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30 The Guardian, Charlottetown. Sat. Dec. 22, 1962

REAL DATE NOT KNOWN

Isaiah Foresaw Christ's Birth"

(Editor’s note: The follow- ing material relating to to- morrow's Sunday School les- son with scriptural referenc- es to Isaiah 6:95.73 Luke 2: E20; John 1:1-18 and Heb- rewa 121-4 is based on copy- righted outlines produced by the Division 01 Christian Ed- ucation, National Council 0! Churches in the US. and is used by permission.)

By N. SPEER JONES AS CHRISTMAS draws near,

we turn once more in our les- sons to the story of the birth of Christ. It is interesting to remember at this time that al- though we celebrate this won- drous event every year on De- cember 25th, we really do not know at what time of year Je-

sus was actually born; nor do: We even know in what year, al-'

though most scholars feel it was in 4, 5 or 6 BC. accord- ing to our dates. An error was made during the midddie ages in Identifying the year of His birt

According to the “Oxford English Dictionary," the word Christmas first appeared in 1123, in a volume known the "Old English Chronicle.“ The word means, of course, a mass, or festival. in celebration of Christ.

The prophecy of Christ's birth reaches back for centur- ies: that of Isaiah in today's lesson was given about 735 years before the Messiah came. The two verses from the ninth

(future Christ here leave ldoubt that He will be the incar- .nation of God Himself.

' theme is intensified many years later, after Christ‘s life among us, by the apostle John. In the so-oailed prologue in his gospel, assigned here, he deals with the Word of God and its relation to diety, creation, life, the. world, men, the Word incarnate and the Word reveal-

John opens his gospel with the thought of what was even before time began. He points out (verse 14) that flesh did not become the Word, but that Word became flesh. “and dwelt among us." The word "grace" used there is the rough equivalent :of “love.”

Verse 9 brings us to the nar- irative of Christ’s birth, with emphasis on the lack of recog- jnition the world had for its God descended among men. Christ :came into the world of the RO- gman Empire—a highly civilized Ssociety with a finely developed icommunication system. Yet Christ‘s arrival was so unas- isuming that the great Roman ' wers were not aware of it. 1‘ “And the world knew Him not." iEven His own people. God's gchosen ones, the Israelites. ‘failed to receive Him.

The birth of Christ is in a sense the special province of Luke, who wrote more about it (than all the other New Testa- ment writers combined. Accord- ing to his story, we find three

chapter are renowned: anyonelgroups of people drawn to the

familiar with Handel‘s “Mes- siah” has heard them many times. The titles accorded the

islte of Christ’s birth—the she lherds, told by the angels of His Earrival; the wise men, guided

no i by the

prophesied star, and Herod‘s soldiers, sent when he heard of the wise men’s arrival, to attempt to kill this threat to his power.

It has long been a subject for conjecture why the shepherds were chosen to receive God's announcement of Christ's birth. Perhaps it was because these simple people, concerned with the basics of life, and especially with the element of loving pro- tection, would be more likely to believe and understand this great event than many of the prominent people.

In this connection, it is in- teresting to note that both Bethlehem and shepherds have a significant Biblical history before Christ. God Himself is portrayed as a Shepherd; Moses tended sheep for 40 years, and David was a shepherd boy near Bethlehem.

The major purpose of Christ's incarnation is highlighted in the passage from Hebrews. No ref- erence is made there to Christ's wonderful d e e d s. teach- ings, character or ascension: only His “purification of sins" is mentioned.

JAIL INDIAN

PRETORIA, South Africa Reuters)—An Indian business man Tuesday chose to go to jail for three months rather than pay a $140 fine for refusing to leave the house he has lived in for 30 years and move to an In- dian township eight miles west of Pretoria. Nana Sita, 64, also was ordered to be out of his suburban home by the end of next January.

Post ofﬁce dept. head - is prepared

By M. MclNTYRE HOOD

LONDON — In a quiet office at the London headquarters of the Post Office Department, is a man who since the beginning of August has been preparing for the Christmas rush. He is Brigadier Kenneth Holmes. di- rector of postal services. He has the job of organizing the complicated in a c h i nery of world - wide postal deliveries, and during the last two months of the year, this becomes even more complicated than at any other time.

Brigadier Holmes realizes more than anyone else that avoidable delays to the Christ- mas mails are the unpardonah- le sins of the postal world. He and his staff, many of whom are first-class linguists cover- ing many languages. have since August been planning to deal with what is expected to be a record Christmas Dost volume this year.

Graphs s h ow that as the world population increases and

as new races of people developi

the Christmas greetings habit, the goodwill mail will continue to soar.

The Brigadier plans his job with the thoroughness of the military operations he was ac- customed to organize in war-

time. Possible strikes and lock- (or parcel of Christmas manila n

outs. fogs at airports. disasters delivered to the recipients on land. sea and in the air. all i time for the Christmas holiday. have to be taken into account so

to be made. His main concern, and that of his whole staff. is . to see that every possible scrap , seerces.

Brigadier Holmes is 50. He is I that quick improvisations have recognized as a world authoﬂtyl on the mechanization of postal,

First Baptist .Church

Corner 0! Prince and Filmy Streets Rev. Carl V. Farmer, Minister (Interim) Mrs. V. L. Dingwell. Organist and Chair Director

9:45 a.m. -—Sunday School

TOO BUSY . . . NO ROOM?

The Inn would still have been a busy place that night long ago in Bethlehem had it made room the child; but it would have been occupied with a more signi- ficant kind of business. _ I

How often our lives are so cluttered up with the trivial that there is no room for the significant! How many in- gredients such as service, consideration and love have been forgotten during the past few weeks as we were swept along in the “Christmas rush" . . . n preparation for the day commemorating the birthday of lhe Babe Of Bethlehem.

But we can be busy with the business that others, for the real spirit of Christmas is selflessness and when this ingredient is found in our lives, then shall the song of the Angels be fulfilled—“And on earth peace, to

en of oodwill". m It WES such a spirit that possessed the founders of the Bible Society, who determined that every man should have God’s Word in his own language. And the work goes on as dedicated men and women busy themselves with the great enterprise which had its beginning more than a cenltin'y- and-a— i 0.

We shsze in this great mission when we support the Bible Society with our prayers and gifts.

THE CANADIAN BIBLE SOCIETY

Auxiliary of The British and Foreign Bible Society Prince Edward Island District

The Bible House. Kent St. Charlottetown (Opposite Eaton's)

St.‘ Paul's Anglican Church

Established 1769 by Royal Foundation The Rev. F. Louis Elias. Rector Organist and Choir Director:

The Bible House

offers you religious sup-

plies for church and home. 170 Kent St. Charlottetown

George A. Thompson, F.R.C.O.. (CHM) A.R.C.M. Fourth Sunday in Advent 8:30 a.m.—Holy Communion ‘ 9 45 a.m.—~Sund=a.y School. Junior, Senior and Bible Classes 11:00 a.m.——Sund~ay School, Primary beginners classes 11 00 a.m.——Morning Prayer and Sermon

SubbJect: “CONTINUALLY 1.0va G0 "

ALL

The Church is the greatest factor on

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O'The choir sings with near-celestial sweetness, the candles burn with a bright, pure light, and the" meaning of the birth of Christ comes into glorious reality.

For, in church, the story of the Night of Nights is told with a beauty that seems to deepen with the years. To miss hearing it again would be to miss one of the Yuletide season’s greatest moments.

Yes — it. is natural to think about going to church at Christmas. But what about a rainy October Sunday or a hot July one?

In Church, the inspiration-is there all year round. The message is as vital inAugust as it'is in December. Prom- ise yourself now — this Christmas — to start going to church regularly.

THE CHURCH FOR ALL . ..

FOR THE CHURCH

earth for the building of character and good citizenship. It is a ‘slorehouse of

attend services regularly and support the Churc . They arc: (I For his own sake. (2) For his children's sake. (3) For the sake of his community and nation. (4) For the sake of the

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Ann . :30 .m.—Chr-istm-as Carol Singing . . In e

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7:00 p.m.—-Evening Prayer and Sermon. Subject: "HEAVEN" ” Anthem: "God that madest Earth and Heaven -—-Broome

CHRISTMAS SERVICES

Monday, 11:30 p.m.—-—Christmas Eve Celebration at Holy Communion Guest Preacher: Rev. A. E. Piercey.

Tuesday (Christmas Day)— 8:30 a.m.—Holy Communion 10:30 a.m.—Holy Communion Service.

Broadcast C-F-C-Y Subject: “INCARNATE LOVE" CHURCH GOING FAMILIES ARE HAPPIER FAMILIES. T0 ALL—Our Sincerest wish for a joyous and Blessed C istma-s.

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The Kirk of S. James

The Reverend T. H. B. Somers, M.A., S.T.M.. Minister Organist and Director of the Choirs Christopher Gledhill, M.A.. B. Mus. 9:45 a.m.—-Church School Christmas Service 11:00 a.m. Churchtime Nursery 11:00 a.m.—THE FESTIVAL OF CHRISTMAS WORSHIP Sermon: “BETHLEHEM—THE GRACE AND G RY OF GOD" Introit: “0 Savviour Sweet" (Bach) The Junior oir “Of the Father’s Love Begotten" (Thiman) The Chancel Choir Offertory: “God‘s Son is Come” (Bach) Postlude: "Noel" (Tardif) 4:30 p.m.—CANDLELIGHT CAROL VESPERS Organ: Improvisation on Carol‘s The Ceremony of the Carols—The Charlottetown Chorale Procession—Wolcum Yolel—There Is No Rose— The Yonge Childie—Baluialow—This Little Babe- Interlude—Spring Carol—Deo Gracias—Recession—

Anthem:

The Second Group of Carols—The Gallery Choir “When Christ Was Born of Mary Free" (Brown) “Sunny Bank"—Englishtraditional “Bring Me A Torch"—French "O Saviour Sweel"—(Bach)

The Third Group of Carols—The Chancel Choir "Gabriel's Mcssage"———Basque, arr. Pettman “1 Saw A Maiden"»-—Basquc, arr. Pettman "Falen-Tiding"—'I‘yrolcse. arr. M. Sluaw “Cradle Song of the Virgin" (Roger)

Soloist: Miss Barbara Rogers "Whence is That Lovely Fragrance?” Willan) .

Offertory: “Pastoral Symphony" (Messiahi—Hiandel

Postlude: "Noel en Musettze" (d’Aquin)

"AND HIS NAME SHALL BE CALLED WONDERFUL, COUNSELLOR. THE MIGHTY C D, THE EVERLAS'I‘ING FATHER, THE PRINCE OF PEACE"

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St. Peter's Cathedral

Anglican Church oi Canada ROCHFORD SQUARE The Venerable J. R. Davies. M.A..‘ Rector The Rev. Canon E. M. Malone, M.A.. D.D onorary Assistant Priest Miss Suzanne Brenton, Llc Mus.. Organist M s. B. W. Patterson. Choir Director Dec. 23—The Fourth Sunday in Advent a.m.-Holy Eucharist , a.m.—Mattin-s a.m.—Sunday School a.m.—Choral Eucharist and sermon p.m.—-Evensong and Sermon. Dec. 24—Christmas Eva p.m.u—Evensong (said) . p.m.-T‘ne Midnight Eucharist. with Processron mid Blessing of the Crib Dec. 25—Christmas Day 8:00 a.m.-—Hoiy Eucharist 9:00 nan-Mattins (said) 11:00 a.m.—Proce5sion and Choral Eucharist (Family Service) 5:00 p.m.—Evensong (said) Visitors are most welcome at all] services.

The Salvation Army

“Home of Evangelism Since 1865" Great George Street Capt. and Mrs. R. Walker

11:00 a.m.——Holineas Meeting 8:00 p.m.-—Y.P.M.

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50 Villa Avenue 9:30 a.m.—Director Class 10:00 a.m.—Sunday School 7:00 p.m.—Evangelistic Meeting “maday 8:00 p.m.—Prayer Meeting.

"A WELCOME AWAI'I‘S YOU AT THE ARMY"

CALVARY TEMPLE

Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada Upper Prince Street Rev. C. K. Benn. Pastor .-l|‘ellowship Hour, Summerside Radio .—Sunday Sohod, White Gift Sunday YOU HAVE THE SPIRIT OF

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11:00 a.m.——“A RING AND ONE B RN ZINC"

Dedication of Parents with Children Anthem: “Christians Awake" (Maundor) Solo: "Birthday of a King" (Geibel) Miss June Foster. Soprano

7:00 p.m.—“THOIY RETHLEHEM” White Gift Service Anthem: “Good Tidings" (Peea'y) Solo: “0 Holy Night" Miss June Foster, Soprano

Charlottetown Bible Chapel 285 Cumberland St. at Longwoﬂh Ave. 11:00 a.m.—meY—BBLE noon and CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS ‘ PROGRAM

7:30 .m.-—-Gospel Meeting p Speaker: JAMES A. STARR. B.Sc.. TILM.

PARK ROYAL UNITED CHURCH

Christie Drive. Pukdale Rev, J. H. Tye. B.A., B.D.. Mlnlster . Leslie Hiscott, Organist and Director of Senior Choir Mrs. Stanley Newm Director of Junior and Intermediate Choirs 9:45 a.m.—Senior Church School 11:00 nan—Nursery and Kindergarten Classes 11:00 arm—MORNING WORSHIP

on: “GE'I'I'ING INTO Tim PICTURE" Anthem: "Let All Earth Ring Out With Gladness" —Lustgarten

11:15 arm—(Primary Church School 7:30 p.m.——EVENING WORSHIP CHOIR CAROL SERVICE In a Manger He Is Lying—(Polish Carol) Little Children Can You Tell—(Anonymous) Under the Stars (English Traditional) JUNIOR CHOIR Bring a Torch Jeannette. Isabella—(French Carol) Shepherds, Shake Off Your Drowsy Sleep—Besancon— Arr. J. Sta‘

iner) INTERMEDIATE CHOIR How Brightly Beams the Morning Star—(Nicolai 1599) On Christmas Night all Christians Sing—Sussex Melody) Lullaby, Thou Little Tiny Child—(English Melody 1591) The Eclho Carol—(German 17th Century) Cradle Hymn—(Brim Huhn) Lo How A Rose Upsprimging—(Praetorlus 1609) Silent Night, Holy Night-Descant (Franz Gruber 1818) SENIOR CHOIR

Only-A Child In A Manger*(Geibel)

—Mrs. Joan Thompson and Miss Helen Wilson 0 Holy Night—Adolphe Adam)

——Mrs. Elizabet ay 0 Little One Sweet—(G. S. Scheidt 1650)

—«Miss Helen Wilson. Shepherd of Israel—(G. C. Stebbins)

—'Ilhe Male Eight.

Dec. 24—7:30 p.m.—Youn.g People’s Candlelight Service Dec. 25—10:30 a.m.—~CHRISTMAS DAY WORSHIP Rev. G. Wrywas—Speaker "O Come, Let Us Adore Him" You Are Welcome To Worship With Us.

Charlottetown. P. E. I. Minister :

Rev. John G, E. Bail. B.A. Rev. Gerald G. Wyrwas, B.A., B.D. Rev. Clayton C. Lewis Organist and Director of Choirs: Royston F. Mugford. A.R.C.0.

9:45 a.m.—Junior. Intermediate, and Senior Chumlh school

11:00 a.m.—Kindergarten and Primary Church School

11:00 a.m.—Numery Care including Crib m

11:00 a.m.—M. & M. CHRISTMAS BASKET SERVICE The Cradle, The Cross. The Crown

. John G. E. Ball : “Gloria In Excelsis (“Mass in B"

r Misses Becky and Margaret Messrs. Donald MacRae and Lewis Newman 7:00 p.m.—Christmas Carol Services SENIOR CHOIR:— “0 Hail Thy Blessed .Iesu" (Old French) Arr. Whitehead "Come Follow Me" (Swedish) Arr. Whitehead "0 Nightingale Awake" Arr. Dickinson “All You In This House” (Swadish Carol) Am. Whitehead “The Hillside Carol" (Swedish Carol) Arr. Whitehead “Sweet Baby, Sleep" (Swedish Carol) Arr. Whitehead "Come To The Manger" Soloist: Mrs. David Cox JUNIOR GIRLS’ CHOIR:— "Ah! Bleak the Chill The Wintry Wind" "Some Children See Him" (Burt Carols) Soloists: Ruth Woninacott and Gracie Finley The Stranger Under the Stars—Soloist Miss Jane Johnston Under the Stars "At Bethlehem In Jewry Soloist: 1. Rachael Carver; 2. Suzanne Hughes: 8. Rose~ m Scott: 4. Carol Rodd. Jesus Aihatumhia (Huron Carol—Soloist: Ruth Wounaoott .V

me Quartet:

. L : 1. The Christmas Bell (Basque Cami) man

2. Echo Carol Ge 3. When Christ Was Born Of Mary (Eng. 18th Cent.) "A WELCOME AWAITS YOU AT TRINITY AND SPRING PARK SPRING PARK UNITED CHURCH (Cor. Kirhwood Drive and Dunkirk Street) 9:30 8; 11:00 a.m.—-Church School 1: arm—“WHAT MANNER OF MAN 15 THIS" . . Lewis) “Angels We HaVe Heard" Nancy, Janice. Elizabeth George. Organist: Mrs. Frank Deacon Choir Director: Mr. William Bali

Zion Presbyterian Church

Corner Prince and Grafton Streets The Rev. Donald A. Campbell, B.A., Minister Organist and Choir Director Miss Madelyn Wadden, L.Mus.. B.Muo. School—WHITE Gum's SUNDAY Class

11:00 a.m.—Nursery School li:00.a.m.—DI'VINE WORSHIP Sermon: IN JESUS' DAY Solo: 0 Holy Night—A. Adam iss Vicky Robertson

9:45 arm—Sunday 10:00 aura—Bible

Soloist:,Mrs. Sondra Fl

1:00 p.m.—CANDLELIGHT SERVICE Junior and Intermediate Choir Soloists: Misses Elizabeth MacDonald, Janet Stewart. Mona MacMiilan. Faye Rogersm, Judy Matheson, Mary Berna . The Senbr Choir will sing the 0mm Bethlehem's Babe by D. Ratchliffe. VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WEIIJOME

Central Christian Church

SI! Kent Street Charlottetown. P.E.I. MORNING 10:00 nan—Bible School for the Whole tar-oily. 112w a.m.—Mornln¢ W Service Me: “DEAR LITTLE STRANGER" EVENING Cantata with Scriptural motion. "Love WM"

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