God of the waiting
Sometimes God works secretly and behind the scenes, but He will reveal His work to us when the time is right.
Sometimes God works secretly and behind the scenes, but He will reveal His work to us when the time is right.
Mary has no idea of all that will happen or what it will all mean, but she agrees to the prospect of her world being shaken.
For centuries the church has observed Advent as a time of preparation for the celebration of Jesus’ birth at Christmas.
Peace will come, and the restlessness will disappear, but while we wait… ‘The bells will keep ringing peace on earth and good will to men’
2000 advents on, and we join with a pattern of our ancestors, of remembering, re-waiting, re-living, and re-hoping. Was it always like this year?
Advent is the traditional sign that Christmas is coming – but it seems that the start of the season is now signalled to us by commercial organisations.
What’s happening at Salford Elim during December?
Experience the Christmas story come to life. Interact with the characters – ask them questions, get answers, and find out more about the Christmas story.
This Sunday there will be another table-top sale to raise funds for the Boaz Trust. Items won’t be priced up – just take what you like & make a donation.
2015 is Elim’s centenary year, and we are being called to unite together as a family at a special ELIM 100 celebration, on Saturday 28 November in Salford.