gentle soul would be the promin ence they have given your name over that of your dear Saviour. They fete you in songs; they represent you in plays and tableaux; they imper sonate you in schools, churches, and parties. And all is done in a carica ture of a fat, jolly little old elf who makes an annual pilgrimage from his toy factory at the North Pole to squeeze himself down millions of chimneys the world over, distribut ing his gifts to all “good” little chil dren. It would be hard for you to imagine to what gigantic propor tions this has been carried. I’m quite sure that many more children in the world know the Santa Claus story than know the true Christmas story. Many people are concerned about the profaning influence of com mercialization and wish to “put Christ back into Christmas.” They teach their children the true mean ing of the day and try not to become If you are not receiving copies of the BROADCASTER monthly, you may have them come to your home or office auto matically by being a member of the Biola Fellowship. This is a group of faithful donors who invest monthly in the distinctive ministries of the Bible Institute of Los An geles, Inc. Specific monthly amounts are not set; this is a matter between you and the Lord. In maintaining this 53 year old work for the Saviour, we have found that faith fulness on the part of God’s stewards is the important thing. You are invited to become co-laborers with us in this vital testimony. The investment you make will bring you this publication monthly, here after, without your request.
enmeshed in unnecessary trappings that tend to distort basic Christian truths. Millions of kiddies the world over have written letters to you this month listing the desires of their little hearts. Personally, S a n t a Claus, l ask no favor. I believe you are “absent from the body and pres ent with the Lord.” And remember that Jesus Himself said, “Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name saying, ‘I am Christ;’ and the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them.” Yes, Santa, Jesus Christ the Son of God, is the One who gives every good and perfect gift, and gives us the best present of all, the pardon from sin and the assurance of ever lasting life. Our expectation is from Him. Well, Santa Claus, I’ll look for ward to a visit with you when I get to heaven. Until then, I remain Your brother in Christ If you are already a member of the Fellowship and have received an extra copy of this publication, please pass it along to a friend so that he may also enroll in the Plan and receive these helpful monthly features from the broadcasts. Since all materials from the Biola radio programs are included in the BROAD CASTER, publication is generally complet ed near the end of the specific month. Your patience is greatly appreciated. □ I would like to become a member of the Biola Fellowship. Biola Fellowship Members receive a packet of envelopes (24 to expire in two years for monthly contributions). I am enclosing $......,—„— for the ministries of Biola.
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