Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 57, Number 14, Decatur, Adams County, 17 January 1959 — Page 2

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|Treanuxlj?n I Comments ■ on &s. ..arxa C R E A M E D COMMENTS ON THE SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON, JESUS REVEALS HIS AUTHORITY, Matthew 21: 12-13; 2W, for Sunday, January 25. It was on Monday, the day after the triumphal entry, that Jesus cleansed the temple. According to John, it was three years previous, Jesus had driven from the temple animals and those who sold them. Now the same situation faced Him again. Worldly authorito and its evils were set forth in last week’s lesson. Spiritual authority under God and its consequent benefits are set forth in today’s lesson. V 5.12,13. “And Jesus went into ' the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of diem that sold doves, .., And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves. " The business of sailing ani m a 1 s and changing rttoney was legitimate, if conducte£l honestly, and in the proper rpace. but Christ was indignant that the courts of the temple should be used for that purpose and that extortion was practised. Animals were brought for sacrifice in the temple and their money had to be changed into coinage acceptable in Jerusalem. Doves were used as sacrifices by the poorer people who could not afford animals for sacrifice. V. 23. “And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests

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r and the elders of the people came I unto him as he was teaching, and , said. Bl what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee » this authority?" Acording to He- > brew laws, the chief priests and ! elders sere the only ones who had . authority over the temple, and i they were offended that Christ . should supersede their authority . and interfere with their revenues, . as well as lessen their prestige. They were angered as well by , Christ’s healing of the sick, his [ teachings, his receiving homage , and his triumphal entry, so they . asked him y what authority he act- , ed. V. 24. “And Jesus answered and said unto them, I also will ask you one thing, which if ye, tell me, I in like wise will tell you by what authority I do these things.” By answering thus, Jesus avoided a direct statement of his divine authority, which might have resulted in his immediate arrest for blasphemy. He countered the trap that was laid for him by posing a question which it would be impossible for them to answer without incriminating themselves. Vs. 25,26. “The baptism of John, whence was it? from hvaven, or of men? And they reasoned with themselves, saying. If we shall say. From heaven; he will say unto us, Why did ye not then believe him? ... But if we shall say, of meh; we fear the people; for all hold John as a prophet.” John had spoken of Jesus as one far greater than himself, and able to perform divine functions. If they regarded John as one with authority from God, then Jesus also had authority from God. Since John was very popular and considered y the people as a prophet, they could not underestimate him by saying, “of men” and thus lose prestige with the people. The questioners realized they were in a difficult spot and they fetiFed forconsultation together. V. 27. “And they answered Jesus, and said. We cannot tell. And he said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.” Actually Jesus was making the scribes and elders admit that the new revelation of John i and Jesus might be true; they did not quite dare deny it. He was also making them admit by implication that the truth of God can come through unordained as well as ordtiried teachers. They were thoroughly discredited and forfeited the spiritual leadership of their jeojle. They either could not or would not answer, so Jesus rejected their right to question him. Since, therefore, Jesus came of i God, he was within his right to in- ■ tervene in the corrupt practices of 1 the temple and protest against any observance that would profane the worship of God. —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. Our Preacher No vision, and you perish; ino ideals, and you are lost. Your heart must ever cherish some faith at any cost—some dream, some . hope to cling to. -some rainbow in the sky, some melody to sing to, some service that is high.

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CHURCH OF CHRIST Cor. 12th & Washington Carroll Myers, Minister Lee Moser, Supt. 9:3b a. m. Morning Worship. Special music, during this service. Everyone is welcome to worship with us. Come for spiritual food and a blessing from God. Communion is served each Lord’s day. Come examine yourself and commune with Christ. Message: ‘"Die Judge.” 10:30 a. m. Bible School (Sunday school). Lee Moser, Supt. There is a need for you in your class. There was only one red light last Sunday, and that was in the Hi school class. All the other classes keep up the good work, and come on Hi school class, let’s get on the ball. 7:30 p. m. Evening Gospel Hour with preaching frbm God’s word. Come for these expository sermons. See what God has for us in His word. Bring your friends. We have been having good crowds, and your presence will be appreciated. • Monday, 7:30 p. m. Area Men’s meeting at the Decatur Church of Christ. Special speaker will be Glenn Hall, of Payne, Ohio. Topic: "Lukewarmness.” Come men for fellowship and the preached word. All men of Decatur are invited. Wednesday 7:30 p. m. Bible Study at the preacher’s home, 204 S. 10th street. Leader for Wednesday is Ernest Lehman, Jr. Come for prayer and study. You are welcome. ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1210 Elm Street George Yarian, pastor Sunday school, 9:45 a.m. This is a time set aside to study God’s Word. If you do not take time to read and study the Bible you are doing yourself an injustice and also your children if you are parents. There will be a class just for you, and that class would like very much to have you come. - — Morning worship. 10:30 a.m. The. pastor will be speaking on Operation R. Remember when you stay for church you east your ballot to keep the church doors open. Evening service, 7:45 p.m. The pastor will be speaking on “Is Visitation the Plan for the Modern Church.” Monday evening, 7:45 p.m., sectional fellowship meeting at the Decatur church. Rev. Ron McConnell from Tipton, Indiana will be the guest speaker. You are invited to attend. Wednesday, 7:45 p.m., business meeting. The Assembly of God church will end your quest for a friendly and spiritual church. The church doors are always open for a new person. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 7th and Marshall Streets C. E. Lykins, pastor Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Richard Hurst, (Superintendent. Junior department in charge of Mrs. C. E. Lykins. Goal for this Sunday is 200. Worship service at 10:30 a.m., sponsored by the young .peoples’ society. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Singer of Ossian will furnish special music. Guest speaker will be Rev. L. E. Tucker of Ft. Wayne. Youth service will begin at 6:45 p.m., with a musical program, and the evangelistic service will follow at 7:30. Church board meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Personnel workers will meet at Raymond Thomas’ Friday evening at 7:30 for cottage prayer meeting and reports on work done in the “Each family win a family” project. Mr. & Mrs. Sherman Fenner will be in charge. This church extends an invitation to all.

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ice ■ | ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH V. Rev. Msgr. Selmeta, Paster Sunday Masses 6 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Weekday Maeses 6 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 8:15 a.m. ZION Evangelical and Reformed (United Church of Christ) Third and Jackson Street William C. Feller, pastor Church school at 9 a.m. Lawrence Rash, assistant superintendent, will be in charge. There are classes for all ages. A new posthigh school class for young people will be started Sunday. All young people out of high school are invited to join. Divine worship at 10 a.m. Sermon by the pastor: “A Wholehearted Follower.” The senior choir will sing, "A Prayer for the New Year” by Tullar. All members and friends of the church are invited to be present. People without a church home and not worshipping elsewhere are extended an invitation to join us in this service. The Mission Band, for boys and girls in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th grades will meet during the sermon portion of the service. A nursery for pre-kindergarten children is held each Sunday morning during the worship service. Parents are invited to leave their children in good hands while they worship. The greeting committee for January is composed of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. August, Mr. anti Mrs. Ralph Gantz .and the Misses Marjorie Goelz and Mary Alice Kneuss. The youth fellowship will meet at the church at 5:30 p'm. Miss Betsy Burke will be the guest speaker. Sponsors . for the supper are Mrs. James* Cowan and Mrs. Clarence Painter. Cube one is responsible for the program and devotions. '"NMBII Youth choir rehearsal Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Senior choir rehearsal Wednesday, 7 p.m. The Heidelberg college concert choir, Tiffin. Ohio, will give a concerritrGrace E and R church. Ft. Wayne, Friday evening at 8 p.m. Catechetical classes Saturday morning: seniors at 9, juniors at 10 a.m. TRINITY Evangelical United Brethren Ninth and Madison Streets J. O. Penrod, minister The activities of Trinity church will begin this Sunday with Church School at 9 a.m. The morning worship service will be held at 10 a.m. Recognition will be given to the junior department boys and girls and their teachers who will sit together in the service. A new member will be received into the fellowship of the church. The pastor’s theme will be “Good News For Many.” It is taken from St; John’s account in chapter 6 verses 35 to 40. The chancel choir will sing the anthem “Praise Ye the Father” by Gounod. Mrs. Walter Henkel will preside at the organ, A Decatur E.U.B. youth rally will be held Sunday afternoon at the Union Chapel EAJ.B. church from 3 to 5 p.m. The guest speaker for the occasion will be the Rev. Ervin Petznik of Ft. Wayne First E.U.B. Church. He will speak on the theme “Dare We Live In the Houeshold of God.” The rally will also include recreation and the business of the day. The boys and girls fellowship will meet Sunday, 6:30 p.m. The evening worship will be held at TrSO'm'mr SpeerahTrrasic •R’itl ber ■ given by Miss Suzanne Hamrick of Willshire, Ohio. She will play three numbers on her marimba: “The Old Refrain” by Kreisler, "Songs of Faith,” and “Master tbf* Tempest is Raging.” Rev. Penrod's message will be “Confusion of Opinion.” The boy scout troop No. 65 will meet Monday, 6:3d p.m. The junior catechetical class will meet Wednesday, 6 p.m. The mid-week worship will be held Wednesday, 7 p.m. The youth and children’s choir also meet for rehearsal at this hour. 1 The chanpel choir will meet for ' rehearsal Wednesday, 8 p.m.

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UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST Nuttman Avenue Paid D. Parker, minister Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. Say parents, you think you are morally responsible to feed, clothe, and educate your children, and right you are, but what are you doing to develop their soul. The soul is that part of their nature which will live on forever. Attend the church of your choice this Sunday and every Sunday. You are welcome to worship with us, we have classes for all ages. Morning worship service,, 10:30 a.m. The pastor will speak on the subject, “Dying to Live.” Christian endeavor, 7 p.m, “Journeying Not Alone” will be the study topic. Evening evangelistic service, 7:30 p.m. Inspirational song service followed by the pastor’s message on the theme, “Moral and Spiritual Apostasy.” Prayer and Bible study, Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. » - You are invited to attend these services. FIRST BAPTIST i 221 South Fourth Street Stuart H. Brightwell, pastor 9:15 a.m., Sunday school hour. John Mays, supt. We have a graded school with a class for every age group. 10:30 a.m., morning worship service. Dr. Herbert J. Pugmire will speak in the opening service of the conference on Bible Prophecy. The church choir will sing, “Jesus, My All" (Emig.) Mrs. Stuart Brightwell is choir director. Mrs. Eugene Lehman is church organist. ~~~ 6:30 p.m., Baptist youth fellowship. 7:30 p.m., evening service. Dr. Herbert Pugmire will bring the message on Bible Prophecy. The choir will sing, “Great is Thy Faithfulness.” Conference on Bible Prophecy, January 18-25. Dr-. Herbert J. Pugmire will be with us as guest speaker in this week of special meetings. Services will be at 7:30 p.m. each evening with special music at each service. The public is invited to these meetings. k • it FIRST METHODIST West Monroe at Fifth Street F. Hazen Sparks, minister 9:30 a.m., church school. Fred Soldner, superintendent Will be m charge. Classes' are provided for each member of the family with a supervised crib room tor 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. Sparks will preach this Sunday on the topic: “No Hiding Place for Righteousness.” The senior choir under the direction of Leland Neuen will sing. “Great Peace Have They” by Rogers. Mrs. Harry Dailey has selected the following numbers for her organ selections: “Dialogue” by Mozart;; “Andante” by Wieniawski and “Recessional" by Otis. The senior Methodist youth fellowship will meet in the chapel Vat 5:30 o’clock. The devotions will be given by Nancy Rice and the lesson will be presented by Becky Maddox. Guides of the Way are Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Soliday. The Intermediate youth fellowship will meet in the recreation room at 5:30 o’clock. William Jones will be in charge of the refreshments. At 7:30 o’clock, the Rev. Albert Clarke, pastor of the First Methodist church in Auburn, will present the third in the school of missions. Rev. Clarke spent six weeks in the summer of 1957 doing missionary work in South America and will show pictures and tell of his experiences in his work there. All -members and friends are invited to this service. The men of the church will meet Monday evening to paint the church office. All are asked to bring their paint brushes and rollers and come any time after six thirty p.m. The prayer service will be held Wednesday, 7 o’clock in the chapel. The choir will rehearse at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the sanctuary. The Dorcas circle will meet Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m. with Mrs. Maynard Hetrick. The third in the TV series “Talk Back,” will be given Sunday, 2 p.m. over WANE-TV. You are urged to tune in and hear another interesting discussion. ' - -■.--■r

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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN „ Five Points WW „rs. IJ I VLmml —UltfotiAte IlllVnl •• 9:15 a.m., Sunday school classes will meet under the leadership of consecrated teachers. Royal Friend, superintendent. 10:30 a.m., morning worship. The pastor will continue with the sermon series on the Beatitudes, "To Hunger and Thirst’'. Organ selections played during the service will include, “Prelude in F” by Richolson; “Reverie” by Rolfe and “Joy and praise” by Rand. The Chancel choir under the direction of Mrs. Clint Reed will sing “God Be With Thee” by Grazioll. 4:30 p.m., the junior fellowship will meet. Mrs. Norman Guard is the leader for January. 6:30 p.m., junior and senior hi school skating party at Smiths. Monday, 6 p.m-, Boys basketball practice at Lincoln gym. . Tuesday,'ll a.m., the Wabash River Presbytery wiil meet at Marion. Robert Flora and the pastor will attend. 7 p.m., the planning committee will meet. Wednesday, 6 p.m., Westminster choir practice. 7 p.m,, chancy choir practice. Saturday, 10 a.m., pastor’s communicants class will meet. BETHANY EVANGELICAL UNITED BRETHREN CHURCH Benj. G. Thomas, Minister “This is the day the Lord has made. We will be glad and rejoice in it.” -, , Bethany Church School at nine o’clock has classes for all ages. Come with your whole family. Divine Worship is at ten o’clock. It is a good thing to worship the Lord. Come to give him the opportunity to search your heart and life, to cleanse it, to refresh it. “The Lord is the strength of my life: of whom shall I be afraid.” Sermon: “Spiritual Explorers?’ The E. U. B. Youth Rally is at Union Chapel from 3-5 p. m. We shall meet at our church at 2:40 p. m. that all have transportation. Wednesday 6:30 p. m. Congregational meeting which will start with a carry-m supper. The business session at 7:30 p. m. will center around the report of the building committee. The congregation will be asked to determine whether it desires to move to a new location or if it desires to build at its present location. Members of the church have been advised by letter to be prepared to vote on the issue: : - Resolved, that Bethany Church build on its present location ( ) Yes. ( ) No. Tuesday 7:30 p. m. The Loyal Daughters will meet at the home of Mrs. Edna Hammond. Saturday 9.00 a. xn. Catechetical j class. FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH Edward Pacha, Minister Morning Worship 9:30. Church School 10:30. Youth Fellowship 5:00 p. m. In the 14th chapter of John we find the words, "and greater works than these shall he do.” These are the words of Christ and He is speaking to us. He says that we will do greater works than He did. This passage should cause the Christian a great deal of concern, and it is the text of our morning sermon, “Do You Believe Him?” The Church School will take up the “Greatness in the Kingdom.” The scripture is Mark 10:32-45. There is also a pre-baptismal class at 10:30. All who are> interested in what Church membership means and why be baptized, should be interested in attending this class. .‘'Tr r.-jgSßi Priscilla Circle will meet Wed-1

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