St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-09-16

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ST. PHILIPS LUTHERAN
CHURCH
Perhaps the most common error
circulating in the religious world
today Is the thought that II one
does the best he can God win be
satisfied with his life. This is a
very accommodating theory, for In
effect it does not require any per-
son to do any more than he wishes
70 do. Certainly It lowers God and
His requirements to a shamefully
low level, and leaves us with no
standard with which to measure
our lives. The Word of God, how
ever, Is very plain on this subject.
God tells US, BE We perfect"
Matthew 5:4S.) There Is no room
in the kingdom Of God for any
thing less than absolute perfection
in its citizens. That makes US stop
and think. II also shows US two
things. First, we must admit that
no person who has ever lived can
possibly meet those requirements
ourselves included. Thus, unless
God had not sent His Own Son,
Jesus Christ to fulfill the Law
perfectly for us and die in our
place, there would be no hope for
any person to be saved. But that
He has done in His love ard
mercy, so that the perfect right
eousness of Christ is imputed, or
given, to everyone who believes
and trusts in Him as their Savior.
Secondly, we must realize that we
shall never be perfect until our
final Qualification in heaven, and
that this life on earth, for the
Christian, Is a constant walk and
struggle towards perfection. In
this work of becoming more and
more perfect 1t is the Holy Spirit
who does the work, using the word
Of God and the Sacraments as
His tools. Day by day He brings
the Christian man or woman a
little closer to his goal All this
Is the subject Of next Sundays
sermon = BE Ye Perfect" by
pastor Anderson. We invite you
to be with us at $3.50 a. m. See our
ad for further details.
Our Sunday school got off to q
good start last Sunday in spite
Of the adverse weather conditions.
New pupils are coming in every
Sunday. We invite you to send
your children at $50 q. m. for
regular instruction.
BETHESDA CHURCH NEWS
Mems Day" proved to be very
successful, both spiritually and
financially. The men made up a
program with Rev. L. Harris as
guest speaker for the morning.
Rev. Paul Rhaneoff of the
Church Federation came to US as
guest speaker for the afternoon.
His message was around Building
a Solid Foundation. Mr.. Phylip
came to us during the four state
convention. The fellowship has
been very pleasant and we ask
your prayers for the Christian
people. Visitors were welcomed by
the chairman of Mems Day, Mr..
James Kenney, who was also
master of ceremonies for the
morning.
The. Improvement Club is hav-
ing a trip around the world
Thursday, Sept. Is. All who come
are expected to have a good time.
The partial financial report thus
far from the Mems Day Rally is
S379.25. A later complete report
will be made on next Sunday.
Remember the Prayer service
Wednesday night and please pray
for the shut-ins. Thought for the
Week: Trim the Lamp to give
more light and less smoke."--
Margaret Tate, reporter.
BORDER METHODIST NEWS
Sunday morning, Sept. IL, fea-
tured the Methodist Men in their
observance of the 4th Annual
Mems Day. Rev. Sexton presented
the message Men of Strength"
The message was timely and of
immense inspiration to the men
Of this group.
Mr.. John Moultrie, master of
ceremonies, introduced the guest
speaker for the evening who was
Mr.. Bradshaw Mintener, vice
president of Pillsbury Mills, Inc.
Rev. Daisuh Kitagowa gave the
Invocation. An impressive pro-
gram was given in conjunction
with the address. An appreciative
audience attended both services
and appreciation is expressed to
the visitors who are invited to
come again.
Rev. Charles Sexton has chosen
for the Sunday morning service,
Sept. Is, a subject Of tremendous
uplift, 1T Is Up to You" Come
and be inspired.
ZION BAPTIST NEWS
The morning service was wit
messed by q large crowd who lis
tened to Rev. z. G. Harris deliver
a spiritual message. Scripture:
Psalm III, Text: Isaiah 9:6. His
subject was Wonderful Jesus"
Music was furnished by the Cos
pei Chorus and the Junior choir.
Visitors were Mrs. Berdie Aus
tin, Memphis, Tenn, mother Of
Mrs. Velma Williams, Mr.. Walter
Brown, Kansas City, No, Mr.. and
Mrs. Robin.
The evening service was spirit
ually impressive and brief. Rev.
Harris subject was taken from
Luke 1871, The Jericho Road"
We hope to have a large crowd
attending the Teachers and
Prayer meeting Wednesday night,
Sept 21.-Mrs. Plouis Moore, act
ing reporter.