The Key West Citizen Newspaper, December 18, 1954, Page 5

Jebovab’s Witnesses Will Convene Here Next Week \Christmas Here About seventeen hundred people representing twenty congregations of Jehovah’s Witnesses are expect- ed to attend the coming assem- bly to be held here on December m4, 2% and 26. The convention will be held at Wickers Stadium, which is being equipped with a speaker’s plat- form and other facilities. Poin- ciana school cafeteria will be used as the lunchroom for convention delegates, and restroom accom- modations at the school will also} be uséd. First Session The first session of the assembly will be held at 7:00 p. m. Friday. It wil! feature a Service meeting followed by a typical Theocratic Ministry School, such as regularly held by Jehovah’s Witnesses throughout the world. A number of delegates to the as- sembly have already arrived in Key West, including three cars of advertising witnesses from Miami who are placing posters in various business places. Accommodations Needed Eugene D. Rosam, local direc- tor of the Witnesses said this morn- ing, “For several weeks, motels, hotels and private homes have been called on to provide accommoda- tions for the visitors, but we still need accommodations.” Representatives of the Watchtow- er Bible and Tract Society are ex- pected to arrive Monday to direct facilities for feeding and other me- dia for a successful assembly, ac- cording to Rosam. Convention Headquarters Watchtower Convention _head- quarters have been established at 1424 Catherine Street. White all sessions of the conven- tion are for public attendance, the Witnesses will spend much time ir door - to - door work throughout Key West to acquaint the people with the Bible hope for peace by advertising the feature lecture, “Does God Really Care” scheduled for 3:00 p. m. Sunday, December 2%. Jesus’ Birth Is Old Stone Sermon Topic «J. Paul Touchton, pastor of the First. Methodist Church, will on Sunday morning be speaking on the topic ‘“‘When Jesus was born.” if we might stand on the side and observe the meaning of our var- ious activities no doubt much of our fevered hurry and rush would take on different colors. One of the great questions we should ask is what is this Christ- mas about anyway? From obser- vation one must confess that it is | something big and of primary im- portance. But bigness does not mean salvation, In comparison to other nations, | the Hebrews were never large in number, but because God through | them prepared the way for the coming of the Christ, the savior of the world, their contribution was the largest and the most impor- tant of anybody in the ancient world. Enrichment Emphasized On Sunday morning Mr. Touch- ton will emphasize the great en- richment which came to the world out of the birth, life, death, and re- surrection of Jesus. If we could get a cross section of life then and compare it with life now, we should find that our | world and our age in this country has been greatly enriched. This enrichment had “not come alone in a material way. Physical advantages which are truly signi- | ficant could not have been had | without the proper spiritual atmos- phere which they might grow. History Cited Many nations have reached their golden age and have enjoyed the good life physically. Then those | same nations have fallen because they failed to render service to the world. At this Christmas season as well as throughout the year it would be well for us to realize that this could happen to us. | Featured in both Sunday services at the First Methodist Church will be specials presented by Mrs. Ru. ie Roberts and the choir. On Sun- day morning the prelude will be | Borouski’s “Adoration.” For the Offertory Julius Dupree, will sing, | “Jesus Bamino” by P. A. Yon. Also at the morning service the choir | will render two anthems “And There were Shepherds” by Wilson and “‘Cantique de Noel” by Adam. | Evening Service At the evening worship hour, the | choir will sing ‘Gloria In Excelsis Deo” by Lorenz, also “Wonderful Story” by Wilson, Julius Dupree will lead the choir and congrega- tion in a period of carol singing. / | the community want for all its ‘Spanish Congregation To Give Pageant At Latin-American Spanish Congregation The Special Christmas service will be held at 7:15 p.m. Sunday in the Spanish Department of the Lat- in American Baptist Church. Ev- eryone who understands either English or Spanish can appreciate the beauty of this pageant and ren- der homage to the King of Kings | aS we approach the celebration of] be included in the His birth again this year. Be sure and come to the service Sunday night and enjoy the special program that is being given. Sunday School Programs The morning service will begin at 9:45 with Sunday School and at this hour there will be special pro- grams for the boys and girls in all departments so if you are a regu- lar student be sure and attend this Sunday for there is a treat in store for you. Don’t be late either. Following Sunday School, the Rev. O’Briant has in store for you a wonderful message on “He Came to Bring You Great Joy.’’ Hear this Christmas message and attend church to honor the Christ-Child. BTU will be at 6:30 as usual with groups for all ages. Be sure and be in your place. The evening English speaking service will begin at 7:30 so come and join in for a happy service to honor Christ, who did so much for you, List Of Families As we approach the Christmas Season, ¢he Baptist Good Will Cen- ter wishes to extend their grateful- ness to one and all who have help- ed with sewing, baskets, food and clothing. If there is anyone who is in need of clothing, please contact the Cen- ter and if possible you will have the supply you need. Do you wish to help someone and don’t know who and how? The Cen- ter has a number of needy famil- Hes on their list so you may call and get a name or contact Mrs. Negrin for it. Special invitation is made to the friends of Miss Aida San Miguel and Paul Marques whose wedding will take place in the Latin Ameri- can Baptist Church on December 18, at 7:30. fi The bride and groom wish to in- vite all of their friends to be pres- ent for the wedding. The Rev. Is-| mael Negrin will officiate at the ceremony. Gems Of Thought CHILDREN Childhood shows the morning shows the day. —John Milton. man, as Blessed be the hand that pre- pares a pleasure for a child, for there is no saying when and where it may bloom forth. —Douglas Jerrold. Children are God’s‘ apostles, sent | forth, day by day, to preach of love, and hope and peace. —James Russell Lowell. In the man whose childhood has known caresses and kindness, there is always a fibre of memory that ca be touched to gentle issues. George Eliot. What the best and wisest parent wants for his own child that must} children. —John, Dewey. iT Se Mr. Touchton, will tell the story “Why the Chimes Rang.” On Monday evening, the Sunday School of the First Methodist Church will have its annual Christ- mas tree and program. A special offering will be taken for the Florida Methodist Children’s Home at Enterprise. CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST} Of Latter Day Saints | SUNDAY SCHOOL, 10:00 A.M. SACRAMENT MEETING, 7:00 P.M. 1100 VARELA STREET i Early Deadline For Church Page Next week’s church page will special Christmas Eve edition of The Citizen. The editor would like to have church news and advertising copy by Wednesday afternoon, December 22. Ist Pres Sunday School Program Tues. The annual Sunday school party of the First Presbyterian Church will be held on Tuesday night at 7:30. An interesting program has been arranged by the staff. A film entitled “Holy Night” has been secured as the feature of the | evening. This 30 minute Cathedral Production gives the Christmas story in an unforgettable way, and | has been listed as one of the best | Christmas films available. White Gift Another part of this yearly party will be the White Gift collection in which the members of the church | school bring groceries for distribu- | tion to the needy of our communi- ty. Climaxing the celebration will be the singing of carols and the pres- entation of candy and fruit around the Christmas tree on the church | Patio. | The regular services of the church will be held on Sunday, De- cember 26. SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH C. L. Jordan, Pastor COR. STH and SEIDENBURG Services Saturday SABBATH SCHOOL __ 9:30 WORSHIP ___ ava SOD VESPERS—Half-Hour Before Sunset PRAYER MEETING, Wednes- days, 7:45 P.M. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY 327 ELIZABETH STREET Sunday School, 11:00 A.M, Nursery for Pre-Sunday Sehool Age Sunday Morning Service | at 11:00 o’Clock Wednesday Evening Meetings at 8 o’Clock Reading Room in the Church Building is open en Tuesday and Friday frem 3 - 5 P.M. GLAD TIDINGS TABERNACLE (ASSEMBLY OF GOD) 801 Georgia Street Sunday School— 9:45 A.M. Morning Worship— 11:00 A.M. Evening Rally— 7:30 P.M. (MID-WEEK) Tuesday—7:30 P.M. Friday—7:30 P.M. L. Wayne Pitts, Pastor PHONE 2-5773 Statham Speaks On Chri: istian Christ made it a Christmas, we must make it Christian. The soft glow of the candle light reveals the Christmas picture. We see a manger and a babe with its mo- ther. The sheperds having heard the angels sing have come to see this great thing revealed unto them. Later the wise men from afar, hav- ing, followed the star, come hum- bly bearing gifts for the Christ child. Yes, it is Christ’s birthday and | the whole Christian world goes back to Bethlehem, to stand with the shepherds, to sing with the an- gels, and go with the wise men to find the Lord. Christian Christmas And, when we have found Him let us make Him our Master and | make Christmas Christian. “Unto Us A Child Is Born, The} Messiah of the Manger” is the title of the Reverend James E. Sta- tham’s sermon Sunday morning at the Fleming Street Church. | Traditional Christmas music will | be sung by the choir and soloists. | Christmas. Music At 7:30 p. m. the choir will pre- sent the Cantata, “Even Unto Beth- | lehem,” by Ira B. Wilson. Mrs. Walter Price will accom- | Pany at the organ and the featured | soloists will be Mrs. Andrew Gar- | cia, Mrs. Charles Thompson, Mrs. | Lena Bervaldi, Richard Wickes, John Knowles, and Harold Pinder. | Nothing unworthy of perpetuity | should be transmitted to children. | —Mary Baker Eddy. BAHA'I WORLD FAITH MEETINGS ... a 8 PLM. 2nd and 4th Friday Each Month at Saturday, December 18, 1954 BAPTIST CHURCH In English In Spanish {n English _ Wednesday, 7:30 In Spanish __ Thursday, 7:30 In English, Wednesday, 7 P.M. In Spanish, Thurs., 8:30 P.M. Dr. Ismael Negrin—in charge of Spanish services... Rev. A. D. O’Briant in services... Supt. THE KEY WEST CITIZEN Page 5 “Church Of God” 1008 OLIVIA STREET J. M. BALDREE, Pastor Latin-American 1328 White Street Sunday School at 9:45 AM, PREACHING SERVICE (SUNDAY) Full Gospel Sermons Gospel Singing 10:45 A.M. Sunday School, 10 A.M. 7:30 P.M. -||]| MORNING WORSHIP, 11:00 A.M. EVANGELISTIC SERVICE, 7:30 P.M. Young People's Y.P.E., Thursday, 7:30 P.M. MID-WEEK PRAYER SERVICE CHOIR PRACTICE Bible Study, Tuesday, 7:30 charge of English C.E. Baker, §. 8. Radio Program Sun., 8:30 A.M. Phone No. 2-8844 The Friendly Church for All . —SERVICEMEN WELCOME— Who Wish to Worship the Lord ‘ First Congregational Chu rch 527 WILLIAM STREET Rev. Robert T. Woodruff, Jr., Pastor Mr. Gerald Saunders Organists: Mrs. W. R. Dean and Mrs. Paul Archer 9:45 A.M. CHURCH SCHOOL, With Classes for All Ages Sunday School Superintendent, Paul Albury 11:00 A.M.—Morning Worship Sermon: “IN THE DAYS OF CAESAR AUGUSTUS” 6:30 P.M., Pilgrim Fellowship 7:30 P.M.—Evening Worship “THE DAYS OF PREPARATION” Chorister: Sermon: Visitors to Key West, Service Men and Their Families Will Find A Cordial Welcome At All Services Woman’s Club 319 DUVAL STREET Brief Talk . . . Discussion “No Collections” Mrs, Ethel Crane, Sec’y. PHONE 2.2716 POINCIANA BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL, 9:45 A.M. PREACHING, 11 A.M. 6:30 P.M., Training Union || PREACHING, 7:30 P.M. BY PASTOR Tuesday, 7 P.M., Prayer at Old Home, Stock Island WEDNESDAY, 7:30 P.M., PRAYER MEETING AT CHURCH All Members Urged To Come THE SALVATION ARMY Temporary Location GOLDEN EAGLE HALL 1215 PETRONIA STREET Lt. and Mrs. Henry Russell, Officers in Charge OPEN-AIR SERVICE SATURDAY NIGHT, 7 P.M., KRESS CORNER Sunday School, 9:45 A.M. HOLINESS MEETING, 11 AM, SALVATION MEETING, 7:30 P.M. Everyone Welcome . . . Come and Worship With Us OUR MOTTO: The World for Christ— Christ for the World Kingdom Hall of JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES 2309 HARRIS AVENUE Watchtower Study, Sundays at 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, Bible Study Friday, Service Meeting, 7:30 P.M. Theocratie Ministry Fleming Street Methodist Church J. E. STATHAM, Pastor Corner FLEMING and WILLIAM STREETS SUNDAY SCHOOL, 9:45 A.M. CLAUDE E. SALIS, Sunday School Superintendent Morning Worship at 10:50 A.M. Subject: “UNTO US A CHILD I§ BORN, THE MESSIAH OF THE MANGER” Methodist Youth Fellowship, 6:30 P.M. Evening Worship at 7:30 P.M. “EVEN UNTO BETHLEHEM” A Cantata by the Church Choir A Nursery Provided tor Care of Children During Services Service Men and Visitors Welcome INDEPENDENT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF THE ROCK “On This ROCK I Will Build My Church” TEMPORARY QUARTERS: 535 FRANCIS STREET (Corner Southard and Francis Streets) RALPH ROGERS, Minister Mrs. Mary Tichenor, Pianist 8:45 A.M. ISLANDER DRIVE-IN THEATRE SUNDAY SCHOOL, 10:00 A.M. Ralph D. Noble, Superintendent MORNING WORSHIP Subject: “GIFTS FOR THE KING” 11:00 A.M., 535 FRANCIS STREET Youth Fellowship, 6:30 P.M. VISITORS WILL FIND A CORDIAL WELCOME JESUS CAME - TO BRING YOU PEACE Christman Moana % The Beginning of True Giving % The Realization of Supreme Love % The Assurance of Personal Peace 9:45 A.M.—SUNDAY SCHOOL Ray Greene, Superintendent i 10:50 A.M.—Morning Worship Sermon: “WHEN JESUS WAS BORN” 6:30 P.M., MYF, MIF Worship Services 7:30 P.M.—Evening Worship “CHRISTMAS STORY” Church WW ciepieaageed CHURCH OF CHRIST oA, A. Crews, Minister Ashby and Von Phister Streets SUNDAY WQAM, 1 P.M. Bible Quiz by W. Ray Duncan Each Sunday 4:30 P.M., Over WMIE, Miami Morning Service _. 11:00 A.M. Evening Service 7:30 P.M. WEDNESDAY, BIBLE STUDY, 7:30 P.M. | Everyone Invited __ we —— Located at 1 304 Truman Avenue ———— 9:45 A.M—SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:50 A.M—MORNING WORSHIP Subject: “MEN WHO ARE WISE” 7:30 P.M.—Special Christmas Program By METHODIST YOUTH FELLOWSHIP FLAGLER AVENUE and TENTH STREET On “Poinciana—Navy, City Hospital” Bus Line Sunday Scheol and Adult Bible Class, 9:45 A.M. Services of Worshi 8:30 A.M. and 11:00 Carl A. Sammetinger, Pastor GRACE LUTHERAN DAY SCHOOL KINDERGARTEN (JR. & SR.) — GRADES 1-2-3 Mr. Donald Sagehorn, Principal 1006 Fleming Street Listen to the Lutheran Hour, Sunday, 1:30 P.M., Station WKWF .M. “A GROWING CHURCH IN A GROWING COMMUNITY” First Presbyterian Church WHITE and WASHINGTON STREETS RICHARD E. COULTER, Minister 9:45 A.M.—Church School CLASSES FOR EVERY AGE GROUP 11:00 A.M.—Morning Worship Sermon: “BEHOLDING HIS GLORY” A Sermon for Universal Bible Sunday 6:30 P.M., Pioneer and Senior Youth Fellowships 7:30 P.M.—Evening Worship Visitors and Service Personnel Will Find A Warm Welcome In This Friendly Church St. Paul's Episcopal Church CORNER of DUVAL and EATON STREETS THE REV. JOHN S. ARMFIELD Rector 7:30 A.M—Holy Eucharist 9:30 A.M.—Church School ~ 11:00 A.M.—Choral Eucharist and Sermon 6:30 P.M.—Young People’s Service League 7:30 P.M.—Litany and Sermon VISITORS CORDIALLY WELCOME AT ALL SERVICES A FRIENDLY CHURCH A Warm-Hearted Fellowship The First Baptist Church EATON and BAHAMA STREETS HAROLD H. LINK, Pastor Uplitting Preaching Worshiptul Music SUNDAY SCHOOL, 9:30 AM. Morning Worship 10:50 o’Clock TRAINING UNION, 6:15 P.M. Evening Worship +. 7:30 o’Clock Fellowship Hour 8:30 P.M. PRAYER MEETING, WEDNESDAY, 7:30 P.M. Three Nurseries Are Maintained At All Services A WARM WELCOME AWAITS YOU HERE