Synopsis:

• Heartfelt musical tribute (see lyrics below) to the Babe in the Straw—innocent and humble images of the baby are juxtaposed with the magnificence of the heavens He created and the people he died for.
• Poetic video displaying the grandeur of the heavens; features bright star, shooting star, and cluster of stars as the camera moves. Beautiful bring yellows and purples when displaying the planets.
• Throughout video are moving text messages including “Worship” “Emmanuel”, and “Grace”.
• Interesting graphics include moving snow images superimposed over still picture of Palm trees and enhanced lights in the sky.
• Eclectic images of 1950s circa child praying and modern woman praying, children at Christmas tree, and statue of Mary and the Christ Child.

Application:

• Although it’s been 2,000 years since He was the Babe in the straw, we have the same questions today – Who is this Babe?
• Emmanuel—God with us—the light of the world is reason to rejoice
• Because the innocent baby was born, died, and was raised from the dead---those of us who are not innocent can have eternal life.
• Redemption is only in Jesus.

Suggested Uses:

• Christmas Eve service.

Bible Reference:

• Luke 2

Who is this child asleep in a manger?

The heavens are bright. The stable is so cold.

On this holy night have you come to redeem us?

Little child in this straw (2x)

Who is this baby?

Prince of the universe.

The Donkey is braving…Angels are singing.

The prophets did say you would come to redeem the world.

Little baby in the straw save us all.

And if we lose the sight of your sweet face,

At the birth of grace (2 x)

Light of truth shine like Bethlehem star.

Lead us to where you are.

Show us who you are merciful ones.

Lover of every soul. Father’s own Son

Emmanuel.

Yes we believe you are able to heal us.

Noel. Noel. Save us

Save us tonight. (2 x)