Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 43, Number 189, Decatur, Adams County, 11 August 1945 — Page 2

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Improved || SUNDAY I SCHOOL LESSON Lesson for August 12 Lesson subjects ••><« S"M u n r , e pr ’'X“i lected and copvrifihtedl bs•lnternational Council of Religious Education, uses permission. ISAAC’S TESTIMONY TO GOD LESSON TEXT—Genesis MHS-M. GOLDEN TEXT—Blessed be the Lora God. the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things.—Psalm 72:18. A man of peace in a wartorn world may seem to be a bit out of place, but he assuredly is not if the peace he has and promotes is the peace of God. Our world has seen anew a demonstration of the awful results of the philosophy that might makes right. Violence and bloodshed have been man’s way of asserting his supposed or assumed rights. One could hope that we are now ready to recognize that wc need a new viewpoint, that patience and meekness are not weakness, that kindness and love are Christian virtues worth emulating and cultivating. That result can come only if men will recognize Christ as the King of their lives and nations will receive His Word as their law. Let us proclaim His truth and the gospel of His grace anew, and win all we can to Him. Isaac was a man of peace. He was a rather ordinary man, one of the common people, but his life is both interesting and instructive. He had come through varied experiences of victory and defeat before the time of our lesson. Fearing a famine, and apparently not trusting God at the moment, he had gone down from the promised land to the country of the Philistines, there redigging the wells which his father Abraham had dug. The result was that he prospered. Ere long, however, envy on the part of his enemies taught Isaac that one may ex- . pect I. Strife in the World (vv. 19-21). Isaac had prospered, but he was , still out of the promised land, and while he was in the land of Philistines he could expect no permanent peace. We are in the world. We long for peace, and would throw all our in- i fluence, and service into the cause of bringing a righteous peace to the troubled peoples of the world. But let us not be misled by that desire into the support of unscriptural and , impossible peace programs. This ; world is a sinful world, and as long as that is true, there will be strife and war. Our business in such a world is , to preach the gospel of grace, winning men to Christ, that they may become men of good will. Isaac was 1 such a man, willing to yield even ] what seemed to be his right, rather than cause contention. Undoubtedly there are times when 1 one must defend his name and his possessions, but all too often those who do “stand for their rights” have wrecked homes, churches, and nations, and have gained nothing but an empty victory. The peace of this world is temporary. Is there then no real abiding peace and joy? 11. Joy in God’s Fellowship (vv. 22-25). When Isaac came up into Canaan, the land which God had promised to him, he found real peace and an abiding joy in renewed fellowship with God. Even so, the Christian man and woman who will step out of a spiritually destructive fellowship with the ungodly world and come over wholeheartedly into the spiritual Canaan of full consecration and separate living, will find true peace and satisfying, communion with God. 111. Testimony in Right Living (vv 26-31,. These men were wicked men, even speaking falsehood in their claim of friendship toward Isaac (v. 29). Now that they perceived that God was continually* blessing Isaac in spite of their repeated injustice toward him, they decided it would be well to make a covenant of friendship with him. Even those who follow the way of war and aggression cannot deny the effectiveness of true Christian testimony. Observe also that by his patience and kindness, Isaac ultimately made friends out of his enemies. “It is better to turn enemies into friends than to beat them, and have them enemies still.” And so this man with the patient, self-sacrificing spirit brought peace not only to himself, but to those about him, because he believed and trusted God. “When a man’s ways please the Lord, he mnketh even his enemies to be At peace with him" (Prov. 16:7). IV. Blessing in Service (vv. 32, 33) The thing to do when the selfishness of others is about to cause , strife is to «o And “dig another well.” If we will do that, we will find that God has been there ahead of us and prepared a rich flow of fresh water with which we may refresh and encourage ourselves. Isaac’s men said. “We have found water,** and he then named the place Beersheba, which means “the •well of the oath,” referring undoubtedly to God’s fulfilled promise to tless him. He had found the way of peace, fellowship and blessing, because he had gene God's way.

Creamed Comments On The Sunday School Lesson

Creamed Comments on the Sunday School Le-son, Isaacs Testimony of God. Genesis 25, 26 fol Sunday August 12. luiustrial peace crowned Isaac’s testimony to God in the valley of Gerar. As soon a>s practical Isaac moved northward to his old home. Having been prospered with an increase of flocki, water was neces; | sary and so he dug wells and found , running .water which the Philis-1 tines coveted. Here wa«s a chance far a quarrel. Vs. 19, 20. “And Isaac’s servants digged in the valley, and found there a well of springing water. Aiijl the herdsmen of Gerar did .strive with Isaac’s herdsmen, saying The water is oura: and he called the name of the well Esek: because they strove with him. “Isaac's prosperity when in Gerar caused jealousy in the Philistines; Isaac seeing the Philistine's jealousy rather 'han have trouble, got out; his patience was tried when the Philistines followed him and laid claim to a flowing well he had dugged. But instead of standing up for his rights, again he left that place and digged another well only to be accosted again by the Philistine who claimed the second well. Isaac was going “the second mile." V. 22. “And he removed from thence, and digged another well, and for that they strove not, and he called the name of it Reheboth; and he said For now the Lord hath made room for us, and we shall be fruitful in the land.” Wanting more Home Education A Spoiled Child . A child is spoiled when he thinks that just because he wants a certain thing, it is sufficient reason why he should have it. That is one part of it. Another side is that if he makes himself disagreeable when he is denied his wishes, he will get what he wants. A child is not horn spoiled; he learns to be so, and somebody helps him in the learning—somebody that is in the home, likely one or both of the parents who permitted him thru experience to believe that just wishing for anything was reason enough for him to have what his fancy dictated. Wise parents will consider what is best for the child and create in him an interest in considering the wishes and welfare of others. It must be shown that everybody makes a sacrifice somewhere and sometime when living to gether as a happy family. It is possible to show the joy of service whiefi forbids one having his own way.' Children ought not to be spoiled— D. Carl Yoder. I*~ DOYOUKNOW? *| ♦ 4 1 Who was king of the Philistines in the days of Isaac? 2. Where was the homestead of Abraham which Isaac choose for his home? 3. What is one of the outstanding virtues of Isaac? 4. Who was Isaac’s wife? 5. Why were wells of so essential in Palestine? ft ♦

ANSWERS TO 1 l “DO YOU KNOW?” i • — « 1. Abimelech. 2. Beersheba. 3. He wgs a peacemaker. 4 Rebekah. . 5. Because of a lack of rivers. I Man covets power; power to be somebody and do something worthwhile. Physical power is not to be scorned; mental power is pqwor make a useful teitizen. Morvery desirable; social and civic al power lifts the level "of so- ' eipty. But the greatest power is tlie power of the almighty who created this great* world and started it out under laws which when obeyed for harmony and a larger life. This power of God may enter man; when used, It increases according to the laws of qae. God map. used a? iptepd--J til tho nAw&r tn tarn

room of an expanding people has been the cause of many wars. God has made large provisions for all | mankind arid the needed supplies | are in abundance. It is a matter i of giving up what may be conceded | as individual and national rights, i Prosperity, fruitfulness, is found in civilization when there is national j peace. Destruction of property and I men by war is a dead loss which ' intißt be paid for and this calls for hardships and suffering quite foreign to reigns of peace. Vs. 2.3, 24. “And he went up from thence to Beersheba. And the Lord appeared unto him the same night, and said, I am the God of Abraham thy father, fear not, for I am with thee, and will bless thee, and multiply thy -eed for my servant Abraham's sake,’’ Beersheba was the. former residence of Abraham; it I was there where leaac could best. draw near to God who revealed himself in the repeated blessing | given to Abraham. V. 25. “And he builded an altar . there, and called upon the name of the Lord, and pitched his tent there: and there Isaac's servant I digged a well.” Isaac made God fiiwt in his life since he first built , an altar after which he put up his ( tent for his home and digged a well ( for water supply. < Vs. 26. 27. "Then Abimelech j went to him from Gerar. and Ahuz- j zah one of his friends, and Philcol the chief captain of the army. And Isaac said unto them, Wherefore come ye to me, seeing ye hate me. and have sent me away from you?” £ Isaac had the courage to ask a disturbing question which peered into , the motive of Abimelech, king of the Philistines; here was a chance < for a quarrel. But God was Isaac’s ( defense. j V. 38. “And they said, We saw ( certainly that the Lord was with j thee; and we said, Let there be , now an oath betwixt us and thee, ( and let us make a covenant with thee.” God conquered the fiercest warrior through the human agency of Isaac who by his life showed , t!)e power of God to make him j kind, patient, forbearing when un- , der trial. V. 29. “That thou wilt do us no hurt, as we have not touched thee, and as we have done nothing to ; thee but good, and have sent thee away in peace; thou art now the j blessed of the Lord.” Abimilech j did not tell the truth when he j claimed he had nothing but good etc. But he (ild tell the truth when he declared, "Thou art now the blessed of the Lord.” V. 30. "And he made them a feast, and they did eat and drink.” Isaac instead of showing up Abirnlech'i untruthfulness accepted his truthfulness in regard to the blessings of God and sealed the j covenant of international peace by | a feast, the recognized endorse-! ment of a covenant. V- 32. “And it came to pass the j same day, that Isaac’s servants came, and told him concerning th© well which they had digged, and said unto him. We have found water.” While entering into the covenant of peace, God manifested himself in adding a material blessing to Isaac. Spiritual blessings and often material blessings follow the life of one who bears a good testimony of God.

War Religious Experience Chaplain Paul W- Bqrres says, “when we tell you that we shall return war-weary, the expression covers more than the idea of being fed up with the war. It means that many will have aged prematurely, will have become fagged and stale inteliecturally. JUie strain pf lonely outposts, of monotany that can not be escaped, ol strong desires that one car do nothing about, of fear ami

Victory In Sight « I What ‘do our boys and girls need most on the . | last lap? Prayer and more prayer and letters of en?ouragement. If you agree, be present Monday 8 p.m., I Nazarene church. J Men’s Union Prayer Group

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Church of the Nazarene J. T. Trueax, pastor Sunday school, 9:30 a.m., Doyle Lytle, superintendent; classes for all, with efficient teachers. The.e will be a special treat in the bunI day school hour with the Brands, I workers at the Monroe camp, i bringing special numbers with I their musical bells. Preaching service, 10:30 a.m. Special music again by the Brands. Young people, 6:45 p.m. The newly elected president, Christine Andrews, will be in charge. I Evening service, 7:30 p.m. Mid-week prayer service, Wednesday, 7:45 p.m. A warm welcome awaits you at this friendly church. oZion Lutheran Church Monroe and Eleventh Sts. Paul W. Schultz, Pastor Sunday school and Bible class, | 9:00 a.m. Regular divine services, 10:00 a. j m. Lutheran Hour, 11:30 a.m. 0 . First Christian Church Ronald Cochran, Minister | Bible School, 9:30. Dorphus Drum, Supt. Morning worship, 10:30. .Communion and preaching service. In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ we welcome you to our church. May your coming and going be attended with richest blessing. No evening service. ——o — First United Brethren R. R. Wilson, Minister Sunday School 9:15, Curtis Hill, superintendent. Morning worship. 10:30; sermon: “The Psalm of Life.” We shall observe the Sacrament of Holy Communion at the close of the worship service. This is important in the life of the believer. For it commemorates the suffering and death of our Lord and Savior. All Christians are welcome to partake of the Lord’s Supper with us. Christian Endeavor, 6:30. Evening worship, 7:30; Keith Smitley will bring the evening message. Prayer meeting an d choir practice Wednesday night at 7:00 and 8:00. Our last quarterly meeting will be held August 19th. This is very important and all j books should be closed at this j time. | o i Zion Evangelical and Reformed William C. Feller, Pastor Church School at 9:00 a.m. Luther Cl-ase, superintendent. Bring the entire family. There is a class for every age. Worship service at 10:00 a.m. Sermon: “Life’s Deeper Meaning.” All persons without a church home are invited to worship with us. Visitors in the city are cordially inj vited to attend this service. i All day eewing for the Red Cross {at the church on Wednesday be- | ginning at 9:30 a.m. j The Phoebe Bible Class will meet • in the church social room on 1 Thursday at 7:45 p.m.

l o First Presbyterian Church John W. McPheeters. Jr., Pastor I 9:00 a.m- Bible School conducted -by Mrs. W. A. Lower. ' I 9:30 a.m.. Church School. W. P. ’ j Schrock, superintendent. II 10:30 a.m.. Morning worship. i Sermon: “Is Christianity Easy?” The Toddlers’ Room will be coni ducted by Mrs. Herbert Braun and

suffering, cause some to break down and escape by suicide: or, if not that, tc have a certain blighting and stultifying inf<u ence. We hope that the stimulus of home and family life, of a normal social and work life will re store us, and leave drily a scar tissue of patience and resignation, of what is to be. When 1 set a professional, man sit for fifteen minutes, saying or doing nothing but storing blankly at the walh and then from the innermost depths of his soul sighipg out with utmost weariness and expression of profanity, know that his overseas life is doing some? thing to him.

Mrs. George Daniels during the service. . 6:00 p.m., Westminster Youtn Fellowship. Topic: “Who Is Going to Tell Us What to Do?” by Barbara Gunder. The pastor will be on vacation for the last two Sundays of August and the first Sunday of September. There will be no Church School until the first Sunday in September! o First Methodist Church M. O. Lester, Minister L. J. Smith, Superintendent Church school, 9:29. Public worship 10:20. Special invitation to visitors in our city. “Direction from within” will be the morning sermon subject of the pastor. Mid-week service Wednesday night. Dr. A. P. Teeter, our new district superintendent, will preach Sunday morning, Sept. 30. Church conference Wednesday evening. Sept. 26. o Church of God Glen E. Marshal, Pastor 9:30-dl:20 Unified Service. Message by the pastor. 6:30 Shining Lights and Christian Crusaders. 7:30 Evening service. 7:3n Wednesday evening, midweek prayer service. The public is most cordially invited to attend all the services of this congregation. Where being a chistian makes you a member. o St. Mary’s Catholic Church Low Mass 6: 00 | Low Mass 7:30 Low Mass , 9:00 i Low Mate 10:15 j Communion Sunday for the; Hoiy Name Society. • I Last mass followed by benediction, i No services in the afternoon. Week Day Maes 6:00 j Week Day Mass 7:00 | Holy Hour, Friday 7:30 | Very Rev. Msgr. J. J. Seimetz, I Pastor i CHURCH’FORUM • What are some of the vital ar- ■ guments for universal military, training? Universal military training is a ijulwgrk behind which men of good will may build the structure of an enduring international society. Such training will safeguard our democracy and it will forbid the danger of militarism with a standing army which wouljl be more threatening that a one. year military j training. Such training will have educational value; it will develop a spirit of love and appreciation of our democracy; under the planned program of the War Department such provisions in studies will be made as to function into college life. A year in universal military training will make one stronger physically and develop co-operation, self-reliance, self-criticism and humor. Under

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The Protestant Council of New York has appealed to the citys fight black markets on the ground 1,200 Protestant churches to help that strict observance of food rationing is a moral issue.

The American Bible Society has distributed 8,213,070 copies of Bibles. Testaments, and Portions of the Bible to the Army, Navy and Merchant Marine during a five-year period that ended June 30, 1945. When the Bible Society House hands they would have burned in Singapore fell into Japanese the large stock of Bibles but for the pleadings of Chinese and Indian Christians. So they spared them on condition that these Christians should sell them and turn over the proceeds to the Japanese. And this was done. Overwhelming approval so r Union of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ and the Evangelical Churph was voted at Westerville, Ohio by delegates to the 34th quadrennial conference of the U. B. denomination- This three years ago by the Evangeliconcurs in a similar vote taken cal Church. The Union church will have a membership of 800,000. The Proposed merger, now approved, has been before the churches for twelve years and will take about two years to effect.

The King and Queen of Great Britain have sent a contribution to the $4,000,060 fdnd sought by the British Committee for Christian Reconstruction in Europe, it was announced in London. Another gift came from Field Marshall Bernard Montgomery, who

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