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TWO MEDFORD (OREGON) MAIL TRIBUNE Friday, Dtctmbtr 24, 1954 Holy Communion Service To Open Yule Observances Traditional Christmas services at St. Mark's Episcopal church will begin with a festal choral celebration of holy communion beginning .at 11 p.m. on Christ mas eve with the church dec orated with everygreens, poin settias, and candles, the service will include a short Christmas meditation by the rector and selected Nativity music by St. Mark's Senior choir, under the direction of Charles Bird, with Verl O. Failing at the organ. In addition to Christmas hs'mns, the music will include the anthems, "Bohemian Carol,' "There Were" Shepherds," and organ selections. The Rev. Rob ert L. Greene, vicar of the Church of the Good Shepherd at Prospect, will assist the rector jn the administration of the holy racrament. This service will be broadcast over radio station- KYJC through the kindness of Courtesy Chevrolet, and will thus be audible through radio to any overflow of worshippers accommodated in the adjoining hall. Christmas Day The. Christmas eucharist will be celebrated again Christmas day at.10 a.m. .with meditation by the rector-and organ ac companiment by Verl O. Fail ing. The choir will not sing at this service; Organ selections will include ."The Christmas Pre lude," "Panis Angelicus," "Echo of Spring," and "Bethlehem." Services on Sunday, St. Stephen's day, will include holy communion at 8 a.m. and a serv ice of worship and ' Christmas carols at 11 a.m. with the Rev. M. N. Greene delivering the sermon. St. John's day and Holy Innocents day will be reserved for private services with the sick and shut-in. The rector will conduct the opening devotions from KBES TV. at 3:40 p.m. on Christmas Eve and 3:20 p.m. . . .. Christmas Program Staged Wednesday A Christmas program was presented at the Temple Bap tist church, 794 Lozier lane, last "Wednesday evening. The church was decorated with boughs of Green and holly, with large pine cones scattered among them. There was a Christmas tree with decorations and lights. ' These were backed up with a fireplace screen with stockings hanging from the mantle, reminiscent of home life of long ago. Every department of the Sun day school had a part in the presentation of the Christmas program. The Young People furnished the tree and did the decorating. The Beginner, Pri mary, Junior, and Intermediate departments presented the pro gram. Adults furnished treats for all the youngsters and the W.M.U. prepared them. Following the program of the departments the church present ed the pastor, Floyd Yeats, and his family, with a 57-piece set of ehinaware. Children were given treats of candy, nuts, and fruit CHRISTIAN SCIENCE The subject for Sunday ser vices at the Christian Science church will be "Christian Science," and the Golden text will be from Peter II, 1:21. The passage from "Science and Health with Key to the Scrip tures, by Mary Baker Eddy will be from Page. 26. - Don't Miss the Amain CofiUceirit off IMMsiic Monday, December 27 - 8 P.M. Classical and sacred numbers by the orchestra male chorus, mixed chorus, soloists and enembless. Special Holiday Week Services Dec. 26 to Jan. 1st Sunday: 11 a.m., 3 p.m., 7:50 pm.; Tuesday thru Friday, 7:50 pjn. ."The ..Chuxch. Without The First Presbyterian Church Eighth and Holly sts. The Rev. V. Kirkland West D. D.. pastor. Two morning services. 9:45 and 11 a.m. Two church schools. 9:45 and 11 a.m. Evening service. 7 p.m. Church ' of Christ 1056 Court St. Radio program over K.M.E.D. Sunday. 8:30 a.m. Worship Sunday. 10:30 a.m. and 7;30 cm. Bible story, Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Temple Baptist Church 794 Lozier lane, cooperating with the Southern Baptist convention; Floyd H. Yeets, pastor. Sunday "In spiration" on KMED 7:30 a.m.: Sun day school. 9:45 a.m.; Worship. 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Training union. 6:30 pjn. Wednesday. Teachers meeting, 7 p.m. and Prayermeeting 8 p.m. Congregational 300 Oakwood dr. Thomas McCamant minister. To find church turn one block south from East Main st. on Groveland ave. Sunday school 9:45 a.m.-Worship, 11 a.m. Sermon. '"The Light We Take with .Us." Women' trio, and Choir anthem. Bethel Assembly of God 1729 North Riverside ave. Lawrence D. Krause, pastor. Sunday school, 9:45 ajn. Worship, 11 a.m. (Subject of Message: "Preparation for Revival.") Children's service, 6:30 p.m. Christ's amabassadors, 6:30 p.m. Evangelistic service, 7:30 p.m.,. subject, "Jesus, Our King." Midweel service. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. First Christian Church Ninth st. and Oakdale ave. William C. Piper, minister, Bible school. 9:45 a.m. Worship, 10:55 a.m. Sermon topic, "The Church God Wants." Youth serv ices, 6:30 p.m. Evening services. 7:30 p.m. Sermon topic, "Foundations of the Kingdom." Monday. 7:30 p.m. Boy scouts. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Choir practice, Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting. Medford Assembly of God 1108 West Main st. F. Wildon Col baugh, - pastor. Sunday school. 9:45 a.m. Subject: "The Christmas Visi tors." Christ's ambassadors will go to Camp White at 6:30. Evangelistic rally at 7:30 p.m. Subject: "Is Christ Com ing Again?" Friday night watch night rally at Ashland Assembly of God 9 p.m. to 12 o'clock. Saturday "Pas tor's Call" 9:45 a.m. KMED. First Presbyterian Church Central Point. The Rev. Norman K. Tully, pastor. Worship. 9:45 a.m.. sermon appropriate for last Sunday ot year. "inanK uoa lor Yesterday." Church school. 10:45 a.m.. classes for all ages. First Presbyterian Church Jacksonville. The Rev. Norman K. Tully. pastor. Church school. 10 a.m., classes for all ages. Worship. 11:15 a.m. St. John the Evangelist festival, members of Warren lodge. A.F.and A.M., their families and friends in attendance. Sermon theme. "The Man Sent from God." Universal Church of the Master M. M. Kruse, D.D. Services held at route 1. box 161, Gold Hill on High way 99, near Rock Point brifige, each Sunday, 8 p.m. American Sunday School Union Shady Cove school. 10 a.m. Classes for all . grades. Election of officers for 1955. Object lesson, the Rev. John Sjtme. worship 11 a.m. Sermon, Mr. Stille. . . . The First Church of Christ, Scientist 212 North Oakdale. Service 11 a m. Sunday school - 9:20 a.m. Wednesday. 8 p.m.. testimonials of. healing. Read ing room 223 West Sixth st. 10 ajn. to 3 p.m., except holidays: - evenings 7 to 9 except Wednesday. Sunday 2 to a p.m. suDject uec. 26. "cnnsuan Science." . . . . . . . Medford Community Church An undenominational Bible believ ing and teaching church. Sundav school at -9:45 a.m. Church service,' 11 a.m. m Pythian auditorium. Fifth and Grape sts. Sunday evening serv ice 7:30 o'clock at 35 Vancouver ave. Wednesday,, prayer meeting and Bible stuay, 7:30 pjn. at 32 North Peach st. Joseph -A. Bowdoin, minister. The First Church of God Haven and Holly sts. The Rev. Dar old H. Jones, minister. 9:45 a.m.. Sun day scnool for everyone. 11 a.m.. Worship, sermon. "Beginning Again," 6:30 pjn.. Youth fellowship, Doris Ryn in charge. 7:30 p.m.. Gospel service, sermon. "The Blood." Thurs day evening. Dec. 31. Watch nicht service. ' First Baptist Church (ConservativcV North Central ave. at Fifth st. F. Carl Truex. D.D.. interim pastor. Sun day school, 9:45 a.m., classes for all ages, nursery, .two buses. 'Worship, 11 a-m.. (broadcast over KBOY), adult choir anthem, women's trio, message by the Rev. R. J. Cochran, "Why Did He Come." Baptist leagues. 6:30 p.m.. four age groups. Evening of Christmas music, 7:30 p.m., by combined choirs, message by the Rev. Cochran. Fellowship hour at the Tom Neeley home. 910 West Main st. Mid week service of Bible study and prayer, 7:30 p.m.. Wednesday, Church of the Nazarene Holly and First sts. R. W. Hum. minister. 9 a.m., KMED. "The Gospel Hour." 9:45 ajn.. Sunday school. 11 a.m.. Worship. Sermon. "The Christ mas Aftermath." Saunctuary choir; Ed Taylor, minister of music, solo ist. 6:30 p.m.. Training hour and youth groups. 7:30 p.m.. Worship, service of "Old Things." Wednesday, 7:30 pjn.. Family prayer meeting. Friday, 11 p.m., Watchnight service. Emanuel Apostolic Church 1110 North Central ave. The Rev. alph D. Bullock, pastor. Sunday school. 10 a.m. Worship. 11 a.m. vangelistic service. 7:45 p.m. Sub ct. "What's next on the Divine Pro gram?" Thursday. Bible study and prayer. Broadcast over KMED Sat urday. 8:15 ajn. Church of the Brethren Marv and Saline sts. 10 ajn.. Sun day school for all ages. 11 a.m.. Wor ship, the Rev. T. O. Satterfield. speak er. Christmas music by Children s department. the mm a Collection Plate" Free Methodist Church , . Tenth and Ivy sts. The Rev John M. Root, pastor. Sunday school. 9:45 a.m. Worship, 11 a.m. Young People'c meeting, 7 p.m. Service. 7:30 p.m. Midweek prayer service Wednesday, 7:30 pjn. Radio program "Light and Life Hour." Sunday, 8:30 am. KYJC. Phoenix Presbyterian Church The Rev. Otis Swisher, -interim pastor. Sunday school. 10 a.m. Wor ship, 11 a.m. Wednesday. Mjfflionary society, 2 pjn. Choir practicfvpjn. Seventh-Day Adventist Churcf. bear Dec. 25, Saturday. Medford . y ner of Beatty and Edwards JS ab bath school, 9:30 ajn. Divine sjii vices, 11 ajn. Eagle Point, at Grange hall. Sabbath school, 9:30 ajn. Divine serv ice. 11 a.m. Valley View on Jacksonville-Phoenix highway.. Sabbath school 9:30 ajn. Divine service, 11 ajn. The Apostolic Faith North Central ave. and Third st. The Rev;-C. W. Frost, pastor. Sunday school and Adult Bible class 9:30 a.m. Free transportation. Morning worship 11. Young people 3 p.m. Evangelistic services with prelude by organist, or chestra and chorus 8 p.m. Annual con cert music, Monday! Dec. 27, 8 p.m. No collections. Ashland Methodist Church North I Main at Laurel sts. Ross Knotts, pastor. 9:45 a.m.. Sunday school, classes for all ages, 11 a.m.. Worship. Sermon, ""Wise Men." 6 p.m.. Junior High fellowship. 6 p.m.. Senior High fellowship. 7:30 p.m.. Evening service. Film, "The Guiding Star." 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Choir rehearsal. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, New Year's eve party for all Junior High, Senior High, and college age youth. Medford Friends Church Corner Merriman rd. and DeBarr ave. Clyton G. Crisman, pastor. 9:45 a.m. Sunday school; film. "A Boy and His Bible."- 11 ajn. Worship, pastor's message, "The Word Made Flesh," Christmas choir anthem: jun ior church. 6:30 pjn. Family hour. 7:30 p.m. Christmas choir concert by adult and youth choirs. 9:30 p.m. "Quaker Hour," KMED. Methodist Church Gold Hill. Rev. Gerald Gear, min ister. Wendell Applen. Church school supt. Church school, 10 a.m. Worship, 11 a.m. Sermon topic, "Great Expec tations." Senior and Intermediate MYF, 7 p.m. Advent Christian Corner Jackson and Welch Bts. The Rev. Nelson Melvin, interim pastor. Sunday school. -9:45 a.m. Mrs. Bryan Gassett. Sunday school superintend ent. Worship, 11 a.m., the Rev. Melvin speaker, subject, "Gods Unclaimed Promise." Junior Loyal Workers. 5 p.m., social hour and election of of ficers, worsnip, 7:30 p.m., tne Kev. Melvin speaker, "How To Enter In." Prayer meeting. Tuesday. 7:30 p.m. Junior choir practice Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Orchestra practice. 7 pjn. Reorganized Church of Jesus Chi 1st of Latter Day Saints 531 South Riverside ave. 9:45 a.m.. Church school. 11 a.m.. Preaching service. Elder Sam Morris. Klamath Falls, sneaker. 2:30 p.m.. ReLa-Da-Sa- Women's class. 2:30 p.m., Zions league. No mid-week service. West Main Church of Christ 1701 West Main st. Maurice Tisdel. minister. .Herald of Truth radio pro gram Sunday, 8 a.m., KMED. Bible classes 9:45 a.m. Worship. 10:45 a.m. Young people's meeting. 6:30 p.m. Worship, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday wor ship, 7:30 p.m. Ladies' Bible class Friday, 1:30 p.m. St. Mark's Episcopal Fifth st. and Oakdale ave. The Rev. George R. V. Bolster, rector. St. Stephens day: 8 a.m., Moiy com munion. 10:45 a.m. Nursery school. 11 ajn. Morning prayer. Christmas carols and sermon. Sermon by the Rev. -Robert L. Greene of Prospect. 7 p.m.,. Young Peoples fellowship (entertain college students.) Zion Lutheran Church, . U.L.C.A. Fourth st. and Oakdale ave. Pastor, G. Herbert Hillerman. Choir direc tor, O. Bjorlie. Organist. Mrs. L. Evenson., 9:45 a.m.. Sunday school. 11 a.m.. Worship with sermon. A Light and A Glory." by the pastor. Sacrament of Infant Baptism will be administered. 7 p.m.. Youth fellow ship.. Monday. 7:30 p.m.,, Church council meeting. Eastwood Baptist Church (American Baptist Convention.) The church. Keenewav and Ridgeway. the Rev. Willis Loar, pastor. ' Bible school 9:45 a.m. Worship, 11 a.m. Sermon, "Christmas Message, the Rev. - Lee Gray, preacher. No prayer meeting Thursday evening. No evening serv ices. ... Assembly of God Church 485 Siskiyou blvd., -sKIand. M. Homer Thompson , pasfor, Sunday Sunday 'school, 9:45 a.m. Worship, 11 a.m. Beginning revival message by Evangelist, Walter H. Smith. Young people, 6:30 p.m. Speaker and singer, Roy McCoy. Evangelistic service. 7:30 p.ni. Evangelist W. H. Smith, speak er, Roy McCoy, soloist. Revival con tinues with Evangelist W. H. Smith, every night, 7:30. except Saturday. Friday, New Year's eve "Watch Night service." (Sectional C-A. rally, music. Candlelight service). 9 p.m. to 12 midnight. St. Martin's Episcopal Church Shady Cove. The Rev. Robert L. Greene, vicar. Christmas day, at 10:30 a.m.. Holy Communion. Services at school. No services Sunday, Church of the Good Shepherd Prospect. The Rev. Robert L. Greene, vicar. Christmas eve, 7:30 p.m. Choral Holy Communion. First service in new church. No services Sunday, Dec. 26.- Sams Valley Community Church (Interdenominational) Services in Sam Valley school. Sun day school for all ages. 10 ajn. Worship. 11 a.m., message by the Rev. H. A. Dierdorff. r Church of the Nazarene (Phoenix) Third and Pine sts. W. V. Mc Arthur, pastor. 9:45 a.m.. Sunday school. Holly Michael, supt. 11 a.m., Church service. 6:45 p.m.. Youth fel lowship. Hi-NY. Juniors. 7:30 p.m.. Evangelistic sercise. Prayer meeting Wednesday, 7:30 pjn. and Friday coon. 12-1 p.m. Jacksonville Assembly of God William D. . Turnbull. pastor. Sun day school. 9:45 a.m. Christmas story, "The Kings Gift." Worship, 11 a.m. Christmas music, both morning and evening. Christ's ambassadors. 6:30 p.m., "A Backward Look." Evangel istic service, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Bible study and prayer, 7:30 p.m. Organ Loaned Church For Yuletide Musk The Congregational church, 305 Oakwood dr., wiir have organ music for two Sundays. An electronic organ has been loaned to the church by the Lusk Piano house. Christmas music will be pre sented again this Sunday by the choir, under the direction of Mrs. W. H. Kennerley. The choir will .sing, "Lo, How a Rose." There will also be a wom en's trio singing "Gesu Bam bino." ' , The sermon by the ' minister will be onThe Light We Take With Us." -4 Even as the Star guided the three wise men to Christ in Bethlehem, so may we find spiritual guidance in the age-old message of Christmas, along with renewed courage to work steadfastly for a world of peace and mutual understanding. Report on Adventists' Orphanage in Korea Received in Medford Mrs. H. Miracle, senior Dorcas leader of the Seventh-day Ad ventist church in Medford, re ports that she received a letter from Miss Irene Robson, head nurse at the S. D. A. orphanage in Seoul, Korea. Miss Robson spent part of her year's furlough with her sister, Dr. Robson of Grants Pass,, re turning to Seoul in July, 1954. She reports that she was wel comed by 300 youngsters who looked in execellent health, well clothed and fed. For this she ex- Last in Series Of Messages Due ' "The Word Made Flesh" will be the theme of the message at 11 a.m. at the Friends church, Sunday. This will be the last in the, Christmas series being preached by the pastor, Clynton Crisman. "A Boy and His Bible," a 16 mm. sound film with a Christmas theme, will be shown during.the Sunday school hour at 9:45 a.m. . A Christmas concert will be presented at 7:30 p.m. by the combined adult and youth choirs with Mrs. Alvin Roberts as nar rator. Included in the program will be familiar selections, in cluding "Gesu Bambino," "Star of the East," and "Gloria in Excelsis." Mrs. Clynton Crisman is choir director and Mrs. Orrin Ogier pianist. The public is in vited. Presbyterians To Hear Yule Sermon Dr. D. Kirkland West j minis ter of the First ' Presbyterian church, .will preach on "Where Did Christmas Go?" at -both services at the church Sunday. Music will include an anthem by the Westminster choir at the 9:45 a. m. service, and an an them by the Chancel choir at 11 a. m. The Triple trio will sing "There Were Shepherds in the Field" at both services. The evening , service will be conducted by representatives home from colleges, including Dick Bates, Prisciila West, Blake Maddox, Kathryn . McAl lister, Ellen West, Ann Denman, Ruth Taylor, Diane Findley, Donna Witter, Carolyn Coleman and Gary Fleming. Their topic will be, "Problems a Christian Meets at My College.". Fireside will be at the home of Lewis McLaren, 1820 Crown ave. MEDFORD TRUTH CENTER Invites You To Join in a UNITY Study Group "God Is A Present Help" By Emelie Cady Classes Tues., 8 pm Wed., 1 pm, Fri. 10:30 am Sunday School Class For Children and Adults Sundays 1 1 :00 a.m. Room 201-3 Holly Thtitrr ;: Buildint 2nd Floor -v. r : ; presses appreciation to the Dor cas Societies of America for their help.- She says, however, there is still a need for long un derwear, long stockings, socks and shoes, underpanties for boys and girls, and warm blankets. New School According to Miss Robson, these children are being taught in a new school completed dur ing her absence. Besides the fun damentals, the children are gaining a practical experience in gardening and raising chickens. These, projects help supply food for the institution's children. The boys are being taught to use carpenter's tools . and the girls help out in the laundry, she adds. She reports that ;the girls are learning to sew on, machines sent from the U. S. Anyone wishing to donate any of the above articles may tele phone Mrs. Miracle at 2-7206 or call at 1702 Corona ave. Service Schedule At St. Peter's Told The schedule for worship services at St. Peter's Lutheran church, 1020 East Main st., was announced today by . the pastor, the Rev. Kenneth Korby. The traditional c h i 1 d r e n's service will be held Christmas eve, beginning at 8 o'clock. The choir, under the direction of Al Huntemanh, will present a brief concert of Christmas music, be ginning at 7:45. . Saturday morning. Christmas day, the worship' service will be gin at 10 o'clock, with sermon and holy communion. Mrs. Ivis Clay, Central Point, will play a violin pffertory at this service. Sunday, Dec. 26, St. Stephen the Martyr's day will be observ ed with sermon and holy com munion at 11 a.m. Sunday school and Bible classes will begin at 9:30 a.'m. ; Bible Reading Program Success . Results of the worldwide Bible reading project, sponsored local ly by the Medford Council of Church Women and the Medford Ministerial association, were re ported today by the Rev. Thomas McCamant, chairman of the Bible committee. He said that more than 80 per cent of the members of the 29 participating church congrega tions here took part in the inter- church Bible readmg project, which began at Thanksgiving and will close at Christmas. - "A survey of the pastors of the churches showed an exceed ingly, wide participation," he said. "In daily reading and study of the Bible; there has come to many hundreds of families and individuals a deeper knowledge and appreciation of . the scrip tures." Mr. McCamant paid high trib ute to the - cooperation of the church women and the cooperat ing churches of Medford and the vicinity, who, participated with the planning committee. 'Christmas Visitors1 Theme Of Service at Assembly Christmas Visitors' " day will be held Sunday at the Medford Assembly of God,. 1108 West Main st., according to the pastor, the Rev. F. Wildon Colbaugh. Recognition will be given to visitors in all the services and a gift from the holy land will be given to each. Friends of the church are in vited and are asked to bring their house guests . with them. Music with the Christmas theme will be featured. Campaign Concluded Tis Sunday will conclude the "class ' enlargement; campaign" which has been conducted dur ing December. .. Theclass show ing the highest average increase will receive a turkey for a class dinner. During the opening pro gram of the Sunday school at 9:45 a. m. ah ' award will be given to the person bringing the most visitors with. them.. " nonn.utai . I "ll'-uMI, Baptists To Hear Guest Speaker - The Rev. R. J.' Cochran will be guest speaker at the First Baptist church Sunday, Dec. 26, in the absence of . Dr. F. Carl Truex, interim pastor. The Rev. Mr. Cochran, on furlough from missionary work in Iraq, will speak at the 11 a.m. service on the subject,-MWhy Did He Come?" Baptist Leagues meeting at 6:30 p.m. will, also hear the re turned missionary. He will show slides of Iraq and display curios from the country. The speaker is versed in the customs of the land where Christ was born, and will speak of the Christmas story in that light. At the evening service at 7:30, the combined choirs of the church will present an evening of Christmas music. The pro gram will open with several numbers by the youth choir, directed by Mrs. Ted Graham. J. Robert Cochran will lead the adult choir in their music ; and also direct several numbers by the combined groups. Mrs. Ted Graham is organist and Miss Sonja Peterson, pianist. The Rev. R. J. Cochran will give a short message. . Methodists Plan Candlelight Event The traditional candle light Christmas eve service wilL be held in the First Methodist church beginning at 11 p.m Friday, Dec. 24. . The Youth choir will sing. Soloist will be Mrs. George Sloniger. Dr. Ray mond E. Balcomb will preach on the theme "The Night Before Christmas." . V Christmas Communion Sun day will be observed at the 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. services of morn ing worship on December 26, with Dr. Balcomb preaching on "The I.Q. of a Christian.? Wil son will be the soloist at the first service and Mrs. Howard Bush at the second. The Chancel choir, under1 ; the. . direction ' of Mrs. Sloniger, will song. "John Wesley" a 77-minute motion picture produced by J. Arthur Rank, will be shown at 7:30 p.m. Sunday evening. The Rev. Mr. Colbaugh will speak at the 11 a, m. worship service on "The Christmas Visit ors." Ray McCoy will sing. . .At 6:3 O p. m. the Christ's Am bassadors and ; the choir of the church will go to Camp White for the chapel service where they will present again the cantata "Night of Nights."' - "Is Christ Coming Again?" will be the subject for the past or's Sunday message at the 7:30 evangelistic rally. . Medf ord Pharmacy, Inc. 127 EAST SIXTH PHONE 2-6253 CLOSED ALL DAY CHRISTMAS! Hudson's 613 E. MAIN Will Be OPEN Zion Lutherans' Christmas Eve Zion Lutheran church, fourth st, and Oakdale ave., will ob serve the celebration of Christ's Birth with a service of wprship beginning at 11 p.m., Friday, Christmas Eve.,;'" With Mrs. Lorraine Veidt Evensen at the organ, the pre lude will be started before the hour. The "music will be "In the Stillness of 4he Night." During the prelude the altar candles will be lighted by the acolytes, Barbara Myers and Janice Hil lerman. ' During the service most of the favorite Christmas carols will be sung by the congregation. . Choir Will Sing The choir, under the direction of Oscar Bjorlie, will present much of the Christmas story through selected anthems, in cluding "How Far is it to Beth lehem?" "Lowly in a Manger," and "This Day We Sing of Our Savior's Birth." Other numbers will be "Birthday of a King," "Vigil," and "Good News From Heaven." , The Rev. H. G. Hillerman, pastor, will bring the Christmas message. Following the Benediction the congregation will sing "Silent Night, Holy Night" as a carol. All those interested in a - spe- . clal celebration of Christ's Birth are invted. ' '-' - 'One Last Look' at 1954 Plan ot Church Members of the Medford Church of the Nazarene will take "one' last look" at 1954 in a special service of "Old Things" at 7:30 p. m. December 26. A reserved section will seat those 70 years of age or older to honor those having ;.reached the Bibli cal three . score years and ten Gifts will be presented to the .oldest man and the oldesi woman in attendance. ; ..Ed Taylor, minister of music, has - planned , a service of old songs. Old Bibles, hymnals, paintings, church manuals, and other items 6f religious value will be on display,', ; ' ; . : The public is invited. '; V BETHEL Baptist Church 11 NEWTOWN STREET Pharmacy PHONE 3-5345 Christmas Day! I II A B
