Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 44, Number 34, Decatur, Adams County, 9 February 1946 — Page 2

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*£"* I SUNDAY btltrmtional H SCHOOL -LESSON--My HAROLD L. LVMDQtrirr. O D. Os IM M'«xlv ilibiv In«lltu<« ■>< Chi. «<O. Hilumu by WaiUrn N«w>tMP«r Union. - - i Lesson for February 10 , Lesson subject, and Scripture tent, »•- lecled and copyrighted by International Council of Hellgioua Education; uaed by pel mmta A PEOPLE DLSCIPLINF.D Temperance Lcaaon LESSON TEXT Numbers 14 11 54 MEMORY SELECTION: For whom Ute laird levith he corrcctetb; even a* a father th« mhi u> whom he daiighretn.— Proverb* 3: IS. Instiuctlon, training and culture, sometimes calling for the touch of Judgment or punishment, that the lesson may be rightly learned—this is the meaning of discipline. It is a good word and speaks of that which is much needed in a disordered and dissolute world. Our lesson tells of God's plan for the discipline of the people of Israel in preparation for their entry into the Promised lumd. They were not ready when God first brought them up to it, but through hard and trying experiences they learned. They did not believe God. so they bud to learn the bard way. One wonders whether we will be wiser than they. America is now in the awful grasp of a postwar wave of careless living, of moral disintegration and of awful dissipation. Alcoholic liquors flow in an uncontrolled flood of destruction. Where Is the morel fiber that made America great? I. There is a Limit to God's Patience (W. 11, 12). The background of our leswon is the report of the spies who w’ere sent up into the land. All agreed that it was a good land, but 10 of them were afraid of its inhabitants. Two of them, Joshua and Caleb, urged the people to take God at his word and go up to possess the land. But the people rebelled and wanted to turn back to the fleshpots of Egypt. God had been patient with the peoplp. but the time had come when further patience ceased to be a virtue and would only be indulgence. Then judgment came—and fast! There is a limit to God's patience with a sinful people. It is almost heartbreaking to think of the possibility that America may all too soon peevs its downward course to the pbint afltere God says, It is enough. 11. There is Power in Intercessory Prayer (vv. 13-13). Moses stepped Into the breach and made a mighty and moving plea for his people. He know the power of intercession and called on God for mercy upon the people. He pointed out that the honor of the Lord was involved in bringing His people into the land. He recognised the guilt of the older members of lhe nation but asked for another chance for the children. He based his prayer on the known qualities of God. his justice and. abfive all. his mercy. Does not this strongly suggest the importance of Christian people making their influence count in the solution of social problems? Prayer accomplishes more than this world has ever conceived to be possible. Praying people cont with God. and hence they count in the affairs of men. More Christian people ought to be deeply concerned about our country's liquor problem, and all the physical, moral, social, political and spiritual ills which are caused by dtink. HL There is Puai-hmrnt for Unbelief tvv. 20-23) Th? pardon of God fer the people as a whole did not overlook or wink at the awful unbelief of those who had rebelled against God. He had not left them without a strong basis for faith in him. Again and again he had made known his might in miraculous deliverances during theT days of travel from Egypt. But they simply, hardened their hearts in unbeiief. - Lack of faith in God is no little offense against him. He has a right to our unquestioning belief and immediate obedience. Somehow we have conje to regard it as a special favor toward God if wo believe him, when the fact is that unbelief in such a God is definitely and obviously sin. IV. There is a Reward fer Coer, agreas Living (V. 24). God is looking for men of faith. All through Scripture we find the Lord coming magnificently to the help and blessing of the one who wiii believe him. Caleb and Joshua were brought into the land, preserved through all of Israel's wandering, and kept in vigor even to old age ip order to enjoy the promised possession (see Josh. 1:6-9; 14:10-12). Caleb is an example of what courage, faith, self-control—yes, discipline. ean do tor a man. We need men and women—yea. young me., and women with the spirit of Caleb. Snnlai customs of our day encourage setf-todulgmce. Drinking to on the increase. Moral standards are low and seem to be getting lower. Wbat shall we do? Teach our i 3MMM ®«n and wwian to have faith in God and to disciplina their tovoe ths*they may b* set free tor cour-

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A PEOPLE DISCIPLINED Numbers 14:11-24 for Sunday, February 10 This is a quarterly temperance 1< xMin and its basis is found in ihi- lack of self-control and dincipline of the children of Israel who would not follow divine directions; they listened to the report of ten weak ami unfaithful spies who presented an evil report of the promised land and planned to alone Caleb and Josliua who gave a true report. Vs. 11, 12. “And Jehovah said unto Moses. How long will tills pi-ople despise me? and tjow lonic will they not believe in me. for all the signs I have wrought among them? 1 will smite them with pestilence, and disinherit them, and will make of litre a nation greater and mightier than tiny." All through the Bible runs the great truth that God's promises are always conditional; God never promises to give us anything regardless of how we behave; he refuses to waste his gilts on people and nations that would misuse them. Here is seen a demonstration of people who want what they want regardless of what God wants for them it is al this point where the quarterly temperance lesson comes in. Vs. 13-IS. “And Moses said unto the land. Then the Egyptians shall hear it. (for thou bruughteat up this people in thy might from among them i Moses wants that God shall Im- justified as a God of power amt mercy, he does not Want to give the Egyptians or any one else any ground for disorediling Bo<i He prays so earnestly that there Is released spiritual power which God wants to give but can not do so till there is earnest prayer. On the positive sl<|c we sec In Moses how laiifb'h means to have ones Im pnho-ir Ipltnefl »n<l ofie -'s Bfe held in rigid control. V. IT. "Now I beseech thee, let the power of my laird lie great. Mow- appeals to reason; unbelief reigns in Israel ami it takes expressions of omnljwtent power to produce faith in the unbelieving; hut such reasoning is not the highest as it leaves out divine holiness, justice, wisdom and tiuth which make up the spiritual realm. Vs. I*. If* "The lair.l is longsuffering. and of great mercy, forgiving iniquity ami transgression,

Post War Experiences \n army chaplain write*. "The} wtrst picture of year* ahead are broken home-*. divorce# which may I run as high as *0 percent." lie Mites the eaperlenee of a wonderful young man, ci>*<*a. honest, courugeous. a college graduate, who had lost laiih legs. Hu wife, too was a <• dings- graduate, a member iof an excellent family She had written her soldier husband. “I may aa well tell you now m any time that we must go separate ways. I can not face the prospect of living out my life with a man seriously handicapped.” This chaplain said. "Their reli|gion? Well. Just about what it was I when they went into the service. If they were church B“ini Im**, they went to church in the army. If they were rouadera in civilian life, they were rounders in the I army. In most instances the army I doesn’t make or break a bay’s rollglun outlook. That goes back primarily to the home." Why not ac cept the better way and help make a belter world? •, ——o —— — |* DO YOU KNOW? *1 1. How many spiea were sent to view the promiaed land? 2 Who gave a minoritv report? I. How long time was spent by the spies in searching the premised land? 4. How is it known that the grape* the spies found were large? 3. What word wan used to show the littleness of the Israelites in comparison with the Canaanite*? r ANBWKKSTO * ( “DO YOU KNOW?” i # _ • 1. Twelve 2. Caleb and Joshua ». Forty day* 1 Dncrftise l» ’ook t«u ata to carry one braotu 5. Grasshoppers. •

and by no means clearing the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation. Pardon I beseech thee, the iniquity of these people according to the greatness of thy mercy. and as I bos hast forgiven this people till now." Moses’ prayer now takes on a higher and more spiritual tone; he lays aside the appeal of reason and proceeds to rest his faith on God's promise of mercy and pardon. Here is the Gospel truth — the greatest fact in life is sin and greatest gift of God is pardon. Pardon comes by the way of prayer with penitence regarding sin and faith regarding God. It is the way of world peace—world penitence followed by a saving faith in Christ by sincere prayer individually and nationally. Vs. 20. 21. "And the Lord said. “I have pardoned according to thy word; but aa truly as I live, all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the Lord.” Here is God's marvelous answer to the intercessory prayer of Moses. Salvation is the glory of God seen on earth and in the world to come. Moses' plea brought God's glory to Israel; Jesus' plea in his life and death made God's glory manifest in his day and on to our times. V. 22. "Because of all those men which have seen my glory, and my miracles which I did In Egypt and in the wilderness, and have tempted me now these ten times, and have not hearkened to my voice." By doubting his b<dp and by clamouring for additional proof that his word Is true, men are said to "tempt" or try God. Unbelief is the greatest of all sin*. The ntitnlier "ten" symbolizes completeness and full measure. V. 23. “Surely they shall not see the land which I aware unto their fathers, neither shall any of them that provoked me see It.” IHsia-lief of the promise Is a forfeiture of the benefit of it. V. 24. "But my servant Caleb, because be had another spirit with him and hath followed me fully, him will I bring into the iand whereinto he went; and his seed shall possess it." Caleb is an example of what self-control and faith in God will make of a man.

|jg||ygß%is7| A rrsolufton urging speedy return of misslonarire to Japan waa adopted by the executive committee of the United Cbunh of Chris* in Japan here. The coininittve advocated Immediate temporary rehabilitation of 500 damaged and destroyed Japanese Christiaij churches. On Match 12th. 1946. more than a million Girl Seout.4 and their leaders will celebrate their 31th anniversary of Girl Scouting in the United States. A 8?.'«JM)0 found w aoiight by the Home Missions Connell to purchas" truck* and trailers for an expanded program among uprooted poopies. Fire mobile units, fully equipped and staffed, will be acquired to cany a religious ministry to agricultural migrants living In small groups on farms in many section* of the country. Mr. Harold Sla«nen, former governor of Minnesota, resumed his duties as president of the International Council of Heligiotn Education at a special staff meeting at the Council’s national headquarters in Chicago recently. Mr. Stassen lias been on leave-of absence front the council presidency for the pam 30 months while be served In the navy. A powerful broadcasting station is lining erected in Addis Ababa in Ethiopia, it has be« n ascertained that there is at least one receiving I it ia each village and that HuMpel can be preached to the en tire nation simultaneously, it to planned also to hroadcawt in several different languages. This might poar-ibiy change the completion of the eutir* missionary ea deavur. —WSII—I. —» f During Ike etght-yeur war period in Übiua flxwt ut the Protestant >uu»louan<M have been evacuated. However, it to estimated that with- | I 1 r . .. .... .. . _■ .. ...

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BQIUR(HES| St. Marys Church Very Rev- Msgr. SeimeU, pastor First Mass 4:60 a. m. H>-cond Maas 7:30 a. tn. Children's Mass 9:00 a. m. High Mass 10: IS a. m. Communion Sunday tor Holy Name Society. 2;30 p m Holy Hour. Q— Church of the Nasarene North 7th and Marshall St*. J. T. Trueax, pastor Bunday school 9; 30 a. m. Doyle Lytle, supt. We have a class tor each member of your family. Plan to begin the sabbath day right by coming to Sunday school on time Morning worship 10:30 a. m Spwial singing by the Morrison Trio. Message by the pastor. Junior church 8:45 p. m A special service tor the junior age child. Plan for yours to be present. We are trying to help save your boys and girls so work with us by getting your child there. Young peoples meeting 8:45 p. in. Mader Mr. Charles Whitman. The program will be on this subject: "Answering Ute'S Great qu st ion" An illustrated lesson and discussion. Evening service 7:30 p. m. Special music and good congregational singing. Message by the pastor. Be one of the crowd present. Prayer tne ting Saturday night 7 to 8 o'clock at the church. Mrs. Glen Grose, missionary at home on furlough from Portuguese East Africa, will be .ipeaklng in a special service being held W dnesday night at 7:30 p m. The public l< invited. She has a fine message of interest and Inspiration that you will Ire glad to hear Q The First Presbyterian Church Five Points John W. McPheetere. Jr„ pastor 9:00 a. m. Bible class, Mr*. W. A laiwer. 9:30 a. in. Church school. W. P. Schrock. Sup rin tend ent. The Church grow* with YOU: you grow with th? CHURCH! 10:3d a. in. Morning worship. Sermon; "The Word; the World" "And otte out of the multitude said unto Him. Master, hid my brother divide the inheritance with me. . And h said unto them. Take heed and keep jourseives from all covetousness.'' Luke 12:13, 15. Mrs. Robert Gay will be in charge of the Toddlers' room during tbe service. 6:00 p. in. Westminster yotdh fellowship. Mr. and Mr*. Clarence Zlner, sponsor#. Wednesday. 7:00 P- in Worship service. Study of Deuteronomy. “Israel from Mt. Sinai to the Jordan Hiv-r. 7:45 p m. World Friendship Guild. Hostess: Mis. ■ Leo Saylors. Thursday. 8:00 p. in. Young Adult* class. Skating party. Those who do not have transportation to Sunset Park will meet at the Manse. Friday. 7:30 p. m. Conference for teacher* and officers of the church school. • Zion Evangelical and Reformed William C. Fetler, pastor Church school at 9:00 a. tn. Edvard Jaberg. superintendent. You are Invited to study the Bible lessons with us. There are ctooaea for all ages. Worship service at 10:00 a. in. Sermon: “Not Conformed, bid Transformed." Tire invitation to worship is extended to all persons without a church home In the city. Roller skating party for the young peopl on Monday beginning at 7:B# p. in. Meet at the church at 7:15 p. m. Sewing at the church on Tuesday at 1:00 p. in. Prayer service at the home of Mrs. A. V. Yost on Tuesday at “:3n p. m. Junior choir rehearsal on W dnesday at 6:30 p. in. Women's Guild monthly meeting in the church social room on Wednesday at 8:00 p. m. Senior choir rehearsal- on Friday at 7:00 p. in. Catechetical classes on Saturday morning, a n lore at 9. Juniors at 10:00 a. m. Come and worship with us. First United Brethren Church Madison at Ninth Street Charles E. White, Minister 9:15 a. m. — Sunday Church school, Curtis Hill. Supt. Classes with separate rooms and capable teachers for ail age group*. Urge your friends, guests and neighbors to attend. All are welcome. 19:30 a. m — Divine Worship in two year* over 206# Protestant missionaries will h« hack, with from 500 to son returnlus this y«at In 1937 there were approximately 3000 worklug there.

with serrnor Subject: "I* God Asleep"? Choral service and music by vested choir and organ Ist. AB members of the family, young and old are urged to attend upon Worship. These services are carefully and prayerfully planned for the strengthening of spiritual life and lasts one hour, This Is a special subject for Sunday morning which all should hear. 4:30 p. m —Adult. Senior. Intermediate and Junior Christian Endeavor societies 7; 30 p. m.—Evening service. Sermon subject: "The Croes. a symbol of deliverance from the sin of sacrelege.'* Music by choir and organlat. All who are not obligated to some other church are urged to attend this growing evening service. 7:00 p. m -r Wednesday Midweek service. Four separate groupe. 8:00 p. m. — Choir rehearsal. Wednesday "This ia a Church of Christian Cordiality. A Churchly Church. Yet a home like Church, with A Friendly Spirit.*’ '■ -o Zien Lutheran Church Monroe and Eleventh Sts. Paul W. Schultz, pastor Sunday school and Bible class. 9:00 a. m. Divine service*. 10:9# a. m. Lutheran Itadiu Hour. 11:30. Voters' assembly. 2:Off p. m. Adult classes, Tuesday. 7:30 p. m. Missionary society. Wednesday. 9: W) a. m. Walther League, Wednesday. 7:30 p. ni. Catechlaai school. Saturday. 8.30 a. in. o Church of God Glen E. Marshall, pastor 9:30 • 11:29 Unified service. The message will be given by the evangelist. Rev. Edgar L. Busch. Loa Angeles. California. Special singing by the choir, and by Mrs. Busch. Mrs. Busch will have a flannel graph story for the hoys and girls in their worship service. 6; 30 Youth Service. Miss Ho Frank, leader. 6:30 Shining Lights. Mrs. Mary Hazelwood, leader. 7'30 Evangplistic service. Rev. Busch will bring the message Vlbraharp music. Songs by the choir and Mrs. Busch. Saturday evening, Rev. Busch will present an illustrated sermon on the screen. The public is most cordially Invited to attend all Ito- services of this congregation. “Whew l»elng a Christian makes

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The First Methodist Church Merrill 0. Lester, Minister faiwell J. Smith. Supt. “The Conversion <’f Abraham Lincoln' will lie tlw subject of tl»e morning sermon. The e will be a 7:30 service with stcreoptlean lecture on Evangelism. All arc aaked to plan attend this meeting. There will b<- no vesper 4 o'clock aervlce. Church school classes for all. William Porter bgcom#* the teacher of the young adult class. Those beyond the age of the high achool class not In other ilsgses with ages ranging up to about thirty-five are invlteil to attend this class. Announcement will la* made relative to the church membership training. Parents should know about this. Mid-week service this Wednesday night, Come w iruhip the Lord Jehovah. There will be no junior church service Sunday liecause of the Illness of the leader. o Decatur Missionary Lyle F. Steiner, pastor 9:30 a. in., Sunday school. 10:3# a. m., morning worship. 7:30 p. m., evening service. W extend a cordial invitation to all who do not have a regular church home to attend any or ail these services The morning services will bheld in the public library und the evening service at the home of Mr. and Mr#, Mervln Hupp. 546 Studebaker str et. "Does my presence make the place where 1 live richer in love, kindness and harmony?" 7:30 p. nt. Wedn sday. prayer meeting will be held the home of the pastor. 162 South Second street. You cannot bear other people's burdens unless you let God bear yours. Evangelistic campaign at the Berne Missionary church until Sunday. February 17. presenting the Rev. Edison Habegger of Van Nuys. Calif., as the evangelist and Ben J nnlhus, of lais Angeles. Calif., director of music. Week night servjpe. 7:30 p. m. —— o ■ Local government in Penney!vaniu costs about »43X,0fM).000 H ysar.

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Nuttman Ave. U. C. N. VanGundy. pastor Sunday school. 9:34 a. id. Divine worship. 10:30 a. m. C. E.. 6:30 p. m. Evening worship, 7:30 p. in. Prayer meeting Wednesday. 7:30 p tn. —o .... ■ ■ ■ Baptist Church Carey R. Moser, pastor 9:33 u. m. Sunday sobool. C. E. Bell, Supt. 10:15 a. m. Morning worship. Special music. Sermon by pastor. Theme, "ft is time to seek tbe Lord." 7 p. m. Ku ning service—Men's choir will furnish musical program. Other unique features in tbi* program. Everyone welcome. ■ O 1 ■■ First Evangelical Church Rev. F. H. Willard, pastor Sunday school 9:15 a.m . Morning worship 10:10 a.m. Youth Fellowship 6 p in. No evening service. Wednesday, no mid-week service. Adult choir rehearsal, 7:30 p.ni Thursday administrative council 7 p.m. Quarterly conference 7:15 p.m. Youth choir rehc-ansal 6:15 p.m. Tbe pastor will lie in the puipit for the Sunday morning worship service. Look your Best, Let MB CLEAN and PRESS your Topcoat now. We’ll ■take it look like new. SHEETS BROS. . Cleaners. Be Particular about your Apparel. Choooe yo a r Clothes with Confidence from your favorite store. Holthouse-Schulte & Co. DECATUR LUMBER CO. “Home of Homes” Builders’ Supplies and C#al. Estimates Free. Fhana 253 111 Jeffsraen EL Stewards Bakery ask for **Enner-Jee Enriched Bread” Cakes. Cookies, Pies or Rolfe Phone 1 229 North 2nd at. ENGLE & KIEBS flourescent and ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES Eleetrfe Wiring Phone 212 2nd a Jackson INSURANCE Service Our License Covers! 17 All Old Line R Companies 25 Years Experience Consult Ue I THE SUTTLES CO. A. D. Euttlee, Aqt. Phene 354

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