Second Sunday of Advent Prayer when Advent Wreath is lit:Blessed are you, sovereign Lord, just and true: to you be praise and glory for ever.Of old you spoke by the mouth of your prophets, but in our days you speak through your Son, whom you have appointed the heir of all things. Grant us, your people, to walk in his light, that we may be found ready and watching when he comes again in glory and judgement; for you are our light and our salvation.Blessed be God for ever.Hymns: Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New330 – It came upon527 – On Jordan’s Banks359 – Jesus shall reign646 – The Kingdom of God 137 – Crown himReadings: First Reading: Isaiah 11:1-10Psalm: 72:1-7, 18-19Second Reading: Romans 15:4-13 Gospel: Matthew 3:1-12Prayers for December Pastoral Cluster: PeacemakersChristmas Meal today 12.30 for eating at 1pm. Hall Green Home Guard Club (B28 0LS). THANK YOU to everyone who helped and supported at the Christmas fair we raised £1442.70. Which is an incredible amount of money to raise in two hours. Well done and thank you.Thank you to everyone who sponsored the Big Sleepout. We raised £640.This Wednesday at 7pm is our Blue Christmas Service, for everyone who, for whatever reason, finds Christmas hard.The Funeral of Graham Hill will take place at Christ Church Yardley Wood on Monday 15th December at 1.15pm, followed by a cremation service at Robin Hood Crematorium.Lych Gate Restoration we are working towards restoring the lych gate. Don’t forget to bring in your 5ps to add to our collection.Please come along and support Anne’s Choir Concert next Sunday afternoon. Anne has been wonderful at helping with our organ worship this year. Please bring family and friends, the more the merrier. Over 50s Thursday 18th 2pm – 4pm. Ending the term with a Christmas Party.If you are able to donate some mince pies for our Carol Service on 21stPRIZE DRAW launches today, tickets £1. Winners selected at Carol Service.Rev Julie is working on organising a church trip to Walsingham next Spring/Summer 2026. If you would be interested in joining us could you register interest with Rev Julie.Yardley Wood Food Pantry We continue to support Yardley Wood Food Pantry. Please bring food donations into church and these are delivered to Yardley Wood Baptist Church.
