THE PEKyUIMANS WEEKLY. HERTFORD, N. C, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1948
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SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON
GOD'S GREAT GIFT
day and month.
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Golden text: "For God so loved ordered general census of the em
tlia World that he gave his only be- P're- WnUe the Roman custom was
gotten Son, that whosoever believeth that each Pn be enrolled in the
on Him should not perish, but have Pce of residence, the Jews were
eternal-life." John 8:16. allowed to follow their custom and
t , , I enroll in their ancestral city.
Matthew 2:1-12.
Joseph, the carpenter of
i lie ntue village ox urn nee,
Christmas celebrates the birth of s.-ended from King David and there- The cugtom obaervi annivei- 1
Jesus Christ While our time is cal- fore, traveled a little over 70 miles garies jg wide d a vvilliam S
culatedfrom his birth, because of an southward to be enroll! in the City' L , ' ,
error made 'in A. D 626 by Dionysius of David. 4he bil.thdavs of greut tne, . I
EfflgUUS, the monk who made the It was while Joseph and Mary dMy wl,eM n,es llave Uet. u
first calendar based upon this event, were in Bethlehem, crowded with blessing to mankind, are widely
the correct date of the birth of Jesus countless strangers present for the celebrated We make much of the
Si-0- DecembJer 25 been e"'"!'n'ent, that Jesus was birthdays ' of great poets, musicians
traditionally accepted as the actual born. Because of the many visitors. antt .,t ,,f Hn ihn mil.
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HRISTMAS
GREETINGS
TO AMDUCAHJ IVtRVWHEM
Jackson Poultry Farm
Chicks, Eggs, General Merchandise
HERTFORD - ELIZABETH CITY HIGHWAY
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THE CHRISTMAS SEASON GO
WITH YOU ALL THROUGH THE NEW
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Mrs. Jake White
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"One Nation indivisible with M
erty and justice for all." It seems
important to us that this pledge of
allegiance to our flag is singularly
appropriate at Christmas time. The
observance of this pledge with a
background of the true meaning of
Christmas can only lead to a world
of happiness with the brotherhood
of man at a predominating factor.
the combination of these thoughts
at Christmas time will mean a gen
uine happy American Christmas.
Reed Op Company
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Jesus was born in a cave nearby, 8
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' Dr. David J. Burrell offers the ex
. cuse of the innkeeper in the follow
i ins imaginary words: "The man was
Jesus was a mere peasant, a carpenter, as he
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ed guests in
guests in my caravansary-
priests, rabbis, wealthy traders
could I displace to make room for
him? Shelter in the cave nearby
was. better for them than to rest un
der ODen skv. There were cattle
there and beasts of burden, so that ;
the nlare Afforded shelter from the
Nazareth, wind and there was barey straw U)
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lions and millions of individuals who i
have appeared on this planet, the
first place in the hearts of men, wo
men and children, is held by Jesus
Christ. No person in history has
ever had or ever will have, a birth
day celebration like His. Christmas
is the supreme birthday. It is cele
brated by more people, in more
I countries, and with more positive re
joicing than is given not only to any
other birthday but to any anniver
sary of any kind."
The birth of Jesus was announced
! to shepherds by a group of angels.
1 It was in keeping with his future life
that the first notice of the advant of
Jesus should be made to humble men,
and not to princes and kings. The
shepherds were frightened by the
spiritual apparition but the first
, words spoken to them were comfort-
; ing, telling them not to be afraid.
I "They who have accepted the
Christian tidings of a loving Author
and Ruler of the universe," says
the Rev. John Williams Bradshaw,
"and have dared to live as if those
tidings were true, have found that
the exhortation of the herald angel,
'Fear not,' is fully warranted, ii
this banishment of fear from the
hearts of men were the one sole gift
of Christmas to tne world, what
words could overstate its worth?"
The first Christmas carol was sung
by the heavenly host, following
which the shepherds immediately de
parted to find the baby whose birth
had been told them.
At this period of world-wide dis
tress every Christian should bear in
mind the words of Jesus that it is
more blessed to give than to receive.
e aevoted his life to serving m
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happiness of humanity. His toUolijiW
ers could not better celebrate thel'J'
anniversary of his birth than .bv'Ti
miu occiiiir u anvmro tho .
making some contribution to this'?'
same purpose, however small and
slight that contribution may be be
cause of resources and ability of the
individual contributor. There are
millions of people in distress of mind
and soul who need evidences of the
love and spirit of Christ this Christ-
maj-ude.
And why shouldn't this spirit of!'
oving service continue throughout
the year? If we would only remem
ber that God so loved us (the world)
that he gave his only Son to save us,
then we, His children, should respond
to that love always. If we would do
that, then every day would be like
Christmas day I
Wanted No Slip Up
Lover (eloping with his adored)
How much is the fare?
Taxi Driver That's all right, sir.
The young lady's father settled all
that.
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Friday, Dec. 24
Open- 1:30 Continuously
Miows Until U V. M.
Roy Rogers in
"HANDS ACROSS THE
BORDER"
Also Chapter 10 "JViasked Marvel"
Saturday, Dec. 25
Special Christmas Program
Theatre Opens 3:15. Shows
Continuous Until 11 P. M.
Stan Lauref and Oliver Hardy in
"DANCING MASTERS"
Also Gamed) and Cartoon
Sunday, Dec 28
Billie Burke and Donald Woods in
"SOS YOUR UNCLE"
Monday-Tuesday, Dec. 27-28
Richard Tregaskis'
"GUADALCANAL DIARY"
Wednesday, Dec 29
Double Feature 11c and 26c
Evelyn Keyea in
"DANGEROUS BLONDES"
Allan Jones in
"LARCENY WITH MUSIC
Thursday-Friday, Dec 30-31
James Cagney fa
"JOHNNY COMB LATELY"
New Year's Eve Midnigrht Show
Ted Lewis and His Orchestra in
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Itend tooton't greeting! to thoM whom we hove
the privilege of serving. It hot been o cuitom to
which we hove looked forward with great anticipa
tion ot it always give u an opportunity to tell
you of our appreciation for your loyalty ond pa
tronage. ThcM Christmas sentiments have been
extremely personal with us because of the many
contacts which wo hove had with our friends in the
past.
Our greeting this year takes on added Import
once. We aro fully conscious of your problems,
your disappointments, af dreoms unrealizad, sad
In some instances personal sacrifices. It is wMi
full knowledge of your experiences during the past
year that wa attempt to convey Our thoughts is
this message. When wo say "Marry Christmas,"
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the true Christmas spirit is ardor last
whom wo ore associated stay obtats e degree el
happiness and understanding. Lot ss sssasfst le
make this a Joyous season, employing ths fjrsde
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