Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 28 November 1936 — Page 2
Their Doors, Clergymen Reply
To Proposal
er Preaching, Not Less of It, Is Need of World Today,
of New Yorker
"Idianapolis Religious Leaders Say; Popularity of : ~~ Recent Mission Cited.
py suggestion of a New York City Episcopalian minister that
d be better off if they
declared a two-year moratorium on
finds no sympathy or support rom Indianapolis pastors, ;
“In Tact, a cross set survey of
that ““they might as well altogether” and the world Some Pastors here, however, are id to believe that when Dr. Fleming, director of pity Church in New York, made e statement, he did not Mean it
“Perhaps the statement was ironPerhaps he didn't mean it Jiterally,” said Dr. Logan Hall, Me‘ridian Street. M. E. Church pastor, “But I don’t agree with him. 1 feel ching has a mission, Buf ma we haven't been doing -it in most effective way. .
“We should be practical and deal}
with the problems of everyday life. comparing them with situations dein Bfblical history.”
‘Would Be Calamity
Rev. B. R; Johnson, Downey “Avenue Christian pastor, thinks mich a moratorium “wolild be a amit, but some kinds of those Sermons should be discon-
He bemancd the Tact that not ‘enough people "are. hearing sermons. He said he asked seven persons how many sermons théy had ‘heard and only one had heard a mon in seven years. !
“We surely would go to the dogs if we declared such a moratorium,” ‘the Rey. Henry T. Graham, West‘minster Presbyterian. “We can hardly hold our own now. We would be up against it in our civil and home life.” "The Rev. H. H. Turley, University * Heights United Brethren, opposes “discontinuing. all sermons because “preaching always has been 4 part of Christianity, but I think we should deal with practical subjects "and preach the kind of sermons “needed to help people.”
- Rituals Make Difference
‘A preaching moratorium ‘would “not be well for churches which do . not stress’ rituals, according to the Rev. Frank 8. :C.| Wicks, All Souls Unitarian. : “This demand for a moratorium,” he said, “comes from a minister of highly ritualistic church and the ‘statement means but little. In such churches, the chief stress is upon the ritual. The service is long and “elaborate and of great beauty. The sermons are brief and often omitted without - detriment to the service. This is not true of the ehurches in _ Which the. ministers’ function is ’ Prophetic, rather than. sacerdotal. : churches a moratorium : I equivalent to closing the : ‘church altogether.” “The recent preaching ' mission indicates preaching is. still; popular “and people believe it has a _ vital place in the life of the nation,” was e comment of ‘Dr. Carleton w, itwater, First. Baptist.
“Bishop Gives Opinion
Thé’ RE. Rev. Joseph M. Francis, B doesn’t. . favor gomplete discontinuance of sermons, but believes those of some. types should not be preached. ‘We are sent to preach the gospel,” the Bishop said. “That is our mission, The question is how. we preach it. If we preach on things other than the gospel, the, sooner §top the better. We shold deal © with the spiritual” = © The New York minister is “gall wrong” in the opinion Qf the Rev. Jaarence E. E. Gatdner, t United
Lutheran. J “If the word of God is true, and
it 1s,” he said, “then the world is to be won to Christ by the preachinng of the gospel. Nothing ever was sald to. us about ceasing to’ presch the gospel. ‘When the Lord ats a: moratorium, Hell tall “it.” The Rev. Ellis W. Hay, First Conjational, thinks doing away with
Dr. C.M. Yocum
Hear Mission Authority. :
Dr. Cyrus M. Yocum, authority on World missions, is to speak at Third Christian . Church at 10:35 a. m. tomorrow. He is an executive secretary in 4 the division of 8 foreign missions of (thé United
sionary Society. Dr. Yocum has been *éngaged in foreign missions work for five
Dr. Yocum His address to-
annual every member canvass and wonen’s day.
Church to Observe ‘Home -Coming Day
The Rev. Ray-A. Ragsdale, former pastor, is to be guest speaker at home-coming services tomorrow in the Fletcher Place Methodist ‘Church. He is to; talk -on “The Gibraltars of the Faith.” A basket dinner at noon and Junior choir concert in the after-
‘| noon have been arranged, the Rev.
H. G. Lytle, pastor; announced. Mrs, Howard Vance-is general chairman of arrangements committee,
College ‘Group
to Lead Service
The Indiana Bible College Evangelistic team is to have charge of services tomorrow night in the River Avenue Baptist Church, the Rev. George D. . Billeisen, pastor, announced today. “Why and Wherefore | of the Church,” 3 to be the topic for night services, which are to include inspirational talks by the young people. A sermon on “Revelation,” by the pastor, is on the morning program.
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Novena to Begin at ~
~ Church Tomorrow
A novena to Our Lady of the ‘Miraculous Medal is to be conducted at St. Philip Neri Church Denning tomorrow ‘and ending
‘The Rev. Charles McKenzie, Vincennes, to be in charge of serv ices, which are to include a short Sermon each night at 8 oelock.
Ausiliors. to: Meet
“The Woman's Auxiliary of All Saints Cathedral is to meet Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 with Mrs. Henry W. Buttolph, 4111 Washing-‘ton-blvd. . Miss Julia: Harrison Moore is to give a review of “Out of Africa” by Emory Ross. .
retreat for the church. “Preaching is the part of .the service which tackles the real problems,” he said. “It has a tendency to keep people's
ienching woul be fou such of o|
feet. on the ground. "
to Speak Here Third Christian Church to] - |
Christian ‘Mis- |
years. |
morrow is to mark Third Christian's.
Indianapolis persons yesterday made arrange ments ‘for a centenary celebration in honor of
Dwight L. Moody. Seated are C. Mrs. Hey | ‘Ostrom; standing, left
F. Schnicke and t jp right, are the
“| which
‘| approximately 45 | the United States ‘ are to. re-emphasize the things for ‘| which: D. L. Moody stood, “the ex- ‘| altation of the Word of God and
Rev. H. E. Eberhart, er Morgen, tie Seve ‘Robert D. McCarthy and Roy E. Bomboy of Chicago, 1 Institute répresentative.
Rites to Be Given * Bishop ‘Joseph E. Ritter of the Indianapolis Catholic Dio- ~ cese announced y. that he is to administer the Sacrament of Confirmation to adults in tHe Blessed Sacrament Chapel - tomorrow ab, 7:30.a. m.
Y to Resume Sunday. Series
C. E. Guthrie Is to Direct
Afternoon Meetings.
. The series of Sunday! afternoon meetings conducted bythe. Central Y. M..C, A. for more than 30 yeras is to be resumed Sunday, Dec. 6, in Keith’s Theater. \ The new series of meetings is to be in charge of C. E. Guthrie, secretary of the religious emphasis department of the “Y.” Stage preparations are to be supervised by F. W. Dickens. Keith Pegg is to be responsible for seating -accommodations and ushers. V. D. Parker is to direct. arrangements for special groups. A. F. Williams is to arrange the musical features. Neal Ireland is to direct mass singing in the outside lobby. Walter Idle.is to be in ‘charge of offerings and accounts. J. A. MeConnell and R. C. Alford are to
arrange services in the Central “¥” |
building during the meetings.
Church Will Give Handicraft Show
The Roberts Park M. E. Church is’
to give a “Hobby Antique and Handicraft” show Friday in the: church basement. Coins, quilts,
pipes, stamps, butterflies, rugs, needlework, photog-
raphy, painting, china, guns and
woodcarving are among the entries already received. ; The show, sponspred by the fpworth ‘League, is being arranged by a committee headed by Ed Isaac, general chairman.
Rev. Turner Guest Speaker at Omaha
The Rev. P. B. Turner, North Side Church of God pastor, is to be guest speaker at the Nebraska Young People’s Convention in Omaha, Neb. The Rev. Herb Thompson of Anderson is to be in charge of services in the North Side church tomorrow in his absence. Mrs. Thompson, “sing-
ing evangelist,” is.to ) lake part in the program. '
Dec. 20 Set as Closing Date
for Churches’
. District contests are to be held Jan. 1, with the finals by Jan 24. Five Indiana colleges have offered scholarships to the winner. Seventeen local churches are taking part dn the contest. : The contest’ committee is composed of the Rev. John A. Farr, West Park Christian Church;. the Rev. Vitgil Ragan, Fairview Presby-, terian Church and Miss Ruth Milligan, Young Women’s Christian Association. Competition has been limited to high-school students between: the ages of ‘t4 and ’19. Miss Dorisann Johnson, .' of the First ‘Baptist Church; was last year’s winner. Schools offering scholarships include Butler, Wabash, Indiana Central and Hanover, = First prize is to be a one-year's scholarship and second prize, a one Semester schol‘arship.
Ponte Contest
Five’ State Colleges Offer Scholarships to Winners : of Declamation Competition. Preliminary competition in the fifth annual Prince of Peace
Declamation Contest, which opened under the sponsorship of Imdianapolis churches Nov. 1, is to close Dec. 20, it was announced today.
Virgil Phemisier | to Sing for Class
Virgil Phemister, bass, is ‘to be the guest soloist during the Girls’
Federation Class meeting at ‘the |-
Third Christian Church tomorrow morning. - Mr. Phemister is an instructor at Arthur Jordan Conservatory.
Lists Sermon Topic “A Lesson.in Forgiveness” is to be the topic the Rev. Wilbur D. Gross, Fifty-first Street M. E. Church, tomorrow morning. It will be the fourth of a series of sermons on “The Parables of Jesus.” .
Chiistian: Brotherhood
fs Devotional Reading: Ephejans 3: He 2 ry he ot 4
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BY WM. E. GILROY, D. D. International Uniform Sunday School Lesson for Nov. 29 ~HE larger epistles of Paul were addressed to groups of Christians in the churches ‘in various cities. In these letters were numerous. réferences to, individuals that gave the letters a personal touch, but they were addressed to the church as a. whole. : Among Paul's letters that “have come down to us, however, are two or three to individuals; and among these none-is so choice, or of such
Philemon, which occupies a single one-chapter book of -the New Testament. The letter presents a dramatic situation in the problems that con-
-| fronted these early Christians, and
also offers some light on Paul's approach to. such problems as -that of slavery, an institution, of - course, well established everywhere 4n the ancient world. ee
HILEMON, a citizens of Colos-
er of a «slave called Onesimus. Philemon was a Christian convert, and if his adoption of: the Christian faith and way of life was intelligent and sincere, his atitude toward
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‘120-23 AY hs the 100th anniver{sary._of the ‘birth of Dwight L.
; lected as the meeting place for the - | observance.
| of God, sounding v Christian constituencies of America.
part of the expenses.
‘were: Dr. E. N. Evans, the Rev. W.
fhe Rev. C. J. Russon, the Rev."B. ton;~
that there | White. : Mrs. Henry Ostrom, Mrs. Felix
yterian th Belfast, Ireland, and has been an tative at several |
* Event Jan. 2095.
celebration here Jan,
Moody. The group met yesterday at the Columbia: Club to outline plans call for approximately a month of special prayer meetings before the event. The First Baptist Church was se-
The gatherings are to be held in e centers of Canada and
soul-winning.” Ray E. Bomboy, Moody Bible Istitute of OChicago representative, told the gathering the meetings will have as their primary objective the teaching and preaching of the Word forth a strong call to prayer for the revival to the
Speakers From Europe
Among the speakers to participate in the activities in this country are Bishop. J. Taylor Smith, London, England; Jock Troup, . Glasgow, Scotland; Herbert Lockyer, Liverpool, England; Dr. William Evans, California; Dr. Harry Rimmer, Duluth, Minn. ; Dr. Will H. Houghton, and the Rev. Ralph E. Stewart. . The Moody Bible Institute is to underwrite each of the meetings, but efforts are to be made in each city to: get - special gifts to gover
Among other cities to have ob-
servances are Philadelphia, Balti- |
more, Atlanta, Birmingham. Louisville, Nashville, Cincinnati, St. Louis, Kansas City. Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Toronto, Buffalo, Boston and New York.
_ Mrs. Ostrom Publicity Head
. Irs. Henry Ostrom is chairman of the publicity committee for the Indianapolis observance. The Rev. William Lee Spratt, Victory Meg morial Methodist Protestant Church pastor, is chairman of the commit-, tee on prayer. All interdenominational religious institutions in the city are to participate, among them therY. M. C. A, the Y. W. C. A, Wheeler's Rescue Mission, and others, Present at the meeting yesterday
C. Calvert, Dr. A. J. Dunkle, Dr. Carleton Ww. Atwater, the Rev. W. H. Mueller, the Rev. W.. H. Kendall,
D. Billeigen, +4he Rev. L.7A. dles“the Rev. H. E. Eberhart, the Rev: Whi, H! Tie¢ Spratt the Rev. H. C. Lince, the Rev. Robert D. McCarthy, the Rev. H. B. M€Clanahan. R. C. Hiller, Bert Morgan, C. PF. Schnicke, A. B. Cornelius, J. D. Ermston, J. Lester Williams, H. R. Plerson, Henry E. Ostrom, James Ogden, C. L. Harkness,Fermer S. Cannon, Homer L. Chaillaux, Harry Krause, Eugene C. Foster, Harry Ww.
M. McWhirter, Mrs. B. S. ‘Goodwin, Miss ‘Amy Bruce, Mrs. Richard R. Mitchell, Mrs. C. W. Achmen, Mrs. E. A. Piepenbrok, Mrs. C. J. Finch, Mrs. Paul T. Hurt, Mrs. Fred: = Balz, Mrs. R. O. McAlexander, Dr
Drinking Cause | of Auto Crash “Increase, Claim
Dr. Frank Wicks to Discuss “Drink and Driving’ ' Tomorrow. A definite relation exists between
increased traffic occidents and drinking, - Dr. Frank 8. C. Wicks,
‘| All Souls Unitarian pastor, said to-
; | day. Dr. Wicks’ sermon tomorrow is
“The st Cecilia * Sacred Heart Church, is sent Henry Irving's BE Bells,” on Dec. 6. Miss Mary: Boardman (above) is in the cast. Other members are James Bertram, John Lauck, Olie Bach, Frank Gantner, George Lauck, Paul Williams, Francis Burkhart, John Kiefer, Hénry Stahl, Norbert Brinkman, Wylie Coleman, Marianna Schiudecker, Helen Cafouras, Marie Habit, Rita Gants ner; Mary Biltz, John Wyss, Paul Kriese and Charles Willams.
Pastor to Give Advice to Wives
Rev. Giflett Is to Ss ‘Coddling’ Husbands.
“Wives are to be warned against nagging and urged to “coddle” their husbands in a sermon, “Ten Commandments for Wives,” by the Rev. W. E. Gillett, Broad Ripple Methodist Church pastor, tomorrow night. A pantomime wedding is to be held before the sermon. The Rev, Gillett said the “commandments” originated through a divorce court judge in Minneapolis. Iliustrations are to be given by Mr. Gillett. Included among the 10 rules of conduct for wives, according to Mr. Gillett, are “Forget Not Thy Good Humor,” “Thou Shalt Not Nag,” “Forget Not Cleanliness,” © “Kéep Thine House With Diligence,” and the rule favoring coddling. Mr. Gillett ‘ahnounced his sermon next Sunday is to provide rules for husbands.
Columbus Pastor
to Deliver Sermon
“The Church’s Work in the Rural Districts and Towns . Under: My Care” is to-be discussed by the Rev. Rudolph F. Keicher, Vicar of St, Paul's Church, Columbus, Ind, at All-Saints Cathedral during the vesper hour at 5 p. m. tomorrow. The Cathedral invites one rural clergyman of the Indianapolis Diocese each month to tell the need and type of work being done: in his field.
Society Is to Meet Mrs.” R. O. Alexander, 2101 N.
Delawate-st, is to be hest to the Woman’s Foreign Missi 7 S0-
clety of thé Central Avenue M. E.
Church Tuesday afternoon at 1:45.
.| A Christmas musical program and
and “Mrs, Frank, J: Hutehins: :
readings are to be given.
Dr. ‘Homrighausen to Speak _ Before ‘Bean ean Supper Club’
wh of Christianity in a Is to Be Topic of Pastor |
atY.M.C. A. Meeting Wednesday.
“The Crisis of Christianity in America” Is to be discussed by Dr. E. H.
usen, Carrollton Avenue Evangelical Reformed
‘Church pastor,
Homrigha at the Y. M. C. A. “Bean Supper Club” meeting next Wednesday night.
Dr. Homrighausen is Church History. lecturer at Butler University. He was a delegate to the 1933 PanPresb; ‘Alliance meeting in
American represen other international church conferences. He is to be delegate to the
11937 Oxford and Edinburgh con|sionary Bands Church, He is to.
ferences.
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Religious Training.
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at Mission House College, Dr . ‘Hom= ‘ministerial
Missionary: Church
to Hear Rev. Graef
The Rev. WwW. H. Graef is to be guest speaker tomorrow in the Mis
speak at 2:30 on “Spiritual Thirst.”
Laymen are to. be in charge of | - night services. ab 7:30, he Rev, O. ‘H. Nater announced. :
Rosicrucians. to Meet
to be on the “While I was opposed to prohibition,” Dr. Wicks said, “I do nob feel that repeal has improved the situation. It is the moderate drinke er, the man who takes two drinks, who _présents the traffic hazard today. He can not be affected by lege islation.” © ¥ Only public opinion Aa remedy the ion ‘resulting “driving after moderate drinking, Dr. Wicks said. ““I regret to’say that I feel drinke ing has'generally increased since ree peal of prohibition,” he’ continued, “It is the number of ‘are rests that have been made for drunken “driving, but these meas< ures do- not reach the moderate drinker. by i Driving Examinations In other countries, Dr, Wicks pointed out, stringent examinations are required ‘before persons are ale lowed to drive automobiles. Pere sonal habits are. orie’ of the points in the examination, he said. Ability to judge distances is ime paired by a few drinks, the pastor said. . ~ “The man who. takes two drinks and thinks he still is inefull possession of his faculties is the major traffic -hazard,” Dr. Wicks declared. “Science has - proved that the slightest trace of alcohol reduces keenness of the senses.” The British Association commit« tee on alcohol has conducted exe periments showing the speed of re< actions required! for: a motorist to make the right motions instantly in case of danger, he explained. It is in emergencies that one can not act promptly under the stimulation of even the slightest amount ‘of alcohol, Dr. Wicks said. Dr. Wicks’ address is to be given ‘at the 11a. m., services "in ‘the church at 15th and: Alabama-sts.
topic, “Drink and
Rescue Mission Program Given
Raymond Cooper to Sponsor < "Breakfast "Club.
The Breakfast Club in Wheeler City Rescue Mission tomorrow morning is to be sponsored by Raye mond Cooper in memory of his sige ter, Mae Cooper. Gospel - service at 8 before the breakfast is to ‘be conducted by the Minute ‘Men's Class of Edgewood M. E, Church, directed by -F. B, Sawyer. The Rev. Herbert E. Eberhardt, Mission’ superintendent, isto speak at 7:45.
Speakers at the nightly services during the week include Dr. Long, the Rev. Robert D. M thy, 21st-st Baptist Church ie the Rev. Louis Crafton, Garfield Park Baptist Church -pastor and Mrs. John H. Rader, ;
{Mission to. Mark
Triple Anniversary
A triple anniversary celebration is to be held by the Wheeler City, Rescue Mission, 245 N. Delaware-st, at 7:30 p. m. Tuésday. * The mission is to observe the seventh anniversary: of. the new building, the eleventh anniversary of its WFBM broadcasts and ‘the fifteenth. anniversary of the Rev, Herbert E. Eberhardt’s affiliation with the ‘mission,
Bazar. Is Set
An. annual bazar -and supper ts. to be ‘held Tuesday afternoon and night by the Social Circle of Wood« ruff. Avenue. United Presbyterian Church, Arsenal l-av and E. 12th-st.