General Chat

Good morning :-)

Rain and more rain...…..


Gracious Lord, we pray for all those who are refugees. Those running in fear. Those in camps. Those taking tremendous risks just to survive. We pray that you might be with them and we ask for your presence to be with all those who work with refugees. Give them favour and encouragement in their work. Amen.

Advent Act of Kindness

Pray for other Christians around the world who are preparing to celebrate Christmas in their own culture.

Cx :-)

Good morning :-)

Sounds really windy this morning...……….. :-(


Lord, we thank you for what we learn from one another.

We love the miracle of the worldwide Church. People of all ages brought together through your amazing love. Those of every tongue, tribe and nation.

Help us God never to lose sight of the global Church and all you are doing in and through it. Amen.

Advent Act of Kindness for today :

Pray for all the military personnel who will be away from home this Christmas - and for their families.

Cx :-)

Good morning :-)



Thank you Vera...... <3


Our Advent Calendar for today :

Gracious Lord, we pray for those who are feeling lost, lonely and sad as we approach Christmas Day. There are those for whom the day is anything but special - those who are ill, bereaved, lost or lonely.

May we all be aware of those folk in our midst and do what we can to alleviate their pain. Amen.


Advent Act of Kindness

Say something encouraging to everyone you meet today.

Good evening

I hope you had a more restful night Cynthia.

I second Emma’s thanks for the week’s posts. I like the suggestions for the daily acts of kindness as they are small and achievable but can make a big difference to someone’s day.

I hope you all have a good week in the lead up to Christmas :-)

Good morning :-)


Thank you Emma - so nice to see you.


The Collect (special prayer) for today :



Today is the 3rd Sunday of Advent

The Collect (special prayer) for today :
O Lord Jesus Christ,
who at your first coming sent your messenger
to prepare your way before you:
grant that the ministers and stewards of your mysteries
may likewise so prepare and make ready your way
by turning the hearts of the disobedient to the wisdom of the just,
that at your second coming to judge the world
we may be found an acceptable people in your sight;
for you are alive and reign with the Father
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen

The gospel is from Luke and tells of John the Baptist proclaiming the Good News.

Today's Advent Act of Kindness..

Pray for the doctors and nurses who will be working over Christmas.


Cx :-)

No act of kindness,
no matter how small,
is ever wasted.

Aesop.

Thank you again Cynthia for this weeks Advent Calendar :-)

Good morning :-)

Having been up with OH since about 4am...I am very early today :-D


The Advent Calendar for today :

Lord, we thank you for what we learn from one another. We love the miracle of the worldwide Church. People of all ages brought together through your amazing love. Those of every tongue, tribe and nation. Help us God never to lose sight of the global Church and all you are doing in and through it. Amen.


Advent Act of Kindness

Smile at everyone you meet today. :-)

Cx :-)

Good morning :-)

The Advent calendar for today....

Lord, help me not to hide my light. Save me from apathy and the blandness that so easy envelops us. Let me use my energy in ways that bless others and demonstrate your love. May the peoples praise you, O God. Amen.



Advent Act of Kindness


Next time you go to a coffee shop, order a 'suspended coffee' (pay in advance) for a coffee for someone in need.

Good morning :-)


ooh it's chilly this morning......brrr

The Advent Calendar for today:

Lord, for all those who are homeless, we ask that you may provide help and care for them. Give your Church compassion and help us not to just pass by. Lord, show us what we can do practically this year that would lift up those who are struggling.

Lord, we pray for those agencies that work with the homeless, may they receive the resources and wisdom they need. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Advent Act of Kindness

Give your postman a small gift of appreciation.


Cx :-)

Good morning :-)


I have just heard the dreaded word 'snow' on the weather forecast....arrrghhh


Today's Advent Calendar

Lord God, we pray for all those who are isolated. Some that live in isolated communities across the world, and others who feel alone even in the midst of many people.

We pray that they may know your presence. We also pray for those who go to isolated communities across the world bringing supplies, medicines and support. Lord, have mercy. Amen.


Advent Act of Kindness

Send a Christmas card to someone who lives on their own.


Cx :-)

Good morning :-)

These early morning are so dark....

Advent Calendar for today:

Lord, help me to stand for truth today. Make me a person of honesty and integrity. Lord, when my courage fails, as it does, grant me your close presence to remind me that healing, forgiveness and love flow from you to me. Thank you, Amen.

Advent Act of Kindness

Write a letter or send a friendly email to someone you haven't spoken to in a while.



Cx :-)

Good morning :-)


These mornings are so very dark...…...roll on spring!

The Advent calendar for today :


Lord, help me to stand for truth today.
Make me a person of honesty and integrity. Lord, when my courage fails, as it does, grant me your close presence to remind me that healing, forgiveness and love flow from you to me.

Thank you, Amen.

Advent Act of Kindness

Donate old towels and blankets to a local animal shelter.


Cx :-)

Good morning :-)


Hello to you both.....and thank you. <3


Today's Advent Calendar

The magic of Christmas is not in the presents, but in His presence.


Advent Act of Kindness

Be kind to yourself on this day of rest.


Cx :-)

Thank you again Cynthia.

Like Vera I like the wee reminders at this busy time of year.

xx

Thank you Cynthia for the Advent Calendar. I particularly like the Today’s Act of Kindness feature which is a useful prompt.

Wishing everyone a good weekend <3

Good morning :-)

Today's Advent Calendar

Draw me closer to you God. Help me to reflect your light in places of darkness. If I am not bright, help me, through your Holy Spirit, to wait upon you and know your presence. Amen.

Today's Advent Act of Kindness

Say something positive to everyone you meet today.

Cx :-)

Good morning :-)


Hope everyone is well.

Today's Advent Calendar

FRIDAY DECEMBER 7th


Lord Jesus, give me the faith and trust to follow where You lead me and do what You ask of me.


ADVENT ACT OF KINDNESS

Sort through your wardrobe to find clothes for the charity shop or homeless shelter.

Love to all Cx :-)

Good morning :-)


Thursday December 6th

For God so loved the world
That he gave His only begotten Son.


ADVENT ACT OF KINDNESS

Offer to run an errand for someone who needs help.


Cx :-)

Good morning :-)

Today's Advent Calendar talks of darkness.....




Today's Quotation ... "God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all."
1 John 1:5b



Today’s Reflection… There is darkness around us. We see the symptoms of it everywhere. Innocent people suffering, systems breaking down, hopelessness and fear gripping people in a choke hold of desperation. It is easy for us to be tainted by it all. To become either hardened or apathetic. We can be tainted by cynicism or we can cross the road and not get involved. In God there is no darkness. God is light that is pure. There is no taint of anything on God - no darkness. Even the darkest situations and circumstances can be penetrated by Him. Light has come.



Today's Prayer… Lord God, help me to reflect upon my own life. Show me the areas of darkness in me. (Silence) Where I have become hardened to the plight of others or where I have lost the will to do good, Lord help me. Bring your light and your forgiveness and help me today to walk in your light. Allow me to see that in the darkest places it is possible for the light to shine brightest. Amen.

Today’s Advent kindness…Spend time with someone who is
feeling worried or burdened. How can you help them?



Cx :-)

Good morning :-)


Today's Advent Calendar speaks of peace....



Today's Quotation ... “Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing it and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever.”
Isaiah 9:7


Today’s Reflection… There are approximately 200 independent sovereign states in the world. There are lots of forms of government. There are places that are being governed badly. People are living in fear, others are dying of starvation, many face persecution. There is darkness upon many lands. In the promises of the coming of Jesus we are given a picture of one who governs with justice and righteousness. Jesus is the one who alone can bring peace. He is the prince of peace. Take time to think of one place in the world where people are suffering.



Today's Prayer… Lord, have mercy, bring order out of chaos, protect the vulnerable, strengthen the weak and give voice to the voiceless. Let your peace come to us, God, and let righteousness and justice flow like a river. Amen.



Today’s Advent Act of Kindness…Research a charity that seeks to bring peace to others. How could you support it?


Cx :-)