When you are undone by your children One of the lessons I find I am learning more as I get older, is that often my children are my greatest teachers. I know in my head that I’m supposed to be the one who sets an example and models good behaviour, but there are times when […]
A short time of reflection at 7.30 pm in church. Thursday 4th DecemberThe people walking in darkness have seen a great light (Taizé service) Thursday 11th DecemberA voice of one calling in the desert prepare the way for the Lord Thursday 18th DecemberGod imparts to human hearts the blessings of His heaven Almighty God,Give us grace […]
The English word ‘advent’ is not in the English Bible. However, the word is biblical in the sense that the word advent came into English from the Latin adventus meaning ‘arrived’, which appears many times in the Latin Vulgate translation of the Bible. In the New Testament forms of this word translated the Greek word term parousia, meaning arrival, […]
Dear Friends, Most of the people reading this magazine will be pretty familiar with the events of the first Christmas. People will know the familiar story of Mary and Joseph making their way to register in Bethlehem for the Roman census. They will know of how angels appeared to Mary and to the shepherds after […]
Finding the Joy in Service It’s always a special thing when people have looked after you well. If you have enjoyed a meal out or been lucky enough to stay a night away, it’s a special thing when you see how much people have tried to make your experience memorable. When volunteers do something like […]
Saint George’s Sinfonia and Soloists present J.S. BACH’s Christmas Oratorio (Parts 1, 2 and 3 – sung in English) Wednesday 10th December at 7.30pm Saint George’s Church, High Street, Belfast Seasonal refreshments following the concert Tickets £25 (Students £15) available from Choir Members and at the door or send Email to: contactstgeorges@gmail.com
Openness to New Experiences I wonder would you consider yourself adventurous or open to new experiences? Sometimes we miss out on things by virtue of taking too cautious an approach. When we take the opportunity to do something a bit different or outside of our comfort zone we can be exhilarated and surprised. I remember […]
As part of the overall review of Diocesan policies in June, the Select Vestry reinstated our policy for the Garden of Remembrance based on the Diocesan rules. The Select Vestry wish to remind families using the Garden of Remembrance that any floral tributes used at the funeral may be placed on the garden wall and will be disposed of […]