Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 53, Number 6, Decatur, Adams County, 8 January 1955 — Page 2

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Jguyg, Diacuaston questions on the Sunday school lesson, Christ the Living God. for Sunday, January 16. 1. What in nature is evidence of a living God. 2. What in history gives evidence of a living God. 3. What difference does it make whether God is living or dead? 4. In what ways did Jesus show God to be a living God? 6. What is to be expected when life on earth is ended if a living God has been neglected? Our Preacher Says: Daniel Webster, an outstanding thinker, once said that the greatest thought his mind ever conceived was that of his personal responsibility to God. Judging by the way the majority think, plan and work, little thought is given to God and what we owe him. How dishonest we are with God who has created all things so well that the highest progress is made only by being in harmony wjfe God. Each one has an important place to fill in God's plan and it is his responsibility to find that placed and fill it well. IDEAL DAIRY Restaurant — OUR SPECIAI/ftE* — Short Orders and Fountain Service. A Good Owlet Plaee to Eat. Bus Station 1 317 S. Ind 3t. Phone Ml 13 gasssgairnngrgs-ws The First State Bank Decatar, Indiana EstablfehW 1883 Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Let your batter nature come to lite in Worship, and grow in noble companionship. SPRUNGER IMPLEMENT CO. John Deere Farming C All I MM t V ... KlfUvprvea...; . DeLaval Dairy Equipment ■ Lowder Karn Equipment gee iM for Service 114 N. 3rd St Phone MBl3 LEE HARDWARE CO. General Line of Hardware Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Wallhide Paint 334 W. Monroe St. Phone 2-2021 The individual who has faith, hope, and charity cannot be defeated. ~ "T ~ BURK ELEVATOR Grain, Hay, Field Seeds Coal, Wool and Mill Feed “Work with Burk” Phone 3*3131 or 3*3122 Smith Scrap Iron Co. Jack and Dave Smith Steel - Scrap Iron * Rags Paper All Waste Material Phono 340 M Erie A 10th St. Deeatur, Indiana LUTES Flower Shop Phone 3-3304 Flowers For Alt Dceasions Potted Novelties Petted Plante—Corsegee For General Plumbing and Heating Needs, We Are At Your Service, Just Cail BAKER PLUMBING AND HEATING 704 W. Monroe »t. Phene 3-2401 BEGUN’S Clothing Store For Men and Bovs - , Phone 3-3208 *'.. —

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I Creamed comments on the Sunday school lesson, Christ the Son oft: the Living God, Matthew 14:1317; John 14:344, for Sunday, January 13. To know God one must know Christ as he lived on earth. Whose record is well established. Our character depends upon knowing God through Jesus Christ. Some conclusions found in this lesson are that God is alive because he hears since Jesus heard ail who came to him. God is alive with a seeing eye because Jesus saw not only men but their good and baddeeds. God is living, having onmipotent power, because Jesus showed such power in his miracles. God is living because he has a heart of love Just as Jesus loved even his enemies and gave himself to save al) tnefi. In the face of these tacts, it is a sober thing to live for the day when we shall meet the living God with the record we have made and with the character we possess. V. 13. “When Jesus came into the coast* of Caesarea Philippi, he asked Mi disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I s the Son of Man am?” Jesus taught that no man cometb to the Father but through him. So the first question is to get the answer as to who he was. He did not here make the elalm of deity for he called himself the Son of man. Evidently he was hoping that he Was seen as something more than flesh and bones. V. 14. “And some say that thou srt John the Baptist; some Elias: and others, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets.” The disciples were giving the opinion of others. There is some significance in public opinion but it is most important that one express bis own convictions for on this, one may the better judge that life. This fact is expressed in the following verse: “But whom say ye that I am?" ▼.IB. “And Simon Peter answertoWmwWwaid. ’Titott art Christ the Son of the living God." Peter Was the natural spokesman; after thinking a little, the disciples got the point. The god of all other I—l^<£ x AVay ■s’- suAWMatataWMiJ World Peace Is the hope of all peoples in every country. But peace at any price will not long remain peace if the discordant elements continue. Peace must be absolute; it eon not be, if it has in it a mixture of ill-will and hate and injustice. The two great commandments as taught by Christ , are the forerunner of peace; these commandments ayC first, to love God with our whole heart, mind, soul and strength; and, secondly, to love our neighbors as ourselves. There must be right relations with God and with our fellow man before happy relations can be expected. These commandments are the foundation of righteousness and justice. If the great command-, ments are not considered, then justice and righteousness between individuals and nations are paranount. Our statesmen, the United Vat ions, have a great responsibility to determine all questions of right relations and firmly hold to the principles of justice and right-sottsness.-—The Rev. D. Carl Yoder ~i, n/f„ ■ - - -

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ligione is not a Using God. Tho works of a Christian God are superior because oure lives. We will do well to think of the works of God today as revealed by Christ and as seen in all history to thia day. . V. 17. “And Jesus answered and said unto him. Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona; for flesh and blood hath not revealed unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven." Peter received Christ's blessing for this was the language of a converted man. The redemption of eonverttag the world to God had now begun. There is a mystery in being born again for it is a spiritual work of God. hence Jesus said that God had revealed this knowledge, implying -a Christian experience. ' ▼.£ - “Philip salth tmto hhn, Lord shew us the Father .and itsuffieeth tfc,” JJere is illustrated Jesus* teaching that God must be sought if he would be found, it is the part of Christians so to live as to cause others to seek God. V. 9. “Jesus Said unto htm, Have I been so long time With you. and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? He that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then. Shew us the Father?" A large class Ap net thjak ly about tfet as seen in Christ. We ought to do something about IL - - V.lO. “Believest thou not that 1 am in the Father, and the Father in me? The words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself; but my Father that d welleth in me, he doeth the works.” The living God is nkown by his works, in attributes and essence Jesus and God are one. This thought is emphasized in the following verse. V. 12. "Verily, verily, 1 say unto you. He that belfeveth on me. the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go to the Father.” Disciples, as instruments of God, will see many more converted to God than Jesus saw. Note the result of Peter's preaching on the day of Pentecost. This most important work ought to have gone on then and now. Vs. 13,14. The promise of God's help in the most important work of God is here indicated. —Based on copyrighted outlines produced by the Dfvision of Christian Education, National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U. S. A., and used by permission. Lesson Prayer: Lesson prayer: Grant that we take seriously the work of God as seen In Jesus Christ, knowing how-a-wful it will be to fall into the hands of a living God who has been ignored and never given a chance to live within as the supreme ruler of our lives. FIRST CHRISTIAN Traverse W. Chandler, minister Morning worship hour at »:30 a m. will begin with the prelude. Communion meditations arid the observance of the Lords Stpper. The last of “The Coming of the King”. The choir will sing the anthem. „ Junioir church at 9:30 a.m. in the lower sanctuary. Mrs. Edward Anderson win present a Flannelgraph story “Preparing and Building a Tabernacle.” Bible school at 10:30 a.m. Everett Faulkner, snpt. The men's Christian fellowship meeting is scheduled for Monday evening. The Willing Workers class will be meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jessup Tuesday at 7:30 pm. (’halt* rehearsal, Wednesday at 7 pm. _ .Come to church and worship with us. Ton are always welcome.

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•T. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Very Rev. Msgr. Selmetz, pastor 6 a.m„ Flrat Mass. 7:30 a.m.. Low Maas. 9 a.m„ Children's Maas. 10:15 a.m., Low Mass. Weekday Maas, 7 a.m. Holy Communion BundAya. First Sunday, the Rosary Society. Second Sunday, Holy Name Society. • Third Sunday, thd Catholic Ladies of Columbia. Fourth Sunday, Children of Mary, ; a “ FIRST PRESBYTERIAN Mercer Avenue at Five Point* Bay J. Walther, pastor 9:15 a.m.. Sunday school. Lester Sundling, superintendent: Classes for al lages arid a lesson for ail of lite. The Life of Christ is the study for the year, corns and Join your group in a study of Christa JKI-* -■> mrfMfng worship service. Sermon “Except They Be Sent”. Piano and organ duet, Mrs. Haubold and Mrs. James Kocher, Jr. You are invited to worship God with us for this is hone other than the House of God. Today—4:3B p.m., junior followship. "Inside India” Will be presented by Dr. A Mrs. Windsor Cravens, sponsor. 5:45 p.m., Westminster fellowship. The group'will meet at ths ehnrch to go in a body to the tin ion youth, meeting at the Baptist church at J p.m. 7:30 p.m., closing me St! rig. *3 Spiritual Emphasis week at the high school. 1 - Calendar of Church Events Monday, 3 p-M.. annual congregational meeting. Tuesday. 7:30 p.m.. public worship service. Wabash Rivet Presbytery at Huntington. Dr. E. Carson , Blake, stated clerk of fee Presbyterian church, U.S.A, gill speak. Dr. Blake waa Sleeted National. Council of Charcbesof Christ president tor the next |rienninm. on December 2. One of Br. Blake’s first activities as president was a scheduled trip to Korea and the Far East in which he was to visit troops and chaplains and hospltals: It is a privilege to hear such a noted speaker and to be present at the convening of new Presbytery. Wednesday, 7 p.m,, choir practice. 8 p.m., circle meetings: NAomi Circle —Will meet at the home of Mrs. Riehard Green. Mrt. Kenneth Runyon will give the first of four discussions on “India and Pakistan”. Ruth Circle—Will meet in the home of Mrs. George Bair. Mrs. Ed Cook will start the discussion on “Conversations on India and Pakistan.” Thursday, 2:30 p.m.: Martha Circle—Will meet with Mrs. Roy Runyon and Mrs. Adams will lead the discussion. Mary Circle—Will meet at Mrs. Wm. Stlverzon’s and Mrs. Dale Moses will lead the discussion. Bible study on Hebrews will begin in all Circles. first Methodise W. Monroe at Fifth Street Virgil Wesley Sexton, minister 9:30 a.m., church school assembly with Leonard Holiday, general superintendent, in charge. Membership class will moet in the pastor’s study. Classes for all ages and a isupervised nursery for preschool children. 10:20 A.m., divine Worship. This service will begin with the prelude “A Little Nearer” by Laudou with Mrs. Edgar Gerber at the organ. The theme of the pastor’s eeroton rill be. • “When you have no choice." A sold, "He Smiled On Me” by O'Hara. Will be sung by Mr. Leland NSuen. 1:30 p.m., zone visitors meeting in the church parlor. This meeting is for the zone visitors who have accepted the responsibility of calling on shut-ins. 5:15 p.m., meeting of the youth fellowship members participating in the panel discussion on next Sunday evening. fi p.m., Union Youth meetlag I at the First Baptist church. 7:30 p.m., final union service of Spiritual-Emphasis week sill be held in the Decatur high school auditorium. Dr. Lewis W. Gishler will deliver the serriKm and Mr. Wilbur Ndssbaam will direct the

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musie. Wednesday, 7 p.f*., choir rehearsal. 7:15 p.m., meeting of the commission on education. 8 p.m., official board meeting in the ehureh parlor. ZION LUTHERAN West Monros And tioventh Atrast Edgar P. Schmidt, pastor The Church With Carlllonlc Bolls The First Sunday after Bpfcphany will be observed at both tho 8 and 10:30 services Sunday morning, as the pastor speak* on the Gospel for the Day, th* story of the Twelve-YearOid Jssus tn the Temple, Luke 2, 4142. " The choir will.appear at 10:10, singing, “Immortal, Invisible God” by Tieman. A special meeting of th* Voters’ Assembly will be held after the 10:30 a.m„ worship service in the church to discuss th* council's recommendation regarding the pastor’s caH to Kendallville. Christian Education Sunday school classes for all ages and th* junior and adult Bible classes meet at 9:15 a.m. Saturday Bible school for aU th* grades M MM eAch Saturday morning, 3:15 to 11:30 o’clock. The IMtiife course bn Christian fundamentals for adults Will be given by the pastor on Monday evening at 7 o'clock in the Parish hall. The Sunday and Saturday schools teaching staff* meet Thursday evening at 7 and 7:45 O'clock AH teacheta Are requested to b* present. Church Calendar The Board st Christian education meets Monday at 3 o'clock, in the parish Kali library. The Zion Missionary Society meets Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock. The program will consist of tho giting of the annual report and the program for 1955. Choir rehearsal Wednesday evening at?. jriu hr* invitM to view the TV program, “Thi* is the LUe" oven WKJG TV at 12:30 Sunday noon; •nd to listen to the Lutheran Hour opir WKJG radio at 7 p.m. on Sunday. “Th* Family Worship Hour” may be heard every morning at 6:15 over WGL; and "The Chapel so the Air" (Concordia College Student broadcast) cotries over WGL on Saturday morning at 3 o'clock. The Lutheran church teaches and preaches Christ Jestfs as the Savior of the world. Come and worship with us. TRINITY Evangelical United Brethren Madison at Ninth John E. Chamber*, minister 9:15 a.m., Sunday school; Chalmer Bollenbacher, general superintendent. Our classes begin with the Cradle Roll and continue through the adult department. We have a class tor you! ' 10:30 a.m., morning worship. Mesaage by the minister. “A DoorKeeper in God's House.” Harold Mumma is organist and Evangeline Etnbler. minister of music, will direct the choir in the anthem, “Bless the Lord, O My Soul" by Ivanov. Why ndt make worship a vital experience tor the family every week! 6 p.m., union youth service at the First Baptist church with Dr. Lewis Gishler speaker. 7:30 p.m., union Spiritual Emphasis service at the high school auditorium. The Wells county chorus will sing and Dr. Gishler will bring his closing message. Monday, 7:30 p.m.. local conference session for business and receiving of reports. Tuesday, 7:30 p.m . W.S.W.S. at the church. Mrs. Helen Hanni Will be the .leader Mrs. Betty Feasel, Mrs Marie Wynn, and Mrs. Anna Myers are hostesses. Wednesday, 7 p.m., mid-week services. 8 p.m.. choir rehearsal. Thursday. 2 p.m., ministers' meeting at Fort Wayne South Wayne ebureh. Friday, 7:30 p.m., builders class meeting at the church. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Sautbine and Mr. and Mrs. Chaltner Barkley are in charge of the program. BETHANY EVANGELICAL UNITED BRETHREN CHURCH B«nj. G. Thomas; Minister 9:00 A.M. Sunday School. M?. Everett Hutker, Superintendent. 10:00 A.M. Divine Worship. The Mission Band for children will meet In the basement, under the IMdership of Mrs. Rufus Bommers. Sermon: “Joseph God's Steward". 3:00 P.M. Union Service of all Tenth Fellowships at th* First

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Baptist Church. 7:30 P.M. Union Service at the High School Auditorium. This is the closing meeting of Religious Emphasis. Week. We urge all to be present. It begins with a sacred concert by The Wells County Men's Chorus. Monday <:3« P.M. The Men’s Club will have as their speaker Mrs. Ina Anderson Napier, who spent two years in Saudi Arabia. She will tell of het experiences there and some of the customs of the country. Make your reservation for the supper. Wednesday 7:00 P.M Mid Week Service. For twelve weeks laymen and women will lead,us in the mission study: ‘Christ Calls to World Wide Witnessing”. This Wednesday Mrs. Donald Deaton has the topic: "Whose Concern is This". Rev. Mr. Thomas will have the opening devotions. Every family should have representatives In this Mid Week Service. , • FIRST BAPTIST -CHURCH Stuart H. Brightwell, Pastor Sunday, January 9 — 9:15 a. m. Bible school. Harrison j. Hakes. Supt. We have classes fbr all ages. 10:30 a. m. Worship service. Serinon topic: “A Polished Shaft." Special music by the choir. You win find a Christian welcome in our church. Attend church every Sunday and pray every day. •:H p. m. Youth Rally of the young people of Deeatur at the First Baptist church. Dr. Lewis W. Gishler. of Muncie will speak. There will be singing and special music. Plan to attend. 7:30 p. m. Closing service of Spiritual Emphasis Week. At high school auditorium. Wednesday. January 12 — 7:00 p. m. Mid-week service of prayer and Bible study. 8:00 p. m. Choir rehearsal. Thursday. January 13 — 7:30 p. m. Women’s Missionary/ Society Meeting. Devotional leader. Miss Jessie Winnes; lesson leader, Mrs. Warren Lehman. Hostesses: Mrs. Harve Shroll. Mrs. Homer Reace and Mrs. Wilbur Stanley. Friday, January 14 — 7:30 p. m. Sunday school teachers meeting at the church. Every teacher and assistant is urged to attend this meeting. ttON Evangelical and Reformed Third and Jackson Streets William C. Felldr, pastor Church school at 9 a.m. Richard Schafer, superintendent. Every member of your family is invited to join One of our classes. Divine worship at 10 am Sermon by the pastor: “God’s Helpers." Newly elected deacons and elders ylll he installed and those not previously holding their office will be Ordained. The men’s chorus will sing. Mission band will be held during the sermon portion of the service. Union youth fellowship meeting in the First Baptist church at 6 p.m. Dr.. Gishler will be the speaker. • Closing service of Spiritual Emphasis week In the high school auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Gishler will bring his final message of the week. The Wells county chorus wIU give a short concert before the service. Official board meeting on Monday at 7 p.m. Churchmen’s brotherhood meeting on Monday at 8 p.m. Youth choir reberasal on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. - Men’s chorus rehearsal on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Women’s guild meeting at the

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Theodora Roosevelt said, "1* this actual world, * community where men have- abandoned, of scoffed at, or ignored their religious needs, is a community on the rapid down grade.” “t advocate a man’s joining the church for the sake of showing his faith by his works. Church work and

church on Wednesday at 7:3d p.m. Evangeline circle on Wednesday at 7 :fo ism. in the home ofJean Kirchhofdr. VGiris guild meeting has been postponed tor one week. Phoebe Bible class meeting on Thursday at 7:39 p.m. Senior choir rehearsal on Friday at 7 p.m. Catechetical classes on Saturday morning: seniors at 9, juniors at 10 a.m. - Come and worship with us. Missionary Tenth and Dayton Streets H, J. Welty, pastor 9 a.m. Sunday school hour. Ralph Myers, general supt. Lester Strahm. junior supt. Mrs. Arden Schilling, primary supt. Classes for all age groups. 10 a.m. morning worship. Solo, Mrs. Charles Tumbleson. Message, continued series in the gospel of John 7. There will be no evening services at our church. We will be joining in the Union Spiritual Emphasis meeting. Wednesday, 7; 30 p.m.. Bible study sad prayer period. The children will ineet for their own period of prayer. Thursday. 7 p.m., ladies fellowship in the basement of the church. Our spring revival meetings will begin March 30 and continue through April 10. If you are without a Church home, we would urge you to join in our worship. There is a warm Christian welcome for you. United Brethren in Christ Nuttman Avenue Paul D. Parker, Sunday school, 9:30 a.m,.Lawrence Michel Is the general superintendent, Frank LiindTh,' Is the , ,ii Militant ■ rr —— Morning worship service, 10:30 a.m. The Rev. L. D. Dellinger, our conference superintendent, will be with us to bring the tporning message and to conduct the Holy Communion, We are dispensing with our evening service in view of the Spirit ual Emphasis service being held in our city. Prayer and Bible study, Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. You are welcome. CHURCH OF GOD 628 Cleveland Street W. H. Kirkpatrick, pastor The church of the Christian Brotherhood Hour, heard on Sunday mornings over Middletown. Ohio, 910 on your dial, at 8:30 a.m. and WKJG, 1380 on your dial at 9:30 a.m. Morning worship at 9:30 a.m. The theme of the service will center around the Grace of God. Classes for all ages at 10:30 a.m. Mary Haaelwood. S. S. Supt. Youth rally for Decatur at the First Baptist Church at 6:30 p.m. Mass evangelistic service at the high school auditotuim, starting at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, prayer service with Bible study. 7:30 p.m. Choir practice at 8:30 p.m. Youth fellowship at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Friendways will meet at the church. 4 p.tri. Pauline Helsel,! guide. Sunday, Jan. 16th. The youth ot the church will have complete charge. The offering will be re-

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