CHRISTMAS GIFTS – by Tanis Harms, © 2015
CHRISTMAS GIFTS – by Tanis Harms, © 2015
.....use in address bar: churchskits.blogspot.com
(Ideal for Christmas candlelight services, with flexibility to personalize. Use other music or use the recommended, free, public domain sheet music. Download at this link.)
STYLE:
Musical and recital program. (12 pages)
PREMISE:
The meaning of Christmas is told through short testimonies, scripture readings and songs.
TOPIC:
Christ’s birth.
SCRIPTURE:
James 1:17.
CHARACTERS:
PERSON 17+ – clear, strong speakers
SINGER/S - (optional, can just have congregational singing)
PROPS:
Christmas tree, 17 wrapped gifts.
NOTES:
- Use all, or choose which segments you wish to use.
- Bible verses are NASB.
SCRIPT:
(SONG 1: “OUR DAY OF JOY IS HERE AGAIN”, lyrics and music by Andrew L. Skoog.)
SINGER/S:
(singing verse 2)
When darkness lay upon this earth,
A glorious light did shine;
God sent a Gift of priceless worth,
And showed His love divine.
Glory to our God, we sing,
Glory to our Lord and King;
Peace, goodwill with all abide
This holy Christmas tide.
(During the song, Person/s 1 enters carrying gift/s and waits until last line has been sung. Continue entering the same way throughout all segments.)
PERSON 1a:
Christmas is all about gifts... the gifts that God desires to give each one of us... the blessings from heaven.
PERSON 1b:
(reciting)
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights... James 1:17.
(Person/s 1 puts gift/s under tree, then can join singer/s who start singing as soon as the last line is spoken. Continue doing this throughout all segments.)
(SONG 2: “JOY TO THE WORLD!”, lyrics by Isaac Watts, music by George Frederick Handel.)
SINGER/S:
(singing verse 4)
He rules the world with truth and grace,
And makes the nations prove
The glories of - His righteousness,
And wonders of His love,
And wonders of His love,
And wonders, wonders of His love
(Person/s 2 enters carrying gift/s and waits.)
PERSON 2a:
God is love, and God’s greatest gift to us is love.
PERSON 2b:
(reciting)
We have come to know and have believed the love which God has for us. God is love... 1 John 4:16.
(Person/s 2 puts gift/s under tree.)
(SONG 3: “O COME, ALL YE FAITHFUL”, lyrics and music by John Francis Wade.)
SINGER/S:
(singing verse 3)
Yea, Lord, we greet Thee,
Born this happy morning,
Jesus, to Thee by all glory given;
Word of the Father, now flesh appearing!
O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.
(Person/s 3 enters carrying gift/s and waits.)
PERSON 3a:
God gave us the gift of His Word, His words are contained in the Bible.
PERSON 3b:
(reciting)
The words of the LORD are pure words Psalm 12:6.
PERSON 3c:
(reciting)
the words that I have spoken to you are spirit - and are life. John 6:63.
(Person/s 3 puts gift/s under tree.)
(SONG 4: “THOU DIDST LEAVE THY THRONE”, lyrics by Emily E.S.Elliott, music by Timothy R.Matthews.)
SINGER/S:
(singing verse 4)
Thou camest, O Lord, with the living word
That should set Thy people free;
But with mocking scorn
and with crown of thorn
They bore Thee to Calvary.
O come to my heart, Lord Jesus
There is room in my heart for Thee!
(Person/s 4 enters carrying gift/s and waits.)
PERSON 4a:
God gave us the gift of His only Son.
PERSON 4b:
(reciting)
For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son... that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. John 3:16.
(Person/s 4 puts gift/s under tree.)
(SONG 5: “THE FIRST NOEL”, music by W. Sandys’ Christmas Carols, arranged by John Stainer, 1833.)
SINGER/S:
(singing verse 7)
Then let us all with one accord
Sing praises to our heav’nly Lord,
That hath made heave’n and earth of naught,
And with His blood mankind hath bought.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
Born is the King of Israel.
(Person/s 5 enters carrying gift/s and waits.)
PERSON 5a:
Jesus coming to die for our sins, was God’s most precious gift to us.
PERSON 5b:
(reciting)
Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift. Corinthians 9:15.
(Person/s 5 puts gift/s under tree.)
(SONG 6: “SILENT NIGHT! HOLY NIGHT!”, lyrics by Joseph Mohr, music by Franz Gruber.)
SINGER/S
(singing verse 3)
Silent night, holy night,
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
(Person/s 6 enters carrying gift/s and waits.)
PERSON 6a:
Through Jesus, we receive God’s gift of redeeming grace.
PERSON 6b:
(reciting)
how much more did God's grace and the gift that came by the grace of the one Man, Jesus Christ, overflow to the many! Romans 5:15.
PERSON 6c:
(reciting)
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith, and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God. Ephesians 2:8.
(Person/s 6 puts gift/s under tree.)
(SONG 7: “COME, THOU LONG-EXPECTED JESUS”, lyrics by Charles Wesley, music by Rowland H.Prichard.)
SINGER/S:
(singing verse 1)
Come, Thou long-expected Jesus,
Born to set Thy people free
From our fears and sins release us;
Let us find our rest in Thee.
Israel’s strength and consolation,
Hope of all the earth Thou art;
Dear Desire of every nation,
Joy of every longing heart.
(Person/s 7 enters carrying gift/s and waits.)
PERSON 7a:
God offers us this gift: the forgiveness of sins.
PERSON 7b:
(reciting)
Of Him all the prophets bear witness that through His name everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins. Acts 10:43.
(Person/s 7 puts gift/s under tree.)
(SONG 8: “THE ADVENT OF OUR GOD”, lyrics by Charles Coffin, translated by John Chandlier, music by Aaron Williams.)
SINGER/S:
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(Ideal for Christmas candlelight services, with flexibility to personalize. Use other music or use the recommended, free, public domain sheet music. Download at this link.)
STYLE:
Musical and recital program. (12 pages)
PREMISE:
The meaning of Christmas is told through short testimonies, scripture readings and songs.
TOPIC:
Christ’s birth.
SCRIPTURE:
James 1:17.
CHARACTERS:
PERSON 17+ – clear, strong speakers
SINGER/S - (optional, can just have congregational singing)
PROPS:
Christmas tree, 17 wrapped gifts.
NOTES:
- Use all, or choose which segments you wish to use.
- Bible verses are NASB.
SCRIPT:
(SONG 1: “OUR DAY OF JOY IS HERE AGAIN”, lyrics and music by Andrew L. Skoog.)
SINGER/S:
(singing verse 2)
When darkness lay upon this earth,
A glorious light did shine;
God sent a Gift of priceless worth,
And showed His love divine.
Glory to our God, we sing,
Glory to our Lord and King;
Peace, goodwill with all abide
This holy Christmas tide.
(During the song, Person/s 1 enters carrying gift/s and waits until last line has been sung. Continue entering the same way throughout all segments.)
PERSON 1a:
Christmas is all about gifts... the gifts that God desires to give each one of us... the blessings from heaven.
PERSON 1b:
(reciting)
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights... James 1:17.
(Person/s 1 puts gift/s under tree, then can join singer/s who start singing as soon as the last line is spoken. Continue doing this throughout all segments.)
(SONG 2: “JOY TO THE WORLD!”, lyrics by Isaac Watts, music by George Frederick Handel.)
SINGER/S:
(singing verse 4)
He rules the world with truth and grace,
And makes the nations prove
The glories of - His righteousness,
And wonders of His love,
And wonders of His love,
And wonders, wonders of His love
(Person/s 2 enters carrying gift/s and waits.)
PERSON 2a:
God is love, and God’s greatest gift to us is love.
PERSON 2b:
(reciting)
We have come to know and have believed the love which God has for us. God is love... 1 John 4:16.
(Person/s 2 puts gift/s under tree.)
(SONG 3: “O COME, ALL YE FAITHFUL”, lyrics and music by John Francis Wade.)
SINGER/S:
(singing verse 3)
Yea, Lord, we greet Thee,
Born this happy morning,
Jesus, to Thee by all glory given;
Word of the Father, now flesh appearing!
O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.
(Person/s 3 enters carrying gift/s and waits.)
PERSON 3a:
God gave us the gift of His Word, His words are contained in the Bible.
PERSON 3b:
(reciting)
The words of the LORD are pure words Psalm 12:6.
PERSON 3c:
(reciting)
the words that I have spoken to you are spirit - and are life. John 6:63.
(Person/s 3 puts gift/s under tree.)
(SONG 4: “THOU DIDST LEAVE THY THRONE”, lyrics by Emily E.S.Elliott, music by Timothy R.Matthews.)
SINGER/S:
(singing verse 4)
Thou camest, O Lord, with the living word
That should set Thy people free;
But with mocking scorn
and with crown of thorn
They bore Thee to Calvary.
O come to my heart, Lord Jesus
There is room in my heart for Thee!
(Person/s 4 enters carrying gift/s and waits.)
PERSON 4a:
God gave us the gift of His only Son.
PERSON 4b:
(reciting)
For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son... that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. John 3:16.
(Person/s 4 puts gift/s under tree.)
(SONG 5: “THE FIRST NOEL”, music by W. Sandys’ Christmas Carols, arranged by John Stainer, 1833.)
SINGER/S:
(singing verse 7)
Then let us all with one accord
Sing praises to our heav’nly Lord,
That hath made heave’n and earth of naught,
And with His blood mankind hath bought.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
Born is the King of Israel.
(Person/s 5 enters carrying gift/s and waits.)
PERSON 5a:
Jesus coming to die for our sins, was God’s most precious gift to us.
PERSON 5b:
(reciting)
Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift. Corinthians 9:15.
(Person/s 5 puts gift/s under tree.)
(SONG 6: “SILENT NIGHT! HOLY NIGHT!”, lyrics by Joseph Mohr, music by Franz Gruber.)
SINGER/S
(singing verse 3)
Silent night, holy night,
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
(Person/s 6 enters carrying gift/s and waits.)
PERSON 6a:
Through Jesus, we receive God’s gift of redeeming grace.
PERSON 6b:
(reciting)
how much more did God's grace and the gift that came by the grace of the one Man, Jesus Christ, overflow to the many! Romans 5:15.
PERSON 6c:
(reciting)
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith, and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God. Ephesians 2:8.
(Person/s 6 puts gift/s under tree.)
(SONG 7: “COME, THOU LONG-EXPECTED JESUS”, lyrics by Charles Wesley, music by Rowland H.Prichard.)
SINGER/S:
(singing verse 1)
Come, Thou long-expected Jesus,
Born to set Thy people free
From our fears and sins release us;
Let us find our rest in Thee.
Israel’s strength and consolation,
Hope of all the earth Thou art;
Dear Desire of every nation,
Joy of every longing heart.
(Person/s 7 enters carrying gift/s and waits.)
PERSON 7a:
God offers us this gift: the forgiveness of sins.
PERSON 7b:
(reciting)
Of Him all the prophets bear witness that through His name everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins. Acts 10:43.
(Person/s 7 puts gift/s under tree.)
(SONG 8: “THE ADVENT OF OUR GOD”, lyrics by Charles Coffin, translated by John Chandlier, music by Aaron Williams.)
SINGER/S:
(singing verse 2)
All glory to the Son,
Who comes to set us free;
With Father, Spirit, ever One
Through all eternity
(Person/s 8 enters carrying gift/s and waits.)
PERSON 8a:
The gift of being saved, means the gift of freedom.
PERSON 8b:
(reciting)
For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death. Romans 8:2
PERSON 8c:
(reciting)
It was for freedom that Christ set us free. Galatians 5:1.
(Person/s 8 puts gift/s under tree.)
(SONG 9: “GOOD CHRISTIAN MEN, REJOICE”, lyrics translated by John M.Neale, music harmonized by John Stainer.)
SINGER/S:
(singing verse 3)
Good Christian men, rejoice
With heart and soul and voice;
Now ye need not fear the grave;
Peace! Peace! Jesus Christ was born to save!
Calls you one and calls you all
To gain His everlasting hall:
Christ was born to save!
Christ was born to save!
(Person/s 9 enters carrying gift/s and waits.)
PERSON 9a:
The gift of being saved, means the gift of being nurtured and encouraged by the heavenly Father.
PERSON 9b:
For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again, but you have received a spirit of adoption as sons by which we cry out, "Abba! Father! Romans 8:15.
(Person/s 9 puts gift/s under tree.)
(SONG 10: “AWAY IN A MANGER”, lyrics:John Thomas McFarland, music:James R.Murray or William J. Kirkpatrick.)
SINGER/S:
All glory to the Son,
Who comes to set us free;
With Father, Spirit, ever One
Through all eternity
(Person/s 8 enters carrying gift/s and waits.)
PERSON 8a:
The gift of being saved, means the gift of freedom.
PERSON 8b:
(reciting)
For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death. Romans 8:2
PERSON 8c:
(reciting)
It was for freedom that Christ set us free. Galatians 5:1.
(Person/s 8 puts gift/s under tree.)
(SONG 9: “GOOD CHRISTIAN MEN, REJOICE”, lyrics translated by John M.Neale, music harmonized by John Stainer.)
SINGER/S:
(singing verse 3)
Good Christian men, rejoice
With heart and soul and voice;
Now ye need not fear the grave;
Peace! Peace! Jesus Christ was born to save!
Calls you one and calls you all
To gain His everlasting hall:
Christ was born to save!
Christ was born to save!
(Person/s 9 enters carrying gift/s and waits.)
PERSON 9a:
The gift of being saved, means the gift of being nurtured and encouraged by the heavenly Father.
PERSON 9b:
For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again, but you have received a spirit of adoption as sons by which we cry out, "Abba! Father! Romans 8:15.
(Person/s 9 puts gift/s under tree.)
(SONG 10: “AWAY IN A MANGER”, lyrics:John Thomas McFarland, music:James R.Murray or William J. Kirkpatrick.)
SINGER/S:
(singing verse 3)
Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to say
Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to say
Close by me forever, and love me, I pray
Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care
And fit us for heaven, to live with Thee there.
(Person/s 10 enters carrying gift/s and waits.)
PERSON 10a:
The gift of being saved, means the gift of protection and eternal life in heaven.
PERSON 10b:
(reciting)
He who was born of God keeps him, and the evil one does not touch him. 1 John 5:18.
PERSON 10c:
(reciting)
for God's gifts and His call are irrevocable. Romans 11:29.
PERSON 10d:
(reciting)
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23.
(Person/s 10 puts gift/s under tree.)
(SONG 11: “IT CAME UPON THE MIDNIGHT CLEAR”, lyrics by Edmund H. Sears, music by Richard S. Willis.)
SINGER/S:
(singing verse 1)
It came upon the midnight clear,
That glorious song of old,
From angels bending near the earth
To touch their harps of gold;
“Peace on the earth, good will to men,
From heaven’s all-gracious King!”
The world in solemn stillness lay
To hear the angels sings.
(Person/s 11 enters carrying gift/s and waits.)
PERSON 11a:
The gift of being saved, means the gift of peace in our hearts.
PERSON 11b:
(reciting)
Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful. John 14:27.
(Person/s 11 puts gift/s under tree.)
(SONG 12: “HARK! THE HERALD ANGELS SING”, lyrics by Charles Wesley, music by Felix Mendelssohn, arranged by William H. Cummings.)
SINGER/S:
(singing verse 3)
Hail the heaven born Prince of Peace!
Hail the Sun of Righteousness!
Light and life to all He brings,
Risen with healing in His wings
Mild He lays His glory by,
Born that man no more may die,
Born to raise the sons of earth,
Born to give them second birth,
Hark! The herald angels sing,
“Glory to the newborn King.
(Person/s 12 enters carrying gift/s and waits.)
PERSON 12a:
The gift of being saved means the gift of healing the soul.
PERSON 12b:
(reciting)
and He Himself bore our sins in His body on the cross, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness; for by His wounds you were healed. 1 Peter 2:24.
(Person/s 12 puts gift/s under tree.)
(SONG 13: “HOW GREAT OUR JOY!”, traditional German carol.)
SINGER/S:
(singing verse 4)
This gift of God we’ll cherish well,
That ever joy our hearts shall fill,
How great our joy! Great our joy!
Joy, joy, joy, joy, joy, joy!
Praise we the Lord in heaven on high!
Praise we the Lord in heaven on high!
(Person/s 13 enters carrying gift/s and waits.)
PERSON 13a:
The gift of being saved, means the gift of joy-filled living.
PERSON 13b:
(reciting)
...how much more will those who receive God's abundant provision of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ. Romans 5:17.
PERSON 13c:
(reciting)
I have told you this so that My joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. John 15:11.
(Person/s 13 puts gift/s under tree.)
(SONG 14: “AS WITH GLADNESS MEN OF OLD”, lyrics by William C.Dix, music by Conrad Kocher.)
SINGER/S:
(singing verse 3)
As they offered gifts most rare
At that manger rude and bare,
So may we with holy joy,
Pure and free from sin’s alloy,
All our costliest treasures bring,
Christ, to Thee our heavenly King.
(Person/s 14 enters, holding out empty hands, waiting.)
PERSON 14a:
What can I give our most gracious Lord? I come with empty hands. All that I have, is what God provides me. All that I can give, is my heart – my willingness to obey.
PERSON 14b:
(reciting)
For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have. Corinthians 8:12
(SONG 15: “O LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM”, lyrics by Phillips Brooks, music by Lewis H. Redner.)
SINGER/S:
(singing verse 3)
How silently, how silently
The wondrous gift is given!
So God imparts to human hearts
The blessings of His heaven
No ear may hear His coming,
But in this world of sin,
Where meek souls will receive Him still
The dear Christ enters in.
(Person/s 15 enters, holding out empty hands, waiting.)
PERSON 15a:
What can I give our most gracious Lord? I come with empty hands. All that I have, is what God provides me. All that I can give, are my talents – through serving.
Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care
And fit us for heaven, to live with Thee there.
(Person/s 10 enters carrying gift/s and waits.)
PERSON 10a:
The gift of being saved, means the gift of protection and eternal life in heaven.
PERSON 10b:
(reciting)
He who was born of God keeps him, and the evil one does not touch him. 1 John 5:18.
PERSON 10c:
(reciting)
for God's gifts and His call are irrevocable. Romans 11:29.
PERSON 10d:
(reciting)
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23.
(Person/s 10 puts gift/s under tree.)
(SONG 11: “IT CAME UPON THE MIDNIGHT CLEAR”, lyrics by Edmund H. Sears, music by Richard S. Willis.)
SINGER/S:
(singing verse 1)
It came upon the midnight clear,
That glorious song of old,
From angels bending near the earth
To touch their harps of gold;
“Peace on the earth, good will to men,
From heaven’s all-gracious King!”
The world in solemn stillness lay
To hear the angels sings.
(Person/s 11 enters carrying gift/s and waits.)
PERSON 11a:
The gift of being saved, means the gift of peace in our hearts.
PERSON 11b:
(reciting)
Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful. John 14:27.
(Person/s 11 puts gift/s under tree.)
(SONG 12: “HARK! THE HERALD ANGELS SING”, lyrics by Charles Wesley, music by Felix Mendelssohn, arranged by William H. Cummings.)
SINGER/S:
(singing verse 3)
Hail the heaven born Prince of Peace!
Hail the Sun of Righteousness!
Light and life to all He brings,
Risen with healing in His wings
Mild He lays His glory by,
Born that man no more may die,
Born to raise the sons of earth,
Born to give them second birth,
Hark! The herald angels sing,
“Glory to the newborn King.
(Person/s 12 enters carrying gift/s and waits.)
PERSON 12a:
The gift of being saved means the gift of healing the soul.
PERSON 12b:
(reciting)
and He Himself bore our sins in His body on the cross, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness; for by His wounds you were healed. 1 Peter 2:24.
(Person/s 12 puts gift/s under tree.)
(SONG 13: “HOW GREAT OUR JOY!”, traditional German carol.)
SINGER/S:
(singing verse 4)
This gift of God we’ll cherish well,
That ever joy our hearts shall fill,
How great our joy! Great our joy!
Joy, joy, joy, joy, joy, joy!
Praise we the Lord in heaven on high!
Praise we the Lord in heaven on high!
(Person/s 13 enters carrying gift/s and waits.)
PERSON 13a:
The gift of being saved, means the gift of joy-filled living.
PERSON 13b:
(reciting)
...how much more will those who receive God's abundant provision of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ. Romans 5:17.
PERSON 13c:
(reciting)
I have told you this so that My joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. John 15:11.
(Person/s 13 puts gift/s under tree.)
(SONG 14: “AS WITH GLADNESS MEN OF OLD”, lyrics by William C.Dix, music by Conrad Kocher.)
SINGER/S:
(singing verse 3)
As they offered gifts most rare
At that manger rude and bare,
So may we with holy joy,
Pure and free from sin’s alloy,
All our costliest treasures bring,
Christ, to Thee our heavenly King.
(Person/s 14 enters, holding out empty hands, waiting.)
PERSON 14a:
What can I give our most gracious Lord? I come with empty hands. All that I have, is what God provides me. All that I can give, is my heart – my willingness to obey.
PERSON 14b:
(reciting)
For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have. Corinthians 8:12
(SONG 15: “O LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM”, lyrics by Phillips Brooks, music by Lewis H. Redner.)
SINGER/S:
(singing verse 3)
How silently, how silently
The wondrous gift is given!
So God imparts to human hearts
The blessings of His heaven
No ear may hear His coming,
But in this world of sin,
Where meek souls will receive Him still
The dear Christ enters in.
(Person/s 15 enters, holding out empty hands, waiting.)
PERSON 15a:
What can I give our most gracious Lord? I come with empty hands. All that I have, is what God provides me. All that I can give, are my talents – through serving.
PERSON 15b:
(reciting)
...each man has his own gift from God; one has this gift, another has that.” 1 Corinthians 7:7.
PERSON 15c:
(reciting)
Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms. Peter 4:10.
(SONG 16: “ANGELS, FROM THE REALMS OF GLORY”,lyrics by James Montgomery, music by Henry T. Smart.)
SINGER/S:
(singing verse 1)
Angels, from the realms of glory,
Wing your flight o’er all the earth;
Ye who sang creation’s story,
Now proclaim Messiah’s birth;
Come and worship, come and worship,
Worship Christ, the newborn King.
(Person/s 16 enters, holding out empty hands, waiting.)
PERSON 16a:
What can I give our most gracious Lord? I come with empty hands. All that I have, is what God provides me. All that I can give, is my thankful praises.
PERSON 16b:
(reciting)
Through Him then, let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that give thanks to His name.” Hebrews 13:15.
(SONG 17: “O THOU JOYFUL, O THOU WONDERFUL”, lyrics by Johannes D.Falk, music by Tattersall’s.)
SINGER/S:
(singing verse 1)
O Thou joyful, O Thou wonderful
Grace revealing Christmastide!
Jesus came to win us, From all sin within us:
Glorify the holy Child!
(singing verse 2)
O Thou joyful, O Thou wonderful
Love revealing Christmastide!
Loud hosannas singing, And all praises bringing:
May Thy love with us abide!
(singing verse 3)
O Thou joyful, O Thou wonderful
Peace revealing Christmastide!
Darkness disappeareth,
God’s own light now neareth:
Peace and joy to all betide!”
(Person/s 17 enters carrying gift/s and waits.)
PERSON 17a:
(holding gift out to congregation)
God offers all these gifts - to all people.
PERSON 17b:
(reciting)
...Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” Acts 2:38.
(OPTION 1: if you do not have message here.)
PERSON 17c”
May your Christmas this year be rich with God’s gifts and blessings. And may we remember to share everything that our Lord God has given to us.
(OPTION 2: have the lighting of the candles and passing of the light, usually done while singing “Silent Night”.)
(reciting)
...each man has his own gift from God; one has this gift, another has that.” 1 Corinthians 7:7.
PERSON 15c:
(reciting)
Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms. Peter 4:10.
(SONG 16: “ANGELS, FROM THE REALMS OF GLORY”,lyrics by James Montgomery, music by Henry T. Smart.)
SINGER/S:
(singing verse 1)
Angels, from the realms of glory,
Wing your flight o’er all the earth;
Ye who sang creation’s story,
Now proclaim Messiah’s birth;
Come and worship, come and worship,
Worship Christ, the newborn King.
(Person/s 16 enters, holding out empty hands, waiting.)
PERSON 16a:
What can I give our most gracious Lord? I come with empty hands. All that I have, is what God provides me. All that I can give, is my thankful praises.
PERSON 16b:
(reciting)
Through Him then, let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that give thanks to His name.” Hebrews 13:15.
(SONG 17: “O THOU JOYFUL, O THOU WONDERFUL”, lyrics by Johannes D.Falk, music by Tattersall’s.)
SINGER/S:
(singing verse 1)
O Thou joyful, O Thou wonderful
Grace revealing Christmastide!
Jesus came to win us, From all sin within us:
Glorify the holy Child!
(singing verse 2)
O Thou joyful, O Thou wonderful
Love revealing Christmastide!
Loud hosannas singing, And all praises bringing:
May Thy love with us abide!
(singing verse 3)
O Thou joyful, O Thou wonderful
Peace revealing Christmastide!
Darkness disappeareth,
God’s own light now neareth:
Peace and joy to all betide!”
(Person/s 17 enters carrying gift/s and waits.)
PERSON 17a:
(holding gift out to congregation)
God offers all these gifts - to all people.
PERSON 17b:
(reciting)
...Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” Acts 2:38.
(OPTION 1: if you do not have message here.)
PERSON 17c”
May your Christmas this year be rich with God’s gifts and blessings. And may we remember to share everything that our Lord God has given to us.
(OPTION 2: have the lighting of the candles and passing of the light, usually done while singing “Silent Night”.)
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