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the georgetown herald wedges december 20 1944 v j o the people oh georgetown and district we extend our sincere wish that your holiday season and the year to come be filled with much happiness and joy may we continue to have your friendship and serve ypu jn 1945 t rachlins expert tailoring and alterations ladies suits and coats mens suits and coats madetomeasure with fit and material guaranteed good range of cloth samples from j which to choose jti christmas eve in the united church the messiah comes ft mrr and scriptural pageant by rev b c todd will be presented by the two cholts and others nnder the direction of miss lynda stewart atcm tehe christmas story in song speech and tableaux tie public is cordially invited silver collection decembea 24 7 pjn improved uniform international undavi chool lesson v by harold l lundqufcbt d d pi the moody bible inaufirt of chics s i fuieaaed by weatam newaitaper union s lesson for december 24 leaaon subjects and scripture texts meted and copyrighted by internatlonu council of reugloua education uaed bj mbs a collins again lobne soots wa the lome scot wa seld their election of officers at the home of mrs william taylor on december 8th moat of last years officers were again returned to office and the ims executive list includes president mrs a collins secretary mrs d kidd treasurer mrs robert lane emery 8t bingo convenor mrs h harlow following the election mrs thos wetrnes and her social committee ser ved lunch wllohnof the glow r vn tv j i new hoi vot that ukerlng mwa to dear j7 nine brl sxsfcsz its- the ground of universal soy lesson textluho bu hebrew 1 1 4 i john 114 golden text behold i bring you gooc utjtngi of crest joy which shall b to al the people luke 110 what would you like for christ inas could anything be better iban to ond for your heart and mlndthat spiritual safety certainty and joy which transforms life well that is exactly what jesus came to bring mankind it was the first christmas gift and it is the best gift this year too i safety luke 2812 men need deliverance from their sin they needed it when christ came they need it today they must have a safe refuge one in which they may rest secure all the efforts of this world to meet mans need are vain as jo seph parker put it the world did not want an adviser the world had advised itself almost into hell the world did not ask for a specu lator everything that man could do had been done and men sat in the darkness of their own wisdom the world did not want a reformer a man who could change his out ward and transient relations an en- glnaw that would continually de vote his tim to the readjustment of the wheels and the pulleys and the various mechanical forees of soci ety the world wanted a saviour jesus came as saviour the good tidings revealed to the faithful shep herds were to be of great joy to all people because they presented the one who could bring them re demption from sin that revelation is ready to be made again this christmas and as it came to the shepherds at their work in the field so it may come to you on the battlefield in camp in the air under the sea in the kitchen the factory yes anywhere we rightly go to our cruirches to wor ship on christmas day but let us remember that christ is every where seeking each one yes knocking at your door will you let him in then you will have christ mas indeed i n certainty heb 114 god has spoken through the cen turies in the messages of many faith ful servants we do well to give heed to gods word through them but after all they were only serv ants this message of redemption is so vital and fundamental that cod sent bis son himself the redeemer to declare it how final and definite and bless ed is that truth the heir of all the eternal glories of god the father and himself the effulgence or the flashing forth of the glory of god has spoken gods last word his certain word about redemption from sin we all know how full of uncertain ty the world is how our own minds are distressed by the very uncer tainty of countless things about us what a precious gift from god to realize anew the absolute certainty we have in christ he came to save to satisfy and to keep us note that he has all the needed authority and power to carry out his loving purpose w 3 4 he who made purification of sins for us to believe is divine he has all power he is glorious beyond our ability to describe he is god we can rest in perfect assurance in his redemption in enjoyment i john 114 god knew the need of man for real joy if lifewas to be pleasant and profitable being a christian was never intended to be a somber doleful business no indeed these things we write says john that our joy may be made full whatid he write by inspira tion ofthe holy spirit he wrote of christ the word of life he had seen and known him the redeem er he had fine and uplifting fellow ship with him and declares that we too as believers chare in that fel lowship one of the bright arid gladsome t thec season is our fellowship with our family and friends it brightens the whole holiday season how much more delightful is the fact that we have fellowship with the father and with his son jesus christ that fact really makes christ mas many will be separated from family and friends this year but christ is there and they may have this most precious of all friends with them the empty place around the family table will be filled fwe wish by the lord himself lets keep christmas with him as the un seen but nonetheless real guest in fact let us do even more than that let as count him into the intimate fellowship of our family circle and two can make such a circle that is what he wants to be to you and to me this christmas day 1944 hy his joy be yours in full measure that is the wish of the writar of them linv and itgoe from his heart to the very last read er who may be in tha uttermost part 4 the earth a blessed chriabnas co you i t- r large stock and good selection of s watches 7 15 17 and 21 jewels 750 p 3 mens rings 400 mud up good selection highgrade jewellry 5 compacts and lockets shop at home and save the best of service and guaranteed purchases when sj you buy from m malina expert watchmaker and jeweler main street georgetown 5 we can say it many ways but it all adds up to a merry christmas to all our friends in the district richardsons hardware phone 25 main st georgetown may you know joy health and happiness in the year 1945 eason s s unas from k c mcmillan farm machinery phone 40 georgetown l the christmas spirit is a truly christmas spirit lets con tinue the fight so ythis j may never die harold c mcctarc home fumjshmjs store main street 4-