They will call him Emmanuel - which means “God with us”.Matthew 1:23The Icon of Christ and Abbot Mena also often known as Christ and His Friend, is an 8th century Coptic painting which is now in the Louvre museum in Paris.As pilgrims we go through life with Christ walking alongside with his arm around us.Christ is the figure on the right and can be identified by the cross in his halo.
Beginning December 1st, read one chapter of the book of Luke in the Bible each evening. There are 24 chapters. On Christmas Eve you will have read an entire account of Jesus' life and wake up Christmas morning knowing WHO and WHY we celebrate.
Everyone is welcome to join us in a service celebrating the joy of giving to others at Christmas.Anyone who would like to is encouraged to bring a new or practically-new toy to the service.We will give them to Family Support Work Charity who will distribute them to families in need across the county this Christmas.https://www.familysupportwork.orgCarillon Cottage will also be accepting gifts of unwrapped toys in the village this week. 🎁💝🙏⚽https://www.wadhurstchurches.org/wadhurst-church-1
Wadhurst Church is joined by the Congregations of Sacred Heart, Stonegate and Tidebook to celebrate Advent. After the service we will all enjoy some Mulled Wine and Mince Pies.