Category: Christmas
-
The Christ-Child Fulfills the Law
Jesus was Joseph’s and Mary’s firstborn son, and he had to be redeemed with a sacrifice, “as it is written in the Law of the Lord, ‘Every male who first opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord.’” Exodus 13:1-2, 11-16 (text); Leviticus 12:1-8; Luke 2:21-24 © Rev. Nollie Malabuyo December 11,…
-
Liturgy for Joint Christmas Service and Fellowship
Everyone is welcome to join our joyful commemoration of the birth of Jesus our Savior on December 11, 2016. The worship service is from 2:30-4:00 PM, followed by fellowship activities at 4:00-6:00 PM. To give our visitors an idea of what to expect in this worship service, here is our bulletin:
-
Festival of Carols & Lessons on Christmas Eve
Watch for our Joint Christmas Service and Fellowship on December 4, 2016. Download the Service (PDF) Date: Thursday, December 24, 2015 Time: 2:30 PM Place: Touch Community Baptist Church, Sunset Dr. cor. Pacific Ave. Brookside Hills, Cainta, Rizal (location map and directions) Welcome to our annual Festival of Lessons and Carols service. This historic…
-
The King-Priest is Worshiped at His Birth and Honored at His Death
Psalm 45:6-7; Matthew 2:7-12; John 19:38-42 (text) December 20, 2015 * Download this sermon (PDF) Congregation of Christ: Everyone loves the Nativity scene: a cute baby in a manger holding out his hands in blessing; Mary and Joseph in wonderment of their firstborn son; lowly shepherds and three kings kneeling in worship; and adorable…
-
True Food and True Drink from Heaven
Numbers 11:4-13; John 1:14; 6:51-59 (text) November 29, 2015 * Download this sermon (PDF) Congregation of Christ: Today, we start the season of Advent this year 2015. Advent is a time of remembering and giving thanks to God for his most precious gift: Jesus his only-begotten who was born a true human baby to save…
-
Christmas in the Gospel of John
This Advent season, we commemorate the birth of our Savior Jesus on selected passages from the Gospel of John. The first in the series this Lord’s Day, November 29, is: “True Food and True Drink from Heaven” based on Numbers 11:4-13; John 1:14; 6:51-59 (text)
-
“The Sunrise Shall Visit Us from On High”
Psalm 107:10-16 ; Luke 1:76-79 (text) December 21, 2014 • Download this sermon (PDF) Congregation of Christ: Why is Christmas traditionally a season of lights? Many want to outdo one another in lighting up their homes, malls and other buildings with multi-colored lights and decorations. We’re all amazed at the creativity of those who…
-
2014 Festival of Lessons & Carols
Welcome to our Festival of Lessons & Carols on December 24, 2014 at 4:00 – 5:15 PM. Through readings from God’s Holy Word, we will recount the dramatic history of salvation. We will survey the whole panorama of redemptive history from the Garden of Eden in Genesis 2-3, through the promises to the Patriarchs, the…
-
“To Remember His Holy Covenant”
Psalm 105:8, 9; Luke 1:72-75 (text) December 14, 2014 • Download this sermon (PDF) Introduction Dear Congregation of Christ: Last Lord’s Day, we began our study of the Song of Zechariah in Luke Chapter 1. Zechariah prophesied that “a horn of salvation†promised by the prophets of old would come to visit and redeem God’s people.…
-
Liturgy for December 7, 2014
Download bulletin (PDF) Welcome Entering into God’s Presence * Call to Worship:Â Isaiah 9:2, 6-7 * Invocation:Â Psalm 121:1-2 Minister: We lift up our eyes to the hills. From where does our help come? ALL: Our help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. * God’s Greeting:Â Titus 1:2 Grace and peace from God the…