Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 56, Number 123, Decatur, Adams County, 24 May 1958 — Page 2

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B<sreame3Hjnl II Comments zMj I on s.s. ,'Srea Creamed Comments on the Sunday school lesson, a new leader commissioned. Numbers 27:18-20; Joshua 1:1-9, f or Sunday, June 1. After 40 years of wandering, the Israelites were now on the borders of the promised land. Because of an act of disobedience to God, Moses was not to enter the land and a newleader must be selected. The qualities demanded of such a leader are outlined in this lesson. V as son. Vs. 18, 19. “And the Lord said unto Moses, Take thee Joshua the son of Nun ,a man in whom is the spirit, and lay thine hand upon him; . . . And set him before Eleazar the priest, and before all the congregation; and give him a charge in their sight.” Joshua had displayed his courage when he led his people against the Amalekites, as well as when he went into Canaan as one of the spies. He was with Moses for fprty days on Mt. Sinai, but above all, he had lived close to God and had the right spirit. Laying on of hands is the ritual act pf consecreation Go To Phil L. Macklin & Co. FOB • Prompt, Courteous Service For All Makes of Cars 107 S. First St. Phone 3-2504 — — PONTIAC Dollar for Dollar You Can’t Beat a Pontiac . U. S. Tires—DuPont Paint* DECATUR SUPER SERVICE 224 W. Monroe St. YOST GraveLßeadymix Inc. READY MIX CONCRETE SAND and GRAVEL Phones: 3-3114, 3-3115 For General Plumbing and Heating Needs, We Are At Your Service, Just Call BAKER PLUMBING AND HEATING 704 W. Monroe-St. Phone 3-2609 BURK ELEVATOR Grain, Hay, Field Seeds Coal, Wool and Mill Feed “Work with Burk” Phone 3-3121 or 3-3122 The First State Bank Decatur, Indiana Established 1883 Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Batteries - Cords - Etc. Holthouse Drug Co. I i !■■■■■*■. -— ■ ■ 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 wmmmuumumsmmunßiamMuußum* LUTES FLOWER SHOP Phone 3-3304 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.

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and by this act Moses set, Joshua apart from the others. Eleazar, son of Aaron, was the first priest in Israel, through whom God’s will would be interpreted to Joshua. From this time on political leadership was subordinate to that of the high priest. V. 20. “And thou shalt put some of thine honour upon him, that all the congregation of the children of Israel may be obedient.” Joshua was not to have all the powers and authority that Moses had but sufficent that the Isaelites would recognize his authority and obey him. Vs. 12. “Now after the death of Moses the servant of the Lord it came to pass, that the Lord spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ minister, saying, . . . Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people un to the land which I do give to them, even to the children of Israel.” Moses had died on Mt. Neo so the Lord spoke to Joshua, now the leader of his people. Joshua was about 40 years of age at this time. His first charge was to lead the Israelites over the Jordan river which was high and overflowing its banks. There was no bridge and Joshua had to relay on God’s promise to see them safely across, just as Moses had done 40 years before when leading the Israelites out of Egypt. Vs. 3,4, 5. “Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon, that have I given unto you, as I said unto Moses. ~ . From the wilderness and this Lebanon unto t he great river, the-river Euphrates, all the land of the Hittites, and unto the g reat sea toward the going down of the sun, shall be your coast. . . There shall not be any man able to stand before thee all the days of thy life; as I was with Moses, so I will be with Moses, so I will be thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake three.” God inspires Joshua with courage to take the promised land which lies within reach, outlining the boundaries much as described to Moses, with the Lebanon mountains to the north, the Arabian wilderness to the south, the Suphrates river to the east and the Mediterranean to the west. God declared Joshua was invincible when he had <God as an ally. V. 6. “Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them.” Joshua had proven his courage in times past and he wast o continue to be brave and under God’s guidance; God's promise to his people would be fulfilled. Vs. 7,8, 9. “Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest. . . This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt ( meditate therein day and night, i that thou mayest observe to do accor ding to all that Is written therein; for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. . . Have 1 not commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” Observance of God’s was was necessary as a courageous spirit, without which God's help could not be enlisted. In addition, a period of meditation was essential each day for communion with God and a study of his word. If Joshua fulfilled these requirements, he, would be successful as a leader and have no need for) fear or dismay, whatever the dangers or obstaeles that confronted him.

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Joseph R. Sizoo wrote recently, “When crises come and skies are leaden, when the grim spector of hysteria sweeps through the land, it is good for the people to retrace their steps and to see again the haunting glory of those into whose inheritance they have entered. If we knew history better, we would not be so dangerously disturbed. There would come a fresh upwelling of courage if we would permit the pfest to speak to us. A nation that has no past has no future. Those who never look toward yesterday with gratitude will discover that the future will never look toward them with any measure of appreciation.” Man lives in the past and in the future. We are creatures of memory and hope. If the past is blotted out and mem ory no longer functions, man is robbed of a source of great pleasure. If thoughts of the future are blotted out, life is robbed of its hope and vision, its brightness and its light. Book Review I believe, by Bishop Gerald Kennedy, The Abingdon Press, provides the answers to important ques tions today such as, “What can we believe, and why?” "What can we count on?” and gives convincing evidence that the Christian life is the triumphant life. The book gives the reader a better knowledge of what the spiritual life really is an how we can live it. FIRST METHODIST West Monroe at Fifth Street Virgil Wesley Sexton, minister Because of the annual conference being held at Warsaw, Indiana, this Sunday, there will be no church school and no worship service. Next Sunday morning the regular church school at 9:30 a.m. and the worship [service at 10:20 a m. .. The evening circle one will hold their May meeting in the church ' lounge 'on Monday evening at 8 o’clock. • Tuesday, 7 p.m., the 929 club will meet in Memorial Chapel. Wednesday, 7 p.m., fellowship hour for meditation and prayer. 7 p.m., the choir will hold their regular rehearsal. FIRST CHRISTIAN W. L. Burner, pastor Morning worship service will begin at 9.30 a m. Mrs. Glenn Borchers will be organist, Mrs. Wm. Bauman." under the direction of Mrs. Gerald Strickler will sing. “Beyond the Hilltops,”by J. A. Parks. The American Legion will attend the services, in observance of Memorial Day. Rev. W. L. Burner will deliver the sermon, will be entitled “The Fraternity ( 'of Service.” Sunday school will begin at 10:30 a.m. * Church Activities Wednesday, CWF general meeting at the church, 7:30 p.m. Shirley Eloph will be leader., Thursday, senior choir practice, 7 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 7th and Marshall Streets C. E. Lykins, pastor Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Worship service at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Gene Suman will be guest speaker. Young peoples' meeting at 6:30 i p.m. Evangelistic service at 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting, Wednesday. 7:30 p.m. A welcome to all.

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Uk . I ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH V. Rev. Msgr. Selmeti, Pastor Sunday Masses 6 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Weekday Masses 6 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 8:15 a.m. ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH West Monroe and Eleventh Sts. 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 festival of the Holy Ghost, Pentecost, will be observed Sunday. Holy Communion will be celebrated at the 8 o’clock hour. The pastor will be assisted by the Rev. W. J Schnedler of the Fort Wayne Lutheran hospital. The Hits of Confirmation will be administered to 13 children and 9 adults at the 10:30 service. The pastor will preach and administer the rites. Sunday school and Bible classes meet at 9:15. Vacation Bible school opens Monday morning in the church at 8:30 o'clock. Children ages 34 to 15 are invited to enroll. Classes 8:30 to 11:00 a. m. CHURCH CALENDAR The Walther League meets Sunday evening at 6 o’clock to make plans for next Sunday s ' Youth rededication service. The Decatur circuit Lutheran 1 pastoral conference meets at St. John’s Church, Monroeville, Monday afternoon at 1:30. ' The Stewardship council meets Tuesday evening at 7. I ' The Walther League zone execui tive board meets Monday evening I at 8. Men’s a Chorus rehearsal Wed- > n«day evening at 7. ’ Sunday school teachers staff i meeting Thursday evening at 7:39. cation Memorial Day at 2 p. m. Concordia Senior College dedion the campus north Wayne on Highway No. 427. A . CHURCH OF GOD 628 Cleveland Street Huston Bever, Jr„ pastor 8.; 30 am.. “The Christian Brother hood Hour.” over WKJG. If you 1 are enjoying this broadcast we would appreciate hearing from you. 9:30 a.m., morning worship. We hope that you will come to our services this Sunday, for they have C Sfeeen prepared with you in mind We want you to enter to worship, leave to serve. This is worship 1 pleasing to God. , 10:40 a.m., Sunday school. Do you and your family take the opportunity of learning more about how to live in God's world? 6 p.m., youth fellowship. There will be a film shown in the fellowship hall. 7:30 p.m.. evening service. Roger Winter, polio victim will be speaking in this service. Wednesday, 7:30 pm..prayer service. Vacation Bible school. May 26June 6. Every student with a perfect attendance will receive a nice Bible as a gift. BETHANY EVANGELICAL UNITED BRETHREN CHURCH Benj. G. Thomas, Mihislef', Sunday School '9:00 a.m, Mr. Clarence E. Smith Superintendent. There will be no extended sessions, for we shall have a family worship service. Divine Worship 10:00 a.m. At this service we shall have the dedication of our Staff of Vacation Church School Workers. Special Music will be brought by Mrs. Richard Marbach and Miss Deanna Small. The Sermon: “Do You Love Me?” Monday thru Wednesday 9:0011:00 am. The Vacation Church School. There will be no school on Memorial Day. Wednesday 7:00 p.m Prayer Service. Thursday 7:00 p.m. The Membership Class. Those desiring to unite with the church are urged to be present. Coßrteone-Bftßfeat •uvicß on ell makes and model*

ZION Evangelical and Reformed (United Church of Christ) Third and Jackson Streets William C. Feller, pastor Church school, 9 a.m. Wesley Lehman, superintendent. There is ’ a class for every age, from nursery th adulthood. Come and bring your family. Divine worship, 10 a.m. Pentecost Sunday, the birthday of the •Christian church, will be observed by celebrating the Lord’s Supper. Meditation by the’ pastor: “Tongues As Os Fire.” The senior choir will sing, “Just As I Am,” by Lorenz. Every member is urged to The Mission Band will meet during the sermon portion of •the service. The members of the youth fellowship will meet at the church at 2p.m. Sunday to go to the Bluffton State Park for a picnic. The losers in the recent contest will treat the winners. Monday, 9 a.m., the vacation church school will open, and will continue for two weeks. Classes will be held from 9 until 11 o’clock each morning, Monday through Thursday, the first week, and Monday through Friday the second week. All children between 4 and 13 years of age are invited. "riie Ruth and Naomi Circle will meet at the church Wednesday at 2 p.m. Youth choir rehearsal Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. v The Friendship’ circle will meet at the church, Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Members will work on the clothes packets. Senior choir rehearsal Friday, 7 p.m. Come and worship with us. MISSIONARY Tenth and Dayton Streets Gerald I. Gerig, pastor 9 am., Sunday school hour. 223. attended Inst week. Don’t neglect' Sunday school cfuring-the summef. 10 a.m., morning worship. Pastor speaks on this subject, “Israel and Romans.” This is the second on this subject. Junior church for children ages 4 through 11 nursery department for children ages 2 and 3. 6:30 p.m.. pre-service prayer. 7 p.m., youth meetings. 7:30 p.m., special missionary service with Rev. Harvey Ache from Africa as the speaker. This man is known to be one of the most interesting missionary speakers ever heard. Don’t miss his report from this field and the pictures he will be showing. Monday through Thursday Daily Vacation Bible school begins Monday morning at 9 a m. Classes ■ will be - held each day this week with the exception of Friday and Saturday. If your children would like to attend our Bible school and if they need transportation, be sure and call 3-3678. We'wfll be happy to come and get your children and bripg them home at 11 o’clock. The school will close June 6 and the program will be held Sunday night, Juno 8. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., prayer and praise. 87 attended last Wednesday. 8:30 p.m.. choir rehearsal. Saturday, 7 p.m., men s prayer meeting. CHURCH OF CHRIST 12th and Washington Streets Caroil Myers, minister 9:30 am., morning worship for everyone—Communion each Lord's day? Sermon: “That Great and Notable Day.” Come to worship, stay for Bible study at Bible school. 10:30 a.m., Bible school — Lee Moser, supt. Leon McClain, assistant superintendent. Come' help your class by your presence. Each class should have a green light 1 . We want our light board to be al' green. 2:30 p.m.. Bluffton Church o Christ building dedication. Every one is welcome to share in thi; ?reat thrill of dedicating this building to the worship of God. 7:30 p.m., gospel hour—with a special largest birth day cake Decatur has ever seen Comb see this cake and help u: celebrate Christ’s church estab lished almost 2,000 years ago. This large cake will be served after the service. Everyone will have a piece of this unusual cake. Everyone is invited. Wednesday. 7:30 p.m., Bible study prayer meeting—Ruth Myers is leader this week. Com* tor this mid-week time of refresh ing. r 1 There is no right without a parallel duty. W. R. MORRIS LOCAL and LONG DISTANCE MOVING 429 Winchester St Phone 8-4107

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN Mercer Avenue at Five Points Harold J. Bond, pastor 9:15 am., 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 a.m., morning worship. The sermon will be, “Up To Date Religion." Organ selections will include the prelade, “In Memorium,” by Heller: offertory, “To A Wood Violet,” by Felton; and the postlude, “Postlude Victorious,” by Martin. Special music for this morning will be a solo, "The Voice Divine,” by White, sung by Mrs. J. Clark Mayclin. The chancel and Westminster combined choirs will sing the responses. Small children may be left in the nursery during morning worship service. Adult supervision is provided for your little ones. 5:45 p.m., the Westminster youth fellowship will meet. Through The Week Monday, 9 to 11 a.m.. vacation Bible school opens with classes from kindergarten through the jun-ior-high department. The general assembly of our Presbyterian church will open Monday in Pittsburgh, Pa. Rev Bond plans to attend this historic meeting of union with the United Presbyterian church. Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., the building committee will meet. Wednesday. 6 p.m , this Westmin- ( ster choir will meet. 7 p.m., the Chancel choir will meet. Friday, Memorial day—No vacation Bible school this day. UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST Nuttman Avenue Paul D. Parker, minister I Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. Lawrence Michel, superintendent. Bring' the family and worship with i us. we have classes for all ages. Morning worship service, 10:30 a.m. “The Spirit Filled Life” will be the theme of the pastor's message. Christian Endeavor, 7 p.m. “When The Day of Pentecost Had Come" will be the study topic. Evening evangelistic service* 7:30 p.m. Sermon, "Running From God”. Prayer and Bible study, Wednesday. 7:30 p.m. Our annual “Daily Vacation Bible School” will begin Monday morning. 8:30 o’clock. “We worship the Lord” will be the theme of the school this year. Boys and girlsj from 4 years through the eighth' grade in the public school are invited to attend. If you have not registered yet, you may do so on the openingday of the school. Vyou are welcome to attend our r services. ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1210 Elm Street George Yarian, pastor Sunday school, 9:45 a.m. The theme for tomorrow is attendance. Someone has said that everybody ought to go to Sunday school, and so why don’t you plan now to be present. Remember, there is a class for you, and you are needed for the class. Morning worship, 10:30 a.m. Sermon by the pastor: “What Meaneth This.” Evening service, 7:45 p.m. Sermon by the pastor. Wednesday, 7:45 p.m.. Rev. E. L. Climino, missionary to Africa, will be our guest speaker. Everyone is invited to this service. Saturday evening 7-8 p.m., the: hour of prayer for praying people. You always have an invitation to attend the church where people from all denominations can meet to worship God. You will be able *o take a spiritual blessing home with you, for your help and your strength.

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Memorial Day is a recognition by the living of the immortality of the human soul. The dead we honTRINITY EVANGELICAL UNITED BRETHREN CHURCH Ninth and Madison Streets Rev. J. O. Penrod, Minister Church School at 9:00 a. m. Clifford Hoverman, superintendent. Morning Worship at 10 a. m. The service will be led by Chalmer Bollenbacher. The message will be brought by Rev. F. C. Wacknite of Kendallville, Indiana. Rev. Wacknitz is a retired minister of Indiana Conference North of the Evangelical United Brethren church. In recent years he has served churches in Huntington, Culver, Peru, and Bourbon. His message will be “People of the Way.” Organ music for the service will include “Be Meriful To Me, O God” by Bach: 1 “Nocturne" by Ashford; and “Postlude” by Polleri. The Boys and Girls Fellowship ' will meet at 6:30 p. m. 1 VThe Youth Fellowship will meet at 6:30 p. m. The commission on Worship and Devotional Life will be in charge. 1 The Evemng Worship will be held at 7:30 p. m. Curtis Hill will ' lead the services. The sermon 1 “Today" will be brought by Rev. F. C. Wacknitz. I Vacation Church School will begin on Monday morning. May 26 and continue for two weeks. The “ time of the school is 8:30 a. m. to 11:00 a. m. except for Memorial - Day when the school will meet from 8:30 a. m. to 9:30 a. m. Boy Scouts will meet on Mon- ’ day at 6:30 p. m. Ushering committee will meet on Monday ■ m. Trinity Visitors Club will meet i on Tuesday night at 7.30 p. m. Mid-week Worship on Wednes- > day at 7:00 p. m. FIRST BAPTIST 221 South Fourth Street Stuart H. Brightwell, pator 9:15 a.m. Sunday school hour. Don Sliger, supt. 10:30 a.m., morning worship service. The sermon will be given 1 by the pastor. The church choir will be singing, “O Lord, How Ex- ' eellent Thy Name” by Nordman. There will be the dedication of 1 our Vacation Bible school workers during the service. George My- ’ ers will direct the choir. Mrs. EuE gene Lehman is organist. I 2 p.m., special meeting of all ‘ the staff of the Vacation Bible school at church. i 6:30 p.m., Baptist youth fellowi ship. 7:30 p.m., evening gospel hour. Sermon subject is “Trusting in Christ.” The services of our churcjh are open to the public. You are invited to visit our Sunday school and church. You will receive a Chris- . tian welcome. Church Calendar Monday, through Friday, June j 6—Vacation Bible school at the , church. Classes from 8:30-11 a.m? ' each day. You are invited to enroll I your children. Classes will not meet Friday, May 30 which is Memorial Day. Transportation will be provided if needed. Monday, 7:30 p.m., church board meeting at the church. Tuesday, 7 p.m., Salamonie Baptist youth rally at Hanna Nuttman park. Ken Eliasson will be guest ■ speaker. Wednesday, 7 p.m., midweek hour of prayer and Bible study. - 7:45 p.m,, monthly church business meeting. 8 p.m., church choir » reherasal. ! Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Christian t education committee meeting at > the church. | The Easter light upon the tomb ' makes it an emblem of hope.

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