Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 43, Number 224, Decatur, Adams County, 22 September 1945 — Page 2

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ii l 1 ■ • «SUNDAY I SCHOOL •> LESSON* ataaaa r-ar» " —— Leuon for September 23 U»«m> tubmu. «.*d **s?,* *f; permiMHon. JOSEPH'S TESTIMONY TO GOD'S PROVIDENCE LESSON TEXT—Gtn«*i* SS LS. HI. GOLDEN TEXT—O') th*t rn.ii wmfid praise the Lord for his foodness. end far his wonder/ul works to the children o« men!-Psahn 101:1. God rules the universe. He ha* His plan which will be carried out, yes, even in spite of mnn if r.eed be. “He can overrule the acts even of wicked men and make them links in a chain of providence by which | His purposer, ore carried out." Forgiveness, opening the way for . the restoration of fellowship and the ' showing of kindness, brought the story of Joseph and his brethren to a happy ending. Under the good hand of God, the story which began with tragedy is brought to a conclusion of blessing. I. Love Overcome* Fear (vv. 1-4). Following the earnest plea of Judah, the heart of Joseph could no longer withhold itself from the full expression of affection and devotion to his family. Joseph tenderly shielded the family troubles from the eyes and tur* of strangers by sanding out the Egyptians It was the first step of consideration which paved the way for reconciliation. How often just the opposite is done—airing family affairs before the world, and humiliating those who may be in the wrong, thus making it difficult for them to admit their guilt. Then, too, this was a moment too , tender and delicate to be seen by ' outsiders. The tears of a strong j man like Joseph mean a deep move- ! ment of spirit—a solemn and often a sacred moment. It should also be noted that the brothers were afraid, and well they might be, because of their sin against Joseph. After many years these astonished men found themselves face to face with the one whom they thought they had disposed of and they knew their sin had found them out. It always does, sooner or later, but inevitably 11. Grace Overrules Sin (v. S). The guilt of these men was nonetheless real and Jose|»h could not remove it, but be encouraged them by showing how God had used their evil devices to work out His own good pleasure He can make the wrath of msn to praise Him (Ps. 76:10). it u worth stressing again that In the very hour when the prospects for Josephs future usefulness seemed ruined. God was opening the door to the greatest experiences of his life and wks preparing him to serve the thousands whose lives were saved by his wisdom and ability in the years of famine. Nothing is more important in the lite of a child of God than to be yielded to His will, unmoved by circumstances. abiding ftis Um*, responding to His guidance whether It lie by the opening or closing of doors, prosperity or adversity. And herein Is the marvel of it all—even sin may be overiuled by God's grace for His own glory. That does not invite anyone to sin that grace may abound <Rom. •: 1, 2>. but it doe? offer encouragement to the one who has fallen, that God can redeem the years that the locusts have eaten (Joel 2:25). Our lesson also sets us an example of how true forgiveness acts. So often when forgiveness is asked or granted, there is an "I can forgive but 1 can't forget’’ attitude, which means that while hostilities have ceased at least temporarily, there is no real friendship or the disposition to show kindness. Is than* any real forgiveness at all in such an attitude of heart and mind? We fear no* ill. Kindlier Provides the Best <vv 9-15). Ji might have been enough to send food and a kind greeting with the br others io their own land, but love does not seek the minimum expression of its feeling. It asks not how little, but how much can I give or do. Note the tender touch in verse 15, "he kissed all his brethren." Here was no general forgiveness, but a personal renewal of long-lost fellowship. Bringing his aged father and brothers into the land of plenty was not enough. Joseph also gave to them the "best of the land" (47:11), His thoughtful consideration in sending tor his father (Gen. 40:5-7) was part of the same piece of kindness. Joseph puts to shame the modem "hard-boiled" attitude toward needy and aged members of the family. In their eager and relentless pursuit of fame or riches, many ignore or trample upon the members of their own families. Often they are •shamed of the broken bodies, the humble apparel, the broken or uneducated speech of thsir parents. They fear lest their new-found friends in some circle of wealth and supposed "position" will think them strange or rsbesjou* God pity tho man or woman who ts ashamed st * ss Utts; and

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Creamed Comments On The Sunday School Lesson

•JOSEPH'S TESTIMONY TO GOD'S PROVIDENCE" Genesis 45; 1-16 for Munday, H<-pt'-mb,-r 22. Judah's plea to Joseph that he would sacrifice himself to save j’l-njainni touched the heart of Joeiph who in this lesson gave way to his emotions and planned for the welfare of his father and I Ids brothers. v I. Then Joseph could got retrain himself before all them I that stood before him: and he < i led, CaUM? every imsii to go out from me And there stood no man with him. while he. made himaelt known unto bi« brethren " Joseph would make no publie show of his feelings. There are some experiences too Haired to be made public V 2 "Amt In wept aloud, and the Egyptian* and the house of I’baroah heard." It is no disgrace to weep; Hie highest form Os weeping Is the weeping for joy Joseph's weeping influenced fm w"l I’harouh and the Egyptians. V. 3. “And Joseph said unto his brethren. I am Joseph; doe* | my father yet live" And bin brethren could not answer him: for they were troubled at hi* presence." So great was the surpl o-i Statement of Jo-eph's selfI revelation that his brothers were | dumbfounded. God ha* many proI videtitial surprises for us. V. 4. “And Joseph said unto his brethren, 'come near to me. I pray you And they came near. And lie said, I am Joseph your brother, whom ye sold into Eirypt tills time Jo .ph U»)-« the word "brother” which has a family tie that tiring* his brothers « loser to him Joseph shows his tag -' whom ye sold into Egypt." V i. Now, therefor), be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves: that ye sold me hither; for Goil did send uie before you to preserve life." Here Joseph shows ihe providence of God. It is a mystery how God often works through and by the evils tis men foi the good of mankind a.id even for the good of the evil perpetrators. V 9. Haste ye, mid go to my father, and -ay unto him. Thus salth thy son Joseph. God hath made nu> Lord of all Egypt: come down unto me; larry not " Joseph <<n hardly wait for the fam iiy reunion. Hy the providence of God, Joseph is entrusted with power .tfid authority so that the safety of his father is assured <Way| War Experience Assist that returned soldier with question- if lie tries to tell something hesitatingly. Your Jntere*; will encourage him Otte needs to lie ■<» guard tint to dinagree with him or unduly hurry him If the soldier should say, “We had a pretty bard lime", a good reply would be, "It must have been tough. Tell us about it." "We were under fire for thro weeks! .My company was cut off for four days," a soldier said. "Were you surrounded?" was u»ked. "Yes," the soldier said and ; then told bow must of his <ompany wen- wiped out and then how his closest friend was killed by i his side It would have been a miaf take io have said to the soldier," 100 certainly were lucky to get out alive," for the veteran would (eel it was not right for hint to ' be alive when bi* pale were killed, friendship, especially friendship ' Itoru in war, Is like tiiat. Why not live the better way and j help make a better World? i ' DO YOU KNOW? * : o— — • I 1 Where is Gosden 2. What aid did Phan-ah give for t the I ran-port at ion of Jacob and bis r family Into Egypt? 3. Did Jacob believe at first the I story that Joseph was alive* r 4. What caused him to believe? f 5. At what place did Jacob stop > on his sojourn io Egypt? t — ■ w .I .1, ' « ANSWERS TO j “DO YOU KNOW?” ! 1. In Egypt, east of the Nile. 3 Ms grocidsd wagoiu. , a 4. The generous wsgon tiwaapsr ta’isn. p, Beersheba.

( I It speaks well for any child to I care for his parents. I V io. "And thou shall dwell | in the land of Goshen, and thou i shall he near unto me, thou and > thy children, ami thy children'* ! ihlldreti. and thy flock* and thy herd*, and all that thou hast " Joseph likely hy the consent of J’haioah directs bis family to live in one of the most fertile places •in Egypt. There is nothing too good for hid family. The- welcome is as large u s Ihe entire clan with all their possessions. V 11. “And there I will nourish thee, for yet there are five year* of famine, lest thou and thy household, and all that thou hast, come to poverty." Joseph speaks with divine- wisdom that marks him a a man of God. If men will only co-operate with God there is no need of (Miverty In the earth are uidden resources sufficient io provide for the needs of men Here, as well ;i« in spiritual things, I) .cpplhaidf th)- words. "Seek and ye sftfiil find, knock ami it shall be opened unto you." IV. 12. "And, In-hold your L-yex see. ami the eyes of my brother i Benjamin, that it ia my mouth that speaketh unto you." Joseph now Mpeaks in his native longue which adds to the convincing fad that Joseph is real V. 13. “Ami ye shall tell my father >if all my glory in Egypt, and of all that ye have seen; and y<- shall hast)- amt bring down my father." Truth to he effective must hear good evidences, tine's deeds ought Io be his beat evidence of III* rfietit relations with God " Vs 14.1f>. “AtWI he fell upon bis brother Benjamin's neck, and wept; aim Benjunvfn wept upon his neck Moreover he kissed all his brethren and wept upon them; ami after that ills brethren talked with him ” Here was true mutual affection, and the old gocxl limes of talking together was restored. ’ 11 O' - - Discussion Questions on the Sunday School Lescon. 1. What are some of lite admirable qualities of Joseph? 2. How far may one succeed in covering up sin? 3. Wliat ought one guilty of wrong do when found out? 4. What evidences have we today of the providence of God? 5 How many broken family relations be restored? Ciericua says: "Those who have experienced God's mete tea should be truly thankful We can never | measure what we owe to God for his dally loving kindness, indeed It i* only the wise who observe and take account of the divine source of all huingn bieaalngs, that at all understand how great Is our debt of gratitude to God." Ix-sson prayer: O. God, we are helpless when cut off from the subsistence of life; hunger and starvation are then our portion. , But thou art near us with material and spiritual provisions which arc given us in bountiful measures when we co-operate with I Thee and make the most of every opportunity. Help us to be more diligent in responding to thy di- ( vine will to do and to dare, to ’ he and tc live f or thee and thee only. ■ — — • UUrwlzi 1 , Bible reading In ihe publlschools is required hi 11 states, f prohibited by three statw. and lit the remaining 33 is permitted but j not lequirt-d Blates in which Bible reading is compulsory are Alabama. Arkansas, Doi aware, k Georgia, Idaho. Kentu< ky. Maine, | Jdassaciiuaetia New Jersey. Penn * sylvania, and TennMaee. It is prohibited in Illinois, Ixiuisiaiu and r Wisconvin. s * t'udvr the direction ut the inB ternatioaal Socfetqr ot Christian Endeavor a national campaign will lie conducted hi 2<i large cities. The |( slogan will be "Youth Marches—for Christ and the Church." The objectives are to enlist tor ('brie! tn winning others, in Christian i citizenship and In postwar kador- . ship. The first meeting will be jtbeld in Detroit a* announced by Ql Daiiiei Poling, pre iden*. ilia pauij! Pgrliaifses'. apr, proved a charter proclaiming Roman Catbolimnt as the slat* rellgfcn of Spain. Non-Caliiclkv may

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First Rresbytsrian Church ‘ Five Points J. W. McPhsstsrs, Jr . Pastor ft.oo a. 1U Bible Class vouducted by Mrs. W A. Uwer. 9:30 a. m. Church School W P. Schrock. Superintendent. Come to the newly termed men and women* class uught by the pastor. 10:30 a in Morning Worship. Sermon: "The Source of iutlu ence." The Toddlets' Boom is open during the service U? all children under five years of age Tbe World Friendship Guild conduct* the room. fi on p nt. Westminster Youth Fellowship. Sponsor: Mr. Edward Slurp. Wednesday, 7:30 p in. "Bible Insights". Topic "Joseph ami Forgiveaasa." Recharge your spiritual life ill worship and study. Thursday. 2 30 p m Ladles' Aid meet* at the home of Mrs. Carl Pumphrey Friday. 7:00 p. tn. Church Visitors meet with the advisory board. H;00 p tit Separate meetings of session. Deacons and Trustees — — ... Church of God Gian E. Marshall. Pastor 9:30 — H:W Unified get vice. This is a service where the entire group meets together for a short worship service, then the boys and girls meet in their groups for Junior church while the youg peoplu and adults hear the maasage by the pastor. Sunday School classes are held for the various ages al the close of the message • :30 Youth Service. Robert Strickler, Counsellor. Bill Hawkins. president. B 3't Shining Lights. Mrs. Mary Hazelwood, director. 7:30 A meeting where people atchallenged to leave sin, and through Christ find forgiveness ami new life. "I am come that they might have life." 7:30 Wednesday. Mid week prayer and praise Choir practice at close of prayer service. Rally Day uext Sunday The public is most cordially invited to attend every service of this congregation. “Where being a Christian makes you a member.” - 0 Zion Evangelical and Reformed William C. Feller, Pastor Church School at 9:00 a. in. Luther Clase. superintendent. Worship Service at 10:00 a. tn. Sermon: “Walking with God.' Persons without a church home arc invited to worship in this service. (Children under five may be left in the nui-iery during the service. Sunday 3:46 p. m. The book. "Behold Your King ” by Florence .Manyio- Hauer will be reviewed by Mrs. la-onurd Saylors. The public is invited Junior choir rehearsal on Wednesday st 6:30 p. m Ruth and Naomi Circle pot-luck dinner at the home of Mrs. Henry exercise their religion privately, but the 'barter prohibits ail “external manifestations." The profession and practice of Roman religion will lie given state protection. Piotestauts therefore will not be allowed io meet in a churcii, or any kind of public group. Protestant churches ot America , plan to raise over twenty million . dollars for th"lr united overseas relief and recoMtruction program during the uext four-gear period - beginning July 1 of this year I Twenty three denominationr are I im iudi-d in ibis united 'judertakI ing. including oar own Os this to I tai. a little over on- million doiI lar* i* earnjarketi for orphaned I missions "Although plans are k. I ing made for a four-year petlod." . writer Dr. lawiie B. Moss, "the gr’-aitwi needs in Europe are al- ( ready confronting u*; this is a ! year of crisis. To help the churcht es ot devastated area* in Europe f ami Asia calls for 16,490,000 before July 1, 1946 ; OsahNKMSS Q 1 3 e Did you ever see a man who spelt cisMaed in inconslsteucies? He saw ’• laconshteuiy in business, In the e bome, in his community, in th-j r government, in tnc church, in the Bible. In time be became sour, pcssimhtii' tml diaagreeahle He was >■ ebuuand and -onaftkied a uuis- »• sn<e. Are you piaoe to gs® iscM I- 4»t«mcles? If so put oa tht brakes 1 and go in reverse.

Graber Wednesday noon. Mi-mbei I are asked to meet at the church at I 11:00 a. m. Friendship Circle pot-luck sup per at the home ot Mrs. Harold Hoffman, on Wednesday al 6:30 P m. Bethany Circle will meet «• ! home of Mrs. George Thomas on Wedne.-day at 9:00 p m. The Phllaletheaii Circle will meet st the home ot Mrs. Hemy ' Neireller on Wednesday at 8:uo p m. Be a lor choir rebaarsai on Friday at 7:00 p. m. Catechetical classes will meet on Salurday morning: settlors at 9:00 a. in., juniors at 10:90 a. m — --O- - gt. Mary’s Catholic Church larw Mass 6:<M) Low Maas -- 7:39 l»w Mass 9 00 High Mass 10:16 Communion Bunday tor the children of Mary. Week Dey Maae 6:00 ( Week Day Mass ...... <:3O Holy Hour. Bunday afternoon 2:30 Very Kev. Mvgr. J. J. Beimeiz, Pastor a Nuttman Ave. U. B. 1 C. N. Van Gundy, Pastor Bunday School. 9:3<* a. ni. Lawrence Michel, superintendent Worship, 10:30 a. in. C. E.. 7 p. m. Evening worship, k p. m. Prayer meeting Wediic.-aiuy 7:W p in. Mrs. Earl Terrell, class lead- 1 er. Decatur Missionary Church ( 1 9:30 Sunday School. 10:30 Morning Worship. 7:30 Evening Worship. • We extend a cordial invitation j to all who do not have a regular | church home to attend these ser-| vices. "O Lord. I have heard thy, speech, and was afraid: O Lord, revive thy work in the mid-st of the years, in the midst of years make known; in wrath remember mercy.” Hub. 3:2. Revivala are not man made; they are God given. 7:30 Wednesday evening prayer meeting v t Come pray for tins needy sinful world. Join us in prayer In behalf of the coming evangelistic meetIngs. Announcing the coming of Bev. Roy Johnson, a well known colored evangelist to many people in tins community, who is to be Hie evangelist for two weeks of evangelistic meetings. Sept. 30 — Oct. 14. Pray that souls will lie saved. “Ye must be born again." Lyle F. Steiner, pastor. o First Evangelical Church F. H. Willand. Minister Sunday School 9:15 a. in. Gregg McFarland, supt. Morning Worship 10:19 a. m. Sermon; " The Centrality of Christ." Evening Service 7;30 a. m. B<-r-YOl R PHOTO TREASURES PLASTIC SEALED Gives them long-life permanency. I Excellent for Service Men. 35c and up. Holthouse Drug Co. I r i , Pumphrey Jewelry n Store i i GIFTS FOR ALL e 1 OCCASIONS. Ii ~~ " FOR GOOD DRY CLEANING SEND R I. • IT TO • DECATUR \ DRY CLEANERS Phone 134 2(K> W. Jefferson

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iiiod: "Nicodemus. An Example of Man's Need." Mid-week Service Wednesday. 7 39 p. m. “What Must a Person Do Before They Can Pray " , Youth Choir Rehearsal — Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p. in. Adult Choir. Wednesday even ing following the Midweek Her- ( vice • Baptist Church Carey B Moser, Paster 9:25 a. tn Bunday School. C. EBell. Bupt You will enjoy thfo growing school 10:16 a. m Morning Worship. Sermon by pastor. "Whul Shall We Do?" Special number by oui choir. Junior Church meets at this hour in their own rooms. 7:30 p. m Evening Service teaturihg our Men's choir. This B unique and you should hear them sing. Better still, men come ami join them. You'll receive a hearty welcome. .Message by paslor entitled “ Rubber Stamps or Rubber Necks." Just one hour service. 7:3" p in. Wediiea&ay eve. Midweek "Hour of Power " Don't sloo praying because war is over the Devil still lives and you need prater. Everyone welcome to worship with us. ■ "O Zion Lutheran Church Monroe and Eleventh Sts. Paul W. Schultz, Pastor Sunday school and Bible class--9:00 a in. Divine services. 10:00 a. m. Army-Navy Fund collm ikm Kiriday. Lutheran Hour. 11:30 a. m. Saturday catechism school, 8:30 a m. oFirst United Brethren Church Madison at Ninth Street C>mrles E. White. Minister 915 A. M. Sunday Church School. Curtis Hill. Supt, Classes with separate rooms and capable teachers for ail ages. All members and friends are urged to attend. All are welcome. l«:3o A M. The Divine Service. Sermon subject: "Thu Compassion of Jesus." Choral service l*v . vested ehofr and organist. These services are Mjiefully and prayerTHE IDEAL LUNCH Open 24 hours a day. Meals, Short Orders, Steaks and Chops Chicken Dinners every Wednesday and Sunday. 413 Winchester St. Phone 294. Swearingen Dairy PASTEURIZED AND HOMOGENIZED MILK Phone 20K 1202 W. Monroe St. ‘ Time to Brighten Up! i Use Long-Wearing PirrSBURGH FAINTS ? WATERSPAR ENAMEL Ask for Color Card. Lee Hardware Co. Miller’s Grocery Fresh Meats, Staple Groceries, Frosh Vegetables. Phone 261 I Miller's North End Grocery. DISTRIBUTORS of MOBIIAiAS MOBIIXIIL PETRIE OIL CO. Cor. Sth & Monroe Phone 391

The New York B'ate Council of Chunhes atates that there are three times more criminal, in the country than college students. Every day our country chalks up 60 »ucides -a murdei every 40 minutes—a major crime every 22 seconds! Only one ot every twelve oti us attend church service* regular-1

fully planned for the enrichment of the Hplrltiial life a, d last one hour. Now that the Autumnal season ha* begun we urge all members and friends to he loya! ami regular in attendance. Thu public is welcome _____ 6:30 p. m.Four Christian t-huJea-vor Societies meet in their reaper-' live places. 7:30 P. M. Evening Worship. Hermon subject: “Christ In the Huuse." A splendid congregation wax present last Biinduy evening. Let's continue to grow. Appropriate special music for the evening service. 7:00 p. M Wednesday. Mid week Service of prayer and Bible study. Adults, young i>eoph- and children meet in separate divisions. 8:90 P. M. Choir rebeuraal. —* First Mathodist Church Morrill 0. Lester, Minister Lowell J. Smith. Supt. War Saving Time will be observed yet this Sunday Church School 9:29. Public Worship 10:20 a. m. “Keeping the Faith in Adverai-i ty" will he the sermon subject Buu-i day morning. Wednesday night of this week | Dr. A. P. Teter will conduct the Church conference. Dr. Teter will be in Decatur at 1:30 to meet the miiitaler* of the Decatur Group. i PROTECT YOUR FURH by using our COLD STORAGE service. Ask about it. SHEETS BROS., CLEANERS. Be Particular alwiut your Apparel. ChooNe your Clothes with Confidence from your favorite store. HolthouMe-Schulte ft Co. DECATUR LUMBER CO. “Home of Home*" Builders’ Supplies and Cost. Estimates Free. Phone 253 111 Jefferson St Stewart’s Bakery ask for M Enner«Jee Enriched Bread” Cakes Cookies, Pies or Rolls Phone 1 229 North 2nd st. ENGLE ft KIESS FLOURESCENT AND ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES Electric Wiring Phone 212 2nd & Jackson We solicit your continued patronage in all branches of insurance. THE SUTTLES CO. I Arthur D. Suttles, Agent Phone 3M

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At 6.39 he will Youth For Cbriat or Bdtla .,Jl At 7.3» will be the char. mice. We bespeak fo r Ur r. good hearing He will »*,„ the church people of here In Decatur. i vutional Guide* will be K i for distribution Bunday i North Indiana Confervne* ,2*l will be at the church lor d tlon. ‘’l Wisdotno ne Cart Before th* W A certain atheistic J proposed to demoiin’ra!)could violate the |.iw< o! <;.,j est out suffering any eeriuu* effft Accordingly. h<- cultivated m ft of ground entirely upon th* left Day in deliberate noia ion of ft Fourth Comuiandiiietv At u, ft of the season !»■ H-aIH-d a J t viwt and Iwasted id what hi ft j done. A piou old neighbor -.ift | him: "Remember. G<><l do-sat J ! way* pay in October. I>u’. lit 3 ways pay*. 1 If You Want To BUY or mJ l a Farm' or City Property, est i or see— I SCHWARTZ REALTY SERVICB We will gladly help ysy. 915 W. Monroe St. Phone m Decatur, fad. ——i ~~ i BURK ELEVATOH Grain, Hay, Field Seed*. Coal, Wshjl and Mill Ferds. Work with Burk. Phone 886 or 25. The First State Bank Decatur, Indiana 4> Established IMI Member Federal Deposit Ins. (off. WSWKMU Mirtctd WAtl!HHlfa| Holthouse Drug o*l for Better Health S« Dr. H. Frohnapfrf Chiropractor A. Naturopaß X-Ray of Spine where Therapy appf'«d a* ne In Decatur Since 1721. PHONE 314. -r AUCTION SALKS Kxperienccd Balrsnun*!* I at Your Service RESERVE YOL’R SAbK DA Livestock. Fiitni. and Real Estate Sal' ' Midwest Realty Auction V j. F, SaJiinaim C. W. Kent Graham Bldff- ,J wia “ Phone 174.