It's been a very long day and I have no oomph left to post anything of any merit!

This morning our Sunday School nativity was wonderful and this evening the Carol Service was splendid.

It is also, for those following some schemes Gaudete Sunday - the Sunday of joy rather than seriousness. 

I think we leant more to gaudete than anything else.  And I think that is good!

(Thus spake Angel 3 and Alto 5!)

God of joy,

Thank you for this day

For nativity plays and profound poems

For ancient texts and new songs

For the stern Baptiser who prepared the way

And for the inbreaking delight of light overcomign dark

Amen.