The Key West Citizen Newspaper, November 6, 1954, Page 7

You'll Be Weleome At Church Tomorrow Church Of The Rock Shows A mazing Growth Since Foundation In 1953 The American, from long years of glorious experience, is an inde- pendent animal. In matters of re- ligion he is most positive, his emo- tions and convictions run deep, and he freely asserts his views. Like the reformer of old, the av erage American puts his Christian faith above all denominational dif- ferences. Such a group of Americans as-| sembled shortly after Easter in| 1953 to discuss the prospect of a| new church. Some had been disap-) pointed in denqminational policies and so they asked the Rey. Ralph Rogers, a former Army Chaplain and a member of the North Indi- ana Methodist Conference to con- fer with them regarding their plans. Mother’s Day Ser The Rev. Mr. Rogers agreed to preach for them on Mother's Day, May 10, 1953 and talk matters over. The service was held in the Scottish Rite Temple at which time about one hundred people at- tended. They were asked to indicate whether or not they wished to or- ganize a new church. Around for- ty people expressed a desire to form the new church. As a result of this survey a com- mittee was appointed to secure a meeting place. The JayCees offer- ed their teen-age center in Poin- ciana and the next two meetings were held there on May 17 and 24 1953. Sunday School A large number of children came to the Sunday School and William H. Hill was elected as the superintendent. The church serv- ices were well attended and the committee set to work to find a rmanent meeting place. Phe committee finally found an available place at 535 Francis Street and the first service was held in the new location on May 31. It was fitted up with a piano, chairs, pulpit, song books and! 9 November 14, at equipment for the regular church the picture of Pilgrim’s Progress Saturday, November 6, 1954 THE KEY WEST CITIZEN Page 7/ control, how apply for this insur-; blabbering fool. It makes men SUNDA Y SCHOOL LESSON fase E. Stanley Jones has given | mock that which is wholesome and a good recipe in his book, ‘“‘Grow- Clean. Matthew Henry said, “When ing Spiritually.” He suggests that|Wine is in, the wit is out.” The we fix our mind on this one fact|™man without wits is headed for that a bad temper is self defeating | trouble. Liquor is an absolute liar | will generally find that there is | and that it gets you nowhere, ex-| Convincing some that it can make Splendor Prov. 14; 15:1-5; 16; 20; 23:29. 35, 25. By RALPH ROGERS Self-control is one of the best |little need of emotional disturb- ance over some petty, childish rumor afloat. Unfortunately there are some so cept backwards. Time and time again it has been seen that the lad in the boxing ring who gets angry, is sure to be defeated. The second them socially acceptable, but in- stead makes them a drunken fool, unfit for decent society, Recent observations have shown personal assets. Whether one| “thin skinned” and sensitive that works in an office, a mill or fac-|they become offended at every |tory, or whether he has his hand | little apparent slight. That sort of jon the throttle of a powerful loco- | individual whether he be male or thing suggested is that we culti-| that our American soldier needs vate a good temper as a life po-| Ore discipline, especially if taken licy. He says that good temper is by the enemy. Time was when the motive, plane or automobile — self-control is the best insurance for success at work, safety for self and others, and for peace and harmony in the family or in social relations. It is not only a valuable asset, but virtually an essential one. This is another lesson taken |from the wise writer of Proverbs and offers further advice on the advantages of disciplining our thinking and actions. Not too long ago some of our educators were discouraging the disciplining of our |children stating that it so in jhibited them as to retard their future potentialities. Those coi lege students at that time are now the parents of our youngsters to- day and that theory has given us |an abundant crop of juvenile de- |linquents. The loyal, substantial citizen in any community, the one respected and admired, is the self-disciplined individual who naturally and habitually practices | self-control. Good Control If we just stop to think, we can |understand, “he that is slow to |anger is of great understanding.” | It seems to be popular these days female, soon becomes a nuisance | and nobody wants to have them around. It seems so childish for jone to say that “so-and-so” | wouldn't speak to me today. Per- jhaps Mr. So-and-so didn’t even see | | you, and if he did, why get worked | up into a lather over an imaginary | affront. The individual always ' taking offence at such petty | things soon becomes a bore. The ;man who thinks that he needs | | ‘fire under his boiler” to be ef-| fective finds that such a fire with jout the thermostat of good judg ment, soon burns himself out. Good Insurance Everyone likes to be protected | by insurance whether it be fire, | accident, sickness or death, One jneeds a safety insurance not cov- ered by any insurance company, | that is the power of control against any abuse or offense. Proverbs | gives an excellent suggestion in, | “A soft answer turneth | wrath.” } An observer describes an inci- dent which happened in the Brit-| |ish Parliament, It seems that one jof Winston Churchill’s opponents was screaming a vicious tirade against him, growing red in the away) not a luxury but a necessity, Last he says, that if you keep your tem- per you are the one who will be victorious. We're all like my little granddaughter who says, “I Al ways like to win.” i Good Judgment The idea of self-control is not complete without including the tem perance issue. Proverbs says, “wine is a mocker, Strong drink a brawler.” Drinking, like religion, is often a delicate topic. To those who are drinkers, they have a spe cial language, and those who are religious, they think and speak in terms with which they are fami liar. Woe be to those who think boozing is wrong or that religion is a necessity — depending on who | you may be talking with. The wise writer of Proverbs is right. Wine is a mocker. One may think he can drown his troubles or find genuine joy in the cup only to find that it turns him into a Christian soldier would accept tor- ture, abuse, persecution and even death rather than surrender his convictions. It may be that we need | today more of that splendor seif- |control which give to us the joy of a clear conscience the pleasure of congenial friends, the perfect con- trol of our wits and ultimate vie tor under the banner of Christ. Ce ms Of Thought INDIVIDUALITY That which is born of the flesh is not, man’s eternal identity. ~—Mary Baker Eddy, I swear nothing is good te me now that ignores individuals, —Walt Whitman, | St. Paul's Episcopal Church CORNER of DUVAL and EATON STREETS WORSHIP CENTER AT THE CHURCH OF THE ROCK—is pictured above. im 1953 occupies temporary quarters near the corner of Francis and Southard Streets. The con- gregation has started a building fund and all of the church groups are contributing to the fund. Reverend Ralph Rogers is the pastor at the Church of the Rock, which also sponsors outdoor ser- vices at the Islander Drive-In Theatre on Sunday mornings.—Citizen Staff Photo, Don Pinder. The church organized assistant. :00 p. m.| George Pizzi, Superintendent and work on the Island, a radio-broad Fall Revival Dates Announced| By Latin-American Baptist | we “walk out.” to “rant and rave” for our objec- tives and if denied what we want, The “wise acres” and sophisticated writers have urged that in this day of freedom and independence we should do as we please. Such a philosophy may be fashionable but it is that of a fool. There may be times when we should show our temper and get mad, We should generate an anger against any injustice we see and can correct. Like Paul we should hate, and fight hard against sin and error wherever we meet it. The wise man is slow to wrath. That means that we should not pick up every morsel |of luscious gossip or rumor and become incensed over something THE REV. JOHN S. ARMFIELD Rector face and sputtering like a dying | motor. When he sat down Church-j hill calmly said, “Our honorable | colleague should, by now, have trained himself not to generate 7:30 A.M—Holy Eucharist more indignation than he has the capacity to hold.” In a soft, calm | 9:30 A.M.—Church School his antagealat Useestwaiet nz|{ 11:00 A.M.—Choral Eucharist and | ger is not power, but amusing fool- |ishness. Few men have the dis-| Sermon (Nursery Conducted During Service) oer control of Winston Church- | hill. The soft answer turns awa: 6:30 P.M.—Young People’s Service Leaque | wrath It is the practice to provide some | 7:30 P.M.—Evening Prayer and Sermon means to divert or control lighten- ing when a large building is con- | | structed. The lightening rod draws {and controls the lightening. When false accusations or vicious ru- services, and waile it is crowded) wij) be shown in the educa’ 1 it has served in a way until a bet- ;cast in Spanish is given over sta- | There are classes for all and in | tion WKWF every Sunday morning | which was never said or never ter place can be found. hall at the Latin American Bap- tist Church, 1328 Whie Street. Name Is Chosen | Everyone is invited to see this The first congregational meeting | picture which is taken from John jas held at the Poinciana place for! Bunyan’s masterpice of literature the organization of a church on|which has been a help to many May 24, | down through the ages. At that time it was decided to) It is encouraging to everyone adopt the Presbyterian form of! and especially to Christian people government and they also voted on| who are urged to make arrange- an appropriate name which was,| ments to see it either at the church The Church of the Rock. jor at Youth for Christ on Novem- They then proceeded to elect of-| ber 13. For more information re-| ficers which were as follows: El-| garding the place and time call ders: Ralph D. Noble, Richard E.| Jim Rogers, the president. Evans, Wallace B. Kirke, Atwood Revival Dates Set G, Sands, Fred W. Enander, Wil-| liam W. Hill, and Robert H, Garri-| son, Deacons: George G. Ehrhart, Everette P. Winter, James A.) Gamble, Sr., James A. Gamble, Jr., Harry M. Baker, Elmer F. Nonnemacher, Mrs. Walter Bell, | Mrs. Joseph Brent, and Mrs, Em-| ory Harris. | Trustees: Everette P. Winter, George G. Ehrhart and W. Curry Harris. Officers Still Active All of these officers have con-| tinued to serve on the active list} except Elmer F. Nonnemacher) who has recently moved to a new home in Pennsylvania No church can operate for long without a good Sunday School. From the beginning the children have been faithful in attendance and William W. Hill was made the} first superintendent of the new school He has lately been repl. Ralph D. Noble and the School has moved steadily under the wise administ these men Bible School The school conducted a Daily Vacation Bible School the last two summers with an enrollment the first year of 54 and with 62 the last summer These schools have been popular with the youngsters and each year ked that it might con ced by Sunday along ion of | en of the chureh have n the beginning of this body was Mrs. Everette Winter and then Mrs. Ruth Baker who served until recently she was replaced with Mrs. Margaret Pritchard, Women Active This organization has conducted their monthly study periods whea they applied themselves to the study of the Bible and the various church projects. In addition to their monthly meetings they have sponsored a “Family Night” dinner each month at which time the families of the church assemble for a social even- ing. Last year they conducted a most) successful bazaar and are making elaborate plans for another one scheduled for November 13. ot only accumula’ ted a consider | th The Latin Americans are also | prepfring for Fall revivals both in English and Spanish, They have set the last week in November for | the Spanish revival and during the first week in December, the Eng- lish speaking group will have | their revivial. During this period of time Mrs, Shoaf hopes to be with us and do some visitation, Parishioners knowing of anyone who wishes to have a visit from the pastor and Mrs, Shoaf kindly call 23212, Sunday Services The regular services Sunday will be held, with Sunday School in/| charge of Eros Pride Jr. and| | able bank balance but have also} bought for their use kitchen equip- ment and tables for their many social activities. Youth Activities The young people of the church have been most active and have proven a valuable asset to the church, They hold their regular | weekly devotional meetings under an adult adviser. { The first year they were directed | by Mr. and Mrs. William W. Hill. | They were replaced by Mrs. Ruth | Jackson and more recently Mr. | and Mrs. John B. Padgett have! taken over the duties with this| group as their advisers. } The Youth Fellowship, in addi-| tion to their regular weekly meet- ing, have served in the choir, ush- ered at the Drive-In Theatre early | morning service where they also| served coffee and doughnuts. | They have contributed over one hundred dollars to the building fund and take a keen delight in seeing their Building Fund grow. Regular Services At present the Church of the Rock is meeting in their Chapel at 535 Francis Street where they hold their Sunday School and regular Sunday worship services. They also sponsor the early morning worship service at 8:45 each Sunday, rain or shine, at the Islander Drive-In Theatre through the courtesy of Mr. Joe Sirugo. Although this church, like all others, has met with some obstruc-| tions and disappointments, the con-} gregation is hopefully looking for- ward to the time when they can be laying the cement block for eir permanent church home. jember 12. | to the public and there is no ad- either language the student prefers. The preaching service at 10:45 as usual with the Rev. A. O’Brient in charge. | This service is in English and visitors are welcome. Broadcast This is your. privilege, Spanish speaking people, and for the first time in the history of evangelical Mattoon To Show Colored Slides Twice Next Week | The second of a series of illus- | trated lectures on the architecture | of famous churches will be given | by Edwin Mattoon at the USO YMCA on Wednesday evening, November 10. A number of local churches are also included in the lecture. | Mr. Mattoon shows colored slides of his subjects and gives a short} talk on the architectural features of each. | He will also give the lecture at! the Woman's Club on Friday, Nov- | } The Friday lecture will be open mission charge. Every individual nature has its own beauty. lph Waldo Emerson. | BAHAT WORLD FAITH MEETINGS . . 8 PM, Ind and Friday Each Menth at Woman's Club 319 DUVAL STREET Brief Talk . . . Discussion “Ne Collections” Mrs. Ethel Crane, Sec'y. PHONE 2.2716 POINCIANA BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL, 8:45 A.M. PREACHING, 11 A.M. 6:30 P.M., Training Union PREACHING, 7:30 P.M. BY PASTOR Tuesday, 7 P.M., Prayer at Old Home, Stock Island WEDNESDAY, 7:30 P.M. PRAYER MEETING AT CHURCH All Members Urged To Come at 11 a. m. with Rev, Aguayo im |happened. There may be mis charge and Mr. Herminio Vargas | Understanding apd misrepresenta- | mors are circulated about you, or | even obscene words thrown at you, | one is inclined to get angry. The|- offender has probably worked him- VISITORS CORDIALLY WELCOME AT ALL SERVICES president of the broadcast. Listen in at 11 a. m. every Sun- day morning and report either to Rev. Negrin, Rev. O’Briant or Rev, Aguayo. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY 327 ELIZABETH STREET tions which irk us only to find that the story has been terribly warped and twisted. Take time to investigate and the wise man The Salvation Army Temporary Location GOLDEN EAGLE HALL self up into a nervous state and |So shows how foolish and undis ciplined he can be. The object of | | Such wrath can turn it away best, | j if he is well disciplined, by silence or soft words. | We ask how we can develop self LOOKING says Clad When your eyes end your heert ore focused on God, He will enlarge your vision... quicken your aggressive spirit . Prepare you for moximum 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 Study, Wednesday, 7:30 P.M. Sunday School,’ 11400 A.M, Nursery for Pre-Sunday School Age 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 from 3 - 5 P.M. OUR MOTTO: Heart to God and Hand to Man 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: “I HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY TO THEE” Youth Fellowship, 6:30 P.M. VISITORS WILL FIND A CORDIAL WELCOME “A 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 Subject: “THE MARKS OF SUCCESS” A Sermon for Reformation Sunday 6:30 P.M., Pioneer and Senior Youth Fellowships 7:30 P.M.—Evening Worship Visitors and Service Personnel Will Find A Warm Welcome In This Friendly Church (ASSEMBLY OF GOD) 801 Georgia Street Sunday School— 9:45 A.M. Morning Worship— 11:00 A.M. Evening Rally— 7:30 P.M. (MID-WEEK ) Tuesday—7:30 P.M. Friday—7:30 P.M. L. Wayne Pitts, Pastor PHONE 2-5773 living 9:45 A.M.—SUNDAY SCHOOL Ray Greene, Superintendent 10:50 A.M.—Morning Worship Subject: “GOD'S WORK NEEDS You” , 6:30 P.M., MYF, MIF Worship Services 7:30 P.M. Subject: “SURRENDER TO NOBILITY” i Conducted By KEY WEST CHURCH OF CHRIST Ashby and Von Phister Streets \% Block North of Flagler Avenue CONGREGATIONAL SINGING Tonight Thru November 14 7:30 Nightly Evangelist Stanley D. Crews Waynesboro, Tennessee Welcome -----------