“Advent already and I haven’t started writing cards, buying presents or getting a Christmas tree!”
“Advent already and I have so much work still on my desk which I must clear before the New Year!”
“Advent, the leaves are everywhere, it is wet, windy, cold and dark!”
We symbolise Advent with a wreath – I looked up its meaning, and found that there are various interpretations; the one I like is below:
The wreath is made of various evergreens and signifies life.
The circle (of the wreath) has no beginning or end and symbolizes the eternity of God.
The first candle symbolizes Hope – the hope of the prophets who foretold the birth of the Messiah.
The second candle represents Faith - Mary and Joseph trusting in God’s word and calling for them.
The third candle signifies Peace – God is making peace with His people.
The fourth candle tells us of Joy – the waiting is nearly over, it is time to celebrate the arrival of Our Saviour and King.
The fifth candle (in the middle) announces the birth of Jesus the Christ; the Light of the world, who brings us God’s Love and eternal Life.
Advent, a time of waiting and preparation, a time of expectation and excitement, a time of new beginnings.
Advent, “Be still and know that I am God”. Psalm 46:10
9.00 am am Holy Communion 11.00 am Holy Communion
10.45 Junior Church - Jigsaw meal
4pm Songs of Christmas
Following on from last weeks Prayer Week the prayer room is still available to use with out using the booking system - please feel free to use this quiet space
Christmas Services Flyer
Thank you to all our distributors who dropped Christmas Flyers around the village. If you have not received one then please pick yours up from the back of church or Parish Centre
Confirmation Service January 26th 11am at St James with Bishop Stephen
If you would like to know more please speak with Peter
Do you have a van or a large people carrier? Ben needs some help taking some equipment from the church to the village hall in Hemingford Abbots for the Quiz on the 7th Dec at around 3pm.
If you can help please email him (ben@churchbytheriver.org.uk) or call via the church office.
Songs of Christmas
This Sunday 8th December 4pm in Church followed by a Christmas tea
Carols on Vicarage Fields
Saturday 7th December 5pm
Mince Pies, Mulled Wine and Somersham Town Band
Sunday 15th December
Carols service in Church
Please drop off mince pies to the Parish Centre before Friday 13th December
