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Looking in Two Directions at the Same Time

24.11.2023 Categories: All | Advent Written by: Neil Percival

An amazing thing about Chameleons is that their eyes can look in two directions at once. It’s an ability well suited to the season of Advent when we also need to look in two directions. In this season, we look backwards in time to God’s first entry into the world in human form at the birth of Jesus.

Be Prepared

05.12.2022 Categories: All | Advent Written by: Neil Percival

We’re in the season of Advent. If any of you were in the Scouts or the Guides, you’ll know the theme of this season – “Be Prepared.” What are we preparing for? The arrival of Jesus.

Advent – Living In Expectation

26.11.2021 Categories: All | Advent Written by: Neil Percival

It seems like we’ve spent much of the past two years longing for something better - freedom from fear and uncertainty about COVID-19, no more restrictions on movement or gatherings, not having to wear a mask… Time and time again conversations have come back to the date when COVID restrictions will ease and what life will be like after that day.

You Better Watch Out...

14.12.2018 Categories: All | Advent Written by: Neil Percival

“You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, I'm telling you why...” These are the opening lines of the well known Christmas song, “Santa Claus is coming to town.” The song urges us to get ready because Santa is coming and the way to be ready is to be on his “nice list” and asleep when he arrives. Apparently, if we see Santa, the magic fails and we don’t get presents…

Tags: Advent, Preparation, Christmas