Christmas Eve Candlelight Ceremony: A Tradition of Christmas Carols, Scripture Readings, Sermons, and Candle Lighting.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Ceremony: A Tradition of Christmas Carols, Scripture Readings, Sermons, and Candle Lighting.

Author: Edd Breeden

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2015-12-01

Total Pages: 62

ISBN-13: 9781519634504

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Start a new tradition this Christmas Eve. This ceremony of Christmas Carols, Reading the Christmas Story and Lighting of Candles is designed to be used year after year to develop a tradition that people love to return to. Tested in congregations as small as 35 members and as large as 900 members you will enjoy the simple flow of the service, the complete detail of script and the freedom to make adjustments for your local congregation. Designed around a simple format of music then Scripture reading, then repeat again and again, the service begins with the lighting of the Advent Candle and moves through the reading of the prophecy of Isaiah, the prophecy of Micah, the visit of the angel to Mary, then to Joseph, the actual story of the birth of Jesus and then the subsequent stories of the Shepherds and the Wise Men. Space is given to add in as much or as little music as you wish, including solos, groups, and choirs. You have a place for an offering and the serving of communion.

Integrity
Integrity

Author: Charles R. Swindoll

Publisher:

Published: 1998-09-01

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781579721299

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The Hole in Our Gospel
The Hole in Our Gospel

Author: Richard E. Stearns

Publisher:

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781594153235

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A CBA Bestseller -- Two thousand years ago, twelve people changed the world. Stearns believes it can happen again. It's 1998 and Richard Stearns' heart is breaking as he sits in a mud hut and listens to the story Rakai, Uganda. His journey to this place took more than a long flight from the United States to Africa. It took answering God's call on his life, a call that hurtled him out of the presidential corner office at Lenox -- America's finest tableware company -- to this humble corner of Uganda. This is a story of how a corporate CEO faced his own struggle to obey God whatever the cost, and his passionate call for Christians to change the world by actively living out their faith.Richard Stearns has served as President of World Vision U.S. since 1998, having formerly been the CEO of Parker Bros. Games and Lenox, Inc. He and his wife, Renee, have five children of their own and millions more around the world.

The Gift of the Nutcracker
The Gift of the Nutcracker

Author: Matt Rawle

Publisher: Abingdon Press

Published: 2018-09-04

Total Pages: 122

ISBN-13: 1501869434

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The Nutcracker is a delightful and whimsical Christmas classic that children and adults look forward to every year. First performed in 1892, the music, dance, and story of this classic hold a special place in our cultural Christmas celebrations. In The Gift of the Nutcracker, Matt Rawle, author of The Redemption of Scrooge, explores the story to help us understand God’s greatest gift of the Christ child, and the kingdom he came to establish. Additional components for a four-week study include a comprehensive Leader Guide, a DVD featuring Matt Rawle, a Worship Resources Flash Drive, and youth and children resources.

The Christmas Candle
The Christmas Candle

Author: Richard Paul Evans

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 1998-10

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 0689823193

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On Christmas Eve, Thomas buys a magical candle that changes the way he views his fellow human beings and helps him feel charity for those less fortunate than he.

The Crooked Christmas Tree
The Crooked Christmas Tree

Author: Damian Chandler

Publisher: FaithWords

Published: 2017-10-03

Total Pages: 106

ISBN-13: 1546033238

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In this real-life Christmas fable, when a Dad decides to let his kids select the family Christmas tree, he gets an unexpected lesson about God's love. In this thoroughly contemporary holiday story, a father lets his children choose the family Christmas tree. To his surprise, the kids pick one that is crooked. As he tries one thing after another to make the tree look right, he rediscovers the power of God's love. He begins to understand Christmas in a new way, particularly when his family decorates their tree and crown it with a star, never even noticing the crookedness he spent hours in the garage struggling to hide. The tender and laugh-out-loud narrative of real-life relationships propels the reader through the most un-generic Christmas story. This upbeat and comedic treasure refreshes the Christmas message of love and faith.

Prepare the Way for the Lord
Prepare the Way for the Lord

Author: Adam Hamilton

Publisher: Abingdon Press

Published: 2022-09-20

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 1791023495

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Prepare to receive Christ this Advent with the message of John the Baptist and best-selling author and pastor Adam Hamilton in Prepare the Way for the Lord. For centuries, Christians have turned to the story and message of John the Baptist in the weeks leading up to Christmas. In Prepare the Way for the Lord: Advent and the Message of John the Baptist, best-selling author and pastor Adam Hamilton explores the Advent themes of John’s life and ministry, and how John calls all followers of Jesus to prepare our hearts for his coming. In each of the Gospels, the story of Jesus is intertwined with that of his cousin John, the one whom the prophets foretold would come to “prepare the way of the Lord.” When we hear the message of John the Baptist, it makes us and our world ready to receive Christ. Chapter topics include: 1. A People Prepared for the Lord 2. God Is Gracious 3. The Fruit of Repentance 4. Witnesses Testifying to the Light To use Prepare the Way for the Lord as a four-week Advent study, additional components include a comprehensive Leader Guide and DVD/Video sessions featuring Adam Hamilton. The book includes a link to free downloadable teaching resources for children and youth.

The Pastor's Book
The Pastor's Book

Author: R. Kent Hughes

Publisher: Crossway

Published: 2015-10-14

Total Pages: 451

ISBN-13: 143354590X

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Pastors are tasked with the incredibly demanding job of caring for the spiritual, emotional, and, at times‚ physical needs of their people. While seminary is helpful preparation for many of the challenges pastors face, there’s far more to pastoral ministry than what can be covered in the classroom. Designed as a reference guide for nearly every situation a pastor will face, this comprehensive book by seasoned pastors Kent Hughes and Doug O’Donnell is packed full of biblical wisdom and practical guidance related to the reality of pastoral ministry in the trenches. From officiating weddings to conducting funerals to visiting the sick, this book will equip pastors and church leaders with the knowledge they need to effectively minister to their flocks, both within the walls of the church and beyond.

The Innkeeper
The Innkeeper

Author: John Piper

Publisher: Crossway

Published: 2011-09-14

Total Pages: 38

ISBN-13: 1433530287

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Only two weeks from his crucifixion, Jesus has stopped in Bethlehem. He has returned to visit someone important—the innkeeper who made a place for Mary and Joseph the night he was born. But his greater purpose in coming is to pay a debt. What did it cost to house the Son of God? John Piper shares a tale of what might have been through the story-poem of an innkeeper whose life was forever altered by the arrival of the Son of God. Ponder the sacrifice that was made that night. Celebrate Jesus's birth and the power of his resurrection. And encounter the hope his life gives you for today—and for eternity. This imaginative story has been redesigned and makes a great gift for families.