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CHRISTMAS CHURCH SERVICE
If you are unable to attend a Church Service, why not follow the service below in prayer and make spiritual communion with Our Lord Jesus Christ? Perhaps you have been working in essential services, are caregiver at home or ill in bed. Perhaps you have been unable to attend a church service to offer worship, due to circumstances beyond your control.
All of your intentions have been held before the Lord.
The Christmas Church Service:
Priest: "The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all."
Congregation: "Amen."
Priest: "The Lord Jesus was born in Bethlehem:
Angels rejoice and shepherds stand amazed. Alleluia!"
CONFESSION:
Priest: "Christ has come to set us free from sin.
Let us turn to Him to ask for purity of heart. May the Light of the Redeemer Christ shine within our lives.
Lord, have mercy."
Congregation: "Lord, have mercy."
Priest: "Christ, have mercy."
Congregation: "Christ, have mercy."
Priest: "Lord, have mercy."
Congregation: "Lord, have mercy."
Priest: "May Almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life."
Congregation: "Amen."
READING:
Priest: "A reading from the gospel of St Luke, chapter 2, verses 1 to 16.
"In those days, Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria). Everyone went to their own town to register. So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee in Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and town of David.
"He went there to register with Mary, his espoused wife, who was expecting a Child. While they were there, the time came for the Baby to be born, and she gave birth to her Firstborn, a Son.
"She wrapped Him in cloths and laid Him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them. There were shepherds living out in the field nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night.
"An Angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the Glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the Angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring great news that will bring great joy to all the people. Today in the town of David a Saviour has been born to you. He is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you. He will be wrapped in cloths, and laid in a manger."
"Suddenly a great company of the Heavenly Host appeared with the Angel, praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the Highest Heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom His Favour rests."
"When the Angels had left them and gone into Heaven, the shepherds said to one another: "Let us go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about."
"So they turned off and found Mary and Joseph, and the Baby lying in the manger.
"This is the Word of the Lord."
Congregation: "Thanks be to God."
WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT:
Priest: "We celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God and Saviour of the world. Each one of us is a human son or daughter of God Himself. We have all been made in God's Image and Likeness. We are, all, indeed special,
Celebrate your unique identity which God has given you. Whoever your are, whatever your individual talents, God has created you. And you have a special mission in life. Perhaps you are struggling - as we all do - with a difficulty. Perhaps an addiction - an agonizing loss - difficulty with faith - illness. Whatever your challenges, you can overcome them, with the help of Almighty God.
The past year has been one of challenges and blessings - as all years are. We pray for an end to the devastating war in Ukraine, and for end to wars and conflicts all over the world. We pray for all those who have passed away, for their families, friends and colleagues.
Let us pray for the gift of faith that shines like a lamp unto this world. Let our belief in God light the way for others, showing as a beacon towards heaven. Let our moral values and struggles to lead a good life be an indication to others that this spiritual battle towards perfection and eternal life in heaven with God is a life-path worth following.
Let us pray for each other. Let us pray for our children. Let us pray for all who have died. Let us pray for those who are in need of the grace of God.
Jesus Christ came into this world. He took all our sins upon Himself, emptied hell of all who had fallen into the grasp of the evil one, satan. He has offered us every grace necessary for our station in life, to become holy, wonderful, and loving.
Take that grace! Lift up the challenge! Find out who you are truly meant to be. Find out what talents you have to bring the kingdom of God into this world.
Be of hope and good cheer! Jesus Christ has been born, the Saviour is here, the battle against evil has already been won by our dear Son of God.
Happy Christmas!"
ACCEPTING JESUS CHRIST:
If you wish to accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour, please visit the following Prayer Chapel:
http://churchinterfaith.blogspot.co.uk/2016/06/how-to-receive-jesus-christ-as-your.html
REPENTANCE OF SIN:
If you wish to visit the Chapel of Repentance, visit the following Prayer Chapel:
http://churchinterfaith.blogspot.com/2017/03/prayer-chapel-of-repentance.html
BREAKING OF BREAD:
Priest: "Almighty God, You sent Your only Son to our world because You loved us so much. We praise You, Father, that on the night before He gave His Life, our Lord Jesus took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to His disciples, saying: "Take, eat, this is My Body which is broken for you. Do this in memory of me."
Congregation: "Lord Jesus, You are the Bread of Life,"
Priest: "After the same manner, He took the cup, gave thanks and gave it to them, saying: "Take this, all of you, and drink, for this is My Blood: the Blood of the New Covenant which is poured out for you and for all for the forgiveness of sins. Do this in memory of Me."
Congregation: "Lord Jesus, You are the Cup of Life, the wine that is blessed for our salvation."
(Here spiritually partake of the Body and Blood of Christ within in the Eucharist. Be assured He has come to you.)
Spend some time in silent prayer.
THE LORD'S PRAYER:
Priest and congregation: "Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy Name. Thy kingdom come, Thy Will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day, our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, forever and ever, Amen."
BLESSING:
Priest: "Holy Jesus, by being born us of us,
and humbly lying in a manger,
You show how much God loves the world.
Let the light of Your Love always shine in our hearts,
until we reach our home in heaven,
and see you on Your Throne of Glory.
Amen."
FINAL HYMN: SILENT NIGHT
Silent night, holy night!
All is calm, all is bright.
Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child.
Holy infant so tender and mild,
Sleep in heavenly peace,
Sleep in heavenly peace
Silent night, holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight.
Glories stream from heaven afar
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia,
Christ the Saviour is born!
Christ the Saviour is born.
Son of God love's pure light.
Radiant beams from Thy holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace,
Jesus Lord, at Thy birth
Jesus Lord, at Thy birth.
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