* The Rev Christine Bullimore led the Sunday service at St Michael's Church. The theme was Advent and the first of the five candles in the Advent wreath was lit. The congregation was reminded that God called the patriarchs to live by the light of faith and Come Lord, Soon, was sung - Lord Jesus, light of the world...be born in our hearts at Christmas.
The opening hymn was Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus. The Gospel reading from Matthew 24, verses 36-44 advised the congregation on vigilance as the Son of Man would be coming at an unexpected hour. The two associated readings were from Isaiah 2, verses 1-5 and Romans 13, 11-end. Sunday School children Sam, Freddie, Lucy and Oscar showed the congregation the Advent calendars that they had made, featuring nativity scenes behind each of the 24 Advent windows. It being John Ryder's birthday in the coming week, the congregation sang Happy Birthday to him. Notice was given of the church choir Christmas concert at 7.30pm on Thursday December 16, with Sapphire as guests and the festive delights of mince pies and mulled wine on offer. The Advent course continues at 7.45pm on Tuesday evenings December 7, 14 and 21. Tea, coffee and biscuits were served at the close of the service and there was the opportunity to visit the Tradecraft stall to purchase a range of Christmas goodies, as well as the usual groceries and cards.
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