The Light Has Come!

The Light has Come!

Christmas Musical 2014(words in read are solo, duet, or small group)

Celebrate the Birthday with O Come, All Ye Faithful

(solo 1)

Jumpin’ and shoutin’ and dancin’ and clappin’,

We’re havin’ a party, here’s where it’s hap’nin’,

To celebrate the birthday of the King of kings!

Movin’ and groovin’ and rockin’ and rollin’,

Jesus is born, we’ve got to get goin’

And celebrate the birthday of the King of kings!

Yeah!

(everyone)

Little kids and bigger kids and all in between

Join in with the angel chorus as they sing.

To the holy Child a gift of worship we bring,

Glory in the highest, singin’

“sha-na-na-na-na-na-na-na!”

(solo 2)

Swingin’ and swayin’ and shimmy and shakin’

Singin’ our praise, joyful noise we are makin’,

To celebrate the birthday of the King of kings!

Leapin’ and laughin’ and hoppin’ and boppin’,

Jesus is worthy, our praise won’t be stoppin!

Let’s celebrate the birthday of the King of kings!

Yeah!

(everyone)

Little kids and bigger kids and all in between

Join in with the angel chorus as they sing.

To the holy Child a gift of worship we bring,

Glory in the highest, singin’

“sha-na-na-na-na-na-na-na!”

Come, let us adore Him,

O come, let us adore Him,

O come, let us adore Him,-

Christ the Lord

Little kids and bigger kids and all in between

Join in with the angel chorus as they sing.

To the holy Child a gift of worship we bring,

Glory in the highest, singin’

“sha-na-na-na-na-na-na-na!”

Jumpin’ and shourtin’ and dancin’ and clappin’,

we’re havin’ a party, here’s where it’s hap’nin’,

To celebrate the birthday of the King of kings!

Yeah! Celebrate the birthday of the King of kings! (repeat)

Unto You

(solo)

HEY! Don’t be afraid.-- I’ve got some great --- news:

Christ is born today in Beth-le-hem.-

I said, HEY! Don’t be afraid.- I’ve got some great--- news:

We have come to show the way to Him.-

(everyone)

Unto you a Child is born.

Unto you a Son is given.

Unto you a holy Child has come.-----

Unto you a mighty Lord.

Unto you a Light from heaven.

We are here to celebrate the world’s greatest news.—

Unto you!

(solo & choir)

HEY! Don’t be afraid.-- I’ve got some great --- news:

Christ is born today in Beth-le-hem.-

I said, HEY! Don’t be afraid.- I’ve got some great--- news:

We have come to show the way to Him.-

(solo & choir)

Unto you a Child is born.

Unto you a Son is given.

Unto you a holy Child has come.-----

Unto you a mighty Lord.

Unto you a Light from heaven.

We are here to celebrate the world’s greatest news.—

Unto you!

King of Kings, forever and ever.

Lord of lords, forever and ever.

King of kings, forever and ever.

Lord of lords, forever and ever.-----

Unto you a child is born.

Unto you a Son is given.

Unto you a holy Child has come.--

(Small group)

Un-to you.—

Christ is born.—

Come and worship Him.-----

(choir)

Unto you a mighty Lord.

Unto you a Light from heaven

We are here to celebrate the world’s greatest news. (3x’s)

Unto you!

(Small group)

Un-to you.—

Light from heaven.

Unto you

Unto you!

Alleluia, Amen

(solo 1)

You gave up Your throne to be with us,

Mary and Joseph’s tiny One.

How could it be that God would come?

Alleluia, A-men.—

(solo 2)

The shepherds became the first to see how God would set His people free.

How could it be that God would come?

Alleluia, A-men.--

(everyone)

So I praise You, Lord, and I worship You forever.

And I thank You, Lord.

Alleluia, Amen.--

(solo 3)

Born in a manger for the cross,

You bled and You died to save us.

You rose from the grave victorious.-

Alleluia, Amen.

(everyone)

So I praise You, Lord, and I worship You forever.

And I thank You, Lord.

Alleluia, Amen.—

(2x’s)

So I praise You, Lord, and I worship You forever.

And I thank You, Lord.

Alleluia, Amen.—

Alleluia, A-men.----

(small group)

Alleluia! Alleluia!

Allelluia! Alleluia, Amen.

Alleluia, Amen.—

(solo) Aleluia, A-men.---

Noel

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,

Born is the King of Israel.----

(solo 1)

Shepherds were in the fields that night;

The sky opened up with an angel light!

They were afraid, a report was made:

Unto you a child is born.

If you go to Bethlehem on Christmas morn you’ll find Him there

Heaven’s glory to share.

(everybody)

So they went to bow before the Boy,---

Who was born to fill our hearts with joy!------

Noel! Noel!

We bring praises to the King of the ages!

Noel! Noel!

Come see the newborn King!

Noel!

(solo 2)

So there you are walkin’ in the dark,

The Light has come to open up your heart!

Don’t be afraid!

(solo 3) Don’t be afraid!

(solo 2) Jesus came to save!—

(duet) Love came down that Christmas Day

Christ will take your sin away when you believe,

(solo 3) when you believe,

(duet) He will set you free!

(everybody)

Come and bow before the baby Boy,---

Who was born to fill your heart with joy!

Noel! (Noel)

We bring praises to the King of the ages!

Noel! (Noel!)

Noel! (Noel)

Come and sing this song with me!

Noel! (Noel!)

We bring praises to the King of the ages!

Noel! (Noel!)

Come and see the newborn King!

Noel!

Love- came- down- at- Christmas.

(solo) Christmas

Love- is- here- with- us!-----

Noel!

(speak) Noel!

Noel!

(speak) Noel!

We bring praises to the King of the ages!

Noel! (speak) Noel!

Come and sing this song with me!

Noel!

(speak) Noel!

Noel!

(speak) Noel!

We bring praises to the King of the ages!

Noel! (speak) Noel!

Come and see the newborn King!

Noel!

Come and see the newborn King! Noel!

Come and see the newborn king! Noel!

(small group)

The first Noel.

Noel! (speak)

Wonderful Savior

(solo1)

Bethlehem is just a sleepy town,

But it’s the place salvation’s comin’ down.

In a little stable, simple as can be,

Mary sings a welcome song

To the King of kings.

What a wonderful night, Jesus Christ is born!

The star is shining so bright, come, let us adore.

Glory to God in the highest; peace to all of us.

What a wonderful Savior, Jesus!

(solo2)

Bethlehem is baby Jesus’ throne.

God with us has found a humble home.

In a little stable, in my little heart,

When you find God’s saving grace,

That’s when Christmas starts.

What a wonderful night, Jesus Christ is born!

The star is shining so bright, come, let us adore.

Glory to God in the highest; peace to all of us.

What a wonderful Savior, Jesus!

(everybody)

Glo------ria. In ex-cel-sis De-o!

Glo------ria. In ex-cel-sis De—o!----

(solo)

Glory to God!

(choir)

What a wonderful night, Jesus Christ is born!

(solo)

Jesus Christ is born!

(choir)

The star is shining so bright, -

Come, let us adore.

(solo)

Come and adore!

(choir)

Glory to God in the high—est;

(solo)

Glory to God!

(choir)

Peace to all of us.

What a wonderful Savior, Jesus!------

(solo)

Wonderful!

(choir)

What a wonderful Savior, - Jesus!------

(solo)

Jesus!

(everybody)

What a wonderful Savior, - Jesus!

Joy to the World!

Joy to the world; the Lord has come

Joy to the world!

Joy to the world the Lord has come

Joy to the world!

(solo)

Joy to the world! The Lord has come;

Let earth receive her King;

Let every heart prepare Him room,

And heaven and nature sing,

And heaven, and heaven and nature sing.

(everybody)

Joy to the world! The Lord has come;

Joy to the world!

Joy to the world! The Lord has come;

Joy to the world!

(solo)

Joy to the earth! The Savior reigns;

Let all their songs employ;

(solo and choir)

While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains

Repeat the sounding joy,

Repeat, repeat the sounding joy.

Joy to the world! The Lord has come:

Joy to the world!

Joy to the world: the Lord has come;

Joy to the world!

He rules the world – with truth and grace

And makes the nations prove----

The glories of His righteousness,

And wonders of His love,

And wonders, and wonders of His love.

And wonders, and wonders of----- His----Love------

(small group)

Joy to the world! Joy to the world! The Lord has come!-----

Joy to the world Joy to the world! The Lord has come!

(solo)

Joy to the world! Joy to the world! The Lord has come! (2x)

(choir)

Joy to the world! The Lord has come; Joy to the world!

(solo)

Joy to the world!------

(choir)

Joy to the world! The Lord has come; Joy to the world!

(solo)

Joy to the world!

Away in the Manger

(solo or small group)

Away in a manger, no crib for a bed,

The little Lord Jesus lay down His sweet head;

The stars in the sky- looked down where He lay,

The little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay.--

(everybody)

The cattle are lowing, the poor Baby wakes,

But little Lord Jesus, no crying He makes;

I love Thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky,

And stay by my cradle till morning is nigh.

(solo or small group) Be near– me--, Lord.---

(choir) Be near– me,--- Lord----

I need– You.--- Lord.—

I need– You,--- Lord----

(solo or small group)

Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay

Close by me forever, and love me, I pray------

(everybody)

Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care,

And take us to heaven to live with Thee there.-----

Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay

Close by me forever and love me, I pray;

Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care,

And take us to heaven to live with Thee there.—

Be near– me– Lord.—

Be near- me- Lord.—

I need- You,- Lord.—

I need- You,- Lord.----

(solo)

Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care,

And take us to heaven to live—

With Thee there.----

Christmas Hymn

(solo)

Born in a stable,

Worshiped by kings,

Serenaded by angels—

Shepherds hurried to see.----

But this world was not the place

To build Your throne.----

Sweet Baby Jesus,

Come and make my heart Your home.

(duet)

Let your glory shine around me.

Let Your presence overflow.

Fill this Christmas up with wonder,

Let my heart be Your home.

(solo)

Born into darkness,

Innocent King,

Traded heaven for sorrow,

Bought salvation for me.

Though this world did not accept

Your sacrifice,

(duet) Blessed Redeemer, I surrender my life.

(everybody)

Let Your glory shine around me.

Let Your presence overflow.

Fill this Christmas up with wonder,

Let my heart be Your home.

(solo)

O holy Child of Bethlehem!

Descend to us, we pray;

Cast out our sin, and enter in,

Be born in us today!

(everybody)

We hear the Christmas angels

The great glad tidings tell;

(duet)

O come to us abide with us,

Our Lord, Immanuel!

(everybody)

Born in a manger,

You are my King.

One day You’re coming---

For the hearts that believe.

Ev‘ry knee will bow and ev’ry tongue will say,

“This is the reason You were born on Christmas Day!”

(everybody)

Let Your glory shine around me.

Let Your presence overflow.

Fill this Christmas up with wonder,

Let my heart be Your home.

(everybody)

Let Your glory shine around me.

Let Your presence overflow.

Fill this Christmas up with wonder,

Come and make my heart Your home,

Come and make my heart Your home.

(solo)

Come and make my heart Your home.

Happy Birthday, Jesus

Happy birthday to You,

Happy birthday, dear Jesus,---

Happy birthday to You.—

(solo)

Happy birthday, Jesus,

I’m so glad it’s Christmas,

All the tinsel and lights,

And the presents are nice,

But the real gift is You.

Happy birthday, Jesus,

I’m so glad it’s Christmas,

All the carols and bells

Make the holiday swell, and it’s all about You.---

Happy birthday, Jesus,

Jesus, I love You!--

(everybody)

Happy birthday, Jesus,

I’m so glad it’s Christmas,

All the tinsel and lights,

And the presents are nice,

But the real gift is You.

Happy birthday, Jesus,

I’m so glad it’s Christmas,

All the carols and bells

Make the holiday swell, and it’s all about You.---

(solo)

Happy birthday, Jesus,

Jesus, I love You!—

(solo – spoken)

Happy birthday, Jesus!

The Light Has Come

(solo)

Chasing the dark away, the Light has come,

Shining to a world that needs a friend.

Filling our hearts with love, the Light has come;

Joy to the world that never, ever ends!

(everybody)

Jesus is here,

The Light has come.

God so loved the world He sent His Son.

Jesus is here,

The Light has come.

Celebrate the Gift, the Life, the Love.

Get up and shine because the Light has come

(small group) the Light has come.

Shine it like the star in Bethlehem.

Sing to the nations that the Light has come.

(small group) the Light has come.

Bringing peace on the earth, good will to men.---

Jesus is here,

(sm gr) Jesus is here,

The Light has come.

(sm gr) the Light has come.

God so loved the world He sent His Son—

Jesus is here,

(sm gr) Jesus is here,

The Light has come,

(sm gr) the Light has come.

Celebrate the Gift, the Life, the Love.

This little light of mine,

I’m gonna let it shine.

This little light of mine,

I’m gonna let it shine.

This little light of mine,

I’m gonna let it shine,

Let it shine like the Bethlehem star,

Gonna let it shine,

Shine,-, shine,- shine,- shine!---

Jesus is here,

(sm gr) Jesus is here,

The Light has come.

(sm gr) the Light has come.

God so loved the world He sent His Son—

Jesus is here,

(sm gr) Jesus is here,

The Light has come,

(sm gr) the Light has come.

Celebrate the Gift, the Life, the Love.

(small group)

This little light of mine

I’m gonna let it shine

(choir) Celebrate the Gift, the Life, the Love.

(sm gr) This little light of mine

I’m gonna let it shine.

(choir)

Celebrate the Gift, the Life, the Love.

(solo)

The Light has come!