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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1936.

PAGE FOR THE CHURCHES

Is The Unbaptised Child

Damned?

BY

"Scrutator"

The sad necessity which has brought this question before the public mind in recent weeks is deserving of an unbiased un- SWET. Certain religions communions answer this question in the affirmative, certain otham, while refusing to commit such ла intellectual atrocily, declare that the baptism of children has a direct influence upon them. Let us examine the facts concern- ing the situation.

Baptism so far as the modern

ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL

November 1st Sunday in Ad-

vent.

8.00 a.m. Holy Communion. 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion in

Peak Church.

10.00 a.m. Kindergarten and Chi-

dren's Service.

......

fi

ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH

(Church of England)

PATRONAL FESTIVAL The Rev. H. W. Baines to Preach 11.00 a.m. Mattins. Missionary Ser-

Ide folowing are the Services vice.

etc., for the forthcoming week at Preacher: Rev. H. A. Wittenbach, 8t. Andrew's Church, Kowloon. 6.30 pm. Evensong.

Sunday, Nov. 29-First Sunday in Preacher: Rev. A. J. Bennitt, "The Advent. Patronal Festival.

Coming of Christ.” "Jeremiah.”

Holy Communion, 8.15 a The Victoria Missionary Associa-

Morning Festival Service, 11 a.m. Preacher: The Rev. H. W.

not particularly devoted to Mission- ary Work but the better the re- gular collections the more

the

the Lord of the universe, and oftion has branches in the three World is concerned, originated not

our "Saviour, Jesus Christ and the European Churches and the Out- porta. Through it the Missionary as some imagine with Jesus of Holy Spirit do they then receive

Work of the Diocese is shared and the washing in water.... Nazareth, but with John, the son

And of an aged priest called Zacharias. this washing is called Enlighten- supported. The Cathedral con- At the time wheri John appeared.

ment. because those who learn tribution to the V.D.MA. this year these the Hebrew nation had resigned

things have "their unders $1,250. To-day's collections are itself to living upon its past, be-standing enlightened." lieving that in the ancient pro- Surely this statement denies the phets the Almighty had spoken argued necessity of baptism for infants for the remission of sins, Hlast word, but John's truth was

to make them At for heaven. The so commanding that he broke the moral and spiritual apathy of his teaching also of the Didact con- day. This man not only brought cerning baptism is applicable only a religious message, he practised to adults.

religious rite which made a strong impression on the minds of his contemporaries, even upon the mind of one. Jesus of Nazareth,

a

John required of those who ac- cepted his teaching of repentance that they should be immersed by him in waters of the river Jordan, beside which he lived, illustrating, thus symbolically, the

cleansing

which they professed to have re-

seved through repentance. From his performance of this then novel. and mysterious rite be became known as John the Baptiser. John, the dipper."

FACTS

There is no single instance in the New Testament"of a child un- -der-going baptism, nor of Jesus Instructing that children should be baptised. Baptism to the mind of Christ appears simply as a valuable rire symbolising the in-

ward cleansing of man through repentance. The practice of child baptism originated in the early church, and even there it was slow to be accepted and was certainly never insisted upon by the Church Fathera.

Wis

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE LESSON SERMON

First Church of Christ, Scientist, Hoạt Hoar

*

Subject. Ancient and Modern Necromancy, alias Mesmeriam and Hypnotism, denounced.

The subject of the Lesson Ser- Mon in all Christian Sclence Churches to-morrow, November 29, Modern will be "Ancient and Necromancy, allas Mesmerism and Hypnotiam, denounced."

The Golden Text will be, "It is written, Thou shalt worship the

following

Lord thy God and him only shalt Baines of St. John's Cathedral. thou serve." (Matthew 4:10). Evening Festival Service, 6.15

the Among others, p.m. Preacher: The Vicar (Rev. citations from the Bible will be J. R. Higgs).

read: "Finally, my bretheren, be Collections throughout the day

strong in the Lord, and in the

might. will be given to the Kowloon power of his

Put on whole Tong Anglican Church Build-❘ the

of God;

ing Fund.

that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the de-

nesh and blood, but against prin-

Cathedral can keep its committ-Sunday Schools:-The Young Peo-. For we wrestle not against ments to the V.DM.A. All wishing

ple's Service is held in Church to help this work and to join the

at 9.45 m V.D.M.A. Annual Bubscription $3. should apply to Mrs. J. M. Kenyon. Cathedral Han

Ori

Week-days

Holy Communion is celebrated

cipalities, against powers, against The Primary Department meets the rulers of the darkness of this

In the hall at 10 am.

"world, against spiritual wickedness Monday--St. Andrew's Day.

in high places. Wherefore take Holy Communion, 7.30 a.m.

unto you the whole armour of God, Fellowship of Youth, 6 p.m.

that ye may be able, to withstand St. Andrew's Club "Open"night 9

in the evil day, and having done Monday (St. Andrew's Day).

all, to stand.

Stand therefore, Tuesday. Thursday and Satur-Tuesday-Mothers' Union. 3 p.m. truth, and having on the breast- having your loins girt' about with day at 7.30 2.1. Wednesday, at 7.30 am in the

Peak Church.

PRACTICE AND BELIEF The growth of the practice of infant baptism and the bellef in the necessity of it. is contempor- with the development of aneous the conception of original sin, which is not a specifically Chris- tian doctrine. and taught by Christ.

„Baptism is Indeed utterly invalid rite of sprinkling an infant with as the verbal designation of the

water, christening is thể correct term. children then is a solemn cere- "Coming of Christ' will be gived on

The christening of

mong wherein the believing Chris- December 22 and 23 at 9.15 p.m. tian in the presence of fellow-be-Please remember the dates.

flevers declares

more

with gratitude

that he recogBlaes God as the source of all life, and in particular as the source of the life of his own child. It is a witness to the fact that all children are members"

of His family, any more than it is by our own chölce or act that we are members of His family any more than it is by our own choice or act that we are members of a human family; it is a symobile representation of Jesus when he said, "Suffer little children. to unto me and forbid them

come

Friday at 7.45 a.m. in Canton-

ese).

Prayers for the sick: Wednesday,

10.15 a..

Christmas Play: Masefeld's

UNION CHURCH

Morning Service 10.30 am. Even- ing Service & p.m

Preacher at both services. Rev.

Mackenzie Dow. M.A.

p.m.

Speaker: Mrs. Burslem, Brownie Pack, 3.30 p.m. Wednesday: Wolf Cubs, 5.30 p.m.

stover Scouts, 8.45 p.m.. Thursday. Kowloon Women's Charities Games Afternoon 3

p.m.

*Boy Scouts. 6 p.m.

St. Andrew's Club Whist Drive. 9

p.m.

Friday-Fall Choir Practice, 6.30

P.DID

ROSARY CHURCH'

The following are the forthcom- ing Services, etc. at the Rosary

plate of righteousness; and your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all tak- ing the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the Bery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:" (Ephesiana 8: 10-17).

CHRISTIAN

FELLOWSHIP

MEETING

Further Talk On The

Bishop On

Honesty In

Trade

New Testament "Dark and Scandalous

Chapters"

At the weekly meeting of the Christian Fellowship, the Rev. Mackenzie Dow continued his talk

The Bishop of Durham, Dr. on the New Testament and dealt Hensley Henson, delivered a re- this time with those books which markable attack on various aspects bad not been included in the of commerce in a sermon at Bt. Authorized and New Versions,

Mary's Church, Scarborough, re- Most of these books, the speaker cently, to delegates to the Nation- Bald. were of old Hebrew or early al Chamber of Trade. Christian origins.

he After giving further enlightmen: commerce now books, including the writings, or as to the source of these and other

several early Christians who were speaker pointed out that a few of disciples of St. Peter in Rome, the

these writings did not prove them- selves worthy of inclusion and so were left out when the work on the Authorised and New were being carried our

NOTES

Version's

conditions under which proceeds are not marked. friendly to righteousness," he re- "Competition becomes ever more ruthless; nationalism brings Its terrorist fervour into

economic life; and in the vast com- munities of the modern world the fruits of organisation and of ad- vertisement are so great that per- sonal rectitude is subjected to severe strain.

"It is notorious, that industrial- ism is now rousing the most

CATHOLIC NEWS AND Passionate resentment against it- self. The history of commerce has many dark and scandalous chap ters, and these fire now being: forced on the population apart from the more creditable features of the record.

There

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ADVENT To-morrow is the first Sunday uf Advent. With this

day the Church begins a new year.

"The widely-extended unemploy-. are always four Sundays in Ad- ment which rides so heavily in my vent, the drst of them being the diocese has created favourable soil Sunday nearest to St Andrew's for social and economic revolu Day The period is intended as ation." time of preparation for the feast of

Christmas, which commemo- rates the birth of Christ. The rame comes from the Latin word for approsen.

MASS FOR THE DEAD

PERSONAL HONOUR

Man directly concerned with commerce. the Bishop contended, were clearly required, in prudence and in duty, to exert themselves..... Some who attended the Requiem beyond all others in vindicating Mass for Be. D. Finn, S. 3. In the the character of commerce as an The Lesson Sermon will also in-Catholic Cathedral on Thursday essential service of mankind. It cludes the following passages from expressed surpise at the presence WES a requirement of personal the Christian Science Textbook, of a catafalque, and at the bles-honour. "Science and Health with key to sings and incensations which were Honesty, is the best policy' is the Scriptures" by Mary Baker given at it as if the body were not a Christian formula but a busi- Eddy:

present.

"Let neither fear nor doubt

1

be na Social Hour Church. 20 Chatham Road, Kowe harmonious-as Life eternallymony and all the prayers that are scrupulous.

There will Meeting after the Evening Service

The SA.CA., meets in the Church Hall on Tuesday Evening at 3.30 p.m.

The Helena May Christian Fel-" lowship meets in the Institute on Friday morning at 10.30 a.m. The speaker is Rev. G. H. Bateman who will speak on "Spiritual Healing."

ENGLISH METHODIST

CHURCH

OPINIONS Tertullian, who is amongst the

not." few early Christian writers who

So far as the part of the parent mention it at all, writes: "accord- is concerned, and of the sponsors ing to the circumstances and tem- If any, the rite is aymoblie and per and even age of each (indi- | public recognition by them of this vidual! "Is the delay of baptism | fact, and a public declaration by more profitable, yet especially in them, as parents, and as members the case of Httle children. For of a Christian fellowship, that where is the need of involving they accept their Christian res- sponsors also in danger?... The | ponsibility towards the new fe Lord says, "Indeed. Forbid them which has come into the world, As not to come to me. Let them come

such it has an indirect influence Queen's Road East, Wanchai, when they have learned. when upon the little child, but indirect they are taught where they are only. In the sense that if its par- coming; let them become Chris-ents and if Christian society fulfil lans when they are able to know the responsibilities which they Christ. Why does an age which is innocent hasten to the remis- sion of sins? There will be more caution used in worldly matters, so that one who is not trusted with earthly substance is trusted with divine,"

Obviously Tertullian is harking back to the mind of Christ, that baptism is only symbolic of the remission of sins.

are

have professed as theirs, the child will benefit from their Christian influence, fellowship, and up bringing. Infants can take no Yows upon themselves. "and no one has any moral or spirituaj right

Hong Kong

lat Sunday in Advert, '29th November, 1936.

Morning Order

of Service by

loon:

Sunday, Nov. 29-14t Sunday in

Advent

From to-day the Solemnity of

Marriages is prohibited. At 6.30, Mass with sermon in

Chinese.

is-can destroy any painful sense of or belief in, that which Life is not. Adhere to the divine Principle of Christian Science and follow the behests of God, abiding steadfast- ly in Wisdom, Truth, and Love. In the Science of Mind, you will soon ascertain that error cannot destroy error. You will also learn that in At 8.30, Mass with sermon in Por-Science there is no transfer of evil

tuguese.

At 7.30, Mass with permon in Eng-

lah.

At 9.30, Mass with sermon in Eng

Hish.followed by the Benedic- tion of the Blessed Sacrament. A: 2 p.m., Catechism in Chinese. At 2.30 p.m., Benediction of the

Blessed Sacrament. From 1.15 to: 4 p.m., Sunday-

Echool. Wednesday, Dec. 2.At 8 p.m., Monthly Meeting of the Ladies- Promoters of the Apostleship

suggestions from one mortal to another, for there is but one Mind, and this ever-present omnipotent Mind is reflected by man and governs the entire universe. Pages 495-60).

Announcement

EMMANUEL MISSION

CHURCH

(UNDENOMINATIONAL)

The following are the Services for the week at Emmanuel Mission Church, 218 Nathan Road, Kow-. loon:----

ness man's working rule," he de- This is in accordance with the clared, "which may be broken 1 overshadow your clear sense and usual Catholic custom, and follows circumstances seem to require it. calm trust, that the recognition of from the fact that that whole cere-

"Competition” need not be un- Advertisements SO said have reference to the soul indispensable, need not be mislead- and not to the body of the dead person. The catafalque is simply national aggression nor economic mendacious. Neither ing and the visible reminder of the one rivalry are favourable

to mutual who is dead, and none of the consideration and equitable trade.” prayers said beside it have. any re- ference to the body, but all are for the soul. A Catholic Requiem Mass therefore cannot be correct- ly regarded as a "Memorial Ser- the memory of the dead person, it vice" alone, for while it does recall

regards him as still living and sti capable of recalving the assistance of the prayers of his friends.. DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS WITH ROME There are constant rumours. In of (Branches

The Mother the press of the establishment of Church, The First Church of Christ relations with the Vatican on the Scientist in Boston. Mass.) Mac- part of such nations as China, donnel Road, by Macdonnel Road Japan and the United States. The Tram Station, Sunday Service, 11.15 reason for such rumours is the am. Testimony Meeting. Wednes-" fact that now it is the "custom day, 8 p.m. A reading room is rather than the exception for na- located at Bank of East Asia tons to have diplomatic relations Buildings, 10 Des Voeux Road Cen-with the Holy Bee, the obvious rea- tral, and is open daily, except son being the considerable number Wednesdays and Saturdays: 10.30 of Catholics that there are in each am to 1 p.m., 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. nation. At the present time there Wednesday, 10.30 am. to 2 p.m. are thirty-ave foreign envoya at the Vatican. These include twelve Saturdays 10.30 am, to 12.30 p.m.

and All authorised Christian Science ambassadors

twenty-three terature is available at the read-ministers plenipotentiary. Guate- Low Muss at 5.45 and 6.30.

ing room. The public is cordiallyn.ala was the last to resume diplo- Choral Mass with General Come invited to attend the services and matic relations, which had been

munion, followed by the Bene-visit the reading room. diction of the Blessed Sacra- ment, at 7.30.

of Prayer.

Rev. J.-D. Maclean, at 10.15, Eng-Thursday, Dec. 3.-Feast of St. lish Methodist Church opposite Francis Xavier R.N. Hospital,

At 7.30 High Mass in honour of

Hymns. No: 2 (Old, 100th), 12 10 encumber themselves with what Regent Square), 360 (Blockley). are purely personal and individual 308 (Ravenshaw), 489 (Dundee responsibilities, to attempt to do ❘ 625).

tion 1.

'so is just so much mummery; nor Lessons: Isalah 1, 1-20; Revela-

does christening, even when it is called the sacrament of baptism.

Evening Order of Service by Dr. convey any miraculous grace to Roy Hartnell at 7.15, English Me- the child, which unbaptised chil-thodist Church opposite RN. Hos dren "are without, such supply of pital. grace and spiritual power is the divine inheritance of every child born into the world, "since it is not the will of our Father in hea- ven that one of them should per-1.

Justin also shares this view of paptism and writes: "As many as are persuaded and believe that the things are true which taught by us, (the Church) and said to be true," and promise to live accordingly-they are taught to pray and to ask of God with fasting forgiveness of their for- mer sins, and we pray and fast together with them. Then they

Baptised or unbaptised, little are brought by us to a place where children are the children of God there is water, and born again and the direct recipients of with, a new birth even as we our His love and care so far as par- selves, were born again. For inents and, a sub-Christian society the name of God the Father and permit that love to be manifested.

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ST. TERESA'S CHURCH | Monday, November 30-Feast of

The following are the services. etc., for the forthcoming week at St. Teresa's Church, Kawion Tong:- Saturday, November 28-8t, Gre-

gory III, Pope.

Sunday, November 29.-1st. Sun-

day in Advent-St. Saturninus,” Ep. and M. From to-day the 'Solemnity of Marriage' is pro- hibited.

St. Andrew, Apostle. Tuesday, December 1.-8t. Natalia, 8.15 p.m. Meeting of the mem-- bers of the Active Service Unit. Wednesday, December 2-St. Bi-

lians,

Thursday, December 3.--St. Francis

Xavier.

Hymns No: 432 (St. Bees), 323 (Fulda), 811 (5%. Cecilia), 942 (Hursley).

Lessons: Malachi 1 and I, Peter

Notices for the Week.

1

1. Camera Club-Provides Dark Room for developing, printing, en- larging, etc. Further information can be obtained from the Hon. Se

of the Club, Mr. A.M.M. cretary Stephen, on Thursday nights from 8.30 onwards.

од

2. Badminton Club meets Mondays and Thursdays at 7.30 p.m. Further particulars from Mr. W. Sprague, Hon. Secretary or from the Secretary, 8. & S. Home,

3. Vocational Training" Time- Table. Marine Engineering, Tues- days and Thursdays 1800-2000; Electrical Installation. Tuesday

6 p.m.-Holy Hour. Bermon by 1800-1930 (Practical) Fridays Rev. A. Granelli on "Suffering | 1745-1915; Motor,, A class, Mon- Spain,"

days, Wednesdays and Fridays Friday, December 4-Bt. Chryio- 1930-2100, B class, Tuesdays and 7 ame First mass with sermon in logus, Bishop and Doctor. -- Thursdays 1930-2100, Driving

Chinese,

for both classes

per Schedule; Radio, Tuesdays, and Sunday, November 29-8 8.m. | Fridays 1915-2015;. Practical" Car-

8 am,: Becond Mass with sermon

in English.

9.30 am..Third mass with ser- mon in English by Rev. FT. A. Granelli followed by Benedic- tion of the Most Blessed Sacrament.

6 p.m. Catechetical Instruction

In Chinese followed by Bene... | diction of the Most Blessed Sacrament.

Congregation of the 3rd Order of St. Francis of Assisi. -

མ་

the Saint.

At 11 am. Meeting of the Ladies'

Union.

From 6 to 7 pm. Holy Hour with

sermon.

Friday, Dec 4--Devotion of the 1st Friday of the month in honour of the Most Sacred Heart of Jestis.

General Choir Practice at 6 p.m. On week-days Mass at 8.30 and

7.30.

KOWLOON TONG ANGLICAN CHURCH

(3 Duke Street)

LADY CALDECOTT TO OPEN GARDEN FETE NEXT

SATURDAY'

The followig are the Services and Notices for the forthcoming week:-

November 29, 1st Sunday in Advent

7.15 am-Holy Communion, 9.00 a.m.---Sung Eucharist. Preacher: Rev. J. G. H. Baker. 6.30 p.m.-Evensong and Sermon. Preacher: Mr. J. C. L. Wong. General Communion for the pentry, Mondays Wednesdays and | Sunday School: Juniors at 9. p.m. members of the Congregation. | Fridays 1800-3100; Bhorthand and Senior at 10.15 am. Monday, November 30-8pm. Typewriting, Mondays, Wednes- Tuesday, December

Inter-Parochial meeting of the days and Fridays 1730-1830; Book- Street Sleepers Committee at keeping & Accountancy, Tuesdays 81. Teresa's Church.

Feto.

Garden

Committee meets at 8 pm. and Fridays 1915-2015; Foreign Saturday, December 5— Garden Saturday ... December 5.-General Languages, German, Tuesdays and Fete

Assembly of the members of Fridays 2015-2115, French Mon- the congregation.

daye 2000-2100.

Opening at 3 p.m. by Lady

Caldecott.

CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL

The following are the forthcom-

ing services at the Catholic

Cathedral, Caine Road:

November 29th-First Sunday in

Advent

Morning services.

- 1st Mass at f

interrupted for some years,

THEATRICALS IN CATHOLIC ✨

SCHOOLS

Baturday, 8.30 p.m. Fellowship

Meeting followed by the Lord's Jupper. Subject, Ephesians 1;. 15-23.

Sunday, 11.00 8.1. Divine Ser- vice. Preacher Rev, S. Boyle. Subject, "Redemptive Bere- fits." Text, "Bless the Lord. O my soul-and forget not all ...... His benefits." (Psalm 103; 1-2).

Sunday, 1.00 p.m. Sunday school. Young Women's Bible Class. Young Men's Bible Class. Sunday. 8.30 p.m. Divine Service? preceded by Song Service at 6.00 p.m. Preacher Rev... B. Boyle. Subject, "Christ's Far- able of the last Judgment" (Matt. 11: 47-50).

The high level of the theatrical) Monday, 7.43 pm. SAC.A. Black- performance which was part of

board Meeting. the prize-giving at St. Mary's Thursday, "10.30 a.m. Women's School, Kowicon on Thursday, calls Bible Study Circle conducted attention to the fact of the pro by Mrs. H. L. Clift.. Subject. Daniel 2; 36-39. This Meet- ing is open to all Ladies in the Colony who are interested in the Bible.

minent part that have always been

given to theatricals in education fr Catholic schools. This comes from the fact that the develop-

2nd Mass at 8 with sermon n.ment of theatrical displays from the early centuries of the Chris- tlan era was largely promoted by

Chinese

"

Friday, 6.15" p.m. Sunday School

"Teachers' Preparation.

3rd Mass at 10.30 with sermon the Church, and that their value Friday. 8.00 pm. Bible Study Cir-

in Engilsn Evening services:

at 2.30-Reg'ous Instruction

to Young People " at 3.30-Catechetical Instruc-

tion to Adults

at 4.00-Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Holy Ro- sary and Benediction. November 30th St. Andrew,

Apostle.

December 3rd-8t. Francis Xavier. Solemn High Mass at 7.30 am.” December 4th-First Friday, of the

Month

General Communion in honour of the Bacred Heart of Jesus at 7 o'clock Mass. During all the week, every even- ing, at 5.30 there is the Novena in honour of the Immaculate Conception

On week days Mass at 6 and 7.30. Confessions morning and evening.

to the players as well as to the audience was appreciated by educa- tors. An interesting feature of the theatricals in modern Catholic schools la the attention: given to production and lighting. St Mary's School has a fine tradition In this respect; and it has been wer maintained in the present performance.

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UNION CHURCH KOWLOON

Preacher of Bunday morning, the

Rev. E. C. Tribbeck. Sunday School, 10.á.m. Morning Worship, 11 a.m. Evening Worship, ・ 6.30 - p.m. Preacher the Minister. Sermon: "Life Changing."

cle for Service men and their triends.

The Bervices are open to all. No Collection on Sunday Even-

ing.

Activities of the week are as to lows:-:

Monday, 8:45 pm-Fellowship of

Thought.

Tuesday, 6 pm--Children's He

hearsal Wednesday,

·Guild.

10am-Women's

8.30 p.m. Fellowship Recollection. 8.45 pm Young People's Boclety. Lecture by Mr. L. Starbuck. Friday, 3.30 p.m.- Children's Guild,

4.45 pm. Teacher's Class. 8.45 pmChoir Practise.