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Dear Friends,
The season of Advent is upon us.
It is a time to help us prepare our whole self, (mind, body and spirit) for the day in which we celebrate the birth of Jesus.
Advent means ‘coming’.
The weeks leading up to Christ’s birth are a time when we should focus on Jesus and on the gifts that he has given us.
This celebration of the coming of Jesus is also a reminder of God’s covenant with each one of us.
God’s promise of love is made real in Jesus. Jesus is a true sign of love eternal.
Advent is also about preparation.
We prepare with our worship, our devotional life and our service to others.
We prepare that we will not miss opportunities to discover ways in which we are blessed or can share blessings with others.
It is a season of rejoicing.
We do this through familiar carols, giving of gifts and time to those we love, and carrying an attitude of faithfulness in all we do.
Wonder is the realisation that God can continue to surprise us.
There is so much we can still learn of God’s love.
There is so much to learn about God.
Wonder is knowing that our hope in the future is secure because it is connected to the very presence of God-with-us.
For many, the season of Christmas is a happy time.
It is a time when we can reach out to others, enjoy our family, exchange gifts with those we love and remember the birth of Jesus.
For some people the season of Christmas can be a very difficult time because of feelings of loneliness, isolation, health conditions, financial insecurity, depression, the loss of a loved one and many other reasons.
We must be careful not to become too wrapped up in our own affairs that we ignore opportunities to bring joy to others.
We need to keep our eyes and ears alert for ways we can extend God’s love to those we encounter.
The birth of Jesus invites us to come and see.
The birth of Jesus invites us to be ready and waiting.
The birth of Jesus invites us to share God’s love to all.
The birth of Jesus is a time that changes us all.
The birth of Jesus tells us how much God loves you and me.
Joy and peace for a blessed Christmas.
Rev. Diane Hicks
Letter from our Minister
Rev. Diane Hicks
