Sullivan Daily Times, Volume 48, Number 89, Sullivan, Sullivan County, 3 May 1946 — Page 4
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LESS ON-:- - Lesson for May 5 Lesson subjects and ScrlDtur texts se lected and copyrighted by International Council of Religious Education; used by , permission. TWO BROTHERS LEARN fj TOLERANCE - LESSON TEXT Mark 3:14-17: Luke 8:49-56; I John 4: 7. 8. CiUiiDciN tjsxt Ana tms commanarnent hava we from him, that he who loveth God love his brother also. 1 John 4:21. , Intolerance is soundly condemned In our day, and we agree that the spirit which hates or hinders a man because he is of a certain race or creed is definitely wrong. ' Even .within Christian circles we could fwell learn more ol that fine spirit. of Christ which is epitomized in the words, "no respecter of persons." A word of caution is needed, however, lest we come to extend our tolerance to. that which is sinful,wicked or destructive. One should never tolerate poison in a child' food, or in his textbooks. One doet not tolerate a fire while it destroys . one's house. Nor should one be tolerant 'Of false teaching which breaks down faith in the Bible as. the Word of God. . ! James and John were outstanding. in their places of leadership for God. ' . We learn in our lesson for today that J -. ' . I. God. Wants Powerful Men (Mark 3:14-17). I There seems to be an impression. current in some places that being a Christian is practically synonymous, with being a weak, frightened, neg-i , ative person without either personality or power. jl The fact is that the gospel of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ right-! ly interpreted, and fully received into the heart and life of 'a man, brings such a tremendously enrich ing and , transforming experience that it appeals to all, including the vital, dynamic type. I These two men were "the sons of th'indor"; that is, they had that flashing alertness and power of personality which made them quick to understand and decisive in action. True; it showed itself in an impatience which was wrong and a desire to bring down judgment, when they ' should have shown compassion, but. that was power out of control, always a dangerous thing. i II. God Wants Balanced Men (Luke 8:49, 50). Power goes to a man's head, and he needs the balance of God to keep him (rom going astray. ' Then too, strong men have intense loyalties and are not afraid to assert them, and are prone to condemn all who do not conform. John was here exhibiting that dreadfully sectarian viewpoint which persists even in our day, To him it was not enough that a' man was doing the Lord's work; he must either join their particular circle or quit He was willing to stop a work of grace because this disciple of Christ was not in the regular group. That same spirit prevails today. One wonders how some narrow sectarians can read the words of Jesus without blushing in shame and, rushing to his feet for forgive ness and cleansing. God wants dynamic men to work for him; but he wants them to be poised and balanced in their deal-' ings with others, especially with the brethren. IU. God Wants Patient Men (Luka 8:51-56). The friction between the Jews and 1 the Samaritans dated from the time when .the latter a half-Gentile peoplewere denied the right to help; in building the temple. That be-, came the foundation for long and ' bitter, strife, which showed up in such a discourteous act as to refuse a night's lodging to travelers because their destination was the, hated-city of Jerusalem. Their offense viewed from anoth er angle was far more than a bitter : lack of courtesy, for they were turn-; ing from their door the Son of God, : the Lord of glory. ' Stubborn prejudice combined with; spiritual Ignorance to make this I tense and explosive situation. ,The' sons of thunder had an answer i ready let's blow them off the earth. Simple, wasn't it? Yes, but nei-.' ther right nor kind. These poor' people should have drawn forth their compassion, not their hatred i or a desire for revenge. i Whenever and wherever you seej a man set to get revenge on an-! other, you see a man who knows' nothing of the true spirit of Christ! (v. 55). I IV.. God Wants Loving Men (I John 4:7, 8).. Lcve is not merely something that God shows toward men or in-' spires in their hearts. God is love, i Being God, he is love, and that love' lis not a passive quality but an ac tive one. He loves. Because he is love, those who: profess to belong to him are also to love one another, to love a world lost in sin, yes, to love even the ut-, tery unlovely. Volumes have been written on this subject, but here Aye must bej satisfied just to state the! fact and to ask ourselves the direct question, . Bo I manifest the love of God in my life? Well, do youl
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CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SERVICES "Everlasting Punishment" is the subject of the Lesson-Sermon in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday, May 5. The Golden Text is: "Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded" (James 4:8). Among the citations which comprise the Lesson-Sermon is the following from the Bible: "TJie im-' potent man answered him, Sir, I have no man, when the water is troubled, to put me into the pool: but while I am coming, another ateppeth down before me. Jesus saith unto him, Rise, -take up thy bed, and walk. And immediately the man was made whole, and took up his bed, and walked: Afterward Jesus findeth him in the temple, and said unto him, Behold, thou art made whole: sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee" (John 5:7-9, 14). ' ' , . The Lesson-Sermon also includes thes following- passage .from the Christian Science textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy: "When the illusion of sickness or sin tempts you, cling steadfastly to God and His idea. Allow nothing but His likeness to abide in your thought. Let neither fear nor doubt overshadow your clear sense and calm trust, that the recognition of life harmonius as Life eternally is can destroy any painful sense of, or belief in, that which Life is not" (p. 495). ST. MARY CHURCH Mass Schedule May 5, 1946 Shelburn, 7:30. Sullivan, 9:30. . . HYMLRA FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH - Rev. B. F. Nickless, Pastor Worship service each first and third Sunday evening at 8:00 p.m. Morning worship each Sunday at 9:30 a. m.; Sunday School at 10:30. Prayer service Wednesday evening, 7:30. ' Junior prayer service Wednesday evening, 7:30. B. Y. F. each Sunday, at 7:00 p m. . The public is Invited to attend these services. PENTECOST CHURCH 502 North Court Street. Sunday School, 9:30 a. m. Church Services, 10:30 a. m Church Services Sunday, 7:00 p. m. : I. Prater Meeting Wednesday, at 7:00 pi m. Church services 7;00 p. m. Saturday at MEROM PILGRIM HOLINESS CHURCH Sunday School, 9:30 A. M. Preaching, 10:30 A. M. Prayer meeting Wednesday, 8 P. M. Cottage prayer meeting Friday, 8 P. M. Sunday night . preaching, 8 P. M. - 1 All are welcome. Pearl Dean, Pastor L. MEROM PENTECOST CHURCn Everybody welcome. Come and worship with us. Sunday School, 9:30 A. M. Evening Worship, 7 P. M. , Mid-week, Thursday, 7 P. M. W. H. Day, Pastor CHURCH OF CHRIST ' North, State Street Sunday Services Bible Study, 9:30 A. M. Worship, 10:30 A. M, Evening Service, 7:30 P. M. . ; Wednesday Services ' Bible Study. 7:30 P. M. Bro, Lloyd Boyll preaches each first and third Sunday morning and evening. A welcome to all. FIRST FSrSBYTERIAX CFTK . Surdav -Schorl at 0:30 m a. :n. T"' T' W Fu Morning Worship at 10:45. Circle Meetings May 10th 2:30 p. :n. at .iido 1. --'il! meet Thursday, IVTfv h with f.It-3. Iilakle C. L? r . ri-e'e Mr Circle 3. Mr: Rudolph. Wernz. William Ryan. ',. Wyman A. Hull, pastor Sunday Church School at 9:0 l. m. MUn Lctterman. Supt..' MllT1'"" Wv"'v,'T Rpt'p "t 10:30, "Jesus Rebukes Externalism" from the Sermon on the Mount. B. Y. F. at 6:30 p. m. Evening Service at 7:30 with Rev., J. E. Dotterer bringing the mesrage of the Indiana AntiSaloon Leagu3. Prayer Meeting and Bible Study Wednesday r'na.. at 7:30." ) FULL GC'SPSX MTSS:ON , TvrTv-j DHl;y, rtor ' P--rV,v Sc'icrl at 9:30 a. n. j c;, pyjp r.crvicR !t 7:00, ' Tuesday evening service rat 7:00. , Friday evening i.ervice at 7:00. Everyone is welcome to coma 8IW worstyp wjt& itf
YOU'RE INVITED TO ATTEND ME CiliJECLCCS IN SHIXBURN iTRST METHODIST CHURCH Rev. Clarence R. Klilion, Minister Sunday School, 9:30 a. m. Morning Service, 10:30 a. m. Epvijorth League, 6:00 p. m. Evening Service, 7:00 p. m.
CHURCH OF CHRIST Bro. Frank Adamson Bible Study 10:00 A. M. Sunday. Service and Communion 11:00 . M. Sunday. Services every second Sunday if each month. CHURCH O COD Rev. Charles Stanafer, Pastor 9:30 Sunday School. ' 11:00 Morning Worship. 7:30 p. m. Preaching. ' Wednesday 7:30 p. m., Preaching. Friday . 7:30 p. m., Y.P.E. Servicer Saturday 7:30 p. m. Preaching. i CHURCH OF GOD Mountain Aattembdy Church flev. Cherky Gibson, Pastor A. ML Su-acley School. 1 1 :00 A. M. Sunday morning nervier. 7:30 Sunday evening service, Wednesday 7:30 P. M. Worship Service. Saturday 7:3Q P. M. Worship Service. SHELBTi&N FIRST CHRISTIAN CnURCH Bible School in Junior O. U, A. M. Hall each, Lord's Day morning at 9:30, followed by Lord's Supper. PILGRIM HOLINESS CHURCH Shelburn Ind. Henry H. V aught, pastor Sunday School at 9:30 a. m. Morning Worship at 10:30 a. m. Evangelistic Service at 7:00 p. m. -Wednesday Prayer Service at 7:30 p. m. GOSPEL LIGHTHOUSE, , Shelburn, J. R. Royer, pastor - Sunday School at 9:30 ' A. M. Chas. Hunt, Supt.' Morning Worship Service at 11:00 A.M. Sunday night service at 7:00 Sunday night services 'at 7:00 o'clock. - Every welcome. FIRST -.'. R. METHODIST CHURCH M. Criswell, pastor Church School at 9:30 a.f m. . Morning Worship at 10:35 la; :tci. Youth Fellowship at 6:30 ffi":Evening Worship at 7:30 " m Prayer Service on Wednesday at 7:30 v. :n. CHURCH OF CHRIST East Jackroa Street Sunday Services Bible Study at 9:45 a, m. Morning Worship at 10:30. I Eeventng Services, at 7:Q0. I Tuesday at 7:20 p.' in., Bibli. I Study conducted by 3ro. Waldo Hoar of Linton. CHURCH OF CHSiSr The Church of Christ .vhic'.i meets, at 602 North Court street invites you to hear "$yang3list G. H. Watts whan he rpeaks 'Sunday morning at 10:30 and Sunday night -at 7:30. ' .. Subject for the morning "Companionship.".' Evening subject, "Live, for 'Life Eternal, and 3varlasting Purpose of Life", John: 6-27. Don't miss there .jcspsl lessons from the Gospel of Cbrtet, the light that . shineth, in the darkness of these days.' . PILGRIM HOLINESS CHU!?CH ' R. W. Brown, paster The Sullivan Pilgrim Holmes Church will have a special musical program Sunday afternoon, May 5th at 2:30. Singing by n famous colored radio quintet. Sunday School at 9:30 a. m. Worship Servico at 10:45 a. m. Y. P. E. ot 6:30 p. r.i. Evangelistic Servica at 7:30 p. m. Prayer Meeting Thursday 7:30 p. m. at ' GEAYSVXLLE CHARGE MT. TAEOR Special speaker at 3:30. PROVIDENCE Special speaker at 10:45. AT PROVIDENCE CHURCH Men's Meeting of the Graysville Charge Sunday afternoon r.t 2:30. Special speaker. GRYSVULLE CHURCH M. Y. F. guast speaker at i Guest speaker &t Worship 3:30. usr-. , vice at 7:30 , HICKORY J.IETHODIST J Wor::hip Service (special 1 speaker) at 9:30 a. :n. . J Bnard of Education to meet. ' Sunday. School at 10: 31 a. rn. I S, C. Willis, "hipt. ;' 'V. S. C. S. Meeting Tusztey at 10:30 a :n. - j Freyer Service Tuesday at I 7:30 p. sn. J
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1 Faith isn't some sort of a mystical thing, V ,v2C J 4 &Z4 4 C ' 1 !Or the words of a beautiful creed. 'lllL V ?k1ll ' Or prayers that are penned by poetical souls, (h "ti Vl I I That people stand up to read. - jji,' x
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But faith sends us, girded, and ready to serve The masses that need to be fed. For faith means more than a murmured prayer For faith without works is dead! f
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And lifts the poor man from the dirt. Faith docia't sit in the synagogue seat With glittering gear on its head, Nor walk In garments with widened hems For faith without works is dead. Then give us, O Master, the faith that will go And minister day after day Will even accept the arms of a cross, If best it may serve in that way ' ' .- - A faith like the Shepherd who went for His sheep,
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WHAT IS YOUR SOURCE OF COMFORT "The worldling clutches his moneybag and says, 'this is my comfort'; the spendthrift points to his gaiety, and shop is, 'this is my comfoit'; the drunkard Uftsis 4$lass and sings, .UbJs. .3 my comfort'; but the man whose hope comes from God, feels the life-giving power of the word of the Lord, and he testified, 'this is my comfort.' "Paul said, 'I know whom I have believed.' Comfort is desirable at all times; but comfort, in afflict'on, is like a lamp in a dark place. Soiae are unable to find comfort at such times; but it is not o with believers, for their Saviour hss said to theai, 'I will not leave you comfortless.' "Some have comfort and no affliction, others hn.ve affliction and no comfort;- but the saints have comfort in their afflictiiD." . The chinches of Sullivan County units you to partake of this comfort and receive the Holy Spiut.
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