feakus of Solomon's proposed suc- When his counselor, Ahithophel, joins tesson and bitter over his banish- Absalom, David sends Hushai to Jeru- ment. Absalom plots to usurp the salem as.a spy. Hushai gains the r2b- throne.—[]_Samuel_15_ “ el's__confidence.—_Samuel 16, — 17. MEMORY VERSE:—“TTe proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a mother.” —Proverbs, 10:1. David and Absalom ABSALOM’S PLOT (Editor's note:— The fol- jowing material relating te tomerrow’s Sunday School lesson is based on copyright- ed outlines produced by the Division of Christian Educa- tion.. National Council of Chur- ches in the U.S. and is used by permission.) By R.H. RAMSEY Royal succession— an order- ly procedure in modern times— was in ancient times, and es- pecially among oriental peoples, ered the throne of Israel rightfully his. What type of man Was Ab- salom? He was handsome, vain, unscrupulous, cruel, violent and | murderous. Additionally, he was | ambitious and somewhat. bitter toward his father for his ban- | ishment because of his complic- ity in the murder of his brother, Amnon (II Samuel 13). Now Absalom set in motion his plot to usurp the thhrone of Israel with the support of the common | | ILLUSTRATED SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON Scriptere—il Samuel 15:1-19:16. By Alfved J. Buescher J |For Shar @ God Puts DownRebellion with David. Then Absalom asked David for- permission to go to Hebron to fulfill a vow, which, of course, David granted. Once in Hebron, Absalom ap- parently gained the support of the- tribe. of Judah,-.for- he. per- suaded David's own counselor, Ahithophel, to forsake the king and join the rebellion, but Dav- id’s general, Hushai, remained faithful and fled with the king from Jerusalem. Next Absalom sent spies Absalom attacks David and is de- feated.. Fleeing. Absalom’s ‘ comes entangies in a tree and kills him—lII Samuel 1% glad father ‘but a foolish son is the heaviness of a thing of plot, counterplot, ac— People. | throughout Israel to prepare the ‘eusation and bloodshed, most | In this, Absalom became not |people for a change in rulers. likely due to the absence of any unlike a modern-day politician, | Learning of this, David instruct- written laws of succession. “hiding all his undesirable quali- eq the faithful Hushai to return “We lave” Seen in” the “lesson ties behind a whitewashed fa- to Jerusalem under the pretext for May 23, how God intended Cade of a back- slapping, good- that he had deserted the king David's son, Solomon, to suc- time Charlie promising all because he, too, favored Absal- ceed him on the throne of I to all men to gain their om. At first Absalom and Ahith- el. Undoubtedly . Absalom : jophel were suspicious of Hushai, this but, since he was one time passed, the great but he succeeded in winning David's older sons and of roy: of common people came to their confidence. birth on his mother’s side ( vor Absalom and endorsed his| Absalom and Ahithophe!l were was a daughter of the king of beguiling suggestion that they eager to bring the rebellion to c : | i i FBS, Be s 4 neighboring Geshur), as well as his father’s, |make him king, though the, an end, and it was obvious that he probably consid- priests and the Levites sided|a speedy attack would crush hair be- j doa finds |deavoring on a significant scale < to relate to the ‘good “each” his (other, rather than concentrating on their mutual defects and dif- , ferences. Po: been convinced that Absalom's | A religious dialogue is’a real- death was the only way to end/ity In a manner inconceivable the insurrection and save the ' only a short time ago, Catholics country from further ruin. 4nd Protestants, Christians and When a soldier refused to obey Jews are relating to each other assault to overwhelm and kill | Joab's order to. kill the king’s \with charity, trust and respect. his father Hushai’s picture of ; son, Joab himself put three | Minds are opening te minds, Absalom leading a mighty army = through the heart of the |,-arts to hearts. Centuries old in fine array appealed to the (traitorous prince i : haughty young man and his! Learning of Absalom's death, plan was accepted over that of |David was heartbroken- His lowered. . Ahithophel. \grief was sincere despite Ab-| ‘his promises not only great- The battle took place on the salom's treachery, but Was er peace and ‘understanding eastern side of the Jordan im jmore bitter because David rec- | mong religions, and a more the forests of Ephriam.. Absa- | ognized Absalom’s death as part | united front against the anti-re- lom’s followers—little more than | of God's judgment upon him for jicious forces in society, but, a ragtag and bobtail multitude {his own sins. ; | more important still, a deeper, of malcontents — were slaugh-| Angered by David's extensive fuller experience of the presence tered by David's fewer military |mourning Joab declared David / and reality of God. : veterans led by skilled com- |loved his enemies and hated his DIVIDED manders. ifriends, for he would have had| This thie dialogue is a most Absalom, fleeing the disaster | all his friends siaim im order to | precious achievement which is on a mule, was suddenly con- |spare the worthless Absalom. |to be encouraged, deepened and fronted by a group of David's | David is king of Israel and must implemented. Certainly this is men under the command of (rouse himself from his grief and |the mind of the Church as ad- Joab. In trying to escape, Ab- again take up the threads of |mirably expressed in the pres- ~salom’s~-great~-head~ of -hair.of-}government..._ David __ knows “‘ent Ecumenical Council. which he had been inordinately Joab’s rebuke and exhortation’ However, men can fail in this’ proud, became entangled in the are justified and returns to Jer- (religious dialogue in two ways. branches of a tree and, as the usalem. By defect, they may withdraw mule went on, he was left dang- | ling in the air. ; e artsecnest Church Is Main cific orders that Absalom not : be harmed; and Joab was faith- | ful to David, but he must have | Command Post By GEORGE W. CORNELL AP Religion Writer | jthe fleeing king and his follow- jers. Teel, Soares. saree mended delay, buttering up AD — salom’s vanity with the sugges- | tion that he, himself, lead the David,. who ‘still felt tenderly ious bodies, with priests, Lk has stirred tensions, re- and retaliation within the churches , themselves. congregations off contributions to their denominations because of Brooklyn. N.Y. ne But whatever the a BIRCHWOOD FREE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND Dialogue Is Quest ing God to - |S The Guanflan, Charlottetown, Sat, June 5, 1965. the present Bible courses by |upon their hearts.” correspondence. Daily Bible Readings It is safe to say that ninety-nine per cent of the possible number an wet hn > of listeners would never hear the : good news of salvation other-| Tuesday, June 8: Acts 3. wise,” reports the administra-| Wednesday, June 9: Acts 4 tive secretary of the Mission.| Thursday, June 10: Acts 5. “We trust that Christians every- where will take the challenge Friday, June 11: Acts 6. Saturday, June 12: Acts 7. Sunday, June 6- Acts 2: 1-21. @ Salvation Army “Home ef Evangelism Since 1965” : Great George Street _ 33 Villa Avenue Major Ronald H. Wadker Sunday: Directory Class—9:20 a.m. ; Sunday School—10 a.m. Holiness Meeting—1l1 a.m. p.m. = Friday: Young People’s Hobby Class—4:15 p.m. A WELCOME AWAITS YOU AT THE ARMY” -—$t- Paul's Anglican Church ity ‘and rendering it impotent Established 1769 by Royal Foundatics mene Ge qneetiog tee of The Rev. F. Louis Elias, L.S.1.. Rector . ~~ @Qrganist and Choir Director The accusation against Chris- George A. Thompsen. F.R.C.0.., (CHM) A.R.C.M. tianity that it failed to cope with THE DAY OF PENTECOST (WHITSUNDAY) the evils of our times, is in great 8:30 a.m —HOLY COMMUNION part justified. 9:45 am.—SUNDAY SCHOOL, Junior, Senior & Bible The tragedy was not that there Classes were wanting just, brave men to 11:00 am.—SUNDAY SCHOOL, Primary, Beginners Classes, ‘meet the-challenge of evil. The and Crib Nursery. just men were there, but they 11:00 a.m.—MORNING PRAYER & Sermon were so weakened in their divid- Subject: “REMEMBRANCE” ed state that they lacked a col- Anthem: “Come, Holy Ghost’’ lective strength and will to bat- by Thomas Attwood tle together in the defense of At this special: D-Day Church Parade, The Col- their common ideals onel, The Honourable W_ J. MacDonald (E.D.), Lieutenant : Governor of P.E.I., will read a special lesson. The officers : : and men of the militia will be commemorating that historic Bib] event of D-Day which paved the way to Nazism’s uncondi- e ourses tional surrender to the Free World. because of it. Methodist has re- buffed Methodist, and other churchmen rejected fellow members at the church door. During the Selma demonstra- jmen, which included top lead- ers of their own communions. | Whatever the reaction, the jchurch had strikingly shown its \prevailing judgment and mood. ‘It was ready to act, as well as confidence roused with prayen § 10:30 a.m.—Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper resolution ze song. 7:00 p.m.—Evening Worship feo here, met, cok REV. Ww. R. UNDERHAY, B.A., Minister tation is done, either in setback | or gain, the call goes up—‘“back Se St P t ’ C thed [ - tation or ¥ tt © In a broad sense, religious § ~~. eter s a ra elements have been the “most Reochfcrd Square important force at work today ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA in behalf of civil. rights,” says Ven. Archdeacon J. R, Davies, M.A., Rector U.S. Vice-President Humphrey. Mev. Canon E. M. Malone. M.A.,.D.0.. However, it was the recent ; t Priest heavy turnout of clergymen— Suzanne Brenton, Lic. Mus., Organist and nuns—in Alabama which Mrs. B. W. Patterson, Choir Director threw their role into such dra- June 6—Whitsunday, the Day of Pentecost matic light. in prev- | 8:00 a.m—Holy Eucharist — a Where had they been prev: 8:45 am—Mattins fous crises? And what had 9:45 a.m—Sunday School brought them, im such great § 11:00 a.m.—Procession, and, Sermon numbers, into the fray now? Preacher: Rev. W. E. Ingraham, B.A. For nearly a quarter cen- Rector, St. Margaret of Soctland, Halifax 7:00 pm.—Evening Service “EVENING in behelt of the nation’s Negro SS aa citizens. there was scant ac- e e < i i Central Christian Church i oe eee | : . ) words to diets. - : MORNING i sre Herr Bobet W. Se, | 1200 om —Sentey Schoo tr all acre ‘ of the commission on 700 a.m.—Worship Service ) religion and race of the Na- Guest Speaker: Mr Kenneth T. Norris ) tional Council of Churches. “It : NEW TESTAMENT CHRISTIANITY— ff grew as events fanned the indig- WHAT Is IT? ination and frustration which the Anthem: “Lord For Thy Tender Mercies’ Sake” churches felt.” (Farrant) YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND ALL OUR SERVICES. bts First Baptist Church Rev. Malcolm 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.—Sermon: “WAS THE PREACHER DRUNK?” ' Duet: “Consider the Lilies”— Mrs. Douglas MacKenney Mrs. Ronald Jenkins 7:00 p.m.—Sermon: “THE MAN. WHO GAVE UP CHRIST GOT UP” : Anthem: ‘“‘God is a Spirit* 7:30 p.m.—Wednesday—Mid-Week Service A CORDIAL WELCOME AWAITS YOU ——— cimEEEDSs CALVARY TEMPLE PENTECOSTAL ASSEMBLIES OF CANADA Upper Prince Stret Rev. C. K. Benn, Pastor L. Perry, Assistant Pastor 9:15 a.m.—Radio broadcast, Summerside Station 9:45 a.m.—Sunday School, MISSIONARY DAY 11:00 a.m.—_COMMUNION SERVICE 7:30 p.m.—MISSIONARY SERVICE, Pastor Speaking “WHAT HAPPENED AT PENTECOST?” ATTEND CHARLOTTETOWN’S SPIRITUAL WORK SHOP The Kirk of S. James The Reverend T. H. B. Somers, M.A., 8.T.M., D.D., Minister Organist and Director of the Choirs Christopher Gledhill, M.A., B.Mus., A.R.C.C.O. PENTECOST 9:45 a.m.—Church School 11:00 a.m.—Churchtime Nursery and Nursery School 11:00 a.m.—The Holy Communion oe Anthem: ‘‘Come, Holy Ghost (Attwood) Soloist: Miss Barbara Rogers “The love of God ts shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Spirit, which is given unto us.” ae | ——* PARK ROYAL UNITED CHURCH 13 Christie Drive, Parkdale Rev. J. H. Tye, B.A., B.D., Minister Mr. Leslie Hiscott—Organist and Director of Choirs 9:45 a.m.—Junior, Intermediate, Senior Church School 11:00 a.m.—Nursery and Kindergarten Classes 11:00 a.m.—DIVINE WORSHIP ate 7:00 p.m.—EVENING WORSHIP Sermon: “AN ENEMY HATH DONE Men's Choir Solo: “‘Think On Me”’—Scott (Mr. Donald Hutchinson) You are welcome to worship with us THIS” | SPRING PARK UNITED CHURCH Dunkirk and Kirkwood Minister: Rev. Claytn C. Lewis Organist and Choir Director: Mrs. J. B. Herdman, L.R.A-M. 9:30 a.m.—Church School 11:00 a.m.—Nursery 11:00 a.m.—Obdserving the 40th Anniversary of The United Church of Canada. 8:15 p.m.—Youth choir practice . “You are welcome to worship with us” and dur- ing the week June 7-13—Opening of the new Spring Park United Church services each evening at 8:00 p.m. TRINITY UNITED CHURCH Charlottetown, P.E.1. Ministers: Rev. John G. E. Ball, B.A. Rev. Gerald G. Wyrwas, B.A., B.D. Organist and Director of Choirs: Mr. Joseph B. Herdman 9:30 a.m.—Bible Classes, Intermediate and Junior 11:00 a.m.—Primary, Kindergarten and Nursery (Pentecost Sunday) 11:00 a.m.—Sermon: Rev. John G. E. Ball Anthem: “Come Holy Ghost” (Attwood) Solo: Mrs. Ray Hennessey, Soprano 7:00 p.m.—Sermon: Rev. John G. E. Ball Anthems: “Beautiful Saviour” (Healey Willan) “A Spring Carol” (Lasst ums Exfruce arr. Healey Willan) By the Junior Choir major religious Tti ident that the world over, have built clocks i i mt eter Heres Grthodex ont ee a" men, over, satya aaa cant “ 1. either on hand, or represented, Minister: William Weale Reduce life to its simplest components and what have you? TIME and GOD. = xraar > & se leuk en en eee eee __ Time marks the beginning of life. It measures the growth of our bodies. It pro- —_— >: = The church had a key role in “A WARM INVITATION IS EXTENDED TO ALL” ‘vides opportunity for our work and play. It reveals to us our human limitations. And ATE ng an aa ty make one- —— then, one day, Time leaves us behind... : . nag lons of the church, white as well a But God is the origin of life. He measures the growth of our souls. He provides as Negro, started moving into} = Charlottetown Bible Chapel our strength and forgives our weakness. He reveals to us His limitless Love. And, nae nee a yer with 235 Cumberland St. at Longworth Ave. -mever deigning to leave us behind, God beckons us on — even beyond the circle of started with the national confer- — 4 ee ee man Services: 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. “ ; parable : the clock in the steeple! cago, in which more “The Old Book . . . the New Birth . . . the Precious Blood Man finds material security and temporal happiness as he learns to respect Time. dd age ‘and Orthodox Site Man finds spiritual security and eternal happiness as he learns to love God! Cost ener hinabsinaitie tates Churchmen declared: ‘ “Racism is our most serious ms ° evil. . . . We must (set ss Sis Ss Ss + St se WD) Sass vin’ sa nome Zion Presbyterian Church . Corner Prince and Grafton Streets . aca saaae 1S rg TO THE-CAUSE OF THE CHURCH yi cas Gn aie The Rev. Donald A. Campbell. B.A. Minister cod cw JOHN W. MacKENZIE WOOD CONVALESCENT Carson Tne, als ‘company mannan: : ROGERS . LTD. Real Estate Consultant NURSING HOME LTD. of other Protestant and Roman 9:45 am.—The Church School. Classes for all ages Wholesale & Retail Hardware Appraiser and Broker 9 Grafton St. Catholic clergy were arrested : 269 Queen St for trying to integrate a Balti- 10:09 a.m.—Bible Class. 11:00 am. Nursery School 894-8501 137 Queen St more amusement park, and H. T. JAMES MOORE & McLEOD LTD. hauled off im a police car. nee OE. TEE CHRD: A TRUST FR0e COD Plumbing and Heating Departmental Store That was a “turning point.” Miss Roberta Shaw, Deaconess Day 49968 Night 48239 45541 119 Queen St jsays Dr. Spike, the moment Duet: Selected MARITIME CONSTRUCTION 12 Elm Ave. 50 Edward St ame cand tanaeety' to . Sontira Fletcher and Donna Sutherland —_ 8, NELSON Goop CHANDLER BROS LTD. take a stand, physically, with | 7:00 pm.—DIVINE WORSHIP (Donald Barlow, Mer.) Plumbing and Heating Contractor Custom Woodworkers the Negro. It sparked a swelling Address: THE WORK OF RIGHTEOUSNESS New London 6-12 Bradalbane 49095, 17 Hawthorne Ave. 46557 1 Plywood Place tide of such action. oe \ ATTEND THE CHURCH OF YOUR CHOICE een as eee src ses oem e CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS ON THIS PAGE §OR TIMES OF SERVICES of the march on Washington. or- ee READ THE —- : : ganized in great part by relig- ' {0 Ratnam as career etet tae