A joyful Christmas

Good afternoon, welcome to our current event. It's Gator 2026, from Christians at JR. Happy Christmas and welcome. So, this is a special time of year for Christians, as we celebrate the birth of Jesus. And today we're going to worship Him as King. We thought that's when He was born, but now we're singing His Kingdom and we're going to worship Him as King. Okay, so, we're going to sing some carols, we've got some scripture, and we've got some samosas and mince pies to celebrate as well, which we can have later. We've got some lithics and bibles, which are free to give out. So, feel free to take anything you want to take away and read. And we've got a QR code to register if you're interested in the Christian network at JR. So, let's celebrate Christmas with carols. We've got our brilliant musicians and singers here. But to start the vlog, Jin Lao is just going to read out a passage from the Bible. I've got it on the screen here. Jin Lao, over to you. Thank you. Yeah, today I'm reading from the Gospel of Luke, chapter 2, verse 1-20. The birth of Jesus. In those days, Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. This was the first census that took place while Cutrius was governor of Syria. And everyone went to their own town to register. So, Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem, the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born. And she gave birth to her firstborn, the son. She wrapped him in clothes and placed him in the manger, because there was no dust room available for them. And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over the flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, Do not be afraid. I will bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David, a Savior has been born to you. He is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you. You will find a baby wrapped in clothes and lying in a manger. Suddenly a great company of heavenly hosts appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, Glory to the God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests. When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, Let's go to the Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about. So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph and the baby who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told about this child. And all who heard it were amazed and brought the shepherds to them. But Mary treasured all these things and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told. I now invite you to join with us in singing a selection of carols, recounting, giving thanks and praising Jesus who served the hungry and the brave. We'll start with Heavenly Child. Father, help an angel sing. Angels, be fed on thine. Joyce, hear the good news from Jesus' birth. The angels announced to the shepherds in the fields. Once in royal David's city and over the town of Bethlehem, we'll take us to that holy house of Bethlehem, which is also the ancestral home of David, the shepherd boy who slew Goliath and became one of Israel's greatest kings. We'll also sing the different drummer boy and our holy knight, reminding us of the wonder and peace of great Christmas. And finally, we'll end with Feliz Navidad, sharing joy and professing cheer with each other. So let's all lift our voices and celebrate together. Come now, hear the angels sing. A new king born today. A man will live forevermore. Because of a graceful stay. Listen now, angels sing. Listen to what they say. The man will live forevermore. Because of a graceful stay. Listen now, angels sing. Listen to what they say. The man will live forevermore. Because of a graceful stay. Listen to what they say. The man will live forevermore. Come now, hear the angels sing. A new king born today. A man will live forevermore. Because of a graceful stay. Listen now, angels sing. Listen to what they say. The man will live forevermore. Because of a graceful stay. I, I may try to get to the table of the Lord. And he will make sure that there is room for the Lord. But I know he never will. So the holy heart will say. There is no child of Jesus Christ. Was born on Christmas day. Come now, hear the angels sing. A new king born today. A man will live forevermore. Because of a graceful stay. Come now, hear the angels sing. Listen to what they say. The man will live forevermore. Because of a graceful stay. Come now, hear the angels sing. Glory to the newborn king. Peace on earth, mercy mild. Love and sin in tremendous love. Joyful all ye nations rise. Join the triumph of the skies. With angelic hosts proclaim. Christ is born in Bethlehem. Hark the herald angels sing. Glory to the newborn king. My highest rendered Lord. Lost the everlasting Lord. Late in time behold him come. Offspring of a virgin's womb. And in Christ the Godhead see. Helping, comforting, and healing. Pleased to stand with men to tell. Jesus, our Emmanuel. Hark the herald angels sing. Glory to the newborn king. Newborn and born Prince of Peace. Heav'nly Son of righteousness. Light and life all he brings. Ris'n in healing in his wings. Heart he lays his glory by. For death and newborn may die. Born to raise the sons of heav'n. Born to give them second birth. Hark the herald angels sing. Glory to the newborn king. Thank you. Sleep in the bread of life. Sleeply, seeking for a place. In the fountains deep and high. Echoing in joyous strains. Gloria in excelsis Deo. Shepherds, why this jubilee? Why your joyous strains prolong? Hark the gladsome tidings be. Which inspire your heavenly song. Gloria in excelsis Deo. Glory to God. Glory to God in the highest forever. For all he has done is unfailing love. Glory to God in the highest forever. Come to Bethlehem and see. The angel's birth, the angels sing. Come adore on bended knee. Christ the Lord, the newborn king. Gloria in excelsis Deo. Glory to God. Glory to God in the highest forever. For all he has done is unfailing love. Glory to God in the highest forever. Glory to God. Glory to God in the highest forever. For all he has done is unfailing love. Glory to God in the highest, forever. Gloria, Gloria, Glory to God in the highest. Gloria, to the best. On St. Roy David's city, Stood a lowly cattle shed, Where a mother laid her baby, In a manger for His bed. Mary was the daughter of God, Jesus Christ, the little child. He came down to earth from heaven, Who is God and Lord of all. And His shelter was a stable, And His cradle was a stall. When the poor and weak and lowly Gave to God a Savior holy. And our eyes at last shall see Him, Through His own redeeming blood. For that child so dear and gentle Is our Lord in heaven above. And He leads His children on To the place where He is gone. Not in that poor lowly stable, With the oxen standing mild, We shall see Him once in heaven, Set at God's right hand of God. When life's darkest children die, All in white shall wait around. And it's only our love above That we'll live on deep to see, Our love above, Our love that's this we wait for, Our love above, To lay before the King, Our love above, So till I live, Our love above, And we die, We live till day, Our love above, I am a poor boy, Just waiting for our love above. I have no gift to bring, Just waiting in our King, Our love above, I wait for you, Our love above, When we love Him, Our love above, We shall see Him once in heaven, Set at God's right hand of God. I break my tongue for Him, I make my best for Him, And He's now that King, Me and my drum, Me and my drum. I'm a poor boy, Just waiting for our love above. I have no gift to bring, Just waiting in our King, Our love above, And dreamless in the silence, And stars go out, Yet in my thoughts we chart, The everlasting light, The hopes and fears of all the years ♪ Come and take me tonight ♪ ♪ For Christ is born of Mary ♪ ♪ And God of God above ♪ ♪ While mortals sleep, the angels sing ♪ ♪ Their march of wond'ring light ♪ ♪ Oh, all things come together ♪ ♪ The wake of holy birth ♪ ♪ And praises sing to God the King ♪ ♪ And peace to men on earth ♪ ♪ Come silently, come silently ♪ ♪ The watchers did disdain ♪ ♪ So God heave us to you and us ♪ ♪ The blessings of his hand ♪ ♪ No guilty dear is coming ♪ ♪ But in this world of sin ♪ ♪ Living souls will receive his love ♪ ♪ The dear Christ enters in ♪ ♪ Come, holy child of Bethlehem ♪ ♪ Descend to us, we pray ♪ ♪ Cast out the sin and enter in ♪ ♪ We hear the angels calling us today ♪ ♪ We hear the Christmas day angels ♪ ♪ Who break their timing so ♪ ♪ O come to us, abide with us ♪ ♪ Our Lord Emmanuel ♪ ♪ Come, holy child of Bethlehem ♪ ♪ Descend to us, we pray ♪ ♪ Cast out the sin and enter in ♪ ♪ We hear the angels calling us today ♪ ♪ O come, holy night, the stars are brightly shining ♪ It is the night of the dear Savior's birth. Long lay the world in sin and error pining, Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth. A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices, For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn. Fall on your knees, oh hear the angel voices. O night divine, O night when Christ was born. O night divine, O night, O night divine. Truly He taught us to love one another. His law is love and His gospel is peace. Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother. And in His name all oppression shall cease. Sweet hymns of joy, in grateful chorus raise we. And all who hear us praise His holy name. Christ is the Lord, all praise His name forever. His power and glory evermore proclaim. Thank you so much. Feliz Navidad. Feliz Navidad. Feliz Navidad. Prospero año y feliz vida. Feliz Navidad. Feliz Navidad. Feliz Navidad. Prospero año y feliz vida. I wanna wish you a merry Christmas. I wanna wish you a merry Christmas from the bottom of my heart. I wanna wish you a merry Christmas. I wanna wish you a merry Christmas from the bottom of my heart. Feliz Navidad. Feliz Navidad. Feliz Navidad. Prospero año y feliz vida. Feliz Navidad. Feliz Navidad. Feliz Navidad. Prospero año y feliz vida. I wanna wish you a merry Christmas. I wanna wish you a merry Christmas from the bottom of my heart. I wanna wish you a merry Christmas. I wanna wish you a merry Christmas from the bottom of my heart. Loving Father, we gather before you with hearts overflowing with thankfulness. Thank you, Jesus, for your immeasurable love, mercy, and the redemption through the cross. Thank you, Jesus, for bringing us together today to celebrate the joy of Christmas through music and fellowship. Thank you for the gift of life, health, and endowing us with talents. Thank you for the spirit of unity and teamwork. Thank you for the message of hope and peace that Christmas brings to our heart and to our workplace. Thank you for the amazing colleagues and the leadership team at JLA. Bless us with your wisdom and depth of knowledge. To your holy name be all glory, praise, and reverence. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen. Hi, everyone. Hope that you enjoyed today. So, in the name of the Christian Network, I would like to say thank you very much for everyone. Thanks, God, for this opportunity. Thanks for this amazing company that we work, where we promote respect, freedom, safe environment, people love. Thanks for all people that was in the organization. Thank you all that was here today with us. I really wish you an excellent Christmas, an excellent break you will take, excellent week. If you want to know more about the Christian Network JLR, you can talk with me, Diego Medeiros. You can talk also with Simon. We have this whole group that are open. We love to be with you. And God bless you all. You have a QR code here if you want to register and get more gifts. So, thank you very much, everyone. You need to enjoy some samosas now. Thank you.