Christmas
“Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord." (Luke 2:10-11)
| St. Francis of AssissiGod is the Maker of everything, and his creation brings him glory by praising Him.
God Is Here
| Walt HarrahWhen Jesus entered into our world, everything changed. Creation breathed easier, knowing its Maker was nearby. And Satan trembled, knowing his days were numbered.
Glory To God
| Walt HarrahThe birth of Jesus, God made flesh, born of Mary, is worth celebrating. It is a wondrous act of God, to reach out to his lost children and reconcile them. The angels sang gloriously, and so must we.
So Much Joy
Walt Harrah
The coming of God's Son in the flesh to the town of Bethlehem was the best possible news, and the whole world would benefit. The angels couldn't contain themselves as they told the news, so why should we?
Not Just Any Night
Walt Harrah
Jesus' birth was extraordinary. There was nothing "ho-hum" about it. "On that night, the one True Light, the Son of God was born."
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O Christmas Tree
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Related Worship Scripts
Lessons and CarolsHere the traditional Anglican service of Christmas is "tweaked" slightly, with prayers following the scripture reading. The incarnation of our Lord is told with alternating readings, prayers, and carols.
Christmas Eve Service
Entitled GOD WITH US, this is a first-person retelling of Luke 1 and 2. Readers for the different characters of the story are needed, but staging and costuming can be kept to a bare minimum. Simplicity can work for you in this case.
