The Mail-Journal, Volume 15, Number 27, Milford, Kosciusko County, 26 July 1978 — Page 12

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., July 26,

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Marriage is commitment to God

With the two words, "I do," a man and a woman become united in marriage. Even though the ceremony uniting a couple is short, the commitment made can have far reaching effects. Rev. Phil Frew, pastor of Saint Andrew's United Methodist Church in Syracuse, feels the institution of marriage is. changing, but is one that is still sought by most couples. He said even those desiring to "live together" often eventually take their wedding vows. He commented, "The whole changing role of women has made marriage like a dinosaur of the past. Today, the wife is in the same place as the man. It's a marriage of equals." He attributes these changes as part of the growing divorce rate between young couples. "It's rare to find a couple who go into the why of marriage, what it means. It's not surprising we have a high divorce rate." Some other things which have helped to change the traditional views of marriage, said Frew, are birth control, women's rights and the busy schedule of the husband, wife and children. The church still believes in the sanctity of marriage, commented the pastor, and strives to keep couples together. Frew said, "Only the church stands to pull people together. We support the entire family." Programs are held in the church to help couples in need and to teach young people how to handle a marriage. Frew said, "One of the things we say to a young couple when they come in is the only way you can

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take vows in marriage is for keeps. If a couple is not willing to make that type of commitment, chances are small that the marriage will work." He added, "Vows are not taken to each other. They're taken to God." Often he finds couples want God to bless the wedding and not the marriage. This he feels is a bad situation. "As far as the church is concerned, a good marriage is not one that lasts 50 plus years. We believe Christ makes the difference in a relationship in the quality, the strength and the joy of the relationship. In the changing passages of life." He also stressed that marriage is between two families and sets of friends and not just two people. "Everyone should work together to strengthen a couple's marriage." Last September, a law went into effect where county clerks could unite couples in marriage. Even with this ruling, Frew still feels couples seek the church in their time of joining. He said, "The church adds a dimension that the county clerk can't. The Christian concept." He concluded by saying, "Marriage is an adjunct to heaven. It's a means by which a couple can work by helpmates to an eternal life." County Clerk Speaks N. Jean Messmore, Kosciusko County Clerk, spoke on her views on marriage. She feels most of the couples who come to her to be joined are doing so for either the second or third time. "I feel that more second and third marriages, more of them are outside the church." She added, however, "I have had a few first

marr.iages." Even though some couples come to her instead of the church, she still feels the, ceremony should have some religious significance. Before she begins her ceremony, she always

Ei wiT ' * • - | Sr V *X ' MR. AND MRS. JIM EVANS

Augsburger, Evans vows exchanged in Christian Church June 17

Miss Kim Augsburger,’ daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John B. "Augsburger or r 1 Syracuse, became the bride of Jim Evans of Syracuse, in a 10a.m. wedding on Saturday, June 17, in the Milford Christian Church. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Orville Evans of Bethany, Okla. Orville Evans, minister of the Chapel Christian Church. Oklahoma City, officiated for the ceremony in the presence of 150 guests. Craig Koble of Syracuse furnished piano selections, and Roxanne Auer and Sherry Myers sang “Commitment Song.” Given In Marriage Given in marriage by her father, the bride selected daisy flowers for her wedding. Miss Kerri Augsburger of Syracuse served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Rita Tobias of Tombstone, Ariz., and Christi Myers, Syracuse.

stresses that marriage was ordained and confirmed by God. And, she says, "I always end in prayer." Since she started performing marriages last September, she has joined 39 couples.

Janet and Jennifer Pickett of Beloit, Wis., served as flower girls. Mike Bailey of Milford was ringbearer. Joe Evans of Oklahoma City served as best man. Ushers were Jon and Jae Evans, both of Bethany. Reception Follows Mrs. C. J. Myers was in charge of the reception which immediately followed. Roxanne Auer, Sherry Myers, Angie Augsburger and Carla Curtis served. Following a wedding trip to Tempe, Ariz., the couple will reside at Syracuse for the summer where the bride is employed in a bakery at Augsburger’s food store. She is a 1978 graduate of Grace College. The bridegroom is currently employed as a meat cutter for the summer. A 1978 graduate of Ozark Bible College, he plans to attend school in Kansas in the fall.

NEW MINISTER — Zion Chapel United Brethren Church, located south of Syracuse, has a new pastor, Rev. Hubert Schmucker. Rev. Schmucker was born in May of 1948 to Abe and Esther Schmucker in Goshen. He attended the Mennonite Church in Benton for 19 years, where he was the youth president for two years. He graduated from New Paris High School in 1967. In November of 1967, Rev. Schmucker married Chervil Cripe of New Paris. He joined the Syracuse United Brethren In Christ Church. Zion Chapel, in 1970. He has served as a Sunday School teacher and layleader until his appointment as pastor of the church. He was granted a local conference license and his appointment to Zion Chapel began July 1; Rev. and Mrs. Schmucker have two sons, Brian, seven; and Andrew, three. They presently reside on rural New Paris.

W , , H IHH ,h , FAITH SEES NO DECLINE IN QSsShe picture of a radiant bride on the society page of your newspaper has always been a THE INCIDENCE OF MARRIAGE lovely sight to behold; but in this age of the so- t y called "new morality” when all our cultural tradi y-rJTrs. ill v'-\ itions would seem to have been swept away, it nl ** «1\ has an even greater significance. It symbolizes ? 1 a our assurance that there is still hope for our ''' civilization. The self-appointed prophets would ? k$ have us believe that marriage is on the way out, yJ ( as they point triumphantly to the latest divorce / i l ' V ‘ statistics. However, as you will learn through '' y ///■ the Bible and the Church of your choice, mar- #// I / \T riage and the family unit have been with us w // // ' —,' since the very dawn of the human race, and / / ‘ a / 1 ‘ x the antics of a small but vocal minority are not / I likely to "succeed in abolishing these sacred </ /j C] HV W. O rP/ institutions that form the very foundation of our jr / // /ZjZ' society. If M f?\l ' W"Z V//

New Salem News

“Serving Together’’ was the message delivered Sunday morning following the ordination of Mr. and Mrs. John Plank as deacon and deaconess. Pastor Miller used Acts 18: 18-28 for his message. Rev. Howard Kreider and Rev. Carl Calloway assisted with the ordination service. * The children’s department sang two choruses directed by Mrs. Robert Hurd and an action song led by Georgina Morehouse and Ed Vanlaningham. Two new members were received into membership Sunday who were baptized last Sunday afternoon at Epworth Heights. The church bus motored a large group to the Brookfield Zoo in Chicago on Saturday. Those enjoying the day were: Ron, Randy and Robie Wildman; Carl and Lee Calloway; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Kammerer. Cindy, Kay, Lori and Jodi; Dan Andrews; Mr and Mrs. Carl Lehman. Greg, Carla, Mark. Matthew and friend; Gina Stookey; Jeff and Lori Virgil; Georgina Morehouse; Lorraine and Sharon Meek; Daralea Grisamer. Ed and Rod Vanlaningham; Mr. and Mrs. Marvin McCleese, Kevin and Mark; Dennis Shively; Mr. “Marriage is honorable in all.” —Hebrews 13:4

By MRS. HERB MOREHOUSE

and Mrs. Stan Kilmer and Angie; Dave Culbertson; George, Barbara, Tammy, Ken and Rose Kellogg; Tammy and JR. Noel; Sheri Miller; Rick Rapp and Sonia Giant. The Sunshine Class met Saturday evening at the lake cottage of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Shively. A boat ride was taken after which a pot luck supper was enjoyed by: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hurd; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Darr; Mr. and Mrs. Max Shively; Mr and Mrs. John Plank; Mr and Mrs Elmer Rapp; Miss Donna Moser and Mrs. Vere Wildman. Doug Shively is spending two weeks with his parents Mr. and Mrs Max Shively and Dennis. Doug is with Missionary Tech team of Longview, Texas. Nelson Morehouse; Mrs, Edwin Meek; Mrs. Glen Morehouse; Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Morehouse and Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Sorensen, Jeff and friend enjoyed camping last week end at Jellystone Park. Tiie ladies will be serving the lunch Saturday, July 29 for the Waneta Blackburn estate sale Mr. and Mrs. Earl Kammerer, Cindy, Kay and Lori attended a family reunion at Monticelitf on Sunday. No society has ever survived after its family life deteriorated. —Dr. Paul Popenoe