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1 Discussion on ft iQu-Mons &s | Stessottl Dlzcuzsioa questions on the Sunday school lesson, the 'Raising of Lauras, for Sunday, March T. 1. In what respects was the raising of Lauras a put miracle’ 2. Where in this lesson is taught the human side of Christ? 3. do you suppose Jesus tarried when the news of Lauras' death was received? A What help cornu from weeping in sorrow? 5. How may-one overcome sorrow? Lesson Prayer Lesson prayer: Death reveals how every human we are; we have found it is then that we realise how weak we are and how much vra need the*. O Christ. We are grateful that In our tears we ware comforted to know that Jesus who wept at Lazarus’ grave will stand by us at the open grave, give solace, strength, comfort, and life eternal. —US——O— Decatur Farms We Buy Chickens Condensed Buttermilk For Sale S. Third Street PHONE Ml4B , DECATUR GIFT CENTER ~ 164 a. 2nd St. -The Right Gift at the Right Price” Religious Goods Department (Special discount to clergy and Sunday School teachers) Phone 3-3083 DIERKES Implement Sales Ferguson Tractor Farm Machinery Sales and Service HLW«y 27 ~ - _PMaa 84811 - mT I PH OBE 8-308© 168 S. 2nd st. e=es Experienced Salesmanship at Your Service RESERVE YOUR SALE DATE Livestock. Farm, and Real Estate Sales . Midwest Realty Auction Co. J. F. Sanmann Corner First A Monroe Sts. PHONE 8-3201 BABER’S Jewelry Store Decatur—Fort Wayne ‘ for FINE JEWELRY a LUTHERAN BOOKS Bibles — Hymnals — Prayer Books — Rte. from Concordia PObiishing House DISTRIBUTORS OF MOBILGAS MOBILOIL PETRIE OIL CO. Cor. Bth & Monroe Phone 3-2014 AshbaucheFs Tin Shop Established 1915 All Kinds of Roofing A Siding, '/ 7 Furnaces — Stokers Insulation— Building Specialties Phone 3-2615 THE PIONEER RESTAURANT The Best in Food, ~ Service & Hospitality 142 6. Second Phone 3-9085

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I Creamed rj | I Comments on && d O k LessonJlgSal Creamed comments on the Sunday school lesson, The Raising of Lazarus, John 11:3246, for Sunday, March 7. John here made his point that Jesus wu the Messiah in no uncertain terms for he did what was impossible in any other religious leader; the power of resurrecting the dead is the great proof that Christianity is the true religion. V.J2. ’“Then when Mary was tome to where Jesus was, and saw him, she fell down at his feet, saying. If thou hadst been here my brother had not died.” How often we give away hopelessly, because of what w« wish might have been, and overlook remaining possibilities. V. 33. “When Jesus therefore uw her weeping, and the Jews also Weeping which came with her, he groaned in spirit and was troubled." Here was an inner working la the mind aad hurt of Jesus, au evidence of a great soul. V. 34. "And said, Where have ye laid him? They said unto him, Come and sea.” Like people of all times, friends cling to the last form which suggests the presence of their loved ones. Death is serious and sacred. V. 35. “Jesus wept." Man was made in the image of God and Christ was made in the image of man so that he could enter into any and al! the experiences of man. Sincere tears of sorrow have a language al! their own. V. 36. “Then said the Jews, behold how he loved him.” The genuineness and depth of Jesus', love Impressed itself upon the 'Jews. Tears were Jesus’ expression not so much of sorrow as ot love. V. 37. “And some of them said, Could not this man which opened the eyes of the blind, have caused that even tills man should not have died?" Here is taught the place and valae ot the silence ot God. Maa wants the possible right thing to happen at once. Many who are ill want God's answer for health immediately, failing to understand the meaning of God's silence. VsAB,39. “Jeeus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. It was a cave and a stone lay upon it. Jesus said, Take ye

CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Seventh and Marshall Romaine D. Wood, Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Junior Service 6:45 p.m. Youth Service 6:45 p.m. Evangelistic Service 7:30 p.m. Missionary Service Wednesday 7:30 p.m. You are invited to worship with us in these services. CLERICUS SAYS: Clericus says: “This life is not something that can be experienced apart from the Son of God. This life at its best is in his Son. Hence the big issue for every one is to receive the Son of God, and having received him, abide in him. For all such, death and the grave are but- passing incidents." Our Preacher Says: Do Good If you want followers, if you want loyal customers, if you want to' build securely, obviously th? thing to do always is the good thing. Not what is expedient at

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away the stone. Martha, the sister ot him that was dead, saith unto the Lord, Lord, by this time be stinketh for he hath been dead four days.” Jesus asked that human hands do what they could in the rolling away of the stone. Jesus proceeded against the custom of not opening graves. The occasion furnished the background of a great miracle. V. 40. “Jesus saith unto her. Said I not unto thee, that if thou wouldest believe, thou should see the glory of God.” Jesus makes the difference between gloom and glory. Which will be seen depends upon one's faith. V. 41. “Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead had been laid. And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, 1 thank thee that thou hast heard me.” Jesus in addressing his "Father” bore impressive testimony of his divine sonship to all who heard him, V. 42. “And when he had thus spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazaros, come forth.” Speaking with a loud voice was suggestive of the power he possessed and also a way of proving that he was not an imposter. So great was the power of God in calling forth the dead that one can imagine that all the dead would have arisen if he had not specifically called Lazarus. V. 43. “And be that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with grave clothes, and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus said unto them, Loose him. and let him go.” Instead of a,coffin, a dead body was thoroughly wrapped and here again Jesus called for work to be done that man could do. It is man's part to remove human barriers that God may make the highest life real. V. 45. “Then many of the Jews, which came to Mary, and had seen the things which Jesus did, believed oh him.” The desired result was that many believed on Christ. This is always the great objective. V. 46. “But some of -them went their ways to the Pharisees, and told them what things Jesus did.” When people are convinced that Jesus Is the Christ but wiH not believe, the result is the hardening of their hearts. The Pharisees were becoming so hardened that murder was brewing in their minds. —Based on copyrighted outlines produced by the division of Christian education, national council of the Churches of Christ in the U. S. A., and used by permission.

this moment, but what is right, fair, just. Gandhi, a most practical idealist, used to say: “Cut yourself off from the evil in disregard of all consequences. Have faith in a good deed, that it will produce a good result. Be preparpared to lose all, and you will gain everything.” Do You Know: 1. What great Jewish prophets were captives in Babylonia? 2. What event had to do with Adam’s rib? 3. Who said and to whom, “Ye shall be witnesses unto me”?" 4. Who were Hophni and Phinehas? 5. What is the shortest book of the Bible? Do You Know Answered 1. Ezekiel (Ezek. 1:1). Daniel (Dan. 1:1-6). 2. The creation of the first woman. (Gen. 2:20-24). 3. Christ to His apostles (Acts 1:8). 4. Evil sons of Eli fl Sam. 2:1317). ■” ' 7 1 5. 2 John.

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1 i ■ ■ /LX- ■ ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Very Rev. Msgr. Selmetz, pastor 6:00 a.m. First Mass. 7:30 a.m. Low Mass. < 9:00 a.m., Children's Mass. 10: IS a.m., Low Mass. Weekday Mass 7:30 a m. Holy Communion Sundays. First Sunday, the Catholic Ladies of Columbia. Second Sunday, Holy Name So1 ciety. Third Sunday, the Rosary Society. Fourth Sunday, Children of Mary. CHURCH OF GOD 628 Cleveland Street W. H. Kirkpatrick, pastor Church of the “Christian Broth- ' erhood Hour" beard every Sunday morning over WKJG at 8:30. Worship service begins at 9:30 a.m. Come to the house of God with gladness, enter into His courts with praise. Come to worship, to give, and to receive. The pastor’s message deals with the importance of knowing the will of God — “This is the will of God " Following the invitation hymn there will be classes for all ages. Robert Strickler, church school supedintendent. Youth choir practice at 6:30 p.m. Evangelistic service at 7:30 p.m. Monday night the men of the church will Ineet at Pleasant Mills school for a feed and a time of fellowship to make some plans on a project. Wednesday, the I). V. B. S. institute at the Zion Reformed church from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Prayer service with Bible study at 7:30 p.m. Youth fellowship at 7:30 p.m. Choir practice 8:30. Friday, world day of prayer at 7:30 p.m. Friendways club meets Saturday, .aftgruoc© at ,1. church basement. ’ • ■ ■'— > ZION Evangelical and Reformed Willihm C. Feller, pastor Church school at 9, a.m. (Robert Houk, superintendent. Come and, bring your entire family. There are classes for all ages. Worship Service at 10 a .'in. Setmon by the pastor, “Christ is Essential.” The youth choir will sing, “Serve the, Lord in Youth,” arranged from Jules Granier. Visitors are always welcome. A nursery will care for pre-kindergarttML children while' there parents worship in "this service. Youth fellowship at 6:15 p.m. A committee is planning for a period of fellowship and recreation. Official board meeting on Monday at* 7:30 p.m. Vacation church school institute Tn this church on Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. until 3:45 p.m., for all who will teach in the cooperative school this spring. Others are welcome to attend. Youth choir rehearsal on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. First mid-week Lenten service oil ..Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. The theme of the service will be, “Christ and This Heart of Mine.” Special musical numbers. Women's guild meeting following the Lenten service. Heidelberg class meeting on Thursday at .7:30 p.m. Senior choir rehearsal on Friday at 7 p.m. World day of prayer service in the Church of God on Friday at. 7:30 pirn. —: — _ Catechetical classes on Saturday morning: seniors at 9, juniors at : 1.0 a.in. Come and worship with . r us. NUTTMAN AVENUE United Brethren in Christ Paul D. Parker, minister l —Sunday school, 9:30 arm.” Lawrence Michel is the superintendent. There are classes for all ages. Bring the family and join in the study of the‘lesson. Morning worship Service, 10:30' a.m. The pastor will speak on the subject: "The Christians vocabu-i lary." r Christian endeavor. 7 p.m. There will be fellowship and group study for all. Evening evangelistic service, . 7:30 p.m. Sermon subject, “The Other Brother.” Prayer and Bible study, Wed- 1 nesday, 7:30 pan.

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A cordial invitation is extended to you. * FIRST BAPTIST E. B. McAllister, pastor Sunday school, 9:15 a.m. Lester Mitchel, superintendent. Morning worship, 10:30 a.m, Baptist Midgits ages 4-8, 6:30 p.m. Baptist Youth, ages 9-25, 6:30 P-m. Baptist adults, ages 26-100, 6:30 p.m. Evening service, 7:30 p.m. Come and hear a message on the book of Revelation. Mid-week service on Wednesday at 7 p.m. We are studying the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. Choir practice. Wed., 8 p.m. Youth recreation on Saturday, at 7 p.m. Attention; “This Sunday morning we will receive the offering for the “Churches For New Frontiers.” Note: Bob Pierce’s missionary film entitled. “This Gathering Storm,” will be shown on the new sensational Wide Screen at the Meenonite Church in Berne on Thursday, March 4, at 7:30 p.m. TRINITY Evangelical United Brethren Madison at Ninth John E. Chambers, minister 9:15 a.m., Sunday school; Chaimer Bollenbacher, general superintendent; Don Agler. assistant, in charge this Sunday. Parents, bring your children to Sunday school, set them a good example by your faithful attendance. 10:30 a.m., morning worship; sermon by the minister is “The Children of Light.” Harold Mumma is organist and Evangeline Embler is minister of music. The choic is singing the anthem, “The lord's Prayer” by Forsythe. 4:30 p.m., junior Christian endeavor and youth’ fellowship. ■ 7:30 p.m.. the evening service of praise and worship. Mrs. Herald Hitchcock is organist The sermon subject is “The Way that I take.” Wednesday, 9:30-3:4s—daily vacation Bible . school institute at Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church. All former teachers and those who can help this year are asked to attend. 7 p.m.. Wednesday evening Lenten service of worship. Rev. J. Pritchard. Amstutz is guest speaker and will use as his subject, “The Cords of the Cross.” Rev. Amstutz will also play a violin solo, “Lead Me to Calvary.” There will be a children’s story after which they may go to first Iloor for their own service. 8 p.m., choir rehearsal, ' Thursday, 7.3 C p.m.. ladies aid meeting at the church. Friday, 7:30 p.m., world day of prayer service at the Church of God. ZION LUTHERAN West Monroe and Eleventh Street Edgar P. Schmidt, pastor The Church With ‘Carillonic Bells The Sunday before Lent will be observed with the celebration of Holy Communion at both services, 8 and 10:30 o’clock. The pastor’s sermon topic will be the same at both services: "The Road of Purity," as he continues his series of sermons on the Decalog. The choir will sing at 10:30 only: “Lead me, O Lord,” by Wesley. Sunday school and Bible class, with classes from Beginner to adults, meet at 9:15. If your child does not attend a Sunday school, you are cordially invited to enroll him tomorrow'. The Junior Confirmation class meets on Wednesday at 4 p.m.. and Saturday morning it 8. Saturday Bible school meets each Saturday from 9:15 to 11:30 for all the grades, 1-8. Mr. Henry Schricker will speak Sunday afternoon, 2:30, at St. Paul’s Parish ■ hall, on behalf of-f the building fund drive for a new , Lutheran Children's home in In-! dianapolis. Mr. Schricker is chair-; man of the drive. '‘——■4 Zion Walther Leaguers will: meet Sunday at 6:39 in the Parish; hall for a business and social evening. Committee members are Jane Rentz, Carolyn McDougal, and Lorraine Walters. The Hannah Altar Guild meets J Monday evening, 7 p.m., in the church parlors. , Church council meeting Tues- i day at 7:30. The first of the-series of midweek Lenten services will be conducted Wednesday evening at ■ »;3G’. Wednesday'is Ash Wednes-' day and opens the forty days of

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■emphasis on the suffering and death of Jesus Christ for man's salvation. "Symbols of the Passion” will be the special sermon series delivered from Zion's pulpit by its pastor. The public is cordially invited to ■ attend both the Sunday and Wednesday services at Zion Lutheran. We preach a changeless Christ for a changing world. MISSIONARY CHURCH Tenth and Dayton Streets H. J. Welty, pastor 9:00-10:30 Unified Service Classes meet to study the Word of God. — The choir will sing, "I will Not Forget Thee.” ■Message, "The Days of Noah”. This is the third in a series on "Knowing the Time.” Miss palmer and David Zimmerman will be in charge of the Junior Church. 7:00 Senior M Y F. Carl Lichtenberger will show pictures of Korea and speak of his experiences there. 7:00 Teen-age M Y F David Zimmerman leader. 7:00 Children’s Gospel Hour 7:30 fivangelistic Service. 'Message, “Consider Your Ways.” Wednesday 7:30 iPrayer service and Bible Study. A cordial welcome awaits you in all the services of our Church. FIRST CHRISTIAN Traverse Cnandler, minister Morning worship services begin at 9:30 a.m. Communion meditations and the observance of the Lord's Supper. The sermon topic is “Our Need." The choir, under the direction of Mrs. Gerald Strickler, will sing the anthem “Our God, Our Help” by Ellis. • Junior church at 9:30 a.m. under the guidance of 'Mrs. Kdward Anderson. Bible school at 10:30 a.m. Gerald Strickler, Supt. and Everett Faulkner, assistant Sunday 6:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship meeting. Today closes our observance of the -"Week of Compassion,” and also ‘lßrotherhood” week. Today, the PreiEaster church Loyalty Program will be presented to the congregation. Beginning next Sunday, Feb. 28 and continuing for the following seven weeks. First Christian urges its members to a more consecrated church manship. (Every member and friend will be urged to attend worship and Bible classes. Visitation starts March 7, evening services to begin April 11 and continue nightly, except through Sunday evenings, 'Aprillß. Monday at 7:30 p.m. Christian Men’s Fellowship, at the church. The Official Board meets Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. chuYch office. The Lydia Ruth Circle meets at home of Miss Florence Lichtenstiger, Wednesday 7:30 p.m. with Mrs. Harmon Kraft, Bres. presiding. Miss Llchtenstiger will lead in the worship and Mrs. JjE. Anderson presents the* program. Choir rehearsal Thursday at 7:00 Friday—World Day of Prayer at Church of God, 7:30 p.m. with First Christian, Nazarene and Bethany K.U.B. co-operating, sponsored by Associated Churches of Decatur. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN Mercer Avenue at Five Points Ray J. Walther, pastor 9:15 a.m., Sunday church school. Lester Sundling, superintendent. Classes for all agee and lessons for all of life. 10:30 a.m., worship services. The special arrthem for the day will be presented by the Junior

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and Adults choirs combined and is entitled "Praise God in Holiness.” The sermon is entitled “Who Are God’s Witnesses?” using Isaiah 44:8 as the text 4:30 p.m., Junior fellow-ship and Mrs. W. Cravens teaching. 6 p.m., Westminster fellowship, Rev. Ray J. Walther teaching. < Monday, 7 p.m., basketball game at Lincoln gym. The Celtics junior team (4-6-6 grades only) will play the junior youths from the Huntington Presbyterian church. Let's all be on hand for this game! Wednesday, Ash Wednesday, The Sanctuary will be opened all day for those desiring to begin the Lenten season in moments of quiet meditation and prayer. 3:45 p.m„ brief meeting with those desiring communicant’s instructions. If your youngster desires to unite with the church or is at the age of concern about such matters as: God, What to do with his or her life? The nature of religion; and the organisation of this church; have them come to this organizational meeting. 6:30 p.m., fellowship dinner for Dr. MacLeod, a Presbyterian missionary on furlough from Formosa will be the guest of the men’s club as the men bring their wives to enjoy this occasion of informally meeting and fellowshipping around the table with this speaker for the 8 p.m. meeting. 7:30 pm., choir practice. 8 p.m., Ash Wednesday worship service. Dr. Alexander MacLeod will be our guest speaker for this Ash Wednesday worship service. All are invited. Friday, 7:30, world day of prayer, Church of God. Evangelical. Unlted Brethren BenJ. G. Thomas, minister 9 a.m., Sunday school with Richard Hammond, superintendent. 10 a.m., world service day service with the Women’s Society of World Service in charge. Mrs. Merritt Alger will lead the worship and introduce the special speaker, Miss Lois Kramer of Naperville, Illinois. Miss Kramer went to Japan as a kindergarten missionary more than thirty years ago. She was instrumental in establishing the first deaf - oral school in Japan. The Imperial Government gave public recognition of her outstanding service to the people of Japan. Miss Kramer will also bring a message at 4 p.m. to the youth fel-low-ship. The members are reminded to bring their self-denial offering tor missions. - < Rev. Mr. Thomas will precah at the 7 p.m. evening worship. 7 p.m., Monday, the Board of Stewards will meet 7 p.m., Wednesday, First Lenten service. 8 p.m., Wednesday the Council of administration. 9 a.m., Thursday, Lincoln penny breakfast at the home of Mrs. Carl Hammond. 7:30 p.m.. Thursday. Mrs. Zearl McClure will be hostess to Unit No. 4 of the W.S.W.S. ASSEMBLY OF GOD Don Rentschler, pastor 9.3<5. a.m., Sunday school. 10:45 a.m.. morning worship. 7:45 p.m.. evangelistic service. Everyone Is welcome to come and worship with us. <

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Thursday evening prayer meeting dismissed and groups are leaving from various parts of the city to attend the Oral (Roberts healing campaign at the Scottish Rite auditorium. The Assembly of God church in Decatur is cooperating with the healing campaign at Fort Wayne March 3-8. Services nightly at 7:30 o'clock. Faith is one’s response to God.

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