Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 47, Number 71, Decatur, Adams County, 25 March 1949 — Page 2

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I*r •11 • i r i 1 r F — .. Let nothing keep you from your radio for ; CM!SWS ... (Inetat How I ♦ lO| an* SSIYw’U want » f- ■ • • PSI ” d ? S certainly want‘o | a t M * * ~ IBU 1i 5 ,e n..-«' d J o flieDdsan d family k ? Saturday evening, March 26th from 9toIOP.M.(C.S.TJ IfS- ---- — ...then let nothing keep you from : IllWii iFaTI attending the regular Services of your own church v on Sunday - March 27 th B j *T*»IS IS YOUR special invitation to share in the wonderful listening pleasure the church, recognize the significance and dignity of the individual _■ • 1 and inspiration which the radio program "One Great Hour” will bring human being. * A tO to all America on Saturday evening, March 26th. But far more important What arc the desperate needs that are met so economically and effi/»1111 iW I * s the fact that it is an equally urgent invitation for you to attend church c j en tly through churches answer to that question is found I«■ 1 | - Jb> niust not—be overlooked. I ti on to these important works there are also material needs which must be - , For it is through "One Great Hour” that men, women, and children 1 met through the churches. Despite good harvests and improved conditions P arts of th e world there are still vast numbers of men, women and 'j 1 to the world the tremendous power for good that is generated when all children in Europe and Asia right now who are barely existing on near--1 1U U Jlwlt .JHqH I churches unite in one great common cause. starvation diets... wearing tattered odds and ends of clothing. Many of . these people may die of starvation or disease... many may die as a result of IlKk “t lO of ,“ s 10 a “ cn L J d ’“ Kl ? ” , Sund ? cold and Exposure added .omalnuniuon... unless they are helped quidd, ■P*"’ ' - following the broadcast and prove through our contributions that the spirit through the churches , ."1 i I I Bl of Christianity is a mighty force in bringing new material strength, new , IB ggHH U ] spiritual strength, and most of all, new hope to those who need it so . Fo ° d : and med ' cal * S s nt * nanons ICkI I' I desperately overseas through church channels are distributed to the neediest iq each community 11 1 I r 7 by local churches and church agencies. Whenever possible—children, young • B Nper bgfore in history have so many different religious denomina- mot h ers and the sick receive special attention. These distribution methods . tions and communions joined together in one great effort for one great make use of facilities now in existence and operate without profit or prejucause - UP t 0 now eaclj denomination has developed its «svn campaign to dice. They are efficient, economical and, most important of all, speedy. .. • ‘ ,i I I’tlp-tal’“*o»"d spiritual-for distribution dirough churches , of the vitally important works of rhe churches overseas be' overseas. In One Great Hour all of these campaigns are brought together j maiirai „ ed and And <0 do t his mtm h„ «/ every rW J ,fl one su P reme s,n g ,e effoft * must bear his share of this responsibility to humanity... and bear it proudly, It should be clearly understood that all contributions to "One Great ’ in the spirit of Him who said: "Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of OVER 75,000 CHURCHES HAVE THIS POSTER! Chances are you’ve already Hour” are made directly to the churches here in America and distributed the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.” seen it displayed by yo«r church. For this poster is the striking blue and white symbol through churches and church organizations overseas. The urgent need for | Remember, you are the church in America - vour resDonse to these that identifies your church and Some 75,000 others from coast to coast as participants in r j r t , t , ~ ,4.. , miicnc* your response to uiuc the ONE GREAT HOUR program... the program which brings together for the first tunas for the many works of the churches overseas are not lessened by great appeals will help prove to all the world that it is only in God—and time in history more than twenty Chrisman denominations and communions in one great | large scale and essential government spending projects such as the European through worship of Him in the churches of America and overseas—that taovrt Program No mjunt of impend govemmem sending, there faany real hope of a stronger and happier world... world of blessed the wholehearted support of every American-So, LISTEN and GIVE!y"~ take the place of the girts which, being given in the name of Christ through peace and human dignity. — to •••.! Utoß—» *—• ‘ «■*»■*- »— **’ —» ■"« —»• • • LISTEN and GIVE! Here are some of the reasons why your contributions to One Great Hour are so urgently needed..? OHHHN9VBFH BjSiW l IT f up .-is II I n K' ** < THUTift I It Restore Christa Hope and Human Dipiitj Io Replace, Repair, Re-erpdp Churches, Hospitals, Io Strengthen and Expand the Vital M To Render Rid to Desperately Needy to a Confused and Suffering World Schools and Other Christa Institutions of the Christian Ministry Refugees and Displaced Persons Your contributions to ONE GREAT HOUR mean far more than There an be no true recovery from war until people regain their The pastoral leaders were not spared the ravages of wrar. Many Until all the homeless people have countries thev an call thtit thtir dollar-and-ccnts value. They bring a Christian hope to the dignity as human beings, food, clothing and material aids arc of were killed, wounded, taken prisoner or forced into exile with other own, there will be no real peace in the world. In the meantime, war-scarred men, women and children of Europe and Asia. They little use unless people have the desire and will to live. We can displaced p irons. Theological schools were destroyed, libraries they will look to us in more favored lands to help them. Homeless tell them that someone in the world really cares what happens, help them by helping to provide churches, homes for orphans and were destroyed and faculties scattered. In the sit years of war, must not mean forgotten. In Germany, Italy, China and Palestine The food and clothing we send overseas will keep the people the aged, hospitals for the cripple I and sick. Today, in Europe several generations of spiritual leaders welt lost to the churches, the churches of America have stayed with these refugees and alive but without spiritual nourishment, people are lost. By re- and Asia, the churches are not only houses of worship, but are A strong ministry is needed to help rebuild Christian lives. It isour displaced persons. They have been ministered to in bods and souk building their morale, we an strengthen their desire to share once also centers for fellow ship, for varied ministries of material responsibility to help build this strong ministry-to supply reli- Because manv of these people are our Christian brothers, the again the responsibilities of world citizenship. For only when all and spiritual help. But without our generous assistance, the gious literature of many kinds, to replenish libraries, to help re- churches, with vour help, will continue a vital ministrv among men can hold their heads high will the world be truly on the road people, w ith their depleted local resources, annot reestablish establish services and to provide means of transportation to help them, help them to find homes and help to bring as manv of them to peace. The way lies open. And the world awaits our response, these lighthouses of bve in the midst of a sea of human misery. . pastoral leaders and toy workers with far-flung responsibilities, as possible to this country to begin life anew. American Legion Adams Co. Post 43 Decatur Democrat Co. Begun’s Clothing Store Gerber Meat Market Veterans of Foreign Wars - Post 6236 » Bower’s Jewelry Store Western Auto Assoc. Store The First State Bank Pumphrey Jewelry Store Lee Hardware Company Peterson Clothing Company L An fi nau?h studios Gambles Phil L. Macklin Co. ' ’ *

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