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On the feast of Stephen (deep and crisp and even) This year I’m intending to lead what I think is my first Boxing Day church service. It’s also known as St Stephen’s day. John Mason Neale’s famous Carol calls it “the feast of Stephen”, describing the story of Wenceslas’ saintly footprints warming his frozen servant as they journeyed through snow to bring food and fuel to a poor household.
A year ago I was on a beginners painting course. I painted this snow scene from a photo of my local park. It isn’t very deep or crisp, or even for that matter, but I enjoyed creating it. It reminds me how different everything looks when it has snowed, like another world. Yet the cold weather creates a very real and difficult situation for those struggling with bills or infirmity. Winter is a time to share.
Snow picture by Graham Claydon-Knights
The Carol finishes with: Therefore, Christians all, be sure, Wealth or rank possessing, Ye who now will bless the poor, Shall yourselves find blessing.
If you are looking for an alternative to Boxing Day sales then do join us in this celebration. For surely the message hasn’t dated. (Don’t worry, I won’t bring the painting.)
On Friday 26th November 2.30-3.30pm you are invited to a programme of Christmas music by Stotfold Christian Choir. There will be a chance to join in with some of the Carols. The Christmas Coffee morning on is December 4th, 10am to 11:30 with gifts of toiletries and jewellery as well as wrapping paper, calendars and hand-made cards and, of course, cakes! Monday Club, 2pm to 3:30pm, 6th, 13th and 20th December. Sunday worship at 10am. Our preachers are: 5th : Revd Nick Young 12th : to be confirmed 19th : Andy Searle 26th : Rev Graham Claydon-Knights (the feast of Stephen!) CAR SALES Revd. Graham 07340 857386 Graham.Claydon-Knights@methodist.org.uk
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