Oh Holy Night

I apologize for the quality of the image, but for those of you who missed on Sunday - this is one of Metro's favorite Christmas traditions, having Louis sing "O Holy Night" in it's original French - complete with the true and AMAZING translation of the poem - as it was actually written.

Louis preceded the song with a small history lesson of the song - which you can read about by clicking here.

Here are the lyrics that you cannot read behind Louis, as he is accompanied by Jenny Smith. As you can see, the widely sung version of "Oh Holy Night" lacks some of the power with which it was originally infused:

English Translation of Minuits, chrétiens / Cantique de Noël: (N.b. the English version of 'O Holy Night' is not a direct translation of the French.)

Midnight, Christians is the solemn hour

When God as Man descended unto us

To erase the original stain (sin)

And end the wrath of his Father.

The entire world trembles with expectation

In this night that gives to us a Savior.

Fall on your knees, await your deliverance.

Noel, Noel, here is the Redeemer,

Noel, Noel, here is the Redeemer!

The ardent light of our Faith,

Guides us all to the cradle of the infant,

As in ancient times a brilliant star

Conducted the Magi there from the orient.

The King of kings was born in a humble manger;

O mighty ones of today, proud of your grandeur,

It is to your pride that God preaches.

Bow your heads before the Redeemer!

Bow your heads before the Redeemer!

The redeemer has broken every shackle

The earth is free, and heaven is open.

He sees a brother where there was once only a slave

Those who had been chained together by iron, love now unites.

Who will tell Him of our gratitude

It is for every one of us that he was born, suffered and died.

Stand on your feet, sing of your deliverance.

Noel, Noel, sing of the Redeemer,

Noel, Noel, sing of the Redeemer!

Children's Ministry photos

Minh and Suzie took some great photos yesterday at church!
for more images of our kiddos, take a peek at http://metrochurch.smugmug.com/Youth

Christmas party fun

Pastor Steve tells the kids the Christmas story... Their suggestions
for animals that may have been at the stable: donkeys, dinosaurs,
sheep, elephants, mustangs, Pluto, Mickey...

Scenes from the nursery -Peace on Earth

Today is the sweetest day in the nursery... Every happy little person is having so much fun playing.
And they're playing TOGETHER!
We are calling it "Peace on Earth."

Haves and Needs - December 2, 2008

We're going to start posting some things here, every few weeks - things we have/things we need for our church family to see and share.
here are some that we know of now... if you are interested, you can either post a comment below - and we can have people get in touch initially that way... or email Liberty

ROOMMATE WANTED - FEMALE
"Patti and I are battling the times, by transforming our living room, into an extra room, and our dining room, into our living room. We now are looking for a nice female to share our place with. Utilities (internet, phone, cable, hotwater, gas), and rent will be $400/month. Patti and I are often out working, filming, or at Christian meetings of some sort, and are not often home. We are really easy going, and need someone who is the same.
Please forward to your friends, as we are looking for someone to move in immediately =*)"
Sandy Sunshine

TWIN BED AVAILABLE for FREE
Jay and Liberty have an extra twin bed... no mattress - available.
Let us know if you're interested.

an addition to our family!

This Thanksgiving Day, Marco and Hayley were blessed to have baby G join them!

If you're interested in bringing them a meal, send an email to Liberty.

lworth at metrochurch dot org

Praise God for another happy, healthy baby in our church, which seems to be growing, "from the belly up!"