Evening Star Newspaper, December 22, 1934, Page 22

BISHOP'S GAROLS FEATURE SERVICE Annual Christmas Singing Program at Cathedral Tomorrow. The annual Christmas carol service will be held in the Great Choir of Washington Cathedral tomorrow at 4 o'clock. Carols wtlfizg by bishops of the church will be featured in the music to be rendered by the Ca- thedral choir of men and boys under direction of Edgar Priest, organist and choirmaster. Bishop James E. Freeman will extend Christmas greet- ings to the congregation. Among the poems emphasizing the significance of the holy nativity to be rendered by the choir will be carols* by Bishop Freeman and his predecessors, the late Right Rev. Al- fred Harding and the late Dr. Henry Yates Satterlee, as well as those by the late Right Rev. Phillips Brooks, Bishop of Massachusetts, -and the late Right Rev. Cameron Mann, Bishop of the Diocese of South Florida. The offertory anthem will be “Cantique de Noel” by Adolphe Adam, and the benediction carol at the close of the service will be “Sleeps Judea Fair,” by Hugh A. MacKinnon. Very Rev. Hughell E. W. Fosbroke, dean of the General Theological Sem- l inary in New York City, will deliver the final in a series of four Advent sermons at the service of morning prayer and holy communion at 11 o'clock. The holy communino will be celebrated at 7:30 am. in the Beth- lehem Chapel. Bishop Freeman will deliver the sermon at the celebration of the holy communion, with festival music, on Christmas day in the Great Choir at 11 o'clock. He will act also as cele- brant at this service, assisted by the Cathedral clergy. The holy com- munion will be celebrated in.the crypt chapels at 7:30 am. and 9:30 a.m. Tuesda: —_— Latter Day Saints. There will be a special Christmas service of organ music at the church, Sixteenth and Columbia road, Christ- mas eve, from 11:15 to midnight. Pro- gram made up of Christmas music of various nations. Edward P. Kimball, organist. This service is in addition to the regular daily 7 o'clock recital in this church. St. Andrew’s Episcopal. Rev. A. J. Wilder, the rector, will preach tomorrow at 11 am. and ad- dress the Sunday School at 9:30 am. Holy communion, 8 am. Young Peo- ple’s Fellowship, 8 pm. Christmas eve services will begin at 11 o'clock, led by St. Andrew's Choir. Holy com- munion will be observed at 11:30 o'clock. On Christmas day there will be holy communion at 11:30 am. The Sunday school festival will be held Friday at 3 pm. Confirmation Services. Bishop James E. Freeman last night confirmed a class of 71 at the Church of Our Savior, of which 36 were adults. This is the second class pre- sented by the present rector, Rev. Alvin Lamar Wills. Bishop Freeman also preached the sermon. H Street Christian. “The King's Birthday” is the sub- ject of the sermon tomorrow at 11 o'clock. Special Christmas prograndat 7:45 pm. This program will consist of Christmas music, Christmas tree and a white gift processional. At the close of the service the children will be given a Christmas treat in the Sunday school room. Yogoda Society. “The Mystic Birth of Christ” will be the subject of Brahmachari Jotin of Calcutta, India, tomorrow evening at 1758 Columbia road. The public 1s invited. Calvary E. South. Rev. W. D. Keene, pastor, will L, breach at 11 o'clock on “The Joys of “Christmas.” At 7:30 the church school will present a “Christmas pro- gram.” The offering at the evening service will be for the Home of the Aged at Gaithersburg, Md The early morning ‘“Christmas” service will be held at 6 o'clock. The pastor will make a short talk on “Glory to God in the Highest.” At all these services there will be spe- cial Christmas music. Marvin Methodist. Rev. C. Carroll Burruss, the pastor, will have charge of the Christmas service at 11 o'clock Sunday. The subject of the sermon will be “The First Christmas.” A white gift Christmas service and a pageant, “The Sweetest Story Ever Told,” will be given by the Sunday school at 8 pm. Miss Ruth Myers, Miss Bertha Cooke and Miss Mary Gillions are in charge. There will be Christmas music by a special choir. First Brethren. The Christmas message tomorrow night will be in song, pictures and story. At the close of the service there will be a white gift service in which every class and organization will have a part in presenting gifts for the needy and for the work of the church. The pastor, Rev. Homer ! A. Kent, will deliver a Christmas ser- mon at the morning service at which there will be presented Christmas music by a chorus. A Christmas carol service will be held Christmas morn- ing at 9:30. 1 Langdon Methodist. “yuletidle Memories,” a two-part Christmas cantata will be sung by the choir at the 11 o'clock service. At 7 p.m. the Epworth League invites all | its friends to join in singing Christmas | carols. The Sunday School Christmas entertainment will be given Wednes- day night. The Epworth League plans a street Christmas caroling program, | watch night service and frolic on Christmas Eve. Bethesda Baptist. An illustrated lecture on “The Na- tivity” will be given by Rev. B. M. Osgood, pastor, tomorrow at 7:45 o'clock, in the Masonic Temple, 7002 Wisconsin avenue. “The Attractive | Power of the Bethlehem Manger” will be the subject of the pastor’s Christ- mas sermon at 11:15 am. The Sunday School is engaged in a contest of the Reds and Blues. The annual Christmas exercises of the Sun- day School will be held Monday eve- ning. Wilson Memorial M. E. ‘The Young People’s Dramatic Guild will present the drama “Why the Chimes Rang,” Sunday evening. At the 11 o'clock service the pastor will speak on “Jesus Reborn in the World of Today.” On Christmas morning the young people will meet at 4:30 to sing carols at the home of shut-ins. There will be the singing of carols and a candle-light service at 6 o'clock in the church. The pastor will read Van Dyke's story “The Spirit of Christ- mas.” - St. Luke’s Episcopal. \ A children’s carol service will fea- ture the services tomorrow at 11 a.m. The teachers and scholars will march, following the choir in the proces- sional. Rev. James E. Elliott will con- duct mo prayer. Holy com- munion will be at 7 am. The Sunday school exercises will be omitted. On Christmas eve, beginning at midnight, there will be a celebration of holy communion, and the choir will sing. On Christmas day at 9 am. holy communion will be celebrated. A children’s party will be held Friday at 6 pm. in the parish hall. Zion Baptist, Southwest. Dr. John Malcus Ellison will deliver the Christmas message, “I Believe in Jesus. Why?” tomorrow morning. At night there will be a special fel- lowship service with communion. On Friday at 7 p.m. the Sunday school will hold its annual Christmas party. There will be a program with carols, followed by the distribution of gifts to the children. Congress Sireet M. P. The Harrison Bible Class will meet tomorrow at 9:45 a.m. William N. Payne, jr., second vice president, will preside. Elwood Dixon will have icharge of the lesson. Dr. Hirl A. | Kester, the pastor, will give a short |talk. Dr. Clarence True Wilson, | Board of Temperance and Public Morals, M. E. Church, will be the guest speaker. All men are welcome. Dr. Kester will preach at 11 am. on “Recrowning the King” and at 8 p.m. | there will be a “White Gift service” and “The Crowning of Our Christmas Queen.” Christmas at 6 am. early service and the lighting of the Christ- mas tree. Vaughn Class. The Vaughn Class of Calvary Bap- tist Church will hold its annual Christmas service tomorrow at 9:15 o'clock. President Charles H. Cooke will preside. Rev. Linn C. Drake, teacher, will speak on “What is a Christian Home?” Miss Betty Wilver will give the Christmas lesson. There will be musical numbers by Chester C. Hutchinson and the orchestra, as- sisted by Miss Erna Embrey, soloist, and Miles Tyler, harpist, United States Marine Band. Men of all de- nominations are invited. Chapel of the Redeemer. A Christmas manger service will be held in the chapel at Glen Echo, to- morrow at 9:30 o'clock. The children will present their gifts of clothing and toys to be sent later to less fortunate boys and girls. The junior choir will furnish the music and an address on “God’s Gifts” will be delivered by Thomas G. Spence, lay reader. Holy communion will be celebrated Christmas Eve at 9 p.m., with an ad- dress by Rev. M. M. Perkins. The choir from Grace Church, Georgetown, will render a special program of Christmas music. Petworth Baptist. All departments of the church and Bible school are decorated and will be open for inspection after the White Christmas service; “When the Prince Was Born,” Sunday night. Each de- partment will have its own plan and the primary beginners and cradle roll will have their special exercises Fri- day afternoon and evening. The can- tatta, under the direction of Mrs. John Firmin, is the program for the eve- ning. There will be no evening ser- mon. In the morning the pastor, Rev. Henry J. Smith, will speak on “Re- vealed Opportunities,” and the quartet consisting of Harold King, director and tenor; Thomas Leaf, bass; Miss Blanche Kerr, soprano, and Miss Esther Strite, alto, will have special parts at both morning and evening hours. Northminster Presbyterian. Special Christmas service tomorrow at 11 o'clock. The augmented choir will sing “Softly the Night is Fnl].{ng." by Torovsky and “O, Holy Night,” by Adam. The minister, Rev. Walter E. Price, will speak on “The Manger Throne.” Sunday school Christmas entertainment at 6 pm. The pageant “The Song and Star” will be given. French Services. “Noel” will be the subject of the sermon by Rev. Andre Frank Liotard at the French service at the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church tomor- row at 4 pm. A special program of Christmas music will be given under the direction of Mrs. Mary C. D. John- son. On Christmas morning at 9 o'clock & communion service will be held in French. Brookland Baptist. Dr. O. O. Dietz will preach tomor- row morning on “The Story That Never Grows Old.” At the evening service the young people present a Christmas pageant, “The Star Lighted Path.” Offerings of “White Gifts,” in- cluding groceries, toys and money will be deposited in the “Manger” for the benefit of the poor. McKendree M. E. A “Christmas Candlelight Service” will be the special feature at 8 p.m. The minister, Rev. Samuel E. Rose, will be assisted by the choir. He will also give a “Sermon-Story.” At 11 a.m. he preaches on “Impres- sions of the Manger.” The choir will sing three special Christmas se- lections. On Thursday at 8 pm., after Christrhas echoes have been given, the minister will give the eighth study in Philippians. Topic, “Progress.” Ref- erence, Phil. 3:12-16. Fifth Baptist. Dr. John E. Briggs will preach on “The Gospel of the Shepherds and | Wise Men” tomorrow morning. At night the annual White Christmas exercises will be held under the direc- | tion of Mrs. Wendell Moyer and Mrs. Lenore Rees. The Bible classes will bring white gifts to be placed in Christmas baskets for the poor. Spe- cial Christmas music will be rendered by the choir at both servicés. The | ordinance of Baptism will be admin- | istered. Western Presbyterian. Christmas will be observed tomor- |row by a dramatic story at 10 o'clock in which the Sunday school joins at ‘u o'clock. Dr. Dunham will preach | on “The Ideal Christmas Greeting.” In the evening will be a carol serv- jee with pageants. The annual Christmas party will be held Friday evening. Chevy Chase Methodist Episcopal. The pastor, Rev. Edward Gardiner Latch, will have for his subfect to- morrow at the 11 o’clock service “Unto Bethlehem,” special Christmas music Viflbeumlmdlndln!t&dlph! Dickens’ lmryvlubeglvmlmder direction of Harold Worton at 7:45 pm. There will be Christmas music. THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, All Saints’ Episcopal. Rev. Henry Teller Cocke, rector, will have “Christmas of Today” as the subject of his sermon at the 11 o’clock service tomorrow. The children will have a carol service and will make a denation of toys for the poor at 7 p.m, The rector and members of the church will attend the Christmas celebration Monday night at the Epis- copal Home for Children on Nebraska avenue. Christmas eve, at 11:30 o’'clock, the rector will preside over a special service in the church and also at the holy communion service at 9:30 am. Christmas. At 11 o'clock, there will be the Chirstmas festival service, John Wesley A. M. E. “God's Ultimate Message” will be the sermon subject tomorrow morning by the minister, Rev. W. O. Carring- ton. “The Story of Eager Heart” will be the message to the junior church. At 7:45 pm. the Excelsior Dramatic Club will present “Bethlehem” a Christmas play by Lyman Vincent Rutledge. Music by the senior choir. ‘There will be special Christmas serv- ices at 5 o'clock Christmas morning. Divine Science. “The Divine Gift” is the subject of the lesson sermon by Rev. Grace Lightfoot Patch tomorrow at 11 am. at the First Divine Science Church, Burlington Hotel. Wednesday at 8 pm. at 3303 Thirteenth street, the minister will speak on ‘“Peace and Joy.” St. Mary’s Episcopal. Holy communion, 7:30 am.; morn- ing prayer and sermon at 11 o'clock. Choral eucharist will be celebrated Christmas morning at 7:30 and the second communion service will be at 10 o'clock. The children’s Christmas festival will be in the parish house December 26. The program will begin at 4 pm. Gunton Temple. Dr. Bernard Braskamp, pastor, who has been absent from his pulpit the has been absent from his pulpit the past tion, will preach at the 11 a.m. service tomorrow. The subject of his Christ- mas sermon will be “Where Is He That Is Born King?” This service will include special vocal and instru- mental music. . Metropolitan Wesley A. M. E. Z. Preaching tomorrow at 11 a.m. by Rev. John Wesley McCoy; 3 pm., bench rally by the Coal Club and sermon by Rev. McGee; 8 pm., preaching by Rev. Mr. McCoy. Lincoln Congregational. At the services tomorrow morning Christmas exercises will be held. Dr. R. W. Brooks will speak on “A Savior for Our Day.” In the evening at 8 o'clock there will be a candlelight service. The pastor will speak briefly on “Torch Bearers.” At both of these services the vested chorus choir, di- rected by Henry L. Grant, will render special Christmas music. The Men’s Brotherhood at 10 a.m. will be addressed by Dr. Dwight O. W. Holmes, dean of the Graduate School, Howard University, on “Moral Suasion an Effective Force.” The Young Peo- ple’s Forum meets at 6 p.m. Temple Baptist. Rev. H. W. O. Millington will be the preacher tomorrow at 11 am. The subject of his sermon will be “The Incarnation of God.” The eve- ning service will be conducted under the auspices of the Baptist Young People’s Union. Mount Moriah Baptist. Dr. J. Harvey Randolph will have for his sermon topic tomorrow at 11 am., “Worshiping the King.” The senior choir will render special Christmas music. At 4:30 p.m. the pastor and members will participate | in a union Christmas'service at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church. Tues- day, prayer service, 7:30 p.m. Good Will Baptist. Dr. James L. Pinn will preach in the morning on “The Quest of the ‘Wise Men,” end in the evening on “The Song of the Angels.” The senior choir, under the direction of J. Lester Williams, will render spe- cial music at both services. Dr. Pinn will preach at 2:15 pm. at the District Jail. The choir will sing Christmas music. Peck Memorial Chapel. Rev. Irving W. Ketchum will preach tomorrow morning on “The Heart of Christmas.” The Sunday school will have a white giving pro- gram at 9:45 am. The young peo- ple’s service will be held at 7 p.m. Under the direction of Elizabeth F. Ketchum a group of young folks will give the Christmas play, “White Christmas,” at 7:45 pm. in Parish Hall, M street. Church night will be observed Wed- nesday with Rev. Mr. Ketchum con- ducting the service. Waugh Methodist. The sermon tomorrow morning is “Unto Us a Child Is Born.” The children of the Swartzell Methodist Home will be the guests. At 8 p.m. a Christmas pageant, “The Mystery of Christmas,” will be presented. The Sunday school will have an old- fashioned Christmas, with Santa Claus giving every child a box of candy, next Priday at 7:30 p.m. Columbia Heights Christian. Christmas Sunday will be cele- brated with the morning Christmas sermon, “Wasted Incarnation,” with special music, including a short can- tata, “The Birth of Christ,” by Richter, under the direction of Mrs. William Collins, with Mrs. Barrett at the organ. The evening service will be in charge of the Sunday school. A pageant will ke presented, “The Christmas Bells,” under the direction of Emilie Coyner. The Christmas gifts for the National Benevolent As- sociation will be taken. Y. M. C. A, News. ‘The religious work department will have charge of the meeting at ‘the National Training School for Boys tomorrow at 3:30 pm. The address will be delivered by Page McK. Etchison, religious work director. He will also deliver the Christmas ad- dress at the morning service at Gun- ton Temple Presbyterian Church and speak at the First M. P. Church at 8 pm. St. George’s Chapel. Rev. A. A. Birch, vicar, will con- duct holy communion tomorrow at 7 am. At 11 am., morning prayer and 7:45 p.m, carol singing. Christ- mas services are: Christmas eve, celebration of the holy eucharist at 11:30 pm.; Fflflly, Holy Innocents’ day, for church school at 6:30 p.m. Church of Christ. Evangelist James H. McBroom Takoma Presbyterian. A religious drama, “The Empty Room,” by Dorothy Clarke Wilson, will be given tomorrow evening. Free Methodist. Rev. M. Hayden, the pastor, will speak tomorrow at 11 am. on “A Christmas With Christ,” and at night on “A Great Light” Young People’s meeting at 7 pm. The pastor will speak at East Washington Park Chapel on Thursday night. Bethesda Lutheran Mission. Rev. Henry J. Whiting will preach on “Messengers of God” tomorrow at 11 am. at the State Theater. On Christmas eve at 11:30 p.m. there will superintendent, is enrolling members for the church school, which will begin in the near future, Potomac Heights Community. A white gift Christmas service will be held by the Sunday school tomor- row at 9:45 am. for members of the Aged Woman’s Home, Georgetown. At 11 o'clock the pastor, Rev. O. J. Randall, will preach on “The Union of Heaven and Earth.” At 8 o'clock pm. the combined Senior and Jun- jor Choirs will present a Christmas musical service. Tuesday morning at 6:30 the pastor will conduct a Christmas service, and Thursday evening the Sunday school will render a cantata, “The Love Stamp.” On Friday at 2 pm. the primary department will be enter- tained at a Christmas party. Church of the Good Shepherd. Bishop Freeman will administer the rite of confirmation and will preach tomorrow at 11 am. This is the second class for confirmation pre- sented by the vicar this year. The Christmas services will begin with a midnight service of holy com- munion preceded by carols beginning at 11:30 pm. Christmas eve. There are also communion services at 8 am. and 9 am. on Christmas day. Church of the Pilgrims. ‘Rev. Andrew R. Bird will preach a Christmas sermon tomorrow at 11 o'clock on “The Road to Bethlehem” and in the evening on “A Savior for Every One.” St. Mark’s Lutheran. “The Guiding Star” will be the theme of the sermon by Rev. J. Luther Frantz at the 11 am. service. The Christmas music will consist of carols, anthem and baritone solo. At 7 pm. a pageant, “The Spirit of Christmas,” will be given by the Sunday school. Christmas morning at 6:30 o'clock, matins, candlelight processional ser- mon, “When the Angels Had Gone Away.” Special music by the choir, | assisted by William Drescher, vio- linist. On Wednesday, 8 p.m. the brotherhood will meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Moberly, 4908 Arkansas avenue. Fairmount Heights Presbyterian. At 11 am. tomorrow, Rev. H. W. Campbell will have for hjs subject, “The World’s Redeemer.” At 6 p.m. Young People’s vespers. Topic, “Why | Did Jesus Come?” Mr. Koger will lead the meeting. Wednesday at 7 pm. Christmas tree by the Sunday school. A program will be rendered. Salvation Army. Meetings tomorrow are: Washing- ton No. 1 Corps, 606 E street. Capt. Kenneth Howarth in charge, 11 am. and 8 pm. Washington No. 2 Corps, | 1501 Seventh street. Maj. James Roberts in charge, 11 am, 3:30 pm.,, special Christmas music, and 8:30 p.m. | Washington No. 3 Corps, 733 Eighth street southeast. Capt. Jackson Mar- tin in charge, 11 am. and 7:30 p.m. ‘Washington No. 4 Corps, 1075 Jeffer- son street. Capt. W. C. Young in charge, 11 am. and 7:30 p.m.; Tues- day, 7 am., sunrise service. Wash- ington No. 5 Corps, 715 I street north- east. Ensign Luella Knox in charge, 10:45 am. and 8 pm. St. James’ Episcopal. Solemn high mass with procession will be held Christmas eve. On Christmas day, low masses at 7:30 and® 9:30. Holy communion will be given at all three services. The “Missa de Angeles Mass” will be sung at mid- night. The children’s Christmas fes- tival services will be December 28 at 7:30 pm., followed by the Christmas tree party in the parish house. North Carolina Avenue M. P. ‘The pastor, Rev. G. E. Brown, will preach the Christmas sermon at 11 am. The junior church will join the choir in singing carols at the evening service. Mysical selections will be rendered by Sue Hess and Hummer Acton. Veda Richman will read “Why the Chimes Rang.” “The Mulligan Family,” a two-act play, will be given at the Christmas party Thursday evening. Friendship Baptist. “God’s Matchless Gift” will be the subject of Rev. B. H. Whiting tomor- row at 11 am. A Christmas cantata will be rendered by the joint choirs at 8 pm. Trinity Lutheran. Rev. H. M. Hennig’s topic tomor- row is “The True Glory of the Savior Whose Birth We Are About to Cele- brate.” Christmas eve, 11:30 p.m., his theme will be “The Glory of God as Revealed in the Birth of Christ.” Christmas day, 10 am., there will be a German service. A children’s Christ- mas service will bé held Christmas at 7 pm. Eckington Presbyterian. The pastor, Rev. Henry B. Wooding, will speak at the 11 o'clock service from the text “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.” In the evening the text is “When the fullness of time was come, God sent forth his Son.” Special music at both services. At 9:45 the Sunday school will meet in the church audi- torium, with special program. The Christian Endeavor Society will sing Christmas carols at homes of shut-ins Monday night. Praise D. Bethany Baptist. A white ' Christmas pageant, “Miriam’s Visions,” will be presented Sunday evening. Those taking part are Mrs. Vaughan, Mrs. Barringer, Mrs. Clevenger, Mrs. Norris, lln Gibbs, Mrs. Goff, Mrs. Taylor, Dor- othy Owens, Rose Grissett, Betty Bar- ringer, Glynn Little, Mildred Reamy, Dorothy Inscoe, Irene Vavasis, Doris Graham, Ruth Markley, Virginia Henderson, Betty Holt, E. L. Weber, W. R. Allen, O. K. Shepherd, W. Perry, W. E. Vaughan, E. G. Holt, J. T. Dent, H. E. Bailey, W. P. Reamy, R. A. Clevenger, Durwood Hudgins, John Keefer, Daniel Fowler and J. B. Neale. The pageant is being directed by Miss Florence Cockerille. Senator M. M. Logan of Kentucky will teach the Stevenson Bible class. Members of the class will distribute baskets to needy families on Christ- mas eve. “God Shining in the Face of Humanity” will be the pastor’s sub- ject tomorrow morning. Mother Jaeger has charge of the junior church., Her topic is “The Birth of Christ.” Second Baptist. Rev. J. L. S. Holloman will preach tomorrow at 11 am. on “The Miracle of the Christ” and in the evening on “The Shepherds'of Bethlehem.” The church Christmas tree will be lighted on Christmas morning at 12:01 am. The choir will sing. Union Christmas with Mount Car- mel Baptist Church will be held in this church on Christmas day at 11 am. Dr, W. H. Jernagin will preach, First Brethren. Rev. Homer A. Kent, pastor, will preach at 11 o'clock tomorrow on “Out of the Ivory Palaces.” At 7:45 p.m. there will be a white gift service in which all the classes and organiza- tions of the church and Sunday school will participate. A Christmas morn- ing service will be held at 9:30. Metropolitan A. M. E. ‘The minister, Dr. William H Thomas, will preach tomorrow 11 am. on “The Soul of Chnsv.mn A At 4:30 candlelight procession, in which the following churches will participate: Mount Moriah, Bap- tist, Israel C. M. E, Third Baptist, Campbell A. M. E. Church, Zion Baptist, Brown Memorial A. M. E, Shiloh Baptist. At 8 p.m. Rev. Rus- sell 8. Brown of Howard University will preach on “The Message of Christmas.” Transfiguration Episcopal. ‘The services at 1415 Gallatin street tomorrow will be at 7:30, 11 a.m. and 7:30 pm. The services for Christmas will be observed at midnight Christmas eve Choir will sing, under the direction of Miss B. Goodwin. The Junior Choir will sing at the:11 a.m. service Christmas morning. Rev. J. J. Queally | will officiate at all services. United Brethren. ‘The minister, Dr. Simpson B Daugherty, will speak tomorrow 11 am. on “What the Angels Slid P At 8 pm. the annual white gift pageant, entitled “Miriam’s Visions,” will be given. Pastor M. Liotard of the French Congregation of Washing- ton will speak in Sunday school at 9:40 am. Junior Church at 11 am. The annual candlelight service will be held Monday at 11 p.m. Special music from the oratorio, “The Song and the Star,” will be given by the choir under the direction of Horatio Rench, and a message by the minis- ter on “What the Shepherds Did ‘When the Angels Were Gone.” A Christmas operetta, “Santa’s Advance Man,” will be given Wednes- !day at 8 p.m. by the young people | in the Sunday school room. All the children will receive a gift. People’s Congregational. Rev. A. F. Elmes speaks tomorrow morning on “Pilgrims of the Beth- lehem Road.” At 8 p.m. the choir, with other local talent, will present “Christmas in Story and Song” as a vesper service with candlelight fea- tures. The minister will speak briefly on “Christmas in Story.” The church school will hold its annual Christmas exercise Friday night. Twelfth Street Christian. Rev. J. F. Whitfield will have for his subject at M am., “Has Christ a Place in the World Today?” Holy communion will be administered at 12:30 o'clock. Preaching, 8 pm. A Christmas tree and program will be given by the Sunday school under the direction of W. C. Bowie and Martha Bogan on Wednesday. YPreshyterian New York Avenue Church 13th & H & N. Y. Ave. M;i rs Dr. Joseph R. Sizoo Dr. Albert Evans 11 AM, “The Unnamed Innkeeper.” 8:00 PM. Chrjstmas Festival Service. SERVICE FRANCAIS New York Avenue Church 13th and H Sts. and New York Ave. Dr. Florian Vurpillot. Fondateur et Pas- teur honoraire de'la Congregati Lit lrl "Nlel Mardi de service d« communion. H St. Between 19th and 20th N.W. Rev.J. Huvey Dunlum, D.D. 10: N’)——Dnnlflc Story. e u‘fii"‘c‘.fi'.{fl‘:. Greetin; e r 8100 P aeans Car Chriotiaes " Garels. EASTERN PRESBYTERIAN Md. Ave. and Sixth St. NE. Alfred E. Barrows, D. D., Pastor. 11:00 “God's Great Gift.” 9:30 a3 6:00 pam- "lfl‘l Gl'l'l! FOR THE KING.” METROPOLITAN Fourth and B Stfeets S.E. Rev, Freeley Rohrer. D. D, Pastor, “lnllll Room for Christ.” The Christmas Story in Soms, Pageantry and Lights. and 7:30 and 11 am. The Senior | C., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1934, DRHARRIS SELECTS " st svomces SERMON THEME Foundry M. E. Pastor Will Preach at Morning and Evening Services. At Foundry M. E. Church tomorrow morning Dr. Frederick Brown Harris will preach on “Concerning This Child.” At 8 pm., which will be largely & musical service, he will bring a candlelight message on “The Christmas Flame.” The annual Christmas day service will be at 7 am., with a talk by the pastor on “The Light of the World,” closing with a candlelight ceremony in which all are asked to participate by bringing & white candle in a holder, The Foundry Players, co-operating with the church school, will present Thursday at 8 p.m. a Christmas play, “The Tinker,” written by Prof. Fred Eastman of Chicago University. The cast consists of Francis Le Sourd, Frank Brisebois, Mrs. Fern D. Schneider, Miss Hope Will, Miss Bar- bara Harris and Robert Hill. Dr. and Mrs. Harris will be at home Friday from 2 to 6 o'clock to mem- bers of the congregation, with the Foundry members in the Methodist Home as honor guests. ST. JOHN’S SERVICES At the 11 o'clock service tomorrow at St. John’s Church, Sixteenth and H streets, Dr. Oliver J, Hart will preach on “Our Calling.” Rev. James F. Madison will preach at 7:45 p.m. on “The New Creation.” For the first time in several years there will be a Christmas eve service at this church. There will be congre- gational singing of carols at 11:30 pm., followed by a celebration of holy com- munion at 11:45 p.m. On Christmas day there will be a celebration of holy communion at 8 am. and 11 am. Also, there will be & sermon by the rector at the 11 o’'clock service. Rosirrurian Rosicrucian Fel ellowship A Relmo:l chwol ol Phnomnh! lr of Pmlomnh! class t\ery Thurs- p.m.—All 5uptr mma Srience Free Lesson Sermons BY Prof. Wm. Estep Founder 11 am—“The Christmas Party Saturday, Dee. 22nd, at 8 p.m SUPER MIND SC[ENCE CHURCH 1726 H St. N.W. I Church of the Pilgrims Parkway at P Sts. N.W. Gift of the Presbyterians of the South to the Nation’s Capital. Bev, Andrew Reid Bird, Minister. Divine W m. CENTRAI. PRESBYTERIAN Southern Genmeral Assembly 16th and Irving Sts. N.W. REV. JAMES H. TAYLOR, D. D. PASTOR 9:30 a.m.—Sunday School. 11:00 a.m.—Morning Worship. Sermon by Dr. Taylor 7:00 p.m.—Evening Worship. Cantata by Chorus. SR FOURTH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 13th and Fairmont Sts. N.W. James H. Miers, Minister “Holding Forth the Word of Life.” 11:00 a.m.—"The Visit of the Wise B : CHEVY CHASE Chevy Chase Circle Dr. J. Hillman Hollister. Minister 9:30 a.m. t0 10:50 a.m. and 12 noon— Church School, 9:45 a.m.—The Clyde Keliy Class. 1%:60 m—Mornine _Worshi, in Roaring C; 7:30 p.m. —Chnnmls Empty Roo: GUNTON.TEMPLE 55, 58 'Newton Sts. Rev. Bernard Braskamp, D. D.. Pastor. ““Christ- Sermon. People’s socleu J. ader. nders. le: = = Chiristmas Heritage» O ‘30 p.m.—Christmas cantats, “Mes- ~GEORGETOWN (Organized 1780.) P Street. Near 31st Street N.W. REV. ROBERT M. SKINNER, Minister. 9:45 l.m.—chsé;x'rckh School White Gift 11:00 a.m.—] . llnmtn ‘:'Iol’il:lv and Ser- r ' King.” !MDm—"fll istmas Pageant — Can- SIXTH 16th & Kennedy Sts. N.W. REV. GODm' CHOBOT. D. D., Pastor. “White Christ- Site Dav, 9:45. ¥ Supday s-.hool esday. 8 p.m.. Chur Nieht. COVENANT-FIRST Conn. Ave. at 18th & N Sts. N.W. Dr. Albert Joseph McCartney Rev. Samuel R. Allison Ministers SPECIAL CHRISTMAS SERVICE, 11 0’CLOCK, SUNDAY MORNING “EXULTANT CHRISTIANITY” Dr. McCartney Preaching. CANDLE-LIGHTING SERVICE, 8 0'CLOC SUNDAY SCHOOL, 9:45—WHITE G SUNDAY EVENING S SERVICE x*—__,‘.__ fagi A MOMA Announces @ FREE Lecture on: The Christ And The Aquarian Age December 24 there will be given & Message from the Invisible Magi to the Magi of the earth. Led by the ancient wisdom of countless ages, the Magi brought gifts of good will and cheer to earth's Ce- lestial Visitor from the Habitat of the Highest Heavenly Courts. You are urged to hear this Inspiring Message December 24th, 8 p.m. Hfigleshmenu, Public cordially in- AL . Sunday, 8 P.M. Sunday School—11:00 A.M. Bible Class—11:45 AM. 1427 Eye Street N.W. First Floor Large Seating Capacity All Welcome Omnes Amo Aid in Filling 1,600 Bags for Children as Yule Cheer Asked by Grou; final appeal to the churches of tbeclty to aid in its children’s Christ- mas party Monday morning was made today by the Central Union Mission. ‘With 1,600 bags to fill for deserving children and with funds running low, the mission has called upon its friends in the churches to see to it that no child is disappointed. Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt will attend the Christ- mas party to be held at 9 am. at the Fox Theater. ‘Volunteer women from many of nu churches have been ‘Women's Guild of the mission in du— tributing and collecting bags for the children. For the men there will be a special Christmas dinner on Tuesday with services in the mission chapel. CHILDREN WILL SING Cantata Will Be Presented by Maryland Baptist Pupils. A .Christmas cantata, “Aunt Jane’s Christmas,” will be presented by the children of the Maryland Avenue Baptist Sunday school, under the direction of Mrs. Ernest Crown, next Friday night. Rev. W. A. Emmans, the pastor, will preach tomorrow morning on “The Meaning of Christmas” and at 8 p.m. on “Christmas Without Christ.” The Bible study group will meet at the church Monday night. Prayer meeting will be Thursday night. Friends Friends Meeting 1811 Eye St. N.W 9:45 a.m.—Sunday School. @ongregational First Congregational Tenth and G Sts. NW. Allen A. Stockdale, D. D. Minister Sunday School, 9:45 Y. P. 8. C. E., 6:30 11 AM. “THE CHRlSTMAS MIND” 8 P.M. Christmas Pageant “THE WAY” iends (Established 1930—2111 Florida Ave.) Meeting for Worship Pirst Dl’ 1!undl’l at 11 o'clock. Sunday school, 9 Al interested are “‘_W"L FRIENDS MEETING _(ORTHODOX) 135th and Irving Streets N.W. .m.—Sunday School —Meeting for Worship. All welcome. @ongregational Music, Drama and Worship In Christmas Sunday Services At Mount Pleasant Church 9:30 a.m.—The Story of the Nativity. 11:00 a.m.—Service of Worship. Rev. Russell J. Clinchy preaching. “A World for Heroes” 4:45 p.m.—Carol Service. Music by Senior Chorus and Junior Choir. 1410 Columbia Road—Phone Adams 4614 E St. nmear 7th S.W. Dr. J. E. Briggs. Pastor, FIFTH Gospel of the Shep- 11:00 am herds.” 7:45 p.m.—Annual _ White _ Christmas Exercises and Baptism. There will be Angels, Wise Men and Shepherds. The Bible classes will bring white gifts to the King for the poor. §. S. 9:30—Christmas music by church choir at both services. Don't forget your church at_this season. Biggs Wishes You “A Happy Christmas.” _SECOND Rev. H. M. B. Jones. D. D., Pastor 9:30 a.m —Bible School “WHITE CHRISTMAS GIFTS.” 11:00 a.m —Sermon. “God With Us.™ Christmas Music by Cheir. 7:45 pm_Pageant by the B. Y, P. U., “THE THREE WISE MEN. Friday evening. Decembe: Sunday’ Sehos! Chrisimas Entertamment, HIGHLANDS CHURCH Pnllr Rnth Rt a MO N cocen - Seh 3.~ c % McKinley School Glee Club. T readinies WEST WASHINGTON 31st and N Streets N.W. CHARLES B. AUSTIN, Pastor. 8:00 P.M. White Christmas Pageant CENTENNIAL BAPTIST CHURCH | 7th and 1 Streets ‘N.E. REV. WILSON HOLDER, Pastor. 9:30 am.—Sunday School. 11:00 a.m.—“The Virgin Birth or What?” 6:45 pm—B. Y. P. U. 8:00 p.m.—“What Have We Done to Christmas?” Maryland Ave. Baptist Church 14th & Maryland Ave. N.E. Rev. W. A. Emmans, Pastor 9:30 a.m.—Sunday School. T Meaning of Christ- m: 8:00 p.m.—*Christmas Without Christ.” 7:00 pm—B. Y. P. U. 8:00 p.m.—(Monday) Bible Study. 8:00 p.m.— (Thursday) Prayer Meeting. Crucified Risen Coming again METROPOLITAN Sixth and A Sts. N.E. JOHN COMPTON BALL, Pastor We preach Christ Theme “THE LIGHT ETERNAL" Presented by Church_and School. as- sisted by guest artists. This program will probably be one of the most beautiful pageants ever presented in our church. Al. and Randelph Sts. Petworth 32.*5. 5" Smitn. Pastor. r.rl-l-ln Sermon. ‘White Christmas. [Revealed Opportunities.” —Christmas Cantata 9th & S GRACE . 9:30—Bible School 11:00—The & ‘he Shepherd: Church Prayer Meeting Thursday 56th ORGANIZATION OF GRACE CHURCH CELEBR. EMBER 50 AND 31, ALL WELCOME AT GRACE. CHEVY CHASE Western Ave. and Belt Road. REV. EDWARD O. CLARK, Pastor. 11:00 a.m—The Story That Cannot Be Eleven O'Clock. “THE LIGHT THAT SHINES FOR ALL.” Seven Forty-five P.M. FAMILY NIGHT IN THE LIGHT OF THE CHRISTMAS TREES. Christmas Songs and Sermon on “Bethlehem’s Best Birth.” 9:30—Church Bible School. 6:45 p.m. —Pive Societies of Young People. 7:45— Gheerful Cards. HUNDREDS OF LIGHTS IN THE TREES. ¥, Ot Son Attend the Church that Glows, Goes and e ows Continually. coul sn’ FOR YOURSELF. FOLLOW THE CROWD. IF LATE. CALL A TAXL KENDALL 9%bh NEAR B S.W. Len Franklin Stevems, Minister 9:44 1: in the Inn. Xhe Cieam and the Glow.” pm.—B. Y. P. U p.m.. Wednesday—Prayer Service. TAKOMA Finey Branch Road e e 7:30 p.m —““The Wise M: -~sumne~ Early Service on Christ » Pas WELCOME. F!RST—lsu. and O Sts. N.W. DR. 8. J. PORTER, Pastor Emeritus. DR. RUFUS W. WEAVER, Minister, 11AM.—“THE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS.” Dr. 8 P.M.—Christmas Tree Program by Sunday School ai 9:30 a.m.. Sunday School. 3:30 p.m.. Swedish Services. 8th and H Sts. N.W. Qtalhary W. S. Abernethy, Minister 11 AM.—REV. BRADFORD S. ABERNETHY, 8 P.M.—CHRISTMAS PROGRAM. Two plays by Dramatic Club, Christmas music. 7:45—Organ Recital—Thomas Moss. 9:30—Sunday School. 6:45—Y. P. Groups. 11:00—Junior Church. Rev. Philip G. Murray. Rational Baptist Memorial 16th and Columbia Road N.W. GOVE G. JOHNSON, D. D., Pastor 9:30 AM.—Bible School White Gifts Service. 11:00 AM.—“THE CHRISTMAS SIGN.” PM—“GOOD les'~ 00 8:00 7:00 7:45 Weaver. Y. P U 6:45 pm.. B. Y. P. U. Cantata, "-"‘-""!t"' M. P. GERMAN, Minister }:g0am the Face of Humanity.” ‘Holy 645—B.Y.P.U. BETHANY Shinig 1 .n .\Clrhluc?lmlt Invites You to Hear snuro:u. M EOGAN S earnest an expositor of - 16th and Monroe Sts. N.E. x ]; xmA#,-“rlI-l.t.ol! ’!I‘.' ; R