"A New Song" December 2025
“UNTO YOU IS BORN…A SAVIOR”
Dear fellow worker of the Christian Worship Hour:
December is Christmas month because the story of the birth of Jesus Christ takes center stage during this time, as it rightfully should be.
From the writings of Pastor Salem:
Let’s take a closer look at the Christmas Story:
“Thou shalt call his name JESUS; for he shall save his people from their sins.”
Matthew 1:21
v THERE IS WONDER IN THE CHRISTMAS STORY. My first recollection in life is my sweet mother reading a story from the Holy Bible every night. As a 5 or 6-year-old, I was filled with wonder as she read the story---and now, I am still filled with wonder as I read it. A baby born in a stable, with the angels, the shepherds, the glowing skies and an angel preaching! No wonder we marvel at such a grand story. (Luke 2: 8-14).
v THERE IS MYSTERY IN THE CHRISTMAS STORY. A holy mystery that fascinates me as an old, old man as it did to me as a little child. How could the God of the universe fit into a tiny baby! (II Corinthians 5:19; I Timothy 3:16). And how can this Child be the seed of a woman when all of mankind is the seed of a man? (Genesis 3:15; Isaiah 7:14). Yes, the virgin birth of our Lord is a mystery. And the magi, why did they come and give gold and other expensive gifts? (Matthew 2:11). And, oh yes, what about that moving star that came and shone over Bethlehem! (Matthew 2:9). Mystery, well I guess so!
v THERE IS BEAUTY IN THE CHRISTMAS STORY. There is beauty in the innocent Mary who wonders how she can have a child without a husband. (Luke 1:34). Joseph’s devotion to Mary, despite not being the father of her child, is truly beautiful. (Matthew 1:25). And old Simeon, holding the 8-day-old Child and praising God. (Luke 2:25-35). And, oh yes, the ancient prophetess Anna, praising God for the redemption this Child would bring to this world. But the most beautiful person there was the Christ Child, who came to save us from our sin. (Matthew 1:21).
v THERE IS LOVE IN THE CHRISTMAS STORY. Love is all over the place. We see the Heavenly Father’s Love for a lost world in the gift of His Son. (John 3:16). Let’s not forget for a moment, God would not have had to do it! And besides that, we were His enemies, St. Paul tells us. (Romans 5:10). How much love does that call for? And Joseph loved Mary, no matter what the gossips said about her being pregnant outside of marriage. (Matthew 1:20). And Mary loved her firstborn and would cry her eyes out when she saw Him crucified! (John 19:25). Love, well I guess so, a love that would take the whole world in, if they only would receive Him. (John 1:12; II Peter 3:9).
v THERE IS HOPE IN THE CHRISTMAS STORY. I have preached for over 74 years----I love to preach because I can offer hope to anyone who will believe and receive Jesus into their heart. (Revelation 3:20). No one is hopeless, there is no such thing anymore as an unpardonable sin! Jesus said “whosoever will may come,” (John 6:37). So, you can come, if you want to. Just tell Jesus you are a sinner and ask Him to come into your heart and save you from your sins. (John 5:24). Then live for Him the best you can! Your condition may seem to you to be hopeless, but not so to the Savior. (Hebrews 7:25; I Timothy 1:15).
Yes, the Christmas Story. We tell it all the time! We go on television and short-wave radio and tell the Christmas Story to all the world! We do pray you will have a WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR in our Lord.
In our Savior’s love,
Pastor Salem
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
This month, we reflect on the birth of our Lord Jesus and the reason for His coming –to sacrifice Himself for our sins and strengthen us in our faith. Praying for you and your loved ones to have a truly blessed Christmas and a happy New Year!
CWH Staff & Board CWH Office Staff: (pictured) Back Row: Kent, Paulette, Stacy, Joyce, Shaun
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CWH Board: Bill Edwards, Mike Salem, Kent Cutler, Stacey Bebo,
Joan Ganje-Fischer, Mark Johnson, Dan Mardian,
Larry Sime, Amy Kessler, Stacy Bauer
Members Emeritus: Beverly Weide, The late Pat Klabo
In Loving Memory of…
ALL THE LOVED ONES, who live with Jesus, by SALLY MEYER, MN, $100
ALLEN ST. GERMAIN, by WAYNE & MARSHA CHRISTIANSON, MN, $20
ANNA KRAFT, by BRENDA MCGOWAN, MN, $100
ARDEN BECKER and LAVONNE SCHRAG, by ELTON SCHOENWALD, SD, $50
BASIL, my husband, who had a Birthday in November, by JANE LARSON, SD, $100
BRYON, my husband, ALFRED, my loving father and EVELYN, my sweet mother, by KAREN CHRISTY, SD, $507
BYRON BAIN, by NANCY BAIN, SD, $50
CAROL GRIEGER, my mom and my kids’ grandma, by KARI PFINGSTEN, ND, $500
CARROLL ROARK, by DARNELL ROARK, VA, $25
CHARLIE KIRK, by JUDY FELLERS, OK, $30
CHARLIE KIRK, by TOBY STAHL, MT, $150
DAVID CRISMON, by SHARON CRISMON, MO, $200
DAVID, my husband, by JANET CONVY, IA, $50
DEBORAH PRESZLER, my loving wife, by RONALD PRESZLER, ID, $100
DEREK C. VALENTINE, my beloved son of 32 years, by JEFFREY DEREK VALENTINE, FL, $20
EDNA HANSEGARD, by BRADLEY E. JACOBSON, ND, $25
EDWARD, my father, by CAREL GORDON, MN, $300
ELIAS & MARIE BJORK, my grandparents, by DONOWAN LARSON, SD, $100
EVA GRANAAS, my mother, who taught me to do my best as a Christian, by PATIENCE GRANAAS, MI, $100
FRANCES PAULINE LYNN, by BILLY LYNN, TX, $100
HAROLD & ERNA PIRNER, my parents, by KATHY RODGERS, SD, $500
HAROLD, by NANCY SHERK, SC, $500
HEATH ALLEN, my beloved son, by MAMA MARY, IA, $45
JEANNE M. FIRESTONE, my adoptive mother, by KYLE FIRESTONE, MA, $100
JERRI and LORI HECKLER, infant twin sisters, by ANONYMOUS, $5
JOHN WAGSTER, my husband, by PHYLLIS WAGSTER, KY, $100
JONATHON HANDY, by DONN HANDY, MI, $165
KYLE, my son, SARAH, my daughter, and GLADYS, my mother, by THE KNUTSON’S, MN, $200
LARRY GRATES, my good husband of 20 years, by ELIZABETH GRATES, MN, $10
LES LUND, by GISELA LUND, WI, $25
LOUIS CAPLOVITZ, my husband, GENEVA SHANNON, my mother, and ETTA MAY AMIS, my aunt, by PHYLISS CAPLOVITZ, WA, $25
LTC RICHARD L. ELLWOOD, my beloved husband, by JACQUELINE RUTH ELLWOOD, FL, $25
LUCILLE & KEVIN WOODSON, by JERRY & ELIZABETH BROWN, MO, $20
MARIA PIRES, by CARLOS PIRES, MA, $50
MARLYS STENSAAS, my mom, by CHARLOTTE GJORAAS, SD, $50
MARSHA SOVAK, my loving wife, by EUGENE SOVAK, PA, $100
MAXINE K. VINK, my sister and best friend, by THELMA J. COLE, MT, $100
MIKE, my husband, by KATHY ESSEM, SD, $25
MR. CLAUDE CARRIERE, by DMITRI TCHJEN, ON, CA, $51.80
MY AUNT, by KATHRYN STOKER, NE, $200
MY GRANDMA, DAD, BROTHER TOMMY and UNCLES BENNY and ED, by BARB ARENS, ND, $500
MY HUSBAND and SISTER, by GERI EGGERT, MO, $500
PASTOR SALEM and EDWARD, my husband, by BEVERLY MYERS, PA, $25
PASTOR SALEM:
ALFRED ZUEHLKE, IA, $100
BARBARA CUMMINS, MO, $20
CHARLES BELTER, ND, $500
DAVID & BETTY HOLLIS, FL, $300
JUDY FELLERS, OK, $30
P. LELAND SKOG, WI, $500
SYLVIA OKERSTROM, MN, $50
ROBERT & MARIA BETZ, GEORGE & MARY BETZ, PABLO & MARIA BARRANTES and PASTOR SALEM, by DEBBIE BETZ, PA, $150
ROGER E. OKERSTROM, my beloved husband, by SYLVIA M. OKERSTROM, MN, $100
ROSARIO D. COGSWELL, by FRANK COGSWELL and DAUGHTERS, FL, $25
RUTH HARRIS, by PATRICK HARRIS, GA, $25
SAMUEL & TINA GRIFFITHS, our son & daughter, by WILLIAM & MARIA GRIFFITHS, SD, $200
SAMUEL, my son, by KATHY GONZALEZ, CA, $300
SHARON, my sister, remembering her on her Birthday, by LINDA WHITE, MI, $50
SUZANNE C. SPARKS, by CARL & ELAINE CLARK, FL, $100
THOMAS FELICE, my dad, who loved the Lord, by DIANA FELICE, IA, $15
TODD RACHELS, our son, by GAYLORD RACHELS, MN, $100
TOMMY, AVERY, NORMAN and HAROLD, my brothers, by MELVIN THOMPSON JR., SD, $40
TONY, by SHERRY BROGAN, KS, $40
WARREN SCOTT HUNTER, my son, by JUDIE DEBREY, OR, $50
Any Memorials after 11/6/2025 will be listed in the January New Song
In Honor of…
BERNICE KJOS, my mother, celebrating her 92nd Birthday, by VERNA LINGO, SD, $1,000
BETTY LOU LINDGREN, celebrating her Birthday, by RACHEL RIDDLE, SD, $200
CALVIN ZWEIFEL, celebrating my Birthday, SD, $51
CAMRI BRUNS, by CARLOTTA BRUNS, ND, $100
DEBBIE SPICKELMIER, by MERLE SPICKELMIER, NE, $25
EDNA BLYTHE YOUDERIAN BURR, my mother who showed me who God is, by LAURA HAZELL, MO, $25
EVA STEPHANIE BATEZ WASHINGTON, CHRISTOPHER WULF, CARLOS SANTIAGO, LIZBETH COULTER, KELLY MATSUI, EUGENE MATSUDA and MICHAEL VALACH, by TERRY WASHINGTON, IL, $20
GOD, by TAMMI AYCOTH, TX, $25
GOD, JESUS OUR LORD & HOLY SPIRIT, by MARY, IA, $165
HARRIET, DEAN, LUANN and JOEL, by CASEY WRIGHT, NE, $20
JANE ROGERS, by BAMBI HARDING, IA, $25
JESSICA JEAN, my daughter, celebrating her Birthday, by EMILY HEIEREN, MN, $25
JOSH MCCOY, celebrating his 53rd Birthday, by DAN & JONI, NE, $150
KRISTY LUND, celebrating her Birthday, by ELAINE CROOKSTON, ND, $100
MY MOTHER, by DOLORES GONZALVES, NV, $400
MY SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST, by ARTHUR SILL, MI, $25
OUR FAMILY, celebrating Birthdays and Anniversaries, by KEVIN & BECKY DALLMANN, ND, $200
THE VETS IN OUR FAMILY, by EDWARD YORK, SD, $30
WAYNE & NORMA BREEDEN, my loving parents, by KAREN MANN, IA, $100
WESLEY L. FRITZ, by CARLENE FRITZ, TX, $100
Any Dedications after 11/6/2025 will be listed in the January New Song
60 Minute Services
DECEMBER 07 “WHERE IS HE? IN THE ANNUNCIATION OF GABRIEL” LUKE 1:26-38
DECEMBER 14 “WHERE IS HE? IN THE SONG OF THE ANGELS” LUKE 2:8-14
DECEMBER 21 “WHERE IS HE? IN THE MANGER OF BETHLEHEM” LUKE 2:8-14
DECEMBER 28 “WHERE IS HE? IN HEAVEN INTERCEDING FOR US” HEBREWS 7:23-28
30 Minute Services
DECEMBER 07 “WHERE IS HE? IN THE ANNUNCIATION OF GABRIEL” LUKE 1:26-38
DECEMBER 14 “WHERE IS HE? IN THE SONG OF THE ANGELS” LUKE 2:8-14
DECEMBER 21 “WHERE IS HE? IN THE MANGER OF BETHLEHEM” LUKE 2:8-14
DECEMBER 28 “WHERE IS HE? IN HEAVEN INTERCEDING FOR US” HEBREWS 7:23-28
The Christian Worship Hour was ordained by God to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ through Pastor Harold E. Salem’s weekly broadcasts. Pastor Salem passed away on December 18, 2020, but his legacy lives on through the continued mission of CWH.
We are committed to sharing the message of salvation and supporting believers in their faith. The program continues to air Pastor Salem’s impactful messages from the Bible every week, reaching audiences worldwide.