Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 53, Number 90, Decatur, Adams County, 16 April 1955 — Page 2

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Discussion questions on the Sunday school lesson. Asa’s Reforms, for Sunday, April 24. 1. How accouat for Am being a better man than hi* father? 2. Where in this lesson was demonstrated that the Lord is a • present help in trouble? 3. How account for the authority of the prophet Azariah? 4. What is meant by seeking the Lord? 5. Why are religious communities preferred? 6. What does it take to make a religious community? Do You Knows L Os what guilt did Stephan charge his accusers? 2. What was the reaction to this accusation? 3: What prominent man stood by holding his clothes? 4. What wro the effect of the persecutions at this time? 5. Who was the evangelist at Samaria?

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I Creamed comments on the Sunday school lesson, Asa’s Religious Reforms, 11 Chronicles 15:1’12, for Sunday, April 24. In the study of this lesson wt find spiritual conditions ** th* foundation of good government; reforms are the result of seeking Good and making his will dominate the livee of individuals, and especially is this true as to political loader*. The church roads to take a part in such spiritual revolutions. V.l. "And the Spirit, <rf God came upon Azariah the son of Oded." God used a very common man »* his messenger; here 1* the only mention of this mag. While the time for the dispensation of the Spirit is from the lima of the ascension of Christ, nevertheless. He wa* present in Old Testament day*. The Spirit does not work through good men such as rlahv. 2. “And he went out to meet Asa, and said unto him. Hoar ye me Asa. and all Judah and Benjamin; the Lord is with you. while yp be with him; and It ye seek him. be will be found; but if ye forsake him, be will forsake you.” Regardless of his wicked father, evidently Asa bad be«n reared by some godly persons and he bad reigned in favor with God- He was surrounded with enemies that sought to tak? Judah, During his first ten years of reign, he built up an army but in battle With a mightier Ethiopian army, he called on God for help and won a victory .On his return from battin. the prophet met him and uttered the words which would give him continual victory if obeyed. Our big business is that of seeking God to know his will concerning us. V. 3. "Now for a long time Israel hath been without the true God, and without a teaching priest and without the law.” The outstanding mark of Israel’s history was that too ofeg-Qgd was forgotten. V. 4. “But when they In tffefttrouble did turn to the Lord God of Israel, and sought him, he was

CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Seventh and Marshall Street* • C. E. Lykin*, patter Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Tharon Haros, of Goshen, will be the special “Superintendent for a Day.” Junior* in charge of Mrs. George Anapaugh. Worship service at 10:30 am. Rev., Roger Ward, of Goshen, will be the special speaker. Young people’* meeting at 9:45. Evangelistic service at 7:30. Sermon by the pastor. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30. Visitation Thursday evening at 7 o'clock. A welcome to all. United Brethren in Christ Nutt man Avenue Paul D. Parker, minister Sunday school, 9:30 g.m. Lawrence Michel ia Hie supt. Frank Lundin is the assistant. Bring the whole family apd let us study the Bible together. There are classes for all age*,< Morning worship service, 10:30 a,m. Sermon, “True Greatness”. Christian endeavor, 7 pm. Fellowship and study groups for all. Evening evangelistic service, 7:30 p.m- Inspirational singing. ■Sermon by the pastor, “A Cry Troin The Dungeon.” Prayer and Bible study Wednes-

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found of thsm.” Th« example of former experiencM was better than arguments. What God has done in man, through man, and for man, increases, our faith in him. V. 6. “And nation was destroyed of nation, and city of city, for God did vex them with *R adversity.” Disturbances |pd tensions then as now. V.7. ’’Bi ye strong therefore and let not your beads be weak; for your work shall be rewarded." Here is the encouragement because of work well done. V.B. “And when Asa heard these words, and the prophecy of Oded, the prophet, he took courage and put away the abominable idols out of all the land of Judah and Benjamin, and out of the cities which he had taenk from mount Ephraim. and renewed the altar of 'the Lord, that was before the porch of the Lord.” The reformation continued and was now expressed in true worship. A good man hue an altar, V. 9. “And he gathered all Judah and Benjamin, and the strangers with them out of Ephraim and Mannasseh, and out of SJmepp, for they fell to him put of Israel in abundance, when they saw that the Lord his God was with him. Good people desire to live where God is honored, People do not want to live in a place where there is no church.' V.lO. “So they gathered themselves together at Jerusalem the third month in the fifteenth year of the reign of Asa.” This was one of their regular feasts for special thanksgiving. Devoted Christians will give due expressions pf gratitude to God. V.JL “And they offered unto the Lord at the same time, of the spoil which they had brought, seven hundred oxen and seven thousand shrop.” God expects of us our tithes and offerings. V,12. “And they entered intp a covenant to seek the Lord God of their fahers with *l} their heart and with all their soul-” Thia is in line with previous covenants of Israel. God who has given us so many promises is deserving promises on our part, v , —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.

day. 7:80 p.m. You are welcome to attend these services. -1 ’ • D© You Know Answered 1. Murder. 2. Stephen was stoned to death. 3. Saul. * 4, The followers of the Lord were scattered5. Philip. I I Wisdom We are prone to attribute conversions to some person or persons. Just now Billy Graham is in the limelight because of the many conversions in his meeting*. He insists that he is not the cause of the good reports; he constantly quotes the Bible and gives all credit to the Lord. One day Moody was tpid that one of his converts had backslid, to which he replied. He must have b*een one of my converts.” ■ ■ ' •’ms’" ” | 't* “v ?■* There can be no right legislation till there are right legislators.

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i ■/TV* ■ BT.MARY’B CATHOLIC CHURCH ’ Very Rev. Msgr, Beimetz, pastor 6 a.m., First Mass.' 7:30 a.m.. Low Mass. & 9 a.n* 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. i Third Sunday, the Catholfo Lg- . dies of Columbia. Fourth Sunday, Children of . Mary. \ ZION LUTHERAN West Monroe and Eleventh Street Edgar P. Schmidt, pastor The Church With Carillonic Bells Two worship service* are conducted each Sunday, at 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. The pulpit theme, identical for both services, will be, “The Abiding Presence of Jesus.” The choir will appear at JO: 30 1 am., singing, “Blessed Jesus,’’ by Christiansen. Sunday school and Bible classes are held for all age groups from 9; 15 to 10:15. Competent and con- , secrated teachers are in charge and Bible stories are applied to life. - You are cordially invited to ati tend both the church services and the Bible school. A Lutheran Hour rally, Dr. Eu- , gene Berterman, speaking, will be held at the Van Wert County . Fair Grounds Sunday afternoon-at 3 p’clock. The Rev. Armin C. Oldstn, former Lutheran hour speaker, will de- , liver the message at the dedica- • tion of the new school at Emmanuel Lutheran church. Soest, Sun-" , day afternoon at 2:30. The annual spring festival. of the inter-river zone of the WgJ- ■ ther League will be held Sunday; night, 8 o’clock, at the Monmouth ; high sthool. St. Peter's Walther -^ St - ” - Thte pastor s adult lecture course oh’ 'Christian doctrines wnf be given Monday night, 7:30 pin., in the Parish Hall. The Board of Elders meets Tuesday evening at 7 o’clockChoir rehearsal promptly at 7 Wednesday evening. The Emmaus Guild, evening ladies’ group, meets Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock. Saturday Bible school meets k Saturday morning at 9:15. The junior confirmation class meets Tuesday afternoon at 3:45. and Saturday morning at 8 o’clock. The joint meeting of the Lutheran Laymen's League and Lutheran Women’s Missionary League will be held Sunday evening, April 24. at Zion Church, Friedheim, at 8 o’clock. A talk by Missionary R. L. Bentrup on his work in the hill country of Southern Indiana will feature the evening. Refreshments will be served by the Friedheim ladies. You need the church and the message of salvation as much after Easter as you did on the day and before it. We invite you to 1 worship at the Lutheran church Sunday morning. ZION Evangelical and Reformed Third and Jackson William C. Feller, pastor C hurch school at 9 a.m. Richard Schafer, superintendent. Now that Easter is past, let us not stop bringing our families to the place of worship and study Let’s keep up the Easter enthusiasm. “<■ Divine worship at Iff a.in. Ser'Won by the pastor: “And Their hiyes Were Opened.” The youth ,H«6ir will sing, '“The Holy City” Adams: The church attendance TTusade continues irnttl PentecostJf we believed in the Risen Christ •Rd His Church enough to attend iutlrsliip services on Easter, let‘us 'bhtieve in Him enough to attend pvery Sunday. Mission Band during the sermdn portion of the service. Infants will he baptized the close of the service. . Regional youth fellowship conference in St. John’s E and R church. Ft. Wayne (Washington .■and Webster Streets) with registrations Legituiing. at 3i3U p in. Youth choir, rehearsal on Wednesday at 6:30 pin. ’ ' Men’s reheans|j on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

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Regional Women's Guild meeting ni St. Paul’* E and (R church, Andrews, Ind., on Thursday, with registrations beginning at 9:30 a.m, Senior choir rehearsal on Friday at 7Come and worship with u»MISSIONARY Tenth and Dayton Street* H. J. Welty, pastor 9 a.m .' Sunday school. Ralph Myers, gen. supt. We have Sunday school classes for the whole faintly. 10 a.m., .worship service. Duet by Mr. and Mrs. Welty. Message. “Marvelous Grace". The Communion service will follow the message. Junior church will be conducted for the children by Mr. and Mrs. Bob Dye. 7 p.m., children’* gospel hour. 7 p.jm., Teen-age MYF. 7 p.m., adqlt fellowship, 7:30 p.m., evening service. Gospel singing will be led by Lawrence VonGunten. Message, "The Resurrection Lite.” Monday. 7:30 — Church Council will meet at the church, Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Bible study and prayer meeting. April 24, the Hawaiian Quartet from the Ft. Wayne Bible college will be with us for the day. In the name of Jesus we invite you to attend our services. CHURCH OF GOD 628 Cleveland Street W. H. Kirkpatrick, pastor The Church of the “Christian Brotherhood Hour” heard in this area on Sundays: 910 on dial at 8:30 am.: 1380 on dial at 9:30 a.ni.; 800 on dial at 1 p.m. In the 15 week period ending with Easter Sunday the Decatur church showed a 9% increase over the average attendance of the fourth quarter of 1854. The Easter Sacrifice Missions offering totaled 3338.15, which was really an answer to prayer. Morning worship service opens at 9:30 am. With the call to worship being sung by the choir. Come to worship the Lord Christ, hear singing you like and preaching you need. The theme will be on the subject of "Following 'ijhrist” after Easter. The second ’hour’' t>f "tW'ifoiffed senile# will be' given to the church school where instruction will be available for all ages. Evangelistic service at 7:30 panMarvin Helsel serving as chairman, , The pastor's Gqspel mes--sßge. "Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God." - Wednesday; Youth Fellowship at 7:30 p.m. Prayer service and Bible stu’dy at 7:30 p.m. Choir practice at 8:.3O p.m. Friday. Friendways at the church. 4 p.m. Pauline and Marvin Helsel, guides. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, April 22. 23 and 24—Dr. and Mrs. Carl Kardatzke from Anderson college will be with us for special services on Christian Family life. * TRINITY Evangelical United Brethren Madison at Ninth John E. Chambers, minister 9:15 a.m.. Sundaj’ school; Chalmer Bollenbacher, general superintendent. A welcome awaits you in any of our five departments. 10:30 a.m.. morning worship. Message by Rev. J. Erwin Branson. guest preacher in “The Spiritual Life Crusade.” Evangeline Embler is minister of music; Harold Mumma is organist; the choir will sing the anthem, "At the Name of Jesus" by Thompson. iConie, and worship with us. 6:30 p.m-, junior Christian endeavor and youth fellowship. . ‘ 7:30 p.m., evening evangelistic service, message by Rev. Branson. The Spiritual Life Crusade continues all this week with services each night at 7:30. Be sure to hear our guest speaker. Rev. J. Erwin Hrgnson. Tlie. choir rehearsal will be Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST 221 South Fourth Street Styart H. Brightwell, pastor 9:15 a.m.. Bible school hour. Harrison J. Hakes, supt. We have t class for every, age. 10:30 a.m.. morning worship. Sermon by the pastor. Choir, directed by Robt. Boat, will sing, “Jesus. Savior” by Mallard6; 30 p.m., fellowship groups will meet. 7:30 p.m., evening gospel hour. A missionary film “Heart of India" will be shown at this service. You will find a Christian wel-

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come at our church. )\ . Monday, 7:80 p.m., ‘ men’l brotherhood meeting at the ehurch. Mr. John Gage will show his pictures of Europe. The public is invited to this church, Tuesday, 7:30 p.m„ Dynamic Builders class meeting at the church. Wednesday, 7 p.m., mid week .service of prayer and Bible study. '8 p.m., choir practice. Thursday,'7:Bo p.m., Dr. Randall Corkers of Muncie will ipeet with our S. 3. officers and teachers to present VBA. FIRST METHODIST W. Monroe at Fifth Street Virgil Wesley Sexton, minister 9:30 ajn., church school assembly with Leonard Sollday, general superintendent in charge. Classes' for all ages and a supervised nursery for pre-school children. 10:80 a.m., divine worship. This service will open with the organ prelude, “Melody of Hope" by Phelps, with Mrs. Edgar Gerber at the organ. On this church loyalty Sunday each member of the church has been reminded to attend church. The pastor will preach on the subject. “Your Need To Share," Mrs. Walter Krick will sing a solo, “Be With Us Still” by Massenet — O’Hara. For the dosing part of the service, each member will participate in a service of pledging and dedication. Plana have been made for the Stewards of the church to call during the afternoon period for the pledges of those not in the service Sunday morning. 3 pm., conference Methodist youth fellowship at First Methodist church. Bluffton. Wednesday, 7 p.m., choir rehearsal, 7:30 p.m. “The Christian and Wealth” study group in the church lounge. Thursday, 9:15 a.m., district meeting of the W. 8. C. S. at Simpson Methodist church, Fort Wayne. BETHANY Evangelical United Brethren Benj. G. Thomas, minister All churches did well on EasterLot ns all do as well on this Sunday. We ourselves and the person* we brought with us to church on last Sunday are just as much in need of the Gospel Message the Sunday following Easter. 9 a.m., Sunday school with Everett Hutker as general supt. Last Sunday we formed a new class of young married people. We expect more tomorrow. This is the class you have been looking for. Come. 10 a.m., divine worship. Sermon: “Go Forward.’’ There will also be the election of two church trustees and class leader and assistant. A committee will present nominations for these offices. 10 a.m., Mission Band for the boys and girls. 6 p.m., the youth fellowship under the direction of the commission on recreation. All yoifng people are encouraged to attend and participate, Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., the loyal daughters gt home of Mrs, Earl Fuhrman. 'Tuesday. 7:80 p.m., the Kum-Join-Us class at the church. Wednesday, 7 p.m-, prayer and Blbje study, 6:45 p.m.. youth choir. 7:45 p.m., senior choir. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN Mercer Ave. at Five Points Ray J, Walther, pastpr 9:15 a.m., Sunday church school. Lester - Bundling, superintendent. 10:30 a.m., worship service. Sermon: "Christ Hosts”. Anthem: "Awakening”, chorus Louis Worthman, directing. This mpmiug the following names are added to the servicemen plaque which hangs in the

jSU Z ' M ; : __ - It was good to be in church on Easter. But it is likewise good to attend and worship tomorrow and'each jLord’s Day, for regular attendance strengthens the soul. BETHANY EVANGELICAL UNITED BRETHREN CHURCH Invites You To Its Services 9:00 A. M. Sunday School * 10:00 A. M. Divine Worship Sermon: “Go Forward” 6:00 P. M. Youth Fellowship (Courtesy of DECATUR SUPER SERVICE)

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The church, if it could speak, would say to every one, “I am your church. I stand with wide open arms to welcome you. I welcome you because I want to serve you, body, mind and spirit.** There are so many paths before you know by the way duty calls. At each turn of the road there are appealing voices calling you to go in that direction- You say you are so busy for the world is so

vestibule of the sanctuary. Jack Trlckar, Dick Heller, Jr., P. David Blackburn, Eugene Zlner. Kayo Runyon, P. Robert Hansel and Dr. John Frans. As these names are added, sterling silver Celtic Crosses are dedicated which will be sent to each of these young men as a service of the church and as a reminder of this church's continued prayers and concerns during their absence from us as they serve their country under God. 4:80 p.m., yodth fellowship. “Let's Go to Press” is the challenging topic for our young people as Mrs. Robert Gay directs them in the publication of a newspaper. 6 p.m., Westminster fellowship. "Who Cares in Your Town”. This topic presented by Mrs. Lawrence Linn will be of interest and value to every teenager. Each one to bring Odd Job money in. Tuesday, 8:80 p.m., junior choir practice. Mrs. Chas. Magley and Mrs. Jas. Kocher, Jr., in charge. Wednesday, 6 p m., Mother and daughter banquet. The Men’s council of the church will present a Mother-Daughter banquet. Ladies young and old will be the honored guests. An interesting program will follow the dinner. You are welcomed! FIRST CHRISTIAN Traverse W. Chandler, paster Morning worship service will begin at 9:30. Communion service will be observed during the worship service. Our minister has chosen for his Scripture text, Mark 16:12. and his sermon topic will be “the Changeless Christ”. Under the direction of Mrs. Gerald Strickler, the ehoir will present “Send Thy Holy Spirit" by Gounod with Mrs. Bill Bauman at ChttrCh' Worship service will be conducted under the leadership of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Anderson. Sunday school classes assemble at 10:30 a.m., for the lesson study. Gerald Strickler, Sunday school superintendent, will have charge of the Sunday School hour, assisted by the teachers of the various The Spring meeting of the Fifth district Christian Youth Fellow*ship of the Christian churches. Disciples of w Christ, composed of the youth membership from the Huntington and Wabash, Ind., churches and churches of Adams and Grant Counties, will be held at this church Sunday afternoon.' Rev. George St. Angelo .pastor of the New York Street Evangelical United Brethren church of Indianapolis, will be the guest speaker for both the afternoon and evening meetings. Rev. St. Angelo will be remembered as the guest speaker for the Spiritual Emphasis Week two years ago. The evening meeting will begin at seven o’clock, and the public Is invited. The Corinthian Class will meet Monday evening with Mrs. William Kohls, and Mrs. James An derson will have charge of the entertainment. Mrs. Fred Scbeiilerer will be hostess to the Priscilla Circle on Monday evening. The lesson study will be presented *by Mrs. Bill Bauman Choir practice for the juniors will he held on Wednesday evening at 7 o’clock at the church.

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greatly in peed of all Jklnds of service; business must be attended to and the home must not be neglected; it seems there I* not time enough to answer all of these calls. “But I stand with God's welcome to point the one way, the only way to the heavenly home.’* Why not accept the Invitalon and come to church next SundayT* —The <Rev. D. Cart Yoder.

The senior choir will practice the same evening at the church at 7:80. Lesson Prayer: Lesson prayer: We are grateful i for God-fearing rulers, who seek the Lord. Grant in our nation the people may stand with our Christian leaders, upholding him with co-operative service and by prayer. Grant that our nation may be strong for the right, in which experience each citigen may do his whole duty.

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