The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-10-01

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On the whole it was OF compare
lively little consequence, ministers
reported and churches swung into
their fall schedule with good SER
mons, good music and good at.
tendance.
Emphasis on music has brought
an increase in the number OF
musicians in Ypsilanti churches
and also an increase in the num-
Der of choirs for children.
Strong Sermons
Ministers of the city we're ready
for Rally Day with excellent gospel
messages. Following are brief quo
tations.
Rev Robert L. Dewitt. ST. Luke s
Episcopal Church: God cannot
help us il we do not believe I'm him.
But If VIC do believe in him. that
faith is the priceless ingredient
which can transform our. drab, un-
satisfactory lives into the happi-
ness We all are seeking"
Rev. Raymon Burns Bair, Presby-
terrain Church: self denial does
not take the Joy out OF Christian
ty because we accept challenges
easier than gifts. We take up our
cross for this makes us humble
Our work must have purpose. It
must take on form following a def
mite road. Jesus is the architect Of
the Kingdom. We are in life to he
the builders
Rev. Walter 3. Heyler. First
Methodist Church: Each new day
should be greeted with q cheer be-
cause each new day is Gods day.
All through the day, Gods help
is available. And this is bound
to be interesting. for It offers new
opportunities 10 learn about God.
about people and about the world"
Rev Gordon C. Speer, Congrega-
tional Church. "What do people
get in church Answer. Exper-
fences of aesthetic beauty. human
fellowship, intellectual stimulus
and spiritual power may be found
in every true service OF worship.
These experiences become in
creasingly valuable to us as We at
tend church regularly
Rev William r. Shaw. First Bap-
fist Church: Military and govern
mental leaders are unanimous
that We are now given another op-
porWnity of making peace. And
that f. Is likely our last opportuni-
ty. II w should fail. Nineteen cen
turtles ago the Apostle Paul in
Athens recognized turning point
in history. He said, God has thus
far overlooked your religious ignor-
ance. your feuds and bitter quar-
rels." But now, he commands all
men everywhere to repent OF their
ignorance. Have We been in touch
with the Bible and the Church all
our lie and yet are unable TO help
another man to find Christ. II so.
we to- must repent OF our ignor-
ance. DO We know what others
ought to do? Then we ought to do
IL ourselves. For the Bible says.
To him that knoweth to do right
and doeth il not, to him it is sin"
Rev. II. c. S ipe, Emmanuel
Lutheran Church: "One thing thou
lackest. MARK l0:2O. II was
enough love for Jesus TO give up
all things for him His pride, his
love of money, and OF the ease and
power It gave him. stood in the
young mans way. II shut him out
from the larger life, he really want
ed and which Jesus wanted him to
have. He went away sorrowfully,
but he went away nevertheless.
How often in the Christian life IS
there just one thing that keeps us
from the larger blessings price.
temper, selfshness and envy. Jesus
never promised TO His true follow
ers an easy religion. He warns
them that they must be willing 10
sacrifice and endure suffering Z
necessary. But he does promise a
good conscience. great adventure.
peace that flows from sins forgiven
and finally the crown Of eternal
life
This is substantially the sermon
preached at all the Masses at St
Johns Church. Sunday.
You have brought this man 10
me as one that perverts the peo-
pie '. having examined him be-
fore you. End no fault in this man.
In those things wherein YOU accuse
him Luke %. IL.
we read I'm the Gospels how
Jesus was accused OF being
menace TO the nation. an enemy ~
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