"My Lord and My God" - thus declared Thomas in true adoration when he realised that the risen Lord Jesus was the true Messiah and his saviour. When Peter recognised who Jesus was, he fell to his knees in worship and awe.
We are constantly hearing those words "My God", but sadly, they are so often used in an expletive tone, taking the Lord's name in vain and it is more and more common, and offensive, if thoughtless, with children too using this as a common part of their conversation.
When the shepherds saw the baby Jesus, their hearts were filled with worship and adoration, and they were to share the wonderful news, glorifying and praising God for what they had seen. May this Christmas be the time when we realize afresh the amazing fact of the saviour born at Bethlehem to become our Lord and our God - and let us give Him the honour and worship He deserves.
Monday 15 December 12.30 pm It's Monday Christmas Buffet Lunch.
Wednesday 17 December 2.30 pm Oasis Christmas Special with Will & Lynne Andrews.
Sunday 21 December 4.00 pm Carol Service followed by tea and mincepies.
Christmas Day 10 am - 10.45 am All Age Christmas Praise with Adrian Bagg & family.
It's Monday Every week... rain or shine! Coffee and tea served from 10.30 am
Mums and Toddlers (and babies) every Tuesday in term time in the Chapel Hall at 1.30 pm.
Oasis "A time of refreshment" - on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 2.30pm. Men and women are invited..
Fishy Friday for young people on the first Friday of the month at 7.30 pm
Saturday Seekers for children aged 5 - 11, on the first Saturday of the month, 10.30 am to 12 noon.
Bible Explorers every Sunday 11.15 am. All children welcome.
In December the preachers on Sundays at 10.45 am (except where stated) will be:
7th Ian & Pip Fleming
14th Jonathan Welch
21st Chris & Joanna Bacon Carol Service at 4pm
28th Rev Roy Deller
... and in January
4th The Deacons
11th Margaret Edmonds and Deacons
18th Humphrey Gillot
25th Alex Davey
Our prayers for all who are poorly at this time, and for all who are receiving hospital treatment.
Our warmest wishes to everyone for Christmas and every blessing for 2009, which, incidentally is the year of the 150th anniversary of Wymondley chapel.
"For to us a child is born, to us a Son is given,
and the government will be on His shoulders,
and He will be called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9:6
Marjorie McCarley
