by Julie Turner | Dec 6, 2014 | What's Happening
One of the names given to Jesus, proclaimed by the angels, is ‘Immanuel’ (or ‘Emmanuel’), meaning, ‘God with us.’ It’s one of the most amazing truths of Christmas that God Almighty, in the form of Jesus Christ, came to dwell...
by Julie Turner | Dec 5, 2014 | What's Happening
Candles are often associated with Advent, as we contemplate the fact that the light has come into the world and the darkness has not overcome it. (John 1:5) Today’s song reflects this theme: ‘Like a candle flame Flickering small in our darkness Uncreated...
by Julie Turner | Dec 4, 2014 | What's Happening
Details have just come through of the child we are sponsoring through the Christian charity Compassion. Her name is Bedline Bazile and she was born on 19th March 2010 (a very good day indeed…!) She lives under the care of her mother in Haiti, in the mountainous...
by Julie Turner | Dec 4, 2014 | What's Happening
Neither the Advent period nor Christmas itself are renowned for their silence. Shops are heaving with customers; streets are packed with pedestrians; traffic jams abound. The stress levels of many people rise dramatically at this time of year. But Advent means taking...
by Julie Turner | Dec 3, 2014 | What's Happening
Today’s song is from Michael Card and looks at the mystery of the incarnation: ‘When the Father longed to show A love He wanted us to know He sent His only Son and so Became a holy embryo That is the mystery: More than you can see. Give up on your...
