Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 41, Number 132, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 December 1909 — Christmas at the Christian Church. [ARTICLE]

Christmas at the Christian Church.

On Christmas evening the Christian Bible school will celebrate the anniversary of the Savior’s birth by the giving of an exercise entitled “Christmas Gladness.” r A feature of this entertainment will be the chorus of fifty children. There will be recitations, duets and exercises by classes. The program will close with a dialogue by fifteen children, “Why Santa Clause Comes in December.” The program is full of the joy of Christmas and is sure to entertain and please. There will be a Christmas tree. Those who desire their presents put on it may bring them to the church in the atternoon or early in the evening. Of course “Santa” will be present with his good cheer. In the church services on Sunday the Christmas thought will prevail in songs, anthems and sermon. The subject of I the morning sermon is “The World’s Saviour.” In the evening “The Prince of Peace.” The pastor will conduct a Christmas service on Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Good Hope church. All are welcome to these services.