At our 10.30am service in the parish church at Abington, we:
compared Christmas jumpers [some amazing designs] and wondered what they might tell us about the true meaning of Christmas...
told the old, old story of the Nativity as together, we built a nativity set -
24 lucky people were handed a number as they entered, and as their number was called during the service, each came up to reveal what was hidden behind an Advent door,
which was then used to build up our Nativity set. We were, alas, missing a Wise Man,
and wondered if he'd taken a cheeky tea break at the last oasis before Bethlehem.
There were also issues with a 3-legged camel, and some very bad
'winky, wonky, plinky, plonky' donkey jokes.
A fun and busy service, with reflections, carols, and good humour.
A good number stayed on for morning tea - with the added gift of some excellent tablet.
In the evening, we held Scotland's highest carol service - accompanied by our
friends from Leadhills Silver Band. Some excellent playing and singing, followed
by mince pies and a cuppa.
At both services, a truly lovely atmosphere, as we entered into the season of good cheer
and good news for all.
Join us, from 11pm in the church hall at Abington for a pre-Watchnight service cuppa and mince pie...
and then come through into the church for our Watchnight service at 11.30pm
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