This Sunday 4PM - Christmas Party

This Sunday at 4pm is our Christ Church Christmas Party. This was a wonderful event last year, attended by lots of people, and plans are all set for a great time this year. There will be food, activities, games and right at the centre will be a short all age talk on the difference that the birth of Jesus can make in our lives today. This is a wonderful event to which to invite friends from school, or next door neighbours, or even grandchildren. No need to book. Invite your friends.

This Sunday 9:30AM - Grace and Truth

Ahead of the Christmas Party, on Sunday Morning, we will be gathering as usual. This Sunday we come to the heart of the Christmas message as we reflect on the grace of God that is revealed in the birth of Jesus.

We also continue our countdown to Christmas as we light our Advent Candles. Children’s groups continue as usual during the service as well. Refreshments are being served both before and after our Sunday morning service.

Next Sunday 10:30am - Carol Service

Sunday the 18th December at Christ Church is our special Carol Service. Meeting at the slightly later time of 10:30am, this will be a good opportunity to invite family and friends to celebrate with us.

This will be an all-age service. Through our Christmas carols and readings, we will remind ourselves of the events of that first Christmas. There will be a chance for children to dress up and take part in our ‘scratch nativity’. During this service Marc will be giving a short all-age address on why Jesus is the best news in the world. We will have a larger band than usual and a chance to sing the carols and hear the Christmas readings together. It is going to be great.

Christmas Day Celebration at Christ Church

A unique way to start your Christmas Day Celebrations, at 10:00am we will be gathering as a church family on Swanpool Beach (as we can not meet in our usual location). The event is going to be great fun for the whole family including any guests and friends who might join us.

Warm refreshments will be served as we arrive. We will hear the Christmas readings, there is going to be an amazing scavenger hunt to find the secret of Christmas and a short interactive talk will focus our hearts on the birth of our Saviour. There is even the possibility of an exciting special guest joining us from afar… along with live music, it is going to be a Christmas Day extravaganza like no other!

After this short celebration some will want to get home, others might like to enjoy a stroll along the beach or visit one of the cafes that will be open. We can’t wait to see you there.

Please note, there will be no service at Church Church on Sunday 1st January.

Christmas Day Hospitality

One of our congregation will be alone this Christmas Day, and it would be wonderful if we could offer them a home to go and join in with their celebration. If you feel you could offer this please speak to Natalie Gavan.

EQUIP - Hiatus

Please note that EQUIP is on hiatus till after the Christmas Holidays. Groups will resume in the new year as we continue to be equipped to serve our great God. All of our EQUIP resources can be found on our website, with the link below. To join an EQUIP group contact Marc (our church leader).

This Weekend - Prayer and Thanksgiving

This weekend is our 24 hours of prayer and thanksgiving. As we come to the end of another year, our PCC has decided to hold 24 hours of prayer and thanksgiving. We know that next year will be challenging for many people with the cost of living and we know that 2023 will be challenging for us as a church, not least financially.

It is not too late to join in. This time of prayer is being organised by Sian Goddard and Jenny Stevenson, do contact them to sign up for a slot - their details are on ChurchSuite for all church members. For more information click on the link below and read the FAQ for Thanksgiving.

New in 2023 - Women’s Breakfasts

Do put the dates for our 2023 breakfasts into your diaries. We are excited to be looking at Jesus through the eyes of a whole host of women who met Him. As well as looking at their stories, each month we will eat together, share life and encourage one another.

Weekly Prayer Points

Each week there will be a few things for our church life and family that we can join together in praying for:

1. Do continue to pray for our Christmas Party this Sunday at 4pm and our Carol Service on the 18th at 10:30am. Pray that we will be able to invite friends and that visitors will feel welcomed and intrigued to hear more about Jesus.

2. Please pray for Kenwyn Church and Andy Boorne as he settles into life there - pray for a host of events they have on this Christmas.

3. Please pray for The Barnabas Fund as they continue to stand by Christians around the world who are suffering as a result of their faith. Give thanks that we have the freedoms we have in our country and pray for others as they stand for Christ in the face of great suffering.