Advent can mean the arrival of a person, thing or event. It can also mean the coming of Christ or the second coming of Christ. During Advent no flowers decorate churches, but it is usual to have an Advent Crown also known as an Advent Wreath. These are made from a circle of evergreen plants like holly and ivy which symbolises God with no beginning or end. The evergreen is a reminder that God does not change. There are five candles lit in the advent candle set. Each one represents something different. Traditionally these are lit one per week on Sunday during Advent. There are three purple candles, one pink or rose candle and one white candle. The first candle symbolizes hope and is called the “Prophet’s Candle.” The prophets of the Old Testament, especially Isaiah, waited in hope for the Messiah’s arrival. Prophets knew if the hope of the coming Messiah. Hope is like a light shining in a dark place. Our hope is only found in Jesus Christ. This is God’s forgiveness for man. This one is a purple / blue candle.
Pailton kicked off with the first Harvest Festival on 25th September led by Rosemary our curate - the church was nicely decorated with produce that was sold off at the end to raise funds for Rugby Foodbank.Sunday 2nd October sees Brinklow and Monks Kirby both having their Harvest Service at 1030am & Willey at 4pm (note not 3pm as published in Round the Revel)Sunday 9th October is the date for All Saints at Harborough Magna at 1030am, the auction of produce is done at the end of the service and for those who have prebooked (David Holvey 01788 832193) a Harvest Lunch in the Village Hall at 1230pm.
