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Carols of Christmas: Lo, Now Ascends the Morning Sun
From the land of Japan comes the song, Asahi wa noborite, or Lo, Now Ascends the Morning Sun. Beginning with images of a glorious sunrise, and ending with an invitation to joyful song, the author reflects on the coming of the Lord into our world and our response to His coming. Join us as we consider this carol together. Please click on the...
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The birth of a child is a special time! When one has longed for that little one, and eagerly waited for his or her arrival, there is such joy when the birth finally comes! Birthdays are often a very special way to celebrate the ways that a person is treasured. Christmas is a time when we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. In 1890 William Neidlinger...
No Comments » Christmas is a time for story-telling. From stories of snowmen who sing, animals who talk and jolly old men who perform the impossible, to the dreams of a young girl with a toy that comes alive, we gather with those we love to listen to the stories once again. These stories are presented in animated form, in worn storybooks passed from one child...
No Comments » Penned by Placide Clappeau in France in 1847, the Christmas favorite "O Holy Night" expresses wonder at the events surrounding the birth of Jesus. One can almost hear the hush and then sense the building excitement over the announcement of the Savior's birth! The birth of this child is one of the most significant events in history, as reflected...
No Comments » If you attend a holiday concert or hear Christmas carols in some other setting this season, you are quite likely to hear at least a few that refer to angels. You'll see representations of angels in Christmas pageants, jewelry, Christmas tree decorations, Christmas cards and you may even see sugar cookies in the shape of angels! What role did...
No Comments » When was your most memorable Christmas? Was it a holiday celebration as a child? Perhaps it was the first Christmas with your own child, or a special Christmas shared with family and friends while away from home. Following his memorable visit to Bethlehem, Phillip Brooks penned the words to this beloved Christmas carol. Join us as we reflect...
No Comments » "We Three Kings" was written in the mid-1800's by John Hopkins Jr for a Christmas pageant in New York City. It recalls the birth of Jesus and the visit of some unlikely worshippers. Why did they make this journey? Who did they think the child was? The Bible account of this event is found in Matthew 2:1-12. We invite you to consider this carol,...
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