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10 THE LAKE SHORE NEWS, FRIDAY. DECEMBER 16. 1921 ♦♦ ♦* Church !! ♦ + ♦ + ♦ + it it + + + * ♦+ ♦+ + ♦ + + ♦ ♦ ♦+ *♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦••♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦#♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦*♦♦♦♦♦♦*********** BAPTIST CHURCH "The White Gifts for the King" ob- servance by the church and Bible school was begun last Sunday with the distribution to all those in atten- dance and all the regular constitu- ency of the church of little envelopes containing some suggestions as to gifts that may be made in self, serv- ice and substance through the local church. The gifts are to be made by the return of the envelopes at the -Clwis4mas- -eekbration on December 23, at the church. Special services in connection with the White Gift observance will mark next Sunday's program in both the Bible school and the church. In the afternoon at 3 o'clock a baptismal service will be hcldxrat the First Bap- tist church of Kvanstoif^y The White Cross meeting of the at midnight the Christmas Com- munion. This service is always very largely attended. At 8 o'clock and at 11 o'clock on Christmas Day there will be services with Holy Communion but without the special Christmas music. There will be a short address at the Midnight service and also a short address at the 11 o'clock ser- vice on Christmas Day. Yesterday's program at the Chil- dren's movies, held each Thursday in St. Augustine's Parish house for the boys and girls of Wilmette, consisted of "The Little Chevalier", a story specially attractive to children, which delighted the large attendance of boys and girls. There was also a very amusing two-reel comedy. Last week's program was provided by Mr. and Mrs. George J. Phillips of 1119 Korest avenue, while yesterday's pro- gram was provided by Mr. and Mrs. P. V. Bright of 731 Ashland avenue. Next Thursday's program will present "Chris and His VVonderful Lamp" with a comedy in addition and The Tatapochon Camp Fire Group wilt hold a short business meeting at the church at 4:30 Thursday after- noon. Girls are urged to have all ar- ticles for the Arden Shore party at the church at this time. The Primary department of the Church school will hold a Christmas partv Friday, December 23, at J o'clock. Miss Wheelock, superintend- ent of the department, will be in charse. A Christmas Pageant, "The Nativ- ity", will be given by members of the church and Church school, Friday evening, December 23, at 7:30, in the auditorium. At this time the Christ- mas gifts from the various depart- ments of the school will be presented to the Near East Relief. Everyone is cordially invited to this beautiful pageant and a special invitation is extended to the parents of Church school members. The big Christmas tree will be in front of the church this year instead of on the playground ai tn former years. On Christmas Eve, Saturday, 'December 24, at 7:30, there, witI be the lighting of the tree, â„¢dâ„¢*â„¢*- ing of the beautiful old Christmas carols. Mr. R. D. Burtner will lead the singing and everyone should plan to be on hand. Santa has been in- vited, so bring the children. ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN | Linden* and Prairie avenues, Wil- mette. Herman W. Meyer, pastor, 406 Prairie avenue. Phone 1396. Our Fathers' Faithâ€"Our Country's Language. St John's invites you and your chil- dren to its church and Smwu services. ounfcy 9:15 A. M. Sunda^ scW class at Library hall. 11 Tu* and sermon at the church. £ The Necessity of a CfcScJ imony Concerning Jestâ„¢ .jj* Luke 19, 37-40. J m> °* 8 [ believe that Jesus Ckr^, God begotten of the Fatl^, eternity ,and also true man kJ^ the virgin Mary, is my lord/wM redeemed me, a lost and cWdliJX creature .purchased and wm2S*« all sins, from death and fromthV ^ er of the devil, not with gold or $** but with His holy, precious bWoSS with His innocent suffering and?^ that I may be His own, and tiv^ Him in His kingdom, and serve B^ in everlasting righteousness jS nocence, and blessedness, even aiS is risen from the dead, lives Mi Teigns to all eternity. This h. njj till.- Winn vivn.T iinvmif, *->. »..~ «»'»|' ...... - - â€"---------^ â€"--------------- - Woman's society will be held at the I also a one-reel story for small chil church today at 2 o'clock where work will be done on clothing to be sent at Christmas time to the Baptist Settle- ment work at Indiana Harbor. The Senior Young People's society is planning to send 100 boxes of cheer to the tubercular children at the Oak Forest infirmary. They will distrib- ute them personally late next week. The Church Council sat down to dinner together in the church on Tuesday of last week where the year's plans were materially changed to meet the requirements of the rapidly expanding work, Among other mat- ters was that of the contribution' of shrubs for the church grounds which have now been graded. The windows are being placed in the auditorium this week. ST. AUGUSTINE'S PARISH dren. This program will be provided for the children by Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Roberts, 629 Gregory avenue. METHODIST CHURCH The Bishop of the Diocese of Chi- cago, Rt. Rev. Charles Palmer Ander- son, D.0., will vis't St. Augustine's next Sunday morning, lie will ad- minister the Sacred 'Rite of Con- firmation to a class which lias been in preparation ior some time, after which he will give an address. The service will begin at 11 o'clock. The other services for the day w»ll be Holy Communion at ri A. M. and the regular session of the Church school at 9:45 o'clock. In addition to prcachfng.'at St. Augustine's 041 Sunday morning. Bishop Anderson will be the speaker at the Sunday Evening club in the Congregational church at 7:30 Bishop Anderson's fame as a preacher and speaker is wide .spread and his messages are always full of inspira- tion. He will undoubtedly be greeted by a large congregation at St. August- Jne's in the morning and at the regular church service and by a large aud- ience at the meeting of the Sunday Evening club. _ The women of the Associated Guilds of St. Augustine's held a busi- ness meeting last Friday afternoon at which they were delighted to hear from their treasurer that the total profits thus far in connection with the bazaar were between $800 and ,$900. At the conclusion of the business meeting an After Bazaar Sale was hehj and afternoon tea served. The regular service of Morning Prayer at .11 o'clock was dispensed with last Sunday morning when the service for Holy Baptism was held. After opening prayers and an address by the rector on the significance and importance of baptism, and the teach- ing of the church thereon, the boys and girls who were to .be baptized, along with their parents and God- parents gathered round the Font at the entrance to the church where the I lolv Kite^f Baptism --wasadmin is ter- ed in the presence of a large congre- gation. There have also been a couple of other baptismal* services. held in! the church during the week. A class of some twenty-live or 1 thirty wilt be presented to the "Bishop J for confirmation at next Sunday I tiiornin«*s service. These have all been attending classes in preparation for some weeks. The class will attend ft* first Holy Communion m a body ;<t the midnight service on Christmas l-.ve. ^____j__________ ... Sunday school at 9:45. Preaching service 11 o'clock. Epworth League meeting 6 o'clock, Prayer meeting Wednesday night. The Epworth League membership campaign ended with last Sunday. Miss Margaret Lundberg is captain of the winning side. The losing side, of which Miss Ruth Stoker is captain, will entertain the entire league at dinner in the church, Saturday night, December 17. The dinner will be fol- lowed by a program. A cordial invita- tion is extended to all.Wilmette young people fourteen years of age or over and who are not members of some other church. Dinner at 6:30 o'clock. No charge. Mrs. C. 11. McCrea, 127 Prairie avenue, is Cradle Roll superintendent and is working at the job. If you know of a baby that is not attending any Sunday school, let Mrs. McCrea know. A new organ has put new life into the Beginners department. Drop around and hear them sing. Miss Cutler, with her able assistants, is building up this class. Have you been to prayer meeting lately? This meeting was never so well attended. The prayer meeting habit is a good habit to get. A church that has the right kind of prayer meeting can do most anything that a church ought to do. The final roUnd-Up of the Lake Bluff Orphanage offering will be made on Christmas Sunday. The Christmas committee will make definite announcement next week. They expect to have the Christmas entertainment for the church and Sunday school on the 29th or'30th. and it will be of unusual character. There will be something doing on Christmas Sunday. If you will entertain an orphan or two, or wore, on Christinas Monday, be sure to notify Mrs. Stanscll, 2584 Wilmette, giving full particulars. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Rev. Stephen A. Lloyd, pastor^"Will use as his su?>ject next Sunday morn- ing, "Our Heritage", a Forefather's Day sermon'. Miss Mary Welch will be the soloist. A Memorial service for~DrrGeorge F.'Butter will be held in the church at 3 o'clock Sunday. December 18. Dr. Butler's many friends in Wil- mette and other north short towns are cordially invited. ___The_chici -Christmas--service- at St^i AugttstineV will be on. Christmas Eve. J At this service there will be the full; choir and .special Christmas musk and 1 The Cozy Corner Circle." Mr*. ,;. C Huffman, chairman, are seeding t>oxe- to the Oak Forest Home. ArtH---s in- tended for these boxes should he sent to the church not later than' Mon- day rcmmb, December 19. A service of prayer and praise will be held Wednesday evenrntr in the ehureh parlor. The Board of Deac- ons will be in charge of the meeting and Mr. A. }. Cob-urn, chairman, will preside. Meeting begins at 7 :45 P. M. When Trouble Comes UNLESS vou have lived in a minister's family, the chances'are that you consider the weekly sermons the essential part of a pastor's work for his congregation and community. But that is because trouble has passed by your door without knocking. May we ministers say a word on this score? It is true that in our sermons we endeavor to throw light on the difficulties in life's problems. But we feel the greater service is done when trouble comes. In the experience of each of us there have been many occasions when some one felt there was.no one to turn to for help but God Almighty. At such a time one should naturally look upon a minister as a friend. It may be a mother whose son or daughter is in danger' of the quicksands. Perhaps it is a proud family which can be helped to hold on to its respectability during some shame till the crisis has passed. Maybe the lot in some life seems unbearable or the burden of toil unfairâ€" Sometimes it is a broken heart! Every week there is some such case in Wilmette. And it is then that \ye feel the organized Christian Church is most worth while. Then it is that religion is not a theory of life, but life itself. â€"We want the peoph 4hnette~to~inTOW~lTow much importance we attach to the troubles of any one in the community^ We donlt want the sympathy to be formal, or mere words, but genuinely helpful. We have many duties, but we are never too busy to answer the tele- phone and tell you we are available to any one whom we can help. Try us for any one in trouble. Rev. Gilbert Sianseii, Wilmette 248*. The First Methodist Church. Rev. George P. Magill, Wilmette 1898. The First Presbyterian Church. Rev. Albert O. Soholm, Wilmette 193£. Wilmette English Lutheran Church. Rev. Hubert Carleton, Wilmette 2378. St. Augustine's iyâ€"^yrf Church. Rev. Frauds C Stiller, Wilmette 2235. The Wilmette Baptist Church. Rev. Stephen A. Lloyd, Wilmette 1152. First Congregational Rev. Herman W. Meyer, Wilmette 1396 St. John s^1