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No sunshine here either today. On the other hand there was no rain either :-)

Feeling a little down today as I had a phone call telling me of the death of a very old friend and we have also learnt that another friend may not be with us much longer. I realise such sadness is to be expected at our age but everything seems to be coming at once. I am remembering them and their families in prayer.

Maybe I’m just turning into a grumpy old lady but I do feel the commercial Advent Calendars have got out of hand and have no meaning. A chocolate behind.a window is one thing but miniature bottles of spirits, expensive cosmetics and other things of that ilk are way over the top. When my children were little we usually had an Advent Candle and it was quite a ritual lighting it and burning down a little each day. It created a sense of anticipation.

Hello all

No sunshine here Cynthia. A chilly/breeze instead.

JustJohn began the Christian thread 15/12/2012, I still feel that it was a harsh decision to banish John.

Keep well and warm everybody and take care.

Good morning :-)

Enjoy the sunshine - if you have any!

Our Advent calendar today...................

https://calendar.myadvent.net/?id=yl8e1um3vtnkec075gcpyni01evojx7c

Cx :-)

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Today's Advent calendar.............think of the little ones :-D

https://calendar.myadvent.net/?id=yl8e1um3vtnkec075gcpyni01evojx7c


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Our Advent calendar today goes a little farther afield......

https://calendar.myadvent.net/?id=yl8e1um3vtnkec075gcpyni01evojx7c

Cx :-)

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I'm feeling very festive after helping to clean and then decorate the church today.

Sending out gentle hugs to those who are struggling right now.

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Anyone feeling festive yet? :-D


Our Advent calendar today is quite informative.................... :-D

https://calendar.myadvent.net/?id=yl8e1um3vtnkec075gcpyni01evojx7c

Cx :-)

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Goodness kandj, that took me back.........I can still warble it today!

Our Advent calendar today is one for film lovers............... :-D

https://calendar.myadvent.net/?id=yl8e1um3vtnkec075gcpyni01evojx7c


Cx :-)

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Another Advent Candle was lit on Sunday morning. The final hymn at the end of the service was.......
Jesus Bids Us Shine.... wow that took me right back to Sunday school days, very many years ago!

Jesus Bids Us Shine

Jesus bids us shine with a clear pure light,
Like a little candle burning in the night;
In this world of darkness we must shine
You in your small corner and I in mine.

Jesus bids us shine, first of all for Him;
Well He sees and knows it, if our light is dim;
He looks down from heaven, to see us shine
You in your small corner and I in mine.

Jesus bids us shine, then for all around
Many kinds of darkness in this world abound:
Sin and want and sorrow: so we must shine
You in your small corner and I in mine.

Thinking of those who are walking in darkness.

Good morning :-)

Another busy day.............................. :-S

Our Advent calendar today...........let me tell you a story!


https://calendar.myadvent.net/?
id=yl8e1um3vtnkec075gcpyni01evojx7c

Cx :-)

Good morning :-)


Today, is the 2nd Sunday in Advent and, in the calendar, we read about John the Baptist - quite a guy.


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Today's Advent calendar shows .............where?


https://calendar.myadvent.net/?id=yl8e1um3vtnkec075gcpyni01evojx7c

Cx :-)

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Today in our Advent calendar we think about the size of our hearts - Grinch-style! ??
https://calendar.myadvent.net/...

Cx :-)

Good morning :-)

In today's Advent calendar, we think about how we can make Christmas more meaningful.

https://calendar.myadvent.net/?id=yl8e1um3vtnkec075gcpyni01evojx7c


Cx :-)

Good morning :-)

Oooh.....a new baby! I love new babies. <3


In today's Advent calendar we think about the state of the world we are living in.

https://calendar.myadvent.net/?id=yl8e1um3vtnkec075gcpyni01evojx7c

Cx :-)

Thank you for giving us this year's Advent calendar, Cynthia. I am enjoying looking at it and thinking about it. Yes, I'll certainly wave to you as you rush by. I'll be the one rushing in the opposite direction :-)

Since July we seem to have staggered from one crisis to another but we had a lovely break at the weekend. Grandson and his partner brought our gorgeous great-granddaughter down from Yorkshire and one of our granddaughters came down from Edinburgh and they all stayed for a couple of nights. It was a wonderful weekend and was a real pick-me-up for me. I know how very blessed I am in having such a close, loving family and am saddened that so many don't have that blessing. Prayers tonight for all who are lonely or estranged from their families.

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If you see me rushing past, please wave :-D

The Advent calendar for today :


https://calendar.myadvent.net/...

Cx :-)

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I'm liking this year's Advent Calendar once again, thank you Cynthia.

This verse came into my mind after reading it today.

"Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers,
for by so doing some people have shown
hospitality to angels without knowing it."
(Hebrews 13:2 New International Bible).

Good morning :-)


So many busy days!

The Advent calendar for today:

https://calendar.myadvent.net/?id=yl8e1um3vtnkec075gcpyni01evojx7c

Cx :-)

Good afternoon... :-)

My wifi was so slow this morning that I had to give up and get to church. We had a great day yesterday and made over £2000 which isn't at all bad in this day and age!

Today is Advent Sunday and here is the link to the Advent calendar....

https://calendar.myadvent.net/?id=yl8e1um3vtnkec075gcpyni01evojx7c


Cx :-)