Why we Worship

PSALM 47

Clap your hands, all peoples!
  Shout to God with loud songs of joy!
For the LORD, the Most High, is to be feared,
  a great king over all the earth.
He subdued peoples under us,
  and nations under our feet.
He chose our heritage for us,
  the pride of Jacob whom he loves.

God has gone up with a shout,
  the LORD with the sound of a trumpet.
Sing praises to God, sing praises!
  Sing praises to our King, sing praises!
For God is the King of all the earth;
  sing praises with a psalm!

Why Sing?

God reigns over the nations;
  God sits on his holy throne.
The princes of the peoples gather
  as the people of the God of Abraham.
For the shields of the earth belong to God;
  he is highly exalted!


Why Scripture?

Lessons and Carols
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Purpose: | Here the traditional Anglican service of Christmas is "tweaked" slightly, with prayers following the scripture reading. The incarnation of our Lord is told with alternating readings, prayers, and carols.

Commentary: | Lessons and Carols is a Church of England service which showcases the incarnation by the use of scripture and carols. The coming of our Lord is set against the backdrop of the Fall in the garden, and subsequent prophesies from the Old Testament.

It is suggested that you use this script as a format, and insert your own carols in the appropriate suggested slots. The lessons and prayers give a story line to your concert, which elevate it from being merely a performance, and open up the possibility for worship.


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