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oui vcy Dy *nc XwCllviCTii ventury Fund announces thgt there are about 2,800 different languages in the world. Leas than half of these have any portion of the Bible in their language. A painting of an original Madonna and Child by a French artist will be reproduced on Christmas Stamps produced by the Australian postal department I Rater Johnson, a California Nejgro who recently broke a world’s stecord in an international track contest in M o s e o w, is an active ’Christian. He is a member of the Mission Covenant Church and at the University of California at Los Angeles he works with the Campus , Crusade for Christ. His feat in Moscow was another event which won great friendship for the Americfln people from the Russians. Men who use tree stumps for pulpits met in Toronto to celebrate the Golden Anniversary of the Christian Association. 'They carry the Gospel to lumbermen, fishermen. and other isolated workers in ten Canadian provinces and Maine. Each Shantyman travels an average of 12,000 miles a year by boat, car, truck, plane, or snowshoes. They represent Sixteen denominations. They are paid only S3O a week and refuse offerings at meetings. Plans are under way to build a _350-foot statueof Christ atop an Albuquerque, New Mexico, moun-

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tain to symboltee “a new and vast spiritual awakening in the Southwest.” Officials of Christ of the Southwest Foundation, a non-profit civic group sponsoring the projoct, announced a derive to raise an estimated $50,000 for preconstruction costs. The proposed site, on the 9,700-foot South Sandia Peak, overlooks the Rio Grande River valley for 70 miles in all directions. It is particularly appropriate, foundation officials said, “Because Spanish missionaries first visited and brought Christian teachings to Albuquerque Indians in the early 1540‘5, making the area the very cradle of Christianity in the United States.” IXy-Wavl Some Christmas Commandments I. Thou shalt not leave Christ out of Christmas, making it "Xmas.” To most minds, “X” stands not for Christ, but for the algebraic unknown. 11. Thou shalt not value thy gifts by their cost. 111. Thou shalt give thyself with thy gifts. Thy love, thy personality and thy service shall increase the value of thy gift an hundredfold. IV. Thou shalt not let Santa; Claus take the place of Christ so that Christmas becomes a fairy tale rather than a sublime reality in the spiritual realm. V. Thou shalt not neglect thy Church. Its Christmas services are planned to help spiritualize the Christmas season for thee, thy child and thy household. VI. Thou shalt not neglect the needy. Let thy blessings be shared with those less fortunate. VII. Thou shalt have a child-like spirit at Christmastime. VIII. Thou shalt prepare thy soul for Christmas. BETHANY Evangelical United Brethren Benj. G. Thomas, minister The Sunday school at nine o’clock will be in charge of Wm. Journay. This will complete his term of service and Leo M. Feasel will be general superintendent starting January 1. 10 a.m., divine worship. This will be a family worship service with the children included. The pastor will speak upon: “Adventure for the King.” He will also tell the story of “The Star” to the children. The anthem is: “Ring Christmas Bells” by Hohman. 6:30 p.m., the young people will gather at the church to go carolling for the sick and shut-ins. Refreshments will be served at the church when they return. All young people are urged to participate. Wednesday, 11 p.m., is the annual Candle Light Christmas service. It is composed of carols, scripture, special music and a story. The public is invited to it and all services. FIRST CHRISTIAN Edward Pacha, minister Decatur, Indiana “Peace on Earth, Good Will To Men." Let this thought ring out during this Christmas time. Let this so shine through you. as the star shown that led the wise men, so that all the world may see and rejoice in the birth of the Christ child. Our worship hour at 9:30 this Sunday will be one of song and rejoicing. “For God so loved the world" is brought first and foremost to the mind in this season. If you have no church home, come and worship with us. Let us take this space to wish you and yours a most Merry Christmas, and may the God that loves us all send His blessings upon you and yours.

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I I ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH V. Rev. Msgr. Selmeta, Pastor Bunday Masses 6 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Weekday Maaaea 6 a.m. , 7:30 a.m. 8:15 a.m. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 1210 Elm Street George Yarian, Pastor Sunday School and Morning Worship 9:45 a. m. These two services will be combined for this Sunday. First we shall all go to our class rooms for about 15 minutes. Then everyone will meet out in the auditorium for the childrens program. At the close of this program the pastor will be bringing a message from the Word of God. Everyone present in this service will receive a treat from the church, and a little I gift from the pastor and his wife. Also remember to bring your MANGER BANKS with your offering, for we are going to present them to the Christ in heaven. Sunday Evening 7:45 p. m. The church is planning a “Starlight” service. If you have never been in a star light service why don’t you make a special effort to be with us. Another feature of this service will be a lovely girls trio from out of town. You will enjoy them very much. The pastor will then bring his Christmas message in this service. Tuesday evening 7:45 pm. There will be a Christmas singspiration. Colored slides with sound telling the Christmas story. After the service there will be caroling. Saturday evening 7- 8 p. m. Prayer meeting for the praying people. « FIRST BAPTIST 221 South Fourth Street Stuart H. Brightwell, pastor 9:15 am., Sunday school hour. . Don Sliger, supt. We have a graded school with a class for every age. 10:30 a.m.. morning worship service. The Christmas message by the pastor is entitled, “The Excluded Christ.” The church choir ' and the junior choir will sing, ’ “Gloria in Excelsis Deo”. Mrs. ' Stuart Brightwell is choir director. Mrs. Eugene Lehman is church organist. 7:00 p.m., Christmas program presented by the Sunday school. . This annual service is given by the pupils in the nursery, primary and junior and intermediate departments. A wonderful program has been planned. This program is open to the public. ) Church Activities f Monday. 6:30 p.m.. intermediate t class party at the church. ; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., the church , choir will practice at the church. 1 Our mid-week prayer service is t dismissed for this week. This will enable our families to spend Christi mas Eve with their families. i The services of our church are ? open to the public. If you are not ■ attending another church, you are f invited to visit our friendly, spirj itual church. May God grant you a joyous Christmas season. i “Unto you is born this day a ■ Saviour” Which is Jesus Christ the ! wondrous Lord; Not a "teacher” i not a “good example,” But the Son 'of God, the Living Word.—Selected.

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ZION LUTHERAN _ West Monroe at Eleventh St Harry Behning, Vacancy Pastor The Church with the Carillonic Bells 8 a. m. Early Worship service" 9:15 a. m. Sunday school and Bible classes for all ages, 10:30 a. m. Late Worship service. The Rev. Herbert- G. Brddemeier, dean of administration of Concordia Senior College at Fort Wayne will conduct both sendees and the adult Bible class. Sunday school classes for all age groups, nursery to adult, are held at 9:15 a. m. Attendance is imperative so that final arrangement for the Children’s Christmas services can be made. Christmas Candlelight vesper at 7 p. m. Sunday, Rev. Bredemeier will officiate. Special Christmas music by mixed choir and men’s chorus. Tuesday, December 23, 7 p. m special Children’s Christmas service for grades four and older. Vacancy pastor Behning will officiate. Mixed choir will sing. Wednesday, Dec. 24 at 7 p. m Christmas Eve children's service, grades three and younger. Dr Walter H. Wente, of Fort Wayne, will officiate. Christmas day services, December 25 at 9 a. m. Dr. Herbert Bredemeier will speak. Both mixed choir and men’s chorus will sing. Saturday school will not be held on Saturday, December 27, or on Jan. 3. It will reconvene on Saturday, Jan. 10. The public is invited to attend any of the services at Zion. You are always welcome. MISSIONARY Tenth and Dayton Streets Gerald I. Gerig, pastor 9 a.m., Sunday school hour. Help us have a record’Christmas crowd for Sunday school. See the beautiful decorations in the church. We have something entirely different this year. 10 a.m.. morning worship hour. Pastor's Christmas message will be, “Name The Other Wise Man. The choir will sing an arrangement of “Angels From The Realms of Glory.” There will be a nursery department and a junior chutch for children ages 2 through 11. 7 p.m., special Christmas pro- : gram presented by the children of lour church. This is always a highlight in our church program. We are expecting a full house. Candy treats will be given to all children. Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., A Christmas play will be presented by the teenagers of the church. Don’t miss this interesting youth night. There will be no prayer meeting this week on Wednesday night Saturday, 7 p.m., men’s prayer meeting. We are planning for a wonderful Christmas Sunday tomorrow. Make plans to attend all of the services, starting with the Sunday school hour at 9 a.m. UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST Nuttman Ave. Paul D. Parker, Minister Sunday School, 9:30 a. m. Lawrence Michel will have charge of the school. Bring your whole family alhd help us celebrate the Saviors birthday. Each one present will receive a gift from the Sunday school. Following the Sunday school the children will present their portion of the Christmas program; this will be at 10:30 a. m. At the 7:30 service in the evening the youth will sponsor a candlelight service entitled, “The Light Os The World.” In this service the message of Christmas will be presented in song, reading, and drama. You are invited to attend our special Christmas services. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 7th*and Marshall Streets C. E. Lykins, pastor Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Christmas program W’ill be given by the junior department following the class period. • Treats will be presented to everyone in attendance. The choir, under the direction of Glenn Habegger, will give the Christmas Cantata, “Wonderful,” in the evening service at 7:30 p.m. i. Midweek prayer meeting will be Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Cottage prayer meeting Friday evening, place to be announced. A welcome to all.

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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN Church Hereto J. Bond, Pastor Mercer and the Five Points 9:00 a. m. All departments and classes will convene in ah assembly meeting to view the beautiful Color Christmas Movie “A Saviour Is Born” together with a film portrayal of Christmas Carols, with words and music to be followed by the audience. Classes will meet briefly at the close for attendance report. 10:30 a. m. Christmas Worship on this Sunday will be emphasized in Sermon and song. The pastor will speak upon the theme “Christmas Hospitality.” Both the Westminster and Chancel choirs will sing in the service. Paul Sauer will sing the offeratory solo ‘Away In The Manger.” Peter Frederici will sing “Silent Night” in German; Ann and Mary Kocher will play the flute descent to “Good Christian Men Rejoice” by Gordan which will be sung by the choirs under, the direction of Mrs. Clint Reed. Decatur residents having no church home may feel free to worship with us and attend our special Christmas services. Small Children may be left in the nursery during the morning worship where adult supervision is provided for your little ones. A most cordial welcome is extended to all who share with us in this Christmas worship service. We invite you to register your attendance on the card provided in the pew. The Deacons will meet briefly following the morning worship service. The Junior Youth Fellowship, the Junior Hi and Senior Youth Fellowship groups will not meet tonight. ' All young people are expected to be at the annual Christmas program tonight at 7:30 p. m. 7:30 p. m. Capacity attendance is expected tonight for the Christmas program. “White Gifts” of money and food, (Gifts for others), will be received at this service. Boxes will be available in the foyer to receive these gifts. Wednesday,’ll:oo p. m. The Annual Midnight Christmas service, with special music and candlelight service. Thursday, December 25, Merry Christmas To All. Many thanks to all who assisted in the "Hanging of the Green” to make, our church attractive at this festive season of the year. As another year comes to an end new offering envelopes will be available after the service for every communicant member and others wishing to contribute regularly to the church. All congregational meeting reports by the organizations of the church should be in the office by January 4. This year they will be printed and distributed to the congregation at the annual meeting on January 8. CHURCH OF CHRIST Cor. Washington & 12th Today, 2:00 p. m. Children’s practice for Sunday program. Practice at the church building. Sunday, 9:30 a. m. „ Morning worship and communion. Read Acts 20:7 for a good reference for communion each Lord’s day. Message: “The Forgotten Birthday.” If -you are not worshipping regularly elsewhere, why not spend worship hour with us? You are welcome. 10:30 a. m. Christmas program by our children. Special music has been written for this program by Mrs. Floyd Rupert. The music and words were composed by Mrs. Rupert. Come hear the children declare Christ’s birth. , 7:30 p. m. Special program planned with request night for everyone. No sermon planned for this service. A gift exchange will be on the program. Each person is to bring a 25c maximum gift marked for the same age group that you are in. Smorgasboard dessert will be served as refreshments. Bring smorgasboard dessert (such as cookies, etc.) A chalk picture will be drawn by Mrs. Myers, with Silent Night being sung by 3 different persons in 3 different languages. Don’t miss this. Wednesday 7:30, Bible study and Prayer meeting will be dismissed for this evening. Merry Christmas to everyone. Dec. 31. Special New Years eve program planned to last into the new year. Plan to see the new year in thru a safe and sane observance. at Church.

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FIRST; METHOpiST West Monroe at Fifth Street F. Hases Sparta, minister 9:30 a.m., church school. Fred Sold nt'r, superintendent, will be in charge. There are classes provided for each member of your family: a crib room for infante, supervised nursery and kindergarten . classes for pre-school children. Bring your children and come to the church school. 10:20 a.m., divine worship. Rev. Sparks will preach this Sunday morning on the subject: "A Child Makes a Difference ” The choir under the direction of Leland Neuen will sing “Gloria In Excelsis Deo.” Mrs. Gerber has chosen the following for her organ selections: “Carillon Prelude” by Dubois; “What Child Is This” arranged by Lorenz and “Christmas Postlude” by Best. The senior M. Y. F. group will go Christmas caroling Sunday at 6:30 p.m. All youth are invited to be at the church at 6:15. Following the caroling a party will be held at the home of Becky Maddox. The Intermediate Youth Fellowship will meet at the home of Lynn Sheets, 435 Limberlost Trail at 5:30 p.m. Sunday for a chili supper. Everyone is asked to bring a 50c gift for the exchange. Sunday, 7:30 p.m., the Sunday school children will present a Christmas program in the sanctuary of the church. All children, parents and friends are invited. A beautiful candle light service will be held in our church from eleven to midnight on Christmas Eve. Come one, come all. Our 1958 Christmas offering will be channeled into six areas where the needs of children are most pressing — Korea, Bolivia, Africa, Southeast Asia, Eskimo children in Alaska and the children of American Indians on the southwest reservations. Each family received through the mail a special Christmas envelope for this purpose. Be sure to use it. If you have not made your contribution make it at the Christmas Eve service or next Sunday morning. There will be no meeting of the 929 Club this coming week. Wednesday evening there will be no prayer meeting and also no choir rehearsal. Next Sundafy, the M. Y. F. will entertain all college students, who are home for Christmas vacation at a Pizza party at the parsonage. The first five Sunday nights in 1959 are given to a school of missions in our church. Alaska, Cuba, South America, Africa, Korea and Japan will be studied. Plan your program to attend all five Sunday nights. , CHURCH OF GOD 628 Cleveland Street Huston Bever, Jr., pastor 8:30 a.m., “The Christian Brotherhood Hour” over WKJG. This is one of America’s finest religious programs. Dr. W. Dale Oldham will speak to us this week on “The Divine Interruption.” 9:30 a.m., morning worship. The Women’s Missionary society will have charge of this service. There will be a short play presented, after which there will be a presentation and a dedication of gifts by the teacher’s of the Sunday school, for Christ Birthday. Every Christian should be sure to attend. IQ:40 a.m. Sunday school. A class for every age. The lesson this Sunday should be a challenge to every person . 6:30 p.m., youth fellowship. This group will meet in the fellowship hall. 7:30 p.m., junior department program. There has been a very fine program planned by our junior department. We invite you to be our guest. Tuesday: prayer service. Our service has been changed that you might attend.

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■MN Evangelical and Reformed (United Church at Christ) Third and Jackson Street WUUam C. Falter, pastor Church school,. 9 a.m. Wesley Lehman, superintendent. The adults and intermediate classes are asked to meet in the upstairs junior department rooms, so that the children may occupy the sanctuary during the Sunday school hour. Come and bring your family. Divine worship, 10 a.m. Sermon by the pastor: “Emmanuel, God With Us.” The senior choir will sing, “Gloria in Excelis" and “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” by Lprenz. Neil Thomas will sing, “Jesu Bambino” by Yon. Let us get into the real spirit of Christmas by worshipping the Christ who alone makes Christmas. There will be no Mission Band until January 11. ! High school Christmas program at 4 p.m. in the high school auditorium. t , Children’s Christmas program at 7:30 p.m., preceded by a fifteen minute program of Christmas music on the organ. Cube One of the youth fellowship will meet in the home of Mr. and Mrs. .Paul Warthman on Monday at 7 p.m. to pack their. Christmas baskets. Church membership class Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. in the church parlor, for all who will be uniting with the church on the following Sunday. Members of both cubes of the youth fellowship will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday to deliver their Christmas baskets. Christmas eve service of carols and candlelighting on Wednesday at 11 p.m. Special numbers by the choirs. Senior choir rehearsal Friday at 7 p.m. There will be no catechetical classes Saturday. Sunday, Dec. 28, Holy Communion and reception of new members. Come and worship with us. TRINITY Evangelical United Brethren Ninth and Madison Streets J. O. Penrod, minister This Christmas Sunday will be of double importance to the worshippers at Trinity Church. Not only shall we celebrate the coming of God’s Son into the world, to become our Savior, but we shall also dedicate new church hymnals. The days activities will begin at 9:00 a.m. with the church school under the direction of Clifford Hoverman, superintendent. The morning worship will be held at 10 a.m. The chancel choir under the direction of Walter Henkel will sing two anthems: “A Child This Day” by Arnold and “The Hallelujah Chorus" by Handel. Mrs. Walter Henkel will be soloist. The organ numbers selected by Harold Mumma will be “It Came Upon A Midnight Clear" by Thompson and “The Shepherd's Flute" by Drum. The pastor’s message is taken from St. John 3:16 and is entitled “He Gave Us His Only Son.” The worship service will be highlighted by the dedication of the new church hymnals. The hymnals are the official Evangelical United Brethren hymnals consisting of the best in hymnody for congregational singing and aids to worship. The pastor and congregation will join in the dedication ceremonies. The annual offering for the Otterbein Home for the aged and orphans will be received and dedicated in the morning worship service. The evening service will consist of a Christmas program presented by the youth and children of the church. Included in the program will be a candlelighting service, anthems by the youth choir, playlets and songs by the boys and girls and a playlet by the youth fellowship. The service will begin at 7:30 p.m. The Boy Scout troop will meet Monday, 6:30 p.m. The youth fellowship will hold a caroling party Monday evening beginning at 7 p.m. After caroling in the homes of shut-ins the youth win return to the fellowship hall of the church for games. No mid-week services of cate-

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