Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 52, Number 279, Decatur, Adams County, 27 November 1954 — Page 2

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Discttssion on | lOueMlons &s| Diacuision question* on the Sunday school lesson, A Cry Out of the Depths, for Sunday. December I. 1. What Is the difference between remorse and repentance? 1 Define repentance. 3. How may one know that God has pardoned his sins? 4. What takes place within a praying man? 5. What constitutes an effectual prayer? Our Preacher Says: Happiness comes as a by-pro-duct of Christian service. There are two classes of people among whom Christian service is greatly ' needed. First, there are those .who ignore God and make no place in their lives for Christ and his teachings, which must eventually bring them to eternal regret. The service needed here is for some one to point out the Christian way of life so impressively that Christ is accepted as Lord and Saviour. Then there is the class that once started the Christian life but have given it up or are discouraged; they need a spiritual urge to continue the right way of life.

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I Comments Jo-1 p* A8. c ,.®n| L_ Creamed comments on the Sunday school lesson, A Cry Out of the Depths, Psalm 130:1-8; 88:3-13, for Sunday, December 5. In this Psalm is presented the sinfulness of sin which calls for remorse and repentance, resulting in forgiveness, providing confidence, hope and Joy. V.1../'Out of the depths have I eried unto thee, O Lord.” David, an outstanding, good man, was guilty of one heinous sin — that of adultery. This drove him to the depths of sin as expressed in Psalm 51. A righteous man is very sensitive regarding sin and does not spend time calling attention to the sin of others because he feels the guilt of his own sin. V. 2. "Lord, hear my voice; let thine ear be attentive to the voice of my supplication." The only hope for a sinner is in God’s forgiveness and the sincere penitent seeks no other way than God's way. No progress can be made without earnest prayer, supplications. The one . question arises, Will my prayer reach God? V. 3. "If thou, Lord, shouldest mark iniquity, O Lord, who shuld stand?" Man at his best is imperfect, and unseen to man, but seen to God, are questionable desires, alma. Impulses, that arise now and then. This fact makes one humble, conscious of an all-seeing eye. V. 4. "But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared." When remorse is turned into penitence, then God steps in and abundantly pardohs, and there is a disposition that maeks the forgiven sinner eager to see that he In nowise offends God and hurts his love. This fear differs from the fear of the sinner that knows there is a penalty for sin. V. 5. “I wait for the Lord, my soul doth wait; and in his word do I hope.'* After forgiveness, a soul continues to pray with more expressions of praise and thanksgiving based on contentment and hope. Mark the fact that a child of God never ceases to pray. V. 6. “My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning; 1 say more than they that watch for the morning.” Do You Know: Supply the numbers: I.— thieves were crucified with Christ. 2. The New Testament contains books. 3. There are —- chapters in Genesis. 4. There are Psalms. 5. Peter wrote. epistles. No sooner is a temple built to God, but the devil builds a chapel near by.—George Herbert. Do You Know Answered 1. Two. 2. Twenty-seven. 3. Fifty. 4. One Hundred and Fifty. 5. Two. Lesson Prayer: Lesson prayer: Since sin permeates the world, affecting every man. we feel the need of a deliverer. Wo are so grateful that in Christ on the cross the penalty for our sin was paid and that by his merits, we may be justified, counted as if we had never been guilty of sin We ask for divine help to be ever watchful and be in constant prayer that we may not slip and fall by the wayside.

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The psalmist waits for God’s reply more eagerly than a night watchman, tired with his long vigil, waits for the rising of the sun. V.7. ".Let Israel hope in the Lord; for with the Lord there is mercy, and with him is plenteous redemption." A pardoned soul longs for the pardon of others and he proceeds to have a prayer list. He knows God s forgiveness is so abundant that it will go around to all men; in fact, God longs to forgive. This he can not do unless there is repentance. V.B. "And he shall redeem Israel out of all his iniquities.” Here is expressed faith and confidence in God. Prayers for the unsaved pave the way for God to draw near to those prayed for. Praying souls are the channels of God. V. 3. "Be merciful unto me, O Lord; for I cry unto thee daily." Note the reason for this prayer which lies In the early verses of this chapter, for he feels he is poor and needy. "I need thee every hour” is a song that all may keep singing. V. 4. “Rejoice the soul" of thy servant; for unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my heart.” There is no more likely way of attaining spiritual joy than to be always lifting up the soul to God.—Rawlinson. V. 5. “For thou. Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.” This was the foundation of all the psalmist’s hopes and expectations. V.ll. "Teach me thy way, O Lord, I will walk in thy truth; unite my heart to fear thy name.” Here is a profound petition that ought always be prayed. To pray thus, all frustrations must be eliminated so that there shall be within a harmony of motives and impulses, thus making unity. V. 12. "I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart; and I will glorify thy forevermore." When the request above is granted, there will be continuous praise from a heart devoted to God. V. 13. "For great is thy mercy toward tnef and thou hast delivered my soul from the lowest hell,” Ever remembering from what one has- been saved, there is continual recognition of God’s mercy. —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. "He was a critic but never a cynic. He was brave but riot a hero. He was capable of ahger but never rash. He ■was firm but not obstinate. He was piotls but not impractical. He was humble but not cowardly. He was gentle- but not effeminate. He was superior to the world but .craved its sympathy. He was dignified but simple. His generosity never became indulgence. He was youthful in years but venerable as the ages in influence. He was 'keen but not impatient. His enthusiasm contained no fanaticism. He respected authority but demanded that the world, from Caesar down, and the generations of the future, should yield him allegiance. He walked the earth like a king but preserved the attitude of a servant. No mere earthly king could live as he lived and maintain his dignity. But he did, and continues to do so.” The best is vet t 6 be. the last of life, for wMih» thai first was made.—Robert Browning.

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ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Very Rev. Migr. Selmetx, pastor 6 am., First Mass. 7:30 a.m., Mass. 9 a.m., Children's Mass. 10:15 a.tn., Low Mass. Weekday Mass, 7 a.m. Holy Communion Sundays. First Sunday, the Rosary Society. Second Sunday, Holy Name Society. Third Sunday, the Catholic. Indies of Columbia. Fourth Sunday, Children "of Mary. FIRST METHOOIBT 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 supervised nursery for pre-school children. 10:20 a.m., divine worship. The morning worship service will begin with the prelude, "Meditation in E Flat” by Richolson. with Mrs. Harry Dailey at the organ. The pastor’s sermon will be bn the theme, "Backwards or Forwards." The choir under the direction of Leland Neuen will sing the anthem, “God of Our Fathers” by George W. Warren. p.m.. youth fellowship In Memorial chapel with Rev. Sexton in charge. 7 p.m., evening worship service in Memorial Chapel. Dr. and Mrs. ■A. Wesley. Pugh will show colored pictures of Japan and will tell »of their erperiences while there this past summer. Tuesday, 7:30—p.m., builder's class fellowship in recreation room. - Wednesday, 7 p.m.. choir rehearsal. 7:30 p.m., mid-wee service. Continuing the Bible study of the Book of Revelations. Thursday, 7:3(? p.m., Everready class fellowship in the church parlor. 7*;30 p.m., Wesley class fellowshop- in the recreation room. . Friday, 7:30 pin.. CotnmiJgfbh on membership and evangelism. ZION LUTHERAN West Monroe and Eleventh Street Edgar P. Schmidt, pastor The Church With Carillonlc Bell* Advent Sunday, the first Sunday of the new church-year. will be observed tomorrow at both services. 8 and 10:30 o’clock. It. is also observed as Loyalty and Consecration Day when pledges lot 1955 will be gathered at the homes Os the members. "King Jesus,” is the paster’s sermon theme. The choir will appear at 10:30 aanc, singing a Brich arrangement of “All glory be to God on High." Committees of canvassers Wi|l visit- every home of the congregation Sunday afternoon and members are requested to remain at home until the committee has called. Sunday school and Bible classes for all age groups will meet at 9:15 o'clock. The Saturday Bible school meets each week from 8:15 to 11:30. Church Calendar The pastor's adult instruction class meets Monday evening at 7 o'clock. The church council meets Tuesday evening at 7. The Fall Festival, sponsored hy the Missionary Society, willne held on Wednesday, beginning at noon. Lunch will be served at noon,, and cafeteria style dinner will he served beginning at 4:30 p.m. Booths of handwork, novelties, cakes, etc., will be on display all day. Everyone’ is invited. The first of the mid-week Advent vespers will be conducted on Wednesday evening at s o’clock. The service will consist of narra I lives surrounding Old Testament [ prophecies and the singing of | hymns. The pastor will preach a short sermon on “The Advent I Promise to Abraham.” based on Genesis 22, 13, The Sunday school leachkig staff meets Thursday eveningbeginner and primary division al 7 o’clock, and upper divisions at '7. 15. The public is cordially invited to attend all the services conducted at.the Lutheran church. Let.us help you keep Christ in Christmas this year.

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MISSIONARY Tenth end Dayton Street H. J. Welty, paetor 9 a.m., Sunday school hour, Ralph Myers, general supt. There’s a class for your age group too! 10 a.m.. morning worship. Solo, Mrs. David Zimmerman. Message, “Startled Disciples.” Junior church in the basement with Mr. and Mrs.' Bob Dye in charge. 7 p.m., children’s gospel hour. 7 p.m. teen-age MYF. 7 p.m., senior MYF. Imogene Beihold will be in charge. 7:30 p.m., evening gospel hour. Hymn sing with Mr. VonGunten in charge. Solo, Mrs. David Zimmerman. This is the last Sunday Mr. and Mrs. David Zimmerman will be with us as they are leaving for Africa in a week. The children’s choir will also sing "Jesus the Friend of Children,” and "Mansion On the Hilltop?* Message, “The Challenge to Faith.” Wednesday,/?: 30 p.m.,« Bible study and prayer service. Children will meet tor their own prayer period. / Thursday, 7:30 p.m., friendship circle will meet for their Christmas party. Everyone is to bring their tea towels to get ready to send to Mrs. Rupp at Lazy Mountain Children's Home in Palmer, Alasaka. There is a warm Christian welcome for you to worship with us! If you do not attend church anywhere else we urge you to attend ours; ZION Evangelical and Reformed Third and Jackson Street William C. Feller, pastor .....Church school at 9 a.m. Robert Houk, superintendent. Interesting lessons taught by competent teacherg and a class for every age. Come and bring your family. Divine worship at 10 a.m. The sermon will be preached by Chaplain Edwin Weidler, a son of this congregation, now serving as chaplain of the USN Hospital at Great Lakes, 111. The youth choir will sing. "Thanks Be To God” iby Dickson. Visitors are always welcome. Since Sunday has been designated as Navy Chaplains' Day, aad is the 179th anniversary of .the Chaplains' Corps,. jChaplqifl Wedler will speak to the youth fellowship at 6:15> p.m. and will also show a film. All members of the congregation are invited to this meeting. Youth choir rehearsal on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Men's chorus rehearsal on Wednesday at ?:30 p.m. Women’s guild meeting on Wednesday at Ti3o p.m. Heidelberg class Christmas car-ry-in supper and family party on Th uAd ay at 6 p.m. A 25c gift exchaiHna will be held. Men bring gift for a man. women for a woman. and gifts tor your own children. Bring covered dish and table service. Meat, conimee and rolls will be furnished. Senior choir rehearsal oh Friday at 7 p.m. '' Catechetical classes on Saturday morning: seniors at 9. juniors at 10 a m. Come and worship with us. TRINITY Evangelical United Brethren Madison at Ninth John E. Chambers, minister Thirtieth Anniversary and Homecoming 9:15 a.m., Sunday school; Chalmer Bollenbacher. general superintendent. We welcome all families new and old to our Sunday school 10:30 am., morning worship. Message by Dr. J. Arthur Heck, vice president of United Theological Seminary, Dayton, Ohio. Harold Humma is organist and Evan geline Ernbler, minister of music, will direct the choir in two anthems, “We Praise our God" by Si-belius-Heller, and “Cist to the Lark ’ by Dickinson All members and friends of Trinity church will want to be in attendance. The special offering is for our recent redecorating. 12 noon — Fellowship carry-in dinner in the church parlors on first floor. The Ludies Aid is providing meat, rolls, butter, and coffee. All are invited to have part In this fine .fellowship. 2 p.m., the afternoon service. The choir is singing the anthem ‘Great is thje Lord” by Haydn, and James Hark less Is singing the solo “Bless.this House" by Brahe Former pastors and friends will have opportunity to give brief remarks. .Dr. J. A. Hock will bring a message on the theme, “Our

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Heritage. ” ; 1 There will be no regular evening service*. Tuesday, 6 p.ih., basketball practice. Wednesday, 7 p.m., services. 8 p.m., choir rehearsal. Thursday, 7:30 p.m., ladies aid at the church. Friday, 7:30 p.m., work and win class meeting at the home Os Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Drake. The auction for the Otterbein Home offering will be held. United Brethren in Christ Nuttman Avenue Paul D. Parker, minister Sunday school, 9:30 a.m., Lawrence Michel is the superintendent, Frank Lundin is the. assistant. Bring the family and become a part of a growing Sunday school. Morning worship service, 10:30 a.m. Sermon, "Divine Ability”. Christian endeavor. 7 p.m. fellowship and study groups lor all ages. Evening evangelistic service, 7:30 p.m. Inspirational singing, Sermon, "The Hand of God." Prayer and Bible study, Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. You are cordially invited to attend these services. First Presbyterian Cnurcn Mercer Ave. at Five Points Rev. Ray J. Walther, Pastor Sabbath Services — 9:15 a.m. Sundey church school. Lester Bundling, superintendent Classes for all Ages and a lesson -for all of life. Gome and learn of the Way of Christ the Mosier of men. There is n nursery for infants during the hour. , 10:30 a.m. Worship service Advent Sunday. Sermon Human Expectancy. Anthem ‘Ttwmka Be To God” Dickson. Mrs. Clint Reed, directing. 4:30 Junior Fellowship “Christmas Greetings From Vs" Mrs. Bud Townsend, sponsor. 6:00 p,m. Westminster Fellowwhip “A Quiz On The Gospels” Week-day Events. Monday 7:45 planning committee Meeting. Wednesday 6:30 Men’s Club dinner. .7:09 P : P>- Choir practice. Mrs. Clint Reed, directing. Dates to plan on December Sth Women s Association; 19th SundaySchool Party; 25th Candlelight service; January 10th Congregational Meeting 11th Wabash River Presbytery Dinner. FIRST CHRISTIAN Traverse W. Chandler, minister Morning worship hour at 9:30 a.m. The communion meditation and the observance of the Lord s supper. The Responsive call to worship taken from Luke 1: 76-79. The theme of the minister’s sermon subject is “The Lord is At Hand.” The choir under the direction of Mrs. Gerald Strickler will sing the anthem. Junior church at 9;30 a.m. in the lower sanctuary. Mrs. Edward Andhraon wHI present the Flannelgraph story “A Trip To Bethlehem.” Bible school at 10;30 a.m. Everett Faulkner. Supt. and Gerald Strickler, assistant. There will be a meeting of the official board Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. In the church office. The Lydia Ruth Circle of the C.W.F. will meet at the home of Mrs. Harmon Kraft. Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.nrt Mrs. Traverse Chandler will direct the missionary program. Choir rehearsal Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Attend the church of your choice and wviahip together this week. None live so pleasantly and easily aa those that live by faith. Matthew Henry.

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DECATUR CHURCH OF GOD 628 Cleveland St. W. H. Kirkpatrick, Pastor The Church of the “Christian Brotherhood Hour” heard from Middletown, Ohio, 910 on your dial 8:80 a. m. and WKJG, 1380 on your dial at 9:30 a. m. Morning Worship at 9:30 a. m. Singing that you enjoy and preaching you need. The Pastbr’s message will be "How to Come Before God.” Classes tor all ages at 10:30 a.m. Mrs. Mary Hazelwood, S. S. SupL Installation of new pastor at Willshire, Ohio at 2:30 p. m. Evangelistic service at 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bible Study Wednesday night at 7:30. Youth Fellowship at 7:30 p. m. Choir practice at 8:30 p. m. Missionary Ladies Christmas party at the home of Emma Frank 7:30 p. m. Friday at 4 p. m. Friendways Club at the church. ’ Saturday, District Youth Rally here at Decatur from 7 to 9:30 p. m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Stuart H. Brightwell, Paster : 9:16 a. m. Sunday school hour. Harrison J. Hakes. Supt. We have classes for all ages. 10:30 a. m. Morning Worship service. Topic: “The Secret of Christian Radiance.”. Choir will-sing: “Lord. I am Listening” by Chandler. 6:30 p. m. Study Groups. Monday, November 29— 7:30 p. m. Monthly meeting of the Church Board. Tuesday. November 30— 6:30 p. m. Berean Class Party in the Church Parlors. This will be a Christmas party and chicken supper. Wednesday, December 1 — 7:'00 p. m. Mid-waek service of Prayer and Bible study.. 7:45 p. nF Monthly church business meeting. 8:00 p. m. Choir rehearsal. Friday, December 3 — 6:30 p. m. Philo class Christmas party. This will be a pot-luck supper with the meat furnished. There will be a fiUy-cent gift exchange. BETHANY EVANGELICAL United Brethren Church Benj, G. Thomas, Minister 9:00 A.M. Sunday School. Mr. Robert August. Superintendent. 10:00 A M. Divine Worship. Sermon: "Christ Calls to World Wide Witnessing". Anthem by the Youth Choir: “Come Unto Me". 2:00 P.M. We are invited to the 30th anniversary of the Trinity E.U.B. Church, where Dr. A. J. Heck is the Speaker. 6:00 P.M. The Commission on Evangelism and Stewardship has the theme: "Stewardship of Our Time." It promises to be a lively discussion. Come early for games. Wednesday 7:00 Bible Study and Prayer; Read Ephesians 5 and 6. Youth Choir will rehearse at 6:45 P.M. and Aduult Choir at 7:30 P.M. Thursday 10:00 AM. General Meeting of the W.S.W.S. CLERICUS SAYS: Clefficus says: When God’s , grace comes into the heart, re- , morse Is turned into repentance | and it is then that Cod’s forgiveness takes place. Here lies the

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