Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 57, Number 269, Decatur, Adams County, 14 November 1959 — Page 2

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1959

ts R E A M E D COMMENTS ON THE SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON. PHILIP, WILLING EVANGELIST, Acts 8:4-6; 26-38, for Sunday, November 22, 1959. Philip, elected to the deaconship of the Jerusalem chureh. is the only person designated in the New Testament as an “evangelist.” The setting of the lesson is Samaria, where the first real missionary work was done. The lesson demonstrates the joy the early Christians experienced because of their faith and their desire to share their faith with others. Vs 4-6. “Therefore they that were scattered abroad went everywhere preaching the world. . .Then Philip went down in the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them. . . And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did.” Following the death of Stephen, a persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all the

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Christians except the apostles were forced to leave Jerusalem. Whereever they wept they preached the gospel. The miracles Philip performed proved to the people that God was with him and what he preached was true. The Samaritans had little Jewish blood in their veins and were despised by the Jews. V. 26. “And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert.” Philip’s work in Samaria was apparently ended and he was commanded to go to an out of the way place where there were no eager throngs to hear him. V 5.27-29. “And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship,... Was returning, and sitting in his chariot read Esaias the prophet. . . Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go hear, and join thyself to this chariot.” Ethiopia was governed by a series of queens, called candaces, for at least three centuries. Foreign Jews sometimes went to Jerusalem to worship, and so the queen’s treasurer had done so and on his return trip was apparently reading for the first time the roll of Isaiah’s prophecies, probably purchased while in Jerusalem. Philip was impelled by the Holy Spirit to go on this mission and now was led to speak to this Ethiopian. Vs.3o-31. “And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esias, and said, Understandest what thou readest?. . .And he said. How can I. except some man guide me? And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him.” The Ethiopian could understand the words but not their application to Jesus, of whom he had possibly never heard. He felt the need of guidance in understanding the prophecies of Isaiah and was glad for Philip’s help. ~ V 5.32-34. “The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was lead as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth:... In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare his generation? for his life is taken from the earth . . .And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray thee, of whom speaketh the prophet this? of himself, or of some other man?” The verses quoted are from Isaiah 53: 7.8. Jesus was recognized as the Lamb of God appointed to bear away the sins of the world. The person described was to be denied a fair trial, subpected to violence and death. One who had not heard of Christ would be puzzled by this prophecy. V. 35. “Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus.” No better Scripture could have been desired by Philip to tell of the Christian gospel. It was for this that Philip was called to the desert. Philip proceeded to prove that Christ was the Messiah about whom the prophecy was witten and the Ethiopian believed as he was given understanding. V 5.36-38. “And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See. here is water; wath doth hinder me to be baptized?.. .And Philip said. If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God ... And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him." Philip’s interpretation was such that it became meaningful to the Ethiopian and he wished to be baptized as a symbol of his Christian faith.

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ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH Monroe and 11th, R. C. Ludwig, Pastor B:oo—the early hour of worship. 9:ls—Sunday Bible school for all ages. v 10:30—the second hour of worship. This Sunday is Loyalty Sunday. It will begin with services of rededication to Christ. The sermon will be the last one in the stewardship series, entitled: “The Stewardship of Money.” In the services, the Ambassadors will be commissioned to go forth on their visits to all members. These visits will take place in the afternoon, between the hours of one and four. The conclusion of the ambassadors’ visits will be the reception of the Bond of Love pledges for the work of the church in 1960. The Bonds of Love will be dedicated to God in the services next Sunday. Sunday evening, at 6:00, the Walther League will open its meeting with a Thanksgiving devotion by Becky Dickerson and Alice Lankenau. Alice Lillich and Ralph Buettner are in charge of recreation, and Ron Kleinknight and David Riehle are in charge of recreation. On Tuesday, the LWMY “Christian Growth Institute” of Circuit A will meet at Zion, with registration beginning at 9:30 a. m. The Rev. Edwin Nerger of Fort Wayne will be the guest speaker. In the evening, the Sunday School teachers meet at 7:30. The School devotional will be conducted at 8:20 a. m. on Wednesday. In the evening, the choir will have practice at 7:00, and the Emmaus Guild will meet at 8:00. On Thursday, the Needle Club will meet at 10:00 a. m. Saturday School begins at 9:15 a. m. on Saturday, and includes grades 5-8. Next Sunday, there will be an LLL Seminar at Fuelling, with the Rev. Thomas Spitz as speaker. BETHANY EVANGELICAL UNITED BRETHREN CHURCH Benj. G. Thomas, Minister We have enjoyed the emphasis upon the cardinal doctrines of the Christian Church as set forth in the series of message of this 1959 Spiritual Emphasis Week. We urge all our people to go tonight to the last service, 7:30 p. m. in the Zion E. and R. Church. At 6:00 p. m. The Youth Mass Meeting in the Missionary Church. Dr. John L. Schmidt is speaker. Sunday School 9:00 a. m. with Mr. Leo Feasel, superintendent. There will be the Extended Session for the boys and girls throughout the preaching hour. Parents are asked to remind the children to bring their Thank Offering boxes. Divine Worship 10:00 a. m. The anthem by the choir. The Sermon: “The Rock that is higher than I.” Monday 7:00 p. m. The Board of Stewards. Tuesday, 7:30 p. m. The Loyal Daughters Class. Wednesday — 7:00 p. m. Choir Rehearsal. 7:00 p. m. Midweek Prayer and Study. Saturday, 9:00 a. m., The Catechetical class. OUR PREACHER SAYS Donald Douglas, American busness executive of Chicago, has said: "It is a hard rule of life, and I believe a healthy one, that no great plan is ever carried out without meeting and overcoming endless obstacles that come up to try the skill of man’s hand, the quality erf his courage, and the endurance of his faith.* ’

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y^jService. | ST. MARY S CATHOLIC CHURCH V. Rev. Simeon Schmitt, Pastor Sunday Masses 7:15 a. m. 8:80 a. m. 9:45 a. m. (High mass) 11:00 a. m. Weekday Manes School days: 6 a.m., 8:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. Non-schod days: 6 a.m., 7 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. FIRST METHODIST CHURCH West Monroe at Fifth Streets F. Hazen Sparks, Minister 9:30 a. m. Church School. Mr. Leonard Soliday will preside over the Church School this Sunday. Classes are provided for each member of your family with supervised nursery and kindergarten classes for preschool children and a Lullaby Room for infants. Bring your whole family and come to the Church School where yqu will find a warm welcome. 10:20 a. m. Divine Worship. Rev. Sparks will preach this Sunday morning on the subject: “What We Owe The Church.” The Senior Choir under the direction of Mr. Don Gerig will sing: "Break Forth Into Joy” by Simper. Mrs. Edgar Gerber will play "Now Thank We All Our God” by Ashford; “Aria” by Tenaglia and “Toccato" in D Minor by Sergisson. Sunday evening at 5:30 o’clock the Senior Methodist Youth Fellowship will meet. Dr. James Burk will present the topic "Narcotics and Youth” and the Prayer time will be lead by Miss Nancy Rice. The Recreation committee is Donna Bixler and Nan Kelly. Refreshments will be in charge of Smith and Becky Maddox. The Intermediate Youth Fellowship will meet with the Senior group for the film strip “Narcotics and You" after which they will gp with their sponsors Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stonestreet to the Recreation room for their meeting. On Tuesday evening the Wesleyan Service Guild will meet with Mrs. Sylvester Everhart at 7:30 o’clock. Matters of importance will be discussed and members are urged to be prompt. Wednesday the W. S. C. S. will hold their Annual New England Dinner. A cafeteria luncheon will be served during the noon hour and the Turkey Dinner will begin at 5:00 o’clock. Gift articles will be on sale by the Circles of the W. S. C. S. during the day. Wednesday at 7:06. Prayer Service. On Thursday evening at 7:30 there will be a Training conference for Every Member Canvass workers. On Wednesday evening at 7:00 o'clock the Senior Choir will meet for their regular rehearsal. MISSIONARY Tenth and Dayton Streets Gerald I. Gerig. pastor 9 am., Sunday school hour. The men did a wonderful job last week and we had 291 in Sunday school. 10 am., morning worship hour. Pastor continues bis messages from the book of Nehemiah. Junior church and a nursery department for children ages 2 through 7. The pastor will have a special talk for children ages 8 through 11. Come and hear the beautiful music of the choir under the direction of Darrejl Gerig. 6:30 p.m., pre-service prayer; teen-age MYF; children's gospel hour. 7 p.m., evening gospel hour. Interest continues to grow in these services. Bring your entire fam!ly and enjoy this hour of inspiration. Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Sunday school appreciation banquet for teachers to be held at Berne. Wednesday through Friday — 7:30 p.m., special Missionary convention with outstanding missionary speakers. Services to be held each evening Wednesday through Friday and then all day Sunday, November 22. Invite your friends to come and worship with you at the Missionary church. The friends of the Decatur area are always welcome to worship with us.

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ZION Evangelical and Reformed (United Church of Christ) Thin! and Jackson Streets William C. Feller, pastor Church school at 9 a.m. Laures Meyer, assistant superintendent, will be in charge. Since there are classes for all ages in our school we invite you to bring your entire family for the study of God’s Word. Divine worship at 10 a.m. Sermon by the pastor: "Our Stewardship of Possessions.” This is our Christian Enlistment of Kingdom Roll Call Sunday. Members will make their pledges of financial support for 1960. We urge all members to be present. The senior choir will sing. "Praise Ye The Father” by Gounod. The Mission Band will meet during the sermon portion of the services. Union youth meeting in the Baptist Church at 6 p.m. Dr. Schmidt will be the speaker. Closing spiritual emphasis week service in this church at 7:30 p.m. Dr. John L. Schmidt, the speaker for the week, will bring the mes--1 sage on the theme, “The Consequences of Commitment.” Ruth and Naomi Circle at the church Wednesday at 2 p.m. This is one week earlier than usual. Youth choir rehearsal, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Phoebe Bible class meeting at the church Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Note change in date. Senior choir rehearsal Wednesday at 7 p.m. Friendship circle meeting Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the home of Mrs. Robert August. Note change in date. Catechetical classes Saturday morning: seniors at 9, juniors at 10 a.m. Come and worship with us. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN Mercer Avenue at Five Pointe Harold J. Bond, minister Church school, 9:15 a.m. Morning worship, 10:30 W.m. "A Sharing Church" will be the pastor’s theme. Mrs. Hilaine Prior, guest solbist. Canvassers instruction class, 3 p.m. Junior youth fellowship, 4:30 p.m. Junior and senior hi youth fellowship, 5:30 p.m. Mariners couples club carry in 7:36 p.m. with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Heller, 330 So. Third St. Spiritual Emphasis week service. 7:30 p.m., Zion Evangelical and Reformed church. Wednesday, choir practices, Westminster youth choir, 6:30 p.m. Chancel choir practice, 7 p.m. Women’s association meeting, 8 p.m. The women’s association will hold their annual praise service with Mrs. Raymond Harrison as speaker. AU women are to bring their praise offering and a gift for mental health. Whosever will, may come. The minister reserves time each day for confidential interviews with those who desire private, Christian and sympathetic counsel. Appointments may be arranged at the Church office by phoning 3-2522. FIRST BAPTIST 221 South Fourth Street Stuart H. Brightwell. pastor 9:15 a.m., Sunday school hour. John Mays, supt. "The Cost of Christian Convictions” is the lesson topic. We have a graded schooll with a class for every age. 10:30 a.m., mooting worship service. “The Potter and The Clay’’ s the message by the pastor. The church choir will sing, "What Would I Do Without God” (by Libby). Spiritual Emphasis Week Services—6 p.m., united youth meeting in our church. Dr. John L. Schmidt will speak to the young people of Decatur. Young people from the local churches will participate in this service. The youth of Decatur are invited to the service. 7:30 p.m., Spiritual Emphasis Service at Zion EAR church. Dr. Schmidt will bring his final message of the week. You are invited to attend this service. Monday. 7:30 p.m., men's brotherhood meeting at the church. Wednesday, 6:15 p.m., junior choir rehearsal. 7 p.m. midweek hour of prayer. 8 p.m., church choir rehearsal. 8 p.nl.. nominating committee will meet in the pastors study. The services of our church are open to the public. You are invited to worship with us.

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TRINITY EVANGELICAL UNITED BRETHREN CHURCH Ninth and Madison Street* J. O. Penrad, Minister Stewardship Sunday will be observed at Trinity Church tomorrow. Nearly fifty visitors will dedicate themselves in the morning worship service to the task of visiting every bome in the church. The visitors will participate in the processional and sit together during the service. At the appointed time they will present themselves before the altar to be dedicated to the task of visiting. Church School will begin at 9:00 a. m. Max Gilpin will be in charge. Morning Worship will be held at 10:00 a. m. The pastor’s message will be “His Love ... My Response.” The chancel choir will sing "Come, Ye People, Rise and Sing” by Alington. Humberts selected by organist, Harold Mumma, are “It Is Well With My Soul” by Wilson; “Grand Choeur’’ by Salome; and “Postlude D Minor” by Sachs. At 11:15 a. m. the visiting teams will meet for final review of res pliabilities. As. 11:45 a. m. they wilrohare the noon meal together in the fellowship hall. From 1:00. p. m. to 5:00 p. m. visits will be made in the homes of every church member. Families are requested to remain at home until the call has been made in your home. The first visitor’s report meeting will be held in the church fellowship hall at 5:00 p. m, The Youth Fellowship will attend the youth rally at the Baptist church on Sunday evening at 6:00. The closing service of the Spiritual Emphasis Week services will be held at the Zion E. & R. church on Sunday evening at 7:30 p. m. Boy Scout Troop No. 65 will meet on Monday evening at 6:30. The W. S. W. S. meeting will be held on Tuesday evening at 7:30. Sixth grade catechism class will be held at 5:00 p. m. on Wednesday. Seventh* grade catechetical class will meet Wednesday at 6:00. The Youth and Junior choir rehearsals will be held on Wednes-> day at 7:00 p. m. The Second visitors report meeting’will be held on Wednesday at 7:00 p. m. in connection with the Mid-Week worship hour. Chancel choir rehearsal will meet on Wednesday at 8:00 p. m. The DYB class meeting will be held on Thursday evening. The Kum Dubble class will meet on Friday evening. The Christian Companions class will hold a "carry-in" meal on Saturday evening in the church fellowship hall at 6:00 p. m. ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1219 Elm Street George Ygrian, pastor Sunday school, 9:45 a.m. Thanksgiving time will soon be here. Peoples hearts will be turned into thanksgiving. Let us show our thankfulness to God for all our heritages by attending Sunday school. There is a class waiting for you, and the class would enjoy having, you. Morning worship, 10:30 a.m. Sermon by the pastor: “Condemnation . . . No.” Evening service, 7:45 p.m. Sermon by the pastor: “When Jesus Comes.” Wednesday, 7:45 p.m., Bible study and prayer meeting. Saturday, 7-8 p.m., the hour of prayer for the praying people. You have an invitation to attend the church where people from all denominations meet together and worship God. You will enjoy the faith inspiring services.

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