THE COMMUNITY CHURCH NEWS

THE COMMUNITY CHURCH NEWS VOL. V I I I STOW, OHIO, F R I D A Y, J A N U A R Y 17, 1941 S H O U L D O N E BE A C H U R C H M E M B E R I F H E IS N O T A CHRISTIAN How m a n y t ' m e s I have heard t h a t question, and how often I have h e a r d it said that people have no right to join the Church until they a r e converted. Now, t h e Church is an assembly of people who are followers of Jesus Christ. They m a y differ in color, in education, in temperament, in environment, in interpretation, a n d in spiritual laws they m a y honestly differ. In the simple f u n d a m e n t a l s of t r u t h and right, such as repentance, faith, and service, which are the three g r e a t laws of Christianity, none need to be f a r a p a r t. So now w e have it before us. Should One Be a Church Member If He Is Not a Christian I a m persuaded t h a t no one w a n t s to belong to the Church unless he has a leaning t o w a r d Chrisit, but I a m told that trouble and mischief of t h e Churches arise f r o m unconverted folk who find their way into t h e Church. No doubt it would be b e t t e r if every Church m e m b e r h a d a wonderful experience, a thorough cleansing, a general cleaning up of bad habits, and in their stead was born a holy passion to live as Jesus did. However, m a n y t h e r e a r e in t h e Church wo never reach such heights and depths of experience in Christianity. The Church is not saved f r o m trouble by any process t h a t m a y be exacted of members. You m a y catechize them, baptize them, demand a pledge, a testimony, force them to come by the altar route, by probation or on No. 3 their honor. All these methods, a n d others, have been tried and with any, or all, n e a r l y the same results are in evidence. Jesus had J u d a s in the select company of twelve, a n d even to Peter, a f t e r t h r e e years of schooling, Jesus said, W h e n thou a r t converted strengthen t h e brethren. Thomas, a third m e m b e r of the apostolic group Was none too sure until he met Jesus a f t e r t h e resurrection. In t h e Gospel of Matthew, chapter 13 and verse 30 we read, let both grow together until t h e harvest, then unerring laws will separate the good f r o m t h e bad. Thus sin in a God m a d e world is likened unto a field of grain, be careful in rooting out the t a r e s lest the good grain be destroyed also. If a Church is not healthy enough spiritually to outgrow and discomfort the f e w who have no depth of soil, yea, if the Church be unable to treat, nourish and envigorate them, then the whole Church needs to rebuild her altars. Let us not, therefore, judge one another, but judge this r a t h e r t h a t no m a n put a stumbling-block or occasion to fall in his brother's way. Rom. 14:13. The weight of evidence throughout the Scriptures favors love, prayer, a n d common sense interest in a n y lagging soul. O, m y Church, w h a t an opportunity if within your company t h e r e be the unsaved, t h e unconverted. May it never b e charged at the b a r of E t e r n a l Justice t h a t they were dismissed, not wanted, abandoned. The light carried by I each and all m a y be none too ' bright, some perhaps very dim,

10 THE COMMUNITY CHURCH NEWS STOW COMMUNITY CIIUHCH GEOlUiE M. HULME... Milliliter S5t> Ardmore AT.. Akron. UN-1 (ten THE COMMUNITY CHURCH NEWS Drnivcr C Stow, Summit Co., Ohio. Publisher! weekly. Subscription price noe a year. Entered as second class matter May 4, 1937 at the Postoffice at Stow, Ohio, under Act of March 3, 1879. Office of publication, 36U W. Arndale Rd., Stow. H..1. Stockman, Editor but probably none has gone completely out. So our task is to help trim the fading lights, replenish the supply, give a hand where the bushel obscures the ray. Acts 2:47. Pentecost and the full-burst of the Christian Church on Earth. And. the Lord added to the Church daily such as should be saved. A more undertandable rendering is, The Lord added to them day by day those that were being saved, those conscious of sin and who were seeking salvation. GEO. M. HULME <$> He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are obomination to the Lord. Pro v. 17:15. Bible Study Lesson Jan. 19 Printed Text Luke 14:15-24. Golden Text Come; for all things are now ready. Luke 14:17. In this lesson we have the parable of the Great Supper. "But he said unto him, A certain man made a great supper; and he bade many: And he sent forth his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden. Come; for all things are now ready. And they all with one consent began to make excuse." Such conduct was unexpected and unreasonable. If they had wished to decline the invitation they should have done so at the beginning and not waited until all was in readiness. Their excuses were most flimsy. The man who had bought a field must have seen it before he bought it; the man who had bought five yoke of oxen could have tried them out the next, day; the man Who had married a wife would have found his home" more pleasant for the fellowship of friends. every roanteb ROOSEVELT said "Every man owes part of his time to the profession to which he belongs." Our entire effort is to raise by our example the standards of our vocation. The McGowan Funeral Home

10 THE COMMUNITY CHURCH NEWS They simply did not want to come. But the poor and maimed and blind and lame came when bidden. The blind man could not go out and view his possessions, the lame could not follow the plow, the maimed had no wife. So "God chose the foolish things of the world that he might put to shame the things that are strong." There is no harm in the possession of property, in business or in marriage except when these things claim our entire devotion, blind us to the claims God has on our time and hinder us from accepting that great feast of eternal salvation which our Savior has made ready for us. Hazel Wheeler <s> CHOIR NOTES MINISTER PLEASE READ Last Thursday evening, January 8th, thirty-seven members of the choir were out to choir rehearsal and what's more thirty of these were present at 7:30 p. m. prompt which is the starting time for practice. This fact pleased our director so much that he thanked the choir three different times during the eyening, so come out all you members, young, old, middle aged and let's make that forty so we can get that chicken dinner Rev. Hulme promised us. Another thing the choir is planning some new activities soon, and, brand new music will be in use in a few days. We invite anyone interested to come out for rehearsals. We have grand times together! Ask anyone who has been to any of our parties! Violet Large, Publicity Director. CHURCH OF CHRIST ELECTS OFFICERS At the annual meeting of Stow Church of Christ held on Wednesday evening of last week, the following officers were elected: Elders, Mr. Mottinger, Mr. Palmer Williamson, Mr. L. J. Biltz; Trustees, Mr. Spaght, Mr. Sabin, Mr. Stanley Gaylord; Deacons, Wilbur Pardee, Paul Palmer, Frank Cook, Carl Arnold, Mr. Sandercox, Austin Cowles; Deaconesses, Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Sandercox, Mrs. Cameron, Mrs. Sabin, Mrs. Spaght, Mrs. Lukens; Bible School Superintendent, Mr. Halterman: Church treasurer, Mr. Wilson: Financial Secretary, Paul Palmer; Church Secretary, Walter Depew. MEN'S BIBLE CLASS NOTES The newly elected officers of the Men's Bible Class for the year 1941 are: Willard Davis, President; Harry Olson, Vice-President; A. S. Phelps, Treasurer; Will Lodge, Secretary; Ralph Nichols, assistant secretary and Rev. Geo. M. Hulme, teacher, with Traxler and Phelps, assistant teachers. Also elected at the last Sunday evening meeting were W. J- Henry, Harry Osman and C. M. Woodring as members of a social committee. At this class meeting last Sunday evening, after the business For All Dairy Products You Can Do Better At ISALY'S In Stow

10 THE COMMUNITY CHURCH NEWS PLUMBING PUMPS WATER SOFTENERS E. F. KASTENS 116 East Graham STOW, OHIO OV-8926 Steam and Hot Water HEATING session, various members had this and that to say in answer to question: "What good turn has this class ever done for you?" Mr. A. S. Phelps called on first, and taken somewhat by surprise, answered by saying that he considered it a good turn that other members of the class tolerated his presence. Mr. Oyler was glad for the friendly greeting of an unnamed class member recently. He also remarked: "As a Bible Class why not bear the fruits of a Bible Class." W. V. Smith told of attending Bible School for over seventy years in fifteen states, probably never having missed three straight Sundays. He prefers Bible School to church, tho he always attends church and remarked that "this class is spiritual life to me". Mr. Smith recalled the time early in GLASPY COAL SALES Ohio Lump $4.95 - $5.40 Piney Fork $5.75 West Va. Splint and Kentucky Block $6.85 Call OV-8667 his life when all the men sat on one side and all the women on the other side when they attended church, also, it was necessary to have a ticket to attend prayer meeting. Next class member, Burt Mineard, "Likes to know the men", while W. J. Henry gets a big kick out of being present each Sunday (he was. absent last Sunday morning however), but enjoys most getting other men out to Bible school who have not been present fox sometime. He also gets much enjoyment out of hearing Rev. Hulme teach. Mr. Zimmerman reported that he enjoyed the teaching of Rev. Hulme, which same thot was expressed by others present (nineteen all told), Will Lodge having attended Sunday school for over sixty years of his short life and this Bible school for nearly twenty-three years, was of the opinion that no Bible school, no church and no Men's class (orchestra and choir included) could or ever did compare with ours. At this same meeting Treasurer Phelps reported not far from one hundred dollars in the treasury, same to be used for the building NU-WAY CLEANING AND PRESSING There is a Difference INVISIBLE SHOE REBUILDING KNIGHT SERVICE CO. \VA-2224 2041 Front St. Cuyahoga Falls

10 THE COMMUNITY CHURCH NEWS 1941 fanuary s M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1@41 FEBRUARY S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 fund. And in view of our need for money at this meeting it was decided to give another hundred to the building fund, this to be paid in five dollar amounts by members or friends. Over half of this second hundred was paid in or pledged within five minutes and now treasurer Phelps is looking around for a few other five dollars to this fund Sunday? The next meeting of the Men's Brotherhood will be held the second Sunday evening in February. LADIES BIBLE CLASS MEETING The Ladies Bible Class will hold their regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening January 28th at the home of Mrs. R. K. Palmer on River Road. All class members nhould plan to attend. <s> RED CROSS Ladies are needed by the Red Cross to sew for the children of Europe who must spend so much of their time in shelter houses. They need warm clothing, plain garments, such as nighties, diapers and small dresses. We meet every Tuesday from 10 a. ni. to 4:00 p. m. in the Community building across from the high school. Come. Bring your own lunch. MONEY Since Rev. Hulme's article two weeks ago setting forth the plight of this paper, scarcely a day has passed but that one or more subscriptions have been received. The amounts paid in have varied from fifty cents to ten dollars. Several FISH SUPPER A group of ladies from the church are serving a fish supper Thursday January 23rd starting at 5:30 p. m. This supper will be held in the church basement. The public is invited. <S> Pride goeth before destruction and an haughty spirit before a fall. Prov. 16:18.

10 THE COMMUNITY CHURCH in l i t t e r s accompaning their subscriptions have been quite complimentary. Some also, have wondered why we do not change the date m a r k on the address tag. This has been explained before. To set the type for a new subscriber address costs us nearly four cents. As an example, last week we had 128 new subscribers and address changes to be added to our list. The cost was $4.50. To make address change for eleven hundred would cost over $40.00. So, unless the subscriber demands it we will use t h e old1 addresses as long as possible or until someone presents us with an addressograph. (Will Lodge offers a $350.00 adding machine.) To show how it is easily possible to build up a deficit consider the last week's issue of this paper. The cost of linotype, paper envelope^, ink, postage and printing was $28.15. The paper contained 28.7 per cent advertising, the expected income from which amounted to $16.84. This would m a k e a net loss of $11.31. On the other hand the issue before last, i. e., issue one of this y e a r contained a little over f i f t y per cent advertising the expected income f r o m which would p a y all costs of t h a t one issue and leave a little over one dollar to apply on the red balance. <s>. PERSONALS Attend Church Sunday. W i l l take care of children. Call OV-8666. (Adv.) A group of Stow friends helped 1 Mrs. H. V. P u t t of F r a n k l i n Road celebrate her birthday last Saturday night. It will pay you to shop for your meat and groceries at the KentStow Market. J. B. Weldon, Prop. NEWS Willard Davis, Ellsworth ( Road, was absent f r o m church and Bible school, clso the evening meeting of the men, because of illness. He had the flu. Wanted girl or woman for general housework. Stay nights. Call OV-8949. ( A d v ). The Stow School Board appointed Mrs. W. P. Mills to t h e vacancy caused by the resignation of Mrs. E a r l Barley f r o m the Library Board. For Sale: An Easy electric ironer. Used very little. In A-1 condition. Price reasonable. Call OV8745 any evening after 5:00 p. m. (Adv.) On Monday J a n u a r y 6th a baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. K a r l Henry. It is reported that since this event it has been necessary for Grandpa Dr. W. J. Henry to wear a much larger hat than usual. On the last Sunday of this month, Jan. 26th, members of the congregation and friends of the church will be given an opportunity to contribute a t the morning church services toward the church building fund. Rev. Hulme in his sermon last Sunday morning told us that if the will does not control desire 'n human life there is bound to be sorrow and disaster, but on the other hand if desire is controlled by t h e will there is order and happiness. With an attendance of 134 per cent Mr. Cross' class again won the banner last Sunday, while Mrs. Wheeler's class with an attendance of an even 100 per cent was second. Mr. Hall's class of young people had an atendance of 97 per cent. I t was last Saturday (Jan. 11th) that Mr. and Mrs. Nate Ritchie celebrated twenty-five years of

10 THE COMMUNITY CHURCH NEWS FOR A GOOD COAL at a FAIR PRICE Promptly and Properly Delivered Call OV-8711 E. M. Guise Coal & Supply Co. happy married life. In honor of this event some thirty-five. or more guests surprised them that evening with a party. Refreshments were served. Everyone had a good time. CAPONS. Now and thru Easter prices are reduced to 32c per lb. Damons, East Graham Road, OV-8781. (adv.) Birthdays celebrated at Bible School last Sunday were those of Miss. Shirley Foote, Mrs. C. M. Woodring, Mrs. Harry Osman, Mrs. Harry Olson, son John Olson and Miss Ruth Mineard who was sick, but, sent her birthday money in nevertheless,) and, in whose honor the orchestra played the "Happy Birthday" number a second time...,...., A. large variety of choree lunch meats are always on hand at the Kent-Stow Market, J. B. Weld on, Prop. Top of Hill on East Kent Rd. (Rt. 5) fourth of mile past Fish Creek. (Adv.) Miss Jeane Dierke of 195 East Kent Road and friend Don Manck of Kent with Opal Hall of Aurora, Ohio and Eugene Bliler, formerly of Lockhaven, Pa but now of Akron, visited friends in Lockhaven, PS., over the last week end. They left on Friday and motored over on the new turnpike highway. Drive in. Let us service your car for winter driving: Parsons and Henry Shell Gas Station, Stow. (Adv.) : ' 7 ~ - r:...- The Ladies Bible class dropped a bag containing $129.57 for the church building fund in the collection plate last Sunday morning. This is the second bag of over one hundred dollars that, they have placed in the. collection plate recently.; Mrs. Cumpson's class and two other classes it is reported. Clearance Sale 33 1-3% Discount Stow 5c to $1.00 Store WHEN YOU BUY MILK AND ICE CREAM REMEMBER THE LAWSON MILK CO. Your local concern which has saved this territory millions of dollars on their milk and dairy products in the last two years. We can also save you money on your bread and pastries from our New and Modern Bakery. THE LAWSON MILK CO. WA-7015

10 T H E C O M M U N I T Y C H U R C H NEWS W. F. CARLISLE OVerdale 8747 186 East Graham Rd., Stow, Ohio REPRESENTING C. W. STUART & COMPANY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS BLUE RIBBON N U R S E R Y STOCK Ornamental Trees, Hedges, Roses, Evergreens, Fruit Tijees, Grapes, Berries It Pays To RECOVER Get Your Upholstering Now Done McGrail Antique Shop Phone OV-8426 150 E. Kent Rd. Stow, O. BAKERS STUDIO AND CAMERA STORE 325 P O R T A G E T R A I L, W., C U Y A H O G A F A L L S, O. Portraits and Camera Supplies Wholesale and Retail BECKLEY'S BARBER SHOP Marhofer Block STOW :-: OHIO also contributed toward this fund last Sunday. Stop a t the Kent-Stow Market for your home made Country Sausage, Country Butter, Poultry and Choice Cuts in all fresh meats. J. B. Weldon, Proprietor. (Adv.) I t is reported t h a t Mrs. Wheeler's Bible Class enjoyed a p a r t y a t the home of Mr. and Mrs. Burl Cox on Hudson Road last Saturday evening. NOW! What t h e editor would like to know is why he does not get some notice, news, or notes in advance of these events. As a rule folks are more interested in coming events than in past history. Who is publicity director for this class? W h y not pass around a small note book to class members each Sunday morning and let t h e m write down any items of interest? WEST VIRGINIA LUMP 1 One of the best from Northern West Virginia WITCH HAZEL BLOCK $6.15. $5.75 This is good coal in every way. BLACK ACE LUMP $5.40 Good, clean burning, deep-mined won't clinker. COOKS COAL DELIVERY I N D E P E N D E N T COAL D E L I V E R Y A N D Munroe HAULING Dial OV-8629

10 THE COMMUNITY CHURCH NEWS For sewing at reasonable prices, see or call Mrs. Hargrove, 260 Ritchie Rd., phone OV8628. (ad) Mrs. George Stinard of Ritchie Rd. celebrated her birthday last Sunday with a party at her home in the afternoon and evening. Those present included her mother Mrs. Laura Hollingshead and her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Grocery Prices are going up, but we are still able to offer all Grocery items at Lower Prices Drive out and see for yourself. Kent-Stow Market, J. B. Weldon, prop. Top of Hill on East Kent Rd. (Rt. 5) fourth of mile past Fish Creek. (Adv.) In installing church officers last Sunday morning Rev. Hulme reminded the trustees that theirs wa~, the responsibility of taking care of the church property, while 9IIIIIIIII1IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII INSURE with ROBERT IMHOFF your LOCAL full-time Agent Tel. OV-8618 Stew, O. miiiiiiiimimiiiiimimiimmimimiiiif Dentist $ DR. W. B. OCKER I J Credit Extended? JOV-8510 9 a m. to 9 p. m.s % Spaght Bldg., Stow $ m w w w w w w w w t v w the deacons and deaconesses in our church are responsible for prayer meetings, visitation of the sick, the communion and should carr*/ on in all spiritual matters. Let the deacons meet at least once a month he advised. Our clerk, treasurer, and financial secretary he characterized as experts in their line. No further comment on them is necessary. Ushers should provide for the comfort of those attending church services by escorting them to a seat, providing a song book, looking after the lighting, ventilation, etc. If you live in the suburbs have a suburban plumber with eighteen years suburban experience do your work. E. F. Kastens, 116 East Graham Road, Stow, Ohio. OV-8926. (adv.) GRAHAM ROAD NOTES Attendance at Bible School last Sunday was one hundred ninetyeight.,birthdays celebrated were those of Evelyn Younkim and Mrs. Wesley. Also Mr. an,d Mrs. J. E. Sutton celebrated their wedding anniversary having been married twenty-two years January 11th. They came to Akron from Middletown, New York. In Akron they were first employed at the Goodyear. The first World If Your Car Won't Start Call OV-8919 Marhofer Chevrolet

10 THE COMMUNITY CHURCH NEWS War had just ended when they were married and now, their twenty one year old son expects to leave Feb. 27th for Chattanooga, Tenn., for military training. Mrs. Heiser is visiting with her daughter Mrs. N. W. Biggs with whom she returned after Mrs. Biggs had recently paid her a visit at her home in Indiana. We always love to have Mrs. Heiser visit here. Mrs. Charles Wesley Jr. went back to Salt Lake City. Utah, with relatives. Mrs. A. Ashton entertained twenty-three guests in honor of her father's eighty-first birthday, January ninth. Congratulation's to Mr. and Mrs. Antiques Repaired Refinished Cabinet Work Upholstering Storm Sash Made To Clint E. Worcester Darrowville Order Tel. WA-7553 G lden Hargett, Caleb Ave., on the arrival of a son January 9th. We hear that the Baptist Temple of Akron (Billingtons Church) have recently purchased thirty acres near the M. E. church in North Hampton. We wish them the best of success in this district. Recently Mr. Mahoney of Bryden Drive, Akron, favored our Senior B. Y. P. U. with special music. We hope he will visit our other departments of the B. Y. P. U. of which there are three. You are invited to attend any one of these. Sunday evenings at 6:30 p. m. Any one in the Graham Rd. District who desires to pay for a subscription to the Community Church News can pay the same to Mrs. Sutton who will turn it in to the paper and see that you get a receipt. Happy Birthday to the following: Mrs. Mcllrath, Jan. 3rd. Mrs. Talbert, Jan. 14th. Mrs. L. Morehouse, Jan. 16th. Mrs. Warner, Jan. 18th. SPECIAL PURE LARD In 5, 10 and 50 lb. cans per. lb. Ritchies Meat Market N. L. Ritchie, Prop. 407 Ritchie Rd. Telephone OV-8966