The Key West Citizen Newspaper, September 4, 1954, Page 4

Couple Gives Up Society Life To Pioneer New Faith In Idaho ‘BAHA‘ PIONEERS—Bob and Shirley Niss, with their 3-year- ‘eld son, John, at home in Lewiston, Idaho, where they came to LEWISTON, Idaho—A young couple arrived in this city of r with 5 Ob Pre ue = i 3 & ch a& S8 if HET Peer Tab Jager | should go hand-in-hand with science. Men must work to abolish ex- treme wealth and extreme pover- ty. At the present, the Baha’i move- ment has members in 175 coun- tries. No Worship Form Baha’is have no form of wor- ship, as understood in the West. At a service, they hear readings from one another of the great prophets. They are not evange- lists, “at least not at this stage,” Niss, says. They will not try to convert any of their new friends in the communities they pioneer. But if anyone asks them about Baha'i, or about the qualities of understanding and helpfulness they try to exhibit, they are prepared to answer. How does the urge toward Ba- ha’i start in a man, and grow until he feels that he must share with his fellow man? Niss says. it’s a little difficult to say. He himself was exposed to Baha’i thought as a boy, since his father was an early mover in a Milwaukee group. But not until three years ago did . his interest deepen, he says. His father never his opinions on his son, Niss says, “apparently because he didn’t feel I was ready.” Baha'is say that the greatest danger to spiritual progress, par- ticularly in the West, is material- ism and “the conviction of young men,” Niss. says wryly, “that social standing, a fashionable sub- urban home and a big car re- present success.” They do not feel, however, that business success is ungodly, but only try to get the material life into a practical position where it does not overshadow spiritual growth. “Material things were . put at while jour disposal for a purpose,” he , | Says. Hite words : E i g & al sf Ff zi eee R z ei i aH wer i i / HF ee Fe 7 j s : : i 4 RSEp fil d5re fey ing to the world’s abi stand it at the.time of nce. : Claim Latest Prophet Thus, they say, the latest in the line of divinely inspired messeng- ers that includes Moses and Zoroaster is the father of their universal faith— a Persian prince- ling named Bah’u’llah,' who died in after 29 years of teaching. major principles of his pro- gram are these: Men must seek for truth in spite of custom, prejudice, and tradi- tion. Men and women must haye equal rights and privil- The nations ‘must choose an international language to be used : to . |are, but what we ought to be. “We feel that whatever we can acquire justly can be used justly for our purpose.”—News- features. Man’s Real Nature The ability, power, and sinless Perfection, which characterize man’s real nature in God's like- ness will be brought out at Chris- ‘tian Science services tomorrow. The Lesson - Sermon entitled “Man” includes the following pas- sages from the King James Ver- sion of the Bible (Ephesians 4:7, 18): “But unto every one of us is giv- en grace aécording to the mea- sure of the gift of Christ. . .Till we all eome in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son_of God, unto. a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ.” From “Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures” by Mary Baker Eddy the following pas- sages will be among those read (258:21): “The human capacities are enlarged and perfected in pro- portion as huamanity gains the true conception of man and God.” The Golden Text is from Gen- esis (1:27): “God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him.” Gems Of Thought PRAISE It is difficult to say which may be most mischievious to the hu- man heart, the praise or the dis- praise of men. —Mary Baker Eddy. ‘The praise. of others may be of use in teaching us, not what we —August W. Hare. Praise has different effects, ac-} cording to the mind it meets with, it makes a wise man modest, but | a fool more arrogant. ij —Owen Feltham. ureh Will Santa Claus Will Make Earl Show Billy Graham Film Billy Graham's latest picture, “London. Crusade,” will be shown at the Latin American Baptist Church on September 15 at 7:30 p.m. The public is encouraged to come and see the picture. Fall activities are beginning now. Anyone interested in learn- ing either Spanish or English may contact Rev. and Mrs. Manuel Aguayo, who are in charge of the Educational Department and can help in either language. The Aguayos live at 1327 White St. and are available at any service at the Latin American Baptist Church, Music Class There is also a beginners’ de- partment of music and anyone wishing to learn music see Mrs. Aguayo. Phone 2-3212. The air conditioning units have arrived and are being installed, That will add comfort to the new chapel also, Services on Sunday will be as follows: Sunday School is at 9:45. with agsistant superintendent James Traylor in charge. The Rev. O’Briant will bring the message at the preaching hour, at 10:45. The church is happy to have Mr. and Mrs. Lowe as our new members. They live at 1325 White Street, Evening Plans BTU will be at 6:30 with dif- ferent age groups for all. Preach- ing services both in English and Spanish will be held at 7:30 Sun- day night. The Rev. Ismael Negrin will preach on “Justification.” The general auditoruim while the English congregation meets in the educational building. A picnic will bé held Labor Day. All wishing to attend may contact Mr. and Mrs. Eubank of the church for more information. Join in the Christian fellowship at this picnic. Paul’s Advice Church of Rock Sermon Theme “Let \them go hungry’” is. what Paul seemed to say to the loafers and parasites in the church at Thessalonica. The early church was trying:to operate under a form of commun- ism where all property was held in common. The fact that some would not work prompted Paul to direct that if they refused to work, neither should they eat, The Labor Day sermon at the Church of the Rock Sunday morn- ing at eleven o’clock will be based on Paul’s instruction to the Thes- salonian church. Human Nature Unchanged Human nature has changed but little in all these years and we still find folk who either are toc lazy to work or in their designing and arrogant pride prefer to live off their neighbor by exploitation, thievery or force. The American laborer has come into his own, Visitors from abroad are astonished at the standing and privileges of the American work- er. He drives expensive automo- biles, lives in his own home with all the modern conveniences avail- able to the rich, and works six to eight hours a day only five days SPECIAL _ SERVICES at the y |Special Hymns At Ley Memorial Visit To El Salvador Church |om™sion Service Sunday Eve. “Believe it or not,” the Rev. Manuel Figueroa of El Salvador Methodist Church said today, “but Santa Claus is coming to our church tomorrow at the Sun- day School hour.’” Mr. Figueroa says that this visit will no doubt be a surprise to all, and it does not follow the old gentleman’s usual practice, but the se of the event is to help cheer the children up after the summer vacation. It is planned for Santa to speak to all and take petitions and re- quests for his December visit. Children will have a chance to. see him and talk to him personally. Christmas Atmosphere Christmas ‘hymns and carols will be sung and a Christmas tree also will: brighten the scene. All children are invited. At the evening service, Holy Communion will ‘be served. All members and friends are invited. The Rev. Figueroa has announc- ed as his topic for the evening sermon “Life Begins Here,” from a text chosen from John 3:36, “He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abideth on him.” Job’s Views Job said, “Man that is born of woman is of few days and fult of trouble. For there is hope of a tree, if it be cut down it will sprout again. Buf man dieth and wasteth away; yea, man giveth up the ghost and . ..where is he.” Again in Chapter 19, verse 25, “For I know that my Redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand in the latter day upon the earth; And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I.see God, whom I shall see for myself, ahd my eyes shall be- hold and not another, though my reins he consumed within me.” This is a glorious anticipation of the great resurrection of Christ the Redeemer of our soul, Mr. Figueroa points out, and also of the great hope of our resurrection with him. “Our transformation through death is but a change of garment,” says the mimister. We are re- clothed with. a new resurrected body and at the same time. similar to the one we have here. “How glorious it: is,.to live ‘for- ever with Him.”, a week. No place élse ifi the world is this possible. Christianity emphasizes human personality and the Christian is a Teal person, important in the eyes of God, Other Standards of Living Visit other lands and we find China with her mandarins and coo- lies, Egypt with her rich men and "beggars or Turkey with her pash- as and slaves. Christianity urges men to pro- test against the wrongs of the world and we have labor on strikes, marching in protest against the sweat shops, child labor, long hours, inadequate pay, and many other wrongs most of which have been adjusted. Who ever heard of suth beha- vior in Russia or under a dicta- torship in atheistic lands? The Christian laborer does not go hun- gry but lives on the fat of the land. Visitors and service personnel will find a most cordial welcome at this service and their children will benefit from the fellowship and i=strnetion in the Sunday School which meets at ten o'clock, 535 xrancis St. Return Visit of MR. W. J. PATERSON “t= | GOSPEL HALL | 720 Southard LUKE 10:27—*‘‘Jesus answered, you must love the Lord your God your whole soul, your w with your whole heart, hole strength, and your whole mind and your neighbor as you do your- self."’ (Goodspeed Version) The longer I think about the heart and core of religion, the more I realize that Jesus here has put His finger upon that which is essential. Tt is not to. be confused with ecclesiastical polity, dogma and ceremonial, but to be seen as the essential element of human life for abun- dant living. It is to have the deepest reverence, respect, honor and love for the source out of» which we all came, which for lack of a better name we call God, and the same attitude of mind and emotions toward our fellows who have come from this same source. When the worship, churches can increase doctrines and disciplines of the and intensify love for God and love for mn, they are being effective. Dr. Paul Osborne St. Paul’s Memorial Church San Preparedness Is Subject At First Baptist On Sunday morning, the sermon topic at the First Baptist Church will be, “Prepardness To Meet Thy God.” The word prepardness has been associated with the realm mili- tary, and in such realm, its mean- ‘ing is entirely plain. To’ be worthily prepared is a summons today to the young people all over our land in the realm of education. This word prepardness is an equally worthy word in the important realm of business. In the highest realm of all, the realm of religion., this word pre- paredness has an immeasurable important meaning. ry Man's Duty “Prepare to Meet Thy God.” Certainly man’s most important duty to qualify for eternal life To win all manner of successes and achieve the highest distinc- tion in life, and not qualify for eternal life is to fail everywhere; is to lose all. This note cannot Let’s All Go To Church This Sunday Sunday, September 5, to Sunday, September 12 At 7:45 P.M. Stipst No Meetings Saturdays, lo KEY WEST Mondays and Thursdays SUBJECTS (Beginning Sunday, Sept. 5, thru Sunday, Sept. 12)— Sunday, Sept. 5—Sin Doesn’t Pay Tuesday, Sept. 7—Can A Christian Fall Away and Be Lost? Wednesday, Sept. 8—Where There Is No Vision The People Perish Friday, Sept. 10—The-Judgment Seat. of Christ Sunday, Sept. 12—What Shall The End Be? A CORDIAL INVITATION TO ALL!! ‘Antonio, Tex. be too strongly sounded in our superficial age. Man cannot qualify for Eternal Life in his own strength and merit. Jesus has provided the only way by which man may have Eternal Life—for He says, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” “He that believeth on the Son hath life.” Do not have merely in intellectual belief, but in simple child-like faith and trust in His vicarious suffering on a cruel cross as our substitute. Failure Is Man’s Fault Failure, therefore, to possess eternal life must be charged to man’s unwillingness to accept Christ as Saviour. Hymns of Passion will highlight the service of Holy Communion to- morrow night at Ley Memorial rp t Bayview Sor. — we at Bayvi a ser- vice is scheduled for tae aa it is to be the regular Communion Service for September, Among the hymns to be used will be ‘Ask Ye What Great Thing I Know,” by Johann C. Schwed. + “Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed” and “When I Survey The Wondrous Cross,” by Isaac Watts; “There Is a Foundation Filled With Blood,” William Cowper; and “In The Hour of Trial,” by James Montgomery. Merning Sermen The 10:50 morning worship ser- vice tomorrow will feature a ser- mon by the pastor, Rev. Eldon Simmons. He has chosen as the ser- mon topic “Is This The Way?” Several programs have been scheduled at Ley Mem- *jorial during the next few weeks. At 7:30 on Sunday evening, Sept- ember 12, Chaplain Lineberger si present a eget og and a lecture on in Korea. oe Quarterly Conference September 26 is the date set for The Salvation Army Te ‘ary Location GOLDEN EAGLE HALL 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 cy Wednesday, 7:30 P.M. OUR MOTTO: Heart te Ged and Hand te Man the first Quarterly Conference for this Church year. The Miami Dis. trict Superintendent, Dr. Bruce F. Gannaway, will deliver the ser- — at the morning hour on that jay. The movie “John Wesley” has been scheduled for October 10. The schedule calls for two i the film — 7:30 and 9:00 p. This will be the first the full color film on John Wesley in Key We: Judicious praise is to children what the sun is to flowers. —Bovee. Because of their literary patrons, English coffee houses were once called “penny universities.” Capt. George Vancouver, a Brit- ish navigator, explored the coast of the Pacific Northwest and the Columbia River in 1792. Educational Department LATIN-AMERICAN Baptist Church Corner South and White Sis. PHONE 2-3212 OFFERING THIS YEAR 1. Piano Classes for inners Language Classes for Adults: Conversational 2. are private but adulis may group to get reduction in prices CHURCH OF CHRIST M. A. CREWS, Minister Ashby and Von Phister Streets SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY — 10 A.M. Bible Quiz WQAM — 1 P.M. ‘W. Ray Duncan Each Sunday The evening sermon topic will be “The Vine and. the. s a study from the 15th chapter of John. Concluding the wor-, ship, memorial, Supper... of Our Lord will be observed... ; Mrs. W. K. McElhaney, choir direator, always has the choir. ready to thrill and inspire. with special musical numbers. There are many new. teachers here for the school year. To them we extend a most cordial invita- tion to worship with us. Service- men are also honored guests, and Many are numbered on the Church Roll, having transferred their membership. Kingdom Hall of JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES: ° 42309 HARRIS AVENUE ee Watchtower Study, Sundays at 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, Bible Study Thursday, Service Meeting, 7:30 P.M. Theocratie Ministry School, 6:30 ——ALL WELCOME. ———NO COLLECTION. SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST —CHURCH— PHONE 2-7924 Corner Sth & Seidenburg SERVICES SATURDAY SABBATH SCHOOL .......... 9:30 WORSHIP 11:00 VESPERS — HALF HOUR BEFORE SUNSET _ Prayer Meeting, Wednesday, 7:45 P.M. Everyone Welcome 4:30 P.M. Over WMIE, Miami MORNING SERVICE — 11 A.M. EVENING SERVICE —7:30 P.M. WEDNESDAY: BIBLE STUDY — 7:30 P.M. INDEPENDENT RALPH ROGERS, Minister Everyone Invited PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF THE ROCK “On This ROCK I Will Build My Church” TEMPORARY QUARTERS: 535 FRANCIS STREET (Corner Southard and Francis Streets) Mrs, Martha Robinson, Pianist SUNDAY SCHOOL, 10:00 A.M. Ralph D. Noble, Superintendent MORNING WORSHIP 11:00 A.M., 535 FRANCIS STREET Subject: “LET THEM GO HUNGRY” Youth Fellowship, 6:30 P.M. VISITORS WILL FIND A CORDIAL WELCOME Fleming Street Methodist Church 4. E. 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. Subject: “THE FELLOWSHIP AND ASSURANCE OF COMMUNION” Methodist Youth Fellowship, 6:30 P.M. Evening Worship at 7:30 P.M. Subject: “IS NOT THIS THE CARPENTER?” A Nursery Provided ior Care of Children During Services Service Men and Visitors Welcome First Congregational Church 327 WILLIAM STREET THE REV. ROBERT G. FORBES, Ad Interim Minister Organists: Mrs. W. R. Dean and Mrs. Paul Archer $45 A.M. CHURCH SCHOOL, With Classes for All Ages * Sunttlay School Superintendent, Paul Albury 11:00 A.M.—Morning Worship Subject: “THE UPPER ROOM” 6:30 P.M., Pilgrim Fellowship 7:30 P.M.—Evening Worship Subject: “LET THE LOWER LIGHTS BE BURNING” Visitors to Key West, Service Men and Their Families Will Find A Cordial Welc Se