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[5852.22 --> 5858.30] that some of our members come from. It's to close the Christmas Day service with the next |
[5858.30 --> 5864.58] song called Glory to God, also known as Ere Se God. We will have the words on the screen behind |
[5864.58 --> 5869.26] us in both Dutch and English. We invite you and encourage you all to sing it in whatever |
[5869.26 --> 5871.26] language you feel most comfortable with. |
[5871.26 --> 5872.26] Any time? |
[5872.26 --> 5881.26] It is okay. |
[5881.26 --> 5886.84] Oh, mercy, Lord . . . . verlier óse your sight |
[5886.84 --> 5900.26] in the highest, in the highest, in the highest, in the highest. The highest, in the high. |
[5900.26 --> 5930.24] Oh, Lord. |
[5930.26 --> 5960.24] Oh, Lord. |
[5960.26 --> 5970.00] He is the honouring to the people, to the people. |
[5970.48 --> 5974.98] Oh, God delights him. |
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[6058.78 --> 6060.54] Oh, God delights him. |
[6060.54 --> 6090.52] Thank you. |
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• Repeated phrase "We'll be right back" |
• Praise to Christ and His name |
• Christmas carols (e.g. "Joy to the World", "Oh Night Divine") |
• Scriptural references to Jesus as savior and king |
• Prayers for light, hope, love, joy, and peace |
• Mention of authority and justice through Jesus' birth |
• Jesus Christ's birth and significance |
• Welcome to worship service, Christmas celebration |
• Invitation for all people to come and worship |
• Hymns and songs of praise (O Come, All Ye Faithful) |
• Repeated phrases of adoration and praise to God |
• Christmas carols sung, including "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" and "Away in a Manger" |
• Discussion of the importance of Jesus' birth amidst chaos and uncertainty |
• Reflection on the world's problems, such as conflict, fear, and isolation |
• Mention of COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on daily life |
• Celebration of Jesus' coming into a broken world with comforting words |
• Ongoing support services provided by Night Shift, including counseling, Bible studies, and hot meals |
• Langley outreach service and commitment from the church to serve every second month |
• Donations for ongoing support |
• Reading of the Christmas story from Matthew chapter 1 verses 18-24 |
• Prayer for the word of God to be spoken and planted in hearts |
• The story of Jesus' birth and name |
• The concept of "un-hallmark Christmas" and deconstructing cultural influences on Christmas |
• Frustration with commercialization of Christmas |
• The importance of Advent and liturgy of waiting for the coming light |
• Re-narrating lives in the truth of the gospel and Jesus' coming again |
• The source of meaning and how it is found, particularly through a Christian perspective |
• Relationship to God is fundamental to understanding truth, goodness, and beauty |
• General revelation: God reveals himself through creation's order, majesty, and beauty |
• Special revelation: God's word and story provide ultimate meaning and purpose |
• Meaning and purpose come from living in a purposive relationship with God as the true God and source of all good |
• Deconstructing faith within the context of community |
• The importance of rooting oneself in the true story of Jesus |
• Christmas as a reminder of something more and transcendent |
• The human longing for meaning and magic in an increasingly disenchanted world |
• The need for an experience of deeper magic |
• The Bible's book of Ecclesiastes states that eternity is set within every human heart. |
• Christmas gives a glimpse into eternity through the birth of Jesus, who entered time as Emmanuel (God with us). |
• The virgin Mary became pregnant with Jesus through the Holy Spirit, and his birth was prophesied to fulfill God's plan. |
• The true story of Christmas is the incarnation, where God took on flesh to ransom humanity from sin. |
• The meaning in life comes from embracing this true story of Christmas. |
• The importance of historical roots in a story |
• Use of genealogies to tie events to history |
• Inclusion of unseemly characters as an argument for the story's truth |
• First witnesses being shepherds and women as evidence of the story's authenticity |
• Inclusion of pagans and non-Jewish elements in the story of Jesus' birth |
• The significance of the truth mattering to those who hear the story |
• The story of Jesus has been challenged and deconstructed, but the goal is to bring people closer to the true Jesus. |
• It's easy to substitute a personal version of Jesus for the one described in the Bible. |
• A fictional example from "American Gods" illustrates how different cultures have created their own versions of gods, including multiple Jesuses. |
• The TV adaptation of "American Gods" takes this concept further, showing various Jesuses based on Western cultural influences. |
• Different images or versions of Jesus (feminine, hipster, hippie) |
• Preferences for a Jesus that fits one's needs or beliefs |
• Distinction between a historical/safe Jesus and an active/involved Jesus |
• Various expectations of Jesus' role in life (Savior, Lord, teacher) |
• Importance of seeking the real Jesus over substitutes or lesser versions |
• The true meaning of Jesus' birth and significance |
• Finding meaning and purpose in life through a relationship with Jesus |
• Understanding the importance of Jesus' teachings and word |
• The reality of Jesus as king of the universe and savior from sin and death |
• The hope of Jesus' return and second coming |
• The relationship between God and humanity, specifically through Jesus Christ |
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