30 December [Herod] gave orders to kill all the boys in Bethlehem and its neighbourhood who were two years old and younger. Matthew 2: 16b   Lord, Herod the king tried to destroy the Christ-child, as he destroyed so many other lives. We pray for the leaders of the world, that they will follow the […]

29 December In a byre near Bethlehem, passed by many a wand’ring stranger, the most precious Word of Life was heard gurgling in a manger, for the good of us all. [from Wild Goose song ‘The Word of Life’}   Lord, the angels spoke of peace for the world. We pray for all those longing

28 December This is how God showed his love among us: he sent his only Son into the world that we might have life through him. 1 John 4: 9   Lord, Jesus knew the love and security of his earthly family. We pray for our families and friends, for those who do not have

26 December       Boxing Day When the appointed time came, God sent his Son, born of a woman.       Galatians 4: 4   May the joy of the angels, the humility of the shepherds, and the peace of the Christ-child be God’s gift to you and all people, today and always    

25 December       Christmas Day The Word became flesh; he made his home among us, and we saw his glory, such glory as befits the Father’s only Son, full of grace and truth.                John 1: 14   Lord, as we thank you for what you did for us long ago and for all that we have

24 December       Christmas Eve I bring you good news, news of great joy for the whole nation. Today there has been born to you in the city of David a deliverer – the Messiah, the Lord                 Luke 2: 10b-11   Lord, we may not meet shepherds or angels today, but we can meet Jesus