Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 57, Number 275, Decatur, Adams County, 21 November 1959 — Page 2

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CREAMED COMMENTS ON THE SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON. SAUL CONFRONTED BY CHRIST Acts 9:1-9, for Sunday, November 29. One of the most far-reaching events in early Christian history was the conversion of Saul, who became the apostle Paul, the great Christian missionary to the Gentiles. Paul’s experience on the Damascus road occurred about 33 A.D., or less than a year after he had watched the stoning of Stephen, Tradition locates the scene of th£ lesson about six miles southwest of Damascus, the oldest city in the world. V.l. “And Saul, yet breathing out threatening.*; and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest,” In Saul’s zeal for his religion, he had become a persecutor of the Christians. There was nothing lukewarm in Saul’s likes and dislikes; when he hated he stopped at nothing.

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Saul was a Pharisee, trained in Jewish law, and he and his colleagues thought Jesus was against the law and a threat to their leadership. Saul had intense convictions and had in his nature the makings of a fanatic—or a saint. The high priest was Caiaphas, before whom Christ was tried. V. 2. “And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that If he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound into Jerusalem.” Christians had fled from Jerusalem because of the persecutions. Some had gone to Damascus about 200 miles away whre they thought they would be safer, but the Romans had given the high priest the right to extradite Jewish malefactors who had fled from the city. If they were brought back to Jerusalem, the SanhedHn could deal with them just as they did Stephen. “The Way” was the earliest known name for Christianity. Vs. 3,4. “And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven:... And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice shying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutes! thou me?” The source of the light was heavenly such as appeared to moses in the burning bush, and which later shone in Moses’ face, and such as was seen in the transfiguration. Saul fell to the earth, partly through fear, partly awe, as he realized that he stood in the presence of heavenly realities. Saul possibly had never before questiond the justice of his actions within the framework of his traditional religion. Whosoever persecuts the followers of Christ, persecutes Christ. V. 5. “And he said, Who art thou. Lord; And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutes!: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.” Saul, sensing the divine nature of the vision, uses the word “Lord” in speaking. The “prick” was a long stick sharpened at the point and used to drive oxen. Just as it was useless for oxen to kick against the prick without suffering for it, so it was useless for Saul to resist the claims of Jesus and his followers. V. 6. “And he trembling and astonished said. Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him. Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what, thou must do.” This amazing revelation showed Saul that the course he had been pursuing was all wrong and he accepted this fact without question. He was told to go into Damascus and await further instruction. God reveals his will one step at a time as we are ready to receive it. V.7. “And the men which journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice, but seeing no man.” The men accompanying Saul were also awe-stricken and could not move, but they did not understand the meaning of the words spoken, as did Saul. V 5.8,9. “And Saul arose from the earth; and when his eyes were opened, he saw no man; but they led him by the hand, and brought him Into Damascus." The physical blindnes with which Saul was afflicted was symbolic of the spiritual blindness that had possessed him for some time. He had had a closed mind and vision to the works and teachings of Christ and, his followers. There are none so blind as those who will not see and Saul had time to consider his spirtual blindness during the three days when he experienced physical blindness, and fasted. Temptation is to the body what religion is to the soul — the foundation of health, strength and peace. — Edwards.

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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN Mercer Avenue at Five Pointe Harold J. Bond, minister Church school, 9:IS a.m. Morning worship, “The Thankful Church," 10:30 a m. Canvass instruction class, 3 p.m. Junior youth fellowship, 4:30 p.m. Junior and senior hi fellowship, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Westminster choir practice. 6:30 p.m. Chancel choir practice, 7 p.m. Thursday, Thanksgiving—9 a.m. Associated Churches Thanksgiving Services will be held in the Missionary church. The Rev. Hazen Sparks will be the speaker. Whosoever will, may come—The minister reserves time each day for confidential interviews with those who wish to see him. Private Christian and sympathetic counsel is available to anyone who seeks it. Appointments may be arranged by phoning the church office, 3-2522. Thanksgiving prayer — “Grant. O God as we come to this Thanksgiving Season that life may grow greater for some who have contempt for it, simpler for some who are confused by it, happier for those who are tasting the bitterness of it, safer for those who are feeling the peril of it, more friendly for some who are feeling the loneliness of it, serener for some who are throbbing with the fire of it, holier for some to whom life has lost all dignity, beauty and meaning, through Jesus Christ our Lord.” Amen. MISSIONARY Tenth and Dayton Streets Gerald I. Gerig, pastor 9 a.m., Sunday school hour. Our goal for our six week's attendance crusade was 235 and we averaged 253. Tomorrow morning we are giving the bicycle to some boy or girl. 10 a.m., morning worship hour. Rev. Daniel Dyck, missionary to the Dominican Republic will be the guest speaker. The choir* will sing a special arrangement of, “We’ve A Story to Tell to the Nations.” Junior church and a nursery department for children ages 2 through 7. 6:30 p.m., pre-service prayer. Children’s gospel hour. Teen-age MYF. 7 p.m., closing service of the Missionary Convention. Rev. Hayton Steiner, district superintendent, and Mrs. O. Carl Brown, missionary to Haiti, will be with us. 8 p.m., choir rehearsal. Monday, 6:30 p.m., annual dinner for the church board and their wives at the parsonage. Tuesday. 7:30 p.m., ladies’ fellowship at Arlene Gallogly’s home. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., prater and praise. Thursday, 9 p.m., union Thanksgiving service at our church. Rev. Hazen Sparks, pastor of the First Methodist church, will be speaking. Saturday, 7 p.m., men’s prayer meeting. You are invited to attend the services of our church. Book Review CREATION AND FALL, by Dietrich Bohnhoeffer, The MacMillan Co., is a theological interpretation of Genesis 1-3. The author claims that the Bible is nothing but the book upon which the Church stands, and the Scriptures need to be read and proclaimed wholly from this viewpoint. Thus the creation story should be read only from Christ, and not until then as leading to Christ. We can read towards Christ only if we know that Christ is the beginning, the new and the end of our world.

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ST, MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH V. Rev. Simeon Schmitt, Pastor Sunday Masses 6:00 a. m. -i 7:15 a. m. 8:30 a. m. 9:45 a. m. (High mass) 11:00 a. m. Weekday Masses School days: 6 a.m., 8:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. Non-school days: 6 a.m., 7 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. FIRST METHODIST West Monroe at Fifth Street F. Hasen Sparks, Minister 9:30 a.m., church school. Fred Soldner, superintendent, will be in charge of our church school where classes are provided for each member of your family. Supervised nursery and kindergarten classes for pre-school children and a lullaby room for infants. Bring your family and come to the church school where you will find a warm welcome. 10:20 a.m., divine worship. Rev. Sparks will preach this Sunday on the subject: “Prove Me —Now!” The senior choir under the direction of Don Gerig will sing: “Give Thanks To God” by Olds. Mrs. Gerber will play: “Finlandia” by Sibelius; “Adagio Cantabile” by Nardini and “Toccato in D Minor” by Wheeler. The senior youth fellowship will meet at 5:30 o’clock. The film strip “Narcotics and Youth” will be shown, followed by devotions by Joyce Helm. Rev. L. G. Sapp, pastor of the First Methodist church in Bluffton, will speak to the M.Y.F. on the subject “Our Stake in Africa.” Ruth Soliday and Janelle Everhart are in charge of recreation and refreshments will be taken care of by Harriet Rice and Margaret Azbell. Mr. and Mrs. William Lister are Guides of the Way. ■ The intermediate youth fellowship will meet with their guides of the way, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stonestreet at 5:30. Monday, 6:31 p.m., the Kick-off Dinner for the eveyr-member-can-vass. All members of the commission on finance, all members of the committees on the every-mem-ber-canvass, and all visitors should be present. Wednesday, 7 p.m., the Thanksgiving prayer service in the chapel. Also at 7 p.m., the senior choir rehearsal in the sanctuary. At 9:00 o’clock Wednesday evening the every-member-canvass report meeting No. 1. Thursday, 9 o’clock the Union Thanksgiving service will be held at the Missionary Church, 653 North Tenth Street. Friday, 9:00 p.m., the every-member-canvass report meeting No. 2 will be held. FIRST CHRISTIAN 2nd and Jefferson Streets Edward Pacha, minister Morning worship. 9:30 a.m. Church-school, 10:30 a.m. Youth fellowship, 7 p.m. Who can be a Christian? The Christian Churches believe that becoming a Christian is simple — though it is not always easy. It means taking one important step that will give an entire new outlook to your life. The step is first recognizing that Jesus is your personal Saviour—that His life here and His death on the cross were the sacrifice that can open the door to friendship with God and to eternal life—if you will only accept it. You can do this with an affirmative dedication of life to the proposition that "Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God.” The step toward a new path will put fresh purpose and joy into your life. You wjll want to be baptized as Jesus was. You will discover new interest in reading the Bible and warmer fellowship in the church Quiet prayer will bring you closer to God and help for your life. The door of every Christian church is open to you. Next week: “Why be baptized? Some temptations come to the industrious, but all temptations attack the idle. — Spurgeon.

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BETHANY EVANGELICAL UNITED BRETHREN CHURCH Benj. G. Thomas, Minister Our people are reminded of our contributions for the Thanksgiving basket. Small size cans of food are acceptable. In the Kindergarten department the children will make up plates of fruit. Sunday School 9:00 a. m. Mr. Clarence E. Smith, superintendent. No extended session, for we have Family Worship. Divine Worship, 10.00 a. m. The church is host to the Order of the Rainbow for Girls. The Choir is singing “A Thanksgiving Medley.” The Sermon: "By Their Fruits.” A Story: “Singing A Bit.” 6:00 p. m. Y Hour is for all Junior Hi and Senior Hi and older youth. There will be no Prayer service this week, but we shall participate in the Union Thanksgiving Service to be held at 9 a. m. Thursday in the First Missionary church. Rev. Mr. F. Hazen Sparks will be the speaker. An offering for World Relief will be received. Wednesday 7;00 p. m. C h o ir rehearsal. Saturday 9 a. m. The Class in Catechism. ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1210 Elm Street George Yarian, pastor Sunday school, 9:45 a.m. This Sunday will be the first Sunday in our new annex. This new annex will give us an additional five hundred feet of floor space. The interior is finished in a simulated walnut wall board. The ceiling is crowned with an eye catching white acoustic tile. The floor is a design of light and dark brown tile. There are five windows and two doors in the building. Morning worsnip, 10:30 a.m. Sermon by the pastor. Evening service, 7:45 p.m. Sermon by the pastor. Wednesday, 7:|J p.m., Thanksgiving service. Saturday, 7-8 p.m., the hour of prayer for the praying people. You are invited to attend the church where people from all denominations can meet to worship God. You will enjoy the spiritual atmosphere of the church. At this Thanksgiving time, may you truly have a thankful Thanksgiving. CHURCH OF GOD 628 Cleveland Street Huston Bever, Jr., Pastor 8:30 a.m.—“The Christian Brotherhood Hour” over WKJG. “Be Thankful for This” is Dr. Oldham’s subject this week. 9:30 a.m.—Morning Worship. Our pastor speaks to us this Sunday on the importance of giving thanks. His subject will be “Beware Lest Thou Forget.” Be sure to bring a friend and be with us this Sunday. 10:40 a.m.—Sunday School. If you are not a member of one of our classes you are missing a very important part of the church program. 6 p.m.—Youth Fellowship. Every teen-ager invited. 7:30 p.m.—Evening Service. The Pastors subject, “Have We Limited God?” i Wednesday 7:30 p.m.—Prayer Service. UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST Nuttman Ave Wayne A. Smith, Minister Sunday School, 9:30 a. m. Lawrence Michel, Supt. Sunday school for all ages, including a nursery for the small child. The lesson for this week is:, “Philip, Willing Evangelist.” As my Father hath sent me, even so send I you”.— John 20:21. Morning service, 10:30 a. m. Message pastor. Christian Endeavor, 7:00 p. jn. Topic: “Living in Gratitude.” Thankoffering Service 7:30 p. m. Rev. and Mrs. Rupp of Berne, Ind. will be with us to bring our evening message and news from the African Mission work. This service is sponsored by the WMA society of the church. The annual Thank Offering will be taken up during this service. Plan to attend and give. Wed. Eve. 7:30 our “Hour of Power” mid-week prayer service will be held at the church. Thurs. Eve. 7:00 The Lay Visitation Group will meet at the par sonage to receive their assignments. The Pastor would like to meet the Board of Administration and the Board of Evangelism and Missions immediately following the Sunday evening service. This will be short, but very important. Prove your thankfulness to God this Lord's Day and come and Worship with us.

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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 221 South Fourth Street Stuart H. BrightweU, Pastor 9:15 a. m. Sunday School Hour. John Mays, Supt. “Are you an Evangelist?” is the lesson topic. We have a graded school with consecrated teachers. You are invited to visit our Sunday school, 10:30 a. m. Morning Worship service. “The Unsearchable Riches of Christ” is the sermon topic. The church choir will sing, “My God and I” (Sergei). Mrs. Stuart Brightwell is choir director. Mrs. Eugene Lehman is organist 6;30 p. m. Baptist Youth Fellowship. 7:30 p. m. Evening Gospel Hour. “From Hopelessness to Faith” is the pastor’s message. Church Calendar Wednesday — 6:15 p.m. Junior Choir rehearsal. 7:00 p. m. Midweek Hour of Prayer. 8:00 p. m. Church choir rehearsal. Thursday, Thanksgiving Day — 9:00 a. m. Union Thanksgiving service at the Decatur Missionary church. The services of our church are open to the public. You are invited to visit our friendly church. ZION LUTHERAN Monroe and 11th Street R. C. Ludwig, pastor 8 a.m., the early worship hour. 9:15 a.m., Sunday Bible school for all ages. 10:30 a.m. the late worship hour. The liturgical church year begins with the first Sunday in Advent —this year on Nov. 29. Nov. 22, therefore is the last Sunday in the old church year. “Humiliation and Prayer” is the theme of this Sunday, as we look to our failures and sins of the past, and ask God’s grace and blessing as we enter a ne# year of His mercy. Sunday’s sermon will be titled, “Humble Yourselves Under God,” based on Jonah 3:9. The LLL Seminar, with. Rev. C. Thomas Spitz as guest speaker, will be held at Fuelling Sunday afternoon. The Stewardship Council meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday. School devotions will be conducted at 8:20 a.m. Wednesday. The similar services of Thanksgiving will be held for the convene ience of worshipers. The Thanksgiving vesper will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday, and the Thanksgiving service will be held at 9 a.m. on Thursday. There will be no school at Zion Thursday and Friday, and no Saturday school, due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Holy Communion will be celebrated in both services next Sunday. In the evening at 6 p.m., the Walther League will have its meeting. TRINITY Evangelical United Brethren Ninth and Madison Streets J. O. Penrod, minister Trinity Church will dedicate its three choirs in the morning worship service tomorrow. The choirs will present themselves at the chancel for the dedication litany and then will lead in worship by presenting several anthems. The choirs are under the direction of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Henkel. Organist Harold Mumma and pianist Linda Jackson will accompany these groups. Anthems to be sung by the chancel choir will be "Oh How Lovely. O How Sweet” by Richolson and ‘How Pleasant Is Thy Dwelling Place” by Adams. The youth choir will sing, “Thanks Be To Thee” by Handel and the junior choir will sing “Be Thou My Vision.” The three choirs will combine under the leadership of Henkel to sing

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When you think, you will make your thanks known to God. Think and thank inthe old Anglo-Saxon have the same derivation. Thanksgiving is as old as civilization. Joshua called the tribes to a convocation of praise and thanksgiving to God. Samuel led his people in a unique service of appreciation by setting up a stone, called Ebenezer, meaning "God hath helped us.” Jesus was careful to give thanks unto his Father, and St. Paul was inspired to write, “Give

“Glorious Be Thy Name Forever" by Farmer. Organ numbers selected by Harold Mumma will- be “Be Merciful to Me, O God” by Bach; “Prayer of Thanksgiving” by DeMorest; and “Glory To The Father” by Norman. During the service a report will be made on the progress of the Every Member Canvass and the commitments made will be dedicated on the altar. The church school will meet at 9 a.m. The pastors class will meet in the parsonage during this hour. The morning worship will begin at 10 a.m. The “Y Hour” for Junior-Hi and Senior-Hi youth will meet at 6 p.m. on Sunday evening. The senior-his will participate in a planning session for all of the commissions. Sunday evening worship for youth and adults will meet in the fellowship hall at 7 p.m. We shall study the "Second Missionary Journey of St. Paul.”, Boys and Girls Fellowship hour wiU be held Sunday. 7 p.m. Boy Scout Troop No. 65 will meet Monday, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, 6 p.m., the athletic program for sth, 6th, 7th and Sth grade boys will be held at the Lincoln gym. Sixth grade catechetical class will meet Wednesday, 4 p.m. Seventh grade catechetical class will meet Wednesday, 6 p.m. Boys and Girls fellowship hour meets Wednesday, 7 p.m. Youth and junior choir rehearsals meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. Mid-week study and worship for youth and adults Wednesday at 7 p.m. Chancel choir rehearsal Wednesday, 8 p.m. Thanksgiving service will be held at Missionary church Thursday, 9 a.m. ZION Evangelical and Reformed (United Church of Christ) Third and Jackson Streets William C. Feller, pastor Church school at 9 a.m. Lawrence Rash, assistant superintendent, will be in charge. Every member of your family will find a class suitable to his or her age. Come and study God’s Word with us. Divine worship at 10 a.m. Sermon by the pastor: “Where Are The Nine?" The senior choir will sing the morning anthem. We extend an invitation to all who are without a church home to worship in this service. Visitors are always welcome. » Youth fellowship at 5:30 p.m. Cube one in the homo of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Warthman. Cube two in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Rash. Bethany circle Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the church. Note the change in date. Youth choir rehearsal Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. * HERB Union Thanksgiving service, sponsored by the Associated Churches, on Thanksgiving morn ing at 9 a.m. in the First Missionary church. Rev. Hazen Sparks will bring the message. There will be no catechetical classes Saturday morning. Senior choir rehearsal Saturday at 7 p.m. Come and worship with us.

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thanks always for all things unto God.” The Psalmist said, "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.” The United States of America has had phenomenal progress as a nation. The call to Thanksgiving is a summons to the church to lead the way in the right interpretation and observance of Thanksgiviiyp WHY NOT, ACCEPT THE INVITATION ANp COME TO CHURCH NEXT SUNDAY?

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