Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 46, Number 92, Decatur, Adams County, 17 April 1948 — Page 2

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Sunday School Lesson Discussion Questions Discussion Question* on the Sunday School The Return from Exile. for Sunday. April 18. 1. Give example* of how God often use*, unlikely and sometime* unlielievlng persona a* hia agents. 2. Why do mistrust and jealousy bring alxiut wars tietween nations? 3. In what way do modern Christians often neglect their du ] ties to their church? 4. What is the connection be- 1 tween spiritual Indifference and •businew* depressions? 5. Why is the house of God so important !H every community? 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. Caution is the parent of safety. Kites rise against, not with, the wind. DECATUR LUMBER CO. “Home of Homed'* Builders’ Supplies and Coal. Estimates Free. "senr 283 111 Jefferson St If your religion leaves your life unchanged, you had better change your religion. WARREN’S FLOWER SHOP Potted Plant*, Hardy Plants Hospital Bouquets Corsages Cut Flowers Funeral Bouquets >lO W. Monroe Phone t7B Reason is the triumph of the intellect, faith of the heart. —Schoden. YEARS of EXPERIENCE H Qualify Our Office as an Underwriter of insurance Cid Line Companies Prompt Settlement of Claims A. D. SUTTLES. Agent I, Bernstein, Assistant Phones 358—194—437 The saddest thing that can befall a soul to when it lose* faith in God. The First SUU Bank Decatur, Indiana Established 1883. Member Federal Deposit Ina. Corp. Purchase not friends with gifts; when thou ceaseet to give such will cease to love. If You Want to BUY or SELL a Farm or City Property, sail or see Schwartz Realty Service We will gladly help you. *t» w. Monroe SL Decatur, Ind. Phone 1398. Lutes Flower Shop Fiawero far all occasion*. Petted Hovoitiee Potted Plants—Corsages Phone 1625 Pumphrey Jewelry Store GIFTS FOR ALL OCCASIONS. Home to no uar» test of merit, bat oaty * probability of such. A good fsc< ia the beM letter of re< ommandaUon The MAIER Hide and Fur Co. AH Mode * **•«•». Hides, Fur, Wool. Teltow . and Grease ? Alee Mew «*•' •*»* Basement Sash Phone 442 ' 710 Werft #oaroe Street

jCreanied cj ■ I Comments z>| On j Creamed Comments on the Sunday School Lesson. The Return from Exile. Ezra 1:1-4.- 4:24; Haggai 1 3-8; 1.13,14 for Sunday. April 18. The chastisement of seventy years in a foreign land had a purifying effect on some of the lead or* who remained true to their faith; King Cyrus had confidence in these faithful leaders and encouraged them to return to their native land and restore the fallen nation. V.l. "Now In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the Lord by the mouth of Jerr.mlah might be fulfilled, the Lord stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, that he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and put it also in writing, saying. “Cyrus though a Pagan king was kindly and gracious, ruling his subjects like a father. God often works out hia will through men who do not know hun; here, as all through the Bible, it is redemption of men that is first in God's will. V. 2. "Thus naith Cyrus king of Persia. The laird God of heaven hath given me all kingdom of the earth; and he hath charged me to to build him an house a* Jerusalem, which is Judah.” Cyrus was wise enough to recognize that ail his power wax held because of the Lord God in heaven God s house is important and those who arc wise will want to have a part in the program of God's house. V. 3. "Who is there among you of all hto people? his God lie with him. and let him go up to Jerusalem. which is in Judah, and build the house of the laird of Israel, (he is the Godt which is in Jerusalem.' The highest honor that . an come to man is to be a eo-lab-orer with God. V.l "And whosoever remaineth in any place where he sojourneth. let the men of his place help with silver, ami with gold, and with the goods, and with liegsts. lieside the free will offering for the house of the I-ord that is in Jerusalem.'' Helpers are always needed; in case one tan not go to perform Christ-

Oup Preacher "Here I am safe, but I have no peace There is no place for me Unless I go backto my post." Ho wrote a refugee Chinee- priest. For rach man God has planned a definite work; and when it is found, there is no pca<e in doing anything else; it matters not how difficult j or dangerous the undertaking. 0 Lesson Prayer Lea*,n Prayer We are grateful for revelations of the purposes of God; we would lie quick to sense them and with a willing mind undertake even difficult tasks. Giant us courage to withstand all barriers and to press forward and onward aMKtag to do nothing lesq (han our beat.

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ian service needed, then ax a helper ba will assist in providing the necessary provisions Missionary h«lpers.are needed today to answer the call to go into all the world to preach the gospel. V. 34. “Then ceased the work of the house of the God which is at Jerusalem. Bo It ceased unto the end of the year of tne reign of Itarius king of Persia." Enemies In the home land succeeded in getting * kindly decree against the building of God’s house but in due time the decree was reversed. It often lakes time to work out the will of God and much suffering must be endured. Let us not feel that what seems like God’s plan is overturned that he has lost interest in us or the work we want, to do. V. 3, 4. “Then came the word of the Uird by ilaggai the prophet, saying. Is it time for you. O ye, to dwell in your cield houses and this house lie waste." The question of God s house being secondary to the homes of the people points to the inconsistency of that in God that fails to make Him and His will supreme. V. 5. “Now therefore saith the Lord of hnfts; Consider your ways." Honest reflection of the facts of one’s duty will cau*e a conscientious man to act right. V.l, "Ye have sown much and bring in little; ye eat but ye have not enough; ye drink but ye are not filled with drink; ye clothe hut there are none warm; and he that earneth wages earneth wages to put it Into a bag with holes." The evidence of God's disapproval wax reen In failurex of every thing undertaken We can not violate spiritual laws without experiencing disastrous repercussions in the area of the economic. V.7. "Go up to the mountains, and bring wood, and build the house; and I will take pleasure in it. and I will he glorified, saith the Uird." Costly offerings were not requested, but only a willing hand and mind. Vl3. "Then spake Haggai the Ixird's messenger, in the Ixird's message to the people, saying, "I am with thee elaht the Ixird." When one has done his best in carrying out the will of God. then God's presence can he expected. V. 14. "And they came and did the work in the house of the of hosts, their God." "Well done' is the reward for doing well.

1 Wk .A A I I Wisdom’Vl L *i» ' ' “ ''r', II Father to Son: Hon. 1 am spanking you because I love you Hon to Father; Gee. Dad. I wish I was big enough to return your love. ".My father's a doctor. I <an be sick for nothing." “Well, mine* a preacher-so I can be good for nothing." 0 I. - Book Review Rozell's Complete 1948 Sunday School l.cMsons is a presentation l of the International Bible Lessons tor Christian teaching Some ot its feature* are: an introduction with a special approach, specific *ug gesiion*. careful outline*, visual aid*, illustrations and effective conclusions. g Forty years ago The Methodist Churches had one preacher for every two hundred members; today there is one preacher for every five hundred members. While membership was doubling ministerial leadership was shrinking to four , preachers for every five we had i forty years ago

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St. Mary's Church Very Rev. Msgr. Selmetz. pastor 6.00 a m. Low Mass. 7:30 a.tn. Low Mass. 9:00 a m. Children's Mass. 10 15 a m. High Mass 2:30 Bunday afternoon. Holy Hour. Holy Communion Sundays First Sunday. St. Agnes Sodality. Second Sunday, Holy Name Society. Third Sunday. S». Mary’s Sot lety. Fourth Sunday. Children of Mary. First Methodist Church Merrill 0. Lester Minister Lowell J. Smith, Supt. Church School 9:30. Youth Fellowship groups 9:00. Public Worship 10:20. "Working out our Salvation" The story of rescue from a burning, ship will be told in connection with this sermon. Dr. A Mrs. lister were rescued from a burning ship at sea some years ago. Tuesday night will be the visitation of our District Supt. Dr. A. P. Teter. Dr. Teter will meet with | committee on finance at 7:00, o'clock at the church. The regular meeting will he held at 7:30. Al! officials are urged to lie present. All mem Iters and fsiendr, are invited. The ihurch school gives opportunity to Inquire into the deeper meanings of the scripture. Adult* as well as children are urged to be at these sessions. o 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: "The Church As Cooper atlve Endeavor." Mission Bund during Worship Hour. The Sunday school officers and teachers will meet on Monday evening at 7:30. Midweek service. Wednesday 7:00 p in. John Myers, class leader. Choir Rehearsals: Adult. Wednesday. Sum p. m. Youth, Thursday. 6:15 p. m. — o First Christian Church E. E. Isenhower. Minister Fred Scheidercr, Supt. 9:30 Sunday morning, a one service program at t the church where you always receive a welcome. Sermon subject: "Christ the Saviour ot the World " Junior Church al the same time for your children. A real church service where the children are taught the Word of God In away that they understand and obey. The FRIENDLY CHURCH IN A FRIENDLY TOWN o— - ■ Firat Baptist Church Carty R Moser, pastor 9:30 A. .M Sunday School. Ralph Kenworthy. Supt A class for you where you can study the Word of God under competent teachers. 10:30 A. M Divine Worship. Special music by our choir. Sermon by lhe pastor on the theme. 'The Transforming Power of Communion With God." The Junior church meets at this hour also. Parents do not fail to bring the children for this important service. 7 00 P. M.~ Happy Evening Herviue Always something dllereut at this hour which everyone enjoys. Touight Mr Lester Smitley. a student at Bob Jones University. will be our speaker We Invite young peop.o to hear this young man of God. 6:38 P. M. Wednesday. Choir rehearsal . 7:o# p. M. Wednesday, Prayer hour. 8:00 P. M. Wednesday. Teachers training class. Church es the Naaarena North Seventh A Marshall Sts. Ralph A. Carter, paetor Sunday school. 9:30 a.m. Jesse Edgell. superintendent Morning worship, 18:80 am. Message by pastor Youth service. 6:45 pm Chris tine Andrews, president. Juniors. 6.44 p.m. Evangelisth service, 7:38 p.m.

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Message by pastor. Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Cottage prayer me>-ting at home of George; Anspaugh, 1027 Vine, St. Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Prayer and praise service. Friday 7:00 p.m. Lay visitation group. 0 Church of God Clavaland Street Two Blocks Northwest of Hospital Bernice A. McCurdy, Dwight R. McCurdy, ministers 9:30 a tn. Divine worship, Sermon. "Love's l,aat Appeal." 10:30 am. Church school, Mrs. Floyd Mitchel, general superintendent. 6:45 p.m. Shining lights, Mr.l and Mrs Elwood Switzer, in charge. 6:45 t> m. Youth fellowship, Wm. Hawkins, president. *Mrs. Guy Agler. adviser. 7 30 p.m Evening evangelistic services, sermon: "The Steps to And From God." Come join your friends and neighbors, at the Friendly Church on Cleveland Street. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. Girls choir practice. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Mid-week prayer meeting. 8:30 p.m. Sanctuary choir practice. God's people everywhere are In the Church ot God. Every twice born man and woman in the universe are in it. Tiffs includes all, the saved, both in heaven and earth. Salvation makes you a member of the Cbuich of God. Salvation will make all the people of God. one in faith, doctrine and practice. "A Christian welcome to all.” g Nuttman Avenue United Brethren In Christ Gilbert A. Eddy, pastor Sunday sch<xil 9:30 am. Lawten.e .Michel, supt. Worship service 10:30 a.m. Sermon by the pastor. Evangelistic services 7:30 p.mJ Message by the pastor. Note- There will be no services] tonight. Evangelistic services all I next week except Saturday eve- 1 nlng We invite the public to share 1 with us in these spacial services "Go to Church Sunday " g Trinity Church Evangslical United Brethren 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 all age*. Urge your friend*, guests and neighbors to attend. All are welcome. 10:38 A. M. — Divine Worship and sermon. Subject: "Overcoming the World." Anthem by Vested choir and organ music by Harold on the three manual organ These services are planned carefully and prayerfully for the strengthening of the Christian Faitb of those who attend. An hour spent in the house of worship bn Sunday will equip you for the battle of life. All ages are urged to attend worship. 4:0o p. M— Sacred Concert by "The Choristers", thirty five well trained voices of Dayton, Ohio, under lhe direction of Prof. Guatav Oswald Berlin noted composer, director and organist. Ths < holr will sing the Oratorio. "The Holy City" by Gaul. The public is cordially invited to attend There will be uo admission charge. 6:30 P. M.—Christian Endeavor Societies. No evening service because of the four o'clock Sacred Concert. 7:08 P. M— Wednesday Mid week service 8:88 P. M.—Wednesday choir rehear*aL 12:30 Noon —Saturday. Junior choir. "This is a Church of Christian Cordiality. A Churcbly Church. Yet a Friendly Church, with a home-like spirit." — & ■' Zion Lutheran Church West Monroe and Eleventh St. Edgar P. Schmidt, pastor (Where beauty of sanctuary and service Invite to worshipi . Sunday school and Bible class at • A M. The Morning Service at 10 A M. Mown. Gerhard Reinking and Phil Sauer will represent the congregation at the semiannual meeting of the Lutheran Mission ary Association in St. Paul’s church. Fort Wayne. Sunday as ternoon. 2 pm.

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The Zion Church Choir will re hearse Monday evening at 8. Ail choir member* are urgently requested to lie present to prepare special music for the approaching church festivals. The Adult Membership class meets Tuesday evening at < o'clock. Messrs. Herman Krueckeberg and Louis Jacobs will represent the congregation at a meeting in Fort Wayne. Monday evening. April 19th. to dlacuss the satabliahment of a Lutheran Information Bureau for Northeastern Indiana A special meeting of the Voter* Assembly of Zion Church will be held Wednesday evening at 7:30 o’clock to discuss a report of the congregation's Expansion committee. All voters of the congregation are urgently requested to be present. o — Zion Evangelical and Reformed William C. Feller, paster Church School at 9:00 A. M. Glen R<x»p, superintendent Worship Service at 10:00 A. M Sermon: "A Venture In Filth. The nursery will care for children up to the kindergarten age. Special congregational meeting following the worship service to vote on the proposed merger of the Evangelical and Reformed Church with the Congregational Christian Churches. At 7:30 P. M. a Cathedral sound film- "A Voice in the Wiidergess" dealing with the life of John the Baptist, will lie shown Spring meeting of the Michigan Indiana Synod will be held Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday In Salem Church. Fort Wayne Sessions will open Monday even Ing at 7:30 P. M. Women’s Guild planning committee will meet in the church social room on Wednesday at 7:30 P. M Senior choir rehearsal on Friday at 7:00 P M. Come and worship with us. o Decatur Mlaaionary Church Tenth and Dayton Streets H. J. Welty. Minister 124 8. Tenth St. Phone 10692 9:00 to 11:00 Unified services of Sunday school and morning worship hour. Mervin Rupp. supt. Trio, hy the VonGunten*. "Run of My Soul." .Message, "Showers' of Blessings." 7:00 Children's gospel hour A flannelaraph lesson will be given, on Cain and Abel. 7:30 Kvening service Hymn sing and chorus time. .Message. "The Good Shepherd." Wednesday. April 21. 7:30 Hible study and prayer service. Revival meetings will be starting i April 27 and continue till May 9., with Rev. Blanchard Amstutz of! Auburn. Ind. You are invited to attend. Listen to "Your Sunrise Chapel,” from the Chapel of the Ft. Wayne Bible Institute, each morning Mon day through Friday at 7:15 over WGL. We invite you u> attend any or ail of our services, if you have no church home, we urge you to <ome and fellowship with us. 0 Firat Presbyterian Church John W. McPheeters. Jr., Minister 9:30 *,m. Church school. Leo L. Nussbaum, general supt. 10:30 a.m. Divine worship. Sermon hy the Rev. E. E Bragg Vocal solo by Mrs. Dan H Tyndall. Tod dlers' room. Tuesday. 9:00 a.m. Preahytery of Ft Wayne at the First Presbyter ian Church in Warsaw. Wednesday. <:3O p.m. Weatmins ter high achooi choir. 6:38 p.m. Presbyterian Men'a Club.

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Real Democracy A prominent Imednesa man ha» said. "I go to church because 1 be lieve In democracy. No matter what may be said about the shortcomings of particular churches, 1 am convinced that the solid core of Christians who have formed the sustaining element of the churches in all ages, furnishes the best example of real demixracy that we know anything about it goes with Clericus says, "Sound morals and sound economic* go together. Material security Is In an indefinable way tied up with spiritual fidelity When people put first the pursuit of material things, they usually find that the things they want moat are denied them, or if secured are quickly lost." O NCtUSj

Goodwill Industries, la the fortyfifth year of service and at work in 90 American cities, were reported in the forefront of institutions serving handicapped people. With the increasing need of rehabilitation services both for veterans and civilians. Dr. Brown executive secretary of the Board of Home Mlaalons and Church Extension. *stimated that 200 new Goodwill Industries should be established in the ciUes of America. Some twenty thousand "unoffic lai ambassadors" of ioreign students. are in America, it la only a few years since there were no more than three to four thousand student* in our country, and they clustered mainly along the North Atlantic seacoast and in the Far West. Today there are about twenty thousand scattered over fortysis Hate* and the District of Columbia. ranging In numbers from some ten students to more than two thousand at one institution They come from more tnan a hundred different couatricH of the world. Though most of them are studying our technology, all of them are inevitably exposed to our way of life. When one remembers that some of these students will "be the Charlie Soong* and Mahatma Gandhis ot the future, one can understand how great is the challenge to minister to these foreign *tuuents today In our land for training. The world Council of Churches lias called upon all of its member churches to come to the aasiataace of the church in Europe a* quickly as possible. They are not asking for material aid so much a* they are aeking for the prayers of united Christendom and for the spiritual backing and confidence of the churches of the world. They said. "What is at stake is the undergirding of the churches of Europe so thst they might be enabled effectively to perform their ministry of healing, teaching and reconciliation on a divided, disillusioned and suffering continent."

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