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Scan

Today’s thought for the day is brought to us by a member from Capel Seven years ago, at the beginning of Advent 2014, I received this.  It is a scan of my granddaughter at 3 months in the womb, dated 4th Dec 2014. This scan made me realise afresh how Jesus came to this earth.…

Have a Break

The impromptu and unofficial breaks in the conflict for a short time at Christmas in 1914 are a matter of history. For a short time, along the Western Front, English, French and German troops paused in their attempts at slaughter and exchanged greetings instead. There are reports of football being played in ‘no-man’s land’ between…

JOURNEYS

We’re on our way to Bethlehem but who will show us the way? THE WISE MEN Journeys can be long or short, easy or difficult, slow or quick.  You might travel alone or in a group.  You might stop along the way.  You might get lost. You might need help to find your way. In…

SINGING

Singing gives me a lift even if we have to sing behind masks.  It is so good to be able to go to Church again and sing amongst other people. At this time of year I find myself humming to the Christmas music being played in our shops.  It is such a shame they just…

Lectionary Reflections – Sunday 26th December 2021

First Sunday of Christmas.                          Year C                         26th December 2021 Lectionary Readings: 1 Samuel 2 v18-20,26; Psalm 148; Colossians 3 v12-17; Luke 2 v41-52. Nurture. At the end of today’s reading from Luke’s gospel, Luke writes, ‘Jesus became wise’ (v52a). Sure, Jesus became wise as he matured, but I don’t think he was wise at…