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West Cork Methodists episodes

  • Hear His voice

    John 10:22-30 and Revelation 7:9-17

    We explore listening to the Master's voice:

    Hearing, listening, recognising and responsing to his invitation to follow Him al lthe days of our lives.

    19 min
  • The God who cooks

    John 21:1-16 BBQ Beach Beakfast with the points... The life they knew, Their Lord who loved, A God who cooks. 

    20 min
  • the hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.

    Our reading is John 3:16-20 and Micah 7:7

    And we explore the Christmas Carol O little Town of Bethlehem

    Song lyrics are below:

    Hark the Herald Angels Sing

    1 Hark! the herald angels sing,

    "Glory to the newborn King:
    peace on earth, and mercy mild,
    God and sinners reconciled!"
    Joyful, all ye nations, rise,
    join the triumph of the skies;
    with th'angelic hosts proclaim,
    "Christ is born in Bethlehem!"

    Refrain:

    Hark! the herald angels sing,
    "Glory to the newborn King"

    2 Christ, by highest heaven adored,

    Christ, the everlasting Lord,
    late in time behold him come,
    offspring of the Virgin's womb:
    veiled in flesh the Godhead see;
    hail th'incarnate Deity,
    pleased with us in flesh to dwell,
    Jesus, our Immanuel. [Refrain]

    3 Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace!

    Hail the Sun of Righteousness!
    Light and life to all he brings,
    risen with healing in his wings.
    Mild he lays his glory by,
    born that we no more may die,
    born to raise us from the earth,
    born to give us second birth. [Refrain]

    O Little Town of Bethlehem

    1 O little town of Bethlehem,

    how still we see thee lie!
    Above thy deep and dreamless sleep
    the silent stars go by.
    Yet in thy dark streets shineth
    the everlasting light;
    the hopes and fears of all the years
    are met in thee tonight.

    2 For Christ is born of Mary;

    and, gathered all above,
    while mortals sleep, the angels keep
    their watch of wond'ring love.
    O morning stars, together
    proclaim the holy birth,
    and praises sing to God the King,
    and peace to men on earth.

    3 How silently, how silently,

    the wondrous gift is giv'n!
    So God imparts to human hearts
    the blessings of His heav'n.
    No ear may hear His coming,
    but in this world of sin,
    where meek souls will receive Him still,
    the dear Christ enters in.

    4 O holy Child of Bethlehem,

    descend to us, we pray;
    cast out our sin and enter in;
    be born in us today.
    We hear the Christmas angels,
    the great glad tidings tell;
    O come to us, abide with us,
    our Lord Emmanuel!

    Silent Night

    1 Silent night, holy night,

    All is calm, all is bright
    Round yon virgin mother and child!
    Holy Infant so tender and mild,
    Sleep in heavenly peace,
    Sleep in heavenly peace.

    2 Silent night, holy night,

    Darkness flies, all is light;
    Shepherds hear the angels sing,
    "Alleluia! hail the King!
    Christ the Savior is born,
    Christ the Savior is born."

    3 Silent night, holy night,

    Son of God, love's pure light
    Radiant beams from Thy holy face,
    With the dawn of redeeming grace,
    Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth,
    Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth.

    4 Silent night, holy night,

    Wondrous star, lend the light;
    With the angels let us sing
    Alleluia to our King;
    Christ the Savior is born,
    Christ the Savior is born.

     

    22 min
  • The Advent Journey

    The Magnificat is explored as the threads of Advent from the patriarchs and prophets come together as prophet and Messiah meet before they are born. 

    Luke 1:46-55

    Micah 5:2-5

    14 min
  • God will make a way

    Utilising the text of Luke 3:1-6 we explore making a change in the Advent season. 

    The lyrics of the songs:

    God will make a way

    Where there seems to be no way
    He works in ways we cannot see
    He will make a way for me

    He will be my guide

    Hold me closely to His side
    With love and strength for each new day
    He will make a way, He will make a way

    By a roadway in the wilderness, He'll lead me

    Rivers in the desert will I see
    Heaven and earth will fade but His Word will still remain
    And He will do something new today

    Oh, God will make a way

    Where there seems to be no way
    He works in ways we cannot see
    He will make a way for me

    He will be my guide

    Hold me closely to His side
    With love and strength for each new day
    He will make a way, He will make a way

     

    The kingdom of God is justice and joy;

    For Jesus restores what sin would destroy.
    God's power and glory in Jesus we know;
    And here and hereafter the kingdom shall grow.

    The kingdom of God is mercy and grace;

    The captives are freed, the sinners find place,
    The outcast are welcomed God's banquet to share;
    And hope is awakened in place of despair.

     The kingdom of God is challenge and choice:

    Believe the good news, repent and rejoice!
    God's love for us sinners brought Christ to his cross:
    Our crisis of judgement for gain or for loss.

     God's kingdom is come, the gift and the goal;

    In Jesus begun, in heaven made whole.
    The heirs of the kingdom shall answer his call;
    And all things cry "Glory!" to God all in all.

    26 min
  • Watching and Waiting for Christ's return

    Jeremiah 33:14-16 and Luke 21:25-36 help us explore:

    Aligning Our Lives with God’s Kingdom:

    1. Waiting

    2.  Advent

    3. Where is God?

    4. God is there 

    Lyrics
    Long ago, prophets knew
    Christ would come, born a Jew,
    come to make all things new,
    bear his people's burden,
    freely love and pardon.
    Refrain:
    Ring, bells, ring, ring, ring!
    Sing, choirs, sing, sing, sing!
    When he comes, when he comes,
    who will make him welcome?
    God in time, God in man,
    this is God's timeless plan:
    he will come, as a man,
    born himself of woman,
    God divinely human.
    Refrain
    Mary, heard! Though afraid,
    she believed, she obeyed.
    In her womb, God is laid
    till the time expected,
    nurtured and protected.
    Refrain
    Journey ends! Where afar
    Bethlehem shines, like a star,
    stable door stands ajar:
    unborn Son of Mary,
    Savior, do not tarry!

    Come Lord Jesus Come

    Our hearts ache when nations rage

    Our tears fall when families break

    When kingdoms rise against Your name

    When darkness seems to win the day

     

    (We sing) come Lord Jesus come and save us

    Come Lord Jesus come

    Come Lord Jesus keep us faithful

    Come Lord Jesus come

     

    When death comes staring face to face

    Our enemies plot in vain

    Our life and times are in Your hand

    You hold them all until the end

     

    My present help my future hope

    One thing I know You'll always be with me

    Your grace alone anchors my soul

    One thing I know You'll always be with me

     

    Come Lord Jesus come

     

    27 min

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