The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-23

Several special programs have been | prepared for the coming month at the Salvation Army. Next Sunday evening at o'clock Colonel and Mrs. Sven Wiberg, parents of the com- manding officer in waterbury, will hold special service to dedicate Margaret Linnea Wiberg,. youngest child of Adjutant and Mrs. Hugo Wiberg, to God and the Salvation Army. On September 30th, an auc- ton of fruits, vegetables, bakery goods, and other articles, will be held in connection with the annual harvest festival effort. This program will commence at 7:30, and all prof its from the sale will be used for ac- tivities here in Waterbury and other Salvation Army institutions in the eastern territory.
 RxiSade Coming
 On October 27th, there will be spe- cial programs all day conducted by a brigade of cadets from the Salva- tion Army Training College in New York City. From November 5th through 10th, Evangelistic services will be conducted by Major and Mrs. Crosby every evening at 8 O. clock. The public is cordially in- vited to attend these special ser- vices.
 During the Salvation Army,s eve- ming radio program last night Charles Rietdyke, in addition to other things, said. Jesus says in the 18th chapter of St. Matthew the 32d and 33d verses: But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before My Father. which is in Heaven In connection with this scripture, I want to speak for few moments about the coming elec- ton. Rather a strange subject, isn't it, for religious program, but then I can assure you right now, that this is not going to be political speech.
 Most people take their politics very seriously, and are ever ready to defend and cherish the charac- ter of the standard bearer of their particular party. Especially during the coming weeks, we will hear men and women of all walks of life in all possible places argue the pos abilities and qualifications of their candidate. They will sing his praises to the sky, his name will be on their tongue every moment of the day, they will be proud to wear his cam paign button and they will fight. if need be, to further his cause.
 | Now have no fault to find with even the most enthusiastic party worker, but it does set my mind to thinking. Why will so many people give of their very best to support the cause of their candidate and their party. yet when it comes time to rally to the support of the church, we find the majority of people definitely lacking in moral courage to do so. Is the cause vf Roosevelt and WillIxie and their parties more important than the cause of Christ and His church? Let someone in a crowd belittle the efforts of the Democratic standard bearer and some two.fisted Democrat Is certain
 to raise his voice in no uncertain
 manner in defense of his leader; let someone In e crowd cast doubtful reflections on the capabilities of the Republican choice. there certainly will be heard the voice Of an angry Republican: but lot someone In Q crowd tell 6 shady story ct the ex. penso of the Christian church and her pevlne Leader. and nine times out of ten there Is no challenge, there is no defense. merely c slckiy apolofetlc grin.
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