Jesus in the Christmas Carols
For Christians all over the world, Christmas is more than
just presents and family get-togethers. He is the “reason for the season” as
some would say. So, to begin our look into the Christian religion, please
complete this assignment at some time from now until January 4th.
Attend a Christmas Carol concert or other service where
Christian Christmas carols are sung. Get a short video (less than 30 seconds)
or picture of yourself at this concert/service. While you are there, pick one
of the carols that is unfamiliar to you (or one of the ones you know least).
Research that Christmas carol online. When was it written? By
whom? What part of the Christmas story is it talking about or celebrating? Is
that part of the Christmas story even in the Christian scriptures? (Read Luke,
Chapter 2 in the Bible or at biblegateway.com). Finally, how is Jesus portrayed
in this carol? What is he called? What does he “bring” or give to people?
Upload the picture or video, your research (less than a page
of reflection on this) on your blog page by January 4th.
Here is a list of potential Christmas carol services and
concerts here in Seoul before you leave:
• Friday,
Dec. 7th : 9 Lessons and Carols
• British
School concert at 7pm in the Lyso Center
• Monday,
Dec. 10th- 5:15 in the Choir Room- Caroling around SFS
• Meet
the Psalms singers and carol around campus. Dress warmly and bring a
flashlight. There will be hot chocolate in the CM office afterwards!
• Saturday,
Dec.15th- Handel's "Messiah" by the Camarata Music Company
• 7PM
at Chungdong First Methodist Church.
• Tickets
are 15,000 won in advance (see Mrs. Lyso) and 25,000 won at the door.
• Christmas
Eve services in the churches around the world
• Look
into any Christian church website for services on Dec. 24th.
