Feature Story
How Can Art Be a Bridge to the World?
One artist journeys to recognize art as a worthy vocation that worships God.
December 2017
South Asia
And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” — Luke 2:10-11 (ESV)
As you look into the faces of people from around the world, we invite you to hear the profound words of “O Holy Night.” We pray that the words remind you of Jesus—our Immanuel, God with us, who entered into our weary and broken humanity to bring good news to all the people.
Zambia
“O Holy Night”
Papua New Guinea
O holy night! The stars are brightly shining,
Guatemala
It is the night of our dear Savior's birth.
Honduras
Long lay the world in sin and error pining,
Middle East
Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth.
Mexico
A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices,
South Asia
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
East Asia
Fall on your knees! O hear the angel voices!
Honduras
O night divine, O night when Christ was born.
Ukraine
Led by the light of Faith serenely beaming,
South Asia
With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand.
South Asia
So led by light of a star sweetly gleaming,
Here come the wise men from the Orient land.
South Asia
The King of Kings lay thus in lowly manger;
Brazil
In all our trials born to be our friend.
Middle East
He knows our need, to our weaknesses no stranger,
Armenia
Behold your King! Before Him lowly bend!
Thailand
Truly He taught us to love one another;
South Asia
His law is love and His gospel is peace.
Zimbabwe
Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother;
United States of America
And in His name all oppression shall cease.
Kenya
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,
Let all within us praise His holy name.
Croatia
Christ is the Lord! O praise His Name forever,
Sierra Leone
His power and glory evermore proclaim.
South Asia
Introduction by Rachel Geckle; English lyrics translated by John Sullivan Dwight; reading by Tim Morgan.
Ted loves zigzagging the globe, capturing photos and stories of what God is doing. Originally from California, he serves as a missionary photojournalist with Cru® in Orlando, Florida. Ted also ministers to international scholars who come to Orlando to study.
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Mike serves as a video producer with Cru® in Orlando, Florida. He graduated in 2007 from West Chester University with a degree in communications. Mike has read more than 6,000 comic books and is able to have a casual conversation with anyone about Superman, as well as an in-depth discourse on his Pre/Post-Crisis and even New 52 continuities and histories.
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Feature Story
How Can Art Be a Bridge to the World?
One artist journeys to recognize art as a worthy vocation that worships God.
December 2017