Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 53, Number 96, Decatur, Adams County, 23 April 1955 — Page 2

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PRE Michigan 'Representative Louis Rabaut believes that our country must be made mere God-conscious. It was he that initiated a bill to have inscribed in our piedye of allegiance the phrase, “Under God” which passed Congress unanimously. At his urging, the Post Office issued 3-cent and 8cent "Statue of Liberty" stamps bearing for the first time in U.S. history the words. “In God We Trust." On the second day of the present congress, Rep. Rabaut introduced a bill to authorize a special Post Office cancellation with the message, “Pray for Peace*. It is predicted that this bill will pass unanimously by both houses of congress. He has said, "We have tried w-ithout success every method known to man to attain peace. Why not turn to God’ We ought to remember Him. Fqt in many ways since the founding of our nation, He has blessed us abundantly." CLERICUS SAYS: Clericus says: "Them that honor me. I will honor,” said the Lord to a priest long ago. (I Samuel 2:301. Many of us believe that the honorable place occupied in the world today is due to Americans of other days who have honored God. In most communities, there are citizens held in high esteem and deep affection because they have honored God first in their lives. •

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Creamed Comments on the Sunday school lesson, Jehoshaphat's Righteous Leadership, II Chronicles 17:1-7; 17:9; 19:4r7, for Sunday, May 1. Jehoshaphat was one of Judah's good kings; his strength was In his calling on God for help. He practiced his religion in laying spiritual foundations for his government. At the same time, he proceeded to fortify his country against enemies. V.l. "And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel." Aaa, Jehoshaphat's father, had begun fortifying Judah against Israel on the north; this gave him a vidion for better self protection. At the same time, there was hope of reconciliation between the two coun- , tries. V. 2. “And he placed forces in all the fenced cities of Judah, and set garrisons in the land of Judah, and in the cities of Ephraim, which Asa his father had taken." Large cities were protected by surrounding walls. A trained army was maintained; the powerful country of Ephraim was held at bay. V. 3. "And the Lord was with Jehoshaphat because he walked in the ways of his father David, and sought not unto Baalim.” Strength, courage and comfort follows a situation when the Lord's presence is realized. Nothing else matters. Jehoshaphat's close relation with God caused him to have nothing to do with powerful idols. V. 4. "But sought tq the Lord God of his father, and walked in his commandments, and not after the doings of Israel." The word "seek” and “sought" are constantly used regarding Jehoshaphat. Jesus said, “seek and ye shall find." It is a compliment to be a seeker of the Lord. God is all the time seeking men and in this dual seeltlng;-ihe Lord identifies himself with the seeker, the ideal re, lationship. V. 5. "Therefore the Lord stablished the kingdom tn his hand; and all Judah brought to Jehoshaphat presents; and he had riches and honor in abundance, i V. 6. “And his heart was lifted up in the ways of the Lord; moreover he took away the high pieces

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and groves of Judah." The phrase "lifted up” meant courage. The least vestige of idolatry was eradicated. All sin must be eliminated in a righteous life or nation. - , y.7. “Also in the third year of his reign, he sent to his princes •Ven to BenhaiL and to Obadiah, and to Zechariah and to Nathaneei, and to Michaiah, to teach in the cities of Judah." The princes with Levttes and priests went on a teaching mission. A good government is interested in the proper education of the people. Our tax-supported schools are absolutely necessary. The command of Christ is “Go teach all nations.” If that be done well, world peace will follow. V.t. “And they taught in Judah and had the book of the law of the Lord with them, and went about throughout all the cities of Judah, and taught the people.” No part of the country was neglected by this teaching crusade. The text book was the Pentateuch. In this text book the fundamental facts of God were presented. “What does God have to say” is fundamental. — V. 4. “And Jehoshaphat dwelt at Jerusalem, and he went out again through tbe people from Beersheba to mount Ephraim and brought them back to the Lord God of their fathers.” Likely the people were unfaithful and the Ung himself went throughout the land calling the people back to God. God wants no backslider to go down in defeat. V. 5. “And he set Judges in the land throughout all the fenced cities of Judah, city by city.” Judges are needed for the interpretation of the law. Court of justcie are essential in good government. Note that the judges were occupied in tbe cities for it is there where sin thrives the best. V. 6. “And said to the judges, Take heed what you do; for judge not for men, but for the Lord, who is with you in the judgment.” Here was a lofty conception calling for impartial hearings, no bribery or tolerance of the least evil. V.7. "Wherefore now let the fear of the Lord be uppn you; take t heed and .do it; for there is no, taiguify .with. our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of gifts." There is no perversion of justice with the Lord. Living right with the Lord is a big business. —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.

□ur Preacher Says: Conscience and God - guided thoughts furnish a basis for right action. If we put right what we can. God will put right what we cannot. Often we must choose which one of theduties calling us to act we must select. In that ease, r wait on God till the strongest impression is sensed for God tells his disciplined child what he should do. Book Review A Minute of Prayer—Protestant. Catholic. Jewish. Christian Science —prayers of all faiths for all occa —prayers of all faiths for all occasions and for every purpose, conipiled and edited by Christopher Cross, Pocket Books, Inc. N. Y; Do You Know Answered 1. Because of his Christian testimony. — —— 2. They differed as to the resurrection, angels and spirits. 3. Forty. 4. Paul’s sister’s son'. —— 5. King Agrippa.

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ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Very Rev. Msgr. Selmetx, paster 6 a.m„ First Mass. 7:30 a.m., Low Mass. * a.m., Children's Mass. 10:l| a.m.. High Mas a 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. FIRST BARTIBT South Fourth Street Stuart H. Brightwell, pastor 9:15 a.m., Bible school hour. Harrison Hakes, supt 10:30 a.m., morning worship. Sermon will be “A Spiritual Appraisal.” Choir, directed by Robert Boat, will sing: ’ “Though your Sins Be as Scarlet” by Wilson. 6:30 p.m., fellowship groups will meet. 7:30 p.m., evening gospel service. You will find a warm welcome at our church. Monday, 7:30 p.m., church board meeting at the church. Tuesday. 7 p.m., Salamonie Baptist youth banquet at Muncie First church. Wednesday, 7 p.m., mid-week service of prayer and Bible study. 8 p.m., choir practice. Friday, 7:30 p.in., Philo class party at the church, ZION LUTHERAN West Monroe and Eleventh Street Edgar P. Schmidt, pastor Tomorrow is Good Shepherd Sunday in the church. Two services will be conducted, at 8 and 10:30 o'clock. “The Power of Suggestion," is the pastor's sermon theme. The choir w-ili appear at 10:30 a.m., singing, “Brother James' Air,” an anthem on the 23rd Psalm. Sunday school and adult and junior Bible classes meet at 9:15 am. The Walther league meets Sunday afternoon from 4 to 6 o'clock. A joint meeting of the Lutheran Laymen's League and Lutheran Women's Missionary League of the Decatur circuit will be held Sunday evening at Zion, Friedheim. at 8 o’clock. The pastor’s adult information class meets Monday at 7:30 p.m. Junior Confirmation class Tuesday and Thursday afternoon at 3:45 and Saturday morning at 8 o’clock. Choir rehearsal Wednesday evening at 7. ’ Sunday and Saturday school teaching staffs meet Thursday at 7 and 7:30 p.m. The attendance crusade of the Lutheran church continues throughout the year. If you have no church home, you are cordially invited to worship at the church that identifies itself with the Lutheran Hour and the TV program, "This is the Life.” FIRST METHOEHST W. Monroe at Fifth Street Wesley Virgil Sexton, minister 9:30 a.m., church school assembly with Leonard Soliday, general supt.. in charge. Classes for all ages and nursery for pre-school children. Adult membership class' will begin in the pastor’s studyfollowing assembly period. —arm., divine worship. The pastor will preach on the subject “The Eternal Strength.” The senior choir under the direction of Iceland Neuen will sing the anthem “The Lord Is My Light” by Speaks. Mrs. Edgar Gerber, organist, will play “By the Sea of Galilee” by Moline. “What a Friend We Have tn Jesus" by Wilson. and “Postlude in G Minor” by MacDonald: Those persons who have not yet brought in the Lenten Offering boxes are urged to do so. The Decatur Chapter of the Order of Rainbow Girls will be special guests. We welcome them to the service. 6 p.m.. youth fellowship hi Memorial Chapel with Rev. Sexton in charge of the lesson. 7:30 p.m.. fourth quarterly conference in the church sanctuary with Dr. A. Wesley Pugh, district superintendent, presiding. All church members are urged to be

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present. Monday, 8 p.m.. evening Circle 1, Mrs. Carl Gerber, chairman, will meet in the church lounge. Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. evening circle 2, Mrs. Walter Krick, chairman, will meet in the church lounge. Wednesday, 7 p.m., choir rehearsal. 7:30 p.m., study group In the church lounge. Thursday, 2 p.m.. Circle 1, Mrs. Adrian Baker, chairman, will meet in the church lounge. Circle 2, Mrs. Lohnas Mclntosh, chairman, will meet with Mrs. D. Burdette Custer, 358 Winchester Street. Dorcas Circle, Mrs. Maynard Hetrick, chairman, will meet with Mrs. Frank Crist, «10 W. Jefferson Street Circle 4, Mrs. John Nelson, chairman, will meet with Mrs. Harry Essex. 1216 W. Monroe street ZION Evangelical and Reformed Third and Jackson Streets William C. Feller, pastor Church school at 9 a.m. (Richard Schafer, superintendent. The attendance last Sunday was exceptionally good for the Sunday after Easter. Let’s keep up - the good work. Divine worship at 10 a.m. Sermon by the pastor: “H You Knew”. The senior choir wiR sing, “Braise Ye the Lord” by Ira B. Wilson. Begin the week in the right wax by worshipping the Lord in His House. Visitors are always welcome in the services of this church. Come and bring your family and a friend. The official board will meet after the morning worship service. — Youth fellowship al 6:15 Devotions by Doyle Egly. Mrs. Ralph Yager will be the guest speaker. Ruth and Naomi circle on Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the home of Mrs. James Baker. Youth choir rehearsal on Wednesday at 6:36 p.m. Men's chorus rehearsal on Wednesday at 7:36 p.m. Bethany Circle on Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the home of Mrs. €MI Yost. Friendship circle will meet an Wednesday-at- 7:36 pjn. ... Senior choir rehearsal on Friday at 7 p.m. Come and worship with us. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN Mercer Avenue at Five Points Ray J. Walther, pastor 9:15 a.m.. Sunday church school. Lester Sundling. supt. Classes for all ages and a lesson for all of life. 1(7:30 a.m., worship service. Ser-, mon: “The Heritage That Is Ours” Anthem “Savior, Like A Shepherd Lead Us’’, junior choir. Mrs. Charles Magley, director. Mrs. James Kocher, Jr., pianistNational Christian college Sunday. Today, 4:30 p.m., youth fellowship “Let's Go to Press” -Mrs. Robert Gay. sponsor. 6 p.m., Westminster fellowship. ■Who Cares in Your Town?" Mrs. Lawrence Linn will be the guest peaker. Wednesday, 7 pm., choir pracice. Friday. (Correction) second famly night set for this day has been hanged to Friday, May 6. Saturday, May 30, smorgasbord. Church dining rooms 5-7 p.m. Two Ines. no waiting, and wonderful food. Make these tickets ($1.25 or adults and $.50 for childrep) \ must for every Presbyterian and riend in Decatur. National Family Week: May 1-8, 1955. Make it meaningful ip every ’resbyteriau home by using your tey to open your home to God. CHURCH OF CHRIST Washington and 12th Streets David Slagle, minlater 9:30 a.m.. morning worship ggp/ke begins with the prelude, ‘Face to Face ”, followed by congregational hymns of praise, worship, and prgyer. Communion meditation; observance of “The Lord’s Supper.” Sermon by (Rev. David Slagle. Invitation hymns and closing prayer. 10:30 a.in., Bible school. Lee Moser, supt. Classes for every ige. Bible count and birthday recognition. Closing chorus and prayer. 7:30 p.in., evening services. 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, prayer meeting. Donald Fifer, leader. The annual 2 day Cincinnati Bible school Exploration of classes was held last week. Those visiting were Jjidy Rhoades, Joyce Smitley. Junior Lehman.

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Upitgd Brethren |n Christ Nuttman Avenue Paul D. Parker, minister Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. Lawrence Michel is the superintendent. Frank Lundin, assistant. Bring the family and share tn a Bible centered teaching program. There are classes for gll. .. Morning worship service, 16:30 a.m. Sermon. “The Golden Rule”. Christian endeavor, 7 p.n». Fellowship and study groups for all ages. Evening worship service, 7:30 p.m. In the absence of the pastor, Rev. Dennis Johnson will bring the evening message. Prayer and Bible study, Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. You are invited to attend these services. FIRST CHRISTIAN Traverse Chandler, minlater Morning warship will begin at 9:30 a.m. The sermon topic chosen hy our minister is: “The Valley of Decision." The scriplure text la Joel 1:14. Communion services will he observed during the worship hour. The choir will sing “Lead Me Lord ”, under the direction of Mrs. Gerald Strickler and Mrs. William Bauman at the piano. The Sunday school* class period will be in charge of the individual teachers, under the leadership of Gerald Strickler, superintendent. Wednesday evening at 1:30 o'clock, the junior choir will practice at the church, at 7 p.m., the senior choir will hold their practice. CHURCH OF GOD 628 Cleveland Street W. H, Kirkpatrick, pastor The church of the “Christian Brotherhood Hour” heard in this area on Sunday: 910 on dial, 8:30 a.m.. 1880 on dial, 9:30 am., 800 cm dial. 1 pun. —" Morning worship at 9:30 a.m. Theme of the service for the day will he the “Christian Home.” Dr. and Mrs. Carl Kardatxhe guest speakers. Singing under the direction of Bonnie Watkins. Basket dinner tn the fellowship basement at noon. After the dinner Dr. Kardatske will show some pictures pertaining to the home and its urgent problems with their solutions. Closing service of the series Sunday night 7:36 p.m. Dr. and Mrs. Kardatske sharing their full experience on the home. Wednesday: Youth fellowship at 7:30 p-m- Connie Strickler serving as chairman. Garnet Agler as devotional leader. Boh Strickler and . Marvip Helsel in charge of question box. Prayer service and Bible study, 7:30 p.m., choir practice at 8:30 p m- also on Wednesday. Friday: Friendways club at 4 p.m. Pauline and Marvin Helsel, guides. April 28 and 29, several of the juniors and-seniors with their pastor plap to be in Anderaon for vocational days at Anderson college. TRINITY Evangelical United Brethren ~ Madison at Ninth John E. Chambers, minister 9'15 a*.ni* Sunday school; Chalmer Bollenbacber. general superintendent. We have a class for every age—a class for you. 10:36 am- morning worship with the message by Rev. J. Erwin Branson. Harold Mumma is organist and Evangeline Embler will direct the choir in the anthem, “Glory to the King of Kings” by Thompson. There is a blessing awaiting you in this service. 6:30 p.m.. Jewels, Juniors, and Youth Fellowship. 7:30 p.m., evening service, the

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Jackson S. Wenn, Elgin, Texas, a lawyer, says: "in my business I can see the difference that the church could have made ip broken homes, tg broken bodies, and in broken dreams. I have seen the change In people who previously did not attend church regularly, *h« change in people wbe did Attend church regularly. but for some reason ceasedI know what a well of spiritual

closing service in our spiritual life crusade, with the message by Rev. Branson. We have been Inspired by his messages—come and heap him, The teve offering for the evangelist will be received at both Sunday services. Monday, 7-10 p.m., church-wide skating party sponsored by the youth of the church. Wednesday. 8:30 p.m., churchwide fellowship supper, followed by the annual congregational meeting. AH officers will please haye reports ready to present to the congregation. Election of offioers will be held. Friday, 5:39 p.m., spring rally for men at Fart Wayne First church- Dinner will be served from 5:30 to 7 p.m., followed by the address by Bishop EmeYitus J. Balmer Showers of Indianapolis.

MISSIONARY Tenth and Dayton Streets H. J, Welty, pastor 9 am- Sunday echoed. Ralph Myers, general superintendent. g.m., worship service. A group of Hawaiian young people who are attending the Ft. Wayne Bible college will be our special guests for the serveies of this day. They will be giving testimonies and singing in the morning service. Message, “A Directed Life.” Junior church will be conducted by Mr. and Mrs. Bob Dye. 7 p.m- adult A program will he presented by the Hawaiian young people. 7 >m- teen-age MYF. Life in Hawaii by one of the young people of the group. 7 p.m., children'* gospel hour. 7:30 p.m., evangelistic service. The complete service will be in charge of the Hawaiian young people of the Pt. Wayne Bible college. Abe Williams, one of the group, will bring the message. Wednesday, 7:30 n.m„ Biblp study and prayer meeting. Frdiay, 7:30 p.m.. Friendship circle. National Family week will be observed in our church from May 1-8. We extend a cordial invitation to all to attend our services. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Seventh and Marshall Street Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., Jesse Edgell, supt. Mrs. George Anspaugh, junior supervisor. Worship service at 10:30 a.m. Sermon by the pastor. "Y6us4 peeptrs wvtoe at r: 45 p.mEvangelistic service at 7:30 p.m. Sermon by the pastor. Prayer meeting Wednesday, at 7:30 p.m, Visitation Thursday at 7 p.m. A welcome to all. BETHANY E. V, B. CHURCH Benj. G. Thomas, Minister 8:06 A. M. Sunday School. Mr. Everett Hither, Supt. 10:00 A. M Divipe Warship. Sermon: "Object Lesson in Prayer" Wednesday, 7:00 P. M. Bible study and prayer. 6:45 p. M. Youth Choir. 7:45 P. M. Senior Choir. When you know yqu are doing a job perfectly, improve it or some ope els ewill.

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