Luke Chapter 2
8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch
over their flock by night. 9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory
of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. 10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be
to all people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped
in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. 13 And suddenly there was with the angel
a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, 14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
Worship Suggestion:
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1. Before the song begins, make remarks about the blessing the shepherds received in becoming active participants in the nativity. Emphasize how the shepherds left the manger praising God and testifying to people along the way. The shepherds are considered by scholars to be the first Christian missionaries.
2. As the song plays the first time, Read Luke 2:8-15. Song Verses 1-3 will play throughout the reading. Let the song end.
3. As song plays the second time, sing Verses 1 - 3 together.
4. Prayer and Meditation.
- We Three Kings of Orient Are #64 2:51
Would you like to pray?
Here is a prayer to start your day from
Rev. Dr. Byron T. Brazier
of the Apostolic Church of God, Chicago.
Prayer is offered Monday through Friday.
A great way to start your day!
Hymn for the Week of November 17th 2024
November Theme: "Thanksgiving Hymns"
Hymn for the Week of December 8th 2024
December Theme: Christmas Hymns"
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Meditation Moments
While Shepherds Watched their Flocks
- Now Thank We All Our God #451:42
Psalm 92
It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord,
and to sing praises unto thy name, O Most High:
2 To shew forth thy lovingkindness in the morning,
and thy faithfulness every night,
3 Upon an instrument of ten strings, and upon the psaltery;
upon the harp with a solemn sound.
Worship Suggestion:
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For this day of worship... choose two readers for the scriptures listed below.
1. As the song plays the first time, (During Verse 1) read Psalm 92:1-5
2. As the song continues, (During Verse 3) read Psalm 136: 1-9.
Use the Call and Response format for this reading... with the congregation repeating "for His mercy endureth forever."
Let the song end.
3.When the song restarts, sing (Verses 1 and 3) together.
4. Prayer and Meditation.
- Holy God We Praise #332:31
Luke 2
8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. 10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, 14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace,
good will toward men.
Worship Suggestion:
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1. Before the song begins, make remarks about the blessing the shepherds received in becoming active participants in the nativity. The angels delivered the good news and praised God in the highest, before sending the shepherds to see the Christ Child. Emphasize how the shepherds left the manger praising God and testifying to people along the way.
2. As the song plays the first time, read the scripture from the book
of Luke 2:8 - 14. Verses 1 - 3 will play throughout the reading. Let the song end.
3. As song plays the second time, sing Verses 1 - 3 together.
4. Prayer and Meditation.
Hymn for the Week of December 1st 2024
December Theme: Christmas Hymns"
Holy God, we praise thy name;
Lord of all, we bow before thee;
all on earth thy scepter claim;
all in heaven above adore thee.
Infinite thy vast domain;
everlasting is thy reign.
Hark the glad celestial hymn
angel choirs above are raising;
cherubim and seraphim,
in unceasing chorus praising,
fill the heavens with sweet accord:
Holy, holy, holy Lord.
Lo! the apostolic train
joins thy sacred name to hallow;
prophets swell the glad refrain,
and the white-robed martyrs follow.
And from morn to set of sun,
through the church the song goes on.
Matthew 2
1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,
2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.
Worship Suggestion:
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1. When the song begins, (During Verse 1) make remarks about how Jesus is the King of Kings. The people of the Gentile Nations worshiped our savior at the time of His birth. The Wise Men began to follow the star, long before His birth,
in order to reach the manger at the appointed time. Emphasize that these were great men of science and learning. Their journey was long, but their inspiration was the Star in The East. They came to Bethlehem with awe in their hearts and spirits for the Christ Child called the King of Kings.
2. As the song continues, (During Verses 2 - 3) read the scripture found in the book of Matthew 2: 1-12. Let the song end.
3. When the song restarts, sing Verses 1-3 together.
4. Prayer and Meditation.
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A Hymn is a Slice of Faith
At Ever Praise Music we believe that a hymn is a slice of faith,
written by ordinary people, for ordinary people,
on an extraordinary journey.
God has gifted countless numbers of people with songs
in their hearts. They shared their lyrics and melodies with us
in the form of sacred hymns. Take a closer look at one of these sacred hymns and you will find encouragement for your daily
walk of faith. Peruse the titles of a sacred hymnal and you will find clues as to the slice of someone's faith journey found in the hymn.
Hymns are examples of the spiritual fruit produced by ordinary people, for ordinary people, on an extraordinary journey.
This spiritual fruit, or faith fruit, is written by everyday people
who walked where we walk, felt what we have felt,
and often did what we have done. These hymns can encourage
us on our journey, lead us around obstacles,
teach us how to serve our neighbor, help us stand
against principalities and powers,
share with us the praise and glory of the Lord, and witness
to all of us about the goodness and mercy of Almighty God.>>>
Verse 1:
Now thank we all our God,
with heart and hands and voices,
who wondrous things has done,
in whom this world rejoices;
who from our mothers' arms
has blessed us on our way
with countless gifts of love,
and still is ours today.
Verse 3:
All praise and thanks to God
the Father now be given;
the Son, and him who reigns
with them in highest heaven;
the one eternal God,
whom earth and heaven adore;
for thus it was, is now,
and shall be evermore.
Psalm 103
1 Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.
2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:
3 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;
4 Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;
5 Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
Worship Suggestion:
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1. As the song plays the first time (During Verse 1) make remarks about the blessings of harvest time and enjoying the beauty of God's Creation. We should stop each day and take in the beauty of the Earth and go to God in prayer and thanksgiving.
2. As the song continues read Psalm 103: 1-13 (During Verses 2 - 3)
Let the song end.
3. When the song restarts, sing Verses 1 - 3 together.
4. Prayer and Meditation.
The first Noel the angel did say
was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay;
in fields where they lay keeping their sheep,
on a cold winter's night that was so deep.
Refrain:
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
born is the King of Israel.
They looked up and saw a star
shining in the east, beyond them far;
and to the earth it gave great light,
and so it continued both day and night. (Refrain)
And by the light of that same star
three Wise Men came from country far;
to seek for a king was their intent,
and to follow the star wherever it went. (Refrain)
The First Noel
We Are One Body
Jesus Taught Us...
...That there is evil in the world, but He didn't dwell on it.
Jesus came that we might have life and have it more abundantly.
"The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy:
I am come that they might have life,
and that they might have it more abundantly."
John 10:10
He chose the twelve disciples so that we could hear
the good news from many different perspectives.
The apostles who preached and wrote the books of the
New Testament wrote from different perspectives as well.
We should not declare one Gospel message
as superior to the others.
The Four Gospels teach us, in the broader sense,
that these eyewitnesses wrote the same message,
described the same story of the life of Jesus Christ,
but spoke to us from four different perspectives.
So many teachers of our present day, critique the good news
preached by others from a different perspective.
The Bible says "he that hath an ear, let him hear..."
The Holy Spirit is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow..>>>(read more)
- The First Noel #632:58
We three kings of Orient are;
bearing gifts we traverse afar,
field and fountain, moor and mountain,
following yonder star.
Refrain:
O star of wonder, star of light,
star with royal beauty bright,
westward leading, still proceeding,
guide us to thy perfect light.
Born a King on Bethlehem's plain,
gold I bring to crown him again,
King forever, ceasing never,
over us all to reign. (Refrain)
Frankincense to offer have I;
incense owns a Deity nigh;
prayer and praising, voices raising,
worshiping God on high. (Refrain)
Holy God We Praise Thy Name
Now Thank We All Our God
- Another World Sample0:46
Hymn for the Week of November 24th 2024
November Theme: "Thanksgiving Hymns"
Verse 1:
While shepherds watched their flocks by night,
all seated on the ground;
the angel of the Lord came down,
and glory shone around,
and glory shone around.
Verse 2:
"Fear not!" said he, for mighty dread
had seized their troubled mind.
"Glad tidings of great joy I bring
to all of humankind,
to all of humankind."
Verse 3:
"To you, in David's town, this day
is born of David's line
a Savior, who is Christ the Lord,
and this shall be the sign,
and this shall be the sign:"
Hymn for the Week of December 15th 2024
December Theme: Christmas Hymns"
Here is a prayer to start your day from
Pastor Joel Osteen.
Lakewood Church has a number
of online worship resources as well.
Prayer Guides, Motivational Planners
and many books and materials..
We Three Kings of Orient Are
A Special Presentation on YouTube
An Inspiring Story of Faith and Hope...
"Billy Graham: An Extraordinary Journey"
- While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks #521:30
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