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HEtt- Improved Uniform International Lesson (By RKV. »'. B FIT2WATER. D.D.. Deaa Moody BibU liutitute of CblcAgo.) ((E). 1029. Wentern Newspaper Union.) Lesson for June 9 (THE STORY OF THE RECHABITES ■ 11 (Tdmptrance Lotson.) LESSON TEXT—Jeremlih 85:1-19. GOLDEN TEXT—We will drink no Wine. PRIMARY TOPIC—Strong to Do the night JUNIOR TOPIC—Loyal to Do the Right INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOP IC—Accepting a High Moral Standard. YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOP- IO—Forma of Modern Peraecutlon. I. Who Were the Rechabitee? (1 Chron. 2:55). Tbej were Kenltee of Heroath of the family of Jethro, Mosea’ father- in-law (Nura. 10:2»-32 f cf. Judges 1:16). They entered Cannon with the Israelites. It seems that In order to preserve their Identity they chose a nomadic life. Saul was consider ate of them (I Sam. 15:6). They were characterized by: I. Abctloence from strong drink (35:8). 2. Voluntary poverty (35 :U). 8. A nomadic life (35:10). II. The Rechabitee Teetad (vv. 1-5). In the days of Jeholachlm the Lord charged Jeremiah to bring the Hecho- bites Into the house of the Lord and teat them regarding the drinking of wine. This he did In a place where the people might behold them, the aim being to teach Judah by example. The father of the Mechatdtes hud given the command that they should not drink wine. Their filial oliedl- ence put to shame the children of Judah for their Irek of obedience to their Uenveuly Father. Jonadnb. the father of the Itechabltes, wus only a man, but the commands which Judnh disregarded were from the Almighty God. their Creator and Savior. They stood the test They were loyal to the traditions of their fathers, even turning away from the luxury and degeneracy of Judah and maintaining their simple life. It Is God's plan that every man be tested. Being a free agent, he can have character only through testing. It was for this reason that God placed Adam and Eve In Eden and permitted the devil to teat them While we should be concerned about the removal of temptation from men, we should be more concerned with showing them how to overcome It. III. The Filial Loyalty of the Rech- abites (vv. 6-11). Though they were out of their own country and among a foreign people, they refused to drink wine, declaring that they had been true to the In structions of Jonadab all their lives. Obedience to his Instruction hod been practiced by the men, women and children. It is a fine thing when chil dren keep In mind their fathers and render obedience to their commands. IV. \ The Loyalty of tho Rachabitoa Contrasted with tho Disloyalty of Judah (vv. 12-16), 1. The appeal (vv. 13, 14). This appeal was made on the basis of the filial loyalty of the Hechabites. He reminded them that though their fa ther had been dead a long time, the Hechabites remained loyal to his com mand. The prophet appealed to them not only on the ground of this ex ample, but on the ground of God’s earnest entreaty through the prophets 2. The ministry of the prophets <vv. 15, 10). When the people failed “to render obedience to God, He sent them prophets who pleaded with them to amend their ways by turning away from idols. Matthew Henry Indicates 'the points of contrast as follows: (1) The Rechabltes were obedient to one who was but a man. The Jews xllaobeyed the Infinite and eternal (2) Jonadab was dead long ■Inca and could not know of their dlsIojcJty or correct them concerning It. God Is all-wise. Urea forever sod trill punish the disobedient. <3) The were never pat In mind obligations, bot God sent His who rote up early to remind (4) Jonadab left the charge, to bear the expense of Nt Ged flOTBMMr f Ml to It Social and Personal News from Williston Williston. June 1.—The Rev. and Mrs. Stephen Harvin were guests on Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Ken nedy. Miss Lera Brown Davis has re turned from Duncan, where she has been teaching music in the high school this year. Willie Phillips has returned to his home in Shreveport, La., after visit ing Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Matthews. Selwyn Thompson left Sunday for Augusta, where he has accepted a position with the A. and P. Tea Co. Miss Mary Harvey Newsom, who has been teaching in Swansea, is at home for the summer. Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Kennedy and W. R. Kennedy were visitors to Char lotte this weefe- Mr. and Mrs. M. Sheikoff and fami ly, of Greenwood, were visitors this week of Mr. and Mrs. David Rogol. Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Boland spent Tuesday in- Little Mountain. Mrs. W. G. Thompson, Jr, is visit ing Mrs. Phil Harris in Spartanburg. Mr. and Mrs. Lan Quattlehaum were visitors for the week-end of Mr. and Mrs. DeWitt Quattlehaum in High Point, N. C. Miss Paula Mazur.^ky, of Barnwell, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Gar ber. Miss Sadie Garber has returned from Converse college for the sum mer. Miss Sara Boylston and Du Bose Qoylbton were week-end gueats of Mr. and Mrs. Q. A. Kennedy, Jr. Miss Bessie Thompson is at home for the summer from Clinton, N. C., where she has been teaching. Mias Sara Black, of Springfield, is visiting her grandparents, Capt and Mrs. W. D. Black. Mr. and Mrs. Boland and daugh ter, Virginia, of Columbia, were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Scott. Mrs. Josephine Hickson and daugh ter, Miss Josephine, have moved to Willistom from Columbia. Mrs. W. Roberts Kennedy and daughter, Julia, are visiting in Allen dale. John A. Walker left Friday for a business trip to Knoxville, Tenn. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. White, Mrs. White’s sister, Miss Phillips, Miss Lois Hollis, E. G. Shuler and D. D. Mclver spent Sunday in Charleston and at Folly Beach. The Rev. and Mrs. Stephen T. Har vin moved this week from Decatur, Ga., to Williston, and are occupying as the Presbyterian manse, the build ing formerly the Baptist church here, which is now an attractive bungalow. Mr. Harvin is pastor of the Presby terian churches in Williston, Black- ville and Barnwell. God’s people disobeyed Him, while the ItechubKes obeyed their father. V. Judgment Upon the Jews for Dieobedience (v. 17). God declared Hint He would brine Judgment as pronounced against them. VI. The Rechabitee Rewarded for Their Loyalty (vv. 18, 19). Because they had been true to the commands of Jonadab. they should hove continued representation before God. Welli While Ye Heve Li C ht The people answered Him, We hove heard out of the law that Christ abid- etb for ever; and how gayest thou, the Son of Man must be lifted up? Who Is this Son of Man? Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you; for he that wulketh in darkness knowetb not whither he goeth. While Je have light, believe In the light, that ye may be children of light.—John 12, .34 to 36. Many Important Crops Ruined by Insect Pest * Washington—Man’s battle to mas tor Insect pes fs that annually destroy one-fenth of the crops In the United States is an uphill struggle which nmy never lie wholly won. Dr. A’. L. Quaint- once said. Damage will be much heavier this year unless the Mediter ranean tty which has Just appeared In Florida is checked. Telling of the effects of science to reduce the damage by the Insect •conrge. Doctor Qualntance said many Important crops could not be growm without the entomologists. Without the checks now provided by science. Insects would multiply so rap idly the world would soon be com- pletely overrun, he said. Insects have several million descendants In the course of a year. Health Chief Urges ^ Planes for Funerals Sun Francisco.—Airplane fu nerals were advocated here re cently by Dr. William C. Hnssler, city health officer, as a means of solving the avowed problem of shrinking space for burial grounds. He said San Francis co's available acreage wdll be exhausted In another 25 years and predicted that the last re sort Is the Sierra ranges or the ocean. Either can be reached readily by airplane, he said, in a few hours frotb any part of Cill- fornia. ADVERTISE in The People-Sentinel Teacher Urges “50-50 Dates” for Young Folks v Columbia, Mo.—Fifty-fifty dates for young men and wmmen In college are advocated by Miss Nellie Lee Holt, In structor In religious education at Stephens college here. Such dates are not only an eco nomic necessity of the younger gener ation, Miss Holt believes, but are in keeping with the spirit of modern times. Romantic Victorian love is dead, she points out, and In Its place hns grown a love based on “friendship, under standing and willingness on the part of the girl and boy to share respon sibilities. “Boys and girls should learn to share.” said Miss Holt “That is the reason I have become such a strong exponent of the ‘Dutch’ date. Gen erally speaking, girls receive as much allowance ns boys. Then why shouldn't they pay for what they eut, for the show they attend nnd for the costly entertainment they enjoy?” Girls of today. Miss Holt charac terizes ns “sound thinkers who do things In a wholesome and under standing way.” ♦ ♦ ♦ ADVERTISE in The People-Sentinel. T. B. Ellis J. B. Ellis ELLIS ENGINEERING CO. Land Surveying •-Specialty. < * LyndhuraL 8. C MONEY TO LOAN Loam made tame day application received. No Red Tape HARLEY & BLATT. Attorneys-at-Law Barn welL S. C. ▼a" iAt ADVERTISE IN The People- Sentinel. Rescuing Victims of Cleveland Hospital Disaster at REDUCED SUMMER FARES ’44 = «/> ROUND TRIP CHARLESTON Going at»d returning by direct iteamer with meal* and berth included in fare. Tkketaon tale to Sept. 30 with final return limit Oct. 31. SAILINGS FROM CHARLESTON TO NEW YORK S.S.CHEROKEE even* Wednesday i • * ’ (Special Sailing S. S. SFMINOI.F Tue*. 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The motor trips are over established State highways. For booklets, information and rates, call on . ; s Ticket Agents, 18 du WAT i ANNOUNCEMENT! To the People of Barnwell and Vicinity: Since p«ved roads and motor vehicles ha^e justified us in disre garding dist?n.c, wc art offering .our profo sional serv’ets, equip ment and goods at price: that prevail in Au,:ui»Li, except hearse hire, which will be charged for by the mile travjied. We will pay all phone messages and respond at any hour of the day or night. Mr. N. G. W. Walker, of Barnwell, who is familiar with our business, hag kindly consented to give such information as you may need in noti fying us. V/. L Wilson 6 Son UNDERTAKERS AUGUSTA ,GA. o •V;v3 . -iL,