Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - December 2, 1939, Winnipeg, Manitoba Page ten Winnipeg free press saturday december 2, 1939 reverent wartime ceremony Canada s churches thrill tenfold in wartime Yule by the Church editor the quickening that enters into Church life As the month of the nativity draws near is apparent. December is deep Winter in Canada and the pre Raphaelite poet s picture of yuletide fits the season of Brief Days and Bright Moon tonight it must be Winter among men uni fits gather Riding Sharp for Enid i know the ways and Woods Are tangled with the Snow. And with Short song the Maidens sit ind sing until Christ s birth night Lily like arow. The trumpet the Church is beginning to speak with a sound More certain and Sapient in respect to the issues of War and peace. All denominations have United in Praise of Pope Pius encyclical arraign ing totalitarianism and with general approval his holiness is quoted when he says when god is denied every basis of morality is like a mighty army in this Christmas month of wartime moves the Church of god. The Light of the world and the lord s song were titles of presbyterian sermons in Edmonton. Love beyond com prehension and you shall have Victory with peace were themes in pulpits of Vancouver. One key note to the troubles of this present time was struck by Archdeacon c. Swanson. Of Calgary when he talked to his congregation at St Stephen s on the topic wanted a Universal the thrill ing resonance of revelation was in a Windsor Sermon title alleluia for the lord god omnipotent a Hamilton pastor spoke to his flock on the excellency of and thoughts it the Golden Chain that binds tie world were evoked by another Hamilton minister who reasoned together awhile with his people on the perfect there was everywhere a sweep of die Apos Tolic fire which was wakened in the world on the birth night when the Herald Angels Sang. The christmastide quickening of the Hurch in this wartime Yule has thrice has tenfold the Potency and significance of any Christmas quickening during the currency of peace. 78th anniversary at St. Clement s of commemorate the 78th anniversary of St Clements Church Mapleton a special service was held last night in the Parish Hall. There was a musical programme and Short speeches j after which refreshments were served by the ladies of the congregation. Canon Bertai Heeney of St. Luke a was present and addressed the meet ing. On sunday morning at 11 o clock the special preacher will be Canon Barfoot of St. John s College. A feature of St. Clements Church is the new Tower with the John West Bell. This Bell was brought to fort Garry in 1820, Anc until 1862 it was used in St. John s Cathedral. It was then replaced by new Chimes from the Mother country and it was transferred to St. Clements where it will be used to Call the people to the Church As usual sunday morning the new Tower was built and the John West Bell installed in 1924 when the present Bishop of bran Don was incumbent. The presen Rector is Rev. R. S. Montgomery 11 service. 7 some people Are lost pastor Watson argue preaching choirs on the air Curc 10 . Voices of god s Sunrise revelation Jesus have sent mine Angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am Bright and morning Star. And the spirit and the Bride sey come. And let him that Heareth say come. And let him that is Athirst come. And whosoever will let him take the water of life Maclean United Maclean United Church celebrate its 45th anniversary on sunday Rev. J. L. Mcinnes will be the gues at the special Servic which will be held at 7 . All former members and adherents o the Church Are cordially invited to j attend and to remain for the social hour which is to be held at the close. Maclean United is now joined with Point Douglas and old St. Andrews to form Central Winnipeg Mission under the superintendency of Rev. H. B. Duckworth. It is staffed by r. Wesley Bray student of United College assisted by John Macdonald. Edith m. Houston serves As deaconess with Lenore Soanes As half time worker. The kindergarten is under the direction of Mae Bingham. Student Christian conference near Manitoba will Send six delegates o the conference of the student Hristian movement of North ame Rica in the University of Toronto dec. 27 to Jan. 1, at which the theme will be the world Mission of christianity. The six Manitoba delegates will include Canon Seeley St. John s College a seminar Leader at the conference Fred j. Douglas Jeneral Secretary of the . Russell Richardson local . President Marjorie Peck Arthur Elcombe Brandon. Loused in Toronto University Resi Dences. This is the quadrennial . Conference. It will direct its at Tention to a new Advance in thought and action commensurate with the world character of the Christian Fellowship. Among speakers will be d. T. Niles India prof. Pitt Van Dusen new York prof. Hromadka Princeton and Gertrude Ruther Ford Toronto. The Best leadership is being gathered for the occasion. Rev. Or. A a. Cormie at Young United the Church on the Prairie will be the striking title of an address at the morning service in Young Church at by Rev. Or. J. A. Cormie superintendent of Home missions for Manitoba. Or. Cormie has had to travel at various times in All kinds of weather. In his Sermon he will Tell of the fascinating new North of the striking changes and shifts of population and of the courageous struggle for existence in he drouth districts and what the Church is doing in these varied areas. A baptismal service conducted by Hev. Walter Donnelly will precede the Sermon. New town Hall and a Delegate from the delegates will be gift of bibles the dedication of thu bibles Foi the new mall hotel will take place at the sunday evening Soi View at Young United Church tomorrow. Will Green Canadian Secretary at the Gideons and Rev. Walter e Donnelly minister of the Church will speak and local Gideons will take part in the ceremony which will be of special interest to com Mercial travellers and hotel guests. The presentation of bibles will be made by e. Claydon vice president of the Winnipeg Gideons and be received by r. K. Buckley for the mall hotel. Colonel g. P. Vanier Canadian minister in Paris placed a Wreath at the Tomb of the French unknown Warrior under Arcade Trio Mph on armistice Day. St. Margaret s Church 27th anniversary the congregation Garel s Church will 27th anniversary of St. Mar 11 celebrate its tomorrow with United Church Camps at Clear Lake the Como wastage executive met at ardor. Manitoba on thursday and desires to announce a change or dates for the boys and girls Camps. The boys Camp will open on the Day after school june 29 1040. At 3 o clock and will last one week. The girls Camp will begin on saturday. July a 1040. Tor one week the Cost Lar each of these Camps is s4.00 nor head. The. Leadership training Camp has been Sot for july ten Day Camp. A drive for funds is also under Way to meet 1hc very urgent need Tor s224.00 to Cay a note that is already Over due. Fuller particulars of these Camps can be had of the Secretary. Rev. Hubert t. Smith. Helston. Mani goes to new Parish Rev. John Burton Thomas now of St. John s anglican Church Cal Gary has received a Call to the anglican Church at new West Minster where he will succeed to the pulpit of Rev. G. H. Dowker who was called to Winnipeg to take the former pastorate of Bishop Martin of Saskatchewan at St George s. Or. Thomas who is Well known in Winnipeg having received his education at St. John s College and the University off Manitoba will commence his duties at new Westminster on Jan. 15. Special services. The Rector or. F. Glover will preach at both serv Ces. In the morning he will give an appreciation of the difficulties confronting our people at this time. In the evening he will take As his topic the value of the Church in the late Spring of 1912 the Corner Stone of the present Brick Structure known As St. Margaret s Church was Laid. On nov. 29th of the same year the edifice was students of the Winnipeg Bible Institute will conduct a special service sunday evening dec. 3rd at 7 o clock in thu Winnipeg gospel Tabernacle Furby St. Lust in i i of Portues full choir music. To Simonie and my Slaets Andrew brotherhood on sunday dec. 3, which is the sunday nearest Andrew s Day to nov. 30, St. The anglican first Church of Christ scientist River Avenue and Nassau Street. Sunday services at 11 . And 7 . Sunday school at 11 . Wednesday evening testimonial meetings at 8 o clock free Reading room. 206 National Trust building open 0 . To 6 . Except Public holidays sundays. 3 to 5 . Zion Church apostolic Pacific Avenue pastor. Frank Small sunday 1 1 . Communion and missions 7 30 . Evangelistic meeting each Liin lil except sat.1. At thurs Day. Bible study. Questions services. Everybody incl come to and British Israel Trinity Hall Klrin Ipcar do von want to know the whys and Iver Fores of the present trouble in the world then read the latest . Books Conn Clint this up with the Bible. We have a Larfry Stock of books on our shelves. Why not buy one and make it Sitt to your Friend. It will make a Lovely Christmas rift. Kcal the National murage. Issued weekly. Bead the Saxon world a smell monthly. They contain a pcs since for you knt our nation. Write or Call for catalogue. The Church of god meetings in Dominion business College Hall Tho mall . Lord s Day 11 fit bread 7 tuesday 8 Aad Ulbic Reade the Christadelphian cordially invite you to attend the free Bible lectures every sunday nah Al 7 o clock in the Royal Templar building. 360 you nil St. Just North of to Luigi ave. Subject tomorrow night the burning up of the Earth 12 Peter i-10. Sunday. 11 .n.m. Memorial service. 8.15 . Eible All secs free. No eos Lection tit Kim. Brotherhood of St. Andrew Cele Brates the annual corporate com Munion at St. Jude s Church Corner Wellington and Home at 8.30 . By invitation of the Rector and St. Jude s chapter to be followed by breakfast in the Parish Hall. All men and Oldoni boys will be welcomed this Celebration is the custom of. The brotherhood not Only in Canada but m England. Jamaica Australia zealand the . And Japan. New Trinity pastor Rev. Norman e. Todd new pastor of Trinity Baptist Church will Begir his ministry sunday dec. 3. Morn ing subject the Burden of the evening subject the love of the morning service will he followed by communion service. Or. Told comes from first Baptist Church Weyburn sask. Where he has just completed successful ministry. He is Ai eloquent and forceful or. Graham at Westminster a special address on Church and education will be Given sunday morning at Westminster Church b. Or. W. C. Graham principal o United College. The United Church educational policy particularly with secondary schools and colleges will be stressed. Or. Graham a distinguished scholar and archaeologist has won a reputation for administration in United College Aru the Sermon will be important. Broadway first Baptist the communion of the lord supper will be celebrated at the evening service of Broadway firs Baptist Church and new member received. Rev. S. A. Westcott Wil preach on the subject a citizen o heaven. This service will be Broad cast Over sky. At the Mornin hour or. Westcott speak o the work of the holy spirit. Principal Speaks the Harrow United Church i have As its speaker sunday Evenin or. W. C. Graham the Principa of United College. He will sea on Palestine and his subject i be illustrated by slides. Opened for the first time Lor Public worship and religious instruction and dedicated to the glory of god by archbishop Matheson. The rec Tor at the time was the Rev. A. W. Woods who was in charge of the Parish from its inception until the end of 1920. Tha present Rector or. F. Glover took Over the Parish on new year s Day 1922. Many changes have taken place during his incumbency not Only among e parishioners but in the Struc re of the building Bishop departs Bishop a. H. Sovereign of Atha Asca who was Here Lor several ays on deputation service left Dur g the week for his Home in peace Iver crossing where he will at Nee resume his work in the obese. With reference to the expansion of the work in Athabasca Ishop Sovereign stated that in the Ork of the diocese there were now 3 parishes 61 missions two Indian residential schools four Day schools clergy 26 women workers urses etc., and 15 Lay readers. Beilah Baptist the thirty second anniversary of Eulah Baptist Church Kelvin reel and Noble Avenue will be served on sunday. Rev. A. Elliot a Inister of Emmanuel Baptist 38th anniversary of St. Paul s United St. Paul s United Church will celebrate its 38th anniversary Sun Day dec. 3. The preacher in the morning will be the Rev. Donald Mcdonald and the minister Rev. P. T. Pilkey will occupy the Pul pit in the evening. Miss Helen Young the organist will give an Organ recital at 6.40, which will be continued each sunday until the end of the year. The Celebration will be continued on monday evening at 6.30 with a dinner provided by the woman s association in the Church Parlours to be followed by a musical pro gramme arranged by the choir. The Corner Stone of the present building was Laid oct. 5, 1907, and the following were some of the notables present. Rev. Charles Stewart then the minister of the congregation Hev. Or. Patrick principal of Manitoba College Rev. Clarence Mackinnon. Or. Hart or. A. B. Baird or. C. W. Gordon Rev. Hugh j. Robertson Rev. Don Ald Munro and or. G. B. Wilson. St. Andrew s anglican Rev. To k. Ferguspn late of Whitewood sask., recently appointed Rector of the Parish of St. Andrews will officiate at services sunday dec. 3, in St. Andrew s Church at 11 . St. Matthews Cloverdale at 3 ., and St. at 7 . The sacrament holy communion be administered at St. Andrew s and St. Matthew s. Romance of our hymn Advent sunday the hymn printed by the free press was written for the congregation to prepare them for the great festival of Christmas Day. Charles Pood United anniversary services will be held on sunday morning at 11 o clock in Charleswood United Church. The preacher will be the Rev. H. G. Tolton of Transcona. This congregation which was started by the Hev. R. G. Pritchard and was served by a number of students met in the school until 1933, when it was placed under the care of the Rev. W. L. T. Patteson of Sturgeon Creek. T. Coy is superintendent of a flourishing sunday school and mrs. R. Craig Leader of the women s auxiliary. By Kathleen Blanchard Charles coffin began life in Buz Ancy France 1876. Louis Xiii was reigning Monarch and Paris was the meeting place of the great ones of the age. Early in years coffin adopted the ecclesiastic life we find him at Selkirk s civic offices just completed will be formally dec 9 mayor we Berrisford la elected. Will officiate at the open ing and a reception will follow under the. Auspices of t chapter. . The first Sod for the. New town Hall turned aug 29 by Aid j let Iii mayor Ond the Beaver construe. J Tion pushed thu Wink the Cost of which was the j building Sui ids it the tool of hit View Selkirk Bridge Corner Eaton and Eveline la will contain the civic officer police and jail. It is with while stucco a one Storey building with a is men and a Tower above the front unlit no. With Flag pole. The Council chamber will run the Wiliie i club of the 7. Building in the Centre. A Church of truth on sunday next in the Eureka Hall of the . Temple Keri Nedy Street commencing at 7 ., Captain we. H. Talbot will speak on the subject the religious aspects of spiritualism. At 8.30 pm. The usual divine Healing service will be held. Three churches opened three new churches were opened in Interlake area of Manitoba sunday nov. 26, by archbishop Sinnott. One at Mulvihill was dedicated to St. Andrew Bobola. Polish Saint canonized two years ago martyred by the russians. At Volar the new Church was dedicated to St. Francis of assist. It was built with the assistance of Catholic Church Extension. A mounted parishioners delegation escorted his Grace to the Church of which Rev. Thomas Archbold e observed at the conclusion of he evening service. Vital topic at Knox grapes of Wrath evening Sermon at Knox is Rev. James w. Clarke s second Sermon on vital problems of the present. The morning theme will be Christ or Caesar. Gertrude Newton Wilu sing Lovely appear redemption by Gounod assisted by the chorus. The ladies choir will Ping lift thine eyes Elijah by Mendelssohn. At Grace United let s intern the pessimists will be the evening theme of Rev. W. G. Martin at Grace Church during a following fireside hour or. Mar tin will show natural color pictures of his recent Empire air tour some of which will be shown for the time. The 112th Squadron r.c.a.f., will Parade to the morn ing service. Religious remarkable by r. O. Berg sheep and tote too Wimms most important m the a colomic use of Trig Blu Catu Mer Worski we scriptur6s More mov other Ami Waus. The age of 36 succeeding the Learned historian Rollin. As principal of the College of Dormans Beauvais. At 42, he was of the University of Paris a position carrying much Scholastic weight. Coffin was extremely fond of music anthems and hymns. His ambition was to train the con. Gregali ii for the better under standing of hymns for the Brevi Aries psalms were the chief songs of Praise in the churches. In 1736, he brought out a Book of hymns hymn Sacri Autore Carlo with to Why they were written and their meaning. Led by King Louis of whom it was said that he never missed a mass but once during the whole of his fast Days were observed with great strictness. The King publicly that he would be much displeased if his subjects ate meat during Lent or allowed it to be served. At their table few dared to disobey. When the King went to mass his musicians went with him to sing the Anthem. Music was encouraged and Talent usually gained a hearing in the Church. Three of coffin s hymns Are in Many of the Nymn books of one of them. As now the Sun s declining rays is a favorite of Many. The seasonable hymn Given below for Advent Sun Day 1736, to prepare the heart and mind for the. Great festival of the birth of Christ Christmas Day. On Jordan s Bank the baptists cry announces that the lord is nigh awake and Hearken for he. Brings glad tidings of the King of Kings. Then cleansed be every breast from sin make straight the Way for god within prepare we in our hearts a Home where such a. Mighty guest May come. For thou Art cur salvation lord our Refuge and our great Reward without thy Grace we waste away like Flowers that Wither . To heal the sick stretch out thine hand and bid the fallen sinner stand Shine Forth and let thy Light restore Earth s own True loveliness once More., All Praise eternal son whose Advent doth thy people free whom with the father we adore and holy ghost for evermore. We owe the translation of this irom the latin to Hev. John Chandler vicar of 1837 at Elim Chapel Rev Ralph g. Turnbull of Black Pool England continues his ministry i at Elim Chapel. For the morning service he has chosen As his subject Jesus the world s the evening the regular Washington dec. 1 7 Bride or. Norman Elwick St. Stephen s Kev a. Frame. . 11 True religion baritone Solo and chorus sol Oil j. Roberto Wood. Members of Iii medium Ilat Lery . Will attend. 7 or alive in in our departed sleep in the cemetery or Are they vividly alive .1 is possible those who have passed into hereafter last of. A series of sermons on after ;