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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.
[5974.98 --> 5980.16] Oh, God delights him.
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[6018.98 --> 6026.98] Oh, God delights him.
[6026.98 --> 6028.98] Oh, God delights him.
[6028.98 --> 6034.98] Oh, God delights him.
[6034.98 --> 6038.98] Oh, God delights him.
[6038.98 --> 6040.98] Oh, God delights him.
[6040.98 --> 6047.08] Oh, God delights him.
[6047.08 --> 6050.98] Oh, God delights him.
[6050.98 --> 6053.46] Oh, God delights him.
[6053.46 --> 6057.98] Oh, God delights him.
[6058.78 --> 6060.54] Oh, God delights him.
[6060.54 --> 6090.52] Thank you.
[6090.54 --> 6120.52] 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