Todays board is decorated by Little Orchards Nursery and our story is A Surprise for Mary’, read by Tizzie Drake, a local shopkeeper.
Todays advent calendar board has been decorated by Pennington Village Pre School and our story is A Surprise for Zechariah – read by Mrs Clayton-Smith, one of the teachers at Pennington Junior School.
Sunday the 29th November is the the first Sunday of Advent – and for our 10am service today St Thomas’ lead, overcoming some technical difficulties! St Mark’s provide the music, prayers and sermon – ably presented by George Kidner, on the Bishops Permission to Preach course from Winchester Diocese.
To prepare for Advent at home, you might like to think about making an advent wreath or candle to use at home. We’ve created a further video with some more ideas to get you started…
Sunday the 22nd November is the sunday of Christ the King – and for our 10am service today St Mark’s lead …from a comfy arm chair next to a Christmas tree. 2020 has been a strange year after all: but we’re gearing up towards Advent and the promise of Christmas – with help from St Thomas who bring the sermon, prayers and music!
To prepare for Advent at home, you might like to think about making an advent wreath or candle to use at home. We’ve created a video with some ideas to get you started…
Sunday the 15th November is the second Sunday before Advent – and for our 10am service today St Thomas lead our service from “A Wee Worship Book”, a Celtic slant to our service! St Mark’s are proud to support Kevin Smith, an ordinand in training who leads our sermon this morning.
Sunday the 8th November is Remembrance Sunday – and for our 10am service today St Mark’s and St Thomas remember the fallen in conflict with a pre-recorded act of remembrance at the Pennington war memorial.
Sunday the 1st November is All Souls – and today at 3pm St Mark’s lead a special service live from the building as we remember those who have departed our lives in recent years.
Sunday the 1st November is All Saints – and for our 10am service today St Mark’s and St Thomas conclude our reflection on what it means to be part of the HeartEdge network.