An invitation to an Advent/Christmas journey

There are many memories associated with the events surrounding the birth of Jesus. Music plays such a significant part in creating and sustaining those memories that it is difficult to think of the Nativity without a carol or hymn providing the background.

Our devotional has been prepared especially for your use during the seasons of Advent and Christmas. Each day during Advent, a reflection, written by a member of St. Paul’s UMC, will speak of the Nativity of Jesus through the words of a well-loved seasonal carol, song, or hymn. Starting on Christmas Day and continuing through the Twelve Days of Christmas (December 25-January 5) and on the Day of Epiphany (January 6), Pastor Charles has chosen music from Ancient English Christmas Carols: 1400-1700 (London: Chatto & Windus, 1914). These are presented to remind us that God’s presence amongst us doesn’t end with the unwrapping of the last present on Christmas Day.

These devotional entries will be available daily online on our Facebook page and on the St. Paul’s UMC blog:  bolderstpauls.blogspot.com. Paper copies are still available in the church office.

In the days and weeks to come, take a moment from your day and consider, “Where do I hear the music of the Nativity today?”

—Pastor Charles