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Show 86 Sun. News December 23. "TA? on the Hillside There was Starliaht w nst Presidency of The jssiis Christ ol Latter-da- y Saints has is, ucd its annual Christmas message The message is from ilesident I'ta Tail Benson, world Vadcr ol the Church, and his counselor', President Gordon B. Hinckley and President 'Ihomns S. Monsun. I he message "At ihis hols time ol the sear, sse extend oui lose and a special greeting to people esers where. We loin m commemorating the birth of lesiis ol Naareth whom we honor and worship as the Sas lor of us all. Reflect ssith us on the csents that accompanied his tm ih on the angel who announced to he shepherds in die lield, bring sou good tidings ol great jos which shall he to all people (Luke 2:10); on die heavenly hosts who were heard piaising God and declaring, Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace, good will toward men (L uke 2:14), and on the w ise men w ho later came sa ing, We have seen his star in the cast and are come to worship him (Matthew 2:2). The Chrisunas season for many in the world is one of joy and warm feelings for family and friends and ol gratitude for bounteous blessings. The reason for such warmth of he Cliuith ol i I ! ; !'. - ! ' J ' There was starl,gh ,:n !nr ! :s ae. ana one star bent very ow 'i-Till it x.y : s.: long ago passed above a stable on cn mat right ir There were shephe'ds cn 'he t hn-J- rea vea.y hosts apptn pr c mo iiy ..oyCuS Ac.if.ys r'tC the'!' T.C'e was Jesus i, t: ' ; v--' 6c"' t'.dt nga. n Bethlehem ' A'-dt ano inc came to the snepheros led iht v.orstvp Him. ' j mar-selou- s i It's i Wonderful Life ...When You Liu; In This Town! From all of us, to all of you wo staid our very bust wishes this holiday season. Gunnison City Mayor, Council & When Joseph Went To Betfifcfiem Christmas Message from LDS Church Officials emotion is the spirit of Him whose birth we celebrate. He came tocar'h as the Son of God, the Prince of Peace. To the degree that we have blended His gospel into our Uses we have partaken of the peace w hich He came to bring. We recognie that there are those for whom this special season passes virtually unnoticed because of their unrelenting suffering from war, hunger and odier afflictions. Let those who arc blessed remember those who suffer in our praers, thoughts and deeds. May we during this Christmas season and throughout the coming scar follow the exhortation of the Apostle Peter ...and to (our) faith irtue: and to v irtue know ledge; and to knowledge temperance; and to tenivrance patience; and to patience godliness; and to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. (2 Peter l;v7) May we reded icate ourselves to the attainment of these worthy objectives, calling upon the Lord for His divine guidance and inspiration as we do so; and may the true spirit of Christmas rest upon the people and nations of the earth, is our hope and prayer at this holy season. The Employees Bessie S- Spencer care 'It hen Joseph uent to Bethlehem, I think, he took tjrcat live no and his shavings close tools his and slurp To place there. on its hackc urged the donkey foruard then, with Mary sacklinen little Pnd carried bread and goat cheese in a .He - I think.there at the busy inn was meek. and mild. And awed to be the guardian of diary s sacred child. Terhaps all through the that he chilly hours he smoothed the swatidling bands. Pnd Jesus felt the quiet strength of Joseph's gentle hands. P nd close beside the manger bed, he dimmed the lantern 's light Pnd held the little Jesus close upon that holy night. Shepherd's Carol Daniel L. Carter i. Jl Mary, Mary, hush, sec the Child. Joseph, Joseph, look, sec how mild! This is j sus; this is our King. This is our Savior; His praises we sing. - S3 m.m ,1 All Gods children, come to adore Bringing gifts of love evermore. This is Jesus; This is our King. This is our Savior; His praises we sing. .t?H'. I ..And that means its time to tend rearm withes your way Happy Holiday Warren R. 1 G Jensen 5 Funeral Home 529-384- 0 appy .Holidays To all our cherished friends and customers. We truly appreciate your business. Hales Sand and Gravel 529-743- 4 . ;:c -- X W' X zV t 1, cstSiX t - V Xi Heres hoping your Christmas yields big returns! We value your business and your friendship. Oxj a ; Cm lit Us Mon Him MM) We join you, your family and families nil over the world in celebrating the birth of our Lord. Richfield Care Center Zl |