THE NYSSA GATE CITY JOURNAL, NYSSA. OREGON PAGE TWO Message of Christmas Lives Anew THE GATE CITY JOURNAL “And lo, the Star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young Christ Child was.”—Matthew 2:9. “And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the Babe lying in a manger.” —Luke T 2:16. From two who became His come the words that Church Women Use disciples tell the story of that Holy Christmas Themes Night, the first Christmas. TED M. BRAMMER. Editor and Publishar NATIONAL EDITORIAL SUBSCRIPTION RATES Single Copies--------- 10c In Malheur County, Oregon, and Payette and Canyon Counties, Idaho: One Year ______ $3.50 Six Months______ $2.50 Elsewhere in the U.S.A.: Per Year -----------$4.00 Six Months---------- $2.50 As Program Topics Pu‘ lished Every Thursday at Nyssa, Malheur County, Oregon. Entered at the Post Office at Nyssa, Oregon, for Transmission Through the United States Mails, as a Second Class Matter Under the Act of March 3, 1879. STUDENT RECOGNITION SLATED BY METHODISTS Student recognition day will be held Sunday, Dec. 27, at Nyssa Methodist church, according to the Rev. Ralph A. Lawrence. Stu­ dents and servicemen home for the holidays will be recognized during the morning service and a coffee will be held in their honor at the close of the worship hour. Topic of the sermon to be deli­ vered by the Rev. Lawrence is “God’s Regular Customers.” PRESENT YULE PROGRAM A potluck dinner preceded Christmas activities held Sunday evening in the Catholic parish hall. Following the meal, a pro­ gram was presented by children of the church under direction of Mrs. Charles J. Smith. A visit from Santa Claus with treats for all concluded the evening’s events. A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL! to The Journal Staff S and to All My Nyssa-Adrian Friends 5 Matthew, the tax collector, wrote of the Star that shone in the east Meetings of the Women’s Socie­ and of wise men who followed it ty of Christian Service circles of to find and worship Him. the Methodist church were held Luke, the physician, wrote of Dec. 17. shepherds watching in the fields Eight members of the Thelma and herald angels singing in the Case circle met with Mrs. Kinsey heavens. Keveren. Mrs. Lavone Fox pre­ At church services during this sented the program. Christmas season the words of the Mrs. Cecil Evans and Miss Jan­ tax collector and the physician ice Evans were hostesses to 10 will be read and studied once members of the Lowry circle. again, with ever-deepening mean­ Mrs. Raymond Sager was pro­ ing. gram leader. And as the story is told anew, “A Christmas Garland” was it is also reflected in the many program topic for both circles. observances of Christmas, both in Pictures of activities sponsored by churches and in homes. the society and gifts given to pro­ The joyful sound of carols harks jects were used to decorate a back to the first of all carols — wreath. the words of the heavenly host, As action growing from this 1AGlory to God in the highest, and program on sharing, gifts of mon­ on earth, peace, good will toward ey were presented to finance sup­ men.” ply work and a crib quilt was The glow of candles symbolizes also given. the birth of Christ as the Light Marcia Ball circle meeting was of the World, and it also mirrors held at the home of Mrs. Alva the eternal gleam of the Star of Hill with Mrs. Charles Pitman as Bethlehem. co-hostess. In attendance were 13 The spirit of giving takes guid­ members and one visitor to hear ance from the gifts of the Wise the Christmas story and medita­ Men, who brought gold, frankin­ tions with Mmes. Waldo Smalley, cense and myrrh to Him. Clarence Fritts and Earl Boston Above all, at Christmas, man­ taking part. The group also pre­ kind experiences once again the pared plates of cookies and fruit reverence, wonder and rejoicing for shut-ins. of the Wise Men, of whom Matth­ Four members of the evening ew says: circle met at the home of Mrs. “And when they were come Harold Kurtz. Mrs. Alva Goodell into the house, they saw the reviewed a book on Christmas young Child with Mary His mo­ customs and meditations. ther, and fell down and worship­ ped Him.” THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1964 Special Events Set Next Week At Butte Church Lincoln Heights — Missionary Sunday has been set for Dec. 27 at Malheur Butte Baptist church. The program will begin at 10 a.m. with a general assembly of all departments. Reports from the various fields will be given by Mrs. George Barnes and the en­ tire offering will go to missions. During the morning worship service at 11 o’clock, the Rev. Don Davis of Payette will be guest minister in the pastor’s ab­ sence. Mrs. Drexell Barnes and Mrs. Duane Halverson will pro­ vide special music. Mrs. Harlan Meyer will be pianist. Century class members will be in charge of the service at the Vale rest home at 2:30 p.m. and the Rev. Davis will give the Bible message. Due to the pastor’s absence, there will be no Baptist Youth Fellowship meeting this week. During the evening service at 8 o’clock, the Rev. Davis will again be guest speaker. Special music will include a duet by Chris and Janine Meyer. Other features are a singspiration, mis­ sionary moments and prayer time. A Watchnight service will be held in the church at 9 o’clock through the midnight hour on New Year’s eve. The motion pic­ ture by Moody Bible Institute entitled “To Every Creature” will be shown. Special music will be provided by soloist Diane Walz and a duet by Mrs. Drexell Barnes and Mrs. Duane Halverson. Refreshments will be served during the evening. The meeting will close with a prayer session just prior to mid­ night. Hope you’re endowed with all the joys of the season 1 Cascade Natural Gas Corp 1 5 To you and yours, the peace and joy of Christinas Ÿ* A? / 9 Í • J Yule Program Given At General Meeting Of Christian Women 1800 Grant . . . Missoula, Montana Looney's Shopping Center Adrian Community Church News fTappy Holidays! Thank you for your loyalty and good will throughout the year. Eastman Insurance Àgency GLAD TIDINGS TO ALL. AND SPECIAL WISHES FOR THE HAPPIEST HOLIDAY. DEE-LITE BAKERY Adrian Community church members presented their annual Christmas program Sunday eve­ ning. It consisted of Christmas songs and choral readings from the youth group; songs by the choir, children and adults. A pa­ geant on the birth of Christ was also given. The Young Adult class held a caroling party Monday evening, Dec. 21. A communion service is plan­ ned for Christmas day at the church. The Women’s association Bible study group will meet Dec. 30 at the home of Mrs. R. D. McKin- j ley. ________________ "CHRISTMAS" IN RUSSIA Russian children hang up their stockings on New Year’s Eve, in anticipation of a visit from ' Grandfather Frost. Though Com- | munists eliminated the religious celebration of Christmas, they al- ' lowed the children’s festivities of the season to remain. VAN PETTEN LUMBER CO Adrian Oregon AND A SINCERE “THANK YOU” FROM ALL OF US AT UNION PACIFIC < § W«!/ you enjoy 41 I * I ! * the season’s splendor in the love of dear ones and the warmth of spiritual well-being. PAULUS JEWELRY Nyssa . . . Oregon best wishes from us. SIGHTING ROBINS Popular motif of early Christ­ mas cards was the English robin —possibly because English post­ men, who delivered the cards, in those days wore red uniforms and BILL and RUTH LOONEY — ADRIAN Members of the Christian Wo­ were often called “Robin.” men’s Fellowship group held their s'»Æ,»Æ'»a>'»ai'»Æ>»Æ<»a?'»®<»ÂrtSitÆriÆrt4r#Æ(ïaFÂa?,#Æ(4a? »®,»Æ<»a?ia?#Æ<»^|lÆ>»aîî»/s'»; general meeting Dec. 15 in the church with 23 In attendance. Mrs. Henry Anderson was in charge of the program consisting of a skit entitled “Christmas Prob­ lems.” This was about a Mexican family who had moved to the United States and the problems !*Z>t