The Key West Citizen Newspaper, October 30, 1954, Page 4

To Conduct Gospel Meets Marcus A. Crews, leader of the Key West Church of Christ for the Past two years, announces that the church here has invitéd his son, Stanley D. Crews of Waynes- boro, Tennessee, to, hold a series of gospel meetings beginning Oc- tober 31 thru November 14. Stanley is doing an outstanding “years. It is the usual thing to hear that the son follows in the footsteps of SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON + BY RALPH ROGERS The Dignity of Work. Prov. 6: 6-11; 12:24, 27; 13:11; 15:19; 19: 9; 24:3) - 34, Too many people today are put- ing the wrong interpretation on Genesis 3:17 which says, “Cursed is the ground because of you; in toil you shall eat of it all the days of your life.” Like some of our colored preachers in Alabama who believed that God put a curse on labor and that it was a sin for any man te work, so they do as little. work as possible. However, Jesus. said, “My Father is work- ing still, and I am _ working.” (John 5:17). The wise author of Proverbs found it necessary to direct atten- tion to the slothful existence of his generation and urged, ‘Go to the father but in this instance this them, to see that they and their a drop your ques- subjects. These answered from » e g ald of Truth” program at 1 p.m. each Sunday over St. Petersburg station, 620 on your dial, also WQAM, Miami. Another program. that merits your closest attention is ‘Know Your Bible” conducted by W. Ray Duncan, leader of the South West Church of Christ, Miami at 4:30 to 5:15 Sunday afternoon over WMIE, 1140 on your dial, Serm “Philip Wins One For Christ” is the title of the Reverend James E. Statham’s sermon at the Flem- ing Street Methodist Church Sun- day morning, at the service be- ginning at 10:50 a. m. Philip was fleeing from the per- secutors of the Christians and it ‘was dangerous to speak to a strang- er about Christ. As he traveled from Jerusalem to Gaza, Philip met a man return- ing to Ethiopia and found that he ‘was reading the Bible where the prophet speaks about the Messiash to come. Tells About Jesus Perplexed, the stranger asked a- Dout the meaning of the passage and Philip began with the same scripture and told him about Jesus. The choir at Sunday’s morn- ing service will sing’ Nyy Sr rvice beginning at 7:30 choir on She “The King of Love My Shepherd Is,” by Shelley. As a spe- cial number, Mr. Blain will sing Malotte’s ‘The Lord’s Prayer.” Mr. Statham will speak on “The Unselfish Act ‘of Mary of Be- thany.” The scripture tells the story of Mary of Bethany anointing Christ with a:very fine and expen-|’ sive ointmertt as they sat at meat in her home. Unselfish Act We read how some complained that it was an extravagance but the Master commended her act of un- ‘f'shiness in saying that she had anointed Him for his burial. Hers is an act of devotion that knew no bounds because she wshed to serve the Master. Her most prized possession was given to the : od. We may rot have priceless gifis to tender but we can give of our time and talent to the Lord. We remember that we are urg- ed to present outselves a living sacrifice unto the Lord, ant, you sluggard, look at her ways, learn sense.” (Moffatt). Most of us find it necessary to work to avoid poverty and want. Unfortunately we fave some slug- gards, men who are habitually lazy, idle and inactive. Society has found it necessary to provide for families do not,starve. The ant family liquidates the parasites. Ants Are Wise ; It seems that ants are numerous all over Palestine and their acti- vity does much to change the sur- face of the soil. Observing any hill of ants they can be seen scurry- ing about carrying seeds as large as themselves.’ They store these seeds for use in time of need and their stores are so large that the Mishna laid down rules regarding fhe ownership of the stores. If found in the field of the owner of the seed before reaping, they be- longed to him, but after harvest they belonged to the poor. Dummelow says that some spe- cies of ants have kinds and queens and others keep slaves. Whatever the organization may be, they are By Baha’ The Baha’i Group of Key West will sponsor, on Tuesday evening, November 2, at 8 o’clock in the auditorium of the Poinciana School, a talk illustrated by beautiful Ko- dachrome slides given by Edwin Mattoon. World famous temples, “cathe- drals and churches will be shown, and the chief characteristics of the different architectural styles illus- trated by these religious edifices will be explained. Local Churches A number of color slides of local churches will also be shown and comments made on their architec- tural features, EDWIN. MATTOON «+. to describe temples. While some of these buildings are impressive and others are quite humble, the influence of the latter on the religious life and beliefs of the people might be compared to that of the log cabin in mould- ing American customs. Although Mr. Mattoon is not an architect by profession, he has been interested in the subject, par-| ticularly religious architecture, for years, and has collected many slides on the subject. Retired Teacher Mr. Mattoon has recently retired from the profession of teaching and serving as high school principal in Illinois, and has moved to Key West to make his home. The illustrated talk will not ex- éeed a half-hour in lengtn, and will be followed by a brief question and answer period. The beginning of the Program | will be highlighted with musical | selections supplied by the well] known. young pianist, Miguel Mar- iscal. i A student in the Key West High School, he will play selections from Chopin and Bach. No Admission The program at the Poinciana Let’s All Go To Church This Sunday * School is open to the public and ne admission will be charged. However, a member of the local Community Chest Committee will be it, and a collection will be an active body and not only pro- vide amply for themselves, but as can be seen, their stores are rob- bed to provide for some of the poor of the day, perhaps those who cig pani aaa If we observe ants carefully we find that they lay up food for the future. The grasshopper sings through the summer then perishes in the winter. Unfortunately some men enjoy their fruits in the sum- mer, or in the springtime of youth, not laying up for the future then find themselves sour on the ‘capi- talists.’ They do not have the bare necessities for the winter or for old age. The tendency toward a socialistic government is condition- ing and encouraging men for “making merry” in the prime of life without provision for a bare living in sickness or old age. Why work and save when the govern- ment will take care of us? A colored woman lay in a bed at the city hospital in Chicago a few years ago. A doctor who knew her happened to notice her in pass- ing and asked what her trouble was. She said that she had just given birth to another baby. The Doctor said, “This is about the thirteenth baby for you, isn’t it?” She replied that it was the four- teenth. The Doctor said, “How can you take care of so many?” She laughed and said, “Oh that’s easy, Cook County does that.” _~ ‘Wasted Opportunity “I went by the field of the slug- gard,” (Prov. 24:30) and of course one would expect just what they saw. The fences were down, weeds in the field, land unplowed, barns and buildings falling down, chil- dren in rags and the father asleep, Perhaps he was lazy, but dis- couraged and disgusted he tried to drown his troubles in drink. One cannot hide from the realities of life by sleeping it off. The tragic part of life is that the laziness of the father accounts for the condition of the family. One family which can be duplicated times over, had such a father, His children were undernourished, rag- ged, suffering with rickets and he- ri-beri. The mother called for help. Money and food was sent in since no one likes to see children starve. The father was found taking the money, and also the food,- selling it, and buying liquor. What can be done with such a father? There is idleness among thesrich as well as the poor. It was Henry Ford who said, “there is no place in civilization for the idler.” The man of wealth may not come to poverty, but his idleness often is passed on to his children and they dissipate the fortune early in life coming to penury and want. This seems to fit the statement by Pro- verbs which says, “wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished; but he that gathereth by labor shall have increase.” (Prov. 13:11). The Destroyer The man who is slack in his work is a destroyer. (Prov. 18:9). The drone or loafer is a destroy- }jer, not only of himself, but of others as Well. When a youngster I was working in a field with a group of boys and found one who always lagged, behind. The fact that he received the same pay and did less work irked the others and naturally affected the efficiency of all. He was a destroyer as is the worker anywhere who seeks to art down the ‘output of factory or mill. Not only does it affect the mor- ale of others, but it may even en- danger the lives of some. The me- chanic who fails to put on-a lock washer, or tighten and cotter a nut in a critical part of the machinery, may cause an accident. That ac- cident may cost a life. Such a workman is a destroyer, some- times a murderer. Applying the council of this wise writer to our spiritual life, it should cause us to think. Our fail- ure to perform our duties to our children, or to our neighbors, may cause them to be delinquent in their conduct. The lad who “takes the name of the Lord in vain,” may not have heard such language at home, but from the man across the street. The lad who does not go to Sunday School because his father does not go, is not so much responsible for his delinquency, as is the father himself. The church member who is talented and ably | fitted to teach a class and refuses | to do so, is a destroyer. Hosea Ballou said, “Idleness is} emptiness; the tree in which the sap is stagnant remains fruitless.” Jesus said, “every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.” (Mat. 3:10). On the great Judgment Day it is not likely ‘that God will ask how much we made here on earth, but how did we use the talent with work or loaf on the job. Only work will give men the dignity for which they yearn. present taken, all of which will go to the Community Chest Fund. ition, National C. of the Churches of Christ tm. the U. 4. and used by permission. which he endowed us, and did we | Stewardship Sermon Theme Is Continued The 10:50 morning worship serv- | ice tomorrow at Ley Memorial Methodist Church, 1304 Truman Avenue at Bayview Park, will con- | tinue the theme “Christian Stew- ardship” which began last Sunday morning. j Again this Sunday the Steward- ship of Possessions will be em-| phasized and the specific sermon | subject will be “But How?” | The object of this sermon wi!]| be to help the Christian of today to arrive at a satisfactory conclu- sion about tithing. The choir, under the direction of Mr. Herbert: Ford, will sing Saint- Saens’ ‘Praise’ Ye The Lord” at the morning service. Mrs. Thomas Whitley ‘will be the organ accom- panist. / Reformation Sunday Since tomorrow is Reformation Sunday the 7:30 evening service will be devoted to its observance. The special sermon subject for the observance will be “Reformed or Refused?” Regularly scheduled meetings quuring the week will include the Woman’s Society prayer group on ‘Tuesday at 9:00 a.m., mid-week worship at 7:30 p.m. Choir rehear- sal and the regular monthly meet- | ing of the Official Board will be keld at 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, and Ley Memorial Methodist Men will meet at 7:00 o’clock Thursday night. The United Church Women of! Key West will hold the annual World Community Day observance at Ley Memorial on Thursday evening, beginning at 7:30. All women of the community, and especially those who belong to groups which make up the United Church Women organization, are cordially invited to attend. N. Y. Speaker To Make Local Address Sunday w. &. Shawver, a minister of Je- hovah’s Witnesses, from Brooklyn, New York, will speak in Key West Sunday at 3:00 p. m, His subject: “Preparing now to“tive forever.” This lecture will be given in one hundred and eight cities this Sua day. Eugene Rosam Jr. of Key West will deliver this same talk in Cle- veland, Ohio, Sunday. People love life — it is God’s greatest gift to man. We show we love life by spending much time providing for our needs. We spend our last dollar in an effort to pro- World Community Day To Be Marked The Key West Council of Church women will observe World Community Day, Thurs- day, November 4 at 7:30 p. m. at the Ley Memorial Methodist Church. rry J. Richardson, * vice pre lent of the council will have charge of the pro- gram. Nine Key West churches com< pase the council, but the publi« is invited and it is hoped there will be a large attendance. Each church is asked to bring a “Parcel for Peace” to consist of clothing for destitute and homeless children in those that have been ravag- Commemorate | Latin-American Church Plans [Reformation Is Revival, Spanish Broadcast Lutherans To Reformation A special'service of worship com- memorating the Festival of the Re- formation Will be held on Reforma- tion Sunday, October 31, at Grace Lutheran h, Flagler Avenue and Tenth Street. The time of this service will be 11:00 a. m. No service will be con- ducted at 8:30 a, m. The members of Grace Lutheran Church and the people of the com- munity are asked to take note of this fact. To Post Manifesto The special Reformation service will begin in the front of the Church door. After the singing of the Battle Hymn of the Reformation, “A Mighty Fortress is Our God,” a} Lutheran Manifesto, a poster that lists ten statements that the sons and daughters of the Lutheran Re- formation believe and subscribe to, will be posted to the door of the Church. After the posting of this mani- festo, the congregation will enter the sanctuary while singing “Holy, Holy, Holy,” where the special ser- vice of the Reformation will be continued. Mathew 16:18 The sermon for this service will be delivered by the Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church and will be based on the words of the Savior found in Matthew 16:18, “Upon this rock will I build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail a- gainst it.” The members of Grace Lutheran Church invite the people of the community and especially the un- churched to join with them in wor- shipping Christ, the Lord, the One and Only Rock upon which the} Christian Church is built. Sunday School classes and Adult Bible Classes will be held at Grace Lutheran beginning at 9:45 a. m. long life, yet we cannot deliver our soul from the power of the grave. Has the great creator made any provisions whereby we can gain everlasting life? Be sure and at- tend the talk Sunday afternoon. This meeting will be held in the new Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 2309 Harris Street. This is our first public meeting, but we hope to have more from time-to-time. Your are welcome to all their meeting, CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Of Latter Day Saints SUNDAY SCHOOL, 10:00 AM. SACRAMENT MEETING, 7:00 P.M. 1100 VARELA STREET P HEAR ... Harry Gregory Director of Servicemen’s TONIGHT, 7:45 The Latin American Bpatist Church plans to hold its Fall re- vivals during the last week in Nov- ember and the first week of Dec- ember, The Spanish revival begins on the first anniversary of the La- tin American Baptist Good Will Center organization. Rev. Negrin has planned with a Cuban pastor to start the revival on our first anniversary. Rev. O’Briant begins with a fel- low-class mate from North Caro- lina and English speaking people should be assisting Rev. O’Briant in their services. Spanish Broadcast A new phase of work under the auspices of Rev. Manuel Aguayo and Bro. Herminio Vargas begins next Sunday over the radio - broad- casting station WKWF. At 11 a. m. broadcasting services begins in Spanish and we are very anxious for all Spanish people to have an opportunity to hear and report these services. It is the first time the Gospel has been preached over the air in Key West, all in Spanish so all who speak Spanish will have an oppor- bod to hear the Gospel over the radio, English Service The Rev. O’Briant will fill- his pulpit as usual on Sunday morn- ing and evening. All who wish to visit the Latin American Baptist Church will find a warm hand- shake and welcome. Come and bring your friends with you, Sunday School at 9:45 with Brother Pride as Superintendent and Brother Pizzi as assistant, Service in Spanish at night with Rev. Negrin preaching on “La Vi- da Verdadera” so if you speak Spanish visit the Latin American Church for an hour Sunday night. There are two departments to choose from, the English group and | the Spanish group. BAHA'I WORLD FAITH MEETINGS ... 8 YM. 2nd and 4th Friday Each Month at "Woman’s Club 319 DUVAL STREET Brief Talk .. . Discussion Period . . . No Collections Mrs. Ethel Crane, Sec’y. PHONE 2-2716 Kingdom Hall Touchton’s Topic Sunday The pastory of the First Metho- dist Church, J. Paul Touchton, on Sunday morning will be speaking on the theme “Hope in the Protes- tant Reformation.” These are two great philosophies in life which prompt most human action, These simply stated are the temptations to make things one’s master or to see mean- i the proper use of things for These philosophies are so often | ; intermingled that one does not un- derstand his own deeper yearnings. and Jeremiah, Jesus of Nazareth, the Apostle Paul, Saint Francis|READ THE CITIZE@ DAILY INDEPENDENT PRESBYTERIAN ‘CHURCH OF THE ROCK: “On This ROCK I Will Build My Church” TEMPORARY QUARTERS: 535 FRANCIS STREET (Corner Southard and Francis Streets) RALPH ROGERS, Minister Mrs. Mary Tichenor, Pianist SUNDAY SCHOOL, 10:00 A.M. Ralph D. Noble, Superintendent MORNING WORSHIP 8:45 A.M., ISLANDER DRIVE-IN THEATRE 11:00 A.M., 535 FRANCIS STREET Subject: “DANGEROUS CONVICTIONS” Youth Fellowship, 6:30 P.M. VISITORS WILL FIND A CORDIAL WELCOME Fleming Street Methodist Church J. 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: “PHILIP WINS ONE FOR CHRIST” Methodist Youth Fellowship, 6:30 P.M. Evening Worship at 7:30 P.M. Subjects. “THE UNSELFISH ACT OF MARY“ A Nursery Provided:ior Care of Children During Services Service Men and Visitors Welcome of JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES 2309 HARRIS AVENUE Watchtower Study, Sundays at 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, Bible Study Friday, Service Meeting, 7:30 P.M. Theocratic Ministry School, 8:30 ——ALL WELCOME ——— ——NO COLLECTION A FRIENDLY CHURCH He A Warm-Hearted Fellowship The First Baptist Chureh EATON and BAHAMA STREETS HAROLD H. LINK, Pastor Uplifting Worshipful Music SUNDAY SCHOOL, 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship 10:50 o’Clock ° TRAINING UNION, 6:15 P.M. Re Evening Worship 7:30 o’Clock * Fellowship Hour. 8:30 P.M. PRAYER MEETING, WEDNESDAY, 7:30 P.M: Three Nurseries Are Maintained At All. Services A WARM WELCOME AWAITS YOU HERE. Gospel Meetings Christian Center 729 FLEMING STREET ~ Gee —— Located at 1304 Truman Avenue ——— 9:45 A.M.—SUNDAY SCHOOL |} 10:50 A.M—MORNING WORSHIP Subject: “BUT HOW?” 7:30 P.M.—EVENING WORSHIP Subject: “REFORMED OR REFUSED?” Conducted By CHURCH OF CHRIST Ashby and Von Phister Streets ¥% Block North of Flagler Avenue CONGREGATIONAL SINGING October 30 to November 14 7:30 Nightly Evangelist Stanley D. Crews Waynesboro, Tennessee ree