Evening Star Newspaper, December 7, 1929, Page 10

U] TAKOMA CHURCH TOPIC MY MASTER Communion Service to Be Helid for Presbyterian Congregation. The sacrament of the Lord’s Supper will be administered at the 11 o'clock gervice tomorrow in the Takoma Park ' Presbyterian Church. The pastor, Rev. R. Paul Schearrer, will give a brief com- munion meditation entitled “My Mas- ter.” A nursery is maintained in the beginners' room during the morning service, At the 8 o'clock service Mr. Schear- rer will give the second in the series of “Plain Talks About Jesus.” The par- ticular theme tomorrow night will be “His Purpose.” Other appointments are as follows: 0:30 a.m., the church school; 9:45 a.m adult Bible classes; 10 a.m. pastor’s communicants’ class. The C. E. Socie- ties will meet at 6:30 o'clock. Kath- erine Mattoon will lead the interme- diates and the Flying Squadron of the District of Columbia Union will be in charge of the senior meeting. The Westminster Guild will meet Monday at 8 o'clock at the ‘home of Miss Margaret Parsons, 6930 Ninth street A meeting of the Woman's Missionary Society will be held Wednesday at 11 o'clock. The topic, “My Trip to Siam.” will be given by Mrs. N. K. Campbell. Mrs. E. V. Crittenden will lead the de- votions. Mrs. Guy H. Goodman will be chairman of the hostess circle. The " Ladies' Aid Society will meet at 2 o'clock. ‘The School of Missions will meet Thursday at 7:30 o'clock. There are classes for men, women and young peo- ple. The Light Bearers will meet Fri- day at 4 o'clock and the Boy Scout ‘Troop Friday at 7:30 o'clock. CHURCH TO RECEIVE CLASS OF MEMBERS “Love's Length and Depth” Will Be | Dr. Hollister's Communion Sermon Topic. At Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church communion service will be held tomor- row at 11 o'clock. A group of young people and adults will be received into | membership. Dr. J. H. Hollister, the pastor, will preach a brief communion sermon on the theme “Love's Length and Depth.” The Missionary Society will unite with the other organizations of the community in a union missionary meet- ing Tuesday at the Wesley M. E. Church, Connecticut avenue and Joce- Iyn street. Luncheon will be served at 12:30 pm., followed by a program. Miss Frances Van Duies will speak on “Glimpses of Africa” and Dr. Homer J. Councilor on “Jerusalem.” ‘The Senior Christian Endeavor So- ciety will begin a series of meetings and | discussions about the “Great Living Religions of the World” tomorrow at 7 o'clock at the church house. John Duffield, president of the society, will preside and several members will pre- sent different phases of Hinduism and Buddhism. The Intermediate Christian Endeavor Society will be led by Gordon Irwin in the discussion on “How Can We Make = Christmas More Christian?” Under the leadership of Mrs. Alton Grinnell this organization has begun rehearsals on a play which will be given during the holiday season. They meet every Sunday evening at 7 o'clock in | the chapel. The annual banque of the men's Bible class will be held Tuesday at 6:30 o'clock. Former Gov. Yates of Tlinois will be the speaker. There will be several other special features which have not been revealed. This class meets each Sunday morning at 10 o'clock under the leadership of Repre- sentative Clyde Kelly of Pennsylvania. J. Earl Fouts is the president. GIFTS TO BE PRESENTED.! i | Georgetown Lutheran Congrega-| tion to Get Gospel Booklets. “You and the Bible” will be the sub- ject tomorrow at 11 a.m. in the George- town Lutheran Church, by Rev. Harold E. Beatty. The service will be in ob- | servance of “Bible Sunday.” as suggest- ed by the American Bible Soclety. A copy of the Gospel in hooklet form will be given by the church to every person attending the morning services. A service will be held at the National Lutheran Home for the Aged at 3 p.m. Christian _Endeavor, 7_ p.m. “What Is Back of Our Christ ing?” Evening service at 8 o'clock; subject, “Cred Two Sermons Announced. At the National Baptist Memorial Church tomorrow morning the nnsmr,l Rev. G. G. Johnson, will preach on | “Christian Prophecy” and in the eve- | ! on “The Second Coming of | Christ—a Blessed Hope.” Tuesday the White Cross committee ' meets at 10 am., at the church: the Prayer League meets at the home of Miss Miller, 1500 Columbia road at 2 p.m. The Helen Montgomery Circle meets at the home of Mrs. Sherwood on Wednesday at 2 pm., and the Ella Marie Holmes Circle at the home of Mrs. Rice, 1658 Hobart street, at the same hour. The topic of the midweek service on Thursday is “Christian Love.” Troop 43 of the Boy Scouts meets Friday at 7:15 p.m. LUTHER LEAGUE The theme of the December quar- terly meeting of the Luther League of the District of Columbia, held last Tues day evening at the Luther Place Memo- rial Church, was “Life Service.” Rop- ert J. Volland, District league president, presided. Dr. George Diffenderfer con- ducted the devotionals. The address was_delivered by Rev. Harold S. Miller of Brooklyn, N. upon the topic, “Plelds of Servic Following _the meeting, the leagues of the District were the guests of the Luther Place young people at a social hour, Beginning tomorrow, Atonement Lu- theran Church will observe “Dedication week” of the new parish hall, North Capitol street and Rhode Island avenue. Thursday will be known as ‘“Luther League night,” at which time the Atone- ment Dramatic Club will present the comedy-drama “A Run for Her Money,” by Edward E. Kidder. A vaudeville pro- gram is under the direction of Mrs. Marjorie Gaardsmoe. “The Toy Shop,” prize winner of the competitive stunt-night program of the Luther League of the District of Co- Jumbia, was repeated by Zion's Luther League Friday night for the benefit of the Pirst Methodist Church. “The PFirst Coming of Christ” is the topic which will be presented at St. Paul’s devotional service tomorrow eve- | ning by Mrs. Virginia Loehler, and at Zion's League by Philip Krautwurst. This same topic was presented at St. Mark’s Luther League devotional serv- ice last Wednesday evening by Miss Vir- ginia Cooper. ‘The November number of the News Letter of the Luther League of the District of Columbia has been edited and circulated by Miss Gladys, Broeker, corresponding secretary of the Wash- ington District League. A meeting of the State, district and local leagues’ educational secretaries was held Thursday evening at the home of the district educational secretary, Fred L. Schickler. | Epworth League A meeting will be held tomorrow at 3 o'clock at McKendree M. E. Church to discuss programs for the improvement of devotional services in the local chap- ter and other matters pertaining to league progress. The meeting be in charge of the District Cabinet, the discussion being led by Rev. Philip D. Edwards. Guy G. Harper, who directed the Dis- trict play recently, was the recipient of a gift presented at the board meeting ‘Wednesday night in appreciation for his services. The District Cabinet will attend a business and social meeting of Wilson Memorial Chapter Tuesday evening. A Junior League chapter was recently organized at Cabin John by the District officers, Miss Jessle Smith has charge of the devotional service at Brightwood to- mosrow evening at which Raymond Schmidt will be the speaker. The first vice-president, Miss Thelma Browne, won the first prize of a $5 gold piece in the District finals of the church-wide prohibition essay contest. Her subject was “Prohibition and Efficiency.” She is entered now in the Washington area ontest. Brookland Chapter held a swimming meet last night at the Hamilton Hotel with the Brookland Baptist League. The chapter is planning to entertain the various leagues at social evenings in the near future. Dr. Jackson of American University will speak at the league service tomorrow. Miss Margaret Yates leads at Dum- barton Avenue tomorrow evening. Harry Heffner will conduct an evening of hymns at Forestville, Miss Florence Lentz will lead at Petworth and Miss Margaret Lewis at Trinity. Metropolitan Chapter is holding Win- My-Chum services. Rev. Harold Eaton is the speaker each evening. The chap- ter has charge of the evening church service tomorrow and Rev. Eaton will preach. The District officers will at- tend the service Monday night. The rdneetlng will continue through Thurs- ay. A play will be given by Petworth Chapter at the Lutheran Church, New Hampshire avenue and Buchanan street, Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock. It is entitled “Ace High.” Trinity Chapter will hold a business and social meeting Tuesday evening. Mr. D. 8. Patterson, conference presi- lent, and Dean Edward Parrish are in ‘hicago attending the meeting of the Institute Council. Rev. Peter Guilday to Preach. Rev. Peter Guilday, professor of his- the sermon at the joint vesper service colored Catholic churches of Washing- ton at St. Augustine's Church, Fifteenth tory at Catholic University, will preach | of the Holy Name societies of the seven | THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1929. DR A.E KERNAHAN | 10 OCCUPY PULPIT “Changeless Christ and| Evangelism” to Be Topic of Calvary Baptist Sermen. Dr. A. Earl Kernahan will occupy the pulpit of Calvary Baptist Church to- morrow at 11 o'clock, his topic being “The Changeless Christ and Evangel- ism.” At 8 o'clock the pastor, Dr. W. 8. Abernethy, will preach on “The Un- popularity of the Narrow Way.’ Rev. H. J. Councilor will conduct the Junior Church service tomorrow morn- ing at 11 o'clock in Baker Hall, ‘The Burrall class will hold “open house” in Burrall Hall from 5 to 7:45 tomorrow evening. The varjous young people's societies will unite in their annual installation banquet Tuesday in Shallenberger Hall. An invitation is extended to women of the church to attend the Evening Mission Club meeting in Baker Hall Monday evening at 7:45. The program is in charge of Miss Edith Aldridge. Mrs. J. E. Armold will lead the devo- tional service and Miss Olive Love will be the speaker. A brief social will fol- low the meeting. 's Missionary Society will at 11 o'clock in Wood- The Lucia Greene Chapter of the World-Wide Guild has planned a program of Christmas scenes, en- titled “The Coming of the Great Gift.” Mrs, William Allen Wilbur will lead the devotional services at 11:30 o'clock Luncheon will be served. A church social will be held for groups 25 and 26 Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Barrett Carter, 373¢ McKinley street. Frank M. Hoadley and Paul H. Frimm are the leaders of these two groups. The pastors and & few lay- men of the churches co-oper- ating in the coming Kernahan cam- paign will meet Monday at 12:30 o'clock for luncheon in Shallenberger Hall. Representative to Speak. Representative Thomas D. McKeown of Oklahoma will address the Harrison Bible Class of Congress Street Meth- odist Episcopal Church, 1238 Thirty- first street, tomorrow morning at 9:45 o'clock in the auditorium. His subject will be “Helping Neighbors in Need.” J. H. Crosson will have charge of the lesson. The pastor of the church, Dr. street between L and M streets, tomor- row night at 8 o'clock. Q. What use was there in the old idea that the Bible is a perfect and in- errant book? I was brought up on it and it was a bugbear for me till I learned the truth. A. This belief has fostered many mis- conceptions., But it is not extinct. The old idea you repudiate now is as new as tomorrow’s sun_for millions of Chris- tians. And why? Because it made generation after generation absorb the Book as revelation of Divine truth expressed in terms which were regarded as infallible. Apply plous practice to your own de- velopment. Granting that Biblical lit- erature is not inerrant, and also th: modern learning has relieved that lit- erature of superfluous opinions and mis- interpretations, vet would you have known its invaluable contents as_you do had not a reverent belief in the Book as literally inspired prevailed in your youth? Again, is the Bible as deeply revered and faithfully studied or its precepts as widely observed today as they were half a century ago? I do not think so. Yet its spiritual values are undiminished. ‘We need not accept the suggestion that they must be mystically understood. They show that God's continuous pur- pose pursued its changeless _course through the folklore, the patriarchal legends and the stories of Esther and Daniel as well as in the prophetic min- istries of prophets and apostles. This Book overcame hindrances and relapses of every kind. It fashioned the ideas and transformed the hearts of nations. It is the greatest literary agency extant for the upraising of man’s social, political, intellectual and reli- glous environment. It contains the teachings of Jesus and tells of His re- demptive mission. These facts entitle it to your intellectual devotion, even if you are no longer a bibliolator. After all, revelation is God's work. We can know Him only as He makes Himself known. The measure of our knowledge of Him is determined by the capacity of our souls to receive that knowledge. The light of His truth shines clearly in both testaments, It needs no_spurious theories of perfec- tionism. Those who follow it will surely learn more and more of its satisfying realities. Accept the Bible in this spirit and criticism of past mistakes will not displace your profound appreciation of its true inspiration and true divinity. Q. Is there any portion of the Old or New Testament which a devout Chris- tian ought to accept as spiritually in- spired and the actual word of God, and therefore to be accepted without anv human criticism? If so, will you kindly point out the particular passage in question? A. Your question indicates a wrong idea of scripture. The Bible is the finest known record of life's spiritual experiences. Our task is to rightly ap- praise these experiences and make them our own, for they are not of equal value. On the contrary, the eminence of the prophets and apostles and the pre- eminence of the Christ are apparent throughout the book. Dwell with them {and with Him and you will not doubt the inspiration of their teachings. But you may distrust your ability to obey them. Further, the Bible is literature and as such subject, to literary hazards, The copy you have is a translation of pre- vious translations, and its original man- uscripts do not go behind the fourth , century of the Christian era. As a con- | sequence, the canons of interpretation have to be applied to this book. They demonstrate its high places of religious significance, its moral splendors, its in- tellectual strength. 1 would rate the sayings of Jesus above those of His followers and the Twenty-third Psalm above the recitals of slaughterings and wars contained in the books of the Judges and the Kings. There is no portion of holy scriptures, however lovely, searching, majestic, ob- viously inspired, on which we must not concentrate all the knowledge we pos- sess in order to elucidate its meaning and feed upon its nutrition. Q. Is an omnipotent God a modern conception? d Israel in the O] | thought to be omnipotent. We read in Judges, 119: “And the Lord was with ! Judah, and he drove out the inhabit- ants of the mountain, but could not drive out the inhabitants of the valley because they had chariots of iron.” A. Your citation is not quite in point because it has no bearing on the ques- tion. The antecedent of the pronoun “he" is not Jehovah, but Judah. It was the Israelites, not the Lord, who could not drive out the warriors of the valley, who had the “chariots of iron.” Besides if this Hebrew annalist believed the Lord was with his people when they overcame the mountaineers, how could he explain the fact that He was not with them when they attacked the in- habitants of the valley? It is a fre- Religious Questions DISCUSSED BY Dr. S. H. A. Kester, will preach at the regular morning and evening services. Parkes Cadman. quent device of nations to ascribe to the Almighty wars with which He had no more to do than with the Armenian massacres. The omnipotence of God is not a modern conception. ~Consult Psalms, 1i, vili, xxiv and ixix: Isaiah, Ix, and Job xxxvil. The Scriptures furnish you abundant proof of the Hebrews' early belief in His limitless power. What we all need to realize is that the Old Testa- ment conception of God was a progres- sive transformation which dealt with the range of His reign and also the at- tributes of His character. 1 have previously observed in this column, the Jehovah of primitive Israel was a tribal deity. But the Jehovah of her later prophets was a universal sov- erelgn. In the formative stages of this conception He is sometimes depicted as a vindictive being, subject to human passions. In the inspired utterances of the prophets and psalmists He is funda- mentally and changelessly righteous and holy. Read these spiritual magistrates and not the Book of Judges or of Kings for an awe-inspiring and heartening portrayal of God. Q. If all men are sons of God by na- ture, why should we worry about conver- sion? I have not heard this question answered, though I have asked some preachers about it. They either deny that all men are sons of God or say nothing. What have you to say? A, There is no better teaching on the relation of men to God than that con- tained in the parable of the prodigal son. With that as our guide, corrob- orated as it is by other utterances of Jesus and by the prophets of Israel, we may accept the doctrine of God's uni- versal Fatherhood. But potential children are one type and those who have realized their po- tentialities in character distinctly another and a superior type. Hence the scriptural assurance that God is the Father of all men, especially of them that believe. Man’s relationship to God is there- fore twofold, inert and unbenefited, and | vital and blessed. What could one think of a son who excluded a benev- olent parent from his life and thought? Here, as I see it, is the dividing line, created by spiritual realities which can- not be ignored. Yet the fact that God's paternity is changeless is charged with the world's betterment. Would that all His offspring took advantage of His long suffering and loving kindness. The organic witness and mission of the church is to heal the breach, due either to willful disobedience or ignor- ance, which separates from Him any who should be in the one family called by His name. Dark will be the day when Christian hearts disregard or fail to heed the demand of Christ for His redeemed but wandering brethren, and the call of God that they shall return to Him and find rest for their souls. Q. Why does the Genesis story of the fall of man place the blame on Eve? Isn't this a bit of prejudice, instead of a divine revelation? And wasn't Adam something of a coward to defend himself at the expense of his wife? A. You may be interested to know that the Babylonian account of Eve widely differs from that of Genesis, Ac- cording to that cotemporary story she is the vicaress of man's higher life, leading him to purer ways; whereas the poet of Genesis conceives her as the temptress who brings woe and degradation upon him. I have always felt there was some- thing very incongruous in Eve's cov- eting a mere apple and being cheated by & snake. If there is anything a woman_instinctively shuns it" is that particular reptile. However woman emerged from pre- existent life, she had in her the latent strength which could endure ages of subjection, the vitality which could feed the vulture death from the first until now, the exhaustless excellence which, after millenniums of crime, struggle and | disaster, could bring forth the Messiah. | To quote Charlotte Bronte: “Vast was the heart whence gushed the life of men and nations, and glorious the brow on which rested the consort crown of creation.” I agree with you as to her suprem- acy, attested by ageless experiences, and also that Adams does not cut a very heroic figure in his groveling defense: “The wom2n tempted me and I did eal It should be remembered, how- ever, that thought the ancient Hebrews | were too conscious of certain sex de- sires which clashed with the nobler ele- ments of being to place woman on the same spiritual plane with man, they nevertheless established and maintained a domestic purity and home life which preserved their racial integrity. ‘Their ambassadors of God, legisl tors, poets and prophets had mothers who were largely responsible for these Famous Churches of the World Cathedral, Limburg-on-Lahn, Germany. IMBURG played a great part in the middle ages, and its origin goes far back into antiquity Under the Druces a castellum was erected here, which was de- stroyed by the Franks and the Ale- manni. The counts of the lower Lahn province were among the most powerful in all Germany. They gave their city the name of Roemercastle, which name, to some extent, may be said to live up to date. Later the Franks called it Lint- burc, from the Ilittle river Linther, which flows into the Lahn at this point. ‘The cathedral is the most imposing and homogeneous of all the romanoog- ival edifices in Germany. Consecrated to St. George, this church dates from the latter years of the twelfth century and the early part of the thirteenth. It was erected by Count Henty of Nassau, and replaced two more anclent edifices on the same site. Without doubt it a medieval monument which stands supreme in its class, though its gran- deur comes not so much from mere magnitude as it does from the general disposition of its plan, and the wonder- ful blending of the transition elements which, in Germany, are not elsewhere very pronounced. ‘The seven spires and towers of this cathedral form a wonderful grouping and make a sky-line more broken than any other great church in all of Europe. On the west are a pair of massive towers with conical caps, which give a facade at once remarkable and dis- tinguished. Flanking the north tran- sept are two smaller towers, and the same arrangement is found just oppo- site on the south. Above rises the great central octagon, surmounted in turn by a dwindling octagonal spire, which lends a harmony to and is a keynote to the whole structure which is wonder- fully effective, The interior plan is conventional and simple enough, consisting of the usual three naves, with an easterly apse, sur- rounded by an ambulatory and a flank- ing chapel. It contains a highly ornate pulpit in sculptured wood and decora- tions consisting of a series of painted wooden statues of the saints Nicholas, Ambrose, Augustin, Gregory and Jerome. A tomb of Daniel of Mutersbach, a knight who died in 1475, is placed in one of the chapels, and nearby is a mausoleum to that Conrad who founded the church which preceded the present edifice on this site. CHURCH TO OBSERVE SIXTH ANNIVERSARY Chety Chase Baptist Organized in& December of 1923 With Membership of 27. ‘The celebration of the sixth anni- versary of the organization of the Chevy Chase Baptist Church will feature its services tomorrow. The church was or- ganized December 6, 1923, with 27 mem- bers. Meetings were held in the hall of the local theater until the present church on Western avenue was built in 1925. Its membership is now more than 200. The pastor, Rev. Edward O. Clark, will preach at the 11 o'clock service on “Why the Church?” ‘The pastor’s evening sermon will be based upon the theme “Let There Be Light.” The story, in brief, of Mr. Edi- son's career will be told. At the prayer meetings during the month of Decem ber the Christmas booklet “His Col ing” is being used. Next Thursday eve ning the topic will be “Expectations. Special Christmas programs are being planned by the Sunday school and the young pecple’s unions. BROOKHART TO SPEAK AT DRY LAW MEETING| | Seven Georgetown Churches Unit- ing for Rally to Hear Senator and F. Scott McBride. Senatpr Smith W. Brookhart of JTowa and F. Scott McBride, general superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League of America, will be the speakers at a prohibition' mass meeting at Georgetown Presbyterian Church to- morrow afternoon at 2:30, in which seven Georgetown churches are uniting. Senator Brookhart will take as his subject “When the National Prohibi- tion Law Will Be Enforced.” Mr. McBride will speak from the sub- ject “The Second Campaign for Law Observance and Enforcement.” HOLD JOINT MEETING. Young People’s and Christian En-| deavor Groups to Meet. Rev. Bernard Braskamp, pastor of the Gunton-Temple Memorial Presbyterian Church, will preach tomorrow morning on the subject, “A Forgotten Saint.” The Young People’s Society will hold u joint meeting at 7 o'clock with the Christian Endeavor Society of Nortn- minster Presbyterian Chapel, at Alaska | avenue and Kalmia road. ; [ ‘The Women's Missionary Society will meet In the church parlors Wednesday | at 11 o'clock. A “Broadcast Program” | of different nationalities, written by | Miss Willlamson, will be presented by | Mrs. Perkins. Luncheon will be serveu at 12:30 o'clock, followed by a meeting of the Ladies’ Ald Society. ST. PAUL'S PROGRAM. | Rock Creek Parish Services for Advent Season Announced. During Advent season at St. Paul's Church.‘nock Creek parish, there will be & regular church evening service at 8 o'clock; holy communion, 8:30 am.; church school, 9:30 Am. morning prayer and sermon, 11 o'clock, and Young People’s Society, 7 p.m. The Young People's Society of this church has made special preparation to at- tend the 11 o'clock services in a body. This society meets at 7 p.m. The Senior Daughters of the King will meet in the new parish house Wednesday. Mrs. Patterson will speak on “Christ in Common Ways of Life.” Coaching Class to Meet. The coaching class of the department of religious education will meet Decem- ber 15 at St. Stephen's Church, Six- teenth and Newton streets. Classes are formed for the training of teachers in religious education, and the courses used are the Christian Nurture Series, | arranged in the respective grades. ‘Mrs. | Mary C. D. Johnson is chairman of the coaching classes. Prior to the assem- bling of the classes there is a supper at | 6 pm., and at 6:30 o'clock the classes | assemble for instruction for an ad- vanced month's instruction. Legation Secretary Speaker. The first secretary of the Greek Le- gation, E. Vrisakis, will make & few preliminary remarks prior to the lec- lorious sons, who as ploneers of the nfinite headed man's march in that directioms ture tomorrow night at the Vermont Avenue chrufilnl‘church by Dr. Earl Wilfley, the pastor. |DR. RIVES WILL SPEAK 'PILGRIMAGES TO SHRINE UNIVERSITY HEAD WILL PREACH HERE Dr. Selecman of Dallas Will Speak at Mount Vernon Place Church. Dr. Charles C. Selecman, president of Southern Methodist _University, Dallas, Tex., will preach at Mount Ver- non Place Church tomorrow morning at 11 o'clock. His subject will be “Eternal Gcodness.” Prior to his pres- idency of Southern Methodist Uni- versity he was a pastor in Los Angeles. Dr. A. Earl Kérnahan, who is tw direct a religious survey and visitation evangelism campaign in the city in February and March, 1930, will preacn at 8 pm. His subject will be “Gods Greatest Human Resource.” In the junior congregation, at 11 o'clock in the Sunday school audi- torium, the junior preacher, Rev. H. R. Deal, will speak on “The Story of the Wise Men." ‘The pastor’s visiting committee will meet Monday at 8 p.m. in room 10. ‘Tht Sewing Circle of the Young Peu- ple’s Missionary Society, No. 1, will meet. on Wednesday evening at tne home of Mrs. Ida Rhodes Groover, the Burlington Hotel. ‘The pastor, Dr. W. A. Lambeth, win speak at the prayer meeting service ou Thursday at 8 p.m. i ON ‘AFRAID OF THE CURE’ Pastor Plans Two Sermons at Francis Asbury M. E. Church Tomorrow. Dr. J. J. Rives, pastor, will occupy | the pulpit at-both services tomorrow at Francis Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church South. In the morning he will take for his subject “A Renewed Mind,” while in the evening he will speak on | “Afraid of the Cure.” The Epworth League will hold a devo- | tional meeting at 7 p.m. with Edd! Woolf as leader. The subject, “Heroes,” will be presented in costume by various leaguers. Dr. Rives will address a union meet- ing Monday at Baltimore of preachers of the Methodist Episcopal Church, the Methodist Protestant Church and the Methodist Episcopal Church South of that city. ‘Tuesday evening at the church the ladies’ Bible class and the men's Bible | ‘class will hold separate business meet- | ings and then join in a social hour. | Thursday evening Dr. J. H. Balthis, presiding elder of the Washington dis- | trict, will hold the first quarterly con- ference at the church. The bi-monthly meetings of the Ep- worth League Union of Washington will be held at Francis Asbury Church De- cember 13. Supper will be served at 6 | pm. A social hour will follow untfli 8 pm, when the meeting will be ad- dressed by Dr. Parrish of Baltimore. AT C.U.TO BE TOMORROW: Seventy-Fifth Anniversary of Proe-| lamation of Doctrine as Dogma of Faith to Be Observed. Appropriate services in observance of the seventy-fifth anniversary of the proclamation of the doctrine of the immaculate conception as a dogma of faith will 'be held tomorrow at 3:30 o'clock in the ctypt of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception at_the Catholic University. Pilgrimages will visit the shrine from New York, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Chester and Detroit to assist at the services, Benediction of the most blessed sac- rament will be given by Dr. Bernard A. McKenna and the sermon will be delivered by Right Rev. Thomas J. Sha- han, rector emeritus of the Catholic University. Grace Baptist Church. ‘The revival meetings at Grace Baptist ! Church, Ninth street and South Caro- lina avenue southeast, Rev. F. W. John- son pastor, will close tomorrow with three services, at 11, 3 and 7:45 o'clock. Charles Clark and Roy Gourley have been assisting the pastor in these meetings. Sermons by Rev. E. Hez Swem. Rev. E. Hez Swem will relate a LEAGUE ATTORNEY TOTALKIN CHURCH Edward B. Dunford to Give Address at Epworth M. E. Church South. Dr. John C. Copenhaver, pastor of Epworth Methodist Episcopal Church, South, Thirteenth street and North Carolina avenue northeast, announces that Edward B. Dunford, attorney for the Anti-Saloon League of America, will speak at the 11 o'clock service tomor- row. At 8 o'clock the pastor will con- tinue his series of sermons on “Home Ideals” and will preach on the subject “Married and Happy.” ‘The Epworth League will meet at 7 o'clock conducted by Frank Parsons. ‘The subject will be “What Values Has the Church for One Who Would Be a Christian.” The Sunday school will hold services at 9:30 a.m. At the business meeting and social of the Hummer Memorial class of the Sunday School last Tuesday evening the following were elected officers: President, Mrs. Harry C. Kimball; vice president, Mrs. W. D. Clark; secretary, Miss Yulle Sampsell; assistant secre- tary, Mrs. Louise Gills; Second assistant secretary, Mrs. Edith Lemons; corre- sponding secretary, Mrs. G. C. Lanham; treasurer, Mrs. Willlam T. Peverill; as- sistant treasurer, Mrs, Bernice Bur- dette; director of music, Mrs. W. D. Clark. H. F. Winn has been appointed the class teacher to serve another year. At the end of the meeting Mr, and Mrs. Winn_were presented with a canary bird by Mrs. Sadie Sevenhuysen, on behalf of the class. Mrs. James A. Geiman, retiring president of the class made the presentation address. ‘The pastor will conduct the weekly prayer meeting Thursday at 8 o'clock. J. A. GARBER TO SPEAK. ‘Will Take Place of Brethren Church Pastor Tomorrow. In the absence of Dr. F. F. Holsopple, pastor of the Church of the Brethren, 337 North Carolina avenue and Fourth street, Representative J. A. Garber will speak tomorrow morning and J. H. Hollinger at the evening service. ‘The Senlor Christian Endeavor Soclety will have a program at 7 p.m., and the intermediate department will continue the ;fluusslon on “Why Give at Christ- mas?” Rev. Helping neighbors in need.— Matthew xxv:21-46; Luke x:25- 37; James 1-27; ii-14-17. Golden Text.—"“Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.”—Leviti~ cus xix:18. Modern discoveries have made the whole world one great neighborhood. When Jesus delievered the messages that are the basis of our study this week, men's view of who were their neighbors had not reached the concep- tion that the Lord's teachings have given to men. Near the close of His career, when the cross was only a few ys away, the Master emphasized that His religion was more than a non-par- ticipation in evil, it was one of service. In the parables of the twenty-fifth chapter of Matthew, we find the para- ble of the virgins, teaching the founda- tion truth of the Kingdom, man’s duty to God. This was followed by the para- ble of the talents that inculcated the obligation of using faithfully all that God has intrusted to us in efficient and industrious service for the Lord. While the parable of the talents opened up the question of judgment, Christ’s prophetic picture of the final hour, “When the Son of Man Shall Come in His Glory,” and sit upon His throne of judgment makes clear that men will be judged by their ethical and social service. Many will be surprised {to find themselves among the company of the righteous; more will be amazed to find themselves classed with the wicked. When the Lord shall return to judge the world, His decisions will cause universal astonishment. Earth- ly standards will be ignored. Judg- ments based upon worldly honors, social place, or material conditions, are to be reversed. He vividly and impressively teachers us that His judgments of men will be based, not on profession of faith, but conduct that reveals the evidence of His spirit. In this parable Jesus taught man’s duty to his neighbor. We should realize that we are determining by our conduct in reference to our neighbors our future position in His kingdom. Commended and Condemned. The basis of His judgment is’defi nite. In His prophetic view of tha event, Jesus referring to Himself, fo) the first and only time, as “The King. He speaks of the righteous as the “Blessed of My Father.” They are to be rewarded upon the great judgment day for their good works. When they are summoned to share with Him in the reign of the kingdom, they will learn that the Christian life is made up of the “common acts of courtesy and good will sowed broadcast every day; the things that make us good neighbors; the things that Jesus did- throughout all His public ministry and in His private life” as “He went about doing good.” In that neighborly service helping others the Lord considers that we will be ministering unto Him. Our work proves our faith. ‘The same principle was the basis of condemnation as of commendation. The seed sown determines the harvest. The condemned protested against the de- cision because they claimed that they had not done anything evil. This was the foundation for their condemnatiion. Inaction proved their lack of love. Their neglect of their fellowmen in their hour of need demonstrated conclusively to the Lord Jesus that they belonged among “the wicked and slothful serv- ants.” By their neglect to live the re- ligion of the Master, they will be as- signed and condemned to 'go away into eternal punishment, but the rigteous into eternal life.” Helping Our Neighbor. Helping our neighbor takes on a per- sonal aspect when we see that Jesus considers our action toward the least of our fellow men as being done unto Him. In his matchless parable of the good Samaritan the Lord made clear to His hearers the fact that neighbors cannot be confined to any locality, creed or country. Where there exists a hu- man need all prejudices and personal wishes must be set aside when it inter- feres with our responding to the call to help some stricken soul and suffering nation. The parable of the good Sa- maritan fell from the lips of our Lord in reply to a skilled lawyer who tried to tempt Him. He asked Jesus to an- swer one of the greatest questions that we are called upon to meet in life. It has troubled the philosophers, preachers | men of every belief—"What shall I do to inherit etenal life?” It is the burden of many hearts, the problem of many minds. Util rightly answered it is apt to absorb every other question. Jesus met the dangerous question with another, “How readest thou?” His re- ply showed that he was a spiritual man, for Christ indorsed the man's answer other personal ex&flmce in his talk the Centennial ptist Church at 8 o'clock tomorrow eventngfi His morn- ing sermon, at 11 o'clock, will be on “The Fellow Feeling of Christians.” ' by saying, “This do and thou shalt m:fl’; uI:le was confused lvy'lo cjhrlat"a e thrust and in order ustify himself, asked the question that we all QUESTIONS ‘About the Bible. 1. What direct question did the high priest ask of Christ during the mid- night _trial? u:. How did Christ answer this ques- lon? 3. What did the High Priest then say to his fellow judges? 4. With what peculiar action did he say these words? 5. What was the significance of this act? 6. How did the mob treat Christ after the trial? 7. At what time was the trial ended? 8. Where then was Christ taken? 9. Whom did he see en route? 10. Where are these things recorded? The answers to these question will be found below. How many can you answer? 1. “. . . . tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God.” 2. “Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of oS "VHe hath spoken blasph ha . “He spoken blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses? Behold, now ye have heard his blas- phemy.” 4. He rent his clothes. 5. It was a customary sign intended to mark the force of the blow struck to the heart on hearing blasphemy. 6. They assaulted him, spit in his face, tore his clothing. . About 3 in the morning. 8. To the nelthbvtlng,mswn. 9. Peter, 10. S8t. Matthew, chapter 26; St. Luke chapter 22. NOVENA NEARS END. Papal Blessing Will Be Given at 8t. Mary’s Church. ‘The novena in honor of the immacu- late conception and the miraculous medal which has been in progress at St. Mary's Church during the past week will come to a close tomorrow evening at 7:30 o'clock. Rev. James 8. Kerrigan will preach the sermon and bestow papal blessing. Solemn benediction of the most blessed sacrament will con- clude the devotion. Rev. C. R. Ferguson to Preach. Rev. Clarence R. Ferguson, pastor of Wisconsin Avenue Baptist Church, will preach tomorrow at 11 o'clock on “Rec- onciled by the Cross.” At 8 p.m. the topic will be “Peter on the Housetop.” Bible school will meet at 9:45 a.m.; the three B. Y. P. U. Socleties meet at 7 p.m.; prayer and Bible study at 8 p.m. ‘Wednesda; Hugh T. Stevenson. need to know, “Who is my neighbor?” Christ told the beautiful story of the good Samaritan to make clear our duty. The Jews hated members of the de- spised Samaritan race. The Levite and priest passed by the suffering man. They were in a hurry to get home after a month’s work in Jerusalem. They satisfled their own conscience, but the Samaritan, who was evidently a well known traveler, stopped and cared for the stranger of a race who hated his people. Without doubt he was the true neighbor. In the presence of distress Herbert Hoover showed his love for the women and children in war-stricken Europe. He forgot self and plunged into the work of relief that brought him eventually to the White House. The gifts of the Rockefeller Foundation and many other modern philanthropies have caught the Master's spirit and are carrying out the Lord’s teachings. ‘We should not consider that philan- thropic service for others is all the re- ligion one needs. It is religious, but not a religion. It is conclusive evidence that one is acting in accordance with Christian teachings. Our Nation-wide movements and in- ternational organizations to promote good will and neighborliness among all nations in hours of distress, suffering and sorrow are administered upon the principle taught by our Lord in this parable that prohibits discriminations on account of race or religion. Christ did not advocate this principle with the hope of securing a religion beyond the satisfaction “of acting the brother's part in a brother's way.” James summed up Christ's social teachings in his practical epistle. We no longer see any conflict between the gospel of faith and the gospel of sery- ice. James sought to emphasize the teachings of our Lord. He believed and taught that a man would prove his faith by his works. Only through the grace of our Lord Jesus and the aid of the Holy Spirit can one live the)] practical Christian life and be a neigh- bor to all those who cry and need he |is able to hear and whose need he is | able to assist. WILL GIVVEVCOMMUNION. “Who Is Jesus of Nazareth?” Is Dr. Lovell's Topiec. “Who Is Jesus of Nazareth?” is the theme tomorrow at 11 a.m. of Rev. Moses R. Lovell of the Mount Pleasant Congregational Church, 1410 Columbia road. Holy communion will be ob- served. Dr. Winifred V. Richmond, psychologist, of Washington will open the 5 o'clock psychology life series to- morrow _with “Are You a Normal Human Being? Church school is at 9:30 am. The adult discussion group, at 9:50 a.m., is considering with Judge John J. Esch, “Inland Waterways—Which Way?" The young people’s forum will meet at 5 o'clock. Richard Tuve will enter- tain. “The Relation of Psychology to Religion” is the subject upon which Dr. U. G. B. Plerce, pastor of All Souls' Church, will speak to the group at 5:30 o'clock. The young people’s discussion group will be addressed by James V. Bennett, an expert in penology, at 6:30 D. m.l. on “Giving the Criminal a Square Deal.” The Weshington Life Adjustment Center will be open Monday from 7 to 10 pm. for staff consultations. This is a free, undenominational service for people of all creeds and classes. Ap- pointments should be made through Miss Helen M. Treudley, director of the center. A dinner meeting of the Congrega- i tional Club will be held at 6:30 p.m. |Dr. Fred B. Smith, moderator of the { National Council "of Congregational Churches, will speak on “America at the Cross Road: Reservations must be | made for the dinner through M. D. Lindsay. The sewing guild will meet Wednes {day at 10 a.m. The missionary com- i mittee will pack Christmas boxes for | missionary families at 11 o'clock. The Jolly Girls’ Club will hold a | bazaar at the church Decembeer 13 from 7:30 to 9 p.m.. The mothers’ study group for discussion of the problems of | young children will be held at the church December 13 at 8 o'clock. \“GREAT STARTING POINT.” Guest Preacher’s Topic at Memorial Baptist Church. “The Great Starting Point” will be the subject of Rev, Theodore R. Peters, guest-preacher, at 11 o'clock tomorrow at the Walker Memorial Baptist Church, Thirteenth street between U and V streets, There will be special services at 8 o'clock. Sunday School mests at 9:30 a.m. Bapt! B. Y. P. U. at 6:30 p.m. BISHOP FREEMAN RETURNS TO CITY Will Preach Evensong Ser- mon in Bethlehem Chapel at 4 P.M. Tomorrow. Right Rev. James Edward Freeman, Bishop of Washington, will preach the sermon at the people’s evensong in the Bethlehem Chapel of Washington Ca- thedral tomorrow at 4 pm. This serv- ice will be broadcast by radio over WRC. Bishop Freeman has fust returned from New Orleans, where he preached last Sunday in Trinity Church and addressed several meetings in behalf of ‘Washington Cathedral. At 11 am. celebration of holy com- munion tomorrow in the Bethlehem Chapel Dr. Anson Phelps Stokes, canon of Washington Cathedral, will be the preacher. Other services to be held in the Beth- lehetn Chapel tomorrow will include cel- ebration of the holy communion at 7:30 lbm. and morning prayer and litany at am. There 1is a celebration of holy com- munion daily in the Bethlehem Chapel at 7:30 a, nd evening prayer is read at 4 pm. h day. Visitors to Wash- ington, as well as residents, are invited to attend the services in the Cathedral. Thursday at 9:30 a.m. there is a cele- bration of the holy communion for the benefit of those unable to attend the earlier celebrations. Two pilgrimages through the Cathe- dral crypt chapels and to objects of in- terest and devotion in the Cathedral Close will be held tomorrow, led by cin:vl Jlohn t..gum'lr:uhenfl:.tt thfi Cathe- al clergy staff. e pilgrimage will start from the Bethlehem Chapel immediately at the close of the mornin, service af 12:30 p.m., and the second, weather permitting, will begin at the Peace Cross at 3 p. FINANCE DAY IS PLANNED AT VERMONT AVE. CHURCH “Each for Himsel?” Will Be Sub- Ject of Dr. Earle Wilfley at Morning Service Tomorrow. “Finance day” will be observed at the Vermont Avenue Christian Church, when Dr. Earle Wilfley, the pastor, will preach a special sermon on the “Each for Himself” at the morn! service. John H. Wick and H. C. Fa are directors of finance and have ar- ranged a plan to give every member of the church an opportunity to pledge toward the support of the church for i - A — e evening ce Dr. will give an illustrated lecture-sermon gl;e"ereeg:l 'gw uurdAo;unmon gene eme “ grimage o Bible Lands.” e Circle No. 4 of the Woman's Council will meet Tuesday at 11 o'clock at the Central Union Mission, with Mrs, H. E, Burton leader and Mrs, H. P. Maxwell, Mrs, H. L. Shepard and Mrs. J. H, Tib- bits as hostesses at luncheon. Circle No. 1, Mrs. J. G. Cross leader, will meet Tuesday at noon for luncheon :"}Leh“‘m E. W. Davis, 3822 Eighti Third Baptist Services. At the Third Baptist Church, Fifth and Q streets, Dr. George O. Bullock's topic tomorrow at 11 a. m. is “Con- trast Between Service and Non-serv- ice,” and at 8 p. m., “The Reward of the Faithful.” Bible school, 9:15 a.m.; Junior C. E. Society, 4 pm.; I. C. E. Soclety, 5 p.m.; Senlor C. E. Society, 6 p.m.; prayer meeting Tuesday, 8 to 10 pm.; Y. P. prayer meeting Thursday, 3 to 10 p.m. B. Y. P. U. NEWS Basket ball opened its annual season Monday night at Bethany Gymnasiuni. The Junior Federation will meet at East Washington Heights Sunday, De- cember 15, at 3 p.m. The Intermediate Federation will be entertained at Bethany, Second and Rhode Island avenue, December 20. Petworth will entertain the Senior Federation December 17. Petworth is located at Seventh and Randolph streets. Z. C. Hodges has asked to meet all B. Y. P. U. presidents just before this meeting at the church. Anacostia tecently organized with the following officers: ~ President, Michael Ihre; vice president, William Caton; recording secretary, Miss Ella Fowler; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Violet Ihre; ~ treasurer, Franklin Langford: Bible quiz leader, James Prather; pi- anist, Mrs. Violet Ihre; group captains, Miss Catherine Hammer, Earl Fowler Warren Taylor. William Caskey and the service coni- mission will conduct the program to- morrow night at Bethany No. 1. They will have charge of the services at Cen- tral Union Mission Tuesday evening. Philip England and the stewardship commission will present the program tomorrow evening at Bethany No. 2. The monthly business meeting will b held tomorrow. 1 Centennial B. Y. P. U. will attend revival services Tuesday evening at Grace Church. The monthly business meeting will be held Wedncsday eve- ning, Centennial and Chevy Chase will help in the Senior Federa- Petworth enterta tion, George Fraser, jr., and the devotional life commission will have charge of the program tomorrow night at Chevy Chase. tmfi(fiar Sn'x'flh wt"l‘ll conduct the devo- meeting tomorrow eveni East Washington Helghu‘? e First conducted services at the Home for Aged Ladies Monday night. Their monthly social was held Wednesday evenirg. The dramatic club and the B. Y. P. U. will have an “Evening with James Whitcomb Riley” Friday evening at 8 o'clock. Miss Gladys Schellin and group No. 4 will present the program at Fountain Memorial tomorrow night. The program tomorrow evening at Grace will be presented by Miss June Best, with group No. 2 assisting. ‘The monthly ‘business meeting will be held Wednesday evening. The service commission, under the leadership of Miss Ruth Neal, will pre- sent the program tomorrow night at Highlands. The monthly business meet- ing will be held Tuesday evening at the home of John Carter. H)’llh&d\'flle will have presented tomorrow evening by Stanl Crosthwait and group No. ‘R X o Leory Greer and group No. 3 will conduct the devotional meeting tomor- row night at Kendall B, Y. Metropolitan will have charge of the prayer meeting Thursday evening. Miss Mildred Koons will have charge of the. meeting tomorrow. National Baptist Memorial will have a social hour at 6 pm. A dramatized program will be presented at the devo- tional hour under the leadership of Catherine Schmidt and group No. 3. Miss Dorothy Darby and rhe service commission will have charge of the program tomorrow evening at Petworth, The B. Y. P. U. will have charge of the evening church services, The fellowship commission will have charge of the devotional meeting to. morrow evening at Temple, and the monthly meeting will be held at the Baptist Ladies’ Home tomorrow at 3 pm. ‘Takoma Park will hold their Christ~ mas social tonight. Miss Bernadine Haycock and the service commission will' have chug of st the program Washington. The devotiona! missjon will conduct services ist Home in Georgetown the flmflr-m tomorrow evening at 1 life com- at the evening. oy