Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 52, Number 66, Decatur, Adams County, 19 March 1954 — Page 6

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“March to Church in March” A Warm Welcome Awaits You TRINITY EVANGELICAL UNITED BRETHREN CHURCH JOHN E. CHAMBERS, Minister 9:ls—Sunday School Classes for the Entire Family. 10:30—Divine Worship. Sermon, “Over the Cross.” 7:3o—Rev. Albert Swenson, Guest Speaker. Wednesday, March 24—7:00, Worship Service, Rev. B. G. Thomas, Guest Minister. March 28-April 11—Evangelistic Service, Rev. Albert Swenson, Evangelist. (Courtesy Crider Lumber Company)

band. Elmer Booze. She said he drank too much. PITTSFIELD, Mass.. UP —Mrs. Andrew Huska's contribution to the March of Dimes consisted of 3.775 pennies.

Catholic Men To . Attend Holy Hour Attend Service At Besancon Sunday A number of men from St. Mary’s Catholic parish are planning to attend the monthly Holy Hour of the National Council of datholic Men at Besancon Sunday afternoon. The Rev. Carl Holsinger, pastor of St. Louis church, and district moderator, will be in charge of the devotions, assisted by district of fleers of the NCCM. Holy hours are being held on a national scale on the third Sunday of each month as a means of reparation for offenses committed against God and to ask His blessing on individuals and on the country, it was explained by Lawrence Beckmeyer, of the local group. During 1954, which is designated as Marian Year by Pope Pius XII, special prayers to Mary, the Mother of God, asking her intercession for all, will be recited. The NCCM is a voluntary organization of Catholic men in the United States. It sponsors the “Catholic Hour” and “Christian In Action” radio and TV programs. The local Holy Name society, headed by William J. Miller, and the Decatur Knights of Columbus, of which Severin Schurger is grand knight, are affiliated with the NCCM, Beckmeyer stated. “ a Public Appearance is Made By Pope First Appearance Since Taking 111 VATICAN CITY UP — Pope Pius XII blessed 50,000 Italian Alpine soldiers kneeling in St. Peters Square today in his first public appearance since he became ill 58 days ago. The 78-year-old Pontiff, appearing pale but cheerful, stood at an open window on the top floor of the Papal Palace in the Vatican for two minutes and 10 seconds. The bells of St. Peters tolled as the Pope, spiritual leader of 40,000,000 Roman Catholics stepped on a platform in front of the window of his studio. The Pope stood, apparently unaided, at the window for at least one minute making vigorous gestures of welcome and blessing to the crowd. He spent the other 70 seconds in mounting and descending the platform. He began by extending his arms and bringing them back to his heart as if to say “come to me.” Then be crossed his arms to‘embrace symbolically the entire assembly, which was composed of women in flowered peasant costumes and the famed Alpine troops In their colorful non-military uniforms and green Alpine hats with black eagle feathers. Before stepping down, the pope, who wore a white cassock and white skull cap, three times made the sign of the cross, bestowing his apostolic benefictions on the crowd. churchlews .Berne Missionary Unusually good attendance has marked the opening services at the First Missionary church of Berne where Berne-born evangelist Edison Habegger is the speaker. During the final seven days of the campaign, which ends March 28 Rev. Habegger will speak on “the necessity of a vital relationship with God in view of: < - the predicted soon return of Christ, - the remarkable occurences and trends of our time, - and the events ahead having to do with the second coming of Uh ria t as he understands the Bible to portray them.” The public is invited to attend the services. Rev. J. J. Klopfenstein is pastor of the church. Trade in a Good Town — Decatur.

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hrjfg . .. A IniwnalwMl Untaai Sund., School I—m St,IMU New Commandment Lessen ter March 11, 1954 AMAN who could keep all the Ten Commandments without ever breaking a single one would be a good man, better than most. But from the Christian standpoint that kind of goodness is not enough. A man can keep all the rules of the game and be a poor player. He can observe all the laws of his state mMmSUm and not be a desir- H able citizen. Something more, some- 'W :-J W thing more positive, is needed, IBS’* '1 valuable though the Ten Command- , IS ments are. At the Last Supper Jesus ® gave his friends fli there, and through Foremaa them he gave all his friends since, an eleventh commandment which Christians understand to be more important than all the others. In fact, we have New Testament authority for believing not only that if a man kept all the others and broke the Eleventh, he would be a moral zero; but also that if he really keeps the Eleventh, it will lead to his keeping all the rest. It is what Christ called the “New Commandment”—of Love. What's New About Love? Was Jesus exaggerating when he spoke of love as a “new” commandment? Had love never been heard of before? Is it not found in those two ancient Laws Christ himself had quoted from Deut 6:5 and Leviticus 19:18—Love God, and Love your neighbor? Well, love itself was not then new in the world. But love to the degree that Jesus meant, was indeed new. The careful reader will notice that Jesus does not stop with “Love one another.” He goes on to add, "—as I have loved you.” Granted that even sacrificial love had been seen in the world before, the fact Is that for these disciples in the Upper Room, and for most of us if the truth be known, the kind of self-giving love which Christ had and was is in truth something new. We are all willing to love those that love us. We will love those who understand and appreciate us. We are willing enough to love if we feel we are getting some return, so to speak, on our investment. But which of us in Jesus’ place would have loved others as he did? Those disciples were not at first what you would call lovable people. Sinners are not lovable as a rule, and Jesus came to help sinners. The thing that always bothered the Pharisees was that Jesus evidently loved people who did not deserve to be loved. No Pharisee ever understood this, It was something new in their world. Love Is Noto Blueprint Christians sometimes become too enthusiastic about this New Commandment. They speak of it as if it did away with the Ten Commandments, or as if it got rid of any need for thinking. If your intentions are good, that’s good enough, they say. So they go through life with what they vaguely suppose are good intentions but actually doing a lot of harm. Jesus never meant this New Commandment as a sort of magic charm that would solve all our problems, get rid of all our difficulties. conquer all our ternptations. Love is not a blueprint, either. You cannot take ‘‘love and iove alone” and govern a city or found a college or Yun abusiness or a farm, just on pure love. It is something like the law of gravitation. You can’t build so much as a oigsty without paying good attention to the law of gravitation. But chat law does not tell you how to build the sty, nor a house, nor a skyscraper, though all of them are held together with gravitation’s mighty power. So with all human institutions, the church, the state, the school, and so on: without the spirit of self-sacrifice (the New Commandment) they will not stand; yet self-sacrifice is no blueprint by itself. There is no substitute for hard thinking and planning. Love Is Concern If self-sacrifice sounds lofty, let us come down the scale a little. New-Commandment love, to say the least of it, means concern for others. We all know what it is to be concerned about ourselves. We take good care of ourselves, we look for our interests, we worry for fear we may be left by the wayside somehow We like to see that we ourselves get the most out of anything. All persons except complete fools are concerned naturally about themselves. Now, the New Commandment simply says to turn this concern in the other direction. Be as interested in the other person’s welfare as you are In your own.

German Parliament Okays Conscription BONN, Germany UP — West Germany’s upper house of parliament today approved a constitutional amendment enabling the government to conscript males for military service. ~ The amendment, approved by the lower house in February, etill must be approved by the three western occupying powers. Rural Churches PLEASANT MILLS METHODIST Rev. H. A. DAVIS, Pastor 9:30 A. M. Sunday School Thurman Rayl, Supt. 10:30 A. M. Morning Worship 7:00 P. M. Thursday, Regular Prayer Meeting. Revival services will begin at Pleasant Mills in the evening of ■March 28. SALEM METHODIST CHURCH Rev. H. A. DAVIS, Pastor 9:00 A. M. Sunday School Maurice Miller. Supt. 7:00 P. M. Evangelistic services 7:00 P. M. Cottage Prayer Meeting at Elisha iMerriman's home. MOUNT PLEASANT Methodiat Harley T. Shady, pastor Morning worship at 9:30 o’clock. A Deputation Team of students from Adrian college, Adrian. Michigan, will be present to lead in this morning worship. Bill BrentUnger, who is a member of the Mount Pleasant church is a student at Adrian college and is a member of the Deputation team. Quarterly conference at. the Mount Pleasant church on Tuesday evening. March 23, 7:30 p.m. PLEASANT VALLEY Methodiat Harley T. Shady, pastor Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. Morning worship at 10:40 a.m. Quarterly conference at the Mount Pleasant church on Tuesday, March 23, 7:30 p.m. Dedication service on Sunday, April 4. Week of preaching mission from April 5 through April 9. Ministers who will be preaching during preaching mission are: Rev. Samuel Emerick, Decatur, Rev. Ralph Johnson of Monroe, Rev. Ewart Talley, of Portland, Rev. William Meddoek. Monroeville, Rev. Earnest Kauffman, Bluffton. CALVARY E. U. B. Decatur route 5 Carl Finley, pastor 9:30 a.m., Sunday school, Dale Beer, superintendent. 10:30 a.m., worship service. 0 youth fellowship. 7 p.m., worship service. Wednesday, 7 p.m., prayer service, Ermil Shifferly, leader. PLEASANT DALE Church of the Brethren John D. Mishler, pastor 9:30 a.m., Sunday school with Robert Nussbaum and Frieda Yager as superintendents in charge. Classes for all ages. Welcome. 10:31/ a.m ’ morn 1n g worship. The pastor will be speaking on the subject “Born of Water and the Spirit.” 7 p.m., departmental- meetings for adults, CBYF and children. 7:30 p.m., worship service directed by the Manchester college deputation team composed of six persons. The evening message w|ll be delivered by Abe Mizrahi from Palestine. His subject will be “Prayer, the Mightiest Force in the World.” Monday evening the ministerial board will meet at the parsonage at 7:30. Tuesday at 7 p.m., the visita\ tion teams will meet at the church. Wednesday evening prayer service and Bible study at 7 p.m. Thursday at 7:30 p.m., the dea•con board will meet at the parsonage. Attend church every Sunday at the church of your choice. Give God a chance now. We welcome you to these services. ■ _ BERnF CIRCUIT _ _____ United Brethren in Christ Stanley Peters, pastor Apple Grove 9:30 a.m., Sunday school. 10:30 a.m. morning worship. , Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., hour of power. Winchester 9 a.m., Sunday school. Children’s Sunday. -10 Amu, class meeting. 7:30 p.m., evangelistic hour. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., hour of power. ST. LUKE EVANGELICAL AND REFORMED, HONDURAS H. H. Meckstroth, minister 9 a.m., worship service. 10 a.m., Sunday school. SALEM Evangelical and Reformed H. E. Settlage, minister 9 a.m., Sunday school. Classes for every age group. 10 a.m., worship service. Sermon, "Christian Sympathy.” 7:30 p.m.. Lenten service. Sermon, “The Cross Calls to Prayer.” Tuesday, 3:30 p.m., children’s choir rehearsal. Wednesday,. 7:3<? p.m. study hour, and adult choirfehearsal. Friday, 7:30 'p.m. March 26, churchmen's brotherhood meeting. Using filmstrip and record set, "Laymen Witness for Christ.”

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ST. PAUL CHURCH William Myers, pastor Sunday school at 9:15 a.m. Christian endeavor, 7 p.m. Evangelistic service at 7:30 p.m. Prayer service and Bible study, Wednesday at 7 p.m. Classes for all age groups. A warm welcome awaits you. ———| “pleasant valley Wesleyan Methodiat G. R. Shaw, pastor 9:30 a.m., Sunday school. Classes for each age group. 10:30 am., morning service. Message by the pastor. 7 p.m., W. Y. P. S. meeting. Virgil Sprunger, leader. 7:30 p.m., evening service. Message by the pastor. Our Attendance was down a little last Sunday, and we lost 10 of our 22% gain thus far in the contest. Let’s gain it back this Sunday with interest. A warm welcome awaits all who are not now attending Sunday school. Come, test that welcome. 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, prayer meeting. MONROE METHODIST Ralph R. Johnson, minister Worship. 9:30. Sermon by the minister. Anthem by the adult choir. Sunday school. 10:30 a.m. Martin Steiner, supt. Youth fellowship, 6:3ff p.m. Larry Schwartz, president. Evening service, 7:30 p.m. Rev. Paul B,j Stephenson of Winchester guest preacher. - 7 “The hour of power” Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Mrs. Rene Brandt will lead the opening devotional, “The Man of Sorrows, Rejected" will be the pastor’s theme. Choir reherasals Wednesday: Youth 6:45, adult 8:15. WCTU Friday. 7:30, with Mrs. Homer Winteregg. DECATUR HATCHERY CHICKS and Kelvinator Appliances SMITH PURE MILK CO. Grade “A” Dairy Products 134 S. 13th at Adams - nap—— Frozen Food — Fresh Meats Fresh Fruits & Vegetables Groceries HELM’S MARKET 518 St. Marys St. Phone 3-4317 Sherman White & Co. Cream — Eggs — Poultry Victor Kneuss, Manager RIEHLE TRACTOR & IMP. CO. West Nuttman Ave. Decatur, Ind. * ZWICK Eunola/ Robert J. Zwlck Elmer Winteregg DECATUR READY-MIX Heated Concrete A Specialty Phone 3-2561 BOWERS Jewelry Store yjr /• MMMtt Ml VUMM UMS — BLACK FUNERAL HOME Phone 3-2503 REAL ESTATE—INSURANCE The Decatur Insurance Agencies Established 1887 Heller Bldg. Decatur, Ind. 1315JWfAdams Phone 3-2971 MORRISON FARM STORE Allie-Chalmers Sales and Service

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ATTEND YOUR CHURCH EACH SUNDAY By Mrs. James R. Meadows “Forsake not the assembling of yourselves together, as the manner of some is.” Paul in his day found it necessary to exhort people to go to church. Many Christians hold light views of their need of the church, regarding it more as a convenience or luxury, than as a necessity. They would count it a serious loss if they had to miss an ordinary meal. It would mean a near tragedy if they lost their position. They wouldn’t, for the world, stay home from work on account of rain or cold, or visitors —for their “living” depends on their work. ißut they have no hesitancy about cheating their souls out of spiritual diet. Do your best during this Lenten season to be in the church of your choice and urge others to attend. THIS WEEK'S BIBLE VERSE "But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. The way of the wicked is as darkness: they know hot at what they stumble.”—Proverbs 4:18,19. - RIVARRE CIRCUIT United Brethren in Christ William F. Ensminger, pastor Mt. Zion at Bobo 9:30 a.m., Sunday school. 10:30 a.m., worship service. 7 Christian endeavor. Wednesday evening at 7, prayer meeting. Mt. Victory on State Line 9 a.m., Sunday school. 10 a.m., worship service. Wednesday evening at 7, prayer meeting. Pleasant Grove 9:30 a in.. Sunday school. - 10:30 a.m.. class meeting. 7 p.m., Christian endeavor. 7:45 p.m., worship service. Wednesday evenihg at 7, prayer meeting. Revival soon to be in progress at Pleasant Grove. Rev. Lawrence Dtßlhiger. ctmferencte'supt. is -the evangelist and Elizabeth Rumfield of Sunfield is the song evangelist. Remember the date, April 4-18; plan to attend. UNION CHAPEL Evangelical United Bretnren Church 'Rev. Lawrence T/ Norris, pastor 9:30 Sunday school. Wendell Miller, Supt., Robert Plumley, Ass't. 10:20 Worship service. Evening Services 6:45 Junior C.E. Rowena Merriman-, President. 6:45 Youth Fellowship, Mary Sheets, President. 7:30 Worship service. Wednesday Evening 7:30 Prayer meeting. Omer Merriman, Leader. PLEASANT VIEW BAPTIST Wren, Ohio O. B. Turner, pastor Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. Morning worship, 10:30 a.m. Sermon “Jacob's Deception.” Afternoon service, 2:30 o’clock. The Mennonite revival singers of Uniontown, Ohio, will present a program of gospel songs. 'Rev. Wallis Turner will bring a message from the word of God. The Mennonite singers will be at the Van Wert Baptist church for the Sunday evening service. Evening service, 7:30 p.m. Ser-nionr-“TJieSupreineßelng.'.' 1 WOOD CHAPEL E.U.B. Albert N. Straley, pastor 9:30 a.m., e.s.t., Sunday school. Paul Henrey, supt. Lesson: "Jesus' New Commandment.” ence Abbott, class leader. 8 p.m., evangelistic service, Rev. Elwood Botkin, evangelist. Thursday, prayer meeting, 8 p.m. Junior league at the same time.

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