It Came Upon a Midnight Clear:

“O rest beside the weary road and hear the angels sing”

Written by Julie Sweeting

As Christmas day approaches everyone gets caught up in the hustle and bustle. School children are excited, Christmas nativity plays are planned together with end of school celebrations and teacher presents.

Families have the stress and excitement of planning get togethers, shopping for Christmas dinners, presents and juggling diaries to make sure they fit it all in around the normal workload. Not to mention the expense.

Tempers fray as tiredness sets in for everyone.

This hymn reminds us to stop. Have a rest. Look around and appreciate what you see. Remember what Christmas is all about. Take time to listen to the angels sing.

At this special time of year God gave us his Son Jesus Christ to be the light of our world.

Make time to come to church and celebrate. Enjoy the carols and the fellowship. In years to come the presents will be forgotten but the experience of lighting a Christingle candle and taking part in a nativity service will remain.

Happy Christmas.