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- Courageous-leadership—of Jeroboam_II- brought the Northern Kingdom to the height of ’ “power, yet the country was spiritual-

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ly dead. —II Kings 14:23-29,

ilitary lived luxuriously while

extremely poor:—Amos

DESTINED FOR FAILURE

a small group of the extremely rich

oppressing the great -masses of «the

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“a hation, had broken entirely __ away. fram the true worship of

By R.H. RAMSEY Our-lesson today: deals with | the Northern Kingdom and _ its monarch, Jeroboam II, who be- gan his reign about 150 years

after ‘the division of the king~jits size - dom and, about~5Q years after. :

the circumstances discussed in last week’s lesson.

Though larger in area and stronger in military power than the Southern Kingdom, the Northern Kingdom was destined for failure and ruin, for it, as

Jehovah God. The people simply reverted to pseganism, falling into-all-‘sorts of .immoral- prac- tices and going over, body and soul, to the idolatrous worship of golden calves. Their large area and population, their broad, fertile fields, their immense na- tural resources were as nothing for-they were ‘spiritually dead. Jeroboam II, whose exploits are described in the first. Scrip- tures palo’ to our lesson

make (7 kingeom great, the Northern Kingdom should have been, great. Not only was. it larger ‘in area -and population

ithan the Southern Kingdom—| “ yend_most- of-the-other~kingdoms

in that part of the world— it was kan Jeroboam I, a mighty -man...of- nation was headed toward de- cline-and dissolution and neither its natural resources, nor the brave d- resourceful leadership ot éroboam TI could save it.

As time went on, the North- ern Kingdom underwent. a shocking imbalance of national wealth, though the nation was, at that time, at the height of its prosperity. At the top of is financial -pyramid--was a= small- group of nobles, military lead- ers, merchants and large land- owners, all of whom were ex- tremely’ wealthy::- Beneath them. was a great mass of people, all

of whom were extremely. poor.

Totally unconcerned over the

welfare of the poor, the wealthy

lived lives of luxury, drinking their wine from bowls. instead of ‘goblets, lolling on beds of ivory, disporting themselves

valor. But_-the--azainst—the- injustices

lfor a pair of shoes (Amos 2:6).

This was the situation that Amos saw, phelonged and de- now!

Today Amos is a popular prophet. He saw light in a pe- ‘riod. of. darkness; he had the course to protest - vigorously found | re: him;~he-had- the ability t& grasp great truths and express them in terms simple enough to be CORES AOE to the common man; and he, like many others, had to wait .centuries for ; oe: rvindication.

Amos was a humble shiolena living at Tekoa, one. of the northernmost villages of the Southern Kingdom. He tended a little flock of sheep and pieced out his income~ by “pre- paring the fruit of sycamore trees so it could be used: as food. His occupation took him to the’ wool markets of the northern cities where he became ac- quainted with the life and re- ligion; of the~ people. He was uneducated, but had a penetrat- ing discernment of human na- ture. Like Micah, he was a rustic who developed .into a re- seo reformer supremely con-

Scripture—II Kings 14: 28-29; Amos 5:14, 15,.21-243 631-7; 7.

Amos, an austere _herdsman-prophet, Israel for and warns of punishment to on for

her transgressions — of” , Will. —Amos 5:21-24,-6:1-7!

MEMORY VERSE: “Pride goeth before destruction, and a haughty cist befure a fall.”—

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her sins king,

cerned for the- ‘Tights of God and for justice. #

At Bethel, Amos stood up and denounced ‘Jeroboam HI and the people of his kingdom. Amaziah, priest of the shrine at Bethel, told: Amos to go back to his own: land of Judah and earth is bread |- and ‘prosphesy there. But Amos was not the type of man who ywould take orders from such as |Amaziah. He saw the rich gorg- ing- themselves with dissipation while they cruelly oppressed the poor. ‘This is contrary to the will of God. Your material splendor is leading you nowhere. You are headed for dissolution and-deatit;"*-he-warned,____.

To the evils confronting the nation Amos offered a drastic

remedy: the Spirit—of God-must be infused. into the social order; repeating the Commandments was not enough, their central meaning “must be applied Bit practical terms.

In making his plea for esl justice, Amos emphasized the transcendence “of God and’ His rule of all nations and all his- tory, saying that God would not come primarily to help Israel in her conflict with her enemies but to judge all those, including. Israel, who had ignored his moral will.

Thus, in his - teachings — and through his visions, Amos gave to mankind last thoughts on the’ relation of the individual to s0- ciety in the sight of God.

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_ Friday 8 p.m.—Preyer meeting

72.Million Publications.

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a CHRISTIAN ‘CONVENTION

_ Christians gathered to.the name of the Lord Jesus Christ will hold, their 15th annual convention in . the will of the Lord: over the weekend in Crapaud.'

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Saturday 2:30 p.m.—In the, Engelwood High High. ‘School; Ministry meeting:

Saturday 8 min the Engelwood High School Gospel Meeting. .

Lord’s Day: 10 a.m. Worship. 1:15 Sunday ‘School. 2: 80 Ministry. 7:45 Gospel meeting.

Monday: 10:30 a.m. and, 2 p.m. Ministry; Gospel Meeting at 8 in the ‘Gospel Hall. :

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|day with a record participation including China after_an unexplained five-year

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The Salvation. Army

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Sermon: “THE MOST DANGEROUS WORD IN | - THE. HUMAN LANGUAGE” “Salvation Meeting—7. p.m. Tuesday, 8 p.m.—Home League (Public meeting) Thursday, 8 p.m.—Prayer WELCOME AWAITS YOU: AT THE ARMY

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9:15 a.m.—Radio Broadcast, Summerside station

‘Circulated _

Over 72-million Bibles, ‘New | Testaments. and other parts of | the Bible; weré c¢ircula ted throughout the world in 1965 by |

does not include circylation by | the commercial, “publishers, | which is considerable in EXate and. North Amerjca, ~~ ~*:

In Africa, Asia atid Latin America, however, it-is estimat- ed that at least % per cent of all Scriptures cirgulated is link-- ed with the Bible Societies. -

Of the total 45 million were complete Bibles, 4.2 million were New Testaments, and 64 million were other parts, almost equal- ly divided between Gomplete books of the Bible and booklets

the Bible Societies. This figure ] <

“11:00 a.m:.—Morning Worship

of selections - of Scripture pas- sages. Many of these latter are especially prepared for new readers in -many languages. The total circulation figure ts far short of the goal set by the Societies in their “God's Word for a World’’ campaign launch- ed in. Mays 1963. It was envisag- ed, then, that circulation might réach 150 million copies annual-

was just over 50 million Scrip-

tures circulated oo The demand for Scriptures is accelerating beyond ability

of the Bible-Societies_to supply until additional funds are avail- able, since Scriptures. are sold below -cost;—if=not-given -free;-in the emerging countries. - DAILY BIBLE READINGS Sunday, May 22: -acts ‘28. Monday, May 23: % Corinth--} ijans 12.

Tuesday, May 2%: I Corinth- | ians -13. Wednesday, May 25:_ I Corin-

Thursday, May 26:- John 3: .

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Friday, May 27: John 3: 22-36. | Saturday, May 28: Joel-2: 21- | 32. :

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: * 10:90 a.m.—Sunday School for all ages

and the “Lord's Sermon; “CLIMBING JACOB'S

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‘Organist: Mrs. Helen MacRae, A.R.C.M.

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Sherwood Church of Christ a

(Meeting in Sherwood Elementary Schoo! i

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11:00 a.m.—Morning Worship and the Lord's Guest -Speaker:--Mr.- Rankin the Maritime Christian College. ~~ WE EXTEND A WARM INVITATION TO ALL TO | ‘ “WORSHIP WITH US:

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13 Christie: Drive, Parkdale — Rev. J. H. Tye, B.A., B.D., Minister Mr. Leslie Hiscott—Organist ‘and Director of Chotrs ‘ |

9:45 a:m.—Junior. Intermediate and ‘Senior Church Schoo}

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YOU ARE a ee

On Sunday, May 22, services celebrating the 75th anniver- sary of the establishment of the Freetown Presbyterian- Church

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32 : Both services will be conduct- ed by the current minister, Rev. George R. Tannahill and Rev. John’ McBride of -the Summer-

‘| side Presbyterian Church - will |

be the guest speaker.

The church was first organiz- ed during the ministry of Rev. | R:S. Patterson and was erected | and dedicated in 1890 when Rev. | WM. “Tufts ministered to the congrégation. The church now

toral Charge under: Mr. Tanna- hill

Previous ministers for the

“The Kirk all. St. James

“The Rev. Malcolm a MeCualg, i eae, Director of a i ‘Christopher Gledhill, M.A., I . Mas., ARCCO .

11:00 AM. - ‘THE DOCTRINE OF THHE ASCENSION” . Anthem “From all that dwell below. the skies” aS OEE I PPR BT EET TETAS

9:45 a.m.—Sunday School

“ -11:00 a.m.—Churchtime Nursery : 11:30 a.m.—Children’s Corner .

Scott, Rev. William McCullough Thompson, -Rev. R.S. Whidden, Rev. W.H. MacIntosh, Rev. A.S. MacKay, Rev. W.A, MacQuar- rie, Rev. D.K,. Ross, Rev... M.Et

Genge’ Rev. T.L. Williams. Rev. Fred Williamson, Rev. Dr. Wil- liam O. Rhoad, , Rev. J,A. Mac- Gowan and Rev. E.H. Bean. | Special music will be a feature

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the’ betterment \of the world and the tranquillity ‘of “its--[) peoples. The well-being of }} mankind, its peace and | security, are_unattainavle un- less and until its unity is firm- | ly established. This unity |} can mever be achicved 50 long as - the. counsels’ which the. Pen of the Mos{, High } hath revealed are suffered to pass inheeded

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the ff the of the human race. | ilbmiried with’ the unity, and the re- } mempbrance of His Naine ‘is.} able to set on fire the hearts HH:

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eT Bible Chapel

235 Cumberland St. at Longworth Ave.

11:00 a.m.—Adult. service and Sunday School 7:30 p.m.—Alexander Marks; Blind Jewish Evangelist

“The Old Book the New Birth . ,. the Precious Blood = the Blessed Hope.” °

Lion Presbyterian Church

Corner Prince and Grafton Streets The Reverend Donald A. Campbell, B.A.,'D.D. | Miss Roberta Shaw, Deaconess Mrs. Harvey MacKinnon, een B.Mus. . Organist ana Choir Director. 9:45 a.m.—The Church School Classes for all ages 10:00 a.m.—Bible Class : et: School

11:00 a.m.—DIVINE WORSHIP

Sermon: WHY I BELIEVE IN JESUS CHRIST Solo: Ring Out The Sweet Message—A. E. Adams Mr. Frank Wood

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* Sermon: FHE ART GALLERIES OF THE MIND. VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME °

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. Rochford Square

Anglican Church of Canada -. ,

Ven. Archdeacon J. R. Davies, M.A., ‘Rector Rey. Canon E. M:“Malohe, M.A., D.D., LL.D. Honorary Assistant Priest . Miss Suzanne Brenton, Lic, Mus.; Organist Mrs. B,.W. Patterson, Choir Director

May 22—The Sunday after Ascension Day.’ 8:00 4.m.—Holy Eucharist eae 8:45 a.m.—Matting” 9:45 a.m.—Suriday. School (11 a.m Infants’ Class) | 41:00 a,m,—Choral~Eucharist and sermon cise 7:00_p.m.—Evensong-and_ Sermon |

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9:45 a.m.—Sunday School, Loyalty Campaign 11:00 a.m.—Wi p-Service * 7:30_p.m.—Evangelistic Service _

Evangelist Rev. J. W. Beam speak at each service 8:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY, MAY 25th Rev. Victor

Vice-President of the Eastern Pentecostal Bible a accompanied by the Bible Cohegt ng

A warm welcome awaits you at Calvary Temple

- BIRCHWOOD —

(Birchwood St. near Longworth Ave.) yg. Minister: Rev. W. R. Ungerhay, BA.

00 A.M.—Morning Worship 00°P.M.—Evening Worship

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_ Christian Reformed Church —

rm he 158 Mt. Edward Koad * ‘The first church in Sherwood), Rev. M. Dornbush, Minister

10:00 a.m. im Merning Worship (English) ~ 11:15 a.m.—Sunday School ° 2:30 p.m.—Afternoon Worship (Dutch) You _are: cordially invited to- worship with us.

THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH . IN CANADA . Presbytery of P.E.I.

- SHERWOOD - PARKDALE

EXTENSION CHARGE

Meeting in the Sherwood Women’s Insttiute Hall, - Maple Avenue. 9:30 a.m.—Sunday School (held in Sherwood Women’s Ia-_| ~ » stitute’ Hall; Maple Ave.) _ALL. ARE WELCOME

“First Baptist Church

vorner of Prince and Fitzroy Streets ‘Rev. Malcoine F. Harlow. B.A., B:D., Minister ‘Mrs. V. L. Dingwell, Organist and Choir Directer 9:45 a.m.—Sunday School for all ages.

_ 11:00 a.m.—ANNIVERSARY SERVICE Mr. K, E. Spencer, “At

Provinces United. Baptist

Convention, Guest Speaker.

: “Leave Your Heavy»

Burden At The Cross’

Solo: “The Holy City” )Adame) _. —Miss June Foster "7:00 9m.—"HOW TO FACE-PAIN* “af Duet: “Ponder My Wotds 0 Lord”—

Misses Janet Down and Faye Rogersoe ‘Wednesday 7:30 Prayer, Meeting. A WARM WELCOME AWAITS YOU

SPRING PARK UNITED CHURCH

Kirkwood Drive

Minister: Rev. Clayton C. Lewis Organist and Director of Choirs: Mrs. J. B. Herdman. L.R:A.M.

9:45 a.m.—Senior, Intermediate and Juniors “11:00. a.m.—Nursery, Primary and ‘Kindergarten

11:00-a.m.—‘“‘WHAT OR WHOM SHALL WE WORSHIP" Solo: Mr. Lioyd Martin, Guest Soloist

You Are Welcome to Worship With Us

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_ TRINITY UNITED CHURCH

Charlottetown, PEL ; Ministers: Rev.: John G. E. Ball,-B.A. Rev. Gerald G. Wyrwas, B.A. B.D. Organist and Director of Choirs: J. B. Herdman &

9:45 a.m.—Intermediate and Juniors ‘11:00 a.m.—Primary and Kindergarten _ 11:00 a.m.—Crib Room and Nursery. ~ sera

11:00/a.m.—Sermon® “DEDICATED” Rev. J. @. . Ball (Dedication Ceremony for Trinity Hall

aS Furnishings) m: “Bless. the Lord, © My. Soul” Ippolitof-Ivanof 7:00 p.m.—Sermon: ““GUIDE LINES -FOR — THE GOOD LIFE” Rev. Peet d E. Ball No@2—Happy i“ You are welcome to worship with ue

‘ ‘A Welcome Awaits You” ~ «

FREE CHURCH-OF SCOTLAND ~ ;

: VISITORS WARMLY WELCOME, ee

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St. Paul's Anglican Church

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Established 1769 by Royal foundation The Rev. F. Louis Elias, L.S:1.," Rector, Organist and Choir Director sry

George A. Thompson, F.R.C.O.., (CHM) A.R.C.M

SUNDAY AFTER ASCENSION“DAY—

8:30 a.m.—HOLY COMMUNION: 9:45 a.m.—SUNDAY SCHOOL: ‘Junior, Senior and Bible

Classes

“4: 00 a.m.—SUNDAY SCHOOL: Crib Nursery, Primary and

Beginners Classes .

11:00 a.m.—MORNING PRAYER AND SERMON | Anthem: ‘‘Had We But Hearkened’’ H. W. Davies _ Sermon: ‘““THE MOSLEM FAITH AS ISSAW Ir’ (More impressions of» the Rector’s recent Holy Land Towr) 5

7:00 p:m.—EVENING PRAYER AND SERMON | . Sermon: ‘“‘NOT ‘JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES’ BUT

WITNESSES OF_JESUS, CHRIST”

-YOU ARE CORDIALLY- WELCOME. TO. ATTEND ALL OUR SERVICES ‘