Do You Hear What I HearSaid the night wind to the little lambDo you see what I seeWay up in the sky little lambDo you see what I seeA star, a star, dancing in the nightWith a tail as big as a kite Said the little lamb to the shepherd boyDo you hear what I hearRinging through the sky shepherd boyDo you hear what I hearA song, a song, high above the treesWith a voice as big as the sea
Said the shepherd boy to the mighty kingDo you know what I knowIn your palace wall mighty kingDo you know what I knowA child, a child shivers in the coldLet us bring him silver and gold
Said the king to the people everywhereListen to what I sayPray for peace people everywhereListen to what I sayThe child, the child, sleeping in the nightHe will bring us goodness and light
O Little Town Of BethlehemO little town of BethlehemHow still we see thee lieAbove thy deep and dreamless sleepThe silent stars go byYet in thy dark streets shinethThe everlasting LightThe hopes and fears of all the yearsAre met in thee tonight
For Christ is born of MaryAnd gathered all aboveWhile mortals sleepThe angels keep their watch of wondering loveO morning stars togetherProclaim the holy birth
And praises sing to God the KingAnd peace to men on earth
O holy Child of BethlehemDescend to us we prayCast out our sin and enter inBe born in us todayWe hear the Christmas angelsThe great glad tidings tellO come to us abide with usOur Lord Emmanuel
O Holy NightOh holy night the stars are brightly shiningIt is the night of our dear Savior's birthLong lay the world in sin and error piningTill He appeared and the soul felt its worthA thrill of hope the weary world rejoicesFor yonder breaks a new and glorious mornFall on your kneesOh hear the angel voicesOh night divineOh night when Christ was bornOh night divineOh night oh night divine
Truly He taught us to love one anotherHis law is love and His gospel is peaceChains shall He break for the slave is our brotherAnd in His name all oppression shall ceaseSweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise weLet all within us praise His holy nameChrist is the Lord; O praise His name forever!His power and glory evermore proclaimHis power and glory evermore proclaim
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Sermon NotesAfter Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him.” When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him. When he had called together all the people’s chief priests and teachers of the law, he asked them where the Christ was to be born. “In Bethlehem in Judea,” they replied, “for this is what the prophet has written: “‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler who will be the shepherd of my people Israel.’” Then Herod called the Magi secretly and found out from them the exact time the star had appeared. He sent them to Bethlehem and said, “Go and make a careful search for the child. As soon as you find him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship him.” After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen in the east went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold and of incense and of myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, they returned to their country by another route. Matthew 2:1-12 NIV
To experience The Wonder of a Star we need:
1) Eyes to See
2) The Courage to Follow
3) The Humility to Worship
Heavenly Father, you have put a longing in each of us for something more than this world can provide – for Someone who can meet our every need and love us completely. That Someone is you. Thank you for giving us so many signs that lead us to you. Give us a renewed sense of wonder this Christmas so that we will have eyes to see, courage to follow, and humility to worship. Most of all, we are eternally grateful for the precious gift of your Son Jesus who points us to you. Amen.
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We're glad you're here! Sunday Morning Children's Ministry Servants Needed: Helping a child develop authentic faith takes an army of caring Christ-followers throughout that child's lifetime. Children's Church on Sunday mornings provides an amazing opportunity for you to invest in the lives of children and plant seeds of hope and encouragement that may ultimately lead to a child's salvation. A weekly commitment is preferred, but this opportunity is flexible based on your availability! To learn more, please contact Assistant Children's Minister Bobbie Copsey, [email protected].
Blue Christmas Service: Not everyone feels cheery around Christmastime. Those facing a loss – such as the absence of a loved one, divorce or separation, financial misfortune, health crisis, or another painful experience – can feel burdened by the joyfulness of the Christmas season. During such times in our lives, we need comfort and consolation and to know that we are not alone. Our Blue Christmas Service will take place Sunday, Dec. 22 at 5 pm here at Bay Haven Academy. This quiet, contemplative service will focus on healing and hope. Childcare is available for infants – 5th grade.
Christmas Offering: We invite you to make a contribution to our Wonder of Christmas Offering. Your generous "over and above" gift will be divided equally among three causes that serve children locally, regionally and internationally. Our recipients are: Embrace Florida Kids, Anchorage Children's Home and efforts to build a permanent home for Wanyange Central United Methodist Church in Jinga, Uganda. Please make a gift of any amount before Dec. 29. If writing a check, please designate your gift, “Christmas Offering." You can also give online at LynnHavenChristmas.com. Be sure to select "The Wonder of Christmas" on the dropdown menu. Our hope and prayer is that we will collectively raise enough to give $10,000 to each program, for a total of $30,000. Thank you for your generous giving in honor of God's greatest gift to us, his precious son Jesus!
Pastor Terry Tatum | December 15, 2019
You are invited to join us for a special time of fellowship and a sneak peek at the renovation of our Minnesota Avenue campus. Come prepared with your favorite Scripture or an encouraging message to write on the unfinished floors. We'll provide Sharpie pens as well as pizza and drinks.
After lunch, we'll have groups head out to sing Christmas carols at three locations around town. Up to 15 people can ride on each church bus and others can caravan or meet at one of the following locations at 12:30 pm:
~Cracker Barrel on 23rd Street (note: location has been changed)~Wal-Mart on 23rd Street (at the Stuff the Bus collection area)
~Mathison Retirement Community, 3637 W Highway 390
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