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| Issue No. 12. | Noveber 1982. |
| Charron. |
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Hallowe'en' The Eve of All Hallows - that is, (All Saints' Day is Nov. 1st) - and the occurrence of this festival reminds us that the present Church Year is nearing its end. Whereas the new calendar year begins on January 1st, the new Church Year begins on Advent Sunday which is always the fourth Sunday before Christmas. During the short Advent Season we think of the two comings of Jesus Christ - the first when He was born in Bethlehem nearly 2,000 years ago, and the second at the end of time when he will come as Judge. Advent is a period of preparation for the Great Festival of Christmas and on Advent Sunday evening (Nov. 28th) at 6-30 a special service will take the place of Evensong. This service is based on the Advent carol service used in the chapel of Kings College, Cambridge, and is symbolic of the movement from darkness to light - from the Old Testament to the new, and its hymns, carols and readings recall the expectation of the coming of the Messiah, - In King's Chapel the whole service is a procession from beginning to end. It begins in the darkness of the anti-chaple and moves forward in stages towards the brightly lit quire, stations being made on the way, at which lessons are read and carols sung. The climax of the service is the melody of 'Sleepers-wake' played on the organ as the choir moves to the sanctuary. Sandford Church is not big enough to do all this, but her, the choir does go to the back of the church and begin the service from there, processing up to the nave during the first hymn, and the service follows the same order, with lessons alternating with hymns and Advent carols. This service has been held here for several years now and so far we have not had less than forty people present in church. We are hoping that this number may be increased this year. | ||
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This is an
interesting service, with plenty of well-known Advent hymns for the
congregation to sing, and it helps to prepare us in a spiritual
way for the keeping of
Christmas - which is,
first and foremost, a
Christian festival,
not a pagan one. Do
come along and join us
on November 28th.
To all those who are sick, or in hospital we hope you will be well soon, and home for Christmas. |
(Now it can be told) One way of improving the Councils image he suggested, would be to let people putting forward planning applications TO HAVE THEIR SAY. This will surprise most people, that such important decisions are being taken WITHOUT PEOPLE HAVING THEIR SAY. Plans and drawings do not always tell the whole story, although professional planners may not like the idea, it is sometimes a good thing to let people HAVE THEIR SAY, or even explain the finer points. THIS IS KNOWN AS DEMOCRACY. INSPECTION OF THE MINUTES OF THAT COUNCIL WILL PROVE OTHERWISE. Orders and directives from Whitehall have still to be authorised by the LANDLORDS and rating authorities that is S.O.D.C. Just to keep the records straight. | |
| Page 1 | Sandford Link. Vandalism Again. Parish Council. |
| Page 2 | St. Andrews Church. Farewell. Fair Comment. Council House Rents. |
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