Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 53, Number 78, Decatur, Adams County, 2 April 1955 — Page 2

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•Way There Is healing power In sorrow. Because of sorrow, we become humble, and humility is a Christian virtue. There is awakened within a kindly spirit; we would hot think of being unkind <o any one then; there- is borne within a spirit of brotherhood eince all are subject to such experience and there is formed a tie of sympathy, in the loneliness that comes, there is produced a situation in which God draws near. We are helpelss but find unusual strength by believing in the Lord. Immortality takes on new meaning. There is an added urge to live more acceptably to God; Interest in helping others be right with God increases. We yearn that our loved ones will not miss heaven. We are inspired to • carry on and do our work so well _ that it will make possible the coronation wpfconH, “Well done. thou good and* *fWthful > servant,’ enter into the joy of the Lord.” - Quality Photo Finishing Featuring dversize Prints * HOLTHOUSE DRUG CO, BABER’S Jewelry Store • Decatur—Fort Wayne for FINE JEWELRY . ~, . — The most difficult time to rise is getting through the crowd at ~ the bottom. ’ SALES Experienced Salesmanship Y. at Your Service RESERVE YOUR SALE JUTE Livestock, Far#, end , t ßeal Esfate gales Midwest Realty Auction Co. * 4. F. Sanmann ' ‘r Corner First & Moproe Sts. _ WONICHW Go To Phil L. Macklin & Co. for Prompt, Courteous Service For AU Makes of Curs. -, 107 8. First St. Phone 3-2504 Anger is seldom without a reason, but a'ppof reason. — benjamin Franklin? ‘ '■ PONTIAC Dollar for Dollar You Can’t Beat a»’ Pontiac U; S. Tires—DuPont Paints DECATUB SUPER SERVICE 224 W. Monroe -fit HELLER COAL, FEED & SUPPLY “Through Service We Grow” Coak Feed, Paint, Cement Wire Fencing Grinding, Mixing, Shelling Monroe A Bth Bt. Phone 3-2912 If you look back too much you Will soon be heading that wag. TOST Gravel "Rtadymix, Inc. READY MIX CONCRETE SAND and GRAVEL Pfconfs: 3-3114,3-3115 .11,, \i.i7 IDEAL DAIRY Restaurant — OUR SPECIALTIES — Short Orders and Fountain Servlet. A Good Quiet Place to Eat. , Bus Station 117 $. 2nd Bt. Phone 3-4118 Only he who can see the invisible can do the impossible. — Gaines. The First State Bank Decgtur, Indiana Member Federal Deposit insurance Corp.

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I ELesgojAgSg Creamed comments on the Sunday school lesson. The Assurance of Eternal Life. I Corinthians 15: 3-10; I Corinthians 15:52-58, for Sunday, April 10. In this Eastern lesson there is presented the basic truths of the death of Jesus, his resurrection and eternal life; and on this basis there is provided the foundation facts for our assurance of immortality by faith. In the power of I Christ, whom accepted, there is wrought a transformation of the soul with a peace that can only be explained as a. result of divine grace. V. 3. “For I delivered to ybu first of all that which I also f®celved. how- that Christ died ft>r oilr sips according to the scriptures: 1 ’ Paul proceeded by accepting trustworthy witnesses andJ a faith in the scriptures. Isaiah 53. He strikes at the essence of salvation In “Christ died for our sins.” V.T, “And that he was buried*,Asd that he rose again the thirij’dky according to the scriptures.l Let it never be forgotten that. the founder of Christianity wa®( tjie dnly religious founder that axjse again —a fact proved beyondskmtroversy. Faith in a resurrected Christ imparts to the believer resurrection power so that we m>y fee! because Jesus lived on, we too shall have immortal life. 1 V. 5. “And that he was seen by 1 Cephas, then of the twelve”. Qe- , phas means Peter. Luke 21:34. The appearance to the twelve was , on the first Sunday night. The ’ apostles had come to be known as “the twelve"—strictly speaking, there were only eleven after the resurrection. \ V. 6. “After that, he was seen of - above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain to the present: but some are fallen asleep." Regarding the appearance to five hundred, it was „ a w fact in Jisjory not recorded in ot a how reference! is made to those who had died—they were simply asleep, suggest- ; ing importality for one who sleeps may be awakened. V.7. “After that he was seen of James; then of all the appstles.” I The appearance of Jesus to James was another fact of history. By this appearance, James became an . ——

, > . , ■ |IOI I wisdom B OOtO |j| It was the first day of school and the teacher was passing from . desk to desk to get acquainted with the pupils. Stopping in front . qf the desk of Andrew, she asked. “What is your father’s name?” Quickly came the reply, “Daddy." 1 “Yes. 1 know that." said the teacher. “but what does your mothdr All him?” Little Andrew thought'., 1 little while and said, “She doesn’t call him anything—she him." 9o You Know: 1. Who cut oft Malohus' ear at Jhrlst’s xTucifixion ? .. .• 2. Who said of ‘I find no fault in him.’’? 3. Which disciple entered the . wlace when Jesus was tried? 4. Who took care bf Jesus' moth’.r after Ms death? 5. Who buried Jesus' body?

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outstanding leader, the bishop of the church in Jerusalem. Vs. 8,9. “For last of all he was seen by me also, as one born out of due time, tor I am the least of all the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because 1 persecuted the church of God.” Here is a combination of authority and humility. His ‘ Damascus road experience in Christ’s personal appearance served , notice that he was one of the apostles so he wrote with authority. In the same breath he bore a humble sorrow for his persecution of Christians. Here ends the array of witnesses to Christ’s resurrection. V.lff. “For by the grace of God I am what I am; and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but 1 labored more abundantly than they all: yet not I. but the grace of God which was with me.” Here is a good Christian testimony crediting his transformation and spiritual strength to divine grace; he became an outstanding witness because of suffering’mqre hardships and persecutions than any other apostle; ni it all, he was so faithful that Christ could be seen in him. Vs. 53,54. "So thia corruptible must put on incorruption and this mortal' must. put on immortally. Then shall ,be brought to pass the 1 saying, tKaV'is written. Death is swallowed up in victory. See Isaiah 25:8. Death is not the end—it is but a door from this life to the next one. and hence, is but a passing event to be welcomed rather than dreaded. V 5.55.56. “O death where is thy sting? O grave where is thy victory? The sting of death is sin and the strength of sin is the law." Death, sin, law, are closely related and there is no release or peace by them. In Christ’s death, the sting was removed and immortality assured so that a Christian may defy death and the grave as conquerors. In the following verse Paul rejoices in t]he victory of -faith. V. 58, “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmovable. always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour in the,. Lord is not in vain.” The convict ' «on“smai aTunip!roug'finOefy us be strong in Christian service, standing for the right under all circumstances. —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.

i Discussion on 8 IQu' |& JSu2g| Discussion questions on the Sunday school lesson, The Assurance ■of Eternal Life, for Sunday, April 10- . _ t 1. Give evidence that the thought of immortality is bprn in the soul. ;■ 2. In what inspect is Christ different from founders of all other r - 3. What v<lue in Christian witnesses? . 4. Why could not one obtain jieace of mind and soul under the law? x> - 5. What are our best assurances of immortality? Do You Know Answered 1. Peter. i—Pilate. —— > 3. John.’ 4. John. 5. Joseph and Nicodemus.

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——. -"'i.ig MX" ST. MARY’B CATHOLIC CHURCH Very Rev. Migr, Seimetz, pastor 6 a.m., First Mass. 7:30 a.m.. Low Mass. 9 a.m., Children’s Mass. 10:15 a.m.. High Mass, Weekday Mass, 7:30 a.m. 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. 4 ZION LUTHERAN West Monroe and Eleventh Street Edgar P. Schmidt, pastor Palm Sunday will be observed with worship services at the usual hours: 8 and 10:30 o’clock. “The Christian Faith,” based on the Epistle selection appointed for Palm Sunday. Philippians 2, 5-11, is the Pastor’s pulpit theme. The choir will appear at Id: 30, singing the opening chorus of the cantata, “Olivet to Calvary," by John Maunder, entitled. “The Way to Jerusalem.” Sunday school and Bible classes will be conducted from 9:15 to 10:15. There are classes for all ages. Choir rehearsal Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Board of Trustees Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Church council Tuesday at 7 p.m. Choir rehearsal Wednesday at 7 p.m. A Maundy Thursday vesper with the celebration of Holy Communion is scheduled for 7:30 o'clock. Announcements for partaking of the sacrament are to be made by card brought to the parsonage mail-box or mailed. An? nounqement cards may also be left wi th an ushei Sunday morna M is conducted at if: 30 past noon. This is Zion’s, contribution to the Three-Hour service. The servief ’features the reading of the entire Passion Story, interspersed with appropriate hymns and prayers. The children of the church school will sing two songs. A small memorial gift token will be presented Jo each worshiper attending the Good Friday noon-day service, ajj The memorial service of the Saviour’s death, with a message by the pastor, will be conducted on Good Friday evening at 7:30 o’clock. The Litany of the Cross and the Lenten Reproaches, responsive liturgies by pastor and people, will feature this service. The choir will sing a chorus from J. Maunders “Olivet to Calvary," —"Droop, Sacred Head.” There will be no Saturday school classes next Saturday morning. Three Easter services will be conducted: the Sunrise Matins at 6 o’clock; the children’s Easter service at 8 o’clock; and the principal Easter Festival service with the celebration of Holy Communion at 10:30 a.m. Announcements for the Easter Communion may also be made by card mailed or brought to the parsonage, or handed to an usher at the Good Friday services. t The non-churched public is most cordially invited to attend the Passion and Easter services at the Lutheran church. TRINITY Evangelical United Brethren Madison at Ninth John E. Chambers, minister 9:15 am.. Siinday school; Chaiiner Hollenbaeher, general supt. The superintendent is in charge of the adults. Boys and girls meet in their own respective departments for"worship atid study. 10:30 'a.m., morning worship. The Palm Sunday sermon subject is entitled "When We Refuse Christ as King." Harold Mumma is organist and Evangeline Embier, minister of music. The choir will sing two anthems. “The Palms" by Faure with Ronnie Secaur as trumpet soloist; and “The Entry into Jerusalem" by Thompson. There will be the baptismal service for children whose, parents wish to dedicate their children in this manner. 6:30 p.m.. Jewels, juniors and Youth Fellowship. —■- —■ i—X—-—

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■ — 7:30 p.m., the evening service on first floor. The 30-minute sound film, “Missionary to Walker’s Garage” will be shown. Wednesday, 7 p.m., midweek service of worship. Rev. Albert Swenson will bring the message. 8 p.m., choir rehearsal. Thursday, 7 p.m., service of Holy Communion in commemoration of the Lord’s Last JJwpper. All members are urged to be present. Friday, 13-3 p.m., Goqd Friday Union service at the Zion Evangelical and Reformed church. 7 p.m., choir rehearsal. MISSIONARY Tenth and Dayton Streets H- J. Welty, pastor 9 a.m., Sqnday school. 9 a.m., Sunday school. Ralph Myers, general superintendent. 10 a.m., worship service. Duet by Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Myers. Message by Evangelist Paul Wilbur entitled "The Challenge to Come Down.” Junior church will be conducted by Mr. and Mrs. Bob Dye. ; J J”’: 7 p.m.. children's gospel hour. 7 p.m., teen-age MY?7 p.m., adult meeting. 7:30 p.m., evangelistic service. The New Life Crusade will continue each evening' wIUT evangelfsT Paul Wilbur. Mr, Wilbur will conduct “Chorus Time” using some of the chotuses which he has written. Message, “What Time Is It?" This is a prophetic message »howing the fulfillment of prophecy. Monday, 7:30 p.m., Message, “Satan Exposed." Tuesday, 7:3ff pm., message, “The Sin IVe’re Afraid to Mention” Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., message. “Nothing Like It Before This will be a • message with special emphasis upon healing for the soul and body. The services will continue each night at 7:30 p.m„ with evangelist Wilbur. A very cordial invitation is extended to all to attend these services. CHURCH OF GOD ! 628 Cleveland Street _ W. H. Kirkpatrick, pastor 1 <OtoiuUairisUa& .Brotherhood Hour,” head in this area on Sunday: 910 on dial. 8:30 a.m. 1380 on dial, 9:30 a.m. 800 on dial. 1 p.m. Morning worship begins at 9:30 a.m. For Palm Sunday, the children will march in waving palms and singing a glad chorus of praise. There will be other music by the choir and a special. The pastor's message. “Going Up To Jerusalem” calls attention to our Lord as He set his face toward Jerusalem. Classes for all ages. Mary Haxelwood. S. S. Supt., urges every member of the school to make every Sunday count by being present. Sunday will be birthday Sunday for all who have birthdays in months of March apd April. Sunday evening evangelistic service at 7:30 p.m. Floyd Morrison, chairman. Pastor's message, “Salvation.” Mid-week service will be held on Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. in which His disciples will observe the ordinances of "Feet Washing” and “The Lord’s Supper.” This service should be one of the richest of Holy Week. Easter Sunday we will bring our Missions offering and lay at the feet of Christ to be used for Him. ZION Evangelical and Reformed Third and Jackson j William C, Feller, pastor Church school at 9 a.m. Richard Schafer, superintendent. Come — bring your family and join in the study of God’s word. There is a .class for every one. Palm Sunday worship service at 10 a.m. Sermon by the pastor: “Accepting Jesus Christ.” A class of eleven young people will be received intojthe membership of the church through the rite of confirmation. The senior choir will sing, “Blessed Is He That Cometh" by Swanson. Nell Thomas will sing. “Open the Gates of the Temple” by Knapp. Visitors are always welcome. There will be no mission band this Sunday. Youth fellowship at 5:30 p.m. This will be a carry-tn supper for the young people and their parents. The confirmation class will be guests. Official board meeting on Monday at 7:30 p,m. Women’s Guild meeting on Wed-

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nesday at 7:30 p.m. Church membership class on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Good Friday union three hour service in this church from noon until 3 p.m. Dr. R. Eugene Sterner, director of the Brotherhood Hour of the Church of God, Anderson. Ind., will be the speaker for the first and third hours. “The Seven Last Words'* by Dubois will be sung by the music department of the Women’s Club during the second period. Good Friday candlelight commupion service and cantata, “Christ Crucified" Friday at 7:30 p.m. There will be no catechetical classes on Saturday morning. Come and worship with us. FIRST CHRISTIAN Traverse W- Chandler, minister First Christian church will open it's Holy Week services beginning Palm Sunday, at 9:30 a.m. The junior choir, under the direction of Mrs. Gerald Strickler-will sing the number “Jerusalem" as the anthem ot the morning. The Lord's Supper vfill be commorated wi|h Mrs. Harmon Kraft and Fred Scheiderpr presiding during the service. The junior church will join in the adult servicp. Bible schoor win fhlfrw at 1O:» Evening services will be held each night except Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Special attention is palled to the evening service on Palm Sunday evening, when seven pupils of Professor Normnad of Fort Wayne college of music will present a marimba recital as part of the service. Four solo and two quartet numbers will compose the recital. On Thursday evening the annual Lenten cahdlelight service will be held. This service holds a special significance for those who would commune with their Lofd. A cordial invitation is extended all who may wish to join the congregation during these days of spiritual emphasis. 7 BETHANY EVANGELICAL UNITED BRETHREN CHURCH Benj. G. Thomas, Minister On Palm Sunday we may call Christ King. To a king we owe respect and obedience. To the Son-of God and King of Kings we owe love, loyalty, obedience and worship. To the Lord Jesus Christ let us yield our hearts and unswerving allegiance gn this Sunday and every day. 9:00 a. m. Sunday School. Mr. E. Hutker, superintendent. 10:00 a. m. Divine Worship with the Dedication of Children in Holy Baptism. Sermon: “Blessed are the Peacemakers.” The Youth Choir will sing “The Palms." 6:00 p. m. The Youth Fellowship in charge of the Commission on Evangelism and Stewardship. Wednesday 7:00 p. m. Midweek service of Prayer and Bible study. 7:00 Joint Rehearsal of Youth and Senior Choy-s. 7:45 p. m. Third local conference and council of administration. The election of conference lay delegate. Thursday, 7:30 p. m. Candle Light Holy Communion Service Friday. 12:00 - 3:00 p. m. Union Good Friday services in Zion Evangelical and Reformed church. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN Mercer Avenue at Five Points Ray J. Walther, pastor 9:15 a.m., Sunday church school. Lester Bundling, supt. 10:30 a.m- worship service. Sermon Palm Sunday—What Do You See? Music by Junior and Adult choirs. 4:30 p.m., junior ' fellowship. Mrs. Robert Gay, sponsor. The film Baksheesh will be shown. This is a Holy Land Adventure

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and is especially timely in that it is filmed in color and sound in the very places ‘where Jesus spent his last week upon the earth. AU invited. 6 p.m., Westminster Fellowship. “Baksheesh." Tuesday, S:3O p.m., junior choir practice—Mrs. Chas. Magley. 7:30 p.m. Lenten prayer meeting. Wednesday, 9 a.m., Bible study class, Rast Room. 7 p.m., choir practice, Louis Worthman, ingMaundy Thursday, communion service. 7:3Q p.m. at the outset of this worship service the choir will present a brief concert of seasonal music to give each one the occasion for personal pensive preparation before partaking of the Lord's Supper. Good Friday noon’—Three Union Good Friday services. Zion (Evangelical and Reformed church- This yepr again there wiU be 8 one hour services of worship. The Rev. R. Eugene Sterner, director of the Brotherhood Hour of the Church of God, Anderson, will preach at the 12 noon and 2 p.m. services. Palms will he distributed at the conclusion of this morning's worship service. God is our strength — Attend church each week — Pray every day. Church attendance crusade — February 20-May 29. You are cordially Invited to worship God with us! ■ ' —- ~ » 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 study the Bible with us. Morning worship service 10:30 a.m. Sermon, “The Inevitable Cross." ‘ Christian endeavor, 7 p.m. Join the Christian Endeavorers around the world in this service of fellowship and service. Evening evangelistic service, 7:30 p.m. Inspirational singing. Sermon "The Kiss of Betrayal." Prayer and Bible study Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. You are welcome to worship with us. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Seventh and Marshall Streets C. E. Lykins, pastor Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., Jesse Edgell, supt. Mrs. Geo. Anspaugh, junior supervisor. Worship service at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Floyd Suman will apeak, and Jim and Janet Crider of Indianapolis will furnish special music. Young peoples service at 6:45. Evangelistic service at 7:30 p.m., with Rev. Suman and the Criders in charge. Monthly Missionary meeting Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. Visitation Thursday evening at 7 p.m. 9— FIRST BAPTIST 221 South Fourth Street Stuart H. Brightwell, pastor 9:15 a.m., Bible school hour. Harrison J[. Hakes, supt. We have classes for every age. 10:30 a.m. morning worship service. “Lessons from Palm Sunday” will be sermon. Choir will sing. “Sing Hosanna!" by Lorenz. Communion will be observed at this service.

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S:3O p.m., fellowship groups. 7:30 p.m., evening gospel hour. Monday, 6:90 p.m., Salamonie Association Brotherhood banquet at First Baptist church in Muncie. Wednesday, 7 p.m., midweek prayer service. 7:45 p.m., annual election of church and Sunday school officers. 8:45 p.m., choir practice under direction of Robert Boat Friday, 12 noon to 3 p.m. Good Friday service at Z|on Evangelical and Reformed church. DISTRIBUTORS OF MOBILGAS - MOBILOIL PETRIE OIL CO. Cor. Bth & Monroe Phone 3-2014 Ashbauchers* Tin Shop Established 1915 All Kinde of Roofing A Siding Furnacee — Stokers Insulation—Building Specialties Phone 3-2615 Some claim success of the lack i of advantages. THE PIONEER RESTAURANT The Best in Food, Service & Hospitality I * 142 8. Second Phone 3-9085 RIVERSIDE GARAGE We Repair All Makes of Cars Front Wheel Alignment. Batteries and Tires. 24-Hour Wrecking Service 126 E. Monroe St. Phone 3-3312 ' T" . : When you are an average man you are as close to the bottom as to the top. ■ •—— — ■ ®fT I PHONE 3-3030 i 158 8. 2nd St. DIERKES Implement Sales Ferguson Tractor = Farm Machinery Sales and Service Hl-Way 27 Phone 3-3311 Kindness is one thing you can’t • give away, it always comes back. 1 l — Decatur Farms We Buy Chickens Condensed Buttermilk For Sale S. Third Street PHONE 3-2148 DECATUR LUMBER CO. “Home of Homes” Builders’ Supplies and Coal Estimates Free Phone 3-3309 111 Jefferson St. ’ A man should never say that he was never wrong.

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