Thursday, 28 December 2017

Christmas Carol Service 24/12/2017

1)  O Little Town Of Bethlehem.

Reading – Luke’s Gospel ch1 vs26 – 38.

2)  While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks By Night.

Reading – Luke’s Gospel ch2 vs1 – 20.

3)  Hark The Herald Angels Sing.

Reading – Matthew’s Gospel ch2 vs1 – 15.

4)  Away In A Manger.

A short Christmas message was given…

ARE YOU PREPARED?

It’s Christmas!
Having so much preparation and stress can take away some of it’s enjoyment.
Maybe meeting people you have not seen for a long time?
Intense pressure by the media and advertising companies to spend too much money!

However, behind all this, Christmas has a very important message for all of us –
The birth of Jesus Christ, God’s Eternal Son.

Although the shepherds had no time to prepare, yet they made haste to see the new born Saviour in Bethlehem.
The wise men had plenty time to prepare as they made their long journey from the east to worship Him.

“Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord”. – Luke’s Gospel ch2 vs10 – 11.
This is the reason Jesus Christ came - the Son of God that ever lives from before the foundations of the world!

We all need a Saviour to save us from the penalty and punishment of our many sins...
Jesus Christ is the ONLY Saviour!
“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord”. – Romans ch6 vs23.

Having lived a perfect holy, sinless life, at the age of 33 He laid down His life on Calvary’s Cross to pay the price of all our sins, for all people. Anyone who comes to Him in faith and repentance, asking forgiveness and inviting Him into their heart and life as Lord and Saviour WILL be saved from judgement.

Friend, put you own personal faith in Jesus Christ tonight and receive His gift of Salvation.

There is not much real or lasting joy with people in this world, but accepting Christ as your Lord does bring a lasting real peace and happiness.
Many people do not see themselves as mattering or important, but The Lord Jesus Christ loves you as much as anyone else, and wants you to belong to Him tonight.
He will change your life for the better through His indwelling Holy Spirit.

“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.  And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also”. – John’s Gospel ch14 vs1-3.

He is preparing an eternal home for those who trust Him…
Jesus Christ died for us in love and wants each of us to be with Him in Heaven for eternity.
Friend, once you have placed your trust in Him, no-one can take it away from you.

Jesus Christ is God’s plan to bring us great joy.
The gift of His Son is worth infinitely more than any material gift we may receive this Christmas.


Friend, you have made preparations for Christmas - but far more importantly - have you made preparations to receive Jesus Christ as your Saviour, and know His forgiveness?

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