New Every Morning~December 24

Pat · December 24, 2005, 02:09:21 PM

That's such wonderful news, Anna. Thanks so much for sharing it with all of us here. I know many were praying for your cousin.

Karen, thinking especially of you today as you go to visit your dear husband in the hospital.

Marilyn · December 24, 2005, 02:35:26 PM

Great News Anna.

just stopped in for a minute tos ee if there were any new posts. I have a lot of time onmy hands today.

Pat · December 24, 2005, 02:41:58 PM

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O Little Town of Bethlehem
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Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah,
out of you shall come for me one who will be ruler over Israel,
whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.
Micah 5:2

Words: Phillips Brooks, 1867

Music: Lewis H. Redner, 1868

O little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie!
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by.
Yet in thy dark streets shineth the everlasting Light;
The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.

For Christ is born of Mary, and gathered all above,
While mortals sleep, the angels keep their watch of wondering love.
O morning stars together, proclaim the holy birth,
And praises sing to God the King, and peace to men on earth!

How silently, how silently, the wondrous Gift is giv'n;
So God imparts to human hearts the blessings of His heav'n.
No ear may hear His coming, but in this world of sin,
Where meek souls will receive Him still, the dear Christ enters in.

Where children pure and happy pray to the blessed Child,
Where misery cries out to Thee, Son of the mother mild;
Where charity stands watching and faith holds wide the door,
The dark night wakes, the glory breaks, and Christmas comes once more.

O holy Child of Bethlehem, descend to us, we pray;
Cast out our sin, and enter in, be born in us today.
We hear the Christmas angels the great glad tidings tell;
O come to us, abide with us, our Lord Emmanuel!

Jane Walker · December 24, 2005, 02:53:56 PM

I am invited to go with two of my neighbors to the Christmas pagaent at the Presbyterian Church tonight ... It starts at 10 p.m. but, since one of them sings in the choir, we will be there around 9 p.m. Then, as Nita already said, she and I will be together tomorrow.

Karen I will be thinking of you and the family as you celebrate Christmas at the hospital... I know you and Rolan feel disappointed that he can't be home, but God knows best and we have to trust Him that this is the best.

Hi backatcha TRAV!

I'll be back later ... I think I need to look for something for lunch right about now........ Seeyah!!

Pat · December 24, 2005, 02:56:52 PM

Seeyah, Jane!

Come back and enjoy the Christmas music in here with us.

Pat · December 24, 2005, 03:00:21 PM

O Come, All Ye Faithful
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The shepherds said to one another,
Let us go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened,
which the Lord has told us about.
So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph,
and the baby, who was lying in the manger.
Luke 2:15-16

Words: John F. Wade,

Music: "Adeste Fideles," John F. Wade (1711-1786)

O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant,
O come ye, O come ye, to Bethlehem.
Come and behold Him, born the King of angels;

Refrain
O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him,
Christ the Lord.

True God of true God, Light from Light Eternal,
Lo, He shuns not the Virgin's womb;
Son of the Father, begotten, not created;

Refrain

Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation;
O sing, all ye citizens of heaven above!
Glory to God, all glory in the highest;

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See how the shepherds, summoned to His cradle,
Leaving their flocks, draw nigh to gaze;
We too will thither bend our joyful footsteps;

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Lo! star led chieftains, Magi, Christ adoring,
Offer Him incense, gold, and myrrh;
We to the Christ Child bring our hearts' oblations.

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Child, for us sinners poor and in the manger,
We would embrace Thee, with love and awe;
Who would not love Thee, loving us so dearly?

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Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, born this happy morning;
Jesus, to Thee be glory given;
Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing.

Refrain

WinterRose · December 24, 2005, 03:22:45 PM

REJOICE WITH ME ... Rolan called yet again and told us that they are starting to wean off his medication and they are letting him COME HOME yes you heard me ... he is coming home. So, the kids & I will still go up to be with him but we are going to have CHRISTMAS here when we get home so thanks for the wonderful prayers said !!

See you all later !!

Pat · December 24, 2005, 03:41:34 PM

SUCH GOOD NEWS
KAREN!!

Pat · December 24, 2005, 03:45:09 PM

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Birthday of a King
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I will raise up a King Who will reign wisely.
Jeremiah 23:5

Words & Music: William H. Neidlinger, 1890

In the little village of Bethlehem,
There lay a Child one day;
And the sky was bright with a holy light
O'er the place where Jesus lay.

Refrain
Alleluia! O how the angels sang.
Alleluia! How it rang!
And the sky was bright with a holy light
'Twas the birthday of a King.

'Twas a humble birthplace, but O how much
God gave to us that day,
From the manger bed what a path has led,
What a perfect, holy way.

Refrain

Marilyn · December 24, 2005, 03:48:19 PM

HALLELUJAH THANK YOU JESUS

That is such a wonderful answer to prayers Karen

Jane Walker · December 24, 2005, 05:27:17 PM

That is really GREAT NEWS, Karen!!

Pat, I am enjoying all the Christmas music here,today.

Just a few minutes ago my neighbor came over and dropped a wheelbarrow load of firewood out back! Her husband is out working on a big stump that was left by the side of their place. This is only about 1/3 of the stump so ...... that's my Christmas gift !! More wood!! WhoooHooo.

Al Moak · December 24, 2005, 05:33:55 PM

Pat - that card is fantastic! Thanks so much!

Pat · December 24, 2005, 05:37:58 PM

Glad you enjoyed that card, Al.

Happy you're enjoying the Christmas music, Jane!

Pat · December 24, 2005, 05:41:35 PM

Hark the Herald Angels Sing
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A great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, saying,
"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests."
Luke 2:13-14

Words: Charles Wesley, Hymns and Sacred Poems, 1739

Music:Music: "Mendelssohn," Felix Mendelssohn, in his cantata Festgesang, 1840, honoring printer Johann Gutenberg; arranged by William H. Cummings in Congregational Hymn and Tune Book, by R. R. Chope, 1857

Hark! The herald angels sing,
"Glory to the newborn King;
Peace on earth, and mercy mild,
God and sinners reconciled!"
Joyful, all ye nations rise,
Join the triumph of the skies;
With th'angelic host proclaim,
"Christ is born in Bethlehem!"

Refrain
Hark! the herald angels sing,
"Glory to the newborn King!"

Christ, by highest heav'n adored;
Christ the everlasting Lord;
Late in time, behold Him come,
Offspring of a virgin's womb.
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see;
Hail th'incarnate Deity,
Pleased with us in flesh to dwell,
Jesus our Emmanuel.

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Hail the heav'nly Prince of Peace!
Hail the Sun of Righteousness!
Light and life to all He brings,
Ris'n with healing in His wings.
Mild He lays His glory by,
Born that man no more may die.
Born to raise the sons of earth,
Born to give them second birth.

Refrain

Come, Desire of nations, come,
Fix in us Thy humble home;
Rise, the woman's conqu'ring Seed,
Bruise in us the serpent's head.
Now display Thy saving power,
Ruined nature now restore;
Now in mystic union join
Thine to ours, and ours to Thine.

Refrain

Adam's likeness, Lord, efface,
Stamp Thine image in its place:
Second Adam from above,
Reinstate us in Thy love.
Let us Thee, though lost, regain,
Thee, the Life, the inner man:
O, to all Thyself impart,
Formed in each believing heart.

Refrain

Janet · December 24, 2005, 05:47:18 PM

Good evening! This is the best night of the year--for we remember Who came to earth veiled in flesh and skin, to live among us and to die for our sins. Praise be to His name forever!! Thank you, Jesus!

TBear, what wonderful news. I was praying Rolan wouldn't have to stay in the hospital for Christmas. That would be hard for all of you. So you just enjoy having him home, and take it easy.

Pat, I love that card! Thanks.

Abby and I have been cooking most of the day. She informed me "I can do it! I'm a young cook!" And she can, too. She was a big help. She peeled the carrots, etc, and cut them up, helped shell the eggs and cut them for devilled eggs, and was the official "taster" of everything. It sure smells good in here, she says it smells like beef jerky, but it's the brisket cooking along slowly in the roaster.

We are getting ready to go to the candlelight service, then the rest of the evening will be packed with family and fun. How blessed we are!

See you tomorrow!

Pat · December 24, 2005, 06:15:53 PM

See you tomorrow, Janet! Have a great evening!

Pat · December 24, 2005, 06:17:40 PM

Away in a Manager
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She gave birth to her firstborn, a son.
She wrapped Him in cloths and placed Him in a manger,
because there was no room for them in the inn.
Luke 2:7

Words: Verses 1 & 2, anonymous, in Little Children?s Book for Schools and Families, by J. C. File (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Evangelical Lutheran Church in North America, 1885). Some sources show the author as Martin Luther; this attribution (probably incorrect) is based on the title "Luther's Cradle Hymn," given to these words by the composer, James Murray, in his Dainty Songs for Little Lads and Lasses (Cincinnati, Ohio: The John Church Co., 1887). Verse 3 is by John Thomas McFarland (1851-1913)

Music: "Mueller," James R. Murray, 1887

Away in a manger, no crib for a bed,
The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head.
The stars in the sky looked down where He lay,
The little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay.

The cattle are lowing, the Baby awakes,
But little Lord Jesus, no crying He makes;
I love Thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky
And stay by my cradle til morning is nigh.

Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay
Close by me forever, and love me, I pray;
Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care,
And fit us for heaven to live with Thee there.

Pat · December 24, 2005, 06:19:58 PM

HAVE YOU VOTED?

Marilyn · December 24, 2005, 07:09:51 PM

Yup I have voted.

It look like it is just you an me Pat. I have everything ready I just have to heat the soup before the kids arrive in a couple of hours. I have been sitting here near my computer for a good part of the day. It has been a beautiful day here and now it is cooling off.

I had a wonderful conversation with one of the brothers from the church down south that I keep in touch with. He calls pretty often and we email back and forth frequently.

I will be back in a bit.

Pat · December 24, 2005, 08:04:45 PM

Yes, kind of lonely when you're alone on Christmas Eve, but it's one of those things. I've had a good time singing today anyway.

I love the Christmas Carols.

SmokeytheDog · December 24, 2005, 10:14:22 PM

Well I'm working this Christmas eve, no church service for me

I do have christmas day night off. I may not attend church in the morning, cause I don't feel too well, and I have sore throat

Pat · December 24, 2005, 10:23:54 PM

I'm so sorry you aren't feeling well, Smokey. Please get well soon.

Too bad you had to work.

Marilyn · December 24, 2005, 10:30:19 PM

Get well soon smokey. Sorry to hear that you have to work.

The kids have gone now and It's me and the doggies. I have to set my hair for tomorrow so I will see you then.

Nite nite.

Pat · December 24, 2005, 10:32:53 PM

Night Marilyn. think I'll have an early night as well.

Liz · December 24, 2005, 10:38:30 PM

So many posts to read and so many beautiful graphics....and cards!
Thanks for the devotional, Pat. Also the card is lovely.
Happy Birthday, Chris. Thanks for your beautiful card.

Lots of good news from folks and certainly God has been answering prayers.

I spent most of the day doing ironing and cooking supper for the kids. We watched a show about The Best Andy Williams Christmas Shows while eating. It was so nice to see and listen to....Wish they still made Christmas Shows like that. Last night, Wendy and I wrapped presents for Amanda's sock and Misty & Sqeek helped. I am slowly house training Misty and she is so much fun....most of the time

Tonight Wendy & Ralph are going to a Catholic Church with his family and tomorrow we are all going to the Anglican Church. Then coming home to prepare the turkey dinner, tho' it will be cooking while we are out. A quiet Christmas this year and both Ralph and Amanda are working all Boxing Day. Lucky Amanda....she gets double time salary. I am so proud of how well she is doing at her job. Always ready to go when they call asking her to come in and do an extra shift. That will really help when she goes to university this fall.

I am going to bring Misty in now and give her a brush and dry shampoo. She does get a little woodsy outdoors....Squeek sneaked out early this morning and I was outside with my coat over nightclothes, helping Wendy catch her. Drat!! She is an indoor cat and that isn't going to change.

Anyone like a small smile?

Early Shopping

It was nearly Christmas and Judge Judy was in a happy mood. She asked the defendant, "What are you being prosecuted for?"

"Doing my Christmas shopping too early," replied the defendant.

"That's not a crime," replied Judge Judy.

"How early were you doing you Christmas shopping?"

"Before the store opened," replied the defendant!!

I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas and that God will bless with peace, joy and love.

Liz

Pat · December 24, 2005, 10:42:08 PM

Ohhh, Liz! That's a good one.

Pat · December 24, 2005, 10:45:34 PM

Well, I'm going to lock the door on this one a little early but everyone can still post in the Christmas Day one till they retire for the night. Please do.

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