Walkerton Independent, Volume 85, Number 9, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 1 March 1962 — Page 4

— WALKERTON IM) E PENDENT — March 1,1962

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The E. U. B. (’hurch V. L. Gumer, Pastor Janies Payton. Superintendent Bible School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:00 am Evening Worship 7:30 p.m. Choir Practice Wednesday at 7:00. • Prayer and Bible Study Thursday at 7:30, Council of Administration on Monday. March 5, at 7:30. Time to plan and pray for the Community for Christ Revival, beginning April 21 The Methodist Church J. Kemp Tunia, Minister Sunday School 9:30 am Mel Harrison, Superintendent Worship Service 10:35 a.m. 4 .30 p m. Junior High MYF will have their party in the Church Parlor with refreshments 6;00 p.m. High School MYF will meet. Subject, Latin America Mission Study. Mrs. Leigh Roy Hahn will present the program. Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting. *

^Why So Many Decid^J klo BECOME CATHOLICS^

Every week... all over the world ... thousands of people are received into the Catholic Church as converts. In some cases, they are prominent, even famous people, and newspapers and magazines will inter' iew them to ask: “Why are you adopting the Catholic Faith?” Usually, however, these converts are just average people and nobody bothers to ask them “Why?" Yet the reasons which prompt the crage person to become a Ci: >iic arc tremendously impressive They are worth the most careful study of all who seek the salvation of their immortal souls, and who search foe spiritual truth in a world of confusion. It isn't easy to become a Catholic. It involves more than a mere declaration of faith and regular attendance at a nearby church. Thorough instruction in Catholic beliefs and obligations comes first, and a firm and fervent conviction must be demonstrated. The Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Penance and Holy Communion must follow. And these are only ti.e beginnings of Catholic life and Catholic obligations. Nobody would undertake to meet such rigid requirements out of mere curiosity, or as a passing fancy. It may be assumed, therefore, that the average person who is thinking of becoming a Catholic has been moved by some strong reasons to feel this way. Is it merely because he has friends and neighbors who are Catholic . because the Catholic Church spans the earth and dates back to the Apostles because in the Catholic Church there is unity of creed and worship, authority and a distinctive form of ritual? Any one of a hundred reasons

SUPREME COUNCIL KHIGHTS OF coiumsus RELIGIOUS INFORMATION BUREAU 4422 lINDtII BLVD. JT. LOUIS I, MISSOURI ATTEND CATHOLIC INQUIRY CLASS Every Monday S pm St. Patrick School

Wednesday, 7:00 pm Choir practice. 8:00 p.m. Church Official Board will meet in the church office, Stanley Orcutt, presiding. Thursday, 2:00 pm. Phllathea Class will meet in the church parlor. Hostesses will be Mrs Gracia Nusbaum, Mrs. Mutchler and Mrs. Emma Perry. The First Pn«*»byt<Tian Church Rev. David D. Owen. Pastor Raymond McGrath, Sup’ You are welcome to our worship service. Sunday School 9 30 a m. Worship Service 10 30 a m Thursday, March 1,7 no p.m., an evening of Bible Study a.id service of prayer Saturday, March 3. 9 and 10 a m., Youth Study Class All yomu’ people interested in thnikmg about church membership are urged to attend Youth Choir rehearsal 3 pm Adult Choir rehearsal 4 p m Sunday, March 4. 7 pm. Adult Study Class.

may be responsible for the initial interest of a Catholic convert But what is it that prompts so many of them to investigate Catholic beliefs and teachings, and then say to themselves: 'This is it!"? The answer comes from the lips of numerous average people who were not originally Catholics but are today. They tell in a clear and understandable way what they found when they looked into the teaching, worship and history of the Catholic Church with an open mind ... and into the life and teaching of Jesus Christ They answer questions which may linger in your mind in away which any non-Catholic can easily understand, for they too once stood on the outside and, in some cases, were even antagonistic to everything Catholic. An interesting pamphlet which you cannot obtain elsewhere... describing the experiences of average people who were originally non-Catholics but are now devoted members of the age-old, worldwide Catholic Church... explaining how and why they became Catholics... how and why the Catholic Faith can aid and enrich your own personal and family life. ...will come to you in a plain wrapper on your request —and nobody will call on you. Write for Pamphlet No. KC-27. FOEFKJ | WVtiMl COUNCM । KMIOHTS Os COIUMUUS^^^ tHIGIOUS INHMMAnON BUtfAU 4421 Lm4.1l ». U^« t, MUmvH PUom hw Fvw Pumnhkrt I "VO,, S. Ma, OkM. U Umm CoMmk | »« re xr I MAMI AOOMM I CITY RAW

Monday, March 5, 7:30 p m Deacon's Tneeting. Tuesday, March 6,7 30 pm , Parent Education group. Attention all parent.^ The PT A. sponsored "Parent Education" group will meet in the music room of the grade school. All parents are invited to attend. "The eyes of the Drd are upon the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayer. But Ihe face of the Lord is against those that do evil." Peter 1, 3 12 PRESBYTER 1A N WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION MEETING The Women s Association of the T'ni'ed Presbyterian Church held their monthly meeting on February 21 at 7.30 pm. in the Church. The business meeting was conducted by the president, Mrs R. N LaFeber Following the business session, Mrs Ewart Farrar was in charge of the program, "L't's Fare The F i< t which was a very interesting discussion of I’. S statistics. After the program, refreshments were served by the hostesses, Mrs. Russell Hart sough and Mrs Richard Shaffer ST I’\TRKKS HOT LUNCH Monday Hot pork sandwich, gravy, p datoes apple crisp and milk. * Tuesday: Fried chicken, vegetable fruit cobbler bread and milk. Wednesday: Baked beans, tomato sauce, chocolate pudding corn muffins, butter and milk. Thursday: Burger on bun. candied squash, deep dish peach pie and milk. Friday Macaroni, cheese, stewed tomatoes, cherry whip, hot rolls, butter and milk. SPECIAL LENTEN SERVICES On Sunday, March 4, the First Presbyterian Church of Walkerton will begin a series of special services during the Len’en Season During this season, there will be the opportunity to walk the steps of Christ our Lord in sacrifice and rcdedication toward the Cross of Calvary and th" Empty Tomb. MARTH V <TR< I E The Martha Crcle will meet on March 7th. at 7'30 in the home of Mrs. Gus Schultz with MiNick Rosier as co-host ess. Roll call word is “Love" Dcvotiont will be given by MrR.tlph Jackson and lesson, "God shows his love for us Please read Romans 4:1 to 5 11 for home study.

FREE LECTURE ON CHRISTIAN SCIENCE THE LIBERATING POWER OF DIVINE Object LOVE REVEALED | N CHRISTIAN SCIENCE First Church of Christ, Scientist Place , „ , . 428 S. Michigan St. Plymouth, Indiana Saturday Evening, March 10 At 800 O’clock (DST) Lecture Lasts About 1 Hour I pin Mav Altman C. 5.8., Denver, Colo. £2•U“GT 4 Mcmlwr of the IwMsrd of Lr< ton shlp of The Mother Church, The I lirnt Church of Christ, Scientist, bi Boston, Mm. FIRST CHURCH of CHRIST, SCIENTIST PLYMOUTH, INDIANA Cordially Invites You To Attend

From Cherry Trees To Satellites At B P and W Club Using as decoratrons the birthdays of February born dignitaries, plus the Glenn Orbit Flight, the tableg at the dinner meeting of the Walkerton Business and Professional Women’s Club last Thursday were gay and colorful. The red place mats and red cherry trees that centered *the tables of white were outstanding. Mrs James Warren was introduced as a guest Birthdays recognized were those of Mrs. Janovic and Mrs. John Guttman. The d<M>r prize was awarded to Mrs. Everett Baker. The president, Mrs. B. F. Williams, reported that the March meeting would be the revealing of "Secret Pals.” Hostesses to the 42 guests were, Mrs. Francis Gindelberger, Mrs. Roy GindeL berger, Mrs Ixmis Houser, Mrs Harry Malstaff, Mrs. Eugene Skinner. Mrs Ken Gillies, Mrs Robert Hostetler. Mrs. Gerald Howard and Mrs. Marie Newhouse. PHILATHEK CLASS MEETING The Philathea Class of the Methodist Church will meet in the social rooms of the church on Thursday. March 8. at 2 p.m. Mrs. Gracia Nusbaum, Mrs. Mutchler and Mrs. Emma Perry’ will be the hostesses.

LIFELINES IF A CHILD LIVES .... WITH CRITICISM, he learns to condemn. WITH HOSTILITY, he learns to fight. WITH FEAR, he learns to be apprehensive. WITH PITY, he learns to be sorry for himself. WITH JEALOUSY, he learns to fee! guilty. WITH ENCOURAGEMENT, he learns to be confident. WITH TOLERANCE, he learns to be patient. WITH PRAISE, he learns to be appreciative. WITH ACCEPTANCE, he learns to love. WITH APPROVAL, he learns to like himself WITH RECOGNITION, he learns to have a goal. WITH FAIRNESS, he learns what justice is. WITH HONESTY, he learns what truth is WITH SECURITY, he learns to have faith In himself WITH FRIENDLINESS, he learns the world Is a nice place in which to live. WITH WHAT IS YOUR CHILD LIVING’’

Be Sure To Attend Club Friday Night Remember Friday night to be sure to attend the Women’s Community Club meeting at the Town Club and hear Rev. Harold Hoeflinger, an ex-convict who Is now Executive Director of "The Christian League of Forgotten Men, Inc." He will speak on his visits to the prisons throughout the country. Rev. Hoeflinger has spoken to numerous clubs and organizations in this vicinity and is highly recommended by the Indiana State Federation of Women's Clubs and Churchmen. The time of the program is 8 o'clock, preceded by a six thirty carryin supper, to which all are invited. IX ENT MALARIA ERADICATION STAMP The Department will issue a 4-cent Malaria Eradication Commemorative stamp through the Washington, D. C. Post Office, on March 30, 1962. T<> obtain first-day cancellations, collectors may submit requests to the Postmaster, Washington 13, D C. Selected mint stamps will be available at the Philatelic Sales Agency, Post Office Department, Washington 25, D C. on and after March 30, 1962.