Advent evenings at the Manse, 5th and 12th December
Advent Gatherings at the Manse
Two reflections evenings in Advent at the manse this year, both at 7.30pm (refreshments beforehand)
5th December – we will look at the Song of Mary, the Magnificat, Luke 2:46-55, and the ‘Jesus Manifesto’, Luke 4:16-19, and think about what these words speak into this time of General Election, and what your own ‘manifesto’ might be for the future.
12th December – we will look at this popular Arabic Carol from Jerusalem, and some of the questions it raises.
On the Eve of Christmas
On the Eve of Christmas Hatred will vanish
On the Eve of Christmas The earth will flourish
On the Eve of Christmas War will be gone
On the Eve of Christmas Love will be born
When we offer a glass of water to a thirsty person
It is Christmas
When we clothe a naked person with a gown of love
It is Christmas
When we wipe the tears from weeping eyes
It is Christmas
When the spirit of revenge dies in me
It is Christmas
When in my heart I no longer want to stay apart
It is Christmas
When I am buried in the being of God
It is Christmas
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