Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 46, Number 56, Decatur, Adams County, 6 March 1948 — Page 2

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Sunday School Lesson Discussion Questions Discuseion Questions on the Sunday School Lesson, The Personal Witness of Christ, for Sunday, March 7. ' 1. Why is the guadence of the Spirit important in Christian work? 2. How may the guidance of the Holy Spirit be secured? 8. What are some things tactful persons will avoid in personal ■work? 4. What constitutes a friendly approach to a person whose salvation is sought? 5. What is the place of baptism in conversion? j

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J j Creamed Cl I | Comments ' | on S.S.SanJ Creamed Comments on the Sunday School Lesson, The Personal Witness for Christ, Acts 8:26-39 for Sunday, March 7. There is portrayed in this lesson the rightful place of a layman in the church. Philip was appointed one of the deacons of the early Church a,s a lay-worker looking after the needs of others; he looked after the spiritual needs of others with their physical needs so well that he was known as the evangelist. V. 26. "And the angel of the Lord spoke unto Philip, saying, arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth from Jerusalem unto Gaza which is desert.” Philip lived so close to the Lord that he could hear from God. God issued a call to go to a desert which would seem the most unpropitious place to win souls to God. Some of God’s most glorious achievments have been wrought in most unlikely places. V. 27. “And he arose and went; and, behold, a man of Ethopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of Ethopians, who had charge of all her treasures, i and had to come to Jerusalem to 1 worship.” A good witness acts im- i mediately at the first opportunity; ; he does not stop for race or color, i There is a chance to win a soul 1 that seeks God in worship. ; V. 28. "Was returning, sitting in his chariot, read Isaias the Proph- 1 et.” A seeker after God will use i the scriptures to find the light. 1

V. 29. “Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to his chariot.” The man whose chief business is Christian witnessing and soul winning will get special help from God. V. 30. And Philip ran thither to him and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest?” Philip was interested in what this stranger was reading; to get started in soul winning, find something at first of common interest. V. 31. Ami ne said, How can I, except some man should guide me? And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him.” Correct Bible interpretation is of great

Oup Preacher ■ Much of our time, energy, talent I and money is wasted because of the lack of definite planning and because of work begun and left unfinished: this is not only true of our every day work but of Christian work as well. Here are three good rules: 1. Consider well before beginning whether this is the right thing to do. 2. Do well that which is undertaken always do your best. 3. Stick to it till finished - Be faithful unto death. O Lesson Prayer Lesson Prayer: We are grateful that each of us can have a part in making this a Christian world by

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importance; a good Christian witness needs to know his Bible well. Vs. 32,33. “And the place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, eo opened he not his mouth. In his humiliation his judgment was taken away; and who shall declare his generation? for his life shall be taken from the earth.” These words are quoted from Isaiah 53:7,8. They tell about the suffering Servant of the Lord, who was the Messiah. God’s word becomes plainer through the yeans for there is a continual revelation of God and his will to men to those who walk with God. V. 34. "And the ennuch answered Philip, and said, I pray thee, of whom speaketh the prophet this? of himself, or of some other man?” This was a natural question to ask. One who had not heard of Christ would be puzzled. But there is hope for the man who asks sane questions about God and his ward.

V. 35. "Then Philip opened his mouth, and begun at the same scripture and preached unto him Jesus.” No better text could have been desired by Philip. God was evidently directing the proceedings. Here is an example of the fact, declared by Christ, that the Old testament testifies of him. V. 36. “And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water; and the eunuch said, Here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?” Evidently Philip gave the needed instructions a seeker after God ought to know since the eunuch aeked for baptism. It speaks well for a seeker after God to take all the New Testament steps. V. 37. “And Philip said. If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said. I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.” Here the first Gentile Christian gave the utterance that churches of all faiths agree as being fundamental. V. 38. "And he commanded the chariot to stand etill; and they went down, both into the water, both Philip and the Eunuch; and he baptized him.” Note that Philip began his interview with Jesus as the central theme and he ends with emphasis on Jesus.

V. 39. "And when they were come up out of the water, tne Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip.” In finding Chist, the new experience permits the soulwinner to drop out, for it is Jesus that must be magnified.

witnessing for Christ a study and then so direct our every expression that we may make the subject of being Christian witnesses. Grant that we shay bear unequivocal testimony that Christ is the Saviour of the world whom all need to accept. 0 - I Wit’SMl I — J |l WisdomTw! ■ A New Sin The pastor was examining one of the younger class, and asked the question, "What are the sins of omission?” After a little silence, one young lady offered: “Please, sir, they’re sins we ought to have committed and haven’t.” O The Christian Hope of Immortality, Tayler. is a short compact, tightly knit exposition of the J Christian doctrine of immortality. ; The hook deals with questions of . universal interest such at the nature of the future life and deals i effectively with distortion and coni fusions.

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Trinity Church Evangelical United Brethren Madison at Ninth Street Charles E. White, minister

9:15 a.m. — Sunday church school, Curtis F. Hill, supt. Classes with separate rooms and capable teachers for all ages. Urges your friends, guests and neighbors to attend. All are welcome. Help increase the attendance toward a great Easter rally. 10:30 a.m.—Divine Worship and sermon. Another in the series of the “Annual Lenten Come to Church Campagin—Follow in the footsteps of your forefathers — Come to Church!” Sermon subject: "Three Crosses On Calvary.” Anthem by vested choir, accompaniment on the three manual organ. All members of the family are urged to attend worship. “What, could you not watch with Me one hour?” said our Lord. 6:30 p.m.—Christian Endeavor societies. 7:30 p.m.—Evening service. Sermon subject: “The Comforting Promise.” Anthem and music by vested choir and three manual organ. All are urged to attend evening worship. 7:00 p.m.—Wednesday mid-week Lenten Worship and Preaching. Sermon subject: “What Is Truth?” Music and choral service by vested choir. Appropriate music on the organ. The public not obligated to some other church, cordially invited to attend. 8:00 p.m.—Wednesday Senior choir rehearsal. 12:30 Noon Saturday, Junior choir at the Church. “This is A Church of Christian Cordiality, A Churchly Church, yet a Friendly Church, with a homelike spirit.”

Church of the Nazarene North Seventh & Marshall Sts. Ralph A. Carter, pastor Sunday school. 9:3(7 a.m. Jesse Edgell, superintendent. Classes for all ages. Morning worship, 10:30 a.m. Mesage, iJßesp<ectable Heavenly Citizen.” Youth services. 6:45 p.m. Christine Andrews, president. Juniors, 6:45 p.m. Evangelistic service. 7:30 p.m. Message: “Our Three Judges.” Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Prayer and Praise service. Wednesday 8:10 p.m. Choir practice. Thursday 7:36 p.m. Young Peoples Missionary Society. Friday 7:00 p.m. Lay Visitation Group meet at parsonage. The Preacher’s meeting of the Northeastern Indiana District will convene at Muncie First Church Monday 1:30 p.m. and continue until Wednesday noon. Dr. G. W. ■ Williamson, General Superintendent of Kansas City, Mo., will be the guest speaker. ft First Christian Church E. E. minister Fred Scheiderer, Supt. The Friendly Church has a welcome for you Sunday morning ai 9:30. A one service program, with Phillis Kraft at the piano and Brooks Tickle as leader of song, supported by the choir the superintendent and the minister leads you in worshiping God. The minister will speak on the subject: "This is my Letter.” 7:30 Sunday evening Womans Day program. There will be pictures on the screen “The Missionary of the Apostle Paul.” The Friendly Church in a Friendly Town. , o _. Trndf in a <■ <■<><! Town —. Decatur BABY LOTION N«w,pvr«-whHa end antisep. 43c ProtacH baby »kin from irrliaiion. *i m inn.■■—■' i.i i i.j. u , Hoithouee Co.

Decatur Missionary Church Corner of Tenth & Dayton Sts. H. J. Welty, minister 9:00-11:00 — Unified services. Mervin Rupp, supt. Message: "Heavenly Citizenship.” 7:oo’— Children’s Gospel hour. 7:30 —Evening evangelistic service. Hymn sing and chorus time. Message: “The Bread of Heaven." Wednesday 7:30. Bible study and prayer meeting. Listen to the Missionary Hour over station WOWO every Sunday morning at 8:30. The Missionary Church extends a friendly welcome to all to attend any and all of our services. If you have no home church make the Missionary Church your church. 0 Bethany Church Evangelical United Brethren F. H. Willard, minister Sunday school 9:15 a.m. Dr. Ray Stingely, supt. Morning worship 10:10 a.m. Sermon: “Life of the Flesh and Spirit.” Youth Fellowship 6:15 p.m. Rev. Willard will lead. Christian service Guild will meet Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Henry Adler with Mrs. Marsel Johnson as the hostess. The Dorcas Class will meet on Tuesday 7:30 at the home of Mrs. Thomas Kern. The Dutiful Daughters Class will meet at the home of Mrs. Arthur Baker, Tuesday 7:30. The Youth Choir will be entertained on Tuesday evening with a banquet given by the Sunday school.

Midweek service Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Choir rehearsals, Youth Wednesday 6:15 p.m. Adult, Wednesday, 8:00 p.m.

First Baptist Church Carey R. Moser Pastor 9:30 a.m. Sunday school. Ralph Kenworthy, supt. A class for each age and all are welcome. 10:3ft a.m. Divine worship. Special music and an atmosphere of worship you will enjoy. Tllp pastor will speak from the theme, “Outside the Camp With Jesus.” Our Junior church meets at this hour. Be sure to bring the whole family to the house of God. 7:00 p.m. Happy evening hour. An uplifting praise service under the direction of Mr. Harold Strickler. The evening message will be given by Rev. William Feller, pastor of the Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church. Let us bring our friends to hear and enjoy this special service. 7:30 Wednesday, our mid-week prayer hour. We cannot live long with ttlr. Prayer is the spiritual atmosphere so necessary to Christain vitality.

Church of God Cleveland Street Two Blocks Northwest of Hospital Bernice A. McCurdy, Dwight R. McCurdy, ministers Revival Meetings And Building Fund Sunday 9:30 a.m. Divine Worship, Rev. Maurice Bergquist, Youth Evangelist. of Anderson, Indiana will be the speaker. 10:30 a.m. Church school, Mrs. Floyd Jlitchel, general superintendent. 6:45 p.m. Shining Lights. 6:45 p.m. Youth Fellowship, Wm. Hawkins, president. 7:30 p.m. Revival service, Rev. Maurice Bergquist, Youth Evangelist will again be the speaker. Special Evangelistic Campaign March 7, to 19th, Rev. Maurice Bergquist, an approved Evangelist of the Church of God, will conduct revival services. A graduate of Anderson College and Theological Seminary, the Evangelist was also a delegate to the International, Inter-demoni-national Youth Convention at Oslo. Norway. Following the convention, Rev. Bergquist made a Missionary tour of Norway. Sweden, Holland, Germany, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Lebanon and Egypt' where he was vpriileged to study the physical needs as well as the spiritual needs of the people. The public is cordially invited to attend these revival meetings, and hear this dynamic young Evangelist. Timely messages, inspiring music and special singing will feature each service. The Church of God is a growing THIS ABOVE ALL .. PROTECT YOUR EYES DR. H. R. FREY OPTOMETRIST (Above Offise) , FHONJ 27

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church; “Reaching Christ for Decatur.” When you become a Christian, you also become a member of the Church of God. Acts. 2:47. And the Lord added to the Church daily such as should be saved." oFirst Presbyterian Church “Five Points” John W. McPheeters, Jr., pastor Fourth Sunday In Lent 9:30 a.m. Church school. Leo L. Nussbaum, general superintendent. 10:30 a.m. Divine worship. Sermon: “Out of the Night.” Anthem by the Westminster high school choir, “Christ, When a Child. (Tchaikovsky). Vocal Solo by Mrs. Dan H. Tyndall, “A Legend." by (Tchaikovsky). Toddlers’ Room during the service. 2:00 p.m. Communicant’s class. 6:15 p.in. Westminster Youth Fellowship. This month the Faith and Life Commission will be in charge of the worship services. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Westminster high school choir practice. 7:30 p.m. Lenten Service. Topic: “Jesus’ Last Week” by Mr. Charles Teeple. Come and worship.

Zion Lutheran Church West Monroe and Eleventh Sts. Edgar P. Schmidt, pastor Sunday school and Bible class —9 a.m. The Servise —10 a.m. Choir rehearsal Monday evening at 8 o’ilock. Adult membership class Tuesnay and Friday evening at 7 o’clock. It is not too late to join this class. Every one is invited to attend the lectures. The classes are conducted as lectures explaining the principal teachings of the Christian religion. The fifth of the series of midweek Lenten Vespers will be conducted on Wednesday evening at 7:3(7, with the service theme, “Love Divine, All Love Excelling.” The choir will sing, “O Sacred Head,” as arranged by Bach. The Walther League executive board will meet after the Lent Vesper Wednesday evening. The regular meeting of the Walther League will be held next Sunday evening, March 14th, 6:30 o’clock. Members of the congregation and friends are invited to attend the ground-breaking service for the new school building at the Friedheim Lutheran church, Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock. The average attendance at services during February was: Sunday, 310; Wednesday Vespers, 246.

Zion Evangelical and Reformed William C. Feller, pastor Church school at 9:00 a.m. Glen Roop, superintendent. A colored film, “Festival of Spring” will be shown to the children during the class period. Worship service at 10:00 a.m. Sermon: “The Holy Spirit.” The fourth in the series of sermons on the general theme, “What We Believe.” Girls’ Guild meeting at the church on Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. Senior cathedhetical class on Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. Mid-week Lenten service on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Sermon: “What Shall I Do With This Jesus?” Choir rehearsal after the service. The Women's Guild will meet in the church social room on Thursday at 8:00 p.m. Senior choir rehearsal on Friday at 7:00 p.m. Catechetical classes on Saturday morning: seniors at 9, juniors at Ift a.m. Come and worship with us. v ft Trade In a Good Town — Decatur

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Our concept of Christ is gained largely in early childhood; children grasp with interest the child In the manger and are open to further instruction of the Babe of Bethlehem. Christian teaching in the home and in the church gives direction to a further understanding and of an increasing appreciation of the Lord. In the later life when Christ is openly acknowledged as one’s personal saviour, the kind

|g^< x Wayj| The Power of Public Opinion As a people we are quite helpless in the work of the government, what our nation shall do in world affairs and the laws enacted and executed in this land. National leaders must do the work of the government and we as a people must obey, obey to the point of entering military service when government iso. But in the final analysis it is public opinion that governs the minds and actions of our national leaders and with the right of franchise in the hands of the public, a public officer holds his office by virtue of what the people think. Therefore, we the people of the United States must be a thinking wisely and then together express our conclusions. We must use every available educational agencies and then express ourselves everywhere and especially at the ballot box; this is democracy. O As a Christmas gift from the people of America to the people of Russia, the American Bible Society recently presented to Metropolitan Gregory, of the Russian Orthodox Church, 10,000 Russian Babies, 5,000 New Testaments and Psalms, 100,000 Russian Gospel portions, and 1,000 Greek New Testaments. India h'hs some very able men at her head, and she is already making strides along the pathway of her newly acquired freedom, missionaries are unanimous in asserting. Almost herfirst act after securing freedom was to champion the cause of the Indonesians before the United Nations organization. 0 Doubt is looking for light; unbelief is content with darkness. * DO~YOU KNOW? *, 1. What Psalm did Moses write and how does it begin? 2. Who was Mordecai? 3. On what occasion did two bear kill forty-two children? 4. What was the brazen serpent? 5. What is the “love chapter” of the Bible? I ANSWERS TG * “DO you KNOW?” DO YOU KNOW ANSWERED 1. Ps. 90 “Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations.” 2. The first cousin and foster father of Ester. 3. When they mocked Elisha. 4. It was made by' Mose® and placed on a pole for the people to look at and be healed of the bites of a plague of serpants. 5. 1 Corinthians 13.

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