Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 46, Number 298, Decatur, Adams County, 18 December 1948 — Page 2

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I Creamed cil I Comments >1 I On 8.8.' LessonAffiq Creamed Comments on the Sunday School Lesson, Good News in the Bible, Luke 2:11-14, for Sunday, December 19. While this is a Christmas Lesson, the purpose is that of making clear the good news from heaven; the word gospel means good news. V. 1. "And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.” The Homan government used the plan of personal taxation in the town of ' the birth of each one; this was another way of getting the people to register. Rome had a stranglehold on its people. Deliverance was needed. V. 3. “And all went to 'be taxed, every one into his own city.” The 1 Roman power ; was such that all had 1 to o.iey or else. Loyalty demands obedience; civil strife and civil war follows disobedience. A bad govern- ' ment needs to he changed; the gospel of Christ changed the Roman ] i government by changing the indiv- , iduals, .finally changing the em- i peror. V. 4. “'And Joseph also went up from Galiileo out of the city of Nazareth into Judea unto the city of David which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David).” Jesus, if he had to register would 'be enrolled as a citizen of Nazareth; the good ; news for the world started at the I birthplace of the Lord. Jesus had a good family record dating back to David, one of the outstanding Bible characters. However, Jesus i was so different in every way from | any one else that the family tree was little regarded. Jesus was the good news to the world. V. 5. "To be taxed with Mary his espoused iwife, 'being great with child.” Mystery shrouds the birth of Jesus; God moves many times in the. mysterious realm and when he i does, jt is (pith in Him, and not i reason, that counts. The controverI sy about the virgin birth of Christ I never saved a soul. | V. 6. "And so it was, that, while I they were there, the days were accomplished that she should‘be delivered." Jesus had the common experience of a human birth and so sanctified the experience of 'mothThe Star of Bethlehem was the star of hope guiding earth's wanderers to the realization of their heart's desire. It was the star of peace, bringing a troubled world assurance of a coming day of calm and rest. It was the star of love, radiating to mankind the warm and tender sympathy of divine sacrifice. it was the star of glory, and is it shone the midnight darkness was transformed into a sunrise of light and promise. Clericus Says: “ Clericus says: "The way God r >asses over people of consequence I nd singles out, tor honor, people if no distinction should make us muse and re-ewamine our standards if judgment. Caesar’s palace wa» lark, but a manger shone with .lorious light. The high and mighty battered, but God’s heavenly host ung anthems and proclaimed good will to mankind.'*

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erhood. To a noble, pure wife noth-1 Ing is sweeter than to hear the words, “Unto you a child is born.” So great is the joy that soon the pain of childbirth is forgotten. Here is good news. V. 7 "And she brought forth her first born son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room in the inn." Here we see poverty, for if Joneph and Mary had been rich, they womld have had 'better quarters. Here is portrayed the degeneracy of the people; common decency would not ask a woman 1 in travail to stay in a stable. Here is the fact of Christ’s great humiliation; by popular opinion he would be classed with the outcasts. As he 1 was lifted to supreme heights among men, he had the lifting power to raise the lowest soul to higher ground. V. 8. “And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the ' field, keeping watch over thejf ' block by night.” The land was adapted to sheep raising which call- | ed for shepherds, common ipeople, who lived close to nature and so were receptive to God and his message. V. 9. “And, 10, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about then; and they were sore afraid.’ , Here again is a mystery, but we ' lay aside reason and simply be- ’ Here. , V. 10 "And the angel said unto ■ them. Fear not, for, behold, 1 bring you good tidings of great joy, which | shall be to all people." Here was demonstrated the fear of God which i is the beginning of wisdom. God in his wise providence planned re- ’ demption of the world which is the good news, the good tidings for all people. V. I'l "For unto you is born this | day in the city of David a Saviour. which is Christ the Lord.” This isl redemption in one sentence. In the observance of Christmas we will do well to think of God's great gift and not join the crowd that forced Christ out of their midst to a stable. Vs. 13, 14. "And suddenly there was with the angel, a muliitude of heavenly host praising God and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” Peace in individuals, in nations and in the world, will be a fact when Jesus reigns in the hearts of those who make up a society or a nation. Lesson Prayer Lesson prayer: We are grateful for a turn in the affairs of men when Christ was born. We accept the good news of the gospel of Christ as the best ever published. We would Join the millions in cele- , brating Christmas because of Thy ■ great gift to the world. Grant that - world peace may coine because ‘ peace on earth, good will to men, is the possesion of all people. I 1 Book Review ' Our Concern Is Children, by Irene ' Smith Caldwell, The Warner Press, is written for the parent, the teacher, the religious education director io enable them to deal with the problems of teaching children. The author answers such questions as. 1 Why are children so different? How 6 shall a church 'provide for its childe ren? How use the Bible in the home? What is the meaning ol " worship? s li j- Christ came to conquer by love t plained in the hearts of men. d Christ is the only road lo peace.

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St. Mary’s Church Very Rev. Msgr Selmetz, pastor 5:00 a.m. Low Mass. 7:30 a.m. Low Mass. 9:00 a.m. Children’s Mass. 10:15 a.m. High Mass. Prayer hour Sunday afternoon at 2:30. Holy Communion Sundays First Sunday, St. Agnes Sodality. Second Sunday, Holy Name Society. Third Sunday, St. Mary’s Society. Fourth Sunday, Children of Mary. First Baptist Church Sunday school 9:30. Everybody! ought to enjoy this Sunday’s les-i son. Classes for all. Ralph Ken-| w’orthy, supt. Morning worship at 10:30. Everybody welcome. Pulpit will be supplied by the Bible school at Fort Wayne. Prayer meeting 7:30 Wednesday. First Presbyterian Church Five Points A. C. E. Gillander, pastor Church school, 9:30 a’m. Kenneth Runyon, superintendent. 1 Nominations will be made this week for election next Sunday of! new year’s church school officers. The Christmas Story .will be read. Christmas Worship, 10:30 a.m. Special music by Mrs. Tyndall and Mrs. Mayclin. Carols by the congregation. Sermon by the pastor,! “What Do You Want For Christ- 1 mas?” You can have the Best if[ you want it. Children's Christmas program/ Wednesday Dec. 22, 7:00 p.m. 1 Christmas Eve’ musical medita- ( tion and carol sing, Dec. 24, 11:00 [ p.m., in the sanctuary, j Christmas worship continues through December 26. Bethany Churcn Evangelical United, Brethren F. H. Willard, Minister Sunday school 9; 15 a.m. The! session will abbreviated to allow ■Ume for the program to follow. Annqal Children's Christmas program at 10:00. Offering in money will be received for the Children's Home at Flat Rock, Ohio and offering of food and tops will be received from the Sunday school classes for local needs. No midweek service. Christmas Eve candlelight service at 11:00 lasting one hour. A service of music and candles. Kum Join Us class meeting, Tuesday evening 7:30 at the church. Youth choir rehearsal, Wednesday 6:15. The board of trustees wifi meet on Monday evening at 7:00. Christmas film, Sunday December 26 at Children's Chapel. First Methodist Church Gerald H. Jones, Minister The Church At Study The classes convene immediate 'y at 9:30. The Church At Worship There will be three special songs during the service of worship ’ which begins at 10:20. In the early part of the service, Mr. Henry Ed ward Busche, professor of music ; it Mac Murray College. Illinois, will ? he the soloist. Later the youth " choir will sing the anthem "Break ’ '-’orth into Joy" by Simper. Just ■ weeding the sermon. Miss Anna f Marie Steury. DePauw student and I home for the Christmas festival. will sing "The Birthday of a King" by Neidlingen The Sacrament of Baptism wil! he administered. Dr. e lones wil) use as his theme foi he sermon "Each Man Stands Al the Manger” Robert and James !. Nelson will act as Acolytes for the service. The Youth Fellowship ' The Youth Fellowship will meet j it 5:30 for a Chili Supper at the I hurch. Following this the group I will go caroling returning in time I for Evening Vespers. Evening Vespers ! To avoid conflict with the tradi | ditional school program, the con | eluding service of Evening Vespers | will be held at 7:00. This wiil take I the form of the Church School pro | gram with treat. Following the r program fellowship will be enjoyed I under the direction of the commit | tee headed by Mr. and Mrs. Fred I Busche. Wednesday I The service of prayer will be I conducted at 7:00. The Youth Choii I will rehearse at 7:00; the Adult I Choir at 7:45. k|. ' - 1 “ 1

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First Christian Church E. E. Isenhower Minister Lloyd Rhodes, Supt. Sunday December 19th at 9:30 Down Town Church at the corner of Second and Jefferson Sts. welcomes you to the program of the Junior Church. First the adults will assemble for a period of worship and communion, then the Christmas program of the Junior Church. 7:30 Sunday evening the program "There's A Song In the Air” will be given. The theme of the decorations which is accomplished with lights are—“ From the Star of Bethlehem and the Cross of Calvary to the Crown of Eternity." I The Christmas Story will be told by two readers. Each event will be emphasized with a song by the choir, and each song will be illustrated by shadow pictures, the shai dows will appear in color. ' A Merry Christmas from The | Friendly Church. Trinity Evangelical United Brethren Madison at Ninth John E. Chambers, minister 9:15 a.m.—Sunday school; Mr. Chalnier Barkley, superintendent. The Junior Choir will sing. The lesson study will be “Good News in the Bible." Please bring Otterbein Home gifts to Work and Win classroom. 10:30 a.m.—Divine worship. Mr.! Leland Neuen of Berne will sing! a solo and direct the anthem "The: Herald Angels Sing Glory to the; Newborn King” by Charles Wesley, I based on Mendelssohn's Tune. There will be a service of Infant Baptism and the sermon by the i Minister will be “The Christmas: I Message.” 6:30 p.m.—The Christian En- | deavor societies. I 7:30 p.m.—The annual Christmas I program by the children and young people in the Sunday school audi-j torium. The public is invited. Tuesday 6:00 p.m.—Girls’ Missionary Guild will have their Christmas party and gift exchange at the home of Mrs. R. O. Wynn. Wednesday 7:00 p.m.—Mid-week service for all age-groups. 8:00 p.m.—Choir rehearsal under the direction of Mr. Neuen. Missionary Church Tenth and Dayton Sts. H. J. Welty, minister 9:00-11:00 — Unified Service Mervin Rupp, Supt. Mrs. Mervin Rupp will sing “O, Holy Night." Message: The message of the Angels. 7:00 Children’s Gospel Hour. 7:30 Evening Services. There will be a special period of singing the old Christmas Carols. Message: The Shepherds Response. 'Wednesday 7:30 The Children will present their Christmas program. The children are asked to be present Iby 7:15. May the true spirit of Christinas fill your hearts during this holiday season. A cordial invitation awaits you al ill the services of our Church. Church of the Nazarene North Seventh A Marshall Sts. Ralph A. Carter, Pastor s Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. Leo , Merr man, Supt. Help us to go over ; the top in attendance. Morning Worship, 10:30 a.tn. : lessage: ‘'Emmanuel." 1 Y'outh Service, 6:30 p.m. Evelyn i Hicks, president. A Christmas Play c Evening Service, 7:30 p.m. Mes t .age: “No Room For Christ." 1 Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Prayer and 1 .'raise Service. I. Zion Evangelical and Reformed f William C. Feller, Pastor r. . Church School at 9:00 am, Glen i .loop, Supt. Upper classes wil I meet in the basemeut and the low 8 er classes will meet in the sane e iuary. Worship Service at 10:00 a.m Sermon: "Why Lid Jesus Come?' it ’ Reception at nevi' members. Appro .mine Jiristmas music. . Infant and children's baptisms sen ice at 4:00 p.m . I Church School Christmas pro j. .nan at 7:30 p.m. special offerini J for the Ft. Wayne Children's Home ■ s Senior choir rehearsal on Wed ejnesday at 7:00 p.m. >| ruursday — evening of caroling ei .eslnniuv at 6:00 p.m. d A service of carols and candlei t- Friday night. Christmas Ere, a d 11:00 p.m. No Catechetical classes on Satai day. e Come and worship with us. , [ r | High school Christmas prograu lon Saaday at 3:00 p.m. in the Jun , i ior-Senior High School auditorium.

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ATTENTION PASTORS Announcements of Decatur church services will be published next Friday, Dec. 24, instead of the usual Saturday. As the Daily Democrat will publish at noon Friday, please have your regular announcements in this office by noon i Thursday, Dec. 23. ) Zion Lutheran Church I West Monroe and Eleventh Street Edgar P. Schmidt, pastor , (Wheie Beauty of Sanctuary and . Service Invite to Worship.) Services are conducted at 8 and 10:30 a.m. The Rev. A. G. Deke, , executive secretary of the Lutheran child welfare association, will occupy the pulpit at both morning services. Pastor Schmidt will serve as liturgist. The choir will appear in the 10:30 service, singing “The Cherubim Song” by Bortniansky. A group of nine persons will be formally in ducted into communicant membership by a brief ceremony during this service. The Sunday school and Bible class meets ait 9:15. The children i will rehearse for the Christmas ’ I service. ,| The seventh of the series of leeJ tures on Christian Doctrine will be j given Monday evening at 7:30 o’clock. The Choir will rehearse on Wed- ’ nesday- evening at 7 o’clock. Only ' those choir members appearing at this rehearsal will be permitted to sing with the choir at the festival services. . The children's Christmas service , | will be conducted Christmas Eve, December 24th, at 7 o'clock. “Sing j We All Noel,” is the title df the i program service the children of the r Sunday school will present. , The Christmas festival will be observed with two services on ‘! Christmas morning, December 25th, at 8 and 10:30 o'clock. The public is cordially invited to all, services. Church of God Cleveland Street (Two Blocks Northwest of Hospital) j Bernice A. McCurdy li Dwight R. McCurdy, ministers ' Christmas Sunday 9:30 a.m. Morning worship, sermon: "The Manger." 10:30 a.m. Church school, Mrs. j Floyd Mitchel, Mr. Emery Hawkins, B general superintendents. 6:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship, Miss LaVon Strickler, president Mrs. Guy Agler, counselor. n 7:30 p.m. Christmas program, in charge of Mrs. Holman Egley and e Mrs. Elmer Scott. The public is invited. 8 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, girls choir y practice. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, mid week it prayer meeting, A Christmas film will be shown. 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, sanctuary choir practice. How the Church of God Serves: 1. Two Helpful Services every 0 Sunday. 2. A high-Grade Sunday School, With Qualified Teachers. 1. 3. Classes for all Ages. , 4. • Women's Missionary Society, n 5. Men’s Brotherhood. y. 6. Mid week Prayer Meeting, s- 7. Two Splendid Choirs. 8. Salvation for the Sinner ii Sanctification for the Believer, Divine Healing for the Sick, * Unity of all God’s People. 9. A Place to find Friends. We need your help — We can iu help You! II “A Christian Welcome to All." "Where a Christian experience c makes you a member." (Acts 2:47.) We pray for the sick. n — 1 - —■ i

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If we are to have peace, it can come only by developing Christian character among men and women everywhere in the world. We must dve together in a nobler spirit than we ever have before. With great challenge, the song which announced Christ's coming rings out again this Christmas season: “Peace on

Marks of Greatness in Jesus Simplicity and humility marked the coming of Jesus as the Saviour Os the world. A lowly refuge among; the stable animals was his birthplace. A humble, unassuming, trustful young 'woman was his mother. His public ministry was devoted mainly to the underprivileged, the unfortunate, the uneste&med, the sorrowing. His greatest teaching was love, available to every human heart and life. His ruling passion was to be among those who served. His deathbed was a rude, rough, repugnant cross, the cheapest and most cruel thing that hatred, falsehood, and oppression could devise. To this he humbled himself. All egotism, conceit, selfishness were alien to Christ’s lifA The prei sent struggle to gain material welfare will be disappointing to the . people who fail to give attention to the spiritual ideals of living. Simple, humble, wholesome living will i honor Christ more than all gorgeous magnificence. Humility is power. Simplicity is strength. They i are Christ’s gift to’us at this Christ- ' mas season. ) I .wit'Jal Wisdom®-' , -J I ; The Christian's Responsibility ' A colporteur in North India told ' the Christmas story and then read I I it from the Scriptures. A hearer j asked, “Hqw long has it been since God’s Son was born into the! world?” "About two thousand! 'l years," the missionary made reply, j "Then," asked the villager, "who I has been hiding this Book all this ', time?" *) Do You Know j! 1. Where in the Old Testament dd Iwe read of a "Star" in connection [ with the coming Saviour? r ! 2. How did God speak to the i Wise Men? Today? { I 3. How may we show our gratii tude for God’s gift? I 4. Is it possible to be selfish in r our acceptance of God's gift? j 5. Who was 'King of Judea when : I Christ was born? rj ■ Do You Know Answered I 1. (Num. 24:17) Balaam prophe •' sled that "a star" should come out of Jacob. 2. Through the star and a dream. Today, through the Bible, or the guidance of thought; by the 'Holy Spirit; through i:rayer and cir- * cumstances. 3. By accepting Jesus Christ as Saviour, bv loving service and sacn t I rificial obedience. I 4. Yes, iby enjoying Christ’s fel e i lowship without telling others the I story of salvation. 5. Herod.

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