Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 56, Number 99, Decatur, Adams County, 26 April 1958 — Page 2

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| Creamed cj I I Comments On S.S. lOtvJ | Lesson F ft£*s?| Creamed Comments on the Sunday school lesson, God rtevals his Law. Exodus 19:3-6, 20:1-4, 7-8; 1217, for Sunday, May 4. Three* months after the Israelites left Egypt they came into the wilderness of Sinai. Thpy already regarded Sinai as a holy mount and it was primiarily for the purpose for worshipping in this mount that Moses led his people there. Moses therefore wynj up the mountain and the Lord called to him during his ascent. The lesson illustrates the working of Gods' law in the lives of individuals and of nations. Vs. 3, 4. “And Moses went up unto God. and the Lord called unto him out of the mountain, saying, Thus shalt thou say to the house of Jacob, and tell the children of Israel; ... Ye have seen what I did unto the Egyptians, and how I bare you on eagles’ wings, and brought-you unto myself.’ The Israelites had spent three days sanctifying themselves in view of the expected manifestation of God from the mount. God reminded Moses to emphasize to his people how he had delivered them out of Egypt, cared for them and finally brought them to the same place where God had commissioned Moses to lead the Isra- . elites out of bondage. Vs. 5, fl, “Now therefore, if you will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth -—i — — — The First State Bank Decatur, Indiana Established 1883 Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. HEARING AIDS Batteries - Cords - Etc. Holthouse Drug Co. SPRUNGER IMPLEMENT CO. Quality John Deere Farming Equipment DeLaval Dairy Equipment , Louder Barn Equipment See us* for Service. 114 N. 3rd St. Phone 3-3813 ' LUTES FLOWERSHOP — Thone Flowers For All Occasions Potted Novelties Potted Plants — Corsages DECATUR LUMBER CO. “ Home of Homes” Builders' Supplies and Coal Estimates Free Phone 3-3309 111 Jefferson St. ASHBAUCHERS’ TIN SHOP — Established 1915 HEATING - AIR CONDITIONING ROOFING - SIDING SPOUTING - AWNINGS INSULATION BUILDING SPECIALTIES BOWERS HARDWARE “Fjrmerly Lee Hardware Co? General Line of -Hardware Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Paints Maestro Colors Free Parking While Shopping In Our Store 2.16 W. Monroe Phone 3-2021 Coart e««i.-Effh'|rnt • KRyiCE on all makes and piodela W. R. MORRIS LOCAL and LONG DISTANCE MOVING 429 Winchester M Phone 3-4107

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aw—■■TiiTinai. ■ is mine: .... And ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation. These are the words which thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel.” God made a coVenaht with the Israelites that they would be "his special concern and a nation set apart provided they would obey his commandments. Just as Greece gave to the world great art and philosophy, as Rome made a real contributing in the field of law, so the Jews were to keep the world aware of th espiritual significance of creation. Israel contributed the Scriptures, the Ten commandments. and the idea of keeping the Sabbath. The idea of Israel as a holy nation is’ found in the promise to Abraham. Genesis 12:3. Vs. 1-3. "And God spake all these words, saying, . . . . I am the Lord thy God. which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage Thou shalt have no other gods before me.’ The Ten Commandments which follow are the most basic teachings of the Old Testament concerning man's duty to God and his fellowmen. They constitute a summary of the regions and civil law. the essence of which ' was taught by Israel’s prophets and priests. The first four commandments deal with mens’ responsibility to God. and the last six with man's responsibility to his fellmen. Idoltary was very gen- 1 erally practised, but God demanded full allegiance of his people. In verse 4. God again emprasized his disapproval of any form of idol worship. Images of gods, both graven and molten, were’ widely used in the ancient Near East. Many such images have been found in explorations during the last 50 years. V. 7. "Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain; for the lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his namein vain.' The name of the Lord is to be used for no vain or worthless purposes; his name should be hallowed: it should be used reverently and discreetly. V. 8. "Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy.’ Theword 'sabbath' means rest. To keep it holy means to reserve it for its" intended purpose, a cessation' from labor and devotion to worship. This:’commondmeht was based on the fact that the Lord himself, in' the work of creation, rested on the seventh day. V. 12. "Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord giveth Family loyality was especially taught and practised by the partriarchs of that time. The Honouring ’included both a deep inward feeling and also outward expressions of love and loyality. Vs 13-17. Thou shalt* not steal ..■.T’hoii£-jshalt- not- bear- false witness against they neighbour . Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour s houSe: . . thy neighbour's wife, nor hjs. monservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his any thing that is his neighbor's.” Murderwa s prohibited as a civil law. The laws of Hammurabi placed a penalty of death on those whto bore false witness in a trail involving a penalty of death in case of conviction. The application of this commandment means absolute honesty. Covetousness is deplored and must give way to the spirit of love. Love in Jurn leads to the fulfillment of the’law in all relationships. I’he big question is not whether we are immortal, but whether we are living the sort of life that ought I<> be immortal. ; -i r I CHURCH OF GOD Huston Be ver, Jr., pastor 8:30 a.in.. "Tire'Christian Broth<‘FhoochHour," over WK JG.A ra- »

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... ■ . , , , ■ . A-.— - • dio program which is reaching around the world, with the mes- ' sage of Christ. 9:30 a.m.. morning worship. We invite you who are not attending church, to come and worship with us. Like the Palmist, we do not understand man}' things of life, nor the purpose of God. until we come into the sanctuary of God and there truly worship Him. 10:40 p.m., Sunday school. A need for the whole family. We . want you' to visit our Sunday school and to experience the fine fellowship and the inspiration that you will receive in this hour of study. 6 p.rn.. youth fellowship. There will be a film shown in the fellowship hall. Refreshments to be served. 7:30 p.m., evening service. Our services are growing, yet many more need the help of the evening service. You come and be with us. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., prayer service. We are studying the book of Ephesians. ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1210 Elm Street George Yarian, pastor Sunday school, 9:45 a.m. The Bible is likened to milk and meat to the person who is spiritually I hungry. Why don’t you plan to | come with your whole family and receive strength and help from the Word of God in a Sunday school class designed just for you. Morning worship. 10:30 a.m. Sermon by the pastor: “A Wheel in a Wheel.” Eh'ening service, 7:45 p.m. Sermon by the pastor: "Two Trees.” Wednesday evening, 7:45 p.m. -Everybody—is_invited tn an open discussion of some of the facts* about the Holy Spirit. If you have sincere questions, bring them to the service and see what the Bible reveals. Saturday evening. 7-8 o’clock, hour of prayer. You always have an invitation to attend the church'where people from all denominations can meet to worship God. You will enjoy the spiritual help you will receive from the services. ZION LUTHERAN fIURCH West Monroe & Eleventh Streets Edgar P. Schmidt, Pastor THE CHURCH WITH THE CARILLONIC BELLS 8:00 a. m. Early Worship. 9:15 a. m. Church School. 10:30 a. m. Late Worship. “The’ Social Responsibility of a Christian." will be the pulpit theme at both worship services tomorrow. The men's chorus will sing at 10:30: “All hail the power of Jesus' name," by Holden. Sunday school and Bible classes foCJdL Me: at 1L CHURCH CALENDAR The Walther League has a business and social meeting Sunday night at six o’clock. All young people are invited. t The Decatur Circuit of the Laymen's League and Missionary League will hold a joint meeting Sunday evening. 8 o'clock, at Bethlehem church, north of Tocsin, - The Lutheran Pastors' conference of the Decatur circuit meets Monday afternoon. 1:30 p. m.. at Immanuel Church, Union Township. The Pastor’s Adult class meets Monday at 7:30 p. jn. Men's chorus rehearsal Wednesday at,7 p. m. The children of Zion's Christian day school will present an operetta Friday evening, 7:10, in the Parish -Hall. Everyone cordially invited."r' i Jesus died, and rose again, and will save all who trust in Him. Weinvite you to worship Him at the Lutheran Church tomorrow at 8 or10:30. '

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1 r . as; ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH I V. Rev. Msgr. Seimeti, Pastor Sunday Masses 6 a.m. 7:30 a m. 8:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.nt. v Weekday Masses 6 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 8:15 a.m. \ FIRST PRESBYTERIAN Mercer Avenue at Five Points Harold J. Bond, poster 9:15 a.m.. Sunday school opening with worship period in charge of the superintendent, Royal Friend. Friendly classes for all ages are taught by consecrated teachers. 10:30 am., morning worship. The sermon will be: "Life in Fdur Dimensions," the second dimension, Breadth, will be the theme this morning. The Rainbow Girls of Decatur will be our special guests at our morning worship service. Music selections will be the prelude, “If With All Your Heart,” by Mendelssohn, offertory, "Forgiveness," by Hastings, and the postlude "March Religuese.” by Sheppard. The combined chancel and Westminster choirs will sing the anthem, “There Is a Wideness in God's Mercy.” Small children may be left in the nursery during the morning Worship service. Supervision is : ..provided foryour little ones. —-— / Through the Week: 4:30 p.m., the junior youth fel- ' lowship will meet, Mrs. Cal.' Magley is the leader for April. 5:45 p.m.. the Westminster youth fellowship will meet. The witness commission will have charge of ' the program. Miss Carol Norquest ' is chairman. choir practice. 7 p.m., chaqcel ? choir practice. Saturday. May 3, the young adult class 'Will have a weiner roast at the home, of Mr. and Mrs. Pefre s Waj;net. Time—B:3o p.m. Please call 3-3551 if you can attend. Sunday, May 4—the central district meeting of the Wabash river Presbytery men's council will meet at the Presbyterian church in Huntington The registration i time is 2:45 p.m.c.s.Lor JL4sjjjll_ I c.d.t. Ernest E. Ittner, Jr.. Wh- ; bash river Presbytery men's-coun--1 cil president will preside at the meeting. The address will be given by Dr. Roe Johnston of First 1 church, Indianapolis. _ -Eriday, May »,9-—.-Smorgasbord from 5 to 7 p.m. Adult tickets will $1.25 and children under twelve will be 65c. UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST Nuttman Avenue ! Paul D. Parker, minister 1 Sunday school. 9:30 am. Law< ' rence Michel, superintendent. No one graduates frorti studying the ' Bible. Bring the family and let us ’ worship together. We have classes 1 for all ages. Morning worship service, 10:30 a.m. The pastor will speak on tjie subject: "Spiritual Athletics." ■ Christian Endeavor. 7 p.m. "Life Long Loyalty” will be the study topic. ‘ ' Evening evangelistic service, . 7:30 p.m. Sermon. “What Is Christ To You?" Prayer and Bible_study. Wednesday. 7:30 p.m. You are welcomc to attend these services. * FIRST CHRISTIAN — Morning worship at 9:30 a.m. Mrs. Glen Borchers will be the organist. Mrs. Wm. Bauman, pianist. The senior choir, under the direction of Mrs. Gerald Strickler will sing an anthem’ Rev. W. L Burner, will deliver the sermon, which will be entitled “Faith Tested." Sunday school will begin at 10;30 a.m. Thursday, junior choir practice at 6:30 p.m. Senior choir practice at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 4, at 2:30 p.m., the Priscilla Circle will sponsor • a Mother - Daughter Tea, at the church. A special program has been planned which will be followed by refreshments. All the women Os the church are invited to attend, and to bring their I daughters, or a guest. BrT I 158 S. 2nd St. XJJ PHONE 3-3930

ZION EVANGELICAL AND REFORMED (United Church of Christ) Third and Jackson William C. Feller, Pastor Church School at 9:00 a m. Wesley Lehman, superintendent. There are classes for all ages, taught by competent teachers. Come and bring your family and remain for the study of God’s Word. Divine Worship at 10:00 a.m. Sermon by the pastor: “Keeping Our Footing." The youth choir will sing, “Lift Up Your Heads” by L. O. Ermerson. We invite all who have no church home in this community to worship in this service. Visitors are always welcome. Brotherhood Federation Workshop in St. John’s E and R Church, Fort Wayne, beginning at 2:45p.m. and closing at 7:00 p. m. Roller Skating party for all the young people of the church and Sunday School at the Happy Hours rink on Monday form 7-10 p.m., sponsored by the Heidelberg class. Those who need transportation to the rink are asked to be at the church *by 6:45. Youth choir rehearsal on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the home of Mrs. Albert Frutche. Friendship Circle meeting on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the church. Senior choir rehearsal on Friday at 7:00 p.m. Come and worship with us. TRINITY Evangelical United Brethren Ninth and Madison Streets J. O. Penrod, minister The church school will meet at 9 am. Superintendent, Clifford Hoverman, will be in charge. The morning worship service will be at 10 a.m. The pastor's theme will be “The Shepherd and His Flock.” Walter Henkel will direct the choir in singing “Holy Is the Lord Our God,” by Vogler. Organ numbers to be played by Harold Mumma are "Revere” by Bizet, “A Sonnet" by Chaminade, and ”D Minor” by Sachs. The youth fellowship will meet at 6:30 p.m. Sunday for a lesson and the election of officers. The boys and girls fellowship will meet at 6:30 p.m. Sunday evening. The evening worship Sunday will feature much music. The' theme will be "What's? In A Gospel Song?" The time of service will be 7:30 p.m. . The church school... council will meet at 8:30 p.m. SuriiSay evening. The Boy Scout Troop No. 65 will meet Monday at 6:30 p.m. The youth council will meet Monday 7 p.m.,_with Clair Wagner to discuss the organization and philosophy of youth fellowship. A teacher planning worship will be held at the Geneva Evangelical United Brethren church .Monday, at 7:30 p.m. The YF workshop will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. The "Trinity Visitors Club" will meet Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Mid-week worship will be Wednesday at 7 p.m. The YF workshop will meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. Choir rehearsal will be Wednesday at 8 p.m. The youth council will meet Thursday at 7 p.m. with Clair Wagner. The theme will be "Teaching Techniques." The Trinity Ladies aid will meet Thursday at 7:30 p.m. The adult counselors will meet with Clair Wagner Friday at 7 p.m. The Work and Win class will meet at the home of Mr.Sfe-MrS. Hiram Wittwer Saturday evening. May 3. THE BETTER WAY Self apparisal always serves us in good stead from time to time to be sure we have maintained a proper sense of values and are keeping ourselves in proper balance. Benjamin Franklin tells in his autobiogrophy how he kept an account with himself by making upon a ruled ledger a lost of virtues in which he was deficient. Each virtye had its own space. At the close of the day, he rated himself according to his progress or failure.. If he had been uncharitable in' thought or deed, charity received a low mark, and so on down the list. This was a slow painstaking process, but Franklin built up a character about which we like to read, and emulate. Virtues have to be developed; talents have to be developed; there Is no short cut method to thte development of anything or anyone that is truly good. Trade in a good town — Decatur DIERKES Implement Sales Sales & Service FERGUSON and MASSEY HARRIS TRACTORS FARM MACHINERY Hi-H.y 27 Phone 3-3311

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FIRST METHODIST CHURCH West Monroe at Fifth Street Virgil Wesley Sexton, Minister 9:30 a.m. Church School. Mr. Fred Soldner, superintendent, will be in charge. We have classes for all age groups. A supervised crib room for babies, nursery and kindergarten classes for pre-school children. Bring your children and come to the Church School. 10:20 a.m Divine Worship. Rev Sexton will have for his Communion Meditation the topic “High Moments.!’ The Quartet will sing, “He watching over Israel' by Mendelssohn and the Choir with Mr. Leland Neuen, directing, will have for their anthem, “Still, still with Thee’ by Mendelssohn. The organ selections .selected by Mrs. Harry Dailey for this Sunday are "Meditation’ by Massonet; “A Spring Carol’ by Wallace and “Postlude in C” by Ashford. The District Convention of the Methodist Youth Fellowship will meet Sunday afternoon at St. Joseph Methodist Church, Fort Wayne. The meeting will begin at 2 30 and all the youth who are planning to attend are asked to meet at the church promptly at 1:15 p.m. Sunday, afternoon. The Annual Fort Wayne District Conference will convene at Forest Park Methodist Church, Fort Wayne, on Tuesday, April 29th at 11:00 o’clock. Luncheon will be served at the church at $1.25 per plate. The following members of our church are members of the District Conference: Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Smith. Mrs. Fred Soldner. Mr. Fred Busche, Mrs. Clyde Butler and Mr. Alva Lawson. The members of the 922 Club are reminded that our next meeting is Tuesday night, April 29th at 7:00 o’clock. We shall meet in Memorial Chapel for discussion and assignments. Next’ Sunday, May 4th will be “Loyalty Sunday.” All workers for the Every Member Canvas will sit together next Sunday morning and a consecration service for them will be a part of the morning’s activities. The annual visitation of the Every Member Canvas will begin on next Sunday afternoon. On Thursday evening the Wesley Class will hold lheir Class meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dortha Shady at 7:30 o'clock. On Wednesday evening at 7:00 o’clock the regular Fellowship Hour for Prayer and Meditation and the choir will also hold their rehearsal at the same time. On Next Saturday evening. May 3rd, the WSCS will hold their annual Mother and Daughter banquet The dinner will be served tn the church dining room and will be prepared and served by the men of the church. Tickets are available from the ' Circle leaders and reservations 'n.yst. be.jn .fey Friday, May 2nd. BETHANY EVANGELICAL UNITER BRETHREN CHURCH Benj. G. Thomas, Minister "This is the day which the Lord has made. We will be glad and rejoice in it.’ Come, bring your family to Sunday School and to church. It is Family Worship Sunday. Miss Eleanor Miller will be at the organ. Miss Sharon Sheets will sing. The Congregational singing will give you a lift for the week. But best of all God will be here to bless all who seek Him, The sermon: "New Creatures." 6:00 p.m. The youth fellowship. Monday 7:30 p.m. Workshop for workers with children will be held in the Geneva E.U.B. church. It will center about Lesson Planning. There will be leaders for Nursey, Kindergarten, Primary and Junior workers. Wednesday P.M.Prayer service led by the pastor. Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Board of Trustees. _

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I but, of equal importance, we need more faith and moral principles to guide us in right living. This is the great challenge of the church today and its great oppor- T tunity to point the way to a bitter world through the application of Christian principles. Why not accept the invitation and come to church next Sunday? BURK ELEVATOR Grain, Hay, Field Seeds Coal, Wool and Mill Feed “Work with Burk” Phone 3-3121 or 3-3122 For General Plumbing and Heating Needs, We Are At Your Service, Just Call BAKER PLUMBING AND HEATING 7*4 W. Monroe Bt. Phone 3-260$ YOST Gravel-Readymix Inc. READY MIX CONCRETE SAND and GRAVEL Phones: 3-3114, 3-3115 PONTIAC Dollar for Dollar You Can't Beat a Pontiac U. S. Tireo—DnPent Paiata DECATUR SUPER SERVICE 224 W. Monroe St. Go To Phil L. Macklin & Co. FOR Prompt, Courteous Service For All Makes of Cara V. 167 8. First St Phone 3-2504 Experienced Salesmanship At Your Service RESERVE YOUR SALE DATE Livestock, Farm, and Real Estate Sales Midwest Realty Auction Co; — J. F. Sanmann * Corner First & Monroe Sts. PHONE 3-3201 BABER’S Jewelry Store DECATUR FOR FINE JEWELRY RIVERSIDE GARAGE We Repair AH Makes of CamFront Wheel Alignment Batteries and Tires 24-Hour Wrecking Service 126 E. Monroe St. Phone 3-3312 DISTRIBUTORS OF MOBILGAS - MOBILOIL PETRIE OIL CO. Cor. Bth & Monroe Phone 3-2014 IDEAL DAIRY Restaurant — OUR SPECIALTIES — Short Orders aqd Fountain Service. A Good Quiet Place To Eat. Bus Station. 217 8. and St. Phone 3-4118 BEGUN’S Clothing Store For Men and Boys Phone 3-3208