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Revd Colin Baker unpacks Luke’s account of events following Passover, when rather than setting off for home with his parents, Jesus remained in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. Colin challenges us to reflect on 3 priorities – our relationship with God, our relationship with authority figures in our lives, our desire to be right with God.

Revd Graham Coldman uses a quiz to tease out some interesting and less obvious facts about the visit of the Maji. We are challenged to consider our journey into 2025 ahead – to make wise decisions, to consider a “new route” a new way of serving Jesus, a new way to honour Him, and in all things to be aware of His presence as he journeys with us.

Geoff Wilson challenges our response to situations where we make plans and they don’t work out the way we hoped. We can make our plans, but we have to trust God for our future. God will sometimes surprise us with what he has in store – a new and more exciting plan, a God adventure that causes us to grow and to prosper.

Revd Graham Coldman shows us that God's gift of Jesus was a planned gift of love to all mankind. It may be that God's gift to you this Christmas may come as a surprise. Let's be ready to both give and receive God's gift of Jesus this Christmas.

As part of the Carold by Candlelight service, Revd Graham Coldman shares thoughts on the Magic, Mystery and Matter of Christmas

When we worship God we may encounter the tension between hopes and fears. Revd Graham Coldman explores this generally and more specifically with Mary the mother of Jesus – and is still the case today as we consider the challenges facing our world.

As part of the Nativity play performed by the young children, Revd Graham Coldman shares thoughts on the wonder of Christmas and the best and most precious gift that we can receive this Christmas – God’s gift of Jesus, the saviour of the world.

Revd Graham Coldman discusses the use of words. We communicate with friends and family more than usual during Advent, sharing news, greetings and offering words of encouragement. The apostle John describes Jesus as the Word who became flesh – the fullness of God being made manifest to all. We are challenged to listen for the Word of God spoken into our lives and to allow that to change us. To speak the Word of God into the lives of others and to Live out (find ways to express) the Word of God in our lives.

Revd Graham Coldman introduces one of the key themes of advent – waiting. We approach advent with anticipation, expectation and hope. We are challenged to ask “what do I need to be a good waiter?” Revd Graham offers some suggestions but the real challenge is for each of us to reflect and explore through prayer.

Revd. Billy Fenning takes us through Ephesians 3 v 14-21, showing how we need to be deep in our relationship with God to reach great heights.