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00:09 The first Noel the angel did say
00:17 was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; 00:24 in fields where they lay keeping their sheep 00:32 on a cold winter's night that was so deep. 00:39 Noel, noel, noel, noel, 00:48 born is the King of Israel. 00:55 Noel, noel, noel, noel, 01:03 born is the King of Israel. 01:18 Hark, the herald angels sing, "Glory to the newborn King. 01:27 Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled." 01:35 Joyful, all ye nations rise, join the triumph of the skies. 01:44 With angelic host proclaim, "Christ is born in Bethlehem." 01:53 Hark, the herald angels sing, "Glory to the newborn King." 02:05 Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace, 02:10 hail the Sun of Righteousness. 02:15 Light and life to all He brings, risen with healing in His wings. 02:24 Mild He lays His glory by, born that man no more may die, 02:33 born to raise us from the earth, born to give us second birth. 02:42 Hark, the herald angels sing, "Glory to the newborn King." 02:59 Infant holy, infant lowly, for His bed a cattle stall. 03:08 Oxen lowing, little knowing Christ the Babe is Lord of all. 03:17 Swift are winging angels singing, 03:21 noels ringing, tidings bringing; 03:26 Christ the Babe is Lord of all, Christ the Babe is Lord of all. 03:44 Flocks were sleeping, shepherds keeping 03:48 vigil till the morning new 03:53 saw the glory, heard the story, tidings of the gospel true. 04:01 Thus rejoicing, free from sorrow, 04:05 praises voicing, greet the morrow; 04:10 Christ the Babe was born for you, 04:15 Christ the Babe was born for you. 04:24 O come all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, 04:34 O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem. 04:43 Come and behold Him, born the King of angels. 04:52 O come let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him, 05:01 O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. 05:10 Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation. 05:19 O sing all ye citizens of heaven above. 05:29 Glory to God, all glory in the highest. 05:37 O come let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him, 05:47 O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. 05:58 Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, born this happy morning. 06:08 Jesus, to Thee be all glory given. 06:17 Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing. 06:26 O come let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him, 06:35 O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. 06:49 - Amen. - Amen. 06:51 Hello and welcome to our 3ABN Christmas Special. 06:54 We are so thankful that you decided to join us today. 06:59 - Right, Honey? - Absolutely. 07:00 We know you can be anywhere you wanted to be, 07:03 but thank you for sharing this time with us. 07:06 And we love this time of year. 07:09 Our set, isn't this nice? 07:10 It's really not cold outside. 07:13 It just looks like it. 07:14 But maybe we're looking out the windows. 07:16 What a beautiful set the crew has put together here. 07:19 And what a great company that we have with you, 07:23 and also with our, I'm going to say, brothers and sisters here. 07:27 We're not strangers by any means. 07:30 Most of us have known each other for a long time. 07:32 So happy and so blessed to be working in ministry 07:36 with each and every one of you. 07:38 I'm going to start this time with my wife over here, Yvonne. 07:41 I love her with all my heart. 07:42 I love you, Honey, and thank you so much 07:44 for what you do for the cause of God. 07:46 And an incredible talent that God has given you. 07:49 And I'm so thankful that you use it for Jesus. 07:52 Praise the Lord. Thank you. 07:54 We've got Pastor John Lomacang. 07:56 Pastor, it's good to have you here. 07:57 Yes, it is good to know that the Lord 07:59 brought us through a whole lot to bring us to the time 08:02 when we can glorify Him in the season. 08:04 Absolutely. 08:05 Reggie and Ladye Love Smith. 08:08 All the way, man, from Nashville, Tennessee. 08:10 Of course, that's about a three hour drive. 08:12 But it sounds good when you say they came all the way from. 08:16 And we're so glad that you're here. 08:18 Of course, people have seen you on videos 08:20 and in person around the world. 08:22 They've done everything from sing on Disney movies 08:25 back in the days when they were younger. 08:27 And doing gospel music with somebody named 08:30 Bill Gaither, if you've ever heard of him. 08:32 The Gaither Vocal Band. 08:34 Of course, Ladye is traveling. 08:35 Gene, Big Gene McDonald is here also. 08:38 And you also are traveling and singing around the world. 08:41 Incredible, incredible bass voice. 08:44 ~ When I get to heaven, I want to be just like you 08:46 and have that big booming voice. 08:48 And sitting on the piano is the, kind of the foundation, 08:54 the footing of our little group here together. 08:56 ~ We call him, Dr. Tim Parton. 08:58 Yes, you do. With reverence. 09:00 I feel like anybody that is as good as he is 09:02 and specializes as he does in anything 09:05 should have a doctorates degree. 09:07 ~ You're saying this is all I know how to do, basically. 09:09 ~ No, no, no. I'm just saying... 09:11 No, I'm saying. 09:12 In this specialty. I like your hat, by the way. 09:15 Thank you very much. 09:16 It's covering my spot from the cold. 09:19 ~ Traveling around the word and been with 09:20 3ABN for many, many years. 09:22 Thank you for what you've done. 09:23 And you watch him on 3ABN. He's on a lot of programs. 09:27 And what's the music by request program? 09:30 That's been very successful. 09:32 Your Favorites by Request. 09:33 ~ Favorites, and people from around the world. 09:36 We turn that on at home and watch it. 09:38 We love to see all in your group there. 09:40 Then we have over here... 09:41 I don't think we gave them microphones. 09:43 It's not because we didn't want you talking. 09:45 But I'll start with Kris Wilkinson. 09:48 ~ And Kris, as I've mentioned before, we've been working 09:51 together since 1982. 09:53 We met there, we were both just young toddlers back then. 09:56 And Kris is a string arranger, a musician, 09:59 and has played behind just about everybody you can think of 10:03 literally in country music and other genres of music. 10:06 Done Hollywood movies herself literally. 10:09 It's an amazing career, amazing legacy that you have, Kris. 10:14 And your husband, Larry. 10:15 Of course, he's part of that. 10:17 ~ All of his time. 10:18 And he's still playing bass at the Grand Ole Opry 10:20 several nights a week. 10:21 Plus he's arranging. 10:22 He plays everything from guitars to bass. 10:26 I don't know all the other instruments. 10:28 But we do know his trombone. 10:31 ~ I think there's something else, a few other things. 10:33 I have a feeling, Larry, anything he picks up 10:36 within a few days he's going to be able to 10:38 get some music out of it that might take 10:40 the rest of us a lot of years. 10:42 Yeah, he's absolutely an arranger. 10:44 And somebody from the Grand Ole Opry told me, they said, 10:47 "Pax," they call him, Pax, 10:49 "Pax is the greatest musician and arranger 10:53 in the Grand Ole Opry." 10:54 And that's saying a lot because they've got some great 10:56 musicians from around the world there. 10:59 Anyway, again we're glad that you're here 11:01 and allow us to spend this time with you. 11:03 And we're going to be talking about Jesus today, 11:06 we're going to be singing about Jesus. 11:08 It's a special time of year. 11:09 And speaking of that, you guys ought to write a song sometime 11:12 called, This Special Time of Year. 11:14 ~ As a matter of fact, I did. 11:16 You did, that's exactly right. 11:17 Give me an F, give me an F. 11:20 That special time of year when friends and family gather near 11:26 and celebrate together and make memories we'll remember forever. 11:34 That special time of year when hugs are warm and we can hear 11:40 those bells out in the distance. 11:43 Everyone loves this special time of year. 11:50 Completely unrehearsed. Wasn't that beautiful? 11:52 - I love it. - I love that song. 11:54 It just came to me, This Special Time of Year. 11:56 But since you did that, we're going to have you guys, 11:58 maybe Reggie and Ladye, do a little music for us. 12:01 And after that, we're going to have Pastor John to come up 12:04 and he's going to sing and give us a little word today, 12:07 which we need, and I think the folks at home will be blessed. 12:10 And then, of course, Big Gene and Kris and Larry, 12:13 all of us will be involved. 12:14 So right now we're going to turn it over to you guys. 12:32 Have yourself a merry little Christmas, 12:38 let your heart be light. 12:44 From now on our troubles will be out of sight. 12:57 Have yourself a merry little Christmas, 13:04 make the yuletide gay. 13:09 From now on our troubles will be miles away. 13:22 Here we are as in olden days, 13:27 happy golden days of yore. 13:34 Faithful friends who are dear to us, 13:39 gather near to us once more. 13:47 Through the years we all will be together, 13:54 if the Lord allows. 13:59 Hang a shining star upon the highest bough, 14:11 and have yourself a merry little Christmas now. 14:43 Here we are as in olden days, 14:48 happy golden days of yore. 14:55 Faithful friends who are dear to us 15:00 gather near to us once more. 15:08 Through the years we all will be together, 15:14 is the Lord allows. 15:20 Hang a shining star upon the highest bough, 15:32 and have yourself 15:35 a merry little Christmas now. 16:07 - Nice. Very good. - That's nice. 16:11 You ought to do another one? 16:12 Oh, okay. You know what? 16:14 I love that song; it talks a lot of our faithful friends 16:18 who are dear to us. 16:19 That's what I love about Christmas too. 16:22 Of course it's about the Christ Child and the birth of Jesus, 16:25 the most important thing about Christmas. 16:27 But also it's a time for family to come together, be together. 16:31 Your family, or your family of choice, your friends; 16:35 the people who are with you through thick and thin, 16:37 literally, you know, and I just love that. 16:41 And there's just so much that we have to be thankful for, 16:45 and grateful for, and so much going on in the world. 16:50 I know wherever you are, there's a lot going on. 16:52 If it's not in your area, times of strife, 16:56 or if it's in your family, or whatever you're going through. 17:00 I love this next song because we can make a difference. 17:04 I saw a thing the other day, and it said, 17:06 "One person said, 'What can I do,' said seven billion people." 17:10 If you think about it, one person can make a huge 17:13 difference in your little world, in the town you're in, 17:17 and it can just blossom and go out into all the world 17:21 and all the earth. 17:22 And that's what we do on 3ABN, right? 17:25 Tell the good news, the gospel of Jesus Christ, 17:27 one person at a time, and it goes all out. 17:30 And no matter what you can do, wherever you are, 17:33 let there be peace on earth, and let it begin in me. 17:39 Let there be peace on earth, 17:45 and let it begin with me. 17:53 Let there be peace on earth, 18:00 the peace that was meant to be. 18:07 With God as our Father, 18:16 brothers all are we. 18:23 Let me walk with my brother 18:30 in perfect harmony. 18:39 Let peace begin with me, 18:46 let this be the moment now. 18:54 With every step I take, 19:01 let this be my solemn vow; 19:09 to take each moment and live each moment 19:16 in peace eternally. 19:25 Let there be peace on earth, 19:33 and let it begin with me. 19:51 Amen, beautiful. 19:54 Thank you. 20:01 ~ It's that time of year again, someone said. 20:05 You know, this time of year doesn't sneak up on us. 20:08 It gets announced earlier and earlier by the merchants. 20:14 Have you noticed that? 20:15 It seems like they're so determined to just get into 20:18 that Christmas pocket. 20:19 That before Thanksgiving comes, 20:22 you already see Christmas decorations. 20:24 And we don't celebrate Halloween, but 20:26 before that's gone, Christmas decorations start showing up. 20:29 It seems to be so merchandised 20:32 that sometimes the real meaning of Christmas is overshadowed. 20:37 There are some positive things about this time of year also. 20:40 You go to the store, and for the first time hear songs like, 20:42 Joy to the World, that you don't hear anything including Jesus. 20:47 You hear the news and so many things that are humdrum, 20:50 the sirens in the great cities. 20:52 But there's something about this time of year, 20:55 Tim, that just says, "World, pause and remember. 21:00 There's a larger picture than just what people can do for us, 21:04 but what Jesus can continue to do for us." 21:08 You know, growing up in our home, Christmas was a time where 21:11 I remember my dad and I, and my sister, we would go out and 21:14 cut down, actually not cut down, but get a tree that was 21:18 already cut down and drag it home in the freezing cold of 21:22 Brooklyn, New York. 21:24 And drag it up the steps of our Brownstone, 21:27 and we'd put it together. 21:29 You know, some people might have an issue with trees, 21:30 but we don't worship trees. 21:32 It's just the decoration for the season. 21:34 But it's a memory that always comes back to me as I get older. 21:38 That it was a time of year when Papa was stabilizing the base, 21:41 and would say, "Put some water there, 21:43 make sure it doesn't dry out." 21:45 And then we would hang the different decorations. 21:48 And the whole house smells like pine. 21:51 I don't like fake trees. It's just nothing... 21:54 The whole house smells like pine. 21:55 That's on the second floor, and downstairs mom is in the kitchen 21:59 cooking up a storm. 22:00 She was from Trinidad. 22:02 Cooking up bread and coconut candies. 22:05 And our German Shepherd dog loved Christmas because 22:07 he always ended up fatter than everybody else. 22:10 And I remember the day after Christmas he couldn't even 22:12 get up because he ate so much. 22:15 But you know, now that's decades ago. 22:18 Mama's voice is silence, Papa's voice is silence, 22:22 recently lost my sister. 22:24 And when I come to this time of year, I ask myself, 22:28 how could it really be the most wonderful time of the year? 22:32 One person once said, "I could handle the difficulty and the 22:36 trials and the hardships of life, because as a Christian 22:39 I know it's just temporary." 22:42 One day there's going to be a grand celebration. 22:46 And the message of this time of the year, we'll get a chance to 22:49 witness it firsthand; seeing Jesus face to face. 22:52 We talk about the Babe born in the manger, 22:54 the Christ Child, who came and gave His life to save us. 22:58 And so, when I come to this time of the season, 23:01 after going through all the stuff, January to December, 23:05 I want to thank God for something. 23:07 I want to rejoice about something. 23:08 I want to say, I made it through, not by a great plan, 23:12 but by the grace of my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. 23:16 So I like to be celebratory. 23:19 I like to listen to the Christmas carols 23:22 and sing the wonderful songs. 23:24 And really for me, friends, when I think about what's coming, 23:28 and who's coming, and the day that the grand reunions 23:31 will never end, it really is to me 23:34 the most wonderful time of the year. 23:51 It's the most wonderful time of the year 23:58 with the kids jingle belling 24:00 and everyone telling you, "Be of good cheer." 24:05 It's the most wonderful time of the year. 24:12 It's the hap-happiest season of all 24:19 with those holiday greetings and family meetings, 24:23 when friends come to call. 24:26 It's the hap-happiest season of all. 24:33 There'll be parties for hosting, marshmallows for toasting, 24:37 and caroling out in the snow. 24:41 There'll be family stories and tales of the glories 24:45 of Christmases long, long ago. 24:48 It's the most wonderful time of the year. 24:55 There'll be much mistletoeing, and hearts will be glowing 24:59 when loves ones are near. 25:02 It's the most wonderful time of the year. 25:27 It's the most wonderful time of the year. 25:34 There'll be much mistletoeing, and hearts will be glowing 25:38 when loves ones are near. 25:41 It's the most wonderful time, it's the most wonderful time, 25:48 it's the most wonderful time of the year. 26:02 ~ Amen. 26:03 ~ Amen. Thank you, John. 26:05 ~ Beautiful. 26:06 ~ You know, the song you sang a while ago, 26:09 Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, 26:12 Hugh Martin was a co-writer. 26:14 And later he became a Seventh-day Adventist. 26:17 A lot of people would know him, he traveled with Del Delker 26:21 who was a well-known name back in the, I won't say 26:25 early, early years, I won't date her too long, 26:27 but back in the 60's and 70's. 26:29 And a wonderful guy. 26:31 So I think he would love the words, 26:32 because he wrote the song before he was Christian, 26:36 and later, you know, "if the Lord allows," 26:39 not, "if fate allows." 26:41 So I love that change, and I'm sure he would too. 26:44 He's resting in Jesus right now. 26:47 But, John, you talk about it, most wonderful time of year, 26:50 but there's a lot of people 26:51 right now it's the worst time of the year 26:53 because they're lonelier than ever. 26:56 They see other people happy, and they're basically, 26:59 "What about me?" 27:00 You know, "I don't have anybody here." 27:03 So we are here to address those people. 27:07 And, Yvonne, I'm putting you on the spot, 27:09 but maybe you could talk to the camera for a minute. 27:13 There are people there saying, "You know, I'm here by myself. 27:15 I wonder if the Lord even sees me. 27:18 And other people are buying presents 27:20 and doing all kinds of thing. 27:22 But I just feel lonely." 27:23 There's people incarcerated that would 27:26 rather be with their families. 27:27 And there's people in the hospitals who would 27:30 rather be with their families. 27:31 But right now they're feeling all alone. 27:34 What would you say? 27:35 Last week some of us from 3ABN went to a women's prison. 27:40 And we got to talk to the women there. 27:44 And one of the women said to Jason, our son, 27:47 she said, "You're so blessed to have your mother with you. 27:50 Because when I was three, I saw my father murder my mother." 27:55 And when you think about the pain that's in this world, 28:00 the trauma that people experience 28:04 just on a regular basis, there has to be something 28:09 or someone that can help with that pain. 28:12 There has to be someone that can take that pain away from them, 28:16 and help them to feel loved, and help them not to feel alone. 28:22 And that person is Jesus Christ. 28:25 When we think about what He's done for us, 28:28 and who He is, and how much He loves us. 28:31 The Bible says nothing can separate us from His love. 28:35 And so, when we think about His love, and what He's done, 28:40 and not just what He did, but what He's going to do, 28:44 He's coming to take us home. 28:46 He's coming, Pastor John. 28:48 The reunion that you're going to have with your sister, 28:53 with your family, and you guys with your family, Ladye Love. 28:57 And I don't know about you, but I know I've lost my whole 29:01 immediate family. 29:03 And you know, you think about what are we going to do 29:07 in the meantime? 29:09 In the meantime, we occupy till He comes. 29:11 In the meantime, we tell others about who He is 29:15 and what He's done, and what He's doing, 29:17 and what He's going to do, 29:19 so that we can all be together forever one day. 29:23 So if you're lonely, and if you're feeling sad, 29:27 think about Jesus and that He's there for you. 29:30 He will never leave you nor forsake you. 29:32 The Word says, anyone who comes to Him 29:34 He will in no wise cast out. 29:36 He will not reject you. 29:39 You might have been rejected by your parents 29:41 here on earth, but Jesus will never reject you. 29:46 So be of good cheer and know that a better day is coming. 29:51 And in the meantime, know that you are loved 29:54 and cherished, and Jesus has a plan for your life. 30:00 John, address that for a moment about where she says 30:04 somebody may have been rejected or abandoned. 30:08 Look at your own life. 30:10 ~ Yeah, my story began as an abandonment. 30:14 You know, not knowing who my parents were. 30:16 Left at the home of a Christian lady, 30:21 who turned out to be a Seventh-day Adventist lady. 30:23 Before my door was completely shut, God opened another door. 30:28 And there are some people that may be... 30:31 I've got to talk to some of the children right now that 30:34 may be in a foster home, some of the children who are 30:38 separated from their parents, don't know their identity. 30:40 There were days where I wondered about my identity. 30:43 Who am I? 30:44 Am I going to walk down the street and 30:45 see someone that looks like me. 30:47 And can I find a face that tells me I belong? 30:53 And there were many years where that did not happen. 30:56 And the lady that raised me, when she passed away 30:58 I was only 12 years old. 31:00 And at 13 years old, Yvonne, I walked away from the Lord. 31:02 I left the church. Because I had no identity. 31:05 My anchor was gone. 31:07 And it was by God's grace that at 16 I met my wife, Angela. 31:12 Angie. 31:14 And before we were married 9 years later, 31:16 she became the young lady that brought me back to the Lord 31:19 and reminded me that I'm really not alone. 31:24 And so, you might be just adopted, 31:28 or you might be wondering, "Is someone going to adopt me 31:30 so I can be next Christmas in somebody's home? 31:35 Am I going to be able to be at a place where I can say, 31:37 'Merry Christmas,' with a family?" 31:39 Just remember, if you would just open your heart 31:45 and say, "Jesus, take away my loneliness right now," 31:50 He will do that. 31:51 He says, "I will never leave you, I'll never forsake you." 31:55 He's near to those who have a broken heart. 31:58 And you're not alone. 31:59 You may not see the Lord, but you're not alone. 32:03 I remember a good friend of mine, wow... 32:08 It's my first Christmas without my sister. 32:13 A good friend of mine, his wife, it's been more than 32:15 a year now, his wife is in a coma. 32:18 And speaking about lonely, he said, "I got home. 32:22 My wife's cat never liked me." 32:25 He said his wife's cat never liked him. 32:27 And he got home, but he said, "I was in the house 32:29 all by myself, I could just hear my voice echoing. 32:31 I went to the room and I said, 'Lord, I need to hear from You. 32:38 I'm a pastor, I'm preaching, my wife is in a coma. 32:41 Do something. 32:42 I just need to know that You have not forgotten me.'" 32:48 And his wife's cat... 32:54 ...jumped up on the bed and sat on his lap and started purring, 32:57 rubbing her head on him. 32:59 And God works in mysterious ways. 33:02 He said that cat never liked him, but he said, 33:04 "Lord, I need to know that I'm not alone." 33:06 And that cat jumped up, got on his lap, and started purring. 33:09 And he told me that story. 33:11 He and I are on the phone, I hardly could make it through 33:13 the story as I listened to it. 33:14 So there are people that understand loneliness. 33:16 Jesus was lonely. 33:20 He said it on the cross, "Why have You forsaken Me?" 33:24 So He understands where you are. 33:27 So in this season, say, "I'm not going to accept 33:31 loneliness as my final frontier. 33:34 I'm not going to make loneliness my prison. 33:37 I'm not going to say this is the station that I'm going to 33:39 stay at for the rest of my life. 33:41 But I'm going to be patient. I'm going to wait on the Lord. 33:43 And He's going to gift me one day 33:45 with the home that I need to be in, 33:46 the parents I need to have, the friends I need to have. 33:49 But in the meantime, as Yvonne said, 33:52 just celebrate the fact that you can breathe, 33:55 you are alive, and God's plan for your life 33:58 is going to be worked out in a beautiful way. 34:00 I look at how my life worked out, 34:02 I could not have planned my abandonment 34:05 to be going from a trial to a triumph. 34:09 So I know what God did for me. 34:10 And He will do the same for you. 34:12 - God bless you. ~ Amen. 34:14 Beautiful. Great testimony. 34:17 Can I just say one more thing? 34:18 You were talking about that, John. 34:19 It's always been such a testimony to me, your life. 34:22 And to see how God as brought you so far. 34:26 And I think so many times people think 34:27 that people sitting up here have it all together 34:30 and have never had any experiences like that. 34:32 And it's so amazing for you to be able to tell the world 34:35 that you started where a lot of people are. 34:37 Maybe they're in the deepest depth of their hurt right now. 34:41 And they need to know you got through it, 34:44 and God got your through it. 34:45 And He's going to get you through it. 34:46 He's going to get you through 34:48 whatever it is you're going through. 34:49 This past weekend we were with one of my dearest friends 34:52 who is one of my spiritual mentors. 34:54 And her husband is dying, and has been; 34:58 they didn't expect him to live this long. 35:00 And this is just another little story of how God... 35:04 Sometimes, you said, sometimes it's hard to believe. 35:08 You know, it says, "I believe. Help my unbelief." 35:10 We all have those moments. I hope you know that. 35:13 Sometimes when you're in the hardest time, 35:16 you just need to know that someone cares. 35:18 And God sends a cat. 35:20 He sends something like that to remind you 35:23 that, "I am here, and I have not forsaken you." 35:26 This past weekend, my friend is one of the godliest people, 35:29 and she's been just trudging through, and getting through, 35:33 and getting through, and it's a long story, 35:36 but she thought her taxes had been paid for her business. 35:39 It said residential. 35:41 Anyway, it had not. 35:42 And someone, she found out this week had bought 35:44 her land out from under her. 35:46 Her business land, the land that her business, 35:48 which is the only way they're making money 35:50 and making it through, and getting through. 35:52 And a friend, not a close friend, but a friend in town 35:55 heard about it. 35:57 Anyway, she called person, they were able... 35:58 He said, "I will give you back this if pay the exact 36:02 amount that I paid for it." 36:03 She didn't have the money. 36:04 And a distant friend called her up and said, 36:07 "God had you on my heart today. 36:09 God told me..." 36:11 And she said, "Ladye..." 36:12 I said "You know what..." I almost said her name. 36:14 "You know what? 36:16 Sometimes we need tangible things like that 36:17 to remember that God is real." 36:19 Just in those moments we think, "God, are you real?" 36:22 Yes, He is. 36:23 He will not leave you or forsake you. 36:25 He may not send that for you, 36:26 but He'll do so many other things. 36:28 And He'll get you through the moment, 36:29 whatever it is you're going through. 36:31 He loves you. 36:33 ~ Amen. There's something about that name so special. 36:36 Jesus, Jesus, Jesus; 36:46 there's just something about that name. 36:57 Master, Savior, Jesus; 37:06 like the fragrance after the rain. 37:17 Jesus, Jesus, Jesus; 37:26 let all heaven and earth proclaim. 37:37 Kings and kingdoms will all pass away, 37:47 but there's something about that name. 37:56 Amen. 37:58 Something about that name. 38:00 Thank you. 38:03 Testimonies got to me. 38:06 What an incredible, awesome God that we serve. 38:10 I'm so thankful. 38:11 It's our hope and prayer today, we mention this often, 38:15 but if you're not a Christian, that you give Jesus your life, 38:19 turn it over and say, "Lord, I'm a sinner. 38:21 Please save me." 38:23 And you'll be able to go and tell what He's done for you. 38:27 I promise you, He says in Psalm 119:165, 38:31 "Great peace have they which love Thy law, 38:33 and nothing shall offend them." 38:35 Nothing shall get you down. 38:38 So Jesus will give us that peace today. 38:41 Well, Tim, I think maybe we can get you, 38:44 we've got a little time left, you, Larry, and Kris, 38:46 you got something for us? 38:47 Well we do have a special song to play. 38:50 In fact, it has to do something about with, what child is this? 38:53 We have a special guest that's been waiting out in the cold. 38:56 ~ Let's bring this child on in. 39:00 I think this is a precious gift. 39:01 I see a little crib, a little stroller. 39:06 I just wanted to come wish everyone a merry Christmas. 39:10 Look at this. 39:12 ~ Baby Brook. 39:13 Papa's girl. 39:15 That's a papa's girl. 39:17 I brainwash my grandkids and great-grandkids. 39:20 Start them when they're really young. 39:23 Isn't that beautiful. 39:25 What a gift from God. Amazing. 39:28 Then we've got another, little Blair; Trinity's. 39:30 So we've got two babies at the same time. 39:32 Two grandbabies. 39:34 Grandma, you happy about this? 39:35 Oh, you know I'm over the moon. 39:37 I am just over the moon. 39:40 ~ I think it's because she looks like you. 39:42 ~ You think so? ~ Yeah. 39:43 ~ She's beautiful. ~ Oh, she's a doll. 39:46 What a beauty. What a gift from God. 39:49 So that you, Jason, for stopping in. 39:51 How does it feel to be a daddy? 39:52 You're welcome. It feels absolutely incredible. 39:54 I've got to say, we were hoping you all had some food out here. 39:58 But you know, it is Christmas, 40:00 so we were hoping for a nice meal. 40:03 We'll take her to go get something to eat. 40:05 ~ Alright. 40:06 Thanks for stopping by. A little beauty. 40:10 What a little doll. 40:11 See you guys. 40:13 ~ Her name is Brook, sweet name. 40:16 And meanwhile, while you're leaving... 40:17 Thanks. It's good to see you, Jason. 40:20 ...we're going to play, Kris, Larry, and myself, 40:24 whatever my name is, we're going to play, 40:27 Joy To the World. 40:32 ~ Music ~ 42:20 ~ Amen. ~ I love it. 42:23 Thank you, thank you. 42:24 Big Gene, what do you got for us? 42:28 Well, every time I come here, Tim wants to give me a song 42:33 that I have no idea about it. 42:36 ~ That's because he knows you can do it. 42:39 I think he's just trying got see if I still know how to read. 42:41 I don't know. 42:43 But I'm honored that he asks every time. 42:48 You know, it's a gift that God allowed me to have. 42:53 And so, I'm just honored to be able to do it. 43:01 Let's see what we can do. 43:12 O sing a song of Bethlehem, 43:18 of shepherds watching there; 43:23 and of the news that came to them 43:29 from angels in the air. 43:35 The light that shone on Bethlehem 43:41 fills all the world today; 43:46 of Jesus' birth and peace on earth 43:53 the angels sing always. 44:02 O sing a song of Nazareth, 44:08 of sunny days of joy; 44:14 O sing of fragrant flower's breath 44:20 and of the sinless Boy. 44:26 For now the flowers of Nazareth 44:33 in every heart may grow; 44:39 now spreads the fame of His dear name 44:45 on all the winds that blow. 44:58 O sing a song of Calvary, 45:04 its glory and dismay, 45:10 of Him who hung upon the tree 45:16 and took our sins away. 45:22 For He who died on Calvary 45:29 is risen from the grave. 45:34 And Christ our Lord, by heaven adored, 45:41 is mighty now to save. 45:52 ~ Amen. 45:54 Wow, I sure couldn't tell that he didn't know it. 45:56 I know, right? 45:58 Well, it's amazing that God has allowed us to be here 46:04 to tell you that you're loved. 46:09 And if you're the only one in your family, 46:14 you're loved. 46:16 If you have eight brothers and sisters, like my wife has, 46:21 you're loved. 46:25 God sent His Son to love you. 46:30 This song means so much to me. 46:34 As a Christian in this season, this time of year, 46:39 all we have sometimes is the love of God. 46:44 And sometimes all we have is knowing that He sent His Son 46:49 to love us more than anybody else in the world. 46:55 What Child is this who laid to rest 47:05 on Mary's lap is sleeping, 47:14 whom angels greet with anthems sweet 47:23 while shepherds watch are keeping? 47:33 This, this is Christ the King 47:40 whom shepherds guard and angels sing. 47:49 Haste, haste to bring Him laud, 47:57 the Babe, the Son of Mary. 48:10 So bring Him incense, gold, and myrrh; 48:18 come peasant, king to own Him. 48:25 The King of kings salvation brings, 48:33 let loving hearts enthrone Him. 48:42 This, this is Christ the King 48:49 whom shepherds guard and angels sing. 48:57 Haste, haste to bring Him laud, 49:05 the Babe, the Son of Mary. 49:19 ~ Amen. Beautiful. 49:22 ~ Tim. 49:27 ~ Music ~ 49:52 Holy, holy, holy, Lord, 49:59 God of power and might, 50:05 heaven and earth are filled with Your glory. 50:17 Holy, holy, holy, Lord, 50:23 God of power and might, 50:29 heaven and earth are filled with Your glory. 50:40 Hosanna, hosanna 50:51 in the highest. 51:13 Holy, holy, holy, Lord, 51:19 God of power and might, 51:25 heaven and earth are filled with Your glory. 51:35 Hosanna, hosanna 51:47 in the highest. 51:57 Hosanna, hosanna 52:10 in the highest. 52:28 ~ Amen. Thank you. 52:31 I think we're going to try a song, we may have time. 52:35 We've done it a couple of times with Ladye Love: 52:39 I'll be Home for Christmas. 52:41 So I'm going to go over and try to get the guitar. 52:44 I won't have a mic, which will be a good thing, 52:45 for some people when they don't have a mic. 52:47 But I don't know how this will turn out, 52:49 but I sure am privileged to be... 52:52 So I think Larry and me, we're going to have to... 52:54 Larry, you're going to play the bass over here for that. 52:56 You come and play it, and I'll come over and grab the guitar. 52:59 And then Ladye Love is going to sing it. 53:02 And Yvonne, we'll turn it over to you 53:03 while we make our switches. 53:06 You know, one thing I love about that song 53:08 you just did, Tim, is that it's just so... 53:13 Hosanna means, saved. Right? 53:17 So it's calling on Jesus to save us. 53:21 And that is so beautiful. 53:23 Not to mention the fact, Tim, I have to say, 53:25 you singing, like, you play, it's like you're playing 53:30 all of these fields. 53:31 Most of the time when people play for themselves, 53:33 they play block chords. 53:35 You play as though when you're singing, it's like 53:38 it's two different people. 53:40 One person is play, one person is singing. 53:42 It's just, it's amazing. So praise the Lord. 53:45 We're so thankful for the gifts that God has given you. 53:50 And we can't wait to hear our Ladye Love now sing this song. 53:54 And my, of course, my Honey playing the guitar. 53:57 ~ Let's see if it's good. - Okay. 54:11 I'll be home for Christmas, 54:23 you can count on me. 54:35 Please have snow and mistletoe, 54:44 and presents under the tree. 54:57 Christmas eve will find me 55:08 where the love light gleams. 55:19 I'll be home for Christmas 55:30 if only in my dreams. 56:00 I'll be home for Christmas 56:11 if only in my dreams. 56:23 If only in my dreams. 56:55 ~ Yes. 57:02 ~ We love that song. Thank you so much. 57:04 It was so beautiful. 57:07 Babe did a great job. 57:11 That's the best I can do for being an amateur. 57:14 We've got about 27 seconds, so let's tell the folks 57:17 goodbye, and wish them a very, very merry Christmas. 57:21 Thank you for joining us, as you do each and every day. 57:24 And it's been such a blessing to share this time with you. 57:27 And I want to thank each of our friends that have come here 57:30 from a number of miles to share this happy time together. 57:35 So we want you to know that our time is all gone. 57:37 Until we see you next time, may the Lord richly 57:39 bless you, abundantly more than you could ever ask or think. 57:43 Oh come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. |
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