ADVENT
'How lovely on the mountains are the feet of the herald
who comes to proclaim peace and bring good news, the news of deliverance.'
(Isaiah LII, 7)
'A voice crying in the wilderness . . . . . . . .' (John I, 23)
'The Kingdom of God is close at hand. Repent and believe the gospel.'
(Mark I, 15)
We come to the joy of knowing that 'the grace of God has dawned upon the world with healing for all mankind.' (Titus II, 11)
It is Christmas!
Christmas Greetings to all at Bunbury, Calveley and Tilstone Fearnall from Revd. Trevor and Eveline Davies, with thanks for your fellowship and support through the year.
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May you have the gladness of Christmas, which is Hope;
The spirit of Christmas, which is Peace;
The heart of Christmas, which is Love
Good wishes and thank you, to all of you who have worked
so well for the church this year nearly past. As well as to the "front"
people - lay readers, bellringers, organists, choir - particular thanks
to the "backstage" workers who have cleaned, polished brasses,
cared for the altar linen, arranged flowers, served coffee and made our
churches wel- coming to everyone. A very happy Christmas to you all!
Rick and Lin
'There were shepherds out in the fields, keeping watch through the night over their flock, when suddenly there stood before them an angel of the Lord, and the splendour of the Lord shone round them. They were terror-stricken, but the angel said, "Do not be afraid; I have good news for you: there is great joy coming to the whole people. Today in the city of David a deliverer has been born to you - the Messiah, the Lord. And this is your sign: you will find a baby lying wrapped in his swaddling clothes, in a manger." (Luke 2:8-12)
