Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 52, Number 301, Decatur, Adams County, 23 December 1954 — Page 6

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Zion Reformed A Christina* Eve candlelight service will be held In the Zion Evangelical and Reformed church at 11 o’clock Friday night. The service will consist of the singing of the familiar Christmas carols, the reading.'of the Christmas message from the prophets and the gospels, and special musical numbers by the senior, choir and soloists, and au organ and piano duet The choir, under the direction if Mrs. L A. Holthouse, will sing two anthems, "Good Will to Men" by Benson and "Christ's Slumber Song" by Robert Henried. Nil! Thomas will sing “Sweet Littfe Jesus Boy," and Mrs. N. A. Arnold and Mrs. 'Robert Roth will sing a duet, “O Little TorwnU'Df -Bethlehem?’ by Holton. Mrs. J. Fred Frucht*; organist, and Mrs. Harold Murphy, pianist, will play an organ and piano duet, “The Shepherds and the Angels” by Ellen Jane Lorenz. The service, which will be" in charge of the pastor, the Rev. William C. Feller, will also include the traditional candlelighting cere* mony. All members of the church and friends are cordially invited to attend. Mt. Pleasant A Christmas program will be presented at the Mt Pleasant church Friday evening at 7 o’clock. The program follows: Piano prelude — Dorothy Fuhr"man. < - Choir — “Oh Come All Ye Faithful.” Litany Reading — led by Ray McDougal. Welcome — Dickie Goldner. Song — Christmas Tree — Sandra Teeple. Recitation — What I Want For Christmas—David Singleton. Recitation — My Hearts A Little Manger" — Sandra Singleton. Recitation — Bells — Jill Teeple, Sandra Teeple, Dianna King. “Oh Holy Night’’—Sue and Pat Miller. "Christmas Helpers” — Susan Singlton, Kay Fuhrman, Carole Ann Sheets, Linda King. “I’m The Baby’’—Little Sharon Singleton. "Twin Wishes" — Sandra and Susan Singleton. > “Gifts For the King” — Charles McDougal, Sandy McDougal, Larry King, Cindy Durr, Barbara Fuhrman, Phil Fuhrman. *• "Merry Christmas’* and “Qh Little Town of Bethlehem” by Primary Choir. Song by Marsha King. Poem — “Christmas Everywhere" — Ray McDougal. * Offering — Rev. Harley Shady. Trumpet Solo — Janet Shady. - “The Innkeeper’s Sons” presented by: Nancy Fuhrman, James Singleton, James McDougal, John Fuhrman, Buddy Goldner, Carl Miller, Rex King, Roy Fuhrman, Lynn McDougal, Carl Fuhrman,

Merry Christmas FROM YOUR FRIENDS AT THE COURT HOUSE

Myles F. Parrish, Judge Gail Grabill, County Superintendent Shirley Gerke, Clerk Mildred Foley, Co. Attendance Officer Marie Felber, County Health Nurse Frank A. Kitson, County Auditor Marguerite VonGunten, Deputy Julia Schultz, Deputy Waldo Neal, County Treasurer Bernice Neal, Deputy

Judy Goldner, Linda Fuhrman, Pat Miller, Grace Fuhr min, Sue Miller. 1 '" “Away In A Manger" ,— Primary Choir. Benediction. > ’ Zion Lutheran The traditional children's Christmas service,, conducted by the primary and beginner classes of the Sunday school, will be held Friday, Christmas Eve, at 7 o'clock, at Zion Lutheran church, West Monroe street. Grades one and (two, kindergarten, and nursery classes are represented at the Christmas service. Mrs. Paul Hancher, teacher of the nursery clas, will serve as superintendent and direct the children tn the service. The pastor of the church, the Rev. Edgar P. Schmidt, will bring a brief Christmas message. The order of the service follows: Organ prelude by Donald Bieberich. Processional Hymn, "Oh, come, all ye faithful.” Message by the pastor. Hymn, "Joy to the World." A WORD OF WELCOME by Judy Schieman and Dickie Bemont. Song, "Little children Can you tell," by Deborah Bnltemeier and Bobbie Kunkel, and the children. Nursery class recitations (Mrs. Hancber and Mrs. Oscar Bleberich's classes). Nursery class song, ’ln a little stable.” Beginner department recitations (Mrs. Richard Archer and Mrs. Garth Heckley’s clases). The beginners’ song, “How glad I am each Christmas”. Christmas song by Katy Ann Edington, “In a lowly manger.” Primary department recitations (Mrs. William Porter and Mrs. D. H. Callow's classes). (Primary department song, "Bells are gaily ringing.” "O little town of Bethlehem,” sung by the children and the congregation. Primary department recitations (Mrs. Mary Nelson and Clarence Stapleton's classes). Primary department song, "Away in a Manager." — , Christmas song, "Long, so long ago.” Christmas prayer and the Lord’s Prayer. Christmas song, "Silent Nnght! Holy Night!” Benediction. Distribution of gifts <lO the children will follow the benediction. The public is invited to attend this Christmas Eve service. First Methodist The First Methodist church will be the scene of a Christmas Eve candlelight service Friday night from 11 o’clock until midnight. The church sanctuary has been specially decorated for this service. A lighted Christmas tree will be visible through the opened doors of the church school lecture room. Christmas greenery, wreaths and white doves have been arranged around the wall lights and

Albert Harlow, County Assessor Helen Johnson, Deputy Mabel Striker, County Recorder Rose Nesswald, Deputy Herman Moellering, County Surveyor John Tyndall, Deputy Florence M. Holthouse, Clerk Edward F. Jaberg, County Clerk Irene M. Watkins, Deputy Elnora Bebout, Deputy

the choir loft railing. The soft light of ten candleabra will complete the setting. The service will open with an organ medley of Christmas music by Mrs. Edgar Gerber. Following the Christmas scripture and prayers, a mixed quartet composed of Miss Dana Dalzell, Mrs. Harry Dailey, Jack Lawson - and Robept Ray will sing “0 Holy Night,” Adams. Two selections on' the trumpet, “Glofla in Excelsis” and "Angels from the Realms of Glory," will be played by Jack Dailey. The feature"of the program will be a narrative by the Rev. Virgil Sexton entitled, "The Bethlehem scene of Christmas.” As the background is set by projected colored slides, the pastor will relate his impressions of a night in Bethlehem from his recent visit to the Holy Land. During the narrative, Miss Dand Dalzell will play "O Little Town of Bethlehem” and “Silent Night, Holy Night" on the flute, Miss Kathleen Smith will sing “Away in a Manger.” At the hour of Christmas the program will conclude with a service of candlelighting. As “Bearers of the Light”, Miss Janelle Everhart and Miss Judy Sexton will carry the light of the Christ Candle to worshippers seated on the aisles. Each will then pass the light along to his neighbor untH all present hold a lighted candle. The congregation will then disperse, singing “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear," and will carry their lighted candles into the street as a symbol that the light of the Christ of Christmas has once again coine into the world. Miss Susan Gerber and Miss Judy Lane will be the acolytes for the service. The public Is invited to attend. In the early evening, the senior youth fellowship will meet at the church to go caroling. The group will then return to the parsonage for refreshments and will attend the candlelight service as a group. Bethany Church The annual candle light service at Bethany Evangelical United Brethren church will this year take the form of a candle light pageant entitled, “The Coming of the Great Light.” It will be held in the sanctuary at 11 p.m. Friday. . Those taking part will be: The Reader, Mrs. Lawrence Anspaugh. r The prophets: Stanley Alger, Robert Rawley, Roger Eley, Donald Deaton, Ralph Thomas. Robert Baker, Jack Barlett and David Ellsworth, The Christmas candles: .Joyce Smith, Judy Smith, Kay Varner, Sara Brunnegraff, Kathy Cole, Barbara Brunnegraff, Agnes Barlett, and Donna Kay Small. The Missionary Lights: Sharon Sheets, Gale Custer, Carol Jacquay, Ann Seaman, Eleanor Miller, and Marie Barlett. The Tiny Lights: Janis Rawley, Janet Miller, Julia Ellsworth and Becky Mauller.

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The Shepherds: Larry Jackson Ted Hutker, Mike Cole. The Wisemen: Richard Maloney, Robert Owen, and Karl Kolter. The Candle oULoving Service: Rheta Mae Butcher. The Candle Lighters: Mara Dee Striker, Arlene Myers, ‘Sharron Michaud, Jara Lee Magsamen, Deanna Small, Jeannette Hahnert, .“At:the close the candle lighters pass through the congregation until every person present will be holding lighted candle. The public is invited to attend and participate. Mt. Zion U. B. A Christmas program will be given at the Mt. Zion U. B. church of Bobo Sunday at 7:30 p.m. The program as follows: Welcome —Jerry Wagner. Why I Am Happy—Connie and Ronnie Cook. A Star—Bob Ross. Christ's Brithday — Joel Ensminger. Merry Christmas — Dian Werling. 1 Know Why—Barbara Brunner. Accordian duet — Jerry and Kenny Wagner. A Greeting — Russell Wagner. Merry Christmas — Becky Werling. My Christmas List — Lois Ensminger. u The Bible Tells Me So - Nkncy Edgell. V? I’rti Glad — John Brunner. Songs — Children. Birthdays — Sidney Showalter. I Love Christmas — Phyllis Smith. Organ Solo — Roger Daniels. My Song — Judy Butler. , Christmas' Candles — Nancy Cook. A Happy Ann Sprunger. How Did 1 Do? — Marv Ellen Edgell. ° - Remember Him — Billy Smith. I’m Happy — Eddie Daniels. Exercise and Song — Juniors. The best-of all — Eddje Sprunger. Our Gift —-. Delane Cook. Jesus Is Born — Anita Showalter. ' - I Saw A Star — Sue Smith. Give Him Your Heart—Kenny Wagner. „ Once Again — Barbara Showalter. An Old Saying — Dickie Sprunger. My Prayer—Dickie Edgell. • They were Hippy — Raymond Cook. Aren't You Glad — Tommy Edgell. Small Jesus —Donald Edgell. Sing Praises—Jack Butler. Accordian solo — Jerry ’Wagner. Christmas recipe — Sandra Brunner. < J **• .. „• - ' ■.< A Light That Shines Jn Darkness—Linda Wagner. The First Christmas — Jimmy Death. The Christmas Babe — Ronnie Daniels. Christmas Comes — Sharon Bebout. . -j-y The New Hope — Billy McMillen. The Star Leads— Billy- Ensminger. If I'd Been — Roger Snyder. Song— Mr.* and Mrs. Charles Wagner. ' ■ Song — Juniors. Benediction. Hold for-yourself a higher standard than-any one else expects of you. CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY EQUITY DAIRY STORE IUTE (SHOPPERS! (O.K. FELLOWS... I . ’ f It’s almost time, to buy ; [ that Christmas Gift. r ; Make Your Selection* ! Today! We will be glad to I gift wrap it — all ready for under her tree — at no charge of course. Holthouse DRUG CO. • !

" I J" J Mik 'SP&O K .t Sunday School I—on* (WZ'W: Sert.t.r*: EeeloolanUs 1—8; 13. Der.U..*l R.adi.s: Job 28:20-38. The Day After Lesson for December 26, 1954 THE day after Christmas lets us down with a thud. So does the day after any great occasion. The songs have been sung, the candles have burned down, some of the

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should not be sur- Dr. Foreman prised at this, nor cry about it After the Mount of Transfiguration | comes a sick boy in a dusty val-; ley. After every high day comes AT long string of low days. Religion/; the religion of the Bible is not a; thing intended only for Sundays and holidays. It is religion for the clammy day after. Thu Old Counselor There is one book in the Old Testament which many readers find hard to understand, more than any other. It hardly seems to fit in with the rest of the Bible, i Where other writers sing, this one just talks. Where other writers soar into the heavens, this one considers heaven te .be -so far away that it is not worth while to talk about it. Where other Bible writers are full of hope and optimism, this one is gloomy to his very bones. He could well be called the Philosopher of the Morning After. We have to re-1 member one or two things about “Ecclesiastes” as the writer is not too appropriately called. He is not what we would call a “preacher” for that is what the name Ecclesiastes means. He is more like a columnist, a giver of advice, a. counselor. He is not a Christian, and so we must not expect that he will come up to the height from which a Christian sees life. He is an old man, and has "had everything” except happiness. He is not a complete cynic,—that is . to say. there are some things In which he does believe. But his beliefs are held, so to speak, under a cloudy sky. It is a wonderful thing that in the Providence of God this book was included in our Bible, tor it gives us just what we need when we too are let-down on some dark day after Christmas. The old counselor catches us On the rebound and gives us. if we will listen,' some unexciting and perhaps unhopeful but still useful advice for our Days After. Dead End Streets The favorite refrain of the Old Counselor is “Vanity of Vanities.” Emptiness of Emptiness — life to him is like one of these nests of boxes sometimes „seen on the toy counters: you open the big one and find one not quite so big You bpen that and it-bolds a slightly Smaller one .'. . and so on till you come to the tiniest box of all. Must be a diamond? — No, you open it and it’s full of Nothing. So this old man who had had plenty of money and nothing to stop him, went first after one thing and then after another, but he never found happiness. AU is Vanity and a Striving after Wind. You can’t catch the wind and if you could, so what? He sees nothing in wealth, nothing in pleasure, nothing in learning, nothing in love. Being, as was said, no Christian, he sees nothing even in the next life to lure him on. Beyond this world he sees only “no work, nor device, nor wisdom, nor knowledge. in the grave, whither thou goest." (9:10). But Life Mui Go 0> Nevertheless, even this „gtopmjr . and disillusioned man finds some things in life in which he does believe. He believes in work fof' work’s sake. He knows aU human Works perish; he knows a man’s best work may be unappreciated and unpaid; but still “there is nothing better than that a man should rejoice in. his wdrks” (3:22). A good thought for the day we have to get back to work! Then he believes in enjoying God’s gifts as they come; in sharing what we have: “Give a portion to seven, yea. even unto eight” (11:2). But under and through all, he believes in obedience to God. . It is true, this old counselor did not know God as Christians have known him. He had lacked the experiences of suffering, and of love, and of the forgiveness of sin. Still, even with his clouded vision, even thinking as he did of ’ God as4ar away and mysterious, he knows God has given man cer- ' tain laws to Uve by; he knows that it is at least right to do right. “Fear God and keep hi* commandments” is his last word. Do not misspend your time with trifles. Be considerate in correcting ethers. *

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ATTENTION PASTORS With Jan. 1 falling on Saturday next week, and consequently no mail delivery or Daily Democrat edition, rural churcn announcements will be published Thursday, Pas(tors of rural churches are asked to have their announcements in this office by 2 p.,m. Wednesday . C hr/st mas By Mr*. J. R. Meadow* The Christmas season is here. God grant , that at this glad anniversary of our Saviour’s birth our hearts may be strangely warmed by His love and exalted with His divine presence. Let us ponder in our hearts all that the Christinas day and season commemorates," and be biggerhearted men and women than weever have been in the-past. Christ, on that first Christmas, surrendered Himself to earth and the evil hands of men. We eulogize the Cross and the 8100d —and, this is perfectly proper, .but they never would have existed if the babe had Dot- >been ,born in Bethlehem's manger. God, on that occasion, gave to sinful earth the most matchless gift that heaven had. Ho,w ungrateful we would be if dur hearts were not melted and our lives were not surrendered to Him. Do we not owe Hint that much for His gift to us? Be in the church of your choice next Sunday and every Sunday. THIS WEEK’S BIBLE VERSE ‘ For the wages of sin Is death; hut the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”— Romans 6:23. Rural Churches ANTIOCH United Missionary Charles Collier, pastor - — Ellis Skiles, S. S, Supt. Sunday school. 9:30 ,a.m. The theme of this Sunday’s lesson is Spirit and the Bible.” Come study with us. Morning worship, 10:30 a.in. Message, “Immanuel — God with us.” Evening young people. 6:55 p.m. Eleane Habegger from Berne will conduct this service. Evening evangelistic. 7:30 p.m. A large portion of this service will be given to singing. Come worship with us. Message by our pastor. RIVARRE CIRCUIT United Brethren In Christ William- Ensminggr, pastor -Mt. Zion at Bobo 9:30 a.m., Sunday school. 10:30 a.m., worship service. ' 7:30 pmi.. Christmas program Wednesday evening at 7. prayer meeting. Mt. Victory on State Line 9:SO- a.iri., Sunday school ._ 10:30 a.m., class meeting. 7:30 p.m., Christrnas program. - Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m., prayer meeting. Pleasant Grove — 9:30 a.m.. Sunday school. 10:30 a.m., Christmas program. Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. prayer meeting, January 9th. revival services with Rev. s. C. Martin of Bluffton as evangelist. ■•■ v. ' SALEM Evangelical and Reformed"" H. E. Settlage, minister Friday, Christmas Eve at 7:30, program by the children’s department of the Sunday school. Offer-, Tng Tor The Fort' Wayhe"Chll£iren’s' Home. Saturday, Christmas morning worship service at 10 o’clock. Sermon. “Christmas Exchange with God." Offering for the Mission House. - Sunday, 9 a.m., Sunday school. Classes for every age group. 10 a.m., Christmas communion service.’ Sermon, “The Spirit of Christmas.’’

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PLEASANT MULLS METHODIST Rev, H. A. Davis, Pastor 9:50 Sunday School. Mrs. Harlen Jones, Supt. 10:30 a. in. Morning Worship. 7:00 p. 81. Thursday, Prayer meeting. SALEM METHODIST CHURCH Rev. H. A. Davis, Pastor 9:30 a. m. Sunday School. Maurice Miller, Supt. 7:3,(7 p. in. Evangelistic service. 7:30 p. m. Wednesday prayer meeting. Sudduth Meat Market Home Killed Meat — Groceries Free Parking Phone 3-2706 512 80. 13th St. Kocher Lumber & Coal Co. The Friendly Lumber Yard Phone 3-3131 Decatur Ready - Mix Inc. The second best is never as good as the best. Try Our Ready-Mix Dial 3-2561 MORRISON FARM STORE Allis-Chalmers Sales and Service 1315 W. Adam* Phone 3-2971 Kirsch Planing Mill All Kind, nf Vobifnork - Wlndnw Sloth and Frame., Door Frame* l ll.loiu Built Cabinet. All Color Pln.tli- Top. Erne.t HlKh, Owner Phone 3-330 S SMITH PURE MILK CO. Your Local Milk Merchant Grade “A” Dairy Product* 134 8. 13th at Adam* Zwick - Wemhoff MONUMENT CO. Corner Monroe & Fourth St*. (Down Town) FUEL OIL DELIVERY Jack’s Shell Service Highway 27 Phone 3-3628 Quality Shell Product* ADAMS COUNTY TRAILER SALES, Inc. New and Used Trailers Regular Bank Interest Rate* Decatur, Ind. BOWERS Jewelry Store V-*/ MUM! MB VUB4M UMS — GERBERS MARKET 105 S. 2nd St. Phone 3-2712 Meat* & Groceries 4 ■ . - ’ ’