Text Box:   CHRISTMAS IS A TIME OF CELEBRATION   TEXT:      Luke 1:46-56 THESIS:    Christmas is a time for praising God!    eef         I.     Mary is _________________ God in the midst of a _____________              changing event.                A.  Mary’s life will ___________________ be the same.                B.  The Christmas message is God saying, “I am here.”    God says, “Never will I leave you; Never will I forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5                C.  Mary praises God, not because her life is easy, but because God                   has been ___________________ of her.    “If God is for us, who can be against us.”  Romans 8:31b    “For the Lord loves the just and will not forsake his faithful ones.”  Psalms 37:28    “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28         II.    Mary recognizes the __________________of __________________              God.    “For the Mighty One has done great things for me ~ holy is his name.”  (vs 49)                A.  Mary knows that the cross she has been called to bear will not                   go unnoticed.    “From now on all generations will call me blessed.”  (48b)                B.  Mary ___________________ God’s omnipotence.                     1.    “He has performed ___________________ deeds”  (vs 51)                     2.    He has brought down ___________________from their                           thrones.  (vs 52)                     3.    He has ___________________ the hungry.  (vs 53)                     4.    He has helped his ___________________  (vs 54)                C.  The same God that blessed Mary seeks to bless _____________! Text Box: Sermon Notes Text Box: Welcome to... Text Box: Church of the Nazarene December 24, 2006Text Box: Our Staff                Senior Pastor..................  Chuck Ryan             NMI President........  Steve Schultz         Assoc/Youth Pastor.......   Jeff Edmiston           Youth Intern............ Jayson Martindale          Visitation Pastor.............  Bill Watson              Administration........  Tierney Cooper         Children’s Pastor............  Susan Dwello            Receptionist............   Audrey Morten office: 208-337-3151  *  fax: 208-337-6176  *  www.mvcnaz.org Text Box:   Opening Music “O Come, All Ye Faithful”   Christ’s Candle of the Promise Fulfilled and Invocation The Fisher Family   Welcome Pastor Chuck Ryan   Congregational Hymns “Angels, From the Realms of Glory” “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear”   Children’s Church For 4, 5 & 6year olds (not yet in 1st grade) NOTE: 1st thru 4th grades remain in service   “There’s Something About That Name” Cantata directed by Carri Lauson / Drama directed by Susan Dwello   Tithes & Offering Special Music by Cole & Tierney Cooper and Candice Collord   “Christmas is a Time of Celebration” Luke 1:46-56   Closing Music “Because He Lives”   Benediction         T  This Evening’s Worship Service is canceled T  Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 10:00pm

Text Box: Praise & Worship Text Box:   Visitors    Please take a moment to fill out the yellow “First-time Visitor” slip in front of you.  Bring it                  to the welcome center in the foyer after the service where you’ll receive a free gift! Nursery    Nursery care is available for newborns thru 3 years old. Children’s Church                  4, 5 & 6 yr. olds not yet in 1st grade meet in the children’s center.                  1st thru 4th grades meet in the fellowship hall. Sermon Tapes/CDs                  Tapes & CDs of sermons are available for a suggested donation of $2 per tape                  Sermons can also be heard on the church website—www.mvcnaz.org. See Steve, or                  Larry in the sound booth. Lost and Found                  Located in the hall next to the Children’s Center.

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