Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 52, Number 79, Decatur, Adams County, 3 April 1954 — Page 2

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ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH West Monroe and Eleventh Streets Edgar P. Schmidt, Pastor' — The Church with Carlllonic Bells Two identical service* are conducted each Sunday at 8 and 10:30 o'clock. Attend at the hour most convenient. The pastor continues his series of sermons on the Ten Commandments. The choir will appear at 10:30 only, singing, “O Lord, increase my faith,” by Gibbons. The last of the Wednesday midweek Lenten services for this season will be conducted next Wednesday evening at 7:30 o'clock, as the pastor speaks on the Passion Symbol, “The Seamless Coat and the Dice.” The choir will sing, “God so loved the world,*’ from the Crucifixion by Stainer. Beginner to Senior departments of the Sunday School, and the Junior and Adult Bible Classes meet at 9:13 o'clock. You are invited to enroll. Choir rehearsal Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Married Couples Club will honor the boys of the Saturday School basketball team and cheerleaders at a Carry-In banquet Sunday evening beginning at 6 o'clock.

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lcreamedf»l I I on s.s.. l *r£l LLeasonJ|ffiXH Creamed comments on the Sunday school lesson, Betrayal and Crucifixion, John 19:17-30, for Sunday, April 11. „ John records more about Christ’s betrayal and crucifixion than the three other gospel writers, and in so doing, he makes a stronger argument for Christ, the divine Son of God who paid the penalty of sin that all men should believe and be saved. ... V. 17. “And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called the place of a skull which is called in Hebrew Golgotha.’’ Jesus was treated as a condemned criminal, though innocent; the cross stood for the sins of all mankind and therefore became so heavy that he fell under it, and another had to help him. He was heading for his frequent place of prayer. When in trouble. Dre ought also to go to our accustomed place of prayer. V.lB. “Where they cruicifled him, and two others with him, on either side one, and Christ in the midst** Those condemning Christ put Jesus into bad company, but ho would not stay there. V. 19. “And Pilate wrote a title and put it on the crosa And the writing was, Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews." Pilate taunted the Jews by this title but he wrote better than he knew. Wicked men sometimes tell the truth. V.BO “This title then read many of the Jews; for the place where Jesus was crucified was nigh to the city; and it was written in Hebrew*, and Greek and Latin." There can be no mistake regarding this tragedy for it took place where all could see it, and the title on the cross could be read by all in the languages of that day. We can not and dare not ignore the eruicifixion of Jesus. V. 21. “Then said the chief priests of the Jews to Pilate, Write not The King of the Jews but that he said I am king of the Jews.” To allow the statement to stand Would condemn the Jews since they denied it. The cross con demns every sinner. V. 22. "Pilate said, What I have written, I have written." Pilate was stubborn. He was well established and independent, not easily persuaded, although he tried to justify himself in that he washed his hands as it in so doing he might be excused. Washing the

A general invitation is extended to ail adults of the parish, and parents of the players and cheer-lead-ers. Those attending are asked to bring ” table service with their food. iAn interesting evening's entertainment has been arranged. The Church Council meets Tuesday evening at 7:30 o’clock. Junior Confirmation Class Wednesday at 4 p.m. and Saturday at 8 a.m. The sixth midweek Lenten Service Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Sunday School and Saturday School teachers staff meeting Thursday evening at 7 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday school Saturday morning, 9:15 to 11:30. 'Palm Sunday the pastor will conclude the series on the Ten Commandments. Sermon theme: “This is God's Hour.” Wednesday, in the church, on the hours of 2,4, 5,7, and 8 o’clock the pastor will conduct devotionals for those who desire to announce for the Manudy Thursday and Easter Communion services.

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hands will not make a clean heart. V. 23. "Then the soldiers when they had crucified Jesus, took his garments and made four parts to every soldier a part; and also his coat, now the coat .was without seam, woven from the top through out." The custom of crucifixion was carried out. Jesus' naked body was exposed as a shame. Unrestrained wickedness goes the limit. V. 24. "They said therefore among themselves. Let us not rent it but cast lota for it, whose It shall be that the scripture might be fulfilled. They parted my raiment among them, and for my vestures they did cast lots. These things therefore the soldiers did." John in quoting prophecy seeks to command the attention and faith of the Jews and of all people. This whole story is true and ought to be believed. V. 25. "Now there stood by the cross of Jesus, his mother and hie mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleopas, and Mary Magdalene." Here is portrayed mother love and sympathetic hearts of close friends. The pangs of this hour are too deep to be described. Sorrow comes to ns all; It must be accepted as a part of the program of God; sympathetic tears tarnish some help in bearing sorrow. V. 26. “When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith to his mother. Woman, behold thy son.” In spite of his agonizing pain, Jesus’ thought was of his mother; he would make provision for her care. No child of character will neglect caring for his parent V. 27. "Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother. And from that hour that disciple took her Into his home." To entertain Jesus’ mother in his home was a public confession of Christ by John. There ought to be manifestations of Christ in every Christian home. V 5.28,29. "After this Jesus knowing that all things were accomplished. that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst. Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar, and they filled a sponge with vinegar and put it upon hyssop,, and put it to his mouth.” Jesus suffered extreme thirst. V. 30. “When Jesus had therefore received the vinegar, he said, It is finished.” His part of redemption was now completed. —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.

A Holy Communion Service will be conducted Maundy Thursday evening at 7:30. The traditional .Midday Good Friday service will be held at 12:30 past noon, featuring the reading of the Passion Story according to the Four Gospels. The Memorial Service of the Savior's death, with the Ltatny of the Cross, will be conducted Good Friday evening at 7:30 o’clock. The pastor will conduct all the Holy Week services. The public is cordially invited to attend. Lesson Prayer Lesson prayer: Grant that none of us will be guilty of lining up with those who crucified Christ by even ignoring him, knowing that we are either for him or against him. Grant that we may take Jesus so seriously as to confess our sins and surrender our lives to please him in all things, for we can not do less than this. When one door closes, God opens another. ~

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ST. MARY’B CATHOLIC CHURCH Very Rev. Msgr. Selmetx, paster 6: Off a.m., First Mass. 7:30 a.m., Low Mass. 9:00 a.m„ Children's Mass. 10:15 a.m., Low Mass. Way of the Cross, 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sermon and Benediction, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Way of the Cross, 7:30 p.m. Weekday Mass, 7:30 a.m. Holy Communion Sundays. First Sunday, the Catholic Ladies of Columbia. Second Sunday, Holy Name Society. ’ i-. Third Sunday, the Rosary Society. Fourth Sunday, Children of Mary. FIRST METHODIST W. Monroe at Fifth Street Samuel Emerick, minister 9:30 a.m., church school assembly under the direction of Robert Theobald, assistant superintendent. 10:20 a.m., morning worship service. Mrs. Edgar Gerber will begin this service with the. organ prelude, “Lamb of God,” by Bizet. This being Passion Sunday, the pastor’s sermon will be on the theme, “The Healer.’* The choir, under the direction of Mrs. W. J. Krick, will sing the anthem, "There Is a Green Hill Far Away,” by Gounod. Special music will be furnished with the junior choir singing the anthem, “The Stranger of Galilee", by Morris. 6 p.m., evening fellowship supper hour In the church dining room. 7:30 p.m.. evening worship service. Dr. Ciande Garrison, superintendent of the Cincinnati district of the Ohio conference of the Methodist church, will be our sixth and final speaker in our Lenten series. Special music will be provided by the senior choir. They will sing the anthem, “God So Loved the World," by Stainer. Clyde Butler’s usher team will serve in this service, and Fred Busche will be the devotional leader. Monday, 7 p.m., commission on worship. 8 p.m., evening circle I will meet with Mrs. Carl Gerber, 121 3. Fifth St. Tuesday, 7 p.m., commission off missions. Wednesday, 7 p.m., commission on religious education, commission on finance. 8:15 p.m., official board meeting. Thursday, 2 p.m., general meeting of WBCS at the church. Mrs. George Helm will review the book, "The Silver Chalice,’’ by Thomas Constain. 7:45 p.m., Decatur associated churches’ council. Friday. 7:30 p.m., meeting of the pastor's adnit membership class. FIRST BAPTIST Eugene B. McAllister, paster The Sunday school hour begins at 9:15 a.m. Lester Mitebet, supL Jim Strickler, song leader. The morning worship service is at 10:30 a.m. We will observe the Lord's supper at the close of the service. Rev. Hammond and family will be worshipping with us Sunday. All those who would like to fellowship with them are invited to a potluck dinner to be held in the lower auditorium of the church immediately following the worship service. At 6:30 p.m. the three groups will meet. The evening service is at 7:30. X valuable evening awaits you in the house of the Lord. There will be a community hymn-sing at the Missionary church at 9 a.m. Wednesday night the mid-week service is at 7 p.m. Choir practice at 8. The Ladies Missionary Society will meet in the lower auditorium of the church Thursday night at 7:30. Billy Graham's latest picture, “Oil Town U.S.A.” will be shown at the Zion Reformed church Thursday and Friday nights at 7:30. It is a picture that you will not' forget for a long tlftie |o come. Youth recreation, Saturday night at 7 p.m. ' •• Whatever we give out in fears and worry will return to us tn interest.

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ZION Evangelical and Reformed William C. Feller, pastor Church school at 9 a.m. Robert Houk, superintendent. There Is a class for each member of your family. Come and study the interesting lessons with us. Worship servlce-at 10 a.m. Fifth Sunday In Lent. Sermon by the pastor: "Along the Way of Sorrows." The senior choir will sing, “Look to the Cross" by Faure, arranged by Lorenz. Visitors are always welcome tn the services of this church. Mission band will meet during the sermon portion of the service. Youth fellowship at 6:15 p.m. Don Aurand will give the devotions. Ed Jaberg will be the guest speaker. ... Official board meeting on Monday at 7:30 p.m. Senior confirmation class on Tuesday at ,4 p.m. Youth choir rehearsal on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Final mid-week Lenten service on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Sermon by the pastor: “Up to Calvary.” The double mixed quartet will furnish the special music. Following the service the confirmation class wiU be presented to the official board, their parents and interested friends. The Women’s Guild will meet after the service. The senior choir will hold rehearsal in the church after the service. On Thursday and Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m., Billy Graham’s film, "Oiltown U. S. A.” will be shown in this church, sponsored by the Decatur Ministerial Association. Catechetical elasses on Saturday: seniors at 9 a.m., juniors at 1:30 pun. Come and worship with us. NUTTMAfTAVENUE United Brethren in Christ Paul D. Parker, mlnlater Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. Lawrence Michel is the superintendent, Frank Lundin is the assistant. Bring the family, there are classes for all ages. Morning worship service, 10:30 а. Inspirational devotional period. Sermon subject, "Why Join The Church?" Christian endeavor, 7 p.m. Christian endeavor affords fellowship and study groups for all ages. Evangelistic service, 7:30 p.m. The pastor will speak on the subject: "Things That Money Will Not Buy.” The hour of prayer, Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. You are cordially invited to attend all these services. CHURCH OF CHRIST 121 W. Grant St. Lee Meser, supt. Worship service at 9:30. Prelude. Communion meditation. Observance of Lord’s Supper. Sermon by David Slagle. Offertory. 10:30 a.m., Bible school. 7 p.m., evening service. Wednesday evening, 7:3ff, prayer meeting and Bible study. CHURCH OF GOD 628 Cleveland St. W. H. Kirkpatrick, Pastor The Church of the “Christian Brotherhood Hour” heard every Sunday morning over WKJG 8:30. Sunday morning Worship service at 9:30. This being the first Sunday of the month will be building fund Sunday. We shall come to sing God’s praises, to lift our hearts in prayer, to present our tithes and bring an offering out of the overflow of thanksgiving tor all df God’s blessings. "Called to Study,” will be the pastor's message. Sunday . evening evangelistic services at 7:30 p. m. Wednesday: Your choir practice at 6:30 p. ni. Prayer service and study. 7.13.0 p. m. Choir practice 8:30 p. m. Thursday: Women's Missionary society meet at the parsonage, 7:30 p.m. The showing of Billy Graham's new color sound film. '‘Oiltown. U.5.A.",, sponsored by the Dechtur Ministerial Association will be at the Zion Reformed church, 3rd and Jackson, Thursday and Friday lights at 7:30 p. m. Friend ways Club will meet at the church 1 p. m. Saturday. Men's meeting this week on Tuesday night from 7th 9, April б, 1954 jn the Pleasant Mills school building. Kenneth Roop, chairman, will preside. Robert Strickler and Herman Hammond will have eharge of the program for the evening. Let all the men some for a time of fun. fellowship, ood for soul and body! — * *

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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Mercer Ave. at Five Pointe Rev. Ray J. Walther, paetor Sabbath Services. S: 15 a.m. Sunday Church School. Lester Bundling, superintendent. At the outset of a new quarter's work you are invited to begin yourself or bring your child and join in this year’s study of "The Church." 10:30 Worship service. Sermon: Fishers Os Men Series —"The Traitor Disciple” Text: John 6-70-71. Anthem “All In The April Evening” by Robertson, Mrs. Robert Nisbet, directing. A Calender of Church Events Sunday 2:00 p.m. Session meeting, East Room. 4:30 p.m. Junior Fellowship, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Macklin begin their month as sponsors and their topic is “Pages From A Diary.” A most interesting Easter Study. During the recreation period slides of Camp Kosculsko will be shown. 6:00 p.m. Westminister Fellowship. ‘Three Gods or One?” is the question of the first in a series of workshop studies of the Trinity. The film “From Every Mountain Side” will be shown during the recreation period. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Mens Club Dinner. Mr. J. F. Sanmann, president of the local Men’s Council announces that a very special program is planned In which the Project Committee will present “The Projects For The Year.” 6:30 p.m. Junior Choir Practice. A film will be shown after the practice for those desiring to remain. 7:0(1 p.m. Adult Choir Practice Sunday April 11th Palm Sunday The Sacrament of Baptism will be administered during the 10:30 a.m. Worship service. Those desiring to have their child baptised at this time are to make arrangements with the Pastor before Wednesday of this week. BETHANY CHURCH Evangelical United Brethren Benj. G. Thomas, minister 9:00 a.m. Sunday school. We were within three persons of our attendance goal last week. Let us all be present and bring others with us that we may go beyond the heights. 10:00 a.m. Divine Worship. Sermon: "God’s Way of Reconciliation.” 6:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship led by Miss Rheta Butcher. No night service but our people are urged to attend Trinity Church where a revival meeting is in progress. Monday 6:30 p.m. Mens Club with Bob Metsger as the speaker. He will tell of some of his experiences in Greenland where he served three years. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. begins our Lenten Preaching Mission. The pastor will bring a series of messages upon the theme; “Meeting Jesus.” All classes and members and organisations are urged to set aside these seven evenings for thoughtful, prayerful attention to God’s call in Christ his Son. Services will be held nightly Monday thru Thursday of next week. TRINITY Evangelical United Brethren Madison at Ninth John E. Chambers, minister 9:15 —Sunday school; Chalmer Bollenbacher, general superintendent. We have classes for every member of the family—study with us. 10:30 Divine Worship message by our guest minister. Reverend Albert Swenson. Harold Mumma Iq organist and Evangeline Embler, minister of music, will direct the choir in the anthem, “Lamb of God” by Christiansen. 6:30 Junior Christian Endeavor

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and Youth Fellowship. 7:30 Evangelistic service with gospel singing and message by Reverend Swenson. Our Evangelistic services continue this week with services each night at 7:30, except Saturday. All members and friends of the church are urged to attend. Your life will be richly blessed. The Builders Class will meet Friday night after church for the monthly business meeting and election of officers. The Cottage Prayer service at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday will be at the home of Mr. Sam Howard, with Mrs. Hitchcock leader. The Thursday prayer service will be at Mr. and Mrs. William Pennington’s, with Mrs. Richard Shaffer leader. FIRST CHRISTIAN Traverse W. Chandler, minister Worship service will begin at 9:30 a.m. with a piano prelude by Mrs. William Bauman. The ministers sermon will be on the theme of “Who Is This?” The choir will sing the anthem "Open The Gates of the Temple,” by Aure. The reading of communion meditations, followed by the observance of the Lord’s Supper. The first day of the week is a memorial day to S faithful Christian. It is a d»y he looks forward to as that day when he will be able to join 'bis fellow worshiper to break bread and to pray. The Junior church members will worship with the adults this Lord's day. —■ —-— : —— —- — Bible school at 10:30 a.m. Gerald Strickler, Supt. and Everett Faulkner, assistant. Lesson: Intercessory Prayer, as Jesus was approaching His crucifixion and His heart went out to His disciples. 6:00 Sunday evening Christian Youth Fellowship. Wednesday, the Official Board meets at 7:30 p.m. at the church. The Lydia Ruth Circle will meet at the home of Mrs. Homer Ruhl, with Mrs. Traverse Chandler, leading in the worship services and presenting the program. Choir rehearsal Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Let us pray for the Easter season. that it may be a time of deep spiritual enriching in our lives and a time whemithers find Christ. Come to church and receive a blessing. MISSIONARY CHURCH Tenth and Dayton* St. H. J. Welty, Minister 9:00-10:30 Unified Service. Ralph Myers, General Supt. Junior Church with Imagene Palmer and David Zimmerman in charge. Adult service will observe Comrhunion. Duet, Rev. and Mrs. Welty Message, “Facing The Cross.” 7:00 Children’s Gospel Hour. 7:00 Teen-Age M.Y.F. David Zimmerman in charge. 7:00 Senior iM.Y.F. Lester Strahm in charge. 7 :30 ’E vening Evangelistic Hour. Hymn Sing and Chorus Time. Message, “Service of Love.” 9:00 Community Hymn sing with David Zimmerman in charge. Everyone is invited! Tuesday 7:30 Workers' Training

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self thq, forsaking of Christian loVe. One can not conceive of love, in the home where each member lives apart from the other member* The church is the family of God, and to live apart from the family of God Is to discount and even annul the church. Why not accept the Invitation and come to church next Sunday? —The Rev. D. Carl Yoder.

Class. Wednesday 7:30 Bible Study and Prayer Service. 8:30 Choir Practice. Thursday 7:00 Ladies Fellowship in the basement of the Church. There is a warm Christian welcome for you to worship with us. He who thinks he knows it all has the most to learn. Christianity works because It is true. Smith Scrap Iron Co. Jack and Dave Smith Steel • Scrap Iron - Rags Paper All Waste Material Phone 3-3089 Erie A 10th 8L Decatur, Indiana PONTIAC Dollar for Dollar You Can’t Beat a Pontiac (j. 3. Tires—DuPont Paints DECATUR SUPER SERVICE 224 W. Monroe 8L HELLER COAL, FEED & SUPPLY “Through Service We Grow" Coal, Feed, Paint, Cement Wire Fencing Grinding, Mixing, Shelling Monroe A Sth St Phone 3-2912 YOST Gravel & Ready Mix READY MIX~CONCRETE SAND and GRAVEL Phones: 3-3114, 3-3115 IDEAL DAIRY Restaurant — OUR SPECIALTIES — Short Orders and Fountain Service. A Good Quiet Place to Eat Bus Station. 217 8. 2nd St. Phone 3-4118 The First State Bana Decatur, Indiana Established 1883 Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. SPRUNGER IMPLEMENT CO. Quality John Deere Farming Equipment DeLaval Dairy Equipment Louder Barn Equipment See us for Service 114 N. 3rd St. Phone 3-3813 LEE HARDWARE CO. General Line of Hardware Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Wallhide Paint 236 W. Monroe St. Phone 3-2021 BURK ELEVATOR Grain, Hay, Field Seeds Coal, Wool and Mill Feet “Work with Burk” Phone 3-3121 or 3-3122 RIVERSIDE GARAGE We Repair All Makes of Cars. Front Wheel Alignment. „ Batteries and Tires. 24-Hour Wrecking Service 126 E. Monroe St. Phone 3-3312