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1 2 - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1966 - THE QUESNEL CARmOO OBSERVER Cheerful Christmas Wishes H»rt'$ wishing, a really wonderful holiday season for you and yours. ANN «k WYN CONFECTIONERY and Q R Q C E P Y Management and Staff MULE TRAIN MOTEL 9L COFFEE SHOP 2 MUe Flat 992-6333 ylday the hope, the peace and the love that is Christmas remain with you and your dear ones forever and ever. SMITH'S TRANSFER Af fills saoson ef loy • and happln0M$, wm wish you a Merry Cftrfsfmos. May your gla«§no»» bo ovorlatilngi First Christmas By FORREST L. SIDLE, Pastor The first Christmas was a time that God spoke to man. He spoke to Zacharias in the Temple, telling of the birth of John. He spoke to Mary and told that she would be with child by the Holy Spirit and would bring forth the Christ Child. The Lord spoke to Joseph in a dream and told him that he should not be fearful to take Mary as his wife. The Lord moved upon the hearts of the wise men to come and worship the new-born King. In the quietness of night intheJudeanhills, the message and chorus of praise was delivered tothe shepherds. This was a glorious time of God's manifesting Himself to the world. Down through the ages of time the Lord has at times spoken in some direct manner to man. He spoke to Abraham and Jacob giving them many wonderful promises. He gave Moses the Old Testament law and the pattern for the tabernacle. Beginning with Samuel, the Lord spoke through prophets to men. Yet, between these moments of special revelation, there were often long periods of time in which there was no direct sign or voice from heaven. In these times the Lord counted the previous revelations sufficient for the needs of man. At the time that Samuel began to dwell and serve in the temple at Shiloh we read, "And the word of the Lord was precious in those days; there was no open vision." This was a time of silence, but soon the Lord spoke through Samuel, His prophet. At the time of our Lord Jesus Christ's coming, there had been silence for four hundred years. Suddenly God spoke to various ones concerning Christ's coming. Yet, even this is not the greatest way that our Heavenly Father has spoken to us. We read in Hebrews 1: 1-3, "God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time Early Roman Had 'Practical' View On Gift Giving getting "Christmas is too commercial!" This modern complaint, while it may have force, Is somewhat lacking in originality. "I hate the crafty arts of giving presents," said the witty Roman poet Martial, who lived and wrote from about 40 to 104 A.D. "Gifts are like hooks." His complaint was expressed in a series of poems written for a wealthy patron, at the time of the Saturnalia, the pagan festival from which came many Christmas customs. Martial, however, was not always averse to presents. After listing a large number of small gifts, such as toothpicks, figs, napkins, which had been delivered to him, he pointed out that it would have been much easier for the messenger to bring him "five pounds of silver plate." •past unto the fathers by the prophets, hath in these last days spoken unto us by His Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds; who being the brightness of His glory, andthe express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of His power, when He had by Himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high." Also in John 1:18 we read, "No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him." This isreally themessage that is given in John 3:16, "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." The Lord has spoken by the Lord Jesus Christ. His birth. His life. His death and resurrection are God's message of love and hope to a world of sinners under just condemnation. Some have recently proclaimed that God is dead. God may not be giving special signs or revelations, but the message that He has given is sufficient for and relevant to the needs of the world today. God has spoken and we have that message in His infallible Word. We need only to listen and receive this message of salvation and joy. Ciiristmas, Cfiristionity's Gift To Man By PASTOR, LYMON E, JONES There are many religious systems in this wicked old world offering mankind their various blessings. Search them all through and see what they have to offer. Have any of them anything like Christmas to offer you? Have they anything to match this?Searchand see,only Christianity has a Christmas! All other religions show man how to save himself, or try to. They point man to himself and bid him look for the good in himself. Man has undone himself and lies in his own sins and unhappiness. He can n^ more raise himself from his ruins than you can pull yourself up with your own boot straps. God comes to nian, becomes a man with the "rest of men, yet without sin. He takes man's burdens upon Himself. He fulfills all of man's obUgations, and then gives Himself to pay for all of man's guilt. And Christmas is just the beginning of this story. In Christmas God has made possible the Christ standing with outstretched arms inviting, "Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden, I will give you rest — rest for your souls." Matt. 11, 28. Only because of Christmas could the Prophet Isaiah write "Surely He hath born our sins and carried our sorrows", "With His Stripes are we healed", "The Lord (Jehovah) hath laid on Him the iniquity of us aU", "By His knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for He shall bear their iniquities." See Is. 53. What a Christmas present God gives the world in that lowly manger of long ago! Look what blessings He brings! Just what man needed; A divine "spot remover", so that man, the sinner could have hope and . eventually stand before the holy face of God in perfect righteousness 'and holiness acceptable to God, through the blood of that little Lamb of God laid in Bethlehem's manger! Look around you and see if you can find any religion coming anywhere close to what Christ has to offer in His. Christmas is a good "sample" and the more you dig into this religion of Jesus Christ the more peace and happiness, joy and true gladness you will find. Not the kind of a spirit that gives you a giddy feeling and a headache the next morning, but a happy joy that grows and grows and lights up a dying bed, and finally let you close your eyes in peace, and ushers you into an eternity of gladness, far from fear and sorrow. Why not take God's Christmas present? It's free and He wants you to have it. Why waste it? Where can you find anything half as good? Have you ever given it a real chance? Have you ever seriously tried it? Wake up and really live, and find out what the angel was talking about so long ago when He said "Fear not, for unto you is born a Saviour which is Christ the Lord!" "Glory to God in the Highest, for His Peace (which he sends) on earth and His God Will toward men (shown here)!" That's the kind of a Merry Christmas we wish you. And why not spend Christmas in church this year, and get a good look at the Christmas present God offers you there! Candlemas Eve Is Favored As Time To Remove Green When is the right time to take down the Christmas greens? Before they become a fire hazard, is the modern belief, and that usually means soon after Christmas Day. In earlier times, however, the question was not so easily answered. Some people believed that Epiphany, or Twelfth Day, January 6, was the proper time for removing all Christmas decorations. Others firmly contended that the ereens May the spirit of good will to all men be your guiding faith forever. Candle should remain until mas, February 2. WHEEL-IN MOTEL One of those favoring the later date was, apparently, the poet Robert Herrick, who lived from 1591 to 1674. He wrote of taking down the greens in his poem, "Ceremonies for Candlemas Eve," but warned that the greens must be completely removed, "For look how many leaves there be Neglected there (maids, trust to me) So many goblins you shall see." 146 Ca rson 992-2124 \ll year long, we're grateful for our fine friends ami customers. At Christmas, we're especially happy to express our greetings, thanks and good wishes. Don and Ellen Cruikshank A & W DRIVE- From the Management and Staff NORTHWAY TEXACO SERVICE JUST ARRIVED! PASTOR LYMON E. JONES 1967 Year Books - Diaries - Work-a-Day Calendar Refills Calendar Stands - Memo Calendars of all types. wish: that peace and understanding prevail throughout the world, bringing mrn lasting hope and love. "Good Will lo all men." May your Chrislmas he truly joyful! NOW ON SALE AT ^€ifu6M 064efiuen. Phone 992-2121 PACIFIC *66' Bob Graham - Agent Two Mile Flat Phone 992-6600 The Management Cr Staff O'HARA'S CAFE
A won JOYOUS ALL. OUR FItlENOS S. FRASER DIGGING CONTRACTOR 373 Anderson 992-5105 Laughter of children, greetings of friends, make a Merry Christmas! Best wishes. THE QUESNEL CARIBOO OBSERVER - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1966 - 1 3 Suitable Gifts for Infant King In 1 New M*>«r Testament T o c f o « , « » , 4 - history, U J - * — SQ readily apparent. Actually, St. Matthew describes the first frankincense and myrrh were of all Christmas gifts — gold, costly items in the time of frankincense and myrrh. After Christ, and they are still costly. Both are resins used in the wise men had knelt at the manger, he tells us, they making incense, surviving today at many a Christian altar. opened their treasures to select these special offerings for the newborn Babe of Bethlehem. frankincense and myrrh As further evidence that were To the modern mind, gold is instantly recognizable as a treasure, but the value of frankincense and myrrh is not precious treasures, worthy gifts for an Infant King, there is the old poem which expressed the ancient belief that "incense owns a deity nigh." A PENCIL HOLDER Use empty juice cans of different sizes. Paint the cans with pretty colored enamel paints. Find an attractive picture to paste on. Use coloured rickrack braid to decorate top and bottom near edges. Willie and Lena Chu WESTSIDi 6RIIL * 992-5232 PEONY GARDENS TEACHERS TEACH EACH OTHER. Quesnel and District teachers held a one day Activity Workshop in Columbia Hall Monday, when each teacher presented two displays of activity work which they give their classes after normal work has finished. Teachers swapped ideas, explained their own methods to each other and presented practical work of how their own ideas work out in practice. Such Activity Workshops are of particular assistance to new teachers in the district. May the happineis of the hoUtlays he with you always. TRIPLE R DRIVE-IN We will be open for Christmas and New Year. Two Mile Flat 992-5823 Our siQcerest thanks to all our customers for friendly and loyal patronage. May you and yours enjoy the fun-filled and truly happy holiday. Merry Christmas, one and all! WONG'S MEN'S WEAR 224 Reid 992-6233 mas Jhe i)clls are nienih' rinjfJMf.' with joyous note.- of good chetT to hriii-r you. our customers, special f.'reelings of the holiday season and our special "thank you.' SERVICE ELECTRIC LIMITED 123 McLean 992-6414 for you. Compliments of Ron, Jim and Harvey BELAIR TIRE SERVICE LTD. 163 McLean 992-2413 Famous People Call Yiile Their Birthday A young farmer's wife in England gave birth to a son in 1642. In 1821, a baby girl was born in the Massachusetts village of Oxford. In 1865, the wife of a militant Christian crusader gave birth to her fourth daughter. And in 1883, in Paris, an artist's model bore a baby boy. What did these four births have in common? In each case, the child was born on Christmas Day, and grew up to become a famous person. According to the Book of Knowledge, these well-known "Christmas babies" were Clara Barton, Evangeline Booth, Maurice Utrillo and Sir Isaac Newton. Founder of Red Cross Clara Barton, Civil War nurse, was born on Christmas Day in 1821. It was her warm thoughts ^f Christmas that led her, when she set off to visit her brother, a prisoner during the Civil War, to offer to take presents not only to him but to the prisoner relatives of all her Oxford, Mass., neighbors. Subsequently, Clara Barton was instrumental in founding the American Red Cross and served as its president for many I years. In Salvation Army Born on Christmas Day in 1865, Evangeline Booth was the fourth daughter of the Salvation Army founder, William Booth. By the age of 23, she was head of the Salvation Army in London, and in 1904 she took over ooerations for the entire United States. During World War I, the Salvation Army lassies under her jurisdiction spent Christmas—as well as many other days — ministering to the needs of American doughboys in France. The word "doughboy" stems from the celebrated Salvation Army doughnut, a World War I staple. Known for Paintings One Christmas-born child had little cheer in his life, on holidays or otherwise. This was the French painter, Maurice Utriiio, born on December 25, 1883. Son of an unknown father and a mother who was a model for many of the Montmartre brush wielders of her time, young Maurice was shy and withdrawn, not only in childhood but throughout his life. Ironically, reproductions of many of his paintings, particularly those of the sparkling white dome of the Montmartre ^rom i^our iocal Church of Sacre Coeur, are used by the thousands every year on Christmas cards. He Invented Toys Sir Isaac Newton, English phycist, mathematician, philosopher greeted his first Christmas, and his first day, in Lincolnshire, England, in 1642. Frail and sickly as a youth, he devoted many boyhood Decembers to inventing and making Christmas toys. In Ireland, Christmas Eve is often called the Night of Cakes. This name is based on the custom, still practiced, of baking special Christmas Eve cakes spiced with cai'away seeds. INLAND NATURAL GAS CO IfVlana^entent and Staff 1166-3
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