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The Visit of the Wise Men Herod, already troubled by the and inquiries of the Wise Men, be- comes wrathful when told of cient prophecy that the King Jews will be born in Bethiehem.--Matthew 2:1-6. ILLUSTRATED SUNDAY SCHOOL By Alfred J. Buescher LESSON arrival closely. Herod sends an an- of the nearby turn home way after ordering their return. They find the Child, worship Him, and re- by another Matthew 2: When the Magi furiously sends soldiers to Bethlehem with orders to slay all male children under age two. Warned by an angel, the Holy Family flees to Egypt.-- Matthew 2:13-18. them on their route.-- 7-12, eer On A fail to return, Herod Upon Herod's death, an angel appears to Joseph in Egypt telling him it is now safe to return to Israel, They settle down in Nazareth to live. Mat- thew 2:19-23. GOLDEN TEXT: Isaiah 60:1, 3. BIBLE LESSON Jesus Fulfilment Of Old Prophecies By R. H. RAMSEY | The particular event assigned to today's lesson must have oc-/ curred some time after the visit/of the Hebrews, and because all) of the shepherds to the manger,! for there is no indication that the Wise Men found the holy family in that humble place. Perhaps they had been given more suitable lodging by that time. The Wise Men were of that class of magi who devoted their livés to the pursuit of scientific truth and astronomy. Where they lived we do not know ex- actly, but presumably they were Babylonions. While we norm- ally speak of the three Wise be identified on any of the old astronomical charts. Because they had read the ancient books the Orient was expecting a Mes- siah, the Wise Men knew this star would lead them to the King for whom they searched. WAS SUSPICIOUS Their inquiries in Jerusalem came to the attention of Herod, who was exceedingly suspicious of all who were even supposed to be rivals for his throne. Hav- ing little acquaintance with the Old Testament prophets, Herod called in men who knew the sacred writings well and put the Wise Men's questions to them. Men, there is no indication in Turning to the book of Micah, Matthew's account of the exact) number, only that three major gifts were presented to the Christ Child. Matthew 2:2 is a fascinating verse. Without preamble we find these Wise Men have .a knowledge that the King of the Jews has been born and they have seen a_ particular star which they called "his." There is no doubt that the star was sent of God for this specific -casion, for it cannot CHRIST MEMORIAL CHURCH (Anglican) Mary and Hillcroft Streets CHRISTMAS EVE 11:30 P.M.--Holy. Communion CHRISTMAS DAY 8:00 A.M.--Holy Communien 10:00 A.M.----Holy Communion (Family Service) they repeated his prophecy made 700 years previous (Mi- cah 5:2). If Herod was troubled by the Wise Men's questions, he be- came doubly troubled on learn- ing that, according to ancient prophecy, he who was to be King of the Jews would be born in the little town of Bethlehem, BAHA'I! WORLD FAITH Teaches: "UNIVERSAL EDUCATION' For information re: weekly meetings or literature Write Box A5 Oshawa Times Erie St, off Simcoe $. (Next efter Bloor St.) 0:00 A.M.---SUNDAY SCHOOL :00 :00 Tues Wed. 6:30 P.M Wed. 8:00 P.M-- Thursday ae f Prayer Fri. 8:00 PM FREE METHODIST CHURCH A.M.--FAMILY WORSHIP. SERVICE P.M.--EVENING WORSHIP 7:30 PM--W.MS 10:00 P.M.--WATCH-NIGHT SERVICE SPECIAL SINGING--REV. ROBT, BUCHANAN F.M.Y A WARM WELCOME AWAITS YOU Cc. M. Bright 725-3872 Minister: Rey, Phone: c Meeting and Bible Study ROSSLAND ROAD 1042 Rosslond Rd PASTOR--MR. RO PIANIST 7:00 P.M MONDAY 7:00 P.M WEDNESDAY 8:00 P.M THURSDAY FMY Proyer FREE METHODIST CHURCH Ww. MRS. W. | 10.00 A.M.--SUNDAY SCHOOL 11:00 A.M--"'GOD WITH US" --~EVENING SERVICE Unien Watch-night East of Gorrard BUCHANAN SMITH BERT & Bible Study Service ot Erie Street Rall "FACE TH A 77 minute Dramatic 419 BROCK Sponsored by Toronto Youth for Christ Featuring THURLOW SPURR AND THE SPURRLOWS FAITH BAPTIST -- WHITBY Saturday, December 26th, 7:45 p.m. y Night To-Night 7:45 E MUSIC" Motion Picture in Color ST, NORTH 11:00 A.M from 8:00 p.m REV, 9:45 A.M.--Sunday School SERMON -- "THAT YE MAY BE" the Book of Ephesians 6:30 P.M. -- PRAYER FELLOWSHIP 7:00 P.M.--CHRISTIAN SERVICE BRIGADE MARCH SPECIAL PRESENTATION Wer RICHARD J, BARKER, Minister - WORSHIP 4., Prayer Service just five miles south of Jerusa- lem. He sent the Wise Men on their way with orders to return| 85 and tell him of the Infant King so that "he might also go and) worship him." Once more on their journey, the Wise Men again found the star guiding them directly to Bethlehem and the house where of God in a dream not to return) the young child was. There is|to Herod, and they took another) ltremendous significance in the fact the worship mother, \Trinity should be worshipped. |GAVE GIFTS Now the Wise Men presented their symbolic gifts: frankin- cense, the choicest of all odors, GIBBONS ST. BAPTIST 230 Gibbons Street 9:45 A.M.--Sunday School 11:00 A.M MORNING WORSHIP 7:00 P.M. EVENING WORSHIP ALL ARE WELCOME that these Wise Men, in| Joseph falling down to worship, did not}which he was warned of Her- nor the|od's coming vengeance and told mother and child; they '"wor-|to take the Child and His mother shipped him." In all the Scrip-;and escape to Egypt, there to tures there is no hint that any)stay until the angel returned put the Three Persons of the|with word it was again safe to of the Babe in Bethlehem, and knowing, when the Wise Men failed to return, that his own motives were under suspicion, sent soldiers to Bethlehem to slay all male children two years and under, thus fulfilling the prophecy of Jeremiah 31:15, Eventually, evil Herod died and the angel summoned Jo- seph and Mary and the young Jesus to return to Judea, where 9 Yule Stockings Better Than None LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Last year U.S. Marine Maj. Edward Backus and-his wife Gertrude had no children. But this Christmas they've put up nine stockings--seven of them for their two boys and five girls. ~ THE OSHAWA TIMES, Soturdey, December 26, 1968 177 Years ago Paul and Dolores; reys died. So did a daughter, pew. close friends of the/ Jana, 4. less Backuses, asked them) 'The Backuses had themselves to adopt their children if any-| appointed the children's guard- thing happened to them, ians, and have petitions for le- Last Jan. 19, in a head-on col-| gal adoption of the big brood lision in Pittsford, Vt., the Do-| now ST. GEORGE'S ANGLICAN CHURCH in court. they took up residence in the little out-of-the-way town. of Naz- areth, again fulfilling an Old "Testament prophecy, this one from Isaiah 11:1. LISTEN TO THE FAMILY BIBLE Golden Text: "Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon 5:30 to 6:00 P.M. CKLB -- DIAL 1350 thee. And the Gentiles shall|/---- come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising."-- Isaiah 60:1,3. : GRACE was offered to the Son of God; | Herod, increasingly angry and myrrh to the son of Mary, who, suspicious regarding the birth LUTHERAN PARK ROAD & HIGHWAY 401 HARMONY a man, was subject to mor-| tality; and gold to the Son of David, the King of Israel. UNITED SPIRITUALIST CHURCH OF ONTARIO Once more in Matthew 2:12-| 14, we find divine intervention in the life of the holy' family. | The Wise Men were warned Orange, Temple Bruce Sty Oshaws SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27th 2:30 P.M.--HEALING CIRCLE AND MESSAGES Heoling Intercession Is Free 7:00 P.M.--DIVINE SERVICE Speaker--Mr. H. Wallace, Toronto Message Bearer---Mrs. | and Mrs, |. Ferguson reetings for everybody sons Greetings. route to their own country. | too, had a dreamin Spirit live in Judea. Huggett | UNITED CHURCH Rev. N. T. Holmes, B.A., B.D., Minister Metcalf A.R.C.T AC.C.M, Organist and Choirmoster Rey. Philip. Fiess, Minister Victor Dennis Heidorn, Assistant Ross SUNDAY SERVICES 9:45 A.M. Sunday School 11:00 A.M Kindergarten and Tiny Tots 11:00 A.M MORNING WORSHIP A Hearty Welcome to All 9:45 AM. SUNDAY SCHOOL 11:00 AM. DIVINE WORSHIP CHRISTIAN SCIENCE FIRST CHURCH -- 64 COLBORNE ST, EAST Harmony Road Baptist Church Meeting in Harmony Rd, Publie Schoo! Pastor Wm. Lewis -- 270 Linden St. -- 728-7115 ~ 9:45 -- FAMILY BIBLE SCHOOL 11:00 A.M. "IMPROVING YOUR FAMILY IN 1965' ----- DISCOVER THE DIFFERENCE -- i --- IF YOUR ANSWER IS "YES" 1. Do you believe in the broth- erhood of man, irrespective of nation, race, or creed? 2. Do you believe that "reli- | gious truth," to be acceptable, must be in harmony with the truth in every other field--sci- ence included? 3. De you believe the primary responsibility for human prog- ress rests upon man? then you are professing the Unitarian belief 11:00 A.M December 27th peaker Doris E ibject "The Wife of an Alcoholic' UNITARIAN FELLOWSHIP O.R.C, Building 100 Gibb St. (For infarmation eall 723-2028) ---- FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH HORTOP AT GLENWOOD Rev, N. Frank Swockhommer, B.A, Miss Judith Davison, Bac. Mus. 11:00 A.M. ELECTION AND INSTALLATION OF CHURCH OFFICERS 7:00 P.M. "THE, PAST a pledge for THE FUTURE" Nursery and Jr. Church ot 11:00 a.m, Bible School ot 9:30 Branch of The Mother Church, in Boston, Massachusetts. SUNDAY SCHOOL -- 11:00 A.M, SUNDAY SERVICE 11:00 A.M. Wed. Service (includes testimonies) 8 P.M. READING ROOM---CORNER ONTARIO AND BOND STS. Monday to Thursday--11:00 a.m, - 5:30 p.m, Friday 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m Listen to: The Bible Speaks To. You CKLB 9 A.M. Every Sunday The First Church of Christ Scientist |} J ' BAGOT AND CENTRE STS. The Reverend Canon F. G. Ongley, M.A.--Rector The Reverend R. G. Brooks -- Assistont 2 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27th -- SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS 9:00 A.M.--HOLY COMMUNION 11:00 A.M.--PUBLIC BAPTISM 7:00 P.M.--CHRISTMAS PAGEANT Dramatic Presentation in the Church Nursery Facilities available ot the 11:00 a.m. Service THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31st--10:00 A,M,--Holy Communion Friday, Jenuery Ist----NEW YEAR'S DAY--The Circumcision [ 10:00 A.M.--HOLY COMMUNION "TOON CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Temporary Ploce of Worship: DR. S. J. PHILLIPS SCHOOL (Corner Rossland and Simcoe Sts.) PASTOR: REV. D. N. HABERMEHL, B.A., M.Th. 10:00 A.M, MORNING WORSHIP Nursery care provided during morning worship 7:00 P.M.--EVENING SERVICE Tune in to CKLB at 11 A.M. on alternating Sundoys (Services of Chr, Ref. Churches in the Oshowa-area) and at 9:15 P.M. (Back to God Hour, each Sunday) ence -- ALBERT STREET UNITED CHURCH (Albert St. and Olive Ave.) MINISTER: REV. ALBERT E, LARKE Organist-Chéirleader: Mrs. C. A. NAYLOR, A.T.C.M.--R.M.T. : SUNDAY -- DECEMBER 27th 11:00 A.M. SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION Sunday Church Schoo! ot 9:45 a.m. and 10:45 am. Wednesday, December 30, 8 p.m. -- Induction of the Rev. Helmut Dyck Little. Children cared for in the Nursery, United Pentecostal Church 6 King Street East, Oshawa (upstairs) 723-6325 SUNDAY 10:00 A.M.--SUNDAY SCHOOL 11:00 A.M.--MORNING WORSHIP 7:30 P.M.--EVANGELISTIC 10:30 P.M.--Thursday, Watch-Night Service COME AND BRING YOUR FAMILIES. A-CORDIAL INVITATION TO. ALL. REV. G, A, CARROLL, Mr. R. Smereige, Director of Music Mr. G, Bateman, Song Leader Res, 728-2426 Chureh 728-2931 Pastor 7:00 P.M.--EVANGELISTIC SERVICE THE SALVATION ARMY Mojor & Mrs. Fred Lewis Corps Officers A TO SERVE GOD! 133 Simeoe South DEC. 27th 11:00 A.M. 2:00 P.M 6:15 P.M HOLINESS MEETING --SUNDAY SCHOOL --OPEN AIR AT KING AND SIMCOE STS (weather permitting) 7:00 P.M.--EVENING WORSHIP Farewell Services for Envoy and Mrs, John Dixon who have been appointed to Kenora Corps in N.W. Ontario Thurs. 10:45 P.M.---Watch Night Service Commencing the 100th Year of Salvation Army Service NO TIME TO WAIT" January 2nd, Film = "KNOX SIMCOE ST. NORTH Four blocks from King) Minister Rev. G. W. C. Brett, BA. 454 Bader Ave 728-6122 Musicol Director Matthew Gouldburn, A,L.C.M. Mr 945 AM CHURCH: SCHOOL 11.00 A.M, "WHICH IS THE RELIGION?" BEST 7.900 P.M DOORS OF YEARS" "THE THE Come and Wership With Us THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN CANADA ST. PAUL'S KING ST. E. & WILSON Interim - Moderator REV. D. R. SINCLAIR, Masson St. -- Mr. Frank Walter Organist and Choirmaster $7. LUKE'S Rossiond Rd, W. et Nipigon B.A Minister 728-9178 REV. D. R. SINCLAIR, B.A 492 Masson Street --- 728-9178 492 9:30 A.M. THE CHURCH SCHOOL 9:30 AM, The Church School 11:00 AM PUBLIC WORSHIP All Cordially invited 11:00 A.M PUBLIC WORSHIP Mr. Glenn Sinclair Ont. of Smiths Falls, == EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH Corner kvongeline & Philip Murray Pastor: REV, ERNEST WINTER - - as ey 9:45 A.M. - BIBLE SCHOOL 11:00 A.M REY, E, WINTER 7:00 P.M REV. E. WINTER WEDNESDAY, 7:45 P.M BIBLE STUDY AND PRAYER A WELCOME FOR ALt _ Fellowship Of Evangelical Baptist Churches In Canada | Cauvary Baptist CENTRE and JOHN STREETS Postor--REV, ROBERT B. LYTLE 9:45 A.M,--BIBLE SCHOOL FOR ALL AGES 11:00 A.M.--"'MEMBERS TOGETHER" 7:00 P.M.--"GOD'S PLAN FOR 1965" 7:00 P.M.--SERVICE BROADCAST OVER CKLB RADIO DECEMBER 31 GREAT NEW. YEAR'S EVE PROGRAMME Special music -- Testimonies --- Message Refreshments 9:30 pm Baptism 11:00 A.M.--COMMUNION SERVICE 10:00 A.M.--SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES FOR ALL AGES Tues, 7:00 P.M.--Youth Service Thurs, 7:00 P.M.---Family Night--Bible Club for boys and girls SIMCOE STREET PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 245 SIMCOE ST. S. Rev. GEORGE C. SMITH, Pastor SUNDAY - 7:00 P.M. "TAKING A LOOK AT LIFE" As we opproach the New Yeor, we look ot the serious matter of life. Pastor George Smith. will speak on the subject By request, the Choir will present selections taken fram the Cantata 'Love Transcending", with us this Sunday night Join BYNG AVE. PENTECOSTAL CHURCH | -- a | WESTMOUNT UNITED CHURCH Bond Street West at Rosehill Blvd. Gust north of the Oshawa Shopping Centre) Minister: Rev. Frank H. Ward, B.A. Interim Organist: Elizabeth B. Werd, M.A., L.L.C.M, 11,:00 A.M.--DIVINE WORSHIP Sermon -- 'LAST THINGS FIRST" RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS Nursery care for infonts during the serviee. SUNDAY SCHOOL ¢ A.M.--Junior, Intermediate, Senior Depts, A.M.--Nursery, Primary Depts. [ CENTRE STREET UNITED CHURCH Corner King end Centre St, REV. ARTHUR W. MAGEE---MINISTER Mr. R. K, Kallington, Organist-Choirmaster | __ SUNDAY SCHOOL -- 9:45 AM. | 11:00 A.M. | "FOUR GOOD WISHES | FOR THE NEW YEAR" Core provided for small children during serviee. Plenty of Parking et Centre Street The Friendly Femily Church et the Centre ef the City. King St. United Church 129 KING STREET EAST REV, L. WESLEY HERBERT, Minister Mr, Rhyddid Williams Cheir Director and Organist Baby Creche Nursery and Church 11;00 A.M 11:00 A.M. NEW YEAR'S SERVICE "HAPPY NEW YEAR" St. Mark 1: 14-28 "Hew Great Thou Art' (Hines) Mr. Donald Allman Anthem: "The Lerd's My Shepherd" (Grant) Reception of new members ALWAYS A WELCOME FOR ALL AT THE FRIENDLY FAMILY CHURCH -- Youth Deportment 10:00 A.M School Sele meta sos monet 10:00 A.M.--Sunday School 11:00 A.M.--WORSHIP SERVICE CITY-WIDE "PENTECOSTAL WATCH-NIGHT SERVICE Thursday, December 31st --- 10:30 p.m. King Street Pentecostal. Church Listen to SONGS IN THE NIGHT" Sunday 11:05 C.K.L.B. -- 1350 KING ST. PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 611 KING STREET WEST E. Howard Kerr, Pastor Office 728-5371 9:45 A.M, ----SUNDAY SCHOOL 11:00 A.M. MORNING, WORSHIP 7:00 P.M. EVANGELISTIC SERVICE @ Enjoyable Music @ Song-time @ Inspiring Messages GUEST SPEAKER REV. IVAN RAYMER Waritime Provinces District Superintendent A Friendly Welcome to YOU CITY-WIDE PENTECOSTAL 'WATCH-NIGHT SERVICE Thursday, December 31st 10:30 p.m NORTHMINSTER UNITED CHURCH (CORNER OF SIMCOE ST. AND ROSSLAND RD.) MINISTER --- REV, H, A. MELLOW, BA ORGANIST --- MR. J. R. ROBERTSON, A.R.C.T. DEACONESS -- MISS SHIRLEY M. McKEE CHURCH SCHOOL SESSIONS 9.30 A.M.--Primary: 6, 7, & 8 Years Juniors: 9, 10, & 11 Years. Intermediates & Seniors: 9, 10, 11 Years and over. 10:45 A.M.--Beginners: 3 Years Kindergarten: 4 to 5 Years. Primary:.6, 7, & 8 Years. 11:00 A.M.--"Good News For a New Year" Babysitter Service by Come Double Club. NO EVENING SERVICE AT _NORTHMINSTER SIMCOE STREET UNITED CHURCH The Church in the heart of the city with the World on its heart. MINISTER: REV, JOHN K. MOFFAT, BA. Director of Musie: Mr. R. G. Geen, L.T.C.M. 11:00 A.M, "THE YEAR THERE WAS NO CHRISTMAS" The Anthem Selo Minister will preach "@ Reinice ye Christians' -~ Bach "Gloria Tibi Domine' -- Dunhill Ross Cotton Anthem: See Amid the Winter's 7:00 P.M.--EVENING CHAPEL SERVICE "HOLYNIGHT"' : The Christmas Story ins Picture and Carol Snow" -- West New Year's Eve Service in the Chapel of Simcoe Street Church 11:15 P.M. December 31 SUNDAY. SCHOOL Youth Department, Adult Study Group ~ Adult Bible Class : 11:00 A.M.--Children's Department, Baby Care 9:45 A.M . Young '