The Promise of Christmas: Reflections for the Advent Season

These reflections are learned and light-hearted in equal measure. Jane Williams, Lambeth Palace, London Reviewed in : The Methodist Recorder - 29 November 2007 The Promise of Christmas is produced in conjunction with the Mothers' Union and written by the organization's head of Faith and Policy, Fleur Dorrell. Truly a book of the 21st century, each (undated) week's section begins with a suggested website image to visit: for the fourth week, for example, entitled 'The Lord is Here', is it Holman Hunt's 'The Light of the World' at St Paul's Cathedral and Keble College, Oxford. A useful book in both size and content.

This title includes 25 short Bible-based readings to help readers prepare for the celebration of Christmas. It contains a seasonal thought to take with you. It reflects on the biblical promises and prophecies that anticipate Christ's coming. It encourages pausing in God's presence in the midst of a busy season. It is co-published with the "Mothers' Union". It is intended for people looking for short Advent readings, and, Mothers' Union members - 100,000 in the UK Church/small group leaders looking for accessible way to help members into Bible reading. With a special focus on the promises fulfilled with the coming of Jesus and the promise of new life in Christ, this is an uplifting book giving readers the space to pause in God's presence amidst the busyness of the Christmas season. Readings are grouped into sets of five, under the following headings: Promised Land, Broken Promises, Prophets and Prophecies, The Lord is Here, and, A New Life in Christ.