Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 44, Number 28, Decatur, Adams County, 2 February 1946 — Page 2

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f SUNDAY IntornatxHtdl I SCHOOL LESSON By HAKULP L LUNDQUIST. D D Dt Ihe Moods Bibl* Institute ol O>n• ■**. iteteased by western Me wsp.per Vnioe.

Lenon for February 3 l.»««on »uh)»ct» and forlptur. f«»t, *• l*rted and ronyrUhtad by Int.rnstlnn.l Council ot RcUgioui Education; uMd by permlMoo FEAST DAW OF A PI OPLE LESSON TEXT - LevlUeue 20 7. *. 23 4*. IS. IS. 84. 27 2* 34. »44 GOLDEN TEXT—The Ito:d hath done preat thlnpa (or ua; whereof we are glad—Psalm IM 3 God want* His pconle to enjoy their religious life. Being in fellowship with Hi": is not something to dampen one's spirits, but rather to give joy and enthusiasm full liberty. Even with Israel in those early days when Christ had not come and they had only the promises and types of His coming. He arranged for regular religious feasts or festivals which brought the people together to worship Him One can well imagine the delightful fellowship au friends, acquaintances and especially relatives from various places went up to the feast together Personal joy was heightened by the great spiritual joy which tlicy snared The obvious lesson for us is that we who know Christ and have peace and liberty In Him should enjoy our Christian anniversaries to the full in a manner well-pleasing to Him. We need such occasions to renew our faith, to quicken our joy, and to cause us to remember God's grace and Hi- blessings. The first of the assigned Scripture passages does not directly relate to the feasts of God's people but rather speaks of: I. The Holiness of the Lord (Lev 20:7. 81 God is holy and His people in their earthly walk arc to show that they have been sanctified by Him This involves a separation from worldly practice and an eagerness to do the will of Gcd. Keeping the statutes of God should be the delight of His people, not a burden or a trial. There is real liberty in conformity to law. Holiness makes for freedom and fruitfulness. Now we turn to the consideration of the feasts of the Lord. In selecting the verses two of the feasts were omitted, so we shall include Leviticus 23:3, 9-12 with the others assigned. 11. The Feast* of the Lord (Lev. 23:3-8, 9-12, 15. 16. 24, 27. 23. 34. 39-44). This is one of the great chapters <>t we book of Leviticus presenting both practical and prophetic teaching The holy “feasts" and the "set times" of Israel (which we shall consider under the one heading of "feasts"! were for their spiritual instruction and edification, but they also reveal God's prophetic purpose for both Israel and the Church. 1 The Sabbath (v. 3). This is not strictly considered one of the feasts [ but a set time—a holy convoca- [ tion to be held after six days of lai bor. It is Uy type of the rest that God has in muid for His people. : (See Heb. 4:1-11.) • A word of admonition is in order 1 regarding America's awful disre- [ spec) for and misuse of our day 1 t>f rest—the Lord's dry is it not i time we did something about the 1 desecration of Sunday? ! 2. The Passover and the Unieavr ened Bread <w. 4-8). These could ]be considered separately but they are closely related. The Passover spoke of the Lamb of God who was to shed His blood on the cross, even as it pointed back to redemption by t blood or. that dark night in Egypt I <Exod. 12:12. 13>. | The uniravened bread speaks of [ holiness This is not the result of I “servile work" tv, 8), but a show- | Ing forth of faith in the offering oy I fire t 3 The Firslfrulls (vv 9-12) Just I as the one sheaf was waved before i the Lord as the earnest of the harI vest, so Christ in Hi* resurrection is r the firstfruits of them that sleep in s the grave. (See 1 Cor. 15:20-23.1 j, Note Wat It was waved "on the I morrow after the Sabbath" (v. 11), I which is the resurrection morning—- | our Sunday What a blessed thought! I '4. Pentecost (vv. 15. Ifi). Fifty I • days after the feast of firstfruits I game a new meal offering: two I wave loaves are presented before I the Lord. This new meal offering I speaks of the believing people us I Christ and so it came to pass that I it was on Pentecost that the Holy I Spirit was poured out on the Church I (Acts 2:1-4). just fifty days after I the resurrection of Christ. | 5. Trumpets (v. 24'. This looks | forward to the day when God shall I call His people Israel in the latter I days. This will bring them togethI er for the great day of f 8. Atpnemenl (vv. 27, 23). Or. that | ' day Christ shall take away lb* sin g of His people (Zech 13:1). and they I *Mll be prepared for the crowning I and joyous feast of I T Tabernacles (vv. 34, 39-44). This I was the great feast of ingathering I of the products of the year. Israel I then dwelt in booths to recall i their days In the wilderness, ft was I n time of full rejoicing, when suri row and crying were put away. It I is the type of Israel's ultimate res- ■ Jwwl

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•FEAST DAVS OF A PEOPLE" Leviticus W 7-M. 23 4-44 Cvrtain llohrew festival* were conimaiided by Gud to remind Ui>* people of great national events. The purpose of these anniversaries was to develops an appreciation ami significance they had in the life of th** nation. V. 7. "Hanctify yourselves therefore, ami be ye holy; for I am tltc Lord your (Jorl. "The Israelite* were to be holy In that they were to be separated and dedicated to the all-important <nl of preserving the knowledge and worship of the true God atiiidat the universal apostasy V 8. "And ye shall keep my statutes and do them; I am the laird which sanctify you." To keep Jehovah’s statutes meant to believe them: to do these statutes meant to follow their stern moral requirements in daily living Vs. 4. 5. 6. "These are the feasts of the Lord, even holy convocation*. which ye shall proclaim in their seasons, in the fourteenth day of the first month at even is the Lord's passover. And on the fifteenth day of the same mouth is the feast of the unleavened bread unto the Lord; even lays ye must eat of the unit evened bread." One of the set feasts by which Israel proclaimed her loyalty to God ami honored him with thanksgiving and rededication was known us the these feasts was to preserve in the people a deep sense of Go’l ami to prevent them from becoming superstitious as the heathen about them Tlie eaflng of the unleavened bread was a reminder of the hurried leave out of Egypt not even taking time to leaven the dough. Vs 15. 18. "An I ye shall count unto you from the morrow after th- sabbath, from the day that ye brought the sheaf of wave

The War Religious Experience (■h'lstLui -cildh-. < have .pc-nlyc-x---p-esred what they Imp.: for nad expect of the church when they return. Not what the church can do fur them bui What they <an do for the c hurch, to mak' Christ a iiviug reality to the community B serves, i They have seen and known faith | in God as a vita! force They are ' no longer interested in a pamhy-i amity type of church program that; doesn’t speak out againot sin, that opens its doors and then sits down I praying that someone will come' in. They want a church and are • willing to help build it a church I that ha* reality, vitality and practicality. ami a church with vision, a will to sacrifice, a determination to promote th cause of the Master. "I want Christ to be a reality In my church, the men might know •him a" tiieir personal Saviour and laird Not Just mentioning hw name in prayer on Sunday and ape dal holy days but knowing the power of the presence of God in daily life." Thus speak* a soldier in a chapel discission group. Why not accept the better way and help make a better world? |*“ DO YOU KNOW? *1 • • 1 Why did Nicodemus come to talk with Jesu»? 2. Why did Jean* weep over Jerusalem? 3. Why did Judas betray Josu*? 4. Pilate finally condemned JePC* to death but, before that he tried to nave him. Why? 5. Finish Jesus’ saying. "Ixd your light so shine before men that • • • r“ ANSWERS TO *J ( “DO YOU KNOW?" • 1 « 1, Jesus life made him realize that Jf *u* was "a teacher cotne from God." John 3. 2. He foresaw the trouble* (hat were -cure to come up'?n It; a tlm" when not one stone would be left upon another. Luke 19. 8. For one thing, he was paid money for it. All bls reasons we cannot know. 4. Jesus' personality had deeply Impressed him. Also, he know well that JrstM was an itinoevut 5 may a- rout gwd s-rL »ud gtoiif, v..ut Fither nhka te m teavuu. Malt, a; 16.

offering, seven sabbaths shall be complete. Even unto the morrow after the sabbath shall ye number fifty days: and ye shall offer u meat offering unto the Lord." Fifty day* after the feast of the I'assover, the feast of weeksrailed also the Feast of Harvest and pentecost—-took place, it was observed as a solemn sale bath. The Passover was transmuted into the Communion Service of the Church; the Feast of Pentecost represented the first fruit of the grain harvest setting forth the fact of the disciples' being the first fruit of the harvest. V. 24. "Speak unto the children of Israel, saying in the seventh month, in the first day of the month, shall ye have a sabbath. a memorial of blowing of trumpets, a holy convocation.” This, the feast of the trumpets symbolized the joy of religion. V 27. "Also on tlie tenth day of this seventh month, in the first day of the month there shall be a day of atonement." The day us atonement symbolized the paration of a nation and later of a world for the atoning sacrifice of Christ. This observance was Intended to leach a great: lesson —the need of reconcilation. V 34. "Speak unto the children of Israel, saying the fifteenth of this seventh month shall be the feast of tabernacles for seven days unto the Lord.” Five days after the day of atonement, the Feast of Tabernacles was observed for seven days, the < ulininating festival of the year by which tlie final gathering of the harvest was celebrated and so corresponded to our annual Thanksgiving Gratitude and thanksgiving Is one of the marks of God's children. V 49. "And ye shall take you on the first days the boughs of , goislly trees, branches of palm ; trees, and the boughs us thick I trees, and willows of the brook: ■ and ye shall rejoice before the Lord your God seven days." The ' living in booths constructed from ■ trees and willows would make a I great impression on the children :of Israel who for many years | when wandering in the wilderness. living in great simplicity. We need many reminders of God's dealings. There Is nothing so important as the knowledge that God loves and cares for his children. Ail of the feasts which Israel was Io observe would provide tin knowledge of God's great objectives to perpetuate the wonderful display ;of his providence and to excite and maintain In ahem a spirit of gratitude and obedience. o

A gift of one million dollar* for the work of the World Council of Churc hes hue been made 'uy John 11 Rockefeller. Jr. According t” the terms of the gift one-half will be used for the council** relief and reconstruction program, the other half to establish and maintain a Christian layman's training center in Europe. Ail twenty-eight annual conferemes of the United Brethren in Christ have voted overwhelmingly lor merger with the Evangelical Church, it was re ported at Brethren headquarters here. During January, the question will Im- voted upon by the 2,800 Brethren congregations, where a wimple majority must vo»e in fsvor of the union. Church membership in the United Staten ini-Judes on'v two-fifths of cur college students, yet out of that tweefifth* come four-fifths of our 'ollege rtudents, three-fourths of <>ur home owner*, nine-tenths of all our gifte to charity and neari ly nine-tenths of the leader* in public life. Who will say that the > church is not a power in American life? The Church of England i* diecussing embarking upon a five-year 14.069,090 advertising campaign diI reeled toward (be “conversion of England" tp Christianity. Summary of point* in the Church . of England's evangelism campaign, i involving expeuditu a us fi.PoO.IMM) in tlie next five years: I <1» A euli to prayer vn tbfe sustained «Rurt to appl) cducatmujl propaganda to Hie service us «v*b-

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gCHURCHESg St. Marys Church Very R«v- M*gr. Selmetz, patter First Musa 8;U0 a. m. Second Mass 7:30 a. m Children'* Mass 8:00 a. m. High Mass 10:16 a. m. Communion Sunday for St Agnes Sodality. 2:30 p.m. Holy Hour. - 0 ~~—— First Evangelical Church F. H. Willard, pastor Sunday school 9:16 a. m. Morning worship 10;in a. m Day of prayai fur missions. Youth F llowwliip 6:00 p. m. No evening service. Administrative council, Tuesday 7:00 p. tn Midweek service. Wednesday. 7:00 p. m. Cumldned Ladies' Aid and W. M S meeting Thursday 2:00 p. nt. Youth choir. Thursday 7:00 p. m Adult choir. Wednesday 8:00 p. tn. ————o— —_— Zion Evangelical and Reformed William C. Feller, pastor Church school at 9:03 a. in. Edward Jaberg. super iutendeiit Your entire family will he cat d for in the school There is a class for every one. Worsbkp service at lo tto u. m. Sermon: “The Church In the Crisis." if you hav>- no other church responsibilities In this city we invite you to make, this your church home. Youth Fellowship 6:30 p. m. Neil Thomas, leader. Official board meeting in the church parlor on Monday at 7:3(i p. m. Sewing forth died Cruaa on Tuesday beginning at 1:00 p m Leadership Training School in the high Mhool library on Tuesday and Thursday evening'*, at 7:30 p. m. Junior choir rehearsal on Wednesday at 6:30 p. nt. Paity and get acquaint d evenl*< for the Giris' Guild at the home of Miss Eleanor Reppert on Wednesday at 7:30 p. m. Heidelberg class meeting in th (huixlt social room on Thursday at S:00 p. m. Senior choir relieaisal on Friday at 7:00 p. tn. Catechetical classes op Saturday morning; seniors at 9. juniors at 10 a. m. Come and worship with ua. Zien Lutheran Church Monroe and Eleventh Sts. Paul W. Schultz, pastor Sunday school and Bible rias*. 9:00 a. m. Divine services, 10:00 a. m. Lutheran Hour. 11:30 a. tn. Church choir. 1:30 p, m Circuit meeting. St John's 2;301 p. tn. Adult classes, Tuesday, 7:30 p.! in. Married Couple's Club, Wednesday. 8:00 p. m. Church council, Thursday, 7:30 p m. Catechism school, Saturday. 8:30 . a. m. — o Baptist Church Carey R. Moser, pastor 9:25 e. m. Sunday sen ml. C. E | Heli. wupt. A growing wtiool with j a lesson and welcome you will en- - Joy 10:15 s m. Morning worship.. The Lord'* Supper will be observed. and a me-sage l>y the pa• tor on th theme. "Cross Heating the Path to Blessing.’-' Our choir will render a Special selection. If you are strangers in the city or have no church home, we welcome you to worship with Us. Our Junior church m ets at this hour. Hiipg> your children for this ■plendid training under competent teachers, while you enjoy the adult worship hour. 7 p. nt. Evening service. Our men's choir Is uniqu and you will enjoy hearing: them render the old hymn* with a real enthusiasm. Mr. Harold Strickler Is their leader. We always have several special feature* at thia service. Only 11 11 gel ism. (3) The wte of radio. (3) Special sermons. (4) Repetition Os their special message through all advertising media. (5) The securing of editorial support. (6) The holding of public meet-ing*-'throughout the country. (6) Repetition of their special message through all advertising media (8) Regional conferences of church *<a ial group*. (9t Public meeting*. (10) Subsequen* advertisements on selected theme*, (ID EUepttsm* ol pwmphkt. and b;ok*.

one hour, so come and end the Lord a Day in Hl* bouse. 7.30 p nt Wednesday, our prayer a rvlce. Everyone is also welcome to the house of prayer at this hour. ———j Nuttmsn Av*. U. B. C. N. VanGumiy. pastor Sunday M hool. 9:30 a. m. Morning worship, 19:30 a. m., followed by Holy Communion. C. E. 6:30 p m. Evening worship. 7:30 p, m Prayer meeting Wednesday. 7:30 p 18. First United Brethren Church Madison at Ninth Street Charles E White. Minister 9:15 a. tu. — Sunday church school Curtis Hill. Supt. Classes with separate rooms and capable teachers for all ages. Urge your friends, guests anl neighbor* to attend All are welcome. lO;3tf a. m.—Divine worship. "Observance of Young People's Anniversary Day". Sermon in honor of our young people Members and friends of all uges arc urged to be present and to encourage the youth of our parish Anthem and music by Vested choir and organist. Worship of God Is essential Io a well balanced life The chief service of worship is at 10:39 a m. in this church, no other service of the day can take the place of it. Visitor* are always welcome. 6:3C p. m Adult. Senior. Intermediate and Junior Christian Endeavor societies. 7:30 p tn. — Evening service. Sermon by the Minister Music by choir and organist. You vote to close tlie church door* when vou are absent from the service. We have had a commendable growth itt the attendance for the evening service. 7:0<) p. in. —Wednesday Bible study and prayer. 8:Oo p. tn. — Choir rchearsai. Wednesday. ■ 1 — — O' Christian Church Second and Jefferson St*. Ronald Cochran. Minister Bible school 9:30. DorpbiH Drum, supt. The Bible school attendance has increa-od 34 n refill over last year, l-et us all work together and maintain this increase. Morning worship 10:30. Commuulon and qireachiug services. Sermon subject: "(he Christ of the Cross." Sp ciai music by mix ed quartet Wc Invite you to make our church your house of warship this and every Hund ty. o --— The First Presbyterian Church John W. McPheetera, Jr„ pastor Restoration Sunday I 9:00 a. m. Biiile class, Mrs. W.

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A- Lower. B;30 a. m Church achool Kenuetb Runyon. gssMunt superintendent. To live a* a Christian means constant leu mi ing in Christ! 10:3<» a. in. Sermon: "Tlie Span of Christian Outreach." "With men this is Impossible; but with G«»d all things an possible.” Mt. 19:26. The Toddlers' room will lie in c harge of Mr*. Kmineth Runyon. 6.00 p. in. Westminister Youth fellowship Under: Alice Lgugston. Worship, study aud recrea- ; tion. Tuesday, 7:30 p. m. L adorship Training Helio 4. Chapel: Rev C. W. Perry, pastor of First NasarI eno churcd). Marion. Ohio. Classes. Thursday. 2:30 p. in. Women's Missionary society, hostess. Mrs. Huber DeVoss, program. Mr Charles laingston. Annual mite Imx opening Thursday. 7:30 p m L adersbip Training school. Chapel: Dr Myron Pontius, Ashley. Indian*. Classes. This is the closing session of this suco ssful school. o —-uDccatur Mi** *ry Lyle F. Steiner, 9:30 a. in.. Holiday school. 19:30 a. in., morning worship. 7:30 p. in., evening service. We extend a cordial invitation to all who do not have a r gular church home to attend any or oil of these services Between ihe great things we cannot do and the little Liling* we will not do. the danger I* that wo shall do nothing. 7:39 p. in. Wednesday prayer meeting will he held at the home of Mrs. John Hirschy. Revival campaign! WJt. re? Bern* Missionary church. When? Bunday. February 3. through Bunday. February 17. Who. The Rev. Edison Habegger. superintendent of the western district of the Missionary church association, i vangelist. Ben Jennings, director of music. Time’ Each night at 7:30 o'clock Hear the plain, simple, servant. scriptural preaching of the word of God. Our services are being held in Hie public library forth present, until further notified. —— o ’ Ta be unhappy believe all "they say."

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Church of the Nszarene North 7th and Marshall St*. J. T. Trusax, pastor Bunday school 9:30 a. m. Doyle Lytlb superintendent Morning worship 10:3n a. m. Junior church 6:45 p. m. Young people* meeting 6:30 p. m. An interesting program is plann d by the young ladies, in competition against the young menYou'll waait to be there. Eveninn service 7:30 p. in. Prayer meeting W dnesday 7:30 p. m The public is invited to attend our friendly church. Church of God Glen E. Marihall. pastor 9:39 • 11:29 Unified service Guest speaker. Rev. John 11. Kane. And. rson College and Theological seminary. Male quartet will ire present to sing. 6:30 Hoy* and girls meeting. 6:30- Youth service. 7:3o—Quartet will sing and Rev. Kane will *| ak. Revival service* begin Monday eve at 7:30 with Rev. Edgar Busch as evangelist. The public is most cordially invited to attend all th. services of this congreQßtlon. "WTiere being a Christian makes you a member.”

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First Mtthoem C*«l -Merrill o Letter, xZJ Lowell J. sniitit. tel “Privileges of a ruj will he the sermon minister Sunday mornmj vesper service- at I Oe te| people are invited to »nj devotional period ut tb |J ship training class at lk( 3 of the high school eg 3 and Thursday at 7;h l; J class in church nuwfc*3 In the making to te ioNg| the pastor on Satu.fcj j ing*. Watch tor link*] nouncements Chimb ■! ship would mean meek J people if they knew their church. — o j OmhißCMii Q He cairn- a little -o.urfim other fellow did, and ■.laidil lunger than the other f-lna 'He worked a little Ixrtal .he talked a little leu Ids little moment did effi. mm press Hegsaved a HtU* ami a hundred little »aya. aNM a little extra when heptii raise. The Little Thinr- | Those who do not !«rfiwa should never sin ‘hemteim We rise or tall to the M our ausociates. Never esteem anythin? 91 advantage la fee that&li thee break thy work or M ■elf-mpect

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