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' " , r "X i; & ?rtmurLY is, 1952. -. PAGXNTNK L9 - Perqa:m!3 Cliurcli Services . . , , I I -J f "1 GHIXN, A 'KAN OP FAITH AND ' HUMILITY i International Sunday School Lesson '!, '.fy ''Vw.djr 20 ;v. 'Meniwry SelMtioni "Teach "me A way; O Lord; and lead mo in a pkin J?ath.w Plaaim 27:11- v Judges 6:1147 tS (Lesson Text: 31; 8.-22-S3. Joshua' campaigns did not result in ' the entire conquest of Ceiiaian. The Israelites occupied some regions more or- lesa i completely, in. others they were joint possessor with the former inhabitants, and in a large area, .in cluding some of the best parts of the country, the Canfcanites remained in control and enjoyment, v ' ; "During fflie centuries which follow ed Joshua, there, was no united or , ganization of all the tribes, hoi time . and again, as a crisis developed. , it would be met brthe nearby Israelites, usually galvanized into heroic action i ty the inspiration of some courageous leader. As we pointed out in a per vious lesson, .these - penocncai aeuv . erers were called Judges. This week we consider the heroic faith of Gid ' eon, generally recognized by all as the most outstanding, of the Judges. . Gid An lived in a disturbed period. The Israelites were harried by the Atnelefcrtes and ' the Midianites. Swarms of the latter descended upon ,' them from across, the Jordan and stole their crops and cattle, and other pos sessions, ;. Finally, Gideon realized that he had been chosen by God as the agent for deliverance. H began by ' promptly destroying the altar to Baal in. his community, and Insisting upon repentance and worship of the true ' Gideon summoned the members of nearby tribes to gather tinder - his leadership. ' He made a trial of Je hovah, using a fleece of wool ajid God ' patiently, convinced , him. ' Then. Je hovah put Gideon's faith to severe test, advising him so that over two thirds of his men departed for home, . leaving only tea thousand. " These . were further selected until only 300 i:' remained. , . ; v 'tme lesson we may learn from this thinning of the ranks,'' says the Rev. ' Alexander :MadLaren, "namely : that we need not be anxious to count heads, . when we are sure that ws are doing . God's work, nor even be afraid of bei ing - in a minority. Minorities are " generally right when 'ey'" are the apostles of new thoughts, though $he minorities which cleave to some old fossil are ordinarily wrong.: The pro phet' and his 1 men were alone and ringed about with enemies when he said. 'They that be with us are more than they that be with them', and' yet he was right, for the mountain' was full of horses and chariots of fire. Let us be sure that we are on God's side, and . then let us not mind how -few are in- the ranks 'with us, nor be ' afraid, tfhough the far-extended front of the enemy threatens to curl around , our flanks and enclose us. The 300 heroes had God with them, and that was enoughs v;v:v.,';;- Li '' " X Spying upon the Midianites, Gideon discovered that a general fear existed of him and his followers, To utilize the slender resources of manpower at his command, Gideon resorted to a - trick.. U. stratagem often used in ancient warfare was now arranged,'' says Cunningham Geikie. "Dividing the band of heroes into three eom- . pariies, Gideon gave each man a trum pet, an empty earthen pitcher and a . torch to-be concealed in the pitcher until the right moment He had been encouraged by an incident of the pre vious night GUding in the darkness into the camp of the Bedouins, like the English Alfred into the camp of the Danes he heard1 Midlanite pre dicting, from a dream he hod had, the destruction of the host and hi own name had been mentioned as the leader they dreaded." . . When the battle developed Gideon's plan proved entirely suceessful. iTh Midianites were defeated and shuigh- tered. ' They were pursued until ut . terly shattered' with a destruction so , great that . Isaiah: later referred to it as on a parity with that of the Egyp tians at the Red 8m By fequWng Gideon to depend upon tf slight a hu man force, - Jehovah made sure that the Israelites would realize their de pendence apon him. It is interesting to notice that men are often ..called to great service from ordinary tasks. Gideon was thread ing wheat Amos ws tending his herd - and fig t.L.j an J LlJI.a was plowing .when es " 1 tjs divine call. There are t 3 countless avenues of seirrici . i to r. n and women today in m.e or lc Lmfted circan stances and swroundln-i if they would only cr- :tu:ize on a f;ih in tihe- de pen! ';:,ty cf God's sur?ort of any good cause. A 1- ' -m the f V4 '.nin- Ka Ue . j.r- a to y. It is i it y fJ.Lt-l.-jrk J mo- .rrs, d Ji r.'Jh a"i vl?n. .'a Ive c v. '-..'--red if t'et'-'i 'c - 1)' 'H1 ' 1 " i,l M I' l ti .... . 71 J ml wmm. star trudre aloof a ro4 1 tilt?, Sttpopoo step. onward. Ifitwwr jooraay. a"4 ''j-.i Cbt toe 'eilpfiac imfjaml jftstoftjk.Mfe.. to eoenetijaj, ..Hij'vJi-irA s :':, : Tbmtxftfiim wbett Cf ! a Ibog rotd th lm ab turiJng. TWme roaUae caft tUU a naa'a tpirft uatil b trwaUetat n yirjr iiimwiaii of tfa day. ChristisiiityUOocraoinitatotheirc life. Tlif teaelti M Ctorlat op new riataa of beauty and IbiiiMtsa.; SuaoUiy wonbip, oailj ptttyr and aa abiding faith help ua to ditoW.i fens of progran and bring Horn to bur God-gim dettiny. ew- IllPillllip islliflilt sliliftlll: y$ i iss chobcb roa au ... au, FOH IHE CBOBCB W.'fSri.'fc - Mr ea m w Mia nil .'ii i . . , i 7 ""Him o wvwe. Tlm a fear mi td Mrvteet raaulartr and am. mill mil fiiin -mi BMda aai ward ads! l ?-. e ?f. g.:.a,ii .i-ati"iiii nt JejjjijMjjjj . TmS PAGE IADI J POSSIBl BY THE FOLLOWING FIRMS: Lynch Funeral Home ' PHONB 2811 ' ( . HERTFORD. N. 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Paster First Sunday 11 A. M. and 8 P.M. BURGESS BAPTIST CHURCH Colon Jackson, Jr, Pastor Church services second and fourth Sundays at 11 A. M. . SDday School at 10:00 A. M. urea service 7:46 P. M. second and fourth Sundays. ' 1 o PERQUIMANS CHARGE CHURCHES H. H. Jamieson, Pastor First Sunday: New Hope Church, 11:00 A. M. Oak Grove Church, 7:00 P. M. Second Sunday Winfall Church, 11:00 A. M. Cedar Grove Church, 10 A. M. Woodland Church, 7:00 P. M. , Third Sunday Oak Grove Church, 11:00 A. M.' New Hope Church, 7:00 P. M. Fourth Sunday Cedar Grove Church, 11:00 A. M. Woodland Church, 10 A. M. Winfall Church, 7:00 P. M. Fifth Sunday Woodland Church 11:00 A. M. Prayer Meeting eich Wednesda at Winfall Church, 7:00 P. M. ANDERSON'S METHODIST CHURCH R. M. Gradeless, Pastor Church School, 10:00 A. M. Morning Worship, 11:00 A. M., sec ond and fourth Sundays. WOODVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH James F. Burke, Pastor Church Services on second and fourth Sundays at 11 A. M. First and Third Sundays at 7:45 P. M. " ' Sunday School 9:45 A. M. UP RIVER FRIENDS CHURCH Elizabeth White, Pastot Sunday School, 9:46 A. M. Church Services, 11A.M. Christian Endeavor. 6:80 P. M. BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Bennie Crawford, Pastor Sunday SchoU, 10 A. M. atAlf 411(1 thii SuDdy Preaching second and fourth Sun day evening at 7:80. PINEY WOODS FRIENDS CHURCH No Pastor At Present Sunday School, 10 A. M. Morning worship 11.00 A. M. WHITEVILLE GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday School, 11 A. M., every Sun day except third Sunday. Church sevices evesy third Sunday at 8 P. M. . HERTFORD METHODIST CHURCH A. L. Chaplin, Paster Church School, 9:46 A. M. v0 w 11:00 o'clock. Youth Fellowship, 8:46 P. M. Evening Worship, 7:80 P. M. .tTM.p0W BAGLET SWAMP PILGRIM Coy S. Saunders, Pastor sunaay scnool. 10:00 A. M. worsnti nanunsr worsup, ii :w o'clock. Young People's Meeting, 6:80 P. . i Mid-week 7:80 P. M. rorshlp, Servici Ices, Thursday at HOLY TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH Rev. Charles F. Wutf, Reetor. 9:46 A. M, Church School, every Sunday. - V' .. ,,: ' . , 9:00 A. M., Holy Communion, let Sun. day. , ., , :;: ;.,. 8:30 A. M.,floly Communion, 2nd, 4th, 5th Sundays. 11 :00 A. M., Holy Communion, Srd . Sunday. 11:00 A. M.; Morning Prayer. 2nd. 4th, 5th Sundays. ' 10:00 A. M, Holy Communion, Fri days and Saints' Days. ; BEREA CHURCH OF CHRIST . Walker Perry, Paster, 2nd and 4th Sunday at 10:80 A. M. 1 Morning worship on first and third Sundays at 11 A. M. . Uvening worship first and third Sundays at 7:80 P. M. CHAPPgLL EILL BAPTIST . ccusca , : A. H. OaOaw, C&urea Setrlce 8 P. M. every first Sunday School at 11 A. M. everv MeonL liird and f earth Sunday!?
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