Christmas Day - The Greatest Gift

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Welcome - Christmas Day

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Reading -

Luke 2:1–7 ESV
In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. And all went to be registered, each to his own town. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.

Prayer

Teen Talk

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Notices

Prayer Meeting - 7:30pm
Friday 7pm - Online
Sunday Morning 11am & 6pm
Tithes & Offerings - £

Main Prayer

Birthdays

Student

Prayer Items

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Reading

Matthew 2:1–11 ESV
Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him; and assembling all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. They told him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for so it is written by the prophet: “ ‘And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.’ ” Then Herod summoned the wise men secretly and ascertained from them what time the star had appeared. And he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, “Go and search diligently for the child, and when you have found him, bring me word, that I too may come and worship him.” After listening to the king, they went on their way. And behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh.

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Worldview & Commercialisation:

Father Christmas - Coca Cola
Farmer Christmas Adverts - Morrisons
recent christmas film - sings silent night to a baby donkey
Ridicule - Birth of a baby and then 3 months later being executed as an adult

Presents:

Society: Instant Gratification (lovers of self)
Entertainment
Books
Food
Clothing
Health
Best Presents - Mum & Dad
John 3:16–17 ESV
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.
Carol Service
Planned in Eternity, Realised in Time
Reference only: Genesis
Day 1- Day & Night
Day 2 - Seperate Waters
Day 3 - Dry Land & Plants
Day 4 - Sun, Moon & Stars
Day 5 - Birds & Fish
Day 6 - Land Animals & Man

Glorious Annoucements & Miraculous Conception

Adam & Eve
Prophets
Zechariah
Mary
Joseph

Arrival

Rightful Inheritance - King (14 generations from David to Captivity in Babylon, 14 from Captivity in Babylon to Christ)
Bethlehem
Wrapped in swaddling cloths - Sacrificial Lamb

Further Announcements

Shepherds & Angels
Simeon
Anna
Wisemen

Jesus delcares his ministry (32 years later)

God so loved the world
Jesus the Messiah (Saviour)
Put on a tree - bronze serpent
Jesus does not save through his birth, but his death & resurrection

Summary

Using your time
Commitment

Hymn - In Christ Alone

Closing Prayer

Doxology

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