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Show THE LEHI FREE PRESS, THURSDAY. DECEMBER Christmas Message From Stake Presidency A Christmas is the happiest season of the year. At first thought, it is strange that this is so. Days are short and gloomy, nights cold and long, trees leafless, and the landscape barren or covered with frozen snow. This thought is especially true this year when we face so many serious crises. are shortage all experiencing the of energy which is causing each of us to sacrifice some of the luxuries to which we have grown so accustomed. No Christmas decorative lighting at 'home, work, or school. A reduction in heating comforts at home or away. Even the Christmas visits will be limited this year. We've all felt the impact of the shortage of available food supply. We have had to make sacrifices of what we ate and how much. Maybe we have even had to go without the usual meat menus. Still Christmas is the happiest season of the year. However, it is strange that this is still so, especially this year -or is it? We would like each of you to walk with us down the crowded streets of Bethlehem We and pretend, just for a few moments, that we are there, almost two thousand years ago at that first Christmas. We first find ourselves making our way through the crowds that fill the narrow streets of Bethlehem. It is almost dark and the air is cool. There are no clouds in the sky and the stars are beginning to shine in the crisp, clear night air. The noise of the crowds has grown all day both in size and intensity. The multitude of people have been set on edge: too many people, not enough to eat. not enough rooms, they didn't want to come, it was a law forced on them by Caesar Augustus. His taxes were already too high. However, he did not care about the small Jewish nation as a people: he only cared about them as a conquered kingdom and a means for more taxes. We now see the late comers arriving after their long, tiring journeys. What disappointment, then anger, falls over their faces as from inn to inn, from house to house, and through the market place they wearily wander looking for something to eat and a place to stay through the cold, dark night. As we listen to the voices of the innkeepers, we hear repeated again and again, "No room in this inn.'" Then come the sharp replies, and the angry crowd moves on. Long after dark the crowds somehow manage to find shelter for the night, and quietness falls upon this tired town. As we sit quietly and watch on this first Christmas eve, we see very little to be joyous about; but at last there might now be a little peace. Then down the dark street we see the silhouette of a man bent over, not with age, but with the weariness of a long journey. He is leading his lovely, young wife, great with child, on the back of a small donkey. They wander from door to door seeking shelter from the cold and are turned away by all. We wish we could have been there and been the one to open our door to them; because this is the night, the night in which she shall deliver her child into the world. Once again we see their silhouettes move from the door of an inn; but this time the man gently leads the donkey to a small, but warm, stable made from a cave in the side of a hill. Yes, this shall be the hospital, and the animals shall be the attendants, as the child is born early that first Christmas morning. There were no lights that year, no joyous carolers, no parties with great feasts; but there was a mother's love and a father's concern as the greatest gift of all was given that first Christmas night - the gift of LIFE. Not only life for the small Baby Jesus, but life for all mankind. That is what caused the brightest star to shine, the angels to sing, and our Father in Heaven to cry, "Peace on Earth, good will towards all men!" Merry Christmas to you all. Let each of us celebrate this Christmas as the first one was -with love for all, concern for all, and peace and goodwill towards men. Then we too will see the glorious bright Christmas lights in the heavens, hear the angels sing, and see peace and goodwill throughout the whole Earth. The Lehi Stake Presidency and High Council Arc Mot lirUir'Wiie of (lanx'I llililf Animal Camels and Christmas seem to go together. The Three Wise Men used camels in their stately journey to Bethlehem to the scene of the Nativity. They have a rather regal bearing that has Auctus Club Extends Seasons Greetings program printing: Auctus Club Complete Year Of Progress, Accomplishmfnts At this Christmas Season the Auctus Club takes this opportunity to wish every one a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Despite discouragement and disheartening conditions throughout the word, Christmas is the happiest season of the whole year. It brings a universal joy, a desire to make some one else happy. It is a time for losing of self for the good of others, a time for replacing doubt and suspicion by confidence and trust. It is a fitting time to renew our desires and strengthen our determination to do all that lies in our power to make real among men the message heralded by the angels when the Savior was born, "Glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth, good will The officers this year are: Jeanne Jackson, President, Lileth Peck, Vice President and Elma Christofferson, secretary and treasurer. The program committee: Reva Fox, Ruth Peterson, Evalo Sorenson, Lex-i- a Barbara Otterson and Udine Wing. Entertainment: Lela Russon, Lucile Webb, Thelma Goodwin, Phebe Whipple, Brown and Project: Florence Mendenhall and Helen Jones. Civic: Ada Whipple and Ethel Webb. Flowers: Norene Fox. Historian: Melba Rolfe. Publicity: Edith Singleton and Innes, Thelda Moselle Davis. Dorothy Southwick. Our program for the year is: "Seeing the World Vicarously." It has brought to the club interesting and rich experiences of people and cultures of other man who reviewed the book, "Rebecca." become an integral part of the Christmas picture. The camel sees objects at great distances and scents water long before the driver spots an oasis. A great asset in desert travel is its "extra stomach" and a storage bin in the hump which enable it to travel long distances without food or water. The camel is also known for its snarly temper and foul breath. countries. The camel's gestation period lasts a year, and produces only one offspring at a time. The baby camel stands 3 feet high at 8 days. It suckles its mother's milk for a year. Many valuable products come from the camel. Its hair is clipped in the summer and woven into the finest warm garments. Its hide is used for bags and shoes. Its manure is used for fuel cakes. For food, it supplies milk. The club members have tried to attend the cultural events of the community and have helped with many worthy projects, such as the Hutchings Museum, the Lehi Civic Improvement Association and the LaFeria Fire Fund. We have sponsored a girl each year for the Miss Lehi Pageant and have made many worthy contributions to the Lehi Public Library and the Home Economics Department of the Merry Christmas Best wishes of the mason, friends, and grateful thanks. Elaine's Wedding Service Lehi High School. We are looking forward to another year of progress and accomplishment with the hope that through our efforts, we can better our lives and the lives of those around us. toward men." Our theme for the year is, "We should gather all the good and true principles in the world and treasure them up. The world is so full of a number of things, I'm sure we should all be as happy as Kings." The Auctus Club was organized in 1929, with Norene Fox as President. The first guest speaker was Margaret Thur- - 0 Hope it's filled with gifts galore. Our bountiful thanks to each of you. Blessings of the Christmas Season. With our sincere gratitude to all. OR. KENT B. DAVIS POWERS' 9t'$ Wisfnwfow Rirck applies ilie final touches to one of his liarniin: creations. Mimatire Christmas Tree, John The Legend of the Christmas Rose Let joy According to legend a little shepherd girl from Bethlehem followed the shepherds on their way to the manger. All the shepherds had gifts for Jesus but the little girl had none. She felt very sad and unworthy about this and hung back from the others. Just before they reached the stable, an angel appeared in a blaze of light and scattered lovely white roses before the little girl. So she gathered them up and laid them before the manger. enter your hearth and home. Thanks for your support. Lehi Stake Presidency mmr a. - rmn ri niTTi ir MERRY CHRISTMAS Jit the Wise Men followed a Star and found the Babe in Bethlehem, may we find peace and joy at Christmas. STAKE PRIMARY PRESIDENCY 20. 1973 All aboard this holiday train. It's right on track to bring a full load of good will and friendship your way. Enjoy it . . . have a happy day! Serving you is our ticket to pleasure. Lehi Chamber of Commerce May the joys of home and hearthside fill your and your hearts . with gladness. To know holidays you and serve you is our sincere pleasure. Thanks, friends," for your generous, loyal support. . . . . . Gunther's Comfort Air American Fork |