It was full house yet again… and a real joy to host so many visitors to our all-age “Carols-round-the-Crib” service for Christmas Eve. Dozens of children and young families joined together as we recognised how important it is to remember birthdays – and to remember to celebrate the birthday of our Saviour, Jesus.
A lovely children’s nativity tableau helped us all to recapture something of the wonder and delight of a real Christmas – centred on Christ.
Thanks to everyone who prepared and took part, and to all who helped with refreshments.
There will be one all-age Service on Christmas morning at 10.30am, when all are welcome… and youngsters may bring a special present.
The Chinese Congregation meets at the earlier time of 1.00pm.
There will be NO evening celebration on 25th.
We return to our usual worship times on Sunday 1st January 2012: 9.30 and 11.00am, 2.00pm (Chinese), and then 6.30pm Prayers before our 7.15pm Celebration.
May the joy of the angels
the eagerness of the shepherds
the obedience of Joseph and Mary
and the peace of the Christ-child…
be God’s gift to us all, this Christmas and always. Amen.
Images now posted to the Flickr account (Ed).
