[Magdalen] Christmas Greetings

[Sally Davies]

Blessings to all on this holy night - just back from the Midnight Eucharist
where we were (finally) allowed to sing: "Yea, Lord, we greet thee! Born
this happy morning".

I dozed off a bit during the Prayers but by the end had a 'second wind' and
now feel as though the night is young. However, as The Family are coming to
us tomorrow morning for tea, gift opening and then lunch, sleep is a better
idea.

Sally D in warm, windy Port Elizabeth

On Thursday, December 24, 2015, Michael Bishop <rev at michaelbishop.name>
wrote:

> A happy and Holy Christmas to all from deepest Derbyshire in England. I am
> back from our Crib Service which packed the church. The lead-up to
> Christmas has been one of very good congregations: the Carol Service at St
> John the Baptist Boylestone broke all records with probably 180 in church -
> which is almost beyond capacity. Despite the extra chairs in church, we
> still had standing room only. Even the vestry table was occupies by three
> people! The school nativity play at Church Broughton had the CXhurch filled
> to overflowing for the two performances with even the ringing gallery
> filled with people.
> I look forward to the two "midnight" services (actually 10pm and
> 11.30p.m.) and tomorrow's services.
> Christmas joy to all
>
> --
> ....
> ....
> God bless
>
> Michael Bishop
> rev at michaelbishop.name
>
> Rector of Boylestone, Church Broughton, Dalbury, Longford, Long Lane,
> Sutton-on-the-Hill & Trusley
>
> Diocese of Derby, England
>
>