The Key West Citizen Newspaper, January 10, 1953, Page 3

FOREIGN MISS! IONS TO BE | EMPHASIZED HERE SUN. | During the month of January emphasis will be placed on foreign | -missions in all Presbyterian | churches. The last week of the month will be observed with Self Denial and Prayer. For his subject Sunday morning at 11 o'clock in the First Presbyterian Church, White at Washington Street, the Rev. Mr. Rogers will speak on a familiar text, “The Harvest is Plentiful.” Jesus in the flesh iaced a divid- ed world. The Pharisces, canker- | ed by self-righteous pride, felt that Jesus knew too much about de- mons and accused him of being in league with them. His answer was logical when he said a bad tree cannot bring forth good fruit, and again, a house divided agains it- self cannot,stand. What Jesus saw was a shepherdiess people who were left bleeding as though wolves had been harrowing them. They had no one to protect them and this was a sad commentary on the church and the nation as well. Rome had imposed # heavy tax and the Jewish religion exacted a simi- lar spiritual tax instead of offering solace and strength to a discourag- ed people. This situation aroused the com- passion of Jesus which is vast and deep. Men are brothers and mot ‘cases’ or ‘Unfortunates’ or ‘Disadvantaged.” He was not in- terested in the charity where men give but a smali coin, but in the souls of men as well. He recognized the perversity of the human race and knew that wages and hours could not solve the dilemma. His compassion ap- proached a degree of pain and through his love and concern he pictured an eager and anxious world for the bread of life. Even today we find men eager for the light which will them the abundant life. The vest is truly plentious. Sunday evening the ninth episode in the life of St. Paul at Corinth will be shown following the even- ing prayers at 7:30 p. m. The Sun- day School will meet at 10:45 a. m. at which time there will be class- es for all ages. Miss Martha Morris the organist will play for the Prelude - Noc- turne by Mendelssohn and for the Offertory Finlandia - Sibleius. The anthem by the choir will be “Lift up the Gates of.Praise” by Lan- Is Meeker’s Sun. Topic “God Speaks” will be the ser- mon subject of the Rev. Chas. H. Meeker at the First Congregation. al Church Sunday morning at 11:00. Mrs. Victor Berstrom and Merrill Baker will sing a duet, “Nailed to the Cross” by Tuller. Mrs. W. R. Dean will be at the organ. The Sunday School will convene | at 9:45 a. m. with Joseph Boza in| charge. Beginners to adults will} find classes adapted to each age | group. | The choir under the direction of | Gerald Saunders will sing the num- | ber “The Light of the World” by | Ellis, at the evening service at} 7:30. The minister will discuss the question, “Is Calamity God's Judgement?” using one of the stor- | ies that Jesus told as background material. Mrs. Paul Archer will be at the organ. The annual business meeting of the church will take place on Wed nesday night preceded by a pot | luck supper for family fellowship | at 6:30, in the Fellowship Center. At the business meeting new of ficers are to be elected, reports of all activities for the year will IQE INPAYV OUINE Ta a Confession and following Christ Matthew 16:13-25 BY RALPH ROGERS 3-25 ter to make | oe er, val it - Chesterton has written, “All the empires and kingdoms have failed, because of this in- e herent and continual weakness, that the for Christ {it is indestructible commi of the ie |Pe w ith hi ho oO into the men’s lives and broken hor divided ¢ differenc as one’s and ever-active constant commit- ment. Following Jesus is no less de- manding. Confessing Christ is succeeded by faithful service or all is lost. Jesus began his active ministry by calling together the | disciples. He asked that they fol-| fow him. It is doubtful if they | could fore-see the hectic and try- ing episodes in their future min- istry. Believing in the Gospel as preached by Jesus, and drawn by the purity of his character, they readily cast their lot with him. It was a gruelling and often dis- couraging career but most in- teresting and effective as they gradually absorbed and utilized the spiritual power ever abun- dantly available. While they might have questioned at times the ful implication of the spiri- tual kingdom, and perhaps en- tertained inclinations to desert their leader, by the time of the | crucifixion they had found Jesus’ | life so compelling, the need of a dying world so challenging, that they gladly gave their lives in service and loyalty to the Mes- siah. The follower of Jesus will not find an easy life but it will be most rewarding. The world has many opinions about Jesus. Kr ing this he asked | the disciples, Who do men say that I am?” Having received an answer he then became more spe-} cific and asked, “But who do you | say that I * Having planned | his life leading inevitably to the | cross, Jesus knew he had to leave | behind some one to carry on the | work of the Kingdom and that they should show in every way the greatest personal devotion to him as the Messiah. That accounts for the final crucial stion which uttered and conf would bind them m securely to the we which r was to be in th do, abled: the pand of mines ey m cisco Bay {the Golden Gate done by the lights Ja flash of | forthr: the mystie-min faithful Andrew, hae il find new, they were founded by strong men But this one thing, the historic an Church, was founded on weak man, and for that reason . For no chain is stronger than its weakest link.” is because th k man has r that he that way has d a power greater than SCHOOL LESSON , s, comes from men. When | es of hell (Hades neol t that death itseif could not | il against the Church. It was mpbell Morgan the great evan- elist who said that Christians are | - place of the dead) he | | YOUR OWN INTERESTS | ONLY, BUT PRACTICE LOOKING OUT FOR THE INTERESTS OF OTHERS | TO" a MU. 26 (ums Fes) mistaken when they interpret this | jverse as evidence the forces of are attacking the church. In- |stead, the Church shall do the at- jtacking and all the forces of evil are helpless against the Church. Jesus did not mean that ours be a defensive Church. The key incident seems to be a touchy question. Jesus said. “I will give unto thee the keys of |the kingdom of heaven.” (vs 19) j “That is, Peter was to be the chief steward of the Kingdom. Pe- ter had no more authority, as a matter of act, than any of the disciples, or any of the other bishops; all of the disciples ‘given equal power, in Matthew 16:19, to ‘bind’ or ‘loose.”” (teach- ers Guide, Frank H. Mead). The same as all the disciples, ‘‘Peter’s decisions regarding the Old Testa- ment law (e. g. in Acts 10:44-48) will be ratified in heaven. Later Christian tradition extended this principle to include the power to forgive or retain sins (188:18; John |20:23) but this was not its original ineaning.” (Interpreters Bible) Having had the confession from Peter, Jesus proceeds to outline the dark prophecy which lay ahead. He feared that the cur- rent concepts of ssiahship would lead men to think of an earthly messiahship. He foresaw suffering awaiting him and so thought it necessary to give his disciples fair warning. We need be warned for too often we think of Jesus as canceling our psy- chological frustrations and fears, the confusion of our national enemies and the providing of an era of material plenty. Wehn Peter began to rebuke Jesus saying ‘God forbid,’ Jesus said, “Get behind me Satan! you are a hindrance (offense, stumbling block or rock in the path). It seems that Peter was meddl- ing with the divine plan. None of us are capable of dealing with the things of God and when we we get hurt. one to follow Jesus he must e than simply confess him, t be willing to take up his Jesus may have been to his own cross, here, if the disciples would have the courage to accept Cal- vary with him. “He who will try to save his life in time of perse- » by denying me shall be 1 immortality - he shall lose life in the next world. And ho dies in the name of Christ | everlasting life.” nelow) The Reward of fol- Christ is everlasting life. | “Toe The Wen apps : ist” 5 Qo » pe ae be presented and several projects | a for the new year will be discussed. | “Sacrament” Is Science Theme The imperative need that lowers of Christ Jesus de themselves to humble obed God is the keynote of serv Christian Science churches when the subject is “Sacrame A verse from I Corinthians 16) supplies the Golden Text “The cup of blessing which bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not t munion of the body of Christ?" Bible passages include: “As the living Father hath sent me live by the Father: so he th eateth me, even be shall live b me” (John 6:57) Corresponding references from “Science and Health with Ke: the Scriptures" by Mary Boker Eddy include: “His true flesh blood were his 1 ** tuly eat his fesh and d> s Bigod, who partake of that Divine Life” (p. 25). Beauty of style and harmony and ee and good rhythm depend on implicity. fol LOST BY A “NOSE”: ENDS UP IN JAIL | ‘Gene Of Thought | SIMPLICITY a power has white —Keats. teachings of Jesus were nd yet he found it dif- de the ors under. of their great lack ry Baker Eddy. and tell it in is is the greatest thing an deo —Ruskin. —John Me rely. stuck SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST Services — Saturday 1201S PETRONIA STREET Ley Memorial To Join In Faith Festival On Sunday January 11, Ley Memorial Methodist Church, 1304 Truman Avenue, will join the nation-wide “Festival of | Faith under the sponsorship of the Methodist Church. The General Board of Evangelism of the Metho- dist Church is giving leadership to the movement. This vast under taking is in response to the sense of need for the re-affirming of out faith in God through the study of the Protestant principles and the tenets of our own Church. In co-operation with the “Fes- tival of Faith” movement the Pas: tor, the Rev. Eldon Simmons, will On succeeding Sundays until Eas: ter other subjects of great impor tance will be used — “We Believe In Christ,” “‘We Believe In The use as his subject at the morning worship hour “We Believe inGod.” Holy Spirit,’ ete. Other services of the day will include Sunday School at 9:45 in the morning, Methodist Youth Fel- lowship at 6:30 p. m., and the Sunday evening worship service at 7:30, at which time the sermon topic will be “The Stay-at-home Prodigals.” First Baptis Will Ordain New Deacons At the evening service Mr. Mur- riel T. Felton and Mr. Huey Sand- ers will be ordained as deacons. |The pastor, Rev. Harold H. Link will use as his sermon subject, “Honoring the Deaconship.” AD deacons of the cnurch will be honored in this special service. The | pastor will seek to set forth in his ;message the high purpose of the |office of deacon as is revealed in jthe Bible, and by the right use of its opportunities, how this of- fice may be magnified in every |day living. Uplifting music will be present- jed by the choir in both the morn- ing and evening worship services. “God's Design for New Men,” will be the subject ofthe meditation jof the morning sermon. A cordial linvitation is extended to all. Guest Speaker At Fleming Methodist A BURDEN TAKES WING TONIGHT 7:30 P.M. 729 FLEMING ST. POINCIANA BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL _ 9:45 A.M. PREACHING —___11:00 A.M. Sermon Topic: “The Willing Christ” DR. IVEY “Christ in Evangelism” dail 2:00 P.M. Mission Sunday School On Stock Island ........ 3:30 P.M Training Union at Church 6:30 p.m. PREACHING 7:30 P.M. Subject: “Precious Promises” Monday, 4 P.M. — Sunbeam Tuesday, 7 P.M.—Old White Home, Stock Island. Wednesday, 7:30 P.M.—Mid- week Prayer Service. Church Of God 1008 OLIVIA STREET E. M. BEARD PASTOR SUNDAY SCHOOL 10 A.M. MORNING WORSHIP NAM. EVANGELISTIC SERVICE 7:30 P. Prayer Meeting, Tues., 7:30 p.m. Young People’s Endeavor, Thursday, 7:30 p.m, ++ Everyone Welcome -:- Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:00 A.M. 1100 Varela St. CHURCH of CHRIST M. A. CREWS, Minister Ashby and Von Phister Streets SUNDAY Bible Study 10:00 A.M. Morning Service ...... 11:00 A.M Evening Service ...... 7:30 P.M. WEDNESDAY Bible Study sess 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” bbbed a.m. Morning Worship 300 Christ's Ambassadors 6:30 om Evangelistic Service 7:30 p.m. MID-WEEK Tuesday— “Bible Study” ..... 7:30 p.m. Wednesday— “inspirational Singing” cw 7:30 p.m. F La and sryou Will Pind tie Felowi. ‘ou You're Looking For" REV. AND MRS. D. T. NEWMAN, Pastors DIAL 2-5773 Saturday, Jenvary 10, 1953 CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY 327 ELIZABETH STREET Sunday School, 9:30 A.M. Sunday Morning Service at 11:00 O'Clock Wednesday Evening Meetings at 8 O'Clock Reading Reom in the Church Building is open on Tuesday and Friday evenings from 7 to % Ley Memorial Methodist Church “The Church with a Welcome” COPNER of TRUMAN AVENUE and GEORS 1A STREET ELDON SIMMONS, Pastor PHONES: Parsonage 2-3313 — Church 2-3313 CHURCH SCHOOL, 9:45 A.M. Miss Miriam Carey Supt. 10:50 A.M., Morning Worship Subject: “WE BELIEVE IN GOD” (Nursery Provided During Morning Service) The Fleming Street Church annot the Reverend | {Bruce F. annaway, Superinten- dant of the Miami District, will be | preacher at the 7:30 p. m.| service Sunday January 11. ! The Church extends a cordial | welcome to all to worship with us. Methodist | y is an exact medium le and too much. cshua Reynolds. 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 - TP W.M.B., Thursday — 7:36 P.M V.L.B., Friday _ 7:38 P. MRS. DOLLY HALL Pastor ... 6:30 P.M., Methodist Youth Fellowship 7:30 P.M. — EVENING WORSHIP Subject: “THE STAY-AT-HOME PRODIGALS” Wednesday, 7:30 P.M, Mid-Week Prayer Service The First Methodist Church Preaching Jesus Christ For Over A Century THE OLD STONE CHURCH Where Eaton Crosses Simonton, for Over 100 Years 4. PAUL TOUCHTON 8.A. B.D. Minister 9:45 A.M. — Sunday Scheel Allen Carey. Superintendent 10:50 A.M.—MORNING WORSHIP DR. BRUCE GANNAWAY, Preaching 6:30 PM — MYP, MIF WORSHIP SERVICES 7:30 P.M.—EVENING WORSHIP Subject: “WE BELIEVE Im GoO~ This historic etd church hes 2 cordial weiceme for all THE KEY WEST CITIZEN Page 3 Fleming St. Methodist Church J. E. STATHAM, Pastor Corser FLEMING and WILLIAM Streets CHURCH SCHOOL, 9:45 A.M. CLAUDE E. SALIS, Sunday School Superintendent Morning Worship at 10:50 A. M. Subject: “THE VISION OF THE PURE IN HEART” Evening Worship at 7:30 P. M. Sermon by The REV. BRUCE F. GANNAWAY Service Men and Visitors Welcome A Warm-Hearted Fellowship The First Baptist Church EATON and BAHAMA STREETS HAROLD H. LINK Pastor Uplifting Preaching Morning Worship 10:50 Sunday School 9:30 Evening Worship 7:30 Training Union 6:15 Fellowship Hour 8:30 P.M. Prayer Meeting; — Wednesday 7:30 A WARM WELCOME AWAITS YOU HERE Worshipful Music 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 2322 Harris Avenue Dial 2-516) or 2-7975 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.—Morning Prayer and Sermon (Nursery Conducted During 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. JOHN ARCHER—SUPERINTENDENT Morning Worship, 11:00 o’Clock Subject: “THE HARVEST IS RIPE” Director of Music — Miss Marthe Morris Nursery Open During Morning Service PIONEERS—4:30 P. M. EVENING SERVICE, 7:30 P.M. First Congregational Church 527 William Street REV. CHAS. H. MEEKER. Minister Chorister: Mr. Gerald Saunders Organist: Mrs. W. R. 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 Worship Subject: “GOD SPEAKS” Nursery Avvitat'e During More 7:33 f oO Flee P Subject: “IS CALAMITY GOD'S JUDGEMENT?” Visitors to Key West, Service Men end Their Families Will Pind A Cordiai Weicome At Ali Services ivening