2024 December
Jeffrey B. Childs 12/2/2024
The Lord has revealed in the past,
To those who have observed,
That always God's presence would
last,
With those who faithfully served.
In this time of anticipation
In prayer we watch and wait.
May there come that revelation,
Which we anticipate.
Be Our Sustainer
Jeffrey B. Childs 12/3/2024
Be our Sustainer, O Lord
of all Hope.
Help us hang on to the
end of our rope.
Give us your strength
that we need for today.
Help us help others as we
can day by day.
Be our Supplier, O Lord
of all Joy,
As in your service our
gifts we employ.
Help us help those who have
been trod upon.
As we have been blessed,
help us pass it on.
Be our Deliverer, O Lord
of all Peace,
May the world's wars and
hostilities cease.
In our own hearts may
your peace reside,
And in your good grace
may we always abide.
Be our Redeemer, O Lord
of all Love.
May we reflect here what
you shine above.
Many beams of compassion
shine forth today.
So may it be, Lord, as
for this we pray.
Jeffrey B. Childs 12/4/2024
(Tune:
Rock-a-bye Baby)
When
Jesus was born so long ago,
Angels
sang to the shepherds below.
And
one angel said, “Don’t be afraid.”
In
a manger a baby has been laid.
The
choir of angels began to sing.
Peace
and goodwill this baby would bring.
Good
News came for the whole human race.
Sing
glory to God in the highest place.
The
shepherds rushed down to Bethlehem,
To
find the baby revealed to them.
They
told Mary, and Joseph as well.
All
that the angel had told them to tell.
For
all they had seen and all they heard,
The
shepherds shouted praise to the Lord.
They
were blessed to see the Lord, so they,
Shared
Good News with all they met on the way.
Come before the Lord
Jeffrey B. Childs 12/5/2024
Come before the Lord and
lift up your prayers,
For we know the Lord for
us deeply cares.
There is nothing that we
can't talk about.
We can share all with God
without a doubt.
Come before the Lord and
lift up your pleas.
Come before god and get
down on your knees.
God will always listen
and will reply.
On God's faithfulness we
can surely rely.
Come before the Lord and
lift up your pain,
Knowing that from God
relief you will gain.
By the Lord's mercy you
will be relieved,
And you'll be
strengthened by all you've believed.
Come before the Lord and
lift up your praise.
Worship the Lord till the
end of your days.
Knowing after that you
will worship a new,
With all of those who
have gone before you.
Shepherds upon a Hill
Jeffrey B. Childs 12/6/2024
Shepherds upon a hill,
When everything was
still,
Saw holy light.
Angels Good News did
bring.
There was a newborn king,
Praise to God they did
sing.
That wondrous night.
Like magi from afar,
God shines for us a star,
When Christ is born.
Worship the Lord always.
Give to the Lord your
praise.
Watch for the light these
days,
To be reborn.
So, then what about us,
Who believe in Jesus,
What will we do?
This day let us now
choose,
To get up from the pews.
Let's go and share Good News!
What about you?
We Celebrate God’s Love
Jeffrey B. Childs 12/10/2024
We celebrate God's love,
Coming down from above,
On Christmas Day.
God's love to us imparts,
God's love upon our
hearts,
That a new life now
starts,
To love that way.
God came to be with us,
In the baby Jesus.
Let us rejoice.
Share the Good News
today,
Through all we do and
say,
And with thanks, let us
pray.
Lift up your voice.
God, thank you for this
gift.
To you our prayers we
lift,
And sins confess.
All things have now been
changed.
Our lives are rearranged.
We’re no longer
estranged,
We have been blessed.
Angels Sang to Shepherds Below
Jeffrey B. Childs 12/11/2024
Angels sang to shepherd's
below,
That of God's love we all
might know.
As they sang out of glory
above,
In the manger was a child
of love.
God's great mercy had
smiled upon,
Those who were scattered
hither and yon.
Those at the edge of
society,
The first honored guests,
they would be.
They made their way to
Bethlehem,
To see the child revealed
to them.
With reverence they
entered in,
And a new world thus did
begin.
As they went forth back
to their flock,
Reflecting as they walked
their walk.
To them that night Christ
was revealed,
To follow Christ their
lives they'd yield.
Twinkle, Twinkle Christmas Star
Jeffrey B. Childs 12/12/2024
(Tune: Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star)
Twinkle,
twinkle Christmas star,
You
led wise ones from afar.
In
the sky you shone so bright,
They
followed your guiding light.
Twinkle,
twinkle Christmas star,
Thank
God you are what you are.
You're
a beacon guiding us,
Helping
us look for Jesus.
Twinkle,
twinkle Christmas star,
Thank
God you are what you are.
Twinkle,
twinkle Christmas star,
By
your light we discover.
Guiding
where we are to go,
Our
purpose to us you show.
Twinkle,
twinkle Christmas star,
By
your light we discover.
This Christmas Day We Celebrate
Jeffrey B. Childs 12/14/2024
This Christmas Day we
celebrate.
We give thanks, for the
Lord is great.
In addition, the Lord is
good,
And came into the
neighborhood.
In a manger the child was
laid,
And for the world, God's
love displayed,
That we might all come to
believe,
New life in Christ, God
did conceive.
We dedicate our lives
today,
To follow Christ and live
that way.
As he forgave, let us
forgive.
As he lived life, let us
now live.
Jeffrey B. Childs 12/14/2024
(Tune:
Are You Sleeping)
John
the Baptist, John the Baptist,
Preached
Good News, preached Good News.
He
taught all the people, at the river Jordan,
Changed
their views, changed their views.
John
the Baptist, John the Baptist,
At
the scene, at the scene,
He
baptized the people, in the river Jordan,
To
be clean, to be clean.
John
the Baptist, John the Baptist,
Come
what may, come what may,
He
also baptized Christ, in the river Jordan,
One
bright day, one bright day.
John
the Baptist, John the Baptist,
Baptized
Christ, baptized Christ.
The
Lord spoke in favor, as a dove descended,
Upon
Christ, upon Christ.
Leap for Joy
Jeffrey B. Childs 12/14/2024
When you feel the love of
Jesus. Leap for joy!
When you feel the love of
Jesus. Leap for joy!
When you feel you are
forgiven,
And your faith leads you
to heaven,
Praise the Lord along the
journey. Leap for joy!
When you share the love
of Jesus. Leap for joy!
When you share the love
of Jesus. Leap for joy!
When the Good News you
can share,
With the people
everywhere,
And then some become
believers. Leap for joy!
When you know how low you
have been. Weep for joy!
When you know how low you
have been. Weep for joy!
When you know where you
have been,
Yet the Lord forgives
your sin.
Praise the Lord for your
salvation. Weep for joy!
When your life on earth
is finished. Weep for joy!
When your life on earth
is finished. Weep for joy!
When you've given all
you've got,
And the good fight you
have fought,
Go meet those who've gone
before you. Weep for joy!
Praise the Lord
Jeffrey B. Childs 12/16/2024
In the good days and the
bad days, praise the Lord!
In the good days and the
bad days, praise the Lord!
For no matter how it goes,
God will help as your
faith grows.
No matter what God is
with us. Praise the Lord!
In the morning and the
evening, praise the Lord!
In the morning and the
evening, praise the Lord!
Anytime both night and
day,
To God we can always
pray.
And for that we can give
thanks and praise the Lord!
For the friends along the
journey, praise the Lord!
For the friends along the
journey, praise the Lord!
On the way some guided us,
Others we brought to
Jesus,
Altogether on to glory.
Praise the Lord!
God Is There
Jeffrey B. Childs 12/17/2024
When we’re lost and we
are grieving, God is there!
When we’re lost and we
are grieving, God is there!
When in times of deepest
grief,
God offers divine relief.
And surrounds us with
compassion. God is there!
When all we feel is
hopelessness, God is there!
When all we feel is
hopelessness, God is there!
When at the end of our
rope,
God is there to give us
hope.
When we find ourselves in
despair, God is there!
Even at the crucifixion, God
is there!
Even at the crucifixion,
God is there!
As the rock was rolled
away,
and Christ rose on Easter
day.
Through each death and
resurrection, God is there!
When Isaac Was Old Enough
Jeffrey B. Childs 12/18/2024
(Tune: Twinkle, Twinkle
Little Star)
When Isaac was old enough,
To find a wife he could
love,
Father Abraham had
planned,
Not to get one from this
land,
A servant was sent to see,
Somewhere in the old
country.
Rebekah was at a well,
And treated the servant
well.
The servant asked for her
hand,
Brought her to the Holy
Land.
Then when Isaac caught
sight of,
Rebekah, he fell in love.
Jesus Taught Us How to Pray
Jeffrey B. Childs 12/18/2024
(Tune: Jesus Loves Me)
Jesus taught us how to
pray,
Like the disciples one
day.
He prayed about God's
Kingdom,
And prayed that it then
would come.
Refrain:
Yes, Jesus taught us,
Yes, Jesus taught us
Yes, Jesus taught us.
He taught us how to pray.
He prayed we'd be
forgiven,
And we'd forgive all who
sin,
That we would not be tempted,
But be delivered instead.
Refrain:
A Farmer Long Ago
Jeffrey B. Childs 12/18/2024
(Tune: The Farmer in the
Dell)
A farmer long ago,
He had two sons, you know.
One decided he would
leave.
He couldn't wait to go.
So, he went far away,
And then to his dismay,
He spent all of his money
and,
He became broke one day.
From this eventful turn,
A lesson he did learn,
Back home he would be
better off,
To there he would return.
He went back to his dad,
Who was glad that he had.
His brother was not happy
though.
He was put out and mad.
The older son complained.
The father then
explained.
That though his son had
once been lost,
What was lost was
regained.
Jeffrey B. Childs 12/19/2024
(Tune:
Old MacDonald Had a Farm)
Jesus rode on a donkey,
On a small donkey.
He rode into the big city,
On a small donkey.
With “hosanna” here, and “hosanna”
there,
Here “hosanna,” there “hosanna,”
everywhere a “hosanna!”
Jesus rode on the donkey,
On a small donkey.
People waved palm
branches high.
They waved branches high.
As Jesus came riding by,
They waved branches high.
With “hosanna” here, and “hosanna”
there,
Here “hosanna,” there “hosanna,”
everywhere a “hosanna!”
People waved palm
branches high.
They waved branches high.
Jesus Rose on Easter Day
Jeffrey B. Childs 12/19/2024
(Tune: Twinkle, Twinkle
Little Star)
Jesus rose on Easter day,
From the tomb where he did
lay.
He arose that all might
see,
A glimpse of eternity.
Jesus rose on Easter day,
To give us new life
today.
To the women who were
there,
He told them to go and
share,
Good News to his
followers,
New life in Christ he
offers.
Jesus rose on Easter day,
To give us new life
today.
Jesus gives new life to
us,
All who believe in Jesus.
As he rose up from the
grave,
From our old selves, he
will save.
Jesus rose on Easter day,
To give us new life
today.
Noah Built a Great Big Boat
Jeffrey B. Childs 12/19/2024
(Tune: Mary Had a Little
Lamb)
Noah built a great big
boat,
Great big boat, great big
boat.
Noah built a great big
boat.
When God asked him to.
Animals he brought aboard,
Brought aboard, brought
aboard.
Animals he brought aboard.
When God asked him to.
Noah saved the animals,
The animals, the animals.
Noah saved the animals.
When God asked him to.
What is it that you might
do,
You might do, you might
do?
What is it that you might
do,
When God asks it of you?
We’ve Come to Worship Jesus
Jeffrey B. Childs 12/20/2024
We've come to worship Jesus,
The shepherds told Mary.
The angels came and told us,
We came with haste to see.
They sang in mighty chorus,
That the Christ child was born.
We are blessed Christ came among us,
On this first Christmas morn.
What the shepherds told Mary,
She pondered in her heart.
In this first Christmas story,
The shepherds played a part.
Even the meek and lowly,
Humbly come to the Lord.
The blessed child most holy,
Is worshipped and adored.
We've come to worship Jesus,
Gathered in church today.
We sing carols that move us,
And to the Lord we pray.
In the midst of the darkness,
We light candles and sing.
Like the shepherds before us,
We come to praise the King.
Long Time Ago We Sang this Song
Jeffrey B. Childs 12/21/2024
Long time ago we sang this song,
But then we knew not why.
Today though we can sing along,
About the days gone by.
Take time to reflect on last year,
And all that we have done.
Precious memories we have, my dear,
Let's treasure every one.
Then let's take time to look ahead,
To what God has in store.
Let ego go to follow God,
Now and forevermore.
Of All the Carols We Have Heard
Jeffrey B. Childs 12/24/2024
Of all the carols we have
heard,
This tells us of God's Word.
There are neither
shepherds nor sheep,
But a promise God does
keep.
In the beginning with one
ray,
The first light was
called “Day.”
And once again it all
begins,
As this story opens.
Into the darkness there
comes light,
By the child born that
night.
The Word becomes flesh
among us,
Our Lord and savior Jesus.
For this we give our
thanks and praise,
To the Lord all our days.
For Christmas has made
all things new.
We know that the Word is
true.
In the Midst of All the Darkness
Jeffrey B. Childs 12/25/2024
In the midst of all the
darkness,
The Lord spoke, “Let
there be light!”
And with those words the Word
did bless,
Day distinguished from the
night.
Refrain:
We know God sent Jesus
for us.
On this day we celebrate.
Singing with the heavenly
chorus,
God is good, and God is
great!
In times of struggle and
despair,
When God's people were
oppressed,
God became incarnated
there,
That we'd be forever
blessed.
Refrain:
Like the shepherds at the
stable,
We come looking for Jesus,
And give thanks that we
are able,
To find Jesus this
Christmas.
Refrain:
In this Time of Cold and Winter
Jeffrey B. Childs 12/26/2024
In this time of snow and winter,
When the ground is frozen cold.
We look back and we remember,
This past year and years of old.
Refrain:
As we look into the future,
Pray for eyes that we may see.
May we, like the ancient seers,
See what we might do and be.
Calendars now lie before us,
The pages are all empty.
Let us follow the Lord Jesus.
Watch now and see what will be.
Refrain:
As we go throughout the seasons,
As we watch the year unfold,
May we discern the Lord's reasons,
As God's future we behold.
Refrain:
As We Celebrate this Christmas
Jeffrey B. Childs 12/27/2024
As we celebrate this Christmas,
There's a loved one who's not there.
In our hearts there is deep sorrow.
In our homes and empty chair.
As Christ came to earth from heaven,
We celebrate Christmas Eve.
Christ will take us home to heaven,
As we grieve, this we believe.
When We Look Back
Jeffrey B. Childs 12/28/2024
When we look back upon last year,
And all that we have done.
Give thanks to God, and give a cheer,
For we've had a good run.
Remember all of the highlights,
And all the tough times, too.
Remember all the long hard nights,
And all that we've been through.
Then turn around, and look ahead.
Behold! A year brand new,
What might we do this year instead,
Of just plodding on through.
Is there something you've thought about,
That someday you might do?
Plan it this year without a doubt,
And may your wish come true.
Like Magi Travelling Long Ago
Jeffrey B. Childs 12/30/2024
Like magi traveling long ago,
We'll look for Jesus.
We'll share him wherever we go.
Jesus is among us.
They followed a star faithfully.
We will follow Jesus,
Going where he wants us to be.
Jesus is among us.
Where e’er we go we'll share God's love.
We will be like Jesus,
Until we're called to heaven above.
Jesus is among us.
My Help Comes from the Lord
Jeffrey B. Childs 12/31/2024
As I look back over the years,
My faith has been restored.
For me there have been joys and tears.
My help comes from the Lord.
In times of trouble and of doubt,
I'm strengthened by God's word.
With time I have figured it out,
My help comes from the Lord.
As I look to the year ahead,
And as I go forward.
I've faith instead of fear and dread.
My help comes from the Lord.
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