Christmas Day Opening Responses

Into a world needing a Saviour:
Jesus, we welcome you. 

With hands that will heal the sick:
Jesus, we welcome you.

With feet that will lead us on a journey:
Jesus, we welcome you.

With ears that will hear the cry of the poor:
Jesus, we welcome you.

With eyes that will see the pain within:
Jesus, we welcome you. 

With words that will speak of peace:
Jesus, we welcome you.

Who will show friendship to strangers:
Jesus, we welcome you. 

Who will have compassion for the broken-hearted:
Jesus, we welcome you.

With questions that will challenge the powerful:
Jesus, we welcome you.

Whose love will overcome death:
Jesus, we welcome you.

Who will invite us to become his body in the world:
Jesus, we welcome you.