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Christmas Eve – December 24, 2025; May God's words be spoken, may God's words be heard.  Amen. This is the most wonderful time of the year, or so we are told by Johnny Mathis and others.  It really is though, even if the turkey didn't thaw out in time, the kids are hyped up on sugar and dreams of Santa Claus, and the in-laws are about to send you to a therapist's couch.  Yet sometimes when we think about Christmas, we get caught up in the Hallmark version of it – the lights, the carols, the cookies, and the gifts, that when we hear the story of that first Christmas, whether here at church or from Linus in A Charlie Brown Christmas, it seems so far away from who we are that we lose sight of what it means for us.  But the thing is, this story isn't as foreign to our lived reality as we sometimes make it – and that knowledge helps us to see something we need to know now.  The author of Luke, from where Linus and we get the birth story we usually hear on Christmas Eve, sets the scene for us in the midst of human history – it was when a certain ruler was in charge and had commanded a census of “all the world.” Now, just for context, things were difficult in those days – they were indeed a people who walked in darkness (though the prophet Isaiah was speaking about an earlier time).  The empire's taxes were hard, and most labored for their own food.  Poverty was crushing most of the people, while a small elite profited off of them and lived lavishly.  And there was political unrest caused by an appointed ruler, Herod, a larger than life sort, who the people  viewed with suspicion because of his ties to the empire.  This is the setting into which God chooses to enter, and there is a lot we can all resonate with in it to be sure – but more on that later. Back to the story itself – this census moves Mary and Joseph from Nazareth to Bethlehem, a journey of nearly 100 miles (with no trains, planes, or automobiles to get them there).  It also likely meant a lot of others were making similar journeys, so as the song goes – there may be No Place Like Home for the holidays, but the traffic really is terrific!  And then there is the problem of trying to find places to stay along the way.  I have to wonder if Joseph and Mary made their place in Nazareth an Air B&B, given all the folks traveling in the opposite direction. At any rate, all that travel must sound familiar to a lot of folks today who stood in long TSA lines, navigated bumper to bumper traffic, or was trying to figure out where to put everybody who made it home for the holidays.  Add to all of that is the fact that Mary is very pregnant!  Lordy – that's gotta be a tough trip. So, back to our Holy Family – they get to Bethlehem, and there is “no room for them in the inn.” Now, that may mean Joe forgot to make reservations (you know that meant a big argument later – right?).  But it wasn't like they had to go to a barn somewhere on the property.  Likely, because other guests already took over the host family's guest rooms, it was sort of like telling them they had to sleep on the old lumpy sofa in the unfinished basement. Homes in those days had a lower level where animals were brought in for the night and in cold weather.  That is where the host family had to send Mary and Joseph.  If you can imagine that for a moment – it means the house was filled with people – all there for the census taking one supposes.  That is a made for  Hallmark crazy time moment for sure, that many of you here likely know far too well.  And for this couple, who already had a lot going on, sleeping among the animals may have been the most peaceful part of their days – a respite from upstairs where perhaps Joe's crazy Uncle Roy was getting into it with Grandma Lucy, who had a bit too much eggnog.  At least the animals aren't likely to break out into a fight over politics.  From the animals point of view though, this was a nightmare. I mean, first this couple comes down, takes over two of their beds of hay, and dang it – then they have a baby (what a noisy mess) and worse – they put that little human on their food in their manger – yuk!  The animals were probably like – What the heck!  And as for the birth, you know that was crazy time at the OK Corral.  Women upstairs likely came down to help, making things a bit crowded; and birth scenes, even for the virtuous like Mary, are typically not quiet events, despite what the hymn says.  Giving birth then, and even today is joyous and noisy.  Sadly, it is also dangerous – for both the mother and the child.  And after all that – shepherds arrive to tell them that angels appeared in the sky and confirming what the angel had said to Mary at the beginning of this journey.  No wonder she pondered it all in her heart – before nodding off for a much needed nap. What a wild family story this probably became over the years, right?  I mean, can you imagine on the 10th Christmas, somebody saying – Hey Joe and Mary, remember that crazy year of the census?  And them saying back “Lordy what a time that was” as Joe grabs another eggnog and Mary chases Jesus and his siblings away from the presents. Seriously though – that was the Luke story.  Filled with very human stress, joy, and a bit of craziness – and all wrapped up in love.  The Matthew story was much less chaotic, but far more dangerous.  Mary was pregnant, but she and Joseph were engaged, not married – which in those days, and in some parts of the world today – means danger for Mary and her unborn child.  In a dream, Joseph is told by an angel not to discard her, but to marry her as planned.  After the baby is born, a few wise people from the East come to their house (with very impractical and odd gifts).  Then, Joseph has another dream where an angel tells him that King Herod is out to kill Jesus.  So ,the Holy Family become refugees.  They flee the danger in their homeland, cross over the border into Egypt, and stay there until Herod dies.  Thankfully for most, this story in Matthew is not as familiar to their Christmas gatherings as the one in the Gospel of Luke.  But it is to many in this country now, who fled from danger in their home countries, often with children and just the clothes on their backs, to come here for safety.  To them, this flight to Egypt is very familiar. So, if we really take in the story we celebrate tonight we may just find a place for ourselves in its familiarity.  Sure, we don't ride donkeys generally (although how cool would that be – well, except not from the donkey's perspective, I suppose).  We don't trudge for miles on all dirt roads (even if in NJ it feels that way), have farm animals on the first floor of our house, or have to travel for our government census (they kinda frown on that). And we don't typically see choirs of angels singing, have shepherds coming over with strange news, people bearing odd gifts knocking on our door, or an awe inspiring astrological phenomenon shining in the sky above (which I can guarantee meant that it was cloudy over New Jersey that first Christmas night, as it always is when there is something cool to see).   No, we don't have any of that on our Christmas to do or see list, but then again, it is not those things that matter anyway.  What makes this birth we celebrate so important to remember is the rest of it.  God chose to enter into the world through relationships of love – the love of parents for their newborn child, of a young couple starting their life together, of family, friends, and neighbors gathering in likely too small a space but somehow making it work.  This birth, that changed the world forever, begins among family relationships that are messy and wonderful all at the same time, and amid moments when we feel exhausted or lonely even in a crowd (as it must have felt for Mary, Joseph, or the shepherds sometimes). It is in the mundane, the mess, the fear, the joy, the hurt, and the longing – the ever day ordinariness and sometimes craziness of human existence – that God comes – choosing to connect heaven and earth in the form of a vulnerable baby, born to world weary parents, in a humble setting, amid a chaotic family gathering, to a people who walked in darkness.  Today we too are a people who walk in darkness – the deep night of bigotry and hate, oppressive governmental leaders, marginalized people, poverty and loneliness, violence and war. And here's the thing, we who live in a land of deep darkness, need to remember most of all this night – Jesus is being born now too, and we have a part to play in that birth.  Long ago, God chose Mary because God knew she had the courage to say Yes to that call, the faith to trust the Holy Spirit even when things got crazy, and the will to bring Jesus into a world in need.  And God chooses us to do the same now.  You, and you, and you, all you-all, are not spectators this night.  You are a part of the story.  The story that is happening now. You are the one God now calls to bring the light of Christ's love into the darkness.  You are the one that needs to trust the Holy Spirit amid the insanity of this time and place. You may not see angels flying around in the sky, or shepherds knocking at your door in the middle of the night, but you are meant to be a part of this story nonetheless.  You are meant to be Mary – bearers of Christ to those who walk in darkness. We all are. And perhaps Mary's need to ponder all of it in her heart makes a lot more sense to us now.  It is a lot to think about – more than whether the tie you got for your dad was a good idea or not.  Because while the gifts we give at Christmas will someday be put away and forgotten, this gift – to be Mary – to carry Christ's light within us, give birth to his love for the sake of others, nurture him in the world – it is the gift of a lifetime – and the call we all have.  And perhaps like her, we may be wondering: Why me? Why would God come into this crazy world at this time and place? Will I be able to do what God is asking me to do, and will it really matter? And when you need to ponder that, come here among your parish family, where you will be given what you need for your life journey, just as Mary was so long ago.  Remember that when she became pregnant as the Archangel Gabriel told her, she traveled to her cousin Elizabeth, who affirmed her call.  Here is where you too can take a moment from the busy-ness of the world to come among family and be affirmed about your life and in your call. The story of Christmas – of the birth of Jesus – is our story – of God active in our lives and in the world.  It reminds us that mystery and wonder abounds even in chaos, that healing and restoration come with humility and grace, that God's great love appears in the most unexpected ways, and bursts into our ordinary lives to bring freedom and justice for the oppressed, and to proclaim for all to hear that everyone is a beloved child of God – no exceptions.  And perhaps most especially, that God chooses us to help bring this all about. God chooses us to be Mary – bearers of Christ into the world. So let us all have a Mary Christmas!  M-A-R-Y and the other kind too. For then we may one day truly see peace on earth, and good will for all.  Merry Christmas Everyone! For the audio, click below, or subscribe to our iTunes Sermon Podcast by clicking here (also available on Audible): Sermon Podcast https://christchurchepiscopal.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Rec-001-Sermon-Christmas_Eve-11pm.m4a The Rev. Diana L. Wilcox Christ Church in Bloomfield & Glen Ridge December 24, 2025 Christmas Eve 1st Reading – Isaiah 9:2-7 Psalm 96 2nd Reading – Titus 2:11-14 Gospel – Luke 2:1-20     The post “Ponder This” appeared first on Christ Episcopal Church.

Send us a textThis is a message I shared on Christmas Eve - December 24, 2025 from Isaiah 9:2-7. We all hope for something better and it's not just at Christmas time. Thank you for listening!

Our 11 PM Candlelight Eucharist; Pastor Dan Peterson presiding; with Cantor Kyle Haugen.Congregational Carol—Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming (ELW 272) • Choir—Every Valley Shall Be Exalted; K. Lee Scott • Congregational Carol—Once in Royal David's City(ELW 269) • Piano and Flute—Away in a Manger; Traditional, arr. Larry Beebe • Piano and Flute—O Holy Night; Adolphe Adam, arr. Heather Knezevich • Congregational Carol—What Child Is This (ELW 296) • Piano Duet—Silent Night; Franz Gruber, arr. Jerry Ray• Organ—Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming; Johannes Brahms • Processional Hymn—O Come, All Ye Faithful (ELW 283) • Hymn of Praise—Angels We Have Heard on High (ELW 289) * First Reading—Isaiah 9:2-7• Second Reading—Titus 2:11-14 • The Holy Gospel—Matthew 1:18-25 • Hymn of the Day—It Came Upon the Midnight Clear (ELW 282) • Carols It O Little Town of Bethlehem (ELW 279); Infant Holy, Infant Lowly (ELW 276) • Hymn (candlelight)—Silent Night, Holy Night ( ELW 281)  •  Recessional Hymn—Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (ELW 270) • Postlude—Chorale prelude on IN DULCI JUBILO, BWV 729; J.S. Bach

The sermon from the Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Light Has Come—Everything Changed” in the worship series “The Light Is Coming - And Nothing Will Be the Same.” Scripture lessons: Isaiah 9:2-7 (NRSVue) and Luke 2:1-20 (KJV).Support the show

Bethel Church Stratford | Christmas Eve | December 24th by mybethel.ca

Christmas Eve December 24, 2025 Heavenly Hosts Sing Alleluia Sermon based on Luke 2:1-20 https://stpeterchurchmodesto.org/

In winter's deepest night, we welcome the light of the Christ child. Isaiah declares that the light of the long-promised king will illumine the world and bring endless peace and justice. Paul reminds us that the grace of God through Jesus Christ brings salvation to all people. The angels declare that Jesus' birth is good and joyful news for everyone, including lowly shepherds. Filled with the light that shines in our lives, we go forth to share the light of Christ with the whole world.Scripture Reading: Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96; Luke 2:1-20

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Have you ever wondered how God could use your messy family story for something beautiful? In this powerful Christmas message, Pastor Bart unveils the surprising truth behind Jesus's family tree—a lineage filled with outsiders, broken people, and complicated relationships. Through the stories of five remarkable women, we discover how God weaves grace through generations of imperfect lives, culminating in Jesus's birth. Whether you're feeling like an outsider or carrying family burdens, this message reveals how God's redemptive love makes room for everyone at His table. Don't miss this transformative reminder that your story, too, can be grafted into God's greater purpose.

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Christmas Eve | December 24, 20255pm Musical Prelude5:30pm Service

Delivered by Thia Santos from Church of Divine Mercy of Shah Alam in the Archdiocese of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Isaiah 9: 1-6; Rs psalm 96: 1-2a.2b-3.11-12.13; Titus 2: 11-14; Luke 2: 1-14.THE BIRTH OF THE KING OF PEACE Our meditation on this Christmas Eve is called The Birth of the King ofPeace. At that time, the night was dark and quiet. People had stopped theirdaily activities and were resting in their homes. Only the lights from thehouses brightened the night. Very few people were still awake. Among them werethe shepherds in the fields, who stayed awake to watch over their sheep. There was, however, one unusual journey. A husband and wife, Joseph andMary, were traveling a long distance—about 250 kilometers—uphill from Judeatoward Jerusalem. Mary was heavily pregnant. When they arrived in Bethlehem,they could not find a place for her to give birth. They were forced to leavethe town and walk about 20 more kilometers at night. They finally reached agrassy area on the edge of town. The only place available for the birth was ananimal stable. It was there that the first Christmas happened: Jesus Christ wasborn. In Bethlehem, while it was still dark, the shepherds were on one hill, andJoseph, Mary, and baby Jesus were on another hill. The distance between the twohills was about 5 to 6 kilometers. Voices from one hill could be heard from theother, but people could only be seen as tiny figures. The night was very dark,and there was no light in the stable where Jesus was born, so the shepherds sawno sign at all. But God opened their hearts through the message of the angels.One by one, together with their animals, the shepherds hurried to the stable.There, the first Christmas revelation happened: Jesus appeared to simple peoplewho were often seen as sinners—the shepherds. The first people to see the Son of God, Jesus Christ, when He entered theworld were His parents, Joseph and Mary. They were chosen by God, simple peoplewho were very faithful and obedient. The second group was the shepherds—poor,simple, and considered sinners. With them were their sheep, representing allcreation. After that, Jesus would be revealed to all people. The peace of Christmas is the heavenly light of God's presence that breaksthrough the darkness of night. It comes first to a family, then to the poor andsimple, and finally spreads joy to the whole world. Merry Christmas to all ofyou.Let's pray. In the name of the Father ... O Lord Jesus Christ, we hope that thisChristmas Eve celebration will fill us with true peace from You, that couldlead our lives every day. Our Father who art in heaven ... Inthe name of the Father ...

Advent Podcast 2025

This 2nd episode of the Advent Podcast with Rev. Dr. Beth LaRocca-Pitts, Senior Pastor, goes through Week 2 of the Advent Devotional Guide, which takes a look at Peace. The Advent Podcast will come out each Tuesday in December. Each week one of our pastors will read through a portion of the “Starry Nights” Advent Devotional Guide including scripture, prayers, musings on stars and the night sky, and more. Advent is a season of waiting, watching, and wonder — A time of renewing our hope, peace, joy, and love, getting ready for the marvel on the way. Journey along together this Advent using the Advent Devotional Guide. Pick up a printed copy at the church or download a digital copy at: https://ogumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-advent-starry-nights-digital-final.pdf You can listen, watch, & subscribe to the Podcast on:+ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@OGUMC/podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠+ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0nGIcxSt5ToGbAcs0dmua2?si=3328d0411f194865 + Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-oak-grove-umc-podcast/id1695962000 — ADVENT & CHRISTMAS 2025 at OGUMC + November 26th: Youth Christmas Tree Lot OPENS! + November 30th: 1st Sunday of Advent 830, 10.45* & 11am* + December 3rd: Service of Hope 6:15pm* (Sanctuary)+ December 5th: Children's Christmas Event 6pm (Fellowship Hall)+ December 7th: 2nd Sunday of Advent 830, 10.45* & 11am*+ December 13th: Christmas Concert 3:30pm & 6pm (Sanctuary) + December 14th: Christmas Concert 6pm* (Sanctuary) + December 14th: 3rd Sunday of Advent 830, 10.45* & 11am* + December 21st: 4th Sunday of Advent 830, 10.45* & 11am* + Christmas Eve - December 24th 3pm Children 's Service (Sanctuary) 5pm* Modern Worship Candlelight Service (Fellowship Hall) 5pm* Traditional Candlelight Service (Sanctuary) 8pm Traditional Candlelight Service (Sanctuary) + December 28th: 11am* Worship only (Sanctuary) *livestreamed at YouTube.com/ogumc #christmas #advent #umc #ogumc

This first episode of the Advent Podcast features Rev. Dr. Joseph McBrayer, Associate Pastor of Connection & Digital Ministry reading parts of Week 1 of the Advent Devotional Guide for 2025. The Advent Podcast will come out each Tuesday in December. Each week one of our pastors will read through a portion of the “Starry Nights” Advent Devotional Guide including scripture, prayers, musings on stars and the night sky, and more. Advent is a season of waiting, watching, and wonder. Not like “waiting in line,” but rather like waiting for a concert to begin, a love letter to arrive, or the stars to come out on a cold, clear night. A time of anticipation, expectation, and excitement. A time of renewing our hope, peace, joy, and love, getting ready for the marvel on the way. Journey along together this Advent (the season leading up to Christmas) by utilizing the Advent Devotional Guide. Pick up a printed copy at the church or download a digital copy at: https://ogumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-advent-starry-nights-digital-final.pdf You can listen, watch, & subscribe to the Podcast on:+ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@OGUMC/podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠+ Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0nGIcxSt5ToGbAcs0dmua2?si=3328d0411f194865 + Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-oak-grove-umc-podcast/id1695962000⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠— ADVENT & CHRISTMAS 2025 at OGUMC + November 26th: Youth Christmas Tree Lot OPENS! + November 30th: 1st Sunday of Advent 830, 10.45* & 11am* + December 3rd: Service of Hope 6:15pm* (Sanctuary)+ December 5th: Children's Christmas Event 6pm (Fellowship Hall)+ December 7th: 2nd Sunday of Advent 830, 10.45* & 11am*+ December 13th: Christmas Concert 3:30pm & 6pm (Sanctuary) + December 14th: Christmas Concert 6pm* (Sanctuary) + December 14th: 3rd Sunday of Advent 830, 10.45* & 11am* + December 21st: 4th Sunday of Advent 830, 10.45* & 11am* + Christmas Eve - December 24th 3pm Children 's Service (Sanctuary) 5pm* Modern Worship Candlelight Service (Fellowship Hall) 5pm* Traditional Candlelight Service (Sanctuary) 8pm Traditional Candlelight Service (Sanctuary) + December 28th: 11am* Worship only (Sanctuary) *livestreamed at YouTube.com/ogumc #christmas #advent #umc #ogumc

This preview episode features Rev. Dr. Joseph McBrayer, Associate Pastor of Connection & Digital Ministry introducing the Advent Devotional Guide for 2025. The Advent Podcast will come out each Tuesday in December. Each week one of our pastors will read through a portion of the “Starry Nights” Advent Devotional Guide including scripture, prayers, musings on stars and the night sky, and more.
 Advent is a season of waiting, watching, and wonder. Not like “waiting in line,” but rather like waiting for a concert to begin, a love letter to arrive, or the stars to come out on a cold, clear night. A time of anticipation, expectation, and excitement. A time of renewing our hope, peace, joy, and love, getting ready for the marvel on the way. Journey along together this Advent (the season leading up to Christmas) by utilizing the Advent Devotional Guide. Pick up a printed copy at the church or download a digital copy at: https://ogumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-advent-starry-nights-digital-final.pdf You can listen, watch, & subscribe to the Podcast on:+ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@OGUMC/podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠+ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0nGIcxSt5ToGbAcs0dmua2?si=3328d0411f194865+ Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-oak-grove-umc-podcast/id1695962000⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠— 
 ADVENT & CHRISTMAS 2025 at OGUMC + November 26th: Youth Christmas Tree Lot OPENS! 
+ November 30th: 1st Sunday of Advent 830, 10.45* & 11am*
+ December 3rd: Service of Hope 6:15pm* (Sanctuary) +December 5th: Children's Christmas Event 6pm (Fellowship Hall) + December 7th: 2nd Sunday of Advent 830, 10.45* & 11am*
+ December 13th: Christmas Concert 3:30pm & 6pm (Sanctuary)
+ December 14th: Christmas Concert 6pm* (Sanctuary) + December 14th: 3rd Sunday of Advent 830, 10.45* & 11am* + December 21st: 4th Sunday of Advent 830, 10.45* & 11am*

+ Christmas Eve - December 24th 3pm Children 's Service (Sanctuary) 5pm* Modern Worship Candlelight Service (Fellowship Hall) 5pm* Traditional Candlelight Service (Sanctuary) 8pm Traditional Candlelight Service (Sanctuary)

+ December 28th: 11am* Worship only (Sanctuary)

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Christmas Eve Worship December 24, 2024, from Queen Anne Lutheran Church in Seattle, our 11 PM service—Pastor Dan Peterson; Cantor Kyle Haugen; Choir and String Quartet Pre-service Music: Organ—Lo, How a Rose, Johannes Brahms (1833-1897);Congregational Carol—The First Noel, ELW 300; Choir—Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus, Kyle S. Haugen (b. 1973); String Quartet—Selections from Christmas Concerto, Arcangelo Corelli (1653–1713), arr. Lynn Latham; Congregational Carol—O Little Town of Bethlehem, ELW 279; Congregational Carol—What Child Is This, ELW 300; String Quartet—Sinfonia from Christmas Oratorio, Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750), arr. Dave Prudon • Processional Carol—O Come, All Ye Faithful, ELW 283 • Hymn of Praise—Angels We Have Heard on High , ELW  289 • First Reading—Isaiah 9:2-7 • Second Reading—Titus 2:11-14 • Gospel—Luke 2:1-20  • Sermon "The Gift of Grace"—Pastor Dan Peterson • Hymn—Love Is Come, ELW 292 • Carols at the Distribution—Go, Tell It on the Mountain , ELW 290; It Came Upon the Midnight Clear, ELW 282; Infant Holy, Infant Lowly, ELW 276 • Hymn (candlelight)—Silent Night, Holy Night, ELW 281 • Recessional Hymn—Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, ELW 270 • Postlude—Chorale prelude on IN DULCI JUBILO, BWV 729, J.S. Bach (1685–1750) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link here to view the bulletin.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Enjoying our worship recordings? Consider giving a gift to our church; ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠go to this link.⁠⁠

Sermon for Christmas Eve (December 24, 2024) | Preaching text: Luke 2:1-20

Sermon for Christmas Eve (December 24, 2024) | Preaching text: Luke 2:1-20

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The sermon from the Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “O Come Let Us Adore Him” in the worship series “Unwrapping the Gift of Joy.” Scripture lessons: Isaiah 9:2-7 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition) and Luke 2:1-20 (King James Version).*Notice: due to a technical malfunction during recording, there is a portion of audio missing during the reading of the Gospel lesson. We apologize for the error.Support the show

For to us a child is born,    to us a son is given;and the government shall be upon his shoulder,    and his name shall be calledWonderful Counselor, Mighty God,    Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.Of the increase of his government and of peace    there will be no end,on the throne of David and over his kingdom,    to establish it and to uphold itwith justice and with righteousness    from this time forth and forevermore.

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Let Earth Receive Her King: Christmas Eve - December 24th 2024 by Gospel Centered Mission Focused

A sermon by the Very Rev. Sam Candler on Christmas Eve (December 24, 2024) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta

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In this Christmas Eve sermon, Pastor Tritten talks about the songs we sing at Christmas. They are ways that we treasure and ponder Christmas, as Mary treasured and pondered the events of the night Jesus was born. The songs of the world focus us in one way, but the songs of the church focus us on Jesus and different ways His birth impact us as we celebrate His birth.

//The Wire//Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024////SPECIAL REPORT////BLUF: SANTA DEPARTS NORTH POLE FOR HIS ANNUAL TRIP AROUND THE WORLD.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------International Events-Greenland: This afternoon US military forces stationed at Pituffik Space Base detected Santa's sleigh as he departed the North Pole this evening. Due to Santa's extreme speed, Canada picked Santa up on radar a few moments later, as he flew south over the Arctic Circle.New Jersey: Santa has been given special clearance to fly through the no-fly-zones, to carry out his mission of delivering toys to all the good children around the world.As a reminder, Santa cannot deliver presents to children who are still awake, so it would be a good idea to go to sleep a little early tonight, just in case. But before bedtime, those who wish to track Santa as he continues on his journey can do so at the website: www.noradsanta.org-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: Regular reporting will resume after the holiday, on December 27th. May everyone around the world have a Merry Christmas, celebrating Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!Analyst: S2A1//END REPORT/

Christmas at Istrouma

Christmas at Istrouma

We finish our Christmas series examining something Mary did upon hearing the shepherd's report about an angelic visitation. It says she pondered all the things surrounding the birth of Jesus. Pondered is idea of putting all the pieces together like a puzzle. Now think, Jesus is now born and all the pieces come together in her mind. The same holds true for a person who chooses to follow Christ. When Jesus is born again in us, the puzzle pieces of our life come together because Jesus is the missing piece that completes the puzzle.———————————————————————————————Gather your church essentials here for notes, prayer, events, etc:https://nbcc.com/churchessentialsConnect with us on Social Media:Website: nbcc.com/Facebook: facebook.com/nbccnorcoInstagram: instagram.com/nbccnorcoYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6S-3n9PVnXm8zSPHAYVyGw----------------------------------------If you have any prayer requests or questions, please message us on our social media or send us an email at hello@nbcc.com. Don't forget to rate and subscribe to the podcast!----------------------------------------Join us in person, Sunday's at 8:30am, 10am, & 11:30amhttps://goo.gl/maps/PEe1rzXWKBv

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Subject: God is with us! Speaker or Performer: Fr. Neal P. Longe Scripture Passage(s): Luke 2:1-14(15-20) Date of Delivery: December 24, 2024

This sermon is drawn from Luke 2:1-20.

"Unwrapping the Gift" with Christmas carols and scriptures from Isaiah 9 and Luke 2 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Today's episode featured work from these artists: "Big Bear" by Jonny Easton (www.youtube.com/jonnyeaston) "Growing Up" by Scott Buckley (www.youtube.com/scottbuckley)

In this episode, I explore stories from the newspapers in Michigan on December 24, 1944. We look at the era of WWII with reports from Europe, the Pacific, rations, war bonds, travel difficulties at train stations and even war heros. For more information on Michael Delaware, visit: https://michaeldelaware.com

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Restful - Christmas Eve - December 24, 2023

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