The Mail-Journal, Volume 20, Number 47, Milford, Kosciusko County, 7 December 1983 — Page 16

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed.. December 7.1983

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OUR VIEW A weekly guest column provided by Lakeland community ministers.

The true spirit of Advent

By DAVID M. HUDSON Syracuse United Pentecostal Church The season called advent is the period of thoughtful preparation for the coming of Christ. Advent begins four Sundays before Christmas and continues through Christmas Eve. The Advent wreath is a traditional symbol used in Christian homes and churches around the world. Its round shape symbolizes God’s never-ending love. The four candles around the wreath represent the four Sundays of Advent. A large white candle is sometimes placed in the center of the wreath to represent Christ. On the first of four Sundays prior to Christmas Eve, the first candle is lit to represent hope for Christ’s birth and his coming again in final victory. The second Sunday’s candle is lit as a candle of preparation for the past, present and future coming of the Messiah. The third Sunday’s candle represents our joy at the coming of Christ. On the fourth Sunday the fourth candle is lit as a candle of God’s love for the world in giving his only begotten Son to be our Saviour. On Christmas Eve, the white candle in the center is lit to remind us that the light of Christ has come into our lives. The promised Messiah has been prophesied of old by a host of Old Testament writers. The writer of Genesis stated He would be the “seed of a woman” and that He would be the promised seed of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Moses said he would descend from the tribe of Judah. Isaiah pronounced him to be the heir of the throne of David. The prophet Micah affixed the place of birth as Bethlehem. Daniel tells the time of birth. Isaiah says that the Messiah is to be born of a virgin. A chorus of inspired writers continue to ascribe the circumstances, personality and events covering the prediction of the first advent until finally John the Baptist appears on the scene

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of time as a voice crying in the wilderness, “Prepare ye the way of the Lord . ..” The synoptic gospel writers record John as saying, “Repent ye for the kingdom of God is at hand,” and “I indeed baptize you with water unto repentence: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worhty to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire.” John’s ministry and teachings merely pointed the way to the first advent — the coming of Christ. Advent literally means coming or arrival. Advent not only is a season beginning four Sundays before Christmas, but in reality the true spirit of advent is the period prior to the coming of Christ. It is the awaiting with thoughtful preparation and expectation of Christ’s coming 1 . The first advent (or coming) was when Jesus came on the scene of time as the Apostle Paul stated in Galatians 4:4: “But when the fulness of time was come, God sent his Son, made of a woman, made under the law .. .” The angel Gabriel announced to Mary, a virgin espoused to Joseph, that she would conceive and bear a son and was told to name him Jesus. And true to the annunciation when Joseph and Mary went to Bethlehem to satisfy the taxes decreed by Caesar Augustus the time was accomplished for Mary to give birth. “And she brought forth her firstborn son ...” The second Advent or coming of Christ is yet to be accomplished. The second Advent will be when Jesus comes back again to earth to establish his millenial kingdom. There are at least two aspects of the second advent. In Acts 1:11 as the disciples stood on Mount Olivet watching Jesus ascend from their midst, two men arrayed in white apparel stood by them and announced that this same Jesus which was taken up from them into heaven would come in like manner as they had seen him go into heaven. Remember Advent literally means coming or arrival. Then

add Paul’s declaration in I Thessalonians 4:16-17, “For the Lord Himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.” Jesus does not come back to earth at this time but rather makes an appearance in the clouds or sky to retrieve those that are in Christ prior to his second return to earth. This appearance is referred to as a “catching away” or “the rapture.” For the church, the advent will be Christ’s catching away of the church. The true spirit of advent is for believers to await with expectancy the soon return of the Lord. This should be a period of thoughtful preparation not just four weeks before Christmas, but 52 weeks a year. Maranatha! Agape Ministry scheduled for dinner program The Lake Wawasee Chapter of the Full Gospel Business Mens Fellowship International will hold its monthly dinner meeting on Thursday, Dec. 15, at 6:30 p.m. in Kimmell Hall at Oakwood Park, Syracuse. This month’s speaker will be Eldon Morehouse, pastor of Agape Ministry which purposes to build the body of Christ. The ministry welcomes hurting people and helps restore them to wholeness. Morehouse classifies his role as one of servant and teacher. Special music will be provided by Louise Morehouse who will sing and accompany herself on the omnichord. Reservations should be made by calling 856-4331 or 457-3534 by December 14.

GRACE BRETHRENCHURCH LEESBURG Howard Downing, Pastor Tim Hood. Sunday School Supt Sunday School 9:30-10:30 am. Morning Worship 10:35am Evening Worship 6 p.m. Prayer Service. Wednesday 7 p.m. SYRACUSE UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH (Comer Harrison a Pearl St. I David Hudson, Pastor Sunday School 10 a.m. Praise and Worship. Sunday 6 30 p.m. Bible Study, Thursday 7:30 p.m. WAWASEE LAKESIDE CHAPEL Harlan Stetten. Pastor John Groat, Adult Supervisor Sally Jaques, Primary Supervisor Primary Supervisor Worship Service 10 a.m. Sunday School 11 a m. CLUNETTE UHITED METHODIST CHURCH Karen Weaver. Pastor Worship Service 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:20 a.m. FAITHWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Formerly \ Barbee Community Church (Kuhn Drive, Little Barbee Lake) William L. Hutchins. Pastor Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday Evening 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study And Prayer 7 p.m. MORRIS CHAPEL UHITED METHODIST (County Roads 150 N and 375E) Charles Taylor, Pastor Don Conley. Supt. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 am SAINT ANDREW'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SYRACUSE Rev. Philip Frew, Pastor Church School 9:15 a.m. Worship Hour 10:30 a.m. UMYF 4 p.m. ZION CHAPEL U.B. CHURCH (Comer Syr .-Web. Rd. and 1000 N) Rev. Don Ross. Pastor Larry McCullough. S.S. Supt Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. GOSHEN FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Service 7:45 p.m. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH NORTHWEBSTER Rex Llndemood. Pastor Worship 1:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Church School 9:30 a.m.

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Calvary church choir presents holiday concert

The Calvary United Methodist Church Chancel Choir, under the direction of Robert L. Jones, will present “A Concert of Christmas Carols” at the Syracuse church on Sunday, Dec. 11, at 7:30 p.m. The program will include sacred and secular Christmas music including the following selections: “How Far Is It to Bethlehem." Shaw-Parker; “Sweet Little Jesus Baby,” Walter Ehret; “I Wonder as I Wander,” John Niles; “Home for the Holidays,” Stillman-Allen; “Do You Hear What I Hear,” Regney-Shayne; Barnabas groups formed at Milford United Methodist Sunday, Dec. 11, has been designated Loyalty Sunday at the Milford United Methodist Church with all members encouraged to pledge a donation for the upcoming year. Also on that day, Rev. Kenneth Greenwood will present the sermon, “Where Can I See Jesus.” All new Barnabas Groups will meet at the church at the following times: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday; 8:30-10:00 p.m. Wednesday; 9:30-11:00 p.m. Thursday; and 6:30-8 a.m. Saturday. Future events include the Christmas Eve service with the pageant “Unto Bethlehem” presented at 11 p.m. Jodi Brown and Margie Brooks are in charge. Then on Christmas Sunday, worship service will be held from 10 until 10:45 a.m. with Sunday School cancelled to allow for early dismissal. Adult choir practice is scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Stork hosted last week’s Hospitality Time. First Brethren women hold Christmas program Mrs. Gladys Brown hosted 14 members of the First Brethren Church Womens Missionary Society for the Christmas program, presented by Mrs. Inez Beiswanger. Mrs. Beiswanger read a Christmas story and poem and Mrs. Brown read the traditional “Twas the Night Before Christmas.” All present joined to play a game and sing Christmas carols. Everyone was seated around card tables located in Mrs. Brown’s holiday decorated living room with dessert, tea and coffee served.

CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH (Armstrong Road) OSWEGO Dale W. Parker, Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a m. Morning Worship 10:30a.m. Sunday Evening Worship 4 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. Awana Clubs Wednesday 4:30 p.m. SAINT MARTIN DE PORRES CATHOLIC CHURCH SYRACUSE Father Robert Hammond Sunday Mass 7:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m. Confession Before Masses “ Holy Days 7 a m. and 7:30 p.m. HASTINGS ISLAND CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH David Wldmoyer. Pastor Mike Zimmerman, Jr.. Supt. Kendall Biller. Supt. Sunday School 9:30 a m. Worship 10:30 a.m. Prayer Meeting Thursday 7:30 p.m. APOSTOLIC CHRISTIAN MILFORD Dale Strasshelm, Jesse Beer, Elmer Hartter and Walter Steffen, Ministers Morning Worship 10 a.m. Afternoon Worship 12:30 p.m. CHRISTIAN CHURCH MILFORD Carl Shearer, Minister Fred Walls. Associate Minister . Bible School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10 30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. TURKEY CREEK CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN GRAVELTON Dorotha and Ivan Fry, Team Pastors p Church School 9:30 am. | I Worship 10:30 a.m. \ CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH \ \ (111 W. Orange St.) \ CROMWELL \ Frank Barcus. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a m. NEW SALEM CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN (9MNB2ME) Glenn Byers. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship 4 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. BURR OAK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Lawrence Byrne*. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m.

CHURCH OF GOO NORTHWEBSTER Charles E. Towrlss. Pastor Henry R. McCray. Associate Pastor Men's Prayer Breakfast 7:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:40 am. Worship 9:30 a.m. Prime Time Senior High 5 p.m. Evening Service or Praise 7 p.m. BIBLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH NORTHWEBSTER Dean McFadden. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday Services 7 p.m. OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CATHOLIC CHURCH (4th AM Main Streets) MILFORD Bro. James Linscott, Administrator Sunday Mass 10:30 a m. CHURCH OF GOD SYRACUSE Rev. Michael Johnson, Pastor Tom Stiver, S.S. Supt. Sunday School 9:30 a m Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Junior Worship 10:30 a.m. FIRST BRETHREN CHURCH MILFORD Paul Tlnkel, Pastor Church School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. BYC Sunday 4 p.m. Mid week worship 7 p.m. BETHELCHURCH OF THE BRETHREN MILFORD Roger Eberly, Pastor Donn Kesler. Bd. Chm. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. BETHANY CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN (US4) F. Wayne Lawson. Pastor Morning Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Activity Night 7:00 CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN SYRACUSE John McFarland. Pastor Junior Blough, Supt. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Bible Study 7 p m GRACE BIBLE CHURCH SYRACUSE Dr. David R. Haltley. Pastor Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11a.m. Evening Service 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m.

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“We Need A Little Christmas,” Jerry Herman; “The Twelve Days After Christmas,” Frederick Silver; “No Golden Carriage, No Bright Toy,” Gilbert Martin;. “March of the Kings,” Roy Ringwald; “Jingle Bells,” Harry Simeone; “Glory Hallelu!” Don Besig; and “Tambourine Noel,” Gordon Young. Special numbers will be presented by the women’s chorus and the men’s chorus including: “Christmas Is the Warmest Time of the Year,” by Al Semola, and “Carol, Brother, Carol!" by Ringwald-Muhlenburg. Rose McKinley, Millie Shively, Shirley Bobeck, Cindy Pritchard and Shirley Goodspeed will be soloists with Rosalyn Jones accompanist at the organ and piano. At the close of the program, refreshments will be served in the church parlor with Bertha Rhoads and members of the Fellowship Committee in charge. The public is cordially invited to attend the concert at the church, located on SR 13S. Nursery care will be provided. Youth speaker appears at New Paris crusade Bob Laurent, nationally known youth speaker from Niles, Mich., will be the guest speaker at the New Paris Missionary Church for a week end evangelistic crusade, December 9 through 11. He will speak Friday and Saturday evenings at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Laurent has been speaking full time across the country since the summer of 1968 with a style that is both humerous and hard hitting, appealing to both young and old. He traveled for 10 years as part of the Good News Circle singing group and has authored two books, “What a Way to Go” and “A World of Differents.” Laurent attended Miliken University, Judson College and Northern Baptist Seminary, completing his doctor of ministries program at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is presently working on a PhD in religious education. Herb Amstutz, representing the church, extends an invitation to all local residents to attend.

“Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God...and having doneall.to stand." — Ephesians 6:13

JEHOVAH'S WITNESS KINGDOM HALL (East Papakeechie Lak* Drive) Sunday: Public Lecture 9:30 a.m. Watchtower Study 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. Study of Prophecy 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Ministry School 7 p.m. SALEM COMMUNITY CHURCH (1 V» Mile Southeast Os Wilmot) Pastor Elmer Miller Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 7 p.m. Prayer-Bible Study Wednesday 7 p.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH (200 E. Main St.) SYRACUSE Frank Barcus, Pastor Worship 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN NORTHWEBSTER Paul F. Shrlder, Pastor Morning Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY (Old SR 15) MILFORD JUNCTION Pearl Avalos. Pastor Sunday Service 10:00 a m.-4:30 p.m. Mid Week Worship Wed.. 4:30 p.m. UNITED METHOOIST CHURCH LEESBURG Dale Mendenhall. Pastor Morning Worship 9:30 a.m. Church School 10:30 a.m. FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTISTS (ITS N. Detroit) WARSAW Sunday School 10 a m. Sunday Service 10 a.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. ALL SAINTS' EPISCOPAL CHURCH SOUTH SHORE LAKE WAWASEE Vicar: Rev. David L. Hyndman Holy Eucharist: 9 a.m. QUAKER HAVEN FRIENDS CHURCH (SMEand9MN) DEWART LAKE Sunday School 9: IS a.m. Worship 10 a.m. (Quaker Hall) WAWASEE HEIGHTS BAPTIST CHURCH (Across From High School) Norman D. McVey. Pastor Jon Rumley, S.S. Supt. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Mid-Week Wed. 7 p.m. AWANA Clubs Thurs. 4:30 p.m.

IB' I Kb FINAL PREPARATIONS — Seven members of the Calvary United Methodist Church Choir prepare for their upcoming Christmas Concert at the church. Pictured in front are Organist Rosalyn Jones. Helen Miller and Millie Shively In the back row are Rose McKinley. Lillian Dishler. Bob Millen, and Allen Shively. Absent from the photo is Bob Jones, director of the choir. (Photo by Mark Weinstein)

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CALVARY UNITED METHOOIST CHURCH (SR 13 South) SYRACUSE David C. Maish, Pastor Church School 9:30 a m. Worship Service 10:40 a.m. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH MILFORD Kenneth Greenwood. Pastor Mary Duncan, Lay Leader Church School 9:15 am. Worship 10:30 a.m. UMYF Sunday 4 p.m. Bible Study Sunday 5:30 p.m. LAKELAND COMMUNITY CHURCH OSWEGO Rev. Roy Mlckley, Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Evening Service 7 p.m. SOLOMON'S CREEK UNITEDMETHOOIST CHURCH Rev. Don Sheline, Pastor Worship 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. MILFORDCHAPEL (Beer Road) William Yoder, Pastor Mylln Hooley. Lay Leader Weldon Yoder, Supt. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Wednesday Service 7 p.m. ROCK CHURCH INTEROE NOMINATIONAL (13-A AIOSON, E. Lake Wawasee) Dr. Gary M. Tuttle, and Rev. Sarah M. Tuttle. Pastors Morning Worship 10 a m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible School 7 p.m. TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH MISSOURI SYNOD LIGONIER Don Fischer, Vicar Church Service 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a m. SPANISH CHURCH OF GOO (SR 13, South Os The Bowling Alley) Rev. Bernabe C. Moreno Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening 4:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening 7:00 p.m. WAWASEE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THENAZARENE James E. Otis, Pastor Church School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. Christian Living Studies 4 p.m. Wednesday Midweek Service 7 p.m.

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WE SHOULD NEVER TAKE OUR HUMAN RIGHTS FOR GRANTED ®i mm fJT he concept of human rights is something that we hear much about, being used as a yardstick by which we measure the governments of other nations to decide if they are worthy of our help and support. However, we speak of the absence of these rights as though we ourselves have never had to be concerned about them; and yet throughout our history wars have been fought and amendments added to our Constitution in order to secure them for our own citizens. We must remember that these rights will continue to be only if we are willing to do whatever is necessary to maintain them. So take an interest in your government . and pay attention to what is happening at all times. Above all, go to your House of Worship, which you have the right to choose; and pray that our human rights, including this one, will remain intact for us to enjoy through all time to come.

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