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I SUNDAY • I SCHOOL LESSON B» HAROLD I- LUNDQUIST. D D or Th. KoftliUt liutliuW ot Cblease Iteleseed toy West.ru Newspaper Helen Letton for December 23 Leann au4oe<*( and Scripture t.rw apleeM and copyrighted by lntern.tl<m->l Council of Religion. Education; uaed by permiuion. THE MkJSAGE OF CHRIbIMAS TO THE WORLD lesson TEXT: Luka 3:1.14. GOLDEN TEXT Glory to God In the highea*. and on earth peace, good will toward men —Luke 2:14. CKrtxtmaa again J Yea, and It's going to be a joyful Chriatmae thia year, isn't It? Let's not miM a single bit of the Joy and gladneaa of the season. Lot's observe all the precious customs and traditions Let's share in the pleasantness and the laughter. Seme may have to do It with a sense of sadness hidden in their hearts, but even they will join us in really keeping Christmas this year. But don't forget to keep Christ in your Christmas thia year as never before! We who know Him should realize how much the world needs Him. We should see in the months just ahead our greatest opportunity to make Him known. Our lesson topic is "The Message of Christmas to the World" What is that message? Here it is: I. Make Room for Jesus! (w. 1-7). "It came to pass”—yes, it always does when God has given His promise. For seven centuries God had said. "He is coming," snd then He came. God rules the affairs of this world even though thoughtless and unbelieving men not only grieve Him, but of ion defy Him. Jesus came—but He came to a manger, "because there was no room for him in the inn.” Is it net the same today? There is no room for Him now in the hearts of most men. Is He wanted in our .places of business, in our governmental others. in our social gatherings 7 Remember, it was not because they hated Him that there was no room. It was just that they were "preoccupied ” That is the trouble in men's hearts today. They should have made room in the inn for Jesus even though everyone and everything ebe must be turned out, and up should make room for Him no matter what else or who else must go. They would have made room for Jesus had they known who He was. We do know, and yet we do not make room. Why not? (Jer. 17:®; John 15.24; Rom. «:7>." (John W. Bradbury). That is the message of Christ* mgs! Make room in your heart, in your life and in your home for Jesus! Then go quickly and II Tell Others About Jesus! (vv. 312). The religious leaders slept soundly the night Jesus was born. They knew the prophecies of His coming, but they were not looking for Him. Perchance some of them slept in the very inn where He could not be received. But the shepherds were awake They knew that somellung unbelievably groat had happened, for the heavens were ablaze with celestial glory. At nrst they were afraid, but they were soon comforted by the words "Fear not” How characteristic that message is of the whole gospel testimony. Fear not. there is salvation: Jesus has come to seek and to save the lost. But be sure to note that such a message is not just fur one's personal joy end encouragement; it is for "all people” <v, 10), The shepherds realized that and the verses following our iMaoil tell us that "they made knows" what they had seen (W. 17-30). How great that need is today! After all these centuries since Jesus came there are still mulUtudes of people on this earth who have never heard about our Saviour. There are children who would ordinarily have been In church and Sunday school who. because of the war, have grown up in heathen darkness. Others there are who have heard but have not responded, and we must go to them once more this Christmas and tell them that "a Saviour. which is Chruit the Lord” was born In Bethlehem. Make room for Jesus, and then make Him known to others. That will lead you to HI. Praise God for Jews <W. 1314). The angels could hardly wait with their praise. "Suddenly" a multitude of thu heavenly host appeared, praising God for the blessed message at peace and good will. The Christian life i» guile tacompleta and unbalanced it It does not todude much praise. The Lord is worthy of all ®* ** er ’ believing heart this Christmas Day! The writer of these na‘es extends to you the heartiest at good wistes at this glad Christmas season. He pleads with you if you are not a Christian, make room tor tie Savfourta your heart! “ ““ make Him kaewn to the praise » voiiUi Pto* the «* nares these note* have a word trws pts mends everywhere, asaurlag him of th«ir intoreat “f 4 nrsyers- JuM • postcard wiU do ts at the head of the Don't expect a roriy. but assured that be wiß pray tor

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THg MgSSAGt OF CHRISTMAS TO THE WORLD Luki- 2: l-3« For Sunday. Decem-] ber 28. | The birth of Christ i* so ini-1 poitunt that it in the central point of history; s!l events are <lat«l either H C <>r A. I). Even heaven noted the impoi lance of this event in that heavens messengers calm prated the event with a heavenly choir V. I. "Ami it value to paw in (lio-v days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world would !»<• taxed" These were day# of the miraeulous as noted in the aiutri's message Io Elisabeth. The Roman zuvarnmeßt iiad a part In Christ's birth, viz. to in- the agent to fulfi'l prophecyThe historic <aus»- was the i moil merit of all the people in the place of their birth. There ought to be close relationship* between Christianity uud government V. 3. "And nil went to be taxed, every one into his own city." In the word, all." we conclude that there was a ready response to the will of the government There is a close relation between patriotism and Christian loyalily. V 4 "And Joseph alsj went up from Galilee, out of the city u( Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David. Which is called Hethlebem: Auecauwe he was the house of David.i" Note ihe word "up.” Christianity gue. upward; on the map suing from Nazareth to Bethlehem was going down. It Is the <l4rerjlon in which the soul in going: that counts one's geoa'apby does not mutter ao much H<-ililebem was a sacred city, a most fitting place for what was to happen there. V. 5. "To be taxed with Mary his tupou»ed wife. being meat with child" Mary was also from the house of David; Joseph and Mary planned wisely and In the fear of the la>rd V 6. "And so it was. that while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should ladeli vered' All this hmi been pro phesied. God's clock kc-ps perfect time; it U never fast and never slow. V 7. ‘And she brougnt firth lui first born sun. ami wrapped him In HwaddlhiK clothes, and laid him In a manger; because there was no room for them In the Inn" All liethlebeiu was crowded since so many came to be enrolled There was no planned lutentio.; to crowd out the burn child, the verv Sou of God. The tragedy of unintentionally crowding out the Christ is a sorry fact today. The miraculous conception and birth of Christ can not be explained: it h the fact that is of supreme Importance. V. 8. “And there were In the same country shepherds, abiding In the field, keeping watch over their flock by night " Sheep and shepherds were in evidence In this country, tending sheen was con sidered a vocation of the lowly who wore not iu high social standing However David made a mark; he was the sweet winger of Israel. He bad a good influence un the shepherds of his home town and so they were receptive to any divine revelation. V. 9. "Ami. 10. the angel <»f the Lord came upon them, an t the glory of the laird shorn: around them, and they were sure atraid " Here is one scripture where It is impoi-dble to Intel pre' the angel as a human being: tkis augvi was a heavenly messenger. There was an Intolerable brightness, the visible token of the presence nf the eternal. The terror Mt by the shepherds was the natural awe ever felt by man when be la in visible cuiuianiilon with the Mpirit world. V. 10. "And the angel said unto them, fear nut: for, behold. 1 bring you good tidingg of great joy wliicu shall be to all people." God wants to be trusted and not feared. God planned that there shoe Id be joy ami happiaeaa (or every one Living contrary to the will of God forbids joy and happiness. The cause for juy and happlnea* la Chrlet wbu l» a Mavtaur. saving people from their slaa. V 11. "And this shall be a sign unto you: Ye shall find the babe wmpwd IB a* addling clothes, lymg m a manger.” Faith in Christ bad Ua evidence in (he very beginntog m emm in "ibe aigg,"

Vs 13. 14. "Anil suddenly tlu-ro was with the augel a multitude of the heavenly host prnising God, and saving, (llory to Ood In the highest and on earth jwace. good will toward men." A heavenly choir burst forth in celebrating this the greatest event of all history . _ . _y. First United Brethren Children's Frogram The children's Christmas program will be preneuted in the First United Brethren church on Sunday evening at 7:30 p. m. All members of the church and friends are invited to attend. The program follows: Prelude—Mrs. Herald Hitchcock. Song- Choir. Recitation—"My Greeting", Connie Hakes, Recitation "Why Daphne Sang ", Gloria Fugate. Exercise "A Christmas Tree". Donnie Blankbeaker, Vera Hoop, David Butcher, Rosemary Strahm, Jimmy Butcher. Barbara Butcher. Melven Hannl. Sally Bolay. John Paul .McAhren, Nondes Hollaway. Hobble Andrews. Karen Reed Augel. Alice Addy. Recitation —"Not in Bethlehem Today". Linda Jackson. Recitation—"l Love Hom", Robert Butcher. Exercise—“ Five Little Tots", Roberta Hollaway. Sue Schackley. Kay Wynn, Oaalee Barkley. Hutbie Roop Charleen Feasel. Guitar solo—" Silent .Night", Carolyn Hakes Song—Choir. Playlet—“My Task". Joan Death and Judy Myers. Recitation — "The Christmas Tree that Wasn’t Sold". Dorcus Sautbine. Exercise — "Chrialmaa Sec ret". Ixils Strahm, Gordon Hollaway, Luunn Davedson. Carol Roop. Marleen Hollaway. Danny Schackley. Shirley Sudduth Recitation— “What Can I Give", Steven Butcher. Soto—" Birthday of Jesus”, Jane Harvey. Playlet — "Christmas Spirit", Shirley Ray. Jean Ann Potts. Paley Reed Hmitatioii — "Christmas Star”. Bonnie Andrews and Patsy Gause. Hecltation — "The Shepherds Joy". Gary Simms Solo—" Away in a Manger". Liu-1 da Jackson. 1 Recitation — "The Birth". Max Myers. Playlet — "Christmas Hymns". Mrs. Will Arnold. Betty Andrews. Dorcus Davidson and Larry Andrews. Recitation — “Christmas Balls", i Narlee Hay Recitation - "Giving”, Lester Sauthine. Offering — announcements — Rev. White Reci tat ion — "Thank You". Jack Andrews. Tableau — "While Shepherds Watch their Flocks". Angels, intermediate girls; Shepherds, intermediate boys. Soloist — Harold Bohnke. Song — Choir. Benadictton.

aCHUKCHESfI Decatur Mieeionory Church Lyle F. Steiner, Factor 9:3o—Sunday School 10:30 -Morning Worship. 7:3o—Christmas program by children. Short message by pastor. We extend a cordial Invitation to all wh<» do not have a regular church home to attend any or al) of three services. A Christmas Thought Christ Jesus was born In a stable. A birthplace of humblest degree, So that none could say "1 am poorer" More lacking in comforts than He. His mother In swaddling band, wrapped him. The wardrobe of One. the Divine, That no one cottld say of His raiment. "Christ’s garments were better than mian." His home and his eomfort were borrowed.

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No pillow for restiug his head. Bui he lived and lib suffered and Borrowed. To give ua true comfort Instead. In Glory- His wealth has beon boundless. He laid all those riches aside. That we might have riches etetnal. And with Him forever abide. —Mrs. Frank A Hrech. 7:30. Wedaesday—Prayer meeting. Come to a Church where you are a stranger but once. - .. .. . e lien Lutheran Church Monree and Eleventh Sts. Paul W. Schulte, Pastor Sunday school and Bible claaa, 9:00 a. m. Divine service*. 10:00 a. m. Lutheran Hour, 11:30 a. m Church choir. ll:0v a. in Senior girls. 1:30 p. in. Church decorations. 1:30 p. iu. Childrens Christmas program. Monday, 7.00 p. m. Christinas candle light service with communion, Tuesday. 8:00 a. m. - o — ■— First Methodist Church Merrill O. Lecter, Mlnieter I Lowell J- Smith, SuptSpecial Music on our program [ Sunday morning: Cantli.ue de Noel! by Adam. Solo Mrs. Walter J.| Krick "Ave Marie” Bach-Gounod. | The sermon will be to the subject. The Christ of History and Experience.” Special Christmas Vesper Service. The choir will sing two groups of carols; Group 1 "O Come Immanuel", French. "Shepherds shake off your drowsy sleep" Benaeon. "Angels we have heard on High " French .Message and Christening of Children. Group 2 carols: "What Child I* i this" English. "Coventry Carol" ’ Ancient. “First Noel” French. "Beautiful Saviour.” Silesian folk Song, At the close of the morning worship service Mr. Smith plana a i Christmas treat to the children of the school. After the evening Vesper service there will be an “all-eburch-famlly program" Ail are Invited to attend. The young people of the Youth tor Christ and the Fellowship elasa will go Caroling Sunday evening and will return to the church for eats. — . .. o-- - — —— Church of God Glen K. Marshall. Pastor 9:30-11:20 Unified service. The boys ami girls of the Shining Lights group have a short Christmas program to present. A rhort message by the pastor will he followed by our offerings | given In obaervaoce of Christs I birthday. The offering received will lie turned into the channel of the great "Truth To Millions" campaign. 7:80 The choir will slug the Christmas Cantata "The Choir of Bethlehem". 7:30 Wednesday evening, midweek prayer aud service. The puliilc is must vordtaily In viled to share in the bleasiutu of these services. "Where being a Christian makes you s member." 0 FIRST UNITED BRETHREN Madison at Ninth Street Charles E White. Minister 9:15 a. tn. ~~ Sunday Church school, Curtis Hill. Supt. Classes with separate rooms and capable teachers for all ages. Urge your I friends, guests and nelghlmrs to attend. All are w«|epme. The annual Christmas treat will be presented. 10:30 a. m— Divine Worship. The Festival Celebration of the Holy Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Musk, decorations, scripture and sermon will enrich thia service. Sermon subject: "The Advent us Christ In the Light of Prophecy." This will be the Christmas service of the chureh. Ail are urged to be present. Do not allow anything to crowd out Chriatmaa wurahip. There Ik no substitute for the true worship of Christ. 4:00 p. m — Vesper Csndie Light service. This is a most beautiful and unique service, and always affords a great Spirltuai enrichment Souvenir Christmas epndtes will be given to all in attendance. Thia service includes a spacial program of music. Public welCOGW. 4:30 p. m Endeavor BocteUoa. 7:30 p nt.—Program by the children Iu Sunday Mbool auditorium on first floor.

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"All classes go to regular places Bunday morning.” — lION EVANGELICAL AND RIFORMID William C- Feller. Paator Church School at 9:00 a. m Luther C|gs« superintendent. Come aud study the Christmas message with ua. Worship service at 10:00 a- m. Sermon: "Immanuel, God with Vs.” There is no better way to observe Christmas than by worshipping the Got! who made Christmas possible, by the gift of His Son Come snd worship with us. Children's Christmas program Sunday evening at 7:30. Christmas Eve service. Mouday <1 11:00 p. m The Holy Story In pantomime The Bethany Circle will meet (or a pot-luck supper at the church on Wedneaday at 3:00 p.m The Pbllalethean Circle will meet on Wednesday In the home of Mrs. Bdwarff Jaberg. Senior choir rehearsal on |frl day at 7:00 p. m ‘ o BAPTIST CHURCH Carey R. Moser. Pastor 9:25 a. m —-Sunday school. C. E 8.-11, »upt Christmas program ] given by the primary children 10:13 a. iu—Morning Worship Sermon by the pastor. Theme: "Why Jesus Came.' Special number by our choir and solo by Miss Nancy Bell. The Junior church will meet at i this hour in their regular room. 7 p. m-Our Evening service. Special Christmas program, consisting of the following numbers: Prelude — Christmas Carols — Organ and piano. Dramatisation — "Away In a Manger,” Jerry Lobslger. soloist. Quintet —"Silent Night." Offertory. Christmas in Pictures. Pageant "Love Shows' the Way.” Coronet solo, "Holy City" — George Bair. Hallelujah Chorus — Organ and piano. Benediction. Everyone welcome to these services In His House. ,o 1.1. ... , Church of the Nazarene North 7th and Marshall Sts. J. T. Trueax. paster Sunday school 9.30 a. in. Mr. Doyle Lytle Supt The Sunday school will receive the Christmas treat iu the Sun-

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day school hour. Morning worship 10:33 •- m - Christmas songs, message by the pastor, subject. "The Messages of the Manger.** t Children program 7:30 p- in. aa follows: Scripture readlug: Andrews. Welcome: Betty Roe. An exercise by beginners! Mrs. Ward's Class. Song by group: The First Christmas Morning. Dialogue: The Name We Love. Mrs. Hicks class. Recitation: A Suggestion, by Betty Brunner. Trio: A Dear Little Boy. Mary Trueax. Dorcas Sumau. Nancy Mattas Dialogue: Love Gifts for Jesus. Mrs. Plasterer's class. Duet: O Little Town of Bethlehem. Hetty and John Brunner. Dialogue: O Come All Ye Faithful. Bona by the Group: Silent Night Recitation: He Ought to Have a Present. Bonnie Whittenbarger. Soio: Crown Him. Gene Morrison. Dialogue: A Kettle of Gifts, Mrs. Anspaugh's classA Piano Solo: Betty Rue. Good Night: Nancy Mattax. o — ■— First Evangelical Church F. H. Willard, Minister Sunday School 3:15. Oreeg McFarland. Superintendent. Sunday School Christman Program 10:00 a. in. No evening service. Annual Candle-light Christmas Eve service at 11:00 p. m. The services will be proceeded by a 15 minute organ presentation of Christmas carols. The youth and adult choirs will sing. - ' 'O-* -—— Nuttman Avenue U. B. Church C. N. VaaGundy, Paster Sunday school 9:30 a.in. Worship 10:30 a.m. (’. E., Junior, Intermediate and THE IDEAL LUNCH Open 24 hours a day. Msals, Short Orders, Steaks and Chops Chlcksn Dinners every Wednesday and Simday, 413 Winchester St. Phene 294.

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