CHRISTMAS 2025
November 30, 2025
OPENING: Behold
** Reading during the Bible verse quietly play O Come All Ye Faithful
(Readings are at the end of this post)
Congregation: O Come All Ye Faithful & Come Thou Long Expected Jesus
Grace Giving : Away in a Manger (Forever Amen)
Congregation: O Come O Come Emmanuel
Message
Congregation: O Come All You Unfaithful
December 7, 2025
Opening: Angels We Have Heard on High & Angels From the Realms of Glory
Reading: during the Bible verse quietly play during the Bible verse quietly play Hark the Herald
Congregation: Hark the Herald Angels Sing
Grace Giving: Noel (He is Born) https://youtu.be/R4HlZxdMJcY?si=V1yu-iw92C_aOUM5
Congregation: Away in a Manger (Forever Amen)
Message
Closing: Immanuel From the Squalor
December 14
Congregation: Unbelievable & Sing We The Song of Emmanuel
Grace Giving: Emmanuel Hallowed Ground https://youtu.be/GDQoIND3yrQ?si=qHosJ5cL93lDmxHD
Congregation: Light of the World
Reading during the Bible verse quietly play Silent Night
Congregation: Silent Night
Message
Closing: Adore
December 21 [Program]
OPENING: Sing We the Song of Emmanuel
READING during the Bible verse quietly play Joy to the World
Congregation: JOY TO THE WORLD & Joy has Dawned
READING Luke 1:68-75
Congregation: Hope of Israel
One for Israel Video :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4ZxbKLxMJI
Congregation: O Little Town of Bethlehem or Once in Royal David’s City
Adore Video VIDEO ADORE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LQCz7y5Ht0
PROGRAM
MORE TO COME…
December 28
Opening: Majesty in a Manger
Reading during the Bible verse quietly play It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
Congregation: It Came Upon a Midnight Clear & Hope of Israel
Grace Giving: Manger Throne https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LN1cqABGM5Q&list=RDLN1cqABGM5Q&start_radio=1
Congregation: Hymn of Joy & Joy to the World
Message
Congregation: Manger Throne
A Reflection on “O Come, All Ye Faithful”
As we gather together this morning to begin our celebration of Christmas, we turn to one of the most beloved invitations in all of Christian song — “O Come, All Ye Faithful.”
This carol, known originally in Latin as “Adeste Fideles,”is credited to John Francis Wade, an Englishman who taught music in France. What began as a Latin hymn sung quietly among believers soon spread across Europe, and later the world, calling the faithful to come and adore Christ the Lord.
In the 1800s, the words were translated into English, giving us the familiar opening we know today,: “O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant.” It’s a simple yet powerful summons — an invitation to everyone who believes to come and worship the newborn King. This hymn reminds us that worship is the proper response to God’s sovereign grace. The One born in Bethlehem is the eternal Son of God, the Savior of sinners, and the only hope for humanity.
This hymn is more than a song — it’s a call to the heart. Each verse draws us closer to the manger, closer to the wonder of that holy night when God Himself took on flesh and came into our world. It reminds us that Christmas is, at its core, a call to worship — to come before Christ with joy, with faith, and with adoration.
When we sing “O Come, All Ye Faithful,” we’re joining not only the voices gathered here tonight, but countless believers across the world and across time — all coming together in one chorus of praise: “O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.”
So as we sing this carol, may our hearts respond with faith and gratitude,— to come, to adore, and to rejoice in the One who came for us all.
Reading of Psalm 95:1-7 (while instrumentalists play)
Come, let us sing to the Lord! Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation
Let us come to him with thanksgiving. Let us sing psalms of praise to him.
For the Lord is a great God, a great King above all gods.
He holds in his hands the depths of the earth and the mightiest mountains.
The sea belongs to him, for he made it. His hands formed the dry land, too.
Come, let us worship and bow down. Let us kneel before the Lord our maker, for he is our God.
We are the people he watches over, the flock under his care.
A Reflection on “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”
Today, as we lift our voices in “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing,” we join a song that has echoed through generations — a hymn that captures both the wonder of heaven and the joy of earth at the birth of Christ, a hymn that proclaims the gospel.
The words were written in 1739 by Charles Wesley and celebrates the birth of Christ as the reconciliation of sinners to God. Wesley originally began the carol with the line, “Hark! how all the welkin rings,” — “welkin” meaning “the heavens.” It was his friend George Whitefield who later revised the opening to the familiar words we know today: “Hark! the herald angels sing, glory to the newborn King.”
More than a century later, composer Felix Mendelssohn wrote the triumphant melody that carries Wesley’s words so beautifully. Together, the text and tune became the version of “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” we know and love.
The carol is filled with theology and joy — proclaiming the miracle of God and sinners reconciled, and the wonder of the Incarnation — God Himself taking on human flesh to dwell among us. Every verse declares the glory of Christ: the newborn King, the everlasting Lord, the Prince of Peace.
The angels’ song is a reminder of God’s sovereignty, His mercy, and His fulfillment of prophecy: Christ is born to save His people from their sins. When we sing this carol, we’re doing more than remembering the angels’ song over Bethlehem — we’re joining in it. We become part of that same heavenly chorus, proclaiming the good news that Christ is born, that peace has come, and that God’s love has drawn near to us.
So as we sing “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” today, let our hearts rise in worship with the angels, giving glory to the newborn King.
Instrumentalists playing: Read Psalm 67
May God be merciful and bless us.
May his face smile with favor on us.
May your ways be known throughout the earth, your saving power among people everywhere.
May the nations praise you, O God. Yes, may all the nations praise you.
Let the whole world sing for joy, because you govern the nations with justice and guide the people of the whole world.
May the nations praise you, O God. Yes, may all the nations praise you
Then the earth will yield its harvests, and God, our God, will richly bless us.
Yes, God will bless us, and people all over the world will fear him.
A Reflection on “Silent Night”
As we gather together to worship our Savior, I’d like to share a brief story behind one of the most beloved Christmas carols—“Silent Night.”
This carol, which speaks so deeply to the peace that came into the world when Jesus was born, was written in 1818. The hymn was written by Joseph Mohr, a young man from a small town in Austria. The lyrics were set to music by Franz Xaver Gruber, a local schoolteacher and organist. The story goes that, just before Christmas Eve, the church organ had broken. Gruber created a simple melody for the guitar to accompany Mohr as he sang the lyrics for Silent Night at their church at a midnight Christmas Eve service.
That very night, in the humble church of St. Nicholas in Oberndorf, Austria, “Silent Night” was heard for the first time. Its simple melody and gentle words captured the quiet wonder of that holy night in Bethlehem when Christ was born, God Himself entered His creation.
Over the years, the song spread across Europe and then throughout the world. Its message of peace reached even the most unlikely places. Even during the darkness of the First World War, on Christmas Eve in 1914, soldiers on both sides of the trenches paused their fighting. In the stillness of the night, voices began to rise—singing “Silent Night,” each in their own language. For a brief moment, amidst the darkness of war, the song reminded them of the light of Christ and the peace the peace his reign brings extends beyond human strife.
Today, more than two centuries later, we still sing “Silent Night” in countless languages around the world. Its message remains the same—a call to remember that in the quiet and the chaos, in times of joy and of struggle, the peace of Christ is with us.
Let us remember that Christ came as our Savior, to reconcile sinners to God through His perfect life, death, and resurrection. The silence of that holy night speaks of the quiet, sovereign work of God in salvation — a work accomplished by Him alone. As we sing, may we let that same peace fill our hearts, just as it did on that first silent and holy night.
Read Psalm 121
I look up to the mountains—
does my help come from there?
2 My help comes from the Lord,
who made heaven and earth!
3 He will not let you stumble;
the one who watches over you will not slumber.
4 Indeed, he who watches over Israel
never slumbers or sleeps.
5 The Lord himself watches over you!
The Lord stands beside you as your protective shade.
6 The sun will not harm you by day,
nor the moon at night.
7 The Lord keeps you from all harm
and watches over your life.
8 The Lord keeps watch over you as you come and go,
both now and forever.
A Reflection on “Joy to the World”
As we continue to celebrate this blessed season, I’d like to share the story behind one of the most uplifting and triumphant carols of Christmas — “Joy to the World.”
Unlike many of our Christmas hymns, “Joy to the World” wasn’t originally written to tell the story of the Nativity. Its words were penned in 1719 by Isaac Watts, one of the great hymn writers of the English church. Watts based his lyrics on Psalm 98, which speaks of the Lord’s coming to reign with truth and grace. He imagined what it would be like when all of creation rejoices at the coming of its King.
The music we know today came much later. In the early 1800s, the composer Lowell Mason arranged the tune and adapted parts of it from melodies inspired by Handel — the composer of Messiah. Over time, these words and music came together to form the joyful hymn we now know so well.
Even though “Joy to the World” wasn’t originally written as a Christmas song, it has become one of the most beloved carols of the season, because its message fits so perfectly with the story of Christ’s birth. The angels proclaimed “good news of great joy for all people,” and this song calls us to share in that joy.
This carol reminds us that the joy of Christmas is not merely sentimental; it is the joy of salvation secured by God’s sovereign hand. The Lord has come to reign, and His work brings true joy because every promise of God is fulfilled in Christ.
For more than two centuries, “Joy to the World” has been sung in churches, homes, and gatherings around the world — a song of hope, celebration, and victory. Its message reminds us that Christ’s coming brings joy not only to us, but to all creation — “fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains” — all rejoicing in the promise of redemption.
So as we lift our voices in this carol today, let us do so with true joy — the joy that comes from knowing that the eternal King has come, that He reigns over all, His work on the cross brings redemption to His people, and that His love endures forever.
Read Psalm 98
A Reflection on “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear”
As we continue in worship this Christmas season, we come to a carol that speaks softly, yet carries a message the world still longs to hear — “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear.”
This hymn was written in 1849 by Edmund Sears, a pastor in Massachusetts. Unlike many carols that tell the story of Christ’s birth directly, this one reflects on the message of the angels — the message of peace on earth and goodwill toward all. Sears wrote it during a time of deep division and unrest in his country, just before the Civil War. This hymn remind us that God’s peace does not depend on human circumstances, but on the world of Christ. His words were born out of both faith and longing — a prayer that the peace proclaimed that first Christmas night might touch a weary and troubled world once more.
The gentle melody we sing today was written soon after by Richard Storrs Willis, a composer who had studied under the great Felix Mendelssohn. The combination of Sears’ heartfelt words and Willis’ tender tune created a carol that invites us to pause, to listen, and to reflect.
The carol draws our eyes upward to the One who rules over all, the Lord who entered our world to accomplish salvation by His perfect life, death, and resurrection. The angels’ song is not simply a story from the past; it is the gospel that calls all generations to trust in Christ alone.
Their message of peace still calls out over the noise of our modern world — a reminder that God’s love and presence are still here among us, offering comfort, hope, and healing.
As we sing, may we remember that the peace promised by God come through faith in our Savior, and that His grace sustains us in every trial, calling us to lift our eyes from the weariness of the world to the promise of God’s eternal peace through Christ our Lord.
Isaiah 61:1-3
The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is upon me,
for the Lord has anointed me
to bring good news to the poor.
He has sent me to comfort the brokenhearted
and to proclaim that captives will be released
and prisoners will be freed.[a]
He has sent me to tell those who mourn
that the time of the Lord’s favor has come,[b]
and with it, the day of God’s anger against their enemies.
To all who mourn in Israel,[c]
he will give a crown of beauty for ashes,
a joyous blessing instead of mourning,
festive praise instead of despair.
In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks
that the Lord has planted for his own glory.