Open Advent Window 11 December 11, 2020 (updated November 28, 2024) | By 167thcubs | 0 Comments Shepherds – first adpoters Reflection by Adrian Rogers (aka Colonel Hathi) I love nativity sets with their beautiful angels and comely Shepherds. Sometimes it dawns on me that these few lowly shepherds were (apart from Joseph & Mary) perhaps the first ever Christians. Literally they were the first of billions of people that have followed over the last two-thousand years! … Continue reading
Open Advent Window 10 December 10, 2020 (updated November 28, 2024) | By 167thcubs | 0 Comments The Christmas Wreath Reflection by Adrian Rogers (aka Colonel Hathi) Whist wreaths can be found in homes throughout the year for many they are associated with Christmas. The word “wreath” comes from the Old English “writhan,” meaning “to twist,” and in connection with Christianity and Christmas their circular shape is said to symbolise eternal life and the unending love of God. … Continue reading
Open Advent Window 9 – O Little Town Bethlehem December 9, 2020 (updated November 28, 2024) | By 167thcubs | 0 Comments Amazing things coming from unlikely places Video Reflection by James Watson(Minister of Westbury Baptist Church) … Continue reading
Open Advent Window 8 – Innkeeper December 8, 2020 (updated November 28, 2024) | By 167thcubs | 0 Comments Stuck Outside in the cold! Video Reflection by James Watson(Minister of Westbury Baptist Church) … Continue reading
Open Advent Window 7 – St Nicholas December 7, 2020 (updated November 28, 2024) | By 167thcubs | 0 Comments Santa Claus or St Nicholas what’s the difference?! Reflection from the Saint Nicholas Centre I recently found a rather wonderful website full of information, history, games, crafts and customs surrounding St Nicholas. Here is a poem lifted from one of its pages: … Continue reading
Open Advent Window 6 – Advent Candle December 6, 2020 (updated November 28, 2024) | By 167thcubs | 0 Comments Waiting Reflection by James Watson(Minister of Westbury Baptist Church) Doesn’t Christmas Eve always feel like the longest night of the year?! You know Christmas Day is just around the corner but the waiting goes on…and on…and on! … Continue reading
Open Advent Window 5 – Mary, Joseph and Donkey December 5, 2020 (updated November 28, 2024) | By 167thcubs | 0 Comments Or is it? Reflection by James Watson(Minister of Westbury Baptist Church) I’ve got a secret to tell you. It’s a bit outrageous. You might get a bit angry…or upset. Are you ready? … Continue reading
Open Advent Window 4 – A Census December 4, 2020 (updated November 28, 2024) | By 167thcubs | 0 Comments Government – interfering with our lives Reflection by David Jeanneret (aka Baloo) The following clip is probably suitable for any children old enough to be scanning this on their own phone. But parents may want to pre-watch it before showing it to younger children … Continue reading
Open Advent Window 3 – Joseph and Gabriel December 3, 2020 (updated November 28, 2024) | By 167thcubs | 0 Comments As Sense of Purpose Reflection by David Jeanneret (aka Baloo) Today’s window shows the Angel Gabriel appearing to Joseph in a dream. Joseph was engaged to marry Mary … and she was pregnant. How exciting for them, BUT Joseph knew he wasn’t the father. It was scandalous, outrageous! … Continue reading
Open Advent Window 2 – Mary and Gabriel December 2, 2020 (updated November 28, 2024) | By 167thcubs | 0 Comments Say “Yes!” to Advent-ure Reflection by David Jeanneret (aka Baloo) Life feels pretty tough at the moment. We have popped out of Lockdown in to Tier 3! Many of us might be lonely – missing our friends and family, or afraid of what this uncertainty is bringing. … Continue reading