The Key West Citizen Newspaper, September 4, 1954, Page 5

St. Paul’s Parish Has Survived Destruction Of Three Structures St, Paul’s Episcopal Church on the corner of Duval and Eaton Streets is one of the land marks of Key West. Visitors to the city frequently pause for a few minutes to take Pictures of the church and to enter and admire the beautiful stained glass windows. While the present Gothic edifice was erected in 1914-16 and con- secrated by Bishop Cameror Mann on May 9, 1926, the parish was © organized on March 9, 1831 when a request was made to Bishop Benjamin T. Onderdonk of New York for a mission Priest, .and the Reverend Sanson K. Brunot cele- brated the Holy Eucharist on Christmas Day, 1832. - _ First Vestry St. Paul’s first vestry on April 5, 1833, and in 1838 the construction of a coral rock building was begun on the property given to the Church by Mrs. J. W. C. Fleming , This first’ church was blown down by a hurricane in October 1846 and replaced by a frame building ‘in 1847. The great fire of 1886 which @estroyed two-thirds of Key West burned this building to the ground, It was replaced that same year. Sixty-three years after the first church blew down, the hurricane of October 11, 1909 destroyed this building. » Only Altar Left The only thing left intact was the altar in the North Transept and it is reported among the wreckage of the building, the Cross stood unmoved on the altar The chimes in the, North Tower, the first set in the state of Florida were installed in 1886. All but the smallest bell were salvaged after the 1909 hurricane and placed in the new church, The smallest bell, which was broken, may be seen in the Cloist- er. The High Altar in the present building is made of a white marble imported from Italy, The stain- ed glass windows above it depict St. Paul on Mars Hill, the Cru- cifiction, and St. Paul’on Damas- cus Road. Parish Consolidation ‘The Altar in the Lady Chapel is one made by Father Higgs for Holy Innocents’ Church, and brought to St. Paul’s when the two parishes were consolidated in 6. > xs The Holy Water Font at the main west door was originally the Baptismal font’ at Holy Innocents’, The antique silver lamp that hangs before the statue of the Blessed. Virgin was given memory of Mrs. and Miss Mary Ingraham, victims of the Mate- cumbe hurricane on Labor Day, Recent Renovation ~ This year the church has been repaired and redecorat- ed throughout, and parishioners of St. Paul’s are proud of the ap- pearance of their place of worship. St, Paul’s extends a cordial in- vitation to visitors and service men to attend services at the church. Reverend John S. Armfield is rector of the church and may be parish elected its § Pa Glories Of Forgiveness Topic At First Methodist Church - The pastor of the First Metho- dist Church, J. Paul Touchton, will preach on the topic “The Glories of Forgiveness” Sunday morning at the regular worship service. ‘One of the most precious phases of the gospel message is that men need not forever go around with the burden of unforgiven sins. Though it is the will of God that all men be strong and do that which is holy in the sight of God — He. still has mercy and com- passion. Christian Gospel Someone wrote long ago about God “He remembereth our frame, He knoweth that we are dust.” It is a happy thought that the God who created this universe and who sustains it is also kind and con- sidera It seems often that the universe is indifferent. And though sins are forgiven they have evil results that cannot be so easily erased. One of the wonders of the Chris- tian gospel is that even though we are unworthy it is God’s nature te forgive our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Communion Service After the message on Sunday morning Mr. Touchton will admin- ister» the holy communion. The meditation will be an effort to help worshippers to prepare for the celebration of the Lord’s Supper. Mr. Touchton will be assisted.in |} * +‘ administering communion by _ the Rev. Harry Russell of West Holly- wood, Fla. At the evening worship service Mr, Touchton will speak on the topie “What Was The Message of Jesus?” He will try to help peo- Ple to see that many thoughts are out of harmony to what Jesus ac- tually said. Some of these thoughts are out ed them and used them to guide their living and thinking. Sermon Series Planned This message of Mr. Touchton’s will be the introduction to a ser- ies of sermons on the Sermon on the Mount which he plans to preach in the evening worship services in the next few weeks. Holy Communion will be admia- istered in the evening worship ser- vice also. Mrs. P. B. Roberts, organist and Choir Director, has announced that the choir will sing “Before Thy Cross” by Godard at the morning worship service. Mr, Ellis Teach will sing the in- cidental solo part of the anthem. In the evening the anthem will be “O Sacred Head Surrounded.” Among the smaller duties of life, I hardly know any one more im- portant than that of not praising where praise is not due. —Sydney Smith. BAHAT WORLD FAITH For Information Regarding DISCUSSION GROUP ’ and +; FREE LITERATURE |, Please Call Mrs. Ethel Crane Secretary TELEPHONE 2-2716 of harmony with what Jesus ac- || tually said to those who gladly ST. PAUL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH—The beautiful Gothic-style church is located on the of Duval and Eaton Streets. The building. which was erected in 1914-1916, has recently been re- paired and renovated. It is a landmark in Key West and many tourists visit it each year. Par- ticularly noteworthy are the chimes, which were the first set in the State of Florida; the High Altar of imported Italian marble, and the beautiful stained glass windows, Reverend John 8. Armfield is the rector of St. Paul’s.—Citizen Staff Photo. Growth useful service. Col. 3:23-24; L Thes, 4:10-11; I ‘Thes. 3:6-13, By RALPH ROGERS Work is one of God's richest blessings. During the pioneer days | j, when our forefathers were laying the foundation of a great, 10 eracy, men and women worked. Without the many technical con- veniences of this modern day, the women did their house work — the hard way, and also often gave the men a hand in the fields during in | harvest time. The men also labor- ed — without the power of ery with which they are ~today blessed. With their minds on the work the |4i, industrious souls found time. to Building | fret and worry about teks nga, their neighbor's business, or. national and international blems. These things were delegat- ed to men of integrity and history proves that they were generally true to their trust. As a result of men’s industrious habits, their clear consciences due to their trust in God, institutions for the mental- ly disturbed were unheard of be- reached at the Rectory adjacent to the church, Rev. Statham Returns To Pulpit Here The Reverend and Mrs. J. E. Statham have returned from their vacation. Mr. Statham will speak Sunday morning at the Fleming Street Methodist ‘Church on the subject “The Fellowship and Assurance of Communion.” Holy Communion In the observance of Holy Com- munion there is a definite exper- ience of fellowship and assurance. The service of Holy Communion is a constant reminder of the love of God and the presence of Christ. The choir will sing “I Walked Where Jesus Walked” by O'Hara, accompanied by Mrs. Claude Sa- lis at the organ. Evening Service In the evening at 7:30. Mr. Sta- tham’ will use as his subject “Is Not This The Carpenter?” Christ’s words, about putting the hand to the plow and taking up the yokes, are all the more meaningful be- cause he made them in the car- penter shop, “My Faith Looks Up to Thee” will be sung by the choir. —= cause the cases were few and far between. Today, with scientific and technical progress man has 80 much wasted ‘spare time’ that he becomes disturbed, frustrated, and finally mentally deranged and our institutions are overcrowded. Good Council eh Paul found a disturbed condition in Colossae, His letter pointed out clearly and emphatically the trou- ble. The loafers were causing all the trouble, While he emphasized the need for work, that work should be in service to the Lord and not to please men. Of course Paul was speaking about the sla- very question and he knew the life of a slave was almost unbearable, one of dreary drudgery. His advice was for the whole of the church when he said, “work heartily.” It is also applicable to the church to- day. 5 It is unfortunate that some choose the wrong master to serve. Some deluded folk seem unaware that they are serving Satan instead of the Lord. When that deluded member sits in the pew and seeks to find flaws in the sermon because “the shoe fits” and then broadcasts the fact that the preacher is handing out ‘digs’ can really sabotage religion. Those are the ones who are serv- ing Satan rather than the Lord. Who can sit and read the best of sermons, say the sermon on the Mount, without finding that it ap- plies even to the best of us? Ser- vice to the Lord is possibly only when we apply those truths to our own life and correct our own faults. Growth is pronounced when we seek the truth and radiate it in our service to the Lord. “Our Own Affsirs 7 a¢ 7 lo. “ ~ & pepesene: | ao 3te e some who wanted mind other Church This Sunday people’s affairs. It is easy to find fault with others. Instead of look- ing in the mirror of the Gospel and seeing our own shortcomings, some still like to note the faults of others. }They are the people who like to SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON run the whole show and they are never satisfied until they create a disturbance. The church hasn’t changed much since Paul .wrote that first letter to the Thessalon- ians. Paul tells thé church to live quietly. In all the Gospel reeord there is no account where Jesus fount? “it* netessary’ to ‘shout. One ‘well miéaning layman got the idea hat’ thére should bea bit of shout- @and® stamping to’ impress his ints. The trained minister has told’ that it might be a good idea’ to do’a ‘little shouting when higargument’ is weak: “When his 'message seemed to ‘be bogging ime they were returned to sanity. down‘he ‘tried to make up with noise what he lacked in logic and faith: Jesus lived quietly and he spoke with such confidence and faith that the multitudes followed. Satan probably smiles when he can develop a busybody and a but- tinsky in the church. Too many take pleasure in running other peo- ple’s affairs, They are the people who set themselves up as a judge. One good lady took it upon her- self to tell her pastor not to ad- mit a family whom she did not like into the church. Later she ad- vised her pastor not to recommend this same individual as the super- intendent of the Sunday School. Disregarding this well - meaning advice, the ‘man and his family was admitted to the church and he was made the superintendent. He proved to be one of the best the church ever had. This talented woman could have served the Lord so much better had she minded her own affairs. Christian growth means service to the Lord and not to Satan. Gen- eral Stratameyer testifying before a Congressional Committee said of the communists, “they are liars, thieves, murderers and saboteurs.” The busybody fits that description perfectly. While they were not known as communists in Paul’s day, they would resort to any means to further their own ends. When an individual or a group of the same stripe seeks to prevent others from affiliating with a church by spreading false reports, by murdering the character of a neighbor, and by active sabotage, they seem to fit into the same pat- tern as the communists. This is what Paul found and warned a- gainst such practice. Work The Solution Work with our hands has a hera- peutic value. Our men returning | from the battlefields shell shocked | and crushed with battle - fatigue presented a problem to our doc- tors. The psychologists and phy- chiatrists worked with these men trying to bring them back to a healthy life. One of the best means of accomplishing this was to give them work to do with their hands. ney e kept busy weaving bas aa mi g toys and in Paul seemed to know all this even though he was not a psychiatrist and he counseled the church at Thessalonica to work, not to even mingle with idlers. Paul never loved an idler. When he found that many had quit their jobs waiting for Jesus’ second coming, he was furious. Paul found that not only is a busybody a nuis- ance, but also a loafter. He knew that work was good for the phy- sical as well as the mental health of the Christian. If the Christian wants to grow spiritually he should find a job of some sort. The Sun- day School needs teachers, the church needs active officers, the Kingdom of God: needs ‘workers, not loafers. The Christian will find that he gets more out of the les- son as a teacher, more out of his church as an officer, more out of his profession as a worker. All the great characters of the bible were workers, Moses, Gideon, Dayid, Elisha, Paul and even Jesus was a carpenter. If we want to grow as Christians we must work, on copyrighted outlines the Division of Christ- ion, National Council of E the Churches of Christ in the U. 8. A. by permission. How Christian Science Heals “The Lasting Solution To Conflict” may be heard over Station WMIE, Miami, 1140kc, Sunday, September 5, 7:00 A.M. POINCIANA BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL, 9:45 A.M. PREACHING, 11 A.M. Subject: “‘Heaven—The Land Of No Tears” BY PASTOR 6:30 P.M., Training Union PREACHING, 7:30 P.M. Subject: “The Son of God Is On Trial” Tuesday, 7 P.M., Prayer at Old Home, Stock Island Wednesday, 7:30 P.M., Pray- er and Business Meeting at Church 7:30 P.M., Prayer and Business Meeting at Church GLAD TIDINGS TABERNACLE (ASSEMBLY OF GOD) 801 Georgia Street Sunday School— 9:45 A.M. orning Worship— 11:00. A.M. Evening Rally— 7:30 P.M. (MID-WEEK) M heard his words and treasured them so much that they remember- CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY Senior on rea A.M, Sunday Morning Service at 11:00 o’Clock Wednesday Evening Meetings at 8 o’Clock Reading Reem in the Church Buliding is open en Tuesda) ee mes from 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, y, 7:30 P.M. Young People’s Endeavor, Thursday, 7:30 P.M, -t- Everyone Welcome -3- ——— Located at 1304 SERMON: Pioneer and Senic CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Of Latter Day Saints SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:00 A.M. SACRAMENT MEETING— 7:00 P.M. 1100 VARELA STREET BAPTIST CHURCH 1328 White Street Sunday School at 9:45 AM. PREACHING SERVICE ; 10:45 A.M. 1:30 PM. In English — Wednesday, 7:30 In Spanish __ Thursday, 7:30 CHOIR PRACTICE In English, Wednesday, 7 P.M. In Spanish, Thurs., 8:30 P.M. Dr. Is: Negrin—in ch services.» Rev. A by O’Briant in CRE of English services .... . Baker, S. S. The Friendly Church fer All Whe Wish te Worship the Lerd Truman Avenue ——— 9:45 A.M.—SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:50 A.M.—MORNING WORSHIP Subject: “IS THIS THE WAY?” :30 P.M.—EVENING WORSHIP HOLY COMMUNION “Ak GROWING CHURCH IN A GROWING COMMUNITY” First Presbyterian Church WHITE and WASHINGTON STREETS RICHARD E. COULTER. Minister 9:45 A.M.—Sunday School Classes For Every Age Group 11:00 A.M.—Morning Worship “WE CAN FIND PEACE” Youth Fellowshi; 7:30 P.M.—Evening Worship CONTINUING TO THe Mathews = EPISTLE Visitors and Service Personnel Will Find A Warm Welcome , September 4, 1954 THE KEY WEST CITIZEN Page 5 Value Of Peace Is Coulter’s Sermon Theme “The Value of Peace” will be the theme of the sermon to be giv- en at the First Presbyterian Church tomorrow morning by the ter. The text is taken from the Book of Psalms where the writer speaks of the value of dependence on God’s will and providence. At the evening worship service the popular Bible Study of the Epis- ed. The study will center around the 8th chapter. Youth Activities : The Youth Fellowship will meet at 6:30 p. m. Reports indicate that the recent Ice Cream Social spon- sored by the Fellowship was suc- cessful. Proceeds were given to the Church Building Fund. In the Church school plane for minister the Rev. Richard E. Coul- | d: tle to the Hebrews will be continu-j Rally Day have been set with each department superintendent responsible for the activities in his department. Rally Day throughout the Presbyterian Church is Sun- day, September 26, Women's Activities The fall activity for the Womea of the Church begins this week with Circle meetings as follows: Please note that the circles will meet on Tuesday instead of Mon- day because of the Labor Day Holi+ jay. Circle I meets at the home of Mrs. Roy Schaefer; Circle II meets at the home of Mrs. Earl. Julian, at rer and Circle IV meets at the home of Mrs. J: i 1515 United. ee The Board of Deacons will meet at the home of Mrs. Merville Ro sam, 816 Ashe St.; Circle III meets = {ag ey at 8:00 in the church social hall under the diree- tion of Mr, Fred Miller, The choir will meet on Wedaes- day night at 7:30 p. m. ‘The sweetest of all ds praise, —- —Xenophon. FLAGLER AVENUE EARLY MORNING SERVICE 2822 Harris Ave. 11:00 A.M.—Choral HAROLD H. Uplitting Preaching Morning Worship Evening Worship GET THE HABIT medics towd Sermon (Nursery Condueted 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 GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH and TENTH STREET On “Poinciana—Navy, City Hospital Bus Line 8:30 A.M, SUNDAY SCHOOL AND BIBLE CLASS ....niccsmeislncin 9:45 A.M. Moming Worship Hour, 11:00 A.M. “OH COME, LET US WORSHIP... THE LORD” Ps, 95:6 CARL A. SAMMETINGER, PASTOR Phones: 2-516] (Chureh), 2-7975 (Home) Listen to the Lutheran Hour, Sunday, 7:30 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 Eucharist and A FRIENDLY CHURCH A Warm-Hearted Fellowship The First Baptist Church EATON and SIMONTON STREETS LINK, Pastor Worshipful Musie SUNDAY SCHOOL, 8:30 A.M. _ 10:50 o’Clock TRAINING UNION, 6:15 P.M. 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 HERE Your church is beckoning to you. ATTEND 9:45 A.M.—SUNDAY SCHOOL Allen Carey, Superintendent 10:50—Morning Worship Subject: “THE GLORIES OF FORGIVENESS” 6:30 P.M., MYF, MIF Worship Services 7:30 P.M.—Evening Worship Subject: “WHAT WAS THE MESSAGE OF JESUS?” abi it