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COLOSSIANS 1:20-21

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He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.

For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him.

And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together.

And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent.

For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell,

and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross.

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And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds,

he has now reconciled in his body

of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him,

if indeed

you continue in the faith, stable and steadfast, not shifting from the hope of the gospel that you heard, which

has been proclaimed in all creation under heaven, and of which I, Paul, became a minister.

W O R S H I P S O N G S

Joy To The World

By George Frideric Handel | Isaac Watts Joy to the world the Lord is come Let earth receive her King Let ev’ry heart prepare Him room And heav’n and nature sing And heav’n and nature sing

And heav’n and heav’n and nature sing Joy to the earth the Savior reigns Let men their songs employ While fields and floods Rocks hills and plains Repeat the sounding joy Repeat the sounding joy Repeat repeat the sounding joy No more let sins and sorrows grow Nor thorns infest the ground

He comes to make His blessings flow Far as the curse is found

Far as the curse is found Far as far as the curse is found

He rules the world with truth and grace And makes the nations prove

The glories of His righteousness And wonders of His love And wonders of His love

And wonders wonders of His love

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyciMYZq2-Y

God Is With Us

By Phil Barfoot | Rebecca J. Peck The world was waiting

Anticipating the coming of the king

The one who would fulfill the prophets’ word He left His splendor

Born in a manger to rescue and redeem Emmanuel the hope of all the earth Chorus

God is with us

Here to dwell within us

He came that wonderful night gave us new life Now we lift high His glorious praise

We feel His presence He will never leave us

Our God is with us Jesus is His holy name In times of trouble

When we feel the struggle to just keep holding on We trust His promise we are never alone

There’s joy overflowing

And comfort in knowing the very Son of God Lives today to fill our empty souls

Chorus Rejoice rejoice Emmanuel has come Chorus

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We Fall Down

By Chris Tomlin We fall down We lay our crowns At the feet of Jesus

The greatness of mercy and love At the feet of Jesus

Chorus

And we cry holy holy holy And we cry holy holy holy

And we cry holy holy holy is the Lamb

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ge9O_HOKcE

sermon notes

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Date:

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My favorite song today was... Did we practice any ordinances today?

Words you heard but didn’t know:

What does this message teach you about God?

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BOOK:

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Now that I have heard this sermon, what should I do in my life next?

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Younger Kids Activity Pages Christmas • Session 1 Prophets Told About Jesus’ Birth BIBLE STORY: • Isaiah wrote about the coming Messiah. • Micah wrote about the coming Messiah too. • Everything God said about Jesus’ birth came true. KEY PASSAGE:Galatians 4:4-5 BIG PICTURE QUESTION: • Why was Jesus born? Jesus was born to rescue us from sin. FAMILY DISCUSSION STARTERS: • What were some of the things the prophets said about the coming Messiah? • How do we know they were true? • How does that help us trust God in other areas of our lives? FAMILY ACTIVITY: • Make Christmas cards with your family. Fold heavyweight paper in half, or regular paper into quarters. Let your kids decorate with stickers, glitter pens, or other crafts supplies. Help them write a Christmas message and sign their names.

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Prophets Told About Jesus’ BirthIsaiah 7; 9; 11; Micah 5 STORY POINT: EVERYTHING GOD SAID ABOUTJESUS’ BIRTH CAME TRUE.

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Sunday School Review

Today I learned about ... “Mary’s Good News.” God sent a special angel named Gabriel to visit a young lady named Mary. He told her she would have a baby, and His name would be Jesus. Jesus would be God’s very own Son. Mary did not understand because she was not married. Gabriel told her with God all things are possible. Mary loved God, and told the angel she would do whatever God wanted her to do.

QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR PRESCHOOLER:

1. What was the angel’s name who told Mary her good news?

2. Was Mary afraid when the angel came to her?

3. What good news did the angel tell Mary?

4. What did the angel tell Mary to name the baby?

5. Who is the Father of Jesus?

6. Did Mary obey God?

MAIN TRUTH: God calls people to obey His Words.

FAMILY TIME: Make it a priority to have a Devotional Time with your child/

children. Talk about the angel visiting Mary with the news she would have baby Jesus. Explain that angels are special messengers from God.

KEY BIBLE VERSE: “Then the angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid Mary, for you have found favor with God.” Luke 1 :30