Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 45, Number 128, Decatur, Adams County, 30 May 1947 — Page 2

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Sunday School Lesson Discussion Questions DiecuseloiMi Questions on the Munday School Lesson. Judah's Unsteady Course for Sunday. June 1. 1. What lesson can we learn from the rise and fall of nations 2. What are some of our national weaknesses which may cause our downfall? * 8. What can we do to correct such weaknesses? 4. What ought to be done with our atomic power? 5. What would happen it we depended completely on God's power as a nation and do away with armaments? EFFICIENT, COURTEOUS SERVICE. Bring your repairs to us. Brant Motors, Inc. Third at Monroe “We know your Ford Best” When God fighta for you. yo i| wig. Decatur Produce DRESSED . CHICKENS Phone 380 South Third St. To own is one thing, to possess is another. DECATUR LUMBER CO. • Home of Homes” , Builders' Supplies and Coal. Estimates Free. (•none 253 111 Jefferson St The best in life is in effort, not in attainment. WARREN’S FLOWER SHOP Potted Plants., Hardy Plant* Vegetable Plants Cordages Cut Flower* Funeral Bouquet* PIO W. Monroe Phone 17M' To hold love you must win it over and over again every day. YEARS of EXPERIENCE Qualify Our Office a* an Underwriter of Insurance Old Line Companies Prompt Settlement of Claims A. D. SUTTLES, Agent I. Bernstein, Assistant Phores 358—194 —437 It i« worth while to do your best, to be likable and lovable. | ■ The First State Bank Decatur, Indiana Established 1883. Member Federal Deposit Ins. Corp. When confronted with temptation turn to the right. if You Want to BUY or SELL a Farm or City Property, call or oee Schwartz Realty Service Ue will gladly help you. 815 w. Monroe St Decatur, Ind. Phone 1398. Lutes Flower Shop Flowers for all occasion* Potted NoveUJea Potted Plants—Corsages Phone 1625 Pumphrey Jewelry Store GIFTS FOR ALL OCCASIONS. Virtue v-hieij parleys, is near a ’ surrender. i

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I CommentsJsl I on s.s.*<O| |'LessonJfc»Sn Creamed Comments on the Sunday School Lesson, Judah's Unsteady Course, II Kings 19:5-37: II Kings 20:12*17 for Sunday, June 1. Today's lesson gives us the spiritual history of one of Judah's great kings and through his experience a delineation of the spiritual life of a nation. This is a lesson of folly of trusting in material things and on the wisdom of putting our trust in the completeness of God's omnipotent power. V. 5. “So the servants of king Hezekiah came to Isaiah." Assyrian representatives had mocked Isaiah and defied God. Assyria. a mighty nation, had conquered many nations. Judah's turn had now come, aud only God who Is mightier than the greatest nation could deliver. An appeal to God was made through Isaiah. Think not that any nation, though mighty, can defeat God if. he is given a chance. V. 6. "And Isaiah said unto them. Thus shall ye say to your master. Thus saith the Lord. Be not afraid of the words which thou hast heard, with which the servants of the king of Assyria have blasphemed me." With God. a king, a nation, as well as an individual, need not be afraid. Courage with God always wins. Hatred with courage kills men. Love of God with courage saves men. V. 7. "Behold I will send a blast upon him and he shall bear a rumor, and shall return to Ills own land; and I will cause him to fall by the sword in his own land." Judah shall he saved by the death of her enemy. God often works for the good of his children through death. God saved men by the death of his sou. Civilization has been ,by the death of milHout. Vs. 32. 33. "Therefore saith the laird, concerning the king of Assyria. He shall not come Into this city, nor shoot an arrow there, nor come before it with shield, nor cast a bank against it. By the way that be came, by the same shall he return, and shall not come into this city, saith the Lord." This was the second message from God through Isaiah, at a later time, after an insulting letter demanding the surrender of Judah. Enemies are persistent. The honor of God is at steak. See the next verse. Our Preacher M jS In every man there are three persons: the man who sees himself. the man whom others see. and the man whom God sees. The first man named is self-centered; the second one is weighed on the scales of human values; and the third one is the real' man. This matter of being a real man is serious business. It calls for consideration and action on the highest level. When death strips the real man of the phys’cal and the

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V. 35. “And it came to pass that night, that the angel of the Lord went out and smote in the camp of the Assyrians, a hundred and four score and five thousand." in some mysterious way the power of God was shown to be greater than the mightiest army in the world. V. 36. “So Sennacherib, king of Assyria, departed, and went and returned and dwelt at Nineveh." Defeated and conquered, there was nothing else for the king and his army to do bn’ jo home. If our faith like that of Heseklah and Isaiah is strong enough, our enemies will flee into their domiciles. V. 37. "And it came to pass as he was worshiping in the bouse of Nisroch his god. that Adrammelech and Sharefer his sons smote him with the sword; and they excaped into the land of Armenia. And Ksarhaddon his son reigned in his stead." There were no sacred family relations because the king knew not God; he was murdered by his own sons. One in four marriages of nonchurch members in our country end in divorce: one out of fifty church members ends in divorce. V. 12. "At that time Berodachbaladan. the son of Baladan, king of Babylon, sent letters aud a present unto Hezekiah; for he had heard that Hezekiah had been sick." A rival nation was bidding for Judah's favor. This was done under the guise of an Interest in the health of Hezekiah The temp ter aims to find a weak spot in ' character and strike there. V. 13. "And Hezekiah hearken' ed unto them, and shewed him all the house of his precious things."! Pride now possessed Hezekiah who took delight In showing his riches. Pride is the first soul-i destroyer that enters the heart; and the last one to leave. Pride goes before a fall. V. 14. “Then came Isaiah the prophet unto king Hezekiah, and said unto him. What said these men? and from whence came they unto thee; and Hezekiah said, they are come from a far country, even from Babylon. Isaiah opposed political alliance with other nations; he went to the cause of their coming- their motive. One's life is measured by motives. Hezekiah evaded the first question. There Is warning in evasions. Vs. 16. 17. “And Isaiah said unto Hezekiah, Hear the word of the Lord. Behold the days come, that al that is in thine house shall be carried into Babylon: nothing shall be left, saith the Lord.” Judg-' ment is certain to follow if a nation or an individual weakens morally and will join up with evil forces.

social relations, then he will stand or fall. I WIU.J&I I — >',WJ Wisdom $-1 g When a Tightwad "Geta Religion" A miser was converted, but he was still struggling with his stinginess. Shortly after his conversion an appeal was made to assist a certain family in the neighborhood. that hdd been burned out. The converted tightwad went to his smokehouse to pick out a ham. The tempter said to him. "Give the smallest one you have.” In defiance the convert took down the largest. “You are a fool." the tempter whispered. "Shut up," the farmer growled, "for if you don't, I will give away every ham in this smokehouse."

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St. Mary’s Church Very Rev. Msgr. Seimetz, pastor 6:o# am. Low Mass. 7:80 a m. Low Mass. 9:00 a m. Children's Mass. 10:15 am. High Mass. 2:30 pm. Holy Hour. Communion Sunday . for St. Agnes Sodality. 0 Zion Lutheran Church Monroe and Eleventh Sts. Paul W. Schultz, pastor Sunday school and Bible class. J a. m. Divine services, 10 a. m. The Lutheran Hour, 11:30 a m Church choir, Monday, 8 p. tu. Bethany Church Evangelical United Brethren F. H. Willard, minister Sunday school. 9.15 a m Morning worship, 10 10 a. in. Youth fellowship. 9:15 p. m. Administrative council Tuesday, 7:30 p. m. Quarterly conference Thursday. 7:46 p m The Rev. M. O. Herman, district superintendent, will be present. W. M. 8. Thursday. 2 p. m. Adult choir rehearsal Wednesday. 7:30 p in. Youth choir rehearsal Friday, 6:30 p. m. . '■ '■ 1 "O Nuttman Ave. Church of the United Brethren In Christ C. N. VanGundy, pastor Sunday school. 9:30 a. m. Morning worship, 10:80 a in. C E. 7 p tn. Evening worship. H p in. Prayer meeting and Bible study Wednesday. 8 p. in. o — — - First Presbyterian Church John W. McPheetars, Jr., Minister Trinity Sunday 9:30 a. m. Church school. Leo Nussbaum, general superintendent. Mrs. W. A Lower, superintendent of children. 10:30 a. m. Morning Worship Sermon: “Wanted: A Christian Vision" Sextette: '"Praise Be Thine" (.Mendelssohn) Toddler's room kept by Mrs. Florence Downs. 3:00 p. m Practice for Children's Day which will lie next Sunday. June 8. at 10: >5 a m. 6:15 p. in. Westminster Youth Fellowship Topic: Race. Leader: Janet Ruck. Wednesday. 7:30 p. m. Midweek Worship Topic: "How To Study (he Bible.” Join our in(leasing attendance! Thursday. 2:30 p. m. Women's Missionary Society, at the church. "Blossom Time Tea.” Guest day. Mrs. Carrie Hauboid, Mrs. Harry Dailey and Mrs Dan Tyndall will present a musical program. June 8. Children's Day. Unified service at 10:15 a. m.

First Christian Church - E. E. Isenhowtr, minister Fred Schrlderer, supt Both the regular and Junior Church will meet together Sunday morning at 9:80 for the one service program. The eermon subject will be “After Pentecost." The State convention of Christian Churches will be at Winona laike the 5. 6. 7. and Bth of June Youths meeting at the Mine place Sat. June 7th. o — Decatur Church of the Nazarene North 7th and Marshall Streets J. T. Trueaa, pastor Sunday school 9:30 am. Mr, Jesse Edgell Supt We invite you to our growing M-hool with its interest in individuals and with its friendly atmosphere. Morning worship 16:39 a m. Rev. Harold Richardson, of Muncie. Indiana will l<e the guest speaker. Junior church 6:39 p.m. Mr Don Morrison in charge. A service for the child, oesigned especially for their beuifit. Young peoples meeting 8:30 p.n Mr. iawnard Foster, president. An interesting prog.am is planned Bring your friend as you come. Evangelistic service 7:30 p.m. Come sing with Glenn. Message by the Rev. Harold Richardson. The public is invited to come hear this fine man and hto message.

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Prayer meeting Wednesday, 7:80 p.m. - o First Baptist Church Carey R. Moser, pastor 9:30 am Sunday School. Ralph Kenworthy. Supt. You will enjoy the study of God's Word under competent teachers. Come and bring a friend. 10:30 am Our Worship Hour. Our choir will be present to sing with iiarold Strickler, soloist for the day. Semon theme, “The Only Road to Revival." Monthly Communion Service. There will be no seosions of our Junior Church until September But the boya and girls will enjoy the regular worship service. We trust their parents will bring them along. 7:30 p.m. Happy Evening Hour. Special features will supplement a brief message by the pastor. Everyone welcome to all services in this House of God 7:30 p.m. Wednesdsy, Midweek Hour of Prayer. o Church of God Cleveland BL Bernice A. McCurdy Dwight R. McCurdy, ministers “Building Fund Sunday " 9:30 am. Morning Woiship, Sermon. “Give yourself to the Highest". 10:30 am. Sunday School. Glenn Smith and Emery Hawkins, General Sup's. , 6:45 p.m Shining Lights, Mrs. George Hazelwood, Supt6:45 p.m. Youth Fellowship. Rev. Walter Kufelt, Graduate of Anderson College and Theological Seminary. Speaker. 7:30 p.m. Evangelistic Services. 7:30 Wednesday. Midweek Player Meeting Young Married Peoples Class In Charge. Robert Strickler, Teacher. A Church with a Gospel Message of Ixrve — Holiness Unity. "Membership l>y Spiritual Birtb. •Our Creed and Discipline — The Word of God. •Our Aim — The Gospel to all Nations. •Out Brotherhood of all men. The Church of God in Decatur wishes to be as Jesus said, "As One Among You That Serveth.’’ A Christian Welcome To All. 0 Ths First Methodist Church Merrill O. Lecter Minister Lowelll J. Smith Supt. First of the month — Let us rally: Rally to the chmch school A fine record has been made — you helped to make it. Do your part in keeping the record. Par ents. come bring your children to the church school Thar are classes for you: Intercut, and classes for the children. Extra Special for the morning worship period: Dr. Roxy Lefforge will be the guest speaker. Dr. taltorge has been a missionary in China for cinslderable time. Recently she has been in the Pbiiiplnw. There she was made prisoner by the Japanese. She was in danger much of the time, but was allowed to do teaching. Dr. Lefforge is to return to that field in the near future with far reaching responsibilities. She is a in<a»t intei esting speaker AB who come will be well repaid. All members and friends are cordially invited. The meeting will be held under the auspices of the Woman's Society of Christian Service.

Q Zion Evangelical and Reformed William C. Feller, Pastor Church School at 9:00 a m Harold Hoffman. Supt. Worship Service at 10:00 a.m. The Rev. Alfred E. Claiuer, of Berne, will preach the sermon. There will be no meeting of the official bua ti on Monday. The Ruth and Naomi Circle will meet on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. The Giris' Guild will meet on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m Heidelberg Class meeting at the < hurch on Thursday at 6:00 p.m. Senior choir rehearsal on Saturday evening at 3:90 p m. Come and Worship with us. 0 Trinity Church Evangelical United Brethren Ninth at Madison Street Charles E. White, minister "Trinity Sunday" 9:15 a m — Sunday Church School, earth Hill, Sept. Classes with separate rooms and capable teachers for all ages. Urge your friends, guests and neighbors to attend. All are wek-ome. us keep up the fine recotd of attendance. 10:3# a.m. — Divine Worship.

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Celebration of Holy Communion. Anthem and music by Vested choir and organist. This blessed Sacrament is binding upon all Christians. Jesus said: "This do in remembrance of Me." Urge all mem here of the family of all ages to be present for Communion. This is also the local church s Patronal Feast Day, the church having been named In honor of the Blessed Holy Trinity, God, Who is ever Father, Son and Holy Ghost. 6:30 pm. — Christian Endeavor Societies. 7:30 p.m. —- Evening Service. Sermon subject: “The Blessed Holy Trinity." Subject appropriate to Trinity Bunday The public is welcome to attend our services. 7:00 p.m. — Wednesday Prayer and study. 8:00 p.m — Wednesday choir rehearsal. "Thia is a Church of Christian Cordiality, a Churcbly Church, yet a Friendly Church, with a Homelike spirit." o | Church K Forum®| FwmiTii. imSI What is the greatest fault of our ngtion? Bishop Oxnam Decries Talk of War. In an address delivered at Buck Hill Falla before the annual meeting of the Board of Missions and Church Extension of the Methodist Church. Bishop G. Bromley Oxnam. former president of the Fedderal Council of Churches, declared that our primary task in this decade is to avoid a Third World War without compromising our basic convictions. Bishop Oxnam said that when we ask, "Must we fight a Third World War?’* we are actually asking, "Is war inevitable between the United Slates and Russia?" He asserted that: "Communism cannot be conquered by force of arms. Far-seeing leadership will not pul contemporary privilege before future security. Men who summon us to a holy war against communism are not declaring war on Russia, but are diverging our attention from the primary obligation to democratize our own economic, political, ecclesiastical and social life.” No one can make a success of his relations with other folks until he has been able to live with himself. It was never loving that emptied the heart, nor giving that emptied the purse. O ' ■ * tL? yiskr ■ Boston has been selected as the site for the World Congress of Religion to be held next October under the auspices of the Church Peace Union. nondenotninaUoual Organisation of clergymen siuF laymen. The Congress will bring together leaders of all faiths "to form a world-wide alliance to support the United Nations in promoting peace." Last year. 2,806 communities enrolled more than 2.00000 boys and girls in week-day programa of religious education. At the same time, 59(7 community training schools for church school workers were held and there was a'

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Thomas Edison says, “J bo llevc Christianity will continue to produce the world'a best leader ship: the Christian nations are the wisest nations, and one proof of their wisdom is the acceptance of Christianity." "The teachings of Christ have shown a greater virility than any other, for they are accepted annually today for more new minds than any other.'' record breaking attendance at summer religious training conferences. South Carolinians will vote in a refendum in 1948 on whether the State's 50-year ban on divorce will be removed by constitutional ammendment. The general assembly has passed a concurrent resolution calfng for the referendum to determine whether divorces will be granted on grounds of adultery, physical cruelty, desertion, or habitual drunkenness. Religious groups recently raised opposition to the removal of the divorce ban During the annual meeting of the National Association of Evangelical April 14-17. at Omaha. Nebr., it is projected that an organic affiliation of exangeiical youths will be set up. The new organization is to be a cooperative association of Christian youth agencies. This is the outcome of 2 youth conferences already held in preceding years. Chaplain casualties up to January 23. 1947. totaled: killed In action. 68; killed while detained by enemy. IS; died while detained by enemy, 4; death, nonbattle. 81; wounded in action, 291; returned to military control, 3T; 1,697 chaplains have received 2.27* decorations. 0 Lesson Prayer Lesson prayer: We recognize our own weakness and the need of spiritual fortification. Our strength Is In the Lord and in him only do we trust. Grant that we may so constantly exercise our faith in thee that there will be a constant experience of divine favor and power that will cause us to be more than conquerors through him that loved us and died for us. 0 i* do^yoFTnow?”* 1 1. Why did Joseph and Mary, while Jesus was still a baby, take him unto Egypt? 2. When, as a twelve-year-old boy. Jesus was taken up to Jerusalem, why did he remain behind? 3. Jesus often condemned the "scribes and Pharisees." Why? 4. Why did not the people of Jesus' home town become bls followers? 5. Jesus scandalised some of the people of his time by eating with publicans and sinners." Why did he do it? * ANSWERS TG" / -DO YOU KNOW?" t • 1. To save him from King Herod. Matt. 2. 2. Seemingly be had no thought of disobedience; he was so interested In what was going on >u the temple that he forgot everything else. Luke 2. 3. Because they made religion a matter of rules and forms. 4. They had seen him from childhood, doing every-day dutjeg. and could not believe in his greatness. 55. "I came not to call the righteous bqt aliment to repentance." .Mark 2:17.

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