Croeso / Welcome to Ogmore-By-Sea Evangelical Church
2012
Happy New Year
God’s Promise Fulfilled Dec. 2011 Wendy A Nottingham
Christmas: the time when on earth we celebrate the wondrous story
Of the coming of Jesus, Our Lord, to this world from Highest Glory
InNazareth, the angel Gabriel appeared
To Mary, a virgin, saying “Do not be feared
For the Prince of Peace, God shall send
And of His kingdom there shall be no end.
Jesus: a king of highest renown,
Over the house of Jacob shall reign,
He, whom prophets of old foretold,
Will bring in a new Age of Gold.”
Later, in the town ofBethlehemwhile it was still dark, not yet quite morn,
In a cold stable, with animals around them, Mary brought forth a Son; her firstborn.
Out on the hillsides, shepherds were caring
For their sheep, when suddenly they were staring
At a shining angel with bright wings unfurled,
Who told them God’s son had entered the world.
Then all the bells of heaven rang
And a great company of angels sang
Telling news of Jesus’ birth
To bring peace to men on earth.
“Glory to God in Highest Domain, with goodwill towards all men;
To earth has come God’s only Son, to dwell as human yet divine.”
Filled with the wonder of what they had just seen
Quickly toBethlehemthose shepherds withdrew.
And found there, Mary, sitting quiet and serene.
Who knew in her heart what they said was true.
A prince in a stable; Immanuel; animals standing by.
Did Mary know then that her son came to earth to die?
God’s greatest gift; Saviour of this world forlorn;
Prince of the universe, yet to redeem us, He was born.
Jesus; Name above names; Majestic Lord; Venite adoramus. Let our voices swell;
God has fulfilled His promised word. Come! Celebrate Jesus, the one Immanuel.
To all who seek the Lord, the Prince of love;
Reigning in Glory, at God’s right hand above,
The promise is given, to lead us to His prepared place,
To live with Him in everlasting Grace.
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History of the church:
Our Church was founded by Dr Denis Pells Cocks, starting life in the garage of their home. In 1968 we moved to our existing building and have recently celebrated our 40th Anniversary.
We are affiliated to the FIEC (Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches).
WHY?
We meet not for religion but for worship of our God who has done all that is necessary for us to be in fellowship with Him. Many of our congregation have a story to tell about how they came to know God through Jesus. Click on Why? to read their stories .
Everyone’s story or experience is different, but the common theme is that when they called out to God – Jesus answered their call. The way that this takes place is explained within the pages of this site.
WHY NOT COME AND JOIN US?
Breaking News:
We are planning another Christianity Explored couse in February 2012. For more information please go to the Christianity Explored page.
”We are not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes.”
