Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 52, Number 274, Decatur, Adams County, 20 November 1954 — Page 2

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Discussion questions on the Sun* day school lesson, In Time of Trouble, for Sunday, November 28. 1. Why Is It better to four out complaint* to God rather than to meat 2. How may we know that God understands us and knows our troubles? 3. What conditions are favorable for effectual prayers? 4. How is God our refuge and strength? 5. Why should wo never fear? Our Preacher Says: Physical pain Is a danger signal of some ill. It serves well in calling for a remedy that may produce life and health. Regeneration follows the spiritual pain of remorse and repentance of sin. This spiritual pain calls for a remedy—the forgiveness of sin, which produces spiritual health, even eternal life. Our mistakes through life are painful and serve to keep ue bumble and to call for the mo of prayer, Bible reading, church attendance, and unselfish Christian service.

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I °* A laCSfltQO JlfyyFg Creamed comments on the Sunday school lesson. In Time of Trouble, Psalms 142:1-7; 48:1-11, for Sunday, November 28. In thia lesson there is due recognition of trouble and expressions pf faith in God who is our deliver ’ er. We are not to regard ourselves sinful because of afflictions but , to accept our lot knowing that in , some way God’s purposes are to , be carried out even in our suffering. V.l. "I cried unto the Lord with my voice. With my voice unto the Lord did I make my supplication.'* David In hiding from King Saul felt the need of prayer. Hie need wee so argent that he did not offer a eflent prayer bet with great amotion cried unto the Lord. All prayer to be effective must come from one who knows his need. V. 3. **l poured out my complaint before him; I shewed before him my trouble.** David did not complain to men but to the Lord to whom he unburdened his load. God does not tire of our much praying but is rather pleased to have no pray. Suffering and trouble often furnish occasions really to pray. V. 3. “When my spirit was overwhelmed within me. then thou knoweet my path. In the way wherein I walked have they privily laid a snare fer me." God is concerned about his children and known when they suffer. He knows the trials and oppositions confronting each one and offers hie help. It is a comfort to know that Ged knows all this. V. 4. *1 looked on my right hand, and behold, but there was no man that would know aw; refuge fatted me. No man eared for my soul.” Fair weather friends paid no attention ,to David; they may have feared the king; there is a sting when no kindly interest to seen when one is suffering. The sin of today is in the lack of cartog forjhe oilers. timee, God may be discovered aa mane best friend. V. 5. “I cried unto thee, 0 Lord; I said. Thou art my refuge and my portion in the land of the living.'* Here Is an expression of faith in I

CLERtCUS SAYS: CTericus says: "Christianity is power. Christ is the source of this power. We can have that power if we have faith. Christ will wait a long time for accomplishmentr—for the fruit of the Spirit in our lives—but he wants repentance and faith and he wants them right now. These are the keps which turn on heavenly power.” Lesson Prayer: Lesson prayer: While trials, troublee, sufferings are inescapable, we are grateful that in all of them there is offered divine power and strength that assures victory. We pray that we may meet the conditions by repentance and faith that will open channels for the demonstration of God. Book Review God's Wonderful World, by Agnes L. Mason and Phyllis B. Ohan ian, The New American library, consists of Bongs. Hymns, and Games for the Home, Sunday School, and Kindergarten, it deals with thoughts about God. about Jesus, our church Christmas, day and night, the seasons, animals, the home, friends, and special days.

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David continues to cry unto God because he can supply bls need; special revelations form the .portion God bestows on his sincere children. V. 6. "Attend unto my cry; for 1 am brought very low; deliver mo from my persecutors; for they are stronger than L” There was no ; attempt to "save face" when talk- ■ ing with God. When praying we must confess sincerely our true condition. V.7. “Bring my soul out of prison, that 1 may praise thy name; the righteous shall compass me about; for thou shalt deal bountifully with me." In both a literal and a spiritual sense David was in prison. Body and soul were in great distress. But before the answer came David claimed victory in that he knew better days would come for fellowship with men and communion with God. V.l. “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Here is the witness to the fact of God as a refuge and strength experienced by many. Here is an established fact that warrants established experiences. V. 2. “Therefore will we not fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea.'* Here is an example of an attitude that we may well imitate. It our trust is in Almighty God. why fear? V. 3. “Though the waters thereof roar, and be troubled; though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof.** Though the waters roar and even shake the mountains, they can not shake God. Neither can they shake those whom. God protects V.lO. **Be still and know that 1 am God; I will be exalted among the heathen, 1 will be exalted on the earth.” We should be calm end reverent In the preeence of the Almighty, and recognise who he is. Men should recognise that God is Lord of all nations. V.ll. "The Lord of hoets is with ns; the God of Jacob is our re fugs” Note the plural number in "us” and “our"—a testimony of many who know God. There io power in God for with him are hosts of helpers. Unconsciously spiritual forces are constantly at work. lor the spiritual welfare of God's children. —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 perm is son. 8

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Stuart H. Brightwell, Pastor 9:15 a. m. Sunday school hour. Harison J. Hakes, Supt. We have classes for all ages, if you do not attend another Sunday school we invite you to visit us. 10:40 a. m. Morning Worship Service. Sermon topic: "Thanks Be to God" The choir will sing ■•Prayer of Thanksgiving” by Tbe Kronen. ' 6:30 p. m. Baptist Study Groups. 7:30 p. m. Evening Gospel Hour. A cordial welcome awaits you at our church. Tuesday Nevemebr 23 7:30 p. m Setamonte Ass n BYF meeting at Walnut Street Baptist Church in Muncie. Wednesday November 24 7 p. m. Thanksgiving Prayer Service. 8 p. m. Choir rehearsal. Thursday November 25 9 a. m. Union Thanksgiving Service at The Church of The Nazaretw. [ Gratitude is a fruit of great cultivation; you do not find It among 1 gross people.—Samuel Johnson. Swift gratitude is sweetest: if ■ It delays, all gratitude is empty 1 and unworthy of the name. I

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ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Very Rev. Megr. Soimetz, pastor 6 a.m., First Mass. 7:30 a.m., Low Mass. 9 an., Children's Mass. 10:15 e.m., Low Mass. Weekday Mass, 7 am. Holy Communion Sundays. First Sunday, the Rosary Society. Second Sunday, Holy Name Society. Third Sunday, the Catholic Ladies of Columbia Fourth Sunday, Childrun of Mary. TRINITY Evangelical United Brethren Madison nt Ninth John E. Chambers, minister 9:15 a.m., Sunday school; Chaimer Bolienbacher, genera! aupt. Regular attendance makes its possible for our Sunday School to do effective work. Make Sunday school attendance a habit in your life. 10:30 am., morning worship. The sermon by the minister is entitled, "Taken for Granted.** ’Evangeline Embler is organist and minister of music and will direct the choir in the anthem, “Prayer of Thanksgiving,'* a Netherlands folk song. Mrs. Sephus Jackson will sing a Thanksgiving solo, “Thanks be to God” by Dickson. All members will want to attend this special service. 6:30 p.m., Jewels, Juniors, and youth fellowship. 7:30 p.m., thank offering service. The youth fellowship will provide special music. The film, “Call of the Redbird" is being shown. It portrays our missionary work tn Kentucky. Wednesday, 7 p.m., mid week services. - 8 p.m., choir rehearsal. Thursday, 9 a.m., Union Thanksgiving service at the Nazareue church. Rev. Virgil Sexton will deliver the message. • » Sunday, Nov. 28 will be our 30th anniversary and homecoming service. Dr. J. A. Heck of Union Theological Seminary, Dayton, Ohio is speaker. # . ZION Evangelical and Reformed Third and Jackson Streets William C. Feller, pastor Church school at 9 a.m.. Robert Houk, superintendent. There are interesting lessons and classes for all ages. Come and bring your family. Divine worship at 10 a m.. Sermon by the pastor: "Living According to God's Plan ". This will be Kingdom Roll Call Sunday. Members will make their pledges for 1955. The senior choir will sing, "Something for Thee” by Carrie B. Adams. All members are urged toi"be~ present. Mission band will meet during the serngon portion of the service. Visitors are always w'elcome. Come aud worship with us. Touth fellow sb bp at 6:15 p.m. Devotions will be given by Sudan Heller. Verlin Egty will present a brief lesson ou “Gossip.” 'Recreation and refreshments will follow. There will be no choir rehearsals on Wednesday. Union Thanksgiving service, sponsored by the associated churches of Decatur, on Thursday morning at 9 o'clock. in the Church of the Nazareue. The Rev. Virgil Sexton, of the Methodist churcb, will preach the sermon. Youth choir rehearsal on Friday al 6:34 pan. Senior choir rehearsal on Friday st 7:15 p.m. There will be no catechetical classes on Saturday morning. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Mercer Ave. at Five Points Rev. Ray J. Walther, Pastor Sabbath Services: 9:15 a. m. Sunday church school. Leiter Bundling, superintendent. Classes for all ages and a lesson i for al) of life. Announcement t Mrs. Chas. Teeple will resume teaching next week having fully recovered from her recent eye opera tion. Be on hand to Welcome Mrs. Teeple back. Mr. Max Spencer Is now the teacher of the Parents' class. A Nursery is provided for infants.

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You and your entire family are invited! Won’t you eome? 10:30 a. m. Worship Service. Thanksgiving Sunday service. Dedication of a Memorial The Sacrament of Baptism. Anthem. Mrs. Clint Reed, directing. Solo, "Fear Not Ye, O. Israel" by Buck—Paul Saurer. A service of dedication of the 1955 pledges. Sermon Dedication. An Act of Life. 4:30 Junior Fellowship. Hi Kits for Hong Kong. Mrs. Bud Townsend, sponsor. 6:00 Westminster Fellowship, "Midwest Holiday.” Week-day Events: Monday 6-7 P. M. Basketball practice. Wednesday 7 p. m. Choir practice. - Thursday, 9 a. m. Union Thanksgiving service. Church of tbe Nazarene. Sermon. The Rev. Virgil Sexton, preaching. Let’s all give thanks to God. Sunday, November 28. Advent Sunday. FIRST CHRISTIAN Traverse W. Chandler, Minister Morning worship hour At 9:30 a. m. will begin with the prelude by Mrs William Baumann. Tbe "Thanksgiving Sunday" sermon subject will be “Let The Nations Be Glad.” The choir will sing the enthem "Come. Ye Thankful Peopie" by El vet. The annual month of tithing will come to a climax on thia “Gratitude Sunday” when each person will present one month's tithe of their income to the Lord's work. Junior church at 9:30 a. m Mrs. Edward Anderson will present the Thanksgiving story “O Give Thanks.” Bible school at 10:30 a. m. Everett Faulkner. S»ipt. Lesson: God's Abundance for Man's Need. Aim: To realize how God has provided for us. The general meeting of tbe Christian Women's Fellowship will be held tn the church parlors Monday evening at 7:30 p. m. Mrs. Elmer Darwachter will, preside over the business. Mrs. Dorphus Drum will have charge of the devotional period and ’ Mrs. Edward Anderson will present the program. Tbe choir will rehearse In tbe church sanctuary Wednesday at 7 o'clock. Our President has proclaimed Thursday, Nov. 25 as Thanksgiving Day and culled on all citizens to observe the day with prayer. Me will join in the annual observance of Thanksgiving to Christmas Daily Bible Reading. Tbe theme tor thia year's program is "Faith For Our Day.” FIRST METHODIST .W. Monroe at Fifth Street Virgil Wesley Sexton, minister 9:30 a.m., church school assembly with Leonard Soliday, general superintendent, in charge. Classes for all ages and a supervised nursery for pre school children ,10:20 a.m.. the morning worship services will begin with the organ prelude. “Fiiandia” by Sibelius, with Mrs. Edgar Gerber at the organ. The theme of the pastor's sermon will be. "Those Who Return." The choir, under the direction of Leland Neuen. will slog the au them. "Praise the Lord, O Jerusa lem" by Maunder. 6 p.m. Methodist Youth Fellowship iu tbe recreation room. 7:30 p.m. The evening worship service will be in charge of the M Oman’s Society of Christian Service with Mrs. Leonard Soliday di recti ng. Tuesday * 7:30 p m., Evening Circle 11, Mrs Walter Krick, chairman, will meet in the churcb parlor. Wednesday 7 p.m. Choir rehearsal 7:30 p.m. Mid-week service. A study of the Book of Revelations Is just beginning. .y . Thursday 9 a m Annual Union Thanksgiving worship service will be held at the Nazarene Church, Seventh and Marshall Streets, with the Rev Virgil W. Sexton delivering the sermon. Others ministers from the Associated Council of Churches will participate in this, service. DECATUR CHURCH OF GOD 628 Cleveland St., W. H. Kirkpatrick, Pastor The Church of the "Christian Brotherhood Hour" heard on Sun day Mornings oyer Middletown, Ohio 910 on your dial, 8.40 A.M. and over WKJG,.I3BO on your dial at 9:30 A.M.

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9:3t A.M. Morning Worship Hour. Singing to lift the soul. Gospel preaching you need. Choir under the direction of Bonnie Watkins will sing. The Pastor’s message, “Ont of Complacency**. 7:30 P.M. Evangelistic Service, with the Pastor bringing the message. Robert Strickler serving as Chairman of the meeting. Wednesday Prayer Service and Bible Study at 7:30 Youth Fellowship at 7:30 P.M, Choir Practice 8:30. Thursday Morning Thanksgiving Service at the Church of the Naaarene at 9:00 A.M. Friday all-day Youth Convention at Indianapolis North Side Church of God. Friday, Friendways Club meets at the Church at 4 p.m. BETHANY EVANGELICAL United Brethren Church Benj. G. Thomas, Minister Last Sunday was "Appreciation Day” and Bethany people-in a lovely way expressed to past and current workers of the church their appreciation in heart-warming letters. This is Thanksgiving Sunday and as a congregation and as individuals we want to express our appreciation and gratitude to God our Heavenly Father thru gifts of food and money to our fellow men. Our gifts of food will fill Thanksgiving Baskets. Our gifts of money will be sent te Church World Service to transport and distribute to hungry and starving peoples the "Stored Surplus" of God's bounty in United States of America. The pastor will speak upon "What Shall I render unto the Lord?" at the Hour of Divine Worship — ten o'clock. The gifts of food will be received when the people arrive for Sunday School at nine o’clock. At five thirty o'clock the young people will have a play period. The Devotional Service of the Youth Fellowship will be at six o’clock. We invite the public to all of our Services. On Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. is Bible Study and Prayer. ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH West Monroe and Eleventh Streets Edgar P. Schmidt, Pastor The Church with CarilfQnlc Bells Two worship services are conducted each Sunday morning at 8 and 10:30 o’clock. "An important Christian Grace.” will be the pastor's pulpit topic. The Choir will sing at 10:30. - • Thanksgiving Services will be conducted on Wednesday evening next week at 7:30 o’clock, and on Thursday, Thanksgiving morning, i at 9 o'clock. The Choir will appear I at both services. The public is! cordially invited to attend all worship services at Zion Lutheran. CHRISTIAN EDUCATION The Beginner to Senior depart-1 ments of the Sunday school and the Adult and Junior Bible classes all begin at 9:15 o'clock. Parents are urged to have their children in Sunday school regularly to help make proper preparation for the children's Christmas services. Saturday Bible school is held encb week from 9:15 to 11:30 o'clock. Alt grades are represented. CHURCH CALENDAR The Zion Walther League Executive Board will meet Monday evening at 6:30 In the library. The pastor's adult lecture course will be given Monday evening at 7 o'clock. A final meeting of all canvassers who will conduct the visitation on Advent Sunday will be held Monday evening at 8 o'clock in the Parish Hal! auditorium A full attendance is desired. Choir rehearsal Wednesday, promptly at 7.

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Holy Communion will be celebrated next Sunday morning, Advent Sunday, at both services. Announcements will be received after the Wednesday and Thursday Thanksgiving Services, or by card mailed or brought to the parsonage mailbox. Saturday school will be held next Saturday. THANKSGIVING SERVICES Wednesday evening — 7:30 o’clock. Thursdays morning — 9:00 o'clock. You are cordially invited. MISSIONARY CHURCH Tenth and Dayton Sts. H. J. Welty, Pastor 9:00 Sunday School Hour. Classes tor all age groups with capable Christian teachers. Ralph Myers, general supL 10:00 Morning Worship. Solo, Mrs. Welty, "Give Me A Heart Like Thine.” Message, "A Satisfied Desire.” Junior church in the basement with Mr. and Mrs. Bob Dye. 7:00 Children’s Gospel Hour. 7:00 Teen-age M. Y. F. Rev. Welty in charge. 7:00 Senior M. Y. F. Special i Thanksgiving program with musical setting. 7:30 Evening Service. Hymn sing with Mr. Von Gunten leading. Message. Mr. Bob Dye. Mr. Dye is a Junior at the Ft. Wayne Bible College and is assisting in the work of our church. Monday, 7:30, Church Council will meet at the church. Wednesday, 7:30, Bible Study arid Prayer meeting. Children will meet for their own prayer period. Thursday. Union Thanksgiving service at the Nazarene church. Dec 5 at 7:30 p. tn. trie film, "Bridge Builders" will be shown at our church. This film was produced by the Bible College and is of great interest to alt. If you have no church home we welcome you to worship with us. United Brethren In Christ Nuttman Avenue Paul D. Parker, minister Sunday scholo, 9:30 am. Law< rence Michel Is the superintendI ent, Frank Lundin is the assistant. ' Bring the family and study the Bible with us. _ Morning worship service. 10:30 am. Sermon. "The Basis for Thanksgiving.” Christian endeavor. 7 p.m. There is f/Uowshtp, and study, groups for all ages. Evening evangelistic service. 7:30 p.m.. sermon. "Follow Me." Prayer and Bible study, Wednesday, 7:30. You are cordially invited. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 7th and Marshall C. E. Lykins, pastor 'Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Jesse Edgell, supt. Junior Supervisor, Mrs. George Anspaugh. Worship service at 10:30 a.m. The annual Thank offering for missions will be received. Sermon by the pastor. N.Y.P.S. at 6:45. Don Miller, president. — — •Evangelistic service at 7:30. Sermon by the pastor. Midweek prayer meeting will begin at 7 p.tR. Choir practice will follow.

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CHURCH OF CHRIST 121 W. Grant Street David Slagle, minister 9:30 a.m., morning worship and Lord’s supper. 10:30 a.m., Bible school. Leon McClain, superintendent 7:30 p.m., evening evangelistic service. 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, prayer meeting and Bible study. Everyone'is always welcome to the services of the Church of Christ. LUTES Flower Shop Phone 3-330 Y Flowers For All Occasions Potted Novelties Potted Plants—Corsages Smith Scrap Iron Co. Jack and Dave Smith Steel - Scrap Iron - Rags Paper AU Waste Material Phons 3-3089 Erie & 10th Bt. Decatur, Indiana Our blessings are equal to our needs and far outnumber our misfortunes. BURK ELEVATOR Grain, Hay, Field Seeds Coal, Wool and Mill Faed “Work with Burk” Phone 3-3121 or 3-3122 i LEE HARDWARE CO. General Line of Hardware Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Wallhide Paint 236 W. Monroe St. Phone 3-2021 Thanksgiving is our annual time for saying grace at the table of eternal goodness. SPRUNGER IMPLEMENT CO. Quality John Deere Farming Equipment DeLaval Dairy Equipment Louder Bam Equipment See us for Service 114 N. 3rd St. Phone 3-3813 The First State Bank Decatur, Indiana Established 1883 Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. IDEAL DAIRY Restaurant — OUR SPECIALTIES — Short Orders and Fountain Service. A Good Quiet Place to Eat. Bus Station 217 S. 2nd St. Phone 3-4118 . YOST Gravel & Ready Mix READY MIX CONCRETE SAND and GRAVEL Phones: 3-3111, 3-3115 ,I. _ W II ’. millWII, I 1,1 I w

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