Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 109, Number 35, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 22 January 1986 — Page 5

Obituaries... Gladys J. Mast

July 25,1908-Jan 15,1986 Gladys J. Mast, 77, of 552 E. John St., Nappanee, died Wednesday, January 15, at LuAnn Nursing Home, after being ill for one year. She was born on July 25,1908 in Etna Green, the daughter of Milton and Nora Huffman. On January 24, 1925 she married Glen H. Mast. He preceded her in death on July 22, 1965. She was a housewife and a lifetime resident. Survivors Include two sons: Harold of Nappanee, and David of Goshen. One son, William J. Mast preceded her in death. Also surviving are two sisters: Mrs. Warren (Marie) McCuen, Warsaw; and Mrs. Helen Gase, Decatur, Indiana; four grandchildren, and seven greatgrandchildren. The funeral was held Saturday, January 18 at the Thompson & Yoder Funeral Home with Rev. Roger Fieler and Warren McCuen officiating. Burial was at Stony Point Cemetery. Dennis Lee Mast Nov. 7,1964-Jan. 15,1906 Dennis Lee Mast, 21, Michiana’s first heart transplant patient, died Wednesday, January 15 at the home of his uncle, Leroy Mast, in Lawrence, Indiana. He received his heart transplant on June 3, 1983 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. A massive heart attack was blamed for the death Mast, of R.R. 1, Etna Green, was a lifetime resident. He was born in South Bend on November 7,1964, the son of Marvin J. Mast and Sylvia M. Schmucker. He was a construction worker for Schmucker’s Construction in Franklin, Kentucky. Survivors include his parents. Mr. and Mrs Marvin Mast, Etna Green; his maternal grandmother, Barbara Boratrager. Haven, Kansas; his step-grandfather, Harvey E Borntrager, Haven, Kansas; and his paternal grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. John L (Mary Ann) Mast, Etna Green Also surviving are four brothers: Lester Ray Mast, Nappanee; and Lamar, Paul, and Galen, all of Etna Green; three sisters, Rosemary, Carolyn and Linda Mast, all of Etna Green. One brother, Mark Allen and one sister. Barbara Ann preceded him in death. Services were held Sunday, January 19, at the Ammon Hochstetier residence, CR 800 W. Burial was at the Graber Cemetery, with Bishop Walter Schwartz and minister Pete Graber of the Old Order Amish Church officiating. Thompson & Yoder Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Larry S. Snider May 6,1937-Jan. 15,1986 Larry S. Snider, 48, 70073 CR2I, New Paris, died Wednesday, January 15, of injuries suffered in a truck-train accident in Nappanee. (see photo page 1) Born May 6, 1937, Snider was a native of New Paris, and a lifetime area resident. On May 25, 1957, in Milford, he married Nancy Miller. Snider was a 1956 graduate of New Paris High School, a farmer and part-time driver for Supreme Corp., Goshen, a member of the Bethel Church of the Brethren, where he served as a deacon. Surviving with Mrs. Snider are a daughter, Melissa M., at home; three sons: David L., Scott A. and Troy M., all of New Paris; two sisters: Mrs. Roger (Thyra) Reiser, Nappanee, and Mrs. Robert (Theda) Dawes, LaFountalne; a brother, Dana, Middlebury; and his parents, Daniel and Treva (Anglemyer) Snider, Nappanee. The Rev. Otto Beer, Jr., assisted by the Rev. Roger Eberly, conducted services Saturday morning, at the Bethel Church of the Brethren, Milford. Burial was at Union Center Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Heifer Project International, Ellsworth B. Rood March 18, 1910 - Jan. 16,1986 Ellsworth B. Rood, 75, 29130 US6 West, Nappanee. died Thursday, January 16, at Walker Memorial Hospital, Avon Park, Florida. He was a winter resident of Sebring. Bom March 18, 1910, the son of Hallet and Rose (Blough) Rood, he was a lifetime area resident. He married Mary Kivett on July 6,1939, and she survives. Mr. Rood had operated the Nappanee Nursery for many years, and had also worked at Excel Corp. in Elkhart for 23 years, retiring in 1976.

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Pastor's meditation...

Rev Robert Klatt Hep ton Union Church Read: Matthew9:lo-26 When I was in the Philippines as a missionary in 1979,1 heard a Filipino pastor say: “When faith goes to market it always carries a basket.” That is the secret of the two miracles recorded in our scripture today. You should read it from the New Testament yourself. A 12-year-old child is raised from the dead and a woman with an issue of blood for 12 years is healed. Neither of these miracles would have happened if it were not for faith. Faith on the part of the 12-year-old girl’s father who said to Jesus, “My daughter has just died, but come and lay Your hand on her and she will live." Faith on the part the woman who said “If only I may touch His garment, I shall be made well.” Does that sound too simple? That is what I like about Jesus, He never makes anything complicated. My faith may not be able to raise a child from the dead, but I’ve seen it work in other ways today. My pastor friend, the Rev. Meredith Bailie, of the Wheaton, Illinois Wesleyan Church saw it happen in his congregation a few years ago. It is documented in the feature story of GUIDEPOSTS of April 1985. It was also featured a year or two ago on the TV program called “That’s Incredible.” Perhaps you read it or saw it. Thirty-one year-old Barbara Commiskey had multiple sclerosis. She was confined to a wheel chair, her hands and feet curled and ail but useless. She required a constant supply of oxygen. Doctors at Mayo Clinic said “nothing we can do will stop the deterioration.” Pastor Bailie visited her faithfully and encouraged her to have a goal-to grow in faith. She said the less physical health she had the more spiritual health she desired. She began to pray for others even though her own condition became worse. About this time a Chicago radio station, WMBI, featured her as an invalid that needed cheer. Cards began pouring in telling her that they were praying for her. Then one Sunday morning, June 7, 1981, two friends from Wheaton Wesleyan Church dropped by after church. As the three of them visited together, Barbara heard a fourth voice saying, “My child, get up and walk! " Barbara said she was startled at that voice for she knew her friends had not heard it, but that God had spoken those words. She obeyed that voice and stood on her legs that had not held her in five years. That Sunday evening she walked down the aisles of Wheaton Wesleyan Church to the surprise of all those present. Doctors later confirmed no signs of MS. Today, four

He was a member of the Nappanee United Methodist Church. Surviving with Mrs. Rood are a daughter, Mrs. Bud (Jane) Golden, Elkhart; a son, James A. Rood, Hampton, Virginia, and two granddaughters. The Rev. Jay Morris, of the Nappanee United Methodist Church, conducted services Sunday afternoon, at the Thompson & Yoder Funeral Home. Burial was at Union Center Cemetery.. Betty L. McKee Oct. 22,1926-Jan. 20,1986 Betty L. McKee, 59, 1051 Beech wood Drive, Nappanee, died Monday morning, January 20, in the emergency room at the Methodist Hospital Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, after a brief illness. She was bom October 22, 1926, in Plymouth, the daughter of Charles and Fern (Marsh) Triplet. She married Don McKee on July 22, 1950, in Culver, and he survives. Mrs. McKee was a 1944 graduate of Culver High School, and moved to Nappanee in 1958. She was a member of the Nappanee United Methodist Church, and had been employed by the City of Nappanee, as office manager at the Nappanee Water Utilities office. Surviving with Mr. McKee are two daughters: Mrs. Wayne (Susan) Weise, Noblesviile, and Marcia McKee, Goshen; two granddaughters; two brothers: Charles Triplet, Jr., and Paul E. Triplet, both of Culver, and a sister, Mrs. Robert (Kathryn) May, Culver. Friends may call at the Thompson & Yoder Funeral Home today (Wednesday) from l-4p.m. and 69p m. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Jay Morris, Thursday, at 11a.m., at the Nappanee United Methodist Church, with burial at South Union Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Elkhart County Cancer Society.

and a half years later she is still declaring what God has done in her life. The woman in our Bible lesson who was healed did four things after she heard of Jesus. First she spoke her faith, she said, “if only I may touch His clothes I shall be made well.” In a world full of negative thoughts and words we need to talk faith and wholeness. The second thing she did was to act on her faith, “she came from behind and touched the hem of His garment.” Faith without corresponding action is alone. For faith to work you must put it to action. Third, she received her healing. The moment she touched Him something happened. The last thing she did was to declare it. Luke 8:47 says, “she declared it unto Him before all the people”. How she was healed immediately. Not everyone is going to be healed today who wants to be. For some people God has a purpose as in the case of the apostle Paul in allowing a thorn in the flesh, but I believe that a lot of people could and would be healed today if they took these four simple steps of faith of the woman in our Bible story today. Speak faith, then act on it, then receive it and declare it. I know because it has worked for me. Yes, I believe the Filipino pastor was right when he said, “when faith goes to market it always carries a basket. ”

Community Center

Mrs. Walter Miller In the absence of the president, who was vacationing, and the vicepresident, who was moving, the secretary-treasurer of the Active Ladies Extension Homemakers Club, Marjorie Slabaugh, was president pro tern for the January 18 meeting, held at the home of Evelyn Mikel. Following the pledge to the flag of the U S. and to the Christian flag, the Home Demonstration Creed was repeated. The song of the month, “Auld Lang Syne”, was sung. Myrtle Thomas read short articles about the Kennedy Space Center and civil defense. The cultural arts topic was “The New and the Old”, by Marialyce Moore, which concerned several new and old enterprises in Warsaw. She then gave a “Wander Methodists honor new members «The Nappanee United Methodist Church congregation will have a carry-in dinner, Sunday, January 26, to honor and recognize those of the congregation who have joined the church in 1985. The dinner will begin at noon. In order to make the meal more Interesting. the family coordinators are asking that everyone use recipes from the United Methodist Church Cookbook. The new members will be special guests-this will provide a good opportunity to fellowship with one another and to become better acquainted. Union Center Joe Mast, Southland’ Texas, was a guest of his parents, the Andrew Masts, several days last week. Supper guests on Monday evening were Allen Masts, Vicky and Tony, Goshen, and the Mark Chupp family. Mrs. John Mast, Erma and Susan, Mrs. Ervin Burkholder,"Mrs. Fannie Slabaugh and Mrs. Andrew Mast attended the quilting at Mrs. Carolyn Bontrager’s home, Shipshewana, Thursday. Later in the day, Mrs. Burkholder, Mrs. Slabaugh and Mrs. Andrew Mast called on Mrs. Joe Bontrager, LaGrange, who has been very ill. Visitors of Mrs. George Reed, Sr„ last week, included Mrs. Harold Bellman of Warsaw, on Tuesday; Earl Rettinger, Bourbon, Wednesday, and Gladys Lemler and the Frank Reeds, on Sunday.

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Nazarene film shown Sunday The Nappanee Church of the Nazarene, 458 W. Walnut St., will be showing a film on Sunday, February 2, at 7 p.m. The film is entitled, "They Cry In The Night,” the powerful, spellbinding story of pioneer Nazarene missionary, Harmon Schmelzenbach’s trek into northern Swaziland, and his successful struggle to plant the Church of the Nazarene. Everyone who is interested in world evangelism is encouraged to attend. Visitors are always welcome. A free will offering will be taken to cover the cost of the film. Film shown in Bremen The Aid Association for Lutherans branch at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Nappanee, and St. Paul’s Luthem PTL, Bremen, will cosponsor a movie on Friday, January 24, at 7p.m. The program will take place at St. Paul's Lutheran School, 605 South Center, Bremen’ The 20-mlnute film, entitled “The Impact of Television”, will help to cause awareness of how persons watch television, and how television affects everyone. The public is invited to attend the showing

Indiana” program, about many places and events to visit in the state during the year. She also read “The Last Will of Mr. Farmer”, which was especially interesting to the members, since this is a farming community. Following the business portion of the meeting, and the collect, the hostess served a variety of rolls, coffee and orange juice to Janet Homan, Betty Buss, Myrtle Thomas, Marialyce Moore, Bemeice Harlan, Alma Parks, Marjorie Slabaugh and Mary Miller. Margaret and Pat Fisher have been assisting in the home of Elmer and Cleta Thompson. Mr. Thompson returned home from the hospital Thursday, and Mrs. Thompson has been having extreme pain in the limb which was broken a number of years ago Bemeice Klotz returned home from the hospital last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Wright were called to Louise, Kentucky, last week, due to the critical illness of his father. Mrs. Glenn Rockhill stayed with her sister, Bemeice Harlan, while her husband traveled to Florida to spend some time with his daughter, Shirley Younce, who is very ill. ~ Daniel, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Huffman, celebrated his eleventh birthday, January 12. A birthday dinner at the home of his grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Max Sparks, was enjoyed, the afternoon was spent with his aunt and family, the Ronald Taylors, and "Happy Birthday” was sung to hifh at the evening church service. Helen Moyer had charge of the program when the Mt. Tabor WCSC met at the fellowship center last Tuesday. The theme song, “When There’s a Rainbow”, was sung, followed by a skit, "You Can Tell a Book by its Blessing”, concerning the benefits of a good church library. Louise Ganshom and Mrs. Moyer furnished refreshments for the coffee break, after which the Bible study, on the book of Ezra, was conducted by Ethel Mae Anglin. Business was conducted by the president, Wilma Sparks. Cards of cheer were signed for Dessie Sparks, Juanita Hoffer, Delbert Hepler, Dorothy Lutes, Barbara Taylor and Lelah Wyman. Ethel Mae Anglin led in prayer for those who are ill, and also gave the blessing for the noon lunch. Sewing and cleaning were the afternoon projects. A special missions program will be held at the Mt. Tabor Church, Sunday evening. /

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CROP committee plans

These are the committee members who will be responsible for organizing the 1986 CROP Friendship Auction sale, slated for Saturday, May 17, at the 4-H Fairgrounds In Goshen. From left are: George Weybright, Syracuse; Mrs. James Sholtey, Phil Hahn, auctioneer from Nappanee; and James Sholtey, auctioneer from Foraker. $43,000 was raised last year for relief efforts.

*50,000 goal for 1986 CROP Auction

Some new projects and a few changes are planned to make the 1986 CROP Friendship Auction the best ever. About 20 members of the steering committee met recently at the Union Center Church of the Brethren. Their work will lead to the Ninth Annual CROP sale from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, May 17 at the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds. After raising $43,000 for relief and development projects around the world last year, CROP officials have set a 1986 goal of $50,000. “I think we can reach that goal and hopefully go beyond it,” said Edgar Weldy, chairman of the sale. “It’s a realistic goal I think we can work toward.” Each year the CROP sale grows, and this year will include the popular quilt auction, the potpourri auction, a flea market, and booths selling baked goods, noodles, plants, and books, among other things. Livestock, firewood and grain will also be sold. An expansion of concessions is anticipated this year to include some new items. A pancake and sausage breakfast is planned for 7 a.m., the day of the sale. An open house from 5-8 p.m. Friday, May 16 will feature the Wasepi Blue Grass Gospel Singers in a free performance at 7 p.m. Food will be available at the open house. More than half of the money raised last year came from the quilt auction in which almost 2GO handmade quilts, afghans, comforters,

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baby blankets and wall hangings were sold. As with the other CROP Friendship Auction projects, members of many area churches, representing a variety of denominations, contribute time and goods to make the auction possible. Also, for the first time this year, VISA and Master Card may be used to make purchases. Money raised from the CROP auction will go toward the programs of Church World Service. CWS is the overseas self-help development, disaster relief and refugee resettlement arm for more than 30 Protestant and Orthodox Communions in the U S. CROP is the name used to identify community fundraising and educational programs sponsored by the Church World Service. The Indiana regional office is located in Indianapolis at the Interchurch Center, 1100 W. 42nd Street. The telephone number is 317-923-2938. Scott Twp. Victors The January 6th meeting was held at Donna Klotz’s home. Lisa Klotz ' led the pledges. All members are to have enrollment cards in next month. Travis Bellman had a health and safety tip on safety before severe weather. Melanie Klotz did a demonstration on quick gelatin snacks. Lisa Klotz then led the club in song. The next meeting will be February 3rd, at the Jason and Travis Bellman home.

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