Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 47, Number 307, Decatur, Adams County, 31 December 1949 — Page 2

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Creamed Comments on the Sunday School Lesson. The Continuing Band of Disciples, Acts 1:1-14, for January 1. The lessons for this quarter give an account of the Church from the time of Christ's ascension to the close of the first century. In this book is recorded the development of the early Church, giving promin- ♦ nee to the two great church leaders, Peter and Paul. V.l. "The former treatise have I made, () Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and to teach.” Luke, the author of the Gospel of Luke, is the author, addressing both books to the same r .< but written for all. It is significant that the author referred to the works of Christ as only the beginning of his work, implying that he is still carrying on the work of God.

V. 2. “Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles which he had chosen.” Christ's work in person ended at his astension; but here is a turning point as to God's agent, the Holy Ghost, who operated In Christ but now is to operate Independent of Christ in his followers. Jesus left behind a program for his followers. V. 3. "To whom he also shewed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God " It is Christ's resurrection that is the basis for our Christian faith; that he died and arose Is proven beyond the shadow of a doubt. During those forty days Jesus continued to carry on his teaching regarding the great theme, the kingdom of God. Here is a hint as to what his followers may be doing after death. V. 4. "And being assembled toKethered .with them, commanded them that they should not de* ' arL ftAb Jerusalem, but watt for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me." Emphasis on the coming of the Holy Spirit was again made, referring to former instrhetions. See John 14:144.26; 15:26.

V 5. "For John truly baptized with water, but ye shall he baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.” Provisions were made for a fulness of spiritual life and power by means of the baptism of tbe Holy Ghost. (John 7:37-39; Acts 2:38; Romans 6:15).

During the year 195 v there will be ample opportunity for the need of each one of us to apologize for mistakes made. Wrongs done. We shall confess sincerely, not be cause those wronged need It, but because doing so will be good for our own souls. So we admit our mistakes to our < hildren. our husbands or wives, our neighbors, not to make them better, but to make us better. Humility and meekness grow out of such a spirit. Boek Review Broadman Comments on the International Sunday School Lessons. 1954.*. by R. Paul Candhill, tbe

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Vs 6,7. "When they therefore were cortle together, they asked of him. saying. Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom of Israel? And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times and seasons, which the Father has put In his own power.” It was hard tor the disciples to get out of their minds the hopedfor earthly reign of the Messiah; again Jesus taught them the larger meaning of the kingdom of God. To make that first is Christ's appeal; then other necessary things will be added.

V.B. "But ye shall receive power after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you, and ye shall be witnesses unto me both In Jerusalem and In all Judea, and unto the uttermost parts of the earth." The Holy Ghost possessed the same power which Jesus had and when He is received by the disciples, operating through them, demonstrations of power will he seen as coming from the disciples. This is confirmed by the works of the disciples. The big thing in Christ's followers Is that of being good witnesses. V. 9. "And when he had spoken these things while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight.' Christ's ascension was not a mythIt was real, and properly witnessed. Jesus went to be with God. Just where as to definite location Jesus went, does not matter. To be with God after death Is the Important thing Vs. 10,11. “And while they look■ed steadfastly toward heaven as | he went up, behold, two men stood I by them in white apparel; which also said. Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing into heaven? The same Jesus which Is taken up from you Into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.” Let it be known to all men by two heavenly witnesses that there will be a second coming of Christ. Vs. 12,13. "Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is from Jerusalem. a Sabbath day's Journey. And when they were coine In. they went up Into an upper room." There was a suggestion in the message of the heavenly witnesses that now- the disciples were to take over and not spend time gazing. V. 14. "These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren." Jesus taught his disciples but one thing as a personal activity and that was to pray. Under the dispensation of the Holy Ghost, prayer was to constitute the important activity. Ho is it true for r.ll disciples.

Broadman Press, is an invaluable aid to the understanding of God's will and way in the Scriptures. Each lesson begin with explanatory 'notes on the passage, followed by an outline, serving as the basis for the lesson interpretation. "The ‘ Lesson in Life” applies the truths to Christian living. ‘ -. Clerlcus Says: Clerlcus says: "There are many ' j things in God's plan for our future - i which are not for us to know until t they develop, but the Bible and the ' promises of God guide us to many i things which we are to know. Including him whom we have believed. We have something 'to do’ and something to 'teaeh', if we would ♦ arry forward the work of Jesus " Fear not tomorrow; God is ali ready there.

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_ _ ..... , ■ St. Mary's Catholic Church Very Rev. Msgr. Seimetz, pastor New Year’s Midnight Maas. Special devotions 11:30 P. M. Midnight mass 12 o'clock. Abstaining from alcoholic beverages and no solid food after 8 p. n*. Milk or beverages permitted to 11 p. m . for those who wish to receive Holy Communion durSg midnight mass. Other masses on New Year's Day: 7, 9 and 10 a in. There will l>e no mass of distribution of Holy Communion at 6 o'clock. First Presbyterian Church Five Points, Decatur A. C. E. GHlander, pastor Church School, 9:30 A. M. We closed 1949 on Christmas Day with I a happy service of children and I adults. Sunday School time is not too early to make the right beginning for 1950. New quarter starts with the Faith and Life Lessons. Worship, 10;30 A. M. Pastot's sermon, "God's Armament for 1950.” Mrs. Tyndall will sing, as will the choir. College students still on vacation will be asked .to usher. Joint meeting of elders and trus- j tees, Friday January 6, 7:30 P. M. at the church. Congregational supper and annual business meeting. Wednesday evening January 11.

Church of the Nazarene North Seventh A Marshall Sts. Ralph A. Carter, pastor Sunday School. 9:30 am. Glenn llabegger. superintendent. Morning Worship, 10:39 a.m. Message: "Uncaptured Jericho's.” Following tbe message there will be a communion service. Youth Service. 6:45 p.m. Evelyn Hicks, president. Junior Church, 11:00 am. Mrs. George Anspaugb. supervisor. Adult Study Group. 6:45 pm. .ttaspaugh. president. J Evangelistic Service,. 7:30 p.m. Message: “Longest Word In The Bible Wednesday 7:30 p.tn. Prayer and Praise service. Thursday 7:30 p.m. Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society will meet at tbe home of Mrs. Naomi Andrews. 6<’B Short St. Mrs. 0. Anspaugh. president. Trinity Evangelical United Brethren Madison at Ninth John E. Chambers, minister Saturday 8:<mi.12:OO — Churchwide New Year's Eve service. A period of fellowship will lw> enjoyed on first floor, after which two record film strips. "Family on Trial" and "He Who is Greatest” will lie shown. Several turn-oven charts prepared by the. Commission on Evangelism will* lie used. A candlelight worship service will be held in the sanctuary from 11:15 to 12:00.

Sunday: 9:ls—Sunday School; Chalmer Barkley, superintendent. The lesson is the first of the series for the quarter on The New Testament Christian church, 10:30—Divine Worship. We urge all Christians to spend New Year's Day in the House of God. Mr. Harold Mumma will be tbe organist and the choir, under the direction of Leland Neuen, will sing the anthem "Song of Praise” by Carrington The sermon will be In keeping with New Year's Day and will follow the theme "1950 for Christ.” 6:30 -Christian Endeavor Societies and Youth Fellowship. 7:3o—The evening service of gospel songs and message by the - pastor. , i Tuesday: 7:30- Girls Minion ary Guild at tbe home of Lois Strahm. Pat Reed will be the leader, and Pat Gause and Lois Strahm the hostesses. Wednesday: 7:00 — Mid-week service for everyone. B:oo—Choir Rehearsal. 7:3o—Union Week of Prayer Service at the Baptist church. Bev Ralph Carter, palter of the Nazarene Church will bring the message , t Thursday; 7:3o—Ladies Aid at tha church with Mrs. Frank Bohake, Mrs. Earl Crider and Mrs. Earl Mounsey as hostesses.

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• First Christian Church Dr. E. F. Daugherty, pastor Lloyd Rhodes, supt. I 9:30 am. Unified services of I worship communion * Bible Study I Dr. Daugherty's sermon theme will I be "The Way Ahead." I 9:30 am. Junior church in basement. p 4:30 p.m. Christian Endeavor Thurs. 7:30 fi.m. Ladles Aid Meeting. Thurs: 7:30 p.m. Official board meeting at the church. Church if Cod Cleveland Street I (Two blocks northwest of hospital) Bernice A. McCurdy Dwight R. McCurdy, ministers 8:30 a. m. "Christian Brotherhood Hour” radio station WKJG Fort Wayne. 1380 <?n your dial. 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship. Sermon; "Something to Hold To Thru the New Year." 10:30 a. m. Charch School, Mrs. Floyd Mitchel, genera) superlntetid- , ent. I 6:30 p. m. Youth Fellowship, Mrs Kenneth Watkins, president; Mrs. Guy Agler, Counselor. 7:30 p.m. Regular Sunday Evening Service, Sermon: "Something to Hold To Thru the New Year, Faith, Hope, Love," Come Join your friends and neighbors, at the friendly church on Cleveland street, where the way to Christ, and his forgiveI ness, Is made so plain, that a wayfaring man need not error. Wednesday 6:45 p.m. Girls Choir Practice 7:30 p.m. Mid week Prayer Meeting 8:30 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Practice Affiliated with the Church of G"d, general offices, Anderson. Indiana The church where a Christian experience makes you a member in good standing. Zion Evangelical and Reformed William C. Faller, Pastor. Church School at 9:00 am. Installation of teachers and officer:. Worship Service at 10:00 a.m. Holy Communion and memorial service for members of the church who passed away during 1949. Meditation by the pastor: “A Challenge and a Promise”. Begin the new year by attending a service of worship In the church of your choice. There will be a Mission Band for children between the ages of 5 and 12, during a part of the worship service. Senior choir rehearsal on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Girls' Guild at tbe home of Mrs Joe McNerney on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Union service on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m, in the First Baptist I Church, Jn observance of tbe Universal Week of Prayer. The Rev. Ralph Carter will be the speaker. Heidelberg class meeting on I Thursday at 7:00 p.n). Members will take down the Christmas decorations. Catechetical classes on Saturday morning, seniors st 9. Juniors at 10 a.m. Come and worship with us. First Baptist Church Robert H. Hammond, pastor The Sunday School hour will convene promptly at .9:15. There are classes for all This Sunday there will be awarded about seventy-five perfect attendance pins to those who have not missed

for three months, accordlag to the rules. In the tnorning service at 10:30, Mrs. David Embler will play "Sonatina. (God's Time Is Best)." by Bach, and "Transcription on Brad bnry." by. Kohlmann. The choir will sing the anthem "The Lord's -Prayer," py Malptte. The paator sill bring the Sew Year's Dey Message on "I Hqreby Resolve." the ordinance of the Lord's Supper will be observed. The evening service win center around the message "The Hague tlsm of Love.” Mrs. Coll and Lois Metzger will sing, and the goapel Song Service will feature both piano and organ. Come for a bless•nr Wednesday night will be the Week of Prayer service at the Baptist Church, with Rev. Carter of the Nazarene church bringing the message. The Baptist choir •111 sing, and is requested to be

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Zion Lutheran Church I West Monroe and Eleventh Streets Edgar P. Schmidt, Pastor (Where Beauty df Sanctuary And Service Invite To Worship) Divine Services Sunday at 8 and 10:30 o’clock. "My Times are Jn Thy Hands” Is the sermon topic for the day. , The choir will appear In the 10:30 Service singing a Bach arrangement of the chorale: "Whatever God Ordains Is Good.” The newly elected officers for 1950 will be installed al the 10:30 Service. The Church Council meets Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock. The Choir rehearses on Wednesday at 7 p m. Saturday Bible School will be conducted again next Saturday morning at 9:30. t First Methodist Church Gerald H. Jonas, minister The Church at Study 9:30 The Sunday School will now resume its usual schedule. The classes will meet promptly at 9:30. The Assembly will be conducted by the General Superintendent. This first Sunday of tbe New Year ought to see a larger attendance than usual as the study of God's Word under competent teachers becomes a part of the New Year's better life. The Church at Worship 10:20 The guest minister for tie preaching service will be the Rrv. Kenneth B. Llnfnger. Associate Pastor of the First Methodist Church. Fort Wayne. Indiana. His sermon topic will be "New Life Not New Resolutions." The service will be lead by a layman. Mr. Lowell Smith. The Adult Choir will sing the anthem ‘‘Shepherd of Israel." The Scripture for the day will be found In Matt. 2:13-23. The Youth Grouse

The three youth groups will meet at 6:00. A complete nev series will be started in the field ft visual education. The three grotps will view together the first of a series in the Life of St. Paul. Ths first film Is entitled. "The Stoning of Stephen.” After the movie, tke groups will have their own serrice and discussion. In connection with the pro tfhm the additional picture will be shown "We Rear Witness." The counsellors will be in charge for the evening The rest of the series will be studied in subsequent weeks. The Youth ought to be in good attendance at the first of the series,. Wednesday This Church will cooperate with the Union Services being conducted in the First Baptist Church under tbe sponsorship of the Ministerial Associatfoi. This service is in connection with the Universal Week of Prayer. The Rev. Ralph Carter will preach. The service begins at 7:30. Thursday Ths Ever Ready Class will hold its monthly social meeting at the horn* of Mrs. Harve Baker. 134% Sou-h Third, on Thursday evening at 7:30. Special Meeting The Official Board, chairmaned by Mr. A. D. Suttles, win meet on Wednesdsy evening at 8:00. The routine business of tbe Church will be conducted and the final reports of the canvassers will be received at that time. Lesson prayer: We are grateful for the coming of the Holy Qhost to emtiower us to carry on the (Work of God as begun by Christ. Grant that we may meet the con ditlons for the reception of the Holy Spirit and under Him to do and to teach as Christ did and to be good Christian witnesses at all times.

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Missionary Church and Dayton St. H. J. Welty, minister Mervln Rupp, Supt. 9:00 to 11:00 Unified service. J his Sunday begins 8. 8. Mouth ampalgn. This is Members Sunday. Every Member of the Sunday School Is asked to be present. Music by tbe VonGuntens. Message "Christ Oar .Companion.” 7:00 Children's Gospel Hour. 7:00 M. Y. f. 7:30 Evening Service. Hymn Sing apd Ciforus Time. Message, "Willing Workers." This is the beginning of a New Yesr. Begin it, in the House of God Wednesday, 7:30. We will be co operating with the Union Service for Week of Prayer at the Baptist Church. Rev. Ralph Carter, will ue bringing the message. Thursday. 7:00 The Church Council will hold a meeting at the Harold, Idlewine Home, on 604 N. Second St. Start the New Year right, go to church! We welcome you to our Services at any time.

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Do You Know t. What very precious name is found in both the first and the last verse of the New Testament? 2. What chapter of the Bible contains verses all of which end alike? 3. Who asked. "What must I do to be saved?” 4. Can you finish. "Behold, how good and pleasant it Is for brethren to ” 8. When was Christianity first brought to Europe? Do You Know AAoworOd 1. Jesus Christ 2. Psalm 136 - verses ending with, ", .. .for his mercy endureth forever." 3. The Philippian Jailer to Paul (Acts 16:30) 4. ", . . d*pH together in unity.” (Bsalm 1'33:1) 5. When preached by Paul and companions In Macedonia (Acts 16) The New* Year was asked for some message sweet to guide the feet; bls answer, "Know. do. and love God's will."

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