International Sunday School Lesson By J A Lapham
The article reviews John the Baptist introducing Jesus as the Lamb of God and outlines lessons for personal evangelism, disciple making, and how Andrew, Peter, and Nathaniel were drawn to Christ. It frames the transformation of Peter and the role of the church versus personal salvation, and ends with a lesson plan for class activities and a remark on President Hoover’s tour about confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Jesus
God
Heaven
Lamb of God
John the Baptist
Elizabeth
Christ
Andrew
Peter
Church
Ieve
Nathaniel
Amoseus
Bartholomew the Apostle
Messiah
Marriage notices and New Year gatherings in Iowa region
The article notes a wedding procession with the Fynaardt and Van Maanen families and lists attendees including Mrs P H Kuyper hosting a New Year Eve watch party with costumes. It also records the marriage of C E Spaan of Iuynden Washington to Marie Muilenberg of Des Moines at the Little Brown Church near Nashua with Mrs John De Goey of Newton present and Mrs Spaan identified as sister of Mrs Pete Van Rees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Renaud
Elmer van Duren
Near
Leighton
Bernice de Reus
Gladys de Kock
Mildred de Reus
Gary Vander Haar
Jack Rempe
Stephen de Kock
James van Duren
Willard de Winter
A.tysseling
Louise Gladstone
J. B. van Hemert
Bob Kuyper
Gerald Paardekooper
Des Moines
East
Soneph J. Tobin
Ainsworth
Frances A. Carlson
Pella
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
E. F. Jackson
Oskaloosa
Hotel Downing
H. J. Richards
Allerton
H. W. van. Horn
Dunlap
Ed. Cook
Ard
Eldred Fynaard
Gertrude van Maanen
Marie de Haan
Jennie van Ringelstein
Gertrude Pipple
Peter Groenendyke
Fynaardt
P. H. Kuyper
C. E. Spaan
Iuynden
Washington
Marie Muilenberg
Little Brown Church
Nashua
Iowa
John de Goey
Newton
Spaan
Pete van Rees
Pioneer Spirit Inspires Readers At City Library
Library notes celebrate frontier courage and hardship and highlight popular pioneer themed works. Readers find inspiration in accounts of droughts grasshoppers fires and long treks, with lists of titles by Aldrich Cather Rolvaag Meeker Garland and others. SAR A E GOSSELINK.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle West
Nebraska
Aldrich
Beames
Brigham—Sinclair
Kate Mulhall
Morrow
Quick
Vandemark
Rolvaag
Giants
Peder
Stringer
Prairie Gold
Armstrong
Colby
Conroy
Kelland
Sara E. Gosselink
Closing out a life of prejudice and ill will
A reflective sale announces the disposal of outdated feelings and beliefs. The speaker offers to trade away envy, jealousy, gloom, pride, misfit griefs, ill will, sharp words, fear, dark suspicions, and frailties to make room for kindness, courage, and cheer in a hopeful, selective bid for change.
The Price Of Money
The piece reflects on money as a tool for happiness, noting that those with little money often value meaningful work, creative freedom, health, and family. Money is desirable if it comes with a tolerable price and genuine personal fulfillment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Dreier
Should the Poor Give Should the poor give
A church group raises 30000 for Africa and South America missions. A damaged dam disaster survivor family sends 209 to support the fund. The missionary society secretary faces rebuke for accepting aid with the widow’s mites reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mace
Africa
South America
The
Missionary Society
Treasury
Christian Life Missionary
The World’s Need and the Call for Mission
The speech argues against importing religious philosophy to India China and Japan noting their own rich traditions. It asserts the priority of spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ to those lands to save sinners and reveal truth. It emphasizes sacrifice of money comforts and life for this mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
China
Confusius
Japan
Africa
Jesus Christ
The little Jesus comes to town in verse
A lyric vignette portrays the birth scene with the ox and sheep inviting the Lamb of God to rest in a humble stable. Lizette Woodworth Reese offers a Christmas rhyme about hospitality and peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
The Rover Game F Lock The Bride
A nondescript discussion contrasts American courtship with African practices. It describes a tradition where a boy bets on a girl by smashing her clay pots, a dangerous ritual meant to signal betrothal or rejection. The narrator expresses doubts about women’s safety and voices opposing views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Pearl
Africa
Twain tale on church sermon and a stolen plate
A fragment recalls Mark Twain recounting a church visit and a persuasive missionary, ending with a humorous theft of fifteen cents from the collection plate. It also notes Mr Vander Linden and family visiting Des Moines for New Years and viewing Seth Parker, followed by time at the Van der Linden home. Roger Babson cites spiritual, not financial, causes for low mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Twain
Mr. M. Vander Linden
Des Moines
Seth Parker
J. H. Vander Linden
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Black
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Baptist Church
Fred Carpenter
Hattie van Cleave
H.’ J. Vanden Berg
Minnie Vanden Berg
Carl Clark
Walker Sadler
Clark Richardson
John van Genderen
Martin Vander Heiden Wi
Gilbert Boot
Case Vander Wert
Larabee
Wilma van Doorninck
Hammond, Ind
Anne Rempe
St. Louis
Anthony Tysseling
Farm Bureau
Lake Prairie
Summit Townships
A. L. Dykstra
Monroe
Legion Fall
Hi-Lo
Roy Andeweg
Y. T. van Niewaal
G. H. Waechter
Henrietta Ver Heul
L. F. Bousquet
Marc Connelley
Roark Bradford
Manhattan
Mrs. Griffen
Iowa’ City
Staz-Us
T. G. Fultz
Lutz-Us Club
Mildred Griffen
Town City
Bridge
Anne Schilder
Helen
Ruth Heerema
Schilder
Ruth
Leona Schilder
Vee van Vark
Walterana Vander Beek
Marie Jansz
Bernice de Witt
Maxine Gaass
Margaretta Slob
Ardis Wilson
Wyona Vander Linden
Wilma van der Geest
Alice Kersbergen
Con Ver Ploeg
K. Ver Ploeg
Tobin-Carlson
Ruth Jansen
Dorothy Rickabaugh
Cornelia
Irene Kelderman
Dan Aalbers
William Vos
James
Connie Vanden Baard
Home and Garden Club
Home and Garden
Women’s Federated Club
James Huyser
Lewis
R. C. Amidon
Pete Heerema
Margretta Slob
Helen Schildex
Vee'Van Vark
Pella Bridge Club
J. E. Shultz
John Gaass
O. E. S. Meeting
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
A. T. Vander Beek
Ed. van Gorp
G. F. Sadler
C. Lautenbach
J. Tilma
H. J. Rhynsburger
H.C. Payne
Frances Pals
Paul Grundman
Adah
Wayne Wilson
Esther
Connie Smorenburg
Martha
B. de Bruyn
Fleda
B. F. Vander Linden
Ross Schakel
Warder
George Gezel
Sentinel
F. Scheffers
G. G. Gaass
Lenora
Elmwood
C. Smorenburg
Wm. Baer
Arthur Wagner
Fred Lautenbach
Elmwood Inn
Happy Seven Club
Betty Lankelma
A. T. van Houweling
Betty Blommers
S. F. Cole
Helen Dixon
Dorothy Johnson
Joan Kuyper
June Reading
Betty Dixon
Stewart Kuyper
Donald Dixon
A. N. Kuyper
Eldeen Club
J. H. Thomassen
Fynaardt-Rozenboom
Cobie Rozenboom
George Rozenboom
Lacey
Tunis Fynaardt
Oskaloot
John D. Pikaart
Christian Reformed Church of
Oska-loosa
John Rozenboom
Peter Groenendyk
Joe
Garret
Geis
Gerald Rozenboom
Johanna
Jeanette
Martha Rozenboom
Jennie Rozenboom
John Fynaardt
F. van der Schaaf
Ben
Leon
J. A. Lapham
Simon
Hoover
Pella Theatre
First Run Pictures
Mary Astor Robt. Ames
Laurel and Hardy
Geo. O'Brien
Marguerite Churchill
Riders OF the Purple Sage
Zane Grey
Mon
Tues
James Dunn
Linda Watkins
Sunnyside
Beauty Shop
New York City
Mrs. Jessie Sadler
Broadway
Spaan-Muilenberg
Library Notes
Missionary Review of the World
Lizette Woodworth Reese
Roger Babson
Grandman’s Guernsey Milk
Grandman
Guernsey Dairy
Honor Brown
Honor White
Belle Isle Brown
Belle Isle White
Brown
Belle Isle
Pes
J. C. Penney Co, Inc
Franklin St. Pella
Avery
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