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COLBORNE CHRONICLE, Thursday, December 24th, 1964 Christmas 1964 Rev. James Gibson In Matthew 2:9 we read, "And lo, the star which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was." First of all, we see at the centre of the Christmas scene, people. There was nothing of station, rank or possessions that set them aside as important. They were just people. It is appropriate and consistent, that here, at the very initiation of Christianitv, persons, not things, should be the centre, for always, in teaching and example, that was Jesus' emphasis. The story of the Christmas star reveals a second thing; not only are there people at the centre of the picture, they are a family. We shall probably never be able to calculate the influence of this Christmas story as told through the centuries in picture and poetry, with a family always at the centre. Next, the light of the Christmas star focuses upon one person n that family group; a baby. As Christmas sets a new value upon people and the family, it sets a new value upon childhood. Last of all, the Christmas star led to a great surprise. Values are not all estimated as the world estimates values; according to appearances, possessions, prestige and rank. Christmas comes every year as man's spiritual corrective. The central problem for every one of us is the problem of getting a perspective on values. What really is important in this world and what is important for my life? Lot does not determine worth. The Christ of God was born in a manger. This should teach us, too, a new and a truer estimate of people. The worth of Jesus Christ cannot be judged by His lot. We recognise that to do so would be a combination of stupidity and blasphemy. It will be a great day for our world when we learn God's Chuistmas lesson in evaluation. This new scale of values will bring a new evaluation of ourselves. We are apt to judge our own lives by lot instead of worth. Coming to the manger will be an humbling experience for some, for them the money you possess, the clothes you wear, the degrees you have, the house in which you live, or your station in society means nothing. All that counts is what you are, the quality of your faith and character. Seeing ourselves as God sees us - as His children - not as our neighbours see us - will make it Christmas indeed. Remember, too, that He who was born that night, says, You are not just what you are; you are all that by God's grace you may become. Men travel by a thousand roads, Some broad and lined with palaces, some steep And hard and lonely, some that blindly twist Through tangled jungles where there is no light; And mostly they are travelled thoughtlessly. But once a year an ancient question comes To every traveller passing on his way, A question that can stab, or burn, or bless; "Is this the road that leads to Bethlehem?" Sometimes the word Christmas is written Xmas .because "X" is the Greek equivalent of "ch' and stands for the word "Christ.1 UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA of/He CHURCHES ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA Colborne United Church Organist and Choir Leader: Mrs W. G. Irvine 9.45 a.m.--ClwHsoh School 11.00 a.m.--Worship Service Salem United Church Pianist: Mrs. A. E. Ashbridge 1.30 p.m.--Church School 7.30 p.m.--Annual Candlelight Service BAPTIST CHURCH Colborne Minister: Rev. James Gibson Organist: Mrs. H. J. White Sunday-- 11.00 a.m.--Morning Service 11.30 a.m.--Sunday School Thursday-- 7.30 p.m.--Prayer Meeting at the Parsonage Tuesday-- W.M.S.--First Tuesday of each month Mission Band-- 3rd Friday in the month at 4.15 THE GOSPEL OASIS Colborne Minister: Rev. R. K. Harris Every Sunday Evening 7.30 -- Evangelistic Sunday, 10.30 a.m.--Worship Rev. J. A. Kiddell. B.A., S.T.B. Rector Trinity Church, Colborne Organist: Mrs. I. F. Flanders Sunday, December 27-- Sunday after Christmas Day T1.00 a.m.--Morning Prayer 7.00 p.m.--Seven Lesson and Carol Service Wednesday-- 10.30 a.m.--Holy Communion ST. GEORGE, GRAFTON-- Sunday, December 27-- Sunday after Christmas Day 9.30 a.m.--Seven Lesson and Carol Service PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN CANADA St. Paul's, Lakeport Organist: Mrs. Ivan Flanders 1.30 p.m.--Church Service Old St. Andrew's, Colborne Organist: Mrs. G. Barnes 11.00 a.m.--Church Service UNITED MISSIONARY CHURCH Minister: Rev. J. A. Shantz, B.Th. --Hymn Sing and Wor- 7.00 p.n ship Listen to the Missionary Hour over CHUC at 6.15 p.m. each Sunday. EDEN U.C.W. UNIT II Unit II of Eden U.C.W. held their Christmas meeting at the home of the leader, Mrs. E Montgomery. After a most delicious Christmas dinner carols were played on the record player, After which the meeting opened by singing Hymn 51 and reading of Matthew, first chapter, verses 19 to 25, by Mrs. K. Mutton. A reading by Edith Pearson entitled "A Thought for the Prayer", and prayer by Mrs. K, Mutton then Hymns 55 and 593 were sung with Mrs. J. Gillman at the piano. The program was a contest Christmas names and \ by Mrs. Lyal Chapman. Reading by Mrs. T. Millar, "Our Ladies' Aid", and also readings entitled 'Thank God for Christmas" and 'Bent Heads Count More at Harvest", by Mrs'. E. Montgomery A contest of picking a button out : a dish of flour was won by Mrs. . Pearson. The meeting closed with pray-• by the leader, Mrs. E. Montgomery, after which an exchange of gifts from a lovely decorated Christmas tree. All joined in the singing of a number of Christmas Carols after which a lunch of Christmas goodies and tea was served by the hostess. There were eight members and three visitors and two children present. Mr. Bert Wilce returned to Oshawa on Sunday. ■ Miss Nellie and Mr. Hugh Mut-ton visited Mr. and Mrs. Ernes! Mutton on Sunday afternoon. Miss Elizabeth and Messrs Dennis and Darrell Dunk visitec Mr. W. Steenburgh, Norwood, on Sunday. Miss Helen Brown, Spring Vat-ley, was a Sunday dinner guest cf Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Mutton. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Bennett, Trenton, visited Mr. George Mutton and Mr. and Mrs. Ted Gillespie on Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Purdy and family, Grafton, were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Bennett called on Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Mutton on Sunday afternoon. We extend to All ; our most sincere wishes % for a HAPPY CHRISTMAS and a BRIGHT NEW YEAR j Tom and Marg Evans j In various central European countries the Christmas Crib, staged in a box, is carried through the streets by groups of singing children during Christ- Christmas 1964 To all our friends, both near and far, We wish their heart's desire; May joy and plenty always bless Theftr hearth and Christmas fire. A real, oldfashioned Christmas, With church bells ringing clear; And gathered all around us The ones we hold most dear. And as the twinkling stars shine out On this glad Christmas Night; Descend on this old troubled world, One more, O God of Light! Restore our faith, renew our joy, Briing peace on earth again; Let angel choirs sing to all, "Good-will on Eartjh, to men." Alice E. Haynes Christmas giving in England dates from the reign of Henry VII when Christmas boxes and New Year gifts were a com: enactment of royalty from their subjects. SHILOH by Mrs. Lawrence Mutton Service at the Shiloh United Church will be at 8.00 p.m. next Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Thompson, Cobourg, visited Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Mutton on Wednesday. Mesdames Harold Mutton, C. J. Mutton, Ted Gillespie and Lawrence Mutton and Miss Nellie Mutton were dinner guests of Mrs. W. A. Goodfellow, Codrington, on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. J. Purdy accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Dale to Port Hope on Thursday evening and attended the forty-fifth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Burleigh at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Hall. Mrs. F. Wilce visited relatives in Oshawa during the week. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Mutton spent Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Mutton. Glad holiday tidings to all our good friends and patrons. We are most grateful for the privilege of serving you. Colborne Greenhouses TEMPLER FUNERAL HOME | King St. W-COLBORNE THOS. EVANS Director