Christmas Eve

Isaiah 9:2-7

9:6 For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Psalm 96

96:11-13 Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; let the sea roar, and all that fills it;  let the field exult, and everything in it. Then shall all the trees of the forest sing for joy  before the LORD; for he is coming, for he is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness, and the peoples with his truth.

Titus 2: 11-14

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Christmas Day 1  

Luke 2: (1-7) 8-20

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Isaiah 62: 6-12 

62:11-12 The LORD has proclaimed to the end of the earth: Say to daughter Zion, "See, your salvation comes; his reward is with him, and his recompense before him."  They shall be called, "The Holy People, The Redeemed of the LORD"; and you shall be called, "Sought Out, A City Not Forsaken."

Psalm 97

  97:1  The LORD is king!  Let the earth rejoices; let the many coastlands be glad!

Titus 3:4-7

3:4-6 But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of any works of righteousness that we had done, but according to his mercy, through the water of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. This Spirit he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior

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Christmas Day 2

John 1: 1-14

1:14  And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father's only son, full of grace and truth.

Isaiah 52: 7-10

52:7 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the messenger who announces peace, who brings good news, who announces salvation, who says to Zion, "Your God reigns."

Psalm 98

98:1 O sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvellous things. His right hand and his holy arm have gotten him victory.

Hebrews 1:1-4 (5-12)

1:1-3 Long ago God spoke to our ancestors in many and various ways by the prophets,  but in these last days he has spoken to us by a Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, through whom he also created the worlds.  He is the reflection of God's glory and the exact imprint of God's very being, and he sustains all things by his powerful word. When he had made purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.

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Key to abbreviations / Resources

Some links to more “traditional” resources…

• The Billabong - Jeff Shrowder's Worship Resources

• GATHERING - The United Church of Canada

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