Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26

all eternity, and further that Jesus was
the life and light through which every
thing was made and by which all crea-
ton has life Then followed a very
interesting discussion as to how Christ
became flesh and dwelt upon this earth
doing deeds of mercy and kindness
and bringing salvation to all mankind,
and how he was received at the time
of his coming and is accepted among
men at the present time. The sermon
closed with an exhortation to all to
receive him into their homes and
hearts and take his teachings as the
guide of their lives.
There was large attendance at
both services, the second being held
at 1920 o'clock The order of service
at both meetings was as follows:
Mathis at a. m.
Opening hymn by the congregation.
Confession.
Holy, Holy, Holy'-By the choir.
Scripture reading.
Song, BE Joyful We Heaven"
octet.
Gospel reading, John Lila, followed
by the Apostles Greed.
Hymn. by the congregation.
Sermon, subject "The Glory of the
Child Jesus
Song, TITS the greatest day of the
Lord Ladies' Quartet.
Announcements and collection.
Hymn by the congregation.
Prayer and beneGiction.
1o:3o Service.
Hymn-By the congregation
Confession and Kyrie by the congre-
ton.
Hymn-By the congregation.
Reading of the scripture lessons.
Hymn-By the congregation.
Reading of the gospel lesson.
Hymn-by the congregation.
Anthem-By the choir.
Sermon, theme-"The Light of the
World"
Hymn by the congregation
Prayer and benediction.
First Baptist Church,
Tuesday evening in the First Bap-
fist church occurred the exercises CIV
en- by the Sunday school of that
church. A large audience gathered to
enjoy the entertainment. The pro-
gram consisted of Christmas rect "a
tons and music and was most highly
appreciated by those present The
platform was prettily decorated with
evergreen and the Christmas tree was
loaded down with gifts to gladden. the
hearts of the little folks. A unique
feature of the program was the pre-
sentation of books to the members of
| the school who had been reguler in
attendance during the year Those
VINO received these gifts were Misses
Lydia Kitterman, Edna Jones, Edna
Jackson. Ruth Hendrickson. Rosa Gal
latin. and John Edgerly. The program
given was as follows:
Xmas Carol" school.
welcome" Roy Firkins.
How Dolly Spoke" Pansy Hartwell
Xmas Candles" Hazel Haller, Col
die Tragard, Naomi Averv, Lillian
Duncan. Cecil Dorothy Lucille Schill-
| ing. Stella HendriXson.
.'Santa's MISTAKE" John Edcerlv
Santa and His Six Famous Xmas
Dolls" Dutch doll, Pearl blackboard;
German Doll. Lorene Fitzgerald: Nor.
wegian doll, Pearl Traeard; Japanese
doll Ida Prewitt: English doll, Rose
, Galentin; United States doll. Dell
Blackboard
Christmas Eve" pantomime. Mrs.
Bishop, Harry Thornton. John Edger-
| ly, Jessie Bishop, Hazel and George
Halter.
Door of Mercy Mission.
| A very enjoyable Christmas enter.
ta'nment was given Tuesday evening
at the Door of Mercy Mission, on West
Main street. The members of the
First and Main street Methodist Epis.
copal churches have charge of this
mission and the poorer children of the
West End are the regular attendants
There was a good number present
Tuesday evening and the program was
carried out without break The room
was de GRATED with evergreen aud q
Christmas tree added to the season
| able appearance. The program was as
follows:
Song-"Blessed by the Name" by
the school.
| Scripture lesson and paper by Reg
In. C. Smith, sup erintendent.
| christmas Offering" Anna ahd
Laura Henness.
The Little Housekeeper, Mary
Raemey.
IF You're Good" Geo. Hamilton.
Christmas Reflection" Floretta
Baker.
"Katie's Treasure" Pearl Markham
Christmas Bells" Laura Shirley.
Seeking for Me-" by the
school
"a Terrible Tragedy Thomas Nc
Gee.
Winter Days" Hazel Marten.
"Christmas," Ollie Miller.
Drinking Farm" Bert Gee.
1.-TWO Little Stockings" Lou Hamil
ton.
i "Mr. Nobody" Alelia Gee.