Advent One

 The link for this week's streamed service is here

When our church was closed for worship in March of 2020, I doubt any of us expected the closure and subsequent restrictions to last for nearly two years. But here we are, at the beginning of Advent in the second year of the COVID 19 pandemic. We give thanks that our congregation is allowed to gather together even with some restrictions.

Advent, the bringing of light. In these dark days of flood and storm and fear and loss, Light, the Babe in the Manger is still coming. Hallelujah!

In celebration of the season, the church has been decorated with lights, wreaths of evergreen, candles and flowers. 

O Come, O come, Emmanuel 

A Light to lighten the darkness.

The holly bears a berry,

As red as any blood,

And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ

To do poor sinners good.

Donation baskets for White Gift are in the narthex.

Thanks to all who brought flowers and all who turned up to decorate the sanctuary and those who took pictures to share on the blog. Special thanks to Tore for the outdoor decorations. 

If you want to make a donation to our flood-stricken neighbours, you can make it through Saanich Peninsula Presbyterian Church, just mark your envelope.