Deeemi'er 24, 194- ffiliday SfeiSI Clatircli &8 Salvation at Hand Light on lloriz on by MOST KEV. ANTHONY JORDAN O.M.I. Uy RT. REV. JAMES B. CID;;on (Vicar Apostolic of Vicariate of Prince Itupert) Bl.'ihop of Caledonia "Look lip ami lift yiiur beads, beiaut your retif nljitlon Is at "Unto J'iu Is born tills rtuy liaiHl " St Lk . XXI, 2B Oaviour tlie Lord." 8t Luke 3, v. II. 'bK'h " Christ ims is uie g.xKi tidings which the An-cK i,r . . lien s on the . night that Christ Wa T bor ft ,,J Bi.-y Saviour WAS glad idings to U.ese people" din 'um ,,'irt1' 1 No wonder they hurrl-d off to U Ue had come to pass." ih lllnB why That was uvr 1900 years aco and ml m, ,. , , Is celebrating that Divine rvrt. 'r P s, .T ', ttt Ulls nmrosKod IlimsPir mw... it.. 1;. '."r ur .u,it was lmr i." h ad to netl.lehem and multludr-s of all '''i','1 'b wi guages fall on their knees before, the Infant s i v H 's 31,(1 . Yet when wc look around on the world tod-iv m, . not a world that is ,aved but one that is do' Wf v in-lit til" lCSUVill nf llu, ' ti i ' u Oi but It has gone on iu way unsaved. In s!, Wr vanccd. bincc Jesus came Christendom mis a,l has 1N l rn , , Vision of the true liii f..r ...i.,.u . rn lHntH l, , fill. It is like a man who rmr u. bSC1" 'ul and Is conscious all the time that somel ww " 1 tllllliolt llf llMU II. ll t,,r....t !,. ..i .i . .... c I0M I in ... Amid tin- universal preparation for Cliristmas there is fear if not terror In the he.m.s of many, even in this country, which until now by God's grace has escaped the worst horrors of wr. It is common, to hear people say: "We can't escape the next time." That "next time" seems to many to be approaching fast. How utterly deceived we feel! Instead of the long years of ieace we have scarcely known the feeling of peace, though the war ended officially in i94o. The present day quarrels of nations in which Canada is involved give rise to a feeling of general uneasiness lest another war should break out. This war in our minds looms up as the most dreadful M all because of the atomic bomb and the other deadly weapons being prepared in the research plants of the world. We Christians need to recall the words of. our Saviour. He, the" Son of Ood. knows all tilings; knows well the blessings Hnd th woes or humanity; knows in every detail the sj)eclal dreadful events that will accompany the end of the world. Speaking in this connection He painted a picture that must have been both awe-inspiring and filled will gloom for His listeners during the days he was on oarth. We experience the same awe and the same sense of gloom when vc read His words in the Holy Gospel. . Then somewhat unexpectedly in language that is almost lilting He reassures us: "When these things begin to come to pass, look up and hit your heads, because your redemption Is at hand" Salvation! That is the word ever on His lips. No wonder for He came to save us and to assure us a place of rest and peace where lie Himself will wipe all tears from our eyes aud where all our troubles and sorrows shall have an end. W, aJc"n thc cve t,f celebrating the great day of our Saviour's brith Is It too much to say that there is a rather general inclination to celebrate thc event and overlook the reality? This Habe born in Bethlehem is the Divine Son of God, equal to His father m all things. Hun wo must adore and must serve. Without our loyal, constant devotion to Him we cannot say we are among those to. whom thes ercassuring words are spoken. Dut If wc try to observe His Commandments and if we live as His children and His Movants day by day, no calamity or man-made terror need tionVat Tmd - U iS O0d Hin,selr wno Ra's: ' k your saiva- Kitined irroiiiid here and h... i.. .lrl tu'1 spirlt teriallsm of the world. It Is ,ot mu h m Inn Uf bucket. Envy, hatred, malice. n,l nil . (lr'W ' Ui as dominant as thy were at the beglnninK , 11 f f and no t hiul'Iii fui itf.r.n ...-..! . r. v.1 ciinMiat, Pr Hut for all that there Is one ray of light ..our irfffr universal reeosn t on of Hip furt w "wMnUni ' i.r j7A . ".As th glad notes ring-ouCand - VBj i"'. 13 U i 1 ihe -V0U"S vokcs pf the choristers - TjT J rJ fHT ? Z I V V' blend in joyous unison, we extend - JJl.U m2 ' I , l?l Rf rH3 4.HL T' ' ; .r our hcar,feIt greetings for the; (1101 II j yK K t-V h A : - Yuletide.;May the. spirit of) ' ill I P' FJ i I i V& : :: ; christmas h ?u JhrouSht , . ?J (;ff J, ! '! zr - Ait 4 U" 4 $x-iJ? fa vjy; ' i tf fotl in"' 5r ttVi rfcti -' I jMnHil 1 kind and that the bells of he world are rii'wn" at ZlvV"dn Hie first apolication 'of the Christmas "(il .d Tldii.Ks" Saviour Is Ui ...ir own souls "Unto you Is ,m a Savtm i ' n n came to save us from our xms. from the thim-.s that , Intiii Ood and front our fellowman. I f.r sure we haw mL that all our lives. We have celebrated the fan f, rh Hut has Christ actually saved us from our S V onr1selve.s?Ur hCarU m,,Ml' U,,tl ' 'UK Merely celebrating the Divine ChrUmas event will not . nor will it save tlie world Wi Full Gospel Tabernacle Incarnate Iirl the complete devotion of our jvi iv i J n the manger! Wonderful and marvellous it was on Hut lirr hristmas morn. There is but one thiiiK more wonderful still Z that Is the nabo In the heart or man for tl.i, Earth and Goodwill Among All IVople. 221 6th Ave. West I'aul A. Uarber I'ustor SritlAL (HltlSTMAS S.Rnt'ES x - - -T a. .r . -r e jb - -Br . .... -m a. K SUNDAY 1 1 :W) a.m.-4 Devotional f 12:13 p.m. Sunday Sehfxil . 7:30 p in. Tlic Christ of Christmas 'Hiou shalt call His name Jesus for He shall save His ' . iH'oplc from their sins." J KVKKYONE IS INVITKII TO T1IKSE M ItVIOS i't- ' i P i . X ; f IK ,"1i 1 . - jcr --v . - : . . . . . t First United Church 636 6th Avenue W. . Prince Itupert, B.IV '.'.-- ' MINISTER Rev. It. A. Wilson, M A. .',' r.y ORGANIST Mrs. L. Dakin. CHOIR LEADER J. S. Wilson. DKCEMKEK 2-llh, CIIKISTM.1S EVK 8:00 pjn. Candlflight Carol Service.-, ; ' " I)IX'EMI;KR 26TII, St'NDAY The Salvation Army Major and Mrs. Yurgensen CIIUISTMAS DAY Sp-cial Christmas Service and Carol Singing led by Divisional Commander Senior Major and Mrs. War-render from 11 a.m. to it noon. IKSS First Presbyterian Church Fourth Avenue Eait MINISTER Rev. O. E. Kendall, B A , B D. DIRECTOR OF MUSIC - Mrs. E. J. Smith CHRISTMAS SERVICES 11:00 "Rejoice for a Season." Junior Choir: Christmas Seceltlons. 12:15 Sunday School. 7:30 "After the Vision." Tenor Solo: Mr. J. A. Teng. , Anthem "There's a Song in the Air." 11:00 a.m. C'lirihtmas I ainilv Service Tlie Sunday School will attend church 7:30 ii.ni. Evening Uorsliip Sermon Subject: "Where Do We Go From Here." Solo: "Star 6f Bethlehem," -Dr. R. G. Large Anthem: 'In The Bleak Midwinter." ' r St'NDAY SERVICE Holiness Meeting 11 a.m. ' f Directory 2:30 p.m. , Sunday School 3 p.m. - Salvation Meeting 7:30 p.m. We extend to you a cordial invitation Our Bust Wishes for a Bright and Joyful Christmas Church of thc Annunciation Midnight- Mass sung by St. Paul's Lutheran Church 5th Avenue & McBrlde Rev. E. Soiland, Pastor First Baptist Church CHRISTMAS SUNDAY, DEC. 26 II a.m. Morning Service-with Christmas Music -by Junior Choir ii .j His Excellency Most Rev. Bishop A. Jordan X), M. I." C P. Balagno will direct the two-part Choir in Missa Brevls by Nicola A. Montani, with Frances Moore at thc organ. - THE CONGREGATION WILL SING BELOVED CHRISTMAS CAROLS MASSES ON CHRISTMAS DAY at 8:30. 9 and 10 am ' UENEDICTION at 3 p.m. ; 12:15 p.m. Sunday School. Open Session, with special invitation to parents to attend with their children. White Gift offering, for European Relief. 7:30 p.m. Evening Service with Christmas Music by Senior Choir. CHRISTMAS SERVICE, DECEMBER 25 AT 11 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE with Holy Communion December 26 at 11 a.m. NEW YEAR'S SERVICE January 2 at 11 a.m. and Sunday School at 12:15 p.m, NEW YEAR'S EVE SOCIAL, Dec. 31, 9 to 12 p.m. ..The mcinoers and. friends of "the First Baptist Church extend to one and all , Christmas Greetings of peace and goodwill " t r ! Andrew' Cathedral . . Church 1 CHRISTMAS SERVICES Regular Baptist Church 629 East 6th Ave., Near H,gh School: phone 369 . '.'Thou shalt call H.s name Jesus, fo'r he shall save His people from their sins." Matt. 1:21 CHRISTMAS SERVICES Sunday School 12:15 p.m.-ScrlptoBraph: "Tlie Christmas Story" Gospel Service7:30 p.m. . Special Speaker Mr. C. J. Carter (of Shantynien'g Christian Ass'n of N.A.) ; "THE GLORY OF THE GOSPEL" ... Teaor Solo Mr. Ralph Weick. ' r Christmas Christmas Eve Day SI NIMY, DECEMBER 26TH-St. ! Stephen 8:30 a.in Holy Conimunlou 11:00 a.m. orniug Prayer and Sermon 2:00 p.m. Children's. Service . 7:30 P-I"--'istival of the Nine Lessons ami Carols WED. DEC. 29TH 8 p.m. Prayer Meeting' WATCH NIGHT SERVICE Dec. 31st, 11:30 p.m. Flan to attend this'scrviceand join in wtirshin of the-' new bofn King jnel ,i. . a