Advent Sunday Service

Hi folks

The old hymn "Advent tells us Christ is near" is a traditional hymn that we associate with Advent Sunday - the beginning of the penitential period leading up to Christmas. It is a period of preparation to allow us to examine ourselves. our lives, our values - in preparation to meet the risen Christ when he returns, rather than to prepare ourselves for "Christmas" itself!

This year, Advent Sunday will be celebrated in different circumstances. This year our service will be Online Only, due to the Coronavirus C19 restrictions. A small team of four people will be in church, streaming via Facebook - myself, David and our wives, Kim and Nuala respectively.

Kim is responsible each Sunday for the video and audio in church, and Nuala is a dedicated choir member - and both will read a lesson on Advent Sunday to symbolise the inclusivity of the event - Christ will return for us all. David, our Parish Reader, will lead the service, as well as the third lesson, and continue his wonderful ministry among us.

We are extrememly blessed in Aghavea Parish to have such a dedicated team of people who are prepared to help out in any way, from our Select Vestry members, Church wardens, Glebe wardens, Treasurers, organist, society and club leaders, and all those who serve in an background way, such as cleaning, flowers, tea and coffee. Every one is valued equally, and deserve equal credit for making our parish a happy family and part of God's kingdom.

I hope you can join us as we continue through Advent, and look forward to joining in fellowship and any and every opportunity!

Blessings to you all,

Johnny

Rector

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