The Key West Citizen Newspaper, November 8, 1952, Page 3

| THE KEY WEST CHURCH OF CHRIST WILL MARK THEIR TENTH ANNIVERSARY THIS “WEEK * Church Of Christ Marks Tenth Annversary Here SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON ‘The Compassion of Jesus Matthew 9 By RALPH ROGERS Against our boasted ‘enlighten- ed’ civilization there stands out the most barbarous savagery and mer- ciless cruelty of any age. Our blood runs cold with the descrip- tion of the torturous means used to wring false confessions from innocent victims, and when we see families divided and liquidated or sent to e labor camps as poli- tical enemies. It is still amazing that injustice and cruelty triumphs in too many places throughout the world, With Nathaniel Jones we . are inclined to say, “There is no other animal that can become as murderous as God’s image-Man!” In the heart of Atlanta's Grant Park stands the famed ‘cyclorama’ which depicts the Battle of Atlanta. Following the lecturer around the eircle one is shocked by one grue- some scene after another until the lighted arrow finally falls upon two figures in a group and is hushed silence one hears the lecturer say, *“A soldier in blue is bent over a soldie: ingray. In the midst of the battle the Union soldiers stops to swing his canteen to the lips of the “dying Southern boy who is pleading for water. Aé the one puts his arm*under the other to lift his head, “he discovers that the dying youth is—his brother.” The compassion of Jesus is like that. It is giving a cup of water to a brother. The lesson today outlines in deeds of kindness and mercy the compassion of Jesus. The friends of a paralytic had that vicarious faith, which moved them to bring the sinful stricken man to one they believed could help. It was the same vicarious faith which the Centurion showed when he asked that his beloved servant be cured. (Mat. 8:5-13) It was also true of the ruler who came to Jesus in behalf of his daughter. (Mat. 9:18) | Jesus understood the secret of healing when he said to the para- lytic, “Take heart, my son, your sins aré forgiven.” The psycholo- gist would say this is mental heal- ing and our doctors are aware to- day of the importance of a whole- some mental attitude in recovery from any illness. The lad in the incident no ddubt felt that his paralysis was contracted by indul- gence of some sort, and so was due to sin. It must have been a mental relief to know that his sins were forgiven because the scribes believed that no one but God could | forgive sins and that no man could be sure that they were forgiven. While Jesus could not convince his followers that he could forgive sins, be might do so through a clear | demonstration of his power. | He then said to the boy, “Rise up, | take up your bed and go home.” Matthew says, “When the crowds j afraid and discouraged, scattered saw it, they were afraid (overcome with awe) and they glorified God.” | Mark and Luke give a more de- | tailed account of this miracle show: | ing the compassion of Jesus. Mat- | thew was a tax collector which was a symbol of the hated Ro man power. Too often extortion | and graft was practiced by the tax collectors and so respectable homes were denied them, they were shunned and ostracized by all | Matthew became interested when | Jesus came along and asked that | he follow him. So grateful was | Matthew that he gave a dinner | and Invited his many friends, some guilty of moral offenses, noo- church-goers, and those indifferent | to their religious obligations. al! | considered siuners by the Jews While the Jews did welcome repentant sinner. Jesus was t fart ~~ om ond seek ham. Fer | % this and the fact that he ate with them the Pharisees complained and | criticized believing it more impor- tant to observe correct religious performances than to shew mercy for the fallen and needy. In reply Jesus likens himself to a physician who came to minister to the sick. Another incident described is that of Jairus, a ruler of the syna- gogue at Capernaum. While most synagegues had been closed to Jesus, nevertheless Jairus became desperate when his little daughter | seemed about to die. He did be- lieve that Jesus could help him and so he went for the Great Physi- | cian. As they were moving with the crowd following, Jesus felt that some power had gone out from him, He turned to find a sick woman who had wormed her way through the crowd just to touch Jesus’ gars r nstead of pr-ach, there was compassion and he said, “Take heart, my daughter, your faith (not superstition) has made you well.” Even while Jesus was speaking a messenger came tell- ing him that the little daughter was dead. (See Mark 5:35) Jesus said to the father, “Do not fear, only believe.” Jesus then entered the house and took the girl by the hand and she arose. Again faith played the key role in the healing of the two blind men. While in some of the mica- cles of this lesson it was the vi- carious faith of relatives or friends which led to their recovery, in this case Jesus said to the blind men, “Do you- believe that I am able to do this?” and they said, “Yes, Lord.” Then came the supreme test, “According to your faith be it done to you.” When Jesus saw so much misery and anxiety in the world, he did have compassion and healed many. He was also looking into the future and tried to impress his followers with the great need. So many were like lost sheep and here was a great opportunity, the ripening harvest waiting only for the reap- ers. He urges that we pray to \the Lord of the harvest that he send | forth workers. h once answer- ed and said, “Here am I, send me.” A little boy sat in church with his father as the minister con- cluded his sermon with the drama- tic picture of the commission of Jesus, “Go into all the world and tell the story.” The little fellow looked up into his father’s face and asked, “Did anyone ever go?” Missionary Study Course Is Set | The first in a series of three sessions of a Missionary study | course will be held at Ley Memor- ial Methodist Church, Truman Ave- nue and Georgia Street, on Tues- day night from 7:00 to 9:15. The study course is a cooperative ef- fort on the part of the women’s organizations of al] the Methodist | Churches in Key West -- El Sal- | vador, First, Fleming Street and | Ley Memorial The planning committee is made | up of the study chairmen of the} several groups, with Mrs. Eldon Simmons acting as coordinating chairman. The committee has se- lected ca as the theme for this | particular course, and the text- | jbook to be used is African Heri-| tage. by Emory Ross. } The program for this first ses- | sion is under the direction the | study chairmen of First and El Salvador Churches. Refreshments } be served during the inter mission at $:00 o'clock Al wemen who are members The history of the Church of {Christ in Key West, Florida, dates from June 7, 1942, when eleven persons assembled for worship in the courthouse. None of the origin. al menibers of the congregation are now living in Key West. Under date of September 15, 1946, the church moved from the county court to 916 Seminary Street. The minutes book shows that un- der date of May 14, 1946 the church bought two lots, corner of Ashby and Von Phiste: Streets for the purpose of erecting a church build- ing. Under date of April 18, 1948 the building was completed e- nough se that services could be held in same, Since that time the building has been completed and is neat and adequately equipped for the meetings of the church, Through the unselfish activities and generosity of many members the church was built on a pay as you go ba: any kind The preacher’s home, which was a gift from another faithful broth- er, is now almost completely re- modelled and a comfortable place live. This is also used for a class- room on the Lord’s day, The church has had a slow but steady growth, Many ‘have plant- ed and watered’ but God has given the increase.’ 1 Corinthians 1:31 According. as it is.written, He that glorieth, let him giery in the Lord. . There will be a gospel meeting at the church starting November 16th and continuing thru the 26th. All are invited to come. No collection will be made dur- ing the meeting except the regular laying by in store by the saints on the Lord's day. and friends of the four Methodist Churches in the City are cordially invited to attend the session this week. The times and places for the remaining two sessions will be announced later, While you live, tell truth and shame the devil, Shakespeare. Church Of God Of Prophecy 909 Angela St. Sunday School _. 10:00 A.M. Devotional Service 11:00 A.M. Evangelistic Service 7:45 P.M, Prayer Meeting, Tuesday 7:48 P.M. W.M.B., Thursday 7:45 P.M. V.L.B. Friday 7:45 P.M. Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints SUNDAY [Friendship Of Damon And Phintias Furnishes | + | Fleming Street Methodist Sets Armistice Rites On Armistice Sunday, a day whereon we may under the in- sp:-tion of the sacred pre- cincts of a hallov.ed plac. of wor- ship, recount our exper- iences, remember our dead and realize the dependence of demo- eracy up on religion. Democracy depends upon religion for its very life. If either one should fail the other woul" follow in the wake of the destruction, Religion and demo- cracy either stands or fall together, It tron behooves ur to realize that if the fires of religion burn in our hearts the fires of an aggressor will never burn in our land, If we so live that our cause fs holy then God will be with us and protect us in a cause that is sacred. The Rev. James E. Statham is a veteran of World War one and two. He served as a chaplain with 1946. Chaplain Statham is a long time member of the American |Legion and extends a ‘warm wel- come to all veterans to attend this service, POINCIANA BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL — 9:45 A.M. | PREACHING 11:00 A.M. Sermon Topic: God's Glorious Gospel” DR. IVEY PREACHING Negro Home ......., i Mission Sunday School On Stock Island 3 Training Unio: Evening Service and Preaching 7:30 “Salutation For Sinners” Monday, 4:30 P.M.—Sunbeams. Tuesday, 7. P.M.—Old White Home,Stock Island. Wednesday, 7:30 P.M.—Mid- week Prayer Service. Friday, 7:30 P.M.—Old fashion- ed Hymn Sing and Fellow- ship Hour with Youth For Christ at the Church. s neenEESEeneeee the Army in the Air Force 1942 to | First Presbyterian Congregation Will Have Film Sun. Night “Once upon a time’ human feet |played an important role in the life and welfare of mankind, In those days the best and swiftest | means. of travel was by foot or runner. Speedy travel can be ap- preciated if one should happen to be in the position of Damon, who pledged his life for the return of his friend Phintias who was grant- ed a short respite to arrange his affairs. When the swift feet of Phintias brought aim back just in time it was a relief to Damon. However the friendship impressed Dionysitis so much that the tyrant released hoth of them and begged to be admitted to their friendship, Perhaps that is what had in mind when he spoke of “‘beau- tiful feet. . tha? bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace.” The meticulous care of the feet in the orient or in such places where they play such an import+ ant part in the life of an indi- vidual or for a community ac- counts for the unusual comment about beautiful feet. This will be the. subject of the P. Rev. Ralph Rogers, at Presbyterian Church morning at 11 a. m. The evening service will be at 7:30 p. m. when the Pastor will speak on “Ambassadors for Christ” A movie showing this episode in the life of St. Paul will be shown following the evening service. The choir under direction of Miss Mar- tha Morris will sing for their anthem at the morning service O Spirit Who from Jesus Came by Havey, Miss Morris will play at that time for her Prelude Canzonetta by Kohlman and for her offertory Andante by Tschaikowsky, The Pioneers will meet at 6:30 Youth For Christ TONIGHT | 7:30 PB. M. | 729 FLEMING ST, Sunday Church Of God 1008 OLIVIA STREET E, M. BEARD PASTOR SUNDAY SCHOOL, 10 AM, Evangelistic Service, 7:30 P.M. Prayer Meeting, Tues., 7:30 p.m. Young People’s Endeavor, Thursday, 7:30 pm CHURCH of CHRIST M. A. CREWS, Minister Ashby and Von Phister Streets SUNDAY Bibie Study 10:00 A.M, Morning Service .... 11:00 A.M WSNU ......... woe 1:00 PLM, t Pe'arsburg, 620 On Dail WOQAM .... 1:00 P.M. Evening Servic 7:30 P.M. WEDNESDAY “ible Study ... » 7:30 P.M. Everyone Invited GLAD TIDINGS TABERNACLE “ASSEMBLIES OF GOD” Cor. Georgia and Petronia Sts. W.K.W.F. “VOICE OF GLAD TIDINGS” 9:00 a.m. Sunday School .... 9:45 Merning Worship _.. 11:00 ¥ Christ's Ambassadors 6:30 p.m. MID-WEEK SCHOOL __ $:00 A.M.) SACRAMENT MEETING __ 1100 Varela St. 7:00 P.M. | i] “Prayer and t Preise” =... 7:38 p.m. “You Will Find the Fellowship You're Looking For” REV. AND MRS D. T. NEWMAN, Pastors PHOVE 1690-8 x Theme Family Program At Ley Memorial Beginning this Sunday and con- tinuing through April 5, 1953, Ley Memorial Methodist Chureh, Tru- man Avenue and Georgia Street, will emphasize the importance of “family Church attendance”. That Saturday, Nove mber 8, 1952 is, families going to Church to gether as a family unit. The various departments of the Church are designed to give special guidance to age-group and interest of the individual members of the family. Too often, however, the several members of a family will attend their individual department- al meetings and overlook the “family unit’ going to Church. For example, the smaller children go to Sunday School, one or both parents attend the worship service, and the youth will confine their interest to the Sunday evening youth meeting. Services this Sunday include Sun- day School at 9:45 a, m., morning worship 10:50, Sermon topics at the worship services will be “Can Light Be Darkness’ id “What ee Did Not Doubt”, respee- vi Sundi ening for their devotional service under direction of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lindahl. Visitors and Sunday School period. meeting at junday m a 10 a. m, or to any of the other services, You will find a most cor- dial _welco: IN AN ENSLAVED WORLD Is freedom of mind possible now? How can obtain HP Public by E. D. ROSAM. SR. Rep. of Watchtower Society Sunday, Nov, 9, 3 P.M. KINGDOM HALL 1215 Petronia St, Key West, Fla. ADMISSION ALL FREE WELCOME CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY- 927 ELIZABETH STREET Sunday School, 9:90 A.M. Sunday Morning Service at 11:00 o’Clock Wednesday Evening Meetings at 8 o’Clock - Everyone Welcome -i- Ley Memorial Methodist Church “The Church with a Welcome” CORNER of TRUMAN AVENUE and GEORGIA STREET ELDON SIMMONS, Pastor PHONES: Parsonage 883 — Church 863 CHURCH SCHOOL, 9:45 A.M. Miss Miriam Carey Supt. 10:50 A.M., Morning Worship Subject: “CAN LIGHT BE DARKNESS?” (Nursery Provided During Morning Service) 6:30 P.M., Methodist Youth Fellowship 7:30 P.M. — EVENING WORSHIP Subject: “THINGS THOMAS DID NOT DOUBT” Wednesday, 7:30 P.M, Mid-Week Prayer Service The First Methodist Church Preaching Jesus Christ Fer Over A Century THE OLD STONE CHURCH Where Eaton Crosses Simonton, for Over 100 Years 4. PAUL TOUCHTON B.A. B.D. Minister Evangelistic Service 7:30 p.m. | 9:45 AM.—SUNDAY SCBOOL Allen Carey, Superintendent 10:50 A.M.—MORNING WORSHIP Subject: “THANK GOD FOR LAW AND ORDER” 6:30 P.M. — MYF, MIF WORSHIP SERVICES 7:30 P.M.—EVENING WORSHIP Subject: “THANK GOD POR PEACE” Guest Speaker — REV. L. MONGO This historic eld church has # cordial welceme for off THE KEY WEST CITIZEN Paged : ents St Methodist Church 4. &, STATHAM, Pastor Corner FLEMING ond WILLIAM Street CHURCH SCHOOL, 9:45 A.M. CLAUDE E. SALIS, Sunday Schoo! Superintendent Morning Worship at 10:50 A, M, Subject: “FOR GOD AND COUNTRY” A message looking toward Armistice Day, Alf veterans-and service men are invited. Evening Worship at 7:30 P. M. Subject: “JACOB’S THRILLING DISCOVERY” A message for these seeking warmth and inspiration of heart. Service Men and Visitors Welcome A Friendly Church — A Warm-Hearted Fellowship The First Baptist Church Eator and Bahama Streets HAROLD H. LINK Pastor EK AWAITS YOU HERE FLAGLER AVENUE and TENTH STREET On “Poinelana—Navy, City Hospital” Bus Line EARLY MORNING SERVICE 8:30 A.M. Sunday School and Bible Class «9:45 A.M. LATE MORNING SERVICE _. 11:00 A.M. “LET US GO INTO THE HOUSE OF THE LORD” — Psaim 122:17 CARL A. SAMMETINGER, Pastor 2322 Harris Avenue Phones: 1712 or'1619 XM Listen te the Lutheran Hour, Sunday, 1:30 P.M., Station WKWE St. Paul's Episcopal Church Corner of DUVAL and EATON STREETS 7:30 A.M.—Holy Eucharist 9:30 A.M.—Church School 10:15 A.M.—Rector’s Adult Class 11:00 A.M.—Morning Prayer and Sermon (Nursery Conducted Dur‘ag Service) 6:30 P.M.—Young People’s Service League : 7:30 P.M.—Evening Prayer and Sermon Visitors Cordially Welcome at All Services FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH White and Washington Streets RALPH ROGERS, Pastor SUNDAY SCHOOL, 9:50 A.M. SOHN ARCHER—SUPERINTENDENT Morning Worship, 11:00 o’Clock Subject: “BEAUTIFUL FEET” Director of Music—Miss Martha Morris Nursery Open During Morning Service PIONEERS—46:30 P.M. Youth Fellowship, 7:00 P.M. EVENING SERVICE, 7:30 P.M. Subject: “AMBASSADOP’S FOR CHRIST” First Congregational Church 527 William Street REV. CHAS. H. MEEKER. Minister Chorister: Mr. Gerald Saunders Organist: Mre. W. RB. Dean and Mrs. Paul Archer 9:45 A. M. Church School With Classes for All Ages 11:00 A.M.—Morning Worship Subject: “CREATIVE PORCES” Nursery Available During Morning Service 7:30 P.M.—Evening Worship Subject: “THE COMMONWEALTH OF GOD” Visitors te Key West. Service Mon and Their Familiee Will Find A Cordial Weicome At All Services