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PAGE TWO HEPPNER GAZETTE TIMES, HEPPNER. OREGON, THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 1927. REPORT OF THE SERMON "BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT" DELIVERED AT THE CHURCH OF CHRIST SUNDAY EVENING .. .............. .......4 By MILTON' W. Many opinions are held as to the baptism of the Holy Spirit. There is consequently a great deal of confu sion irj the popular mind in this re gard. We will here make no attempt to deal with the claims or the exper iences of men but will try to fil.d out what the Book says. We should all bo content to abide by the Word. The prophet Joel foretold the bap tism of the spirit. Joel 2:28-32. John the Baptist foretold it. Mt. 8:11. Je sus foretold it or promised it. Acts 1:15; John 14:26; 15:26; 16:7-15. It came to the Apostles on the day of Pentecost. Acts 2:1-21. It ful filled the prophesy of Joel, said Pe ter. Acts 2:16. It's purpose was to give "power." Acts 1:8. To bring the sayings of Jesus to remembrance. John 14:26. To guide the apostles into all tiuth. Jchn 16:13. Having power the apos tles were able to perform miracles, speak in a language they had never learned and give spiritual gifts unto others. Remembering the sayings of Jesus they were able to use them in their preaching and also to record them for the blessing of all others. Being led into all truth they have given us a complete revelation of the will of God. But notice that all these things having been done once need never be done again. They were done once for all. The New Testament records but one more case of the baptism of the Holy Spirit, the recipients being the house hold of Cornelius. Read the story in the tenth and eleventh chapters of Acts. In this case, however, there was a different purpose, namely, that of convincing the Jewish church that gentiles were to become Christians on the same terms as others. But BOWER. Pastor notice sgain that this being once demonstrated need never be proved the second time in the same manner. So we are not much surprised that we do not find another case of bap tirm of the Holy Spirit recorded in the New Testament. But there is also confusion as to miraculous or spiritual gifts. These were imparted by the laying on of the Apostles' hands. For example read Acts 8:4-20, noting particularly the seventeenth verse. They were not imparted to all Christians but to a few who were to be leaders. In Jerusalem, the seven. Acts 6:6. Twelve men at Corinth, Acts 19:6. These special, miraculous gifts flayed a very important part in the early church in the absence of the written word but were to be sup-plint.-'l and displayed by the written word. When that "which is perfect" or complete as opposed to their par powers expressed in their particular gifts is come. - To find the basis for these conclusions read I Corinthians 12, 13, 14. As to the temporary char acter of spiritual gifts notice I. Cor. 13:8-13. Besides the baptism of the Holy Spirit and the spiritual gifts which as we have seen did not survive the apostolic age there is also the gift of the spirit to be noticed. It was giv en to those who obeyed the gospel. Acts 5:32. It is for all to obey even today and includes all whom God calls. Acts 2:38, 39. The Spirit is to be an indwelling guest in the heart of the Christian (I. Cor. 6:19) to bring forth the vir tues of the Christian life. al. 5:22, "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, meekness, self-control." HEALTH EDUCATION A SCHOOL FUNCTION From State Board of Health. The principle of compulsory edu cation has been accepted by all en lightened people as just and neces sary for the maintenance of our civil ization. Society recognizes that a boy or girl without schooling soon accordingly offers them such educa tional facilities as will prepare them for useful lives. There are yet a few people who prove satisfactorily to themselves that if the school teaches the youngster the three " Rs it has fulfilled its obligations, and has given society an intelligent as well as useful member. Nothing can bo further from the truth. A thor ough knowledge of the three Rs is necessary, but, in itself, will never make a complete man or woman. If civilization is to advance, nay, if it is even to remain at its present level, the school must teach the beauty of art and literature, the harmony of music, the facts of science and the wonders of nature. In broadening the mental- outlook of the child the school must not ne glect its physical development. Lop sided individuals too much mental ity, insufficient physical development, or too much physical development and insufficient mentality may be useful but are not always dependable members of society. The school is the most logical agency for the train ing of the child in physical as well as mental discipline. Correct health habits may be acquired by imitation. When teacher suggests that teeth are not quite so clean as those of other pupils, the culprits will be cer tain to use the brush more vigorous ly. Will a parental admonition get the same result? Hardly. Parents may not be willing to admit it, never theless it is true that children in the acquirement of knowledge will more frequently heed the advice of teach er than obey the command of parent. The teaching of health knowledge is as logical a school function as the teaching of arithmetic, and is so rec ognized by leading educators. The schools which have been recognized as among the best are those where the health of the child is given care ful attention and supervision. In the modern school the physician and the nurse have supervision over the health of the child. They detect remediable defects and advise parents concerning them. In accordance with etate law, and acting for the school board, they may exclude from school all pupils afflicted or exposed to any communicable disease. By regular and careful examination they can pre vent the occurrence of an epidemic. With the consent of parents they may give tests and treatments so as to im munize the children to certain com . municable diseases, such as smallpox, diphtheria and scarlet fever. The school physician and school nurse at tempt to maintain the pupil at his highest physical efficiency, thereby enabling him to make continuous progress in his studies. It is fortunate both for the child and for the school that organizations such as the Parent-Teachers Asso ciation recognize the importance of health education. Education costs money. Sickness and disease also cost money, and at times, lives. Is it not economical, is it not wise to maintain children in the best of health, and prevent loss of school time and school funds? Thinking parents will insist that health edu cation be definitely recognized as a school function. Take Your Choice Doctor "My dear young lady, you are drinking unfiltered water, which warms with animal organisms. You hould have it boiled; that will kill them." Patient "Good gracious, doctor, I think I'd sooner be an aquarium than a cemetery." Oh Mabel, Mabel Abel "Dang it! I left my watch on the dresser upstairs! I feel too tired to run up after it." Mabel- "If you wait long enough it will run down." A Sleek Onion Her Have any of your family con nections been traced? Him Yes. Thev traced an uncle of mine once; but he got away. Good Either Way "Congratulations, I hear you are going to be married." "Who told you that? I am not go ing to be married." "Congratulations!" BONUS LEGISLATION. Much legislation tending toward the betterment of the ex-service men has been passed by the various state legislatures since the boys came, home and the need of support in some way, from the government, becomes appar ent. Oregon has been one of the leaders in this U-yi station, and an im portant act of the last legislature was a bill introduced by Legionaire McCourt which provided an appropria tion of JOUOO.00 to be used in various branches of service work in which the American Legion is interested. Legionaire McCourt also introduced another important bit of legislation, which amends the state bonus act. Under the provisions of this bill, the date in which initial application for the bonus may be made is extended to June 30, 1930. It also provides new methods of repaying the bonus on the part of those who have taken advantage of its provisions. Two bills were introduced into the senate which have to do with the re lief funds and guardianship matters in which the Legion has control . The state legislature has been very generous in its actions toward the American Legion, and although Con gress in its last session neglected to pass many bills of material benefit to the members of the Legion and to veterans of the World War who are in the hospitals, it is hoped the next session will see some important ac tivities along this line. Billy Padberg was in town Tuesday and says that the crop situation out his way could not be much better. The Padberg ranch will turn off a heavy yield this season. IN THE KITCHEN HEPPNER housewives know the certified faith they can depend on with Alfalfa Lawn Dairy Milk and Cream. Alfalfa Lawn Dairy WIGHTMAN BROS., Prop. Phone 30F3 Lots of rain. Lots of weeds. See For WEEDERS. We have the CHENEY new, improved revolv ing weeder. We have the new light draft SNIDER Weeder. Anew blade weeder on three wheels, does the work of 2 14-ft. blades of the old type. Spring tooth harrows are good weed killers. McCormick-Deering Mowers and Rakes None Better We Have It, Will Get It, or It is Not Made. GILLIAM & BISBEE HEPPNER, ORE. They're Like That Sorority Billy proposed to me last night. I wonder if he loves me? He's only known me for a few days. Fraternity In that event, he prob ably still does. "we do this free of charge." Down to Facts "In my business, the harder I work the lower I get," bemoaned the trench digger. Our Beauty Parade She was only a laundrymn's daugh ter, but she certainly was a washout. Rather Personal n.l I'll t.a,ta this You must come home earlier. Why, what on earth would a college euucaieu gin be doing out this late in a car? Co-ed Now, Daddy, don't get nasty. Famous Hints "Just because my watch isn't going is no reason for you to park here all night." - Making a Race of It "The only reason I am behind in my studies," said Oscar Whimple poof, "is so that I can pursue them better." Well 'er'er A' ice Girl "Say, Bill, you're not still engaged to that Thompson girl, are you?" "No, Bob, I'm not." "Lucky for you. old man. How did jou get out of it?" "I married her." Special Service The boss came in early one morn ing and found his bookkeeper kissing the stenographer. "Is this what I pay you for?" "No." was the unanimous- reply, RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT. In memory of Brother J. F. Farrens, who died June 9th, 1927. Once again death has summoned a brother Odd Fellow, and the golden gateway to the Eternal City has open ed to welcome him to his home. He has completed his work in the minis tering to the wants of the afflicted, in shedding light into darkened souls and in bringing joy into the places of misery, and as his reward has re ceived the plaudit "well done" from the Supreme Master. And Whereas, the all-wise and mer ciful Master of the Universe has call ed our beloved and respected Brother home, and he having been a true and faithful member of our beloved Or der, therefore be it Resolved, that Lone Balm Lodge No. 82, I. 0. 0. F. of Hardman, Ore gon, in testimony of her loss, drape its Charter in mourning for thirty days and that we tender to the family of our deceased brother our sincere condolence in their deep affliction, and that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family. BERT P. BLEAKMAN, A. D. INSKEEP, W. F. REYNOLDS, (SEAL) Committee. HOME, SWEET HOME. Newly wed, to the real estate sales man who is trying to sell her a home: "Why buy a home? I was born in a hospital ward, reared in a boarding school, educated in a college, courted in an automobile, and married in a church, get my meals at a cafeteria, live in an apartment; spend my morn ings playing golf, my afternoons play ing bridge; in the evening we dance or go to the movies; when I'm sick I go to the hospital, and when I die I shall be buried from an undertaker's $6.50S$6.50 The best value in flour that has been offered this year. It costs you nothing to investigate BINDER TWINE at lower prices than ever Cracked Corn : Scratch Feed Cow Feed Brown Warehouse Co. Phones: Warehouse 643, Residence 644 Jusl: Arrived! A fresh carload of OLYMPIC Flour & Cereals NO BETTER FLOUR TO BE HAD AT ANY PRICE. TRY THEM for better baking results and better breakfasts Phelps Grocery Company PHONE 53 PHONE or leave orders at Phelps Grocery Co. Home Phone 1102 HEPPNER TRANS FER COMPANY you? All we need is a garage with Dearoom." uutiook. MORGAN Mr. and Mrs. Martin Bauernflend returned from the valley Tuesday, where they spent a few days visiting relatives. A. F. and W. F. Palmateer were doing business in Heppner Tuesday. Morgan baseball nine journeyed to Lexington Sunday and met Alpine in order to play off the tie. Morgan was victorious by a score of 7-6. Mrs. Nellie Walters left for her home in Portland Sunday after visit ing relatives here for a couple of weeks. She was accompanied by Mrs. Martin Bauernflend who is going down tq spend a short time consult ing a doctor. Peter Bauernflend of Ritter was visiting in Morgan Tuesday. Mrs. A. F. Palmateer and children left Sunday for the valley to visit for a while. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Bauernflend attended the funeral of Mrs. Bauern fiend's grandfather at Hardman Sat urday. Morgan was favored with 1.28 inches of rainfall Wednesday. Mrs. John Krebs and Mrs. George Krebs and children were calling on Mrs. L. Funk Thursday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Crowell were calling in Heppner Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Morse of Portland were calling on Mr. and Mrs. Law rence Funk Sunday. Mrs. lsta Bauernflend and Mrs. Nellie Walters spent Friday visiting Mrs. Minnie Ely. C. Melville was up from Alpine yes terday and reports the crops matur ing well in the north Sand Hollow section. He states that harvest will be on down that wny about the first of July. STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA THE SWIMMING POOL IS OPEN O IMS Jantzen Swimming Suits are reduced this year to $6'00 for Men's Women's $5 00 for Youth's We also have some genuine all-wool, good fitting swimming suits selling at the very low price of Children's $3; Youth's, $3.75; Men's and Women's, $4.25 Learn to Swim! WILSON'S WHERE IT PAYS TO PAY CASH Profit by Buying at PROPHET'S We APPRECIATE Your PATRONAGE Saturday Relish Special Offering a choice variety of pickles, olives, preserves and mustard at very low prices. You must see them to appreciate the bargains SWEET PICKLES, Gallons $1.70 SOUR PICKLES, Gallons $1.25 DILL PICKLES, Gallons $1.10 QUART DILLS IN CANS 20 PINT DILLS IN JARS 20 SWEET MIXED, Pints 20 SWEET MIXED FANCY, Pints .26 STUFFED OLIVES, Pint Jars .' 30 LOGANBERRY PRESERVES, 15 oz 30 STRAWBERRY PRESERVES, 15oz 30 WILSON'S PREPARED MUSTARD, 12oz 20