The Key West Citizen Newspaper, August 21, 1954, Page 5

By Ast Baptist Has Provided id i BE if FE all sie eit nl i | i Hh Fe, H LL he i Nt Ely pi ihe : rt To Fill Pulpit avy Chaplains To Preach At The guest preacher at the First Methodist Church on Sunday morn- ing will be Chaplain R. N. Stretch. Chaplain Stretch has recently been «| appointed to the USS Bushnell. Those present last Sunday will -| welcome another opportunity to Chaplain Stretch. Mr. W. H, Me will preside at the morn- ing. service. In the evening, Chaplain Ernest Lineberger will be the guest speak- er. Dr. W.W. Westphal who served visiting | in-Korea with Chaplain Lineberger will be‘on hand to introduce the chaplain. Lt. Comdr. Lineberger is Base -| Chaplain at Boca Chica Naval Air Station. ¢ First Methodist (Old Stone) Angelenos Learn ANGELES #—The resi- took 14,887 nips. Next were with 1,092, exclusive of In the last fiscal year, the report Rev. Mundy At Fleming Street Methodist Church Rev. W. B. Mundy of South- ern College will be the guest speaker at Fleming Street Me- thodist Church on Sunday at both morning and evening ser- vices. Mr. Mundy is a former pas- gor and is held in high esteem, Under his pastorate, the Sun- md School building was erect Ladies of the church are giv- ing a luncheon after church Sunday morning in the annex in honor of Reverend Mundy, Mrs. Mundy and their family. All church members and friends are invited to stay after the morning service to enjoy Geed food and to renew ac- quaintance with the former pas- tor and his family. Saas DAV NAMES MIAMI BEACH, Fla. w—Alfred L. English, Shelbyville, Tenn., judge, is the new commander of the Disabled American Veterans, English, 36, was elected at the close of the annual convention here yesterday. He is a native of Flor- ence, Ala., and is judge of the General Sessions Court of Bedford County, Tenn. ° The Lord’s Prayer contains the sum total of religion and morals. —Wellington. SEVENTH-DAY "ADVENTIST CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON pee Mees. ter THE Key Weererinae eed By RALPH ROGERS Growth through Christian Giv- ing . | Cor. 16:12, 11 Cr. 8:1-9) A man’s pocket book is his ten- derest spot. A man may flash his ‘wad’ in giving to some Pet pro- Ject or in treating his friend at the bar, but in church, that’s dif- ferent and our generosity slips to the ae: Pence the widow Save in treasury of the tem- ple. Slightly more than fifty per- cent of our population claim to be Christians and yet the liquor bill in these United States exceeds by four times the giving for all Chris- tian causes, “Willa man rob God?” asks the prophet Malachi. (3:8) Where a man’s pocket book is, there will be his heart also. The Christian’s growth is com- mensurate with his giving. Lowell measures our giving in these words: “Not what we give but what we share, For the gift without the Biv- er is bare; Who gives himself with his alms feeds three, Himself, his hungering neigh- bor, and Me.” One has only to hear some of the problems of his neighbors, or check on the work of our social welfare workers to know that there is considerable frustration and dis- tress, not only in the world, but right here in Key West. If want to find the happiest families, the most contented people on earth, you won’t find them in the bars laboring under the illusion that they can drown their troubles, but among the Tithers who have sur- rendered themselves and their pos- sessions to the Giver of all bless- s. One good lady had financial trou- bles with her budget and asked her neighbor whose husband’s in- come was on a par with hers, how she made her budget balance. In looking over the neighbor’s bud- Set she saw the word ‘tithe’ and asked what it meant. When told she admitted that her liquor bill amounted to more than that. Rufus Dodd explains it when he says, “And none seems to know as he labors and delves That in robbing the Lord we have robbed our own selves.” Really tithers are the happiest people I have ever met. Religion has meant much to all People down through the ages, It carries with it grave obligations. We too often hope to reap the re- what we pay are a ~sthat is is maged in some ‘we expect to reap the benefits Christianity without assuming the obligations we are certainly dis- appointed. The spiritual tempera- ture of an individual is measured by the obligations he assumes. One of the important obligations is that of giving. Paul calls it a collection, not an offering. In his letter to the Corinthians he says that it is an order. More than that he outlines the method in which this order is to be obeyed. He does not speak of tlie head of the house, but he says, “let every one” re- gularly, on the first day of the week lay by him in store. He knows the weaknesses of human mature and that by the second week, the day we miss church, we're likely to forget our income over such a long period. Every pay-day the Tither lays aside the amount due the Lord. Again we like to say what we'll give. We don’t like to have others tell us what we should give but Paul tells the churches what they shall give. As the Lord hath pros- pered them, so should they give, It’s not what we pledge to the sup- port of the church and the various benevolences, put it is more or less as we have prospered. The sys- The Salvation Army Te ary Location GOLDEN EAGLE WALL 1215 PETRONIA STREET Lt. and Mrs. Henry Russell, Officers in Charge Sunday School, 10 A.M. HOLINESS MEETING, 11:00 A.M. EVENING SERVICE, 7:30 P.M. Bible bee Wednesday, 7:30 P.M. tematic giving—“‘upon the first day of the week” is necessary if we have a conscience and want to pay our obligation to God. It’s a wonderful feeling to be free of the guilt which we are bound to haye when we hold back or rob God. Primitive man felt under obliga- tions to their gods. They sacrific- ed the best they had to appease their gods as they sought their pro- tection in time of danger and plead for the favor of the gods in their business. The Temple of Diana at Ephesus was considered one of the seven wonders of the world. The worshippers lavished their gifts and offerings upon Diana the Moon goddess and thus enriched the Temple and expanded her influence even to the seven hills of Rome. They were faithful and loyal wor- shippers. Our loyalty to Christ, our Christian growth depends upon our giving. “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” (Acts 20:35) The Secret of Giving Paul seeks to stimulate genero- sity on the part of the Corinthians by telling them of the hardships of the Macedonian churches who de- spite their poverty gave liberally. A Christian does not give because it is the law, but like the ardent lover who lays his all at the feet of his beloved, he gives “not grudgingly or of necessity, for God loveth a cheerful giver.” (II Cor. 9:7). There is an old song written by you) J. W. Deventer entitled “I surren- der all.” All to him I freely give. Such surrender was ‘niade"by the Macedonian churches..Paul says, “they gave according to their means. . .and beyond their means, of their own free will, begging. us earnestly for the favor of part in the relief of the saints, and this, not as we expected, but first they gave themselves to the Lord.” This is the secret. When one gives himself he gives not the tithe, which is the Lord’s own, but more. The Corinthian Church was suf- fering with spiritual malnutrition. They were putting their own selves first and by failing in this impor- tant obligation of giving, they were starving their own souls. Little wonder then. that they were neg- lecting the means of grace, starv- ing their souls and gratifying their physical bodies. They were inclin- ed to excuse themselves by say- ing that they couldn’t afford to give the required tenth, let alone more and above. Should they neg- lect their families? Shouldn’t they provide the best clothes, toys, lux- uries for their loved ones and then — if there was anything left, give to the Lord. He would understand. Such excuse accounts for the ebb- ing and waning of spiritual life in ‘any church. But giving is a gracious: work. Its benefits far outweigh the cost. Giving comes from and .is com- mensurate with the faith and love we have in our God. He has never failed his loyal followers and as we surrender all to him, he. re- wards us with peace of mind, with the calm assurance that we shall hear the glad welcome, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant,. . . venter thou into the joy of thy Lord.” The Christian grows and matures in proportion to his giy- ing. Based on copyrighted outlines luced by the Division of Christ- iam Education, National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U. 8. A. and used by permission. How Christian Science Heals “The Divine Remedy For Diseases Called Incurable” may be heard Sunday ‘morning at 7:00 A.M., August 22, over Station Kingdom Hall of JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES 2908 MARRIS AVENUE Watchtower Study, Sundays at 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, - ’ Bible Study Thursday, Service , Meeting, 7:30 P.M. Theocratic Ministry School. 8:30 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 9:45 A.M., Sunday School Allen Carey. Superintendent 10:50 A.M.—Morning Worship Chaplain R. N. STRETCH, Guest Preacher 6:30 P.M., MYF, MIF Worship Services 7:30 P.M.—Evening Worship Chaplain Ernest Lineburger, Guest Preacher This Historic Old Church Has A Cordial Welcome For All Fleming Street Methodist Church 4. &, STATHAM, Pastor Corner FLEMING and WILLIAM STREETS \ SUNDAY SCHOOL, 9:45 A.M, CLAUDE E. SALIS, Sunday School Superintendent Morning Worship at 10:50 A.M. REV. W. B. MUNDY, Guest Speaker Methodist Youth. Fellowship, 6:30 P.M. Evening Worship at 7:30 P.M. A Nursery Provided ior Care of Children During Services Service Men and Visitors Welcome GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH FLAGLER AVENUE and TENTH STREET On “Poinciena—Navy, City Hospital” Bus Line EARLY MORNING SERVICE ........ 8:30 AM, SUNDAY SCHOOL AND BIBLE CLASS 9:45 AM. Moming Worship Hour, 11:00 A.M. “OH COME, LET US wonsuir «+. THE LORD” z Ps, 95: CARL A. SAMMETINGER, PASTOR 2322 Harris Ave. Phones: 2-516) (Church), 2-7975 (Heme) Listen to the Lutheran Hour, Sunday, 7:30 P:M., Station WKWF THE REV. ROBERT G. FORBES, Ad Interim Minister Organists: Mrs. W. R. Dean and Mrs. Paul Archer 9:45 A.M. CHURCH SCHOOL, With Classes for All Ages Sunday School Superintendent, Paul Albury 11:00 A.M.—Morning Worship Subject: “WHAT KEEPS RELIGION GOING?” 6:30 P.M., Pilgrim Fellowship 7:30 P.M.—Evening Worship Subject: “THE RELIGION OF JESUS” Visitors to Key West, Service Men and Their Families - Will Find A Cordial Welcome At All Services A FRIENDLY CHURCH 4 Warm-Hearted Fellowship The First Baptist Church EATON and SIMONTON STREETS HAROLD ¥. LINK, Pastor Uplitting Preaching Worshipful Music SUNDAY SCHOOL, 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship 10:50 o’Clock TRAINING UNION, 6:15 P.M. Evening Worship - 7:30 o’Clock Fellowship Hour. 8:30 P.M. PRAYER MEETING, WEDNESDAY, 7:30 P.M, A Nursery Is Maintained At All Services A WARM WELCOME AWAITS YOU St. Panl's Episcopal Church CORNER of DUVAL and EATON STREETS THE.REV. JOHN S. ARMFIELD Rector ——ALL WELCOME ——. ft i age 7, . OTTO: Notice dinssh ts 00a cna tna peinen New Location Corner Sth & Seidenburg SABBATH SABBATH SCHOOL _ DISCUSSION GROUP WORSHIP ..... } and VESPERS — HALF HOUR FREE LITERATURE BEFORE SUNSET WEDNESDAY EVE, PRAYER SERVICE — 7:45 3 a i 7:30 A.M—Holy Eucharist 9:30 A.M.—Church School 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 aes beetle