Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 56, Number 287, Decatur, Adams County, 6 December 1958 — Page 2

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The Communists are spending $40.00 for every SI.OO the United States is putting into literature to reach the minds of the world's uncommitted peoples, and non-Chris-tian cults are spending more than all Protestant efforts combined to win converts. At the World’s Fair in Brussels the Pocket Testament League distributed over 75,000 Gospels of John in five languages — Dutch. French, German, Danish and English. Church of the Brethren congregations will be asked to aid in the resettling of 300 refugee families in the next three years. The Brethren Service Commission reports that about 2,000 refugee families have been relocated with the assistance of Brethren churches since 1947. A group of thirty-five scientists and theologians from Europe and the United States met at the Ecumenical Institute of the World . Council of Churches recently to discuss the question of the relation between faith and science. Pointing out that the churches had reached agreement on various social questions, reports from national groups spotlighted a common concern for agreement on the problem of science and religion. The American church family continues to grow. Membership now stands at 104,189.678 for all

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faiths—a gain for the year of 964,724. Os the nation’s estimated 170,500,000 population, 61 per cent are reported members of churches or synagogues. This is the second highest on record—nearly twice as high as that for the turn of the century. A copy of the first complete Bible printed in any language in the Western Hemisphere was sold at an auction in London to a Philadelphia rare book dealer for S2O, 160 Known as the Algonquin Bible, because it was printed in the Indian tongue, the Bible was published in Cambridge, Mass. The Old Testament was completed in 1661 and the New Testament two years later. The Bible was one of twenty copies of an Indian translation done by John Eliot and was sent to England soon after its publication. I Wit Wisdom ■ o coat H WIT AND WISDOM Little Mary: “I don’t think Mai ma knows much about bringing up children." Father: ‘‘Why, Mary, what makes you say that?" , Mary: “Well, she makes me go to bed when I am wide awake and she makes me get up when I’m sleepy.” FIRST PRESBYTERIAN Harold J. Bond, pastor Mercer Ave. at Five Points 9:15 a.m., Sunday school will convene with classes for all ages. Talmadge Campbell, assistant superintendent in charge. Grow spiritually by attending Sunday school. 10:30 am., morning worship. Special music for the service will include “Nazareth” by Gounod; “The Shepherd’s Flute” by Ashford and “In Praise and Prayer” by Banard. “Come. Holy Spirit” will be sung by the men’s quartet composed of Paul Sauers, David Langston. Don Sprunger and Wm. Schrock. The pastor will speak upon the theme "Stewardship of God’s Tomorrow." Immediately following the morning worship the session has called, a congregational meeting for the I election of new officers for the new [ year 1959 and to adopt the 1959; budget. 4:30 p.m., the junior youth fel-1 lowship will meet. Mrs. David Langston is the leader for December. 5:45 p.m., the junior and senior youth fellowship will meet. Miss i Roselyn Flora chairman of the witness commission will be in charge. Miss Dianne Linn is advisor and" Jim Burk, moderator. Flowers are presented this week by Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Sanman on the occasion of their wedding anniversary. Monday, 6 p.m., boys basketball practice at the Lincoln gym. The trustees will .meet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, 6 p.m., the Westminster choir will practice. 7 p.m., the chancel choir will practice. 8 p.m. the women’s association will have, their December meeting. The theme will be, “White Gifts for Christmas.” Each circle will bring gifts for the Presbyterian neighborhood house of their choice. Installation and dedication of new officers will be held. Dec. 14—Loyalty Sunday and every member canvass. Dec. 21—Christmas Sunday family service, 10:30 a.m. Sunday school Christmas program. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 24—11 p.m., candlelight service. Dec.2s—Christmas day.

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ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH V. Rev. Msgr. Selmets, Pastor Sunday Maaaea 6 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Weekday Maaaea 6 a.m. I 7:30 a.m. 8:15 a.m. TRINITY Evangelical United Brethrne Ninth and Madison Streets J. O. Penrod, minister In this advent season we are turning in our worship to the celebration of the coming,of Jesus. Many Christmas activities are being scheduled in our busy lives. Let’s put church attendance at the top of our list as a must in the true celebration of Christmas. Church school will meet at 9 a.m. with Clifford Hoverman, supt. Morning worship will be held at 10 a.m. The chancel choir will process and sing “O Come, Immanuel” by Lynn. The anthem will be “Praise Ye the Lord” by Ivanoff. Organ numbers selected by Harold Mumma are “Adagio Religioso” by Scarmolin and "Prayers” by Cesar Franck. The pastor’s message will be “The Cleansing of the Temple.” The youth fellowship will meet Sunday, 6 p.m., for recreation and the lesson. The boys and girls fellowship will meet Sunday evening at 6:30 o’clock. The Evening Worship will be held Sunday. 7:30 p.m. The pastor's message will be “Jesus’ Knowledge of Man.” The church council of administration will meet Sunday, 8:30 p.m. The Boy Scout troop No. 65 will meet Monday, 6:30 p.m. W. meeting will be held Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Junior-Hi catechetical class will meet Wednesday. 6 p.m. Mid - week worship and youth choir rehearsal will be Wednesday 7 p.m. Chancel choir rehearsal meets Wednesday, 8 p.m. Builders class meeting Friday, Dec. 12, 6 p.m. There will be a carry-in dinner. Christian Companions class, Saturday, Dec. 13, 6p.m. There will be a carry-in dinner. Bethany Evangelical United Brethren Church Benj. G. Thomas, Minister At the Sunday School ’ hour of nine Mr. Wm Journay will serve as Superintendent. The Annual Election of Sunday School Officers will be held. 10:00 A.M. Divine Worship. Come if it is possible for the inspiration of worship of God with your fellow Christians. Our Choir will sing. The Sermon: “Christmas on God’s Terms” , 5:00 P.M. The kum join us Christmas party and they are inviting all the Youth Fellowship to be their guests. After the supper the Young People will be hosts to their parents in the Y.F. Hour. They will have a filmstrip: The Story of the Bible on an Island in the Pacific. Mon. 6:30 P.M. Men's Club. Mr. Harold Stratton of Ft. Wayne is speaker. “Your Safety”. Wednesday 7:00 P.M. Choir Rehearsal. 7:00 P.M. Prayer Service. • 2:00 P.M Thursday The WS - W.S. Units will meet Saturday 5:00 P.M. Friendship 1

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FIRST METHODIST CHURCH West Monroe at Fifth Street F. Hasen Sparks, Minister 9:30 a. m. Sunday School. Mr Fred Soldner, superintendent, will be in charge. We have classes for each member of your family including a crib room for babies and supervised nursery and kindergarten classes for pre-school children. Bring your family and come to the church school. 10:20 o’clock Divine Worship Rev. Sparks has chosen for his sermon the topic: “We Believe In The Bible.” The Senior choir, under the direction of Mr. Leland Neuen, will sing “In Bethlehem s Lowly Manger” by Williams. Mrs Gerber will play: “Sheep May Safely Graze” by Bach; ‘‘The Rising Sun” by Clarke and “Postlude in E Flat" by Richolson. The Senior Youth Fellowship will meet at 5:30 in the Chapel. Becky Maddox will have the devotions and Joyce Helm will present the lesson on “Francis Willard, The Temperance Worker. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rice will be Guides of the Way. The Intermediate Youth Fellowship will meet in the Recreation Room at 5:30 o'clock. All members are urged to be present for this important meeting to make plans for the special meeting to be | I held next Sunday. The Methodist Men will meet on Monday evening at 7:30 o'clock in the Lounge. All members are urg-. ed to be present. The Commission Chairmen will meet with the Pastor in the] church office on Tuesday evening: at 7 b’clock. The Commissions will meet with their chairmen at) 7:30 o’clock. On Wednesday evening at 7:00 o'clock the Mid-week Prayer ser-i vice will be held in the chapel and also at 7 o’clock the choir; will hold their rehearsal in the; sanctuary. At 8 o'clock the Official Board will meet in the Lounge. The Woman’s Society of Christian Service will meet on Thursday morning at 11:00 o'clock. The Circles will begin the day with their meetings and at 12 o’clock a luncheon will be served by the Dorcas Circle. At 1 d clock the general meeting of the socirty' will be held. Mrs. Gail Baugh-1 man will give the devotions and, Mrs. Harry Dailey will be in! charge of the Christmas program. Any one desiring to furnish flowers for the altar this Christmas are asked to call either the church office or Mrs. Nilah Neil. The Builder’s Class will be selling Christmas trees, Saturday, December 13th on the church yard. Tickets may be purchased from the members for SI.OO which will be applied on the price of a tree. On Thursday evening the Decatur Methodist vs Geneva E. U. B. in basketball at the Pleasant Mills gym. Next Sunday during the worship service our Senior Choir will present the Christmas portion of the Messiah by Handel. You are all invited to attend this Christmas concert. CHURCH OF CHRIST Washington Street Carroll Myers, minister 1 Lee Moser, supt. Today. 6 p.m., Win Wun class banquet to be held at the Co-op building in Monroe. All guests please be on time. 9:30 a.m., morning worship serv-' ice, open to everyone. Come and worship Christ with us. If you have not started attending church in this community, please feel free to start with us. Message: “The Lord's Prayers” <Read the 17th Chapter of John before coming and you will gain more from the message). 10:30 a.m., Bible school for all (ages! Many think that when they reach adulthood, they are too old for Bible school or Sunday school. Well take it from us, you never get too old to learn from God s word. So come and study Christ with us. 7:30 p.m., Gospel Hour with a service planned with you in mind. Come to hear a message from God's word. Bring your lj3ible and prepare to use it. You can follow the message if you bring your Bible. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.. prayer meeting and Bible study, Wayne Lehman, leader. This informal service is one of our finest. Everyone learns much from God's word. Dec. 14, 2:30 p.m., youth rail at the Warren Church of Christ for all youth in this area. Hey Youth, plan to go so we can bring home the banner.

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MISSIONARY Tenth and Dayton Streets Gerald I. Gerig, pastor 9 a.m., Sunday school hour. If it t is important to get up in the morning to send your children to school, it is more important to get up on 1 Sunday morning and bring them to • Sunday school. 1 10 a.m., morning worship service. Pastor speaks on, “The Real Thing.” This is the first of a Christmas series of messages. Parents can enjoy this service because we have a nursery department and a I junior church for children ages 2 through 11. 6:30 p.m., pre-service prayer. 7 p.m., youth meetings. 7:30 p.m., evening gospel hour. Message will be, ‘‘Christmas Freight.” This will be something I different along the Christmas theme. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., prayer and praise . Over 100 attended last week. 8:30 p.m., choir rehearsal. Thursday, 7:30 p.m., special men’s meeting with coach Don Odle !of Taylor University speaking. Friday, 7:30 p.m., young mar- ' ried people’s class meets in the I parsonage basement. Saturday, 7 p.m., men’s prayer meeting. A special evening of Christmas music will be presented by our i choir and other musical organizations of the church next Sunday night, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. Our children's program will be given Sunday night Dec. 21 and our teenagers will present a Christmas play | Tuesday night, Dec. 23. CHURCH OF GOD 628 Cleveland Street Huston Sever, Jr., pastor 8:30 a.m., “The Christian Brotherhood Hour” over W’KJG. Dr. Oldham will be speaking to us on the "Sunrise at Midnight.” 9:30 a.m., morning worship. This is the closing day of our revival campaign. We invite you to come [and hear our fine evangelist. 10:40 a.m., Sunday school. This can be a very profitable time for every person. Will you join us this Sunday. 6:30 p.m., youth fellowship. AH senior youth are urged to attend. 1 7:30 p.m., we are hoping this will be the greatest service during this I campaign. Come and enjoy the fine singing. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., - prayer service. ' Thursday, Women’s Missionary l society. Friday: Friendship club will meet at the Fellowship Hall for a potluck supper. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 1210 Elm Street George Yarian, Pastor Sunday School 9:45 a. m. When Sunday comes be sure and turn your steps toward your Sunday School class. If you want to learn how you can have faith, your class will be a blessing to you. Morning Worship 10:30 a. m. Sermon by the pastor: “Onward With God.” Evening Service 7:45 p. m. Sermon by the pastor: “Let’s Go Forward.” Wednesday evening 7:45 p. m. Prayer meeting and Bible study. Saturday evening 7:00-8:00 p.m. The hour of prayer for the praying" people. You always have a very cordial invitation to attend the church where people from all denominations can meet to worship God. You will enjoy the friendly atmosphere, the inspired singing of the Gospel songs, and the ministering of the Word of God. Church of the Nazearene 7th & Marshall C. E. Lykins, Pastor Sunday school at 9:30. Richard Hurst, Supt. Junior department in charge of Mrs. C. E. Lykins. Worship service at 10:30. Rev. & Mrs. Norman Zurcher, outgoing missionaries to Africa, will sing and speak in this service. Young peoples’ Meeting at 7:00 Evangelistic service at 7:30, with the pastor speaking. Prayer meeting and monthly missionary meeaing at 7:30 on Wednesday. Young Adult class will meet at the Mcnroe Farm Bureau room at 6:30 on Saturday evening for their Christmas party. Junior boys and girls will practice for the Christmas program following school on Tuesday and Thursday. A welcome to all in the services of the church.

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ZION LUTHERAN West Monroe anl Eleventh Sts. Harry Behninc. Vacancy Pastor The Church with the Carillouic Bells 8 a. m. Early Worship service. 9:15 a. m. Sunday school and Bible classes for all age groups. 10:30 a. m. Late Worship service. Dr. Harold I. Haas, assistant professor of psychology at Concordia Coiege at Fort Wayne, will conduct both services and teach the adult Bible class. ■Die annual voters’ assembly meeting will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday afternoon. Election of 1959 officers will be held. The call information committee will report and it is hoped that a call may be placed. Children of grade 3 and lower grades will practice for their Christmas program in the school at 1:30 p. m. Sunday. The Zion Walther League will meet at 6’o’clock Sunday in the Northwest classroom of the Parish Hall. An interesting discussion will be held on a chapter of the book “Better ways of Growing Up." Ann Arnold will give the devotion and refreshments will be in charge of Diane Sauer and Barbara Brandenberg. Walther Leaguers will be on hand after both services in the outer office of the Parish Hall to supply those who need extra Christmas cards. The Zion Adult Club will meet in the Parish Hall at 6 o’clock Sunday evening for their annual carry in dinner. Peter Friederici, Rotary Exchange student from Germany, will be the guest speaker. Wednesday, the Missionary Society will have a 1 o’clock Christmas luncheon. A 50c gift exchange will be held. Advent services will be held at 7 p. m. Wednesday, with the Rev. Bredemeier as pastor. Mixed choir will practice after this service in the parish hall. The Evangelism committee reports will also be heard after the advent service. Thursday evening, Sunday School teachers meeting. Members who have not yet returned their Bond of Love are: urged to bring them Sunday. A. plate collection will be taken at the doot* following both services to provide Christmas treats for the Sunday School children. UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST Nuttman Avenue Paul D. Parker, minister Sunday school. 9:3U a m. The solidarity of the home is dependent upon Christian principles. If you are not' attending Sunday school and church any place we invite you to bting the family and worship with us. You will find a friendly atmosphere and a class for all ages. Morning worship service, 10:30 a m. The pastor will speak on the theme, “The Eternal Conflict." Christian endeavor. 7 p.m. There are three age groups which meet each Sunday night in fellowship and study. “I Have An Altar," will be the study topic Sunday night. Evening gospel service, 7:30 p.m. Inspirational singing will be followed by the pastor’s sermon on the subject, “God’s Plumline.’’ Prayer and Bible study, Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. The “Harvesters” missionary organization will have their monthly meeting Friday. Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. in the social room of the parsonage. This will be your Christmas program; let every Harvester be present. You are welcome to attend our services. Science is but a mere heap of facts, not a golden chain of truths, if we refuse to link it to the throne of God. —F. P. Cobbe

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ZION Evangelical and Reformed (United Church of Christ) Third and Jackson Street William C. Feller, pastor Church school at 9 a.m. Wesley Lehman, superintendent. Every one in your family will find a class for his or her particular age. Come and. enjoy the study of God’s Word with us. Divine worship at 10 a.m. Sermon by the pastor: “The Purpose of Christ's Coming.” The senior choir will sing, “There’s a Song in the Air" by Rogers. All members and friends of the chutch are invited to worship in this service. Visitors are always welcome. The Mission Band will meet during the sermon portion of the service. Installation of Lawrence Rash as a deacon, to fill the unexpired term of Leroy Cable who moved away. Youth fellowship at 5:30 p.m. Cube One, freshmen and sophomores, in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Warthman. Cube Two, juniors arid seniors, in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ned Johnson. Churchmen’s Brotherhood Monday, 7:30 p.m., all men are invited. Youuj choir rehearsal Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. ' I Evangeline cirdle pot-luck supper at the church Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Members are asked to bring a covered dish and table service, and a dollar or special offering for the building fund. Senior choir rehearsal Wednesday, at 7 p.m. Phoebe Bible class Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Members are asked to bring their cookies for the Christmas project, and a 50c gift for the exchange. The Heidelberg and Chi Rho classes will decorate the church Friday, 7 p.m. Catechetical classes Saturday I morning: seniors at 9, juniors at 10 a.m. Come and worship with us. FIRST BAPTIST Stuart H. Brightwell, pastor Sunday school, 9:15 a.m. Morning worship service, 10:30 a.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. Robert Hammond. The adult choir, and the junior choir combined, will sing “Hark: the Herald Angels Sing" by Lorenz. There will be a carry-in dinner immediately following the morning service, to i honor Rev. and Mrs. Hammond and ' family. Vesper service, 4 p.m. Rev. Hammond will speak. The junior choir J will present their Christmas cantata “Christ is Born" by Boalt. No evening service. Monday, 7:30 p.m., the Jessie Bell Guild will meet in the home of Mrs. Hugh Moyer, for their Christmas meeting and exchange of gifts. Tuesday, 6:15 p.m., junior choir rehearsal. Wednesday, 7 p.m., Bible study and prayer meeting. 8 p.m., adult choir rehearsal. Thursday, 7:30 p.m., women's missionary meeting, in the church. The junior guild will also meet in the church. Sunday, December 14—7:30 p.m. the adult choir will present their Christmas cantata “A Star in the Sky" by Bruce Carleton. 1716 public is invited to the services in our church. FIRST CHRISTIAN Edward Pacha, minister This Sunday is Women s day. and we take time out to look into the wonderful work that the women of the church have been doing down through the ages. The sermon, "The Miss and The Mrs." deals with woman’s place in the life of the church. The church-school will examine the subject, “Jesus’ Power in Human Life,” and a new class will start in the teens to thirty age group. Next Sunday, Dec. 14, there will be a special evening service at 7:30 with a special guest speaker. Morning worship, 9:30 a.m. Church school, 10:45 a.m. Youth fellowship, 5 p.m. Let us invite you to worship with us. The house of the Lord is open to all. Ulcers are something you get from mountain climbing over mole-hills.

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■Questions DISCUSSION QUESTIONS ON THE SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON, JESUS SHARES HIS MINISTRY, for Sunday. December 14. 1. How did Jesus train his disciples for the work they were to do in spreading the gospel? 2. Why did Jesus send out the apostles two by two? 3. How does the commission of Jesus to his disciples apply to us today? 4. How can our insistence on superfluous factors interfere with the spread of the gospel and an effective church? 5. What are some imporant jobs in the church for laymen to do to extend the ministry of the church?

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