee because this was a more fertile field. v. 15. “And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God i at hand; repent ye and believe the gospel.” Jesus wanted the people to know that he had arrived: the importance of Christ’s coming is seen in the text used. ‘Repent ye, and believe the gospel.” So important is this text that it was the great text of John the Baptist, of Peter and of Paul. What the gospel demands is a change of life, involved in a life of faith. Without faith repentance becomes despair and without repentance faith is only presumption. No one can believe who does not repent and no one really repents who does not believe.

v. 16. “And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up: and as a custom was, he went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood up for to read.” Jesus’ interest in the home folks and the people of his native town is seen in bis giving them a chance to know the truth. A trjie Christian will yearn for the spiritual welfare of hie family aind friends. v. 17. “Ami there was delivered unto him the book of the phophet Erasias. And when he had opened the book, he found the place where it was written, “God honors the teaching and preaching in a service worship. In church attenlani e honors God." v. 18. "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor: he hath sent me to heal the! broken hearted, to preach deliver-) ante to the captives, and recovery! of sight to the bind, to set at lib-] city them that are bruised.” Jesus was a witness lo an oft-repeated text. There was no element of pride in his thus witnessing. The Bible is to be read both jn the scriptures and also in the lives of men. The Spirit who is promised to bis followers was in Christ. Jesus had 1 a spiritual anointing which caused I him to preach good tidings to the 1 poor. Bin has and is now taking souls into captivity; he only can release them. Those who will not. see the gospel truths are blind but by repentance and faith they can see; those that are spiritually crushed may be lifted by Christ. Home Education The Right Girl A man who was very successful as a father of wholesqme, well-be-haved children was asked to explain his method of rearing such a fine family,of boys and girls. He scarcely knuw what to say, at first, but after reviewing tpe background of his hqme life his thoughts turned to the days when he wag a young man going in ebmppny. He recalled his parental advice to go only in the best society and to have fellowship with those of character: and so he said. "My theory for raising good boys and girls can be told in a single phrase, ‘Marry the right girl’ ” The meaning of this answer Is evident. The character of parents is the most powerful force in molding the lives of children. Blood does tell. Sometimes in fun young people are told to choose their ancestors with care. But there is a serious aspect to thia choosing of ancestors. Selecting a life partner usually means the selectiqn of ancestors for unborn generations.

I I Wisdom Misconception The old Negro laundress came one day with a tale pf woe. “Sheer up. Mandy.” eaid her mistress consolingly. “There's no use worrying.”. “How com® deres po use in worry}#’?” she se»a»ded- ' W#e» de good Lord send me tribulgtiou he 'spect me tp iribuigte ain't he?" ’

v. 19. “To preach the acceptable year of the Lord.” Christ's ministry was a notable event for he brought to the world eternal redemption. v. 20. “And he closed the book, and he gave it again to the minister, and sat down. And the eyes of all of them were fastened on him.” Jesus followed the custom of standing while reading and sitting down when preaching. When no principle is involved it is well to follow custom ai|d not be odd. There was consternation, possibly jealousy since one of their own number claimed so much. But what of that! v. 21. “And he began to say unto them. This day is the Scripture fulfilled in your ears.” Jesus appeared on time, not behind or ahead of schedule for he tilled full the words be had lead. His message was mot so much 'believe in God and do light’ as it was ‘believe in me and follow me.' v. 27. “And Jesus went out, and his disciples, into the towns ot Caesarea Phillippi. Jesus’ minis try called for work which his disciples could do. His ministry goes on today by means of his followers. v. 29. "And he said unto them, but whom do ye say that I am? And Peter aiuswereth and said unto him. Thou are the Christ.” Jesus then as now was eager for his followers to confess him as the Christ. True confession of Christ is the best way of preaching him. v. 31. “And he began to teach them, that the Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders, and of the chief priest atnd scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again. ’ There are two great principles of faith, namely, (1) the divinity and humanity of Christ. (2) his cross and passion, whereby he has re- • tjeemed the word. — —o—

Eleven hundred Southern Baptist chaplains have reported 99,000 conversions among soldiers and sailors and airmen in 1944. Six Southern Baptist chaplains have been killed and seven are prisoners of war. Twenty-two of the 25 famous cathedrals, chateaux and other historic buildings listed by the French government as part of “the cultural heritage of France” are now in liberated areas and all but one' are either intact or but slightly damaged. The only seriously damaged church edifice is Rouen Cathedral. It is reported that the Methodists have already succeeded in raising the $25,000,000 “Crusade for Christ” fund to which they had expected to devote a considerable proportion of the entire year of 1945. Thus they cam “get set" for their next campaign, scheduled for 1946: a campaign to secure a million new' members. Dr. Harry Erne-son Fosdick says, “We plan the complete disarming of our enemies; we plan an international system for military action in ease of need; and for us here to adopt the most thoroughgoing military measure ever proposed in our history, before we know what the postwar situation is to be, Is to invite suspicion that we are arming against some of our present friends.” Dr. Fosdick thus opposao the passage of peacetime conscription legislation during the war. According to Bishop Anne Fjellbu. reporting on conditions as he found them in liberated areas of northern Norway, the church of Norway has suffered greatjy through German invasion, the enemy having destroyed parsonages an id chapels wherever possible, leaving untouched only mortuaries, and sparing a church building here

Pray! Pray! Pray! WHY—The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth piuch. AUTHORITY—The Holy Bible. MAJOR NEED—The young men and women who are giving their all for you. WHERE—Nuttman Ave. U. B. Church. WHEN—Monday evening, 7:30. MEN’S UNION PRAYER GROUP.

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Baptist Church Carey R. Moser, pastor 9:25 a. m.—Sunday School. C. E. Bell, superintendent. 10:15 a. m. — Morning worship. Sermon by our interim pastor, Rev. Albert Swenson. Our choir will render a special number. 7:30 p. m. —Evening service with Rev. Swenson speaking. Men are especially urged to join in our men’s choir each Sunday evening. Everyone welcome to all services. 7:30 p. m. Wednesday—Our midweek prayer service. Every Christian should fee] it a real privilege to meet together for fellowship and comfort. —> -O Nutt man Ave. U. B. Church C. N. VanGundy, pastor Sunday School, 9:30 a. tn. Morning service, 10:30 a. m. C. E., 7:00 p. m. Evening worship. 8:00 p. m. Bible study Tuesday evening. 8. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening, 8 p. m. W. M. A. meeting Thursday evening, 8 p. in. Y. P. M. B. Friday evening, 8. o . — Decatur Missionary Church 164 South Second street Charles V. Glenn, pastor Sunday, 9:30 a. m. -Sunday Bible study hour with a class for every age. Bring your family and learn God’s Word with us. 10:30 a. m. — The message for the morning and evening services will be delivered by Robert Ross, a graduate of the class of '45 from the Fort Wayne Bible Institute. 7:00 p. m.—Young people’s service under the direction of Mrs. Mervin Rupp. 7:30 p. m —Evening worship service.

Wednesday, 7:30 p. m. — Midweek prayer and praise service. This will be the pastor’s last midweek service with this congregation. Bible study from the Epistle to the Hebrews. o— — Church of God Glen E. Marshall, pastor 9:30-11:20 a. in. —Unified service. Message by the pastor for adults and the young people. Worship for the Beginners under the direction of Miss Ruby Taylor. Worship for the Juniors led by Mrs. Janice Agler. 6:30 p. m. —-Youth service. 6:30 p. in —Shining Lights. Service for boys and girls. 7:30 p. m—Evening evangelistic service. Inspirational song service. Message by the pastor. 7:30 p. in. Wednesday—Mid-week prayer service. “Work and Win" class in charge. The public is most cordially invited to attend all the services of this congregation. Where being a Christian makes you a member. 0 _ St. Mary’s Catholic Church Low Mass 6:00 Low Mass ■ '7:30 Low’ Mass 9:00 Law Ma s 10:15

| ANSWERS TO i ( “DO YOU KNOW?” t 1 1. Galilee. 2. They were fishermen. 3. Cana of Galilee. 4. Peter. 5. Nazareth. and there when retreat was hasty. Despite extreme cold w’eather and difficulties such as wrecked homes, food and clothing, the people attend church services in the open where temporary altars have been set up in basement gymnasiums of demonlished school buildings, or in rudely constructed huts, to worship God and to thank Him that they still have their freedomThe words of a young Norwegian girl, “When I am given my job, I’ll put my shoulder t,q the and will do all 1 cap to build the new Norway,” signify the predominant spirit among the people to rebuild their land with the church at its Center.

Last mass followed by benediction. tNo services in the afternoon. Communion Sunday for the Holy Name Society. Week Day Mass 6:00 Week Day Mass 7:00 ißev. J. J. Seiunetz, Pae tor Q Church of the Nazarene North Seventh jind Marshall Sts. J. T. Trueax, pastor Sunday school. 9:30 a. m. Doyle Lytle, superintendent. We have a class for you. Come, look into God’s word with us. Fill your place, for no one else can. Morning worship, 10:30 a. in. Special singing by the girls trio. Junior church, 6:45 p. m. Help your boy and girl by getting them to this service. Young people meeting. 6:45 pm. A spiritual service for the young people. Bring a friend with you. Evangelistic service, 7:30 p. m. Inspirational singing, testimonies, singing by the male quartet, message subject, “Manasseh. II Chron. 33:12.” You are always welcome to our friendly church. Prayer meeting Wednesday, 7:30 p. m 0 First Presbyterian Church, John W. McPheeters, Jr., pastor 9 a. m.—Bible school. Mrs. W. A. Lower. 9:30 a. m.—Church school, Kenneth Runyon, assistant superintendent. 10:30 a. m. —This is children’s day. Sermon, “Children of Light.” Choral music by choir. 6 p. m.—Westminster Youth Fellowship-. Supper. Worship led by Herman Andress. Discussion led by Tom Sharp on the topic, “What Shall We do on Sunday?” Recreation. Wednesday, the 13th, 7:3!) p. m.i —"Bible Insights.” This is thei second of the series of studies on i the Epistle to the Hebrews, “Christ us High Priest.” Wednesday, the 13th. 7:30 p. m. —The World Friendship Guild will' meet at the home of Mrs. Herbert Braun. Mrs. R. C. Hersch will be the co-hostess. Leader, Mrs. Fred Smith. Devotional, Mrs. Carrel Cole. Thursday, the 14th. 4 p. m. — Young people's communicant class. All those young people who wish to join the church on July 1, our next quarterly communion, are expected to attend. Thursday, the 14th, 7:30 p. in.— Adult communicant class. All adults who wish to join the church by letter or an profession of faith are invited to attend this class. Friday, the 15th, 7 p. m. —Youth choir rehearsal. —o — t First United Brethren R. R. Wilson, minister Sunday School, 9:15 a. in. Curtk; HUI. superintendent. Morning worship. 10:3Q a. m. with address by Miss Helen Ball, missionary from Now Mexico. Christian Endeavor, 6:30 p. m. with Miss Ball speakipg at 7:30. Fort Wayne group next Thursday afternoon at 1:15 in the Tocsin United Brethren church. Prayer meeting and choir practice Wednesday evening, 7 and 8. o Character is thp will that has been well educated. Pumphrey Jewelry Store GIFTS FOR ALL OCCASIONS. " shirts Beautifully Laundered 15c each Pecatpr Layihdry & Dry Cleaners

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Zion Evangelical and Reformed William C. Feller, pastor Church School at 9 a. m. Luther Clase, superintendent. Worship service at 10 a. in. — Children’s day program ip charge of the church school. The program Is as follows: Prelude—Mrs. Harold Murphy. Processional hymn —“Holy, Holy, Holy.” Invocation —Rev. Feller. Response—Junior choir. Scripture, prayer, choral Arnens. Cradle Roll department exercises. Songs—“ Good Morning,” "Be an Good as You Can,” "Love” —Primary department. Offering. . The Gloria Pa tri and prayer. Anthem, “The Heart of God”— McAfee —The Junior choir. Pictograph — “The Story of Jesus” —Primary Department. Remarks by the pastor. Tfie Lord’s Prayer, the Benediction. Recessional —‘“Onward Christian Soldiers.” Postlude —Mrs. Murphy. The annual youth fellowship eupper will be held in the church social room on Monday evening at 6:15 p. m. Rev. F. H. Willard, pastor of the First Evangelical church, will be the guest speaker. The members of the 1945 confirmation class will be the special guests. All the young people of the church are ipvited. Junior choir rehearsal on Wednesday at 6 p. m. The Women’s Guild will meet in the church social room on Wednesday at 8 p. m. Senior choir rehearsal on Friday at 7 p. m. Come and worship with us. o • Zion Lutheran Church Monroe and Eleventh Sts. Paul W. Schultz, pastor Religious schools, 9:00 a. m. Divine worship, 10 a. m. Lutheran hour, 11:30 a. m. Walther league, Wednesday, 7:30. Missionary society, Thuieday. 9.

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Every time you absent yourself from worship you deliberately cheat your own heart, and cause your soul to shrivel. The church also is injured—one absentee definitely robs the entire congregation of potential spiritual strength and vision. The early church gained the baptism of the Holy Spirit only when "they were all of one accord

Time Time is the inexplicable raw material of everything. With its all is possible; without it, nothing. The supply of time is truly a daily miracle, an affair genuinely astonishing when one examines it. You wake up in the morning, and lo! your purse is magically filled with twenty-four hours of the un-manu-factured tissue of the universe of your life! It is yours ... You have to live on this twepty-four hours of daily time. Out of it you have to spin health, pleasure, money, content, respect, and the evolution of your immortal soul. Its right use, its most effective use, is a matter of highest urgency and of the thrilling actuality. — Arnold Bennett. — o Christian Church Ronald Cochran, minister Bible School, 9;30 a. m. Morning worship, 10:30 a. m.

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