BH Bulletin - Wednesday 18 November 2020

Thought for the Day by Matt Jones
​(Associate Minister for Music)

We are continuing in our series running up to Christmas when I give a thought for the day focussing on lyrics from some of our most beloved Christmas Carols.
Part 2
Last time we looked at Hark the Herald, learning about some fantastic truths related to God dwelling with us (see 04/11 if you missed it).
 
Today we are looking at a verse from See amid the winters snow:
 
Lo, within a manger lies
He who built the starry skies;
He who throned in height sublime
Sits amid the cherubim.
 
This carol might not be one that you are familiar with, so do give it a listen. Here we are thinking about God’s humility and God’s majesty. Let’s start with the latter, it will help give context. God is the almighty, the King of creation, the one who exists before time, whom created time. There is no-one like Him, or above him in authority. He is the one who built the starry skies. Think about the intense power that exists in the Sun, our own star. You can hardly look at it without damage to your eyes! And yet our sun is a baby compared to other stars in our known universe. And God created each one of them. He is indeed mighty beyond compare! When Jesus ascended to heaven after the resurrection, He sat down at the Father’s right hand, surrounded by magnificent heavenly creatures such as the cherubim. Such a God we would be astounded by if we met face to face.
 
And yet, God the son in astounding humility stoops down to earth, taking the form of a human, and isn’t born in the best palace that the world has to offer. No, he lies within a manger. A place where animals feed. Think about the last time you visited a farm, or the smells of the country. They aren’t really that pleasant, hardly dignified. And yet the one built the starry skies, throned in the heights, sitting amid the cherubim, chooses to identify with the lowliest of the low. Why? It is who He is, the God of love. Worship Him today!
​Matt

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BH Family Quiz night

This Saturday, 21st, 7 – 8pm on zoom...details on church suite. 
A chance for everyone to get together and answer questions for all ages – bring a friend, grab a drink, put your feet up, and engage brain!

We will do some questions all together, and split into breakout teams too. 
The usual prizes are on offer! 
And, if anyone wants to run a round...5 questions, 10 points per round, please contact Don or Judith before Saturday.

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Care for the Family on line events

I’d love to invite you to Mum’s the Word – an evening where we celebrate and affirm everything you do and all you are as a mum.
Cathy Madavan and I will also share a few words of wisdom we’ve learnt over the years that have helped us make the most of the crazy, unpredictable world of parenting.
So, go on, you’ve earned yourself a night off! Find a quiet spot, grab your favourite drink and have some well-deserved me time.
Reserve your place today.
​Book now
Katharine Hill

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