First Sunday of Christmas. Year C 29th December 2024 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…
As I write this thought of the day let me acknowledge the love and support within our community. I am so thankful for each of you and the joy we bring to each other. What is the meaning of Christmas? Think about it. To most of us the believers it is the celebration of the…
I really love robins and I like the idea of them being a messenger from God. I have two really old felt robins on my Christmas tree. They were my late mother-in-law’s. I also have two stained glass ones on my lounge window. For my birthday at the beginning of this year my son bought…
Having had four children myself and each time there being a different medical complication, I cringe at the thought of a probable teenager giving birth miles away from her home and family, with no medical care and, to top it all in a stable! What was God thinking? His precious Son, our hope for salvation…
Today’s reading is Isaiah 9:2-7. Others have written about the appearances in Suffolk in early October of the Northern Lights. It is quite beyond me to understand how my phone camera can pick up colours in the sky which I cannot see with my own eyes. Putting the physics on one side, this gives us…
Guest of Honour: Jesus Christ Date: Every day. Traditionally December 25, but He’s always around so the date is flexible Time: Whenever you’re ready, (please don’t be too late, though; or you will miss out on all the fun). Place: In your heart … He’ll meet you there (you’ll hear Him knock). Attire: Come as…
This week, our 10 minute service reflects on Philippians 2:10-11.
Returning home early from work, I visited the Granny Annexe to ask the occupant if she would like a cup of tea. Receiving a positive response I returned to spend some time with her and realised she was watching a Christmas service from Cambridge. This was not the usual “Nine Lessons and Carols” but equally…
Fourth Sunday of Advent Year C 22nd December 2024 Lectionary Readings: Micah 5 v2-5a; Hebrews 10 v5-10; Luke 1 v39-45 (46-55). An invitation to make a connection. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, her baby moved within her. The Holy Spirit came upon Elizabeth. (Luke 1 v41). Why has Luke mentioned the Holy Spirit in…
Matthew 1:1-17 The bible reading set for today is a long list of names, 46 in total spanning 2000 years. Some are easy to pronounce, some more difficult. Some are well known, others more obscure. Some were people of heroes of faith, others had rather shady histories. Some were just ordinary people, whose names may…