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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1936.

PAGE FOR THE CHURCHES

The People, The Time,

The Meaning

(BY SCRUTATOR),

It is long since the legendary glory of the angels assalled the surprised eyes of the shipherds of Bethlehem. Centuries have rolled

away since the eastern star-fasers beheld a new star in their sky. But the central significance of both events has never falled to thrili non's hearts.

THE PEOPLE There were many, eminent men of learning, and many powerful magnates living in the Holy Land; there were scholars of profound and curious lore; there were holy men like John the Baptiser, men who had dedicated themselves to lives of austerity and self-denial, who even regarded the fallelses of home-life 13 detractions from man's true purpose, but it was bo none of these people nor any of their ik that the divine revelation

was made.

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Christ means rejoicing. From the first dawning of Christmas until to-day & new glory has shone an all common scenes, a new joy is alive for the human heart which opens to receive the Saviour of all the world,

THE TIME

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CHRISTIAN SCIENCE EMMANUEL MISSION

LESSON SERMON

First Church Of Christ,

Scientist

The subject of the Lesson Ber- mon in all churches of Christ Scientist, on December 27, will be: "Christian Science.”

The Golden Text will be: "He"

that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the som" (1 John 1:9).

Among others, the following citations from the Bible will be read: "And behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of 'the palsy: Son, be of good cheer;

The historical ocession of thy sins be forgiven thee. -And. Christ's advent la truly significant behold, certain of the scribes said The little country where he was

within themselves, This man blas- born was sunk deep in the night phemeth. And Jesus knowing their of darkness and depression and thoughts sald. Wherefore think ye, tyranny, but the darkness gave evil in your hearts? For whether birth to the highest illumination is easier, to say, Thy sins be for- which has yet lighted the world. given thee; or to say. Arise, and Yet the unobtrusiveness of Christ's, walk? But that ye may know that coming, the insignificance of the the Son of man hath power on first flaming of his spirit are such earth to forgive sins. (then saith as to bring hope and new faith he to the sick of the palsy.) Arise,

There is something significantly true in the mystic legend-the greatest news which the world has ever heard was broken first to the minds of simple men. engaged upon the common occupations of

in hardest times. The Highest take up thy bed, and go unto thine their ves They were men un

came 20 his own. in quiet-house And he arose, and depart- Vexed by ambitions or the cares

iness and in natural way, and si- | ed to his house." (Matt, 9:2-7)1 of high position. They passed most stole into the world. The The Lesson Sermon will also in- their days close to natural things birth of Jesus was the beginning clude the following passages from beneath which the mystic pre-of God's highest revelation and the Christian Selence Textbook, sence so often Ungers. To such men's purest achievement, after "Science and Health with Key to simple natures, to men and women, religion and life became one: of gentle and reverent spirit, God revelation was no longer confined still reveals Himself and His pur-to the sanctuary but became the poses in fullcat measure.

This is the peculiar genius of Christ's religion, it means most to those who have the penetrating simplicity to see and feel what it means, whose ininds are unclogged by theory nor be clouded by creeds.

Ordinary folk have proved them. selves most capable of Christ..

Without intellectual distinctions, devold of social eminence, they yet possess the essential great-

ness of soul which makes them

able to undertake the greatness. of the Christian life. To them

companion of common tile

CHURCH

(UNDENOMINATIONAL).

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

Saturday,

8.30 p.-Fellowship. Meeting followed by the Lord's Supper.

HEROIN PILLS

Man And Woman To

Stand Trial

A

Charged with the possession of 3 ounces of crude heroin, 140 [] ounces of pink mass And 23,350 Sunday, 11.00 a.m-Divine Service. Wun were committed for trial by pilis, Ll Pul and a woman, Ylu Preacher. Dr. HL Cift. Sub.. Keen at the Central Ma- ject, "Thanksgiving”. Text,

gistracy, yesterday afternoon. "Remember all the way which young girl was also involved but the Lord thy God hath led she was discharged. Mr. M. J. Ab- thee that He might humble bott, Assistant Crown Solicitor. thee, to prove thee, to know conducted the case for the Crown, what was in thine heart." (Deuteronomy 8:2). Sunday, 3.00 p.m.-Sunday School.

Mr. Abbott stated that at 12.15 am. on December 13. Mr. Taylor, Government Monopoly Analyst, Young Women's Bible Clusi. and R. O. Grimmitt and a ralding Young Men's Bible Class,

party, went to 105, Leighton. Hill Sunday, 6.30 p.m. Divine, Service Road, top floor, where they found preceded by Bong Bervice, at 6 that one of the rooms on the pre- p.m. Preacher Dr. HL Cliftmises was used as a heroin fac- Subject. "The Deceiving of the tory. There were electric lights Nations." Text, "I have not and only two candles were burn

unto you because yeing. Defendants hands, were ex- know not the Truth, but be-amined and pink cause ye know it, and because

written

no le is of the Truth" (1 John 2:213.

·

Monday, 7.45, p.m.--S.A.C.A. Black-

board Meeting,

Wednesday, 3.00 p.m. Sunday School Christmas Tree and party.

found.

stains were.

Defendant's stated that the prin cipal tenant had left. First de- fendant stated that the heroin pills did no not belong to him (de- fendant). Second defendant stat- ed that the pills belonged to the house and she was employed as an amah.

In evidence. 'the first defendant stated that he was the owner of the pills and that the second de- fendant had nothing to do with them.

Prayer Meeting. Thursday, 10.30 am-Ladies Bible

Study Circle at No.216B Nathan | Road. This is open to all

Ylu Wun also gave evidence. She Ladles in the Colony who are hesitated when answering interested in the Bible.

tions.

the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Wednesday 8.00 p.m.-Praise and Eddy: "We acknowledge Jesus' atonement as the evidence of ! divine, efcatious Love, unfolding THE MEANING

man's unity with God through The story goes on to tell that Christ Jesus the Way-shower; and Christ was as poor as the poorest we acknowledge that man is saved shepherd yet in him heaven dwelt through Christ, through Truth, Earth and

no Life, and Love as demonstrated by its power took notice of a childlaid in a manger. I the Galilean Prophet in healing But deep in the realms of Truth,, the sick and overcoming sin and where earthly majesty has no death. Atonement is the exempli place and ecclesiastical authority fication of man'a unity with God, no power, might no right and rank, whereby man reflects divine Truth, no dignity, the child who lived to Life, and Love. Jesus of Nazareth

love and die for man and God was

Thursday, Dec. 31st-Bible Union

of China, Hong Kong and Kwangtung Branch, Monthly

Ques

Meeting in the Church at 530 NO CELEBRATION

P.M. Tea at 4.30 pm. Special Speaker. Rev. 8. Boyle.

taught and demonstrated man's Thursday, 8.00 pm-Bible Study FOR NEW YEAR'S DAY

ushered with honour. Christianity oneness with the Father, and for restored humanity to min.

this we owe him endless homage. His mission was, both individual and collective. He did Wifes work

ENGLISH METHODIST CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL aright not only in justice to him-

CHURCH Queen's Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong

Sunday aner Christmas, 27th December, 1936. Morning Order of Service by Rev. Erris Tribbeck, at 10.15, English Methodist Church oppoalte RN. Hospital. Hymns No:

109 (Wareham), 139 (Dunfermline), 880 ("Away In 1 Manger"), 150 (Margaret), 133 (Kirkbraddan), Lessons: Genesis 28, 10-22. St.

Luke 18, 1-14. Evening Order of Service by Rev.

Erriz Tribbeck at 7.15; English Methodist Church opposite R.N. Hospital.

Hymns No: 159 (Horsley 180), 142 (Adoration), 958 ("Heber"), 134 (Millenniurn);

Lessons: Psalm 103 and St. Mat-

thew 25, 1-30.

Add K. Tong Anglican Church ......

kev, P. Jenkins to Preach The following are the Services fo Christmas Day and Sunday December 27.

December 25, Christmas Day.

7.15 am.

Holy Communion. 9.00 a.m. Choral Eucharist. Freacher! Rev. P. Jenkins,

Matting and ́Child-

11.00 a.m.

ren's Service. Preacher: Mr. J. C. L Wong. December 27, St. John the Evange- list. 18 Sunday after Christ- mas.

7.15 a.m. Holy Communion.

9.00 a.m. Choral Eucharist.

Preacher: Rev. J. G. H. Baker., 6.30 p.m. Evensong and Carols.

The following are the forth- at the Catholic coming services Cathedral, Caine Road:

December 27:-Sunday within the

Octave of Christmas St. John Apostle and Evangelist. Morning services: 1st Mass at 6 2nd Masa at 8 with Bermon in

Chinese

3rd Mass at 10.30 with sermon

In English

Evening services:

at 2.30 Religious Instruction for

Young People

and

self, but in mercy to mortals,—to show them how to do theirs, but not to do is for them nor to re- lleve them of a single responsibility. Jesus acted boldly, against the ac- credited evidence of the senses, against Pharisalcal creeda practices, and he refuted all op- ponenta with his healing power, Jesus aided in reconciling man to God by giving man, a truer sense of Love, the divine Frinciple of Jesus' teachings, and this trucr sense of Love redeems man from the law of matter, sin, and death by the law of spirit, the law of divine Love. When will Jesus' pro- fessed followers learn to emulate at 4 Exposition of the Blessed him in all his ways and to imitate Sacrament-Recitation of the his mighty works? It is possible Holy Rosary--Benediction.

-yea, it is the duty and privilege December 28:-The Holy Innocents of every child, man, and woman,- December 29-St. Thomas Becket

to follow in some degree the ex- Martyr, Archbishop of Canter- ample of the Master by the de- bury. To-day begins a solemn monstration of Truth and Love, of TRIDUUM of Exposition of

health and holiness. Christians the Blessed Sacrament:

claim to be his followers, but do from 8 am, to 6 pm on they follow him in the way that he commanded? Hear these im- each day

verative commanda: "Be ye there- fore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect!” “Go ye into all the world, and preach

at 3.30 Catechetical Instruction]

for Adults

at 5.30 sermon and Benediction. December 31:-Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament as on the 29th.

At 5.30 p.m. Sermon and Bene- the gospel to every creature!"

diction.

"Heal the sick!" (Pages 497,18,-

At 11 p.m. Holy Hour to mid-19,37).

night.

January 1, 1837:-Holy Masses as

on Sunday.

On week days Mass at 6 and

7.30.

The

ANNOUNCEMENT

Confessionis moming, and even-Tram Station. Bunday

irig.

ST. JOHN'S.

CATHEDRAL

(No Sermon). After the Ber-27th. December, 1938. 1st. Sanday

ice there will a cold supper and social to which the con- gregation is invited. Sunday School. Juniors at 9 am

Seniors B, 10.15 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30-Preparation

Bervice for Corporate Commun-

ion. p.m.

KOWLOON TONG ANGLICAN CHURCH (3 Duke Street)

Christmas Day Bervices 7.15 a.m. Holy Communion/ 9.00 a.m. Choral Eucharist

Preacher Rev. P. Jenkins 11.00 a.m Matins and Children's

Service. Preacher; Mr. JCL

Wonk.

after Christmas.

8.00 a.m.-Holy Communion in

Peak Church. 10,00

a.m. - Kindergarten and Children's Service. 11.00 am-Matins.

Preacher: The Rt. Rev. Noel Hudson, Bishop of Labuah & Sarawak. 12.16 pm-Holy Communion.. 6.30 pm Evensong. Preacher:

Rev. HW, Baines: Weekdays. Communion is celebrated

Holy

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circle for men conducted by Mr. James Brags. The Ber-

Under the instruction of the vices are open to all No'Collec-Central Government, the Municip tion on Sunday Evening. ai Government of Canton will not hold any celebration for the forth- corping New Year's Day, due to the National emergency.

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F600

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ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH

(Church of England)

THE REV. J. B, HIGGS TO PREACH WATCHNIGHT SERVICE Sunday, 27th December. — First

Sunday after Christmas. Holy Communion 8.15 p.m. Matins and Sermon 11 am Preacher: The Vicar. (Rev. J. R.

Higgs.)

די

Evensong and Sermon 8.15 p.m. Preacher: The Vicar.

Young People's Service 9.45 am. Kindergarten Sunday School 10

B.in.

Monday-Fellowship of Youth: 6

p.m

St. Andrew's Club 9 p.m. Tuesday.-Brownie Pack 3.30 p.m... Wednesday-Wolf Cubs 6.30 p.m.

Rover Scouts 8.45 p.m. Thursday-Boy Scouts & pain.

Fellowship of Youth's New Year's

Five Party 8 pm.

Watchnight Service 11.30 p.m. This Service will be concluded at 12.5 a.m. FridayFull Choir Practice 8.30

p.m.

UNION CHURCH

A rumour that the Municipal Government is now making pre- parations to give an entertainment for foreign guests on New Year's Days, has been denied by Col El Fong. Becretary-General of the Municipal Government.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The Society of St. Vicent de Paul acknowledges with gratitude and thanks the receipt of the for- lowing donations towards the so- ciety's Funds In memory of the late Mrs. A. M. da žuva

The Local Staff of the China Light & Power Co. Ltd.

$8.50 The Local Staff of the

Asiatic Petroleum Ltd.

Co,

8.20

Mr. & Mrs, J, M. da Graca 1.00

$17.70

BRANDY AND BUTTER SAUCE

ONE TBSP. BRANDY

1 cup brown sugar 1 tbsp. vanilla A cup butter 4 tbsp, cream There will be a short service in

Cream the butter. Add the sugar the Church this morning at 11 am. gradually and continue creaming. Sunday 27th, Morning Service, | Adă cream gradually, then vanilla. 10.30 a.m.Re

Evening Service 8 p.m.

(Branches of the Mother Church,

Church First

of Christ. Scientist in Boston, Mass.) Maċ- donnell Road, by Macdonnell Road Service 11.15 am. Testimony Meeting. Wednesday 6 p.m.. A Reading Hoom is located at Bank of East Asia Buliding. 10 Des Voeux Road

The preacher at both services là Central, and is open daily, except Rev. K Mackenzie Dow. Wednesdays and Saturdays: 10.30 The 8.A.C.A, meets in the Church am. to 2 p.m., 5-7 pm. Wednes- Hall on Tuesday evening at 7:30 days 10.30 am. to 2 p.m. Satur- | p.m. asys 10.30 am to 12.30 p.m. All There will be no meeting of the authorised Christian Science litera-Helena May Fellowship this week. ture is available at the Reading Room. The Public is cordially in- vited to attend the Bervices and visit the Reading Room

Chaplain will be absent during those days.

Cathedral Members. The annual revision of the Monday (Holy Innocents Day), Electoral Roll is. now being made, Thursday and Saturday at 7:30 | in, preparation for the Annual Ms General Meeting, All baptised Friday (Name Day of Jesus) at 7.25 | worshippers at the Cathedral who am (in Cantonese); A have not already signed the Roll

OTHER NOTICES.

are asked to complete the form | which in provided. By so doing they become Electors and will give much help to the clergy,

· The Diocesan Worken Retreat will be held hs from 28th-31st December. The Bishop and the

UNION CHURCH. KOWLOON

Christmas Day Service, 11 ... The Services on Sunday are as fonows

10a.m. Children's Service" of Light to which children are asked to bring gifts, and to which parents are invited, 11 am. Holy Communion. 6.30 p.m. Devotional Service," Tuesday: 3 p.m. Children's Christ-

mas Tree. A BRA 8.45 p.m Young People's 30- unclety, Christmas Party.

'COLONY'S HEALTH

There were Eve cases of diph- [theria and one of measles notified to the Health Authorities during te 24 hours ending on December 23.

ST. JOHN'S

CATHEDRAL

Friday, Christmas Day,::

Holy Communion, 6.15 am.. Holy Communion, 7.00 am, Holy Communion, 8.00 am. în

Peak Church,

Choral Eucharist,:8.00 (a.m, ⠀ Kindergarten and Children's;

Service, 10.60 am.. Festal Matting and

11.00 am gl Preacher: The Buhop, Saturday, St. Stephen's Day,

· Holy Communion, 10.15 am,

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