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thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising."—Isaiah 60:1. 3.

Herod, already troubled by the arrival The Magi are sent for and questioned and udri s ise Men. be-

f’ of the W closely. Herod sends them on their comes wrathful when told of an an- way after ordering their return. cient prophecy that the King of the find the Child, worship Him. and re Jews born in nearby Berhle- e by another route. —

will be turn horn hem.--Maithew 211-6. Matthew 227-12.

When the Magi fail to return, Herod furiously se ' rs to Bethlehem with orders to slay all male children under age two. Warn angel. the Holy Family flees to .— Matthew 2:13-18.

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MEMORY VERSE—“Arise, shine: for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee. And the Gentiles shall come to

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By CARDINAL McGUlGAN

We are now in the Christmas season, a time of beauty, ten- derness and drama, a time rich in graces for the soul Nature's annual cycle is char- acterized by two phenomena. light and lit . Out of the dark- ness of night comes light; out of death comes life.

from night

on to light characterizes the win- ter season; the transition from death to life is proper to sum- m ime.

The liturgical year of the Church is likewise divided into two phases which have similar

safe to return to Israel. They settle down in Nazareth to live. Mat»

characteristics. Its winter phase. the Christ- mas cycle is ruled by the

light symbol. Its three great it

Christmas Is Season Of Tenderness, Drama

feasts. Christmas. Epiphany langrilltCantlientass and feasts of l .

The longing and expectancy of Advent are feelings familiar to the heart of man. And the

story of Jesus’ infancy, together

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an family, make this sea- son the most attrscive of the

year. But the liturgy would have us see beyond accidentals. What are we celebrating at Christ- mas? Christ’s coming! Advent means "coming". But which coming are we celebrating?

We know there are three comings —— the first in the flesh- as man; the second in

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hristian. in whom Christ ves. experience a genuine de— sire for His coming?”

To these souls, _ a practical and immediately applicable solution would he: although we cannot long for our Saviour-'- Advent in the flesh, we can long 1. His coming in grace. . Christ appeared long ago. If we cannot ostcr a longing for His return. let us long for His kingdom and His

an Advent D Oar Father. which is all time and for all man. In this

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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 the young child was. There is the tremendous significance in the sacred writings well and put the fact that these wt in

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

HEROD TROUBLED

Ancient Prophecy Reveals Birth

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have seen a particular star which they called “his.” i There is no donbt that the: If Herod was troubled by the star was sent of God for this‘wlse Men's QUGSIIODS. he be- specific occasion. for it cannot came doubly troubled on learn- be identified on any of the old ing that, according to ancient astronomical charts. Because prophecy. he who was to they had read the ancient books 1 King of the Jews would be of the Hebrews. and because all ‘ in the little town of Bethlehem, the Orient was expecting a Mes- just five miles south of Jon:- 9 siah.- the Wise Men knew this salem. He sent the Wise Men on tar would lead them to theltheir way With orders to return 1 and tell him of the Infant King

made 700 years previous (Micah shipped him." In' all the Scrip- 512). (Euros there is no hint that any but the Three Persons of the Trinity should be worshipped ow Wise Men presented their symbolic gifts: frankin- cense. the choicest of all odors, was offered to the Son of God; myrrh to the son of Mary. who, as a man, was subject to mor- tality; and the gold to the Son of David. the King of Israel. Once more. In Matthew 2:12- 14, we find divine intervention in the life of the holy family. The Wise Men were warned of God in a dream not to return to took another

t {class of magi who devoted their .lives to the pursuit of scientific truth and astronomy. .they lived, we do not know ex- Nm‘on') . actly. but presumably they were By 3.3, RAMSEY :Babylonians. While we nor- The particular event assigned [ many Speak-OI the. three Wl§e go “day's lesson must have 0.3. : Men. chere is no indication in curred some time after the visa. 1 Matthew’s account of the exact of the shepherds to the mangerinllmber. only that three major for there is no indication that ‘ gifts were presented to th the Wise Men found the holy . ChI‘ISt Chfld'

5 family in that humble placel Matthew 2:2 is a fascinating King for whom they searched.

outlines produced by the Di- vision stian Education, National Council of Churches in the 0.5. and Is used by

Joseph. too, in which he was warned of Her- od‘s coming vengeance and told to take the Child and His moth- er and escape to Egypt, there to stay until the angel returned with word it was again safe to live in Judea.

Herod. increasingly angry nd suspicious regarding the birth of the Babe in Bethlehem, and knowing. when the Wise Men

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' He used to be the bearer. of news—both good 22:3,: realm that alligicfin and bad. And he announced the merchandise sent soldiers to Bethlehem to available in the various places of business. slay all male children two years

and under. thus fulfilling the

Newspapers have long since replaced hint.

He would cry the hour night and day for he was timekeeper to the town. Clocks and wrist- watches crowded him out of our life.

But when he announced the hour he liked to reassure his neighbors: “’Tis three o’clock—and all’s well !” Why has no one taken up this func- tion in our modern world?

prophecy of Jeremiah 31:15. Eventually. evil Herod died

young Jesus to return to Judca. where they took up residence in the little. out- of- the- way town 0 Nazareth, again fulfilling an Old Testament prophecy. this one from Isaiah 11:1.

of] the Canadian Lutheran Coun- M

Rev. Jean Martucci. 32. a 1"" mm '3 9 W1" °°m° ‘0 biblical scholar. and secretary- him "and make Our shod-vi general of the Pavilion Chretlen him (“11" 1

In modern times, the com- memoration of Our Saviour’s birth has become theme of the Christmas season. '1‘ dominant event whole season is coming in the flesh.

Since Advent means “the com~ ing of the Lord” - we know that Advent is a season of pre- paration for t Lord's com- ing. Advent, accordingly. is a time of holy desire, longing and expectancy.

It is a special sign of God's goodness and love that He pro- jected the work of our salva- tion into a very human frame- work The Redeemer was to be a child of man subject to the exigencies of the natural order.

He was to be conceived and

Incorporee (Christian Pavilion Incorporated), said the aim is to put up a display that would express a common Christian message to man.

'The pavilion is not meant to be a church. . . The churches will preach not about them- selves but Christ.’ 'he said. The initiative for the pavilion came from the ecumenical movement among Montreal churches. said Father Mariuch. The participation of the Ro- man Catholic Church means there will be no Vatican pa- vilion at the fair. Cardinal Leger said the projected pa~ vilion has full Vatican approval. re will be no Protestant or Orthodox pavilions.

Grace which are ever “com- 1. gum in Newt ins - Then I will be able to 011.103 the Our Lord Himself gave us Nassau sun more.‘

Charlottetown Bible Chapel

235 Cumbeer St" at Longworth Ave.

11:00 lam—Adult Service and Sunday School 7:00 p.m.—Sunday School Christmas Program (Please note time change)

a The Salvation Army

"Home of Evangelism Since 1865"

Great George Siroct

55 Villa Avenue Major Ronald H. Walks

Sunday: Directory Class—9:30 a.m. V Sunday School—10 a.m.

Holinem Meeting—11 a.m. '

SPRING PARK UNITED CHURCH

Dunkirk & Kirkwood

Rev. Clayton C. Lewis. Minister

Organist: Mrs. Ron H. Atkinson

Director: Mr. Roy M. Smallman 9:30 sun—Sunday Church School 11:00 sun—Nursery 11:00 a.m.--"I AM THE WAY" ' Congregational Carol Sing Song

“You are Welcome to Worship"

Central Christian Church

210 Kent Street Charlottetown. P.E.l. MORNING

10:00 a.m.-—aBFoie School for all ages 11:00 am.—Wocrshcip Service and Communion

Message: “THE GLORY THAT SHOULD FOLDOW" (moir: “The Snow Day on the Ground" (Somerley)

Probably because no one is certain that all in well. And because merer saying that all is well doesn't calm our fears or lighten our con- cern. ' ,

More and more we are coming to realize that our ‘crucial need is spiritual. Men are seeking truth and power in the faith and worship of our churches. With each passing hour it becomes more evident that all will be well only when ALL discover

MWFORALL‘ALL FORTHZ WCH

Christmas Is Warming

The word "Christmas" falls on the ear like the music of many bells. Christmas is the season of wonderment. There is something subtle in the air of Gtrishn ’ warms hearts and makes tired months The Guard: is the gmiest factor mne- ul earth for the building of charac- ter and good citizenship. It is a store- house of spiritual Values. Without a strong neither democracy

sndsu ttheaaurch. m slum... 123‘}? But Christmas without Christ

is shorn of its significance. Millions of boys and girls. men and women. in the world

support. Plan to go In urch legis- larly and mu m am. am... today have never known

warmth of Christmas. nor e Christ whose birth it commem- orates.

The story of Jesus—His birth,

tion— is recounted in the Gos- pels. This story has been trans- lated into more than 1.000 lan- guages and dialects. It has been distributed to 'millions of peo- ple. Yet there are millions who have never read of Him or been introduced to Him as yet.

Let us remember the Christ who gave us Christmas and the millions who know neither this joyous season nor the whose birth it commemorates.

DAILY arena assumes

Sunday. Dec. 27: Luke 2:39.52. 1 Monday, Dec. 28: Matthew 5: ~16.

ll’ls‘uesday. Dec. 29: Matthew 6: Wednesday. Dec. 30: Matthew 7:1-29.

Thursday, Dec. 81: Ephesians 5:10-20.

Friday. Jan. 1: Psalms 8. Saturday, Jan. 2: Psalms 42.

His life, His death and resurrect t

EVENING

7:00 p.m.—-Speoial Youth Program 'nleme "THE NEW LIFE"

Music:—

“Naaareth” (Charles Gounod)

Choir. m'gan. piano, trumpet.

Solo: “'l'ltere’s a New Song In My Heart"—-Dvon Stevenson

Solo: “Over Sludowed”—Sh.irley Graham

Duet: “God Hath Not Pronnsed"

Nancy McKinnon - Carol Ann Graham

Solo: "When You Know My Saviour Too"—Carolyn Ling “Happy New Year To All"

Minister—Mr, William Weaie Organist—Mrs. Allison MacRae. A'.R.C.M. "A Blessed Christina To All”

Zion Presbyterian Church

Corner Prince and Grafton Streets The Rev. Donald A. Campbell. 3A.. Minister Miss erta Shaw. Deacon Mrs. Harvey MacKInnon. L.Mus., B.Mns. Organist and Choir Director. 9:45 lam—Sunday School. Games for‘ all ages. 10:00 sum—Bible Class. 11:00 am. Nursery School 11:00 a.m.-DIVINE WORSHIP : CONTENTS or A BOX Solo: Selected Miss Diane Rodd Anthem: Praises To The Newborn King—(Anal! 7:00 p.m.—DIVI'NE WORSHIP mgr TIIE RETURN OF THE YEAR

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Mrs, Dyna Rage VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WEIDOME

TRINITLIJ‘IXI‘T‘EILCHURCH

Ministers: Rev. John G. E. Ball, I.A. Rev. Gerald G Wyrwas. B.A.. 3.0. Organist: Mrs. G. Elliott Full. P.T.C.L. Director: Mrs. David Hall. B_A.. A.R.C. .

0:80 arm—Bible Classes. Intermediate and Jtnior Depts.

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Pavilion '

MONTREAL (C?) - Seven Christian churches signed an agreement Tuesday to build and share a column pavilion at the 1907 Montreal world's fair. Cost of the pavilion was estimated at about MM.

Signing for the participating

TRIS FEATURE IS CONTRIBUTED TO TIIE DAUSE OF THE OIIUROII DY TIIE FOLLOWING INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS

JOHN W. MacKENZIE

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11:00 sun—Nursery, Primary and Kindest-fan

11:00 arm—"THE OTHER WISE MAN”

(Rev. J. G. E. Bell)

Selection: Jmnor ana-

7:00 nun-“THE MURCE OF STRENGTH" —Rev. Gould G. Wyrwss

"Cane As You Please and & Where You Please"

THURSDAY. DECEMBER ill—11:15 pm. at Triflty United Gum—WATWN’IGHTSERVMlnoo-openuunmm Baptist (lands—Rev. Melcolm Hallow will speak.

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The Kill of 8. James

The lever-ad 'l'. H. I. Senses. MA. 8.1.... Midst! Organist and Director of the Mrs Christopher 6mm. M.A.. I.Mas., A.R.C.C.0. 0:6 ens-M w and hlnisiar's Dials Class 11:00 a.m.—ann'ehtime Nursery and Nines-y School moo ans—DIVINE SERVICE AND mm: "ASAJNTWHOLNIID'N All 1‘ SAV- B D Ross A. new-d. IA. _ Ain't-n: "Lead nu. lad" (S. 8. Wash) “In T. om or not: THAT SW mm EAT! arenas-n 1'0 All. ‘0.” ’ -

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Salvation Meeting—7 pm. Friday: Young People's Hobby Class—4:15 p.m.

A WELCOME AWAI'TS YOU AT THE ARMY”

CALVARY TEMPLE

L, Perry; Assistant Pastor

9:15 a.m.--Radio Broadcast, Summerside Station 9:45 a.m.——Sunday School. Corrie as a Family 11:00 a.m.-—-Worship. Subject. “AN OPEN DOOR" 7:30 p.m.-omangeltlstic Rally. Pastor's Subject. "CHOOSE YOU THIS DAY WHOM YE SERVE" ATTEND CHARLOTTETOWN’S FULL GOSPEL CHURCH

St. Peter's Cathedral

Rochford Square Anglican Church of Canada The Yes. Archdeacon J. R. Davies. M.A., Rector The Reverend Canon E. M. Malone, M.A.. D.D. Honorary Assistant Priest Miss Susanne Brenton. Lie. Mus.. Organist Mrs. B. W. Patterson. Choir Director Dec. 27—St. John the Evangelist and the Sunday after Christmds Day 0:00 a.m.—Holv Elmer-lat 0:46 am.— (No Sunday School) 11:00 a.m.-—Prooesaion & Gloral W - 7:00 p.m.—]ivuensong. Galois, Procession. Solemn Tb m

Visitors are most welcome at all services.

First Baptist Church

Corner of Prince and “my streets Rev. Malcolm l'. Harlow. l.A.. B.D.. Ministsr Mrs. V. 1.. Dingweu. Organist and Choir Direct: 0:6 a.m.-Sunday School for all ages 11:00 ants—«Sermon: "AFTER S"

Solo: "0 Illon Ni "

ms. Romld Jen 7:00 pan—Stud“ Whoa Service Sermon: "BECAUSE HE CARED” . Rlclmd Coffin

Antllam: "Fall Softly Snowflakes”

A CORDIAL WELCOME AWAITS YOU

PARK ROYAL UNITED CHURCH

1: ma. Drive. Parkdale Rev. J. H. Tye. I.A.. 3.0., Minister

9:45 s.m.—Jtmlor. Intermediate 1. Senior Chincb School 11:00 MIL—Nursery h Kindergarten Classes ' 11:00 sum—DIVINE WORSHIP

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