We had our first carol service of the season today. I came down with a cold on Friday which was still linguring - but it was an enjoyable day all the same. Great to have Yoko on the cello and Jeremy singing, with Ling on piano. Even better to have a couple of visitors including Yoko's husband for the first time.
I was speaking from Matthew 1v18-25 on the birth of Jesus. That it is the culmination of all the hopes and promises of the Old Testament. Jesus birth shows us two important things - what God is like and what God is concerned about. God is not a God who stays away but comes and lives with us. He knows what it is like to be 4 and have no-one listen! He knows what it is to be rejected and betrayed. And his great concern is to rescue us from our sin. He was so concerned to do that that he became a child who grew into a man who would be crucified. One question we are left with is, "Are we as concerned about our salvation as God?" Another is, "Are we as concerned about an unrescued world as God?"
If you are reading this fairly soon after posting, perhaps you could pray for Pam. She has got very dehydrated through not drinking enough. We are a little worried for her at the moment. Thx.
Chris
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It is great to feel connected to a Church again! It's the first time that I ever feel in England... I love and enjoy each and every one of the Service. Thank you and praise Jesus!
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