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~ SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1946 THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE LET'S ALL GO TO CHURCH REGULARLY Message of Love SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON FOR SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1946 By NEWMAN CAMPBELL (The International Uniform Les- son on the above topic for Dec. 22 is Luke 2:8-20; John 3:16; 1 Corin- thians 13; Ephesians 3: 14:21, te Memory "Verse being Luke 2:14, "Glory to God in the highest.") THIS LESSON can best be in- troduced by quoting from the love- ly story St. Luke tells us about the birth of Jesus. It is a story we tell or read over and over each Christ- mas, It is old, but ever new and thrilling, "And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. "And lo, oH angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. "And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings. of great joy, which shall be to all people. "For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. "And this shall be a sign unto you: Ye shall find the babe wrap- ped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. "And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heav- enly host praising God, and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. "And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. "And they came with haste, and found Mary and Joseph, and the Babe lying in a manger. "And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this Child. "And all they that heard it won- dered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. "But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. "Aad the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them." At this time of the year we should think of all the happy things that have come to the world in the com- ing of the Christ Child. Even the most sincere and earnest Christians, followers of Christ, are far from perfect, and the world is in a per- iod of unrest, uncertainty and suf- fering. But the spirit of Jesus, born at Bethlehem so long ago, is still at work making the world a better place, and giving everyone hope that His gospel will eventually pre- vail in spite of everything, and bring on earth peace, good will to- ward men." Message of Love Christ's message was one of love, and at this Christmas season, love and good will is always in evidence, even hard hearts softening. "God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoso- ever believeth in Him should not perish, 'but have everlasting life." We also have Paul's great sermon on love in our lesson, in his first epistle to the Corinthians. "Though I speak with the tongues of men |- and of angels; and have not love, I am becoming as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal, "Love suffereth long, and is kind; love envieth not; love vaunteth not itself, is mot puffed up. "Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; ; "Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but re- | joiceth in the truth. "Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things. "Love never faileth; but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whefher there be know- ledge, it shall vanish away." "And mow abideth faith, hope, charity (or love), these three; but the greatest of these is love." Christ, in His life 'on earth, loved | The Golden Text : The angels and the shepherds. "Glory to God in the highest."--lvke 2:14.. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH CORNER KING AND MARY STREETS PASTOR--REV. RALPH F. WILLSON ORGANIST AND CHOIR LEADER--MRS. F. VANDER-VOORT 10:00 A.M.--SUNDAY SCHOOL. 11:00 A.M.--"WELL WATERED FIELDS". 7:00 P.M.--"THE DARK HOUR, THEN THE ; DAWN?", A HELPFUL PLACE TO WORSHIP CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH "INDEPENDENT -- EVANGELISTIC -- MISSIONARY" Centre and John Streets REV. DONALD A. GUNN Field Secretary for Canada of Worldwide Evangelization Crusade. Will Preach at Both Services. 11 A.M.--"The Fight Is On, O Christian Soldier". 7 P.M.--"8So Great Salvation." Sunday School at 3 p.m. MONDAY, 8 P.M.--YOUNG PEOPLE'S MEETING. TUESDAY--OUR SOLDIERS' OFFICIAL WELCOME HOME, WEDNESDAY, 8 PM.--PRAYER and PRAISE MEETING, Rev. M. R. Shanks of Grinnell, Towa, will speak, FRIDAY, 730 PM.--S.S. CHRISTMAS PROGRAMME, SATURDAY, 8 P.M. -- PRAYER MEETING people. He was tender with the sor- rowing, the afflicted, the sinners. To the woman who had sinned He sald, "Neither do I condemn thee; go, and sin no more." He was un- derstanding of the rich young man who could not bear to part with his riches to follow the Lord, and He sadly seat him away. The best Christmas wish that cra be given anyone is "That Christ," whose birthday we cele- brate, "may dwell in your heart by faith;" that ye be "rooted and grounded in love." "Glory to God in the highest!" this Christmas season. New Commander Salvation Army Arrives Dec. 16 Toronto, Dec. 14--Returning to the country where he spent seven of his boyhood years, Commission- er Charles Baugh, new Salvation Army Territorial Commander for Canada, is due in Toronto, Monday, December 16, according to Col. Arch. Layman, acting Commission- er and chief secretary for Canada. Owing to an injury suffered by Mrs. Baugh, who fell in her Lon- don home and broke a leg, Com- missioner Baugh's departure for Canada was delayed. The new Territorial Commander had hoped to be able to bring Mrs. Baugh with*him, but he was forced to let her remain in hospital. A great welcome has been plan- ned in Toronto, Territorial Head- quarters, for Commissioner Baugh. A public meeting will be held in the Toronto Temple the evening of De- cember 16 which will be attended by Salvationists and friends. Sev- eral well-known public figures have accepted invitations to take part. Commissioner Baugh's parents were Salvationists and they were in Canada during his boyhood, He spent his years from five to twelve in this country, attending school. Beginning his life work at London headquarters as an office boy in January, 1895, the new Territorial Commander went to British India as a missionary officer in 1915, re- maining until 1929. Returning to headquarters duty, he became Chief of the Staff in October, 1943. His appointment to the Canadian com- mand was: announced by General Albert Orsborn, CBE. Salvation Army world leader, coincidentally with the appointment of Commis- sioner Benjamin Orames, former Canadian Commander, to the post of international secretary for the British Dominions, the United States and South America. Young People Sponsor Service \ A service of special interested was held in Columbus United Church last Sunday morning, when the members of the Live Wire Class | sponsored the service. Along with the minister were a number of young people on the pulpit platform and each took a part in the service of worship, The Rev. G. W. Gardner preached a sermon which had a special ap- peal to young people on the subject, "Christ Attracts Youth", using as text, I Tim, 4:12, "Let no man das- pise thy youth." { there T.U.C.A. Activities By Eleanor Stark, Norma Bolbas Three cheers for George Wall! T.U.C.A's champion bowler reached an all-time high of 321. Runners up were Reg Thursby with 215 and Lloyd Rankin with 207. The discov- ery that there were no "lemon leaguers" aroused the amazement of other members. What's wrong T.U.C.A.? Saturday night bowling is steadily attracting more members and bowling technique is improving. A play practice was held at Mer- vyn Owen's home on Saturday af- ternoon at 2:30. On Sunday evening the cast of the play held a rehearsal at the home of President Ken Brise-- bois, 92 Arlington Avenue. The regular Wednesday night meeting opened as usual with the reading of the minutes and treasur- er's report. It was decided that next week's meeting would be held at the home of Mervyn Owen, 117 Gibbon Street. Joan Bolbas, Eleanor Stark, Bill Burnett, George Wall, and Reg Thursby were chosen as the pro- KNOX CHURCH (PRESBYTERIAN) Rev. H. F. Davidson, M.A., Minister Mr. David Jenkins, Organist and Choirmaster 10.00 AM.--SUNDAY SCHOOL 11.00 AM. & 7.00 PM.-- PUBLIC WORSHIP 2.30 PM.--YOUNG PEOPLE'S BIBLE CLASS. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 18, 7.30 P.M.--MIDWEEK MEETING. NASSAU STREET GOSPEL HAL SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1946 SUNDAY SCHOOL and BIBLE CLASS--3 P.M. 7 P.M.---GOSPEL SERVICE Speaker--E. B. SPRUNT, Evangelist, of Toronto Note: Due to a printer's error in last week's announcement, it was stated that MRS. Jefferis was one of the speakers. This should have read MR. Jefferis, HEARTY WELCOME TO ALL VETERANS WELCOME HOME All Returned Veterans Welcome. Jues., December 17th at 7.30 p.m. CAPT. (Rev.) WALTER HUGHES, M.B.E. Speaking and showing interesting pictures of England, France, Belgium and Germany. MUSIC -- REFRESHMENTS CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH ALBERT STREET UNITED CHURCH "THE CHURCH WITH A CHALLENGE" INVITES YOU TOMORROW:-- --- 11 AM, -- Christmas Crusade Reception Service! Over fifty new Remliers will recelved. Com to welcome them, Remember!... We're "ON THE AIR" - 7p.m. OVER CKDO - 1240.35:DIAL --with-- ® Your Favourite Christmas Carols. ® A Stirring Message. ® ... And This Sunday Again. OUR GIRLS CHOIR! (BY POPULAR REQUEST) ORGAN RECITAL BEFORE EACH SERVICE COME and BRING A FRIEND! 7.30--TONIGHT--7.30 MOVING PICTURES OF GOSPEL WORK IN THE BRITISH WEST INDIES SUNDAY -- REV. G. UPTON Secretary for World Missions, speaking in the morning at 11 o'clock; on the Radio (CKDO) at 1 pm. and 7 p.m. ALSO--O.P.B.S. MALE QUARTET THE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Pastor R. A. BOMBAY 245 Simcoe St. S. gramme committee for the Christ- mas Party which will be held after the presentation of Dickens' "Christmas Carol" on December 21st. Parents and friends of the members are cordially invited to ate tend the play. A rehearsal will be held at the Rotary Hall Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Everyone is asked to at- tend if possible. Members who can- not procure costumes were asked to give the president a list of them on Saturday. In place of the usual Sunday hike a practice will be held at the Rotary Hall at 2 o'clock. Members wishing to bowl Satur- day night were asked to meet at the Mayfair Lanes at 7 p.m. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE First Church -- 64 Colborne St. E SUNDAY SERVICE AT 11:00 AM. Subject: GOD THE PRESERVER OF MAN SUNDAY SCHOOL 12.20 P.M. Wednesday evening meeting at 8:00 o'clock include testimonies of healing through Christian Science. The reading room at 1 Simcoe St South Room No. 3, (upstairs In Bassett Block) will be open dily from 2 to 5 p.m. and on Tuesday and - Thursday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m excepting Sundays and legal hoil- days, where the Bible and Christian Science literature may be studied and and subscri placed for our period! The meeting closed with hand- clasp and the Lord's Prayer. £4 Come and Hear... NORTHMINSTER UNITED CHURCH Cor. Simcoe and Arlington Rev. B. 8S, ,Morwood, Minister Kelvin James, A.T.C.M., Organist "Carols. By Candlelight" TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17th 8 P.M. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15TH 11 a.m.--Sacrament of Baptism. 7 p.m.--"Truths from the Sequcia Tree" KING STREET UNITED CHURCH REV. J. V. McNEELY, M.A, B.D., Minister WALTER H. JACKSON, Organist and Choirmaster SERVICES OF WORSHIP "LIFE'S CORNERSTONE". Soloist: Mrs. Frank Godden 2:30 P.M.--THE CHURCH SCHOOL. 7:00 P.M..--_CHRISTMAS MUSIC BY THE JUNIOR CHOIR. Carol--"There Came a Little Child" .. Carol--"Ring Out O Bells" . Solo--Betty Joyce Winter, "Bethlehem" .. Carol--"Shepherds in The Field Abiding" Anthem--'"Sleep My Little Jesus" Soloist--Ann Brocklehurst. COME AND WORSHIP WITH US. 11:00 A M.-- .. Elliot . Bawker HJ «ress. es MacFarlane SIMCOE_ST. UNITED CHURCH REV. A. D. CORNETT, M.A, D.D,, O0.B.E,, Minister R. G. GEEN, L.T.C.M., Organist and Cliolrmaster DIVINE SERVICES SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15th AM.--THE QUEST FOR A KING. P.M.--SUNDAY SCHOOL and BIBLE CLASSES. P.M.--JESUS CAME TO GIVE MEN LIFE, A Choir of 80 School Children will sing, directed by Mr, Wallace Young. ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO WORSHIP WITH US All Are Welcome at , +. NORTHMINSTER UNITED CHURCH FREE METHODIST CHURCH 17 ERIE ST.--Ist street south of Simcoe St. Subway Strood Rural Council rejected a suggestion that children should at- tend council meetings as part of ci- tizenship training , The members decided that the children would not be likely to learn anything. UNITY SUNDAY SCHOOL 175 CENTRE STREET SUNDAY--2.45 P.M. ALL WELCOME THE SALVATION ARMY Corner Oak and Simcoe Streets - - Phone 1398W Major and Mrs, Alfred P, Simester, Officers in Charge 11:00 AAM.--HOLINESS MEETING Subject--"How Does the Christian Keep Going." 7:00 P.M.--SALVATION MEETING. Subject--""Doing God's Will." Special Music and Song. EVERYONE WELCOME All Welcome. 10 AM.--SUNDAY SCHOOL. Please Note Special Advertisement Carol Singing by the Congre- gation. Evening Message and Malé Quartet, Duet participat- 11 AM. 7 P.M. ing. 8:00 PM-- FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20--8:00 P.M. SPECIAL CHRISTMAS SERVICE Sponsored by the Church Sunday School. -- This year the church will be beautifully decorated, colorfully lighted platform and a special arranged program." Parents and friends are most cordially invited. CEDARDALE'S EVANGELISTIC CENTRE PASTOR--REV. L. E. FLETCHER PHONE 3822W | A Message of Love {Sistas Lesson) ILLUSTRATED SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON sy Atfred J. Buescher GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 150 ALBERT ST. Invites You Rev. N. Kritsch, Pastor 10.00 a.m. -- SUNDAY SCHOOL 11.00 am.-- ADVANCE CHRISTMAS PREPARATION--REJOICE 7.00 pm.-- EVENING 'VORSHIP Scripture--Lalo 2:3-20; Jehm 3:16; I Corlathians 25; Ephentans 3:14:21 J*And there' were in the same "country 'Lo,' the angel of. the , Lord came, upon/ 'shepherds abiding in" the' field, keeping! "\watch over their flock by night," : them; His glory shone about them, and "they were sore. afraid." fy % 'The shepherds came in haste and found % 3 .\\ Mary and Joseph, and the Babe." MEMORY -VERSE--Luke 2:14. ST. ANDREW'S UNITED CHURCH REV. GEORGE TELFORD, M.A, B.D., Minister C. J. W. TAYLOR, D.C.M,, Organist and Choirmaster SERVICES OF WORSHIP, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 11:00 AAM._THE HERALD 2.30 P.M.--SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES 7:00 P.M.--LAST CHANCE St. Andrew's United Church Special Christmas Music by the Choir--C, J. W. Taylor, D.C.M., Choir Master and Organist. MORNING Anthem--O Come to My Heart; Ambrose, Soloist--J. Hunter, Solo--The Gift; Berhend. Soloist--Mrs. A. Cain. EVENING 6.40 to 7 P.M.--String Orchestra will 2 a Recital. Anthem--The Prince of Peace; Warrick. Solo--O Holy Night; Adams. Soloist--Mrs. E. Storie. Anthem--Let Carols Ring; Black, Solo--He Shall Feed His Flock; Handel. Soloist--Mrs. J. Reid. Anthem--Cherubin Song; Bortnyansky. Anthem--Hallelujah Chorus; Handel. N.B.--To open the Evening Service, there will be a Candle Light Processional, s A CORDIAL WELCOME TO ALL ~ CENTRE ST. UNITED CHURCH REV. T, H.-P, ANDERSON, Minister Norman Williams, Organist and Choir Leader 11.00 AM.--PUBLIC WORSHIP--"" Honesty in Dealing With the Reputation of Others 2.30 PM.--THE SUNDAY SCHOOL 6.45 P.M.--Fifteen minutes of song service. 7.00 P.M.--PUBLIC WORSHIP--Pastor assisted by the West Women's Association. Guest singers--Mr. and Mrs, John Kilgour, Soloists in St, Andrew's Pres- byterian Choir, Port Credit, Wednesday, 7.45 P.M.--The Christmas enter t of the Sunday School. Thursday, 8 P.M.--Senior Women's Association. "The churches are indispensible, They are fedowships in pursuit of the ideal in the name of Christ, They tend to elevate the tone of society, are the custodians of the d They ize birth and marriage and death, things tha i, really need to be "solemnized against the horrible cheapening of life. -- Alva Gifford. THE FRIENDLY CHURCH