The Church by the Bridge - 100 Years of Good News
As we go into the 2nd week of Advent week we are entering into the depths of the pre-Christmas season - looking ahead at the great celebration, making preparations, eager to go deeper with God, yet also caught up in at times frantic preparatory business.
Yet, as the second advent candle is lit, the darkness retreats further and makes way for the light of hope and the light of love that spreads with increasing strength. The darkness just has to give way.
This poem of Christina Rosetti verbalises the Advent season beautifully:
Love came down at Christmas,
Love all lovely, Love Divine,
Love was born at Christmas,
Star and Angels gave the sign.
Worship we the Godhead,
Love Incarnate, Love Divine,
Worship we our Jesus,
But wherewith for sacred sign?
Love shall be our token,
Love be yours and love be mine,
Love to God and all men,
Love for plea and gift and sign.
Very much looking forward to singing and hearing about this love at our Carols by Candlelight Service with the wonderful Ellesborough Silver Band this Sunday evening at 6:30pm.
Have a very blessed 2nd of Advent week.
Kai