The Winnipeg Tribune from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada • Page 14

14 ISSUES GALL TO EVANGELISM Salvation Army Leader Inaugurates Campaign Through Western Territory A call to a campaign of Evangelism has been Issued by Commla, ioner Robert Hoggard to officer and soldiers of the Salvation Army In the Canada Weot territory of the organization. The campaign mil br urbanized to reach the mwn of people outside the care of any religious organlza Hon. The campaign, which will extend through the first three months of the ner year, will have for It slogan "Ths Old Time Religion Every corps of the organization from the Great Lakes to the Pacific will rarry through an Intensive evangel Istio effort In connection with Its I operation. The campaign will be systematized. January will be known as the "month of awakening During this month I preparations will be made.

February will be the "month of attack." During this month the forces of the Army will bend their energies to currying through the task rf evangelism. March will he 't aside specially to deal with the needs of young people. Mobilize all Resources All the resources of the Army throughout the Western territory will be mobilized to carry the campaign to a successful conclusion. Where climatic conditions permit outdoor meetings, and parades of a spectacular character, these will bs staged. Brigades will be formed In connection with various corps to carry through work of a special character In connection with the drive for converts.

One group will hold cottage meetings, another will carry through house visitation work, other groups will carry the campaign Into lodging houses and pool rooms. In his appeaj entitled "A Call to War." the commissioner states that there never wis a time when the "Voice of the Prophet" needed more to be heard In the land. He calls officers and soldiers of the Army to full personal consecration, and urges them to rekindle the flame ft their zeal before going forward to the attack. The mighty things dared and done for God in the early days of the Army' work can be repeated, he Different Tactics Tactics may have to be different he says, as the habit, and mood of people have changed. There was more exciting pleasure In the world, and people took their enjoyments In Diner ways.

There could be no doubt though regarding their right to attack sin, and tnake war on It openly. The commissioner advises his officers and soldiers not to adopt merely Imitative tactics, and pleads for a. new enterprise "a new burst In out." "There are plans In our program, 1 and weapons In our armory which have never failed, but which some of us have never used." he says. The commissioner's "Call" will be read at the Watchnight services of all corps Tuesday. S.A.

WILL HOLD YEAR END MEETS AT ALL CORPS From Commissioner Hoggard Will be Read at i Each Service Watrhnlirht services will be held at "all corps of the Salvation Army In the city and suburbs. The service at thx i St. James citadel will be conducted by Commissioner Robert Hoggard. He will be assisted by Mrs. Hog 'eard and by Col.

Miller and Mrs. Mil ler, and officers of the headquarters "staff. Special music will be. rendered hy the bond under the direction of H. Dancey.

At the con cf the service a brief service of consecration will be held. At each a message will be read from Commissioner Hoggard. The services at the various corps will commence at 10.30 o'clock. The officers of the organization are scheduled to conduct services: Brigadier William Cummins, mens socliil secretary, Logan ave. Brigadier Gilbert Carter, training cot Wn nrinclnal.

Sherbrook St: Briga dier John Merrett, secretary for trade nd supplies. North Winnipeg; Major William Oake, subscribers' secretary, Weston; Major Hector Habklrk, prop iriv Elmwood: Major Wal rtnr Carruthers, divisional commander for Manitoba Norwood; HtafT Capt. Tom Mundy, Home tnslgn Bram ii mrm officer. Rupert at 'citadel; Capt Robert Watt, of the headquarters stan, rort noun. Twilight Carol Service To Be Repeated at Knox Knox choir will repeat Sunday evening Twilight Carol service and Christina musical service, rendered laft Sunday.

The choir will be. under the direc tion nf W. Davidson Thomson, with Mrs Gertrude Newton, Mrs. May Iawson and Arthur Dlchl as soloists. The carols include a group of Russian.

French and eaiiy English. The morning service at Knox will also have special Christmas music, and Prof. V. W. Kerr will preach on "Tho Difference Christ Has Made." Christian Science Topic "Christian Science" Is the subject 'nf the Jjesson Sermon In Christian 'Science churches, Sunday, December 29.

The Golden Text reads: "The word of the Lord endureth forever. And thie is the word which by the gospel preached unto you." (L Peter Among the Bible selections Is 'noted the following: "In the begin Tilnff was the Word, and the Word was with God, the Word was In him was life; and the life wbs the light of men. And the light hineth in darkness; and the dark mesa comprehended it not" (John 1: 4. 6). Included In the Lesson Sermon are jilso correlative naAsagca from th Christian Science text book.

"Science and Health with Key to the her "Hures." on of which reads: Christian Science la dawning upon a material aire. The ret Prittial facts beintr Ilka raya light, shine in 4 ha darVness. though the darkness comprehending them not, may deny 4tVlr r.ltr Pge PROMINENT THK WINNIPEG EVENING TRIBUNE, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1929 II I V. 'tit I fnon pmoiq Bt LMort CHURCHMEN RABBI SOLOMON FRANK Rabbi Frank was born In New York City. He was educated at the public and high schools at Buffalo, Y.

He studied for a time at the Hebrew Union college Cincinnati. He holds the LLB. and Be of the University of HufTaln. and the A degree of the University of Manitoba. He was associate rabbi at Temple Beth Zlon, Buffalo, N.Y., from 1922 to 1924.

and rabbi, Temple Beth David. Buffalo, 1925 to 1928, when he came to the Shaarey Zedek, Winnipeg. He Is chaplain of the Jewish Scouts and Guides, president of the 9th Provincial Boy Scout district, and chaplain Mount Sinai Lodge A K. and A.M. REV.

J. S. BONN ELL WILL PREACH ON "TIGER'S" CREED Will Examine Clemenceau's Philosophy of Life in Light of Religion "The Creed of Clemeneeau" will be the subject of Rev. J. S.

Bunnell's Sunday evening sermon In Westminster church. The hearts of men have recently been stirred by the spectacle of the "Old Tiger" of France facing death with the creed of atheism on his lips. At the age of 86 he was sardonic and defiant. In his book "Tn the Evening of My Thought." recently published In an English translation, he asked: "What good Is there In lying to ourselves?" And then he proceeds to destroy what he calls "the lie" about the existence of God In the spiritual life. He says that we are drawing ner.r tho day when God will crumble before the cross examination of man.

Mr. Bonnell In his sermon will deal wlt.4 the "Old Tiger's" philosophy of life In the light of science and religion. The Sacrament 'of the Lord's Supper will be dispensed st the morning service, and a cordial Invitation is extended to visitors to enter Into snlrltual fellowship with the people of Westminster church at this Sacrament. Sacramental Services To Be Held at Augustine At Augustine United church Run day, the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be dispensed in connection vllh both services. The text of the morning sermon will be "My Cup Runneth Over." the laminar words of the IWrrt Psalm.

Tho subject In the evening will be "The Discovery of Dona Maria," In which one of the stories told in Thornton Wilder" "The Bridge of San Luis Rey suggests a line of conduct without whlih no one can live nobly and of which Christ choosing the cross Is the climaclc. example. The minister. Rev. Alexander E.

Kerr will prearh at both services. A large congregation assembled for the special service held In Augustine church on Chrlstmns D.iy. The preacher was Principal John McKay, who emphasised the change wrought by the Babe of Bethlehem In the common estimate of human worth. The service was conducted by the minister of the church. Others taking part were: Dr.

J. W. Alkens, president of the conference; Dr C. K. Bland, of Fort Rouge church; and Rev.

S. C. Studd, of Fort Garry. "Going On With Cod in 1930" will be the morning theme at Wesley renticosiai assembly on Sunday morning. Tho evening meeting will he evangelistic.

Sermon subject: "Two roads leading Into the future, which one are you Rev. D. N. Runtaln will be the speaker at each service. t'V fl i I 1 TO PREACH HERE DR.

E. HERBERT GRAY Dr. Gray, who I minister of Crouch End lresbvterlan church, London, England, will preach twice Sunday at Central Unltel church. A lender of religious thought In Great Britain. Dr.

Gray Is visiting Winnipeg in his capacity as secretary of the Auxiliary of tho Student Christian Movement STUDENTS WILL HAVE CHARGE AT TABERNACLE Miss Lillian Nlmrod and Walter Arnold, students of the St Paul Training School, St. Paul, will speak at the evening service of the Alliance Tabernacle, Furby Sunday. Both are members of the Winnipeg congregation, and Intend entering the work of the ministry at the completion of their studies. At the morning service the minister. Rev.

E. B. Fitch, will speak on Things That Count" A watchnight servlre will be held at 9 o'clock Tues day night. Reports will be presented from young people of the congrega tion who are students In Blblo schools in the United States. A praver and praise session will usher in the New Year.

A week of prayer will be Inaugurated Jan. 1 with a meeting every night except Friday. GAUVIN'S LECTURE TOPIC "Modernism In the Church of Rome, and How It Was Repressed And After." will be the subject of Marshall J. Gauvln's lecture before the Rationalist Hocletv in the Gar rick theatre, Sunday afternoon at 8 clock. The public Is invited.

7H I "04, I 7 Am If LUTHERAN CHURCH, SELKIRK Members of the Lutheran church at Selkirk are celebrating the success of their efforts to secure a modern equipment with which to carry on their religious work. Their church, fully furnished, and their ball, with Us equipment, are now entirely free from debt. LUTHERANS AT SELKIRK HAVE FINE EQUIPMENT Modern Church Edifice and Hall, Fully Furnished, Are Free From Debt SELKIRK, Man, Dec. 2S With a fine church edifice completely furnished, and a modern church hall, fully equipped, on all of which there Is now no outstanding indebtedness, the Lutherans of this district are cele brating the completion of long cher snea plans. ihia year marked the 40th ann ver sary of the founding of (he church, and as a thanksoffering the sum of $1,600 was raised towards the cost of providing pews, lectern, etc.

Many other donations have been made towards the furnishing, several being memorial gifts. Among these were the pulpit which was presented ny Mrs. a. H. Benson.

In memory or her husband, a former barrister of Selkirk. The altar was given by Mrs. Stefanla Benson, in memory of her husband and two sons. The baptismal font was given In memory of his wife by Olal'ur Eggertson, now living In Winnipeg. The organ was a gift front Mr.

Th. Oddson. formerly of Selkirk, now living In Ixs Angeles. The lights were given by Mrs. M.

R. Magnusson, as a memorial to her husband. Beautiful Cemetery Site The cemetery site Is being beautified through a legacy left by Mr. B. Lindal, a former member of the congregation, and the vestry furnishings have been provided through the efforts of tho 3.8.

choir. A Bible for the lectern wj presented by the Canadian Bible society. The history of the church has been one of continued progress. The present edifice was erected In 1924, following the burning of ths old building. The minister.

Rev. J. A. Sigurdsson. is a man of rare culture and spiritual insight, and since his coming in 1927.

more than 100 members have Joined the church. Before this the congregation was fortunate In having with them the Rev. N. S. Thorlakson, who rendered falthru service for 27 years until he rut i red from the active work nf ths church.

Although now living In Japan wllh hU missionary son. Rev. 8. O. Thorlakson, he still keeps in touch with his old congregation.

All the organizations are flourishing. The Sunday school has a membership of 150 children. The ladies' aid and the missionary society presided over by Mrs. J. Henrickson and Mrs.

Sigurdsson. resncctively, are doing excellent work. The Luther League under the leadership of Miss O. Henrickson is taking care of th. young people.

The senior and Junior choirs arc conducted by Miss D. Benson. Mr. Th. Anderson Is the resident of the board of trustees; S.

Nordal Is thJ secretary; and R. S. Benson the treasurer. Mr. Th.

Bjarnaaon Is the president of the board nf deacons. Special services are being held on Sundav, that In the evening being conducted bv the Sundav school under the direction of the teachers. OLD COUNTRY CHURCH LEADER VISITING HERE Dr. A. Herbert Gray, of London, to Preach at Central Church Visitim in colleie centres in Canada and the United States under the auspices of the Y.M.C.A..

Dr A. Herbert Gray, minister of Crouch Presbyterlnn church, has spent the week In Winnipeg. He has addressed a number of groups connected with the Student Christian movement of which he is secretary. Ho also delivered an ad drees at the boys' parliament in session at the Legislative building. On Sunday he will conduct both services at Central United church.

His morning subject will be "The Whole of Religion." At night he will speak on "Man's Wrestle With God." At noon Sunday he will be the guest speaker at a imeeling of the mentors of the Y.M.C.A. at Vaughan st headquarters. Since he lert England In August Dr. Gray has spoken to thousands of students In colleges and universities In Canada and the United States For 30 years he has been recognized as a leader of rellnlous thought in the churches of the Old Land. He la also well known as the author of a number of books dealing with religious subjects UNITED CHURCH COMMISSION IN SESSION HERE Plane For Work Among Pro tettant Europeans Discuited To diocuea plans for meeting the rellgioiM needs of Protectant Euro pains in Western Canada, the western section of a commission of 16 appointed by the United Church of Canada, met at the church head quarters, Somerset block.

Friday. The meeting was presided over by Rev. R. B. Cochrane, secretary of the Home Missions Board of the United Church of Camda.

Report regarding needa of large groups of ttlers at western points were presented at the meeting. It was stated that many groups of Finnish settlers, of whom there are 80.000 In Canada, are in need of pistonl care. At present there are only six ministers of religion ministering to their needs, it was stited. The needs of Hungarians were also many groups of which are settled in Northern Saskatchewan. Facta collected at the meeting will be combined Into a report together with recommendations for method end policy.

The report will be presented to the Home Mission Board at a meeting In Toronto, whore final decisions will be mado. Members of the western section of the commission are: Rev. J. A. Cormie, D.D..

Winnipeg: lr. A. E. Archer, Lamont. Rev.

Tho. Powell. D.D.. Oilgary; Rev. S.

Osterhout. Ph. Vancouver; R. J. McDonald, lndlsn Head, Rev.

M. H. Wilson. Edmonton; Rev. i Geo.

A. Uorey, Rnglna; Rev. J. L. rticol.

Ph. 8t kiloon. and Revs. R. B.

Cochrane. D.D.. and Colin G. Youn D.D, ol the Board of Home Missions. At First English Lutheran church, Maryland and Ellice, the Rev.

Theodore 8. Reee will preach on the subject, "The Child Jesus," A Five Minute Sermon By REV. THOMAS MERRY WE ATH ER Minister of the United Church, Oak Lake, Man. "CROWNED OR CRUCIFIED" "They twisted some thorns Into a crown!" John six. 12.

A crown indeed! Alockinp; was intended, but majesty was disclosed. Such is the verdict of the ages. Art has no picture more impressive than that of the thorn crowned King. Gazinz meditatively upon could they do it?" We imagine those lips. utter the reply "They did not.

Passion, prejudice, wove the crown. "Father, forgive them, they know not what they do." The fact remains. His head was wounded with thorns twisted into a crown. But another fact must be faced: Christ is wounded today by thorns twisted into a crown. Theologians have twisted thorns into a crown.

A grievous mistake in the Christian era is the failure to distinguish between truth and theory. Religion has been identified with that which is not religion. Once men thought that the theory that the earth was flat was an essential part of religion, and the i bl was regarded as their authority Rv. T. Merryweather this belief.

But the Bible accepted this as the scientific position of the age in which it was written. Men have fought for such ideas as though they were essential to religious faith. To confuse religion with a modern example) injures the cause of religion. Mistaken exponents of doctrine, whose leal exceeded their knowledge, thought that they were adorning Christ with a crown, but In reality were twisting the thorns of dogma and creed and recrucifying Christ. Eccleslastlclsm has twisted thorns into a crown.

Christianity has suffered because of men who love their own ideas more than the truth. After Con stantlne made Christianity the religion of the state in 313 A.D., abuses crept Into the Church. Schism rent it asunder, and men fought for ideas and Institutions instead of truth and love. The new life that gave birth to the Church at Pentecost became dissipated, and history is a sad story of misdirected loyalties and bigotries. Fanatics quarrelled over ancient shiboleths.

and religious sects rigidly claimed exclusive fidelity to the faith but In reality their narrow loyalties and enthusiasms were thorns which they twisted Into a crown. The revolt against external moral and religious authority is a result of the failure to distinguish between changing forms and enduring principles. The conviction Is growing that the cause of Christ demands unity and fellowship in order that Christ's Ideal of the Kingdom of Heaven be realized. The movement towards Church union, which began in Canada a quarter of a century ago. has accelerated similar movements throughout the world.

Every obstacle that frustrates the desire of Christ among the nations. Is a thorn which a mistaken loyalty twists Into a crown. Social theorists rve twisted thorns Into a crown. The Christian doctrine of Brotherhood was revolutionary In the early Church, as the fellowship born at Pentecost grew Into a communal form of life. The Church treasury became a common fund that provided for the needs of all alike.

The plan was primitive and unscientific, and might be regarded as Impractical for later centuries; but it wss an expression of brotherly love, and had a mighty Influence upon the world. This Idea of brotherhood, prompted by love for Christ, subsequently sank Into an abstract love of God without a corresponding love for man. Greed possessed the world of industry, human life was commercialized, and slavery waa com patlble with Christianity. Social emancipators through trades unions and organized labor won for men certain rights. Economic theorists worked for an ad lustment of material conditions, but Ignored the vital principle of Jesus that man finds fullness of life in God, as a spiritual being, who cannot live by bread only.

Modern days witness a form of Communism hostile to religion and the institutions that have promoted the spiritual life. Thus. In the name of brotherhood, such theories are thorns twisted Into a crown, Ufaltj Srutitij (Elurrli Donald St. (Opp. Eaton's) sttv.

c. Carruthara, M.A., Rector 130 a.m. Holy Communion 11 a.m. Morning Prayer I'rtartir Rv. Dr.

Waatfat 11 a.m. Morning 8unday School (Primary) p.m. Sunday School (All Depts.) 7 p.m. Evening Prayer and Holy Communion raaehar The actor "A Llttla CWId Shall Laid Thant" Patar Tampia. Orsamat and choirmaster THS CENTRAL ANGLICAN CHURCH Of THE CITY WELCOME YOU St.

MATTHEW'S Cor. Maryland at. and M. Matthaw't Ava. 11 a.m.

Morning Prayer 3 p.m. Young People's Service 7 p.m. Carol Service (Broadcast) Archdeacon McElheran will Preach at Both Srvlces H. H. Bancroft.

F.R.C.O, Organist and Choirmaster Rationalist Society "Modernism In the Church ef Rome, and How It was Repressed and After" Lecture by Marshall J. Gauvin GARRICK THEATRE Afttrrwm at the mowraint away from orthodoxy, now trowiojc In Pmtentant rtmrctits, bmn In th Cathoila church. It cniahfXl. Thie torture will ti1 of th tnmrvrntnt ftnd of lia fata, and of wnl foltuwt4. that face, one asks: "How 1 1 scientific theories (evolution is for there can be no enduring social order that does not build on love.

Politicians have twisted thorns Into a crown. Men have attained office of pub lice trust, professing to serve the people's welfare, and promoted national interests. But the spoils of office sometimes proved stronger than their good Intention. The pressure of wealthy corporations may become a current in the political stream that carries men to destruction. Law amendments that militate against the well being of men.

and policies that threaten international friendships, thus become thorns that are twisted Into a crown and wound the Saviour of Men. The centuries record repeated offences against the Christ. Men have professed to crown, but too often has crucified Him. In every age Jesus has had His friends, but there have also been men and institutions that have proved to be His enemies. The Christ lives on and loves on.

His Kingship will be universally ucclaimed. "Crown Him with many crowns," but not with a crown of thorns. "Glorv and honor: Let the world divide and take them; Crown Its monarchs and unmake them; Rut Thou wilt reign. Here In abasement, Crownless. poor, disrobed bleeding.

There In glory Interceding, Thou art the King." "and Will Honor Memory of Pioneer Salvationist Colonel Gideon Miller, chief secretary, will be In charge of the memorial service for Mrs. Mary Habklrk, Sunday evening at the Citadel on Rupert st. A number of speakers who were acquainted with this pioneer Salvationist will pay tribute to her memory. The band, tinder If. G.

Merrltt, will render appropriate music. Mrs. Miller and a number of officers of the Army will assist in the service. First Presbyterian Cor. Canora and St.

James Placa DIVINE SERVICE 11 a.m, 7 p.m. REV. N. A. MacEACHERN will Preach at Both Services C.M.A.

Alliance C.M.A. Tabernacle Furby North of Portaga REV. E. B. FITCH, Pmjtor It a.m Subject I "Things that Count" t.49 p.m.4unday School 7 p.m etudsnta from St.

Paul Blbla Training School, will Spaak WATCH I OHT SERVICE Tuaaday, Dac. 3t, p.m. Prayar ratines Evary Night, Jan. 1 to 7, at p.m. Young Peopla's, Friday, p.m.

C.M.A. C.M.A. First Spiritualist Church 371 Poison Ava. Incorporated 1Kt MRS. T.

FORREST, Pastor SUNDAY Sunday, CM p.m Lycaum (Spiritually Sunday School) Sunday, p.m. Addreas, Mrs. T. Ferraat Sunday, t.ts p.m. Public Circle Mr, Chariaa Forrast Tuasday, 30 p.m.

Circle for LioNaa Only Thursday, p.m. Public Circle Tuesday Evening, Ok. St Social Evening and Watchnight Service at 11.46, Conducted by Mre, Forreat Spiritual Research i.t.h.i.hed CHURCH PEMBINA HALL McMillan and Osborne Sunday, Dec. 29 Address, 7 p.m. Mr.

Chadwlck Clairvoyance Mrs. W. T. Brown Thursday. Public Circle, p.m.

Second Spiritualist Church 150 Princess Street Sunday 11 a.m., and 7 p.m. 7 p.m. MRS. MOREFIELD sna MR0. BURLEY 8.15 Clairvoyance by Mrs.

Burlcy Monday and Wednesday Afternoon, t. V) Ladies' Aid Monday and Wednesday Evenin Futile Cm NEW HOSPITAL RECREATION HALL HAY BE BUILT Proposal For $30,000 Building at Deer Lodge Likely To Be Endorsed A proposal to erect a $30,000 re. creation baU for the use of patients at the Deer Lodge Military hosnltal will be brought forward by the trus tees of the "Women's Tribute" fund at a meeting of the fund subscribers to be held in the auditorium of the Y.W.C.A, January 20. Under the new policy adopted by the Dominion authorities, the Deer ljodffe oriranlzjiHnn will r.u. tral hospital, and the )iroposed new nan wuuiu do aesignea to meet the pnlnrpMt.

u.l. I. uig in stitution. Already the Deer Lodge unit of the Canadian Legion of the British Empire Service league has raised ao AAA A KiuAMuaieiy fiuw lowara me project. The St.

James municipal council has donated to the legion a block of land adjoining the hospital on which tw v. vita new creation hall. $17,000 Fund The trustees of the "Women's Tribute" have In hand approximately $17,000, which was collected by women's organizations during the period of the Great War. The st''estlon is to use whatever portion of this may be needed to augment that raised by the Legion to meet the cost of construction and equipment, and to Invest the balance an endowment to provide a fund lo aid, if necessary, in carrying on work of the new recreation centre. A feature of the new building would be.

the provision of an auditorium in which entertainments would be provided and a variety of meetings held. Appropriate Project The project has commended Itself to the judgment of the trustees of the "Women's Tribute," and, will be placed before the subscribers to the fund as appropriate to the purpose for which it was intended, and worthy of endorsatlon. Tne Deer Lodge branch of the Canadian Legion by which the project is being promoted, has given a pledgre thai no application will be made in connection with the hall for a license to sell beer. The trustee board of the "Women's Tribute" Is composed as follows: Mrs. R.

B. McElheran, chairman; Lady Nanton. vice chairman; Dr. Ellen Douglas, secretary; Mrs. Edith Rogers, M.L treasurer; Mrs.

Coljn Campbell, Mrs. Donald McKenty. Mrs. C. P.

Walker and Mrs. R. F. McWil liams. The following comprise tho building fund committee of the Deer Lodge branch of the Canadian Legion, B.8.S.L.; Raymond J.

Large, chairman; R. W. Wright, J. C. Storrie, C.

T. Thompson and Q. Connor. Broadway and Walnut J. H.

8LIMON, Minister 11 a.m. "THINGS THAT REMAIN" "WINGS" You are cordially invited to spend the last Sunday evening of 1929 in Broadway. Watchnight Service, Tuesday, 10 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST Cor. Hargrave and Cumberland Rev.

Herman Oleen, Mlnlater 11 a.m. "A NEW YEAR'S MESSAGE" TH PASTOR Clasaee for All Ages Following the Morning Service 7 p.m. Christmaa Pageant "THE MESSIAH COMES" Repeated by Many Ree.ueat WE HEARTILY WKLCOMg YOt) PAGEANT TO BE PRESENTED AT FIRST BAPTIST Forty Character Will Appear in Five Act Story "The Meieiah Comet" The Messiah Comes," a pageant in five acta, presented last Sunday night at First Baptist church by members of ths Toung People's club and the choir, will be repeated Sunday night. Forty characters will appear in the pageant. The story opens with a scene In a certain wealthy Jewish horns Just outside the city of Jerusalem the house of Simeon In which ths hand of cruelty has dealt a mighty blow, David, the only son of Simeon and Anna, because he sang of days when a Messiah should come, waa seized by Roman guards, and at ths command of Herod his might destroyed.

Simeon in wrath renounced Jehovah but Anna remains faithful. The coming of the Messiah Is discussed by the shepherds as they sit around their fires at night A crowd of women and children await the entrance to Jerusalem, the coming of the wise men who are expected to pass that way In their search for the Babe. The Manger scene Is depicted by the Madonna, with attending angels, singing her lullaby to the new born child. In the final act, 30 years have elapsed, and the wrath of Simeon has given place to grief. Repenting of his hajty words of rage, he long has sought forgiveness of Jehovah The story closes with ths good news of the restoration of the sight of David by the Great Healer, as told by David himself.

Simeon now believes that the Messiah has truly come. "You and Today" Sermon Topic at Atlantic Avenue "You and Today" will bs ths sermon subject to be taken by Rev. R. M. Frayne at Atlantic Avenue United church Sunday evening.

Ths morning sermon theme will bs "Only Sojourners." Some of the Christmas music will be repeated. At 9 o'clock on New Tear's Eve the annual congregation social will be held. A good program has been arranged. At 11.15 the Watchnight service will bs held la the church audltsr ium. Church Notices ANGLICAN ALL SAINTS' CHURCH, Broadway and Onborne (opp.

Parliament Bulldtnfs) Clergy: Rev. H. R. Rags. M.A.; Rev.

R. c. Johnstone. IX. Rev.

J. Harnett, L.B.T. First Sunday after Christmas: a.ia., Holy Communion; 10 Holy Communion; 11 Matins and Bermon: p.m., Kvensoni end Carole. Alt seats free and unappropriated. ST.

LUKE'S CHURCH, gtradbrook Fort Rouge Rev. Canon Ueeney, Rector: Rev. Vincent, Curate. a.m., Holy Communion, 11 a Morning Prayer and Sermun; p.m., Sunday School; 4.16 p.m.. Young People'a Bible Claaa; 1 p.m..

Choral Evenaons and Sermon. BAPTIST NASSAU BAPTIST CHURCH. Cor. Oar trurie and Kaasau ate Thomas Douslae, of Brandon College, will be the speaker at both eervlcea. Morning service, 11 o'e'eck Subject, "Our Altitude Tvwrard the Past and the Evening service, o'clock subjsct, "The Eternal Hunger." CHRISTADELPHIAN8 THE CHRISTAOELPHIANS meet 10 the Royal Templar Building, 30 Vounf Htreet (between Portaga and ELllcel, every Huntley.

t.SO a.m., Sunday School; 11 a.m., Memorial Service; 7 p.m., Blbla Lecture. Subject tomorrow; "The world'e night la far apent, the glorious morning dawns." Wednesday, at 4.1V Bible class. Public cordially Invited. Seats all tree. No collection.

UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA CHALMERS CHURCH, Sprues Street Kev. J. M. WWli, B.A., B.D., Minister. 11 a m.

and 1 p.m. Public Worship, conducted by the Minister. Special Christmas music by the choir at both services. Sunday School at the regular hours: Seniors, 1.30; Juniors, p.m. CRESCENT UNITED, Aynaley and McMillan a.m..

Communion; 7 p.m., "The Last pm, Friendly Half Hour. An Interesting musical prosramme by the Orchestra. Rev. J. F.

Stewart. GREENWOOD UNITED CHURCH. Oreen wood Place I off Portage Ave.) Mlnlater, Rev. Harry HeathnekL 11 a.m.; 7 p.m., Choral arrvlce; 11.10. Adult Bible Class: 2 p.m..

Young Peopla's Claaa; p.e3. Sunday School. UNDENOMINATIONAL BETHEL AFRICAN E. CHURCH, Community Centre IRS Austin City All services aa usual on Sunday, Dee. 29 On Tuesday, Dec.

81, at p.m., a Sacred Concert will be held. Orchestral and Vocal music Dr. H. C. Sweet, raster in charge.

BETHANY Regular Baptist NORMAN HALL Sherbrook Just South ef Portage Ave, 11 a.m. Servlcse 7 p.m. J. F. DEMPSTER, Pater ELIM CHAPEL PORTAGE AND SPENCE REV.

J. OLIVER BUSWELL, D.D. PRESIDENT, WHEATON COLLEOE, ILL. iia.m, "TIME" 7 P.M. "SIR, COME D(H7H ERE MY CHILD DIE" SUNDAY SCHOOL AND SlIatLI CLASS AT YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED CHRISTIAN SCIENCE Church Services and Sunday School are Held Every Sunday Morning at Eleven o'clock in the ODD FELLOWS' TEMPLE Kennedy Immediately North ef Portast Avenue.

Subject ef the Sermon for Sunday, December Ctth "CHRISTIAN SCIENCE" Christian Science) Society, Kennedy Street, Winnipeg. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST Corner ef River Avenue and Nassau Street Sunday Services at 11 s.m. snd 7 p.m. Sunday School at 11 s.m. Subject: "CHRISHiN SCIENCE" Wednesday Evening; Testimonial Meetings at 8 o'Clock Free Reading; Room, 804 Paris Building, open each week day, except public holidays, from 9.30 a.m.

to 6 p.m. and on Sunday afternoons from to S..