Saturday, December 16, 2006

Blue Christmas C: For Those Who Find Rejoicing Hard Work

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Bible Readings: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Luke 2:1-7, Romans 8 Theme: For Those Who find Rejoicing Hard Work Gathering Music: Paint the Sky with Stars by Enya on her album, Paint the Sky with Stars, 1997. Listening Song: I Still Cry For Baby Jesus by Kasey Chambers on her album, Barricades and Brick Walls, 2001 (pictured) Response Activity: Ask people to light a candle in memory of a loved one or a sad situation in their lives or in the lives of those they know. Leaving Listening Song: Vespers by Aled Jones on his album, Aled, 2002 (pictured) Email me if you want a complete Blue Christmas service but PLEASE send me your email address - I cannot respond to emails from anonymous addresses!
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56 comments:

  1. Anonymous4:13 am

    Hi! Can't find another place to email (maybe blind today!)

    I'm gathering resources for a Blue Christmas service. Would you be willing to share yours?

    Thanks!
    C. Scott Hagler
    Minister of Music & Arts
    St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Durango, Colorado
    ScottH@StMarksDurango.com

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  2. Marci Huntsman8:28 am

    please email the Blue Christmas C service to: mkhuntsman@aol.com

    many,many thanks!

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  3. Anonymous2:26 am

    please email the complete blue christmas service to revlinda@gmail.com

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  4. Anonymous8:14 am

    Would you please send me a your Blue Christmas Service? Thank you,

    Don Lehmann

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  5. Anonymous11:52 am

    Hi...am contemplating a blue service for my congregation this year...could you send me your service???

    thanks so much..

    my email is:

    stmichaelsgermantown@verizon.net
    A. Ingram

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  6. Anonymous1:45 am

    please email me the service at pastorvumc@frontiernet.net

    thank you thank you thank you!

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  7. Barbara11:11 am

    Please email your Blue Christmas service to bmoore71348@msn.com. Thanks much!

    Barbara Moore, Pastor
    UM Church of Peace, Richfield, MN

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  8. Anonymous7:33 am

    please send your Blue Christmas service materials. Thanks.

    Carol Asher clsasher2@aol.com

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  9. Anonymous10:28 am

    Hi! My husband and I lead a grief ministry at our church. We have spoken to our pastors and they are interested in helping us provide a Blue Christmas service this year. Could you please email me the complete Blue Christmas service at msrsk624@gmail.com

    Thank you very much.

    -Mindy

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  10. Anonymous9:15 am

    please email the Blue Christmas service to: Revjjones@rose.net

    many,many thanks!

    Judy Jones+

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  11. Anonymous2:38 pm

    Please email the Blue Christmas C service to
    myrakingsley@cox.net

    thanks you so very much, Myra

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  12. Welcome!8:53 pm

    Could you please email a copy of your Blue Christmas service to stmartinswalsall@talktalk.net please.

    Thank you.

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  13. Anonymous4:01 am

    please send blue christmas service ... thanks. Shelley

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  14. Anonymous7:44 am

    I'd very much like to see your complete Blue Christmas service - mktomecek@aol.com.

    Thanks so much !

    Blessings,
    Marianne Tomecek

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  15. Anonymous4:37 pm

    I'm also doing a service and have done it before but I always like to look for new ideas. Please e-mail me yours at revlin@earthlink.net - Thank you!

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  16. Anonymous1:55 am

    Please send your Blue Christmas Service. Thanks for your website-it is awesome!

    Linneaanne@yahoo.com

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  17. Anonymous5:47 am

    Hi Please send me a copy of blue christmas service. Thank you

    revburgie@aol.com

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  18. Anonymous12:00 pm

    HI, I would also love a copy of your Blue Christmas service. Pls send to hsuc.youth@gmail.com

    thanks
    Jay

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  19. Kara10:20 am

    I would love to see the Blue Christmas liturgy. Also, do you know of any dramas or dramatic readings that could be used for Blue Christmas, or during Advent on the themes of Blue Christmas?
    Thanks,
    Kara

    kara@lakenokomispc.org

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  20. Unknown6:07 am

    Ditto to all of the above! Please send to upcpastor@bellsouth.net.

    Thanks,
    Stephanie

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  21. Unknown6:09 am

    Ditto! Please send to: upcpastor@bellsouth.net
    Thanks!

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  22. Anonymous6:12 pm

    I'd love your Blue Christmas service info. Thanks,

    steve@thepartychurch.com

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  23. Anonymous12:35 pm

    Thank you for the gift of your words. I would love to receive your Blue Christmas service design. Thanks.

    Laurie
    RevLHC@gmail.com

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  24. Heather4:19 am

    I would appreciate seeing your Blue Christmas service, as well. Thanks for your willingness to share!

    revhbartlow@gmail.com

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  25. M. Meabon2:39 am

    Another request for your Blue Christmas service, please. This is the first time I am doing one, thus I am looking for ideas. Thanks.
    msmeabon@hotmail.com

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  26. Stephanie9:01 am

    I also would love to see your Blue Christmas liturgy. I did one last year, but am looking for ways to change it up a little (or a lot!). Thanks for your ministry!

    fpcstephanie@sbcglobal.net

    Peace,
    Stephanie

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  27. Anonymous5:52 am

    I'd love to see it to, please

    stjames.pastor@gmail.com

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  28. Doug3:51 pm

    please send me a blue christmas order of worship. thanks

    dbhandlong@gmail.com

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  29. Doug3:56 pm

    please kindly send a copy of your blue christmas service. would love to see it. thanks, dbhandlong@gmail.com

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  30. Anonymous9:31 am

    please email the Blue Christmas C service to: jerry@redemption-lutheran.org

    Thank you...

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  31. Megan9:39 am

    I would also like a copy of your service. I've found your listing of worship resources wonderful in the past, and I'm looking forward to seeing what you've come up with for Blue Christmas!

    Thanks,

    mecthmpsn@gmail.com

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  32. margaret3:04 pm

    please email your Blue Christmas service to margaret@stalbansaustin.org. Thank you so much.

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  33. Anonymous3:53 am

    Please send your complete Blue Christmas service to jonell.lindh@sbcglobal.net. Blessings

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  34. Anonymous11:56 am

    Thank you for the offer to share your complete Blue Christmas Svc. Please send it to me at tashiann@yahoo.com. Also, do you have any good ideas for readings (ie: short story or poetry) for a Clue Christmas Svc.
    Thank you and God Bless!

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  35. Unknown5:42 am

    I would be grateful if you could email your Blue Christmas Service to
    lindatheleither@gmail.com
    Many thanks
    Linda Dunbar
    Muirhouse Parish Church
    Edinburgh

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  36. Anonymous1:37 pm

    please e mail the complete blue christmas service to pastorgerri@umcsandpoint.org
    thanks!

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  37. Anonymous3:16 am

    Yes we would like to have the full service. please send to revolwyn@rogers.com

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  38. Marie Smith3:01 am

    I would be grateful for your service, we have done several in the last few years, but I'm really struggling to create anything. Anything would help. Thanks Marie

    marie.smith@stillwaterumc.org

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  39. Anonymous2:43 am

    I would really appreciate receiving a copy of your Blue Christmas Service Chriskbtc@att.net
    Thank you

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  40. Anonymous12:42 am

    I'm gathering resources for a Blue Holiday presentation for clients experiencing mental illness and dementia. Would you be able to share your service to assist me in developing my presentation?

    Thank you!

    jibber_boo@hotmail.com

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  41. Anonymous2:39 am

    I would appreciate it if you would share your complete Blue Christmas service with me.

    Arlenebdunn@embarqmail.com

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  42. Eikler5:55 am

    Could you email me your Blue Christmas service. We have been doing a longest night service for some years, and we have used Taize style worship for the most part. I think it would be nice to have a different style this year, though, and I'm collecting liturgies to help give me some ideas.

    My contact information is:
    Torin Eikler
    teikler@morgantowncob.org

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  43. Anonymous4:06 pm

    Please send me a copy of your Blue Christmas liturgy. Thanks for your generosity.

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  44. Anonymous5:40 am

    If you would please email your Blue Christmas service to vgaskell@bu.edu, I would deeply appreciate it. Thank you, and every best wish and blessing.

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  45. Anonymous7:11 am

    I would appreciate receiving your Blue Christmas C service. Thank you. akrueger@plateautel.net

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  46. Anonymous4:09 am

    Thank you for sharing your plan; please send me the complete service liturgy; thank you.
    rmurden@verizon.net

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  47. Anonymous6:28 am

    I'm also putting together a longest night service for the first time....I'd love to see your ideas. THank you!
    pastor@conceptcable.com

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  48. Anonymous8:42 am

    Please email your Blue Christmas service to pastordonna@wllc.org. Thank you for all the resources you share!

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  49. Anonymous8:36 am

    I would also like to receive a copy of your blue Christmas liturgy. stjudesrn@yahoo.com

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  50. Anonymous12:08 am

    Please share your Blue Christmas service to pastorhugs@gamil.com

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  51. Anonymous7:18 am

    Please email your Blue Christmas service to she_rev@msn.com. I have not lead or participated in a Blue Christmas service before. Thank you for your help.

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  52. JoAnn Leach3:13 am

    Thank you for developing these resources, would you please share to jzleach@gmail.com. Thanks JoAnn

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  53. Anonymous2:21 am

    Please email your Blue Christmas service for Year C to bzobeck@cpucc.org

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  54. Unknown6:37 pm


    Hi
    I would appreciate a copy of your Blue Christmas service. Forward to: dogcollar61@gmail.com
    cheers
    Fama

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  55. Bonita4:53 am

    Please email your Blue Christmas Year C service to bzobeck@cpucc.org or zobeckb@gmail.com Thank You.

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  56. Unknown5:53 am

    Please email your Blue Christmas service to pastor@ridgewaycob.org. Thank you for your thoughtful insights and resource ideas.

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