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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1941
Page
13
In a Bethlehem manger the kings and wise men arrive with gold, frankincense, and myrrh. The shepherds crowd the scene while Mary hushes the infant, signaling the baby sleeps.
The churches invite all to morning worship and church school from 9:00 to 10:30 with a Christmas tree program. Sunday evening mass is at 8:00 with catechism and choir practice on Saturday at 2:30. Christmas Day masses are at 6:00 and 9:00 with confessions Wednesday at 2:30 and 7:00. Father Thomas C. Harmon, pastor.
Sunday notes announce Lutheran service at 9 30 with preaching on everlasting life from John 3 16. The message emphasizes salvation through Christ, repentance from sin, and the promise of heaven while warning against serving two masters.
Sunday union services include 10 00 Sunday School 11 00 Morning Worship with a sermon theme Christ a Stepping Stone or a Stumbling Block. 5 00 Christmas Candlelight Service. Monday 7 30 Sunday School Christmas Program. White gifts offered at all services. Friendly Class hosts pot luck dinner December 19 in the church basement with a 19c gift exchange. Pastor Hargreives.
A courtroom exchange shows a calm witness retorting to a lawyer about education and clever answers. A camp anecdote follows about a sergeant enforcing quiet after Lights Out. A young actor shares news of a first acting role while joking about marriage tenure with his father.
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