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“Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the lands! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! “Know that the Lord is God! It is he that made us. and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. “Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Giive thanks to him, bless his name! “For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures for ever, and his faithfulness to all generations." — Psalm 100 RSV. A number of times in history illustrations or lessons are found that help us understand God’s word and its truths. When thinking about Thanksgiving and this time of the year we can think From The Upper Room By ROSALIE C. BLACK Conneautville, Pa. “Then, walking, leaping and praising God, He (the healed lame man) went into the Temple wit h them. ” Acts 3:8 TLB “Let’s each tell what we re most thankful for." And around the Thanksgiving table each family member and guest stated their thanks to God for home, family, health and a good dinner... “We are so richly blessed,” I thought. As we fill our plates and feed our bodies, just a twinge of guilt reminds us of starving families the world over. Is being enough? Perhaps we could live our thanks by doing God’s bidding. In return for spare time, we can use more time in sharing Christ. In return for heaping tables, we can fast a few meals each month and send the savings to a world hunger fund. In thanksgiving for our lifestyle, we can share our material goods with needy neighbors: shoes, clothes, blankets and other necessities. In thanksgiving for our knowledge of God’s love for us, we can provide Bibles, Christian literature and fellowship to the spiritually hungry. As we celebrate Thanksgiving, we must put our thanks into action. PRAYER — Lord, help us to put our thanks into action starting today. Make us truly thankful. In Jesus’ name. Amen. THOUGHT FOR THE DAY — Thanksgiving should be more than just giving thanks. Copyright — “The Upper Room.” Used by permission.

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about the story of the Pilgrims and all they incurred. If a person carefully thinks about each of the problems and other happenings which the Pilgrims had, he or she can associate that happening with a passage or story from the Bible. Over 300 years ago a group of people from England made a trip to America. From this episode we can better understand the teaching of the Bible about humans as sinners and Christ as our Savior. Pilgrim Story During this period the land of England was ruled by Queen Elizabeth I. She commanded all those living under her rule to attend the Church of England and it was forbidden to worship anywhere else in the land. There was, however, a group of men and women who refused to obey the queen’s law and held their own services, worshipping God in the way they believed was right. These people, who later became known as Pilgrims, believed that many of the teachings and practices of the Church of England were contrary to the Word of God and they tried to change them. When the group failed to change them, they separated themselves from the church. Churches were built and each group chose its own pastor. In

ll jfjf I I IN REMEMBRANCE OF ME I ■ ft A TIME OF THANKSGIVING — The altar at the Syracuse Church of the Brethren shows the fall harvest theme, which people associate with Thanksgiving Day. The theme dates back three centuries ago when the Pilgrims celebrated the first Thanksgiving following the fall harvest.

their churches they worshipped God in the simple way they believed was pleasing to him, but in doing so, they greatly displeased the queen and their lives became troubled and difficult. When the Pilgrims refused to attend the Church of England and set up their own way of worship, the queen sent her soldiers into their meetings to break them up. After the queen’s death, her predecessor, King James, tried to compel the Pilgrims to return to the state church. He commanded the soldiers to give many cruel punishments. Some of the Pilgrims were thrown into dark and filthy jails, torches were used to set fire to their homes, business houses and meeting places. Some were put to death by drowning or hanging. The king and his soldiers continually troubled them and the Pilgrims' lives were filled with sorrow and fear. There was no place safe for them in England. Many fled to other lands to escape death, leaving behind their homes, businesses and families. Flight To Holland Even though the Pilgrims loved England, they loved God more and they wanted to worship him as they believed he desired. Many decided to leave. At that time in history there was only one

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country that offered religious freedom. Across the North Sea was Holland and they were welcomed there. Secretly, in small numbers, the Pilgrims escaped from England, making their way across the sea A large number settled in Leyden, a city with a famous university. Some of the English weavers, bakers, printers, etc... were able to find work and make homes for themselves. After leaving England their lives were more pleasant, but they were still not content. Their future began to trouble them. Their children quickly learned to speak the Dutch language, they lost their English ways and became like those among whom they lived. The Pilgrims were true Englishmen, proud of their heritage and did not have a desire to lose their customs. They feared that a long stay in Holland would result in their children becoming one with the Dutch, not spea.’-yig English or observing the English way of life. The parents wanted their children to walk closely with God. At that time the Dutch were careless

P&l lllAMlfSfillllllfi DAY 1919 -i, aHIHwIIIH HI IwlmtM WHEN YOU COME TO YOUR SENSES, BE THANKFUL lifter all of the holiday echoes have ceased, If you add up your blessings and find that at least You could TASTE the good food at your . While the rest of your senses convey: A That you’re able to SMELL every flower’s perfume, . N Or to TOUCH any object contained in your room; 1 V \ f \ w Then from even these blessings we’re forced That you have an impressive array. ~~ Or are able to HEAR what the sermons decree, You should go to the Church where you’ve ■ ~ ~ And give thanks to the Lord on this day! '

CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH (Armstrong Road) OSWEGO Dale W Parker, Pastor Sunday School 9 30 a. m. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship 6 p.m. Thursday Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. CONCORD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (County Roads3ooand Rookstool) Paul Fulp, Pastor Roberta Laughlin, S.S. Supt. Sunday School 10 15a.m. Worship Service 9:15 a.m. NORTHWEBSTER CHRISTIAN CHURCH Sunday School9:3oa.m Worship 10:30a.m. Wednesday Services 7 p m. HASTINGS ISLANOCHAPEL UNITEDMETHODIST CHURCH David Widmoyer, Pastor Mike Zimmerman, Jr., Supt. Kendall Biller, Supt Sunday School 9 30a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. Prayer Meeting Thursday 7: 30 p.m. APOSTOLIC CHRISTIAN MILFORD Theo Beer; Henry Beer; Jesse Beer, Elmer Hartfer and Walter Steffen, Ministers Morning Worship 10 a.m. Afternoon Worship 12:30p.m. CHRISTIAN CHURCH MILFORD Robert Greenwood, Minister Rick Brouillette. Associate Minister Bible School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30a.m. and7p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. TURKEY CREEKCHURCH OF THE BRETHREN Olden Mitchell, Pastor Church School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30a.m. CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH CROMWELL (111 W. Orange St.) Steve Archer, Pastor Sunday School 10a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. NEW SALEM CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN (900N&200E) Irvin Miller, Pastor Sunday School 9:30a m. Worship 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m.

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about their habits of worship, to them Sunday was a holiday filled with pleasure. So the Pilgrams began to search for another country to live. Hear About America Reports were heard about a land called America. Already groups of European people had sailed across the Atlantic ocean and started settlements or colonies in the new land. Those returning to Europe told of the great size, the fine lakes, rivers, huge forests and the abundance of game, fowl and fish. One person who visited the new land w-rote that the “land more like Eden than any other part of the world." The reports sounded great to the Pilgrims who knew the terrible conditions in England where thousands of people were living in deep poverty, thieves swarmed through the land and beggars were everywhere. Families were crowded into slums, filthy prisons were filled with miserable people The Pilgrims did not want to stay in Holland nor did they wish to return to England. With longing

GRACE BIBLE CHURCH SYRACUSE Dr David R Haifley, Pastor Robert F Graff, Assoc. Pastor Sunday School 9:45a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m Evening Service 7 p.m Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. J EHOVAH'S WITNESS KINGDOM HALL (East Papakeechie Lake Drive) Sunday: Public Lecture9:3oa m. Watchtown Study 10:30a m Tuesday, Study of Prophecy 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Ministry School 7 p m SALEM COMMUNITY CHURCH (1 • 2 Mile Southeast of Wilmot) Pastor Elmer Miller Sunday School 9:30 a m Morning Worship 10:30a.m. Sunday Evening Service 7 p.m Prayer Bible Study Wednesday 7 p.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH SYRACUSE (200 E. Main St.) Steven Archer, Pastor Worship9:3oa.m. Sunday School 10:30a m. WAWASEE HEIGHTS BAPTIST CHURCH (Across From High School) Norman D. McVey, Pastor BryceMedlock, S S. Supt. Sunday School 9 30a.m. Worship 10:30a m. and7 p.m. Mid week Wed. 7 p.m. AWAN A Clubs Thurs. 6 :30 p.m. LAKE LAND COMMUNITY CHURCH Rev. Robert L. Chidister, Pastor Sunday School 9:30 am. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Baptist Fellowship Hour 5:30 p.m. UNITEDMETHODIST CHURCH LEESBURG Ross Richey, Pastor Bill Smith, Supt Morning Worship 9.30 a.m. Church School 10:30a.m. UNITEDMETHODIST CHURCH MILFORD Paul Fulp, Pastor Robert Cline, Lay Leader Church School 9:30a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. UMYF Sunday 6 p.m. CHURCHOF THE BRETHREN NORTHWEBSTER Paul F . Shrider, Pastor Morning Worship9:3oa.m. Sunday School 10:30a.m.

eyes, they began to look toward this new land where they hoped to find homes and freedom to worship God and train their children in ways they believed right. Soon the Pilgrims began to think and speak to one another about the good reports of the new land. They spoke of freedom, the riches and the beauty. They also talked of the dangers of crossing the stormy Atlantic and of the dangers of staying in Holland. The costs of leaving homes, businesses and loved ones were thought of as they would have to cross the wide ocean in a small sailing ship. A group decided to leave the lands they knew and sail for the new land. Certain men were sent to England where they made agreements with some businessmen who loaned them money to hire ships. The Pilgrims agreed to work seven years in America, and divide the profits, if any, with the businessmen. Leave For America In September 1620 the Pilgrims boarded the Mayflower and the

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CHURCHOFTHE BRETHREN SYRACUSE JohnMc Farlapd, Pastor Howard Wenger, Supt Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:30a.m. Sunday Bible Study 7 p.m. CHURCHOFGOD NORTHWEBSTER Brice Casey, Pastpr Henry McCrey, Associate Pastor Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:40a.m. Evening Service7p m Family Night, Wednesday 7 p.m. CHURCHOF THE NAZARENE SYRACUSE Norman Lincoln, Pastor Sunday School 9:30 am. Morning Worship 10 30a m Sunday Evening Worship 7 p m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7 p m. CALVARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (SR 13 South) SYRACUSE Paul Steele, Pastor Donald Sheline, Assoc Church School 9 30 a.m. Morning Worship 10 40am Jr. & Sr. YF 6:30p.m. Sunday SAINT MARTIN DE PORRES CATHOLIC CHURCH SYRACUSE Father Kenneth Sarazine Sunday Mass 7: is a.m., and 10:45 am. Saturday Mass 6:15p.m. Confession Before Masses Holy Days7a.m. and7:3op.m. SOLOMON'S CREEK UNITEDMETHODIST CHURCH F. Hazen Sparks, Pastor Worship9:3oa.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. MILFORD OUTREACH CHAPEL Luther Chalk, Pastor Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 am. Evening Service 7 p.m. BURR OAK UNITEDMETHODIST CHURCH Lawrence Byrnes, Pastor Sunday Schoot9:3oa.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. ALL SAINTS'CHAPEL (Episcopal) LAKE WAWASEE Vicar: Rev. David L. Hyndman Holy Eucharist 9 a.m.

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Speedwell and sailed from England’s shores. But, the Speedwell leaked badly and returned to the port for repairs, but when it set out again it returned because of leaks. The Mayflower continued its journey carrying 102 people besides the crew, w'ater, tools and furniture. After weeks of violent storms., it reached America . Landing on the shore of what is now Massachusetts, the people “fell upon their knees and blessed the God who had brought them over the vast and furious ocean." Not all the Pilgrims left England and Holland for some were afraid to trust themselves to the little Mayflower and its crew. Many believed there was a fine, new land across the ocean, but did not trust themselves to the ship. Others may have thought the Mayflower would safely reach America but they were satisfied where they were. Foolishly choosing life under a cruel king, they never knew Jhe happiness others found in the new world. Questions often asked include, “Why did these brave people

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leave their homes and native land? Why did they face dangers and endure hardships 0 It was that they might have freedom to worship and to serve God in ways they believed pleasing to him. In their building they prayed to him for help and protection. They also praised and thanked him for his blessings and for his goodness and mercy to them. They counted these privileges worth ail the trials and troubles they experienced. After the Pilgrims’ first harvest they were thankful to have a new land and enough food to eat that they planned a special day to give thanks to God. To celebrate this day there was a big dinner made of food found in the new land. Big turkeys were killed for meat and pumpkin pies were made. This day became known as Thanksgiving Day when every one can give God thanks for the things in their life that they are thankful for. W -%■ ■ \ %r xV" SCHOOL OF MINISTRY — An intensive two-day “school of ministry” seminar will be ottered by popular television evangelist and teacher (Jerald Derstine at the Elkhart Holiday Inn, Friday and Saturday. Nov. 30and Dec. t. 1 The schooling is open to anyone who wishes to attend, but ticipants must register. A fee will cover meals and materials. Rev. Derstine, who can be seen twice weekly on South Bend’s Channel 46, will be instructing in all five sessions. “Many Christians,” he says, “want to help people. They meet people who are hurting and want answers to their problems. But they lack the necessary skills to be effective. That’s our aim — to teach them these skills.” The seminar starts Friday at 6:30 p.m. with registration and continues through all of Saturday with a final dinner meeting at 6:30 p.m. Participants may also register at the door.

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