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How to use this power point

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• What is a Christingle?
• The work of The Childrens Society
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Welcome to our Christingle service at Enter
Church Name
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Greeting
Christ has brought us out of darkness to live in
his marvellous light.
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Lighting a candle
Today we remember Jesus and the story of his
birth Jesus is king. Jesus Christ is the light
of the world Jesus is our Way.
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Lighting a candle
With Jesus even dark places are light Jesus is
the Truth. In Jesus we shall live for ever
Jesus is our Life.
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Prayers of penitence
Father God, we are sorry for the things that we
do and say and think which make you sad, and for
not thinking of others before ourselves. Please
forgive us, and help us to love you, and other
people more and more. Amen.
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Prayers of penitence
May God who loved the world so much that he sent
his Son to be our Saviour forgive us our sins and
make us holy to serve him in the world through
Jesus Christ our Lord Amen.
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Thanksgiving
Glory to Christ, Son of Mary born a child, you
are one with us Glory to God in the
highest. Glory to Christ, Son of David born to
rule, you reign in our hearts Glory to God in
the highest. Glory to Christ, Son of Man born to
save, you are the light of the world Glory to
God in the highest.
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The ministry of the word
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Worship
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song or hymn words
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The ministry of the word
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The offering of gifts
God of all goodness and grace, receive the
gifts we offer and grant that our whole life may
give you glory and praise through Christ our
Lord. Amen.
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Prayers of intercession
Jesus, whose mother was Mary we pray for
families. Lord Jesus, hear our prayer. Jesus,
cradled in a manger we pray for homeless,
refugees. Lord Jesus, hear our prayer.
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Prayers of intercession
Jesus, sharing the stable with the animals we
pray for the creation. Lord Jesus, hear our
prayer. Jesus, worshipped by shepherds and
kings we pray for nations, races,
peoples. Lord Jesus, hear our prayer.
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Prayers of intercession
Jesus, our Emmanuel we pray for those in
particular need. Lord Jesus, hear our prayer.
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Prayers of intercession
Lord Jesus Christ To whom this world and its
history belong, we give you thanks for the work
of The Childrens Society, a faithful witness to
your command that not one of your little ones
should be lost.
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Prayers of intercession
Continue to stir up your gifts in us
that children in trouble with the law will know
your justice, children at risk on the streets
may know your protection, children who are
refugees may know your welcome,
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Prayers of intercession
children who are disabled may know your
freedom, and all people may know the power of
your Kingdom where you live and reign, with the
Father and the Holy Spirit, God for ever and
ever. Amen.
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The Lords prayer
Rejoicing in the presence of God here among
us,as our Saviour taught us, so we pray Our
Father in heaven hallowed be your name your
kingdom come your will be done on earth as in
heaven
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The Lords prayer
Give us today our daily bread Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us Lead us
not into temptation but deliver us from evil For
the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours
now and for ever. Amen.
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The lighting of the candles
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Blessing
May the joy of the angel, the eagerness of the
shepherd, the perseverance of the wise men, the
obedience of Joseph and Mary, and the peace of
the Christ child, be yours this Christmas,
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Blessing
and the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the
Son and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain
with you always, Amen.