The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-09-05

Topic-Our Relation to Neighbors
and Friends. Philippians Pill. Con-
secration Meeting.
Hints for the leader-Some Of the
sweetest and most profitable exper-
fences Of life are connected with the
words, "Neighbors" and Friends" To
have a friend one must be a friend. 1t
is everlastingly true that friendship
comes from friendliness. To get on
well with others we must maintain an
attitude Of friendly interest. Without
seeming to Dry into their affairs, we
should attempt to know the things
their troubles and rejoice in their sue
better than thou" feeling will not as
sist in the culture Of friendliness.
There must also be a spirit Of SYM
pathy. Neighborliness is not gossip,
but a genuine sharing of the woes Of
others. Plainly our duties to others
is to unite, as far as possible, in a
community of interest for their well
fare. 1t ought to be a pleasure to help
those around US when they are in need
and 1t will be pleasure, if we do 1t in
the right spirit, and we will be repaid
beyond measure.
Forgiveness Is Part.
Forgiveness must also characterize
the relation toward others, as we can
not expect all to be perfect, we must
not carry the hammer Of criticism
with which to pound them into our
sort OF perfection Perhaps we have
faults as great as our neighbor.
Neighbor helps neighbor to do better,
and can overlook a multitude of faults.
When there is the least desire to make
amends, the request is Immediately
granted.
Community of home life is one Of
the blessings Of friendship. No room
in the house is too good for friend
to occupy. and he cannot come too
often to enjoy the hospitality that is
| always awaiting him. Where neigh
borliness is sincere the sharing Of hos
pitality has large place.
Friendliness and neighborliness
should of course be mutual. They
cannot thrive long If one Of the parties
makes all Of the sacrifices, and per-
forms all Of the service. Let our
motto for life be, Others" 1t will
help us to forget our own troubles,
and fill our days with joy and happi-
ness.
Suggested Program.
1.-The Lords prayer repeated by
all
3-The information committees re.
port
"A special musical selection.
| 5-Scripture reading.
6-Remarks by the leader.
Hymn.
S-General participation.
| ARepeating the pledge in concert.
| 10-Roll call.
11-Sentence prayers.
| 12-The pastors five minutes.
! 13-Benediction.
| To Think About.
| What good have we experienced
from neighbors?
How can we be neighborly towards
neighbors?
What sort Of friendships should we
make?
If you want a debate-Resolved, that
pride causes more broken friendships
than bad temper.
Points for Prayers.
Thank God % for neighbors and
friends: (2) for the plain teaching OF
Jesus concerning out attitude toward
our neighbors; co for the good we
have received from the association OF
friends.
Ask God ~ to make our friend,
ships fruitful; ca to help US be good
neighbors; (3) to open ways where we
may be helpful to somebody.
Next Topic-"The Great Compan.
ion; how to Live with Him." duke
24:13-32).
Congress meeting Monday, Sept 8,
1880 p. m. Whitewater Friends
church. All officers are urged to be
present, all young people are welcome
Attention. Keep in mind the big
Young Peoples rally, to be held in
October.