I’ve enjoyed discovering Nathan Drake at Reawaken Hymns during 2020.
This rendition of The Magnificat is a little different from his usual treatments of more well-known hymns, but is a great demonstration that simplicity doesn’t mean a lack of strength.

The lyrics:
My Soul Glorifies the lord
and my spirit rejoices
In God my savior

He has looked down with his favor
On his humble servent
Now all generations
Will call me blessed

The Almighty
Has Done great things for me
Holy is his name
Holy is his name

He shows mercy to all
All those who fear him
From generation
To generation

He has shown the strength of his arm
And scattered the prideful
He’s brought down the mighty
And lifted the lowly

He has filled
The hungry with good things
The rich with nothing
Holy is his name

He has come to Isreal
To fulfill his promise
To those gone before us
The promise of grace.

Written by and (c) Nathan Drake, 2012

Psalm 90 affirms man’s mortality and God’s eternity; helping us see that a due recognition of both of these truths is the heart of wisdom.

A one week break from our series in Hebrews.
For those unable to join us at MGPC, the service will be live-streamed.
The video is available at our website and youtube channel.

Song: Broken Vessels
Welcome:
Call to Worship
Song: Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me
Prayer Of Confession
Song: Tell Out My Soul
Affirming our Faith
Song: Worship, Honour, Glory, Blessing
Bible Reading: Acts 19:1-20 – The Apostle Paul travels from Galatia, in central Asia Minor, to Ephesus along the coast where he remains for two years, ministering with great effect and controversy.
Bible Memorisation: Jeremiah 31:33b
Song: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Bible Reading: Psalm 90
Sermon: Getting A Heart Of Wisdom
Announcements:
Pastoral Prayer:
Closing Blessing
Song: It Is Finished

Here’s Jesus Comes With Clouds Descending in an acoustic folk rendition by Holy City Hymns.

If you search the internet you’ll find lots of links to this story about an Australian family, resident in the Adelaide Hills region, who arrived home to find out a koala had invaded their home and taken up residence in their Christmas tree.

Here’s a link to the national public broadcaster ABC’s report.

Coromandel Valley home owner Amanda McCormick told ABC Radio Adelaide she was “shocked” to discover the animal sitting in the plastic tree, surrounded by baubles, stars and snowflakes.
“I got home from work and the dog made a beeline for the Christmas tree and I noticed all of the decorations on the floor,” she said.

source

A koala has made its way into an Adelaide house and climbed a Christmas tree. (Supplied: Amanda McCormick) source: ABC