Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 51, Number 257, Decatur, Adams County, 31 October 1953 — Page 2

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|Qu'"tions eg] N .ft. OnsT Hra Discussion questions on ths Sunday school lesson, Stronger Churches, Better Communities, for Sunday, November 8. 1. What were the outstanding characteristics of tLw early church?. 4 I 2. How account for the large number of conversions in this first chqrcht, 1 r 3. Where in this lesson is found the tact that the chuteh is a divine institution? 4. What effect doeti the local; church have on the Community? 5. Why is every one under obligation to join the church? •* " ’ ’

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Creamed comments on the Sunday school lesson, Stronger Churches, Better Communities. Acts ,2:41-47; Philippians 1:27-30, I Peter. 2:4-10, for Sunday, November g. Immediately after Christ's ascension the church was born with the function of carrying out the work which Jesus bad been doing. As Christ transformed the character of men and Womep, a h etx ®r community followed. This is God's program for today. V. 411 "Then they |hat gladly received the word were baptised; and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.** The power of the gqspel as preached by Peter resulted In a great revival, the converts uniting with the believers, making the beginning of the church. V. 42. "And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking bread, and in prayers.” There was harmony and unity; there was Scriptural teaching; there was fellowship with a common meal characteristic of a big family. Here is an ideal church. . V. 43. “And fear came upon every soul and many wonders and Signs were done by the disciples.” there was reverential awe, the tight attitude for a church. The miracle of the conversion of thousands with other wonder produced receptive minds and a deep devotion. Evangelism in the church portrays the life and work of Chrtst oh earth today. Va. 44,45. "And all that believed were together and had all things pommon; and sold their possessions and goods and parted them to all men, as every man had peed." Here was real brotherhood in practice. V. 46. “And tyey, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart.*' The habit of worship in the temple was continued; they were faithful in attendance at public worship, and after worship they ! went out into the community to ' spread the gospel. Here is an add-.I ep picture of the early church. i V. 47. “Praising God, and having ; favour with all people. And the !

j . v T . ■ - FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Mereer Ave. at Five Points Rev. Ray J. Walther, Pastor 9:15 a.m. Sunday Church School Harold Glazner, Superintendent. (Classes for all ages and leSsons fbr all of Life.) >- r \ 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship Service. During the service the Youth Choir under the direction 4f Mrs. Chas. Mag ley and Mrs. Tas. Kocher will sing “We've A Story To Tell ‘To The Nations." The Men’s Cbopis will sing "Rise Up O Men Os God”. The sermon is on of a serie’ of two on Christian Stewardship ind is entitled 'lMarvellous U Our .Eyes.” 2:00 P|M- Session Meeting. 4:30 pm. Junior Fellowship Hike. The group will bike to Hanna Nuttman Parte for a wiener roast, i, 6:00 p.m. Westminster Fellowship. A special radio program “The Hammer Os The Reformation” win be beard by the group. Monday 7:00 p.m. OST. School qr Christian living in the Public school building at Rockford. Ohio

Are you needtog strength to face your prQblems? Seek the Lord in any of the churches of pur community. Strangers and those without a church home are welcomed. BETHANY EU,B. CHURCH invites you 9:00 A. M. SUNDAY SCHOOL—Classes fqr all ages. , 10:00 A. M. DIVINE WORSHIP: Sermon "The Consecration of our Children.” 6:00 P. M. YOUTH FELLOWSHIP. A rich training program for young people. 7:00 P. M. EVENING WORSHIP. Sermon: "The Christian’s Destination.’’ (Couptesy of Decatur Super Service)

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Lord adped to the church daily such as should be saved." Praises to God characterized the early church; there was a rejoicing in seeing people converted. There was no need of church advertisements, billboards, or any other appeal for church attendance and Christian work.

V. 27. "Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ; that whether I cpme and see you or else be absent, I may bear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind, striving together for the faith of the gospel;** Here is an appeal for everyday living to measure up to the standard of the gospel which they professed; here is taught continued harmony with a constant, striving toward the ideal. It is not so much in attainment as in striving that all should be concerned- are to strive to enter the straight gate. After conversion, there is the growing of the soul that demands attention. V. 28. "And ip nothing terrified by your adversaries; which is to them an evident token, and that of God.” God’s are always gcbflV'rtr anWapts to produce the fall of Christians, especially converts. Where such attempts are seen, there is revealed the presence of the tempter and also the fact of salvation. V. 29. “FOr unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer or his sake;” The refining of suffering produces patience and makes possible the victory of faith. Paul presents his experience as an example. See verse 30. V 5.4,5. “To • whom cqpning, as unto a UWng stone, disallowed indeed of all men, but chosen of God apd precious. Ye also as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, to offer UP spiritual sacrificea, acceptable to God through Jpsus Christ’ The church is a Itviug organism; Christ arisen and working in men by the Holy Spirit is th® fpundpr-and in it every follower takes his rightful place; the church generates the needed spiritual force for a better comnjupity and a better world. V 5.9,10. "But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people, etc.” In the church are God's cfaosep people to express God's will to all men. —Based on popyrjghted outlines produced-by the Division of Christian Education, National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U. S. A., and used by permission.

Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Presbyterian Church Fair — -J The members of each booth have been working overtime putting on t)ie final touches and they now have everything in readiness for the Grand Opening cf Our Church Fair at 9:00 a.m. November, 4tb. Lunch will be served from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Turkey Supper from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday 7:00 pm. Choir Practice. Sunday, November Sth is Loyalty Sunday in cur Church. 4:09 p.m. Vesper Praise Service. , Mis? Anita Gregson, a Missionary’ frqm India will speak at our Annual Praise Service. As never before her message, first hand and dynamic, wl)l lie >f interest t-» every •Christian. Sh* wi|J jepow first hand aboqt the vital religipus, social and pe)iticU struggles in Pakistan. There will be special music; and a Nursery Service, Anyone Interested in the cau?e qf Christ the wqrld over is invitedYou are invited. You may sew the F° u hd. but only God can heal it.

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BT, MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Very <Rev. Msgr. Seimetx, pastor. 6:00 a.m. First Mass. 7:30 a.m. Low Mass. 9:00 a.m. Children’s Mass. 10:15 a.m. Low Mass. Weekday Mass 7:30 a.m. Holy Communion Sundays. First Sunday, the Catholic Ladies of Columbia. Second Sunday, Holy Name Society. Third Sunday, the Rosary Society. Fourth Sunday, Children of Mary. _ FIRST METHODIST \ W. Monroe at Fifth St. Samuel Emerick, minister 9:30 a.m., the church at study. Classes for all ages. 10:20 a.m., divine worship. In observance <• of Reformation Sunday, the pastor will speak on the theme, “Our Protestant Heritage.” The choir under the direction of Mrs. Harry Dailey will sing the anthem, "Softly and Tenderly’’ by Thompson. The members of the Commission on Missions will be presented during the service. At the close of the worship service our annual "Christ Gift Offering” will be taken for our ministers in Africa, Rev. and Mrs. E. E. LeMaster. 6 p.m., youth fellowship? The series of study on "Heritage’ of Methodism” will be continued. 7:30 pm., evening worship. The series of messages on Methodism's "Heritage and Destiny” is being presented during this worship period. \ Wednesday, 7 p.m., choir rehearsal. 7 p.m., mid-week service. The pastor will continue the current study on "Learning How to Prsj*’ Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Everready class meeting, Mrs. A. D. Suttles, 122 S. Fifth St. 7:30 p.m., Wesley class fellowship, Wesleyvroom of the church. Cqmmittee in charge: Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Ahr, Mr. and Mrs. Lhonas Mclntosh, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Liechty, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Heller, Mr. and Mrs. Willard Mcßride, and Mr. and Mrs. D. Burdette Custer. 7:30 p.m., district rally at First church, Ft. Wayne. Bishop Richard C. Raines. Indianapolis, will give the address. 1:30 p.m., Thursday, World Community Day, Trinity E. U. B. church. ZION Evangelical and Reformed William C. Feller, pastor Church schqol at 9 a.m. Victor Kiess, superintendent. You arp invited to bring your family for the study of the interesting lessons. Worship service at 10 a.m. Sermon by the pastof, “What Do We Believe?” Visitors are always welcpme. The senior choir will sing, "Built on the Rock” on the chorale by L. M. Lindeman. Mission Band will meet during the sprmon portion of the service. The Sunday school teachers and officers will meet on Sunday evening at 6:30 p.m. in the church parjqr. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. The film, “Third Missionary Journey” will be shown. Thia is another episode in thp Life of Paul series of films. School for Christian living and Leadership graining Institute on Monday evening at 7 p.m. (CST) in Rockford, Ohio. -- * Official board meeting on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Women’s Guild meeting on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. This will be a Thank Offering emphasis meeting and guest night. Miss Agnes Sprunger, a missionary from Africa, will be the guest speaker. Youth choir rehearsal on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Youth fellowship hay-ride on Wednesday following the choir rphearsal. \ Heidelberg class meeting on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. The new color film of the Ft. Wayne children’s home will be shown. World Community Day service on Friday in the Trinity E. U. B. church at 2 pm. Senior chqir rehearsal on Friday at 7 p.m. . Catechetical classes on Saturday morning, seniors at 9, juniors at 10 a.m.

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FIRST BAPTIST E. B. McAllister, pastor Sunday school begins at 9:15. We have a class for you. Lester Mitchel, supt. The morning worship is at 10:30. The title of Rev. McAllister’s message is “Faithfulness, A Fruit of the Spirit.” A quartet will render special music. Communion will be observed at this service. The first session of the Adams County Sunday School convention will be held this afternoon at 2 p.m. in the Linn Grove church* The three groups will meet at 6:15 this w-eek. Baptist Midgits, ages 4-8; Baptist Youth, ages 925; Baptist adults, ages 26 and above. The evening service will be held at the Trinity E. U. B. church at 7:30 in order to cooperate with the Adams County Sunday school convention. Rev. Harold Garner of the Moody Bible Institute will bp the speaker. This coming Monday the Adams County Sunday School convention -wfill sponsor a banquet at _ the Berne-French high school. Mid-week service meets at 7 p.m. on Wednesday. During the past month an average of 45 people have attended this service. Choir practice at 8 p.m. Jesus said, "Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of heavOn.” BETHANY EVANGELICAL UNITED BRETHREN CHURCH Ben], G. Thomas, minister Tonight at eight o’clock The Youth Fellowship is holding a Halloween Party in the church basement. 9:00 a.m. Sunday School under the direction of Mr. William F. ’Christen. Superintendent. 10:00 a.m. ‘ Divine Worship. There will be the Sacramept of ’Baptism for Children. The sermon: "T|ie Consecration of qur Children. 6:00 p.m. .The Youth Fellowship. This month the Commission op Missions and Social Action will have charge. Robert Baker is chairman of the commission. This ypaek Deanna Small, Agnes Barlett and Arlepe Kaehr will present the study. 7:00 p.m. Evening Worship. The pastor will speak upon “The Christian’s Destination.” . Monday at 6:00 p.m. out workers are going to Rockford Ohio for the School of Christian Living an 4 Leadership Training -which will be held for the next five weeks. R - — ” CHURCH OF GOD W. H. Kirkpatrick, pastor The church of the "Christian Brotherhood Hour” heard every Sunday morning over WKJG, 180 K.C., at 8:30. , Morning Worship hour at 9:30 pastor’s message on "What it Takes.” Church \ School for all ages at 10:30 a.m. (Robert StrickIpr, Superintendent. Evangelistic Service at 7:30 p.m. This service will be the beginning of two weeks Revival effort ia •which the theme ■ Will be "Christ, The Answer to Our Need.” One of the purposes of the meeting is to get acquainted wilth the people of Decatur and community. Men of the church will furnish chairmen for the services each evening. Mrs. Kenneth Watkins will direct the singing apd thp arrangement for special number- each night. 'Mrs. |tfenneth Roop will officiate at the organ, Mrs. Ora Blew at the pjano. CHURCH OF CHRIST 121 W. Grant St. RobertJ. Tlnsky> minister Leon McClain, Bible School Supi 9:30 Morning Worship and Communion Service. f , Sermon: “The Woman Who Had Five ’Husbands.” 10:30 Bible •School; This will be the fifth Sunday of our "Flight to the Moon” contest. The Yellow Team is still in the lekd. 6:30 Young People’s Meeting. 7:30 Evening Evangelistic Service. Sermon: “Be Ye Transformed.” Monday: 7:30 Elders’ Meeting at the church. Wednesday: 7:30 Prayer Meeting and Bible Study. Assembly Os God 316 S. 13th (South27)\ D.R. Rentschler, pastor Sunday school 9:45 a.m. Morping worship 10:45 a.m. Sunday evening service 7:30 p.m. .Thursday evening service 7:30 p.m. i '.

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UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST NuYtman Aye. Paul D. Parker* minister Sunday school 3:30 a.m., SuptLawrence Michel Sunday is Rally Day ip the Sunday achooj. There are classes fog all. •Morning Worship Christian Endeavcr 7:00 p.m. 'Evening Worship Service ?:30 p.m. Rev. Deloyd Garwood will brlpg the evening message. Rev. Ganwood is a student in Huntington College. \ Mid- wpek service Wed. 7:30. Come and worship with us. TRINITY Evanßellcgl United Brethren Madison gt Ninth John E. Chambers, minister 9:15 Sunday school; Chalmpr BoJlenhacher. general superintendent. This is "Gopd Literature Day.” We endeavor to provide the best ip the way of lesson helps tpr you apd your children. K 10:30—Morning worship. In keeping with All Saints pay, the pastor will bring the message, “All ttye Company of Heaven.” Harold Mumma is organls) apd Evangeline Em bier will direct the choir in the anthem, "Moly Spirit, Truth Divine” by Rogers. 6:30 —Jupiog Christian Endeavor and Youth Fellowship. 7:30 Trinity church will be host to the\ Adams County Sunday School Convention. Visual Aids on Leadership Education will j be shown at 7:00. Monday 6:30 Sunday School Convention banquet at Berne. 7:00 Opening session of the OhioIndiana school for Christian Living at Rockford, Ohio. Wednesday 7:00 Prayer services. 8:00 Choir rehearsal. Thursday 7:80 Ladies Aid meeting at the church. Friday; 2:00 World Community day service at Trinity Evangelical United Brethren church, sponsored by the council of church woipen. 6:30 Work and Win Thanksgiving dinner. MlSaiynjAßY CHURCH Tenth and Dayton Sts. H. J. w«*ty. Pf-ter 9:00 Sunday school. Ralph Myers, gen. supt. We have classes for all and we invite you to attend one of our classes. 10:00 Morning worship. The choir will sing, "Though Your Sins Be As Scarlet.” Message, “Doors of Service." 7:00 Sunday school convention at the Trinity EUR church. There will be po service In our church because pf this meeting. We urge all to attend this very profitable service J<qy. 4-8 Missionary convention in qur chdreh. Wed. 7:3o—Rev. Clayton Steiner, our district supt. and former missionary to Peru, S.A. will speak. Tipirs. 7:30 —Rev. Tillman Amstufg, missionary tq India will speak. The Lacy Trio will also be present to give a program of music. Friday 7130—Mrs. Truman Gottschalk. piiasippary to Ecuador, S.A. will speak. We extend g yegy cordial invitation tq yog to comp and worship with us in all these services. ZIQN LUTHERAN CHMRCH West Mqnrpe pnd Eleventh Streets Edgar P. Schmidt, Pastor Thp Church W*th CarlHqnlc Bells The festival pf the Reformation will be observed at both Sunday. 8 and 10:30 a.m. “The Lutheran Church and the Bible”, is the pulpit theme. The choir will sing, "Built on a Rock,” Ly €hr|stiansep. All departpieptf. of thp Sunday school apd the High School Bib'e Class meet at 9:15 and are taught by competent Christian teachers. The Adult Class tiepts ip the

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Let us make an honest confession about the peed of the church, yop know you needed the church when that sorrow came into your home. Ho* pleased you were when you wpre ill, possibly in the hoapital and a preacher came to see yqp and took you by the hand apd Offered a prayer fqr you. Then there were times when you were in trouble and you just dropped into a church service where some church nave at 9:30 o’clock. You apd your children are invited to enroll. Saturday Bible School is hald each week from 9:45 to 11:30 a m. The 8 grades are divided into 4 departments, two grades each. CHURCH Oil ENDAR The annqal fall meeting of Circuit “A” will be held Sunday afternqon, 2 o’clock, a» Immanuel Church. Union Township. The Rev. J. K. Mnhlpnbruck qf Columbia City will speak. Al) members of the jqngregaticf. are encouraged to accept the idvitation pf the Mp.ried Couple Club to attend the showing of > sound film, Sunday evening at 7:30 o’clock. In the Parish Hall. The film is titled, "Dedicated Men.” and lasts but one-hour. The (Married Couples will meet for a social evening immedlate’.following the showing of the film. v The Chprch Council meets Tues day evening at 8., Choir rehearsal Wednesday at 7 p.-m. • The Lutheran Church is the church of the Reformation and emphasizes the Bib’e Alone, b.* Grace Alone, and By Faith Alone as the cardinal teachings of the Christian religion and the Biuia. Zion Lutheran invites you to worship. FIRST CHRISTIAN Traverse Chandler, minister Morning worship services begin at 9:30 a.m. with the prelude. Communion meditations at W a.m. followed by the observance. of the Lord’s Sapper ' The choir is singing the anthem “My Prayer” by Clarke and the ministers sermon is "Our Heritage.” Junior church mep bers will attend the adultv worship services. Bible School at 10:30 a.m. Gerald Strickler Supt. and Everett Fpulkner, assistant. Our lesson study is “God’s plan for the Home.” The subject is of importance. as the church and home jo together. Plan to attend classes. 6:00 p.m. C.Y.F. meeting at the church. 7:30 pm. Evening services wi‘ i the emphasis on “Christian Literature". Tonight ends our observance of “Christian Literature Week.” We have on display, tables of literature and religious books. , \ Annual county nunday School convention this Sunday PjM. and Monday (Nov. 1-2). A detailed announcement will be made during the Bible school hour. Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. the official board will meet at the church. The Lydia Ruth Circle meets at the home of Mrs. Homer' Ruhl Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Mrs. J. E. Anderson wil Ipresent the mission study "The Cup of Water ’, telling about a Mexican Christian Institute demonstrating service to (Spanish speaking people in a community. "Building Lasting Peace” is the theme for World Community Daj which is Nov. 6. Our women will join with other proteatant womeu in this observance, to be held at

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word of comfort and strength cams into your life; or when you werw wanting friends, some one who had an understanding mind and a sympathetic, heart came to you, and you found such friends were faithful to ’Christ and the church. Why not make your confession, accept the invitation, and come to church next Sunday? —The Rev. D. Carl Yoder the Trinity Evangelical U. B. church at 1:30 p.m. Friday. The Ohio-Indiana School of Christian Living, sponsored by the ministers and churches in Mercer and Adams counties, will meet for five successive Monday evenings at 7:30 p.m. during the month of November for leadership training at the Methodist Church, Rockford, Ohio. I You are welcome ti attend our services. We begin our actual Christian experience when we surrender as much of ourselves as we can to as much of Christ as we understand. —Shoemaker. " 1

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