Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 43, Number 277, Decatur, Adams County, 24 November 1945 — Page 2

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I SUNDAY latfnMtmnal I SCHOOL ♦ LESSON ♦ ■r MAAOi n L Ll NDQVirr. D D. Os The M<*XlV AbU Inautut* of ChlcM*. MoteaaH bv W».t»rn Nowopaper Union. Leeson for November 25 Lenon aublecti and Scrlptura taxta •»- lortod and I'opYrighi.d by International Council of Raligioua Education; uaed bv permloMon CHBUTfAW WOBKINU TOGtTII tB IN TUB COMMUNITY LESSON TEXT: John ll.»B Acta IS M 2*. GOLDEN TEXT Wa are laborers together with God —I Corinthians *:*. Unity within the Church is God's plan and purpose, but that does not mean that some man-msde plana for unity are either scriptural or desirable. There is much pressure being exerted now to unite the Church on the basis of a vast ecclesiastical organization, quite apart from any doctrinal or spiritual unity Such unity was not In our Lord's mind. He wants spiritual unity, and in such fellowship the Church will find its only real bond of united life and action I. Unity in Spirit (John 17 20 231. Here we enter the veritable holy of holies of Scripture. Facing the time of His departure and death, the Lord prayed for those who believed, or would believe (v. SO) on Him. What was His prayer? That they should be one with the Father, with Him. and with one another. This had to be accomplished while they remained in this wicked world <see John IT:IMO. Mow? By the cleansing and sanctifying work of the truth. The Word of God—the Bible—is the instrument used by the Holy Spirit in this work of sanctification. Small wonder that there Is little holiness and spiritual unity when the Word has so little opportunity to touch and to cleanse Reader, do you study God's Word? Such separation to God will result in real spiritual unity between those of all denominations and creeds It Is not some artificial thing to be put on from the outside. It comes from the heart of man and reaches out into his life and into the lives of others. IL Unity in Actian (Aeta 15:22-271. Satan tried to thwart the missionary efforts of the Church at the very outset by starting a doctrinal controversy. Although the first council at Jerusalem (Acts ID had decided that "to the Gentiles also hath God granted repentance unto Ufa,” the question did not stay settled, for there were persistent Judaizing teachers who now contended that even though the Gentiles could be saved, they had to come into the church byway of Judaism and first fulfill the Jewish rite of circumcision. The story of how this vital and fundamental question came up is found in the early verses of Acts 18. The entire future of the gospel ministry wss In a sense dependent on the solution of this problem. Christianity is the only religious faith in the world that presents justification by grace as the way of redemption; all others follow imore or less* the path of salvation by works. The question now was: Shall works of the law be mingled with grace? Can Jesus Christ alone save men. or is salvation through Jesus Christ plus something else? How was such a serious question to be settled? Should argument and strife be permitted to go on until the stronger party prevailed? Better judgment indicated the desirability of a Christian method of settiement The final decision of the council is sent not only by Paul and Barnabas, but also by a committee from Jerusalem, a gracious gesture of fellowship. As a matter of record (a wise procedure in such a case), a letter was sent which, after addressing the Gentiles as "brethren," reviewed the history of the mstter and then, without mentioning circumcision at all. put upon the Gentiles "no greater burden than the necessary things." And wnat -ws-rr"MlliFF* Those thing* which relate to purity of life as those who were enjoying Christian liberty. The law of Moses need not be kept as a ground of salvation. They were saved by grace. But grace can never be the cloak of careless living, nor esn liberty tn Christ be Interpreted as license te live in sin. We are set free in Christ, not that we may sin, but that we may and n 0 more -” 111. Unity in Doctrine (Acts IS: 28. •». In noo-easentials we should exercise toward other believers the greatest love and consideration. Men have a right to differences of opinion. and must follow the dictates of their own consciences. Let us not be betrayed into controversy on such matters. There are certain foundation doctrines which must be held if a chureh Is to be Christian; concerning these we stand together There is a faith for which we are to earneatly "contend'' (Jude 3). We are ccw, even on the grounds of supnosed courtesy, to give aid and comS te WMte-chero (II John M»Kfatofr tactfuU*'. but definitely the g^. aMreI ., M . W U t .n»w M doctrtoal conviction*, standing united against an unbelieving world, ud if owd ba. an uabaiiaving t* Lgteus world.

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nan ••CHRISTIANS WORKING TO GETHER IN A COMMUNITY") John 17 2't2B; Aris 15:22 2* i for Kuuduy. Novfiiilw-i 2’>. Christ lans ur<- known ny their distinctive < liiir.K t« r. They should work harmoniously in it conimun ity as an example to others Love, sympathy, patience and helpfulticss should tharacterlze their daily life V 2" 'Nel'tw-r pray I for th.s<- alone, hut for them also which shall iielirvi- on me through their word." H i» a source of joy to know hat mother is prsyinx for us; now grrat should he our joy to know that the laird is praying for us, V 21 • That tiny all may tor mu- a* thou. Fa’lier art in me and I in thee, that limy also may !><■ on>- in us. that the world may In'll, i.- thou hast sent me." All t iiristhin- an- to lie om- in loyalty to tin laird; when thin is true, color race, class, opinions, creeds and denominational differences will he very minoi The greatest appeal to sinner* is in the spirit of love, united fellowship and hat inony in professing Christians V 22 And th.- glory which ilioit xavest me I have given them, that they may la- om- even as we are om " Tin- glory which is to the possession of those who believe oil Christ is in the fact tin-y are children of God. the greatest privileges that can come to any creature; thia can not be true of any other ereatiir.-s but man To live ns if this was not important is to < linos.- io lielung to tin- class without hope of eternal life V. 23 "I in them, and thou in me, that they may toe made perfect in one; and that the world may know tiiai tliou hast sent me. and hast iuveii them, as thou hast liakil me ('lnlet s followers are to be perfei I in love, that love which God gives his children, for the purpose of being such good witnesses that others may know flint God works in the liearls of nu-n V 22. Til>li pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole chureh to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch, with Paul ami Harnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barnabas, and Nilas, chief men among the brethren." After a controversy In the mother church at Jerusalem over th.- <|iies'ion of compulsory circumcision of Gentiles, a peaceful I Mon Piati fit y cftl<>- are hold itu otic y onferen e for mlnfsters and laymen to | ■ejiare fur the united > mphasis im lay evangelism planned toy major Prut* "Lint denoir.inat ms in 1916 Held in coopera ti ii with local conn; Ils of churches and minteterla! aasm In t lon . th. i otifeiflic. « are designed to train ininhtora and 'lytnan in vari as pha-.s of violation evatitelKm. The American IHble Society's 2nd annual Bible reading campaign. from T hank salving to ( hrtatmae, will !*- rtmdu i<-d on a world wide itMt.-ad of a nufiotial , ISIS tli -y« .1 with Sundat Ihiral Hil le Buttdav " For the 31 days iM-tw.--.ii T anlte<iving and (dirtet mas . 31 llible passages have- been ■ It use n tin ugh a eanv-arn of men' and women In tiie armed ftirces for wir hi tin- Script art-* have s! ittind deep sigatfli an«ie. anal these imTyou know? . 1 ill II J Wir h of th. di e|p|.H< was the Hist tMarimlan martyr? 2. In what chapter in foit’.H bhalung prayer of the land? 1. In he long praya-r of ( hrtou what was the petition Christ offered for himself? 4. Why did Christ pray that all may be one? S What was the main ontiovenay in Pssl'i accepting Gentile Christ Hine? - o— — I* ANSWERS TO * ( “DO YOU KNOW?” 1. James, the liroihr, of J hn. 2. Ht. John I*. 2 Gtor'fy *hy ton that Miy sob way be ziotiflM ts , 4. That th* world may know that thou hast sent me? i. CircuuKlsiou.

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I — I restrictions thus giving Puul and I Barnabas (lie green liglil for continued missionary work. The de- | vision was sent by u letter with : tlie appointed messenger* to Antio< li This letter became the Cliristlati Magna Charts V. 24. •'Forasmuch st we have heard, that certain which went oat from us have troubled you with words, subverting your souls, say- ' Ing, Ye must In- circumcised, and keep the law. to whom w<- gave no such commandment.” Here was an opportunity for a division of the church based on a differentv of Bibb- interpretation. Rm tiie loyalty and love for Christ was too strong to allow any division V 2*> "It seemed good unto us, 10-lng assembled with one accord, t<> send chosen men unto you, with our beloved Barnabas and | Paul." In the conference in the mother church, there wen- differences of opinion and several days of debating, but they agreed to make first things first and pro ceded in harmony. If there is no harmony and a spirit of unity* among those in authority then divisions may lie expvc'ed in the local groups Denominations arose whin religious leaders differed. V 2fi Men that have hazard > d their lives for the name nf our Lord Jesus Christ." The spirit of love and unify come when the leaders serve the Ixird with great sacrifice and suffering The spirit of harmony is now seen in all the churches as a result of the suffering and sacrifice of religious leaders on account of the world war. Tha is ini. good outcome of the war. Vs, 27. 2*. We have sent t therefore Judas and Silas, who shall also teli you the same things by mouth For it se.-med good to the Holy Ghost, and to us. to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things." As burdens are shared there an* developed ties and a spirit of fellrwahip which makes for union. V 2ft Tiliit ye abstain from meats offered to idols, and from blood, ami from tilings strangled, and from fornication; from which if ye keep yourselves, ye sliall do well. Fare ye well," In yielding tin- necessity of circumcision, the r* st rictions as indicated in this I verse were advised.

An Unbeliever Speak* 11 By Chaplain Milton 8. Lestman I am an unitellever. end frankly. ; I am uni asiiamed to own up tn it. To b< xln with, it is always, better t i confess one's I'iioiiKsi's anil ton i’P-t ions titan secretly to go on giving fa!»«- (atprestdom l . So I uni conf* o ne Now. I liuvf not Mid that I disbelieve in God. or in Christ. or in the life to < iMiie, or in the ultimate 11iumpli of s.oodne»o> and truth <‘n t'l.tn- foundations w deeply etched in th- meaning of h- universe I psoixes will be rvatl daily by inoKt- who participate in the campaign. According to the "Christian CepI iit.i.' tiie premier of Japan recently invited missionaries who remain e| in Tokyo ut his official rraldeme. where h>- apologised for rheir "biconveniem iw and unplea sant expei lencea" during oh? war. He hoped that s:h< missionaries would remain in Japan to assist in lifting what he spoke of as the •••severely deteriorated morality" of Ihe Japanese people. Marshal Malin in unoted a- noyIng to Dr. Hewlett Johnson. of England, w'ii> Interviewed him In Mo- ow "Religion cannot be stopped Conscience cannot lie stilled. Religion Is a matter of conscience and conscleo e is tree. Worship and religion are frew. War convlnce! luth Kutaian idturih and state of the other s patriotism.” The New Y.rk State Conn II of Chur lies states that Hiere are three time* more criminals in th l country than college students. Every day cur country chalks up 60 suicides—a murder every to minutes a m ijnr crime every 22 netunds! Only on« of every twelve of t*i a. tend dtunli amices regulgrly and »»'cn of every eylit ibldren quP Sunday a'hool aod churoh before they are fifteen years old.

LURCHES! St. Marys Church Very Rev- Msgr. Seimetz. pastor First Mass S OO a m. S cond Musa 7:30 a. m. Children's .Maa« 9; 00 a. m. High Mass 10:15 a. m. Communion Bunday fur children of Mary. 2:30 pm Holy Hour. Nuttman Avs. U. B. C. N. Van Gundy, pastor Bunday school. 9:30 a. in. Divine worship. 10:30 a m. Evening service. 7:30 p. m. The Rev N. W. Howman, return-d missionary from Africa, will he the speaker for the evening service. We eztend our invitation to thef p>ople of Decatur to come to these' services. First Baptist Church Carey R- Moser, Pastor 9 25 a. m Bunday School. C. E , Hell. Bupt. An Interesting class : I for every age. 10:15 a m. Morning Worship Sermon by the pastor. Theme, ( "Chrlxtian Strategy In a Chaotic , World." Our choir will !>-• present ' to furnish a special number in , song. The Junior Church will also meet at this hour. Let us al! make , this day count for God and our community. 7:09 p. tn Our Evening Service , Here we feature a great men* | choir. This mens group is growing so rapidly in size and Interest | that you cannot fall to hem them '] They will lie singing tonight Come and enjoy thtm Other Interesting features will also be enjoyed. Do not forget to come early We begin promptly at seven o'clock. 7:3b I’. M Wednesday. Our mid week service of prayer and praise. This is ihe most important service in any church. Everyone welcome to this and all services. The First Presbyterian Church ‘•Five Points" John W. McPbeeters. Jr-, pastor 9:00 a. m. Bible Class, Mrs. W. A. Lower. !• 30 a. m Church School W. P. Schrock. Superintendent. lo:3o a. in. Morning Worship. Sermon by the minister. The Toddlers' (loom is under th-- supervision of the World Friendship Guild 3:45 p. m Women's Missionary Society Annual Praise Service. Mrs. lamnard Saylors will give a hook review on "Behold Your King." Ity Florence Marvyn Bauer. 6:W p m. Westminster Youth 'Fellowship Mr. and Mrs Clarence jZlner. sponsors. Monday. 7:30 p. tn. Skating I Party for all who want an vetting lof fun and fellowship at Sunset Park. Those who wish transportation will meet at the church. Young and old ar- both invited! 1 Wednesday. 7:90 p m “Bible

wruir-miuj, 4 r wv p HI Hlnie Insights." Our study will be Paul s Epistle to the Colossians, the Bible Rook of the Month Zion Lutheran Church Monroe and Eleventh Sts. Paul W- Schulte, Pastor Sunday school and Bible class 9:00 a. m. Divine services, jumi u . m . Lutheran Hour. 11:30 a. m. Services County Home. 2:00 p. tn. Adult classes. Tuesday. 7:30 p m. Catechism school, Saturday. B:3u a. tn. Choir. Sunday. 1:30 p. m. ——. o _ — Decatur Missionary Lyle F. Steiner, pastor 9:80 Sunday s«-hoo! lo:3o morning w rsblp. 7:30 evening servl?,-. W.- extend a cordial invitation stake my life I do believe in them with all my heart, mind. soul. and strength. But lam an unbeliever In the widespread pra lice of using religion a convenience. It tan never mean what It i>« intended to mean merely by railing upon God w-hen we are in difficulty. lam an unbeliever—in the idea that religion is only meant to satisfy the weak and spineless. Some mighty big men have Itecomr bigger and have wielded a larger Influence because of t>he meaning of religion in their lives. I am an unbeliever- in the very prevalent opinion that "everyone must look out for himself." HelfIshntMH >’ia* always rained mankind; selflessness has always redeemed It. I know a man wtha flung his life into a cruel world not counting She cost. He redeemed that work!. I 44ii au unltullever —In the commonly accepted notion, eat. drink, end be merry, lor tomorrow «e the." It lacks purpose- it bau nothing Miat reaches down Into the soul and gives eternal value.

to all who d<» not have a regslat church home tn attend any or all of these services. Nobody speaks so sternly against sin ii«t Jesus'and those who believe His g wpel: but yet it forever stand* true. "This man receiveth sinners." A fain tail week there will no Wednesday evening prayer service because of our mlMlouary convention whbh will he 4i«dd Nov 29De< 2 There will lie no service on Bsturday evening Everyone interested In missions is Invited to attend thw# services You are always welcome to the church where you art* a stranger but nee. _ _o —— Zion Evangelical and Reformtd William C. Feller. Pastor Church School at 9:00 a. m Lu'that* Clase. superintend-nt. There are c lasses for-all ages. Come and I bring the family | Worship service at 10:00 a. m. Kingdom Holl ( all. 1946 pledges I will be made during th’ service. •Sermon: "Practicing Our Stewardship." If you are without a church home in the city, we invite you to worship with us ” The Deacons will meet In the church parlor on Monday at 7:00 p. m Junior choir reh arsal on Wed-1 nesday at 6:30 p. m The Bethany Circle will meet at the church on Thursday at 8:00 p. tn. The Phllalethean Circle will meet in the bqm of Mrs. Walter Bockman on Wednesday at 8:00 p. tn. I The Friendship Circle will meet in Koom 107 at the High School, Ofineaday 8:00 p. m. and will later me t at the om<- of Mrs Ray Heller. The Ruth and Naomi Circle will j meet at the church on Thursday at 2:30 p. m. Senior choir rehearsal on Friday at 7 mi p. m. Catechetical classes on Saturday morning; seniors at 9. juniors at i 10:00 a. in. — o _____ First Evangelical Church F. H. Willard. Minister Sunday School 9.15 a. m Gregg McFarland. Superintendent. .Morning Worship 10:io a. in. No Youth Fellowship or Evening service. District Youth Fellowship at Celina, Ohio Sunday afternoon and evening. Nov- inbcr Fellowship Service. Wednesday evening. "COrry in" supper at 6:30. -o A min in not old until everytiling Slid ever) i ndy seem wrong; it may happen al *o or 17.--Chris-tian Witneua. AID A oeo Zenith smtel fat rnrUcilS even'ntmuf ha*nn«loM Z X Ask far sup* power / \ Model A-3-X7p>o I 1 •wmpieui with neo- I / I tret rolnred ear. 4 I 1 phone and rord. \_l Chos-e of amplifbr colors - so eitra eost. MfSN SHIfMtUT ZtHITH LONG UM MURING AtD MTTHItf JUtT tICtIWOI Holthouse Drug Co. Pumphrey Jewelry , Store GIFTS FOR ALL OCCASIONS. i FOR GOOD DRY CLEANING SEND I IT TO DECATUR J DRY CLEANERS , Phone 134 209 W. Jefferson i

z The Ideal Lunch Open 24 hours a day. MEALS, SHORT ORDERS. STEAKS AND CHOI’S. CHICKEN DINNERS EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SUNDAY. 413 Winchestdr Street Phone 294. I 1 * —mm— io «i Biiiin niM ■ ■ **——B

First United Brethren Church Madison at Ninth fitrest Charles t. White. Minister •21st ANNIVERSARY SERVICE" 9:15 a. m. Sunday Church school. , Curtis Hill. Supt. Classes with sep- , ,-rate rooms and capable teachers for all ag« groups. Urge your friends, guests and neighbor* to attend All ar- welcome. 10 8o a. m. Festival Celebration ( of the Twenty Flrot Annlveragry of the dedication of the present Church building Sermon subject: "Then and Now—Hitherto Hath the Lord Helped Us" Choral accompaniment by vested choir and organist. All members and friends of the church. Including children and young people are urg-d to be present for this Anniversary observance. 6:3fi p. m. Adult. Senior. Intermediate and Junior Christian Endeavor Societies m-et In their re- ► peettve places. 7:30 p. m. Evening Service. This wtll Ih- the service nlanned by the Hom Mission and Church Erect ion Society. Special bulletins and order of service Sermon on an ap propriate and helpful theme. Some very fine things sre In stor* for those who attend the evening ser-j vices. We had a very happy sur-| prise last Sunday evening wh-n i I Major Chaplain. Dr. H. P. Abbott) I who is the outstanding Chaplain of the denomination preached to us and gave his wonderful experiences. Why not vote forth- American way of life and all good things by attending all services this Sunday? 7:00 p. tn. Wednesday Mid week service. Four sept-rate groups B:<b> p. m. Choir rehearsal. Sunday December 2, Celebration iof The Holy Communion at 10:30 ! a m. o Church of the Nazarene Marshall and North 7th J. T Trtieaz. pastor j Bunday school 9:30 a. m Doyle i Lytle. Supt. We give you an invitation to our growing school to enjoy the stody of God's word together A ctaas fnr your age. Morning worship 10:30 a. tn. . Special song Ity the girls choir. | Message !>y the pastor. Junior church 6:45 p. m. Mrs.' THE IDEAL LUNCH i Open 24 hours a day. Meals, Short Orders, Steaks gad Chops Chicken Dinners every Wednesday and Sunday. 413 Winchester St. Phone 294. Swearingen Dairy PASTEURIZED AND HOMOGENIZED MILK Phone 208 1202 W. Munroe St. Tims to Brighten Up! Use Long-Wearing PITTSBURGH PAINTS WATERSPAR ENAMEL Ask for Color Card. Lee Hardware Co. Miller’s Grocery Fresh Meats, Staple Groceries, Frosh Vegetables. Phone 261 , Miller's North End Grocery. DISTRIBUTORS •f MOBILGAB MOIMLOIL PETRIE OIL CO. ! Cor. Sth & Monroe Phone 391 i . ■ w.. " i

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The Fedettl Ooundl nf Chart h | es says. "Peace la not bglit ns the . paper resolutions of chur lun-n any mure than on Lhe blueprinta of « onomlsts and xtatennen No thing aihnrt of a spiritual reforms ti->n on a global scale will suffr. to redeswn rile worM from the cause of war. General MacArthur, following bhe surrender of Japan on Septemlter ! subscribed to thh 1 view when he Mid: "The problem' Anspaugh leader and Mrs. Trueax | assistant. This is a service for' your child and hl* spiritual welfare. Plan for your* tu be pre* > ent. Young peoples service 6:45 p.m Mias June Ward in.charge. The discussion will l>e on Missions. Evening service 7:30 p. m. Good singing and special music. Bongs by girls trio and male duet. Message by Rev, Williams. We give you a warm welcome to our well attended evening aervlce. You will enjoy our friendly atmosphere. Rev. and Mrs. E E and Uni J. Turner will liegtn a personal work- ' era convention Wednesday, Nov. 28 and continue through Dec. 2nd. ] The services will lie nightly at | 7:30 and Bunday morning at 10:3« Ja. m. The public is invited. —- —-rt>————— The First Methodist Church Merrill O. Lester. Minister Lowell J. Smith. Supt. "Making I’se of the Remnant " will be the subject of the morning sermon. At night th- subject will be "Four Anchors." These worship services call for your presence d-ar member*. The church school awaits its opportunity tu Look your Best. Let us CLEAN and PRESS your Topcoat now. We’il make it look like new. SHEETS BROS. Cleaners. Be Particular about your Apparel. Choose your Cioihes with Confidence from your favorite store. Holthouse-Schulte &Co. DECATUR LUMBER CO. “Home of Homes” Buildsrs* Supplies and Coal. Estimates Free. Phone 253 111 Jefferson St. Stewart’s Bakery ask for “Enner-Jee Enriched Bread” Cakes. Cookies, Pies or Rolls Phone 1 229 North 2nd st. ENGLE & KIESS FLOCRESCENT AND ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES Electric Wiring Phone 212 2nd & Jackson INSURANCE Service Our License Covers] 1? All Oid Line R Companies 25 Yesrs Experience Consult Us I THE SUTTLES CO. A. D. Suttles, Agt. Rhone 398

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