December 3, 2025,
I took a walk in the snow yesterday and I was astounded at how many things I noticed that I had never seen before, even though I have passed them a hundred times. The biggest surprise was the bird nest that was hidden in a thicket of brush, made visible only because the snow highlighted its rim.
Snow acts as light, in a way, highlighting what was once obscure and hidden. I often refer to the “light of Christ” as having the same action…revealing, illuminating, bringing to the forefront what may be otherwise overlooked, undervalued and undisclosed.
What might this mean for us in this season of Advent?
How might we approach the time of Christ’s birth differently if we refocus our awareness on the less obvious and the under-appreciated aspects of both the season of Christmastide and also, perhaps, the under-appreciated aspects of the people closest to us? There is something to consider there, Friend.
“…the deepest thoughts of many hearts will be revealed.” –words said from Simeon to Mary and Joseph about Jesus’s future effect in the world, from Luke 2:35
This weekend will be hopping in Dublin centre.
Book Sale in the Church Hall Friday, Saturday and Sunday (see below for times)
Boutique is open Saturday from 9-12
Saturday there is a cookie swap at the Dub Hub and the Tiny Treasures Art Show
Let there be HEAT!
If you live near the church and would like to be responsible for opening the vents on a Saturday evening at any point through the winter, please put your name on the sign up sheet in the church hall (look on the blue doors of the pass-through to the kitchen). The vents in the sanctuary allow the heat from the church hall to rise and get the space ready to receive us on Sunday mornings.
Thank you!
UPCOMING
Nov. 30-Dec. 31 Heifer Project available for alternative giving, via website https://dublinchurch.org/ or station in Church Hall
Dec. 5,6,7 Book Sale in the Church Hall; Saturday 6th Boutique open from 9-Noon
Dec. 21 Christmas Pageant Sunday 10:30
Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 7:30
The Heifer Project s a great place to find truly meaningful gifts for everyone on your list. Heifer will double all the proceeds during the month of December, so check out their possibilities through our church website https://dublinchurch.org/ or through the church hall bulletin board.
Please join me in a spirit of prayer if you wish.
Beloved God, I thank you for the bracing cold that captures my attention so completely. Thank you for the changes in nature that remind me that nothing is permanent and that every moment should be cherished. Lead me to show my appreciation for those closest to me, that they may know they are valued. Give me a generous spirit in how I interact with others, especially those I barely know. May they see the light of Christ shining through my words and through my heart. This I pray in Christ’s name. Amen.
“Christ has no body now on earth but yours.” -Teresa of Avila
“Walk, then, as children of light.” -Ephesians 5:8-10
Walking with you, Friend,
Traceymay
603-715-0990
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