The Key West Citizen Newspaper, November 15, 1952, Page 3

Seventh Day Adventists Launch Fund Drive Here Seventh Day Adventists’ will launch world-wide mission andj charities appeal. vere tonight. The local church has recently organized its Dorcas Welfare So- ciety, which is .striving to be a munity. Food be stockpiled and made available to the needy in times of distress and emergency. “The growing organization of Yhe Key West Adventist Church 's working to shoulder its por- tion of the vast program carried on by the demonination as a whole,” Pastor Mathews stated. “in one year, in the State of Florida alone,” the pastor said, “Seventh Day Adventist Welfare activities amounted to an estimat- ed cash value of $192,784,46.” Today the denomination is car- rying Christianity to the world in the same terms as did the Savior, Physical, Social and Religious up- lift. This work of mercy reaches into 193 of the officially listed countries of the world. Medical missionary work is one @f Adventist’s outstanding means of making religion practical. Three hospitals are operated by the de- nomination in the state of Florida. Adventists maintain 551 major instituions, including Sanitariums, hospitals, clinics, schools and pub- lishing houses. The funds raised at this time will help to maintain, not only doctors, teachers and missionaries, but an active Christian uplift program in this city. Pastor Mathews announced that residents are encouraged to con- “tact the Local Dorcas Welfare Leader, Mrs. C. M. Nichols, P. 0. Box 673, or Phone 1823 J, to make contributions of food and clothing, -and to give generous donations po approached by a representa- ive. Service Is Set At Christian Science Church The vast difference between man as the child of God, and man as a_ sinning mortal, is shown in the Lesson-Sermon en- titled “Mortals And Immortals,” which will be read in ali Christian Sceience churches next Sunday. Paul’s first epistle to the Corin- thians (15:53), furnishes the Gold- en Text: “This corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mor- tal must put on immortality.” Included in Bible selections is the following from Romans (8:14): “For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.” Readings from “Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures’®| by Mary Baker Eddy included: “The real man is spiritual and immortal, but the mortal and im- perfect so-called ‘children of men’ are counterfeits from beginning, to be laid aside for the pure real ity” (p. 409). Lecture Series Scheduled Here. The Key West Company of Je- hovah's Witnesses has announced that there will be a series of lec- tures delivered at their Kingdom Hall, 215 Petronia Street, starting on Sunday, November, November 9th at 3:00 p, m, The first of this series of lec- tures is entitled “A Free Mind In An Enslaved World.” The speaker will be Mr. E. D. Rosan, Sr. a representative of the Watchtower Societ}. Admission is free and no collection will be taken. ‘The public is invited to hear this Attend The Chure h Of Your Choice Citizen Staff Photo THE FLEMING STREET METHODIST CHURCH welcomes Key Westers and visitors alike to their services. SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON Jesus Commissions the Twelve Matthew 10:1, 5-7, 24-27, 34-39 By RALPH ROGERS Thrilled indeed is the individual selected for some outstanding duty or honor. Anyone should feel it a distinct honor to be elected Presi- dent of the United States. Such honor carries with it heavy res- ponsibilities. None but a man of tested worth and enduring fortitude could hope to succeed. Nations, organizations and groups select their leaders. Christians as well as teachers and leaders in religion are presum- ably called or selected. Peter says, “Give diligence to making your calling and élection sure, for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall.” (II Pet. 1:10) Jesus seemed to brand His ‘sheep’ for identifica- tion when he said, “by their fruits ye shall know them.” (Mat. 7:20) An event most striking and es- pecially sad to Jesus during his last few days on earth, was the perfidy of Judas Iscariot. After three years of diligent work and training Jesus was to be disap- pointed to find a black sheep in his flock. In terms of precentages it is doubtful if any church ean today produce a 90 per cent product. There rests a terrible responsi- bility upon the members and reli- gious teachers today. We lament the religious indifference of too many youngsters and wonder what can be done about the rising rate of delinquency. It may be right when someone says it is due to the delinquency of parents and teachers. The pre- cept without the example is harm- ful and the religious teacher who fails to go himself or to urge his students to complete their Christian duties, in church attendance and Proper observance of the means of)grace, is delinquent in his duties. Such defection is due to the fact that too many salve their cons- ciences with the false idea that their religious duties are perform- ed by attending a Bible school. So long as parents and teachers take such an attitude there will SORENETH, BUT FOR THAT MEAT WHICH EP ENDURETH UNTO EVERLAST: ~{ Without further training and ex- be apathy and indifference and disregard for the Church of Jesus Christ. In the lesson for today we find that Jesus called the disciples and started a training school. Industry has learned the value of a thorough course of training before giving their personnel too much respon- sibility. Jesue restricted the work of his disciples to their own people. perience they might become dis- couraged with the cynicism and bitter opposition of the Samaritans and pagans or Gentiles. Our lesson is here outlined in that it is better for us to help and save those near us first. The dis- ciples were given power. over un- clean spirits and were impowered to heal all manner of diseases. They were in training and even with all these instructions and Power, they had much to learn. The first lesson came in the form of a warning. They would meet hardship and difficulties and be maligned. Since Jesus the Teach; er would endure all this too, the disciples were told they could ex- pect the same thing. The house of BeelZebub is ever active and finds a fertile field within the church. If he can focus attention on some insignificant habit or practice, it can be magnified to become a serious error. Jesus found that out when he sought to minister to the needy by eating with publicans and sinners. Like the Pharisees, too many have logs of wood in their own eyes and imagine others have specks in theirs. Jesus saw fit to warn his disciples of clever prac- tice of Satan, Jesus emphasized the ever need- ed message in that “the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Later they would explain the kingship of Jesus His atoning work and the resur- rection. There would be sneering doubters and cynical hypocrites who would cloud the brightness and beauty of their services. Jesus does hint that they will be more: successful than He has been since He had not been so well re- ceived even in Palestine. The dis- ciples would proclaim the Light from the housetops in oriental fashion, and to the world, Antioch, Ephesus, Corinth,. Alexandria and even to Rome. So the wonderful message spoken in darkness, would become the light of the world as the truth sparkled in the lives of saints down through the years. People have ever sought peace and yet Jesus admits that he came not to bring peace, but a sword. This does not mean that we are | to engage in mortal conflict with our neighbor, but in a spiritual ap- peal using the sword of the Spirit | which is the word of God, and will bear crosses on his back, In | this bitter struggle his prediction has come true, brother against brother, son against father and daughter against mother. This is the first mention made of the cross which has played such an impor- tant role in the redemption of the world, | Dr. Charies Leber tells of his visit to Panama city where he witnessed a religious parade. There were many people, priests, city officials, boys and girls all carry- ing Bibles, rosaries, candles, torch- | es, flags and images. This was the | Via Dolorosa as he plodded along | representing the Panamanian Christus with a heavy cross on his | | back. People gasped and in solemn reverence stood mutesas the figure Passed. The practical minds of the American visitors however could Rot but notice the pillow on the | Shoulder of the Christus to ease | en of the cross. Then Dr. ys, “In silence we watch- | ed the remainder of the pagean- try go by, knowing all too well, in| deep hu i } Musie To Be Featured At First! Presbyterian Church On Sun. WELCOME GIVEN TO ALL KEY WESTERS FOR TWO SUNDAY SERVICES HERE The Rev. Ralph Rogers, Pastor | at the First Presbyterian Church, | White at Washington Street, will | preach at the morning service be- ginning at 11 a. m. and the even- ing service beginning at 7:30 p. m. This friendly church extends a hearty welcome to visitors, tour- ists and service families. All age groups will be interested in the Sunday School since it has classes for the whole family. This | . theatres and churches and more means of disseminating knowledge and ideas than any other age. Yet there is less clarity of thought and precision of meaning than ever be- | fore. Not only do we find national and international problems con- |fusing, but common ordinary af- |fairs of every day life seem be- yond comprehension and seem more hazy and cloudy with ex- planation. | _ There is a confusion of tongues. Even our most intelligent are not agreed on the meaning of ‘peace,’ ‘freedom,’ or ‘democracy.’ These any other words with warped and twisted until we are made to believe that a ‘war monger’ is one seeking to resist aggres- sion, and the ‘imperialist’ is one threatened by the most imperia- list nation in the history of the world. Our judgement is often distorted by such propaganda and we become color blind and fact blind. Christ’s ministry on earth found those in authority distorting the truth to such an extent that he cried out against the irreligious practices when he said, “Woe unto you scribes and Pharisees, hypo- crits, for ye devour widow’s houses, and for a pretense make long prayer.” (Mat. 23:14) The people of the day were also accused of tithing “‘mint and anise and cum- min,” but omitting the weightier matters of the law, judgement, mercy and faith. Often today our confusion causes us to strain at a gnat and swallow the proverbial camel. school begins at 9:50 a. m. and is under direction of Mr. John Arch- er who has had extensive experi- ence in work with young people. service the “Follow the find this servi restful as one closes the activi- ties of the Sabbath. The m service beginning at o'clock will be of speci with Miss Martha Morris the organist playing for her prelude, Prize Song, by Wagner and for her offertory, Melodie, Tschai- kowsky. The choir will sing One Sweet Solemn Thought, by Ambrose. The Pastor will use for his sub- ject Sunday morning, “The Con- fusion of Tongues.” Following the flood recorded in the Old Testa- ment, the descendants of Noah migrated to Babylonia and built a city of brick with a tower de- signed to reach to heaven. In their arrogancy and pride they sought to preserve their fame and estab- lish a center of social cohesion and union. The Lord discerned their purpose and frustrated their de- signs by confounding their speech. Why Is the This generation is the most edu- cated, the most sophisticated of Practical for Our Day? any people of any era. We have |Is the Bible old-fashioned? more books, newspapers, and ma-| Or, can it meet our present- gazines, more schools, colleges and dn is? universities, more teachers, philo- ie sophers and philosophies, more Public Address by R. GORDON “Thanksgiving” Is Rep. of Watchtower Society Sunday, Nov. 16, 3 P.M. Old Stone Church KINGDOM HALL Theme For Sunday 1215 ee St., Key West, Fla. Continuirig the general theme of All Persons of Good Will Are Welcome Thanksgiving for the sermons on FREE FREE Sunday the Rev. J. Paul Touch- ton, pastor of the First Methodist (Old Stone) Church will preach Church Of God Sunday morning on the topic Thank God For Work And Wor- 1008 OLIVIA STREET E. M. BEARD ship. The evening topic Will be PASTOR Thank God For Health And Hap- SUNDAY SCHOOL, piness, 10 A.M. The general public ts cordially invited to this historic old church Morning Worship, 11 AM. which for more than a century has been serving the spiritual Evangelistic Service, 7:30 P.M. needs of Key West. Prayer Meeting, Tues., 7:30 p.m. FREE Youth For Christ TONIGHT || “S252 | 7:30 P. M. - — 729 FLEMING ST. Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints SUNDAY | SCHOOL __ 9:00 A.M. SACRAMENT MEETING __ 7:00 P.M. 1100 Varela St. CHURCH of CHRIST M. A. CREWS, Minister Morning Service ..... 11:00 A.M WSNU 1:00 P.M. ‘~ Pe> rsburg, 620 On Dail WAM. oencsseses 1:00 P.M. Evening Service ........ 7:30 P.M. WEDNESDAY > 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 wn. 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship .... 11:00 a.m. Christ’s Ambassadors 6:30 p.m. Evangelistic Service 7:30 p.m. MID-WEEK Tuesday— “Bible Study” ..... 7:30 p.m. Wednesday— “Inspirational Singing” nme 7:90 p.m. Friday— “| ces and ma Per 7:30 p.m. "re Looking For” REV. AND MRS. D. T. NEWMAN, Pastors “You You’ CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY 927 ELIZABETH STREET © Sunday School, 9:30 A.M. Sunday Morning Service at 11:00 o’Clock Wednesday Evening Mestings at at 8 o'Clock iis rssoem oes Sac Ley Memorial Methodist Church Church Of God Of Prophecy “The Church with a Welcome” CORNER of TRUMAN AVENUE and GEORGIA STREET ELDON SIMMONS, Pastor PHONES: Parsonage 883 — Church 883 CHURCH SCHOOL, 9:45 A.M. | PREACHING 909 Angela St. Sunday School _ 10:00 A.M. Devotional Service 11:00 A.M. Evangelistic Service 7:45 P.M. Prayer Meeting. a 7:30 P.M, 7:30 P.M. . 7:30 P.M, Miss Miriam Carey Supt. 10:50 4.M., Morning Worship Subject: “CHRIST — SUFFICIENT TO YOUR NEEDS IS THE STRENGTH THEREOF” (Nursery Provided During Morning Service) 6:30 P.M., Methodist Youth Fellowship 7:30 P.M. — EVENING WORSHIP S-bject: “THE MYSTERY OF COMMON THINGS” Wednesday, 7:30 P.M, Mid-Week Prayer Service —— POINCIANA BAPTIST | SUNDAY SCHOOL — %45 A.M.! 11:00 AM. Sermon Topic: Ged’s Glorious Gospel” DR. IVEY PREACHING | Negro Home _.......... 2:00 P.M | Mission Sunday School On Stock Island Training Union Evening Service and Preaching 7:30 “Salutation For Sinners Monday, 4:30 P.M.—Su: Tuesday, 7 P.M. --O Home, Stock Islund Wednesday, 7:30 PM — 3:30 P.M — 6:30 P.M. Sub‘ ect: Friday, 7:30 PM—Old fashion- ed Hymn Sing end Fe! The First Methodist Church Preaching Jesus Christ For Over A Century THE OLD STONE CHURCH Where Eaton Crosses Simonton, for Over 100 Years J. PAUL TOUCHTON B.A. B.D. Minister 8:45 AM.—SUNDAY SCHOOL Alles Carey, Superintendent 10:50 A.M.—_MORNING WORSHIP “THANK GOD FOR WORK AND WORSHIP” 6:3 PM — MYF, MIF WORSHIP SERVICES 7:30 P.M.—EVENING WORSHIP Subj.ct: “THANK GOD FOR HEALTH AND HAPPINGSO” This historic eld church has a cordial welcome for off Saturday, November 15,1952 THE KEY WEST CITIZEN Page? Fleming St. Methodist Church J. E. STATHAM, Pastor Corner FLEMING and WILLIAM Streets CHURCH SCHOOL, 9:45 A.M. CLAUDE E. SALIS, Sunday Schoo) Superintendent Morning Worship at 10:50 A. M. Subject: “SO BUILT WG THE WALL” Evening Worship at 7:30 P. M. Subject: “LOOKING TOWARD THANKSGIVING” A message for those seeking warmth and inspiration of heart. Service Men and Visitors Welcome A Friendly Church A Warm-Hearied Fellowship The First Baptist Church Eaton and Bahama Streets FLAGLER AVENUE and TENTH STREET On “Poinciana—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” — Psalm 122:1 CARL A, SAMMETINGER, Pastor Harris. Avenue Phones: 1712 or 1619 XM Listen to the Lutheran Hour, Sunday, 1:30 P.M., Station WKWF St. Paul's Episcopal Church Corner of DUVAL and EATON STREETS THE REV. JOHN S. ARMFIELD Rector 7:30 A.M.—Holy Eucharist 9:30 A.M.—Church School 10:15 A.M.—Rector’s Adult Class 11:00 A.M.—Choral Eucharist and Sermon (Nursery Conducted During Service) 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. JOHN ARCHER—SUPERINTENDENT Morning Worship, 11:00 o’Clock Director of Music—Miss Martha Morris Nursery Open During Morning Service PIONEERS—4:20 P. M. Youth Fellowship, 7:00 P.M. EVENING SERVICE, 7:30 P.M. First Congregational Church 527 William Street REV. CHAS. H. MEEKER, Minister Chorister: Mr. Geraid Saunders Organist: Mrs. W. BR. Dean and Mrs. Paul Archer Sunday School Superintendent: Mr. Joseph Bora 9:45 A. M. Church School With Classes for All Ages 11:00 A.M.—Morning Worshio i “BILIVERANCH PTA"t PET: Nursery Available During Morsing 5 7:30 P.M.—Evening Worship Subject: “WHO IS MY NEIGHBOR?” Visitors te Key West, Service Men and Their Families Will Pind A Cordial Welcome At All Services