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Improved rr ; Jiii SUNDAY SCHOOli uniform International LESSONS ' By H AHOLD L. LUNTJQUIST. D. D. J Of The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago, Eeleased by Western Newspaper Union. Lesson for February 9 Lesson subjects and Scripture texts se Ipcted and copyrighted by International! Council of Religious Education; used by permission. J FEEDING THE FIVE THOUSAND ! LESSON TEXT John 6:25-35, 56-58. MEMORY SELECTION I am thaf bread of life. John 6:48. i i Bread! The cry of. the hungry peoples of the world for bread has reminded us apew that it is the simple arid elemental things of life which are of most importance.' Bread, water, light such tilings man cannot do without. How significant then that our Lord declared himself to be the bread of life (John 6:35), the satisfying water (John 4:14), and the light of the world (John 8:12). ; Our lesson does not deal with the feeding of the five thousand, but the story of that miracle of our Lord is ...the background for the discourse on theferead of life which is assigned for our study. It is one of the most delightfully simple, yet unfathomabljrprofound, portions of Scripture, i The story of how our Lord multiplied the loaves and fishes of a small boy's lunch and fed the multitude' presents him as the Creator and Sustainer of all things. The people having been fed, wanted to take Jesus and make him their King (John 6:15), so he went over the Sea of Galilee to Capernaum. But he could not get away from them, for they followed him thither. Meeting them he gave them the instruction they so much needed as he effectively contrasted the temporal and earthly with the eternal and- heavenly. I. The Bread of Earth and the Bread of Heaven (w. 25-27). - They sought Jesus not that they might receive spiritual blessings, but that their stomachs might ba filled (v. 26). It was not a high motive, but an understandable one. Hunger, or the fear of hunger, threatens so many of the people of this earth that one does not find it in his heart to condemn them too severely. , Yet it was a low motive and one which caused them to entirely miss the greatest and most blessed provision of God for their every J need. The bread of this earth, bearing the imprint of a human maker, would soon leave them hungry again, and eventually they would die. The bread of heaven, bearing '.fiie- seal of the Father (v. 27),' would fully satisfy them for all eternity. . i' Note the folly of those who labor for the reward which this world can give, but who neglect their eternal welfare (v. 27). How foolish, too; is the Christian who spends his whole life and his talents In the pursuit of money and invests little or nothing of time or ability in the service of God! ; II. The Work of Men and the Work of God (vv. 28-33). Entangled as they were in earthly things and desires, they seemed for a moment to reach out toward the things of God. Jesus had been talking about everlasting life and the bread from heaven; they wanted to know what they could do to merit and receive it. It is quite typical of man even to this day that he thinks there must be some way that he can come through to eternal blessedness by way of his own works. We shall see how effectively Jesus dealt with that folly! The only work that man can do to meet God's first demands and in'herit eternal life is to believe in Christ (v. 29). Men want to add up works of penance, works of charity, deeds of righteousness, ..character development, the observance of religious traditions and ceremonies, the offering of prayers, and so on without end. Jesus sweeps aside all this with one brief word, saying in effect, "It is not a question o do; it is a matter of believe." Works is not the answer to any spiritual need, but faith In Christ. We must trust God and believe in the One whom he has Sent; then we are ready to go out and do his will! . . They (yes, and we too) must now face the alternative III. The Way of Death and the Way of Life (w. 34. 35, 56-58) , . One could wish that the request made in verse 34 could be taken at face value, but the fact that they later turned away and left the Lord indicates that thjs was again a desire for physical bread. There was probably a vague desire for eternal life, too, but not enough to make them follow through with appropriate action. How much they were like folk today who want the benefits of Christianity, but who will not take up the cross. . ,. ; . There is here a bold contrast between the things of this earth, which, as we use them, perish (and, alas, we perish with them), and the things of God which are of eternal value and power.. i , , ; Which shall it be, reader, for you? Are you willing to go ori day after day on the way of death,, or will you today take Christ, who is the wsy'of life? ,

AT THE CHURCHES

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SERVICES "Spirit" is the subject of the Lesson-Sermon in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday, February 9. ' . - - The Golden Text is: "This is the word of the Lord unto. Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the Lord of hosts" (Zechariah 4:6). ; Among the citations which comprise the Lesson-Sermon is the following from the Bible: "Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. And I myself j brethren, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another" (Romans 15:13, 14). . The Lesson-Sermon also includes the following passage from the Christian Science textbook,. "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy: "In the sacred sanctuary of Truth are voices of solemn import, but we heed them not. It is only when the so-called pleasures and pains of sense pass away in our lives, that we find unquestionable signs of the burial of error and the resurrection to spiritual life" (p. 232). ST. MARY CHURCH Mass Schedule February 9, 1947 Shelburn, 8:00. Sullivan, 10:00. . . , HTMERA FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH - Rev. B. F. Nickless, Pastor Worship service each first and third Sunday evening at 8:00 p.m. at 9:30 a. m'.; Sunday School at Morning worship each Sunday 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. Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 7:00 p. m. Church services Saturday at 7:00 p. m. -. 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. Lee Lashbrooks, Pastor 7:00 MEROM FENTECOST CHURCH Everybody welcome. Come and worship with us. Sunday Srhool, 9:39 a. m. Evening Worship, 7 P. M. Mid-week, Thursday, 7 P. M. 1 W. H. Day, Pastor FIRST -PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. Komer G. Weisbecker Pastor Sunday School. 0:30 a. m., Russell Inbody, Supt. Morning worship. 10:45. Theme "Bolilnd the Door." Wednesday Fellowship class, 7:00. Therrc "What We Relieve." The senior choir will practice Wednesday at 8:09 o'clock. The Association Circbs will . meet as follows. No. 1 with Mrs. R. W. Shaughnessy, No. 2 with irs. H. A. Milburn and No. 3 iwith Miss Kitty Barnes. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Wyman A. Hull, pastor Sunday School, 9:30 a. .m., Allan Letterman, Supt. Morning Worship Service.-10:30 (in lower auditorium due to decorating). B.Y.F. at 6:0(1 p. m. Evening Gospel Service, 7:00. Prayer Meeting Wednesday night with Study of Church beliefs. Monday nitjlit is Teachers and Officers meeting for all teachers of the Curry's Prairie Association, at 6:00 p. m. at First Baptist Church, Terre Haute. FULL GOSPEL MISSION Emery Billcy, pastor Sunday School, 9:30. Church Service, 10:30. Evening Service, 7:00. Tuesday Service. 7:00. Friday Service, 7:00. Everyone is welcome to of . thse rervips. A Revive) will start at any the Full Gospel Mission Church Sunday nip.ht, Ffibnary 9. Will have special mmlc and singing.. Everyone welcome. FIRST METHODIST CHURCH R. M. Criswcll, pastor It is a glorious experience 16 include in our interpretation of Christian Stewardship All of Life. It saves us from the curse of wretched contradictions and makes us specialist in flie Christian way of life. Church School at 9:30 a. m. Morning Worship, 10:35' a. m. Youth Fellowship, 6:15 p. m. Evening Worship, 7:00. Prayer and Bible Study on Wednesday at 7:00 p, m.

. TOU'RE INVITED TO ATTEND THE CHURCHES IN SHELBURN FIRST METHODIST CHURCH Rev. Lester N. Abel, Minister Church School, 9:30 a. m. Morning Worship, 10:30 a. m. Evening Service, 7:00 p. m. SHELBURN. CHURCH OF CHRIST Bibie Study, 10:00 a. m. , Worship Service. .11:00 a. m. Bro. Herman Goble will preach every first Lord's day of each month at both morning and evening services. CHURCH OF GOD Rev, Hughes R. Morehead 9:30 Sunday School. 11:00 Morning Worship. 7:30 p. m. Preaching. Wednesday 7:30 p. m., Preaching. Thursday 7:30 p. m., Y. P. E. Services. , Saturday 7:30 p m, Preaching

CHURCH OF GOD Mountain Assembly Church Rev. Cberley Gibson, Pastor 9:30 A. M. Sunday School. . 11:00 A. M. Sunday morning

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7:30 Sunday evening service. Wednesday 7:30 P. M. Worship Service. Saturday, 7:30 P. M. Worship Service.

SHELBURN FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 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. Carl R. Bruntou, pastor Sunday School at 9:30 a. m. Morning Worship at 10:30 a. m Evangelistic Service at 8:00 p. m. Wednesday Prayer Service at 7:30 p. m. ,

CHURCH OF GOD MISSION (Formerly 'Gospel Lighthouse) Shelburn, Ind. J. R. Royer, Pastor Sunday School at 9:30 A. 'M. Chas. Hunt, Supt. Sunday night services at 7:00 o'clock. Wednesday night services at 7:00 o'clock.

Saturday night services also at o'clock. Everyone welcome. -

FHtST BAPTIST CHURCH Duggcr, Ind. , Joseph Humrickhnuse, pastor Sunday School each Sunday at 9:30 a. m. Morning Worship at 10:45 a. m. B. Y. F. each Sunday evening at 6:30. Evening Wor?hip at 7:30. Prayer Service and Bible Study Thursday at 7:30 p.' m. Communion Service 2nd Sunday morning each month, followed by morning worship. All services central standard time. ,

BUGGER METHODIST Rev. C. E. Homberger, pastor Sunday School, 9:30 a. m., Chas. Mason, Supt. Worship Service, . 10:45 a. in. Youth Meeting Monday, . 7:00 p. m. ,

Choir Practice, Tuesday, 7:00 !

p. m. Junior Fellowship Thursday, 7:00 p. m. Prayer Service Thursday, 7:00 p. m.

BETHEL METHODIST Worship Service, 9:30 a. m. .: Sunday. School. 10:30 a. m., Jesse Eedwell, Supt. Youth Meeting Monday, 7:00 p. m. - Prayer Service Wednesday, 7:00 p. m.

MEROM METHODIST CHURCH T. M. Jennings, pastor Mrs. E. Pinkston, Supt. Sunday School, 10:15 a. m. Preaching, 9:30 a. m.

NEW LEBANON CHURCH C. B. Lisman, Supt. Sunday School, ,9:30 a. m. Preaching, 10:30 a. m. ROSE CHAPEL CHURCH E, KrocKer, Supt. Sunday School, 10:30 a. m. ' Preaching, 11:30 a: m. Everett B rocker has been

'elected as the new Superintendj er:t "f Ross Chanel. Their atitei'ciance ha? climbed from 33 !to t's s.-ers?e of 73 for the last

month.; One of the good members has been .using his bus ,to( haul the children in. (Mr. McClure) We urge all who are not attending services anywhere that live in the neighborhood to join us each Sunday.

CHURCH OF CHRIST 118 N. State St. Bible Stddy, 9:30 a. m. Morning Worship, 10:30. Evening Service, 7:30. Wednesday evening service, 7:30. . . .

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