Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 57, Number 49, Decatur, Adams County, 27 February 1959 — Page 2

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ATTEND THE CHURCH OF YOUR CHOICE campaign To Increase Church Attendance In Adame County Soonaored Ry The Following Advertisers Who Solicit Your Patronage

CHILDREN IN CHURCH ■ ■ if. Rev. J. R. Meadows * We are strongly convinced that •they should be there. While we ' ■ claim no special insight Into the mind of God, we are quite sure that He is just as happy as we are ( to see father and mother and children present in church and together ■worshipping Him. As soon as a child is old enough to tottle it should learn to direct its steps to Sunday school and . church on Sunday mornings. Habits that are formed in childhood are apt to stick for life. Good habi. Its are a, valuable acquisition*. 1 ,£hurch attendance Is One that can easily be acquired, if parents will . <miy make up their minds that-it

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can be done See that you children are in worship services and Sunday school next Sunday, and every Sunday. THIS WEEK’S BIBLE VERSE ‘‘But Jesus said, Suffer little children and forbid them not, to come unto Me: tor of such is the kingdom of heaven.”—Matthew 19: 14. ST. PAUL MISSIONARY 2 mi. east, 2 mi. north Monroe Robert R. Welch, pastor 9:15 a.m„ morning worship. 10:15 a.m., Sunday school. 7 p.m., M. Y. F. service. 7:30 p.m., evening service. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., opening service of revival meetings with Rev. Virgil Tucker. Services 7:30 p.m., nightly, March 4 to 15. Everyone is welcome.

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SALEM Evangelical and Reformed H. E. Settlage, minister 9 am., Sunday school. Classes for all age groups. 10 a.m., worship service. 7:30 p.m., Lenten service, youth fellowship participating. Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., women’s guild meeting. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Bible study and prayer meeting. • Thursday, all day meeting of the ladies aid. Saturday, 9 am., confirmation class instruction. 10 a.m., childrens choir rehearsal. ST. JOHN Evangelical and Reformed Vera Crux Louis C. Minsterman, minister 9:30 a.m., Sunday school. 10:30 a.m., church service. Sermon: “I am the e Light of the World.” Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., consistory meeting. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Lenten service. “I Believe in the Church.”

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L liiißM-RM. IIIWMWM BB BM. MetacM: MaMbsw Hast JPoveeteaai RtadMgt Isaiah N.-K Ths Greet Ref msl Lbbbmb for Marell L MG* A DOUBLE meaning can be found in some of Jesus' parables. A triple meaning, ts you include the simple literal words of the stories. For instance, take the parable which in old-faahioned English is called the parable of the wicked Husbandmen. In more modern English it would be the ■ story of the - .W Wicked Tenant W |jg Farmers. The first and simple i meaning is just the story Like so many that Jesus | told, this one both sounds as if it might have actu- Dr - Foreman ally happened, and as if it were too fantastic ever to happen. It is the story of a farm owner who tried to coUect from his tenants. But they beat up all his agents, one after another. Finally the owner sent his son. But this only stirred the tenants to murder. If we kill the man’s only son, they said to each other, then the vineyard will be ours. So they killed him. Shadow of Calvlry _.—— Jesus ended his blunt, ugly tala with a question. What will the owner do nerft ? His hearers knew. The least the tenants could expect would be to lose their places. But more likely the owner would destroy them. Their murder would come back on their own heads. So much for the story itself. But it was more than a story; that is, there was a meaning under its surface. It is on record that the leading citizen to whom Jesus told this tale of brutality and madness, immediately made plans to arrest him. They saw that Jesus was speaking about them. This was no Simple rural Who-done-it It wag a j iword-thrust, a stem prophecy, and they did not like it, Whim. ' These men, ypu njight say- Where ■ ' pambbllsts | themselves. They saw in a flash ' what the Man from Galilee was driving at The owner of the vineyard was God; the tenant farmers were themselves. The vineyard was the Kingdom of God, with all its powers and privileges. God had entrusted the Jewish people, and especially their leaders and teachers, these chief priests and scribes among them, with his truth, his laws, the knowledge of his will. But instead of blessing the earth with these his gifts, they had tried selfishly to keep them for their very bwn. They had mistreated God's messengers the prophets. Now God’s son was in their presence . . . but murder was in their minds. One of the moot chilling things Jesus ever said was his last word to these men who were plotting his death. “The Kingdom of God will be taken away from you," he said. That was a shocker. Every Jew grew up believing that his people had the exclusive right to the Kingdom and to the favor of God. Gentiles were no better than dogs. But here Jesus pronounces sentence on their failure. Not “ —may be taken away,” but ‘‘—will be taken away.” By rejecting him they proved themselves unworthy. But then what? Who would be the Bearers of ths Kingdom? It will be given, Jesus said, “to a nation producing the fruits of it." What nation? Rome, the British Empire, the United States ? One thing is clear: No race and no nation have any exclusive rights to the Kingdom; no exclusive right to be the Headquarters of God? TH Tragic Pattern But with this last word of Jesus a third depth of meaning in this parable comes to light. Jesus was not only predicting his own death at the hands of those who should have made him most welcome; and not only predicting the passing of the Kingdom of God out into the world. He was suggesting a tragic pattern which has been repeated over and over again in history, Those wicked tenants are not merely certain priests in long-ago Jerusalem, they are the Refusers of God everywhere and at all times. God gives to man so much, and demands (comparatively> so little; like the owner in tfie parable. But man, confronted by God, makes over and iover again the Great Refusal. Man wants the earth for himself,. he does not want to share it even with the Creator. But men who refuse God are in reality not deatroytng him; they are destroying themselves. ~ . WINCHESTER C. N. Van Gunday. pastor Morning worship, 9:30 am. ' 1 Sunday schod, 19:15 a.m. 6. E., 7:30 p.m. Evening worship, .8 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.

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hral Churches I UNION CHAPKL Evangelic*! United Brethren Emmett L. Andersen, pastor Warren Nldllnger, supt. Sunday school, 8:90 a.m. Morning worship, 10:20 a.m. Evening worship, 7:30 p.m. Sunday is cash day. The people' of of the church are reminded to bring either their contribution or pledge and place it in the morning offering. Monday evening our youth revival Begins. Ehrhardt Lang, a student at United Theological Seminary will be the speaker. The youth are in charge and they welcome everyone. The council of administration will meet and have their election Monday, March 9, at 7:30 o’clock in the evening. The annual congregational meeting will be Wednesday, March 11, 7:30 p.m. This meeting is held annually to review the past years work and to hold election of officers. U. B. RIVARRE CIRCUIT Huber Bakner, pastor Mt. Zion ’ 9:30 a.m., Sunday school. 10:30 a.m., class meeting. 7 p.m., Christian Endeavor. 7 p.m., Monday evening, the W. M. A. will meet in the home of Mrs. Smantha Mauller. 7 p.m., Wednesday, mid-week prayer meeting. Mt. Victory 9:30 a.m., Sunday school. 10:30 a.m., class meeting. 7.30 p.m., worship service. 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, mid-week prayer meeting. Pleasant Grove 9:30 a.m., Sunday school. 10:30 a.m., worship service. 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, mid-week prater service with an administrative board meeting following the prayer service. 1 p.m , Thursday, the W. MAwill meet in the home of Mrs. Annie Grote. A special evangelistic campaign will be held at the Mt. Zion church March 15-29—7:30 nightly, with Jim Gal\elen. youth director of Van Wert in charge of the first week of services. We invite you to attend any of our services. There will be classes for all in our Sunday schools. WEEN CIRCUIT e - U- B. A. N. Str ale y, pastor Bethel _ WHT:36-sum,Sunday schooT. fes-T son: “God’s Love and Manjs Refusal". £ u 10:30 a.m.. morning Worship. Sermon: “What God Hath Done.”, Thursday, 8 p.m., prayer meeting. Wood Chapel 9:30 a.m., Sunday school. 10:30 a.m., morning worship. Rev. Raymond Jewell, guest minister. 7:30 p.m., evangelistic services. Rev. Raymond Jewell, evangelist, with Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Reichard, song leaders. —— Monday through Friday, 7:30 p.m. at Wood Chapel church. Evangelistic services with Rev. Jewell and the Reichards. MONROE METHODIST Willis Gierhart, minister 9:30 a.m.. morning worship. . Theme: “The Crowd That Watched Him Crucified.” 10 a.m., missionary band. 10:30 a.m. Sunday school. 7 p.m., M.Y.F. 7:30 p.m., evening service with Rev. Mark Blaising speaking. Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., W.S.CS. executive. Wednesday, 7 p.m., choir practice. 7:45 p.m., mid-week Lenten service with Rev. John Hunt speaking. Thursday, 6:30 p.m., familynight carry-in supper. Mr. od Mrs. Leonard Kingsley of Berne will give a program. Friday, 7:30 p.m.. Scout training. Saturday, 6:30 p.m., Builders class dinner. The Harvester’s quartet of Asbury college will be with us next Sunday, morning and evening. PLEASANT MILLS BAPTIST Oakley Masten, pastor 9:30 a.m., Sunday school. Lowell Noll, S. S. Supt. Read First and Second Peter & Jude. x ST. PAUL’S Evangelical Lutheran 1 mi. north, M mi. west of Preble L, W. Schulenburg, pastor Worship service with communion, B:4b a.m. Lenten worship service, Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES Kingdom Hall Corner Monroe and Ninth Sunday. 2:30 p.m.: Watchtower Bible study and discussion on the subject, “Paradise." One of the scriptures for consideration will be Luke 23:42. 43. New World Trans.. “ ‘Jesus, remqmber me when you get into your kingdom’. And he said to him: 'Truly I tell you today. you will be with me in Paradise. ’’ Tuesday. 8 p.m.: Bible, study using the study aid. “Your Will Be 1 Done on Earth.” Friday, 7:30 p.m.: Theocratic Ministry school followed by King- s dom Ministry service meeting. | 1

FChurch Mergers Show, Christian Unity Move

Ry LOUIS CASSELS United Press International America’s newest major religious body symbolizes, in its name and history, the powerful Strive for Christian unity that is gradually breaking down the ancient barriers of Protestant denomine tional ism. Its name is the United Church of Christ. It was formed on June 25. 1957, by the merger of the Congregational Christian Churches and the Evangelical & Reformed Church. When the merger is completed, the United Church will have a membership of about 2,100,000, and will be the nation’s seventh largest Protestant body. Although many congregations have begun using the new name, no local church is legally affiliated with the United Church of Christ at present. It will exist only in spirit and on paper until a constitution, nqw being drafted, is completed and approved. Some local Congregatienalist churches have served notice they will not affiliate with the United Church. They have formed the National Assn, of Congregational Christian Churches. This organization reports a membership of 171 local churches, out of a total of 5,544 congregational Christian churches in the nation. File Court Suit Four of the dissident Congregationalist churches and 10 individuals have filed a suit in the federal district court of New York challenging the' legality of the merger. An earlier legal test, in New York state courts, resulted in a clear-cut victory for the promerger forces. Despite these birth pains, the United Church is already regarded by students of church history as a tremendously significant milestone in the ecumenical

Household Scrapbook | By ROBERTA LEE 1 Cleaning Windows Add a little kerosene to the water used for washing windows and a brilliant polish will be the result. It is especially good in winter, as the oil prevents the water from drying before the cloth can be brought into play. — Easily Identified Write the names of your.children on the insides of the overshoes in ‘lmfelibleink, «e.'they can: readily., identify them at school. Frozen Paint • DOnot allow cans df paint to stand where the temperature drops to freezing, as this will ruin the paint. P ——- — — ’ I Modern Etiquette I I By ROBERTA LEE I o > . “ Q. What is a suggested “thank you” not for a bride to write for a wedding gift received? — , A- “Dear Betty: It was more than sweet of you to send us such a lovely (whatever it was). Thank you very much, and I know that Jack and 1 are going to get a lot of enjoyment out of it. Hoping that we shall be seeing you very soon, Sincerely.” — » Q. My boy friend has the habit of leaving me alone at our table in a nightclub while he visits around with friends at other tables. I think this is rude. What do you think? A. I agree with you. He should ask you to accompany him on his “table-hopping” tours. Q. Is a guest privileged to arrive at and depart from a cocktail party at whatever time he wishes? A. Yes, within the stated time of the party. < i PLEASANT DALE CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN John D. Mishler, Pastor 9:30 a. m. Sunday School with Mr. Russell Baumgartner as superintendent and Mrs. Anoli Mann as Children's Director. Assistant teachers will serve this Sunday. 10:30 a. m. Morning Worship. ■ The theme of the service will be 1 “Seven Great Facts in the Lase of Jesus.” 7:30 p. m. Evening Worship. Hie pastor will bring the message “Jesus, the Minister.” 8:30 p. m. CBYF will meet. The film “Going Steady" will be shown .and'Mr. Don Yager, youth counselor, will lead the discussion following. Monday at 7:30 p. m. the Pleasant Dale Cemetery Association will meet at the church. 1 Wednesday Bible study and prayer'service at 7:30 p. m. Friday at 7:30 p. ift, the Jr-Hi j will sponsor a skating party at the | Clem’s Lake rink. A cordial invitation is extended s to visitors to worship God and to < make life helpful to others in 1 Christian service. Lenten mes- ‘ sages will deepen our faith in the ‘ Savior, Jesus Christ who said, ■ “Be thou faithful.” ■ \ ST. JOHN ■ I Evangelical and Reformed f Honduras , Louis C. Minsterman, minister 9 a.m., church service. Sermon “I am the Light of the World.” 10 a.m., Sunday school. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.. Lenten j service at St. John’s: ”1 Believe in t the Church.” |a • ... . J

movement which seeks to draw together the divided Christian . family. Unlike other church mergers of , recent years which have united . Methodists with Methodists, Pres- , byterians with Presbyterians and Lutherans with Lutherans, the . United Church represents the con- . fluence of two entirely distinct > streams of Protestant Christianity, i Congregationalism, which came . to America aboard the Mayflower in 1620, is an offshoot of the English Reformation. The Puritans , felt that the ecclesiastical hierarchy of the Church of England i was stifling true Christian faith, so they established in New Engi land a new kind of church in which each local congregation was completely free to manage [ its own affairs. This emphasis on congregational * autonomy remains i until this day a distinctive feature of Congregationalist Churches. Product of Reformation. The Evangelical St Reformed ■ Church is a product of the Conl John • Calvin and Martin Luther. . It came to America with the first [ German and Dutch immigrants u> . Pennsylvania. Like other churches of the Calvinist tradition, it has 1 a representative system of govi ernment (called the Presbyterian polity) in which regional bodies called synods administer many • church affairs. Working out a compromise be- ■ tween these different ecclesiasti- ; cal structures is the main probi lem confronting the constitution i drafters of the United Church. 1 There are no major doctrinal issues to be resolved, because both denominations eschew official : creeds and leave the individual believer free to work out his own ■ understanding of the Bible within

for absolute tops ... In Liability Protection for You and Your Family ... - 'Call or See COWENS INSURANCE AGENCY L. A . COWENS M 0 Court St Phone 3-3801 Decatur, Ind. ”7 SAVE FEED - and Let Your Cattle WrTIT 11 < Gain Faster by Paving jTf\\ a Feeding Floor with taMsdftwi YOST READY-MIX CONCRETE! ; Cattle on concrete can’t trample feed into the mud, where it is lost. Nor do they use up all the energy from the food they eat sloshing around in deep muck. 10% Discount ™ BEADY MIX COXCBETE CALL 3-3114 GET OUR PRICES—PROVE FOR YOURSELF YOU GET THE BEST FOR LESS! Yost Gravel Ready mix, Inc. Phone 3-3114 Decatur R. R. 1 PUBLIC SALE NOTICE:—Due to the floods this s|le was postponed and will be held on Jlajhh.Srd. As I have quit farming and rented my farm. I will sell at Public Auctioft all.equipment on my f^rm —LOCATED: 1 mile north of Willshire, Ohio, on State Road No. 49, on TUESDAY, MARCH 3,1959 — Sale Starting at 1:00 P.M. — — 3 TRACTORS — 1954 Minneapolis Moline “U” tractor—a 3-plow tractor with hydraulic control and non-shock steering. / 1945 Minneapolis Moline “U” tractor, in good condition. 1949 John Deere tractor, hydraulic and Roll-o-matic. — MINNEAPOLIS MOLINE UNI-TRACTOR — 1955 Minneapolis Moline UNI-TRACTOR with picker, combine, pickup for ctfthbine and 10’ windrower, all in extra good condition. — FARM IMPLEMENTS — 1957 Minneapolis Moline 12 ft. wheel disc, 40-20” blades; Minneapolis Moline 9 ft. disc, 32-18” blades; John Deere off-set tractor disc, roller bearings, 20-24” blades; 1950 John Deere 15-hole fertiliser grain drill; John Deere 4-row fertilizer corn planter: New Idea 12A manure spreader; John Deere 7 ft. tractor mower; New Idea side delivery 4-bar hay rake on rubber; Minneapolis Moline hydraulic control 3-bot-tom tractor plow; Case 3-bottom tractor plow; four spike tooth harrows, from 10 ft. to 13(4 ft,; John Deere spring tooth harrow; Minneapolis Moline 4-row rotary hoe; Soil Surgeon 8 ft.; Dunham 8 ft. cultipacker; New Idea stock cutter; Universal 32’ elevator with drag and gasoline engine; New Idea 10’ lime spreader; Ottawa 6 H.P. tree Saw, self propelled; FORD EQUIPMENT—Ford cultivators; Ford buzz saw. 3-point hookup; Ford belt pulley; electric air compressor on wheels: portable air tank; two Wheel rubber tired trailer; good John Deere Sub-Soiler; many hand tools and miscellaneous articles not mentioned. This farm machinery is all in good condition. : .... TERMS—CASH. Not responsible for accidents. This ad appears today ,only. Please clip for future reference. HUBERT BYER, Owner x Ellenberger Bros., Auctioneer#.: Fort Wayne phonm'JWßlZZ Bill Schnepf, Auctioneer. Decatur, Indiana Bluffton phone 543 Bank of Berne-nClerk.

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the basic context of faith In Jeeus Christ as divine Lord and Savior. Worship customs vary widely in both denominations with each congregation free to make its own rules.

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