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Show Poge 2 Christmas Message Of... The Camera Views of MURRAY (UTAH) EAGLE Christmas Edition, 1955 7955 W2Tm3trmmmMmmWfc iTTT---"' PASTOR JOHN F. HENNIG ' " 1 The observance of Christmas as we know it today is one of joy and peace, making it difficult for us to realize that the holiday has not always been universally recognized and observed. When Pope Gregory sent out missionaries in 1601 A. D., he told them to let pagan converts weave the harmless features of Christ Lutheran Church 222 East 5600 South . .Tl ie w rapp inr and ribbon have put around . . Many things, no doubt. Thoughts of past festivities and joy. A returning to the simple pleasures and thrills of childhood. Thoughts of family circles and of loved ones. Hasty trips to visit friends and relatives. Shopping . Christmas we . Christmas Not Always A Holiday 11 lists and parties. Wallets swelled by tips or a bonus. That's what Christmas means to a lot of their festivals into the spiritual fabric of Christmas observance. The popularity of the Christmas observance grew with the progress of Christianity, but there were setbacks. Abuse of Christmas reached such a pitch in fuedal England that the Puritan Parliament outlawed the holiday in 1644. The observance declined until the middle of the 19th century when Charles Dickg ens published his "Christmas Carol." . J heart-warmin- people. But that is not the real meaning of Christmas. Actually, all these mundane considerations are JA :;;V;x ' ' k ..: Wei V LI LJ .iim.itlaVi.Hiw.inTi tmt EagU Murray . WINNER Photo HAith Happy memories of many OF TOP TROPHIES in the Annual Pheasant and Bird Elliot Pheasant, held here by owner Heber M. Aamodt pleasant friendships, we extend our wishes for a joyous Christmas to all. Show was an of Murray. Mr. Aamodt showed another Elliot specie in the 1954 show and was trophy winner, thus accumulating a second consecutive title. sin-cere- 4796 South State - of man. He placed Himself under the Law and fulfilled the Law, He took upon Himself the penalty of our guilt, He died that we might live. And in this knowledge we find the true meaning of Christmas. To experience the true joys of L '4- - - ' i;-'- d Merry Christmas i' 1 ( -- 491 1 South State AM 'i ' Christmas man must accept this Christ-chilas the Savior from sin. He must worship Him in Church. Talk about Him to fri- - AM DIAL 4 One Cleaners - Dial AM God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men." In this short statement we find the true God of Christmas. meaning would save or rescue the sinful world from damnation and destruction. To do this He sent His only begotten Son into the world. Horn of a humble, Jewish maid, He took upon Himself the form 4906 SO STATE from Singer Sewing Center merely the wrapping and ribbon ends and neighbors and family, that we have put around the real Jesus Christ is the real meaning meaning of Christmas. To give 'of Christmas. JOHN F. KENNIG all vour attention to these mat-- i Pastor ters is like keeping the wrapping Christ Lutheran Church and the ribbon, and throwing the gift away. St. Paul tells us, "The grace of nnrEKTiDrRncD st J -- .7 i , ' r"- ' j -- -r- - - raw jt ri t . . ,.y ' t W . i r ,iy 42f 'O0 Ml 4 i s- Y: C3r TP e f i hope ihc magic of this glorious season extends Jl our !nccrcl wUti lliat lliU Cliriitmn lirlnyj ml frctl Lumlancc of warm 4y j. throughout the )ear for you and yours. ..bringing with it the blessing of happiness, the joy of good health and the pleasure of warm friendships. lilting plcaiurci lo everyone PAUL S. ROSE SFORT SHOP "Portraits by Don Blair" 4905 South State AM Open Weekday Nights 'til 9:00 4873 South State In Murray Murray Camera Shop - AM if V . . |