Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 52, Number 97, Decatur, Adams County, 24 April 1954 — Page 2

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Discussion Questions Discussion questions on the Sunday school lesson. Judgment of Jeroboam, for Sunday. May 2. 1. In what wfys do men try to hide from God today? 2. Where fn our lives do we Christians avoid God? 2. What effect does the worshiping of material objects have on people? / 4. How should a nation deal with an evil ruler? 5. What is the effect of deceit on one's life? Do You Know: 1. How long did Solomon reign? 2. Who^succeeded Solomon? 8. Where was Rehoboam cYowned? 4. What advice did the fathers give (Rehoboam? 5, What advice did the young men give him? Do You Know Answered 1. Forty years. 2. Rehoboam. 3. Shechem. 4. The advice was to lighten Israel's burdens. 5. To make the burdens heavier. » HELLER COAL, FEED & SUPPLY -Through Service We Grow" Coal, Feed, Paint, Cement Wire Fencing Grinding, Mixing, Shelling Monroe A Bth St. Phone 3-2912 PONTIAC Dollar for Dollar You Can’t Beat a Pontiac U. 8. Tlree—DuPont Paints DECATUR SUPER SERVICE 224 W. Monroe St. Smith Scrap Iron Co. Jack and Dave Smith Steel • Scrap Iron - Rags Paper AU Waste Material Phone 3-3089 Erie A 10th St. Decatur, Indiana Flower Shop Phone 3-3304 Flowers for an Occasions Potted Novelties o Potted Plante—Corsages For General Plumbing a-_ Heating Needs,' We Are At Your Service. Just Call BAKER PLUMBING AND HEATING 704 W. Monroe St. Phone 3-2809 Begun’s Clothing Store For Men and Boys Phone 3-3208 ' Go To Phil L. Macklin & Co for Prompt, Courteous Service For All Makes of Cars. 107 8. First St. Phone 3-2504 DECATUR LUMBER CO. -Home of Homes” Builders* Supplies and Coal Estimates Free 4 Phone 3-3309 111 Jefferson St Decatur Farms We Buy Chickens Condensed Buttermilk - s. For Sale S. Third Street PHONE 3-2148 33 DECATUR GIFT CENTER . * 164 S. 2nd St. i **The Right Gift at the Right Price” Religious Goods Department (Special discount to clergy and Sundav School teachers) Phoney-3033

I Comments O" 8-8-hWeI tLesßMAgga| Creamed comments on the Sunday school ieeeon, Judgment of Jeroboam, I Kings 14:6-10; 14-12-16, for Sunday, May 2. The books of Kings show us how God deals with men in history, All authority, all responsibility, is a trust from God, and its use apart from God brings down divine judgment. The Godselected Jeroboam as king over the ten tribes became selfish and jealous, thus forgetting Ged, and so developed his own program with idol worship in which he caused Israel to sin against God. He by guile would send bis wife to use the prophet Ahijah as a fortune teller, desiring to know the outcome of his son’s illness. VA. “And the Lord said unto Abljah, Behold the wife of Jeroboam cometh to seek a thing of thee for her son; thus and thus shalt thou say unto her; for it shall be when she cometh In. she shall feign herself to be another woman.” God could not tolerate sin. hence the divine guidance of the prophet Disguise and deceit will sooner or later be revealedMaterial considerations were uppermost in the mind of Jeroboam who had forgotten God and caused Israel to forget him in spite of a former warning to the contrary. V. 6. “And it was so when Ahijah heard the sound of her feet, as she came in at the door, he said. Come in, thou wife of Jeroboam; why feignest thou thyself to be another? for I am sent to thee with heavy tidings.” The prophet being blind knew her footsteps and as God's man suggested he was about to declare God’s judgment. This was a surprise to the woman. V.7. “Go tell Jeroboam, thus saith Jehovah, the God of Israel; Forasmuch as I exalted thee from among the people and made thee prince over my people Israel, and rent the kingdom from the house of David, and gave it thee; and yet thou hast not been as my servant David, who kept my commandments, and who followed me with bis heart, to do only that which was right in mine eyes." Note that God still maintains a claim on this sinning people since he calls them "my. people.” All men are in a sense.children of God, but many of them are lost children. A man CLERICUS SAYS: Clericus says: "The man who walks in faith knows that his tomorrow is in God's hands, and he turns to God, not to gain forbidden knowledge, but to receive strength for today. By meeting each day with God. he finds his tomorrows more deeply blessed by Him.” Lesson Prayer: Lesson prayer: Grant that we may never misuse pur responsibility and freedom in tolerating any thought, plan, or deed that is questionable. Grant that we may watch the first and slightest appearance of evil and turn from it at once. We are grateful for the strength and courage that come when one will take a stand positively and steadfastly for the right. Book Review Lenten Sermon Outlines, by 'R. E. Golladay, D.D., Angsburg Pubishing House, is an encyclopedia well organised and inspirational for the minister’s use. The analy-

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who puts his own works and person above the providential workings of almighty God, is marked as a fallen believer. V. 9. “But hast done evil above all that was before thee; for thou hast gone and made thee other Gods, and molten images, to provoke me to anger, and hast cast me behind thy back.” There had been idol worship before, but in this case the idols were made by the king, a very daring thing to do. In this, Jeroboam turned his back to God, a very sullen act The greater the responsibility, the greater the offense to God in our sinning. Diverted authority and responsibility bring forth God's judgment. See the next verse. V. 13. "And all Israel shall mourn for him, and bury him; for he only of Jeroboam shall come to the grave, because in him is found some good thing toward the Lord God of Israel in the house of Jeroboam." In the death of the son was given a sure sign of later judgment; but the son who in his youth pleased God was to have an honorable funeral. A Christian funeral has great significance. V. 14. “Moreover the Lord shall raise him up a king over Israel who shall cut off the house of Jeroboam that day; but what? oven now.” The king who overthrew the house of Jeroboam was Baasha; he also did evil in the sight of the Lord. 1 V. 15. “For the Lord shall smite Israel as a reed is shaken in the water, and he shall root up all Israel out of this good land which he gave to their fathers, and shall scatter them beyond the river because they have made their graves, provoking the Lord to anger." The Euphrates river is meant. This prediction reached far into the future and was fulfilled after the city of Samaria fell in 722 B.C. Here is portrayed a sure judgment on all peoples who forget God. V. 16. "And he shall give Israel up because of the sins of Jeroboam who did sin and made Israel to sin.” A nation does not necessarily sin because its ruler sins, for individual freedom is to be respected. People of most nations are responsible as well as those in authority, especially is this true where democracy is the form of government. The right of franchise is a sacred right which marks a loyal citizen Who will exercise his voting privilege. —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. ses and sermon outlines are presented in nine series. Two are biographical studies of thirteen Passion Story characters. Others: Places of the Passion, The Words of Jesus at His Trial. Harmony of the Passion History, A Chapter ot Indignities, and others. FIRST BAPTIST Eugene B. McAllister; pastor Sunday school hour, 9:15 a.m. Lester Mitchel, supt. Morning worship, 10:30 a.m. Baptist Midgits. Baptist Youth and Baptist Adults will meet at 6:30 p.m. Evening service, 7:30 p.m. We are -having a good attendance on Sunday evenings. Come and join us as we look into the startling happenings as recorded in the book of Revelations. The board will meet Monday night at 7:30 o’clock. This is the last meeting of the year, and an important one. Board members, plan to attend. The Salamonie Youth Association will meet at Bluffton Tuesday night at 7:30 o'clock. The bus will leave the at 6:30 p.m.

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ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Very Rev. Msgr. Selmetx, paster 6 a.m.. First Mass. 7:30 a.m., Low Mass. 9 a.m., Children's Mass. 10:15 a.m., Low Mass. Weekday Mass, 7:30 am. Holy Communion Sundays. First Sunday, the Rosary Society. Second Sunday, Holy Name Society. Third Sunday, the Catholic Ladies of Columbia. Fourth Sunday, Children of Mary. BETHANY E.U.B. CHURCH Benj. G. Thomas, minister 9:00 a.m. The Sunday school. Last Sunday the primary department was 100%. Every member of the classes of Mrs. Winston Rawley and Mrs. Harley Lehman was present. Here -is a challenge to the entire school. Easter is a wonderful day, but every Sunday can be a wonderful day, if we will be present in the House of the Lord. t 10:00 a.m. Divine worship and Mission Band. Sermon: “The Good Shepherd." Mrs. Rufus Sommers, newly elected Superintendent of Missionary Education of Children, will have charge of the Mission Band. • 5:00 p.m. Games for young people. . 6:00 p.m. The Youth Fellowship. The Commission on Missions will start a new unit Sunday evening. All young people of Junior and Senior High School age are urged to be present. 7:00 p.m. Evening worship. Wednesday 6:30 p.m. The Annual Meeting of the congregation with the election of two Trustees. The pot luck supper will be followed by a brief business session and then a game period. Every family invited to be present. New members are our guests of honor. _ — - DECATUR CHURCH OF GOD 628 Cleveland St. W. H. Kirkpatrick, pastor The Church of the Christian Brotherhood Hour, heard every Sunday morning over WKJG at 8:30. Come let us worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. Singing to lift our hearts, special numbers to challenge us to press on the upward way, and the Word of God to feed our souls. The pastor's message, Sheep Heed My Voice?” will be an exposition of John 10: 1-18. Easter was a wonderful day of joy and hope, but every Sunday will prove our _loye and obedience to Christ by assemblying at the house of God. Sunday afternoon Youth Rally here in Decatur at 2:30 p.m. Miss Opal Hull, chalk-talk artist will be he giiest speaker. Sunday night Evangelistic Service wiitopen with a Hymn sing led ay Bonnie Watkins, at 7:30. The Gospel Message, "By His Stripes," brings a message of healing for soul and body. Monday ’7:30 Missionary Ofleer's Training at Mrs. Floyd vlitchell. All officers requested to be present. For transportation call 1-3777. ■Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Youth Choir practice. 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bible Study. 8:30 p.m. Choir practice. Thursday and Friday—the pastor vith his young people. Seniors, funiors will attend the Vocational Days at Anderson College, Anderson, Indiana. - Saturday, "Friendways Club" at he church at 1 p.m. FIRST CHRISTIAN Traverse W. Chandler, minister Morning worship services begin it 9:30 a.m. with the Prelude by Irs. William Bauman. Communion meditations and the abservance of the Lord's Supper. The choir, under the direction o! Hrs. Gerald Strickler will sing the anthem "In The Garden Witt Jesus.” The minister's sermon subject vill be based on the theme “The Shining Light." The junior church members will meet in the lower sanctuary for the -regular worship and communion service at 9:30 a.m. ' Bible school at 10:30. Gerald Strickler supt. and Everett FaulkRUCTION SALES Experienced Salesmanship at Your Service RESERVE YOUR SALE DATE —= Livestock, Farm, and Real Estate Sales Midwest Realty Auction Co J. F. Sanmann Corner First & Monroe Sts. PHONE 3-3201

ner, assistant. Next Sunday, May 2, begins "Christian Family Week.” Our aim is to have present on that day, every member of every family represented in the Bible school. The general meeting of the Christian Women’s Fellowship will meet at the church Monday evening at 7:30 p.m. Mrs. Elmeq Darwachter will preside over the meeting. Mrs. William Teeple will be the worship leader and Mrs. Roy Stucky will present the program “Thine Is The Glory." —l-.-, The choir will rehearse Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. You are cordially invited to attend the services of this church. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN Mercer Avenue at Five Points Ray J. Walther, pastor 9:15 a.m., c.d.t., Sunday church school. Lester Sundling, superintendent. Come and learn more about the Risen Lord of Easter. 10:30 a.m., worship service. Another Easter service. Sermon: "The Better Part." Solo “The Croas”, Ware, Alice Langston, soloist. 2:30 p.m., Westminster fellowship rally at the First Presbyterian church of Fort Wayne. The rally concludes at 8 p.m. 4:30 p.m., junior fellowship. This will be the closing meeting of the group for the season. Our thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Macklin for their leadership this month and to all the sponsors for this very successful year. 26 young people enrolled in this fellowship. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., band practice. Something new has been added now that a band has been started under the direction of the , Zimmermans. Choir practice, 7 p.m. Bible study class will meet for the next two Wednesdays to finish their study of Luke. Chapters 20, 21, 22 will be dealt with this week i at 8 p.m. Thursday, 1 p.m., woman's as- , soeiation luncheon meeting at the [ church. Mrs. R. E. Glendening of the World Service department will present the program and the Mar- . tha circle members will serve as hostesses. The evening circle memare to bring salads and the afternoon circle members the sandwiches. A nursery will be available to care for children. Only once in this century. The ' Ecumenical Festival of Faith will be held in Soldier's Field, Chicago, August 15, 1954. In this gigantic service of worship there will be , the 100,000 people from 161 different churches and denominations in 48 countries representing about 172 million Christians. Souvenir tickets entitling you to a seat in a reserved section are available at the church study. MISSIONARY CHURCH Tenth At Dayton Sts. H. J. Welty, pastor 9-10:30 a.m., unified service. Ralph Myers, general supt. We have Bible classes for all ages. Message, “God’s- Intervention." Junior church will be conducted by Imogene Palmer and David Zimmerman. 7 p.m., senior MYF. The Crusader's Trio from Berne will be in charge of this service. 7 p.m., teen-age MYF. 7:30 p.m., evangelistic service. Special music will be provided by the Crusaders’ triod. Message, ‘Despatched Under Authority.” Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., prayer meeting and Bible study. 8:30 p.m. jhoir practice. Friday. 7:30 p.m., Friendship circle will meet at the parsonage. May 9-23 are the dates for our ■evival meetings ‘with Rev. W. W. landers of N. Pekin, 111 A cordial invitation is extended .0 you to come and worship with ' us. - TRINITY EVANGELICAL UNITED BRETHREN Madison at Ninth John E. Chambers, Minister ‘ All Services on Daylight Saving Time. 9:15 Sunday School for the en- ’ tire family; Chalmer Bollenbacher, general superintendent. 10:30 Morning Worship. The sermon subject is "Easter is, not the slnd”. Harold ‘Mamma is organist and Evangeline lEmbler will direct _ he choir in the-anthem, “At the Name of Jesus" by Thompson. We appreciate your presence last Sun- ' .day—haw-about this-Sunday ? . 6:30 Junior Christian Endeavor and Youth Fellowship. , 7:30 The religious film,. “I Be- ' held His Glory’’' -will be shown. This 55-minute film is a graphic BABER’S Jewelry Store Decatur—Fort Wayne , for FINE JEWELRY

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picture of the Easter Story. All are invited. Don't miss this film. The Church Council of Administration will meet after the evening service for election of officers. (Monday 7:00 Nominating Committee wil Imeet in the church office. ■ — : ; Tuesday 16:00 a.m, W.C.T.U. Institute and Carry-in dinner at Trinity Church. Wednesday 6:15 Fellowship (Car-ry-in) Supper and Annual Congregational (Meeting Reports are to be given by all Church officers and elections held. FIRST METHODIST, W. Monroe at Fifth St. Samuel Emeriek, minister 9:30 a.m. Church School assembly in the sanctuary. Noah Schrock, general superintendent, will be in charge. 10:20 a.m. Divine Worship. The worship service will begin with an organ prelude, “Built on the Rock” based on the Chorale by Lindeman, with <Miss Helen Haubold at the organ. On this Church Loyalty Sunday each member of the church has been reminded to attend church. The theme of the pastor’s sermon will be, “Your iMoney and Your Life.” A duet will be sung by M». W. J. Krick and Robert J. Ray. They will sing, “Love Divine” by Stainer. There will be no reserved seat areas except for the Decatur Chapter of the Order of Rainbow Girls, who will be our special guests of the day. As previously announced for the closing part of the service, each member will particiapte in a service of pledging and dedication. It is planned that the Stewards of the Church will call during the afternoon period for the pledges of those not in the service Sunday morning. Wednesday 7 p.m. Choir rehearsal. 7:30 pum. Mid-week service. — 8:15 p.m Committee on Nominations meeting Thursday The Dorcas Circle will meet with Mrs. Anna Butler at the Warren - Memorial Home. — Circle 4, Mrs. Noah Steury, chairman, will meet at the parsonage with Mrs. Samuel Emerick at 7:30 p.m. ASSEMBLY OF GOD 316 N. 13th St. Pastor Don Rentschler Sunday School Supt. Dale Smitley. Sunday School 9:45. Classes of interest for all ages. Sunday morning worship 11:00. Sunday Evening Evangelistic Services 7:45. Message by the pastor. Tuesday Night — Beginning of revival with Rev. R. Elmer Baker of Sullivan, Missouri. This is a special series of meetings conducted for people who feel a deep spiritual need. "Why don’t you plan to attend all of these heart reaching services and worship with us—where everyone is welcome and no one are strangers. ZION EVANGELICAL AND REFORMED William C. Feller, Pastor (Daylight Saving Time) Church School at 9:00 a.rn. Robert Houk, superintendent. All the children and adults who were in the school last Sunday are cordially invited to come again this Sunday. Worship Service at 10:00 a.m. Sermon by the pastor, “Jesus Himself Drew Near". The youth choir will sing, "He Stood Amid the Lilies” by Roger C. Wilson. Let

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us keep the Easter spirit aglow in our hearts and worship the IRsen Lord every Sunday. Youth Fellowship at 6:15 p.m. Wills (Mae Goelz will present the lesson topic. Verlin Egly will give the devotions. Ruth and Naomi Circle at the Church on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. Youth choir rehearsal on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Friendship Circle in the home of Mrs. Walter Augaburger on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Bethany Circle in the home of Mrs. Cal Yost on Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. The Regional Women's Guild will meet in the First E and R Church of Bluffton, on Wednesday morning and afternoon. All women are urged to attend. Girls’ Guild practice for Mother s Day program, Thursday at the church at 7:00 p.m. Girls’ Guild Tea in St. John's E and R Church, Ft. Wayne, on Friday at 7:00 p.m. Senior choir rehearsal on Friday at 7:00 p.m. Come and worship with us. ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH West Monroe and Eleventh Streets Edgar P. Schmidt, Pastor The Church with Carillonic Bells The first Sunday after Easter will be observed with two identical services, conducted at 8:Q0 and 10:30 o’clock. “The Love of Jesus” will be the pulpit theme. The choir will sing "Jesus, Blest Redeemer,” by Maunder. Sunday school and Bible classes will be conducted at the usual hours, 9:15 to 10:10. The Valparaiso University Guild Decatur chapter, will conduct a program Sunday afternoon at Trinity suburban Lutheran Church, Decatur Road, in the interest of Valparaiso University. All present high school students are cordially invited. Junior Confirmation Class meets Wednesday at 4 p.m., and Saturday at 8 a.m. Choir reheasal at 7 p.m. Saturday Bible School for children of the grades will be held Saturday morning from 9:15 to 11:30. The public Is ‘cordially invited to attend church services at the Lutheran Church. We preach Christ Jesus crucified and risen again as the world’s only hope. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Seventh and Marshall Romaine D. Wood, pastor Sunday- school, 9:30 a.m. Worship service, 10:45 a.m. Youth service, 6:45 p.m. Junior service. 6:45 p.m. Evangelistic service, 7:30 p.m. Prayer service, Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. You are invited to attend these services. NUTTMAN AVENUE United Brethren in Christ Paul D. Parker, minister Sunday school. 9:30 a.m. Lawrence Michel is the superintendent. Morning worship service, 10:30 a.m. ’ j Christian endeavor, 7 p.m. there ■ i will be fellowship and study .: groups for all ages.

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