Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 18 November 1950 — Page 4

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or a Drive For Church Need

‘Methodists Seek to Keep Pace With New Housing

By EMMA RIVERS MILNER, Times Church Editor FORECLOSE THE mortgage on a church and see

what this Hoosier community does to you. It’s one thing to gain possession of a piece of private property on which the owner cannot meet the payments. ! It’s quite another to take over a church—lock, stock and’

steeple. {the parishioners theys now have What would you do with’ “It's hard for small churches to

such a church? You couldn't {get loans ‘from banks. But I be-

{lieve the small churches could add live in it very comfortably or is their buildings and, with the inrent out space to roomers.

The creased memberships that would only logical market for it would follow, meet payments on necesbe the very parish that lost it! sary loans. to you. .To. have a church fall] “We could aid at least two to your lot might prove embar- churches immediately and as many rassing and even painful if the as 15 over the next 10 years.’ public found out about it. |Since there are some 10,000 Now, the bankers, deep solemn Methodist laymen in the 50 odd fellows who know all about tchurches of the Indianapolis Dis‘money, foresee these “dangers” trict, Dr. Sumner L. Martin, in lending money to churches. ~|superintendent, is encouraging {Mr. Clampitt and his assistants A FRIEND OF ours among the to go ahead with the Thousand financial cult very carefully ex- Dollar Club. plained why banks always can| "fn =z lend money to big churches which! BUT ABOUT the national banks don’t need it particularly but not and church loans: Uncle Sam has

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‘to struggling little ones that do. made some rules for the bankers s;

The Methodist Thousand Dol- to live by. The government perlar Club sees the little churches mits them to lend only 60 per fn a different light from the cent of the appraised value of bankers. The Club envisions these property. And after 10 years, a little Houses of God as capable part of the loan must have been of handling enlarged programs retired, a new appraisal made and and facilities. “But they need a the papers rewritten friend to help them do it,” says| “Churches us sually Earl Clampitt, promoting Club memberships. than 10 years, At the moment, the Methodist protested.

want more

leading spirit. in than 60 per cent and for eh has served not only.as a religious ” our banker friend leader but has guided social m “In. a.small congrega- ments in his own country. He

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Jap an’s Leader of Christianity bk Speak Here

Kagawa to Talk ~ At Mass Meeting - At First Baptist

Dr. Toyohiko Kagawa, called] Japan's greatest Christian leader, | will address an Indianapolis mass meeting tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. in| the First Baptist Church. Dr. Kagawa, in addition, will speak to special groups tomorrow afternoon and Monday dfternoon and night. Church laymen and ministers who are particularly in-} terested in ®angelism will hear Dr. Kagawa tomorrow at 3 p.m. in the Roberts Park Methogist, ’ Church.

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The Indianapolis Council of Churchwomen will sponsor his address Monday at 1:30 p.m. in! St. Mark's United Lutheran Church. His final talk will. be Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the Third C hristian Church. Dean O. Il.

Shelton of the Butler Religion,

School of general chairman of the

Kagaw: v visit, will introduce the ieaker, The Interdenominational sir h Council is in charge of the meeting. The Indiana; polis Church’ Federation, its Erecutive secretary Dr. Howard J. Baumgartel, and various ministers of the city will ssist in the Kagawa meetin “The world-renowned

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laymen are very busy getting men tion nobody wants to take the been asked for counsel by the to join with the promise of pay-/ lead in borrdwing money. Of premier of Japan and by the National Lutheran Council. ing a dollar a month in dues. “At course in a large, influential mayor of Tokyo. Dr. Kagawa is ‘Indianapolis. The clo thing will go

the end of the year,” estimates: church, a number Mr. Clampitt, “the Club will have men will do it. t $12,000 in the treasury if we| “Churches, well-—churches just e

reach our goal of 100 members. aren't a good risk. Depressions lief

We will use the money to guar- land hard times come and people e antee payment on loans made to cut down on their giving. Then i

small churches which need to ex- suppose you foreclosed the mort- He now is on his sixth trip == gage. Who wants a church on his United States,

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THERE'S A LOT of new hous-|

hands?

“Of course,” he added, “we try

ing going up on the edges of to help them to get outdide loans, show - Indianapolis. Many of the small we help them in every way we tor

_ churches . which long have stood can.

of well-to-do known for his settlement work in and Asia he slums of Kobe, for his influ- This time last vear, the Luth nce on laborers and farm < gaye hah van Sl Activia in T€- eran World Relief received more tt f Breat an 800,000 pounds of used clothar quake and as an evangelist ing, shoes and bedding which were n the Kingdom of God Moveren 1g, shoes and bedding which were 3 x - out, forwarded overseas to relieve sufp ; . > Ne fering in the severe winter

nthe monins.

Other religious events follow: © lnm AX of Services

CHRIST UNITED Lu THERAN oH RCH : 1bus 1

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“A of special services

z series : which began O¢t. 1° will come “to

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In such areas already mre filled That no doubt is ve bv true: Also. UR od" | SHRISTIA HbR he a climax tomorrow in a Thanksto capacity, positively bulging. many bankers belong to churches. hosirs or J. (5% uf, thelr meating Wed: glving S unday program with the "Worship services are crowded and Even so, I imagine the Thousand Mee Be hoot, 5 will sing. "°/theme, “We Have a Vic tory,” in Sunday school children are at- Dollar Club has more than once bréach = Josey ot Bitter | tpked prot the Downey Avenue Christian

tending classes in the basements. recalled these word 8. of Holy a : . “There's no use for the congre- Scripture: gations to try to bring in new!

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ATOMIC POWER A TOPIC “Atomic Power in War and}

TION EVANGELICAL | ANDREFORMED ~~ |

. unto every one which hath wi — members from families who have shall be given; and from him that sow oe,, t om bought homes in the community. hath not, even that he hath shall In N. Til

They can’t take proper care of be taken away from him.” Luke Dr pastor Christian Church wi 1 giv |address tomor Tow . at :

eart” tomorrow A congregational meeting will

UNTEFRE or AMERICA

Church. The services were planned rd to further the campaign for the stic building fund. Tomorrow, the. pastor, the Rev. g F. W. Wiegmann, will preach on 30 the day's theme at 8:15 a. m. bo “irpsarTrnian 10 a.

religious rected

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GOL. DEN RU Harry Poll

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{Peace” will be the subject of Ave. The Rev. CP. Biekking, ‘past i1.will sing at the first service; the North ‘and Nex Jersey : . / iitatio ga : foe! the Ph ARIAS fo aror Robert Kryter when he speaks vi fi rar meno DeWly Organized Junior High “haste Yoursell" Borie ren [aay ” open fresting of Burn, prof r in Tel a Chen, Yiverted Dy Miss Martha 9: M.—Church School s Counc 7 0 e; ! lo Ashu alishead, at the later service. ~8econd Service of Worship Knights of Columbus.. The meet- 7 Ku taught in Britain. AMONg the evidences of loyalty gma One's Sell’ —Pastor Daries ing will begin a at 8:15 p. mor i d and wo a us European Io be announced by the pastor —— will be total offerings for the new - PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES ymca To | HE. AR P. ASTOR edifice; that 330 persons’ have - Dr. Merrill B. McFall, pastor of Pledge d themselves to say daily

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN

ro PRANTE RICHARD BROWN MO. RNING Services 30 and 1

“You Win oot It Back. A Mark 10:29-30

Dr nts, 6: Josie School Young People § p. m., Supper and } Convocation

WALLACE STREET PRESBYVERIAN

4808 EAST 10TH ST Rev. John H. Bergén. Minister Sunday School—9:30 A. M. Morning Worship=10745 A. M.

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i ‘Central Ave at 47th Rev. Roy B Connor Jr. Sunday. Behvest, 3 45

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SECOND PRESBYTERIAN i Exec. Secretary Board of Christian

Education of Synod of Indiana storie Church of Which wey ard Beecher was Minister. Vermont and PrhaaT ani Sts. ter

FARVIEW

JEAN 8 MILNER, D. D. Every Night Except Monday at 7:45 p. m Morhing Worship. 11 46th and Capitol Ave SUNDAY MORNING : Dr, Milnes preaching: 8 8 10a m Worship 11:15 a. m

Teedom Chureh School 2 45 AM

TABERNACLE PRESBYTERIAN

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G VA REV. ROBER MOORE {RAD DR. WALTER %. IoRid 7 - | Q 9:30 A. M.—Btble School 1 Go to Church Sunday preaching i 2 way do | Happiness: ! Fellowship, { + Congresational Meeting

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“The High 30 P, Mri urs. 7:18 p.

J YMCA Monster Meeting at 3;30

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[First Methodist Church, Blooming- prayers; that an increase number ton, will speak on “One God-—One Of workers have been enlisted to World” -at a Senate Avenue CATry on church activities,

m. tomorrow.

9. MATTHEW EV. LUTHERA AN

E New York & Oxford Sts, Rev. Carl H. Amelung M.—8unday School for

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30 A. M.—Loyalty Sunday of Giving.”

“A System]

.~ Hearts and Nands open with Thanksgiving offerings. . . . Tomorrow, members of the committee, which arranged the Avenue Christian Church will count gifts foward Sonstruciion of their ‘new $150,000 edifice.

Church Gifts, Festive Songs Protestants Plan Mark Thanksgiving Sunda

Lutherans Here to Donate Clothing

For Needy Families in Europe, Asia

Indianapolis churches tomorrow Will mark the Thanksgiving ove- Sunday with féstive songs of praise and gifts to many causes, Lutheran World Relief is sponsoring a Thanksgiving clothing appeal among the 4 million members of churches affiliated with the

These include many -congregations. in

to families in dire heed in* TEUrope

that many church families are using the devotional booklets, “The Upper Room” and “Secret Place.” Hiustrated Lecture Set “America: the Lifted Lamp,” an ‘illustrated lecture indicating our great heritage religiously and politically as United States citizens is scheduled for tomorrow by the Robérts Park Methodist Church. Mrs. Paul Wendell, traveler, will speak at 7:30 p. m. The youth. choir directed by Mrs. Otho Jenkins will sing Thanksgiving music. The Immanuel Evangelical and Reformed Church will present Mrs. F. A. Goetsch of St. Louis, nationally known churchwoman, in a Thanksgiving Sunday address tomorrow at 10 a. m. Mrs. Goetsch has visited. her denomination’s mission projects all over the world and has attended global Christian conferences. Church school pupils will bring gifts of food to be sent to the Alpha Home for the Aged tomorrow morning to All Souls Unitarian Church, - Sn The Olive Branch: and Third Christian Churches announce that Thanksgiving Sunday offerings will go to the support of their brotherhood’s educational institu-

and tions.

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2500 Roosevelt Ave {

Rev Lester J. Cdrney, Pastor ALFA Fetephone €H-6585——

SPECIAL REVIVAL SERVICES

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| 1002 S Belmont Ave, < SUNDAY PROGRAM | Tune in WISH 7:30am - 7:45 | Bible Classes; 9:45. 0. m. * "Worship ond Preaching 10:45-0. m. and 7:00 p.m Dean Clutter, Minister-—MA. {859 { Wednesdoy Services, 7.45p m |

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“Church to Honor | Late Dr. Dunkel

Stained Glass Window Will Be Memorial

The Tabernacle Presebyterian | Church will adorn the south wall | of its auditorium, which overlooks 34th St, with a stained glass window honoring the life and work of the late Dr. J. Ambrose Dunkel The Gothic edi-. fice at 34th St. and Central Ave. was erected during the ministry of Dr. Dunkel. A large oil Si portrait of the former pastor for some years [has hung in the ‘parlors of the church. Now the |window, a more

Mr. Peterson

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| former pastor was held, | tined to add to the church's | house or treasures. i Boys and girls of Tabernacle’s {Children's Church have sent funds overseas for the Children’s Downey Memorial Forest in the hills of | Galilee. { The American Christian Pales{tine Committee is sponsoring the tree planting as a living, growing tribute to the Jewish boys and girls who were cruelly put to death during World War II A men’ S Retreat By way of making the stained {glass window program public and official, Protestant men and women Will or recently preached a special meet for their annual Laymen's sermon. Retreat Friday and Saturday ip, devoted service to the church and the North Methodist Church. foutlined the plan for memorial Dinners, group windows, J. Dwight Peterson is discussion of chairman of the i planning methods in Bible § committee, and other ¢ hurch projects and = addresses will highlight the # sessions Friday night and Satur-

Cheer for Thanksgiving

By Science Service ™

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18-—-Quiet in the ionosphere promises good short wave radio reception not

| pretentious and much more costly, token of the esteem in which the, des- |

Dr. Roy Ewing Vale, pas-|

He told of Dr. Dunkel's,

| SATURD RDAY, Nov. 18, 1050

Christian 2y. Sermon “Soul and Body" is the subject of the Ilesson-sermon in all | Chiugehes of Christ, Scientist, for | tomorrow. : The golden text is: “The Lord {God is a sun and shield; the Lord will give thee grace and gloty; no | good thing will be withheld from It hem that walk uprightly.” {Psalms 84:11: | The lesson-sermon also includes ithe following passage: “Christ, | Truth, was demonstrated through |Jesus to prove the power of spirit {over the flesh . . . to show that {truth is made manifest by its leftects upon the human mind and (body, healing sickness, destroying.

sin” The quotation was taken from the Christian Science text[book cience and Health with .

{Key to the Scriptures” by Mary

| Baker Eddy.

Calvary

Tabernacle 902 Fletcher Ave. HEAR : Nathan A. Urshan

Sunday Morning 1 O'Clack "Unexplored Opportunities” Also Speaking- Sunday Evening: 7:45 P. M. Hear the Broadcast: 10:45 to || each night Monday through. Friday WIBC Sunday Morning 8 to 8:30 WISH

Public Is Welcome ICA. 2656 CA. 992!

day .afternoon only this week-end, but through and night. atri ¢ : 5 2 Ar Thanksgiving, forecasters at the Dr. J. Edwin ra Yosev. Drofess National Bureau of Standards reL0sey, professor i of rural sociol- Prot. Hanley ported his. morning. ofy at Purdue To lenley University, will speak at the Fri-

day night dinner on “Learning for Life.” Dr. J. D. Montgomery of the United Christian Missionary Society will talk on “New Technics in Bible Study” Saturday after.noon, Prof. David E. Henley of

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Earlham ,College will talk on “The Christian in Action in His Community” Saturday following dinner. '

Forum Demonstration The Narthern Lights Class of the host church will give'a demonstration of a Sunday school class forum. during the retreat. Miles 8S. Duwe, class president, will direct the demonstration and Willis B. Conner Jr. will serve as the forum leader. The Rev. Joseph W. Johnston and C. Richard Dawson will present visual aids. Harold F. Brighman and G. E. Middleton

BROADWAY | BAPTIST "CHURCH

Broadway and 22nd St. Rev. R. M. Dodrill, Pastor.

EVANGELISTIC SERVICE—

REV. VICTOR E. SEARS

EVANGELIST

SUNDAY SCHOOL, 9:30 A. M. MORNING CHURCH SERVICE, 10 A. M. SUBJECT: “Jesus. Is Coming.” (Also on Station WISH). EVENING SERVICE, 7:30 P. M. SUBJECT: “Atomic Fire Coming” SPECIAL TONIGHT, SATURDAY Dr. Sears Brings a Great Sermon at 7:30 P. M. A Great Saturdoy Night Service.

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will serve as chairman of discus-, sion groups assisted by a group

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North Liberty Christian Bt. a ML West U. 8 Virgil Pelton. Minister North Tacoma Christion 38th 8t. and North Tacom Byron mbert., Min ster ( Northwood Christion 46th and Cen Theo. O. Fisher Minister Second Christian 2901 N. Kenwood 8t R. H: Peoples, Mi qo Seventh Christian

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