The Skiing Day
Once there was a boy and his
name was Tom. He was on his
Christmas vacation and it was
the day before Christmas. When
‘he went to bed he dreamed
‘about skiing. He dreamed about
skiing so much that he fell off
the bed. The next day when he
“went skiing it did not turn out to
be the way he thought. He kept
on falling. One time he went
‘down on the chair and when he
jumped off, he fell. It looked so
funny because a person was
~ getting ready to jump on top of
him. Then he went home. He
~ looked like a queer because he
had a funny look on his face.
When he went to bed again he
kept on thinking about the day
3 he had. He said to himself, I
want to go again. When the next
Bi / morning came, he said to his
mother and father, “I want to
v3 8 go again.”
Susan Welb
Grade 4
Lehman
q Spirit of Christmas
As we gaze about on these
Decemi®er days, we see signs of
i Christmas everywhere. The
2 store windows are filled with
the glitter and tinsel and ribbon.
Daily decorated shops. and
streets give the feeling of
~ Christmas. One cannot help
being moved by all the external
reminders of the beautiful
Feast of Christ’s Birth.
One cannot help catching the
spirit and even those who had
firmly resolved not to engage in
Christmas shopping are once
more, enmeshed in that yearly
rou. All this is as it should be
provided that what is more
important is not neglected.
i Thegeshould be the real spirit
§ of Chistmas in the heart of
no @® cach and every individual. It is
6 " far more important that
te Christmas live internally within
: ~ the heart of each individual
than that Christmas gifts be
lavished far and wide to friends
and loved ones.
1 The Infant Jesus was born
~~ into the world, sent by the
, Divine Father, to bring peace
© and joy and love of one another
vad ~ into the heart of man. It would
ie seem this year of 1971 His
~ message has been forgotten as
' ' ‘we see war, unrest, hostility
toward one’s neighbor on every
I side. Inge streets of our cities
4 and tolhon orgs ‘and hatred
{ reign sipréme? One cannot help
thinking how necessary it is to.
! return to the peace of Christmas
yr & in calf individual heart that all
«1 = theevil of a modern day society
“1 may be replaced by love and
one’s fellow man. Since charity
towards one’s neighbors can
only be God-inspired and only
the heart that truly welcomes
the Infant Christ this Christmas
of 1971 can find real peace and
contentment.
n On this Christmas we ask the
Sk Infant Christ to bring true peace
Ti and charity to the hearts of all
+ # men,
% | GATEOF HEAVEN CHURCH
i TI ™ Rev. Thomas M. Jordan
; Pastor
i Christmas Eve
Fgr the first audience on this
9 & ear’ to hear of His birth,
‘= Almighty God singled out
i unlettered and despised
¢ shepherds whom the high and
© 2& = mighty in Jerusalem society
> considered to be of the lowest
caste. These insignificant
shepherds were not only the
first humans to announce His
. birth to the townspeople of
Bethlehem, but of all the
peoples in the world, they were
also the first, after Mary and
Joseph, to fall on their knees
and adore Jesus Christ in the
marpyer. :
InYwhat more striking way
~ could God impress us! High
prestige and standing among
men are in themselves of no
~ particular significance to God.
The pdople in the Cave of
i
3 Bethlehem, Mary and Joseph
% and the shepherds gathered
“vs around the Infant Saviour,
wat found favor with God not
a6 because of their standing with
om men, but because of their inner
HR goagyess their holy rela-
Snsaly tionship with our Divine Lord.
AT ‘he real measure of our worth
“zi ishow we stand in with God, not
~w | with man. This is the only way
we too can hope to please God
Sg and enjoy the privilege of His
«1 Divine Friendship.
gf ~ May the Christ Child, the Son
2st of God, one day bring each of us
AE and all our loved ones, present
Te and absent, to our true and
gn everlasting home in Heaven
“ww where we, like the lowly
rior shepherds of old, shall be
iat favored and loved by our God
ol or all eternity."
8 Father Sammons
Pastor
St. Therese’s Church,
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Christmas
Christmas is a time of year
When faces show a cheer
Everyone is happy and gay,
Too bad it couldn't
Always be that way
It really is a time of fun
And is enjoyed by everyone
Nick Chorey
Grade 6
Dallas Inter.
A Song in the Air
The well-known missionary to
India and also world lecturer
and writer, Dr. E. Stanley
Jones, has told a story of a little
boy who stood before a picture
of his absent father. He turned
to his mother and wistfully said,
“I wish father would step out of
the picture.”” That boy ex-
pressed in his own way the deep
desire for his father to step from
the picture into his life.
We, who have gazed upon the
picture of God in nature and
philosophy, are grateful but
never satisfied. There is that
need for us better expressed “‘O,
for a warm heart in the uni-
verse.” If only the Father would
step from the picture into our
reality. Listen! There’s a song
in the air. That message says
the Father stepped from the
picture at Bethlehem. ‘The
Word became a human being
and lived among us’...(John
1:14 T.E.V.). That is the
meaning of Christmas. Jesus is
Immanuel—God ‘with us. As I
look at the character and life of
Jesus, I know what God is like.
The shepherds listened, they
heard and they went. The ad-
vantage of our faith is this: the
Christmas Word became em-
bodied in a Person who lives in
me. ‘“‘Be born in us today’ the
Carol writer penned. Let the
shepherds be our example in
our readiness to say ‘Yes’ to
God’s invitation. Let us be glad
and rejoice today because ‘‘the
Lord Has Come.”
God Speaks
The glorious fact that we
remember in the Christmas
Season is that God does speak to
us, again and again, in many
ways and in every need of life.
He speaks to us through the
majesty and beauty of His
creation. He speaks to us in the
record of man’s experience
through history, and He speaks
to us in our personal ex-
periences. When we take a long
and sensitive look at our own
lives, we can see ways in which
God has spoken, often in times
of deepest difficulty and suf-
fering.
But above all, God has spoken
to us in Jesus Christ. This is the
meaning of Christmas. This is
why the writer of the Fourth
Gospel begins his message to
the world by saying, ‘‘And the
Word became Flesh.”” God
came in the Christ to reveal
Himself to us and to show us
how life is to be lived.
May our response to the Word
this Christmas tide be the living
of lives through which God can
speak to others through us.
The Rev. John S. Prater
Prince of Peace Church
Summer's Gone
No green grass,
Just a white blanket of snow,
No more birds
I just don’t know!
Bare trees, gray leaves,
No more color green,
Not one more crop
Not even a bean!
Ice has covered the pond,
No more color blue,
Nice colored hedges
Are covered with hue!
Jim Davis
Grade 5
Lehman Elem.
"The Hobo's Dr
Once upon a time the:
Hobo, his name was H
and his dog named Dul
of all this Hobo and
wished for Xmas, but thr =
it was impossible.
One day Hobo Joe an
were walking along ther =
just dreaming. They dec
take a rest on a bench ar
a sudden he hears a “I
“What was that?”
‘‘Psssss”
“Where are you?”
“Over here by the tree”
“What tree? There’s millions
of them”’
“The oak tree”
_ And there sitting on a rock
was a Little EIf.
“What do you want?”
“I"don’t want anything”
“Alls I want is too give you
three wishes”
“Really?”
“Well first of all I would like
to have some food for my dog.”
“Second I would like food and
clothes plus a place to sleep.”
“Then last I would like to
have Christmas. Because I
never had Christmas in my
whole life”’
‘‘Really?’’ asked the elf.
“Neither did I”
“Would you like to spend
Christmas with Duke and 1?”
‘Sure’
Then Hobo Joe and Duke and
of course the elf lived happily
ever after.
Rosie Meyer
Grade 6-B
Lehman Elem.
The Groovy Elf
How I dig this workshon. Man
it is groovy. Out a sight! Now to
make a groovy sportscar. I dig
the sound of this hammer. And
this saw is out a sight. Listen to
the sound of this groovy drill.
There it’s finished. Now to see
how this groovy engine shounds.
Blum blum blum blum. Groovy!
Now to see how it rides. This is
out of sight to. Boy these power
brakes. And this power
steering. This car is groovy!
Now to have another brain-
storm. It’s coming. A robot, I'll
get to work. Man I can’t resist
these tools. Later. This is
groovy! I bet he is ten feet tall!
I’ll turn it on. Oh no! I forgot to
say I was his master! I'll jump
in my sportscar. Blum blum
blum. Screech! This wind is
groovy! My hair blowing in the
wind. Oh no! Here comes that
tin can again. I'll try to head
him off. Yikes he is picking me
up! I'll tell you what happened
next time! Man it’s Groovy in
here!
Billy Weaver
4-B
Lehman
Christmas
On Christmas Eve everyone
knows that Santa Claus comes,
and you get presents. But does
anyone know why we have this
holiday? I'll tell you. Because in
a manager far away, a King
was born of Mary. God told her
to name him Jesus. When Jesus
was born, a great star came to
the sky. It was a beautiful star.
The three wise men followed
that star. That is why we have
Christmas. A King was born.
Judith A. Major
Grade 4-C
Lake-Lehman
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas
And lots of joys
To all little girls. . .
And little boys
And for the grownups
Grandparents too.
The Christmas season
Is also for you!
Neal Yerabeck
Grade 5
Dallas Inter.
The Present From my Mother
The present from my mother
Was wrapped oh so sweet
It wasn't a pair of mittens
But a great big treat!
I found it on the window sill
Right above my bed
I knew I couldn’t open it then,
But looked at it instead!
Michelle Chapple
Grade 5
Dallas Inter.
Westmoreland Parent Teachers’ Association have elected of-
ficers, who met recently at the Christmas-decorated school.
They are, left to right, Georgiena Weidner, treasurer; Mrs.
George Coolbaugh, secretary; Stanley McMinn, president; Mrs.
Earl Gregory, vice president; and Walter Prokopchak, prin-
cipal.
Christmas Reindeer
Is it the season to be jolly?
Why, yes, by golly.
Time for tinsel and holly,
Oh, so that’s why you're
As happy as a lolly!
Reindeer roam around
And often sit upon the ground
They are very seldom found
* Just standing around.
Tony Marchakitus
Grade 5-C
Lake-Lehman Elem.
Christmas Day
Susan Snyder
Lehman-Jackson Elem.
WhenChristmas day is very near
Everyone’s waiting for it soon will be here
Christmas packages under a tree
And everyone is filled with glee.
Then on wonderful Christmas Eve
Santa brings toys, but soon he must leave
Because in the morning you'll wake up and see
Wonderful toys like a car or dolly.
Then comes a feast with turkey—crisp brown
And pies made of mince bought downtown
Cranberry sauce, some potatoes, and cake
And other good things which are ready to bake.
Debbie Henry
Grade 5
Dallas Intermediate
Christmas is a merry time,
To hear the church bells peal and chime
To listen to old Santa call,
Margaret Perry
Grade 5
Dallas Intermediate
Christmas is Here Again
Christmas is here again.
The snow is on the ground.
When the snow falls.
It doesn’t make a single sound.
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But on this Christmas Day,
People will be so happy and gay.
Sandra McCarroll
Grade 4-B
Lehman Elem
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Christmas
Christmas is fun.
Christmas is joy.
Christmas is fun.
For a girl or a boy.
A star shone bright.
All through the night.
Much higher than a kite.
With beautiful light. Linda London
Grade 6-B
Lehman Elem.
A Christmas Present
I got a present for Christmas
It wasn't what 1 wanted
But I liked it anyway!
It wasn't a pair of skates
Or skies or even a doll
It was nice and fuzzy
With a pretty ribbon
It lies by the fire, all cuddly and sweet
Why. it is a kitten
Tommy Newell
Grade 5
Dallas Inter.
Elves’ Work
Little elves in red and white
Have a smile so gay and bright
They make toys for girls and boys
For they believe in thoughtful joys!
Marcia Davis
Grade 5
Dallas Inter.
First Celebration
The first record of the celebration of Christ’s
birth is traced back to the fifth century and was
believed to be held at Gual, Spain. The Advent
Season is a time of preparation for Christmas.
Even as preparations for the festival took
place in Spain in the fith century, we too begin to
decorate and prepare. The stores are preparing.
Train loads of toys arrive so that Santa will be
able to see that each child discovers a won-
derland under his Christmas tree.
As adults, do we really celebrate Christmas?
The religious value of Christmas to many of us
today is minimized, the day among many, in-
stead of being one of love among adults, is
degraded into one of exchanging gifts, given in a
sense of obligation. In too many homes, the
children are not taught to tie the merrymaking in
with the gift of God to the universe in the person
of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, without whom
we would have nothing.
Once I was asked, “If you did not have the
Christmas tree and all the decorations, would
you still be able to celebrate Christ’s birth?’’ My
answer was, ‘Yes, for in my prayers when I say,
‘Thank you God for sending us your Son and the
gift of life.” I am celebrating Christmas 365 days
a year and I do not need a Christmas tree to be
reminded of this gift.”
May all Christians this Advent Season, and
each day thereafter say, ‘‘Thank you God for
giving us the most precious gift ever given in
love and affection to mankind, your Son, Jesus.”
May you all have a very Happy and Holy
Christmas.
Rev. Henry E. Westfield
Alderson United Methodist Church
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What Christmas Is
I Christmas is a time of cheer
It is the happiest time of the year.
Christmas is a time for happiness and joy
And receiving presents, or a toy.
II Christmas is a time of good will
For every one from plain to hill.
Christmas day will soon be here
May you be happy all the year. ;
Robert Myak
Grade 5
Dallas Intermediate
Christmas is a time for joy
For every little girl and boy
Presents all around the tree,
One for you and one for me
We put a wreath upon the door
And bought candy canes from the store
Maybe there'll be a gift in here
That I can take to school this year
Santa says. “Merry Christmas to you,”
And I say. “Merry Christmas Too!"
Lynn Lewis
Grade 5
Dallas Inter.
Christmas
Each succeeding year we hear it that this
above all others, is a great year for Christmas.
As we move from one period to another, there is
a feeling that at no time have there been so many
fears and anxieties or so many towering issues
as those which are bing encountered on this
particular Christmas. That has been voiced in
the past. It will be heard again as we once more
pause to commemorate the birth of our Savior.
To be sure, we have not always had the
threat of the bomb or the peril of world com-
munism. But we must never forget that amid the
songs of the Herald Angels proclaiming His birth
there were other menacing problems hovering
over the Judean Hills. Christ came to a world in
trouble.
It has been said over and over again that the
one great hope for our perplexed times is to be
found in the message and life of Him whose birth
we are observing. But the matter goes much
deeper than observance. What is needed is a
change of heart—a commitment to the eternal
truths of Almighty God. By exercising love,
charity and goodwill, we are following the
example of Him whose birth will again be
heralded throughout the world.
We discover the glory of Christmas when we
welcome Christ into our lives as the ‘counsellor,
the everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace.” In
companionship with Christ we experience
beauty and truth and know the exaltation felt by
the Magi and Shepherds of old so that we return’
to our tasks of life glorifying and praising God.
As we feel the. exaltation of such an ex-
perience this Christmas Season we capture anew
the courage of Christ to stand athwart the
tyrannies of our day and to invest our lives in His
Kingdom. Thus do we pray: * Holy Child of
Bethlehem, descend to us we pray, O Come to us,
abide with us, Our Lord Emmanuel.”
Robert DeWitt Yost, Pastor
Shavertown United Methodist Church
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