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Good morning :-)



Hopefully, many of us have had a happy Christmas free from major anxiety. However, there will be those who are troubled by doubts and uncertainties of various kinds.

God of joy
Remind me to rejoice
Wrapped up in my Christmas gifts
Tied down in my debts
I have forgotten.

God of peace,
Remind me of your calm
In my anxiety
And in my haste
I have forgotten.

God of all
Remind me
Of the true light of Christmas
Of your gift shared
In my own wants
And in my own needs
I have forgotten.

Wrapped up in my little world
Remind me of your world
God of joy, remind me
To rejoice
Amen.


Cx :-)

Good morning :-)

I hope everyone found some happiness in yesterday's celebrations - Christmas can be a difficult time of year for many people. <3


Today is Boxing Day and also St. Stephen's Day.

Gracious Father
who gave the first martyr, Stephen
grace to pray for those who took up stones against him:
grant that in all our sufferings for the truth
we may learn to love even our enemies
and to seek forgiveness for those who desire our hurt,
looking up to heaven to him who was crucified for us,
Jesus Christ our mediator and advocate. Amen

Cx :-)

Good morning :-)



Luke 2. 11 Today in the town of David a Saviour has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.

Wishing you all a very Happy and Blessed Christmas. <3


Cx :-)

Have a lovely time with your family kandj. We are going to our daughter early in the morning and coming back Sunday evening. I too feel very blessed in my lovely family.

As I am unlikely to come on in the morning, can I now wish all who look in on this thread a happy, peaceful and healthy Christmas.

Good morning :-)

Oh dear - you're right Vera - I'm ahead of myself. I've had the house decorated (which I don't recommend just before Christmas). :-D

Hopefully, you can now see all of the calendar. So glad you have enjoyed it.

I wish you all a very Happy and Blessed Christmas. So pleased for kandj. <3

https://calendar.myadvent.net/?id=eebe0099abcea19ea6173358b3470a1b

Cx :-)

Hello all

Well done Vera for "spot the deliberate mistake."

I'm also loving the beautiful Advent Calendar. Much appreciated and many thanks Cynthia.

Daughter picking me up tomorrow and I'll spend a few days with our family in Durham. I am blessed.

A Happy and Peaceful Christmas to everyone X

You’re ahead of yourself Cynthia - it’s only day 23. You’re always so busy I expect you met yourself coming back :-D

I think this year you have produced the best Advent Calendar yet. Thank you.

Good morning :-)

Day 24 of our Advent calendar <3


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Cx :-)

Good morning :-)

Day 22 of our Advent calendar <3


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Cx :-)

Good morning :-)

Day 21 of our Advent calendar <3


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Cx :-)

Good morning :-)

Day 20 of our Advent calendar <3

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Cx :-)

Good morning :-)

Thanks Gwyn......still rushing about!! sigh.

Today is the 4th Sunday in Advent.

Day 19 of our Advent calendar. <3

https://calendar.myadvent.net/?id=eebe0099abcea19ea6173358b3470a1b

Cx :-)

Good to hear that the decorating has been completed in good time for Christmas.

I hope you enjoyed your afternoon tea.


I noticed this 'alternative' school Nativity play on a news site.......

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-cumbria-59685066

Good morning :-)

Decorating finished after 2 weeks! Looks good. Now an afternoon tea later so had better get on. :-D

Day 18 of our Advent calendar <3

https://calendar.myadvent.net/?id=eebe0099abcea19ea6173358b3470a1b


Cx :-)

Good morning :-)


Oh my word, I missed a day.....so sorry! I am being re-decorated and am all over the place! You should be able to open two doors today though <3


Days 16 and 17 of our Advent calendar..... <3

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Cx :-)

Good morning :-)


Day 15 of our Advent calendar <3

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Cx :-)

Good morning :-)


Thank you Vera. I actually managed to watch some news yesterday and was shocked by the scenes in America. Those poor, poor people. We hold them in our prayers.


Day 14 of our Advent calendar <3


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Cx :-)

That's a shame about your shrub Cynthia. Years ago my brother had a large vegetable area at the end of his garden which backed on to a field. One morning he found someone had taken all his leeks during the night. Had he known someone needed food he would willingly have given his veg away. Another friend, with local council permission, planted a tree on a grassy area outside her house in memory of her husband. One day she came home to find her tree and some others had all been dug up and removed. Naturally she was very upset but found out that the trees had been taken out by the council who had given her permission in the first place, To give them their due, when she contacted them they were very apologetic and planted another tree in its place.

I am enjoying the advent calendar.

I hope everyone is keeping well in these difficult times. I am thinking of the poor people in America who have been so badly affected by the strange weather conditions, those who lost their lives and those who mourn them.

Good morning :-)

Day 13 of our Advent calendar <3


https://calendar.myadvent.net/?id=eebe0099abcea19ea6173358b3470a1b


Cx :-)

Good morning :-)

Day 12 of our Advent calendar. <3


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Cx :-)