As we come to week 4 of Advent we consider the Love or Angel Candle. Love is so central to our Christian Faith. May God increase his Love in our hearts this Christmas and always. And let us for a moment consider the prominent part that the Angels were assigned at the arrival of Jesus...
Heavenly Father, This third week of Advent, let us remember that the good news of Jesus’ birth has the power to bring us great joy this Christmas season. Our joy isn’t dependent on what is going on in our life, in our world, or the people that we are with. It doesn’t depend on the...
Father, this second week of Advent, keep us in perfect peace as our mind is stayed on the truth of your powerful love. Thank you for your mighty, sovereign hand. Help us to trust fully in you and rest in the peace that you offer. It’s in the precious name of Jesus we pray. Amen....
This weekend marks the beginning of Advent, when we celebrate the Hope that we have through Jesus coming to Earth; paying the penalty of sin by dying on the cross, and then power over death through His resurrection! Throughout the Old Testament, there are hints of this hope and we will be exploring the Promise...
With Christmas almost here, we see the signs of the season all around us in so many representations, all the lovely lights, food, cards, presents, movies, music etc, and everyone preparing for Christmas with Loved ones in mind and hoping Christmas will be special for them. As we reach this 4th week (and candle) of Advent, we traditionally remember Love. The desire of...
As this month of December speeds on, and we all prepare for Christmas we reach the third week of Advent, which represents Joy. That first Christmas, Joy filled the hearts of the shepherds, the angels, the wise men, the hosts of heaven, and Mary and Joseph, and still has the power to fill our hearts today. We thank...
At Christmas time many of us love to display a nativity scene. They are just so peaceful. Mary, Joseph and the newborn baby Jesus surrounded by sheep and shepherds under a beautiful starry sky. 2020 has been a very different year, we all long for peace but it is somewhat lacking in the world and...
This Sunday the 29th of November is the first Sunday in Advent. I wonder how many of us have already bought our advent calendars and are looking forward to opening up the first door and enjoying the treat inside. Advent marks the start of the celebration of Christmas. We remember how Jesus came to earthas a helpless little baby, his mission to be the rescuer of...
