The Key West Citizen Newspaper, January 31, 1953, Page 3

“We Believe In The Bible” (Communion To Be Marked Sun. At First Congregational Church Is Touchton’s Theme Sun. SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON The services in the Festival of Faith will be continued this Sun- day at the First Methodist Church, J. Paul Touchton, the minister has announced. In the morning Mr. Touchton will speak on the topic We Believe In The Bible. Though the-Bible is a vital part of our heritage many of our people. know little of the rightous purpose of God that is revealed in and through the Holy Scriptures. This book of books which is the greatest collection of books ever complied contains all that is neces- sary for anyone to find life here and here-after. It has stood and now stands out against all threats who would have destroyed it if they could have. Perhaps the worst threa. is in the neglect of supposed friends. In the evening service Mr. Touchton’s communion meditation will be We Believe In The Sacra- ments. the morning worship service Mrs. Walter Price will play Shep- herd’s Morning Song - Davis for lude and Offertory - Saint - Possessions and the Kingdom— Matthew 19:16-26 By RALPH ROGERS This lesson is frequently mis- understood. Many read into it the conclusion that the rich should be condemned and the poor flattered. The word ‘poor’ is a relative term and so long as one has food and clothing and shelter and health and friends—he is rich. If one does not have the necessities it is generally due to man’s sin and blundering. We all know men of wealth who are deeply religious and are con- scientiously trying to be faithful stewards. The lesson carries a deeper and more significant thought. Generally we think of this man as being a “rich young man.’ Ap- parently he was not so young for he admits that he had observed the Commandments ‘from his youth up,’ but he was somewhat juvenile in his thinking and showed signs of selfishness in his behavior. He did recognize that there was some- thing better in life than the bare observance of the law and it was for that perfection that he aspired. He began with a sort of flattery. He called the Master “good” and Jesus did not like it. Mark 10:17 The young man was trying also to be genial and yet there was every sign that he did not know that per- fect goodness is in God only. The Revised version puts it this way, “Why do you ask me about what is good?” When one surrenders him- self cornpletely to God, not to be- ing a legal conformist only, he can understand what is good. He doesn’t to be told. But Jesus gave the answer. If you would be ‘perfect, “go sell that which thou the /hast.” This young man must over- eeirsie See E HAs come this lust for wealth, this self- ishness, and replace it with love for God, or else forfeit his privi- lege of heaven here on earth or in the world to come. Some men are so busy earning a living that they haven't time for Christian living. Dr. Gaston Foote says, “Ameri- ca is undoubtedly the richest nation on eartb. She does not appear to be the happiest one. We have better homes and more divorces; larger ental anxiety than any aiher na- tion on earth. ... It is. estimated that among our 150 rnillion people there are 27 million neurotics and that mental patients lie in half the beds in our hipaa a ae prosperity and happiness are bi bata dung There must be something ‘good’ beyond. It is said the “young man went away sorrowful.” Jesus no doubt loved this man but there was the high wall of riches which closed him off from God, that which is 'good.’ Jesus did not ask for the money for himself, but that he give it to the poor. This is a speci- fic case and it does not mean that we all give up our money to the poor, It does mean that we give up money or a else which keeps us from close communion for all age groups will begin at 9:50 A. M. and each department will give all children individual at- tention. Their aim is to make the school attractive as well as educa- tional. The public, especially . |strangers and service people will find a hearty welcome. | |with God. It may be something | trifling and insignificent, but what- | ever it is we should find it and dis- jpose of it. A famous Bishop was | asked how he could find the road to heaven and the man was told, “Turn to the right and keep go- ling.” F. Scott Fitzgerald tells the story oi a foolish young man in “The Great Gatsby.". The hero of this story was graduated at Oxford, toured the continent and then set- tled down on Long Island to collect rubies, run a fabulous estate and conduct a doubtful business. He had‘‘Marie Antoinette music rooms and Restoration salons, its period bedrooms swathed in rose and lav- ender silk and vivid in new flow- ers; dressing rooms and. pool rooms, and bathrooms with sunken baths. It had a bar which wes stocked with Scotch and Rye; it had a swimming pool and private plane and private beach. Here was the dream car, rich cream ip color, bright with nickel, swollen here and there in its monstrous length with triumphant hat-boxes and supe! boxes, and terraced with a labyri- nith of windshields that mirrored a dozen suns... a sort of green leath. er conservatory.” The story ends with Gatsby lying dead at the bot- tom of a symbolic swirnming pool. All of his ambitions had been re- alized while he was alive. The rich young man wanted something bet- . | be said to be irresponsible in hand- jling the Lord’s estate. When one | gives his heart to God, he gives all. !To Mark Faith '|Festival Sunday ter—something better than good. Sometimes we're inclined to think that Jesus touched a most important conclusion when he said that it was “easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye, than for a rich man to enter into the king- dom of God.” Some say that the Scripture meant ‘cable’ rather than ‘camel’ and that it is hard or im- possible to get a cable through a needle’s eye. Others say that it meant the narrow gate in the walls of Jerusalem through which the camel caravans could not pass. Neither is correct, Jesus meant that a man who puts riches above God cannot get into heaven, A man is not necessarily evil because he is rich nor a poor man good _ be- cause he is poor, Riches need not be a bar to heaven nor is poverty a ticket. It all depends on the man’s estimate and communion with.God. The disciples were puzzled. “‘Who then can be saved?” was the ques- tion. The answer, “with men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.” We ‘ind our- selves rather helpless and cannot save ourselves from fear or failure | or disappointment or bitterness or sin or death. That famous organi- zation known as Alcoholic Anony- mows emphasizes and knows from the experience of thousands, that a man must throw himself upon the help of God or he CANNOT be cur- | ed. God cgn can the rich, the, poor, the alcoholic or any who will | came to him. Nicodemus and Jos- eph of Arimathea are two rich men who dédicated their riches together with their lives to God in following Jesus, Some say, “money is the root of all evil.” The Bible says “the LOVE of money is the root of all evil.” Roy Smith tells di two men in a city both of whom were equal- ly wealthy. One gave a gift of $25, 000 for a Club House for boys while the other spent the same amount on a private train for a BIG PARTY. One was a good steward serving the Lord and seeking a better way of life. The other might Ley Memorial Sunday activities at Ley Mem- orial Church, 1304 Truman Avenue, |subject of the Communion medi- |This should be of vital interest to The sacrament of Communion will be observed at the Sunday | morning service of the First Con- gregational Church at 11:00. Gerald Saunders and Merrill Baker will | sing as a duet “Have: Thine Own | Way” by Stebbins “More Than | Human Resources” will be the tation by the minister, the Rev. Chas. H. Meeker. Mrs. W. R. Dean will be at the organ. The Sunday School will begin at | 9:45 and young and older people will find a place of learning ar- ranged for each age group. Joseph Boza will be in charge. The evening service begins at 7:30, The-Choir under the direc- 4ion of Gerald Saunders will sing an anthem, “Abide with Me” by Monk. Mrs. Paul Ar will be at the organ. The minis- ter will base his thoughts on an- other of the “Stories Told by Jesus,” called “The Story of a Pardon.” A special “Fun-Night committee has been appointed and will meet | Monday night at the Fellowship Center at 7:30 to make plans for a series of “Fun Nights” especial- ly designed for youth. The Adult Bible Ciass will meet for business and social fellowship Monday night at 7:45 at the home f Mrs. Janet Cormack, 1423 Flag- ler Ave. “The Woes of Revelation” will be the subject of the Bible study at the midweek Prayer Meeting, Wednesday night at 7:30. At a recent election Joseph Bo- za was made chairman of the Church Official Board and Bradley Sweeting of the Board of Trustees. Revival Is Set At Ist Baptist Church Here | ‘The revival at the First Baptist Church that started last Sunday has been growing in interest and attendance nightly. Tonight, Satur- day, a great youth ralley has been planned; The emphasis will be put upon the young people. The evan- gelist-musician, Carlos Gruber, is to speak on the subject: ‘What will You Do with Y6ur Life?’ An all-time high attendance in Sunday School is expected for this coming Lord’s Day. At the morn- ing worship hour, the visiting evan- gelist will bring a message from John 3:16 on the subject: “God Loves You.” A community-wide mass meet- ing will take place at 3:00 p.m. Sunday afternoon under the leader- ship of the visiting evangelist. He CARLOS GRUBER will discuss the important subject: “Key West Under Communism.” every citizen and visitor of Key West. Having lived under Communism himself, the speaker can speak with authority and give a warning that American people should heed. At the end of his message, an open forum with questions from the au- dience will be conducted. Sunday night at 7:30 Carlos Gruber's sub- ject will be: “God's Golden Day- Break” —a message on the Second Coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. get under way with Sunday School ; Jat 9:45 in the morning. The Sun- | day School offers an opportunity | _ |for worship, fellowship, and study under the leadership of the very best faculty available to the Church. The Morning Worship Service | is set for 10:50, The theme for this service is donated by the sermon topic “We Believe in | The Bible,” and is in keeping | with the national “Festival Of Faith” which is being sponsored | by the General Board of Evan- gelism of The Methodist Church. The Revival will continue through Wednesday night, Febru- Among recent parsonage visitors were Mrs. Ruby Kiefer and Mrs. Leah Hodson from South Bend, Ind., Mr. and Mrs. Albert Zimmer- and son Ray from Miami, the v. Charles and Mrs. Wicks from Wise, and her brother Mr. Grif- f SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST * Services — Saturday 4215 PETRONIA STREET Near WHITE Sabbath School Worship... Prayer Meeting Tues. Evening .. Everyone Welcome : — Psalm 122:1 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 7:30 P W.M.B., Thursday .. 7:30 P.M V.L.B., Friday ......... 7:30 P.M MRS. DOLLY HALL Pastor... POINCIANA BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL _ 9:45 A.M. PREACHING 11:00 A.M. DR. IVEY On Stock Island ........ 3:30 P.M Training Union at Church 6:30 p.m, PREACHING 7:30 P.M. 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.M. Prayer Meeting, © Tues., 7:30 p.m. Young People’s Endeavor, Thursday, 7:30 p.m, +t+ Everyone Welcome -:- ary 4th; services nightly at 7:30 p. m. Reverend Harold H. Link. pas- | tor of the church, is extending a | most cordial invitation to the peo- | ple and visitors of this community to come and hear this Latvian-Bra- zilian evangelist-musician play his violin, gsing, and preach God's word. ™ Reverend Carlos Gruber to address the Key West Ministe- | tial Association Monday morning | at 10:00 o'clock at the First Metho- | dist Church. Subject: “God's Ser. | vants in Iron Curtain Countries.” is going i Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:00 A.M. SACRAMENT MEETING _ 7:00 P.M. 1100 Varela St. CHURCH of CHRIST M. A. CREWS, Minister Ashby and Von Phister Streets SUNDAY Bible Study ... 00 A.M. WQAM WEDNESDAY Bible 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 a.m, Morning Worship ..... 11:00 a.m. Christ's Ambassadors 6:30 p.m. Evangelistic Service 7:30 p.m. s MIED-WEEK ‘vesday— “Bible Study” ....... 7:30 p.m. Wednesday— “Inspirational Singing” cme 7:30 p.m. Frida “Prayer and Praise” ecsscnemm 7230 p.m, “You Will Find the i You're Looking For” REV. AND MRS. D. T. NEWMAN, Pastors DIAL 2-5773 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 Room in the Church || Building is open on Tuesday | and Friday evenings from 7 |) to % Ley Memorial Methodist Church “The Church with a Welcome” 1304 TRUMAN AVENUE ELDON SIMMONS, Pastor PHONES: Parsonage 2-3313 — Church 2-3313 CHURCH SCHOOL, 9:45 A.M. Miss Miriam Carey Supt. 10:50 4.M., Morning Worship Subject: “WE BELIEVE IN THE BIBLE” (Nursery Provided During Morning Service) 6:30 P.M., Methodist Youth Fellawship 7:30 P.M. Evening Worship HOLY COMMUNION 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 Eater Crosses Simonton, for Over 109 Years | Saturday, January 31, 1953 THE KEY WEST CITIZEN Page St: Methodist Church J. E. STATHAM, Pastor Corner 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 FELLOWSHIP and COMMUNION OF THE LORD‘S SUPPER” Evening Worship at 7:30 P.M. Subject: “IN SEARCH FOR THE BEST” Fleming 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 Evening Worship 7:30 Worshipful Music Sunday School 9:30 Training Union 6:15 Fellowship Hour 8:30 P.M. Prayer Meeting; — Wednesday 7:30 A WARM WELCOME AWAITS YOU HERE GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH FLAGLER AVENUE and TENTH STREET On “Poinciana—Navy, City Hospital” Bus Line EARLY MORNING SERVICE 8:30 A.My 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 bi, CARL A. SAMMETINGER, Pastor 2322 Harris Avenue Dial 25161 of 2.7975 Listen to the Lutheran Hour, Sunday, 1:30 P.M., Station WKWP St. Paul's Episcopal Church 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) Coffee Hour Afterwards For Visitors and Service Personnel 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 GOOD SHEPHERD” Director of Music — Miss Marth Morris Nursery Open During Morning Service PIONEERS — 6:30 P.M. Evening Service, 7:30 P.M. Subject: “MOUNTING UPWARD” First Congregational Church 527 William Street REV. CHAS. H. MEEKER. Minister The Methodist Youth Fellowship | >| will meet at 5:00 o'clock in the} afternoon for their song-fest and | 2 = sewn, obe sieved ty ce | SD@Cial Notice a a & session at! THERE WILL BE N 6:30. The Church's Evening Wor- | iO YOUTH ship hour is 7:30, at which time | FOR CHRIST RALLY TONIGHT the program will be built around; Friends of Youth for Christ |the observance of Holy Commun- cre invited to attend the Youth ion, |Night Revival Service at the During the week the schedule | First Baptist Church, 7:30 P.M. fealis for mid-week worship ati Ou Friend Curios j }7:30 on Wednesday evening, and ls In Ch Gruber j ee geen s:30| This he he ace} |e official meeting at al ithe same evening. Ley Memorial | cordance, police =a Cortes Churches. !Methodist Men will meet at 7:20 ‘Friday evening. i | 4. PAUL TOUCHTON B.A. B.D. Minister j Chorister: Mr. Gerald Saunders 9:45 A.M. — Sunday School Organist: Mrs. W. R. Dean and Mrs. Paul Archer 10:50 A.M.—MORNING WORSHIP 9:45 A.M Church School With Classes for Al! Ages 11:00 .A.M.—Morning Worship Subject: “WE BELIEVE IN THE BIBLE” ‘a ‘ wok i 0m. — ve. eee wenn Smnees Subject: “MORE THAN HUMAN RESOURCES: HOLY COMMUNION 7:30 P.M.—EVENING WORSHIP 7: P.M.—Evening Worship Subject: “WE BELIEVE IN THE SACRAMENTS” Subject: “THE STORY OF A PARDON” This historic eld church has @ cordial welcome for all Us ene end all they are entering Florida, the little village of , that is. Despite its name, the community of 479 ” more snow and ice than almost any other pla Visitors te Kev West, Service Men and Their Families Wii Pind A Cordial Weicome At Al Services irephoto.