Milford chronicle., 1930-12-05

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manner. No doubt in the future
when Rev. and Mrs. Faulkner are
serving some other charge their
minds will revert back to the good
old times they had in Ellendale and
. the wonderful donation which they
received while there.
On Sunday, December Z, a baptis-
NAL service will be held in the Ell
lendale M. E. Church at the morn
: ing service. Infants and children of
tender age, numbering ten, will be
present and baptized by the Rev. J.
NJ. Faulkner. Everybody is invited
, to be present.
The Church School was but slimly
attended ON Sunday. Some of the
teachers were absent which was to
be regretted We certainly think
that those who have classes in the
Church School do not recognize the
great responsibility resting on them
or they would not be so often abb
sent. Try to be more prompt in at
tendance in the future. The lesson
subject being Zacchaeus, the Publi-
can, a Business Man Converted.
Jesus was passing through Jericho,
large crowds had collected along
the way in which the Master was to
go. Curiosity was no doubt the
cause of so many being present.
They had no doubt heard of the
wonderful things which Jesus had
performed and in the thrOng were
members of Phareses and Saducees
who were watching with a jealous
eye to find some flaw in the life of
the Master. In this gathering was a
publican, a tax gatherer, very rich
man, who had a desire to see that
great man as He passed along the
way. Zaecheueus noticing the great
crowds assembled and being short
of stature himself, saw at once that
he would be unable to have his de-
sire gratified unless he secured a
place, where he could see unmOlest-
ed; so he ran on ahead and climbed
up into a sycamore tree and waited
for the Master Who was to pass that
way.
And when Jesus came to the place
he looked up and unto him (Zac-
cheueus) make haste and came
down, for today l must abide at thy
house.
And he made haste and came
down and received Him joyfully.
And when they saw it, they all
murmured, saying He is gone to
lodge with q man that is sinner.
That Christ is no respectOr OF
persons is shown in the conversion
of Zaccheaus, here was rich man,
q publican, which in those days was
despised, who had received his rich
es by robbing the poor. Yet when
the time came in his life that he
wished salvation, Jesus did not pass
him by, but He went further and
abade in his house.
When salvation came to Zacch-
aeus what did he do? did he still re-
tain his ill-gotten gains? No, but he
says Lord, behold, Lord, the half OF
my goods give to the poor, and if
have wrongfully exacted ought of
any man, restore fourfold.
Christ saw at once how sincere
Zacchaeus was and forgave him for
past sins.
There are many rich people to-
day whose immense fortunes have
been gained in an unlawful manner
but before they can enter into the
haven of rest, they must surrender
their ill-gotten gains, or be lost.
See what Jesus says, 1T is easier
for a camel to go through the nee
dies eye than for rich man to en-
ter into the Kingdom of God"
And Jesus further says, with
men it is impossible, but not with
God, for all things are possible with
God"
This was certified in the CONVEX
sion of Zacchaeus, very rich man,
who surrendered his gains before
receiving the salvation so much de-
sired.
There are no doubt in the world
today many rich men or women
whose burdens "haVe become heavy
and perhaps they are seeking a way
to get relief. A good way would be
to contribute heavily for the relief
of the poor of this country who at
the present time are in distressed !
circumstances, and are in need of
help-perhaps this will in a meas
ure ease their consciences but to |
enable any one to crave and receive |
salvation, they must do as Zacch-
aeus did, willing to surrender all.
"The Son of man came to seek |
and to save that which was lost"
Luke: 1910.
The class meeting which followed |
the Church School, only a few re-
manned. Those who did were amply
repaid by the splendid meeting
which all enjoyed.
The evening services were held at
Z p. M. The Epworth League, Mrs.
Pauline Lynch, leader, rendered a
very good program.
The sermon by the pastor based |
on the fifth chapter and 10th verse
of St. Matthews gospel Let your
lights go shine before men that they
may see your good works and glori-
fly your Father Which is in heaV-
en-" The preacher in his discourse
laid down course that all Chris
tians should pursue. They should
show at all times no uncertain light
but should be able to send out a
bright Illuminating light which
should be attractive and have ten
tency, by its drawing power, TO
bring all, which it comes in contact,
into that path which leads lost men
and women into that position where