St Thomas' Brampton and St Peter's Holymoorside, Chesterfield Advent 2009 Our vision statement: Sharing the love of Jesus

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'A Handful of Light' -our Advent Reading and Study At St Thomas' during Advent we are studying the book 'A Handful of Light' by Michael Mitton. Michael introduced the book himself at the 9am and 11am services on Sunday 22.11.09. preaching on the book will continue at the 11am service with further discussion in our House Groups. Listen to Michael's introduction and future sermons here Find out more about Michael Mitton here Sunday 22 November -Introduction Sunday 29 November -Advent Sunday Sunday 6 December Sunday 13 December Sunday 20 December Sunday 27 December "As Michael Mitton takes us through the characters and events of Advent he presents his 'Handful of Light' with great compassion and sensitivity. He seems able to combine encouragement and challenge with genuine realism and empathy. His exploration of hope inspires but is also pragmatic. He recognises that for many of us our faith has as many questions as answers, doubts as certainties. He recognises that many live with experiences and situations in their lives, and the lives of those around them, which challenge their faith rather than confirm it. His 'Handful of Light', is therefore grounded in the real experience of peoples lives and faith and, because of this, offers genuine encouragement. Many of the characters he explores are so human, falliable and unsure, so like us in fact, that it offers us Hope we can both access and be inspired and reassured by. A wonderful book!"