On Tuesday 13th December I led and preached at the Carol Service, but that was NOT the high light of the service. That honour falls to the Wickford Salvation Army Band. They were our guests and did a superb job of leading the music - and following the words that appeared on the screen. The subject was "
Christmas starts with Christ", to pick up the theme of the National Advertising campaign.
Here's my sermon. Following the service an old memory returned - the song "Banner Man", which as I r4membered it was about a Salvation Army marching band. Who was it by? There was much discussion but it took a long time to come to me. While I was walking the dog it came to me "Blue Mink".
So Christmas has started, and the preparations are now at an advanced stage. My shopping is done - most of it anyway and work is finished. It is odd being ready for Christmas before 6pm on Christmas Eve - I must have forgotten something - lots of things.
This will be the last Christmas we have together as a family, if everyone's plans work out, so it's more important than usual to enjoy it.
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