The Mail-Journal, Volume 14, Number 11, Milford, Kosciusko County, 6 April 1977 — Page 10

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Christ’s call New Testament theme

1 /*' ■ < <P* 1/ ro ' A Ja I BaHn 11 By WILLI AM WIDMOYER. pastor Hastings Island Chapel United Methodist Church The most encouraging theme of the New Testament message is the persistence in the call of Jesus Chnst for us and our lives. We are so busy and occupied today that often we neglect His revelations and communications. But still He returns and beckons us' It reminds me of the encounter on the road to Emmaus as recorded in Luke 24:13-53: Two of those who had intended to follow Jesus were walking on a road from Jerusalem to Emmaus They appeared unsure or doubtful about the events that had transpired in the previous few days; an aura of disbelief seemed' to settle about them. I can imagine that the predominant question on their lips was "Why?” They had thought that Jesus was the announced Messiah; but now as they talk about him. they are hesitant to use that title. In a conservative and cautious spirit they refer to him as being merely a prophet! Their despondency was evident as they engaged in a discussion, which nearly digressed into an argument. They were so engrossed with their own concerns and reflections that they hardly noticed that they had been joined by a third person. In fact, even though they did look at him, they didn't recognize him! The stranger asks them what they are discussing and seeks to join them in the con versa bon Finally, he asks them to enlighten him concerning the tragic events which they are recounting But even by this technique of redirecting their attention to his passion. Jesus could not penetrate their overpowering self-concern nor could he inspire them sufficiently to enduce them to discover this true identity. In

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH MISSOURI SYNOD LIGONIER Church Service » IS Sunday School Ml IS Wayne H Wentiei OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CATHOLIC CHURCH I at* and Maut Streets I MILFORD English mess Sam Spanish mess to 30 • m Confession Betore '■•MM GRACE BIBLE CHURCH SYRACUSE Dr Dev .a R Hartley. Paster Rooer’ F Grew Asso Pastor Sunday School • «S Morning Worsh p IV Evening Service ? Wednesday Evening Service 1 JEHOVAH'S WITNESS KINGDOM HALL (Imi Papaaoectue Laae Drive) Sunday Public Lecture ♦ 30 Watchtown Study '0 JO Tuesday. Study o» Prophecy 1 JO Ttvsaei. Ministry School 1 SALEM COMMUNITY CHURCH (ty Mite Southeast Ot wnmet) Paster Elmer Miller Sunday School * JO Morning Worship 10 JO Sunday Evening Service J Prayer Bible Study Wednssoav r GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH SYRACUSE NO R Ma* St Steven Archer. Pastor worship e x Sunday School '0 30

their recaptiulation of the recent events the Pilgrims even expressed their hope and desire that this prophet might have been able to liberate Israel from political oppression. Finally, they conclude their resume by informing Jesus of the empty tomb and the disappearance of the body. They were perplexed that the week which started so full of promise could end in such confusion and disappointment. Undaunted by their dejection and inability to recognize Him, Jesus tries again to reach these two men by sharing with them the prophecies and predictions offered by the prophets of the Old Testament concerning /His destiny and passion. But still they are either unable or refuse to recognize Him; aLthis point, we feel that perhaps they are not even listening to Him because they are more preoccupied with their own lamentations! Now, Jesus has employed three techniques in an effort to enlighten them: 1) by his physical appearance before them. 2) by inducing them to discuss those recent events concerning his passion, and 3) by reminding them of the prophecies of the Hebrew prophets. As they near the end of their journey, they invited Jesus to remain with them overnight. Later in the evening, as they sat around the table to dine, they were witness to the last method used by Jesus to identify himself and to communicate with them: Jesus took the bread, blessed it, and gave it to them. Immediately, they realized his true identity. In the solemnity and impressiveness of the symbolized acts of the Eucharist Jesus communicated with them as the Messiah! The reminder of “do this in remembrance of me." the fellowship and communion with Jesus, the similarity of these acts with the ritual of the last supper, and their response to the outpouring of his love and forgiveness for them crystallized his identity and assured them that this person was truly the risen Christ. They were so completely convinced that immediately returned to Jerusalem to tell his disciples and followers that they had seen the risen Christ. In conclusion, this narrative teaches that although men may shut out Jesus from their lives by their own selfish concerns, Jesus will approach them again and again in an effort to serve them and reassure them of His love and His gift of forgiveness of their sins through the Sacrament of Holy Communion

ALL SAINTS' CHAPEL (Episcopal) lake wawasee Vicar Rev David U Hyndman Holy Eucharist • CLUNETTE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Carl R Loh Pastor Worship Service * am x Sundav School K> IS a m BURR OAK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH uawrence Byrnes. Pastor Simdov School e jo worship 10 JO FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF OSWEGO Rev Ropert L CtMdister Pastor SMtday School a N Worship Service 10 JO Baptist Fellowship Hour 5 JO UNITEO METHODIST CHURCH LEESBURG Ken Fast. Pastor Mrs Chr>s Kammerer. Supt Mom.ng Worship O N Church School »0 JO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH MILFORD Everett Owens. Pastor Mrs Robert Brown. Supt Church School S JO Worship 10 30 UMYF Sunday S JO CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN NORTH WEBSTER Paul F snrider. Pastor Morning Worship S JO Stmdav School ’0 JO .

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Missionaries served conference

Missionaries served the northern part of Indiana during 1850, when it was part of the Illinois Conference. J. F. Wolf and J. J. Esher served the Island Class, which was an appointment on the Elkhart Circuit. These men were probably the first to hold services in the area. Services were held in the homes and the Hasting Schoolhouse for a while. The first church in Island Class was built in 1876-77 and dedicated May 27.1877. Daniel J. Pontius or John F. Bockman or Adam R Schafer was the pastor during the construction. Which one is not clear, as records are conflicting. The church was not altered until after 1912. A revival w r hich lasted four weeks was held by pastor Rariuk in 1904. During the revival, many conversions were made, such as Harvey Geiger, a former president of North Central College; Leroy Geiger, a past conference superintendent; and Lloyd Haney, pastor of the Culver Emmanuel Church. Remodeling of the church was done when Ambrose Aegerter was pastor in 1912 A comer tower, pulpit recess, and circular pews were installed. L. S. Fisher rededicated the church later that same year. The Ladies' Aide Society, organized January 3. 1917, has presented gifts to the church throughout the years. And the Women’s Missionary Society, begun in 1933. during B G.

WAWASEE LAKESIDE CHAPEL Harlan Stetten. Pastor Steve Born man S S Supt Worship Service 10 Sunday Schoo* 11 ’ TURKEYCREEKCHURCH OF THE BRETHREN Clarence B Fike. Pastor Church School at 9 30 Worship at 10.30 HASTINGS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH David Widmoyer Pastor Kendall Bdler Supt Sunday School 9:30 Worship 10 30 Prayer Meeting Thursday 7:30 Young Adults Wednesday 7 30 APOSTOLIC CHRISTIAN MILFORD Beer. Elmer Harrier and Walter Stetten. Minsltprs Morning worship 10 Sunday Schoen 10 Afternoon Worship 11 30 CHRISTIAN CHURCH MILFORD Robert Greenwood Minister Rick Brou.nette Associate Minister Wayne Bucher. Sue* Bible School 9 30 Worship 10 30 and 7 pm. Wednesday Bible Study 7 CONCORD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (County Reads 100 and Rooks lean Everett Owens, Pastor Roberta Laughlin. S S Supt Sunday School 10 U Worship Service 9 IS CHURCH OF GOO WORTH WEBSTER Bill Evans. Pastor Worship 9 30 Sunday Schexx 10 30 Evening Service 7 NEW SALEM CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN (900 N. A 100 E.) Chad Woodburn. Pastor Sunday School 9.30 Worship 10 30 Evening worship 7 BRETHRENCHURCH LEESBURG Ralph Burns. Pastor Sunday School 9 3010 30 Morning Worship 10 30-1130 evening Worship 4 7 Prayer Service Thurs. 7 0 UNITED METHODIST CHURCH NORTH WEBSTER Paul Steeie. Pastor A C. Underwood. Assistant Worship 0 30 to aS Church School 9 30 Junior Senior umy 44 BARBEE COMMUNITY CHURCH (Kutas Drive. Lithe Barbee Label Bryce Footer. Pastor Sunday Schoo* 9 Worship Service 10 braver 4Aeet*ng. Aiednesday

Thomas' ministry. When A. L. Keller was the pastor, the Brotherhood was started. Island Chapel was detached from the Nappanee circuit and added to the New Paris circuit in 1937. The church was part of the circuit until it became a student charge in 1954. At the Conference Council of Administration meeting in Oakwood Park, in 1954, the building project for more Sunday school rooms was okayed. The new annex was constructed in 1954-55 lead by Stanley Roederer. The dedication was done by Bishop R. H. Mueller April 17, 1955. After the unexpected death of pastor Roederer, David William Widmoyer, transferred his teaching assignment from Mishawaka to the Hasting Island Chapel United Methodist Church. During pastor Widmoyer’s service, which still continues, the emphasis was placed on youth work. Sermonettes for young people were begun along with youth activities. In 1976, a youth fellowship program was initiated by the congregation. Carpet was placed in the sanctuary and floors were refinished in 1970. The church was struck by lightning during the year, sustaining minimum damage. Bicentennial activities and a centennial observance was undertaken in 1976 by the congregation.

NORTH WEBSTER < CHRISTIAN CHURCH Charles E Myers. Pastor Tom HoHert. S S. Supt Sunday School 9 30 awsti.o >o 30 w?jne.da. Services 7 FIRST BRETHREN CHURCH MILFORD Rev. Richard Boyd. Pastor Mike Mathews. Supt Church School 9:30 Morning Worship 10 30 Morning Prayer Service Tuesday 9 CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH (Armstrong Road) OSWEGO Gary T Meeoors. Pastor Strnday School 9 30 Morning Worship 10 30 Sunday Evening Worship 7 Thursday Prayer Meeting 7 p m. BETHEL CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN MILFORD Ammon Wenger Interim Pastor Herb Reuter. Adult S S. Spt Sunday School 9:30 Worship 10 » I BETHANY CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN (U.S 4) Doug Archer. Pastor Eugene Lange S S Supt Morning Worship 9 30 Sunday Schoo* 10 30 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE SYRACUSE Norman Lincoln. Pastor Sunday School 9 30 Morn.ng Worship HJ 30 Sunday Evening worship 7 p m Midweek Prayer Meeting 7 pm Thurs SAINT PATRICK S CATHOLIC CHURCH LIGONIER Father Frank Krooewitter Masses Sa* 4pm and Sun it 30 am CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH CROMWELL (111 W. Orange St.) Steve Archer, pastor worship Service II a m Sunday School *0 a m PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH («07 S. CavmSt) LIGONIER Sunday School 9 30 worship Service '0 90 GOSHEN FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST Service it Sunday School 11 Wednesday Service 7.4 S CHURCH OF GOO SYRACUSE Thomas Douglas. Pastor Joe Mwschman.: S S. Supt Sunday School IX Mommg Worsn O 10 30 Sunday Evening Service 7 30

C' MORRIS CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST (County reads 1 SON and 173E) Charles Tayter, pastor Gordon Tuttle. Supt Sunday School 9:30 Worship 10.30 SYRACUSE UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH (Career Harrison a Peart Sts.) Terry Fleetwood. Poster Sunday School 10 Praise and Worship, Sunday 7:30 ’ Youth Service. Tuesday 7 Bible Study. Thursday 7 30 SAINT ANDREW'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SYRACUSE Rev Philip Frew. Pastor Church School 9: IS Worship Hour 10 30 J. I F.'s 1 p m. UMYF 7 p.m WAWASEE HEIGHTS BAPTIST CHURCH (Across From High Scheel) James Freerksen, Pastor Marton Acton. S S. Supt Stmday School 9 30 Worship 10 30 and 7 Mid Week wed 7 Sunday Youth Time Wed 7 milfordchapel J South Mam) Ben Shirk Gen Supt. Jerome Zehr. $. S. Supt Sunday School 10 Worship Service 11 CALVARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (SR 13 South) SYRACUSE Boss D Cook. Pastor Arlen Booeck S S Supt Church Schoo* 9 30 Morning Worship 10 30 Jr a Sr YF * 30 Sunday SAINT MARTIN DE PORRES CATHOLIC CHURCH ) SYRACUSE Father Kenneth Sarratine Sunday Mass 7 15 and 10 45 e m Saturday 4 IS p m Confession before Masses Holy Davs Tam and 7 30 p m SOLOMON'S CREEK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Rev Donald Sneime. Pastor Sunoav School 10 30 Worship 9 30 ZION CHAPEL U. B. CHURCH (Comer SyraWH Rd. and 1099 N.) • Chester Reed. Pestor Eldon J Watkins. S S. Supt Sunday School 9 30 Worship 10 30 Evening Worship 7 CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN SYRACUSE George Phillips. Pastor Stanley Barnhart. S S Supt Sunday School 9 30 Morning Worship 10 30 Sunday BKHe Study 7pm

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