This document summarizes a Holden Prayer Service for the Third Sunday of Advent. It includes opening hymns calling people to awake and greet the new morn, as Jesus brings joy. The service features lighting the third Advent candle for joy, psalms, scripture readings, and hymns. It concludes with communion and a closing hymn about joy to the world now that the Savior reigns.
These beautiful poems go unknown by most who would love them. Some have restored them for a cost of up to 27 dollars, but thanks to the internet archive I can make them available for free. These are enjoyable to read, and are often spiritual experiences. I have arranged them as topics from A to Z.
Spurgeon, “The song is one and indivisible. It seems almost impossible to expound it in detail, for a living poem is not to be dissected verse by verse. It is a song of nature and of grace. As a flash of lightning flames through space, and enwraps both heaven and earth in one vestment of
glory, so doth the adoration of the Lord in this Psalm light up all the universe, and cause it to glow with a radiance of praise. The song begins in the heavens, sweeps downward to dragons and all deeps, and then ascends again, till the people near unto Jehovah take up the strain. For its
exposition the chief requisite is a heart on fire with reverent love to the Lord over all, who is to be blessed for ever.
NOTE: These poems have been collected from many sources and all of them are in public domain, and so they can be quoted in any way you like. Most all of them are by authors unknown, and the special focus is on Christmas poetry.
These beautiful poems go unknown by most who would love them. Some have restored them for a cost of up to 27 dollars, but thanks to the internet archive I can make them available for free. These are enjoyable to read, and are often spiritual experiences. I have arranged them as topics from A to Z.
Spurgeon, “The song is one and indivisible. It seems almost impossible to expound it in detail, for a living poem is not to be dissected verse by verse. It is a song of nature and of grace. As a flash of lightning flames through space, and enwraps both heaven and earth in one vestment of
glory, so doth the adoration of the Lord in this Psalm light up all the universe, and cause it to glow with a radiance of praise. The song begins in the heavens, sweeps downward to dragons and all deeps, and then ascends again, till the people near unto Jehovah take up the strain. For its
exposition the chief requisite is a heart on fire with reverent love to the Lord over all, who is to be blessed for ever.
NOTE: These poems have been collected from many sources and all of them are in public domain, and so they can be quoted in any way you like. Most all of them are by authors unknown, and the special focus is on Christmas poetry.
NOTE, I am uploading this work of beauty because it is a classic that every Christian should read at least once in their lifetime, and most never will unless they are exposed to it.
A book of poetry By HUGH MACMILLAN
The Christmas Rose,
Preventing Mercies,
The Avalanche, .
"Father Everest,"
Orizaba,
The Superga,
Southern Violets,
The Wild Geranium,
A very interesting book of poetry covering both secular and sacred themes, many of which are seldom found in poetry, and thus the title Unfrequented Paths.
Feast of Trumpets
on the 1st Day of the 7th Month. In the Hebrew it is called Yom Taruah or Day of Great (earth shattering) Noise. The scriptures indicate that this is the day on which the HaMaschiyach will return the second time.
Understanding the day of trumpets, atonement, tabernacles and last great day and how they all fit together with creation, shabbat and judgement , brings us into the shadow of the wings of YHWH,
We need to prove all things
NOTE, I am uploading this work of beauty because it is a classic that every Christian should read at least once in their lifetime, and most never will unless they are exposed to it.
A book of poetry By HUGH MACMILLAN
The Christmas Rose,
Preventing Mercies,
The Avalanche, .
"Father Everest,"
Orizaba,
The Superga,
Southern Violets,
The Wild Geranium,
A very interesting book of poetry covering both secular and sacred themes, many of which are seldom found in poetry, and thus the title Unfrequented Paths.
Feast of Trumpets
on the 1st Day of the 7th Month. In the Hebrew it is called Yom Taruah or Day of Great (earth shattering) Noise. The scriptures indicate that this is the day on which the HaMaschiyach will return the second time.
Understanding the day of trumpets, atonement, tabernacles and last great day and how they all fit together with creation, shabbat and judgement , brings us into the shadow of the wings of YHWH,
We need to prove all things
Holy spirit hymns through history vol. 5GLENN PEASE
This is a collection of hymns about the Holy Spirit written by English and American authors in the past by many well known writers as well as obscure ones.
The importance of the Three Journeys taken during Christmas that either get you to the conclusion or merely satisfy the ritual with little meaning or transformation.
Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
The Good News, newsletter for June 2024 is hereNoHo FUMC
Our monthly newsletter is available to read online. We hope you will join us each Sunday in person for our worship service. Make sure to subscribe and follow us on YouTube and social media.
The PBHP DYC ~ Reflections on The Dhamma (English).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma Reflections for the PBHP DYC for the years 1993 – 2012. To motivate and inspire DYC members to keep on practicing the Dhamma and to do the meritorious deed of Dhammaduta work.
The texts are in English.
For the Video with audio narration, comments and texts in English, please check out the Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF2g_43NEa0
The Book of Joshua is the sixth book in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, and is the first book of the Deuteronomistic history, the story of Israel from the conquest of Canaan to the Babylonian exile.
The Chakra System in our body - A Portal to Interdimensional Consciousness.pptxBharat Technology
each chakra is studied in greater detail, several steps have been included to
strengthen your personal intention to open each chakra more fully. These are designed
to draw forth the highest benefit for your spiritual growth.
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way.pptxCelso Napoleon
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way
SBs – Sunday Bible School
Adult Bible Lessons 2nd quarter 2024 CPAD
MAGAZINE: THE CAREER THAT IS PROPOSED TO US: The Path of Salvation, Holiness and Perseverance to Reach Heaven
Commentator: Pastor Osiel Gomes
Presentation: Missionary Celso Napoleon
Renewed in Grace
In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
HANUMAN STORIES: TIMELESS TEACHINGS FOR TODAY’S WORLDLearnyoga
Hanuman Stories: Timeless Teachings for Today’s World" delves into the inspiring tales of Hanuman, highlighting lessons of devotion, strength, and selfless service that resonate in modern life. These stories illustrate how Hanuman's unwavering faith and courage can guide us through challenges and foster resilience. Through these timeless narratives, readers can find profound wisdom to apply in their daily lives.
What Should be the Christian View of Anime?Joe Muraguri
We will learn what Anime is and see what a Christian should consider before watching anime movies? We will also learn a little bit of Shintoism religion and hentai (the craze of internet pornography today).
4. Awake! Awake, and greet the new morn
for angels herald its dawning.
Sing out your joy, for soon he is born,
behold! the Child of our longing.
Come as a baby weak and poor,
to bring all hearts together,
he opens wide the heav'nly door
and lives now inside us forever.
5. To us, to all in sorrow and fear,
Emmanuel comes a singing,
his humble song is quiet and near,
yet fills the earth with its ringing;
music to heal the broken soul
and hymns of loving-kindness,
the thunder of his anthems roll
to shatter all hatred and blindness.
6. In darkest night his coming shall be,
when all the world is despairing,
as morning light so quiet and free,
so warm and gentle and caring.
Then shall the mute break forth in song,
the lame shall leap in wonder,
the weak be raised above the strong, and
weapons be broken asunder.
7. Rejoice, rejoice, take heart in the night,
though dark the winter and cheerless, the
rising sun shall crown you with light, be
strong and loving and fearless.
Love be our song and love our prayer and
love our endless story;
may God fill ev'ry day we share
and bring us at last into glory.
8. ADVENT CANDLE LITANY
P: Today is the third Sunday of
Advent, the Sunday of Joy.
All: Our joy is in God, and in
his Son, Jesus Christ. Like
peace, joy is a gift from God. It
overtakes us and fills us when
we remember what God has
done and what he has
promised to do.
9. P: We light this candle today to
remind us that Christ came to earth
as a child so that all people might
have a rich and abundant life.
All: We thank God for the hope
he gives us, for the peace he
bestows, and for the joy he
pours into our hearts.
10. A CANDLE IS BURNING
A Candle is burning,
a flame warm and bright,
a candle of hope in the
winter’s dark night.
While angels sing blessing
From heaven's starry sky,
our hearts we prepare now
For Jesus is nigh.
.
11. A Candle is burning,
a candle of peace,
a candle to signal
that conflict must cease:
for Jesus is coming
to show us the way;
a message of peace
humbly laid in the hay.
12. A Candle is burning, a
candle of joy,
A candle to welcome brave
Mary’s new boy.
Our hearts fill with wonder,
and eyes light and glow
As joy brightens winter like
sunshine on snow.
16. P: May our prayers come before you, O
God, as incense, and may your presence
surround and fill us, so that in union with
all creation, we might sing your praise
and your love in our lives.
All: Amen.
(silence for meditation)
17.
18.
19. ANNUNCIATION
Luke 1:26-28, 30-32, 38 (p. 53 NT)
Leader 1: An angel went from
God to a town called Nazareth
to a woman whose name was
Mary. The angel said to her,
“Rejoice, O highly favored, for
God is with you. You shall bear
a child and his name shall be
Jesus, the Chosen One of God
Most High.”
20. Leader 2: And Mary said, “I
am the servant of my God, I
live to do your will.”
24. My soul cries out with a joyful shout
that the God of my heart is great,
And my spirit sings of the wondrous things
that you bring to the ones who wait.
You fixed your sight on your
servant's plight,
and my weakness you did not spurn,
So from east to west shall
my name be blest.
Could the world be about to turn?
25. My heart shall sing of the day you bring.
Let the fires of your justice burn.
Wipe away all tears,
for the dawn draws near,
and the world is about to turn
26. Though I am small, my God, my all,
you work great things in me,
And your mercy will last
from the depths of the past
to the end of the age to be.
Your very name puts the proud to shame,
and to those who would for you yearn,
You will show your might,
put the strong to flight, for the world is
about to turn.
27. My heart shall sing of the day you bring.
Let the fires of your justice burn.
Wipe away all tears,
for the dawn draws near,
and the world is about to turn
28. From the halls of power to the
fortress tower,
not a stone will be left on stone.
Let the king beware
for your justice tears
ev'ry tyrant from his throne.
The hungry poor shall weep no more,
for the food they can never earn;
There are tables spread,
ev'ry mouth be fed,
for the world is about to turn.
29. My heart shall sing of the day you bring.
Let the fires of your justice burn.
Wipe away all tears,
for the dawn draws near,
and the world is about to turn
30. Though the nations rage from age to age,
we remember who holds us fast:
God's mercy must deliver us
from the conqueror's crushing grasp.
This saving word that our forebears heard
is the promise which holds us bound,
'Til the spear and rod can be crushed by
God,
who is turning the world around.
31. My heart shall sing of the day you bring.
Let the fires of your justice burn.
Wipe away all tears,
for the dawn draws near,
and the world is about to turn
32. My heart shall sing of the day you bring.
Let the fires of your justice burn.
Wipe away all tears,
for the dawn draws near,
and the world is about to turn
33. We believe in one God,
the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
the only Son of God,
34. eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made,
of one Being with the Father;
Through him all things were made.
35. For us and for our salvation
he came down from heaven;
was incarnate of the Holy Spirit
and the virgin Mary,
and became truly human.
For our sake he was
crucified under Pontius Pilate;
he suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again
in accordance with the scriptures;
36. he ascended into heaven and is
seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge
the living and the dead
and his kingdom will have no end. We
believe in the Holy Spirit,
the Lord, the giver of life, who
proceeds from the Father and the Son,
who with the Father and the Son
is worshipped and glorified, who has
spoken through the prophets.
37. We believe in one holy catholic
and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one Baptism
for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come. Amen
44. The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be
your name, your kingdom come,
your will be done on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins as we forgive
those who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial
and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom,
the power, and the glory
are yours, now and forever.
Amen.
45. What Feast of Love
#487
What feast of love
is offered here,
what banquet come
from heaven?
What food of
everlasting life,
what gracious gift
is given?
46. This, this is Christ the
King, the bread come
down from heaven.
Oh, taste and see and
sing!
How sweet the manna
given!
47. What light of truth
is offered here,
what covenant
from heaven?
What hope
of everlasting life,
what wondrous
Word is given?
48. This, this is Christ the king,
the sun come down from heaven.
Oh, see and hear and sing!
The Word of God is given!
49. What wine of love
is offered here,
what crimson
Drink from heaven?
What stream
of everlasting life,
what precious
Blood is given?
50. This, this is Christ
the King,
the sweetest wine
from heaven.
Oh, taste and see
and sing!
The Son of God
is given!
52. One bread, one body,
one Lord of all,
one cup of blessing
which we bless.
And we, though many,
throughout the earth,
We are one body
in this one Lord.
54. One bread, one body,
one Lord of all,
one cup of blessing
which we bless.
And we, though many,
throughout the earth,
We are one body
in this one Lord.
56. One bread, one body,
one Lord of all,
one cup of blessing
which we bless.
And we, though many,
throughout the earth,
We are one body
in this one Lord.
57. Grain for the fields,
scattered and grown,
gathered to one for all.
58. One bread, one body,
one Lord of all,
one cup of blessing
which we bless.
And we, though many,
throughout the earth,
We are one body
in this one Lord.
72. Awake! Awake, and greet the new morn
for angels herald its dawning.
Sing out your joy, for soon he is born,
behold! the Child of our longing.
Come as a baby weak and poor,
to bring all hearts together,
he opens wide the heav'nly door
and lives now inside us forever.
73. To us, to all in sorrow and fear,
Emmanuel comes a singing,
his humble song is quiet and near,
yet fills the earth with its ringing;
music to heal the broken soul
and hymns of loving-kindness,
the thunder of his anthems roll
to shatter all hatred and blindness.
74. In darkest night his coming shall be,
when all the world is despairing,
as morning light so quiet and free,
so warm and gentle and caring.
Then shall the mute break forth in song,
the lame shall leap in wonder,
the weak be raised above the strong, and
weapons be broken asunder.
75. Rejoice, rejoice, take heart in the night,
though dark the winter and cheerless, the
rising sun shall crown you with light, be
strong and loving and fearless.
Love be our song and love our prayer and
love our endless story;
may God fill ev'ry day we share
and bring us at last into glory.
76. ADVENT CANDLE LITANY
P: Today is the third Sunday of
Advent, the Sunday of Joy.
All: Our joy is in God, and in
his Son, Jesus Christ. Like
peace, joy is a gift from God. It
overtakes us and fills us when
we remember what God has
done and what he has
promised to do.
77. P: We light this candle today to
remind us that Christ came to earth
as a child so that all people might
have a rich and abundant life.
All: We thank God for the hope
he gives us, for the peace he
bestows, and for the joy he
pours into our hearts.
78. A CANDLE IS BURNING
A Candle is burning,
a flame warm and bright,
a candle of hope in the
winter’s dark night.
While angels sing blessing
From heaven's starry sky,
our hearts we prepare now
For Jesus is nigh.
.
79. A Candle is burning,
a candle of peace,
a candle to signal
that conflict must cease:
for Jesus is coming
to show us the way;
a message of peace
humbly laid in the hay.
80. A Candle is burning, a
candle of joy,
A candle to welcome brave
Mary’s new boy.
Our hearts fill with wonder,
and eyes light and glow
As joy brightens winter like
sunshine on snow.
84. P: May our prayers come before you, O
God, as incense, and may your presence
surround and fill us, so that in union with
all creation, we might sing your praise
and your love in our lives.
All: Amen.
(silence for meditation)
85.
86.
87. ANNUNCIATION
Luke 1:26-28, 30-32, 38 (p. 53 NT)
Leader 1: An angel went from
God to a town called Nazareth
to a woman whose name was
Mary. The angel said to her,
“Rejoice, O highly favored, for
God is with you. You shall bear
a child and his name shall be
Jesus, the Chosen One of God
Most High.”
88. Leader 2: And Mary said, “I
am the servant of my God, I
live to do your will.”
92. My soul cries out with a joyful shout
that the God of my heart is great,
And my spirit sings of the wondrous things
that you bring to the ones who wait.
You fixed your sight on your
servant's plight,
and my weakness you did not spurn,
So from east to west shall
my name be blest.
Could the world be about to turn?
93. My heart shall sing of the day you bring.
Let the fires of your justice burn.
Wipe away all tears,
for the dawn draws near,
and the world is about to turn
94. Though I am small, my God, my all,
you work great things in me,
And your mercy will last
from the depths of the past
to the end of the age to be.
Your very name puts the proud to shame,
and to those who would for you yearn,
You will show your might,
put the strong to flight, for the world is
about to turn.
95. My heart shall sing of the day you bring.
Let the fires of your justice burn.
Wipe away all tears,
for the dawn draws near,
and the world is about to turn
96. From the halls of power to the
fortress tower,
not a stone will be left on stone.
Let the king beware
for your justice tears
ev'ry tyrant from his throne.
The hungry poor shall weep no more,
for the food they can never earn;
There are tables spread,
ev'ry mouth be fed,
for the world is about to turn.
97. My heart shall sing of the day you
bring.
Let the fires of your justice burn.
Wipe away all tears, for the dawn
draws near,
and the world is about to turn
98. Though the nations rage from age to age,
we remember who holds us fast:
God's mercy must deliver us
from the conqueror's crushing grasp.
This saving word that our forebears heard
is the promise which holds us bound,
'Til the spear and rod can be crushed by
God,
who is turning the world around.
99. My heart shall sing of the day you bring.
Let the fires of your justice burn.
Wipe away all tears,
for the dawn draws near,
and the world is about to turn
100. We believe in one God,
the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
the only Son of God,
101. eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made,
of one Being with the Father;
Through him all things were made.
102. For us and for our salvation
he came down from heaven;
was incarnate of the Holy Spirit
and the virgin Mary,
and became truly human.
For our sake he was
crucified under Pontius Pilate;
he suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again
in accordance with the scriptures;
103. he ascended into heaven and is
seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge
the living and the dead
and his kingdom will have no end. We
believe in the Holy Spirit,
the Lord, the giver of life, who
proceeds from the Father and the Son,
who with the Father and the Son
is worshipped and glorified, who has
spoken through the prophets.
104. We believe in one holy catholic
and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one Baptism
for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come. Amen
111. The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be
your name, your kingdom come,
your will be done on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins as we forgive
those who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial
and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom,
the power, and the glory
are yours, now and forever.
Amen.
112. What Feast of Love
#487
What feast of love
is offered here,
what banquet come
from heaven?
What food of
everlasting life,
what gracious gift
is given?
113. This, this is Christ the
King, the bread come
down from heaven.
Oh, taste and see and
sing!
How sweet the manna
given!
114. What light of truth
is offered here,
what covenant
from heaven?
What hope
of everlasting life,
what wondrous
Word is given?
115. This, this is Christ the king,
the sun come down from heaven.
Oh, see and hear and sing!
The Word of God is given!
116. What wine of love
is offered here,
what crimson
Drink from heaven?
What stream
of everlasting life,
what precious
Blood is given?
117. This, this is Christ
the King,
the sweetest wine
from heaven.
Oh, taste and see
and sing!
The Son of God
is given!
119. One bread, one body,
one Lord of all,
one cup of blessing
which we bless.
And we, though many,
throughout the earth,
We are one body
in this one Lord.
121. One bread, one body,
one Lord of all,
one cup of blessing
which we bless.
And we, though many,
throughout the earth,
We are one body
in this one Lord.
123. One bread, one body,
one Lord of all,
one cup of blessing
which we bless.
And we, though many,
throughout the earth,
We are one body
in this one Lord.
124. Grain for the fields,
scattered and grown,
gathered to one for all.
125. One bread, one body,
one Lord of all,
one cup of blessing
which we bless.
And we, though many,
throughout the earth,
We are one body
in this one Lord.