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• A SECTION 2. PAGE h PLA1M>E\LKR HERALD, WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 19,1984 Church .>• dk * » * '* r, \ * • *. % • j»» •Christmas theater £ The production, "The Wandering Christ Child" , will be put on by the Mount Hope United Methodist Church, 1015 W. Broadway, Pistakee Highlands. , Tw* Sunday school classes will perform the show j at the 10:30 service Dec. 23. Preparing for the Plalndealer Herald photo by Robert Gordon production are:( from left to right) Cortney Foszcz , Joey Jachino, Joel Wolter,Rachel Wolter and John Jachino. Joey is playing the Christ child in the play v »: •• -How the spirit helps' By Cornelius R Stam Berean Bible Society The Spirit helpeth our in­ firmities" (Rom. 8.26). 2% A chain is no stronger than its weakest link. If one link in a chain will hold 100 lbs., another 50, and another 10, the chain as a ^vhoje will hold 10 lbs., no more. 1 or whosoever shall keep the wholfrlaw, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all." Many people suppose that we ^W'll be saved or lost according to .thuw good or bad we have been. #'is is not so. It is not a question ol how good or bad we have %bfeen, but of whether or not we Tuive sinned. A man need commit only one robbery to be a robber, burn only one house to be an arsonist, kill only one human being to be a murderer, and commit only one sin to be a sinner. This is why the Word of God says that all are sinners (Rom.3:23). How wonderful to know that in gr^ce "Christ died for our sins" ana that by simple faith in Him we may be saved and fully Justified before God! (Rom.5:6,8,10). None erf us is any stronger than his weakest point. Frightening, isn't it, especially when we consider that Satan constantly attacks us at our weakest point to wreck our testimony if he can. But here is where the believer can rejoice. He dwells within to help in time of need, so that we need not fail (Rom.8:11,12). This does not mean, however, that He takes control without being called upon. What God provides by grace we must appropriate by faith. THE POWER OF FAITH Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them. Mark 11:24 THE SOURCE OF THEIR POWER.. CONIS FROM YOUR HEART. The warmth of this season brightens our lives But not all heorts ore light in Illinois Some families will have to either pay bills buy food or keep the children warm For them - the needy the aged the unemployed, the sick - it will be a dreary ond cheerless holiday There simply won't be enough money and the choices of which bills to pay will strain the family spirit So much depends on electricity For most of us it s automatic For others. it is more than pleasure It is the energy soi iree which heats, cools, cooks and warms Open your heart this yeor Give the gift of light to our less fortunate neighbors One small gift less to those who get so much can mean a brighter holiday for those who hove so little The Consumer Participation Fund initiated by Commonwealth Edison is administered by the Salvation Army Give all you can Last yeor. the CPF assisted more than 10.000 needy families With your support, we can help even more of our neighbors this year We will match your tax deductible contribution up to $250 000 total This will help in 1984 But a permanent e solution to help the needy must be found We believe it's a responsibility that rests with the Illinois legislature We support a plan to use a portion of the public utility tax we pay We urge you to join us in contacting the elected officials of the state and helping work toward a legislative remedy for this ongoing problem Until a permanent solution is founjj Illinois residents who never imagined they would not be able to meet their obligations will have to rely on the generosity in your heort Light somebody's night this holiday It'll make your day Send your tnx deductible check or money order todcy to Solvation Army CPf P0 Box 70675 Chicago Illinois 60673 Commonwealth Edison gjs;5i!w»jr>i Room Warmers at Spiess! * r GRAND OPENING RAX UNDER GLASS 10 A.M. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18 . Now there's a beautiful new Rax Greenhouse Restaurant in Crystal Lake. You're going to love its bright, light look !..*with lots of glass and greenery. You're going to enjoy dining in this "Exciting setting. And youJre going to enjoy our wide and wonderful menu selection. From a delicious array of hot sandwiches to our Endless Salad BarrM to homestyle soups and baked potatoes with your choice of toppings. TASTE THE RAX EXPERIENCE! 6100 Northwest Highway (Rt 14 & Main Street) Crystal Lake, Illinois Hours Monday thru Thursday lOam-lOpm; Friday 4 Saturday lOam-llpm; Sunday UamlOpm 12.88 Reg. 22.00 if perfect ' * Cozy up this Christmas in famous maker room warmers. Snap and zip up in body blankets. 64x74 in assorted plaids and stripes - Slight irregularities (such as a slub in fabric)' won't affect wear. Only while quantities last. % 2SSSS STORE HOURS Wed.-Sat. December 19-22 9:30-9:30 Sun.. December 23 10:00-8:00 Mon., December 24 9:30-5:00 It's just the way it's always been. Only Better! CHARGE IT! Use your SPIESS CHARGE. American Express. Visa and Maste'rCard< for Christmas Crystal Lake & St. Charles Only