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Sunday School Lesson Discussion Questions Discussion Questions on the Sunday School Lesson, Ths Proof of a Christian, for Sunday, November 30. 1. Why is a silent Christmas a misnomer? 2. Os what value is a Christian example? 3. How can the best proofs of Christianity be seen? 4. What are the proofs of a Christian? 5. When all arguments fails in converting sinners what is the next best thing to do? o —- Apostles of gloom and discontent do not like apostles of faith and hope. 0 Two things a man should never be angry at; what he can help, and •what he cannot help. EFFICIENT, COURTEOUS SERVICE. Bring your repairs to us. Brant Motors, Inc. Third at Monroe “We know your Ford Best” Decatur Produce DRESSED CHICKENS Phone 380 South Third St. Better a long engagement than a short marriage. DECATUR LUMBER CO. ‘•Home of Homes” Builders’ Supplies and Coal. Estimates Free. Phone 253 111 Jefferson St. There was never a human fallen so low as to lose God's pity. WARREN’S FLOWER SHOP Potted Plants, Hardy Plants Hospital Bouquets Corsages Cut Flowers Funeral Bouquets 910 W. Monroe Phone 478 Sometimes God makes a wicked person an instrument in his plans.; YEARS of EXPERIENCE j Qualify Our Office as an Underwriter of Insurance i Old Line Companies Prompt Settlement of Claims A. D. SUTTLES, Agent I. Bernstein, Assistant Phones 358—194 —437 A soul without imagination is an' observatory without a telescope. The First State Bank Decatur, Indiana Established 1883. Member Federal Deposit Ins. Corp. Men touched by the Spirit of God walk with poise and confidence through life's daily events. If You Want to BUY or SELL a Farm or City Property, call or see Schwartz Realty Service We will gladly help you. 015 W. Monroe St. Decatur, Ind. Phone 1398. Lutes Flower Shop Flowers for all occasion*. Potted Noveltie* Potted Plants —Corsage* Phone 1625 Pumphrey Jewelry Store I < GIFTS FOR ALL OCCASIONS. ; Worship is the upward reach to ■ God; service is the outward reach I to mam _________ ' The MAIER Hide and Fur Co. All kinds of Waste Material, Hides, Fur, Wool, Tallow and Grease Also “New Steel and Basement Cash Phene 442 710 West Monroe Stroß*

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t ‘ fc B CommentsJriO | on | Lesson Creamed Comments on the Sunday School Lesson, The Proof of a Christian, 1 John 4:15-21; 5:10-13; 11 John 4-6, for Sunday, November 30. It is essential that Christians, to be good witnesses, have in them the proofs of a Christian; the followers of Christ were first called Christians, a nickname, because their proof was in their testimony; their faces shone with gladness; they had courage and boldness, their deeds silenced their objectors. V. 15. “Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God.” The Gnostics denied the deity of Jesus and so John would emphasize a personal trust in Jesus. V. 16. “And we have known and believed the love that God has to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.” That God is love is not a complete definition of God, but it is an important description of him and its expression in man furnishes a proof that man is a Christian. V. 17 “Herein is our love made perfect, that we might have boldness in the day of judgment; because as he is, so are we in this world.” Just to the extent that love of God dwells in a Christian is that Christian perfect; with love, a Christian has nothing to fear as to God’s judgment. V.lB. “There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment, He that feareth is not made perfect in love.” A man having courageous Christian convictions manifest a proof that he is a Christian. V. 19. “We love him because he first loved us.” The amazing love of God in Christ is the inspiration of all love that stirs in our hewrts. V. 20. “If a man say, 1 love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar; for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen.” Consistency is another proof of a | Christian. V. 21 “And this commandment Our Preacher JL When one surrenders entirely to God, he accepts God as a partner; he is not alone; he needs not fear the future for God holds the future; he works in co-operation with God and therefore can not fail. He supplies the willingness and God supplies the power. Some one said. "1 know that God won't let anything come my way that He and i together can't handle. o Lesson Prayer Lesson Prayer: We pray that individual. social, and national life may be more and more dominated by the love of god. Grant, that the minds and hearts of men of all walks of life, and especially the world leaders, be more and more receptive to the love of God as an abiding •

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have we from him, That he who loveth God loveth his brother also.” Loving one’s brother is a natural sequence of loving God. V.lO. “He that believth on the Son of God hath witness in himself; he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God • gave his Son.” In this verse is 1 found the Christian proof that he believes in the deity of Jesus. Not to believe in the deity of Christ is a blatant denial of God’s gift of i his Son for the salvation of man. V.ll. “And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.” A Christian is conscious of eternal or spiritual life which has been received through faith in Jesus Christ, and hence we are sure of his Sonship. The main idea here of “eternal life” has no direct reference to time. Eternal life is already pos-' essed by believers; it it that life in God which includes all blessedness, and which is not broken by physical death. V. 12. "He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.” There is a big difference between a true Christian and a non-Christian; that difference is the indwelling Christ by his Spirit. V. 13 “These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and ' that ye may believe on the name of ' the Son of God.” Christians need to be stirred continually that positive Christian proofs may not fade out. Here is found the nesessity of the Sabbath, of the Church, of 1 Christian fellowship, of good Christain reading, of prayer. 1 V. 4. “I rejoiced greatly thatl 11 found thy children walking in the 1 truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father.” An- * other proof of a Christian is the 1 joy it gives to fellow-Christians. V. 5 “And now 1 beseech thee, ’ lady, not as though I wrote a new 1 commandment unto you, but that which we had from the beginning, 1 1 that we love one another.” A profound Christian tie is another proof of a Christian. V. 6. And this is love, that we walk after his commandment. This is the commandment, That, as ye have heard, ye should walk in it.” A Christian’s walk is more important than his talk. ever-working force. Q | Wisdom Good Logic An exchange declares that a visitor to the poet Coleridge argued strongly against religious instruction of the young and declared his determination not to prejudice any of his children in favor of any form of religion. Coleridge answered: “Why prejudice a garden in favor of flowers and fruit? Why not let the clods choose for themselves between cockleburs and strawberries?” Clericus says: “Into the midst of a social order in which the floodgates of hatred have been torn open by the passions of war and the mistakes of reconstruction comes this message, that man’s welfare depends upon the amount of love that there is in the world. No machinery for world security, no sound economic procedure, no treaties between nations, will bring peace unless the world is dominat- • ed by men of loving hearts.”

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St. Mary’* Church Very Rev. Msgr. Seimetz, pa*tor 6:00 a.m. Low Mass. 7:30 a.m. Low Mass. 9:00 a.m. Children’s Mass. 10:15 a. m. High Mass. 2:30 Sunday afternoon, Holy Hour. Holy Communion Sunday* First Sunday, St. Agney Sodality. Second Sunday, Holy Name Society. Third Sunday, St. Mary’s Society. Fourth Sunday, Children of Mary. o First Presbyterian Church John W. McPheeters, Jr., minister First Sunday In Advent 9:30 a.m. Church school. Our attendance crusade has begun with a large attendance. Be sure to keep a perfect attendance so as to receive a copy of the Holy Scriptures rewarding one for the twelve week’s period! Leo L. Nussbaum, general superintendent. 10:30 a.m. Divine Worship. Sermon: “The Everlasting Word.” Solo by Mrs. Dan H. Tyndall. Toddlers’ room under the supervision of the World Friendship Guild. 3:00 p.m. Training Conference for the members of the New Life Committee. 6:15 p.m. Westminster Youth Fellowship. Picture program under the direction of the Christian Outreach Commission. Program chairman: Jackie Hite. Devotions: Carl Beehler. Narrator: Sue Harper. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Westminster Youth high school choir practice. Thursday, 2:30 y.m. Women’s Missionary Society. Hostess: Mrs. H. L. Koontz. 7:00 p.m. Meeting of the Board of Deacons. Friday J:3O p.m. Session Meeting. Sunday. December 7, 7:30 p.m. Annual Pyaise Service of the Women’s Missionary Society. Mrs. Myron E. Terry, missionary on furlough from Shanghai, China will be the speaker. 0 First Baptist Church Carey R. Moser, pastor 9:30 a.m. Sunday school. Ralph Kenworthy, supt. You will enjoy the study of God’s Word under a competfj.it teacher. Bring your children with you to the house of God. 10:30 a.m. Divine Worship. You are always welcome to gather with us around His Word as we adore Him, our wonderful Lord. The choir will render a special selection. The pastor will bring a message on the theme, “The Master Key.” Our Junior church also meets at this hour in the S. S. room. Be sure to keep your children in this service which is their very own. We are uniting this evening with our sister churches in the service at the Zion Evangelical and Reformed church, under the leadership of Bishop Grant Batdorf. We urge everyone in our city to avail himself of this great privilege. 0 Zion Evangelical and Reformed William C. Feller, pastor Church school at 9:00 a.m. Harold Hoffman, superintendent. On Sunday, December 7. an attendance crusade will begin, in which we hope every member of the school will take part. Worship service at 10:00 a.m. Enrollment in a fellowship of world service, in the interest of the needy people of the world. "Seeds of Destiny,” a sound motion picture, which vividly portrays the suffering in Europe, will be shown. A brief message, “How Much Do We Care?” will be given. Every member of the church is invited to be present. Sunday at 7:30 p.m. the closing service of Spiritual Emphasis Week will be held in this church. Bishop Batdorf will deliver his final message of the week. Let us fill the sanctuary with worshipping people. Official Board meeting on Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the church parlor. Junior choir rehearsal on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Executive Board of the Women’s Guild will meet in the church parlor on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. This includes the elected officers of the Guild, Circle chairmen, and departVITAMINS We carry a complete line of Reliable Brands at minimum prices. Holthouse Drug Co.

mental chairmen. Heidelberg Class meeting on Thursday evening, beginning with a pot-luck supper at 6:15 p.m. Senior choir rehearsal on Friday at 7:00 p.m. Cathechetical classes on Saturday morning, seniors at 9, juniors at 10 a.m. Come and worship with us. r 4) Church of God Cleveland St Bernice A. McCurdy, Dwight R. McCurdy, ministers ’ 9:30 a.m., divine worship, sermon, “The Same Yesterday, Today, Forever.” 10:30 a.m. Church school, Mrs. - FlSyd Mitchel, supt. 7:30 p.m. No evening services, . closing service qf “Spiritual Emp- . hasis week” to he held at Zion Evangelical Reformed Church 3rd & Jackson Sts. ■ 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, girls choir practice. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, mid week prayer meeting, women of church in charge, Mrs. Robert Strickler, chairman. 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, sanctuary choir practice. The Church of “The' Christian Brotherhood Hour.” The Church of God believes in “Full Salvation from Sin, and in living a Victorious Life with Christ, above Sin. The Church of God has but: One Discipline—The Bible One Creed —Christ One Great Ambition —Sotfls for God and the unity of all God’s people (John 17:21). “Where a Christian Experience makes you a member.” 4 A Christian welcome to all. The Church of God is a growing church. o Zion Lutheran Church West Monroe and Eleventh Street Pastor Karl Hofmann Vacancy pastor Sunday school and Bible class 9:00 a.m. Divine services, 10:00 a.m. Rev. August Buuck, of Ft. Wayne, officiating. The Lutheran Hour, 11:30 a.m. Radio station WOWO, Dr. Walter Maier, speaker. This broadcast is repeated at 7:00 p.m. over radio station WKJG, Ft. Wayne. Choir rehearsal, Monday, Dec. 1, at 8:00 p.m. Walter Nagel, director. Board of Vestry meeting, Thursday, December 4, at 8 p.m. Ladies missionary society Christmas party, Wednesday, December 3. All ladies of the congregation and their children are invited. Concordia College “Chapel of the Air” Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Radio station WGL. Saturday Religion School, 8:45 a.m. Pastor Karl Hofmann and teacher Theodore Grotrian in charge. St. Peter’s Walther League play, Monmouth high school, Saturday and Sunday, Dfec. € and 7, at 8 p.m. Married Couples Club potluck banquet, Sunday, December 7, .at 6 p.m- Election of officers. Annual congregational voters’ assembly. Next Sunday, December 7, at 2 p.m- Election of officers for ■ 1948. 0 First Christian Church E. E. Isenhower, minister Fred Schriderer, supt. 9:30 Sunday morning is the time, . The Friendly Church welcomes you to the one service program of wor- . ship and study of Gods’ Word. Seri mon subject: “The A, B, C’s Os f the Christian Religion.” There will be Baptismal service at the -morning service. Reppert I Auction students there is a welr come for you here at the Friendly f Church In A Friendly Town. Junior Church at the same time . in charge of Mrs. Isenhower. The talk will be given by Mrs. inneger. >■ Monday evening at 6:30 there . will be a potluck supper and team , meeting for the visitation week. Every member expected to be pre- , sent. : .0 > Bethany Church Evangelical United Brethren ; F. H. Willard, pastor Sunday school 9:15 a.m. Morning worship 10:10 a.m. Bis- ■ hop Grant D. Batdorf preaching. Youth fellowship rally in the • afternoon and evening at Fort Wayne First church. ! Council of administration Tues- - day at 7 p.m. s Midweek service Wednesday at • 7 p.m. W. S. W. S. Thursday at 2 p.m. YOUR EYES Should Feel Efficient and Comfortable At Work or Play DR. H. R. FREY OPTOMETRIST (Above Jemdorgt Office) Phone 2T For Appointment

Choir rehearsals: Adult, Wednesday at 8 p.m. i Youth, Thursday at 6:3(1 pan. 0 Trinity Church Evangelical United Brethren Madison at Ninth Street Charles E. White, minister “Spiritual Emphasis” "Advent Sunday” 9:15 a.m. —Sunday church school, Curtis M. Hill, supt. Classes with seperate rooms and capable teachers for all ages. Urge your guests, friends and neighbors to attend. • All are welcome. The materials for . Sunday school attendance campaign have arrived. Please be present Sunday to get your’s. 10:30 a.m. —Divine worship and . sermon. Order of service for the First Sunday in Advent. Sermon 'subject: “The Word Made Flesh.” Anthem and music by vested choir and organist. Anthem by the jun- ' ior vested choir. Let us open our hearts and minds anew that Christ may come wonderously unto us at this Holy season. Plan for every member of your family to be In worship and carry through the idea of Spiritual Emphasis week. No Christian Endeavor because of Spiritual Emphasis service at Zion Church. 7:30 p.m.—Closing service of Spiritual Emphasis week at Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church, Third at Jackson street. Music directed by Prof. Halladay. Bishop Batdorf’s closing sermon on: “All Things Are Your’s.” Great spiritual blessings have come to all who with open mind and heart have sincerely sought to receive the Bishop’s messages. You are invited to hear his closing sermon. 7:00 p.m.— Wednesday prayer and study. 8:0'0 p.m.—Wednesday choir rehearsal. “This is A Church of Christian Cordiality. A .ChurcMy Church, yet A Friendly Church, with a homelike spirit.” 0 , Nuttman Avenue United Brethren Church Gilbert A. Eddy, pastor Sunday school 9:30 a.m. Lawrence Michel superintendent. Worship service 10:30 a.m. Sermon by the pastor. Note—The evening services will j begin at 7:30 p.m., under the direc-1 tion of the W. M. A. Society. Miss Irma Funk returned missionary from Africa will be the speaker. Special Thanksgiving offering will be taken. A cordial invitation is extended to all. Prayer meeting Wednesday eveing 7:30 p.m. Edith Terrel leader. Go to church Sunday. 0 First Methodist Church Merrill O. Lester, minister Lowell J. Smith, supt. Church school at 9:30. Public worship at 10:20. Sermon subject by minister, "The Recovery of Christmas.” There will be baptism of children Sunday morning. Spiritual Emphasis service at the ' Reformed church at 7:30. Friends are members are urged ta attend. Wednesday night 7:30, prayer service, choir practice. 0Decatur Missionary Church Corner of Tenth and Dayton Sts. H. J. Welty, minister 9:00-11:00 Unified service of the Sunday school and worship service. Rev. C. Birkey, missionary to Africa, will be the guest speaker during the worship service. 7:30. Closing service of the Missionary convention. Miss Beyerle, missionary to China and author of Christian fiction books will be the guest speaker. Monday 3:45 Children's gospel hour. Wednesday 7:30 Bible study and

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