#advent sunday

[adventuresofalgy]

Algy hopped up into a convenient Scots pine tree, well away from the cold, wet snow on the ground, and settled down to read his very own adventure tale The Magical Midwinter Star, which had just been reissued in paperback.

Algy turned page after page, excitedly going back in his mind to that past adventure from his very first winter in the wild west Highlands of Scotland, and he became so engrossed in his own story that he failed to notice that the magic pumpkin lantern, which he had balanced carefully on a branch between his feet, had once more transformed itself into a candle.

As the flame began to glow, Algy was in the middle of the chapter called Snow. Oh No! in which he decided that he would have to brave the dangers of the deep midwinter to search for a very special tree. Reaching the bottom of page 40 he read:

“When I was chatting with Wee Katie,” Algy said hesitantly, “she told me that, once upon a time, the creatures round here used to have a big party in the middle of the winter, to cheer everyone up when it was so cold and dark. She called it a hootenanny.” “A hootenanny!” echoed Mr Voles excitedly. “And when I asked Ruaridh if he knew what the silvery balls might be,” Algy continued, “young Flòraidh sang me some verses from an old song about a green tree and the Midwinter Star.” “The Midwinter Star,” Mr Voles murmured dreamily. “The Midwinter Star.” “The song mentioned dressing up the tree with pretty things,” said Algy, “but Ruaridh said that no one has done that for ages, because the old pine tree blew down.” “Quite so,” rasped Roni. “Quite so,” echoed Mr Voles regretfully. “Quite so.” Roni hopped over to the edge of the Singing Place and perched on the bare rock, staring intently at Algy. “Go on,” she rasped. “Go on!” echoed Mr Voles breathlessly. “Go on!” “Well, I was thinking” said Algy. “I thought that maybe, if I could find a suitable tree somewhere, I could use the silvery objects I found – I mean the baubles – to decorate it, and then we could all have a grand midwinter hootenanny like they did in the old days.” “A fine idea, in principle,” rasped Roni. “A fine idea!” agreed Mr Voles, jumping up and down beside Algy’s foot.

[Algy is reading his own illustrated children's chapter book The Magical Midwinter Star, which together with the other books in the series Tales from the Adventures of Algy is available from Amazon in most countries of the world.]

[novelties-and-notions]

After a great deal of heaving and ho-ing, and huffing and puffing, and to-ing and fro-ing with ropes and step ladders – but exercising an admirable restraint with regard to cursing and swearing – the residents of the tiny Scottish hamlet known as Sunnyville (but more properly referred to as Achmothogair) eventually managed to re-erect their fallen Christmas tree.

And on the third Sunday of Advent they gathered together to switch on the lights… upon which they sighed a deep, collective sigh of satisfaction, while keeping their tiny fingers crossed that no further Atlantic storms would trouble them during the festive season.

[forewerinmyheart]

I wish a blessed Sunday the whole family and my dear friend 🙏

Advent Wreath Prayer for the Third Week of Advent 🙏

17.12.2023.

I pray:! Father, today I want to hear your voice, taste more of your presence, touch your heart, smell your sweet scent and see your glory. Speak to me, teach me and help me receive revelation from your word, to appreciate the beauty and complexity of creation in the name of Jesus. Amen 🙏

Luke 8:18

Luke 12:27

Luke 12:37,38,39,40,41

Luke 21:36

Matthew 5:28

Matthew 6:22-23

Matthew 12:34

Matthew 16:3

2 Samuel 11:2

2 Samuel 12: 10-14

Job 1:1

Job 31:1

Genesis 3:6

Romans 1:20

Mark 4:24

2 Timothy 4:3-4

James 1:19

Proverbs 18:21

[richardmark1]

December 1st: First Sunday of Advent

The Collect

Almighty God, give us grace that we may cast away the works of darkness, and put upon us the armour of light, now in the time of this mortal life, in which Thy Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when He shall come again in His glorious Majesty, to judge both the quick and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through Him Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, now and ever. Amen.

[the-medusa-system]

Happy Advent Sunday to everyone that celebrates. I hope this new year brings you all joy and peace, regardless of what hardships the world may throw at you.

- Faith

[notyoujamie]

Doctor Who Advent Calendar —Day 15

[lavandulawrites]

HSR Men and How They Wrap Their Christmas Presents (Lavandula’s Advent Calendar Dec. 11th- 17th )

Characters: Dan Heng, Dr. Ratio, Gallagher, Jiaoqiu, Mr. Reca, Sunday (x reader)

Part 1

Christmas is in three days!!!!╰(*´︶`*)╯♡ It was quite tricky finding fitting images. As I am way more busy this December than what I intend, I haven’t had the time to do the advent calendar event:( I sincerely apologise for this. These headcanons counts as a part of the advent calendar.

Lavandula’s Advent Calendar

Dan Heng

His wrappings are simple, yet pretty. He doesn’t spend much time wrapping them and choosing the paper and ribbons.

He thinks what’s inside matters the most. You’re just going to throw away the paper anyway.

Dr. Ratio

He prefers presents that are neatly wrapped. They are elegant and beautiful.

He chooses the best paper and the prettiest bows, but he acts rather nonchalant if you ask him.

Gallagher

Gallagher loves the traditional style. It has the most Christmas spirit and is the cosiest.

He isn’t too picky with the wrapping paper, but it has to be cozy and have Christmasy feel to it.

Jiaoqiu

He loves gingerbread so he decides to make his presents gingerbread themed.

Some have gingerbread paper and/ or decorations and some have an attached gingerbread cookie which he has made.

Mr. Reca

As a film loving director his presents has a movie theme. He puts in lots of effort.

The wrapped presents has a lot of references off your favourite movies. Only the best for his favourite actor.

Sunday

He is all about elegance and perfection. He chooses only the best materials.

He prefer a more elegant and old fashioned approach rather than modern. He puts a lot of time in wrapping the presents. He wants you to have the best of the best.

[rabbit-rays]

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[pagan-stitches]

First Sunday of Advent 2014

[adventuresofalgy]

Algy had flown all through the previous day and for much of the moonlit night, but as a result he was so exhausted that when the pale light of the midwinter dawn began to ease up over the mountain tops, he had no choice but to stop and rest, for he could fly no further.

Spotting a large holly bush among some scrubby small trees near the edge of a burn, Algy dropped down to the ground and made his way carefully under the bush, trying not to get more prickled than was absolutely necessary. Once he was satisfied that he was thoroughly protected, he tucked himself up beneath the dense canopy of spiky leaves, with his magic pumpkin lantern close by his side, and promptly fell fast asleep.

And sad to say, Algy consequently missed that day entirely and made no further progress towards his home, for by the time he woke up and looked around it was already dusk and would soon be dark again. And this time it was not the illuminated darkness of a beautiful, bright, moonlit night, but the total blackness of a wild, wet and windy one, with storm clouds covering the sky and torrential showers of hail and sleet falling suddenly all around, battering the ground without warning.

Algy had little choice but to remain in his cosy temporary nest, sheltered by the dense holly bush, which was shielding him from most of the excesses of the weather. He was disappointed that he had had to interrupt his journey, but when he looked down at his pumpkin lantern he was somewhat comforted, for once again it had magically metamorphosed into a glowing candle. This time he was sure that it was burning much lower than before, and as he looked into the flame beneath the holly, an old Christmas carol came into his mind:

The holly and the ivy, When they are both full grown, Of all the trees that are in the wood, The holly bears the crown.

[Algy is thinking of a traditional British Christmas carol, The Holly and the Ivy.]

[maryanntheconqueror]

Happy Christmas to our little chicken wing siblings.

[catholic-quotes]

[meegan-123]

2nd Sunday of Advent-Today we light the Candle of PEACE

[royalchildreneurope]

Princess Madeleine of Sweden and Princess Adrienne of Sweden visit the Swedish Church for the first Sunday of Advent in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States -December 3rd 2023.

[straynoahide]

happy sunday!✝️🤍

wow, 4th sunday of advent already. that means it's time for some joy psalms!!

Laetare Jerusalem et conventum facite omnes qui diligitis eam; gaudete cum laetitia, qui in tristitia fuistis, ut exsultetis et satiemini ab uberibus consolationis vestrae. Laetatus sum in his quae dicta sunt mihi: in domum Domini ibimus.

“Rejoice, O Jerusalem: and come together all you that love her: rejoice with joy, you that have been in sorrow: that you may exult, and be filled from the breasts of your consolation. Psalm: I rejoiced when they said to me, we shall go into God’s House!”

“Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will give you light.”

[dribs-and-drabbles]

The Thai Communal Wardrobe item #157

My School President ep 12:

Wandee Goodday ep 6:

for @almayver 💙