Thought For The Week 14 December 2025

Welcome to our service today on the third Sunday in Advent. Today we are reflecting on what brings us joy and we will dive into Isaiah’s prophecy,    fulfilled in Jesus about the Messiah being anointed to bring good news. Isaiah’s words are a cascade of hope and positivity revealing God’s heart for his people, which is very welcome against a backdrop of doom, gloom and uncertainty. We are reminded by these words that we are not forgotten by God. God promises good news for the poor, healing for the broken-hearted, freedom for the captives, release from darkness, beauty for ashes, joy for morning and praise for despair. These words remind us that our circumstances are not fixed for all time. God is the restorer and rebuilder of the ‘ancient ruins’ and is always lifting us out of darkness and into his glorious light.

December is a very busy time with extra services celebrating Christmas. Here’s what is coming up:

Tonight at           St David’s, Cave 7pm – Carol singing, children’s talk and a special Musical item.

Friday 19            Carols in the gardens, 7pm at the Band Rotunda, Botanic Gardens. Bring                                                  your own seat. (wet weather venue is Trinity College Rd.)

Sunday 21          Remembrance service, 2pm at Trinity Chapel

Monday 22        Carol singing through the hospital wards. Meet at the Hospital Chapel 6:30pm

Wed 24,                             Heiligabend service, 7pm Trinity Chapel

Thursday 25      Christmas day service, 10am at Trinity

Sunday 28         10am St Stephens.

Our normal pattern of first Sunday at Trinity will resume in January except for the 25 Jan where we will combine with St David’s Union at the park centre for an outside service in the Botanic gardens.

Brent