From YouTube: Christmas trees, Christmas lights, Christmas cookies… it’s easy to get carried away with the spirit of the season. But is this really what Christmas is all about? Maybe this year we can have some Christmas spirit… the right
From YouTube: Christmas trees, Christmas lights, Christmas cookies… it’s easy to get carried away with the spirit of the season. But is this really what Christmas is all about? Maybe this year we can have some Christmas spirit… the right
From Youtube: This delightful parody written by Mark Bradford and directed by Darla Robinson ( darlamason@hotmail.com) tells the Christmas story in a new….and UNIQUE….way that will touch the hearts of generations to come. Enjoy!
From YouTube: Admit it, you’ve given some terrible gifts. There’s someone who has never given a bad gift, though…GOD! For Christmas, however, He gave us something no one could’ve imagined. This video illustrates the miracle of Christmas in a fun and poignant way.
From YouTube:
He chose the Shepherds is a powerful and moving video from Friends and Heroes. It’s ideal to use in your church or children’s ministry this Christmas. The song is taken from the CD What about Love? — Bible songs inspired by Friends and Heroes Series 1 — available from www.friendsandheroes.com/songs.
A high resolution download of this video and Free Song Time activities are also available from the following link:
www.fandh.tv/nativity
On Nov.13 2010 unsuspecting shoppers got a big surprise while enjoying their lunch. Over 100 participants in this awesome Christmas Flash Mob. This is a must see!
We will be using this to start our service on the Sunday before Christmas.
The Christmas Story (2010 HD version) – as told by the children of St Paul’s Church in New Zealand.
How social media, web and mobile tell the story of the Nativity. Christmas story told through Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Google, Wikipedia, Google Maps, GMail, Foursquare, Amazon…
Times change, the feeling remains the same.
A YouTube vidoe of a thought provoking Christmas poem with great illustrations
This is a wonderful telling of the Christmas story through the use of artistic drawings in motion, He Is Here is sure to remind us all why we celebrate this season.
I used this in a School Carol service on two occasions and it worked extremely well – Recommended by me!
You can find it to watch and purchase here:
http://www.shiftworship.com/category/minimovie/item/he-is-here/
This is a wonderful song and I have included here two different versions from YouTube. One could be used in an all-age context with children present, the other is maybe for an adult audience.
This is what is called Sand Art or Sand Painting and it is amazing. Here are a selection of Christmas Sand Art that I have found on YouTube.
From the beginning of time, God had a plan for the first Christmas. This fast-paced video takes a look at the purpose behind Christmas and our need for a Saviour.
Jingle Bells
Dashing through the snow
In a one horse open sleigh
O’er the fields we go
Laughing all the way
A risk assessment must be submitted before an open sleigh is considered safe for members of the public to travel on. The risk assessment must also consider whether it is appropriate to use only one horse for such a venture, particularly if passengers are of larger proportions. Please note, permission must be gained from landowners before entering their fields. To avoid offending those not participating in celebrations, we would request that laughter is moderate only and not loud enough to be considered a noise nuisance.
While Shepherds Watched
While shepherds watched
Their flocks by night
All seated on the ground
The angel of the Lord came down
And glory shone around
The union of Shepherd’s has complained that it breaches health and safety regulations to insist that shepherds watch their flocks without appropriate seating arrangements being provided, therefore benches, stools and orthopaedic chairs are now available. Shepherds have also requested that due to the inclement weather conditions at this time of year that they should watch their flocks via cctv cameras from centrally heated shepherd observation huts. Please note, the angel of the lord is reminded that before shining his / her glory all around she / he must ascertain that all shepherds have been issued with glasses capable of filtering out the harmful effects of UVA, UVB and Glory.
Little Donkey
Little donkey, little donkey on the dusty road
Got to keep on plodding onwards with your precious load
The RSPCA have issued strict guidelines with regard to how heavy a load that a donkey of small stature is permitted to carry, also included in the guidelines is guidance regarding how often to feed the donkey and how many rest breaks are required over a four hour plodding period. Please note that due to the increased risk of pollution from the dusty road, Mary and Joseph are required to wear face masks to prevent inhalation of any airborne particles. The donkey has expressed his discomfort at being labelled ‘little’ and would prefer just to be simply referred to as Mr. Donkey. To comment upon his height or lack thereof may be considered an infringement of his equine rights.
We Three Kings
We three kings of Orient are
Bearing gifts we traverse afar
Field and fountain, moor and mountain
Following yonder star
Whilst the gift of gold is still considered acceptable – as it may be redeemed at a later date through such organisations as ‘cash for gold’ etc, gifts of frankincense and myrrh are not appropriate due to the potential risk of oils and fragrances causing allergic reactions. A suggested gift alternative would be to make a donation to a worthy cause in the recipients name or perhaps give a gift voucher. We would not advise that the traversing kings rely on navigation by stars in order to reach their destinations and suggest the use of RAC routefinder or satellite navigation, which will provide the quickest route and advice regarding fuel consumption. Please note as per the guidelines from the RSPCA for Mr Donkey, the camels carrying the three kings of Orient will require regular food and rest breaks. Facemasks for the three kings are also advisable due to the likelihood of dust from the camels hooves.
Rudolph the red nosed reindeer
Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer
had a very shiny nose.
And if you ever saw him,
you would even say it glows.
You are advised that under the Equal Opportunities for All policy, it is inappropriate for persons to make comment with regard to the ruddiness of any part of Mr. R. Reindeer. Further to this, exclusion of Mr R Reindeer from the Reindeer Games will be considered discriminatory and disciplinary action will be taken against those found guilty of this offence. A full investigation will be implemented and sanctions – including suspension on full pay – will be considered whilst this investigation takes place.
Quoted from eBay forum post
Light entered darkness. Eternity entered time. The coming of Jesus is the biggest paradox in history, and it is why we celebrate.
A video by Dan Stevers
Why would the Creator of the cosmos choose to become one of us? It’s a question that will lead to a life changing conclusion.
A video from Igniter Media suitable for use at the start of a Christmas service.