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) What Does This Time Mean To REV. N. F, SWACKHAMMER, Minister of First Baptist Chure of Oshawa As Jt comes round year after year what does Christmas time mean to you? There are great numbers of people for whom it means nothing at all. Over wide areas of the Near brs Far East men twenty-fifth of December Bo particular 4 significance: millions of homes in Africa bre. India, in China and in apan Christmas Day is just an ordinary day. Even in our west- ern ag ae - some who incline to a less and less significance to this season of the year, They think of Christ- mas asa time of needless waste extravagance, or rioting gluttony, a time | shamelessly _ exploited 7 merchants and shop-keepers. The prototype of auch people is Dicken's Scrooge PPR soa Close fisted, full of its about Christmas hall ys, Christmas dinners, Christmas prodigalty. There are people for whom Christmas has meaning enough, but it is in no sense Christmas meaning, They make merry of the year. They scarcely con- nect Christmas with anything but enjoyment. It prompted one observer to write: Glorious time of Great too Much ! Too much heat, and too much Too much babblement of boys, Too much eating, too much drinking, Too much everything but How about you? What do you think of it all? Do you think of it as a Family Festival? Is your heart made tender by the thought of the cradle in the manger and the Child at His Mother's breast, as dependent, as helpless as any other baby? Do you think of the Mother whose love and sweetness and patience moulded the first years of His life? Christmas is the festival of the family. It is a day when men gather under the old roof, when wanderers and exiles think lovingly of home. Christmas stands for the sanc- tity of the home, for the ties, strong yet tender, of affection and loyalty which binds togeth- Christmas All People? and children. _| But Christmas is more than a family Festival. It is a Season of Good Will. Dickens said, "'It is a good time; a kind, forgiv- ing, charitable, pleasant time; the only time in the calendar of the year, when men and women seem by one consent to open their shut-up hearts freely, and to think of people, as if they | 5# were really fellow passengers to the grave, and not another race of creatures bound on other noise, magnificent gesture to the world er husband afd wife, parents|Jesus, for He shall eave His peo- desperate plight but the sick- ple from their sins". None other hiding place from real meaning of Christmas for the Christian world. He is the ever secret, however strong, however bitter. journeys." And we know why| This is the whole point of it is all of that. God made a/Christmas. ness is not mortal; hope need not be abandoned, Christmas brings more than a message of goodwill, Christmas brings message of cheer. In our lost- ness and impotence it brings a "None other lamb, none other Name, None other hope in heaven or earth or sea, the average for years. FOREST FIRES AUSTRALIAN INCREASES Some 27,000 acres of On- the per cent. 2 THE OSHAWA TIMES, Saturday, December 5, 1964 © = Australia's Ag ary rose wd fires in so0d, only 37 per cent ofloring the' wa alte U- res only 27 per ce e nation's total to 11,- last 10 ane a growth rate of 2.01 serial, Moment of Truth, to be Gospel, It tells in song and story that we and our world can be saved if only room be found for the Christ who came. guilt and shame None beside Thee." That is the substance of 'the|( The extinct Irish elk had the largest antlers known--stretch- me more than 11 feet from tip to tip. Saviour of men from sin, how- from evil habit from sorrow The world is in a thinking! when He gave His only begotten Son for its redemption. Behind the gift were mercy and love and grace! Therefore the most important meaning of Christmas is that it serves as a constant reminder of the Advent of the Saviour of the World. At the centre of the Gospel story is the sentence; "Thou shalt call His name UNITED SPIRITUALIST CHURCH OF ONTARIO » ee This is the Unitarian Idea: Unitarian churches are dedicated to the progressive transformation and ennoblement of individual and social life, through religion, in accordance with the advancing knowledge and CHRIST MEMORIAL ' CHURCH (Anglican) Mary and Hillcroft Streets SERVICES NURSERY CARE--11:00 A.M, CHURCH SCHOOLS 9:30 and 11:00 A.M. WEDNESDAY -- 10:00 A.M, HOLY COMMUNION the growing vision of Drange Temple Bruce St., Oshawa SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6th with friends, they give and re- ceive gifts, they are friendly and open-handed for this time BAHA'! WORLD FAITH 2:30 P.M. HEALING CIRCLE AND MESSAGES THE FAN FAMILY" BIBLE HOUR SUNDAY 5:30 to 6:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. CKLB -- DIAL 1350 DIVINE SERVICE Teaches: Religion and Science must be in harmony For information re: weekly meetings or literature Write Box AS Oshawa Times OSHAWA BIBLE BOOK STORE 23 Bond Street West @ BOOKLET -- "Trail of Blood" by J. M. Carrol. SPECIAL @ RECORDS -- Buy one at the Regular Price GET ONE EXTRA for only @ BIBLES -- MUSIC BOOKS -- STUDY BOOKS One Free Booklet with Each Purchase of 1.00 or More -- THURSDAY -- FRIDAY -- SATURDAY GRACE LUTHERAN PARK ROAD & HIGHWAY 407 Rev. Philip Fiess, Minister Victor Dennis Heidorn, Assistent SUNDAY SERVICES 9:45 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL 11:00 AM. DIVINE WORSHIP GIBBONS ST. BAPTIST 230 Gibbons Street REV. RICHARD J, BARKER, Minister || 9:45 A.M.--Sunday School 11:00 A.M. '-- WORSHIP COMMUNION "THE RECONCILING CHRIST" from the Book of Ephesians 6:30 P.M. -- PRAYER FELLOWSHIP 7;00 P.M. -- EVENING SERVICE "CHRIST OUR SAVIOUR" 8:00 p.m.--Wed., Prayer Service 9:45 A.M.--Sunday School 11:00 A.M. MORNING WORSHIP W. H. CRAWFORD 7:00 P.M. EVENING WORSHIP ALL ARE WELCOME Gan HARMONY ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH 135 Harmony Rd. South Pastor Wm. J. D, Lewis 9:45 Family Bible School 11:00 A.M. COMMUNION "Discover the Difference" THE SALVATION ARMY Major & Mrs, Fred Lewis Corps Officers 133 Simese South | TO SERVE GOD! DEC. 'bth SALVATION ARMY CITADEL BAND WILL BE CHRISTMAS SERENADING DEC, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17 10:15 A.M.--OPEN AIR 11:00 A.M.MORNING WORSHIP 2:00 P.M.--SUNDAY SCHOOL 6:15 P.M.--OPEN AIR--SIMCOE SOUTH 7:00 P:M.--SALVATION MEETING 2:30 P.M. TUES.--HOME LEAGUE SAT., NOV. 28th, 7:30 P.M.--TALENT NIGHT "A WELCOME AWAITS YOU AT THE ARMY" THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN CANADA KNOX SIMCOE ST. NORTH (Four blocks from King) Minister Rev. G, W. C. Brett, BA. 454 Bader Ave. 728-6122 Musicel Director Mr. Matthew Gouldburn, A,L.C.M, 9.45 AM. CHURCH SCHOOL 11.00 A.M. "DOES PRAYER DO ANY GOOD" 7:00 P.M. "THE CUP OF SALVATION" The Sacrament of the Lord's Sup- per will be celebrated at hoth services, Come and Wership With Us ST. PAUL'S KING $T, &. & WILSON Interim - Moderator EV. D. R. SINCLAIR, Sy 492 yea St. - Mr, Frank oul Organist and Choirmaster St. LUKE'S Rossiand Rd, W. et Nipigon Minister BD, R, SINCLAIR, B.A. Street --- 728-9178 REY. 492° Masson 9:30 AM. The Church School PUBLIC WORSHIP 11:00 A.M, SPEAKER: Rey. A. J. Gowland, 9:30 A.M. THE CHURCH SCHOOL 11:00 A.M, "SACRAMENT OF THE LORD'S SUPPER" Speaker-- MR, KEITH NORTON 7:30 P.M PREPARATORY SERVICE Secretary Board of Fvangelism ond Social Action, Presbyterian Church in Canade, All Cordially invited EVERYONE WELCOME mankind. IW RELIGION: Freedom is ovr Method Reason is our Guide Fellowship is our Spirit , Character is our Test Service is our Goal UNITARIAN FELLOWSHIP 11:00 A.M. December Sth Speaker: Mr. Arnold Simoni Subject: 3, The Citizen REORGANIZED CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS (World Headquarters, Independence, Missouri) ORANGE TEMPLE SIMCOE & BRUCE, OSHAWA 10:00 A.M. CHURCH SCHOOL for Children and Adults 11:00 A.M. MORNING WORSHIP SPEAKER Elder R, M. Russell O.R.C. Building 100 Gibb St. (For information call 723-2028) THEME "SACRAMENT OF THE LORD'S SUPPER" ALL ARE INVITED PHONE 728-9606 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH HORTOP AT GLENWOOD Rev, N. Frank Swackhommer, B.A, HARMONY UNITED CHURCH Rev. N. T. Ties PS 8D., Ross Metcalf were <3 A.C.C.M, Organist end Choirmaster PENTECOSTAL CHURCH ones rcs 9:45 A.M. Sunday School 11:00 A.M. gia re ig Tote 11:0 MORNING WoksHP P Sacrament of A Hearty Welcome st All WESTMOUNT UNITED CHURCH Bond Street West at Rosehill Blvd. Uust north of the Oshawa Shopping Centre) Minister: Rev. Frank H. Ward, B.A. Interim Organist: Elizabeth B. Ward, M.A., L.L.C.M. A Cordial Welcome to Al! 'OPERA' FOR U.S. seen on Fo CBC-TV network - A Canadian made daytime/starting Dec. 28, hog be Neco in the U.S. one week later BYNG AVE. PENTECOSTAL CHURCH REV, G, A. CARROLL, Pastor Mr. R, Smerage, Director of Music Mr. G. Bateman, Song Leader Res, 728-2426 Church. 728-2931 7:00 P.M.--EVANGELISTIC SERVICE é Message--~ "HEDGED VINEYARDS AND WILD GRAPES' Gospel Hymns Sung Country Style by Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Cyres 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 ond girls 11:00 A.M.-DIVINE WORSHIP Sermon: THE BIBLE -- "THE BOOK THAT SPEAKS" Royo! Canadian Seo Cadets and the Royal Canadian Air Cadets will porticipate in the service of worship. Nursery core for infants during the service. SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:45 A.M.--Junior, Intermediate, Senior Depts. 11:00 A.M.--Nursery, Primary Depts. CENTRE STREET- UNITED CHURCH Corner King end Centre St. REV, ARTHUR W. MAGEE--MINISTER Mr. R. K. Kellington, Organist-Choirmaster SUNDAY SCHOOL -- 9:45 A.M. 11:00 A.M. "God Knows Our Need and So He Sends a Saviour' Care provided for small children during service. Plenty of Parking ot Centre Street The Friendly Family Church et the Centre of the City. ALBERT STREET UNITED CHURCH (Albert St. and Olive Ave.) MINISTER; REV. ALBERT £. LARKE Organist-Chairleader: Mrs. C. A. NAYLOR, A.T.C.M.--R.M.T, 11: 00 1 Al M. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM ond Reception of new members. Little Children Cored For in the Nursery 9.45 and 10.45 a.m. SUNDAY CHURCH SCHOOL Miss Judith Davison, Bac. Mus. 11:00 A.M. Communion at Christmas Time 7:00 P.M. "THE SON OF GOD 1S COME" "THE SON OF GOD 1S COME"--S8.Y.P.U, CHRISTMAS SERVICE Bible School et 9:30 A.M Nursery and Jr. Church et 11:00 A.M. r ST. GEORGE'S ANGLICAN CHURCH BAGOT AND CENTRE STS. The Reverend Canon F, G. Ongley, M.A.--Rector The Reverend R. G, Brooks --- Assistant SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6th----ADVENT I! 9:00 A.M.--HOLY COMMUNION 11:00 A.M.--HOLY COMMUNION SERVICES: King St. United Church 129 KING STREET EAST REV. L. WESLEY HERBERT, Minister Mr, Rhyddid Williams Choir Director end Ogonist KING ST. PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 611 KING STREET WEST Office 728-5371 E. Howard Kerr, Pastor 9; 45 A.M. _-SUNDAY SCHOOL (Coming 5.5. Christmas Program--Dec, 19) 11:00 A.M. MORNING WORSHIP COMMUNION 7:00 P.M. EVANGELISTIC SERVICE @ Services of Inspiration @ Bible messages © The Pastor ministering THURS., DEC, 10 -- 7:45 P.M, ONE NIGHT ONLY "THE STAMPS QUARTETTE" Full Program ef Saered Musie A Friendly Welcome to You Baby Creche Nursery and Church School 11:00 A.M. 11:00 A.M. Second in Advent "THE CONTRACT" 2 Timothy 3:14-17 Duet: "Fairest Lord Jesus" (Crusaders' Hymn) Mrs. James Bell ond Miss Carol Edwards Anthem: "Birthday of a King' (Niedlinger) BROADCAST OVER CKLB ALWAYS A WELCOME FOR ALL AT THE FRIENDLY FAMILY CHURCH 7:00 P.M.--EVENING PRAYER 8:30 P.M.--ORGAN RECITAL-- Mr. A, Reesor, Mus, Bac. PUBLIC CORDIALLY INVITED Nursery faciilties available at the 11:00 a.m. Service Thursdoy, December 10th--Holy Communion--10.00 A.M. ZION N CHRISTIAN F REFORMED CHURCH Temporary Place 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 ot 11 A.M,-on elternating Sundoys ST. ANDREWS UNITED CHURCH SIMCOE SOUTH AND BRUCE STREETS Minister: THE REV. JOHN F. G. MORRIS, B.A., $.T.M., eave ond Choirmaster:; MR. KELVIN JAMES A.T.C.M. ADVENT 2 9:30 A.M.--Senior, Intermediate and Junior Church School 11:00 A.M.--Primary, Kindergarten and Nursery 11.00 A.M.--"THE LORD GOD ASKS SOME QUESTIONS" Adam, where are your Eve, what have you done? Cain, where is your brother? Small. children and babes are cared for in creme & Toddlers rooms 7:30 P.M.--Vesper Service in the Chape "ANTICIPATING THE OR OVENT" 8:00 P.M.--Christian Orientations "CHRISTIAN LIVING" SIMCOE STREET PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 245 SIMCOE ST. S Rev. GEORGE C. SMITH, Paste FINAL DAY EVANGELIST ROBERT ARGUE --Noted Bible Preacher --Gospel Soloist --Timely Messages -- SUNDAY -- 11:00 A.M.--CHRIST THE GREAT DIVIDER" @ Another look et Ecumenicity 7:00 P.M. "SURE THINGS FOR THE FUTURE" @ What proof does God give that things will be os He says iy: will be? SUNDAY SCHOOL AT "10: 00 A.M. Listen to "SONGS IN THE NIGHT' Sunday 11 (Services of Chr, Ref. Churches in the OsHawa-orea) and ot 9:15 | P.M. (Back to God Hour, each Sunday) Sa a CHRISTIAN SCIENCE FIRST CHURCH =~ 64 COLBORNE ST, EAST Branch ef The Mother Church, The First' Church ef Christ Scientist in Boston, Massachusetts. SUNDAY SCHOOL -- 11:00 A.M. SUNDAY SERVICE 11:00 A.M. "God, the Only Cause and Creator" 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 Seaks To You CKLB 9 AM, Every Sunday ~ FREE METHODIST CHURCH Erie St., off Simese $. Minister: Rev, C. M. Bright |! NORTHMINSTER UNITED CHURCH (CORNER OF SIMCOE ST. AND ROSSLAND RD.) MINISTER ~~ REV. H, A, MELLOW, B.A. ORGANIST --- MR. J, R. ROBERTSON, A.R.C.T. DEACONESS -- MISS SHIRLEY M. McKEE CHURCH SCHOOL SESSIONS 9.30 A.M.--Primary: 6, 7, Juniors: 9, 10, & 11 Yea intermediates & Seniors: °, '10, 11 Years and over, 10:45 A.M.--Beginners: 3 Yeors Kindergarten: 4 to 5 Years. Primary: 6, 7, & 8 Years, 11:00 A.M. -- SERMON Topic of Sermon -- "Look Well to Your Food" HOLY COMMUNION Robysitter Service by Come Double Club, 7:00 P.M.--Study Hour "God and His Purpose" in the Chapel (Next after Bloor St.) Phone: 725-3872 Fellowship Of Evangelical Baptist Churches .In Canada EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH Corner kvangeline & Philip Murray > REV. ERNEST WINTER 9:45 A.M. ~ BIBLE SCHOOL 11:00 A.M. MR. C, HODOWANSKI 7:00 P.M IVAN FERGUSON USAF WEDNESDAY, 7:45 PM BIBLE STUDY AND PRAYER A WELCOME FCR ALL COL. Catvary Baptist CENTRE ond JOHN STREETS Postor--REV. ROBERT B. LYTLE -BIBLE SCHOOL FOR ALL AGES 11:00 A.M.--REV ROBERT LYTLE 7:00 P.M.--REV. ROBERT LYTLE 7 P.M. SERVICE BROADCAST OVER CKLB RADIO Wednesday, 7:45 P.M.--Bible Study and Prayer 9:45 AM- Saturday, 8:00 P.M, -- Prayer Meeting | ! 10:00 A.M.--FAMILY SUNDAY SCHOOL 11:00 A.M.--FAMILY 'WORSHIP SERVICE "COME BEFORE WINTER" 7:00 P.M.--THE FAMILY GOSPEL HOUR "ABRAHAM THE MAN OF FAITH" Tues. 7:30 P.M.--W.M.5. Wed, 6:30 P.M--C.Y.C. Wed. 8:00 P.M.--Prayer Meeting and Bible Study Thurs. 7: no ne Christmas Program Fri. 8:00 P.M.--F.M.Y. A WARM WELCOME AWAITS YOU ROSSLAND ROAD FREE METHODIST CHURCH 1042 Rossland Rd. W., East of Gorrard PASTOR---MR. ROBERT BUCHANAN PIANIST---MRS. CLAYTON RIRPY 10. 00 A.M. SUNDAY "SCHOOL 11:00 A.M,--Subject: ""Man's Dilemma -- God's Answer" First in* series of Advent Messages Miss Doreen Cox --- Soloist 7:00 A.M.--Subject: 'Let Down The Nets Again" MONDAY 7:00 P.M.--F.M.Y WEDNESDAY 8:00 P.M.---Prayer & Bible Study THURSDAY 6:30 P.M.--C.Y:C. Children Ages 6-14 SIMCOE STREET UNITED CHURCH The Church in the heart of the city with the World on its heart. MINISTER: REV. JOHN K. MOFFAT, B.A. Director of Musie: Mr. R. G. Green, L.T.C.M. 11:00 A.M. "Let's Re-Join the Human Race" The Minister will preach -- Anthem: "Come © Blessed Lord'. Tchaikowsky Sole: "Every Valley shall be exalted', Handel Robert Henry 7:30 P.M. Joint Service in St. Andrew's Chapel SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:45 A.M.---ADULT BIBLE STUDY GROUP -----YOUTH DEPARTMENT -~YOUNG ADULT BIBLE CLASS 11:00 A.M.--CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT --BABY CARE . Rally Night To-Night 7:45 -- PRESENTS -- REV. EARL BERGMAN OF BELLEVILLE L Rev, Earl Bergman is the pastor of Calvary Temple in Belleville, which is one of the largest Pentecostal Churches in Eastern Ontario. Formerly he was the Y Director for the Pente- -costal Churches in Eastern Ontario and Quebec. has a message for youth. Plan te: hear him, @ MUSIC YOU WILL ENJOY e JOIN THE CROWD THAT ATTENDS SIMCOE ST. PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Sponsored by the Pentecostal Churches of Ajax, Whitby, Port Perry, Bowmenville ond Oshawa °