Greetings …

Last Sunday we began our Advent journey, and as part of this journey we light a candle on the Advent Wreath.  Last week we lit the candle for hope, and this week we light the candle for peacce.  Today I came across a poem written by Royston Allen, called The Four Candles of Advent, and I would like to share the first part of the poem with you.

                     The candle of HOPE:
                     Hope for the hopeless and hope for the lost.
                     No matter the price, whatever the cost.
                     Jesus has come and was willing to pay
                     Being born as a babe that first Christmas Day.

                     Hope that’s a certainty, hope that is sure.
                     Though the Earth is shaken we are secure.
                     Trusting in Jesus and safe in his care.
                     Knowing that he’s with us and always there.

                     The candle of PEACE:
                     Peace, all other peace transcending.
                     Peace so eternal and unending.
                     Peace that surpasses all understanding.
                     Peace so perfect and undemanding.

                     Peace lovely peace floods into our soul.
                     Peace of healing making us whole.
                     Peace from God, peace from Heaven.
                     Peace, Jesus whispers deep within.

Let us continue to hope and pray for peace this Advent and always.

Blessings – Rev  Heather Hon (she/her).