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A Message from our minister
ADVENT is the season of Four Candles… no, not Fork Handles!
As we prepare for Christmas we have four themes: Hope, Love, Joy and Peace. The First Sunday of Advent reminds us of the hope that Jesus will return.
The basic question is: Are you ready?
Enjoy the flavours of Advent with us as we get ready over the next four Sundays.
God Bless,
rev mark RS smith
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WEEKLY PRAYER
God of all hope and all seasons, we praise You for Your promise
that the darkest night will pass and the dawn bring new hope and light;
the fiercest storm will subside and Your Grace will bring stillness and calm;
the deepest wounds will heal and Your Love will bring acceptance and courage;
the season of waiting will end and You will meet us wonderfully and joyfully.
We thank You for everything and everyone who draws us closer to You.
Prayer theme: Ask God to fill you with hope based on Jesus’ Love, Joy and Peace..
ECO SNIPPET
Look for locally grown, seasonal produce
Food that’s grown in the field when it’s supposed to grow, and not in heated, covered conditions, is more likely to have a smaller carbon footprint. Buying fresh produce grown abroad at other times of the year isn’t necessarily an environmentally unsound option if it’s been grown in the field, in season there. If you want to limit the carbon emissions associated with the production and transportation of your food, though, you should always avoid highly perishable fruit and veg such as berries and beans, that have been air-freighted from far flung destinations.
“What we eat has a huge impact on the planet. Choosing food that is local, seasonal and traceable can help reduce food miles, carbon emissions and our impact on nature. Try buying from a local farm shop, box scheme or farmers’ market when you can,” says Adele Jones, deputy CEO of the Sustainable Food Trust.
