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95 Wetinesday, December 24, 1958 THE NEW BERN MIRROR, NEW BERN, N. C. Page Five 1 a ich- lay. ion the lay, 'ior val hey ive- up- vas lice md Jesus Was a Gift Of Love to World to John 3:16. “For God so loved the world that he gave his only . . son. . . Love is the key word in this very familiar Bible verse. Jesus was a gift of love to the vyorld. That is why at Christmas time we give gifts which are sup posed to be expressions of our love. ' Have you thought this week about why you are giving certain people gifts? Are you giving to express kindness, appreciation and leve? Are you giving because you expect a gift in return? Are you giving to make an impression, or just because it’s the thing to do? ■Think about your motives for giving during your quiet time to day. Let your prayers then be es- pecialiy for those to whom you are giving gifts, for those whom you love. Kindness Keynote Of Yuletide Days “Love is . . . kind.” Love that is patient reveals itself in kind ness. No time of the year do we think so much about kindness as during the Christmas season. We hear and use this word “kindness” so often that we lose sight of its true meaning. It is too often thought of just as poiite- ness and good manners, whereas the kindness of a Christian is an ”DECK THE HALLS’’^ We hope your home and heart will be hlled with laughter, joy and good will this glad Holiday season— MERRY CHRISTMAS! Warner's Cafe OurChristmasWishes Like the star that guided the shepherds and wise men, may the love and glittering light of the Season make this (^ Christmas your happiest! 141 XG Form 20 B & B Supply Co. again INFLATION WARNING Paris — The Organization for European Economic Cooperation has warned that if the United States wished to avoid another re cession “the authorities wiil need to be alert to the danger of po tential inflationary developments.” The O.E.E.C. is an association of 17 European nations. TRANSFORMED — Not content with the colored lights adorn ing the Christmas tree on the lawn of our county courthouse. Dame Nature covered them with her own decoration. Only the star at the top of the tree escap ed concealment.—Photo, by Flor ence Hanff. active expression of love and con cern. Think about how many smali gifts of kindness—a smile, a hand clasp, a thank-you—you have giv en away lately, which cost you nothing. Then go on to think about the larger ones which may cost you something. HoW often have you been a friend to those whom others shun; said a kind word to someone who has hurt you; given a part of your allowance so that someone whom you do not .even know may eat PEACE ON EARTH, GOODWILL TO MEN EVERYWHERE ROY'S SELF-SERVICE GROCERY Dial ME 7-4712 GLOWING BRIGHTLY:' our warm wish — MERRY CHRISTMAS! FIVE POINTS MILLING CO. GLORY To God in the Highest! City Drug Store SANTA'S ON HIS WAY! Have the merriest, most wonderful Christmas ever! Forrest Gulf Service LONNIE FORREST Ives Oil Co. Distributor for SHELL OIL PRODUCTS
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