Message From
Our Minister
© 2022 Barrhead Bourock Parish Church
Barrhead Bourock Parish Church
Charity Registration Number: SC016467
Dear Bourock Friends
Christmas means something different to all of us. For
many, it brings joyful memories and celebrations,
whereas for others, it may bring back painful memories.
Some may choose not to celebrate Christmas at all.
Let’s take a moment to think about our own experiences of Christmas. What
brings us joy and happiness?
Let’s focus on spending quality time with the ones we love; feeling comfortable,
warm and relaxed; smelling pine needles and Christmas dinner; or even the joy
of giving to others.
Now let’s think of things that may affect Christmas negatively for us. It could be
the loss of a loved one, loneliness, arguments or feeling like we don’t belong.
When things like this make us sad, what might help?
Acts of kindness don’t have to be huge to be effective! They can be as simple as
opening a door to let someone through or helping a child to feel the magic of
Christmas by donating toys and games to a children’s hospital or charity. Other
ideas include:
- sending a card to a local care home
- making small packages for the care home residents as a surprise at
Christmas
- filling a Christmas sack of kindness and leaving it with a note for someone to
find. It could be filled with Christmas goodies such as mince pies and then
refilled and passed on to someone else
- becoming a secret Santa for someone vulnerable
Let’s take this time to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas: love, hope,
kindness and togetherness. Let’s also think of those who struggle at Christmas.
How can we all work together to make Christmas a special time for everyone
within our community?
I personally want to wish each and everyone of you a peaceful, restful and
reflective Christmas as we celebrate Jesus’ birth!
Yours,
Pamela and Bobby the dog.