Pastoral Page (Sunday, 19th December 2010)

Dear Friends

On this the Fourth Sunday of Advent we light the purple Love Candle. The Chrismon (or monogram of Christ) from our tree which I would like to highlight this week, is the cross, which reminds us of John 3:16 ‘For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whosoever believes in Him, should not perish, but have everlasting life’. This is the last of our purple candles which remind us of Christ’s royalty, and at the same time, of our need to repent. On Christmas Day, we light the white Christ Child candle, which reminds us that He is the light of the world.
May your preparations for this holy celebration bring you much joy!

In Christ’s service
Debbie