The Mail-Journal, Volume 14, Number 12, Milford, Kosciusko County, 13 April 1977 — Page 10

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After dividing movement Bethel builds in Milford

Bethel was in the Solomon’s Creek congregation originally. After a dividing movement, services and Sunday School were held in Milford and a building constructed there named Bethel. The property east of Milford, where the church is, was owned by L. B; Rassi. Volunteer labor built the church and much of the timber was donated from James Arnolds woods. L. M. Neher planned the church. The bell, still in the present belfry, was donated then by several merchants. On November 12. 1905, the church was dedicated in the presence of 500 persons. I. B. Trout, Lanark, 111., was the speaker. Other services at local churches were adjourned and W. R. Deeter thanked those who made the church possible. Some charter members of the church were Jacob and Chloe Neff, Stan and Agnes Neff. T. L. and Mary Hammond. Mrs. Aaron Miller. William and Nina Noss. Melvin and Etta Neff. L. M. and Bertha Neher. Ella Madlem. Ed and Sarah Bowser. Mrs James .Arnold. Arilla Bowers, Elizabeth Hollar. Eva Hollar. Mrs. Margaret Wehrly, W. R. and Sarah Deeter. William and Margaret Greenwait and Henry and Mary Geyer September 11. 1955. the 50th anniversary of the church was observed Rev. W*. Harlan Smith, the pastor then, delivered the morning sermon Special music included a song by Elmo Callander, a former church member. Christian Workers was the first organization of the church This was a study group of all ages, which met on Sunday evenings In January 1901, the Sisters’ Aid Society formed and met in homes and reorganized in 1938. The society made garments in World War II and for storm victims. The present Women’s Fellowship was begun in 1957 by Grace Noss and Mrs. W. Harlan Smith. A Men’s Fellowship has also worked over the years, but incomplete records only outline a portion of this group’s history. It was reorganized several years ago and has quarterly meetings at present. Improvements to the original church were undertaken during the formation of the church’s further development. An educational wing was okayed and during the groundbreaking, the representatives were followed by many young church members taking up the shovels. Inside the cornerstone, laid October 15, 1967. is a list oi charter members.

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TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH MISSOURI SYNOD L*OONi|R Church Service ♦ IS Sunday School 10 1$ Wayne H WWW OUR LADY 00 GUADALUPE CATHOLIC CHURCH («H> and Main Streets! MILFORD English mass • a m Spanish mass »0 X a m Confession before masses GRACE BIBLE CHURCH SYRACUSE Dr David R «•'♦*». Pastor Robert 0 Grail Asso Pastor Swiday School • aS Mpm»ng Worship II Evening Service ? Wednesday Evening Service ? JR NOV AH S WIT Nt SS KINOOOM NALL < loti PapohoeclMc Lake Drive! Sender Public Lecture * JC Watchtown Study >0 JO Tuesday. Study of Prophecy ’ X Thursday. Mirnstrv School T SALIM COMMUNITY CHURCH <vy mho Southeast Os wumoti Pastor Elmer Miller Sunday School 0 JO Morning Worship 10 X Sunday Evening Server 7 Prayer t*OK Study Wednesday 7 GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH SYRACUSE MO I Ma>« St Steven Archer Pastor Worship ♦ X Sunday School 10 X

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pictures and newspaper accounts of the 50th anniversary The inside work and remodeling and redecorating of the old building was done byvolunteers and guided by the trustees In 1974, the sanctuary was completely remodeled and new pews, carpeting, and other accessories were installed. The balcony stairs were changed too, for accessibility. 'Who is the greatest in the kingdom of God?' By Rev. A. Wenger, interim pastor Bethel Church of the Brethren “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of God?” This was a very real and important question in the minds erf disciples of Jesus. They wanted to be somebody of importance and status in the group of which they were a part They had a faulty concept of importance and greatness for it was entirely formed by the world in which they lived. They thought that being able to receive whatever they desired, even at the expense of others was a sign of importance and greatness. They were eager to get hold of the chief seats, whether they deserved them or not. They prevailed upon Jesus to give them special privileges. On one occasion when the disciples were bickering for special privilege Jesus calls them to Him and said, "you know

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that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them. But so shall it not be among you: but whoso-ever will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all. For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give His life a ransom for many.” Again and again Jesus reminds His followers that greatness in the kingdom of God is not rated by chief seats and positions of authority over others. Nor by the power to demand being served. The one who would be great in Christ s kingdom will receive his rating from God, not from man. When one truly commits his life to God in Christ Jesus and seeks to serve and please Him, selfish status symbols no longer seem important. Simply knowing that one is a good steward and pleasing to God brings its own rich reward. The reward is that of inner peace, satisfaction, abiding joy and happiness supreme. Such blessings are not possible through seeking the status symbols of greatness in our world. Jesus gave many lessons on how to become great in His kingdom. His very coming as a servant and ministering unto the daily needs of people was evidence of His greatness. All of His teachings, if observed, help us find a purposeful life. Jesus gave several object lessons which are especially fitting to remember if we would grow in true greatness. The disciples asked Jesus, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of God?” In answering this question Jesus called a little child in their midst and said, “Whosoever

WAWASEE LAKESIDE CHAPEL Harlan Stetten. Pastor Stow Bomman. S S Supt Worship Service >0 Sunday School 11 TURKEY CREEK CHURCH OK THE BRETHREN Clarence B F*e Pastor Church School a» » X Worship at 10 X HASTINGS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH David Widmover Pastor Kendall B>iier Supt Sunday School 1 30 Worship 10 X Prayer Meeting Thursday 7X Young Adult* Wednesday 7 X APOSTOLIC CHRISTIAN MILFORD Theo Beer Henry Beer, jesse Beer Elmer Hartter and Wetter Stetten Mins'ters Morn.no worship 10 Sunday School 10 Afternoon Worth p 12 X CHRISTIAN CHURCH MILF.ORD Rooert Greenwood Minister Rick Brouihette assoc-ate Minister Wayne Bucher. Sup’ B»We School ♦ X worship 10 X an* ’em Wednesday B ole Study ’ CONCORD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (County Reads W 0 and Rooksteetl Everett «wens Pastor Roberta uaußft r S S Sue' Sunday School 10 IS Worship Served • IS CHURCH OF GOD NORTH WEBSTER Bin Evans. Pavor Worship ♦ X Sunder Schoo* '0 X Evening Service 7 NEW SALEM CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN (MON A NdE > Cnad Woodburn Pastor Sunday School ’ X Worship 10 X Evening Worsh.p t BRETHREN CHURCH LEESBURG Retpn Burns. Pastor Sunday School » X 10 X Morning Worship 10 X H X cvenmg Worsn.p » f Service touts 7 0 UNITED METHODIST CHURCH NORTH WEBSTER Paul Steeie Pastor A. C underwooc Assistant Worship 0 X and 10 <5 Church School • X Junior Sen«r uMY • I BARBEE COMMUNITY CHURCH (Kuhn Drive. Little Barbee Lake! Bryce Foster P*s*or Sunday School ’ Worship Serv ce *0 Prayer Mee’.ng, Wednesday 3

iB ■ ! / • 1 ■ K > w - ■Uix \ therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is the greatest in the kingdom of God.” Again on the last night of Jesus’ earthly ministry, the disciples with their Master were gathered in the Upper Room for their last fellowship meal together, there Jesus ministered to them in the spirit of true greatness. It was during the evening of fellowship that Jesus poured water in a basin then took a towel and girded Himself and began to wash the disciples feet and to wipe their feet with the towel wherewith He was girded." This lowly ministry was Jesus’ way of saying. This is the way of true greatness in My kingdom. I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you.” “Whoever would be great among you. shall be servant to all.”

NORTH WEBSTER CHRISTIAN CHURCH Charles E Myers. Pastor Tom Hottert. S S Supt Sunday School » X Worship 10 X WeWtesday Services 7 FIRST BRETHREN CHURCH MILFORD Rev Richard Boyd, Pastor Mve Mathews Supt. Church School »:X Morning Worship *0 X Morning Prayer Service Tuesday » CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH (Armstrong Read! OSWEGO Gary T Meadors. Pastor Sunday School » X Morning Worship 10 X Sunday Evening Worship 1 Thursday Prayer Meeting 7pm BETHEL CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN MILFORD Ammon Wenger. Interim Pastor Herb Reuter. Adult S S Sp» Sunday School OX Worship 10 X BETHANY CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN (U.S.A) Doug Archer. Pastor Eugene Lange. S S Supt Morning Worship 0 X Sunday School >0 X CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE SYRACUSE Norman Lincoln. Pastor Sunday School * X Morning Worship 10 X Sunday Evening Worship 7 pm M<d wee* Prayer Meeting 7 p m Thors SAINT PATRICK'S CATHOLIC CHURCH LIGONIER Father Fran* Kronawitter Masses Sat Ap m and Sun 10 X am CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH CROMWELL (ill W Orange St.) Steve Archer pastor Worship Service It a.m Sunday School 10 am PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH teats. Cavia St.) LIGONIER Sunday School » X Worship Service 10 X GOSHEN FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST Service II Sunday School 11 Wednesday Service 7 45 CHURCH OF GOD SYRACUSE Thomas Douglas. Pastor joe Miftschman. S S Sup’ Sunday School » X Mom.ng Worship 10 X Sim day Evening Service 7 X

MORRISCHAPEL UNITED METHODIST (Ceunty roads IJON and 37SE) Charles Taylor, pastor Gordon Tuttle. Supt Sunday School tX Worship 10 X SYRACUSE UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH (Corner Harrison * Pearl Sts.) Terry Fleetwood. Pastor Sunday School 10 Praise and Worship. Sunday 7 X Youth Service. Tuesday 7 Bible Study. Thursday 1 X SAINT ANDREW'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SYRACUSE Rev Philip Frew.pastor Church School » 1$ Worship Hour 10 :X J.IF ‘s 2 p m UMYF 7 p m WAWASEE HEIGHTS BAPTIST CHURCH lAcross From High School) James Freerksen Pastor Bryce Medlock. S. S Supt Suncor Sc»KX» » X Worsn.p io X and 7 Mid Wee* wee 7 Youth Study Wed 7 AWANA Clubs Thurs A X MILFORD CHAPEL (South Mata) Ben Shir*. Gen Supt Jerome Zehr. S S Supt Simdev School 10 Worship Service 11 CALVARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (SR iJSouth) SYRACUSE Ross D Coo*. Paste Arlen Booed S S Svo’ Church School OX Mormng Worship 10 X Jr A Sr YF A X Sunday SAINT MARTIN DE PORRES CATHOLIC CHURCH SYRACUSE Father Kenneth Sarraime Sunday Mass ? ’5 and 10 45 a m Saturday A 1$ Contession oetore Masses Holy Davs 7 a m and 7 X p m SOLOAAON’S CREEK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Rev Donald Shelme. Pastor Sunday School 10 X Worship ♦ X ZION CHAPEL U. B. CHURCH (Comer Syr a. -Web. Rd and ’*** N.) Chester Reed. Pastor Eldon J Watkins. S S Supt Sunday School OX Worship 10 X Evening Worship 7 CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN SYRACUSE George Phillips. Pastor StOTley Barnhart. S S Sup’ SiXiday School » X Mormng Worship 10 X Sunday Siwe Study 7 p m.

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