Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 11 July 1936 — Page 18
Youth Groups
Clergymen Are Enthusiastic |
- Over Results; Outline Plan’s Benefits.
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_ Churches. which have been accused of being reactionary, slow in ~ progress and too conservative, today are realizing what big busiRoss and political parties have come that the success of their titutions depends upon {heir : people. In an effort to solve the national problem of keeping congregations interested in the church and to vary the program, local church“es are turning the evening service over to the young people. “The church must become the social center as well as the religious ~ genter,” said the Rev. William F. . Rothenburger, Third' Christian ~ Church pastor, today. ~ Youths-io Lead Service ‘Start in September, the Third Christian Church is fo turn its entire evening service over to the youth of the church. During
August, the Christian Endeavor of ‘ the Memorial Presbyterian Church,
is Met er months ‘the Epworth Leagus provides the service. The Sunday night service has been a duplication of the morning, according to Mr. Rothenburger, making the day’s program with the addition of adult and Sunday school ' classes too heavy. A special committee composed of adults and young people is to work with Mr. Rothenburger’s new assistant, Mrs. Ruth D. Estes, Union City, to arrange programs. They are considering ‘music, devotions and a social hour.’
Enthusiasm Is Reported
‘The church people are enthusias-
tic about the project,” said Mr. Rothenburger, “and’ there is no doubt but that it will enrich the
" church life.” Memorial Presbyterian Church . members appreciate the young people taking any lead in church work,” said the Rev. W. H. Kendall, pastor. “They are happy to listen to their suggestions, and 1 believe | it will be mutually beneficial.” The project was arranged by Norman Peine and Walter Cartleman, both Christian Ehdeavor members, and Mrs. Gartleman. "Evening services at which the young people take charge are well attended by both the young people and adults, according to Dr. W. C. . Hartinger, superintendent of the Indianapolis Methodist District.
Project Held Successful
For several] summers such a project has been carried out in local Methodist churches and found successful, he said. . +» - #It. gives: an opportunity for expression on the part-of the ybung people who like to be doing things,” he said. “They feel they are making a real contribution. We have ~ had comments from the congregation to the effect that it was a real inspiration to see young people dking an active part in church work.”
Church to Be WPA Center
Children Are to Gather ‘at Meridian-st Edifice,
odist: churches during the
The Meridian Street Methodist Church, St. Clair and N. Meridiansts, is to serve ds a recreational center for children in the com-
take charge, and in many |
The neighborliness of the Irv< ington community prompted the Georgian-Colonial style of architecture for the Fourth Church of Christ, Scientist (pictured here), according to the designer and architect, C. Wilbur Foster. The building, being erected at Market-st and Pleasant Run-blvd, is to be completed the end of . August and with its completion each ‘of the five Christian Scientist churches in the city will have its own building. The First and Second churches are of classical Rena. nce style; the Third, modern Gothic and the Fifth, early Norman. Many members are being employed on the project. In many cases a portion or all of the salaries are being turned back into the church fund, according to the church office. : Cooling, amplifying and control systems and: Sunday school, reading and literature distribution rooms are to be included in the building. The auditorium is to seat 500 persons. The congregation of the Fourth Church, 14 years old, was organized mainly by members of the Second Church. Services in the past have been held in the: Irvington c Temple; ~ * Mr: Foster, st- Reader, with
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Richard O.: ‘Ehime, - ‘board ‘of - dis rectors’ chairman and a charter member, have taken an important part in the erection of the church.
\ . ’ With the Bases Full’ to Be Sidener Topic
“With the Bases Full’ is the subject of the first of a series of talks to be given by Merle Sidener, leader and teacher, before the Christian
Men Builders’ Bible Class of the Third Christian Church tomorrow. - Mrs. May Boyle Brown, vocalist,
‘| accompanied by Mrs. Dolly Wirey,
violinist, and Mrs. Eva Pugh, pianist, are to provide music for the service which is to be broadcast over WFBM. Harold Traylor Js to lead group singing.
munity during the summer months, |
the churck office announced today. Starting Tuesday, the work is to be conducted under the auspices of the WPA recreational department.
The church is to be open from|! 9:30 to 11:30 a. m. and 1:30 to 3 Pp. m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays during the remain- | ® der of the summer. Music, dramatic art, handicraft|n and game instruction are to be in-|i cluded in the program. Notices have been sent to approximately 50 young people of the church Bunday School, according to “Miss Ruby Cook, church secretary. Kennedy Reese is Sunday School tendent.
Announce Program for Camp Meetings |»
IN INDIANAPOLIS CHURCHES TOMORROW
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Thirty Fieat Strest—The Rev. R. D. Me. he BY Dro T night,
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Aug. 2, Aug. 6 and Oct. 4 The Rev. Kenneth E. Harkman is pastor: of the church, founded oh Aug. 6, 1836. 5
"Oliatter members’ are to be hons |
ored at the service Aug. 2, which
is in charge of the Rev. Allen K.|
Trout, Bethlehem Lutheran Church pastor. Silas H. Jo! the oldest living mem speak and the Rev. Arth
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The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper is to be observed at 10:45 a. m. It is to be followed by a basket dinDer on the church lawn and th
{sermon at 2:30 p. m.
All Lutheran pastors and church in the city and state are
persons - pu hp ape digs at the services.
The church Luther League is to
i present a play dramatizing the
i present and history of the church, ‘lat 7:45 p. m., Aug. 6.
The Rev. Knox Roberts, Nevada, O., former church pastor, is to be among the guests. The remaining celebration: is to be
“| incorporated with the homecoming
service, Oct. 4. The arrangements committee enumerates the three-fold purpose of the celebration: “To honor the memory of the founders, prepare for
- the building of a greater church and
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to enlarge the congregation. »
Church Service
Musical Program Scheduled at Edgewood.
* The Men's Chorus of Edgewood Methodist Church with Charles N Johnson, chairman; is to present a musical program at 7: 45 p.m. tomorrow at the church. = F Chorus members include H C. Danner, william Davidson, ‘Morris Miller, W. F. Smith, 8. B. Wass
Lee Coates, J. K. Graham, F. H.
Weevie, R. J. Gibson, Francis Dan-
kleman, C. M. Jotinson, Frank Werner, ©. N. Johnson, F. M. Miller and
1H, RL Coates Bes A Mer John- | bagi Ani, Scoompanidt.
EK. Grabers are to by the Danner brothers, string én-
semble, q , mixed chorus. The aie ay. a attend. The Rev.
wo Robbins is church paso.
Group to Shy
{Imes Rothenblirger "to Address Girls |
“Witnessing Under Persecution” lis the subject of a talk to be given | by Mrs. Leila Rothenburger’ before the Girls’ Federation Class of the Third Christian Church at 9:30 tomorrow morning. : “This 18 to be Mus. Rothenburger's
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Sacred Music
Hymns, Spirituals Inclided on Club’s Program.
Gospel hymns, Negro spirituals and other sacred music are to be
| presented by the Young People’s
Choral Club of Cadle Tabernacle at 7:45 p. m. Monday at Hillside Christian Church. ] +Miss Helen Campbell, Floyd Jones, organizer and director of the group, and Miss Betty Hash, pl:
pastor, | to address the Fishers of Men Bible . | Class tomorrow morning. His ser-
Herbert J. Wilson is Hillside Church pastor.
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| Michael.
Pastor Contends Scripture :
Has: Place f for Social Events
Does Not Discourage Good Time.
{| BY THE REV. L. C. E. FACKLER
~~ Berwyn E. Jones (above) is one of the 200 peace volunteers in the ; Jouh, division of the Emergency Peace Campaign who are to stim‘ulate peace sentiment in loesl - communities. yi Sines, son of Mr. and Mrs.
a two-weeks’ training international relations
unity projects at Grinnell Dame, Grinnell, Ia. :
Retreat Staff Is Announced,
Local Catholic Delegation Largest in Years.
and |
The Indianapolis delegation to the seventeenth annual Notre Dame Retreat scheduled Aug. 6 to 9 ‘exceed the attendance of recent years according to Bert Deery, local chairman : The retreat is open ‘to. Catholic and non-Catholic laymen and ministers. a The Revs. Patrick Dolan, Thomas Hart, William Bulger and Thomas Kearney are in charg” of the
‘| three-day program -which is to in-
clude conferences and recreational activities. Assistants Are Named Assisting Mr. Deery on the retreat staff are: St. Phillips—Thomas Jones, John
| Ford, Frank McHugh, Peter Hickey,
James Galvin. Cur Lady of Lourdes —- William Greener, John McCann, Frances X. Wilhelm, Leo X. Smith, Joseph Sexton. Little Flower—Maurice Fitzgerald, Con Connell, A. E. Roberts, Vincent Concannon Jr. Robert Minta. Holy ‘Oross—Paul Just, Patrick Quinn, Humbert Pagani, Ben Burk-
Irvin Egan hart Rochs—John Smith. Cathedral—-William Bradley Moore, Emer Steften, Henry Ldngsenkam - 8t. Anthony’ one 'Litaeiman, Edward Holloran, Walter Buchmann. : : Sacred Heart—Anthony Lauck, william Habig, William Weschler, Al Voight. ...~« . St. Oatherine— Prank Linder.
1-" Holy Name—Bert Wilhelm. 8 Phos lon Ts | Kelly,
Deal, T. W.
Assumiption—Tom' Gordon. Otters on List — Joan of ‘Arc—George Hoff“Tim Sexton, Albert: Lamb, tir: Gritt, Thomas Blackwell, George Rice, James E, Deery. Holy -Angels—Leroy Kavanaugh, { Josepn Lourtney. --Patrick's—Edward Green,
Gallagher, John .Gottemoller, = The following ' have been appointed vice chairmen: Albert Lamb, Kelvin. Brosnan, John Smith, Paul Just, Joseph Sexton, Thomas Jones, Edward Holloran, Bert Wilhelm, William Greener, Edward Boren, Edward Green, Joseph’ Gallagher, Thomas Blackwell, Oswald Litzelman,” John Kistner, Robert Minta and Humbert Pagani.
Pastor to” Address ‘Men's Bible Class
The Rev. E. L. Day, Fountain] Square Christian Church
mon topic is to be “Fellowship With in the Local Church,” <5
Weekly Sunday School Lesson
Winessing Under Persecution |
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BY wits £ GILROY, D.D!
Rater of Advance
Corinthians 121-28 .
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St. Matthew's Lutheran Church Pastor
Text—8t. John 2:1-2. “There Was a marriage in Cana of Gallilee and the mother of Jesus was there: and both Jesus was called and his disciples to the mare riage.”
Some people may have the opine ion that religion is such a serious matter that it is wrong to enjoy a wholesome good time. Others may hold the opposite view, name= ly, have a good time and never take anything seriously—or their theory
4s eat, drink and be merry for to-
mortoy you. may die. These extreme views are not sube stantiated by any scriptural proof. They are merely the notions ‘of men, - There is a golden mien, a sane: position which Christians may ollow and still hold their Chrisintegrity. jive is a social creature. The Lord does not overlook this fact. We even find Jesus taking part in some, social events of His day. In His acts and teachings He makes it very plain concerning man’s influence in social events. For that reason it is well for us to study Jesus
will | in the midst of social activities.
No where in the Scriptures have we found it stated that Jesus laughed or was jolly yet we read that He had pleasure as he stated,” my meat is to do the will of Him that sent me.”
Lifted Those With Him
When speaking of Jesus taking part in social events we do not use this ‘term in the modern sense as a fun maker in the group, neither 5 a modern social leader yet He led those who would follow Him to a higher spiritual level and into cir= cles of supreme social benefits. There are examples of Jesus take ing part in social events. Most of these events were occasions when meals were served in His honor and to which various people were invited. In St. Matthew 0:10 we resd®ot Levi, the tax collector, who prepared a meal in honor of Jesus who is ‘supposed to have given Levi the’ name” Matthew, which means “A gift of God.” Levi invited the disciples to the meal; then there were
also many of Matthew's friends
present among whom were Ppublicans and sinners. Invited to Dine by Leper A few days before the last Passover celebrated by Jesus he was invited by Simon the leper to dine: at his place, St. Mark 14:3. St. Luke records the most oc-. ‘| casions when Jesus was present at” social gatherings. One of these was
just a family gathering ifi the Home
at Bethany. ' St. Luke 19:7, Jeésls Sined: at the home of the ‘chief Pharisee Zacchaeus. casion’ Zaccheaus told Jesus how he - supported the Kingdom of God and how he carried out his principles of - | honesty. * ‘Bven after His resurrection He accepted the invitation to dine with the disciples at Emmaus. In St. John we have the reference of His presence at the great-social event in the Jewish family life, namely the wedding. > . No one would dare say that Jesus’ only purpose in attending these oc= casions ‘was to have a good time, Neither would any Christian say that He lost sight of the high pure pose which He came to fulfill, Though some that attended these feasts had an adverse feeling toward Him and His teaching yet this
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“| did not constrain Him to remain
silent. . AS a rule human nature does not crave isolation, rather association. Then Jesus had a still greater reason for seeking the assemblies of ‘hpd a universal love not
tion but for all humanity. He came as He stated to seek and to save that which was lost. Attends Social Events
Toni attending social events is not to justify any man to seek all and every kind of social gathering. It is not to prove that he is to. be: a drunkard with those who drink oF (GI) With. thos -immor=“It is not to prove that we are
o types of social events. Those are wholesome from those that unwholesome. The wholesome events are qiich in which a
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