The Key West Citizen Newspaper, December 27, 1952, Page 3

Church Sch. Sees Gronth At First Presby. Church Attend The Church Of Your Choice Citizen Siail rnoto THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 528 Eaton Street, extends a cordial invitation to all Key Westers, visitors and servicemen to attend their services. SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON Wise Men Seek Jesus, Matthew 431-12 BY RALPH ROGERS The story of the Wise Men is peculiar to Matthew, He states that the Wise Men from the east came to Jertigalem seeking “the that is born King of the Jews.” Having just celebrated Christmas we are still impressed with the fact that men from @istant lands should know about the Christ child and that they, being. scientists, should travel so far with perfect abandon, to worship the new born King. This declared purpose of the men from the east is*evidence that the issue with them was not an astronomi- cal fact but lofty business of the soul. Christ does not need these incidents to enthrone him but rather he enthrones the story it- self. The Magi seemed to be fami- liar with and sympathetic to the Jewish expectations about the Messiah. Synagogues existed all through the east and had consi- derable influence. Nearly all the women at Damascus were pro- selytes and the story had sifted through during the Babylonian exile. Esther and Mordecai may ha eported it at the court of Ahasuerus or the Magi may have heard about it through the pro- phecy of Balaam, their fellow marl nrape ‘There shall come jar out of Jacob and P= te shall rise out of Israel. (Num. 24:17) Being philosophers as well as astrologers, it was their business to verify these facts and to do so necessitated the journey to Jerusalem. No doubt these wise men were as- tonished to learn that no one in Jerusalem seemed to know any thing about the ‘new born King.” Of course Herod was troubled. He had plenty to trouble him. royal power was about to pass away from him and his line. He put the authors of it to death and his slaughter of the innocents is evidence that Herod would stop at nothing to protect his heinous and nefarious acts, Macrobius, a hea then historian writing about 400 A. D. says that when news was brought to Augustus that Herod had ordered all children under two years of age slain including his own son, the emperor remarked, that it was better to be Herod’s pig than Herod's son It was probably enquire or insinuaty a new king was about to be n. These men from the east h sked the question and the a of the strangers perhaps stunned the King for a spell. He began to devise some means of discovering who the new King would be. He called in his own intellectuals and had them make diligent search for any such prophecy. When the ev’ idence | was forthcoming Herod called the Magi in and instructed them to proceed to Bethlehem and t the exact place where should be born. In this innocent strangers ful as spies in \ {reason in the realm. dangerous to The Magi apparéntly lost the star for a while in Jerusalem, but as they proceeded on their journey, behold the star went be- fore them and camo and stood over where the young child was. “And they came into the house and saw the young child,” and they fell down and worshipped him. This was the customary method of doing homage to a monarch and the Magi recoaniz- ed in this babe the Messiah, destined to establish the kingdom of God on earth. John Ruskin in one of his letters writes of this event, “These men, for their own part, ie - | beg you very earnestly again to note this - not to see, nor talk - but to do re- verence. They are neither cur- ious nor talkative, but submis- sive.” Legend has adorned the well- loved story of the three kings of Orient. It is said that Casper re- presented a gift of substance -gold. Even today livelihood usurps the place of life unless life is dedicat- ed to God. Trade, finance, mater- ials, have all become of such commanding interest that it is be- coming a fratricide unless it first becomes a worship. Melchior brought frankincense, which be- cause of its fragrance, can repre- sent our inner treasure of thought and influence. The wise men were scientists and science is danger- ous unless it is marked by wor- ship. Music enthralls us and is es sentially religious, while our great est architecture is only a prayer | in stone. Thought is worthy only | when it is marked by reverence Balthazzar brought myrrh Which | was precious and aptly fit for a | king. Myrrh was us for em- balming and so stands for sorrow and suffering. This bitter gift is the hardest for us to give nobody knows what is in our jheart as Harriet Martineau sug- | gests. Some men are hardened by | keeping their sorrows while others are melted by it and offer it as }an oblation. Whatever our j throughout the year we can open our treasures and fall down and }worship him The Wise Men were warned of God not to return to He decided to follow another route. Perhaps the Magi told Joseph of rod so they There was a prophecy. that the | 2“Teeing with God silently when | gift | Mr. John Archer is closing the year in the Sunday School with an | average attendance of nearly two hundred, The attendance Sunday morning will determine the exact figure which shows one of the best years for the Presbyterian Sunday School. The school will open Sun- day morning at 9:50 and classes | will be available for every age and group. Families residing in children and if they wish they can | liking. 4 | topic, that too many people fail to :|ly because they themselves cannot jthe truth. This is perhaps a Jewish jhim a feeling of virtue to com- |self. It is only when we remove jthe beam, the lack of love within { The speakers will be Mr. Hoke The morning church service will begin at 11 o’clock and the Pastor will preach using as his subject, ‘New Vistas.” Mr. Wil- liam Neblett will be at the organ during the absence of Miss Mor- ris who is, enjoying Christmas with her people at home. Mr. Neblett has been most popular with the people at First Chruch and they will enjoy his visit with them, He has always presented old songs in new settings which have been most enjoyable. Mr. Rogers says of his morning appreciate the perfect view large- appreciate its beauty. Glancing in- to the future we may be inclined to take a pessimistic view simply begause we cannot see clearly. Jesus gives us a hyperbole of the log and the splinter. The interpre- ter should not miss the broad humor; beam is the log beam of a house, and mote is a speck or a splinter. The hyperbole underscores proverb made new by Jesus. In the sour mind a man enjoys cor- recting his neighbor which gives pensate for the failure within him- our own eyes, that we can appre- ciate the beauty and goodness of others. Love is a man’s heart opens new vistas which ean be seen and appreciated by the Chris- tian only. Students Will Hold Services Here On Sun. On Sunday evening at the First Methodist (Old Stone) Church the worship service will be in charge of a group of college students home for the holidays, J. Paul Touch- ton, the minister announced yes- terday. The general theme will be “God and Young People at Work on the College Campus.” $. Holcomb, Jr., Duke Univers- ty, Mr. Jamés Cooper, Universi- ty of Florida, Miss Edyth Hamp- ton, Breneau College, Mr. Eu- gene Roberts, Jr., Florida South- ern College, and Mr. William Neblett, Jr., Florida State Uni- versity. Others to participate in the worship service are Misses Anne Yates, June Yates, Virgin- ia Russell, Pat Duane, and Mr. Sam Nodine and Mr. William Osterhoudt. At the morning worship hour Mr. Touchton will preach on the topic, “Jesus, The Sustainer,”’ This is the fourth and last in a series of ser- mons for December on Jesus. On Dec. 31, at 11 p. m. there will be a watchnight candlelight | communion service. Chaplain M. | | | 1 | Herod's interest in the birth of the | child in that he wanted the exact place where he could be found. Herod pretended that he wanted jto come and worhsip the Christ Child but his intentions were alto- gether different. At any rate Joseph was warned of God in a dream or vision that he should flee into Egypt, and so he escaped the wrath of Herod when the King jrealized that the Wise Men from {the east had not obeyed his com- | mand. As a result Herod give the | bloody order which was speedily executed, We should be eternally grateful that we live in a nat that was a on Christian ethics as well jlt was built upon bel. We Worts & . Like the Christian the should w king af K | ELECTS OFFICERS the j newly formed * Christ. There is some pleasure in jday School class at the Old Stone | A. Carpenter, of the USS Bushnell ill be the guest speaker. Service men and visitors in the city will find a cordial welcome | jin this historic old church, | the city are urged to send their | find a class especially to their | ‘Christian Science’ Is Theme On Sun. That Christianity, as taught by Jesus, is a demonstrable Science, is the keynote of services to be held in all Churches of Christ, ius eae alae is “Christian Sci- ence.” | Jesus’ admonition, according to Matthew (10:8), provides the Gold- en ‘Text: “Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the derd, cast out devils; freely ye have received, freely give.” is the following from Luke (8:1): “Then he called his twelve disci- ples together, and gave them pow- er and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.” Citations from. “Science and Health with Key to the Scrip- tures” by Mary Baker Eddy in clude: “The Principle of divine -metaphysics is God; the power of divine metaphysics is the utiliza- tion of the power of Truth over error; its rules demonstrate its Science” :p. 111). DOVE DISEASES ARE BEING PROBED WASHINGTON (#—The govern- ment has started a study of the mourning dove’s diseases and way of life so that the bird’s plaintive call will not die away. Reporting this yesterday, the National Geographic Society said chances of preventing extinction the dove are believed good because most states do not allow the bird to be hunted. WHAT HAS HAPPENED MORALS? ROGER TERRY | Rep. of Watchtower Society SUNDAY, DEC, 28-2 P.M. | Douglass High School Auditorium KEY WEST, FLORIDA Admission Free “MR. AND MRS.” CLASS} HERE Installation of the officer for the | ‘Mr. and Mrs.”” Sun- Church took place this week Mr. Orvis Kemp was president and Mrs. named vice president Secretary-treasurer Joseph Domenich. elected i Kemp was/ is Mrs. Time is a mortal thought, the divisor of which is the solar year Eternity is God's measurement of Soul-filled years wary Baker Eddy. Is God Responsible for WORLD DISTRESS? The question demands an answer. The truth satisfies. Public Address by M. MORRI R. Rep. of Watchtow SUNDAY, DEC. 28-3 PM. Kingdom Hall 1218 Petronia St. KEY WEST. FLA. |] Sunday School __ 10:00 A.M, Church Of God Of Prophecy 909 Angela St. Devotional Service 11:00 A.M. Evangelistic Service 7:45 P.M. Prayer Meeting. Tuesday W.M.B., Thursday V.L.B., Friday 7:% Pe 7:36 P.M 7:30 P.M MRS. DOLLY HALL Pastor ... POINCIANA BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL _ %45 AM. PREACHING _____11:00 AM. Sermon Topic: “Riches Through Christ” 5 pealiee haat waren Mission Sunday School | On Stock Island Subject: “Christ in avenge” | By Dr. —- 1, Sto ck saad, 7:30 PM — Mid.) Service. ay, Scientist tomorrow. Subject of the Mie Included among Bible passages | # CHURCH of CHRIST M. A. CREWS, Minister Ashby and Von Phister Streets SUNDAY Bible Study 10:00 A.M, Morning Service ...... 11:00 A.M PSN eccnnennnnnon 1200 P.Me = P-* rsburg, 620 On Dail WQAM crcoennnnenen 1300, PaMe : , Evening Service ....... 7:30 P.M. Gems Of Thought WEDNESDAY . NEW YEAR wn, Time! ‘the corrector when- our judgments err. —Lord Byron. Look not mournfully to the’ past —it comes not back again; vie: improve the present—it is thine; go forth to meet. the shadowy future without fear, and with a manly heart. —Longtfellow. © tell us, Year —we are fain to know— eee is they charm that we 7:30 P.M. Everyone Invited GLAD TIDINGS TABERNACLE “ASSEMBLIES OF GOD” Cor. Georgia and Petronia Sts. W.K.W.F. “VOICE OF GLAD TIDINGS” 9:00 a.m. Sunday School ..... 9:45 a.m. Corning Worship —.. 11:00 a.m. 6:30 Evangelistic Service 7:30 pam. MID-WEEK y— “Bible Study” ...... 7:30 p.m. at 11:00 o'Clock ‘Wednesday Evening Ley Memorial Methodist Church “The Church with a Welcome” COPNER of TRUMAN AVENUE and GEORGIA STREET ELDON SIMMONS, Pastor PHONES: Parsonage 2-3313 — Church 2-3313 CHURCH SCHOOL, 9:45 A.M. Miss Miriam Carey Supt. 10:50 4.M., Morning Worship Subject: “THE ROAD BACK — THE HARD ROAD” (Nursery Provided During Morning Service) 6:30 P.M., Methodist Youth Fellowship 7:30 P.M. — EVENING WORSHIP Subject: “A STAGGERING PARALLEL” Wednesday, 7:30 P.M, Mid-Week Prayer Service Saturday, Secember 271952 «= THE KEY WEST CITIZEN The First Methodist Church Preaching Jesus Christ Fer Over A Century THE OLD STONE CHURCH Where Eater Cressas Simonton, fer Over 108 Years 4. PAUL TOUCHTON 8.A. 8D. Minister 9:45 A.M. — Sundey School Alen Carey. Superintendent 10:50 A.M.—MORNING WORSHIP Subject: “JESUS, THE SUSTAINER” 6:38 PA. — MYP, MIP WORSHIP SERVICES 7:30 P.M.—EVENING WORSHIP “Ged .nd Young People At Werk On the College Campus” By 2 Group of Yousg People At Home from College and Univ. This histeric old church hes @ cordial welcome fer all Page 3 Fleming St. Methodist Church J. €. STATHAM, Pastor Corner FLEMING and WILLIAM Streetz CHURCH SCHOOL, 9:45 A.M. CLAUDE & SALIS, Sunday Schoo! Superintendent * Morning Worship at 10:50 A. M. Subject: “LIGHT ON THE THRESHOLD of THE NEW YEAR” Evening Worship at 7:30 P. M. Subject: “A PARTNERSHIP IN THE KINGDOM” Wednesday, 7:30 P.M. A New Year's Eve Service “LET US LAY ASIDE EVERY WEIGHT” Service Men and Visitors Welcome A FRIENDLY CHURCH A Warm-Hearted Fellowship The First Baptist Church EATON and BAHAMA STREETS HAROLD H. LINK Pastor Uplifting Preaching Morning Worship 10:50 Sunday School 9:30 Evening Worship 7:30 Training Union 6:15 Fellowship Hour 8:30 P.M. Prayer Meeting; — Wednesday 17:30 A WARM WELCOME AWAITS YOU HERE Worshipful Music _ GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH pis AVENUE and TENTH STREET On “Poinciana—Navy, City Hospital” Bus Line EARLY MORNING SERVICE 8:30 A.M. Sunday School and : Bible Class 9:45 A.M. LATE MORNING SERVICE __ 11:00 A.M. “LET US GO INTO THE HOUSE OF THE LORD” — Psaim 122:1 CARL A. SAMMETINGER, Pastor Harris Avenue Phones: 1712 or 1619 XM Listen to the Lutheran Hour, Sunday, 1:30 P.M., Station WKWP St. Paul's Episcopal Church Corner of DUVAL and EATON STREETS THE REV: JOHN S. ARMFIELD 7:30 A.M.—Holy Eucharist 9:30 A.M.—Church School 10:15 AM.—Rector’s Adult Class 11:00 A.M.—Morning Prayer and —— jursery Conducted During Service) 6:30 P.M. —Young Pe People’s Service League 7:30 P.M.—Evening Prayer and Sermon (With Masons as Special Guests) Visitors Cordially Welcome at All Services FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH White and Washington Streets RALPH ROGERS, Pastor SUNDAY SCHOOL, 9:50 A.M. JOHN ARCHER—SUPERINTENDENT Morning Worship, 11:00 o’Clock Subject: “NEW VISTAS” Director of Music — Miss Marthe Morris PIONEERS—4:30 P. M. Youth Fellowship, 7:00 P.M. EVENING SERVICE, 7:30 P.M. Subject: “NEW FIELDS TO CONQUER” First Congregational Chureh $27 William Street Chorister: Mr. Gerald Saunders Organist: Mrs, W. R. Dean and Mrs. Paul Archer Sunday School Superintendent: Mr. Joseph Bota 9:45 A. M. Church School With Classes for Ail Ages 11:00 A.M.—Morning Worship Subject: “BEYOND BETHLEHEM” Nursery —o During Moraing Service 7:30 P.M.—Evening Worship SONG SERVICE A CHRISTMAS FILM, “HOLY NIGHT” WILL ALCO BE SHOWN Visitors te Key West, Service ten and Their Famities Wiit Pind A Cordiat Weicome At Ali Sorvwes a