Sermons

See amid the winter's snow, Born for us on earth below, See, the gentle Lamb appears, Promised from eternal years. Hail! that ever-blessed morn, Hail redemption’s happy dawn, Sing through all Jerusalem: Christ is born in Bethlehem. Say, you holy shepherds, say, Tell your joyful news today. Why have you now left your sheep On the lonely mountain steep? Hail! that ever-blessed morn, Hail redemption's happy dawn, Sing through all Jerusalem: Christ is born in Bethlehem. "As we watched at dead of night, There appeared a wondrous light; Angels singing ‘Peace on earth’ Told us of the Savior’s birth.’’ Hail! that ever-blessed morn, Hail redemption's happy dawn, Sing through all Jerusalem: Christ is born in Bethlehem. See Amid the Winters Snow

This morning we are going to tell the story of the birth of Jesus as told by the gospels of Luke and Matthew, and as told by you! We ask that you listen for the following words to be spoken within the story and to respond as written: Shepherds: Yo, Sheep! Sheep: Baa! Night: Silent night, holy night Angel: Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Wisemen: Look! A Star!

ANTHEM Mary Had a Baby arr. William Dawson African American Spiritual Mary had a baby My Lord Where was he born? Born in a manger What did they call him? King Jesus He is called King Jesus, Mighty Counselor, King Immanuel, Mighty God Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace Mary had a baby My Lord

E’en So, Lord Jesus, Quickly Come Paul Manz text based on Revelation 21 Peace be to you, and grace from him Who freed us from our sins Who loved us all and shed his blood That we might saved be Sing Holy, Holy to our Lord The Lord, Almighty God Who was, and is, and is to come Sing Holy, Holy Lord Rejoice in heaven, all ye that dwell therein Rejoice on earth, ye saints below For Christ is coming soon E’en so Lord Jesus, quickly come And night shall be no more They need no light, nor lamp, nor sun For Christ will be their All